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A powerful and inspiring biography of one of the most remarkable figures in American history. Written by Sarah H. Bradford, a friend and contemporary of Tubman, the book chronicles the life of a woman who escaped slavery and went on to become a leader in the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom.
A startling discovery—that job market success after college is largely random—forces a reappraisal of education, opportunity, and the American dream. As a gateway to economic opportunity, a college degree is viewed by many as America’s great equalizer. And it’s true: wealthier, more connected, and seemingly better-qualified students earn exactly the same pay as their less privileged peers. Yet, the reasons why may have little to do with bootstraps or self-improvement—it might just be dumb luck. That’s what sociologist Jessi Streib proposes in The Accidental Equalizer, a conclusion she reaches after interviewing dozens of hiring agents and job-seeking graduates. Streib finds that luck shapes the hiring process from start to finish in a way that limits class privilege in the job market. Employers hide information about how to get ahead and force students to guess which jobs pay the most and how best to obtain them. Without clear routes to success, graduates from all class backgrounds face the same odds at high pay. The Accidental Equalizer is a frank appraisal of how this “luckocracy” works and its implications for the future of higher education and the middle class. Although this system is far from eliminating American inequality, Streib shows that it may just be the best opportunity structure we have—for better and for worse.Zum Buch
"Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection" is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu, as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius. Lastly, "The Art of War" provides strategic wisdom from the renowned military strategist Sun Tzu. Together, these texts offer readers a profound understanding of Chinese philosophy, covering topics such as ethics, governance, spirituality, and warfare, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and culture.Contents:Lao Tzu. Tao Te ChingSun Tzu. The Art of WarConfucius. AnalectsChuang Tzu. Musings of a Chinese MysticThe Sayings of Mencius. Book 1Zum Buch
A clarion call for academics and policymakers alike, Cry Freedom prompts reflection on the evolving relationship between government and higher education.Zum Buch
This book is all about mass disappearances which have occurred in history. These events run the gamut from entire villages whose inhabitants disappeared to a flight of military planes gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle. Many ships have disappeared so I only cover a few of the most notorious ones. I also do not usually cover missing families or where just several people have gone absent. It is much more interesting to me if an entire army became lost and missing or strange things happened to a group which has become a big mystery. There are also some recent missing persons mysteries since these events happen even in the modern age.Zum Buch
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. Before the Civil War, before the name “Underground Railroad” echoed across history books, a courageous free Black man named Thomas Smallwood dared to write—and act—against slavery. Flee North tells the riveting, true story of how Smallwood risked everything to help enslaved families escape to freedom, while publicly mocking slaveholders in fiery, witty essays that inspired a nation and enraged the powerful. Teaming up with Charles Torrey, a white abolitionist journalist, Smallwood built one of the first organized escape networks in America. Together, they liberated hundreds—while the nation watched, divided and trembling.Zum Buch
You are a Scrum Master and you have a challenge: You have been hired to "fix" a poorly performing software development team. When you join the group you find that it is dominated by a very capable by a strong willed woman that the team calls "Bossy Bobbie". She makes every decision and assigns tasks to all of the other developers. She follows them up and takes over their tasks if they fall behind. No one is happy about the situation, but no one seems willing to do anything about it. Now the problem has fallen into your lap. What do you do about it? This case and the others in the series come from the real-world experiences of a group of Scrum professionals who meet regularly to discuss the Scrum Framework and how to apply it to actual situations they have encountered. These discussions have been led since 2015 by Frederik Mark Fowler, A Doctor of Scrum and Holder of the Professional Scrum Master level III certification awarded by Scrum.org. Fred has worked with the Scrum Framework for almost 20 years and has trained more then 300 people to become Scrum Masters and Product Owners. For more information, visit www.Patreon.com/SiliconValleyScrum.Zum Buch
