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Beardmore: The Viking Hoax that Rewrote History (Carleton Library Series #246)
Par Douglas Hunter. 2018
In 1936, long before the discovery of the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, the Royal Ontario Museum made a…
sensational acquisition: the contents of a Viking grave that prospector Eddy Dodd said he had found on his mining claim east of Lake Nipigon. The relics remained on display for two decades, challenging understandings of when and where Europeans first reached the Americas. In 1956 the discovery was exposed as an unquestionable hoax, tarnishing the reputation of the museum director, Charles Trick Currelly, who had acquired the relics and insisted on their authenticity. Drawing on an array of archival sources, Douglas Hunter reconstructs the notorious hoax and its many players. Beardmore unfolds like a detective story as the author sifts through the voluminous evidence and follows the efforts of two unlikely debunkers, high-school teacher Teddy Elliott and government geologist T.L. Tanton, who find themselves up against Currelly and his scholarly allies. Along the way, the controversy draws in a who?s who of international figures in archaeology, Scandinavian studies, and the museum world, including anthropologist Edmund Carpenter, whose mid-1950s crusade against the find?s authenticity finally convinced scholars and curators that the grave was a fraud. Shedding light on museum practices and the state of the historical and archaeological professions in the mid-twentieth century, Beardmore offers an unparalleled view inside a major museum scandal to show how power can be exercised across professional networks and hamper efforts to arrive at the truth.Archaeologists dig for clues (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science Ser. #Level 2)
Par Kate Duke. 1997
During summer vacation, several children spend a day with their friend Sophie, an archaeologist. She explains how these scientists discover…
a place to dig and divide it up, what type of things they look for, and how they carefully uncover the items, log them in on charts, and then study them. For grades K-3Building career success: Building Career Success
Par Anthony Jacks. 2019
This book will show you how to build the skills you need to become a more successful professional, such as…
developing your skills and competencies, working and partnering with your employer, building strong organizational relationships and increasing your visibility, thriving in your organization's culture, and increasing and applying your business knowledge. It will enable you to achieve peak performance and success by understanding and capitalizing on your strengths and minimizing your weaknessesRecherche d'emploi: secrets de pros : trois professionnels incontournables de la recherche d'emploi partagent avec vous leurs secrets les mieux gardés (Eyrolles emploi & carrière)
Par Hervé Bommelaer, Philippe Douale, Nicolas Pavesi. 2018
Des conseils pour mener une recherche d'emploi efficace en tenant compte des évolutions récentes du marché du travail, des attentes…
des recruteurs et des nouvelles technologies. L'accent est mis sur le développement d'un réseau, notamment grâce à LinkedIn.Start now: because that meaningful job is out there, just waiting for you
Par Reynold Levy. 2020
Newcomers to the workplace. The recently fired. Those desiring to advance with their current employer. Those eager to move on.…
Many have found what they do for a living deadening, disappointing, and tedious. For these reasons and others, one in five Americans change jobs every year. Drawing on his extensive career in the nonprofit, commercial, and public-service realms, Richard Levy helps listeners think about the future creatively and prepare for it resourcefully. He offers recipes for moving up in an appealing organization or moving out gracefully to a better position elsewhere. Start Now offers concrete, actionable, practical advice: - Take full advantage of school, friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. - Learn how to succeed at work without being imprisoned there. - Ask others for help compellingly. In all of these ways and more, Reynold shares his extensive experience as a professor, a trustee, a consultant, a public speaker, an author, and a chief executive officer at the 92nd Street Y, the AT&T Foundation, the International Rescue Committee, and Lincoln CenterWith thousands of certifications, seminars, websites, and gurus promising advice, it's difficult for even the best pros to turn their…
passion for health and fitness into meaningful-and measurable-success. Enter Change Maker. In this definitive career guide, John Berardi shares his blueprint for becoming the ultimate change maker, one with a powerful purpose, an enthusiastic client base, and the ability to fund your own ideal lifestyle. Whether you're new to the industry and looking for a head-start or you're already an expert but need a fresh approach, consider this your go-to career guide. With six helpful steps, this book covers the range of logistical, financial, psychological, and practical issues that every health and fitness pro needs to know: How to discover your deeper purpose and values How to choose your specialty based on your unique strengths How to identify what your clients really want and deliver it every time How to build new relationships and become a next-level coach How to get new clients, make more money, and manage a thriving business How to nurture and protect your most precious asset, your reputation How to create a life-long, growth-oriented continuing education plan If you work as a trainer, nutritionist, functional-medicine doctor, group instructor, rehab specialist, or health coach-or you eventually want to-this step-by-step guide will help you turn your passion for health and fitness into work you find joy in, your clients into raving fans, and your career into something powerful, meaningful, and change-makingWhose gadgets are these? (Community Helper Mystery)
