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New power : how power works in our hyperconnected world- and how to make it work for you / by Heimans, Jeremy,author.; Timms, Henry,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From two influential and visionary thinkers comes a big idea that is changing the way movements catch fire and ideas spread in our highly connected world. For the vast majority of human history, power has been held by the few. "Old power" is closed, inaccessible, and leader-driven. Once gained, it is jealously guarded, and the powerful spend it carefully, like currency. But the technological revolution of the past two decades has made possible a new form of power, one that operates differently, like a current. "New power" is made by many; it is open, participatory, often leaderless, and peer-driven. Like water or electricity, it is most forceful when it surges. The goal with new power is not to hoard it, but to channel it. New power is behind the rise of participatory communities like Facebook and YouTube, sharing services like Uber and Airbnb, and rapid-fire social movements like Brexit and #BlackLivesMatter. It explains the unlikely success of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign and the unlikelier victory of Donald Trump in 2016. And it gives ISIS its power to propagate its brand and distribute its violence. Even old power institutions like the Papacy, NASA, and LEGO have tapped into the strength of the crowd to stage improbable reinventions. In New Power, the business leaders/social visionaries Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms provide the tools for using new power to successfully spread an idea or lead a movement in the twenty-first century. Drawing on examples from business, politics, and social justice, they explain the new world we live in--a world where connectivity has made change shocking and swift and a world in which everyone expects to participate."--
Subjects: Social movements; Internet and activism.; Social media.; Power (Social sciences); Internet; Technology;

The new age of sexism : how AI and emerging technologies are reinventing misogyny / by Bates, Laura,1986-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Gender equality is something that has been a constant battle. With the advent of ever more high-tech equipment at our fingertips, there is a new wave of technologies that threaten this notion. With misogyny baked into their design, these technologies are dragging women back to the dark ages. The New Age of Sexism will take the reader deep into the heart of this strange new world. It will dive into where and what the dangers are, exploring everything from AI to sex robots and the metaverse. This is not a book about the future. This is happening right now, and it could become part of our daily lives much sooner than we realize"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Misogyny.; Sexism.; Technological innovations;

A wicked way to win and earl / by Bradley, Anna(Novelist);
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Subjects: Love stories.; Regency fiction.; Aristocracy (Social class);

Digital minimalism : choosing a focused life in a noisy world / by Newport, Cal,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. In this timely and enlightening book, the bestselling author of Deep Work introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives. Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run. They can have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to document the experience. They stay informed about the news of the day, but don't feel overwhelmed by it. They don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction. Now, Newport gives us a name for this quiet movement, and makes a persuasive case for its urgency in our tech-saturated world. Common sense tips, like turning off notifications, or occasional rituals like observing a digital sabbath, don't go far enough in helping us take back control of our technological lives, and attempts to unplug completely are complicated by the demands of family, friends and work. What we need instead is a thoughtful method to decide what tools to use, for what purposes, and under what conditions. Drawing on a diverse array of real-life examples, from Amish farmers to harried parents to Silicon Valley programmers, Newport identifies the common practices of digital minimalists and the ideas that underpin them. He shows how digital minimalists are rethinking their relationship to social media, rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world, and reconnecting with their inner selves through regular periods of solitude. He then shares strategies for integrating these practices into your life, starting with a thirty-day "digital declutter" process that has already helped thousands feel less overwhelmed and more in control. Technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. The key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you. This book shows the way.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Information technology; Internet addiction; Technological innovations;

Between the duke and the deep blue sea / by Nash, Sophia.;
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Subjects: Love stories.; Regency fiction.; Nobility; Social classes;
© c2012., HarperCollins,

Payback : debt and the shadow side of wealth / by Atwood, Margaret,1939-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-219), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Debt; Debt in literature.;
© 2008., Anansi,

Beauty tempts the Beast / by Heath, Lorraine.;
Determined to gain power over men and return to Society on her terms, Althea Stanwick makes an outrageous proposal to Benedict Trewlove, aka Beast, that leads to more than she can handle.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Romance fiction.; Aristocracy (Social class); Brothels;

Mom's comfort food : meals, sides, and desserts to bring warmth and contentment to your table / by Klynstra, Joyce,author.; Klynstra, Laura,photographer.;
In the tradition of friends and family swapping recipe cards, Mom's Comfort Food pulls together more than fifty years of cherished meals, sides, and desserts that will bring warmth and contentment to your table. These easy-to-make dishes will inspire fellowship around fabulous food. You will find a delicious, down-to-earth recipe for every gathering, special occasion, and everyday meal including: Avocado Crustless Quiche, Beer Bread, Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup, Chicken Tortilla Casserole, Canned Stewed Tomatoes, Dutch Butter Bars, Pecan Joy Pie. Many seasonal choices will help you take advantage of fresh, local produce from creating strawberry and rhubarb desserts to preserving tomatoes and sweet corn. All recipes are sure to bring smiles to everyone gathered around your table. With a photograph for every recipe, this book celebrates the beauty of hearty, home-cooked comfort food. So many happy memories and traditions can be stored in a mother or grandmother's little recipe box. Treat yourself and those you love to these time-honored recipes and create your own joyful memories.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking.; Comfort food.; Food;

The Next Conversation Argue Less, Talk More [electronic resource] : by Fisher, Jefferson.aut; CloudLibrary;
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation. You will learn: Why you should never “win” an argument How to assert yourself and communicate with intention How to set boundaries and frame conversations Why saying less is often more How to overcome conflict with connection The Next Conversation will give you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime. Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Communication & Social Skills; Social Psychology; Negotiating;
© 2025., Penguin Publishing Group,

The YouTube effect [videorecording] / by Hurd, Gale Anne,film producer.; Winter, Alex,1965-film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Zipper, Glen,film producer.; Drafthouse Films,publisher.;
Director Alex Winter explores the ascension and acceleration of YouTube; a video-sharing website that started with humble origins and has gone on to change how we experience the world. With exclusive access to some of YouTube's biggest stars; the film presents an eye-opening and troubling look at the platform now so powerfully embedded in our lives.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; YouTube (Electronic resource); Internet advertising; Internet users; Internet videos;
For private home use only.

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