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Download or read book The Striver written by Stephen Solomita and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young and ambitious New York gangster; two dedicated New York detectives. The city just isn’t big enough for them all . . . Teddy Winuk has it all going on. He’s young, ambitious, dedicated, ruthless and blessed with enough energy to fuel a crew twice the size of the one he’s assembled. Teddy has a game plan, too, a marketing strategy worthy of the financier he once aspired to be. New York City is home to more than three million immigrants from all over the world. Naturally, a small percentage is in need of the drugs and the loans he’s prepared to supply. All he needs to do is reach out to them through a network of junior partners drawn from those very communities. Yes, Teddy Winuk is on his way up, yet like all entrepreneurs, there are hurdles to overcome. Two especially, in Teddy’s case. First, the John Pianetta crime family and the tax they impose on the profits of ambitious criminals like Teddy. Second, a pair of New York detectives named Boots Littlewood and Crazy Jill Kelly. Funny thing about Jill and Boots. They just won’t give up.
Book Synopsis Moving Up Without Losing Your Way by : Jennifer M. Morton
Download or read book Moving Up Without Losing Your Way written by Jennifer M. Morton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Upward mobility through the path of higher education has been an article of faith for generations of working-class, low-income, and immigrant college students. While we know this path usually entails financial sacrifices and hard work, very little attention has been paid to the deep personal compromises such students have to make as they enter worlds vastly different from their own. Measuring the true cost of higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Moving Up without Losing Your Way looks at the ethical dilemmas of upward mobility--the broken ties with family and friends, the severed connections with former communities, and the loss of identity--faced by students as they strive to earn a successful place in society"--Dust jacket.
Download or read book Striver written by Ted Gross and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-24 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STRIVER is an absorbing narrative that describes the the evolution of a man's life, from the heights of his early professional achievements, to the depths of his personal despair through family neglect, to his ultimate, inspiring self-realization. With a brilliant career as a literary critic ahead of him, Bob Balakian refuses to sacrifice his professional aspirations to his needy wife and children, resulting in a painful divorce. The dissolution of his family life is intensified by his involvement in the academic turmoil at Columbia University and the Open Admissions controversy at CCNY during the 1960's and '70's. With vivid scenes that mark the tensions between a man's career and his concern for family as well as the social pressures that weigh upon him, STRIVER will resonate with readers who deal constantly with a core issue of American society: a healthy marriage balanced by a rewarding career for anyone who seeks to lead a meaningful life.
Book Synopsis A Calling for Charlie Barnes by : Joshua Ferris
Download or read book A Calling for Charlie Barnes written by Joshua Ferris and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a best book of the year by NPR, Vogue, and the New York Times Book Review, the hilarious and profound new novel from National Book Award finalist Joshua Ferris is “a fine American novel about family, love, and a decent but flawed man trying to be better" (Stephen King). Someone is telling the story of the life of Charlie Barnes, and it doesn't appear to be going well. Too often divorced, discontent with life's compromises and in a house he hates, this lifelong schemer and eternal romantic would like out of his present circumstances and into the American dream. But when the twin calamities of the Great Recession and a cancer scare come along to compound his troubles, his dreams dwindle further, and an infinite past full of forking paths quickly tapers to a black dot. Then, against all odds, something goes right for a change: Charlie is granted a second act. With help from his storyteller son, he surveys the facts of his life and finds his true calling where he least expects it—in a sacrifice that redounds with selflessness and love—at last becoming the man his son always knew he could be. A Calling for Charlie Barnes is a profound and tender portrait of a man whose desperate need to be loved is his downfall, and a brutally funny account of how that love is ultimately earned. “A masterpiece that shines a revealing light on both family and fiction itself.” —Michael Schaub, NPR
Book Synopsis The Strivers' Row Spy by : Jason Overstreet
Download or read book The Strivers' Row Spy written by Jason Overstreet and published by Dafina. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suspenseful and evocative, Jason Overstreet’s debut novel glitters with the vibrant dreams and dangerous promise of the Harlem Renaissance as one man crosses the lines between the law, loyalty, and deadly lies... For college graduate Sidney Temple, the Roaring Twenties bring opportunities he never imagined. His impulsive marriage to independent artist Loretta is a happiness he never thought he’d find. And when he’s tapped by J. Edgar Hoover to be one of the FBI’s first African-American agents, he sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure real justice. Instead of providing evidence against Marcus Garvey, prominent head of the “dangerously radical” back-to-Africa movement, Sidney uses his unexpected knack for deception and undercover work to thwart the Bureau’s biased investigation. And by giving renowned leader W. E. B. Du Bois insider information, Sidney gambles on change that could mean a fair destiny for all Americans... But the higher Sidney and Loretta climb in Harlem’s most influential and glamorous circles, the more dangerous the stakes. An unexpected friendship and a wrenching personal tragedy threaten to shatter Loretta’s innocent trust in her husband—and turn his double life into a fast-closing trap. For Sidney, caught between the Bureau and one too many ruthless factions, the price of escape could be heartbreak and betrayal no amount of skill can help him survive. Praise for The Strivers’ Row Spy “A colorful, riveting historical spy story.” —Orange Coast Magazine “Overstreet has done a phenomenal job of weaving a story of mystery and intrigue against a Harlem backdrop.” —New York Journal of Books “Superb historical fiction and a great read!” —Historical Novel Society “Overstreet evokes the excitement and jazzy atmosphere of an era.” —Library Journal