Par Capstone. 2020
Who is this book about? Its a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his work and the gadgets he…
uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?Whose equipment is this? (Community Helper Mystery)
Par Capstone. 2020
Who is this book about? It's a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his job and the equipment he…
uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?Start-up nation: The story of israel's economic miracle
Par Dan Senor. 2009
START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel— a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years…
old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources— produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK? With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising cluesDevelop: 7 practical tools to take charge of your career
Par Ted Fleming. 2020
Why are some people able to climb the corporate ladder easily while others get stuck? How can you set yourself…
on a rewarding career path and avoid job frustration? In Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career, Ted Fleming, head of talent development for CVS Health, shares simple, powerful advice for finding the right job or growing in an existing role. Fleming offers actionable tools and step-by-step techniques that anyone can apply to crystallize and achieve their career goals. Based on his more than two decades' experience managing, advising, and researching career growth, he offers an insider's view for navigating organizations where the path to advancement is complex and success strategies are often kept secret. Fleming also offers straightforward advice for navigating discrimination, gender biases, and other barriers to success. Designed as a practical reference to return to again and again, Develop will equip you to take charge of your professional life and find your way to a happier, more meaningful careerA short history of humanity: A new history of old europe
Par Johannes Krause. 2021
&“Thrilling . . . a bracing summary of what we have learned [from] &‘archaeogenetics&’—the study of ancient DNA . .…
. Krause and Trappe capture the excitement of this young field.&”—Kyle Harper, The Wall Street Journal Johannes Krause is the director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and a brilliant pioneer in the field of archaeogenetics—archaeology augmented by DNA sequencing technology—which has allowed scientists to reconstruct human history reaching back hundreds of thousands of years before recorded time. In this surprising account, Krause and journalist Thomas Trappe rewrite a fascinating chapter of this history, the peopling of Europe, that takes us from the Neanderthals and Denisovans to the present. We know now that a wave of farmers from Anatolia migrated into Europe 8,000 years ago, essentially displacing the dark-skinned, blue-eyed hunter-gatherers who preceded them. This Anatolian farmer DNA is one of the core genetic components of people with contemporary European ancestry. Archaeogenetics has also revealed that indigenous North and South Americans, though long thought to have been East Asian, also share DNA with contemporary Europeans. Krause and Trappe vividly introduce us to the prehistoric cultures of the ancient Europeans: the Aurignacians, innovative artisans who carved flutes and animal and human forms from bird bones more than 40,000 years ago; the Varna, who buried their loved ones with gold long before the Pharaohs of Egypt; and the Gravettians, big-game hunters who were Europe&’s most successful early settlers until they perished in the ice age. Genetics has earned a reputation for smuggling racist ideologies into science, but cutting-edge science makes nonsense of eugenics and &“pure&” bloodlines. Immigration and genetic exchanges have always defined our species; who we are is a question of culture, not biological inheritance. This revelatory book offers us an entirely new way to understand ourselves, both past and presentMorning routine
Par Oscar Monfort. 2021
Wake Up To Your Full Potential...Even If Your Not A Morning Person! Are you sick of waking up and not…
feeling any drive or energy for the day? Do you snooze until the last possible moment? Are you always rushing to make it on time to work? Does any of this seem familiar? If it does, then it's time for a change. Creating a morning routine for yourself is essential to a successful life. It will give you time to focus on your goals and conquer the day with more energy, mindfulness, and strength. Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, and Barack Obama, are just a few examples of famous and successful people with morning routines. Focused, productive and successful mornings generate focused, productive and successful days — which inevitably create a successful life. Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover: ?The importance of morning rituals ?Why checking your phone first thing is bad ?Habits for body, mind, and spirit ?Why you wake up ?Snooze proof strategy ?Customize your routine ?Morning routines of the rich and famous ?How to form habits ?How to immediately create energy by simply using your breath ?Start your Day with inspiration & motivation ?? ?The Top 5 personal growth podcasts ?Daily affirmations to manifest success ...and much, much more! Imagine what it would be like if you no longer need to snooze, rush, or fell 'asleep' in the morning. So if your ready to say goodbye to mediocre days and wake up fully energized then Listen to This BookEngage, connect, protect: Empowering diverse youth as environmental leaders
Par Angelou Ezeilo. 2021
