Social and ethical issues Books
Monthly Review Press,U.S. Cultures of Darkness: Night Travels in the Histories of Transgression
Book SynopsisFocusing on peasants, witches, runaway slaves, prostitutes, revolutionaries and others who defied authority, this book details these lives of exclusion and challenge, looking at the rise and transformation of capitalism as it was lived by the dispossessed.
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Monthly Review Press,U.S. America's Addiction to Terrorism
Book SynopsisIn the United States today, the term "terrorism" conjures up images of dangerous, outside threats: religious extremists and suicide bombers in particular. Harder to see but all the more pervasive is the terrorism perpetuated by the United States itself, whether through military force overseas or woven into the very fabric of society at home. Henry Giroux, in this passionate and incisive book, turns the conventional wisdom on terrorism upside down, demonstrating how fear and lawlessness have become organizing principles of life in the United States, and violence an acceptable form of social mediation. He addresses the most pressing issues of the moment, from officially sanctioned torture to militarized police forces to austerity politics. Giroux also examines the ongoing degradation of the education system and how young people in particular suffer its more nefarious outcomes. Against this grim picture, Giroux posits a politics of hope and a commitment to accurate-and radical-historical memory. He draws on a long, distinguished career developing the tenets of critical pedagogy to propose a cure for our addiction to terrorism: a kind of "public pedagogy" that challenges the poisoned narratives of "America's dis-imagination machine."Trade ReviewImportant, compelling and incisive. Offering a different angle of vision on the question 'What actually is terror?,' Henry Giroux shows his courage and unique ability to reveal the hidden order of politics. In doing so, not only does he expose those modes of oppression and violence that are part of the everyday political fabric of American society, he impresses the urgency of critical pedagogy-more than simply a question of some 'public good'-because lives depend upon it! -Brad Evans, University of Bristol// Henry Giroux is one of the singular intellects in contemporary life, a sane, compassionate, and fierce voice against the society of domination, inequality and the madness of ruthless Imperialist conquest. -John Steppling, playwright, screenwriter, and essayist
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PublicAffairs,U.S. Tulia: Race, Cocaine, and Corruption in a Small Texas Town
Book SynopsisIn the summer of 1999, in the tiny west Texas town of Tulia, thirty-nine people, almost all of them black, were arrested and charged with dealing powdered cocaine. The operation, a federally-funded investigation performed in cooperation with the local authorities, was based on the work of one notoriously unreliable undercover officer. At trial, the prosecution relied almost solely on the uncorroborated, and contradictory, testimony of that officer, Tom Coleman. Despite the flimsiness of the evidence against them, virtually all of the defendants were convicted and given sentences as high as ninety-nine years. Tom Coleman was named a Texas Lawman of the Year for his work. Tulia is the story of this town, the bust, the trials, and the heroic legal battle that ultimately led to the reversal of the convictions in the summer of 2003. Laws have been changed in Texas as a result of the scandal, and the defendants have earned a measure of bittersweet redemption. But the story is much bigger than the tale of just one bust. As Tulia makes clear, these events are the latest chapter in a story with themes as old as the country itself. It is a gripping, marvellously well-told tale about injustice, race, poverty, hysteria, and desperation in rural America.Trade Review"Reading this gripping account of the appalling Tulia case brought to mind Bill Gillespie, the police-chief played so convincingly by Rod Steiger in the film The Heat of the Night. Being real life, Blakeslee's story is much worse: 39 people, almost all black, convicted for drugs on the testimony (uncorroborated and contradictory) of one police officer. That he was uncovered and a colossal legal battle reversed the convictions goes some way towards mitigating a terrible miscarriage of justice." Publishing News "Blakeslee's riveting account of what proved to be a gross miscarriage of justice does not shy away from the moral complexities of the case...This is strong stuff and would make an interesting tale in almost any hands. But Nate Blakeslee uses his considerable journalistic skill and invaluable local knowledge to turn his account of what happened in Tulia into something exceptional... this account is utterly compelling. The next time you feel the urge to pick up a thriller, don't. Read Tulia instead." Scotland on Sunday "Tulia is a splendid read: engagingly and enthusiastically written, with close attention to detail and a grim sense of tragedy. By focusing on the experience of individuals such as Joe Moore, Blakeslee gives the tale a powerfully personal thrust, but what is really disturbing is that the case was not especially unusual. No one reading this book can fail to be horrified by the staggeringly corrupt and incompetent Texas justice system - a system capable of sentencing dozens of men for crimes they palpably never committed." Daily Telegraph"
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Pearlsong Press, Inc. Weight and Wisdom
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Vernon Art and Science Gender Sexuality and Life Course
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Gatekeeper Press Covert Surveillance Operations
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Gatekeeper Press Making It Plain
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Gatekeeper Press Making It Plain
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High Street Press poems from a sixties hippie chick
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Lexington Books Seeds of Change
Book SynopsisSeeds of Change: The International Vegan Rights Alliance and the Vegan Rights Revolution emphasizes that the legal protection of vegans is important to the campaign for animal protection. It explains the social, political, and legal context for the practice of veganism. This book documents the history of the campaign for vegan rights, the dedicated work of the International Vegan Rights Alliance, and shows how the idea of rights for vegans generated significant interest around the world resulting in veganism being formally recognized in law. Seeds of Change encourages vegans to defend their right to live with compassion in their daily lives and inspires further vegan rights advocacy as seeds of change that contribute to animal protection.
