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Written by American author and dedicated abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, "Uncle Toms Cabin" is a poignant novel which shows the harsh reality of a slaves life in the 1800s. Uncle Tom, an African-American slave who believes in the power of Christian faith. The book would be a major contributor to the Civil War because its compelling portrayal of slaves as fellow human beings left little room for compromise: if slaves were indeed...
8) Uganda
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1989
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Discusses the history, culture, and people of Uganda.
9) Babysitting
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c2000
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A guide to earning money as a babysitter, with advice on getting customers, safety, and handling emergencies.
11) Toxic cops
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1991
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Discusses several threats to the environment, laws that have been enacted to protect it, and the branch of the Environmental Protection Agency and other local groups that enforce such laws.
13) Science of chaos
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1992
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A discussion of a new scientific theory, formed with the help of computers, which proposes the possibility of patterns and order in the chaos and unpredictability of both nature and also human aspects of the world.
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2006
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The bestselling author "frames his advice in terms of compassionate, socially responsible leadership, though a lot of it is just plain good management" (Publishers Weekly).
How do you build the kind of company you've always wanted to work in—one that serves people and the planet while being financially successful, too? What do you do when you believe that business should serve the common good, but everyday business pressures—meeting...
How do you build the kind of company you've always wanted to work in—one that serves people and the planet while being financially successful, too? What do you do when you believe that business should serve the common good, but everyday business pressures—meeting...
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Growing a successful business is about meeting the needs of customers—and, by extension, the needs of the entire community. Turn your business into a good citizen and you can help ensure its success and contribute to making your community a great place to live and work. Growing Local Value shows how to build a values-driven business that is deeply embedded in local life. Drawing on real-world examples from Greyston Bakery, Wild Planet Toys,
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