While concern about the state of our land, air, and water continues to grow, there is widespread belief that environmental…
issues are primarily of interest to wealthy white communities. Engage, Connect, Protect explodes this myth, revealing the deep and abiding interest that African American, Latino, and Native American communities – many of whom live in degraded and polluted parts of the country – have in our collective environment. Engage, Connect, Protect is a wake-up call for businesses, activists, educators, and policymakers to recognize the work of grassroots activists in diverse communities and create opportunities for engaging with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards.Skills for career success: Maximizing your potential at work
Par Elaine Biech. 2021
This career development tool kit is for people who want to take charge of their own professional futures. If you…
want to have a career that is meaningful and inspires you, you must prepare for it the same way you would a marathon—developing an overall training plan to carry you through to race day and beyond. This is especially important in today's unpredictable work world, where organizations are in a state of constant flux, and many have either eliminated their employee development programs or adopted a generic, one-size-fits-all approach. Skills for Career Success maps the strategies and skills you will need to take responsibility for your own future. It provides an overview of career development basics, including how to write an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that is practical and useful to you. The core of the book is an easy-to-navigate catalog of fifty-one critical skills, such as communicating clearly, adapting to situations, advocating for yourself, managing time, and selling your ideas. For each skill, there are actions you can take immediately, ongoing practices, and long-term goals. Beyond the skills, there is advice for keeping your career on track, mapping a path beyond your current job, overcoming personal roadblocks, finding your passion at work, and initiating talent conversations with your manager. There are also guidelines for managers who want to bring out the best in their peopleThe STAR Interview: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Interview, Learn The Best Practices On How to Ace An Interview…
As Well As Crucial Mistakes You Need to Avoid In Order To Land the Job If you're going to an interview for a job you've really had your eye on, you are probably going to be a bit nervous with lots of thoughts racing through your mind. These thoughts and nerves can affect how your interview will go so it is important to keep yourself relax and focused so you can take control of the message you want to show to your future employer. Remember that first impression always last so you will likely not get a second chance to change their wrong perception of you if ever you botch the interview. One of the best ways to prepare is to find out the things that you should NOT do during interviews because by then you can develop a plan on what you would do on the interview. This audiobook will teach you the most critical mistakes that you need to avoid when going through an interview. It will teach you useful tips on how you can master the art of interviews so you can be sure to land the job you wanted. In this audiobook, the following topics of the most common mistakes during interviews will be discussed: - Inadequate Preparation for the Interview - Arriving Too Early or Too Late - Having the Wrong Attitude - Being Unprepared For Interview Questions - Not Asking the Right Questions - Dressing Inappropriately - Asking About Salary or Benefits - Not Arriving With The Right Documents - Being Dishonest or Impolite - Marketing Yourself Incorrectly It is beneficial to learn the mistakes you need to avoid during interviews to increase your chances of giving a great first impression of yourself to your future boss. It would increase your chance of landing the job as well. If you want to learn more about these crucial mistakes you need to avoid during the interview process, scroll up and click "add to cart" nowThe job closer: Time-saving techniques for acing resumes, interviews, negotiations, and more
Par Steve Dalton. 2021
The author of The 2-Hour Job Search shows you how to land your dream job, from writing the perfect resume…
and cover letter to nailing any interview and negotiating your offer Steve Dalton&’s 2-Hour Job Search simplified the process of finding work by utilizing technology, and now The Job Closer helps you seal the deal by applying his time-saving techniques to the surrounding steps. As a career consultant, Dalton has found that job seekers routinely overinvest in trivial aspects of the employment hunt while underestimating the important ones. In this guide, you&’ll learn how to avoid wasted effort and excel in all areas by using tools such as: • The FIT Model, which helps job seekers nail the answer to &“Tell me about yourself&” using principles from the world of screenwriting • The RAC Model, perfect for writing efficient cover letters and answering &“Why this company or job?&” in an interview • The CAR Matrix, designed to help you craft compelling interview stories and deploy them in the most powerful way • The Prenegotiation Call, which takes the awkwardness out of asking for more and turns your negotiator from an adversary into a partner • And many more . . . The Job Closer will leave you with more time for networking, making meaningful connections, and showcasing your unique talents, so your odds of success in landing the perfect job improve exponentiallyRemote, inc: How to thrive at work . . . wherever you are
Par Robert C. Pozen. 2021
You can thrive and excel when you're working remotely, if you adopt the mindset, habits and tech tools of professionals…
