This book grew out of research funded by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. This study will argue that the distinction between "economic values" and "social values" such as the "quality of life" is a misleading and dangerous distinction. There is nothing especially ethereal or spiritual or "noneconomic" about the quality of life (QOL). Similarly there is nothing especially "material", practical" or "economic" about job opportunities or money prices
The Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (PNPR) understood that to successfully establish an independent nation it needed to generate solidarity across the Americas with its struggle against US colonial rule. It invested significant energy, personnel, and resources in attending regional conferences, distributing its literature throughout the hemisphere, creating solidarity committees, presenting its case to elected officials and the general public, and promoting the causes of oppressed peoples. The hemispheric outpourings of solidarity with Puerto Rican independence have been obscured by larger, later liberation movements as well as the anticolonial party's ultimate failure to achieve independence. However, as this book shows, they were nonetheless central to anti-imperialists, nationalists, and revolutionaries from New York City to Buenos Aires. Margaret M. Power's new history of the PNPR focuses on how it built a broad movement with active networks in virtually all of Latin America, much of the Caribbean, and New York City. This hemispheric view introduces a sprawling transnational network, nurtured by the PNPR from its founding in 1922 through its military actions of the 1950s and beyond that included individuals, parties, organizations, and governments throughout the Americas, and it resituates the Puerto Rican nationalist movement as a transnational revolutionary influence and force.
Depression and suicide are subjects that go hand in hand. Those who suffer from these emotions feel that there is no hope, no help for them. I can only say that you are wrong.The stories and poems inside should prove that you are not alone in what you feel and that there are those who are here to help. Though these feelings may be hard to fight you can survive.
From 2005 to 2009 I worked Security overnight. While there are a lot of misconceptions about what security can “actually” do compared to Law Enforcement I am here to tell you, I will not be clearing up ANY of those misconceptions. While laws vary from state to state all of these stories take place in Houston, Texas and everything I did was perfectly legal, as some people who have heard these stories before called into question. All these misadventures are 100% true. So sit back, relax, and prepare to have your funny bone tickled with the lighter side of Law Enforcement.
Staff Sergeant Jonathan McGregor never had anything in his life to call his own. Upon leaving the Corps, Jonathan, his wife Joni, and newborn child move to New York City to be with Joni's family. The Mafia shows up and demand Jonathan pay insurance money for his store. Jonathan fights back and it cost him his family. Now Jonathan is waging a private war to destroy the Mafia for good.
After destroying the mafia in New York, Jonathan and Johnson are wanted men. The CIA has offered them safe passage but not everyone agrees they belong, including them. Going through the motions at The Farm, the training location for all CIA agents, Jonathan and Johnson find themselves outcast by all the instructors as well as some of the top students. When the lead instructor decides to take matters into his own hands the only result is death. Jonathan and Johnson find themselves on the run once again but can they really out run the CIA?
Will a man, after years of torment, finally find peace? Can two friends save the life of a man who once saved theirs? See what happens when a slave is forced to fight for survival. Witness how a storm can change lives forever. Want to have an encounter with a vampire? Tag along with a Bounty Hunter as he tracks down a child molester. Travel back in time as a man tries to save his family from a horrific crime. Go deep beneath the waves as a Russian and American submarine hunt each other. Come see what happens when a woman finds out she is a vampire and the ruler of Hell's Playground. Sixty-five years of marriage revolved around a single note. Two people wondered what might have been after years of separation. Will an invisible man finally be seen?
Fighting for everything he has, Max finds himself coming across the love of two beautiful women and his dream, being a fighter pilot in the United States Navy. Faced with WAR, Max must put aside his personal feelings and do his duty as a fighter pilot. When he is shot down behind enemy lines, Max knows that he has to make it back safely to the woman he loves. Question is, will he?
The battle between good and evil is as old as creation itself. Azazel will destroy anyone who will get in his way, including the Guardians. Demetrius, the strongest of the Guardians, is the only being standing in the way of Azazel and Armageddon. With the love of his life by his side Demetrius is determine to stop his brother for good.
Suggests how theories and techniques widely used in business and industry can be applied to schools as a group complementing each other. For administrators, reformers, teachers, parents, and anyone else interested in education. Explains the theory behind each of the five technologies, then describes tools for its implementation. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Discusses a variety of topics in the fields of derivative market analysis, macroeconomic factors, initial public offering studies, foreign exchange topics, financial management concerns and capital asset pricing and market efficiency studies.
Magazine articles, news items, and self-improvement books tell us that our daily food choices – whether we opt for steak or vegetarian, a TV dinner or a sit-down meal – serve as bold statements about who we are as individuals. Acquired Tastes makes the case that our food habits say more about where we come from and who we would like to be. This intimate portrait of eating habits and attitudes towards food in over one hundred Canadian families in both rural and urban settings reveals that our food choices never solely reflect personal tastes. Age, gender, social class, ethnicity, health concerns, food availability, and political and moral concerns shape the meanings that families attach to food and their self-identities. They also influence how its members respond to social discourses on health, beauty, and the environment, a finding that has profound implications for public health campaigns.
