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The World We Want

New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change

By: H. Peter Karoff,Jane Maddox

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The World We Want

New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change

By: H. Peter Karoff,Jane Maddox

In The World We Want, Peter Karoff presents a collective vision of an ideal world. By sharing his experiences and through conversations with more than forty social entrepreneurs, activists, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropists who are changing notions of 'the human condition' in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and North America, he describes how new partnerships and approaches are reducing suffering and gaining greater equity for people everywhere. These visionaries are engaged in a struggle of sorts, and that conscious engagement_'the shoulder to the wheel'_is a fundamental part of the world they want. The book weaves together multi-sector, multidiscipline strategies, but_in large part_it is about the power of human connection, reinforced by personal stories of motivation and the human capacity for caring. Without ignoring the institutional and cultural obstacles, and the courage needed to face down the dark side of human behavior, Karoff shows how citizen engagement and open source solutions could tip the scale toward a better world.

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Rowman Altamira

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0759110484

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A Passion for Giving

Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation

By: Peter Klein,Angelica Berrie

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A Passion for Giving

Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation

By: Peter Klein,Angelica Berrie

Praise for A Passion for Giving "Klein and Berrie have produced a great book that manages to make complex issues simple. It blends with grace and craft the deep with the practical and the concrete with the philosophical. It is a precious tool for both the neophyte and the experienced philanthropist. It is both a useful manual and a profound exploration of the core values of giving. In a word, this book is a true gift." Andres Spokoiny, President and CEO, Jewish Funders Network "Through the years, many people have asked us why we set up our family foundation and how we went about accomplishing this goal. The 'why' is easy to answer: we are fortunate enough to be able to give back and help others in need. The 'how' is perfectly explained in this compelling and very informative book by Peter Klein and Angelica Berrie." Marilyn and Barry Rubenstein, The Marilyn and Barry Rubenstein Family Foundation "This book should be required reading for new donors and experienced philanthropists. Klein and Berrie have crafted a winning combination of practical guidelines and heartfelt personal accounts to create a moving call to action for anyone who wishes to give back. The stories remind us that when philanthropy, an intensely personal journey, is coupled with deep learning, transformation occurs for both the recipient and the donor." Debra Mesch, PhD, Professor and Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, IUPUI "I wish I could have had this book to guide me and refer to as my wife, Andrea, and I launched our Harbor Glow Foundation a decade ago. We would have been much more efficient in the process and more focused in our direction from the get-go. Peter and Angelica capture the spirit and nitty-gritty of a family foundation." Michael Leeds, Co-Chair, Harbor Glow Foundation

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320

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118023870

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9781118023877

Strategic Giving

The Art and Science of Philanthropy

By: Peter Frumkin

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Strategic Giving

The Art and Science of Philanthropy

By: Peter Frumkin

The philanthropic landscape is changing dramatically as a new generation of wealthy donors seeks to leave its mark on the public sphere. Peter Frumkin reveals in Strategic Giving why these donors could benefit from having a comprehensive plan to guide their giving. And with this thoughtful and timely book, he provides the much-needed framework to understand and develop this kind of philanthropic strategy. After listening for years to scores of individual and institutional funders discuss the challenges of giving wisely, Frumkin argues here that contemporary philanthropy requires a thorough rethinking of its underlying logic. Philanthropy should be seen, he contends, as both a powerful way to meet public needs and a meaningful way to express private beliefs and commitments. He demonstrates that finding a way to simultaneously fulfill both of these functions is crucial to the survival of philanthropy and its potential to support pluralism in society. And he goes on to identify the five essential elements donors must consider when developing a philanthropic strategy—the vehicle through which giving will flow, the way impact will be achieved, the level of engagement and profile sought, the time frame for giving, and the underlying purpose of the gift. Frumkin’s point is that donors must understand strategic giving as the integration of these five critical dimensions to giving. Essential reading for donors, researchers, and anyone involved with the world of philanthropy, Strategic Giving provides a new basis for understanding philanthropic effectiveness and a promising new way for philanthropy to achieve the legitimacy that has at times eluded it.

