Author: Noble Fields
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665714689
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
From the small rural town of Oakwood, Texas, Noble Fields emerged an energetic, prosperous African American entrepreneur who became the first black woman millionaire. She has led a life that has made her very proud, and now she wishes to share her story. With Pride and Dignity follows her from her birth in 1935 to Jake and Mildred Lusk—hard workers who were, for the most part, uneducated. The family moved California in 1945, and she spent her youth in Fresno. She was inducted into the army on November 22, 1954—the same date, she later learned, that Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, to a white man. Following a successful twenty-year career in the military, she launched a thriving career in real estate, building a life well lived and a legacy worth sharing. This personal narrative tells the story of Noble Fields, a military veteran who became a black woman millionaire through real estate investment.
"With Pride & Dignity''
Author: Noble Fields
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665714689
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
From the small rural town of Oakwood, Texas, Noble Fields emerged an energetic, prosperous African American entrepreneur who became the first black woman millionaire. She has led a life that has made her very proud, and now she wishes to share her story. With Pride and Dignity follows her from her birth in 1935 to Jake and Mildred Lusk—hard workers who were, for the most part, uneducated. The family moved California in 1945, and she spent her youth in Fresno. She was inducted into the army on November 22, 1954—the same date, she later learned, that Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, to a white man. Following a successful twenty-year career in the military, she launched a thriving career in real estate, building a life well lived and a legacy worth sharing. This personal narrative tells the story of Noble Fields, a military veteran who became a black woman millionaire through real estate investment.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665714689
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
From the small rural town of Oakwood, Texas, Noble Fields emerged an energetic, prosperous African American entrepreneur who became the first black woman millionaire. She has led a life that has made her very proud, and now she wishes to share her story. With Pride and Dignity follows her from her birth in 1935 to Jake and Mildred Lusk—hard workers who were, for the most part, uneducated. The family moved California in 1945, and she spent her youth in Fresno. She was inducted into the army on November 22, 1954—the same date, she later learned, that Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, to a white man. Following a successful twenty-year career in the military, she launched a thriving career in real estate, building a life well lived and a legacy worth sharing. This personal narrative tells the story of Noble Fields, a military veteran who became a black woman millionaire through real estate investment.
A Raisin in the Sun
Author: Lorraine Hansberry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781397398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
"A Raisin in the Sun" reflects Lorraine Hansberry's childhood experiences in segregated Chicago. This electrifying masterpiece has enthralled audiences and has been heaped with critical accolades. "The play that changed American theatre forever" - The New York Times. Edition Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781397398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
"A Raisin in the Sun" reflects Lorraine Hansberry's childhood experiences in segregated Chicago. This electrifying masterpiece has enthralled audiences and has been heaped with critical accolades. "The play that changed American theatre forever" - The New York Times. Edition Description
Shanghai Princess
Author: Chen Danyan
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A look at the three decades of depredation and loss experienced by this "princess" of Shanghai
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A look at the three decades of depredation and loss experienced by this "princess" of Shanghai
Dignity
Author: Chris Arnade
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525534733
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A profound book.... It will break your heart but also leave you with hope." —J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy "[A] deeply empathetic book." —The Economist With stark photo essays and unforgettable true stories, Chris Arnade cuts through "expert" pontification on inequality, addiction, and poverty to allow those who have been left behind to define themselves on their own terms. After abandoning his Wall Street career, Chris Arnade decided to document poverty and addiction in the Bronx. He began interviewing, photographing, and becoming close friends with homeless addicts, and spent hours in drug dens and McDonald's. Then he started driving across America to see how the rest of the country compared. He found the same types of stories everywhere, across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, and geography. The people he got to know, from Alabama and California to Maine and Nevada, gave Arnade a new respect for the dignity and resilience of what he calls America's Back Row--those who lack the credentials and advantages of the so-called meritocratic upper class. The strivers in the Front Row, with their advanced degrees and upward mobility, see the Back Row's values as worthless. They scorn anyone who stays in a dying town or city as foolish, and mock anyone who clings to religion or tradition as naïve. As Takeesha, a woman in the Bronx, told Arnade, she wants to be seen she sees herself: "a prostitute, a mother of six, and a child of God." This book is his attempt to help the rest of us truly see, hear, and respect millions of people who've been left behind.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525534733
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A profound book.... It will break your heart but also leave you with hope." —J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy "[A] deeply empathetic book." —The Economist With stark photo essays and unforgettable true stories, Chris Arnade cuts through "expert" pontification on inequality, addiction, and poverty to allow those who have been left behind to define themselves on their own terms. After abandoning his Wall Street career, Chris Arnade decided to document poverty and addiction in the Bronx. He began interviewing, photographing, and becoming close friends with homeless addicts, and spent hours in drug dens and McDonald's. Then he started driving across America to see how the rest of the country compared. He found the same types of stories everywhere, across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, and geography. The people he got to know, from Alabama and California to Maine and Nevada, gave Arnade a new respect for the dignity and resilience of what he calls America's Back Row--those who lack the credentials and advantages of the so-called meritocratic upper class. The strivers in the Front Row, with their advanced degrees and upward mobility, see the Back Row's values as worthless. They scorn anyone who stays in a dying town or city as foolish, and mock anyone who clings to religion or tradition as naïve. As Takeesha, a woman in the Bronx, told Arnade, she wants to be seen she sees herself: "a prostitute, a mother of six, and a child of God." This book is his attempt to help the rest of us truly see, hear, and respect millions of people who've been left behind.
