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B Corps are part of a global movement of more than 2,700 companies in 60 countries that are using the power of business as a force for good. B Corps have been certified to have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This audiobook is the authoritative guide to the what, why, and how of B Corp certification.

Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head—the colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies—and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were logging and clearing the forests. Meg never gave up or gave in.

Everybody's biased. We all harbor unconscious assumptions that get in the way of our good intentions and keep us from working harmoniously and effectively with other people. In our increasingly diverse society this can be a real stumbling block. Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman - consultants who also happen to be a biracial couple - argue that ultimately the only way to really overcome bias is to focus our energy on building relationships.

Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on a true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair.

Building upon the revelatory power of her book Overcoming Bias, which addressed managing individual and interpersonal bias, Erasing Institutional Bias scales up the framework to impact systemic change in organizations. Tiffany Jana and co-author Ashley Diaz Mejias bring together in-depth research on how biases become embedded into workplace cultures with practical and engaging tools that will mobilize listeners toward action.

Eine verwitterte Flaschenpost bringt Carl Mørck und Assad zu ihrem dritten Fall. Darin enthalten: ein Hilferuf auf einem verblassten Zettel, geschrieben mit menschlichem Blut. Die Botschaft darin ist offenbar das letzte Lebenszeichen zweier Jungen, die Jahre zuvor entführt worden waren. Doch wer sind diese Jungen? Warum haben ihre Eltern nie eine Vermisstenanzeige aufgegeben? Sind sie womöglich noch am Leben? Ihre Ermittlung führt Carl Mørck und seinen Assistenten Assad religiöser Fanatiker und bis über ihre persönlichen Grenzen hinaus.

Not only an entertaining account for traveling pet-lovers but also a moving story about the kindness of strangers, the search for freedom and the courage to follow one's dreams. An unforeseen circumstance triggers a 180° turn in the lives of Jana and her life partner Joe. The apparent disaster unfolds into the beginning of a challenging, yet highly rewarding travel journey. Jana’s candid, humorous and down to earth travelogue offers interesting insights in how to draw a line under one’s past and jump-start a completely different new life. She meets the physical and emotional challenges...

January 1944—a senior member of the French Resistance betrays his comrades to the Abwehr and Gestapo, but who? Within hours, the Germans arrest hundreds of suspected resistance fighters and incarcerate them in the infamous Amiens prison. When a Resistance spy inside the prison informs his leaders, Dominique Ponchardier and Boniface Monier, of German plans to conduct mass executions within weeks, they are helpless to respond. In a last-ditch effort to free their Résistants awaiting death or deportation to labor camps, they turn to the British for help.

Reflect tells the story of Larry Harris, who one day discovers a seemingly innocent connection to the past in the lake water behind his home. But, he soon finds that connection may not be so innocent, and the Civil War past it represents may not be set in stone. Larry’s current reality is at stake, as is that of those around him. The authors, Professor Umar Muhammad and Dr. Mark Janas, both faculty members at a university in North Carolina, had worked together for a decade in minor league sports and at the university before partnering on their latest project. Janas, a budding science ...

What happens when one guy with the right skills and resources gets sick of the division and discord fueled by politicians, the media, and celebrities? Nanokill happens. Set in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, Nanokill explores the transition of Kurt Lauder, an executive who runs a biotech and nanotechnology company on the cusp of “breaking through” in the industry. The nanobots that he and his team have designed have many potential uses in many different industries. While his primary business is advancing, Kurt finds side uses for the technology, including helping law ...

El pasado atormenta a Julia desde que era una niña, a pesar de los esfuerzos de su abuela y sus tres mejores amigas. Julia no cree en el amor y tiene el convencimiento de que todos los príncipes acaban convirtiéndose en ranas. Pero un cuaderno de dibujo que su madre dejó para ella trastoca todos sus planes y hace que su vida dé un vuelco. Debe seguir la ruta que le dejó preparada y hacer un viaje a Escocia. La magia irrumpe de forma asombrosa, haciendo que todos sus cimientos se tambaleen y que el misterio cobre protagonismo.

