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  Community Third Edition - The...

  Peter Block

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  With increasing violence, widening ideological divides, and growing economic inequality, a deeper sense of community is desperately needed. Yet typical ways of engaging people civically and organizationally remain unchanged. In Community, Peter Block explores how authentic community can emerge from fragmentation and offers practical steps to foster transformation.This updated third edition draws on decades of implementing Block’s ideas and includes the following:New stories and examples demonstrating community building as a more powerful approach to social problems than traditional policies and programsExpanded resources and a discussion guide designed for classroom and training program useA new closing chapter covering broader implications of the book's ideas for organizational transformationFresh content exploring the creative economy's relationship to belonging and social capital’s role in authentic engagementUpdated examples showing how community principles apply to today’s workplace and virtual world challenges

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  Most Famous Leaders of Native...

  Editors Charles River

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  Throughout history, there have been men of war and men of peace, but few have actually had a war named after them. One of them was Pontiac, also known as Obwandiyag, an Odawa chief who left his mark on history by continuing the battle against the British after their official triumph during the French and Indian War.  
  	The new United States was faced with a fundamental problem: to expand, it had to settle lands to the west of the Appalachian Mountains, ceded to it by the British. However, the mountains were occupied by Native American groups who had no desire to make way for white settlers. The treaty had created a vast frontier for the fledgling nation, and any American settlers pushing west along it were bound to encounter hostile natives.  
  	For the most part, the conflicts that followed consisted mostly of the Native Americans suffering defeat in the face of a better-equipped adversary, interspersed with binding treaties, which, on the side of the federal government, proved not very binding at all. Occasionally, however, there arose a Native American leader of such ability that such defeats were temporarily reversed, and Little Turtle, the war chief of the Miami tribe, was one such man. Under his leadership, a confederation of Miami and other tribes inflicted the worst defeat ever suffered by an American army in the newly independent nation. Almost a quarter of the Army’s total strength was lost in a single battle, but while later Native American leaders such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse have become legends, Little Turtle is not as well-remembered. This is particularly odd, given that he actually defeated the American military and helped shape the development of the nascent United States and its military.

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  Life As Dance: The Lost Wisdom...

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and his ideology was disseminated through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures across the United States. 
    
  Emerson gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of transcendentalism in his 1836 essay "Nature". Following this work, he gave a speech entitled "The American Scholar" in 1837, which Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. considered to be America's "intellectual Declaration of Independence." 
    
  Emerson wrote most of his important essays as lectures first and then revised them for print. His first two collections of essays, Essays: First Series and Essays: Second Series, represent the core of his thinking. They include the well-known essays "SelfReliance", "The OverSoul", "Circles", "The Poet", and "Experience." Together with "Nature", these essays made the decade from the mid1830s to the mid1840s Emerson's most fertile period. Emerson wrote on a number of subjects, never espousing fixed philosophical tenets, but developing certain ideas such as individuality, freedom, the ability for mankind to realize almost anything, and the relationship between the soul and the surrounding world. Emerson's "nature" was more philosophical than naturalistic: "Philosophically considered, the universe is composed of Nature and the Soul." Emerson is one of several figures who "took a more pantheist approach by rejecting views of God as separate from the world."

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  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, which follows Harry as he tries to learn as much as possible about Lord Voldemort's powers and weaknesses while still keeping up with his schoolwork, dealing with teenage drama and trying to keep an eye on his rival Draco Malfoy, who has been behaving oddly ever since their return to Hogwarts… Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth novel in J.K. Rowling's bestselling seven-book series, which has inspired films, video games, board games and even a theme park. Rowling is now a household name around the world, and her other books include The Casual Vacancy (2012) and The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), which was published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.Find out everything you need to know about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Denied! Your VA Disability Claim...

  Rob Hudson

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  A Veteran’s Guide to Fighting Back After a VA Claim Denial 
  If you are a veteran who has had your VA disability claim denied, you know how frustrating it feels. You served your country with honor. You should not have to fight so hard for the benefits you earned. This audiobook is here to guide you through the process in plain, simple language that is easy to understand and follow. 
  Understand Why Claims Are Denied 
  Many claims are turned down because of missing records, not enough medical proof, or mistakes in the paperwork. In this audiobook, you will learn the most common reasons the VA says no. Once you know what went wrong, you can fix it and move forward. 
  Clear Steps to Take After a Denial 
  A denial is not the end. You have choices. You will learn about filing an appeal, asking for a higher-level review, and sending in new evidence. Each option is explained step by step so you can pick the one that works best for you. 
  How to Build Strong Evidence 
  Winning your appeal often comes down to the proof you give. This audiobook shows you how to collect medical records, service documents, and witness statements that clearly link your disability to your military service. 
  Get the Right Help 
  Sometimes you need a trained professional to stand by your side. You will learn how to work with VA-accredited representatives, Veterans Service Organizations, and lawyers who focus on VA claims. 
  Stay Strong During the Process 
  Fighting for your benefits can be hard on your mind and body. This audiobook reminds you to care for yourself, keep in touch with people who support you, and focus on the goal of getting the benefits you deserve. 
  With easy steps, real solutions, and a message of hope, this audiobook is the guide every veteran needs after a denial. You stood up for your country. Now let this guide help you stand up for yourself.

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  Psych Ward Notes The: Surviving...

  Peter Vox

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  What happens when your first memories of life and conscious awareness centered around and mental illness? You end up with a mental illness or a whole bunch of them! This book is an autobiography about Peter Vox, a retired New York City physical education teacher and professional singer/drummer from long Island, New York. This book chronicles Peter's childhood, the origins of his mental illness, history with over 20 medications (whose side effects caused 3 suicide attempts), decades spent in therapy, marriage, being falsely accused of corporal punishment against his students as a retaliation for being a whistleblower, how music helps alleviate mental illness, journals written from psychiatric wards. the other patients in those wards and theories on how to handle your own mental illness. Furthermore, it's also a book about learning from past mistakes, accepting your flaws, focusing on your positive attributes, accepting help from others and realizing there are more opportunities in to start over in life if you are open minded and willing to make small changes. Along with the chronicle's of Peter's struggles are hilarious anecdotes about Peter's life that show the "happy-go-lucky" person that lives within all of us.

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