A Dignity of Dragons
Author: Jacqueline K. Ogburn
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618862542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From "a flurry of yetis" to "a splash of mermaids," this book is a clever twist on the well-loved bestiary.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618862542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From "a flurry of yetis" to "a splash of mermaids," this book is a clever twist on the well-loved bestiary.
Contours of Dignity
Author: Suzy Killmister
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198844360
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Suzanne Killmister sets out an original approach to understanding dignity, not according to the dominant conception as an inherent feature of all human beings, but in terms of the norms to which we hold ourselves and others. She argues for a tripartite conception, comprised of personal dignity, social dignity, and status dignity.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198844360
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Suzanne Killmister sets out an original approach to understanding dignity, not according to the dominant conception as an inherent feature of all human beings, but in terms of the norms to which we hold ourselves and others. She argues for a tripartite conception, comprised of personal dignity, social dignity, and status dignity.
Dignity and Disgrace
Author: Joy Myron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Can Love Conquer Time?Delilah Sutton is a broke college student, with few friends and uncertain plans for the future. When she receives an invitation to her cousin's wedding, she travels to England to rekindle a relationship with the only family she has left. It is there that her life takes a dramatic turn, and she travels not only to the past, but to the fictitious world of Pride and Prejudice. Despite longing to return home and constantly struggling to hide her true identity, Delilah finds herself drawn in by this new life, 19th century customs, and the unexplored sides of Jane Austen's classic characters. Inevitably, Delilah begins living out a story all her own, weaving webs of lies, and falling for history's most judgmental nobleman: Fitzwilliam Darcy.While an accident of time has brought them together, it may also be the thing that tears them apart. Dignity & Disgrace collides past and present, entwining reality with fiction; a page-turning reimagining that examines the sacrifices one must make for happiness, and determines if love can transcend centuries.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Can Love Conquer Time?Delilah Sutton is a broke college student, with few friends and uncertain plans for the future. When she receives an invitation to her cousin's wedding, she travels to England to rekindle a relationship with the only family she has left. It is there that her life takes a dramatic turn, and she travels not only to the past, but to the fictitious world of Pride and Prejudice. Despite longing to return home and constantly struggling to hide her true identity, Delilah finds herself drawn in by this new life, 19th century customs, and the unexplored sides of Jane Austen's classic characters. Inevitably, Delilah begins living out a story all her own, weaving webs of lies, and falling for history's most judgmental nobleman: Fitzwilliam Darcy.While an accident of time has brought them together, it may also be the thing that tears them apart. Dignity & Disgrace collides past and present, entwining reality with fiction; a page-turning reimagining that examines the sacrifices one must make for happiness, and determines if love can transcend centuries.
Human Dignity
Author: George Kateb
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674059425
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
We often speak of the dignity owed to a person. And dignity is a word that regularly appears in political speeches. Charters are promulgated in its name, and appeals to it are made when people all over the world struggle to achieve their rights. But what exactly is dignity? When one person physically assaults another, we feel the wrong demands immediate condemnation and legal sanction. Whereas when one person humiliates or thoughtlessly makes use of another, we recognize the wrong and hope for a remedy, but the social response is less clear. The injury itself may be hard to quantify. Given our concern with human dignity, it is odd that it has received comparatively little scrutiny. Here, George Kateb asks what human dignity is and why it matters for the claim to rights. He proposes that dignity is an “existential” value that pertains to the identity of a person as a human being. To injure or even to try to efface someone’s dignity is to treat that person as not human or less than human—as a thing or instrument or subhuman creature. Kateb does not limit the notion of dignity to individuals but extends it to the human species. The dignity of the human species rests on our uniqueness among all other species. In the book’s concluding section, he argues that despite the ravages we have inflicted on it, nature would be worse off without humanity. The supremely fitting task of humanity can be seen as a “stewardship” of nature. This secular defense of human dignity—the first book-length attempt of its kind—crowns the career of a distinguished political thinker.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674059425
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
We often speak of the dignity owed to a person. And dignity is a word that regularly appears in political speeches. Charters are promulgated in its name, and appeals to it are made when people all over the world struggle to achieve their rights. But what exactly is dignity? When one person physically assaults another, we feel the wrong demands immediate condemnation and legal sanction. Whereas when one person humiliates or thoughtlessly makes use of another, we recognize the wrong and hope for a remedy, but the social response is less clear. The injury itself may be hard to quantify. Given our concern with human dignity, it is odd that it has received comparatively little scrutiny. Here, George Kateb asks what human dignity is and why it matters for the claim to rights. He proposes that dignity is an “existential” value that pertains to the identity of a person as a human being. To injure or even to try to efface someone’s dignity is to treat that person as not human or less than human—as a thing or instrument or subhuman creature. Kateb does not limit the notion of dignity to individuals but extends it to the human species. The dignity of the human species rests on our uniqueness among all other species. In the book’s concluding section, he argues that despite the ravages we have inflicted on it, nature would be worse off without humanity. The supremely fitting task of humanity can be seen as a “stewardship” of nature. This secular defense of human dignity—the first book-length attempt of its kind—crowns the career of a distinguished political thinker.
