[PDF] We Count We Matter eBook

Author : Christopher Steed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 12,15 MB
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1351394150

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This book examines the meaning of Brexit, the election of Trump and the rising tide of populist revolt on the right amidst the collapse of the left. Exploring the reaction against the establishment or ‘the system’, the author contends that we are witnessing a new divide between those who wish to see an interconnected world and those who seek distance: as transport and technology shrink the world, we witness a backlash that favours protectionism and opposes immigration. Distance is the new frontier: for some, remote players are rejected in favour of identities closer to home. This divide plays out in relation to the notion of ‘face’, as individuals react to ‘faceless’ organisations and processes such as globalisation and automation, responding to a sense of alienation on social media and developing a conception of themselves as networked individuals. Thus, we move towards a type of society characterised not by honour and dishonour, or right and wrong, but by voice and choice. A fascinating and very accessible analysis of the divisions and transformations that have come to dominate the contemporary landscape, this book will appeal to political leaders and social scientists with interests in globalisation, social movements and social theory.

Author : Ben Mattlin
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 12,37 MB
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0807036463

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An eye-opening portrait of the diverse disability community as it is today, and how disability attitudes, activism, and representation have evolved since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In Disability Pride, disabled journalist Ben Mattlin weaves together interviews and reportage to introduce a cavalcade of individuals, ideas, and events in engaging, fast-paced prose. He traces the generation that came of age after the ADA reshaped America, and how it is influencing the future. He documents how autistic self-advocacy and the neurodiversity movement upended views of those whose brains work differently. He lifts the veil on a thriving disability culture—from social media to high fashion, Hollywood to Broadway—showing how the politics of beauty for those with marginalized body types and facial features is sparking widespread change. He also explores the movement’s shortcomings, particularly the erasure of nonwhite and LGBTQIA+ people that helped give rise to Disability Justice. He delves into systemic ableism in health care, the right-to-die movement, institutionalization, and the scourge of subminimum-wage labor that some call legalized slavery. And he finds glimmers of hope in how disabled people never give up their fight for parity and fair play. Beautifully written, without anger or pity, Disability Pride is a revealing account of an often misunderstood movement and identity, an inclusive reexamination of society’s treatment of those it deems different.

Author : Marianne T. Oehser
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1982224061

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Make the post-career phase of your life the happiest and most fulfilling time of your life! So much changes as you move from your career into the Third Act of your life! You have to redefine your identity, find a new reason to get up in the morning, build a new structure for your days, and replace part of your social network. Some people slip easily into their new life and others struggle. Many of us fill our days with fun and relaxing things to do but get to the point where we want something more – then we feel a bit empty. You know you need a financial portfolio to retire but did you know you also need a Happiness Portfolio ®? This book is a practical guide to creating your Happiness Portfolio ® and flourishing in your Third Act. It includes valuable information and thought-provoking exercises to design your retirement life so you enjoy it to the max and feel that your life is fulfilling. You will explore: • Why this change is sometimes so difficult • How to structure your life so there is plenty of time for both fun and doing things that make you feel like your life is worthwhile • What it really means to be happy • Some tools for dealing with the bumps you are certain to encounter along the way This book is right for you if: • You intend to retire soon or • If you retired in the past five years or so Scroll up and click on “Look inside” to learn more or just add it to your cart.

Author : Adrian Tchaikovsky
Publisher : Solaris
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,5 MB
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1849974942

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Having re-affirmed Solaris’ proud reputation for producing high quality science fiction anthologies in the first volume, Solaris Rising 2 is the next collection in this exciting series. Featuring stories by Allan Steele, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kim Lakin-Smith, Paul Cornell, Eugie Foster, Nick Harkaway, Nancy Kress, Kay Kenyon, James Lovegrove, Robert Reed, Mercurio D. Rivera, Norman Spinrad, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Liz Williams, Vandana Singh, Martin Sketchley and more. These stories are guaranteed to surprise, thrill and delight, and maintain our mission to demonstrate why science fiction remains the most exiting, varied and inspiring of all fiction genres. In Solaris Rising we showed both the quality and variety that modern SF can produce. In Solaris Rising 2, we’re taking that much, much further.

