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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Louise Spilsbury Publisher Barron's Educational Series Release date 20170716 ISBN 1-4380-5019-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4380-5019-5

Wealth, Poverty, and Politics: An International Perspective An International Perspective by Thomas Sowell (Audiobook) Title: Wealth, Poverty, and Politics: An International Perspective An International Perspective Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: David Cochran Heath Genre: Political Science - Public Policy - Economic Policy Type: Audiobook Delivery method: Please refer to "Shipping & Payment" Description: In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Thomas Sowell, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in the country, argues that political and ideological struggles have led to dangerous confusion about income inequality in America. Pundits and politically motivated economists trumpet ambiguous statistics and sensational theories while ignoring the true determinant of income inequality: the production of wealth. We cannot properly understand inequality if we focus exclusively on the distribution of wealth and ignore wealth production factors such as geography, demography, and culture.Sowell contends that liberals have a particular interest in misreading the data and chastises them for using income inequality as an argument for the welfare state. Refuting Thomas Piketty, Paul Krugman, and others, Sowell draws on empirical data to show that the inequality is not nearly as extreme or sensational as we have been led to believe.Transcending partisanship through a careful examination of data, Wealth, Poverty, and Politics reveals the truth about the most explosive political issue of our time.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Of an estimated 1 billion people in the world who are trapped in a cycle of grinding poverty and despair, a disproportionate number live in sub-Saharan Africa. In this account, Moeletsi Mbeki analyses the plight of Africa and concludes that the fault lies not with the mass of its people but with its rulers - the political elites who contrive to keep their fellow citizens poor while enriching themselves. Concentrating mainly on South Africa, his country of birth, and Zimbabwe, his home when he was in exile, Mbeki tells a tale of lost opportunities and extinguished hopes. Yet Mbeki is no Afro-pessimist. Along with his candid expose of the problems, he poses some suggestions about what needs to be done to break the stranglehold of the African elites on political power and to set sub-Saharan Africa once more on the road to development. Format:Paperback (Trade paperback, B format) Pages:216

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Features Author Conrad Barberton (Editor), Michael Blake (Editor), Hermien Kotze (Editor) Publisher Idasa Publishers Release date 19971231 Pages 271 ISBN 1-874864-49-7 ISBN 13 978-1-874864-49-3

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What do you have a right to? A roof over your head? Food to eat? the right to a fair trial? Quality medical attention if you are ill? Respect? An education? Voting? In our society we have a lot of rights, but have you ever thought how quickly your life would change if someone took even one of your rights away? Jesus had a lot of time for the poor, and the Bible has a lot to say about justice and how we should look after those who are not as fortunate as us. Features Summary What do you have a right to? A roof over your head? Food to eat? the right to a fair trial? Quality medical attention if you are ill? Respect? An education? Author Chip Kendall (Author), Helen Kendall (Author) Publisher Authentic Media Release date 20140704 Pages 96 ISBN 1-86024-639-7 ISBN 13 978-1-86024-639-5

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This title presents the full story in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! This Charlotte Bronte classic is brought to vibrant life by artist John M. Burns. His sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre's life during the 19th century will delight any reader with its strong emotions and wonderfully rich atmosphere. Travel back to a time of grand Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty and immerse yourself in this love story. It is presented in full color graphic novel format wonderfully illustrated by legendary artist John M. Burns. It meets UK curriculum requirements. Teacher's notes/study guides for teaching ages 10-17 available. Features Summary Presents a sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre's life during the 19th century. This title lets you travel back in time to grand Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty.. Author Charlotte Bronte (Author), Amy Corzine (Editor), John M. Burns (Illustrator), Terry Wiley (Illustrator) Publisher Classical Comics Ltd Release date 20080929 Pages 144 ISBN 1-906332-08-8 ISBN 13 978-1-906332-08-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents? Where did the passion that fueled his success originate? This book examines the life of Pele to find the answers. * Provides detailed information about Pele's life and amazing career that reveals the unique mindset that was instrumental to his success, allowing readers to fully appreciate how special and inspirational this athlete's accomplishments were * Supplies insights into how Pele singlehandedly brought more worldwide attention to soccer and helped spawn professional soccer-and generate a true fanbase for the sport of soccer in general-in the United States Features Summary How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents? Where did the passion that fueled his success originate? Author Lew H. Freedman Publisher Greenwood Press Release date 20130831 Pages 187 ISBN 1-4408-2980-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4408-2980-2

