We Are Better Than This

Author : Edward D. Kleinbard
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019933224X
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book We are Better Than this written by Edward D. Kleinbard and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A book which examines how government - which is to say, all of us, acting collectively - can make our country healthier, wealthier and happier, if we put government to useful work in those areas where it most productively complements our private markets"--

Author : Elijah Cummings
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062992287
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book We're Better Than This written by Elijah Cummings and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Essence's Best Books of the Year NAACP Image Awards Winner for Outstanding Literary Work With a foreword by Speaker Nancy Pelosi “There was no greater friend to the poor, to the lost, to the left out, and to the left behind. If you want to understand this great man, read his historic, important book and learn the lessons and values from his ‘moral voice crying in the wilderness’ on behalf of our American democracy.” —Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) Known for his poise, intellect, and influence until his death in October 2019, Elijah Cummings was one of the most respected figures in contemporary politics, a politician who held fast to his beliefs but was not afraid to reach across the aisle in the name of friendship and progress. Since his earliest days in government through his time as a representative and chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, he proved his abilities as a politician who could operate at the highest levels of democracy, serving the people of Baltimore and illustrating the importance of working with—and for—the underdog. Yet in his final years of life, Cummings recognized that democracy was the underdog. We’re Better Than This draws from Cummings’s own life to show the formative moments that prepared him for the disturbing first years of the Trump presidency and spurred him to hold the administration accountable for their actions. Weaving together the urgent drama of modern-day politics and character-defining stories from his past, Cummings offers a never-before-told perspective on how his personal history, coming of age in South Baltimore, laid the foundation of a life spent fighting for justice. He goes behind the scenes with the House Democratic leadership, offering an eye-opening chronicle of the grim realities of holding the Trump administration to account. Detailing this moment of unprecedented obstructionism by both the president and Republicans, Cummings presents a vital defense of how government oversight defines our collective trust, examining the dangerous precedent for both parties that exists if the executive branch remains above public scrutiny. Part memoir, part call to action, We’re Better Than This is the story of our modern-day democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country’s most inspirational politicians. As we approach another test of our democracy, the next race for the White House, We’re Better Than This reminds people that in this country we don’t elect kings, and we cannot afford four more years of this false one.

Author : Trudy Ludwig
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1582463808
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Better Than You written by Trudy Ludwig and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake's bragging is really starting to get to his neighbor Tyler. Tyler can't show Jake a basketball move, a school assignment, or a new toy without Jake saying he can do better. Tyler starts to wonder: Is something wrong with him? Is he really such a loser? Is Jake really better than him at everything? Or is Jake the one with the problem? With the help of his uncle Kevin, Tyler begins to understand that Jake's bragging has nothing to do with Tyler's own abilities and that puffing yourself up leaves little room for friends.

Author : Amelia Abraham
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473580951
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book We Can Do Better Than This written by Amelia Abraham and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we shape a better world for LGBTQ+ people? Olly Alexander, Peppermint, Owen Jones, Beth Ditto, Shon Faye and more share their stories and visions for the future. 'A vital addition to your bookshelf' Stylist, 5 Books for Summer 'Captivating... A must-read' Gay Times, Books of the Year In We Can Do Better Than This, 35 voices - actors, musicians, writers, artists and activists - answer this vital question, at a time when the queer community continues to suffer discrimination and extreme violence. Through deeply moving stories and provocative new arguments on safety and visibility, dating and gender, care and community, they present a powerful manifesto for how - together - we can change lives everywhere. 'Powerful, inspiring...urgent' Attitude 'Read and be inspired' Peter Tatchell 'Illuminating' Paul Mendez, author of Rainbow Milk 'Friendly and fierce' Jeremy Atherton Lin, author of Gay Bar

Author : Robyn Cadwallader
Publisher : ATF Press
ISBN 13 : 1921511788
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book We Are Better Than This written by Robyn Cadwallader and published by ATF Press. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We Are Better Than This is a collection of essays and poetry addressing the Australian government's asylum seeker policy. The aims of the book are several: to provide some of the information about the situation in detention camps that is being withheld by the government; to correct some of the government's misrepresentations of the current situation; to clarify some of the complex legal issues surrounding the right to seek asylum, and to give some insight into the plight of those who are seeking asylum. It is hoped that this book will better inform people about the government's policies: to support those who are unsatisfied and seeking to change the situation, as well as those who are uncertain and need more easily accessible and reliable information. Contributors are drawn from several areas of expertise and engagement with asylum seekers.