A Playbook for Habitual Excellence
Author: Mark Graban
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Every leader aspires to be excellent, to inspire excellence, and to lead a great organization. The question, of course, is how to achieve these goals. One possible path is to understand and learn from leaders whose principles and practices have demonstrated the "how." One such leader is Paul H. O'Neill, Sr. (1935-2020), former U.S. Treasury Secretary, former CEO of Alcoa, and a person who impacted U.S. healthcare policy and played an integral role throughout Value Capture's history. Paul would often ask other leaders, "What do you want your legacy to be?" He asked that as a way to get people to think well beyond themselves at that moment, and think of what they could influence and build in themselves and others for a better future. One element of Paul's legacy is the speeches that he gave over the years, sharing his experiences as a leader, to try to provide other leaders with guidance on how to achieve goals of excellence. "A Playbook for Habitual Excellence: A Leader's Roadmap from the Life and Work of Paul H. O'Neill, Sr." collects a few of Paul's most notable speeches and Senate testimony. The principles that were Paul's True North are made clear, and hopefully, will help light the path that you take as a leader. We hope you find his words to be inspiring, informative, and useful.All royalties are being donated to one of Paul's favorite causes, The Neighborhood Academy.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Every leader aspires to be excellent, to inspire excellence, and to lead a great organization. The question, of course, is how to achieve these goals. One possible path is to understand and learn from leaders whose principles and practices have demonstrated the "how." One such leader is Paul H. O'Neill, Sr. (1935-2020), former U.S. Treasury Secretary, former CEO of Alcoa, and a person who impacted U.S. healthcare policy and played an integral role throughout Value Capture's history. Paul would often ask other leaders, "What do you want your legacy to be?" He asked that as a way to get people to think well beyond themselves at that moment, and think of what they could influence and build in themselves and others for a better future. One element of Paul's legacy is the speeches that he gave over the years, sharing his experiences as a leader, to try to provide other leaders with guidance on how to achieve goals of excellence. "A Playbook for Habitual Excellence: A Leader's Roadmap from the Life and Work of Paul H. O'Neill, Sr." collects a few of Paul's most notable speeches and Senate testimony. The principles that were Paul's True North are made clear, and hopefully, will help light the path that you take as a leader. We hope you find his words to be inspiring, informative, and useful.All royalties are being donated to one of Paul's favorite causes, The Neighborhood Academy.
