Frank Carlson Library

"Amitav Ghosh unravels the impact of the opium trade on global history and in his own family-the climax of a yearslong project"-- When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels the Ibis Trilogy, he was startled to learn how the lives of the nineteenth-century sailors and soldiers he wrote about were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean but also by the precious commodity carried in enormous quantities on those...

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to how people buy and sell goods.

"A revolutionary guide for improving your workplace experience, with hilariously relatable anecdotes and tips for professional growth, from popular podcast host and veteran human resources specialist Laurie Ruettimann"--

"Sarah Winston's garage sale business has a new client: the daughter of a couple who recently died in a tragic accident while away on a trip to Africa. Their house is full of exotic items from around the world that need to be sold off. When Sarah learns that the deceased were retired CIA agents, the job becomes more intriguing - but when an intruder breaks in and a hidden camera is found, it also becomes more dangerous. And Sarah has enough on her...

Have you ever wondered how you can use derivatives and Contracts for Differences (CFDs) to make millions? I am sure you have heard of various forms of trading and how people have engaged in them to become rich. Well, this book provides all you need to know about derivatives and CFD trading. With the strategies and techniques outlined, you will have a detailed guide on how to start trading with derivatives and CFDs and how to earn millions from...

"There is no riskier thing than not to take risk" A year ago, I was interviewing Mr. Francisco Javier Lopez Navarro, founding president of the international institute of Self- Employment. He is a successful entrepreneur, yet he wanted to know to improve his work. I was very surprised that this man came to me, since his company

This book is, targeted at beginners, who wish to have a concrete understanding of what bitcoin and cryptocurrency is all about, and how, it works. It teaches you everything you need to know, including how to get started, how to set up a wallet, common bitcoin terms, mining how to set up a secure wallet and many more. A made easy book, which is summarized in the most understandable way so that the layman with no knowledge of cryptocurrency can decide...

The BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY: 2024 EDITION is bigger and better than ever!Updated with eBay's newest LISTING FORM!Updated with eBay's newest SHIPPING FORM!Updated with more SOURCING information, more LISTING tips, and more ways to MAKE MORE MONEY reselling items on eBay!Making money online from home is the dream of millions of people.Whether you just want to earn some extra cash or you would like to start your own full-time home-based business,...

In just a matter of decades, the internet has initiated an unprecedented transformation across every facet of our lives. Gone are the days when the status quo remained unchallenged and long-standing practices governed the realms of business and entertainment. It was an era where conformity prevailed and independence from the established system seemed almost unattainable. However, with the advent of the World Wide Web, the tide began to turn.From Passion...

The news is full of their names, supposedly the vanguard of a rethinking of capitalism. Lyft, Airbnb, Taskrabbit, Uber, and many more companies have a mandate of disruption and upending the "old order"-and they've succeeded in effecting the "biggest change in the American workforce in over a century," according to former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. But this new wave of technology companies is funded and steered by very old-school venture capitalists....