Nurturing The American Dream

Author : Frank PN Adjei-Mensah
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781524656850

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Nurturing the American Dream by Frank PN Adjei-Mensah Pdf

NURTURING THE AMERICAN DREAM Have you ever wondered why so many people struggle to make ends meet, while a few [rich] people earn lots of money? Do you ever wonder what the #AmericanDream is, and what you can do to achieve it? Education is THE KEY to success (i.e. mastery) in any field of your choice. Financial Education is THE KEY to your Financial Success. This book series is absolutely a must-read, insightful blueprint. It will provide you with the nitty-gritty information on the economy, how it works, and what you must do to reach your highest potential and achieve the #AmericanDream through problem-solving and creating value. Prepare to be inspired to Think BIG, dream even BIGGER, and #BELIEVE that if you can dream it, you [yes, #YOU] can make it happen.

Author : Dolores Hayden
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0393303179

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Redesigning the American Dream by Dolores Hayden Pdf

The noted feminist theorist argues for a new conception of architectural design and outlines housing plans that will support new patterns of nurturing and opportunity for a range of individuals and families

Author : Donald L. Barlett,James B. Steele
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781586489700

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The Betrayal of the American Dream by Donald L. Barlett,James B. Steele Pdf

A New York Times bestseller America’s unique prosperity is based on its creation of a middle class. In the twentieth century, that middle class provided the workforce, the educated skills, and the demand that gave life to the world’s greatest consumer economy. It was innovative and dynamic; it eclipsed old imperial systems and colonial archetypes. It gave rise to a dream: that if you worked hard and followed the rules you would prosper in America, and your children would enjoy a better life than yours. The American dream was the lure to gifted immigrants and the birthright opportunity for every American citizen. It is as important a part of the history of the country as the passing of the Bill of Rights, the outcome of the battle of Gettysburg, or the space program. Incredibly, however, for more than thirty years, government and big business in America have conspired to roll back the American dream. What was once accessible to a wide swath of the population is increasingly open only to a privileged few. The story of how the American middle class has been systematically impoverished and its prospects thwarted in favor of a new ruling elite is at the heart of this extraordinarily timely and revealing book, whose devastating findings from two of the finest investigative reporters in the country will leave you astonished and angry.

Author : Jim Cullen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195173253

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The American Dream by Jim Cullen Pdf

The first "narrative history" traces the thread that binds the dreams and aspirations of most Americans together, exploring shared history and sacred texts--the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence--in search of the origins of these ideas.

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171

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The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson Pdf

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Ron Means
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781477178850

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On the Way to a Coup D’Etat by Ron Means Pdf

On the Way to a Coup d'Etat is a dramatic story, a searing scrutiny of our politics and government. Though set in the near future, it is an entirely credible development of the forces that are now in play. President Millwright, elevated to office by an unusual event, is short, balding, he limps and has a high squeaky voice (as did Abraham Lincoln). But he possesses something more essential: character. He is opposed in every conceivable way, some of which are horrific, by nefarious politicians, truth-distorting think-tanks and media, and by many members of Congress too greedy or too fearful to align with their consciences-and even by a bizarre cultural hero. This opposition proves to be successful. But how things turn is truly convincing as America, while on the surface continues to lie to itself, continues to decline. Yet On the Way to a Coup d'Etat is a surprisingly uplifting story, due in part to the believable characters of both President Millwright and his wife, Ann. These folks are more human and more alive than many of our current politicians. One of the underlying themes in this remarkably astute book is an in-depth examination of what it means to lead a country, especially a country in trouble. Bob Scher, author of Lightning, The Nature of Leadership

Author : Paul Christensen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0890967539

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West of the American Dream by Paul Christensen Pdf

"West of the American Dream is a multifaceted account of the search. Christensen shares his feelings of culture shock in east-central Texas as he meets the cowboy version of the blue-collar Texan and his Mexican American neighbours. He introduces readers to the convoluted history of poetry in Texas, a tradition, started by women, that shifted from a focus on the land to the quotidian habits of urban living. Using a unique dissection of the public ritual of a poetry reading, Christensen assesses the origins of modern poetry, the value of imagination in modernist and postmodernist verse, and what Texas poets achieved and how their work evolved after World War II."--Jacket.

