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Meltdown

Author : Chris Clearfield,András Tilcsik
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735233331

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Meltdown by Chris Clearfield,András Tilcsik Pdf

Winner of the 2019 National Business Book Award A groundbreaking take on how complexity causes failure in all kinds of modern systems—from social media to air travel—this practical and entertaining book reveals how we can prevent meltdowns in business and life. A crash on the Washington, D.C. metro system. An accidental overdose in a state-of-the-art hospital. An overcooked holiday meal. At first glance, these disasters seem to have little in common. But surprising new research shows that all these events—and the myriad failures that dominate headlines every day—share similar causes. By understanding what lies behind these failures, we can design better systems, make our teams more productive, and transform how we make decisions at work and at home. Weaving together cutting-edge social science with riveting stories that take us from the frontlines of the Volkswagen scandal to backstage at the Oscars, and from deep beneath the Gulf of Mexico to the top of Mount Everest, Chris Clearfield and András Tilcsik explain how the increasing complexity of our systems creates conditions ripe for failure and why our brains and teams can't keep up. They highlight the paradox of progress: Though modern systems have given us new capabilities, they've become vulnerable to surprising meltdowns—and even to corruption and misconduct. But Meltdown isn't just about failure; it's about solutions—whether you're managing a team or the chaos of your family's morning routine. It reveals why ugly designs make us safer, how a five-minute exercise can prevent billion-dollar catastrophes, why teams with fewer experts are better at managing risk, and why diversity is one of our best safeguards against failure. The result is an eye-opening, empowering, and entirely original book—one that will change the way you see our complex world and your own place in it.

The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12)

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683351115

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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12) by Jeff Kinney Pdf

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?

The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown

Author : Jay Manuel
Publisher : Bookclick 360 Wordeee
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781946274441

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The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown by Jay Manuel Pdf

The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown is a satirical look behind the scenes of the fictional reality model competition show Model Muse, and global phenomenon. Seen through the eyes of our moral compass narrator, Pablo Michaels-the heart of the production in the helter-skelter world of Model Muse-we see behind-the-scenes and backstage shenanigans of the fashion/reality TV world. As the "The Fixer,” Pablo is the man everyone turns to in a crisis. Struggling to hold the fledgling production together, he juggles his duties to his “BFF,” the ruthless and vulnerable antihero Keisha Kash, his Supermodel boss and to his soul.

Meltdown

Author : Thomas E. Woods, Jr.
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781596981065

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Meltdown by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. Pdf

With a foreword from Ron Paul, Meltdown is the free-market answer to the Fed-created economic crisis. As the new Obama administration inevitably calls for more regulations, Woods argues that the only way to rebuild our economy is by returning to the fundamentals of capitalism and letting the free market work.

THE MELTDOWN : DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THE MELTDOWN : DIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Narayan Changder Pdf

"Experience the frosty fun with 'The Meltdown,' another thrilling installment in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series. Navigate through a collection of entertaining multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that test your knowledge about Greg Heffley's wintery escapades, snowball fights, and neighborhood shenanigans. Tailored for fans of all ages, this MCQ guide offers a delightful journey through the humor, chaos, and relatable moments of the Heffley family. Laugh along with Greg, reminisce on your favorite scenes, and download your copy now to test your Wimpy Kid wisdom!"

Meltdown

Author : Ben Elton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409085782

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Meltdown by Ben Elton Pdf

For amiable City trader Jimmy Corby money was the new Rock n' Roll. His whole life was a party, adrenaline charged and cocaine fuelled. If he hadn't met Monica he would probably have ended up either dead or in rehab. But Jimmy was as lucky in love as he was at betting on dodgy derivatives, so instead of burning out, his star just burned brighter than ever. Rich, pampered and successful, Jimmy, Monica and their friends lived the dream, bringing up their children with an army of domestic helps. But then it all came crashing down. And when the global financial crisis hit, Jimmy discovers that anyone can handle success. It's how you handle failure that really matters.

