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Greg Smith

    BRAVE IS BRAVE
    What Media Classes Really Want to Discuss
    Purposeful Breathing
    Erving Goffman
    1966 and All that
    The Rest of the Gospel
    • 2024

      Proving Safety

      wicked problems, legal risk management and the tyranny of metrics

      • 182 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Challenging conventional methods of measuring workplace safety, this book critiques the reliance on injury rate data and lead indicators, which often reflect mere activity rather than true safety outcomes. It highlights the shortcomings of these metrics, which can create an "illusion of safety" and fail to ensure legal compliance. Through an analysis of workplace accidents and relevant case law, it proposes alternative approaches to understanding and demonstrating health and safety in organizations, aiming to foster a more effective safety culture.

      Proving Safety
    • 2024

      This illustrated guide introduces children to Australia's native edible plants in an engaging and enjoyable way. It combines fun visuals with informative content, encouraging young readers to explore and appreciate the unique flora of Australia. Ideal for fostering curiosity about nature and healthy eating, the book serves as both an educational resource and a delightful adventure into the world of bush tucker plants.

      Welcome to Bush Tucker Plants
    • 2024

      Reach for the stars in this exciting graphic novel about three ambitious, space-loving kids who must put their differences aside to save their summer camp before it closes...for good.

      Absolute Zeros: Camp Launchpad (A Graphic Novel)
    • 2020

      Purposeful Breathing

      Reset Your Mind * Improve Your Energy * Enhance Your Health

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the power of breath, this guide explores techniques to improve daily life by reducing stress and enhancing performance. It offers practical strategies to incorporate purposeful breathing into routines, promoting overall well-being and mindfulness. Readers will discover how simple breathing exercises can lead to significant positive changes in both mental and physical health.

      Purposeful Breathing
    • 2018

      Drawing on years of experience and insights from leading speaker-trainers, this guide offers practical advice for mastering public speaking. It provides a concise and accessible approach, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned speakers. With a focus on effective techniques, readers can enhance their speaking skills and present confidently without appearing unprofessional.

      Speak Like a Pro Without Looking Like a Jack@$$: A Practical Guide for Speaking Effectively in Any Situation Volume 1
    • 2018

      The Junior Braves of Tribe 65 return from a camping trip to find swarms of bloodthirsty mutants have overrun their town, bringing death and destruction everywhere they go! With their families missing and their homes destroyed, these plucky kids must use all their scouting talents, combined smarts, and teamwork to survive the end of the world! JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE VOL. 1: A BRAVE IS BRAVE is the beginning of the exciting young adult graphic novel series that is one part THE GOONIES and one part THE WALKING DEAD, full of zombies, adventure, and handy tips for wilderness survival—in a new softcover format!

      BRAVE IS BRAVE
    • 2018

      In a zombie wasteland of unknown origin, Troop 65 marshals onwards in the hopes of finding their families in Seattle, the nearest logical evacuation location. After a difficult journey by land and river, they make a stop in a suburban town that serves as ground zero of a battle between a corporate office that may have caused the apocalypse and the survivors staying in a nearby casino.

      OUT OF THE WOODS
    • 2016

      Introducing Cultural Studies

      • 488 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.5(18)Add rating

      Culture and cultural studies -- Culture, communication and representation -- Culture, power, globalization and inequality -- Consumption, collaboration and digital media -- Researching culture, communication and media -- Topographies of culture: geography, meaning and power -- Politics and culture -- Cultured bodies -- Audiences, fans, subcultures and postsubcultures -- Visual culture

      Introducing Cultural Studies
    • 2012

      Why I Left Goldman Sachs

      A Wall Street Story

      • 277 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.7(2673)Add rating

      On March 14, 2012, more than three million people read Greg Smith's bombshell Op-Ed in the New York Times titled "Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs." The column immediately went viral, became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, and drew passionate responses from former Fed chairman Paul Volcker, legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch, and New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg. Mostly, though, it hit a nerve among the general public who question the role of Wall Street in society -- and the callous "take-the-money-and-run" mentality that brought the world economy to its knees a few short years ago. Smith now picks up where his Op-Ed left off. His story begins in the summer of 2000, when an idealistic 21-year-old arrives as an intern at Goldman Sachs and learns about the firm's Business Principle #1: Our clients' interests always come first. This remains Smith's mantra as he rises from intern to analyst to sales trader, with clients controlling assets of more than a trillion dollars. From the shenanigans of his summer internship during the technology bubble to Las Vegas hot tubs and the excesses of the real estate boom; from the career lifeline he received from an NFL Hall of Famer during the bear market to the day Warren Buffett came to save Goldman Sachs from extinction-Smith will take the reader on his personal journey through the firm, and bring us inside the world's most powerful bank. Smith describes in page-turning detail how the most storied investment bank on Wall Street went from taking iconic companies like Ford, Sears, and Microsoft public to becoming a "vampire squid" that referred to its clients as "muppets" and paid the government a record half-billion dollars to settle SEC charges. He shows the evolution of Wall Street into an industry riddled with conflicts of interest and a profit-at-all-costs mentality: a perfectly rigged game at the expense of the economy and the society at large. After conversations with nine Goldman Sachs partners over a twelve-month period proved fruitless, Smith came to believe that the only way the system would ever change was for an insider to finally speak out publicly. He walked away from his career and took matters into his own hands. This is his story.

      Why I Left Goldman Sachs
    • 2010

      What Media Classes Really Want to Discuss

      A Student Guide

      • 158 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.7(13)Add rating

      Focusing on overlooked topics in media studies, this book engages students by addressing their pressing concerns and assumptions. It employs accessible language to foster critical discussions and invites readers to challenge its perspectives. By encouraging debate, it enhances understanding of media's role in daily life and educational settings, making it a valuable resource for both students and educators seeking deeper dialogue on relevant issues.

      What Media Classes Really Want to Discuss