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  The Poverty Paradox -...

  Mark Robert Rank

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  The paradox of poverty amidst plenty has plagued the United States throughout the twenty-first century—why should the wealthiest country in the world also have the highest rates of poverty among the industrialized nations?  Based on his decades-long research and scholarship, one of the nation's leading authorities provides the answer. In The Poverty Paradox, Mark Robert Rank develops his unique perspective for understanding this puzzle. 
   
   
   
  The approach is what he has defined over the years as structural vulnerability. Central to this new way of thinking is the distinction between those who lose out at the economic game versus why the game produces losers in the first place. Americans experiencing poverty tend to have certain characteristics placing them at a greater risk of impoverishment. Yet poverty results not from these factors, but rather from a lack of sufficient opportunities in society. In particular, the shortage of decent paying jobs and a strong safety net are paramount. 
   
   
   
  Based upon this understanding, Rank goes on to detail a variety of strategies and programs to effectively alleviate poverty in the future. The Poverty Paradox represents a game changing examination of poverty and inequality. It provides the essential blueprint for finally combatting this economic injustice in the years ahead.

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  Hidden History of Detroit

  Amy Elliott Bragg

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  "Engaging" stories of what the Motor City was like before the invention of the motor (Detroit Metro-Times). 
   
   
    
  Long before it became the twentieth-century automotive capital, Detroit was a muddy port town full of grog shops, horse races, haphazard cemeteries, and enterprising bootstrappers from all over the world. 
   
   
    
  In this lively book you'll discover the city's forgotten history and meet a variety of unforgettable characters—the argumentative French fugitive who founded the city; the tobacco magnate who haunts his shuttered factory; the gambler prankster millionaire who built a monument to himself; the governor who brought his scholarly library with him on canoe expeditions; and the historians who helped create the story of Detroit as we know it: one of the oldest, rowdiest, and most enigmatic cities in the Midwest.

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  Neverland

  Vanessa Kisuule

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  Vanessa Kisuule is a big Michael Jackson fan. This fixation once gave her great joy, but now it keeps her up at night. In her bracingly honest, energetic and lively book she explores the fall-out from that fandom and how, or if, we can hold people to account whilst loving them at the same time. 
   
  Why do famous musicians mean so much to us? How does the pop culture machine both mirror and magnify the worst aspects of human nature? Why is it so hard to accept that the people we love, famous or not, are capable of doing terrible things? 
   
  As debates rage on about abusive public figures, Kisuule asks not just if we should separate the art from the artist, but how this moral conundrum informs the way we shape our relationships, families and notions of social justice. Witty, poetic and with references to R. Kelly, Britney Spears and a host of other famous faces, Neverland is both an ardent love letter to the music we love and an unflinching look at the costs of hero worship.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, offers profound insights into Stoic philosophy. In these writings, the Roman Emperor contemplates themes of virtue, resilience, and inner peace, guiding readers on how to live a life of purpose and integrity. The book continues to inspire with its practical wisdom and enduring relevance, inviting us to explore the depths of our own character.

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  The Sonic Warrior

  Cap. Kevin M. Smith

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  Captain Kevin Smith is a first generation Sonic Warrior.Sonic Warriors are Fighter Pilots trained to perform combat operations at the speed of sound, securing control of the airborne battle-space .As a Sonic Warrior, Captain Smith was able to perform at high velocities and G forces, while occupying a new reality never before encountered by humankind.Sonic Warriors, venturing into the unknown, rely on innovation, creativity, courage and faith, as well as devotion to duty. They operate at the airborne tip-of -the-spear.Captain Smith, a Sonic Warrior of distinction, was instrumental in upgrading close-in air combat capabilities of our Naval Air Force, and was the Commander of the first deployed Top Gun Unit.This book is his story…..

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  Meditations: Main Ideas & Key...

  Parth Sawhney

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  Ancient wisdom for modern challenges. 
  Meditations is a collection of private thoughts of the great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who reflected daily on the essential tenets of philosophy by writing personal notes to himself. In this way, he persuaded himself every night to stay on the right path by repeating to himself his observations and the lessons he learned touching on the core principles and beliefs of Stoic philosophy.  
  This book is, without doubt, one of the finest works of spiritual and ethical thought ever written, consisting of a series of spiritual exercises enriched with wisdom, practical instruction, and a profound grasp of human behavior. 
  In this Snapshort, you’ll learn how to:Apply the basic precepts of Stoicism to the contemporary world.Let go of anxiety and concentrate your efforts on your inner life.Fulfill leadership demands while keeping personal integrity and spiritual well-being in mind.

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