Nach dem Bestseller "Erbarmen" präsentiert Audible den zweiten Fall der Thriller-Hörspielserie "Sonderdezernat Q" um Carl Mørck. Mørck, der sich mit seinem Sonderdezernat Q mit alten, ungelösten Fällen beschäftigt, bekommt eine Akte untergeschoben. Darin geht es um einen brutalen Mord an einem Geschwisterpaar vor 20 Jahren. Der Verdacht fiel auf eine Gruppe Schüler eines exklusiven Internats, die für ihre Gewaltorgien bekannt waren. Einer von ihnen gestand. Warum ist die Akte jetzt auf Mørcks Schreibtisch gelandet? Wer will, dass der Fall wieder aufgerollt wird?

Zuckerbäckerin Isabella nimmt an einem TV-Backwettbewerb teil - widerwillig, denn eigentlich ist sie einem dunklen Geheimnis ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter auf der Spur. Doch dann wird ein Küchenmädchen des Fernsehteams ermordet aufgefunden. Hat die Moderatorin Simone Sommerwind etwas damit zu tun? Oder deren Mann, der Produzent Hajo? Gibt es gar eine Verbindung zu Isabellas Großmutter?

The Sagrat militiamen suspend their hunt for Alejandro and return to Valencia to discover that they have become the prey. When Rafael Perato is abducted at the Inquisitor’s funeral, he finds himself facing a new and dangerous enemy. What his captor wants with him is unclear, but as the days turn to weeks, Rafael is plunged deeper and deeper into a web of deceit and betrayal.

Fit Behind Bars: A Guide to Health, Weight Loss, and Wellness in Jail is more than just a fitness guide—it’s a lifeline for anyone seeking to regain control of their health, even in the most challenging circumstances. Packed with actionable advice, this book is tailored for those with limited access to resources, space, and time. It addresses the unique obstacles faced by individuals in jail, offering step-by-step guidance on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build strength, or simply feel better in your own body, Fit Behind Bars equips...

In diesem Podcast widmet sich die dänische Journalistin und Krimiautorin Lone Theils sechs der bekanntesten und grausamsten Serienmörder, die es in Großbritannien je gegeben hat. Lone Theils Romane, wie z.B. "Die Rückkehr", sind oft von wahren Begebenheiten inspiriert, doch dieser Podcast beweist, dass die Realität noch viel grausamer sein kann als jede Fiktion.

Henrietta y Lidia, las dos hijas de lady Margaret Tomlin, no han recibido el mismo cariño por parte de su madre. Para lady Tomlin, su hija mayor es fea y aburrida, mientras que Lidia es un dechado de perfección. Henrietta es una mujer adelantada a su tiempo, que no necesita halagos para llevar una vida feliz. Lidia es la prometida de Robert, Lord Worthington, y en breve celebrarán sus esponsales. O no, porque el destino va a sorprender a estas dos hermanas. Amor apasionado e intriga en la Inglaterra del siglo XIX.

Emily es una niña resuelta, atrevida y con una curiosidad insaciable que hace todo lo posible por aprender más allá de sus eximias posibilidades. Emily adora a Reece, el hijo pequeño de James Darwood, y detesta a su hermano, Connor, futuro heredero de las minas y propiedades de los Darwood. Reece es dulce, bueno, leal y quiere a Emily. Connor es oscuro, solitario, cruel... y no quiere a nadie. En Newley House siempre pasan cosas, algunas a la vista de todos, otras amparadas por susurros apagados y puertas cerradas.

Cristina descubre una traición que hace saltar por los aires la confianza y la seguridad de su presencia en YouTube. A raíz de ese baño de realidad decide que su vida debe cambiar de rumbo y se deja convencer para pasar una temporada con Julia, Evan, Leod y Rosario en Escocia. Pero un antipático y extraño escocés se cruza en su camino con ocultas intenciones y pone su mundo patas arriba.

How do we get paying clients, while honoring service above all and being profitable, without being salesy or using harsh tactics? New episodes Tuesday and Friday.