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    Can College Level the Playing Field? (eBook, ePUB)
    Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injusticeWe often think that a college degree will open doors to opportunity regardless of one's background or upbringing. In this eye-opening book, two of today's leading economists argue that higher education alone cannot overcome the lasting effects of inequality that continue to plague us, and offer sensible solutions for building a more just and equitable society.Sandy Baum and Michael McPherson document the starkly different educational and social environments in which children of different races and economic backgrounds grow up, and explain why social equity requires sustained efforts to provide the broadest possible access to high-quality early childhood and K-12 education. They dismiss panaceas like eliminating college tuition and replacing the classroom experience with online education, revealing why they fail to provide better education for those who need it most, and discuss how wages in our dysfunctional labor market are sharply skewed toward the highly educated. Baum and McPherson argue that greater investment in the postsecondary institutions that educate most low-income and marginalized students will have a bigger impact than just getting more students from these backgrounds into the most prestigious colleges and universities.While the need for reform extends far beyond our colleges and universities, there is much that both academic and government leaders can do to mitigate the worst consequences of America's deeply seated inequalities. This book shows how we can address the root causes of social injustice and level the playing field for students and families before, during, and after college.
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    Tolerated Not Wanted: Finding God in the Aftermath of Childhood Trauma , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 216min
    Have you experienced teasing or bullying that caused you social and emotional pain? Have you felt depressed or anxious as a result of your experience? Do you find yourself desperately wanting to feel better?This is an uplifting and true story about a little girl who was born looking different from everyone around her. In this audiobook, she describes how her rare skin disease affected her socially, emotionally, and spiritually. She talks about what it was like to be teased and how she coped with the feelings that accompanied her experiences. As a result of some unhealthy coping skills and some very skewed views of herself and God, she became overwhelmed with depression and anxiety. She looked in all the wrong places for many years until she finally realized that her only hope is to look up.This audiobook provides the listener with a very practical road-map to winning more battles than you lose. The author offers hope as she lays out an easy to follow plan for how and why listeners can pursue healing through:Church attendanceSmall group bible studiesEmbracing scriptureChanging negative beliefsFighting backCounseling and MedicationThe author tells her story in a very raw, candid manner that will inspire listeners to pursue healing for their own pain and take back control of their daily emotional and spiritual lives. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kathy Smith Carter. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/213290/bk_acx0_213290_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Hyping Health Risks: Environmental Hazards in Daily Life and the Science of Epidemiology , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 547min
    The media constantly bombard us with news of health hazards lurking in our everyday lives. But many of these hazards turn out to have been greatly overblown. According to author and epidemiologist Geoffrey C. Kabat, this hyping of low-level environmental hazards leads to needless anxiety and confusion on the part of the public as to which exposures have important effects on health and which are likely to have minimal or no effect. Kabat approaches health scares as "social facts" and shows that a variety of factors can contribute to the inflating of a hazard. These include skewed reporting by the media, but also, surprisingly, the actions of researchers who may emphasize certain findings while ignoring others, regulatory and health agencies eager to show their responsiveness to the health concerns of the public, politicians, and advocates with a stake in a particular outcome. By means of four case studies, Kabat demonstrates how a powerful confluence of interests can lead to overstating or distorting the scientific evidence. He considers the health risks of pollutants such as DDT as a cause of breast cancer, electromagnetic fields from power lines, radon within residences, and secondhand tobacco smoke. Tracing the trajectory of each of these hazards from its initial emergence up to the present, Kabat shows how publication of more rigorous studies and critical assessments ultimately helped put the hazard in perspective. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Henry. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/crvn/000016/bk_crvn_000016_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Paradise of God: Discover the Biblical Truth About Heaven and Unlock the Mystery of Life After Death , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 383min