Author : Tricia Elam Walker
Publisher : Anne Schwartz Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525581123

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Dream Street by Tricia Elam Walker Pdf

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.

Author : Robert D. Putnam
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476769905

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Our Kids by Robert D. Putnam Pdf

"The bestselling author of Bowling Alone offers [an] ... examination of the American Dream in crisis--how and why opportunities for upward mobility are diminishing, jeopardizing the prospects of an ever larger segment of Americans"--

Author : Jim Cullen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780199927647

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Sensing the Past by Jim Cullen Pdf

Sensing the Past explores perennial themes in American culture as manifested through the works of six of Hollywood's biggest movies stars: Clint Eastwood, Daniel Day-Lewis, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Jodie Foster.

Author : Gary Shapiro,Mark Cuban
Publisher : Beaufort Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780825305634

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The Comeback by Gary Shapiro,Mark Cuban Pdf

America seems to be on a downward slide. Our government spends too much, our economy creates too little, and we aren't preparing our children to compete in a global marketplace. Yet our politicians—Republican and Democrat alike—just don't get it. While once-great cities fall into decay, Washington thrives, living off the hard work and tax dollars of the private sector. It's time for an American comeback—and it starts with innovation. Throughout its history, America's great innovators have been the drivers of our unsurpassed economic success. American innovation transformed a country of ragtag farmers into the epicenter of the world's technological progress. Innovation creates jobs, markets, and new industries where none existed before. Most importantly, innovation moves us forward as a nation, pushing us to succeed and strive for a better tomorrow. In short, innovation is the American Dream. In The Comeback, Gary Shapiro shows us how to return innovation to its rightful place at the center of America's economic policy. The Comeback is a new blueprint for America's success.

Author : Dan Rather
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Large type books
ISBN : 0056598211

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The American Dream by Dan Rather Pdf

Author : Calvin C. Jillson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015059156219

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Pursuing the American Dream by Calvin C. Jillson Pdf

Marked by continuity, renewal, and expansion, the image of the Dream, Jillson contends, has been remarkably constant since well before the American Revolution - an image of a nation offering a better chance for prosperity than any other. His book reveals how that Dream has motivated our nation s leaders and common citizens to move, sometimes grudgingly, toward a more open, diverse, and genuinely competitive society.

Author : Jennifer Daly
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476668253

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Richard Yates and the Flawed American Dream by Jennifer Daly Pdf

Richard Yates (1926-1992) has been described as a "writer's writer" but has never received the critical attention befitting that designation. Firmly rooted in the zeitgeist of 1950s, his work remains startlingly relevant, addressing themes of American identity, the nature of marriage and relationships between men and women, and what it means to get ahead in a society entranced by a flawed American Dream. This collection of new essays is the first to focus on this under-appreciated author. It opens up his body of work for a new generation of readers, and positions Yates as a writer of significance in the American tradition.

Author : Dan Rather
Publisher : WmMorrow
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0066209641

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The American Dream LP by Dan Rather Pdf

A powerful and inspirational look at how our nation's earliest ideals resonate in today's world, The American Dream shows us in very personal terms that America is still a place where hard work, dedication, and vision can transform dreams into reality. Bestselling author and award winning journalist who struggle for and achieve their desires and ambitions. Here he has gathered the stories of ordinary men and women across the country who are accomplishing the extraordinary, and demonstrates how the American dream guides us as individuals and as a society, binding us together even amid the fragmenting and self-isolating tendencies of modern American life. Stirring and provocative, The American Dream illustrates that the basic American desire for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is alive and well. It also confirms what our founding fathers always believed: that we are a country of visionaries, in ways big and small.