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1) InHospitable
Publisher
Premiere Digital
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Follows the story of patients and activists as they band together in an effort to fight UPMC, a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital behemoth in western Pennsylvania. In its quest for market domination, UPMC was planning to make vital care unaffordable for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable patients. These patients were taxpayers who had been subsidizing this supposedly nonprofit institution whose main mission as a charity was to serve the community....
2) Exit
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
A journey out of the heart of human trafficking. Three women who were looking for a way out of their extreme poverty found themselves at the heart of human trafficking networks. EXIT is not a straight road and many don't make it to the end.
Publisher
Syndicado
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A powerful man and anonymous man has developed an unusual hobby. He buys century-old trees, some as tall as 15-story buildings, from communities along the Georgian coast and has them excavated to collect them for his private garden. In order to transplant trees of such dimensions, the landscape surrounding them is ripped apart and the people living around them are forced to adapt to the disruption. As the film follows this process, it portrays the...
Publisher
EPF Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In 2005, a machine tools factory in Croatia was occupied by its workers. Since then, they have been operating collectively, making it the sole successful case of a worker occupation in post-socialist Europe. Today, as they strive to establish a new model of collective ownership, they face the challenges of contending with the globalized market economy. A decade later, the question arises: can the slogan "Factory to the Workers" be sustained, or is...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Devenez un pro de l'investissement locatif grâce à ce guide complet ! Du choix de la propriété à la gestion des locataires, en passant par l'évaluation de la rentabilité et l'optimisation fiscale, ce livre vous offre toutes les clés pour réussir dans l'immobilier locatif. Apprenez à éviter les erreurs courantes et maximisez vos bénéfices avec une stratégie à long terme. Que vous soyez débutant ou investisseur expérimenté, ce guide...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Winner of the 2009 Harold D. Lasswell Prize, Society of Policy Scientists" "Co-Winner of the 2009 Chadwick F. Alger Prize, International Studies Association" Catherine Weaver is assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas.
As the preeminent international development agency for the past sixty years, the World Bank has attracted equal amounts of criticism and praise. Critics are especially quick to decry the World Bank's...
Author
Language
English
Description
Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a frontrunner in global business innovation. Unleashing Innovation: Ten Cases from China on Digital Strategy and Market Expansion tells the inside stories behind eleven pioneering companies in the Chinese market that are rewriting the rules of business. Produced by Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, the book dissects how leading enterprises across e-commerce, technology, manufacturing, and consumer...
Author
Language
English
Description
In today's world, many communities face the daunting challenges of poverty and inflation, which often leave individuals struggling to meet their basic needs. "Rising Together" offers a beacon of hope amidst these challenges, providing practical strategies and inspiring insights to empower communities in their journey towards resilience and prosperity.This comprehensive ebook delves into the heart of poverty and inflation, unraveling the complex factors...
Author
Language
English
Description
This publication assesses the Kyrgyz Republic's rising exposure to landslides and looks at how ADB is providing a $35 million finance package to develop a risk reduction program designed to boost preparedness and cut their impact. Explaining why factors including rainfall patterns and high seismic activity make the country prone to landslides, it shows that over 30,000 people are at immediate risk from the events with women and marginalized groups...
11) Shifting Sands
Author
Language
English
Description
Shifting Sands (Gulf Countries, BRICS, and The Future of The Global Order) provides an insightful analysis of geopolitical shifts and economic growth within the global arena. This compelling study delves deep into the emerging power structures of the Gulf countries and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations. It examines their growing influence on the global stage and how this could potentially reshape the world's socio-political...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Discover the blueprint for a sustainable maritime industry in this groundbreaking book. From innovative ship designs to international regulations and market opportunities, it provides a roadmap for reducing environmental impact while maximizing economic benefits. Packed with real-world case studies and best practices, this essential guide is a must-have for industry professionals and policymakers alike. Join the movement towards a greener and more...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Nos sociétés semblent poursuivre imperturbablement leur course, comme si la voie choisie était immuable et forcément la bonne. Elles sont pourtant en pleine mutation et doivent faire face à de nouveaux enjeux économiques, sociaux et environnementaux.
Alors que ces problématiques sont essentielles et deviennent vitales, comment faire évoluer le système économique et social pour y répondre ? Quelles voies choisir pour réussir cette transition...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Embrasant l'économie, la politique, la sociologie, cet essai s'inscrit en rupture par rapport à une tradition existante dans la pensée sociale haïtienne, qui résume les problèmes de développement à leur seule dimension macroéconomique. Cet essai propose une lecture nouvelle des problèmes de développement à partir des préceptes du développement économique local et de la décentralisation. Cet ouvrage contribue à une meilleure compréhension...
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