    Most people have a skewed vision of what Heaven is or what Heaven was or will be like. They tend to picture angels floating around, some having harps and some having bows and arrows, but none of them actually having a life. To many people, Heaven sounds like a boring place and there is little desire to go there although it's much better than the alternative. Earth seems to be exciting with new discoveries and adventures every day. The church has portrayed Heaven over the years through novels and movies and paintings as a dull place. However, the kingdom of God, the afterlife and the place where God lives, is much more exciting and glorious than anything the Earth could ever produce. The colors there are beyond the natural spectrum and there are inexpressible sounds. The discoveries that can be lived in the kingdom of Heaven will make the earthly lifestyle bland by comparison. In this book, you will learn the biblical truth of what Heaven is really like and you will be taken step by step through what a believer will experience from the time their spirit leaves their body at a physical death to when they receive their new glorified body through the millennium and into the place that Jesus has prepared for every believer in the new heavenly Jerusalem. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeremy Werner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/058696/bk_acx0_058696_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 659min
    In this painfully moving memoir, take a firsthand look at anorexia through the eyes of a young girl. Even in kindergarten, Rachel Richards knows something isn't right. By leading us through her distorted thoughts, she shines a light on the experience and mystery of mental illness. As she grows up, unable to comprehend or communicate her inner trauma, Rachel lashes out, hurting herself, running away from home, and fighting her family. Restricting food gives her the control she craves. But after being hospitalized and force-fed, Rachel only retreats further into herself. With a driving perfectionism, she graduates college with honors. But at 69 pounds, Rachel is a shell of nervous and obsessive behaviors that have controlled her life. Years of self-harm and self-loathing have fueled the inner battles between good and evil, health and sickness, and life and death. Acting on stage offers her moments of freedom from the skewed perceptions she's constructed over the years. But her dream of a career in theater is not enough to save her. What is the secret that will finally unleash her will to recover? If you, or someone you know, suffers from an eating disorder or is a concerned parent, is anxious about weight and dieting, has an addiction, or wants to learn more about the mystery of how an eating disorder develops, and the multifaceted and complex road to recovery, this audiobook is a must-listen! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rachel Richards. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/094629/bk_acx0_094629_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Awoken: Shadowed Veil Series , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 605min
    Awoken is a dark modern-day love story that’s more Grimm than Disney; if singing mice and dancing crabs are what you were looking for, this is not the book for you. Seances, time travel, and torture, however - if that’s your thing, you just might fit right in.Grace didn’t believe in ghosts or demons, she thought magic was something that only lived in the pages of fairy tales.How very wrong she was.Hidden away most of his life, Beau had successfully managed to mask his gift from the world. Having the ability to commune with the dead wasn’t exactly the best conversation starter, and that was okay, he didn’t much like people anyway, until he walked back into Gallows Wood and into Grace’s life. Struggling with the incessant onslaught of nightmares about her father’s untimely death, Grace had accepted that maybe she just wasn’t destined for a happily ever after. Fate however had a skewed sense of humor. The deeper Grace delves into Beau’s world, the further she wanders from the safety of her own. Plagued by the spirit of a sadistic serial killer long dead, Grace must harness what power she can to defeat him and stay alive. Awakening family secrets that Grace could never have imagined to be true begs the question: Had she been surrounded by magic longer than she had thought?How far into a world plagued by evil would you go to save the soul of the one you love? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Heather Vicky Walker. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/211100/bk_acx0_211100_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas, Hörbuch, Digital, 1104min
    Without even realizing it, we all use the fruits of political philosophy. From liberty to democracy to community, the terms and concepts originated by political philosophers are ingrained in our global consciousness. Yet many of us have an incomplete picture of how these ideas developed and, quite possibly, a skewed perception of their intentions and implications. This highly relevant course sheds light on the labyrinth of Western political and social theory, as well as its influence on modern history. Guided by an award-winning professor of philosophy and author, these eye-opening lectures reveal how political philosophers, in responding to the societal problems and changing conditions of their day in revolutionary ways, created virtual blueprints of action for leaders. You'll gain not only the tools to comprehend the omnipresent language of politics, but a thorough understanding of the wellspring of thought that has emerged over centuries of political philosophy and the intellectual origins of major historical movements and events. Throughout, questions of democracy, freedom, and distributive justice are addressed, and revolutionary figures who have left an indelible mark on history - from Niccolo Machiavelli to Ayn Rand - are encountered. By the conclusion of lecture 36, you will have the context necessary to appreciate the evolution of a myriad of political ideas, including hot-button topics of today such as libertarianism, neoconservatism, feminism, and environmentalism. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Lawrence Cahoone. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tcco/000378/bk_tcco_000378_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Lyrics from an Old Soul , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 173min