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Chiron Publications Our Uncertain World: Challenges and Opportunities in a Dark Time
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Carpathian Valley Books Bittersweet Freedom: What Would You Be Willing To Sacrifice To Live In Freedom? Would It Be Worth The Price?
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Dorothy Stoneman Bringing Hope to Life
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Judy Higgs The Secret Sex Lives of Older Women
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Wilfrid Laurier University Press Landscapes and Landmarks of Canada: Real, Imagined, (Re)Viewed
Book SynopsisThe image of the "land" is an ongoing trope in conceptions of Canadaâfrom the national anthem and the flag to the symbols on coinsâthe land and nature remain linked to the Canadian sense of belonging and to the image of the nation abroad. Linguistic landscapes reflect the multi-faceted identities and cultural richness of the nations. Earlier portrayals of the land focused on unspoiled landscape, depicted in the paintings of the Group of Seven, for example. Contemporary notions of identity, belonging, and citizenship are established, contested, and legitimized within sites and institutions of public culture, heritage, and representation that reflect integration with the land, transforming landscape into landmarks. The Highway of Heroes originating at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario and Grosse Ãle and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site in Québec are examples of landmarks that transform landscape into a built environment that endeavours to respect the land while using it as a site to commemorate, celebrate, and promote Canadian identity. Similarly in literature and the arts, the creation of the built environment and the interaction among those who share it is a recurrent theme. This collection includes essays by Canadian and international scholars whose engagement with the theme stems from their disciplinary perspectives as well as from their personal and professional experienceârooted, at least partially, in their own sense of national identity and in their relationship to Canada.Table of Contents1. Canada: Islands, Landscapes, and Landmarks | Stephen Royle 2. Science at Service of Sublime Landscapes: Scientific Ecology and the Preservation of Canadaâs Wilderness Landmarks in 1970s Quebec | Olivier Craig-Dupont 3. Patriotisms of the People: Understanding the Highway of Heroes as a Canadian National Landmark | Tracey Raney 4. Material Differences: Ethnic Identity and the Power of Things in Greater Sudbury | Tim Nieguth 5. âOur Home and Native Landâ: Invocations of the Land in the 2011 Canadian Federal Election | Shauna Wilton 6. Memorializing an Imagined Past: Evangeline and the Acadian Deportation | Jane Moss 7. Environmental Exposure: two fils âde légitime défenseâ : Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie : Lâerreur boréale/Forest Alert (1999) and Trou story/The Hole Story (2011) | Rachel Killick 8. Postcolonial Territorial Landmarks within Canadaâs Multiculturalism: The Virile Myth | Ãdith-Anne Pageot 9. The Migrant Experience in the Works of Gabrielle Roy | Julie Rodgers 10. The Irish Language Alive in Canada | Margaret Moriarty 11. From the Narrow Ground to the Northern Land: Space and Time in Thomas D'Arcy McGee's Nationalism | David Wilson 12. Contesting Historical Space: The Campaign to Have Grosse Ãle Designated a National Historic Site with the Irish Dimension as Its Main Theme | Pà draig Breandà n à Laighin 13. The Green Fields of Canada - Forgotten! A Reappraisal of Irish traditional Music History in Canada | Gearóid à hAllmhurà in 14. Linguistic Variation as a Factor of Identity in a Francophone Space | Isabelle Lemée 15. Tolerance and Territories: Attitudes of Canadians toward Bilingual Linguistic Landscapes at Federal, Provincial and Municipal Levels | Declan Webb 16. The Contemporary Powwow in Eastern Canada: A Practice of Gathering | Dalie Giroux and Amélie-Anne Mailhot
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Page Two Press The Changemakers Toolkit
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Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Top Secrets - Confidential Revelations from the Life of the UK's Leading Private Detective
Book SynopsisTOP SECRETS. Confidential revelations from the life of the UK's leading private detective. The anticipated final book in the Biggest Gang in Britain trilogy. Moving on from the brutally honest accounts of police work during the 1960s and 1970s to the private detective sector of the 1980s and 1990s. The latest book gives further eye opening, and gripping revelations of accepted practices then and until the Human Rights Act of 1998 when such devious practices went underground and of course were constantly denied, but actively used until and beyond the prosecutions, imprisonment and further revelations concerning the News of the World journalists and others. As with Hillsborough, Jimmy Savile, Plebgate etc. in relation to the culture of lies and fabrication within the police the hacking, bribing and blagging practices of the media using private detectives were shockingly revealed for all to see. Following hot on the tracks of such revelations comes Top Secrets and once again, written in the same style as the first two books but this time naming names. Of course the book comes with hard hitting humour, is refreshing and surprising and if nothing else gives an entertaining insight into what were once accepted practices of private detectives and now all said to be underground and of course hidden in a blanket of denial. A colourful life, many amusing high spots but tinged with heart breaking sadness, charity work, Christianity and support of Firehiwot Abebe an Ethiopian five year old through Compassion, a charity releasing children from poverty. Every purchase gives valuable support to this child whose favourite game is sadly, 'jumping' and her favourite food is 'rice' and other little children with similar simple pleasures.
