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“thomas van der beek”

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  • Chaining the Sea

    The 1916 Flood and the Monumental Engineering of the Afsluitdijk

    by Thomas Van Der Beek ...
    In January 1916, a violent storm surge ripped through the Zuiderzee, swallowing villages and terrifying the Netherlands. The catastrophic flooding exposed the absolute vulnerability of a nation living below sea level. In the devastating aftermath, the Dutch decided they would no longer simply fight the water—they would banish the sea itself. How does a small country in the early 20th century ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • The Necessary Revolution

    How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World

    by Peter M. Senge, Bryan Smith, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur, Sara Schley ...
    Imagine a world in which the excess energy from one business would be used to heat another. Where buildings need less and less energy around the world, and where “regenerative” commercial buildings – ones that create more energy than they use – are being designed. A world in which environmentally sound products and processes would be more cost-effective than wasteful ones. A world in which ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Strategic Corporate Sustainability

    7 Imperatives for Sustainable Business

    by R. Fernando ...
    R.A Fernando draws upon his experiences at the United Nations Global Compact, his studies at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and his time working at multinational corporations as he explores how to overcome the worlds toughest challenges. He outlines why global warming, the depletion of natural resources, and pollution should be everyones concernand how these ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Thriving Beyond Sustainability

    Pathways to a Resilient Society

    by Andres R. Edwards ...
    Every fifteen seconds on our Earth, a child dies from waterborne disease. Three times an hour, another species becomes extinct. Each day we consume eighty-five million barrels of oil and pump twenty-three million tons of carbon dioxide into an already warming atmosphere. But against this bleak backdrop, beacons of hope shine from thousands of large and small initiatives taking place everywhere ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Death of Competition

    Leadership and Strategy in the Age of Business Ecosystems

    by James F. Moore ...

    $7.99 USD

  • Will Big Business Destroy Our Planet?

    by Peter Dauvergne ...
    Walmart. Coca-Cola. BP. Toyota. The world economy runs on the profits of transnational corporations. Politicians need their backing. Non-profit organizations rely on their philanthropy. People look to their brands for meaning. And their power continues to rise.Can these companies, as so many are now hoping, provide the solutions to end the mounting global environmental crisis? Absolutely, the CEOs ... Read more

    $10.00 USD

  • Made in Bangladesh - A Deep Dive into the Apparel Industry

    by John MaxWealth ...
    Series series Apparel series books
    Made in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into the Apparel Industry is a comprehensive exploration of Bangladesh's garment manufacturing industry, which is one of the largest in the world. The book takes a deep dive into the industry, examining its history, evolution, and current state. It also looks at the social and economic impact of the industry on Bangladesh and its people, including the labor ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Teaching the Dinosaur to Dance

    Moving Beyond Business as Usual

    by Donna Kennedy-Glans, Andre N. Mamprin ...
    Business as usual is extinct. Disruption and social pressure are the new norm and change is inevitable for enterprises of all kinds—businesses, governments, non-profits and social institutions. We’ve reached a turning point and it’s time to evolve, or go the way of the dinosaurs.Enterprise everywhere needs to act now to survive and find new ways to thrive in a changed world. But in an age of ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • The Indonesian Garment Industry - A Deep Dive into Sourcing and Manufacturing

    by John MaxWealth ...
    Series series Apparel series books
    "The Indonesian Garment Industry - A Deep Dive into Sourcing and Manufacturing" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the Indonesian garment industry, specifically focusing on sourcing and manufacturing.This book is written for individuals who are interested in sourcing garments from Indonesia, or those who are already involved in the industry and looking ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Turbulence

    A Corporate Perspective on Collaborating for Resilience

    Edited by Roland Kupers ...
    The ever tighter coupling of our food, water and energy systems, in the context of a changing climate is leading to increasing turbulence in the world. As a consequence, it becomes ever more crucial to develop cities, regions, and economies with resilience in mind. Because of their global reach, substantial resources, and information-driven leadership structures, multinational corporations can ... Read more

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  • The Collaboration Economy

    How to Meet Business, Social, and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive Advantage

    by Eric Lowitt ...
    How six industries are collaborating with competitors, society, and the public sector for competitive advantageNo longer can we consume the equivalent of 1.3 Earths resources and expect to remain prosperous in perpetuity. We need a new economic paradigm, one that yields growth in a way that strengthens the global systems we rely on daily for survival, such as the global water, food, and energy ... Read more

    $24.00 USD

  • Our Global Crisis

    "We'll Never Run Out!"

    by Brian D. McLean ...
    Modern society has reached a critical juncture in its existence. Like past civilizations ours has reached a point where its future is far from certain, with its decline, or even collapse, being distinct possibilities.The Incas, the Mayans, the Romans, the Rapanui, and many others, had seemingly successful societies, yet collapsed when faced with challenges that threatened their continued existence ... Read more

    $9.99 USD