My Pride & My Dignity
Author: Charles Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781076059475
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
IN PART I - YOU WILL DISCOVERThe Hidden Truths About Yourself and Learn How To Live Up To Your Potential!Were you one of those kids in school? You know which ones. Were you one of those kids who had a note from the teacher on every report card that said, "Johnny isn't living up to his potential!"It's funny but did you ever think that the teacher had a rubber stamp with that phrase that she used to label every student? Actually, she wouldn't have been far from the truth even if she graded you today!Most people fail to live up to their potential. Why is that? Life gets in the way for one thing. But, more importantly, we have allowed ourselves to be crammed into a mold of how other people perceive us. The only way this can happen is if you have allowed others to manipulate and define who you are. It's easy to do. Somewhere it's written that it takes 21 days to create a habit. If that's the case then it should take 21 days to eliminate the habit, right?Unfortunately it isn't that simple. Why? The answer lies somewhere in between your self-image and self-esteem.Do any of these circumstances apply to you?-Have you become argumentative?-Do you give or get the silent treatment from your partner?-Does your spouse nag?-Is your home life in shambles?-Kids out of control?-Do you feel angry all the time?-Have set goals only to fail to meet them?-Would you like to laugh more?-Are you experiencing feelings of helplessness?You can take control and make huge steps toward improving your outlook on life. What you must change is not your circumstances, but your self-esteem.IN PART II - YOU WILL DISCOVERHow You Can Tap Into Your Own Psyche & Build Your Self-ConfidenceThe best part is that you can learn how to do this in 15 powerful chapters that will boost success in your personal as well as professional life quickly and easily . . .Guaranteed!Can you imagine having the secrets that instantly put incredible power into your words and attitude? We are talking about the ability to persuade and inspire others easily and confidently.Well, we are here to tell you that you can learn the secrets and skills necessary to unlock your own personal power. You will discover how to use that powerful self-confidence to exercise control over your circumstances and influence others in your personal as well as professional life!Some of the most powerful tools to build your confidence and influence more customers, grab more profits, and achieve new heights in your personal life as well are just a click away. You'll find secrets that show you how to conquer: -Fear of rejection-Fear of loss-Fear of failure-Fear of people-Physical stumbling blocks-Re-training "self talk"-Goal settingAnd that's just the beginning of what you'll discover here! How to Improve Self-Confidence will turn even the most socially challenged person into a convincing powerhouse just oozing with confidence! It doesn't matter how high or low your confidence level is right now...these time-tested secrets are the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to boost your confidence through the stratosphere!I can't even begin to describe how powerfully these secrets can affect your life! And you can find it all here, in this exciting new ebook...You will discover: -How to overcome the most deadly killer of confidence known to man. . .fear -How a few simple subtle changes in your posture can increase your confidence. -How to set goals. Everyone says to do it, but who teaches you how?-How to literally talk yourself into success.-How to anticipate and overcome negative situations before they occur.-How to establish your authority to convince others that you're a force to be reckoned with!If you are tired of always taking a "back seat" to success because of your own self imposed limitations; if you are ready to instantly inspire the people around you; then you must read this book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781076059475
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
IN PART I - YOU WILL DISCOVERThe Hidden Truths About Yourself and Learn How To Live Up To Your Potential!Were you one of those kids in school? You know which ones. Were you one of those kids who had a note from the teacher on every report card that said, "Johnny isn't living up to his potential!"It's funny but did you ever think that the teacher had a rubber stamp with that phrase that she used to label every student? Actually, she wouldn't have been far from the truth even if she graded you today!Most people fail to live up to their potential. Why is that? Life gets in the way for one thing. But, more importantly, we have allowed ourselves to be crammed into a mold of how other people perceive us. The only way this can happen is if you have allowed others to manipulate and define who you are. It's easy to do. Somewhere it's written that it takes 21 days to create a habit. If that's the case then it should take 21 days to eliminate the habit, right?Unfortunately it isn't that simple. Why? The answer lies somewhere in between your self-image and self-esteem.Do any of these circumstances apply to you?-Have you become argumentative?-Do you give or get the silent treatment from your partner?-Does your spouse nag?-Is your home life in shambles?-Kids out of control?-Do you feel angry all the time?-Have set goals only to fail to meet them?-Would you like to laugh more?-Are you experiencing feelings of helplessness?You can take control and make huge steps toward improving your outlook on life. What you must change is not your circumstances, but your self-esteem.IN PART II - YOU WILL DISCOVERHow You Can Tap Into Your Own Psyche & Build Your Self-ConfidenceThe best part is that you can learn how to do this in 15 powerful chapters that will boost success in your personal as well as professional life quickly and easily . . .Guaranteed!Can you imagine having the secrets that instantly put incredible power into your words and attitude? We are talking about the ability to persuade and inspire others easily and confidently.Well, we are here to tell you that you can learn the secrets and skills necessary to unlock your own personal power. You will discover how to use that powerful self-confidence to exercise control over your circumstances and influence others in your personal as well as professional life!Some of the most powerful tools to build your confidence and influence more customers, grab more profits, and achieve new heights in your personal life as well are just a click away. You'll find secrets that show you how to conquer: -Fear of rejection-Fear of loss-Fear of failure-Fear of people-Physical stumbling blocks-Re-training "self talk"-Goal settingAnd that's just the beginning of what you'll discover here! How to Improve Self-Confidence will turn even the most socially challenged person into a convincing powerhouse just oozing with confidence! It doesn't matter how high or low your confidence level is right now...these time-tested secrets are the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to boost your confidence through the stratosphere!I can't even begin to describe how powerfully these secrets can affect your life! And you can find it all here, in this exciting new ebook...You will discover: -How to overcome the most deadly killer of confidence known to man. . .fear -How a few simple subtle changes in your posture can increase your confidence. -How to set goals. Everyone says to do it, but who teaches you how?-How to literally talk yourself into success.-How to anticipate and overcome negative situations before they occur.-How to establish your authority to convince others that you're a force to be reckoned with!If you are tired of always taking a "back seat" to success because of your own self imposed limitations; if you are ready to instantly inspire the people around you; then you must read this book.