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The Radium Girls: A Fight for Justice

True story of courageous women fighting for justice.
Exposed to radium in early 20th-century factories.
Brave battle for workers' rights and safety.
Illuminates corporate greed and its consequences.
Inspires with tales of resilience and strength.
Highlights life-changing regulations and safety standards.
A gripping narrative with historical significance.
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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory Audiobook [1 CD]

Explores the rise of meaningless jobs globally.
Provocative insights from best-selling author David Graeber.
Challenges the value of unfulfilling work experiences.
Encourages a shift towards meaningful contributions.
Engages readers in a global conversation on work.
Examines finance capitalism's impact on job satisfaction.
Empowers individuals to rediscover their true vocations.
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Maid: Struggles, Strength, and Survival (eBook)

Powerful memoir of a single mother's journey.
Inspiration for a popular Netflix limited series.
Unflinching view of America's class divide.
Real stories of survival and resilience.
Examines the stigma of the working poor.
Highlights the dignity of all types of work.
Encourages pursuit of the American Dream.
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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

Challenges the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs.
Provocative insights from bestselling author David Graeber.
Explores societal consequences of “bullshit jobs.”
Encourages a shift in cultural values and priorities.
Stimulates debate on meaningful work and contribution.
For individuals seeking fulfillment in their careers.
A thought-provoking examination of modern working lives.
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Nickel and Dimed: 20th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

Investigates low-wage work across America.
Personal journey of survival on $6 an hour.
Reveals hidden struggles of working-class Americans.
Highlights the need for multiple jobs to live.
Insights into poverty-level wages and their impact.
Includes new foreword by Matthew Desmond.
Essential read for understanding America's economic divide.
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The Jungle by Upton Sinclair [eBook]

Classic novel by Upton Sinclair from 1906.
Exposes meat industry health violations and corruption.
Advocated for socialism and workers' rights.
Inspired reforms like the Meat Inspection Act.
Highlights harsh working and living conditions.
Considered a pivotal muckraking work in literature.
Read this impactful story of social justice.
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Shop Class as Soulcraft: Value of Work

Explores craftsmanship through personal experiences.
Challenges the knowledge worker paradigm.
Offers a humorous perspective on manual labor.
Highlights self-reliance in a digital age.
Encourages a deeper connection to physical work.
Provokes thought on the value of hands-on skills.
Celebrated by critics and readers alike.
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The Meritocracy Trap Audiobook (Digital Download)

Challenges the myth of meritocracy in America.
Explains how inequality feeds on meritocratic ideals.
Discusses the plight of the middle class.
Reveals the concentration of wealth and privilege.
Highlights the struggles of upward mobility.
Offers insights from Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits.
Includes a PDF of figures and tables.
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Consequences of Capitalism: Discontent and Resistance

Explores alternatives to capitalism for a sustainable society.
Highlights failures of capitalism revealed by COVID-19.
Examines politics shaping our world and perceptions.
Challenges ruling class' influence on “common sense.”
Connects neoliberalism to social justice movement divisions.
Encourages grassroots actions for systemic change.
Includes PDF with audiobook purchase for deeper insights.
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Democracy at Work: Curing Capitalism [eBook]

Innovative vision for genuine economic democracy.
Addresses deepening economic crises in capitalism.
Proposes worker-managed workplaces for empowerment.
Highlights need for authentic political democracy.
Insights from prominent Marxist economist Richard D. Wolff.
Concrete action plan for addressing inequality.
Valuable contributions praised by Noam Chomsky.
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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

Explores the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs.
Engages with provocative ideas about work's value.
Based on a viral essay with global impact.
Critiques finance capitalism's impact on job satisfaction.
Encourages a cultural shift towards meaningful work.
Ideal for those seeking fulfilling career paths.
Promotes a debate on work's real contributions.
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We Are the Union: Revitalizing Labor

Explores recent labor organizing successes.
Highlights worker-to-worker unionism model.
Inspiring stories of courageous workers.
Analyzes workplace activism across various sectors.
Offers strategies for overcoming economic exploitation.
Emphasizes grassroots approaches to union power.
Demonstrates the impact of digital tools.
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Utopia of Rules: Technology and Bureaucracy

Explores the impact of bureaucracy on daily life.
Analyzes the origins of excessive rules and regulations.
Investigates the appeal of bureaucracy in modern society.
Offers insights from anthropologist David Graeber.
Connects bureaucracy to popular culture references.
Provokes thought on freedom and institutional control.
Encourages dialogue about a better future.
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The Skill Code: Protecting Human Skills from Machines

Protect your skills in an AI-driven world.
Learn from experts for mastery development.
Explore the expert-novice relationship dynamics.
Discover the three C's: challenge, complexity, connection.
Integrate intelligent technologies into skill-building.
Navigate the future of work effectively.
Thrive in the twenty-first century workplace.
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Detroit: Urban Revolution Study [Paperback]

