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Worlds of Difference: Inequality in the Aging Experience

Pine Forge Press, 1999

The Difference a Day Makes: 365 Ways to Change Your World in Just 24 Hours

9 reviews
Karen M. Jones

New World Library, 2004

The Difference... Helps You Make A Big Difference!
What a refreshing read - both thought provoking and resourceful, In today's "information overload" society, it's nice to have a handy resource to help me accomplish many of my personal volunteer goals without it being so much work. In fact, I'm going to buy copies for all my nieces and nephews as they are all charged with doing community service projects and, in my opinion, need to experience ...

The Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality

1 review
Tracy E. Ore

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2008

College book, messages for everyone
I was required to read this book for one of my graduate classes and enjoyed the format and topics. The variety of authors and perspectives is interesting, and even though it talks down to the read in some of the section introductions, the overrall message becomes clear: the systems in place that support racism and bigotry are large and well supported, but you can still do something starting with ...

The Presidential Difference: Leadership Style from FDR to George W. Bush

15 reviews
Fred I. Greenstein

Princeton University Press, 2004

Review
Greenstein's The Presidential Difference is short and sweet. It condenses the story of our Presidents from FDR to George W. Bush into an easy to read manner. Each chapter is dedicated to a President and gives six points upon which they are evaluated, which makes comparisons with other Presidents in the book easy. Even with only 223 pages nothing seems to be left out. The book is engaging from ...

So What's the Difference?

61 reviews
Fritz Ridenour

Gospel Light Publications, 2001

Easy to understand
This is a great book for getting a very general idea of a few of the major religions of the world. He is a children's & youth writer so it is very basic & easy to understand. It is written from a Christian perspective so if that offends you, you may want to look elsewhere. Don't expect an in depth study. It is great if you just want a basic over-view though. It covers Islam, Hinduism, ...

Privilege, Power, and Difference

14 reviews
Allan G Johnson

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005

Great insights
This is a great book that will ennable you to see aspects of our culture that are so interwoven in our everyday experience that we're not even aware of them. It helped me see what we take for granted and understand what we can all do to make changes in our society so that it will become a place where people are truly equal. We all need to read this book and become more aware so things can ...

Managing Cultural Differences, Seventh Edition: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century (Managing ...

4 reviews
Robert T. Moran, Philip R. Harris, ...

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007

The "Gold Standard" in International Management Education
Managing Cultural Differences has been the "Gold Standard" in international management education for over 30 years. It is the essential reference for the kit of every international executive across the World, and has rightfully been adopted as a primary text by over 400 college and university business programs. I first became aware of the work of Drs. Philip R. Harris and Robert T. Moran over ...

Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America (2nd Edition)

3 reviews
Kent Koppelman, Lee Goodhart

Allyn & Bacon, 2007

AWFUL!!!
We used this textbook in a college course entitled, "Teaching a Diverse Population." To a person, we all thought this book was awful. My biggest problem with this piece of work is that the author expects the reader to agree to a line of logic that is not supported by facts. Sure, there are facts interwoven in each chapter, but the facts don't match the logic. If I turned in any of these ...

The Meaning of Difference: American Constructions of Race, Sex and Gender, Social Class, Sexual Orientation, ...

6 reviews
Karen E. Rosenblum, Toni-Michelle C. Travis

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2008

Great intro to social inequalities
This book is absolutely fabulous. I had the honor of taking Prof. Rosenblum's class, which is great to use the book that she helped compose. I think this book is great in a scholastic setting, alone it might seem scattered and incongruent. With the class there comes discussions and lectures, also there were associated readings from the internet that helped focus students as well. The most ...

The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset

27 reviews
John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, 2006

The Difference Maker
John C. Maxwell has done it again...truly remarkable writer. His expertise and speaking from the heart truly is a blessing. All who read this book will definitely benefit in multitudinous ways beyond measure. This reading is truly a "difference maker." Keep it going! Blessings to all!

