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A Different Vision: African American Economic Thought
Thomas Boston Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0415127157 |
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Since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, research into race relations has tended to focus on political and social inequality rather than the economic impact of racism.
A Different Vision: African-American Economic Thought redresses this imbalance. It is a landmark two- volume work--the most significant contribution to the study of blacks and economics ever to have been published.
A Different Vision brings together for the first time the ideas, philosophies, and interpretations of North America's leading African-American economists. Each of the thirty-five chapters presented in these two volumes focuses on various aspects of the social and economic experiences of African-Americans, past and present. This volume dramatically illustrates that African-American economists do have "a different vision," as it offers the hard, incontrovertible evidence--as no other book has before--that when it comes to economics, race matters, and that economic inequality caused by race has had and continues to have an immense impact in every sphere of African-American life.
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A Different Vision includes an in-depth discussion of the economics of race and gender; an assessment of the contribution and influence of major African-American economists and economic philosophies, including Booker T. Washington, Abram Harris, and Phyllis Wallis; an examination of racism within the economics profession; and an accessible approach which is free of technical jargon.
Volume 2 offers an analysis of urban poverty; discusses aspects of racial inequality and public policy, including affirmative action, and self-help solutions; examines the theory and method which underlies public policy; and studies the impact of racism on the socio-economic status of African-Americans.
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A Different Vision: Race and Public Policy (African American Economic Thought)
Thomas Boston Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0415095913 |
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Since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, research into race relations has tended to focus on political and social inequality rather than the economic impact of racism.
A Different Vision: African-American Economic Thought redresses this imbalance. It is a landmark two- volume work--the most significant contribution to the study of blacks and economics ever to have been published.
A Different Vision brings together for the first time the ideas, philosophies, and interpretations of North America's leading African-American economists. Each of the thirty-five chapters presented in these two volumes focuses on various aspects of the social and economic experiences of African-Americans, past and present. This volume dramatically illustrates that African-American economists do have "a different vision," as it offers the hard, incontrovertible evidence--as no other book has before--that when it comes to economics, race matters, and that economic inequality caused by race has had and continues to have an immense impact in every sphere of African-American life.
Volume 1 of
A Different Vision includes an in-depth discussion of the economics of race and gender; an assessment of the contribution and influence of major African-American economists and economic philosophies, including Booker T. Washington, Abram Harris, and Phyllis Wallis; an examination of racism within the economics profession; and an accessible approach which is free of technical jargon.
Volume 2 offers an analysis of urban poverty; discusses aspects of racial inequality and public policy, including affirmative action, and self-help solutions; examines the theory and method which underlies public policy; and studies the impact of racism on the socio-economic status of African-Americans.
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Getting Over Yourself: A Guide to Painless Public Speaking and More
Barbara Rocha Manufacturer: Bouldin Hill Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0966000110 |
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A lively and entertaining book with immediate value to anyone who ever has to face an audience.This new edition now also applies to any situation that calls for about a positive attitude and learning to be in a comfort zone where you'sll be free to communi
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Get lucky! Quit lookin' over that four-leaf clover. We clue you in on the real secrets to getting yourself some groovy breaks. : An article from: Girls' Life
Lisa Mulcahy Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000EGD6AQ Release Date: 2006-02-02 |
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This digital document is an article from Girls' Life, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1316 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Getting Over Yourself
Barbara Rocha Manufacturer: Bouldin Hill Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: 0966000129 |
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Light-hearted approach to becoming a happy successful speaker. Makes the learning easy with entertaining lllustrations, cartoons and style. An easy to read, humorous and entertaining guide to improve your speaking.Shows the steps for a change in attitude and perspective that can change anyone from a fearful to a cheerful speaker.
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Excellent & Outstanding & Practical & Unique Lessons.......1999-01-22
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Getting over Yourself: A Guide to Painless Public Speaking
Barbara Roche Manufacturer: Bouldin Hill Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: 0966000145 |
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Coffee Crazy: A Guide to the 100 Best Coffeehouses in America
Marybeth Bizjack Manufacturer: Aslan Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0944031641 |
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Cafes and coffee houses have a colorful history in this country; in the thirties a cafe society brought a touch of glamor to the grim depression years; in the fifties it was beatnik coffee houses where patrons drank espresso and listened to grungy poets recite their work. Now it's the nineties-and coffee houses are back better than before. This delightful guidebook profiles 100 great cafes from 40 major cities. A scattering of fascinating factoids quotes and scrumptious recipes makes fun to read as well as useful.