Author : Victor Francis Calverton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2018-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1351338838

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This is the second presentation by these editors of a collection of essays dealing with the changing point of view relative to morals, particularly as they affect the marital state. The contributions to this volume include all of those names that have become prominent in the field of psychology and sociology. The one question that arises in the mind of the critic is whether or not it is wise to distribute for general reading to a popular audience such discussions of sex perversion as this volume makes available. The essays are all of interest, although many of the authors are unnecessarily verbose.

Author : Steve Sohmer
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1504077059

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“Fast, characterful, intricate, surprising . . . Sohmer knows his way around television, politics, Washington and suspense fiction.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review It begins with an assassination. A Nicaraguan freedom fighter is gunned down on live TV while being welcomed to the United States by Sen. Terry Fallon. Though shot and wounded, Fallon, an up-and-coming political star from Texas, survives, and milks the spotlight with help from his ambitious and fiercely loyal press aide Sally Crain. As the nominating convention looms on the horizon, incumbent president, Samuel Baker, faces an uphill battle in his fight for a second term. His campaign needs an injection of new blood—and who better than Fallon, the newly crowned hero? But Baker’s existing vice president isn’t going down without a fight . . . Thrust into the hunt for the assassin, two FBI agents, a grizzled veteran, and a brash rookie, soon learn that nothing is as it seems in the corridors—and bedrooms—of power. Political operatives fight tooth and nail to control the narrative, secrets are exposed and exploited, and a deadly virus is weaponized, all to cover up a conspiracy that could topple the American government. But for the most dangerous man in the world, everything is falling into place, making it easier than ever for his ascendency . . . “Extremely good reading.” —The Washington Post Book World “Outstanding.” —The Cincinnati Post “Intensely plotted, fast-moving.” — Publishers Weekly “Exciting, scandalous.” —Kirkus Reviews “Top-notch thriller fiction . . . Irresistible.” —Booklist

Author : Ed Gungor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 19,5 MB
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1439172765

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Small Is the New Big In this humorous, insistent book, Pastor Ed Gungor demonstrates that the world is changed most by ordinary people—the "small dogs" of the human race. Small dogs may not run the world, but neither can the world tune them out. If it weren’t for small dogs, the world might be a quieter place, but it would certainly be a needier one. With chapters like "Dare to Be Small," "Fight the Big-Dog Lie," and "The Bark of Faith," Gungor challenges the notion that earthly prominence, status, and power are essential to significance. Reminding us that small is the new big, he inspires us to fall in love with life—the everyday, normal kind—and shows us how to make an eternal difference. Living a Life That’s Hard to Ignore The thing about small, barking dogs is that they can’t be ignored. They may not be show-dog material or win outstanding awards, but through their persistence and insistence they make themselves known. Only a handful of people ever achieve notoriety and "greatness," but the energizing truth of One Small Barking Dog is that every single one of us can change the world. New York Times bestselling author Ed Gungor debunks the big-dog lie and clearly teaches "ordinary" people how to live out their faith in a way that not only changes the world we live in now but that affects lives for eternity. By the time you finish this book, you won’t be worried about being small. You’ll be ready to take on the world. You’ll know how to live a life that can’t be ignored. Whether you’ve just graduated from school or you’ve been at this life for many years, Ed Gungor’s concrete principles and simple life wisdom will show you new ways to make a big impact on your world.

Author : Theresa M. O'Donovan
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0889205221

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"A practical exercise in Canadian contextual theology, Rage and Resistance analyzes responses to a tragic historical event by engaging with the work of theologian Gregory Baum and sociologist Dorothy E. Smith. Baum articulates the theological imperative to address the context in which our lives are embedded, calling for critical social analysis in order to understand, and possibly convert, social evil; Smith takes the standpoint of women as a determinate position from which society may be known."--Jacket.

Author : Charles A. Kroloff
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,81 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Homelessness
ISBN : 9780874415162

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This book deals with the Jewish responsibility toward the homeless, and includes religious texts as well as practical suggestions.