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Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd The Biggest Gang in Britain - Shining a Light on the Culture of Police Corruption
Book SynopsisThe first of two hard hitting, brutally honest accounts of police work during the late 1960s and 1970s. Whilst explicit, they are often humorous, refreshing and equally unbelievable. In this first book of a trilogy the author takes the reader through his early police service and in the second book Fifty Shades of Black 'n' Blue, his later years. The series of two gritty yet humorous books are written with such explicit content that leaves little doubt that many working practices of the 60s and 70s have in reality actually become a culture of dishonesty, lies and often stupidity which has been accepted by the Government of the day, the judiciary and the public at large for many years. That is of course until the present day when it has all gone so wrong. Very, very wrong with the revelations of the Hillsborough Investigation, the Jimmy Savile Investigation, so many more and even 'Plebgate' when The Biggest Gang believed they were so powerful that evidence against Andrew Mitchell MP, a member of Her Majesty's Government left so many questions, which when answered were proved to be blatant lies. This book explains that such examples are not typical of a minority rogue element as being claimed but are a dishonest culture, born so long ago but allowed to fester and grow with the many examples and revelations which have continued until today with Plebgate and Hillsborough as only two shocking examples.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Social and Solidarity Economy: Beyond the Fringe
Book SynopsisAs economic crises, growing inequality and climate change prompt a global debate on the meaning and trajectory of development, increasing attention is focusing on 'social and solidarity economy' as a distinctive approach to sustainable and rights-based development. While we are beginning to understand what social and solidarity economy is, what it promises and how it differs from 'business as usual', we know far less about whether it can really move beyond its fringe status in many countries and regions. Under what conditions can social and solidarity economy scale up and scale out - that is, expand in terms of the growth of social and solidarity economy organizations and enterprises, or spread horizontally within given territories? Bringing together leading researchers, blending theoretical and empirical analysis, and drawing on experiences and case studies from multiple countries and regions, this volume addresses these questions. In so doing, it aims to inform a broad constituency of development actors, including scholars, practitioners, activists and policy makers.Trade ReviewBy examining the conditions for scaling up social and solidarity economy, this book brings the politics of emancipation into the sustainable, inclusive and right-based development agenda. It does so in a reflexive and inspiring manner, pointing to spaces and strategies for capacity building, institutional innovation and social change, without neglecting either the internal constraints or the oppositional forces. * Isabelle Hillenkamp, IRD-CESSMA *This book is a major pioneering work which critically documents the role and potential, as well as the challenges, of the social and solidarity economy in a worldwide perspective. It also reflects the leadership of UNRISD and the persistent efforts of Peter Utting to place SSE in the debates within and around the United Nations system. * Jacques Defourny, Centre for Social Economy, HEC-University of Liege, Belgium *Coming at a time when citizens around the world are searching for economic and organizational alternatives to the prevailing neoliberal economic model, and full of convincing examples and practical solutions, this book is a source of inspiration for everyone. * Jürgen Schwettmann, director, Department for Partnerships and Field Support, International Labour Organization *This book provides a progressive assessment of the history, theory, practice and potential of SSE over a wide geographical range. It is particularly good on scaling up to meet the challenges of competition and partnership with state, corporate and popular economies today. * Keith Hart, London School of Economics and Political Science and the University of Pretoria *Social and Solidarity Economy is essential reading for understanding this growing international citizen-based movement for a more inclusive and democratic economy. Each chapter illustrates how the social and solidarity economy can actively contribute to the emergence of a new, more sustainable and equitable development model for our planet. * Nancy Neamtan, Chantier de l'économie sociale of Quebec *The growing presence of the social and solidarity economy on all continents points to the real possibility of social, civic, ecological and technological changes that are conducive to more human-oriented growth models. This book demonstrates clearly how the social and solidarity economy can play its full role, without borders, as a friend of the Earth and of humankind. * Thierry Jeantet, president of the the Mont-Blanc Meetings and author of Des Croissances *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The challenge of scaling up social and solidarity economy - Peter Utting Part I History, theory and strategy 1. Social and solidarity economy in historical perspective - Jean-Louis Laville 2. Prometheus, Trojan horse or Frankenstein? Appraising the social and solidarity economy - John-Justin McMurtry 3. Beyond the business case: a community economies approach to gender, development and