Book Synopsis Trust Yourself by : Melody Wilding LMSW
Download or read book Trust Yourself written by Melody Wilding LMSW and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regain your confidence at work, transform your sensitivity into a superpower Being highly attuned to your emotions, your environment, and the behavior of others can be the keys to success, but they can also lead to overthinking, overworking, and overgiving. It’s time to Trust Yourself. Over the last decade, award-winning human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding, LMSW has helped thousands of Sensitive Strivers (highly sensitive, high-achieving professionals and leaders) get out of their own way. And now, in this groundbreaking book, Wilding offers practical, research-based strategies to reclaim control of your career and reach your full potential. You’ll discover: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES to harness your sensitivity and emotional intelligence, turning them into a superpower in the workplace. PROVEN TECHNIQUES to quiet your inner critic and make decisions with confidence. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES to set healthy boundaries and protect your energy from difficult co-workers CONCRETE, ACTIONABLE TOOLS to develop resilience, bounce back from setbacks, and navigate workplace challenges with grace. WORD-FOR-WORD SCRIPTS to push back on extra work, promote your accomplishments, and more. Through her refreshingly approachable yet deeply empathetic approach, Wilding offers a life-changing roadmap that has helped readers across the globe to break the cycle of self-sabotage and self-doubt by transforming your perceived weaknesses into your biggest strengths.
Download or read book Bring It! written by Tony Horton and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrity creator of the P90X workout and the author of several Biggest Loser titles outline Horton's fitness philosophy while counseling readers on how to design a customized program that incorporates strength training and metabolism-boosting foods.
Book Synopsis Rewarding Strivers by : Richard D. Kahlenberg
Download or read book Rewarding Strivers written by Richard D. Kahlenberg and published by Century Foundation Books (Cent. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " "Rewarding Strivers" presents provocative research and analysis that provides a blueprint for the way forward."--William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions, Harvard University "The terrible 'secret' of higher education in America is that too few students from poorer families have access to it.... Kahlenberg again gathers the best thinkers on how to challenge this status quo."--Anthony Marx, President, Amherst College Today, higher education is a major force in promoting social mobility, yet colleges and universities seem more concerned with prestige than finding ways to make higher learning more accessible. Rewarding Strivers outlines two high-profile models that colleges and universities can follow in making the American Dream a realistic one for all students. Former New York Times education writer Edward B. Fiske (author of The Fiske Guide to Colleges) explores an exciting new effort to provide extra financial aid and academic support to low-income students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He finds that the "Carolina Covenant" has much to teach public and private universities across the country. In order to benefit from financial aid and support, low-income students first must be admitted to college. In a chapter that is likely to prove highly controversial, Georgetown University's Anthony Carnevale and Jeff Strohl articulate a coherent and concrete way for colleges and universities to provide a leg up to economically disadvantaged students in selective college admissions. The authors make an important contribution to the nation's raging debate over affirmative action by calling on universities to expand preferences beyond race to also include socioeconomic status, and outlining how such a program could work in practice.
Book Synopsis "Bergmann's Team" by : George G. Pinneo
Download or read book "Bergmann's Team" written by George G. Pinneo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-03-02 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bergmann's Team continues Guy and Nita's effort to acquire a Human Team to assist Banderat and Striver engineers in diverting the comets threatening Earth. The core of their team: Guy, Nita and the Twins, demonstrate they can go EVA and perform well in space outside the Striver starship Dawn Star, surprising both Strivers and Banderat. They recruit NASA trained astronauts to join them; the Team moves up to "Terra House" aboard the starship for the interim, training before the comets reach Mars. Guy and the Twins rescue four young Banderat juveniles and put down a Banderat mutiny, freeing a captured Striver trooper, demonstrating Humans possess altruism and will fight when compelled. They augment their team and begin preparing Earth's governments for the oncoming comet storm. They make plans for post-comet business and plan for space tourism as one way to pay for routine access to orbital life and business.
