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Fire is a formidable force that has the potential to cause immense damage and loss of life. It is therefore crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of fire fighting systems and their proper application to safeguard lives and property. This book aims to provide an in-depth overview of fire fighting systems, ranging from fundamental fire protection principles to advanced technologies and emerging trends.The book begins by introducing the nature...
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A Condensed Guide to Understanding Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrency
"One of the few credible books I suggest when people ask 'where can I learn about bitcoin?'―Zennon Kapron, Managing Director, Kapronasia (Review of The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains)
You're an active, on-the-go person and need a condensed version of the Antony Lewis best-selling The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains? Now Bitcoin on the Go offers the same clear...
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In 2019 an estimated $900 billion of the money spent on digital transformation was wasted because most those efforts failed to achieve their digital transformation goals. It is predicted that global spending on the necessary technologies and services for digital transformation will reach $2.3 trillion by 2023, and it is anticipated that more than $1 trillion of that funding will be effectively thrown away with nothing to show for it. Over the last...
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The first book by a Coca-Cola CEO tells the remarkable story of the company's revival
Neville Isdell was a key player at Coca-Cola for more than 30 years, retiring in 2009 as CEO after regilding the tarnished brand image of the world's leading soft-drink company. This first book by a Coca-Cola CEO tells an extraordinary personal and professional world-wide story, ranging from Northern Ireland to South Africa to Australia, the Philippines, Russia,...
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For decades, the Bronfman family ruled Seagram's and the liquor industry. This is the story of their meteoric rise and spectacular fall.
The story of the Bronfman family is a fascinating and improbable saga. It is dominated by "Mr. Sam," the single greatest figure in the history of the liquor business, the man who made drinking whiskey respectable in the United States and who in the 1950s and 1960s built Seagram into the first worldwide empire in...
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"Challenges in IT and Digital Marketing" is an insightful exploration of the rapidly evolving landscapes of technology and marketing in the digital age. In this comprehensive volume, the book delves into the multifaceted hurdles faced by IT professionals and digital marketers alike, addressing critical issues that shape the industry. From the breakneck pace of technological change to the perpetual battle against cyber threats, each chapter examines...
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The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad's history is one of big booms and bigger busts. When it became the first railroad to reach and then cross the Mississippi River in 1856, it emerged as a leading American railroad company. But after aggressive expansion and a subsequent change in management, the company struggled and eventually declared bankruptcy in 1915. What followed was a cycle of resurrections and bankruptcies, a grueling, ten-year,...
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"Mobile Mechanics: Inside the World of Smartphone Repair" offers an insightful journey into the captivating realm of smartphone repair, unveiling the intricate world hidden behind cracked screens and malfunctioning devices. Authored by [Author's Name], this book delves deep into the fascinating universe of mobile mechanics, shedding light on the skilled individuals who breathe life back into our indispensable gadgets.From shattered displays to water-damaged...
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In classic Hollywood tradition, Farley Granger, a high school senior, was discovered by Sam Goldwyn's casting director in an off-Hollywood Boulevard play. Granger describes how he learned his craft as he went on to star in a number of films, giving an insider's view of working with Hitchcock on Strangers on a Train and Rope, Luchino Visconti on Senso, and Nick Ray on They Live by Night.
He is eloquent about his bisexuality and tells of affairs with...
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Semi-finalist for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book Award
In 1996, a terrible epidemic began killing young American women. Some died quickly, literally dropping in their steps. Others took more time, from a few months to a few years. Those who weren't killed suffered damage to their lungs and hearts, much of it permanent and reparable only with major surgery. Doctors suspected what the killer was. So did the Food and Drug Administration. The culprits...