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Current economic growth strategies are rapidly depleting the natural resources and eco-system services that we depend on. As many developing countries strive to eradicate poverty via economic growth, they are all encountering the consequences of global warming and dwindling levels of cheap oil, productive soils, metals, clean water supplies and forest products. If the fast-developing large-scale countries (China, India, Brazil) and small-scale countries (South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela, Poland) want to develop in the same way and to the same level as currently developed economies, they will simply be unable to find the natural resources they require to make this happen. For these developing countries, very different solutions are required. In addition, the world's population is expected to grow by three billion by 2050 and most of these people will be living in cities in Africa and Asia. Put all this together and it is clear that some radical changes are on the way. Just transitions provides a comprehensive overview of these global challenges from the perspective of a southern, developing country. Informed by the extremely difficult task of reconciling the need to eradicate poverty with the need to rebuild our eco-system services and natural resources, this book provides us with a way of thinking about the global challenges we face and the kinds of solutions that are emerging, in particular in developing economies in the Global South. To this end, the literature and case studies the book draws on are mainly from developing country contexts, although the book discusses these and the South African challenges as part of a set of global trends. None of the recent publications on sustainable development in Africa deal with eco-system services and natural resources. This is the first book that integrates development thinking and ecological concerns. What also makes the book unique is that it is not confined to a particular field of study or discipline. The conceptual language used to tell this story is drawn from complexity theory. The authors argue that complexity theory opens up the space that is needed to develop a more trans-disciplinary understanding of a set of challenges that cannot be grasped if we remain locked into traditional disciplinary modes of thinking and they thus introduce a range of topics that are rarely discussed together in a single text. There is an obvious need for a book on sustainable development that is informed primarily by the concerns, institutional settings, literatures and dynamics that prevail in the least-developed and middle-developing economies, with special reference to Africa. This book is it. Format:paperback Pages:360

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Sarah Foster's parents have been fighting a constant battle with poverty, disease and crime. When her father, Will, is involved in a terrible accident at work, their lives became even harder. But Will's good deeds of the past pay off as John Rayner decides to rescue the Fosters. John provides them with work and a house on the estate owned by his wealthy family. It is at this new home on the crumbling coastline of Holderness that Sarah is born - and grows into a bright and beautiful girl, and a great source of strength to those around her. As John grows closer to Sarah, he becomes increasingly aware of his love for her. But could these two very different people ever make their love story truly work? If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love Val's heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity. Features Summary Sarah Foster's parents have been fighting a constant battle with poverty, disease and crime. When her father, Will, is involved in a terrible accident at work... Author Val Wood Publisher Corgi Books Release date 20131205 Pages 480 ISBN 0-552-17060-7 ISBN 13 978-0-552-17060-4

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) In its fifth edition, Community development - Breaking the cycle of poverty continues to be the definitive guide for community development workers, students and practitioners alike. The book contextualises poverty against the backdrop of the Millennium Development Goals and explains the process of community development with specific reference to the community development worker's role. In this latest edition more attention is paid to the development environment, concepts such as asset-based community development and the social enterprise sector are explained, and the principles of sustainability and compassion are underscored. Apart from context and process, the title details the skills required by a community development worker, with a focus on the importance of communication. Format:paperback Pages:328