The Difference Engine (Spectra Special Editions)

100 reviews
William Gibson

Spectra, 1992

Very good book
This book is a definite landmark book, full of good ideas, but it isn't the wonder everyone seems to think it is. Disjointed storytelling in places, a few sex scenes, a bit draggy in the middle and end, but still an interesting book.

National Differences, Global Similarities: World Culture and the Future of Schooling (Stanford Social ...

1 review
David Baker, Gerald LeTendre

Stanford University Press, 2005

Misrepresenting Japan
Having taught grade school children in Japan and in particular, one boy who was attending Kobe High School, the vehicle to Todai, I know first hand that while the author's assertions about minimal school teacher homework assignment are accurate, they grossly distort the true picture because their assertion about less homework in Japan becomes a premise for the conclusion of better performance. ...

Teaching That Makes a Difference: How to Teach for Holistic Impact (YS Academic)

2 reviews
Dan Lambert

Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004

I recommend this book
This book is a great resource for anyone involved in working with teenagers. This book provides a good balance of theoretical and practical information for those who desire to make a difference in teens lives through teaching. Dr. Lambert does an excellent job of emphasizing the lack of and need for good teaching in youth ministry. I strongly recommend this book as a read through and resource ...

Gender Through the Prism of Difference

1 review

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

informative anthology
The 2nd edition to this books introduces readers to the complex narratives on gender in modern society. The numerous articles included in this volume represent some of the leading scholarship on gender in society, and introduces readers to the theoretical and methodological works of numerous researchers.This anthology is important and essential to scholars, feminists, and teachers. This is an ...

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?

62 reviews
Philip Yancey

Zondervan, 2006

How to get closer to God
I have read many of Phillip Yancy's books. Each of them has helped me in different ways. This book has helped me to understand how I can get closer to God. I often felt like I wasn't worthy to talk to God because of something I did that I wasn't proud of. I have learned that this is the perfect time to talk to God. Wouldn't you go to your earthly father if you needed someone to talk too? Yancey ...

Writing and Difference

4 reviews
Jacques Derrida

University Of Chicago Press, 1980

Derrida all over the place
In the beginning of Jacques Lacan's work "the ethics of psychoanalysis", Lacan speaks of honey that has no natural divisions and is instantly all over the place. Enter Derrida. This was only the second work I had read by Derrida at the time a few years ago and it astounded me. The breadth of commentary, play, and insight in these essays is radical - moving from freud, to foucault, to ...

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

930 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2002

A year later and I'm still marveling over this book!
I've heard Malcolm Gladwell speak, and he's superb! In this innovative book, whether he's referring to the Maven, or the Connector, it's relatable to all individuals. If you're looking for a light leadership book that brings up very INNOVATIVE topics, this is it! For additional tips on leadership, I'd also recommend taking a course at www.corporatetrendsetters.com.

Boards That Make a Difference (J-B Carver Board Governance Series)

4 reviews
John Carver

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Board Governance for those who really care
Dr. Carver's seminal work on nonprofit board governance updated to cover all the Sarbane-Oxley stuff. For those who care enough to study the very best.

Reconcilable Differences

5 reviews
Andrew Christensen, Neil S. Jacobson

The Guilford Press, 2002

Looking for hope in your marriage? Buy this book!
This book adds evidence to my belief that psychologists who stick close to science and away from fad theories can contribute tremendously to our world. These two authors have done their homework and have come up with a compelling theory on healing marital discord. Why do I think so? If a theory is true, it should describe a wide variety of data, in this case, marriages. It describes the ...

Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations

13 reviews
Jonathan Sacks

Continuum International Publishing Group, 2003

The best book I read last year
"The Dignity of Difference" should be read by all four of the folks running for President..if they followed its dictates the world would be a safer place. It echoes Obama more than McCain, but both would benefit from its wisdom. Rabbi Sacks' voice promotes tolerance, asks us to respect those who wish us ill. The mere title should be medittaed on by all who seek a more peaceful world. Inspiring ...

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