social economy - Suzanne Bergeron and Stephen Healy 4. Can social and solidarity economy organisations complement or replace publicly traded companies? - Carina Millstone 5. Scaling the social and solidarity economy: opportunities and limitations of Fairtrade practice - Darryl Reed 6. The potential and limits of farmers' marketing groups as catalysts for rural development - Roldan Muradian 7. Institutionalising the social and solidarity economy in Latin America - José Luis Coraggio 8. Rebuilding solidarity-driven economies after neoliberalism: the role of cooperatives and local developmental states in Latin America - Milford Bateman 9. Enabling the social and solidarity economy through the co-construction of public policy - Marguerite Mendell and Béatrice Alain Part II Collective action and solidarity in practice 10. Beyond alternative food networks: Italy's solidarity purchase groups and the United States' community economies - Cristina Grasseni, Francesca Forno and Silvana Signori 11. Social and solidarity investment in microfinance - Paul Nelson 12. Balancing growth and solidarity in community currency systems: the case of the Trueque in Argentina - Georgina M. Gómez 13. State and SSE partnerships in social policy and welfare regimes: the case of Uruguay - Cecilia Rossel 14. Extending social protection in health through SSE: possibilities and challenges in West Africa - Bénédicte Fonteneau 15. Enabling agricultural cooperatives in Uganda: the role of public policy and the state - Justine Nannyonjo 16. Embeddedness and the dynamics of growth: the case of the AMUL cooperative, India - Abhijit Ghosh 17. Taking solidarity seriously: analysing Kerala's Kudumbashree as a women's SSE experiment - Ananya Mukherjee-Reed 18. Demonstrating the power of numbers: gender, solidarity and group dynamics in community forestry institutions - Bina Agarwal
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The Choir Press It's All Narrative: How to build resilience in children through the use of transformative communication
Book SynopsisIn It's All Narrative Nick Dux expertly draws on his extensive experience working with children and families to give the reader a clear method of how to build Resilience in children. He presents his theory of Transformative Communication in a clear and concise manner, with plenty of practical case studies to bring it to life. It's All Narrative illustrates how to communicate proactively to build a strong inner voice in children, before moving on to detail how to positively challenge negative and/or worrying behaviour. This is an invaluable tool for all parents, teachers and anyone working with children and young people who wish to help their children grow into strong, successful, resilient adults.Trade Review"I am honoured to have worked with Nick, who is so dedicated to supporting and changing the lives of others. "I absolutely love this book; it has an abundance of practical, useful and, most importantly, meaningful 'take aways', resulting in the ideas being much more likely to be put into practice.; "Nick can be proud of all he has done to help others in order to have the wisdom and knowledge to write the excellent content." Helen Morton (parent and head teacher of All Saints Primary School); "A beautiful book. I have certainly been left wanting more and wishing I had known this stuff earlier in my life-both as a parent and a professional." Eleanor Losse (parent, step-parent and head teacher of Manchester Grammar Junior School); "I have always liked that Nick's work is based in practical terms-what to say or do. It is not just a theoretical approach, and this comes across strongly in this short, readable and easily accessible book. "Reading It's all Narrative has given me a renewed sense of vigour, and I will be using Transformative Communication at the forefront of my teaching/leadership styles." Tracy Kendrick (head teacher of Hursthead Junior School); "Such an easy read, but with such insightful advice. "I know it's good, because I often find it an effort to read work-related things but honestly just wanted to keep reading! "I will be recommending it to all of our staff when it is published." Claire Love (parent and head teacher of Lane End Primary School); "Nick has written a book that is supportive and full of strategies that can easily be tried and taken on board. "The way Nick writes is easy to read, and this would be a helpful resource for any parent. "Through opening up and sharing his own challenges, Nick allows the reader to feel a shared understanding that the challenges we meet with our children are quite normal and more common than we may think. "The number of case studies allow us an insight into the strategies in practice and how, although they are not going to be easy, if you persevere, you will be successful. "Nick has shown fantastic perseverance in overcoming challenges and should be proud of his achievements and the compassion he so eloquently writes with throughout this book." Vicky Walker (parent and head teacher of Ludworth Primary School)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; Foreword; Chapter 1 It's All Narrative; Chapter 2 How Do I know?; Chapter 3 Superpowers: The Foundation of Transformative Communication; Chapter 4 Empathy and Empowerment: The keys to Sustainable Change ; Chapter 5 Should've, Could've, Would've; Chapter 6 State Changers;
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Cognella, Inc Searching for Common Ground: Seeking Justice and
