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Funny, thought-provoking, and incredibly disturbing, Slow Death by Rubber Duck reveals that just the living of daily life creates a chemical soup inside each of us.Pollution is no longer just about belching smokestacks and ugly sewer pipes - now, it''s personal.The most dangerous pollution has always come from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces. Smith and Lourie ingested and inhaled a host of things that surround all of us all the time. This book exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives. For this book, over the period of a week - the kind of week that would be familiar to most people - the authors use their own bodies as the reference point and tell the story of pollution in our modern world, the miscreant corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people and families across the globe. Parents and concerned citizens will have to read this book.Key concerns raised in Slow Death by Rubber Duck:• Flame-retardant chemicals from electronics and household dust polluting our blood. • Toxins in our urine caused by leaching from plastics and run-of-the-mill shampoos, toothpastes and deodorant.• Mercury in our blood from eating tuna.• The chemicals that build up in our body when carpets and upholstery off-gas.Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple ideas for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better.From the Hardcover edition.

The landmark book about the toxicity of everyday life, updated, revised and re-issued for its 10th anniversary, along with the experiments from Smith and Lourie''s second book, Toxin Toxout.It''s amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon and other pollutants. The ease with which ordinary activities caused dangerous levels to build in their bodies was a wake-up call, and readers all over the world responded. But did government regulators and corporations? Ten years later, there is good news. But not much. Concise, shocking, practical and hopeful, this new combined edition of one of the most important books ever published about green living will put the nasty stuff back where it belongs: on the national agenda and out of our bodies.

Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it?" Maybe you''re trapped in a dead-end job that you''re afraid to leave. Or maybe you already have a good job-one that gives you room to grow and exercise your talents-but you don''t really feel like you''re doing your best work. Your life is plain vanilla, yet you know in your heart that you can be a triple scoop banana split. You just don''t know how to make that leap.So what do you do?Rick Smith knows firsthand what it''s like to feel stuck in a career rut. He worked in a midlevel job where he had modest success. Then his life took an unexpected turn and he found himself creating a business that became successful beyond his wildest dreams. He unlocked a level of performance he did not know he had in him. After all, Smith was just a regular guy who didn''t like to take chances or even step outside his comfort zone. But as he found out, those qualities don''t have to be stumbling blocks. In fact, they''re two of the keys to making the leap from good to great. And after talking to others who had also transformed their careers from mundane to magnificent, he realized that the secret doesn''t lie with some mysterious talent, trait, or affinity for risk. And it certainly doesn''t require you to quit your job and start from scratch. Rather, it lies with your ability to harness your true strengths and passions-what Smith calls your Primary Color. You''ll meet remarkable people who''ve made the leap, such as:A soft-spoken middle manager who transformed her company, her industry, and her career with a simple-yet groundbreaking-idea.A door-to-door fax machine saleswoman who became a global fashion mogul after developing her own line of women''s apparel.A Florida shrimp farmer who became a globally recognized genetics expert after both of his sons were diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.A software designer who became a leading advocate for the homeless after volunteering part time at a local shelter and realizing his true calling. Through powerful anecdotes, lessons from brain science, and tools for self-assessment, Smith shows how, with the right amount of passion, determination, and three simple steps, anyone can make the leap to a more successful and fulfilling life.

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Theres A Lobster Loose!

For more than ten years, five would-be writers have somehow managed to discard infirmity, tragedy, parental and spousal responsibility, sucky jobs, suckier prospects, literary rejection and the basic planetary pull of lifes gravity to join one another in a unique collective of literary hooliganism that may not rival The Round Table, but certainly involves congregating around a table. Enter The Loose Lobster and this collection of essays, short stories, screenplay excerpts and other words which simply defy classification. Enjoy the read.

Esports have rapidly expanded from a pastime undertaken by casual players to one of the largest segments of the entertainment industry, in which hundreds of millions of people play and compete daily. Esports Business Management With HKPropel Access is one of the first textbooks to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports business, will teach both aspiring students and sports professionals about the business of this rapidly expanding industry. Written by esports executives, business experts, and esports educators-and endorsed by the International Esports Federation, Esports Research Network, and the United States Esports Federation-the textbook offers a comprehensive approach to the operational side of esports, supplemented by a striking full-color design and dynamic imagery that will bring concepts to life.The text begins with a basic overview of the industry, including various levels of esports, culture, and social issues. Next, readers will explore the interests and concerns of various tiers of stakeholders-from title publishers and event organizers to leagues, sponsors, fans, and more-and learn about governance at multiple levels, from the international level to college conferences. A full look at the marketing engine of esports examines sponsorship opportunities, esports events and venues, and communications at all levels, including broadcasting, analytics, and social media. The book addresses managerial and business issues associated with running an esports-related entity, including financial and legal concepts as well as team and player management. The text concludes by examining careers found in the various segments of the industry and looking at the future of esports.Throughout the text, Zoning sidebars provide real-world spotlights that bring the concepts to life. Student learning will be enhanced by the related online learning aids delivered through HKPropel, with student exercises and case studies that apply content to life, industry profiles, and a list of Internet resources for further learning.While similarities exist between the sports and esports environments, there are also significant differences in how the esports industry must operate to thrive. Esports Business Management is the foundational text for understanding and working in this exciting, fast-paced industry.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

Growing up in a town run by organized crime, with a father involved in organized crime, "e;the life"e; was all Sal ever knew.  Well, that, plus what he learned watching '80s sitcoms and movies. But sometimes life throws changes at you that force you to reexamine who you really are and what you want out of life. Can Sal adjust to a new life hiding out in the suburbs, wearing polo shirts, discussing 401Ks, and fighting battles against suburban moms and neighborhood kids?  Or will he go back to his old criminal ways, inflicting pain and blowing his cover?

"Minds of Madness, Thoughts of Sadness" is more a work of art than a piece of literature. This collection of poetry was written by Rick Smith, ThD in the late 1970s during an extended hospital stay and rehabilitation period. The author went through physical therapy so he could regain the use of his legs after waking up paralyzed from the lower back down. He was alone and unable to contact anyone. After two days of fruitless attempts to get help, his neighbor came home from a business trip and summoned authorities after noticing the front door was ajar with the safety chain hooked. "Minds of Madness" came out of this struggle and express the range of feelings and ideas that he experienced during that time. It is a work of art that speaks to the reader on a deep, emotional level.

In "Beyond the Temporal Lobe", Rick Smith journeys through the enigmatic Realms of the Emperium, a universe as tangible as the air we breathe. Within this extraordinary realm, he uncovers transformative wisdom and knowledge that reshape his very essence. Without these profound experiences, he believes he would be nothing more than a shadow of himself. With a steadfast sense of purpose, Rick invites readers to join him on this enlightening odyssey of discovery and self-realization.

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