We Aren T Broke

Author : Mark Elsdon
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467462440

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What if everything you need is already there? Many Christian churches and related institutions in the United States are struggling or, in some cases, facing imminent crisis, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance is down. Funding is harder to come by. People are no longer drawn to traditional church services and programming in the ways that they once were. Often, we feel broke and powerless to do much about it. We settle for doing more with less: Less money. Fewer people. Fewer churches. But if we reexamine our perceived limits and our assumptions about how resources are supposed to be used, then something remarkable and beautiful comes into view: we aren’t broke at all but have enormous resources at our disposal. Church and missional organizations nationwide own billions of dollars of prime property and investment assets, which, when combined with social enterprise and new expressions of mission, can be put to work for innovation and transformation. And these resources are often available to us right now. This book is an invitation to envision a different way of putting God’s gifts to work in the world. It draws upon a remarkable story of rebirth at a Presbyterian affiliated campus ministry center at the University of Wisconsin, along with profiles of other creative social enterprises, to describe how church property and investment assets can be put to work for innovation, transformation, and financial sustainability. Theologically rooted but practically minded, it provides guidance and tools for church and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors of all kinds who are seeking new ways to fund and participate in God’s work in the world.

Author : Eric Garcia
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781328587848

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We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia Pdf

"This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language." With a reporter's eye and an insider's perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it's like to be autistic across America. Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of it; the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. He is Latino, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and works as a journalist covering politics in Washington D.C. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years; autism is a part of their identity, they don't need to be fixed. In We're Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. At the same time, he shares the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community. In doing so, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long.

Author : Suze Orman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101218563

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The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke by Suze Orman Pdf

The New York Times bestselling financial guide aimed squarely at "Generation Debt"—and their parents—from the country's most trusted and dynamic source on money matters. The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke is financial expert Suze Orman's answer to a generation's cry for help. They're called "Generation Debt" and "Generation Broke" by the media — people in their twenties and thirties who graduate college with a mountain of student loan debt and are stuck with one of the weakest job markets in recent history. The goals of their parents' generation — buy a house, support a family, send kids to college, retire in style — seem absurdly, depressingly out of reach. They live off their credit cards, may or may not have health insurance, and come up so far short at the end of the month that the idea of saving money is a joke. This generation has it tough, without a doubt, but they're also painfully aware of the urgent need to take matters into their own hands. The Money Book was written to address the specific financial reality that faces young people today and offers a set of real, not impossible solutions to the problems at hand and the problems ahead. Concisely, pragmatically, and without a whiff of condescension, Suze Orman tells her young, fabulous & broke readers precisely what actions to take and why. Throughout these pages, there are icons that direct readers to a special YF&B domain on Suze's website that offers more specialized information, forms, and interactive tools that further customize the information in the book. Her advice at times bucks conventional wisdom (did she just say use your credit card?) and may even seem counter-intuitive (pay into a retirement fund even though your credit card debt is killing you?), but it's her honesty, understanding, and uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of her readers that has made her the most trusted financial expert of her day. Over the course of ten chapters that can be consulted methodically, step-by-step or on a strictly need-to-know basis, Suze takes the reader past broke to a secure place where they'll never have to worry about revisiting broke again. And she begins the journey with a bit of overwhelmingly good news (yes, there really is good news): Young people have the greatest asset of all on their side — time.

Author : Donna Lampkin Stephens
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781557288141

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If It Ain't Broke, Break It by Donna Lampkin Stephens Pdf

Based on the author's dissertation (Ph.D.--University of Southern Mississippi, 2012).

Author : Emilie Bellet
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781914240430

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You're Not Broke You're Pre-Rich by Emilie Bellet Pdf

*** REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION *** "This book is a wise investment" Financial Times "A marvellous money manifesto" Helena Morrissey DBE, financier & founder of 30% club One out of three millennials today will never be able to buy their own house. Does it have to be like this? You're Not Broke You're Pre-Rich will tell you that it really doesn't; you can have your avocado on toast and stop renting and start saving too. In this book you will learn how to : Rent smart Buy a home Get a better salary Manage a credit card Understand your net worth / credit score Save more money Live within your budget Build a pension Invest Pay off your debt forever This essential handbook will help debunk the financial jargon and break the money taboo. Packed with actionable tips and no-nonsense practical advice, You're Not Broke You're Pre-Rich will teach you how to make your savings work for you, how you could invest your money, why you need to understand your pension and why your financial health is just as important as your mental and physical health. This updated and market-leading manual will be your comprehensive guide to financial freedom, giving you the confidence and conviction to regain control of your bank balance and live a happier, richer life.