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Black Power Inc.: The New Voice of Success
Cora Daniels Manufacturer: Wiley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0471470902 |
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Black Power Inc. explores the emergence of a new black elite that sees business and economics as the true base of American power, rather than politics. Instead of mobilizing voters, they are storming boardrooms across the country and establishing themselves in positions of real influence. Now, Fortune magazine writer Cora Daniels, one of the primary chroniclers of this new shift in attitudes, reveals both the professionals who drive it and their motivations for doing so.Customer Reviews:
Now you KNOW you're not alone.......2007-04-24
Very Interesting and Very True Outlook on Black Struggle in Corporate America.......2007-01-09
Well worth it........2006-12-10
What more can I say..........2004-10-12
A very truthful, honest, assessment.......2004-08-02
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Communication Matters: Guidance and Assignments in Communication in Business
Peter Leggott , and Alan Cooper Manufacturer: Hodder & Stoughton Educational Division ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0340505028 |
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What You Need to Know About Getting a Job & Filling Out Forms (Essential Life Skills)
Carolyn Starkey , and Norgina Wright Penn Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0844251712 |
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What You Need to Know About Getting a Job and Filling Out Forms (Essential Life Skills Series)
Carolyn Morton Starkey , and Norgina Wright Penn Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0844256579 |
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The Ten Commandments of Financial Happiness: Feel Richer with What You've Got
Jean Chatzky Manufacturer: Portfolio Trade ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1591840716 Release Date: 2005-01-04 |
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It's not a new book!.......2005-01-30
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Faithful Finances 101: From The Poverty Of Fear And Greed To The Riches Of Spiritual Investing
Gary D. Moore Manufacturer: Templeton Foundation Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1932031758 |
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A resource for integrating faith and finances, Faithful Finances 101 is a first-person narrative by an outspoken advocate of faith-based investing. Financial counselor Gary Moore strips the veneer from evangelical views of the illusions that dominated much of the economic scenes of the last two decades and offers, with "hopeful realism," a guide to true riches based on a biblical worldview.Moore moves from frank observations on religious pride to a discussion of making money but losing faith. He sees faith as integral to each and every aspect of investing. Using the financial teachings of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures, he shows people how to take sound but fragmented ideas about modern political, economic, and theological reality and mold them into a coherent whole. He cites people he respects, including Henri Nouwen, Chuck Colson, Sir John Templeton, and Robert Schuller.
Differentiating between having a Christian financial planner and having a Christian financial plan, Moore explains that spiritual investing connects the soul of theology, the mind of economics, and the heart of politics, freeing the spirit for "balanced riches" that benefit not only individuals but the world.
He explores the Scriptures, pointing out guidance offered by the patriarchs and prophets, as well as the financial challenges of the gospels. With this Biblical foundation, he then presents a vision for true wealth n the Third Millennium.
Faithful Finances features a forward by Sir John Templeton.
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A sound Christian perspective on investing.......2003-12-06
Thought provoking ideas on finances.......2003-11-21
1. Accurately describing a biblical worldview of money. As he so often points out in this book, Christians have been told to give 10% to their local church. But few have been trained how to be a good steward of all the money, talent, time and health that God blesses us with.
2. Challenging conventional ideas in the "Christian" media that feed on fears- Y2K for example- or greeds- the give/ to get mentality that many unbiblical ministers promote. Gary does a terrific job of presenting a balanced and passionate way to live and think about money that is honoring to Christ.
I consider it sad when many in the church recommend books such as Rich Dad/ Poor Dad- a worldview that is not even remotely biblical. I would love to see every concerned Christian read, meditate on, and implement the ideas that Gary presents in this book. Every disciple of Christ that is interested in growing in the understanding of stewardship should buy and read this book.
Ashley Hodge, CFP
Dallas, Texas
Discover the Too-Often Hidden Dimensions of Real Wealth.......2003-06-28
Some of what he has to say is the insight he has gained as a financial advisor and student of theology. Some is time-honored common sense. Sadly, as he reveals, too often religious and other leaders have advocated other paths, and the results may have been painful for those who took their advice.
Virtually anyone, from the wealthiest to those with very modest incomes, can find something in this volume which will be helpful and not difficult to follow. Moore empowers by giving the reader possibilities into what he or she may personally do to be a responsible steward, and his approaches literally work around the world. If you want to strengthen or renew your hope in your faith, yourself, and your world then "Faithful Finances 101" is an excellent place to start.