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471

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University of Chicago Press

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0226266281

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9780226266282

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (2nd Edition)

By: Sheung Tat Fan,William Ignace Wei,Boon Hun Yong,Theresa Wan-chun Hui,Alexander Chiu,Peter Wing-ho Lee

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Living Donor Liver Transplantation (2nd Edition)

By: Sheung Tat Fan,William Ignace Wei,Boon Hun Yong,Theresa Wan-chun Hui,Alexander Chiu,Peter Wing-ho Lee

The book describes in detail the technical aspects of Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT), the routine practice of the world renowned Liver Transplant Team at Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital, and our views on various issues of the operation. The thorough review on the history and technical procedures of LDLT and discussion on various aspects of the operation and its future perspectives will serve as a unique reference for surgeons, researchers, nurses, medical students, patients and laypersons seeking information on LDLT.This latest edition offers updated operative results from our center and the latest modifications of the technique. With contributions from a leading microvascular surgeon, a critical care clinician, a psychiatrist, and two anesthetists from the same liver transplant team, the LDLT experience at Queen Mary Hospital is depicted in an even greater extent.

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World Scientific

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9814462446

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9789814462440

The World We Want

New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change

By: H. Peter Karoff,Jane Maddox

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New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change

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Rowman Altamira

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A Passion for Giving

Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation

By: Peter Klein,Angelica Berrie

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Tools and Inspiration for Creating a Charitable Foundation

By: Peter Klein,Angelica Berrie

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118023870

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Parable

By: Peter Karoff

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Parable

By: Peter Karoff

Parable is a collection of poems where the poet seeks the poem within the poem, and reflects on the lyrical, emotional, and close observation that when joined in the joy, sorrow, complexity, and success, of being, constitutes what is called presence.

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1625492308

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Summary: Bold

Review and Analysis of Diamandis and Kotler's Book

By: Peter Diamandis,Steven Kotler

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Review and Analysis of Diamandis and Kotler's Book

By: Peter Diamandis,Steven Kotler

The must-read summary of Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler's book: "Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World". This complete summary of the ideas from Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler's book "Bold" shows that nowadays anybody can get involved in the technology industry and make money from it; they just need to have a bold mindset. The authors explain that the key to success is to become an exponential entrpreneur; that is, to harness the growing power of exponential technologies most effectively. By using these new technologies, such as robots or nanotechnology, you can make a real difference to the world as well as reaping your own benefits. This summary tells you all you need to know about becoming an exponential entrepreneur and using new technology to your advantage. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Develop your business knowledge To learn more, read "Bold" and start getting the most out of exponential technologies.

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2511040913

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9782511040911

Karl Popper

Philosophy and Problems

By: Anthony O'Hear,Peter Clark (Ph. D.)

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Karl Popper

Philosophy and Problems

By: Anthony O'Hear,Peter Clark (Ph. D.)

This collection of essays provides a timely assessment of the life and work of one of the twentieth century's most original thinkers.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521558158

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9780521558150

Socrates Meets Kant

The Father of Philosophy Meets his Most Influential Modern Child

By: Peter Kreeft

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Socrates Meets Kant

The Father of Philosophy Meets his Most Influential Modern Child

By: Peter Kreeft

Immanuel Kant is one of the greatest philosophers in history. But, as Peter Kreeft notes in this book, Kant is really two philosophersa philosopher about how we know things (epistemology) and a philosopher of right and wrong (ethics). If he had written only on either topic, he would still be the most important and influential of the modern philosophers. The combination of the two, though, makes for a formidable thinker, one it would take a figure such as the Father of Philosophy, the relentless Socrates, to confront. Confront he does, in Peter Kreeft's next installment of the popular Socrates Meets series. Set in the afterlife, the conversation between the two great minds lays out the key issues. Kreeft's Socrates reflects what the historical philosopher would likely have made of Kant's ideas, while also recognizing the greatness, genius, and insightfulness of Kant. The result of their dialogues is a helpful, highly readable, even amusing book, useful for beginner as well as master. Kant's philosophy of knowing truly is a "Copernican revolution in philosophy" as he dubbed it. His ethics was intended to set out the rational grounds for morality. Did he achieve his goals? What would Socrates say about the matter? Dr. Kreeft has written a book no student of modern thought should be without.

