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 Diagnosing Wild Species Harvest: Resource Use and Conservation
Diagnosing Wild Species Harvest bridges gaps of knowledge fragmented among scientific disciplines as it addresses this multifaceted phenomenon that is simultaneously global and local. The authors emphasize the interwoven nature of issues specific to the ecological, economic, and socio-cultural realms of wild species harvest.
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Written in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly principles of economics textbook does not sacrifice intellectual depth in its quest for accessibility. The author's primary concern is to instill "economic sensibility" in the student. Colander emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the economic... |  |  Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
The success of Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most amazing business stories in decades. What started as a single store on Seattle’s waterfront has grown into a company with over sixteen hundred stores worldwide and a new one opening every single business day. Just as remarkable as this incredible growth is the fact that... |
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 Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us
Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy
It happens everywhere?offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it?cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get... |  |  Discrete or Continuous?: The Quest for Fundamental Length in Modern Physics
The idea of infinity plays a crucial role in our understanding of the universe, with the infinite spacetime continuum perhaps the best-known example - but is spacetime really continuous? Throughout the history of science, many have felt that the continuum model is an unphysical idealization, and that spacetime should be thought of as... |  |  The Customer Trap: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake in Business
American business is dysfunctional. Companies of all sizes follow the mistaken belief that their products and services are best sold through organizations with pervasive market reach. Far too many business leaders fail to realize - until it is too late - that the relentless pursuit of volume at all cost is not the key to long-term profits and... |
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