Book SynopsisRecognizing that communities and law enforcement professionals hold differing perceptions and beliefs, Searching for Common Ground: Seeking Justice and Understanding in Police and Community Relations illuminates not only how these two parties may disagree, but also what they might agree upon. The text underscores how greater levels of understanding between these groups can help them build trust, enjoy productive exchanges of ideas, and develop meaningful solutions to pressing societal problems.The text is designed to help readers learn about and constructively address key legal, policy, and practical topics and issues that define police-citizen relations, including the use of force by police, police discretion, search and seizure, and social issues related to racism, bias, and inequality. Over the course of 10 chapters, readers examine the history and development of modern policing in the U.S., constitutional limits on government, issues regarding the abuse of power, the militarization of the police, community policing practices, and more.Searching for Common Ground is an essential, timely resource designed to support and inspire constructive dialogue, understanding, and practices among the police and public communities. The text is ideal for use in courses on policing, law enforcement, and criminal justice.
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Cognella Academic Publishing Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America
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Michael Terence Publishing The Fool In a world of black and white belief is the only colour
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Michael Terence Publishing Sex Education for Schools
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HMDPUBLISHING Every Body Is a Sexy Body
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TNT Education 50 Misconceptions of Sex: A Modern Tantric Practice
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Lume Books Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Don't Worry (It's Safe to Eat): The True Story of
Book SynopsisAn investigation of science, politics and our food production system, this text exposes the bogus science, political interference and flawed policies that threaten our food supply. The author tells the story of BSE, revealing how top scientists have been muzzled and how the epidemic continues. Then, against a backdrop of burning cows, Andrew Rowell exposes how trade and macro-economic policies overruled good science in the foot and mouth catastrophe. He also opens the black box of the so-called GM revolution to expose the myth behind the marketing. In tracing how critics are silenced in the bottom-line climate of commercialized science and privatized knowledge, Rowell tells the true story of the widely publicized Pusztai GM potato scandal of the late 1990s and the ongoing Mexican maize GM contamination affair. Finally, the book offers radical solutions to make science work in the public interest and provide food that really is safe to eat.Trade Review'A brilliant expos of the dangerously cosy relations between the regulators and the regulated.' The Ecologist It's so readable as to be unputdownable.' GM Watch 'An eye-opening book.' Scientific and Medical Network Research 'Rowell's title could hardly have been more ironic. his survey of the state of our eating will have choking on your steak and chips.' The Scotsman '...anyone interested in the sources and the safety of their food will find it engrossing and disturbing.' BBC Wildlife 'Don't Worry, It's Safe To Eat is as relevatory as it is common senseical and the perfect antidote to government and industry toxic spin. It will open the eyes of the sleepy and give those who are awake a clear insight into the food industry meltdown and how it could be reversed.' GM Watch 'The book is very detailed in parts... A good, informative read.' The Social Crediter 'As a book intended to spark an honest debate about food safety and the future of science, it certainly deserves admiration.' Landwards 'Considerable detail' FUTURE SURVEY, Feb 2004 'a compelling read' The New AgriculturalistTable of ContentsIntroduction * Safe to Eat * Treated with Derision * Silent Spread * Hot Potato * The 'Star Chamber' * Stars in their Eyes * Immoral Maize * Science for Sale * Whitehall Whitewash * Towards Safe Food and Public Interest Science * Notes * Index
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Jonathan Ball Publishers SA The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaires' Club
Book SynopsisAbout 50km outside of Cape Town lies the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, nestled against vineyards and blue mountains that stretch to the sky. Here reside some of South Africas wealthiest individuals: all male, all Afrikaans -- and all stinking rich. Johann Rupert, Jannie Mouton, Markus Jooste and Christo Weise, to name a few. Julius Malema refers to them scathingly as The Stellenbosch Mafia, the very worst example of white monopoly capital. But who really are these mega-wealthy individuals, and what influence do they exert not only on Stellenbosch but more broadly on South African society? Author Pieter du Toit begins by exploring the roots of Stellenbosch, one of the wealthiest towns in South Africa and arguably the cradle of Afrikanerdom. This is the birthplace of apartheid leaders, intellectuals, newspaper empires and more. He then closely examines this club of billionaires. Who are they and, crucially, how are they connected? What network of boardroom membership, alliances and family connections exist? Who are the old guard and who are the inkommers, and what about the youngsters desperate to make their mark? He looks at the collapse of Steinhoff: what went wrong, and whether there are other companies at risk of a similar fate. He examines the control these men have over cultural life, including pulling the strings in South Africa rugby.
