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  • Audiobook

    The Principles of Scientific Management

    Unabridged

    3 hours 24 min

    "The Principles of Scientific Management" by Frederick W. Taylor introduces the concept of applying scientific methods to manage labor and operations within industries. Taylor, known as the father of scientific management, argues for efficiency and productivity through the optimization of work processes and a scientific approach to labor management. His work laid the foundation for modern ... Read more

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  • Dresden

    Tuesday, February 13, 1945

    This historical account re-examines the Allied attack on Dresden during World War II, revealing the justification behind the controversial aerial bombing."Passionately written and deeply affecting. . . . A bracing rebuke to the myths and propaganda that have painted over the memory of this tragedy." — PeopleFor decades it has been assumed that the Allied bombing of Dresden was militarily ... Read more

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  • Exorcising Hitler

    The Occupation and Denazification of Germany

    The collapse of the Third Reich in 1945 was an event nearlyunprecedented in history. Only the fall of the Roman Empire fifteenhundred years earlier compares to the destruction visited on Germany.The country's cities lay in ruins, its economic base devastated. TheGerman people stood at the brink of starvation, millions of them stillin POW camps. This was the starting point as the Allies set out to ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Berlin Wall, August 13, 1961–November 9, 1989

    "Tells the story of this strange piece of architecture—that is, how the Berlin Wall was built, and how it then suddenly, and strangely, ceased to exist."*Now with an Updated Epilogue thirty years after the fall of the WallOn the morning of August thirteen, 1961, the residents of East Berlin found themselves cut off from family, friends, and jobs in the West by a tangle of barbed wire that ... Read more

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  • 1939: A People's History of the Coming of the Second World War

    A best-selling historian’s chronicle of the dramatic months from the Munich Agreement to Hitler’s invasion of Poland and the beginning of World War II.In the autumn of 1938, Europe believed in the promise of peace. But only a year later, the fateful decisions of just a few men had again led Europe to a massive world war. Drawing on contemporary diaries, memoirs, and newspapers, as well as recorded ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Downfall of Money

    Germany’s Hyperinflation and the Destruction of the Middle Class

    An economic horror story: The complete meltdown of a major modern country's financial system, and its disastrous effects on every aspect of society.A hundred years ago, many theorists believed-just as they did at the beginning of our twenty-first century-that the world had reached a state of economic perfection, a never before seen human interdependence that would lead to universal growth and ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Coventry

    November 14, 1940

    The German Luftwaffe's air raid on Coventry, England on the night of November 14, 1940 represented a new kind of air warfare. Aimed primarily at obliterating all aspects of city life, it was systematic, thorough, unconnected to any immediate military goal, and indifferent to civilian casualties. In a single night, roughly two-thirds of the city's buildings were damaged or destroyed as the bombers ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Principles of Scientific Management

    Enriched edition. Revolutionizing Workplace Efficiency: Timeless Principles for Business Optimization and Productivity Enhancement

    In "The Principles of Scientific Management," Frederick Winslow Taylor meticulously outlines the foundational tenets of what would come to be known as scientific management. Through a systematic approach to optimizing labor productivity, Taylor employs a formalized, evidence-based style characterized by clear analysis and pragmatic recommendations. Set within the burgeoning context of the ... Read more

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  • The Principles of Scientific Management

    Enriched edition.

    In "The Principles of Scientific Management," Frederick Winslow Taylor presents a groundbreaking exploration of efficiency in industrial processes, advocating for a systematic approach to workforce management. Through detailed analysis and empirical data, Taylor articulates his principles of standardization, time studies, and the division of labor, all framed within the burgeoning context of early ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    The Principles of Scientific Managemen

    Unabridged

    3 hours 41 min

    The Principles of Scientific Management by Frederick Winslow Taylor is one of the most influential works in the history of business and organizational development. Written by the father of scientific management, this book introduces a systematic approach to increasing productivity, improving workflow, and creating harmony between workers and management.Taylor explains how scientific methods, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Berlin Wall

    August 13, 1961 - November 9, 1989

    Narrated by Peter Noble ...

    Unabridged

    21 hours 28 min

    “This vivid account of the Wall and all that it meant reminds us that symbolism can be double-edged, as a potent emblem of isolation and repression became, in its destruction, an even more powerful totem of freedom.” — The Atlantic MonthlyNOW WITH AN UPDATED EPILOGUE 30 YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF THE WALLOn the morning of August 13, 1961, the residents of East Berlin found themselves cut off from ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Cotton Weaving and Designing

    Mastering Cotton Weaving: Techniques, Patterns, and Design Inspiration

    In "Cotton Weaving and Designing," John T. Taylor presents a meticulous exploration of the art and science behind one of the most traditional yet evolving crafts in textile production. With a blend of practical guidance and theoretical insights, Taylor delves into the intricate processes of cotton weaving while highlighting its historical significance and contemporary relevance. His approach is ... Read more

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