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Author: E. Stiles Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan ISBN: 9781349380442 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 221
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Stiles utilizes in-depth ethnographic study of judicial reasoning and litigant activity in Islamic family court in Zanzibar, Tanzania to draw new and important conclusions on how people understand and use Islamic legal ideas in marital disputes.
Author: Oscar Hijuelos Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416994750 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 449
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From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Oscar Hijuelos comes a riveting young adult novel set in the late 1960s about a haunting choice and an unforgettable journey of identity, misidentity, and all that we take with us when we run away. He didn’t say good-bye. He didn’t leave a phone number. And he didn’t plan on coming back—ever. Fifteen-year-old Rico Fuentes has had enough of life in Harlem, where his fair complexion—inherited from an Irish grandfather—keeps him caught between two cultures without belonging to either. He pours his outsider feelings into a comic book Dark Dude, with his friend Jimmy illustrating. But when Gilberto, who’s always looked out for Rico, moves to Wisconsin and Jimmy loses himself to an insidious habit, Rico decides enough is enough. With Jimmy in tow, Rico runs away to the Midwest in search of Gilberto. The heavily white community feels worlds away from Harlem, and for the first time, Rico sees what it’s like to blend in—no longer the “dark dude” or the punching bag for the whole neighborhood. But the less energy Rico needs to put into proving he’s Latino, the less he feels like one. And the more he gets to know the people around him, the more it’s clear that a change in location doesn’t change human nature—and that there’s no such thing as a perfect community. Faced with the truth that there are things that can’t be cut loose or forgotten, things that keep him from ever having an ordinary white kid’s life, Rico must decide whether he can make a home in the place he ran to…or the one he ran from.
Author: Juana Bordas Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers ISBN: 1609948890 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 290
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Embracing diversity, valuing people, taking action Over 50 million Latinos live in the United States, and it’s estimated that by 2050 one in three of the US population will be Hispanic. What does it take to lead such a varied and vibrant people who hail from twenty-two different countries and are a blend of different races? And what can leaders of all cultures and ethnicities learn from how Latinos lead? Juana Bordas takes us on a journey to the very heart and soul of Latino leadership. She offers ten principles that richly illustrate the inclusive, people-oriented, socially responsible, and life-affirming way Latinos have led their communities. Bordas includes the voices and experiences of other distinguished Latino leaders and vivid dichos (traditional sayings) that illustrate positive aspects of the Latino culture. This unprecedented book illustrates powerful and distinctive lessons that will inform leaders of every background. “America grows more diverse by the day. Leaders want to understand and motivate those they lead but may feel intimidated by the complex history and culture of Latinos in America. Juana Bordas has written a handbook for making sense of it all. The Power of Latino Leadership helps the reader decode the coming America and the changing workforce.” —Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, PBS News Hour, and former host, Talk of the Nation, NPR “Bordas has mentored generations of young Hispanics throughout her distinguished career. [Here] she presents a compelling case for how the strengths Hispanics bring to the table...can infuse new life into leadership development for all of our country’s current and future leaders.” —Janet Murguía, President, National Council of La Raza “Juana Bordas provides timely insight into Latino contributions to our nation’s future and why their influence will continue to increase.” —Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials “To develop a deeper appreciation for the countless contributions the Latino community is making to America’s multicultural leadership journey, read this book!” —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow
Author: Lucas C. Jasso Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781493705375 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 158
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Growing up attending schools in Corpus Christi, and McAllen, Texas Luke Hustle frequently wondered, “What is wrong with me?” He was a mild-mannered teenager who started to notice a change in his person and becomes surrounded with a dilemma. His constant challenge was trying to determine the cause of his confusion, and demonic elements that gave birth to his vicious anger and animosity? Adding to his confusion was distinguishing between reality and imaginary.Luke felt insecure and some depression. He started drinking in high school. His weakness was his apprehension to brush off a domineering school girl friend and his distraction was listening, reading, and watching news concerning the Vietnam War. Advice from a couple of priests, and his vow motivated him to change. After he is discharged from the military he is warned that drinking is affecting his health. He vows not to fight or drink anymore.Luke decides to travel to California with his goal to change. There he does a fantastic job of warding off his craving for alcohol by becoming a roadie for an all-girl band handling the loading, unloading, and setting up instruments. Luke accomplishes his vow and learns the definition of “Love is in the air.” His fantasizes about courting the leader of the band. She is a beautiful girl. His crush with her becomes reality resulting in unexpected surprise.
Author: José Antonio López Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1483624064 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 194
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There were seven flags over Texas. The green flagit is the first flag of Texas independence. It is the spark that lit the revolt for liberty in our state. It started as a gentle glow of a peasants lantern. Then, it expanded to a beacons potent light; beckoning Don Bernardo led his army in answering the call for freedom. It was not a flag of conquest, but a flag of self-rule. It was not a flag to build an empire, but to end an unjust one. It was a precious flag, wrapping those who carried it with the ideals of equality. It was the first breath of a new life, the first step of a long journey, the sign of a new beginning. It is the green flag, the first flag of Texas independence.
Author: Frederick Luis Aldama
Author: Frederick Luis Aldama
Author: E. Stiles
Author: Oscar Hijuelos
Author: Juana Bordas
Author: Lucas C. Jasso
Author: José Antonio López