Author : Tom Tresser
Publisher : Civiclab
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1365109771

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Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve by Tom Tresser Pdf

Do you believe Chicago is broke? Me, neither. I set out to prove by assembling a great team of Chicago experts to write short articles on how can can save and generate MAJOR revenues for Chicago. Revenues that are progressive, sustainable and NOT wrung from those who can least afford to pay. Our goal is to influence the discussions around Chicago's budget and her future. All the details are at www.wearenotbroke.org.I published this via the CivicLab (which I co-founded in 2013) in the Summer of 2016. Since then we've been invited to present at 65 public meetings all over the city! "Tom Tresser's latest book is essential reading for all who have an interest and investment in the future of our city, from City Hall to the residents of each of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods. This book offers solutions, not only for the city to dig itself out from where it is, but for taxpayers, legislators, and concerned Chicagoans, to learn about the financial state of the city, and provides a progressive and responsible path forward." - Cook County Clerk David Orr "There are only a few people courageous enough to sift through the lies and tangled webs that proves Chicago isn't broke, but the politics are. Most people won't take the time to do the research, but Tom Tresser and his team have and this book should be on your list." - Karen Lewis, President, Chicago Teachers Union

Author : Phyllis Montana-Leblanc
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781416563464

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Not Just the Levees Broke by Phyllis Montana-Leblanc Pdf

Hurricane Katrina survivor LeBlanc--featured in Spike Lee's acclaimed HBO documentary "When the Levees Broke"--offers an astounding and poignant account of her struggle to survive one of the nation's worst disasters.

Author : Stuart Berman
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780887847967

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This Book is Broken by Stuart Berman Pdf

A lively oral history of the Toronto cult indie-rock band draws on interviews with such past and present members as Hayden, Bloc Party, and Leslie Feist as well as a number of their fellow performers, in an illustrated tribute that is complemented by reproductions of gig posters and album artwork. Original.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : United States
ISBN : LOC:00158549190

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Agricultural programs by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Pdf

Author : Jesse Leon
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593466520

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I'm Not Broken by Jesse Leon Pdf

In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light on a childhood spent devastated by sex trafficking, street life, and substance abuse. Born to indigenous working-class Mexican immigrants in San Diego in the 1970s, Jesse Leon’s childhood was violently ruptured. A dangerous and harrowing encounter at a local gift shop when he was eleven years old left Jesse with a deadly secret. Hurt, alone, and scared for his life, Jesse numbed his pain by losing himself in the hyper-masculine culture of the streets and wherever else he could find it—in alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. Overlooked by state-sanctioned institutions and systems intended to help victims of abuse, neglected like many other low-income Latinos, Jesse spiraled into cycles of suicide and substance abuse. I’m Not Broken is the heartbreaking and remarkable story of the journey Jesse takes to win back his life, leading him to the steps of Harvard University. From being the lone young person of color in Narcotics Anonymous meetings to coming to terms with his own sexual identity, to becoming an engaged mentor for incarcerated youth, Jesse finds the will to live with the love and support of his family, friends, and mentors. Recounting the extraordinary circumstances of his life, Jesse offers a powerful, raw testament to the possibilities of self-transformation and self-acceptance. Unforgettable, I’m Not Broken is an inspirational portrait of one young man’s indomitable strength and spirit to survive—against all possible odds.

Author : Durjoy Datta
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789351183952

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SHE BROKE UP, I DIDN'T by Durjoy Datta Pdf

Deb is absolutely crazily in love with the stunning Avantika. He can’t believe that she is his. Their relationship is going great except for the one time when Deb faltered by breaching her trust. After he apologized, Avantika grudgingly accepted him back. However, his insecurity about her seems to be pushing him into infidelity again. The trust that he had worked so hard to build is lost once again. Will Avantika take him back this time or will she move on? In She Broke Up, I Didn’t! . . . Durjoy Datta explores the themes of fidelity, love and lust through a roller coaster of misunderstandings and mistakes that are so common in relationships today.