The Meltdown at Three Mile Island

Author : Susie Derkins
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823936783

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The Meltdown at Three Mile Island by Susie Derkins Pdf

Presents an overview of how nuclear power plants function, the history of nuclear energy use in the United States, and describes the nuclear accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania and the aftermath of that disaster.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 1419735950

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Pdf

When snow closes Greg Heffley's middle school, he and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, face a fight for survival as warring gangs turn the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield.

Media Meltdown

Author : Liam O'Donnell
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554690657

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Media Meltdown by Liam O'Donnell Pdf

Pema, Jagroop, and Bounce discover media-making tools such as script writing on the Internet and produce a movie to get the news out when the corrupt developers who try to force Jagroop's father to sell the family farm also influence what is broadcast onthe local news.

In and Out of Crisis

Author : Greg Albo Albo
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781458775405

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In and Out of Crisis by Greg Albo Albo Pdf

In this groundbreaking study of the financial meltdown, renowned radical political economists lay bare the roots of the crisis in the inner logic of capitalism itself. Objective and detailed, this account provocatively challenges the call for a return to a largely mythical golden age of economic regulation as a check on finance capital. In addit...

Melt Down

Author : Edward W. Robertson
Publisher : Edward W. Robertson
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Melt Down by Edward W. Robertson Pdf

In upstate Idaho, Ness Hook is run out of his mom's house by his bullying brother Shawn. In Redding, California, Tristan Carter is graduating college, but with no job and no prospects, she'll have to move back in with her parents. Then the world ends. After Ness discovers his best friend dead of disease, Shawn takes their family to the mountains to wait out the plague. As Tristan's parents fall sick, she's left to care for her younger brother Alden. Both sets of siblings dig in for the long haul. Humanity is reduced to splinters. And then the creatures who sent the virus appear in the sky. Flushed from the mountains, Shawn and Ness join a tribe at a nuclear power plant, where they plan to launch a guerrilla war against the invaders. In California, Tristan and Alden are taken prisoner. Separated from her brother, Tristan crosses the ruins of America to track him down. She will stop at nothing to get Alden back--but her fellow survivors prove even more dangerous than the monsters who broke the world. ~ Melt Down is the second book in the post-apocalyptic Breakers series. The series to date includes Outcome, Breakers, Melt Down, Knifepoint, Reapers, and Cut Off.

Double Down

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0606389989

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Double Down by Jeff Kinney Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side." As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles?

Money Meltdown

Author : Judy Shelton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439188460

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Money Meltdown by Judy Shelton Pdf

In this analysis, Shelton calls for a unified international monetary regime—a new Bretton Woods—to lay the foundation for worldwide stability and prosperity in the post-Cold War era. Despite worldwide rhetoric about free trade and the global economy, the leading economic powers have done little to address the most insidious form of protectionism—the inherently unstable international monetary system. In outlining steps toward a new world monetary structure, Judy Shelton elevates the needs of individual producers—who actually create wealth in the global economy—over the programmes of governments.

Meltdown

Author : Chris Archer
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781504089180

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Meltdown by Chris Archer Pdf

In the final book of this middle grade sci-fi series, superpowered teens are on the verge of saving Earth from a mutant race when one of them disappears. Toni Douglas feels like she’s losing her mind. But maybe that’s to be expected when you’re a thirteen-year-old who has just traveled back in time to save the Earth. Somehow, just moments before she was about to stop a lifechanging meteor strike, she woke up in a strange bed. With parents she didn’t recognize keeping a bedside vigil for someone named Denise Butler. When Toni tries to insist they have a case of mistaken identity, a doctor tells her she’s suffering from amnesia! But Toni knows exactly who she is. And if she doesn’t escape this madhouse she’s fallen into, she won’t be able to find her friends and help them destroy the mutant Omegas who are trying to take over. So why does everyone keep insisting the Omegas—and her friends—don’t exist? Somehow Toni has to convince everyone she’s not crazy, and fast. The future of the world is at stake . . .

Meltdown

Author : Patrick J. Michaels
Publisher : Cato Institute
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : 1930865791

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Meltdown by Patrick J. Michaels Pdf

Why do scientists so often offer dire predictions about the future of the environment? In Meltdown, climatologist Patrick Michaels argues that the way we do science today creates a culture of exaggeration and a political comunity that then takes credit for having saved us from certain doom.