Authors:Viva Ona Bartkus, James H. Davis,
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub
Keywords: reaching, capital, social
Number of Pages: 369
Published: 2009-03-30
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 1847200729
ISBN-13: 9781847200723

`For this conference Bartkus and Davis assembled the social capital equivalent of the New York Yankees’ "slugger’s row" of the 1950s, recruiting some of the best Hall of Fame hitters around along with a number of future stars still early in their careers. The result is a good reflection of the current state of the literature on social capital.’ - Robert D. Putnam, Harvard University, US `Social capital is widely used and sometimes mis-used by scholars, policymakers, and the general public. The time has come for thoughtful reflection, synthesis, and informed criticism regarding this i

Author: Committee to Study Outreach for Prenatal CareDivi
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: reaching, infants, mothers, prenatal, care
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 1988-01-01
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0309038928
ISBN-13: 9780309038928

Prenatal care programs have proven effective in improving birth outcomes and preventing low birthweight. Yet, over one-fourth of all pregnant women in the United States do not begin prenatal care in the first 3 months of pregnancy, and for some groups - such as black teenagers - participation in prenatal care is declining. To find out why, the authors studied 30 prenatal care programs and analyzed surveys of mothers who did not seek prenatal care. This new book reports their findings, and offers specific recommendations for improving the nation’s maternity system and increasing the use o

Author: Henri Nouwe
Publisher: Zonderva
Keywords: reaching
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1998-04-08
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 0006280862
ISBN-13: 9780006280866

Henri Nouwen, who died in 1996, was one of the most significant writers on spirituality of the late twentieth century. Reaching Out combines two of his most popular books in one volume.

Author: Francisco Jimenez
Publisher: Graphia
Keywords: reaching
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2009-09-07
List price: $6.99
ISBN-10: 0547250304
ISBN-13: 9780547250304

From the perspective of the young adult he was then, Francisco Jiménez describes the challenges he faced in his efforts to continue his education.During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and returns to Mexico. This is the story of how Francisco coped with poverty, with his guilt over leaving his family financially strapped, with his self-doubt about succeeding academically, and with sep

Author: edited
Publisher: 010 Publishers
Keywords: gold, reaching
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 2007-01-01
List price: $31.00
ISBN-10: 9064506140
ISBN-13: 9789064506147

The five cities under the spotlight here Genoa, Barcelona, Athens, Bilbao and Shanghai- were chosen because they have all recently hosted a global event or will do so in the near future. All are examined and compared in the light of a variety of influencing factors. The conclusions that this study draws can help put an end to the structural errors made in the organization of large scale events.

Author: Jim Mathis
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
Keywords: excellence, reaching
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 2006-12-01
List price: $13.99
ISBN-10: 1599320290
ISBN-13: 9781599320298

It’s amazing that the way you think about yourself changes the way you think about the and fired because of their attitude. Successful executives credit their attitude for what they have achieved. You can change the world around you just by changing your attitude about life, your family and your career. Discoveries like these and many others led Jim Mathis to speak to thousands of people on how to improve relationships on the job and at home. Sharing what he knows about people, performance and productivity has opened new doors of increased revenues for business organizations. You, too, w

Author: Philip Yancey
Publisher: Zondervan
Keywords: god, invisible, reaching
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2002-02-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0310247306
ISBN-13: 9780310247302

Author Philip Yancey asks the question How does a relationship with God work? and answers it with an investigation that turns up surprising and satisfying answers about life and communication with an invisible God.