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Ignatius Press

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1681494388

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Kaspar Hauser

The Struggle for the Spirit: a Contribution Towards an Understanding of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

By: Peter Tradowsky

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The Struggle for the Spirit: a Contribution Towards an Understanding of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

By: Peter Tradowsky

In 1828 a teenage boy was discovered on the streets of Nuremberg. Barely able to walk, he clutched a letter in his hand. This youth, Kaspar Hauser, who couldn't properly speak or write, was soon to become an international phenomenon known as "the Child of Europe." The story of Kaspar Hauser presents many mysteries. According to his account, the young boy spent most of his life confined in a darkened space. Unable to stand up, and with no knowledge of his captors, he was fed a diet of bread and water. Eventually released from this macabre prison, he survived an assassination attempt only to be stabbed to death in 1833. Why was a child kept in such squalid circumstances? Who were his parents? Who was responsible for such a cruel attack on childhood? Who murdered him? In this seminal work Peter Tradowsky addresses these questions through the insights of Anthroposophy. His analysis reveals some of the secrets of Kaspar Hauser's short life, and the occult significance of his incarnation, spiritual nature and individuality.

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Temple Lodge Publishing

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1906999341

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9781906999346

Peter 2.0

By: Peter B. Scott-Morgan

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Peter 2.0

By: Peter B. Scott-Morgan

Aceasta este uimitoarea poveste adevărată a omului de știință Peter Scott-Morgan: el a devenit prima persoană din lume care, îmbinând umanitatea cu robotica, s-a transformat în cyborg uman: Peter 2.0. Peter, strălucit om de știință, află că va pierde tot ce iubește. Soțul. Familia. Prietenii. Posibilitatea de a călători. Toate vor dispărea. Însă nu renunță. Jură că nu va lăsa să se întâmple asta și caută un nou început… Peter are boala neuronală motorie, o afecțiune despre care află că-i va distruge celulele nervoase și îi va pune capăt vieții. Însă, folosindu-și cunoștințele științifice, mânat de speranță și dragoste, își învinge teama și disperarea și pornește pe un nou drum, care-i permite nu numai să supraviețuiască, ci și să facă progrese uluitoare. Cercetările sale în domeniul roboticii demonstrează că un diagnostic terminal este negociabil, lucru care va rescrie cu siguranță viitorul. Și va schimba lumea. „Povestea lui Peter este una dintre cele mai convingătoare pe care le vei auzi vreodată. Îi îndemn pe toți să o citească." – Stephen Fry „Scott-Morgan este cu adevărat unic. În felul în care își povestește dragostea, mai degrabă decât în detaliile tehnice ale transformării lui în cyborg, stă reușita cărții sale." – The Times „Sunt uluitoare optimismul, curajul și capacitatea lui Peter de a găsi soluții radicale la probleme care au pus în încurcătură cele mai strălucite minți din Marea Britanie." – Daily Telegraph „Fascinant și extrem de emoționant." – Sun

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Editura Trei SRL

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6067893118

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9786067893113

Max Horkheimer

A New Interpretation

By: Peter M. R. Stirk

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Max Horkheimer

A New Interpretation

By: Peter M. R. Stirk

This work offers an introduction to, and an interpretation of, the thought of Max Horkheimer, a leading figure of the Frankfurt School.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0745004733

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Book's by Peter Karoff

The World We Want

The World We Want

A Passion for Giving

A Passion for Giving

Strategic Giving

Strategic Giving

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (2nd Edition)

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (2nd Edition)

The World We Want

The World We Want

A Passion for Giving

A Passion for Giving

Parable

Parable

Summary: Bold

Summary: Bold

Karl Popper

Karl Popper

Socrates Meets Kant

Socrates Meets Kant

Kaspar Hauser

Kaspar Hauser

Peter 2.0

Peter 2.0

Max Horkheimer

Max Horkheimer

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