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Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the market, a level above which these companies have the power to drive up prices for consumers and reduce their rate of innovation. Researchers have identified additional problems resulting from these trends, including negative impacts on the environment, human health, and communities. This book reveals the dominant corporations, from the supermarket to the seed industry, and the extent of their control over markets. It also analyzes the strategies these firms are using to reshape society in order to further increase their power, particularly in terms of their bearing upon the more vulnerable sections of society, such as recent immigrants, ethnic minorities and those of lower socioeconomic status. Yet this study also shows that these trends are not inevitable. Opposed by numerous efforts, from microbreweries to seed saving networks, it explores how such opposition has encouraged the most powerful firms to make small but positive changes.
The award-winning president of the National Book Critics Circle examines the astonishing growth of email—and how it is changing our lives, not always for the better. John Freeman is one of America’s pre-eminent literary critics; now in this, his first book, he presents an elegant and erudite investigation into a technology that has revolutionized the way we work, communicate, and even think. There’s no question that email is an explosive phenomenon. The first email, developed for military use, was sent less than forty years ago; by 2011, there will be 3.2 billion users. The average corporate employee now receives upwards of 130 emails per day; by 2009 that number is expected to reach nearly 200. And the flood of messages is ceaseless: for increasing numbers of people, email means work now occupies home time as well as office hours. Drawing extensively on the research of linguists, behavioral scientists, cultural critics, and philosophers, Freeman examines the way email is taking a mounting toll on a variety of behavior, reducing time for leisure and contemplation, despoiling subtlety and expression in language, and separating us from each other in the unending and lonely battle with the overfull inbox. He enters a plea for communication which is slower, more nuanced, and, above all, more sociable.
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
Beginning with 1925 the March number of each year contains the annual proceedings of the International City Managers' Association.
D I S T R A C T I O N. It's everywhere. We're plugged-in, powered on, scrolling, and swiping. A ping here, a buzz there. A pop-up here, a drop-down there. Everything and everyone are vying for our attention, and we give in to each and every one of them. Yet we falter when it's time to give attention to ourselves. Our goals need our attention, too. Our plans, our schedules, our promised commitments. Distraction leads to procrastination, procrastination leads to low-productivity, low-productivity leads to failure, and failure leads to depression. It is an abysmal cycle that we need to break, and the place to start is with self-discipline. Self-discipline leads to self-control, self-control leads to efficacy, efficacy leads to hitting small goals, and hitting small goals leads to substantial success. It is time to break free from excuses, distractions, and destructive impulses. The Art of Self-Control is the ultimate roadmap to helping you reclaim your attention and mental concentration. A taste of some of the subjects touched on in this book are: Managing what you spend your time on Multi-tasking: Should you do it? Prioritizing: What's important right now? Creating an effective workspace Identifying your peak productivity period Staying motivated The importance of self-care In a fast-changing world of bells and whistles and endless notifications, it has become increasingly challenging to maintain focus and adhere to our goals, but with sheer willpower, we can overcome all the noise. With concise, practical, and objective guidance, The Art of Self-Control will liberate you from the bondages of distraction, mental debilitation, and rash compulsions. Reading this book through to the end is the first step to maintaining concentration and resisting all distractions. Don't 'think about it'. Don't put if off. Let's regain self-control together, now.