    The Dream Hanger covers the lives of three young females who each come from very different backgrounds, yet life has ironically brought them to the same place. As each character struggles to pick up the pieces of life, God's purpose and plan for them becomes all the more real. By trashing their plans, they begin to pick up their dreams and live again. "Are You Who You Are Because of What You Are? Or Are You What You Are Because of Who You Are?" Is a piece that deals with the lives of two young men, each thoroughly a victim of their own society. Growing up in the city streets, they each become products of what they see. Through a few bad decisions and wrong turns, they each find the path that God has for them on a road to discovering the meaning of life, friendship, and forgiveness. "Runaway Home" is about the life of a young girl who has the misfortune of witnessing a terrible incident as a child. This incident spiritually scars her, and causes her to have a skewed outlook on life. As time wears on, it's through the aftermath of this very incident that she will find ambition, life, and love, proving yet again that everything can be used for the glory of God. Even with all of her attempts to escape her pain, God brings her back to purpose. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Judy Rounda. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/073712/bk_acx0_073712_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Summary & Analysis of Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World | A Guide to the Book by Anand Giridharadas , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 52min
    PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2OADrjrColumnist and political analyst Anand Giridharadas exposes the deep secrets of how a few wealthy individuals manipulate the masses through their pseudo-philanthropic activities. Click "Buy Now with 1-Click" to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookChapter-by-chapter summariesKey takeaways from each chapterAn inside look at the philanthropy machine run by elite billionaires and corporationsWhy it's almost impossible to change the systemTrue stories from inside the global eliteEditorial reviewBackground on Anand GiridharadasAbout the Original Book:In Winners Take All, Anand Giridharadas bursts the great myth that large corporations are the key drivers of social change and poverty reduction. He provides critical evidence that shows just how self-serving these large donations are, highlighting the behind-the-scenes machinations that keep the system skewed in favor of the wealthy. Giridharadas pulls no punches as he exposes the inner workings of what he calls MarketWorld, a reference to the philanthropic individuals and companies that make a killing off the misery of poor people. If you have ever wondered why poverty and inequality are so pervasive in the modern world, this book will reveal the truth.DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Winners Take All. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael London Anglado. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/154555/bk_acx0_154555_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    France Travel Guide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 37min
    Almost every traveler has a relationship with France. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown in the countless restaurants, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers, and artists, or to immerse themselves in the beautiful language it gave the world. Others are drawn to the country's geographical diversity with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges, and breathtaking farmland vistas. France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for over 20 years. In 2014, it received 83.7 millions visitors; although, these figures are highly skewed by the number of people who frequent the country for the weekend, in particular to visit Disneyland Paris, Europe's most popular visitor attraction. All these people come to France for many reasons. Its cities contain some of the greatest treasures on the continent. Its countryside is prosperous and well-tended and boasts dozens of major tourist attractions. France is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe. It contains areas as different from each other as urban chic Paris, the sunny French Riviera, long Atlantic beaches, the winter sports resorts of the French Alps, the castles of the Loire Valley, rugged Celtic Brittany, and the historian's dream that is Normandy. France is a country of abundant emotions and turbulent politics but also a place of rational thinking and enlightenment treasures. Above all else, it is renowned for its cuisine, culture, and history. Whatever you want from a holiday, you're about to find it in France. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sangita Chauhan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/112870/bk_acx0_112870_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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