Smile Southern California You Re The Center Of The Universe

Author : James Flanigan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 1503626547

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Smile Southern California, You're the Center of the Universe by James Flanigan Pdf

Thirty-five years ago, a billboard announced to the world: "Smile Los Angeles! You're the Center of the Universe." Hyperbolic at the time, today, this exaggeration comes close to reality. While Southern California is not at the literal center of the universe, it is nevertheless an eye-popping illustration of our globalizing world. Over the course of forty years of reporting, author James Flanigan has written about Southern California for such publications as Forbes and the New York Times. In this book, Flanigan provocatively distills his experiences with and knowledge of the region,arguing that Southern California is an economic model for the United States and the world. With clarity and precision, Flanigan examines numerous pillars of the region's growth, including dynamic entrepreneurship; the rapid growth of international trade,; the harnessing and development of new technologies; and the evolution of the entertainment industry. He assesses the achievements of the region's people, businesses, and institutions. The text highlights the influx of immigrants to Southern California, and discusses these people's role in building local businesses and bringing capital to the region. Flanigan concludes the book by looking past the boundaries of today and into to the economic opportunities and challenges of tomorrow--for Southern California and America. Throughout the book, Flanigan weaves in numerous interviews that bring to life the economic forces that he describes. Most valuable are the stories that he shares of businesspeople--well and less known--who demonstrate where our economy stands and where it is heading. Smile Southern California! delivers more than a "pat on the back" for the inhabitants of Los Angeles and its environs; it offers an insider's view on Southern California, valuable insights for readers with an eye on the economy, and an exciting story full of real people and triumphs to boot!

Author : Thomas J. Osborne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781405194549

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Pacific Eldorado by Thomas J. Osborne Pdf

PACIFIC ELDORADO PACIFIC ELDORADO A HISTORY OF GREATER CALIFORNIA California‘s rich and complex history has long been shaped by its relationship with the vast ocean along its western shores. Pacific Eldorado: A History of Greater California presents the first comprehensive text to explore the entire sweep of California‘s past in relationship to the maritime world of the Pacific Basin. Noted historian Thomas J. Osborne dispels the commonly held notion of pre-Gold Rush California as a remote and isolated backwater. He traces the evolution of America‘s most populous state from the time of prehistoric Asian seafarers and sixteenth-century Spanish explorers through to its emergence in the modern world as a region whose unmatched resources and global influence have rendered it a veritable super state — a Greater California whose history has far exceeded its geographical boundaries. Interspersed throughout the text are “Pacific Profiles,” brief chronicles of notable figures who have made an impact on the state‘s history. At once scholarly and accessible, Pacific Eldorado offers a strikingly original interpretation of the origins and evolution of an extraordinary American state.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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History of California by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven G. Marks
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107108684

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The Information Nexus by Steven G. Marks Pdf

A provocative new book calling into question everything we thought we knew about capitalism and what makes it unique.

Author : Andrew Rolle,Arthur C. Verge
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118701140

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California by Andrew Rolle,Arthur C. Verge Pdf

The eighth edition of California: A History covers the entire scope of the history of the Golden State, from before first contact with Europeans through the present; an accessible and compelling narrative that comprises the stories of the many diverse peoples who have called, and currently do call, California home. Explores the latest developments relating to California’s immigration, energy, environment, and transportation concerns Features concise chapters and a narrative approach along with numerous maps, photographs, and new graphic features to facilitate student comprehension Offers illuminating insights into the significant events and people that shaped the lengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymous with the American dream Includes discussion of recent – and uniquely Californian – social trends connecting Hollywood, social media, and Silicon Valley – and most recently "Silicon Beach"

Author : Mark Brilliant,David M. Kennedy
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781503612884

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World War II and the West It Wrought by Mark Brilliant,David M. Kennedy Pdf

Few episodes in American history were more transformative than World War II, and in no region did it bring greater change than in the West. Having lifted the United States out of the Great Depression, World War II set in motion a massive westward population movement, ignited a quarter-century boom that redefined the West as the nation's most economically dynamic region, and triggered unprecedented public investment in manufacturing, education, scientific research, and infrastructure—an economic revolution that would lay the groundwork for prodigiously innovative high-tech centers in Silicon Valley, the Puget Sound area, and elsewhere. Amidst robust economic growth and widely shared prosperity in the post-war decades, Westerners made significant strides toward greater racial and gender equality, even as they struggled to manage the environmental consequences of their region's surging vitality. At the same time, wartime policies that facilitated the federal withdrawal of Western public lands and the occupation of Pacific islands for military use continued an ongoing project of U.S. expansionism at home and abroad. This volume explores the lasting consequences of a pivotal chapter in U.S. history, and offers new categories for understanding the post-war West. Contributors to this volume include Mark Brilliant, Geraldo L. Cadava, Matthew Dallek, Mary L. Dudziak, Jared Farmer, David M. Kennedy, Daniel J. Kevles, Rebecca Jo Plant, Gavin Wright, and Richard White.