Author : Jody Moore
Publisher : Faith Matters
ISBN 13 : 9781953677082
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Better Than Happy written by Jody Moore and published by Faith Matters. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our unconscious thought patterns determine our relationships, our spiritual life and our connection to God to a much greater extent than we know. That's an alarming thought, because the subconscious mind is a mysterious realm that is really difficult to access and influence...right? No. It's really not! And it's the most urgent and impactful thing we can do. This book will show you how. How do I choose faith over fear when my loved ones are making poor choices? Why don't I feel happier if I'm reading and praying like I've been taught? How can I stop feeling like I'm just not good enough? What am I to do when my spouse is judgmental of me? How do I trust in Christ when everything seems to be falling apart? Get answers to these and other tough questions in the context of Christ-centered principles throughout this book. Jody Moore is a Master Certified Life Coach who has taught and coached tens of thousands of women through her in-person and online workshops and podcast. She brings her characteristic clarity, wisdom, humor and disarming honesty to this groundbreaking book. In Better Than Happy, Jody shows how a simple 5-step model she uses in every session with her clients can reveal the unconscious patterns of thoughts that keep us from deeper and healthier connection with ourselves, with our loved ones and with God. Jody then shows how, once we clear the debris of our unconscious patterns of thought, new streams of understanding of Christ's teachings begin to flow. I am a mother of 4, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a woman trying to figure out how to minimize resentment, overwhelm and guilt, and replace them with happiness, gratitude and joy. Three years after getting married I found myself with two kids under age 2, a loving husband, and a lot of self-loathing. I struggled with the duties associated with being a mom and wife and then I felt guilty for feeling that way. After all, this was the life I thought I'd always wanted. I have a BA in Communications and an MA in Adult Education along with 15 years of experience as a Corporate Trainer and Leadership Coach, but what has helped me the most to overcome my struggles and to conquer all of my goals, are the tools I use now to coach my clients. Thanks to my extensive training with Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School, I am now a Certified Life Coach, and I couldn't be more proud of the work I get to do in the world.

Author : Frederick Joseph
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 1536226998
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World written by Frederick Joseph and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Friend and a seasoned activist comes an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved. What is disinformation, and how does it influence our lives? How did the wealth gap become so staggeringly wide? Why do so many Americans lack access to quality health care? And—most importantly—what can we do about it all? Through a combination of personal anecdotes and interviews, authors Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph make a compelling case for tackling some of the biggest issues of our day, from gun violence, the prison system, transphobia, and indigenous land theft to climate change, education, housing, and immigration. Covering sixteen topics and featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is the essential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it. Featuring interviews with: Mehcad Brooks Keah Brown Julián Castro Sonja Cherry-Paul Chelsea Clinton Charlotte Clymer Mari Copeny, aka Little Miss Flint Greg D’Amato Jesse Katz Amed Khan Daniel Alejandro Leon-Davis Willy and Jo Lorenz Ben O’Keefe Brittany Packnett Cunningham Anna Paquin Robert Reich Brandon T. Snider Nic Stone Anton Treuer Andrea Tulee David Villalpando Elizabeth Warren Shannon Watts Natalie Weaver Brandon Wolf

Author : Harry Crews
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book All We Need of Hell written by Harry Crews and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man whose life is coming apart at the seams finds hope from an unlikely source.

Author : Margaret Heffernan
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 1610392922
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Bigger Prize written by Margaret Heffernan and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get into the best schools. Land your next big promotion. Dress for success. Run faster. Play tougher. Work harder. Keep score. And whatever you do—make sure you win. Competition runs through every aspect of our lives today. From the cubicle to the race track, in business and love, religion and science, what matters now is to be the biggest, fastest, meanest, toughest, richest. The upshot of all these contests? As Margaret Heffernan shows in this eye-opening book, competition regularly backfires, producing an explosion of cheating, corruption, inequality, and risk. The demolition derby of modern life has damaged our ability to work together. But it doesn't have to be this way. CEOs, scientists, engineers, investors, and inventors around the world are pioneering better ways to create great products, build enduring businesses, and grow relationships. Their secret? Generosity. Trust. Time. Theater. From the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts to the classrooms of Singapore and Finland, from tiny start-ups to global engineering firms and beloved American organizations—like Ocean Spray, Eileen Fisher, Gore, and Boston Scientific—Heffernan discovers ways of living and working that foster creativity, spark innovation, reinforce our social fabric, and feel so much better than winning.

Author : Linda Ashman
Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book What Could be Better Than This? written by Linda Ashman and published by Dutton Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this love-filled treat for the whole family, a king and queen discover that all the riches and adventures in the world can't compare to the gift of a child. Full color.