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Long regarded as purely a local institution, the community college has become globalized. Two year schools have been affected by economic, cultural, and technological effects of globalization. This book traces the experience of seven community colleges as they engineered organizational change to respond to globalization.
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Globalizacion y Colegios Comunitarios.......2001-11-11
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La comunidad educativa habia esperado por mucho tiempo contar con un libro como el que acaba de publicar el Dr. John S. Levin. Su trabajo resume con mucha precision los principales retos, lecciones aprendidas y direcciones futuras que el sistema de Colegios Comunitarios tendra en el futuro proximo.
El trabajo de John S. Levin es una aportacion novedosa, inteligente y que aporta bases para una concienzuda reflexion acerca del sistema intermedio de educacion superior. Su lectura es no solo util para los Estados Unidos y Canada, sino tambien para paises de America Latina que estan buscando desarrollar sus sistemas de educacion superior intermedia, como es el caso de Mexico.
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Title: Globalizing the Community College: Strategies for Change in the Twenty-First Century. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
Author: Chad M. Hanson
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Journal of Higher Education (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2003
Publisher: Ohio State University Press
Volume: 74
Issue: 3
Page: 357(3)
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The Story of Abraham Lincoln
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Through simple words and illustrations a young child can meet Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. The story introduces the most memorable events of Lincoln's life; his childhood in Indiana, his leadership during the Civil War, and his writing of the Emancipation Proclamations. Bright watercolors illustrate the 200 word story, and the heavy pages of this board book provide durable construction.
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Perfect for Preschool!.......2007-03-08
I purchased this and the story of George Washington for my special education preschool class. They were both great! Of course the heaviness of a board book always adds to the longevity of them, but additionally the illustrations were clear yet lovely. You can easily see his log cabin which helps to do the follow up lesson of a log cabin! I was very pleased with both books.
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One hundred and fifty anecdotes and stories by and about Abraham Lincoln, organized into the major phases of his life: * Early Life Stories * War Stories * Professional Life Stories * Miscellaneous Stories * White House Stories Published in 1879, the anecdotes show the zest and potency that made Lincoln such a remarkable man. The stories are beautifully narrated by many of Lincoln's colleagues and friends and edited by J. B. McClure, a prominent publisher in Chicago, who was a master of the "anecdotes" literary medium that was very popular in the mid-nineteenth century.
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A facsimile edition of the original book, published in 1888. "The object of this work is to deal with Mr. Lincoln individually and domestically; as lawyer, as citizen, as statesman."--William H. Herndon, Springfield, Illinois, 1888.
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Great Personal Recollection of Honest Abe.......2006-02-26
Book is true of facts and shows the true Abraham Lincoln. One of the best books on honest Abe. Takes you back to a time long passed and puts you in the mind of one of the true patriots of America.
The True Story.......2005-06-19
I had long wanted to own a hardcover edition of Herndon's famous book on Abraham Lincoln and the purchase of this one by Digital Scanning, Inc. fulfilled my desire perfectly.
Everyone with a serious interest in Mr. Lincoln's life should read this book. Originally published in 1888, it is one of the main starting points for all subsequent works devoted to understanding this complex man. It remains a great book for reading after all of these years.
REVIEW OF WILLIAM H. HERNDON'S LINCOLN BY JOHN CHUCKMAN.......2005-02-25
With a certain group of American historians, largely those concerned with preserving images of America's founders and luminaries as saintly figures in white plaster togas, this book remains controversial.
In fact, it is perhaps the greatest biography of an American historical figure ever written. It is recommended highly to all lovers of good biography. It is indispensible to serious students of American history.
The official defenders of America's Civic Religion dislike this book because it captures some raw and awkward aspects of Lincoln, but Lincoln was rather raw and awkward and self-taught. It is the rise of such a man to such heights, plus his great natural eloquence, that make Lincoln remarkable.
Such historians love to cite this or that relatively insignificant error (in a 500-page book replete with details) to discredit Herndon, but Herndon's own detail and sense of honesty make him the best argument against such foolishness.
No one was better qualified than Herndon to record the life of Lincoln, having been his friend and business partner for many years. Herndon also conscientiously compiled a large archive of letters and memorials after Lincoln's death.
Herndon focuses on the personal Lincoln, and it is especially his observations about Lincoln's religious skepticism and family life that so disturb those who would have Lincoln embalmed like Lenin. Herndon gives us a vivid Lincoln, and if you like good biography, you will be impressed. The book was clearly a labor of love, and that fact still comes through more than a century after it was written.
Interesting Perspective of Lincoln.......2002-10-25
You know its funny to be writing a review about a book that was written so long ago, but I think this review may help encourage others who haven't already been acquainted with this wonderful book to take a look at it. It offers a very human view of Lincoln before he became the president of the United States. I agree with the fact that it doesn't reveal a lot about the civil war, but you know what, that was the authors intention. William Herndon, Lincoln's Law partner for about 20 years, knew that other people were going to focus on the war years far better than he could (Like John Hay and John Nicolay who worked for Lincoln in the White House) therefore, his focus is to reveal Lincoln as he was as a young man, but mostly during his years living in springfield, illinois. Its really quite entertaining, and at times comical to read how quirky he was back in those days. Sure, Herndon has been criticized about his biography over the past 100 plus years its been out in circulation, particularly his whole take on the Ann Rutledge affair and attitude on Mary Todd Lincoln. Regardless of that, I think he honestly attempts to provide an accurate portrayal of Lincoln without holding back any details. He wants to reveal Lincoln the way he viewed the man through his own eyes--as an ordinary man who had faults like anybody else--who went through tough, turbulent, and dark times--had a sense of humor--had insecurities--but in the end remained an honest to goodness human being who struggled to make his mark in this world. Trust me folks, this is a fascinating read. You will have a difficult time trying to stop reading.