Inequality is up. Decent work is down. Free market fundamentalism has been exposed as a tragic failure. In a job market upended by COVID-19--with Canadians caught in the grip of precarious labour, stagnant wages, a climate crisis, and the steady creep of automation--an ever-louder chorus of voices calls for a liveable and obligation-free basic income. Could a basic income guarantee be the way forward to democratize security and intervene where the market economy and social programs fail? Jamie Swift and Elaine Power scrutinize the politics and the potential behind a radical proposal in a post-pandemic world: that wealth should be built by a society, not individuals. And that we all have an unconditional right to a fair share. In these pages, Swift and Power bring to the forefront the deeply personal stories of Canadians who participated in the 2017-2019 Ontario Basic Income Pilot; examine the essential literature and history behind the movement; and answer basic income's critics from both the right and left."--
The book seeks to understand China's evolving political and economic role in Africa and assesses what impacts Chinese aid, trade and investment have on the politics of specific African countries, and the extent to which it excites geopolitical competition.
★Adorable coloring pages of Sea Life!★ These beautiful coloring pages will help children (Ages 4-8) master their numbers and improve their manual dexterity through coloring. Children will enjoy learning the numbers and coloring the pictures. It also helps in developing fine motor skills, counting, number recognition, eye-hand coordination and improves pen controls. WHAT'S INSIDE ✓ Total: 49 fun activities! ✓ 30 color by number pages. ✓ Bonus: 9 coloring pages (without numbers) of sea animals and their names, 5 trace the lines, and 5 Dot to dots. ✓ Perfect for crafty kids ✓ Large 8.5 x 11 inch pages. ✓ Single sided pages to avoid bleed through. ✓ Hours of Fun! Scroll Up and Buy Now ♥!
Welcome. My name is Max M. Power and I am the story. Like many storytellers before me, I am here to feed your imagination. Will a man, after years of torment, finally find peace? Can two friends save the life of a man who once saved theirs? See what happens when a slave is forced to fight for survival. Witness how a storm can change lives forever. Tag along with a bounty hunter as he tracks down a child molester. Travel back in time as a man tries to save his family from a horrific crime. Go deep beneath the waves as Russian and American submarines hunt each other. Come see what happens when a woman finds out she is a vampire and the ruler of Hellas Playground. Sixty-five years of marriage revolved around a single note. Two people wondered what might have been after years of separation. Will an invisible man finally be seen? Just keep a box of tissues close by, you may need them. So sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the greatest story teller, aIt was a dark and stormy nighta]a
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Emotional intelligence or EQ has been popular in the world of businesses since the 1950s. While many years have passed by, EQ still plays a crucial role in business. Renowned world leaders like Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Ursula Burns, the first-ever black woman to head a world-leading company, all employed this skill when running their company, or businesses. Whether you are emotionally intelligent or not, it does not matter. The great thing is that you can build and harness your skills so that you can become a better and effective leader in the long run. In Emotional Intelligence for Leaders, you are going to learn more about Emotional Intelligence, the various components which make up emotional intelligence, how to test your emotional intelligence, and how you are going to be able to renew and enhance the quotient of your emotional intelligence. This book also includes the various studies, and research conclusions from some of the renowned names in the domain of Emotional Intelligence, including Dan Goleman, the father of emotional intelligence. For many renowned, and well-established companies, emotional intelligence is one of the key areas examined during the interview process. Research shows that emotional intelligence is a key determinant of success at the individual, and group levels. Therefore, it is clear to see why many of the biggest corporations such as Google and Microsoft usually test for emotional intelligence. By the end of the book, you will be able to find useful information on how to improve your emotional intelligence on your own, or by taking emotional intelligence courses online. Inside this book, you will find: - How you can leverage emotional intelligence to ensure success in leadership roles. - A detailed history of emotional intelligence backed by data and facts. - Important tips, and techniques that you will employ to improve emotional intelligence at the group level. - Approved and vetted online institutions that will help you monitor, and improve your emotional intelligence, such as the American Management Association. - Important resources and websites that will allow you to test your emotional intelligence at no, or minimal costs. Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" Button!
52 Features cute and adorable coloring pages of Santa Claus, reindeers, elves coloring pages and more! These beautiful coloring pages will help children (Ages 4-8) master their numbers and improve their manual dexterity through coloring.Children will enjoy learning the numbers and coloring the pictures. It also helps in developing fine motor skills, counting, number recognition, eye-hand coordination and improves pen controls♥. WHAT'S INSIDE ✓42 color by number pages ✓ Bonus 10 coloring sheets (without numbers) to Express Creativity ✓ Large 8.5 x 11 inch pages ✓ Hours of Fun!
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