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Writer's Online Marketplace : How & Where to Get Published Online
Debbie Ridpath Ohi Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1582970165 |
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"The Internet is a writers' revolution," writes Debbie Ridpath Ohi in Writer's Online Marketplace. Definitely. But "finding the Web sites of publications that care to act professional, pay money, edit with heart, and stick around," warns Christopher Reynaga (creator of the Web zine The Write Market), "is like a mad crap-shoot." Once you do find those sites, it's not enough just to show up. You still need to know how to write a winning query and follow through with good content. As editor and Webmaster of Inkspot.com, an online Web site for writers, Ohi is perhaps uniquely qualified--and connected--to write about the brave new world of online writing. Her book is a solid generalist's introduction, covering everything from e-queries to e-rights and e-publishing. Ohi has called upon her e-colleagues to contribute pieces on such subjects as e-courses, e-networking, e-promoting, and "the chunk" ("the basic unit of discourse," explains Crawford Kilian, author of Writing for the Web, "for a great many Web users"). Ohi enlightens her readers about the hidden benefits of listservs (particularly the invitation-only ones), describes the five types of e-publishing for authors, and interviews 12 industry insiders. But the most enticing aspect of this book is its listings: 161 paying online publications, 10 potentially lucrative alternative markets, and 26 commercial e-publishers. Writing for the Internet can be great. It can also be unbelievably frustrating. You very well might find yourself dealing with, as one writer puts it here, "clueless kids with $9 million in venture capital." --Jane SteinbergCustomer Reviews:
A decent guide to writing for the Web.......2005-05-13
Who Says Online Writers Don't Get Paid!?.......2003-06-17
Writer's Online Marketplace is one of the few review copies I have that will stay on my desk within easy reach.
Debbie Ridpath Ohi has compiled a book of informative articles-sage advice from other writers--to go with a section of very complete Market Listings, all paying! It covers everything from the very basics to "Insider Views." It even has a section that addresses "Online Promotion," my favorite subject. Its strength, however, is that list of more than 300 sites that pay their authors and the advice it gives on how to trace down sites that have changed addresses.
Each entry in Online Marketplace is very complete; that is a boon to writers looking for new markets because it curtails the amount of research they must do for themselves. Because the entries are so complete, the book would benefit from some easily spotted codes or icons at the beginning of each listing. Perhaps we can look forward to that in the next edition. I'm sure there will be one. Authors will want to keep on top of this rapidly changing market in yearly editions.
(Carolyn Howard-Johnson's first novel, This is the Place, has won eight awards. Her newly released Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered has won three. Kristie Leigh Maguire, author, says "Carolyn Howard-Johnson will be one of the greats.")
Buy this book!.......2002-05-28
An Essential Guide That Makes The Web Work For Writers........2001-12-28
Readers receive concrete suggestions on how to get their name out. Advice includes using signature lines in e-mail messages, setting up informative Websites, joining mailing lists, writing press releases, publishing e-zines (or Webzines), conducting workshops, and establishing one's self as an expert - as a book reviewer perhaps?
Readers will learn how to network with others - including meeting those people they need to know to advance their writing careers. They will learn about the growing world of e-publishing - the pro's and con's of putting books into electronic format and posting them online. They will gain access to a number of online publications listed in the book that accept manuscripts for publication. They will also learn how to search for writing markets, how to submit manuscripts, negotiate contracts, and follow copyright laws that pertain to freelance work, e-books, and Websites.
The book is an essential guide to making the Web work for writers. The contributions of many seasoned writers makes this book a valuable tool for advancing writing pursuits. Writers of all walks of life and all levels of experience will benefit from its wealth of information. It will make an outstanding workshop textbook. Must reading!
A Good Guide for low paying markets.......2001-03-23
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Major Financial Institutions of the Far East and Australia
Manufacturer: Graham & Whiteside ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1860992749 |
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Jamaica Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook Library)
USA International Business Publications Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 073972181X |
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This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more... Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.
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Jamaica Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment and Business Guide Library)
Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739776592 |
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Major investment, export-import and other strategic business opportunities and contacts, basic information for conducting business in the country
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Sudan Business & Investment Opportunities Yearbook
USA International Business Publications Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0739748688 |
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This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more... Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually.
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Sudan Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook (World Tax Guide Library)
Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0739777432 |
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Sudan Investment & Business Opportunities Yearbook (World Investment & Business Opportunities Library)
USA International Business Publications Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 0739713582 |
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This yearbook contains information on investment business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, marketing and export-import opportunities information.Books:
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