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Companion Press,US Sarah's Journey: One Child's Experience with the Death of Her Father
Book SynopsisBased on the belief that children mourn in their own unique ways and need love and support of the adults who care for them, this book describes the grief experience of Sarah, an eight-year-old whose father was killed in a car accident, and offers compassionate, practical counsel for adults who want to help grieving children. Covered are common concerns such as normal behaviors in grieving kids, helping children with funerals, grieving kids at school, “misbehavior” in the grieving child, and helping children heal. Within each chapter, Sarah’s story is followed by a counselor’s perspective that offers practical do's and dont's.
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Sumeru Press Inc. Kalyanamitra: A Model for Buddhist Spiritual Care, Volume 1
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Red Press Ltd Learning Service: The essential guide to
Book SynopsisWant to help? First you must be willing to learn. This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made of. So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good? Learning Service offers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's also a thoughtful critique of the sinister side of volunteer travel; a guide for turning good intentions into effective results; and essential advice on how to make the most of your experience. This book is for volunteers and educators alike. If you're wondering if volunteer travel is right for you; if you're getting on the plane tomorrow; or if you're trying to adjust to life as a returned volunteer--this is the book you need in your bag.Trade Review"Volunteering programs are expanding rapidly. Before we even decide to go, we should start by questioning our intentions: Why volunteer abroad? Is it for ourselves or do we really want to make a difference? I would definitely check out this book before traveling. It's a very concrete, critical and useful guide to how we can do it better. Even though we are equipped with good intentions and harm is not intended, many volunteers and travelers end up playing the role of the white savior and reinforce stereotypes about poverty. When you travel to work as a volunteer you have a chance to provide nuanced information, talk about the complexities and tell something different than the one-sided story about poverty and pity. Put this book in your bag, learn from the practical advice, and you'll be on the right track!" --Beathe i?1/2gi?1/2rd: President of SAIH and Radi-Aid "This is the book I wish I'd had before my first trip abroad. It's an essential guide for helping navigate the complex learning that comes with international travel and the self-reflection that is necessary to understand hidden power dynamics. Thank you for this resource!" --Author & Advisor of Twitter for Good "Learning Service should be required reading for anyone looking to volunteer abroad. The stories in this book illustrate the obstacles and pitfalls that everyone will face at one time or another, and is chock full of lessons from experienced volunteers on how to avoid them. If you are going to invest your time and resources in volunteering, you need to read this book." --Conor Grennan: Author of Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal "Part thought-provoking expose, part how-to guide, Learning Service is a timely resource for prospective volunteers and anyone interested in international development. As the problem of misguided and damaging social volunteerism continues to worsen, this book has the power to turn volunteers into learners and developing communities into teachers." --Lindsay Morris: Director of The Nantucket Project Academy "Had I read this book before I left for the Peace Corps 20 years ago, I might have had the courage to be really honest with the question: who is really getting the most out of this experience? I thought that my youthful energy and eagerness to help would be enough to make me an effective volunteer. I soon found myself in a mess of politics, new faces, a foreign language and utter discouragement. The framework of "learning service" would have humbled my eagerness and prompted me to think more critically about the impact I was having in this new culture. I am now a professional in the field of intercultural competence due to all the mistakes and fumbles I made during my time abroad, but this book gives you the opportunity to shortcut many novice fumbles and sets you up to hit the ground running. The book emphasizes something that took me years to learn: when we want to help others, we need to start by understanding ourselves. The stories will guide you away from classic volunteerism traps and teach you how to navigate this massive industry with true intelligence. It is a must for anyone who is looking to be an effective volunteer and looking to have a profound international experience they can feel proud of." --Emily Braucher: CEO of ReFresh Communication "Learning Service provides anyone looking to make the world a better place - whether a first time volunteer or experienced veteran in the field - a set of frameworks, stories, and a philosophy behind how we can all best serve in a complex, global context." --Eric Glustrom: CEO and Founder of Watson Institute "Cambodia is one of the most targeted countries for volunteering. People who have good hearts but not much expertise in the thing they are going to do for their volunteer work could cause more harm than good. I have seen volunteers who have the aim to "save Cambodia" yet they are helping local families building vegetable gardens while they don't even know