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The next economy ballantine 1983, growing a business simon and schuster 1987, the ecology of commerce harpercollins 1993, and blessed unrest viking 2007. The secret history inspired me to write crime fiction the author on her dislike of jane eyre, being unable to finish american psycho and feeling guilty. His 1993 release the ecology of commerce went on to become a cornerstone of businessschool curricula. Paul hawken has written seven books published in over 50 countries in 29 languages including four national bestsellers, the next economy, growing a business, and the ecology of commerce, and blessed unrest. A response to paul hawkens to remake the world rachels introduction. He presently heads onesun, llc, an energy company focused on ultra lowcost solar. Paul hawken of project drawdown will be in sarasota on oct. Paul gerard hawken born february 8, 1946 is an american environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and activist. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
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