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This book covers the birth of a new super hero in the form of Miranda Knight. ' WHOOSH'. Miranda Don't Open Your Eyes is volume one and is extremely funny. The antics of a cheeky youngster growing up in a warm and loving atmosphere with an occasional tug of the heartstrings. Our hero hates all forms of bullying or any mistreatment of 'those less fortunate.' The story highlights the adventures of 12 year old Miranda. She has an IQ of 143 and is a Martial Arts Junior National Champion. As her mother and father tackle their parental duties and responsibilities amidst an atmosphere of fun and laughter, we share the young formative years of a highly intelligent child who quickly displays a deep concern for people less fortunate than herself. Whilst 'learning as much as they are teaching', Miranda's parents never avoid an issue whenever she asks a serious question. She displays a deep concern over poverty and hardship in the third world. At the age of twelve she openly declares that when she is grown up she will try to help those in need of love and support..Miranda comes into possession of a magical book which transports her back to late Victorian times. The year is 1896, times are hard and Miranda witnesses abject poverty and aspects of cruelty. She encounters a gang of ragamuffins led by a large girl bully named Florence. In a manner most pleasing, Miranda subdues an attack on her person and immediately lectures her assailant. However, when attacked by Florence's older brother, she displays her amazing skills and wins the respect of the whole gang. Later in the story, the bully girl approaches Miranda and asks for her forgiveness and friendship. Tears flow as Miranda comforts the girl and explains to her the way forward. Having witnessed unbelievable brutality and starvation exacted on an eleven year old waif named Elizabeth, Miranda sees no alternative to bringing her home to the year 2015. much to the amazement of her parents! Miranda is often cheeky but never disrespectful. Throughout the many comical encounters in this book, Miranda emphasis's the importance of working hard at school, getting on with ones parents and never getting involved with bullies.This is a book for all ages to read and enjoy. I sincerely believe that WHOOSH is a book that all parents would want their children to read. Features Summary. Twelve yrs old,with an IQ of 143 and three Martial Arts awards.Miranda is cheeky but not disrespectful.She has an answer to everything. Finding herself magically transported back to 1896... Author David J Colane Publisher Penskills Publishing Release date 20150924 Pages 192 ISBN 0-9933295-0-0 ISBN 13 978-0-9933295-0-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The South African government has prioritized a reduction of poverty and increased food security in rural parts of South Africa through agrarian transformation. As the bearers and beneficiaries of rural development initiatives, smallholder farmers, including those keeping livestock, loom large in this arena. Likewise, on international development agendas steered by bodies such as the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), smallholders are prioritized as the engines of national economies. This book, based on a pilot study of two livestock keeping communities along the Mpumalanga-Limpopo border, explores smallholder households in order to paint a picture of the challenges faced by smallholder livestock farmers, the practices and knowledge of primary animal healthcare (PAHC) among these farmers, relationships between the state and the smallholders, gendered issues, and the relationship between poor socioeconomic conditions and the keeping of livestock. This book opens up a variety of research and policy questions that encourage further exploration and study. Features Summary The South African government has prioritized a reduction of poverty and increased food security in rural parts of South Africa through agrarian transformation... Author Vasu Reddy (Author), Safiyya Goga (Author), Furzana Timol (Author), Stanley Molefi (Author) Publisher HSRC Press Release date 20160301 Pages 151 ISBN 0-7969-2519-4 ISBN 13 978-0-7969-2519-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This brand new edition of short stories comprises the best of James Robertson's work, collected together here for the first time. They range in setting from a dysfunctional safari park to a dentist's surgery, from the poverty of hope of a reservation in South Dakota to the nightmare vision of a future Scotland riven by ethnic cleansing, from friendships strong in adversity to marriages heading for the rocks. Nothing is quite what it seems in these stories. Running through them is an undercurrent of optimism tinged with despair, as the personal meets the political and individual men and women make choices that will change their lives forever. Surreal, realistic, angry, philosophical, funny and humane, Robertson's shorter fiction explores the lives of his characters with the same deftness of touch that has brought critical acclaim for novels such as "And the Land Lay Still" and "The Testament of Gideon Mack". Features Summary A collection of short stories ranging from a dysfunctional safari park to a dentist's surgery, from the poverty of hope of a reservation in South Dakota to the nightmare vision of a future Scotland riven by ethnic cleansing... Author James Robertson Publisher Black And White Publishing Release date 20121001 Pages 256 ISBN 1-84502-491-5 ISBN 13 978-1-84502-491-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Despite becoming a global economic force, why does India win so few Olympic medals and have so many people living in poverty? Why have opportunities not become available more broadly? How can growing individuals assist with the task of building a growing economy? Krishna presents a refreshingly unusual perspective of emergent realities, drawing on the stories of everyday lives, of people like you and me and those less privileged. Through decades-long investigations, living in villages and slum communities, the author presents eye-opening details of missed opportunities and immense untapped talent that can be harnessed, with tremendous consequences for equity and growth. Offering possible solutions for inequality and those in need, The Broken Ladder is a comprehensive and fascinating account of development strategies in a fast-growing, yet largely agrarian, developing economy. Features Summary This book explains the paradox of India's rapid growth and widespread poverty by looking at hundreds of life stories and the latest research. Author Anirudh Krishna Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170807 Pages 314 ISBN 1-108-41592-X ISBN 13 978-1-108-41592-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days On March 11, 2003, in Brownsville, Texas - one of America's poorest cities - John Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho murdered their three young children. The apartment building in which the brutal crimes took place was already rundown, and in their aftermath a consensus developed in the community that it should be destroyed. It was a place, neighbours felt, that was plagued by spiritual cancer.In 2008, journalist Laura Tillman covered the story for The Brownsville Herald. The questions it raised haunted her, particularly one asked by the sole member of the city's Heritage Council to oppose demolition: is there any such thing as an evil building? Her investigation took her far beyond that question, revealing the nature of the toll that the crime exacted on a city already wracked with poverty. It sprawled into a six-year inquiry into the larger significance of such acts, ones so difficult to imagine or explain that their perpetrators are often dismissed as monsters alien to humanity.With meticulous attention and stunning compassion, Tillman surveyed those surrounding the crimes, speaking with the lawyers who tried the case, the family's neighbours and relatives and teachers, even one of the murderers: John Allen Rubio himself, whom she corresponded with for years and ultimately met in person. The result is a brilliant exploration of some of our age's most important social issues, from poverty to mental illness to the death penalty, and a beautiful, profound meditation on the truly human forces that drive them. It is disturbing, insightful, and mesmerizing in equal measure. Features Summary A harrowing, profoundly personal investigation of the causes, effects, and communal toll of a deeply troubling crime - the brutal murder of three young children by their parents in the border city of Brownsville... Author Laura Tillman Publisher Corsair Release date 20170627 Pages 241 ISBN 1-4721-5214-X ISBN 13 978-1-4721-5214-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days For the past five years, journalist Sarah Garland has followed the lives of current and former gang members living in Hempstead on the border of Garden City, Long Island. Affiliated with Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street, their troubling personal stories expose the cruel realities of segregation, racial income gaps, and poverty that lie hidden behind suburban white picket fences. As Garland travels from Los Angeles to El Salvador and back to the East Coast, she reveals a disturbing cycle of poverty in which families, fleeing from troubled Central American cities, move into America's suburban backyards, only to find the pattern of violence repeating itself. Brilliantly reported and sensitively told, "Gangs in Garden City" draws back the veil on a hidden, troubling world. Features Summary For the past five years, journalist Sarah Garland has followed the lives of current and former gang members living in Hempstead on the border of Garden City... Author Sarah Garland Publisher Nation Books Release date 20101215 Pages 305 ISBN 1-56858-615-9 ISBN 13 978-1-56858-615-1