Book Synopsis Character Mechanisms II by : Ken Wickham
Download or read book Character Mechanisms II written by Ken Wickham and published by Ken Wickham. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 2nd volume of character RPG tools, in the Mechanism Series. This character mechanism II book has tools to help create descriptive character traits, flaws, thoughts, reactions, and relationships. The tools may be used separately, together, or selective. This meant to aid or take the place of a Gamemaster (GM) for creating dialogue and behavior. Relationships, thoughts, and behavior may vary by culture or region of the world. The current length is about 57 pages of charts, tables, and 3 engines. It has a hyperlink table of contents and electronic bookmark menu for navigation. This initial version focuses on digital-user features rather than printing-out-user. For example, it doesn’t have page numbers on the sheets for the moment. It does have a side bookmark for quick section navigation and hypertext table of contents. This book either suggest, or refer to tables (a few which are not included in this text) for character ideas, design, and actions. Its generic enough for any game or story genre characters. 57 pages: It's first page is the cover image shown on the thumbnail. Then one front matter pages for title page and copyright. The third and fourth page is a table of contents. And then one and a quarter page of overview. And then the sections begin. Some of the sections have clip-art images and a section title page. The nine products included in this book are as followed: Mechanism Master Screen (GM screen) Character Reaction Engine Emotional Reaction Generator Character Thinking Engine Thinking Generator Character Flaws Character Relationship Engine Social & Emotional Trait Generator Physical Trait Generator Mechanisms Master Screen - 6 page GM Screen covering important action & reaction scene tool information from both Character Mechanisms books and helping to connect the tools to the Story Mechanisms at a scene level.
Book Synopsis Master Your Money Type by : Jordan E. Goodman
Download or read book Master Your Money Type written by Jordan E. Goodman and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking book by a renowned finance expert shows readers how to use their personal investing type to attain the wealth they desire.
Book Synopsis The Danger in Overemphasizing the Use of Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) As a Tool for College Admissions by : Teresa P. Hughes
Download or read book The Danger in Overemphasizing the Use of Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) As a Tool for College Admissions written by Teresa P. Hughes and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on court decisions & professional guidelines concerning standardized test score misuse. Witnesses: Federal Government Speaks Out: Jay Rosner, Dir., Princeton Review Foundation; TV Race Initiative ÓSecrets of the SAT,Ó Frontline, PBS Documentary: Sharon Tiller, Exec. Producer, PBS Frontline, & Bob Laird, Dir. of Undergrad. Admissions & Relations with Schools, Univ. of CA, Berkeley; Undergrad. Admissions: Charles Ratliff, CA Postsecondary Ed. Comm., & Michael Beseda, St. Mary's College; Raising Educational Achievement: Raymond Orbach, Univ. of CA, Riverside; & Academic Preparation: Mark Rosenbaum, American Civil Liberties Union.
Book Synopsis Your Personal Style by : Nancy Plummer
Download or read book Your Personal Style written by Nancy Plummer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with fashion tips that serve as a handy guide for students and professionals alike, Your Personal Style uses an active learning approach to teach what a fashion consultant does. Author Nancy Plummer shares an intimate knowledge of how the design and fashion merchandising industry best suits the client. The book is divided into five parts, all of which build upon each other. Unlike other image management texts, which simply dictate general rules about body type and coloring, this book uses personality and lifestyle assessment as a method for guiding readers in establishing a style that is truly their own.
Book Synopsis GITA SAAR - A NEW PERSPECTIVE by : Arun Kumar Kapur
Download or read book GITA SAAR - A NEW PERSPECTIVE written by Arun Kumar Kapur and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a standard book of Gita, each Sanskrit shloka is broken down to translation of each word followed by a small explanatory text. Gita's teachings have often been challenging to grasp. Everyone wants to keep a copy of Gita at home but not everyone can understand it’s message completely. ‘Gita Saar – A New Perspective’ attempts to present the timeless wisdom of the Gita with a new approach. The divine message of Lord Shri Krishna in the eighteen chapters of the Gita has been presented under thirteen different headings in a refreshing new format, The book is the result of extensive research by the author, spread over many years. As this retired Air force officer makes the Gita’s profound wisdom accessible to all, you will find the entire message of Lord Krishna's divine guidance elegantly condensed within these pages.
Book Synopsis The Doctrines of the Bible Developed in the Facts of the Bible by : Rev. George Lewis (of Ormiston.)
Download or read book The Doctrines of the Bible Developed in the Facts of the Bible written by Rev. George Lewis (of Ormiston.) and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why Golf? written by Bob Cullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the grand tradition of such classics as Golf in the Kingdom and Final Rounds comes a brilliant consideration of golf's inimitable and ever-growing popularity. In 1908, Arnold Haultain wrote a delightful book with a deceptively simple title: The Mystery of Golf. It explores the love affair golfers have with their sport and has been a favorite ever since among connoisseurs and students of the game. Now, more than ninety years later, in a thematic continuation of Haultain's enduring treatise, Bob Cullen has crafted a literate and thoughtful book that chronicles his own quest to uncover the secrets to the spell that golf has cast on millions. Why golf? Beginning with that essential question, Cullen's fascinating explorations lead readers to a range of exotic and unexpected places of mind, spirit, and geography. Cleverly establishing entirely credible links between seemingly unrelated items -- from the breathtaking prowess of Tiger Woods to the Iranian government's near banning of golf to how a baby's smile is related to our love of golf -- Cullen weaves a rich and amusing tapestry, discussing suck unexpected subjects as Platonic philosophy and the nature of faith. As whimsical and picaresque as it is earnest and intensely personal, Why Golf? does for America's favorite weekend pastime what Peter Mayle did for the south of France and what George Will did for baseball.
Download or read book Lloyd's List Law Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
