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The perennials : the megatrends creating a postgenerational society / by Guillén, Mauro F.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In today's world, the acceleration of megatrends--increasing longevity and the explosion of technology among many others--are transforming life as we now know it. In The Perennials, bestselling author of 2030 Mauro Guillén unpacks a sweeping societal shift triggered by demographic and technological transformation. Guillén argues that outmoded terms like Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z have long been used to pigeonhole us into rigid categories and life stages, artificially preventing people from reaching their full potential. A new postgenerational workforce known as "perennials"--individuals who are not pitted against each other either by their age or experience--makes it possible to liberate scores of people from the constraints of the sequential model of life and level the playing field so that everyone has a chance at living a rewarding life. Guillén unveils how this generational revolution will impact young people just entering the workforce as well as those who are living and working longer. This multigenerational revolution is already happening and Mauro Guillén identifies the specific cultural, organizational and policy changes that need to be made in order to switch to a new template and usher in a new era of innovation powered bythe perennials"--
Subjects: Aging; Generations.; Intergenerational relations.; Technological innovations; Aging; Technological innovations;
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Harpoon : inside the covert war against terrorism's money masters / by Darshan-Leitner, Nitsana,author.; Katz, Samuel M.,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A revelatory account of the cloak-and-dagger Israeli campaign to target the finances fueling terror organizations--an effort that became the blueprint for U.S. efforts to combat threats like ISIS and drug cartels. ISIS boasted $2.4 billion of revenue in 2015, yet for too long the global war on terror overlooked financial warfare as an offensive strategy. "Harpoon," the creation of Mossad legend Meir Dagan, directed spies, soldiers, and attorneys to disrupt and destroy money pipelines and financial institutions that paid for the bloodshed perpetrated by Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups. Written by an attorney who worked with Harpoon and a bestselling journalist, Harpoon offers a gripping story of the Israeli-led effort, now joined by the Americans, to choke off the terrorists' oxygen supply, money, via unconventional warfare --
Subjects: Intelligence service; Terrorism; Terrorism;
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A world of three zeros : the new economics of zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions / by Yunus, Muhammad,1940-author.; Weber, Karl,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Capitalism; Economic development; Equality; Social responsibility of business.; Sustainable development.;
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The sum of us : what racism costs everyone and how we can prosper together / by McGhee, Heather C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Heather C. McGhee's specialty is the American economy--and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. As she dug into subject after subject, from the financial crisis to declining wages to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a common problem at the bottom of them all: racism--but not just in the obvious ways that hurt people of color. Racism has costs for white people, too. It's the common denominator in our most vexing public problems, even beyond our economy. It is at the core of the dysfunction of our democracy and even the spiritual and moral crises that grip us. Racism is a toxin in the American body and it weakens us all. But how did this happen? And is there a way out? To find the way, McGhee embarks on a deeply personal journey across the country from Mississippi to Maine, tallying up what we lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm--the idea that progress for some of us must come at the expense of others. Along the way, she collects the stories of white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams and their shot at a better job to the toxic mix of American racism and greed. This is the story of how public goods in this country--from parks and pools to functioning schools--have become private luxuries; of how unions collapsed, wages stagnated, and inequality increased; and of how this country, unique among the world's advanced economies, has thwarted universal healthcare. It's why we fail to prevent environmental and public health crises that require collective action. But in unlikely places of worship and work, McGhee also finds proof of what she calls the Solidarity Dividend: gains that come when people come together across race, to the benefit of all involved"--
Subjects: Racism;
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From global to local : the making of things and the end of globalization / by Livesey, Finbarr.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: International economic relations.; Economic development.; Corporations.; International cooperation.; Climatic changes;
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Blood, sweat, and pixels : the triumphant, turbulent stories behind how video games are made / by Schreier, Jason.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Video games.; Video games; Video games industry.; Video games;
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Uncoupling : the ugly truth about divorce and finances / by Van de Geyn, Lisa,author.; Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.;
"Anyone going through separation and divorce can agree that it's an emotional and financial rollercoaster. There is so much to understand, prepare, read, gather, and act on that it's an incredibly draining process. Uncoupling: The Ugly Truth about Divorce and Finances is here to help. This book has everything from the basics to the nitty-gritty when it comes to separation and divorce, with an emphasis, of course, on finances. Along with the stories of people going through their own separations and divorces are the voices of experts covering everything from the specifics of Canada's Divorce Act and parenting agreements to the tax implications of divorce and financial post-divorce to-dos. Divorce rates in Canada are on the rise and Uncoupling will provide much-needed information for those on this difficult journey."--
Subjects: Divorce; Divorced people;
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Ghost work : how to stop Silicon Valley from building a new global underclass / by Gray, Mary L.,author.; Suri, Siddharth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Labor supply; Automation; Artificial intelligence; Technological unemployment.;
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The future is faster than you think : how converging technologies are transforming business, industries, and our lives / by Diamandis, Peter H.,author.; Kotler, Steven,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for technological convergence in our modern era"--
Subjects: Convergence (Economics); Technological innovations; Technological innovations; Technology;
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The new map : energy, climate, and the clash of nations / by Yergin, Daniel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Recent changes in the global production and flow of energy have remade the world. In this book, the author reveals the forces shaping the future of energy, both renewable and fossil fuel. The New Map offers a new vision of the world's energy reserves and, therefore, the future of geopolitics"--
Subjects: Climatic changes; Energy policy.; Fossil fuels.; Geopolitics; Renewable energy sources.;
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