Author: Laura Tillman Publisher: Corsair (2016) ISBN-10: 1472152123 ISBN-13: 9781472152121 Condition: As new Binding: Softcover Pages: 241 Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 2 cm +++ by Laura Tillman +++ On March 11, 2003, in Brownsville, Texas - one of America's poorest cities - John Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho murdered their three young children. The apartment building in which the brutal crimes took place was already rundown, and in their aftermath a consensus developed in the community that it should be destroyed. It was a place, neighbours felt, that was plagued by spiritual cancer.In 2008, journalist Laura Tillman covered the story for The Brownsville Herald. The questions it raised haunted her, particularly one asked by the sole member of the city's Heritage Council to oppose demolition: is there any such thing as an evil building? Her investigation took her far beyond that question, revealing the nature of the toll that the crime exacted on a city already wracked with poverty. It sprawled into a six-year inquiry into the larger significance of such acts, ones so difficult to imagine or explain that their perpetrators are often dismissed as monsters alien to humanity. With meticulous attention and stunning compassion, Tillman surveyed those surrounding the crimes, speaking with the lawyers who tried the case, the family's neighbours and relatives and teachers, even one of the murderers: John Allen Rubio himself, whom she corresponded with for years and ultimately met in person. The result is a brilliant exploration of some of our age's most important social issues, from poverty to mental illness to the death penalty, and a beautiful, profound meditation on the truly human forces that drive them. It is disturbing, insightful, and mesmerizing in equal measure.