how to plant the seeds. Often times, most of the work is done by the local people, but when the volunteers leave, they put their name on the project so that they feel good about it and can show their work to everyone back home. This is not right. Learning Service could be a very powerful tool to help millions of those who are going to do such volunteers projects in emerging markets." --Thavry Thon, Author of A Proper Woman "This book has spirit, passion and clarity aplenty. Learning Service encourages us to put listening first--something we all could do more of. This book is a very practical guide for anyone considering international volunteerism, but it also uses real stories from the field that everyone can (and should) learn from." --Tom Scott: Founder of Nantucket Nectars and The Nantucket Project "The book I wish had accompanied me years ago as I set out on my volunteering adventures. If you are volunteering abroad and want to redefine the 'doing good' status quo, this book is for you. With vivid stories of what worked and what didn't, this book will nurture your desire to be open, to question, to learn and to 'do good' better." --Lily Lapenna: Social Impact Coach and Founder of MyBnk "Learning Service is a great tool for anyone who wishes to help others, whether that be through international development, volunteering or simply helping friends or family. It has a simple message in its core, if you wish to really help, you must learning how to do it, and how not to do it! The book is accessible, and often humorous, whilst reflecting current global community learning and best practice in a complex field ethics and full of potentially unforeseen outcomes (both good and bad). It should be essential reading for all people looking to volunteer and I will be strongly recommending every volunteer's journey starts with this book!" --Steve Gwenin: CEO of Global Vision International (GVI) "The desire to help others is one of the most remarkable traits human beings possess, but the truth is, our good intentions are not enough. Well-meaning help can lead to devastating, unintended consequences. The stories within these pages taught me valuable lessons and played a vital role in changing the trajectory of my life and work in Cambodia. This book is mandatory reading for anyone interested in helping others by volunteering overseas. It should be in every school, every library and every institution of higher learning as it encourages us all to not only become responsible global citizens, but to help in the right way, with eyes wide open." --Tara Winkler: Founder of Cambodian's Children's Trust, author of How Not to Start an Orphanage (By a Woman Who Did) "If you seek meaningful and impactful travel experiences, this book is a must read. The pedagogy of Learning Service is foundational to responsible travel, and has become a cornerstone principle for 'Where There Be Dragons' cross-cultural engagement." --Reed Harwood: Executive Director of Where There Be Dragons "As someone who has hosted many volunteers in my home country, I think Learning Service's approach is the best guideline for those who seek to volunteer responsibly abroad and aim to have a positive and long lasting impact. This book helps volunteers to ask the rights questions, contact the right projects or organizations, and prepare themselves to contribute and learn. Through growing up and living in Cambodia, I've seen lots of unskilled volunteers who come into my country with the idea of ''saving Cambodia'' or ''changing Cambodia''. I have found the language used and actions taken to be patronizing and if anything, disempowering. Often volunteers have come and not asked what's needed, but assumed what's needed. For example, wells have been built, without asking why a well, just a metre away, is broken and remains unfixed. This is why a book such as this is so needed, inspiring learning before serving." --Cho Choch, Experienced Cambodian tour guide and volunteer host "Learning Service fills a much needed gap in the volunteering abroad literature. The authors pool their vast experience in service learning, international volunteering and tourism, together to create an essential tool for those seeking to do go while traveling. Educators and students embarking on an international volunteer experiences or study abroad need to read this book. Understanding how volunteering helps, but can also do terrible harm is the responsibility of each and every person seeking to volunteer. The authors lead the reader through the important process of preparing yourself, reviewing your options, understanding the skills you need to be successful and then the important process of pre, during and post trip preparation and processing. Too many well-intentioned volunteer experiences either have little impact or far worse, actually cause harm to the people and place the volunteer was seeking to help. Learning Service is a must-read for those seeking to help, not harm." --Kristin Lamoureux, Visiting Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, Virginia Tech University "Everyone who has ever intended to make a change, or is in the midst of doing it should read this book, re-trace their steps, and go out re-fueled to do it better. Learning Service is both the journal and ammunition to participate in building a better world. It's the Art of War for responsible and impactful travel." --Daniela Kon: Founder of Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) "The idea of helping out people less well-off than you in an exotic land is an intoxicating force. It's never been easier to 'volunteer abroad'. But only if matching good intention and wanderlust would simply guarantee sustainable development and a