When working-class first-generation students enter college or the professional workplace, they often find themselves immersed in entirely new worlds. They must learn the unwritten rules for how to speak, dress, behave, and interact with new peers and colleagues. While striving to fit in and do well, they risk feeling imposter syndrome, a loss of identity, or broken ties with friends and family.Class Cultures and Social Mobility tells the stories of upwardly mobile first-ge...

Writing is a critical skill people need to survive and prosper in the modern economy. But most people fail to become competent writers. Those who succeed (at least, in English-speaking countries) are predominantly White, upper middle class, and female. These achievement gaps are primarily the result of opportunity gaps – in other words, they represent the failure of our educational systems to provide equitable instruction. This book examines why so many students fall behind and analyzes wh...

The LeMay family of Ohio finds themselves hunted by organized crime for reasons they did not create. Because of circumstances, they are placed into federal Witness Protection where they must learn to hide in plain sight. Their journey to a safe life takes them to the small Florida town of Dade City where fitting in is essential to survival.

Travel the Southern California coastline from San Diego to Santa Cruz with Leo, a man on a mission, and "Little Mike", his unintentional canine companion. Enjoy the wondrous beaches, quiet coves and a tale crafted so cleverly you'll reach for your car keys to meet them in San Simeon. What people are saying, "...the story has all the great things you want in a book...mystery, romance, lost souls being found, interesting characters, happy ending, the acknowledgement of what differences pets ...

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the fieldIn the comprehensively revised Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globaliz...

Economic turmoil, rising crime, and unrest thrive in the news. When it comes to surviving disaster, remember the parable of ten virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). Five virgins were prepared, and five were not. There are people behind problems the world is facing today. Problems just do not arise. Elites use orchestrated problems to justify legislation that pushes their agenda. An influential cabal of elite wants you to believe in a business cycle, nations rise and fall naturally, and a strong cent...

Joe's life consists of monotony, of lost opportunities, lost bets and lost love, that is, until he decides to flee his obligations for the perfect life in the paradaisical lands of Southeast Asia where the sun shines and where beautiful women, good times and cheap alcohol come in abundance. When Joe invests his 'borrowed' funds in a beachfront bar, he finds that paradise comes at a high price, and that murder, kidnapping and hard drugs aren't just the stuff of action movies. They're what J...

This book focuses on understanding and managing organizational behavior in an international context, considering the conceptual framework of culture and offering practical advice for navigating cultures in the workplace. Readers will gain new tools to interpret behavior, helping them to manage international challenges effectively.The authors outline the critical management and adaptation skills necessary to develop within a globalized organization, teaching the reader how to recrui...

Vocabulary development is essential for learning, but conventional vocabulary assessments lack the range and flexibility to support K–12 classroom teachers in making instructional decisions. Drawing on linguistics, educational psychology, and educational measurement, this book offers a fresh perspective on word learning and describes powerful, precise assessment strategies. Guidelines are presented for selecting which words to teach, evaluating the depth and richness of students' word know...

The publication of Empire last year created a sensation that spread from academia to the media to cocktail-party buzz. A book that causes such a scholarly commotion comes along only once every decade or so wrote the New York Times , as the book's radical vision of imperial power in the new millennium sparked both histrionic condemnation and serious academic engagement. After September 11 this discussion of Empire's political and legal theories was closely linked with the struggle to redefi...

This powerful book analyses the vital dimensions of money, health, place, quality of life and identity, and demonstrates the gaps of treatment and outcomes between older and younger people, and between different groups of older people. Written by leading experts in the field, it provides strong evidence of the scale of current disadvantage in the UK and suggests actions that could begin to change the picture of unequal ageing.'Unequal ageing' is aimed at all those with a serious in...

Life is shaped by the decisions we make. Good decisions lead to better outcomes in relationships, finances, and dealing with the uncertainties of life. Intelligence and knowledge alone are not adequate in venturing into the unknown future. Wisdom is crucial. But what is wisdom? Biblical wisdom is an acquired skill that leads to living a more satisfying and meaningful life.So, how does one acquire wisdom? In WHO OWNS YOUR HEART?, Dr. Paul Vallee guides the reader through the biblica...