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Title: RICH AF : THE WINNING MONEY MINDSET THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE (Hardcover Book)

Business & Economics / Personal Finance / Money Management

Author: TU, VIVIAN

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

39.00

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When Vivian Tu started working on Wall Street fresh from undergrad, all she knew was that she was making more money than she had ever seen in her life. But it wasn't until she found a mentor of her own on the trading floor that she began to understand what wealthy people knew intuitively—the secrets to beating the proverbial financial game that has, for too long, been male, pale, and stale.

Building on the lessons she learned on Wall Street about money and the markets, Vivian now offers her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics, so that anyone can get rich, whether you grew up knowing the rules to the game or not. Vivian will be your mentor, dispensing fresh, no-BS advice on how to think like a rich person and create smart money habits. Throughout the pages of Rich AF, Vivian will break down her best recommendations to help you:

  • Maximize your earnings to get more out of your 9-to-5
  • Understand the differences between savings accounts, and where you should keep your money
  • Identify the tax strategies and (legal) loopholes you need to retire in style
  • Overcome investing fears to secure wealth for generations
And much more!

Rich AF will equip readers with the tools and knowledge to not only understand the financial landscape, but to build a financial strategy of their own. And with Your Rich BFF at your side, you'll be able to start your financial journey already in an affluent mindset, making the most of your money and growing your wealth for years to come.

 

SAY THE RIGHT THING

Title: SAY THE RIGHT THING (Hardcover Book)

Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior

Author: YOSHINO, KENJI

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA

37.00

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Research-backed, accessible, and uplifting, Say the Right Thing charts a pathway out of cancel culture toward more meaningful and empathetic dialogue on issues of identity. It also gives us the practical tools to do good in our spheres of influence. Whether managing diverse teams at work, navigating issues of inclusion at college, or challenging biased comments at a family barbecue, Yoshino and Glasgow help us move from unconsciously hurting people to consciously helping them.

 

SEXUS BOTANICUS

Title: SEXUS BOTANICUS (Paperback Book)

Science / Life Sciences / Botany

Author: ANTON, JOANNE

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

36.95

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A richly illustrated exploration of the astonishing diversity in sexual characteristics and behaviors of plants from the fig-tree to the sacred lotus.

Why do some plants flower while others do not? What happens during pollination? How can the HaleakalÄ silversword reproduce all alone? In Sexus Botanicus, artist and writer Joanne Anton sheds light on the fertilization process of plants and relates their origins and their spectacular diversity. While sexuality has long been a source of interest for us humans, we sometimes forget to consider its primordial role in evolution. Without sexuality and the genetic union it enables, life would not assume the biodiversity it displays.

Sexus Botanicus introduces us to a wide range of extraordinary specimens, some very ancient and still with us, and some their descendants by millions of years: time-traveling plants (from the wedding of a mushroom and an alga 450 million years ago to the amorous mosses that help maintain the balance of our ecosystems today); the literal flower-power sexual revolution of angiosperms (from their reliance on wind for sex to some of their edible ovaries we commonly refer to as "fruit"); zoophilic plants (from the sexual doings of bumblebees and tomato plants to the mutually beneficial pollination program between yucca and moths); the games of deception played between plants, insects, and birds; and the improbable plants operating in such extreme environments as deserts and volcanos (some of whom, such as Australia's Queensland grasstree, utilize conflagration to reproduce).

Hand-illustrated by the author in color throughout, the book also includes a full glossary of all relevant terms to introduce readers to the scientific language of plant sex.

 

SINGLE AF COCKTAILS : DRINKS FOR BAD B*TCHES

Title: SINGLE AF COCKTAILS : DRINKS FOR BAD B*TCHES (Hardcover Book)

Cooking / Beverages / Wine & Spirits

Author: MADIX, ARIANA

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

36.99

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER " Celebrate reality television star and beloved bartender Ariana Madix's journey from heartbreak to empowerment with 60 high-drama cocktails that are as strong and inspiring as she is.

When Ariana Madix famously discovered her partner was unfaithful, the incident - known as Scandoval - captivated audiences worldwide. She has now reclaimed her power, channeling her pain into a resounding statement of strength and resilience in Single AF Cocktails, a collection of alluring drinks that follow the trajectory of a relationship that starts beautifully but ends in disaster.

The newly solo Ariana serves up her own recipes and perspective in a unique exploration of the stages of a doomed relationship. In her own words, Ariana takes back the narrative of her very public breakup while inspiring others to find inner strength in their own troubles. Each drink tells part of the story from her point of view, from when she first met her ex, through the insidious affair and its painful aftermath, and to her present state, coming out the other side, stronger than before.

Cleverly categorized into relationship-inspired sections - Honeymoon Phase, Betrayal, Devastation, Resilience, and Ad Astra - Single AF Cocktails offers a range of boozy concoctions for whatever your mood, from when you feel like burning it all down to when it's time to rally your ride-or-die squad. You'll find recipes like Rumors, with dark cr¨me de cassis that floats on top of the drink before bleeding into the spirits below, the way lies may find their way into your relationship, or We Ride at Dawn, a big, bold mezcal margarita that's equal parts power and healing.

Full of stunning, powerful photography and never-before-told stories, Single AF Cocktails is a singular experience for the reader as they ride the rollercoaster of Ariana's story alongside her. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Ariana's world, Single AF Cocktails promises a captivating and cathartic experience for all.