better, fairer world. Unfortunately it's not that simple. Thank goodness for the guidance of Learning Service to help us navigate the potential and pitfalls of this brave new world." --Ben Keene: Founder of Tribewanted and Co-Lead of Escape the City's Escape School "An illuminating approach to international volunteering, this book will help you change lives for the better, including your own. Seasoned travelers as well as first-time volunteers will find the stories presented here fascinating and thought-provoking, timely and awe-inspiring. More than just a guide to volunteering, this is a tribute to activism in all its forms." --Ayelet Waldman: Bestselling author of Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace "Volunteering overseas is life changing, and getting and giving the most from it requires an experienced partner. Learning Service is that partner, as the authors offer their combined lifetimes of accumulated knowledge. Gain insight and confidence for an adventure more rewarding than you'd ever imagined." --Frances Moore Lappi?1/2 Author of 19 books including Diet for a Small Planet, and Co-Founder of Food First: Institute for Food and Development Policy "If you are among the growing number of today's travelers eager to give back in a positive way to the people and places you visit, then read this book now. The authors provide a profound understanding of what it takes to have a meaningful volunteer experience abroad with important insights that will also help guide you on a lifelong journey to make the world a better place." --Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large and Senior Advisor, National Geographic Travel "Growing up in Nepal I witnessed the upsurge of volunteer tourism, noticing the mismatch between what the volunteers thought they were doing and the actual impact of their actions. I had always wished that there was a way to call them out on this and help volunteers understand the complexity of the issues they were engaging in, and also transform what they were doing for the better. Reading this book I saw my wish had come true. I hope it lands into the hands of every single person who wants to do 'service' to the world, as it will have a profound impact on the way they choose to do it." --Rishi Bhandari, Volunteer Host and Educational Travel Guide "Over the last few decades, international volunteering has grown in popularity, accessibility, and complexity. Learning Service explores the challenges for the sector, tackling the ethics and impact of international volunteering while simultaneously offering one simple message: if you want to help, you have to be willing to learn. It is packed with real-life stories that are in turn engaging and entertaining, as well as giving pause for thought. Learning Service's core message seamlessly aligns with VSO's People First theory of change, developed through six decades of experience in this field. This is recommended reading for all those considering volunteering in a developing country." --Philip Goodwin: CEO of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) "Learning Service is a must read for anyone considering volunteer tourism. Whether you are a would-be volunteer or an organization sending volunteer tourists abroad, this wise book gives clear warnings about the manifold and serious mistakes being made through insensitivity to outright corruption. The authors use their own years of trial and error as well as a deep understanding of current research to guide us to a humane and deeply-satisfying approach to helping ourselves learn through service." --Elizabeth Becker: Author of Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism "This is an extraordinary contribution to the conversation on what effective volunteer service looks like, and how a learning service approach enriches volunteers and communities in equal measure. This book brings together theory, practice, and the wisdom of experience to map the landscape of challenges and opportunities you'll face before you leave, when you arrive, and after you return home. A manifesto for doing good well, this is an indispensable book for anyone volunteering overseas." --Noam Chomsky: Philosopher, historian, social critic, author and activistTable of ContentsGetting started On learning Part 1: LEARNING ABOUT YOURSELF Chapter 1 – Embracing a Learning Mindset Chapter 2 – Exploring Your Motivations and Goals Part 2: LEARNING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING Chapter 3– Putting it in Context: You Are Not the First to Say “I Am Here to Help” Chapter 4 - The Potential Pitfalls of Volunteer Travel Chapter 5 – The Positive Potential of Learning Service Part 3: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS Chapter 6 – Volunteering and Alternatives: Deciding on the Right Path for You Chapter 7–Volunteer Roles and Projects Chapter 8– Choices and Considerations in Exploring Volunteer Travel Chapter 9 – Evaluating and Selecting an Option On action Part 4: ACTION – BEFORE YOU LEAVE Chapter 10– Practicing Soft and Hard Skills Chapter 11– Everyone Can Get There - Funding Your Time Abroad Chapter 12– Final Logistics: Mentally and Physically `Packing Your Bags’ Part 5: Action - While Abroad Chapter 13– Humble and Effective Action Chapter 14 – Getting the Most Out of Your Time Overseas: Learning Service Applied to Life Abroad Chapter 15 – Using Your Skills Appropriately and Sustainably Part 6: ACTION – RETURNING HOME AND FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE Chapter 16– Transitioning Home Chapter 17 – Using Learning Service to Make a Lasting Change Parting Words Further Reading – Development Book Reviews Endnotes
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