Author : James Flanigan
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781943859863

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The Korean-American Dream by James Flanigan Pdf

Chairman Yang Ho Cho, head of Korean Air and Hanjin, talks of Los Angeles as a “microcosm of the United States—a land built of immigrants who want to do one thing: improve their lives.” In The Korean-American Dream, respected and distinguished business journalist James Flanigan uncovers the struggles and contributions of the people who have made Los Angeles the largest Korean city outside of Seoul. This intimate account illustrates how Korean immigrants have preserved their culture and history as well as adapted to the American culture of E Pluribus Unum, the radical promise of “out of many, one.” Flanigan shows how Los Angeles emerged as a capital of the Asia Pacific region. At less than 2 million, Korean Americans are a relatively small group compared to new Americans from China, the Philippines, and India. But with energy and drive, they are building landmarks in New York as well as L.A., lobbying for causes in Washington, founding businesses, heading universities and hospitals, and holding public office in all parts of the U.S. Flanigan’s compelling narrative told largely through personal interviews provides a front-row seat to the economic, business, and cultural developments of the Korean American Community. At a time of spirited debate about immigration, their energy and ambition serve as a ringing reminder of the promise of the American mosaic.

Author : Grady Gammage
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610916233

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The Future of the Suburban City by Grady Gammage Pdf

This book looks at the promise of the suburban city as well as the challenges. He argues that places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But suburban cities have some advantages in an era of climate change, and many suburban cities are already making strides in increasing their resilience. Gammage focuses on the story of Phoenix, which shows the power of collective action -- government action -- to confront the challenges of geography and respond through public policy. He takes a fresh look at what it means to be sustainable and examines issues facing most suburban cities around water supply, heat, transportation, housing, density, urban form, jobs, economics, and politics.

Author : Michael Storper,Thomas Kemeny,Naji Makarem,Taner Osman
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804796026

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The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies by Michael Storper,Thomas Kemeny,Naji Makarem,Taner Osman Pdf

Today, the Bay Area is home to the most successful knowledge economy in America, while Los Angeles has fallen progressively further behind its neighbor to the north and a number of other American metropolises. Yet, in 1970, experts would have predicted that L.A. would outpace San Francisco in population, income, economic power, and influence. The usual factors used to explain urban growth—luck, immigration, local economic policies, and the pool of skilled labor—do not account for the contrast between the two cities and their fates. So what does? The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies challenges many of the conventional notions about economic development and sheds new light on its workings. The authors argue that it is essential to understand the interactions of three major components—economic specialization, human capital formation, and institutional factors—to determine how well a regional economy will cope with new opportunities and challenges. Drawing on economics, sociology, political science, and geography, they argue that the economic development of metropolitan regions hinges on previously underexplored capacities for organizational change in firms, networks of people, and networks of leaders. By studying San Francisco and Los Angeles in unprecedented levels of depth, this book extracts lessons for the field of economic development studies and urban regions around the world.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1922 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211722678

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Rita Kay Reese
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781639034635

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The Center of the Universe by Rita Kay Reese Pdf

In The Center of the Universe, Rita shares snapshot stories of her life spanning seven decades. She shares her experiences of the pain caused by World War II; the wonder and innocence of the '50s, the challenges to her belief system in the '60s, rearing her children in the '70s and '80s, and the pain of divorce in the '90s. The best story of all is her story of falling in love with Jesus and embarking on a new journey of love in the twenty-first century. As you read Rita's stories, you just might be reminded of your own journey as well as your personal stories. We all have stories to share. At the place of our greatest need is where our stories meet and where we see Jesus, longing to be the center of our personal universe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822036342525

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tess Oliver
Publisher : Sugartree Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Rodeo by Tess Oliver Pdf

Fearless. Protective. Tough. Sexy. "We hadn't seen each other in years, but it felt as if we'd never parted." Book 2 of Tess Oliver's bestselling FMX Bros series. The series that's being called "fantastic", "refreshing" and "fun". Six years ago, Parker "Rodeo" Stevens left Montana and his dad's horse ranch to follow his dreams of riding freestyle motocross in California. And he's never looked back. But when hometown ex-girlfriend Sayler Russell shows up in town, she stirs up all kinds of old feelings, plenty of passion and a whole lot of trouble. Sayler Russell left Montana to get away from a terrible marriage. She takes refuge in California and soon finds herself back in the arms of Parker Stevens, the one person in Montana who ever understood her. But a bad decision has put her in danger and now she has no choice but to run again.

Author : Alice Healy Sesno
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781610483728

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Successful Strategies for Improving Counseling Programs by Alice Healy Sesno Pdf

In this book, Alice Healy Sesno's experience as a counselor and administrator provides powerful insights to both counselors and administrators. Start right, stay right, and build a distinguished counseling program in your school. Avoid the mistakes that can put an essential service in jeopardy. Discover how to win respect—and hearts—of students, parents, and other school personnel for a valuable service. With individual strategies for counselors and principals, the Sesno seeks to blend these two professional groups together to forge a counseling program that can withstand budgeting attacks and downsizing demands.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : California
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010560444

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The California Weekly by Anonim Pdf