 

SUPERCOMMUNICATORS

Title: SUPERCOMMUNICATORS (Hardcover Book)

Psychology / Social Psychology

Author: DUHIGG, CHARLES

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

38.00

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From the Globe and Mail and New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit, an investigation of what makes conversations work, and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in our lives.

We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but who also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works?

Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand - some by intuition, some by hard-won experience - that there is a science to how human beings connect through words. They understand that whenever we speak, we're actually participating in three distinct conversations: What is this really about? How do we feel? And who are we? They know the importance of recognizing - and then matching - each kind of conversation, and how to hear the complex emotions, subtle negotiations and hidden beliefs that color and inform everything we say. Our pasts, our values, our affiliations - our identities - shape every discussion we have, from who will pick up the kids to how we want to be treated at work.

With his trademark insight and clarity, Duhigg shows readers how to recognize these three conversations - and teaches us the skills we need to navigate them more successfully. Communication, he argues, is a superpower. By bringing readers into jury deliberations and fraught CIA recruitments, into Netflix's company-wide conversations about equity and the writers' room of The Big Bang Theory, we learn why some people are able to make themselves heard - and to hear others - so clearly. We learn how to recognize and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. In the end, we learn a simple but powerful lesson: We can connect with anyone, as long as we understand how conversations work.

 

SUSTAINABLEISH LIVING GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

Title: SUSTAINABLEISH LIVING GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE (Paperback Book)

Author: GALE JEN

Publisher: LOGIN CANADA

22.00

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TAKE LESS , DO MORE

Title: TAKE LESS , DO MORE (Hardcover Book)

Business & Economics / Personal Success

Author: VAN PESKI , GLEN

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA

35.00

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In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.

Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life's opportunities.

Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralight backpacking, Glen became aware that "take less, do more" is more than just a hiking slogan. As he reduced his pack weight, he realized that the lessons learned applied to all areas of life. Now he wants to share the lessons he learned to help others live full and vibrant lives - lives characterized by purpose, meaning, and joy.

In this book, you will discover transformative life lessons, which may go against the grain of popular thought but have been proven to change lives for the better. You'll learn that:
  • Often the best strategy for achieving goals comes from subtracting rather than adding.
  • When your first instinct is generosity, the long-term dividends will be greater than if you strive to gain your own advantage.
  • Revising the stories you tell yourself about situations will reframe your life and increase gratitude.
  • By investing creatively in relationships, you will generate more joy in your life.
  • Making friends with failure will cause you to grow and improve.

take less. do more. It's a revolutionary idea that will transform your life and free your soul to find your purpose - and maybe a little bit of adventure too.

 

TAYLOR SWIFT : THE WHOLE STORY

Title: TAYLOR SWIFT : THE WHOLE STORY (Paperback Book)

Author: NEWKEY - BURDEN , CHAS

Publisher: HARPER COLLINS CANADA LTD

22.99

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THE ACTIVIST ACADEMIC : ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESISTANCE, HOPE AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Title: THE ACTIVIST ACADEMIC : ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESISTANCE, HOPE AND SOCIAL CHANGE (Paperback Book)

Education / General

Author: CANN, COLETTE

Publisher: STYLUS PUBLISHING

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2021 SPE Outstanding Book Award Honorable Mention

Donald Trump's election forced academics to confront the inadequacy of promoting social change through the traditional academic work of research, writing, and teaching. Scholars joined crowds of people who flooded the streets to protest the event.

The present political moment recalls intellectual forbearers like Antonio Gramsci who, imprisoned during an earlier fascist era, demanded that intellectuals committed to justice "can no longer consist in eloquence ... but in active participation in practical life, as constructor, organizer, 'permanent persuader' and not just a simple orator" (Gramsci, 1971, p. 10). Indeed, in an era of corporate media and "alternative facts," academics committed to justice cannot simply rely on disseminating new knowledge, but must step out of the ivory tower and enter the streets as activists.

The Activist Academic
serves as a guide for merging activism into academia. Following the journey of two academics, the book offers stories, frameworks and methods for how scholars can marry their academic selves, involved in scholarship, teaching and service, with their activist commitments to justice, while navigating the lived realities of raising families and navigating office politics. This volume invites academics across disciplines to enter into a dialogue about how to take knowledge to the streets.

Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Social Theory | Social Foundations | Certificate in Public Scholarship | Practicing Public Scholarship | Reimagining Public Engagement | Decentering the Public Humanities

ClickHEREto see a video of the book launch, moderated by Monisha Bajaj for Imagining America, with contributions from Margo Okazawa-Rey and John Saltmarsh.


Watch the #CompactNationPodinterview, which runs between minutes 9:35 and 48:45. In this episode, Marisol Morales chats with Colette Cann and Eric DeMeulenaere, as they share the true stories of their lives as activists, scholars, and parents who are trying to push forward social change through academic work.

Compact Nation Podcast-The Activist Academic


What does it mean to be both an activist and an academic? Watch theFreshEd podcastBecoming an Activist Academic, which features authors Colette Cann & Eric DeMeulenaere discussing their own journeys as a guide for merging activism and academia.


 

THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED

Title: THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED (Paperback Book)

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs

Author: GREEN, JOHN

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

24.95

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The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.

 


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