One and Only.......2002-10-07
There are, it is said, more books about Lincoln than there are about anybody but Jesus. Every man setting out to write about Lincoln has an idea of him, a shadow to look for Lincoln in and the huge weight of tradition and history on his back while writing. Even Nicolay and Hay, his secretaries, and authors of the voluminous collected papers which are probably the best source on the Presidency, only knew the man in office, once he had enfolded himself, if you will, inside his great ambition. Herndon knew the man. He shared his office with him, a law practise which consisted of Lincoln throwing the case notes and money into his hat before putting it on to his head, and splitting all the money down the middle. Herndon also went around talking to everyone who knew Lincoln while he was alive before they died.
There are flaws to this book. Herndon drank, so Lincoln didn't take him to Washington with him. This book tells you nothing about the war, about Lincoln's policies, or even a great deal about Lincoln's debates with Douglas, say. But. And it is a great but. This is the only book that gives you a smell of the goofy, tall, funny, awkward, galumphing and generally likeable oddball that emerged as the greatest leader this country ever had. This is the only book I would advise an actor to read if he was going to undertake to play Abe Lincoln. All the other books describe a monument. This one describes a man who went on dates, told dirty jokes and had a funny way of laying his legs across the desk and reading upside down. The rest is second hand.
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If a picture can speak a thousand words, a good story can speak volumes, and a story told by Abraham Lincoln speaks to the ages.
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Abraham Lincoln led a divided nation back to wholeness--see how God prepared the one man the United States desperately needed in order to survive.
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Wall Street on a Shoestring : Financial Success for Just $5 a Day
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Here's the complete handbook for the frugal investor, with valuable tips exploring every step of sound, achievable financial plan and leading you through the maze of investment opportunities: retirement plans, stocks and bonds, mutual funds, dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs), investment clubs, and much more. Here are money-making tips on how to get spectacular results with below-average risk, even how to get started by trimming your budget to yield money for investment, and getting out of debt once and for all.
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Dovetails Well with My Own Investment Philosophy.......2006-04-10
This book presents a sensible, do-able, common sense plan for financial well-being. La Plante reminds the reader that it is really not how much money you have; rather, it is how well you use what you have that makes the difference.
The book consists of eight chapters (not including a very well written introduction), with the first four laying the foundation for financial well-being and the last four giving detailed explanations of the various financial vehicles available to individuals for investment. All of the important aspects of financial planning are very well covered, and La Plante introduces most of the investment vehicles available to the individual investor. The book also contains a glossary of key investment terms and a listing of sources for further information on various financial and investment topics.
La Plante tries very hard to be all-inclusive from the standpoint of reading audience, and she does this by introducing four fictional types of people, two individuals and two couples, each with different lifestyles and financial circumstances (single male, single working mom, thirty-something couple with a toddler and an older couple just embarking on retirement). Each chapter begins with a listing of topics the reader will encounter, and ends with a detailed summary of the major points of the chapter (these features will immensely aid the time pressed). Each chapter also includes a healthy dose of informative advice and tidbits on how to get the most out of Wall Street, which La Plante calls Wall Street Wisdom.
While most of the information presented was not new to me, I do agree with the author's approach to financial well-being, which I feel is appropriate for most everyone at any age. I especially liked her treatment of mutual funds, dividend reinvestment plans, and most of all, investment clubs. All of these vehicles allow the small investor to participate for modest sums of money. I found La Plante's take on investment clubs to be very enlightening, for although she does advocate them as $5 a day investment vehicles, she strongly encourages the reader to look upon investment clubs more as a source of information and a clearinghouse for investing and financial ideas and less as an investment vehicle.
Although the book is far from new, and most likely is out of print, it is hands down better than most of the books available on the market that deal with personal finance. Moreover, though the entire book is full of good, useful advice, the first chapter alone would more than pay for the book. Interested readers should use this book to glean some insights into achieving financial well-being.
Wonderful book full of great common-sense advice.......1999-06-05
Ms. La Plante has taken a complex subject and explained it in such a simple and concise way. And she has included wonderful, common-sense advice. The first two chapters alone were worth the price. What a great concept, too. Most of us would never miss the $5.00 a day! Highly recommended!
Why should Warren Buffett have all the fun and success?.......1998-10-23
Why should Warren Buffett have all the fun and success? This book shows that you don't need to be a millionaire to make money on Wall Street (though it does still help). A nice, step-by-step guide to investment options for us ordinary souls.
Highly recommended. Smart, well-written, very accessible........1998-10-03
An excellent and impressive treatment of a complex subject. With all the hype about investing in the stock market (and with recent the market swings up and down) it's great to have a basic primer that lays everything out in clear and easily understood language. I'm buying this book for my elderly mother, for friends who have wanted to try investing but have been afraid, and anyone intimidated by the jargon spewed by the financial media, which assumes a level of knowledge and experience beyond the typical American consumer.
FINALLY, a book for now-small, future-big investors!.......1998-09-15
Clare's crystal-clear writing style helps the novice investor make sense of it all. A way to START NOW, with pocket change. Great book!
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A comprehensive and authoritative guide by expert advisers to the art and science of wealth management.
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Only for the richest of the rich........2006-10-30
There's little of practical value here for your ordinary run of the mill "millionaire next door", apart from advising the reader to find a trustworthy wealth management professional.
If you are interested in setting up off shore trusts or life insurance companies, there may be some useful information for you here. This book is intended for the richest of the rich and wealth management professionals.
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