Author : Stuart Vyse
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0198041942

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Going Broke by Stuart Vyse Pdf

Over the last three decades, debt, bankruptcy, and home foreclosures have risen to epidemic levels. To make matters worse, the personal savings rate is at its lowest point since the Great Depression. Why, in the richest nation on earth, can't Americans hold on to our money? Winner of the prestigious William James Book Award for Believing in Magic and an authority on irrational behavior, Stuart Vyse offers a unique psychological perspective on the financial behavior of the many Americans today who find they cannot make ends meet, illuminating the causes of our wildly self-destructive spending habits. But unlike other authors, he doesn't entirely blame the victim. Bringing together fascinating studies of consumer behavior, he argues that the mountain of debt burying so many of us is the inevitable byproduct of America's turbo-charged economy and, in particular, of social and technological trends that undermine our self-control. Going Broke illuminates everything from the rise of the credit card, to the increase in state lotteries and casino gambling, to the expansion of new shopping opportunities provided by toll-free numbers, home shopping networks, big-box stores, and the Internet, revealing how vast changes in American society over the last 30 years have greatly complicated our relationship with money. Vyse concludes both with personal advice for the individual who wants to achieve greater financial stability and with pointed recommendations for economic and social change that will help promote the financial health of all Americans. Engagingly written, with startling insights into modern consumerism and with poignant human-interest stories of people facing financial failure, Going Broke offers a provocative new perspective on American economic behavior that is likely to stir controversy and serious debate.

Author : Anne Storm
Publisher : Moonlit Dreams Publications
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Cupid Broke my Heart by Anne Storm Pdf

Loved for the Holidays Book 1 Six years ago, Cupid bumped into me at a party and knocked me on my butt. Well, almost knocked me on my butt, until a man stepped out of the crowd, as if by magic, and saved me from imminent disaster. From that moment on, Jeff - my rescuer - and I were inseparable and the man I was supposed to meet that night... Well, I never did find out what happened to him. Not until fate stepped in, to right Cupid’s wrong. See, Jeff and I weren’t supposed to be together. He was meant for someone else, probably the woman who I found sleeping with him in my office! Thank you, Jeff, for screwing up - or screwing her - so I could get a second chance with Mr. Right! *Cupid Broke my Heart is a flirty, fun, small town romantic comedy (and a full-length standalone novel).

Author : Randy Gage
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118039007

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Why You're Dumb, Sick and Broke...And How to Get Smart, Healthy and Rich! by Randy Gage Pdf

This groundbreaking self-help book reveals the secrets of manifesting health, happiness, and prosperity in your life—but not in a way you’ve experienced before. Blunt, outspoken, and brutally honest, Randy Gage shoots down the forces that hold you back and keep you dumb, sick, and broke, and shows you how to take action to get smart, healthy, and rich.

Author : Virginia DeBerry,Donna Grant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416566212

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What Doesn't Kill You by Virginia DeBerry,Donna Grant Pdf

"I really thought I had a handle on life -- then it broke off." Opinionated, straight-talking, and witty, Tee is a fly forty-something. Divorced since her daughter, Amber, was young, Tee has been "handling her business," supporting herself after her would-be songwriter husband took off for L.A., and she's done all right. Organized, responsible, hardworking, and loyal, Tee went from being the first employee of a start-up purveyor of organic lotions to the right hand of the president of what became a major player in the home and personal fragrance market. But then everything changes. First, she's outplaced from her longtime job and doesn't tell anyone. Then she gives her daughter the wedding of her dreams and, after overindulging in champagne, Tee wakes up in bed with the younger best man. For the first time in twenty-five years, Tee doesn't know who she is or what she's going to do every day. Deep in denial, she continues to live her life as if nothing has changed. After a series of financial mistakes, miscalculations, and missteps compound her already shaky situation, she's soon teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. That's when Tee decides that it's time for her to wake up and face reality. Beyond "making money," Tee never really decided what she wanted to do with her life. Then she just stopped thinking about it and invested her hopes in someone else's dream. Now it's her chance to invest in herself. Can she step out on faith to follow her own dream?