who are even more productive outside the office: Learn to think like a "business of one," and that entrepreneurial mindset will transform your experience of remote work. Remote work can be satisfying and productive—once you craft a strategy that taps into the unique advantages of working from home. After a year in which many of us plunged into remote work overnight, we finally have a chance to make thoughtful choices about how to combine remote and office work, and how to make the most of our days at home. Remote, Inc. gives you the strategies and tools you need to make remote work a valuable part of your renewed working life. Learn how to... Gain control over how and when you work by focusing on objectives, not the 9-to-5 workday. Wow your managers by treating them like valued clients. Beat information overload by prioritizing important emails and messages. Make online meetings purposeful, focused and engaging. Build great relationships with your colleagues—whether at the next desk, or another city. Find a balance between work from home, and life at home. Make a remote work plan that lets you get the best from time at the office—and the best of home. Remote, Inc. takes you inside the mindset and habits of people who flourish while working outside the office some or all of the time: people who function like a "business of one". That's how productivity experts Robert C. Pozen and Alexandra Samuel describe the mindset that lets people thrive when they're working remotely, whether full-time or in combination with time at the office. You can follow their lead by embracing the work habits and independence of a small business owner—while also tapping into the benefits of collegiality and online collaborationCrush your career: Ace the interview, land the job, and launch your future
Par Dee Ann Turner. 2021
We all know someone who is dissatisfied with their career but feels trapped in their current trajectory. What's not always…
clear is how they got there or, more importantly, how we can avoid the same fate as we develop our own careers. In a competitive job market, we need concrete, field-tested advice to help us ace the interview, land the job, and launch a career we love. Enter Dee Ann Turner. After more than three decades leading teams and coaching staff members at Chick-fil-A, she knows what it takes to build a fulfilling career. In this practical, hands-on book she reveals the secrets of: ● Finding a job ● Preparing for an interview ● Conquering the first 90 days ● And so much more Anyone entering the job market or hoping to make a transition in their career-along with the parents, teachers, college counselors, or career counselors who coach them-will find invaluable, hard-won advice on how to create a work life you loveOut of office: Ditch the 9-5 and be your own boss
Par Fiona Thomas. 2021
This no-nonsense guide addresses the questions that people might feel too embarrassed to ask about going freelance ... like how…
to raise an invoice, submit a tax return, claim expenses, network, and use social media. Fiona also details why working from home is proven to have a positive impact on productivity and mental health, and why so many women are making the leap into freelancing out of necessity. Filled with must-have information, helpful check-ins, and a strong focus on understanding the whys just as much as the hows, Out of Office will help you dive into freelance life and push you to the next level, while making sure you're taking time to reflect on your business and state of mind. Sunday Times Bestselling author of THE MULTI-HYPHEN METHOD "This book is the straight-talking, no-gloss life raft that I would have so happily clung to in those turbulent first years." SARA TASKER, entrepreneur and author of Hashtag AuthenticThe Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
Par David Graeber, David Wengrow. 2021
Renowned activist and public intellectual David Graeber teams up with professor of comparative archaeology David Wengrow to deliver a trailblazing…
account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution--from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state," political violence, and social inequality--and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike--either free and equal innocents, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could only be achieved by sacrificing those original freedoms, or alternatively, by taming our baser instincts. Graeber and Wengrow show how such theories first emerged in the eighteenth century as a conservative reaction to powerful critiques of European society posed by Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Revisiting this encounter has startling implications for how we make sense of human history today, including the origins of farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization itself.Drawing on path-breaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors show how history becomes a far more interesting place once we learn to throw off our conceptual shackles and perceive what's really there. If humans did not spend 95% of their evolutionary past in tiny bands of hunter-gatherers, what were they doing all that time? If agriculture, and cities, did not mean a plunge into hierarchy and domination, then what kinds of social and economic organization did they lead to? What was really happening during the periods that we usually describe as the emergence of "the state"? The answers are often unexpected, and suggest that the course of human history may be less set in stone, and more full of playful, hopeful possibilities, than we tend to assume.The Dawn of Everything fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human past and offers a path toward imagining new forms of freedom, new ways of organizing society. This is a monumental book of formidable intellectual range, animated by curiosity, moral vision, and a faith in the power of direct action.