Can philanthropy alleviate inequality? Do antipoverty programs work on the ground? In this eye-opening analysis Erica Kohl-Arenas bores deeply into how these issues play out in California's Central Valley which is one of the wealthiest agricultural production regions in the world & also home to the poorest people in the United States Through the lens of a provocative set of case studies The Self-Help Myth reveals how philanthropy maintains systems of inequality by attracting attention to the behavior of poor people while shifting the focus away from structural inequities & relationships of power that produce poverty In Fresno County for example which has a 56 billion-plus agricultural industry migrant farm workers depend heavily on food banks religious organizations & family networks to feed & clothe their families Foundation professionals espouse well-intentioned hopeful strategies to improve the lives of the poor These strategies contain specific ideas-in philanthropy terminology "theories of change"- that rely on traditional American ideals of individualism & hard work such as self-help civic participation & mutual prosperity But when used in partnership with well-defined limits around what foundations will & will not fund these ideals become fuzzy concepts promoting professional & institutional behaviors that leave relationships of poverty & inequality untouched ...

- Understand why you lack motivation & learn how you can change the direction ofyour life- Overcome procrastination & lethargic & negative emotions & focus on what youwant to achieve- Find the motivation you need to work harder at your job an ...

156 pages Style copy Stop Think Act (9780415745239) adapted from 6x 9 to 7x 10; 27 Line drawings bl Cleary Timothy J (Rutgers University USA) ...

The Selfie Stick means that you can take photos & videos from a whole new perspective The selfie has become a popular trend on social media in the past few years & this gadget is here to help you create your own fabulous shots If you&ve ever tried to take a selfie (and let&s be honest even if you won&t admit it it&s something everyone has been tempted to try) then you&ll have found it&s much trickier than it looks especially if you don&t want a random arm in-shot Those instagram people make it look so easy! That&s where the Selfie Stick comes in it&s easy to use & all you&ll need is a self-timer app on your smartphone This telescopic camerasmartphone grip is super versatile as it fits most models of camera & phone & extends to a brilliant 100cm Use it to take self-portraits & group shots where everybody fits in the frame over crowds at gigs & festivals on holiday for family snaps for extreme sports & even DIY (you can use it to look at hard to reach areas like gutters or roof cavities
- not very rock n roll but useful nonetheless)! Please note You will need a camera with a self-timer feature Smartphone camera apps with this feature are widely available for free from relevant app marketplaces
...

Every morning a very large & very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message ' Stay away from my river! It's MY river! If you come in my river I'll eat you all!' The animals in the forest don't know what to do They are frightened of the crocodile Even the fish tadpoles frogs crabs & crayfish stay out of the water Until one day the creatures are woken by a loud groaning sound which turns out to be the selfish crocodile in a lot of pain & the smallest of them all a little mouse finds a way to solve their snappy dilemma! Astoundingly bright bold illustrations bring to life all the wonderful creatures of the forest in a rainbow of colours The author Faustin Charles is a renowned poet & story-teller His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin This is his first picture book text Bloomsbury Children's Books are also publishing his first poetry collection in October 1998 establishing Faustin as a Bloomsbury author across the board Faustin spends much time in schools & libraries story-telling & is also Library Buyer for Enfield He lives in North London About the Illustrator Mike Terry is most well-known for his wonderful cover illustrations for " Dick King-Smith" including " The Hodgeheg" & " The Sheep-Pig" (the basis for the successful film " Babe") This is his first picture book Mike lives in Hythe Kent ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Clio Barnard&s second feature which premiered to universal acclaim at Cannes is one of this year&s key British releases Set on the outskirts of Bradford the film follows two young lads Arbor (Conner Chapman) & Swifty (Shaun Thomas) & their dealings with a local scrap dealer Boldly cinematic & featuring astonishing performances from the two leads The Selfish Giant further cements Barnard&s reputation as a visionary filmmaker Actors Conner Chapman Shaun Thomas Sean Gilder & Lorraine Ashbourne Director Clio Barnard Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 31 minutes (approx) ...

Fergus lives with his father by the sea but is lonely He wants a friend more than anything One day Fergus finds treasure on the beach a beautiful fur blanket hidden in the rocks But Fergus doesn't know that his treasure belongs to someone else -- a selkie girl has lost her seal skin & can't go home to the sea without it Will Fergus give his new friend what she needs & risk being lonely again? This is a lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the selkie (a seal who can become human) adapted for a young audience Beautifully written by storyteller & selkie storyteller Janis Mackay the tale is accompanied by stunning illustrations by Ruchi Mhasane The Selkie Girl is one of the first titles released in the new Picture Kelpies Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk & fairy tales to life for young children ...

Ten years ago Fredrik Eklund moved to New York City from his native Sweden with nothing but a worn-out pair of sneakers & a dream to make it big in the city that never sleeps Despite having no experience in real estate & no contacts Fredrik transformed himself into the best seller in the most competitive real estate market on the planet brokering multimillion-dollar deals for celebrities selling out properties all over the city & charming TV audiences as one of the stars of Million Dollar Listing New York In The Sell Fredrik shares his secrets so that anyone can find success doing what they love According to Fredrik even if you don't consider yourself a salesperson you've been in sales your whole life because every day you are selling your most important asset yourself Whenever you influence or persuade someone to give you something in exchange for what you've got
- whether it's a luxury home a great idea at work or your profile on Matchcom
- you are selling & if you know how to sell right you can live your dream Blending personal stories & the expertise he's gained from his meteoric rise The Sell is the modern guide to becoming successful Featuring everything from the importance of intangible factors like personality & charm to tips & tricks for preparing persuading & negotiating The Sell is a vital go-to book for anyone who wants to have an impact in his or her personal & professional life No matter what your background is
- sales rep CEO or kitchen-table entrepreneur
- this book will help you sell yourself or your brand & lead a richer more fulfilling life



...

Outrageous hilarious & profound' Simon Schama Financial Times The longer you stare at Beatty's pages the smarter you'll get' Guardian The most badass first 100 pages of an American novel I've read' New York Times A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing & the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game Born in Dickens on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles the narrator of The Sellout spent his childhood as the subject in his father's racially charged psychological studies He is told that his father's work will lead to a memoir that will solve their financial woes But when his father is killed in a drive-by shooting he discovers there never was a memoir All that's left is a bill for a drive-through funeral What's more Dickens has literally been wiped off the map to save California from further embarrassment Fuelled by despair the narrator sets out to right this wrong with the most outrageous action conceivable reinstating slavery & segregating the local high school which lands him in the Supreme Court In his trademark absurdist style which has the uncanny ability to make readers want to both laugh & cry The Sellout is an outrageous & outrageously entertaining indictment of our time ...

Outrageous hilarious & profound' Simon Schama Financial Times The longer you stare at Beatty's pages the smarter you'll get' Guardian The most badass first 100 pages of an American novel I've read' New York Times A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing & the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game Born in Dickens on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles the narrator of The Sellout spent his childhood as the subject in his father's racially charged psychological studies He is told that his father's work will lead to a memoir that will solve their financial woes But when his father is killed in a drive-by shooting he discovers there never was a memoir All that's left is a bill for a drive-through funeral What's more Dickens has literally been wiped off the map to save California from further embarrassment Fuelled by despair the narrator sets out to right this wrong with the most outrageous action conceivable reinstating slavery & segregating the local high school which lands him in the Supreme Court In his trademark absurdist style which has the uncanny ability to make readers want to both laugh & cry The Sellout is an outrageous & outrageously entertaining indictment of our time ...