How Children Succeed Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Paul Tough Condition Soft cover as new. The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. How Children Succeed introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories—and the stories of the children they are trying to help—Tough traces the links between childhood stress and life success. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents do—and do not—prepare their children for adulthood. And he provides us with new insights into how to help children growing up in poverty. Early adversity, scientists have come to understand, not only affects the conditions of children’s lives, it can also alter the physical development of their brains. But innovative thinkers around the country are now using this knowledge to help children overcome the constraints of poverty. With the right support, as Tough’s extraordinary reporting makes clear, children who grow up in the most painful circumstances can go on to achieve amazing things. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book has the potential to change how we raise our children, how we run our schools, and how we construct our social safety net. It will not only inspire and engage readers, it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.

Congratulations! Youre done with school and ready to enter the Real World. If youre like most people, school did a great job of preparing you academically but failed to give you the practical advice you need to be a fully-fledged independent grownup. - When should you buy a house? - How much should you be putting away every month? - How do you make sure your boss appreciates you? - What is this 401(k) thing that everyone is talking about? - What are some tricks for feeling your best when you travel? - What do you do if your car breaks down? This book answers these burning practical questions and many, many more. Captured in these pages are 150 things that you absolutely need to know as a grownup. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, Shawn Cornelius eloquently captures the practical side of being a grown-up out on your own, in 150 conveniently digestible pieces. His advice as a father and a business professional is a must read for anyone starting out. About the Author Shawn Cornelius has spent over 20 years as a management consultant, husband, and father. As a management consultant at Andersen Consulting / Accenture and Rosetta / SapientRazorfish, Shawn has developed a deep passion for the consulting culture of stewardship and teaching. Shawn is also on the Board of Directors for The Centers for Families and Children, a non-profit focused on helping families overcome the barriers of poverty. Outside of work and philanthropy, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who keep him young with their fresh perspectives on the world. As time permits, Shawn attempts (poorly) to continue playing soccer. Read more Paperback: 264 pages Language: English Publisher: Yukon Publishing (January 5, 2017) Shawn Cornelius (Author) Shawn Cornelius has spent over 20 years as a management consultant, husband, and father. As a management consultant at Andersen Consulting / Accenture and Rosetta / SapientRazorfish, Shawn has developed a deep passion for the consulting culture of stewardship and teaching. Shawn is also on the Board of Directors for The Centers for Families and Children, a non-profit focused on helping families overcome the barriers of poverty. Outside of work and philanthropy, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who keep him young with their fresh perspectives on the world. As time permits, Shawn attempts (poorly) to continue playing soccer.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Dengue fever is the world's most prevalent mosquito-borne illness, but Alex Nading argues that people in dengue-endemic communities do not always view humans and mosquitoes as mortal enemies. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research in urban Nicaragua and challenging current global health approaches to animal-borne illness, "Mosquito Trails" tells the story of a group of community health workers who struggle to come to terms with dengue epidemics amid poverty, political change, and economic upheaval. Blending theory from medical anthropology, political ecology, and science and technology studies, Nading develops the concept of "the politics of entanglement" to describe how Nicaraguans strive to remain alive to the world around them despite global health strategies that seek to insulate them from their environments. This innovative ethnography illustrates the continued significance of local environmental histories, politics, and household dynamics to the making and unmaking of a global pandemic. Features Summary Drawing on two years of ethnographic research in urban Nicaragua and challenging global health approaches to animal-borne illness, this title tells the story of a group of community health workers who struggle to come to terms with dengue epidemics amid poverty... Author Alex M. Nading Publisher University of California Press Release date 20140822 Pages 288 ISBN 0-520-28262-0 ISBN 13 978-0-520-28262-9