Author: Senator Tim Scott Publisher: Center Street ISBN: 1546059121 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 220
Book Description
In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, he struggled to get through school and had his dreams of a college football career shattered by a car wreck. But thanks to his mother and a few mentors along the way, he learned that "failure isn't failure unless you quit." He also learned that it's hard work and perseverance, not a government handout, that will get you ahead in life. Today, Senator Scott is the only black Republican in the Senate, and he believes that investment and commerce are the best ways to rebuild our most impoverished communities. This is the idea behind his signature piece of legislation, the "opportunity zones" program, which President Trump has strongly endorsed. The program provides tax incentives for businesses that invest in low-income urban areas, seeking to replace things like welfare and government assistance. In Opportunity Knocks, Senator Scott will tell his life story with a focus on adversity and opportunity. He will teach readers about the principles of hard work and hope while addressing the dangers of veering too far toward socialist policies. The book will also not shy away from discussions of racism and racial inequality in the United States and will recount some of Senator Scott's own brushes with racism as well as the many discussions he's had with people who want to help, including President Trump.
Author: Gayle Maree Publisher: Booklocker.com ISBN: 9780648014003 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 330
Book Description
The 6 Dimensions of Healing are in your life to create the love, health and prosperity you deserve. Your reality is constantly changing and when you understand how to consciously create, you then have the tools necessary to create a life that is worthy of who you really have become.
Author: Rebecca Otis Leder Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group ISBN: 1736028316 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 205
Book Description
Create meaningful connections to achieve success The Knock Method® is a five-step framework for intentionally and genuinely connecting with others for mutual benefit as you develop your career. Whether you’re working to get to the next level at your current job, seeking a new job or career, or just kicking off your career, this book will help you build confidence to reach out and open doors. It provides a networking guide to build long-lasting relationships that will strengthen your collective network and help you bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be. You’ll be inspired; learn how much high-quality relationships matter, not only for your career but for your health and for your community; get easy steps to follow; and gain practical tools that will help you take The Knock Method off the page and into your career relationships to make a collective impact and drive change.
Author: Kevin Mangum Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1600346170 Category : Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
In a world of missed opportunities this book will help readers to find a fresh perspective to live to the fullest. Who knows what opportunities may be waiting! (Practical Life)
Author: Art Blackburn Sr. Publisher: ISBN: 9781980638667 Category : Languages : en Pages : 97
Book Description
The authors of this book will explore the history and the usage of this commonly used cliché' or expression. They will demonstrate how several miracles performed by Jesus in the New Testament were granted simply because someone saw an opportunity then went to knock on opportunity door with the expectancy of opportunity no only opening its door but welcome them behind it.They have an exceptionally unique and intriguing perspective in their approach and delivery style. The history exposed in this book may leave you with some questions that may already have been answered by your past teaching or hearing of stories used to demonstrate "Opportunity Knocks". Do you know when opportunity knocks? Can you hear the sound of opportunity knocking? Are you ready to accept the challenge of making a way out of no way when opportunity does knock? This is a quick, captivating, interesting and very insightful book. Learn the steps to take to recognize when "Opportunity Knocks and Expect it to be granted today!
Author: Marley Majcher Publisher: Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 1600377769 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
Well-known celebrity party planner, Marley Majcher, in her signature witty, no-nonsense style shows you how to make a real profit without spinning your wheels using a step-by-step process that shows you where all of your money is really going. By learning from the trials and tribulations of Majcher's own entrepreneurial journey, you will magically see yourself in her examples yet learn the skills necessary to turn a real profit, all while laughing out loud. Who knew business could be so much fun? --Publisher.
Author: Jim Ovia Publisher: Forbesbooks ISBN: 9781946633408 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 232
Book Description
The road to success is rarely linear and never easy. Despite countless setbacks, Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank, was able to achieve the unthinkable. Africa Rise and Shine is the story of Ovia's business and banking success and how he was able to create one of Africa's largest banks. Spanning decades of both world and Nigerian history, Africa Rise and Shine dives deep into the events that led to Ovia's triumph. Drawing upon his educational experiences and relentless determination, Ovia was able to overcome every hurdle that stood in the way of his bank becoming the national icon that it is today. Africa Rise and Shine outlines the tough, yet necessary business decisions that were essential to Zenith's prolonged success and is filled with valuable takeaways for every businessperson. Learn from one of the best in banking what it takes to truly be successful.
Author: Carla Hoch Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440300739 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing battles and brawls. • In Round 1, you will consider how the Who, When, Where, and Why questions affect what type of fight scene you want to craft. • Round 2 delves into the human factors of biology (think fight or flight and adrenaline) and psychology (aggression and response to injuring or killing another person). • Round 3 explores different fighting styles that are appropriate for different situations: How would a character fight from a prone position versus being attacked in the street? What is the vocabulary used to describe these styles? • Round 4 considers weaponry and will guide you to select the best weapon for your characters, including nontraditional weapons of opportunity, while also thinking about the nitty-gritty details of using them. • In Round 5, you'll learn how to accurately describe realistic injuries sustained from the fights and certain weapons, and what kind of injuries will kill a character or render them unable to fight further. By taking into account where your character is in the world, when in history the fight is happening, what the character's motivation for fighting is, and much more, you'll be able write fight scenes unique to your plot and characters, all while satisfying your reader's discerning eye.
Author: Jacob Kornhauser Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1538130823 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 213
Book Description
“This is one of the very best baseball books in years.” Booklist, Starred Review Reaching the major leagues is a pipe dream for most young baseball players in America. Very few ever get to live it out. A select number of those players face the elation and frustration of getting to play in just one major league game. The Cup of Coffee Club: 11 Players and Their Brush with Baseball History tells the unique stories of eleven of these players. It details their struggles to reach the major leagues, their one moment in the limelight, and their struggles to get back. They include a former Major League Baseball manager, the son of a Baseball Hall of Famer, and two different brothers of Hall of Famers. Exclusive interviews with each of the players provide insight into what that single seminal moment meant and how they dealt with the blow of never making another major league appearance again. Spanning half a century of baseball, each player’s journey to Major League Baseball is distinct, as is each of their responses to having played in just a single game. The Cup of Coffee Club shares their unique perspectives, providing a better understanding of just how special each major league game can be.
Author: Andrea Kihlstedt Publisher: Charitychannel LLC ISBN: 9781938077050 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
Kihlstedt identifies four Asking Styles that she calls Rainmakers, Go-Getters, Mission Controllers, and Kindred Spirits, then matches the person's Asking Style to the optimal approach for asking for a philanthropic gift.
Author: Senator Tim Scott
Author: Gayle Maree
Author: Rebecca Otis Leder
Author: Kevin Mangum
Author: Art Blackburn Sr.
Author: Marley Majcher
Author: Jim Ovia
Author: Carla Hoch
Author: Jacob Kornhauser
Author: Andrea Kihlstedt