Full text of an out-of-print classic.
New foreword by Manning Marable included.
Interviews with DRUM participants featured.
Reflections on political developments over three decades.
Published by South End Press.
Essential reading for urban revolution enthusiasts.
Engaging insights into Detroit's social movements.
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Valley So Low: A Lawyer's Fight for Justice

A gripping courtroom drama about environmental disaster.
Details one lawyer’s fight against corporate injustice.
Explores the impact of the 2008 coal spill.
Highlights struggles of affected cleanup workers.
Reveals systemic failures in the justice system.
Uncovers threats and malfeasance by powerful entities.
A compelling narrative of resilience and determination.
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Rust: A Memoir of Resilience (eBook)

One woman's journey through the steel industry.
Explores themes of grit and resilience.
Reveals the human side of hard labor.
Captures the essence of Rust Belt struggles.
Highlights camaraderie among workers in tough conditions.
Combines personal growth with socio-economic commentary.
Appeals to fans of modern memoirs.
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Work Won't Love You Back: A Guide

Explores the exploitation of passionate work.
Challenges the myth of "doing what you love."
Highlights the tyranny of modern work culture.
Examines experiences of diverse workers' struggles.
Empowers readers to demand fair compensation.
Reveals sacrifices made for job satisfaction.
Encourages finding true joy beyond work.
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Growing Up Hard in Harlan County Ebook

Classic memoir of Appalachian Kentucky during Depression.
Captivating tale of courage and persistence.
Detailed recollections of hardscrabble farming life.
Impact of Prohibition on individualistic communities.
Insights into community-destroying mine wars.
Witness to drastic changes from World War II.
Celebrates the ingenuity and honor of mountain people.
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The Right to Be Lazy: Classic Writings

Classic defense of idleness and leisure.
New translation of Paul Lafargue's influential work.
Calls for a three-hour workday for all workers.
Discusses the benefits of laziness and leisure.
Includes essays on Victor Hugo and Karl Marx.
Provocative and relevant to modern labor discussions.
Shaped European thought on labor and production.
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Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Crisis and Boeing's Downfall

New York Times Best Seller.
In-depth look at Boeing's tragic failures.
Details 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes.
Investigative reporting by Bloomberg's Peter Robison.
Reveals corporate culture behind the crisis.
Explores accountability and safety issues in aviation.
Highlights impact on families of crash victims.
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Why Unions Matter by Jane McAlevey

Powerful case for union resurgence in America.
Addresses wealth gap and workplace equality issues.
Insights from a seasoned labor organizer.
Examines historical union successes and challenges.
Highlights diverse struggles across various industries.
Call-to-arms for collective action and democracy.
Essential reading for labor rights advocates.
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Work Won't Love You Back (Paperback)

Examines exploitation behind "doing what you love."
Challenges the myth of work as a labor of love.
Focuses on various workers' real-life experiences.
Reveals sacrifices made for passion-driven jobs.
Empowers workers to demand fair compensation.
Encourages reevaluation of joy and satisfaction in work.
Highlights the new tyranny of modern work culture.
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Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies: Migrant Workers

Intimate exploration of migrant workers' lives.
Examines systemic racism and health disparities.
Anthropologist and MD Seth M. Holmes narrates experiences.
Highlights struggles within contemporary food systems.
Combines personal stories with theoretical insights.
Focus on social inequalities and suffering normalization.
Powerful firsthand accounts from undocumented journeys.
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Rules to Win By: Union Negotiation Strategies

Empowers workers in union negotiations.
Strategies for challenging income inequality.
Insights from successful unionization efforts.
Masterclass in participatory social change.
Essential skills for combating union busters.
Relevant for all social justice advocates.
Promotes a fairer, more democratic society.
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Black Folk: Roots of the Black Working Class

Award-winning historian Blair LM Kelley narrates history.
Explores adversities faced by Black working class.
Celebrated recipient of multiple prestigious book awards.
Reveals unseen contributions of everyday Black workers.
Chronicles 200 years of Black labor history.
Highlights community resilience and cultural joy.
Connects past labor struggles to today's activism.
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Capital: A Critique of Political Economy (3 Volumes)

Comprehensive collection of Marx's Capital volumes.
Deep critique of private property and capitalism.
Volume 1 discusses wealth division and welfare issues.
Volume 2 covers essential commodity discussions.
Volume 3 analyzes capitalism's inherent instability and crises.
Influential work inspiring political and economic theories.
Historical document shaping 19th and 20th-century politics.
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American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey - Audiobook

Inside look at America's private prison system.
Award-winning investigative journalism by Shane Bauer.
Explores history of for-profit prisons in America.
Highlights systemic issues and injustices faced by inmates.
Calls for urgent prison reform and accountability.
Recognized as a notable book by multiple awards.
Provocative examination of ethics and profit in punishment.
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Devil in the Hills: West Virginia Miners

Explores West Virginia's labor struggles in detail.
Highlights the role of Mother Jones in activism.
Describes violent conflicts between miners and corporations.
Examines unionization efforts and resistance faced.
Details the impact on civil rights movements.
Written by acclaimed labor historian James Green.
Provides historical context from late 19th century.
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