books about: unemployment

books about: unemployment

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Unemployment

Meg Wolitzer

Riverhead Hardcover, 2008

Profound look at the state of affairs for women and men today
I'm sorry to see this gem of a book is not getting better reviews. As a women in her 50s, I was interested in it only because I heard that the protagonists' mothers, who were the original 2nd wave feminists of the 60s and 70s (my generation), would also be ...

Ultimate Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance (Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Books)

Edward J. Priz

Entrepreneur Press, 2005

Best Information
This book describes in detail information I have never gotten from my insurance agent. It gives you a detailed insight into the world of workers' compensation and has been very useful in helping me to make sure that what we do as a company is under the right ...

Kids at Work: Lewis Hine and the Crusade Against Child Labor

Russell Freedman

Clarion Books, 1998

kids at work
This is a nonfiction photographic essay book that will touch any reader's heart. Mr. Freedman seems to know the facts and life of Mr. Hine very well. There is an extensive bibliography at the end of the book as wee. The information at the end seemed hard to believe but ...

Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service (Brady Fire)
Herbert Z. Wong, Aaron T. Olson

Prentice Hall, 2008

The Job Loss Recovery Guide: A Proven Program for Getting Back to Work -- Fast!

Lynn Joseph

New Harbinger Publications, 2003

If you really want a job - read this book
Don't even think about it....if you are out of work, order this book now! The book is a great help, paired with the CD it is spectacular. If you have the opportunity to take a seminar with Dr. Joseph, drive all night if you have to, it is worth the time & effort to ...

The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition

Ernie J. Zelinski

Ten Speed Press, 2003

A good book to consult if someone moves your cheese!
The book is filled with alot of experience and wisdom to ponder. An excellent read if you are considering a major career change but do not know what you want. The book does not suggest you keep a stiff upper lip and take it, so do not read it if you do not want change. ...

Bitter is the New Black : Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass,Or, Why You ...

Jen Lancaster

NAL Trade, 2006

A bOoK tHat diLLeD mY piCkLe
I read a review for Jen Lancaster's newest book in some entertainment magizine. I loved the sound of her writing and her personality seemed somewhat familiar. Being the freak I am - I had to make sure that I read her work in order and checked to see if she had any ...

The War for Wealth: The True Story of Globalization, or Why the Flat World is Broken

Gabor Steingart

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Look Into the Future!
Steingart believes we spend too much time worrying about places like Kabul and Baghdad, and not enough thinking about places like Shanghai. "The War for Wealth" then details that case. Steingart also contends that the true tale of globalization is not being told - it ...

The Comeback: Seven Stories of Women Who Went from Career to Family and Back Again

Emma Gilbey Keller

Bloomsbury USA, 2008

Fun to Read
This book shares some wonderful stories about women who took time off from the work force to take care of their children-and made it back. It is somewhat inspirational, but mostly just interesting biographies of vastly different proffessional women and their ...

The Road to Wigan Pier

George Orwell

Harvest Books, 1972

We have nothing to lose but our aitches
Contrary to my expectations, this is Orwell's most personal book. He bares his soul to us. At least I think he seriously tries to be perfectly honest, if not complete. After his success with Down and Out in Paris and London, Orwell got commissioned by the influential ...

History: Fiction or Science? Dating methods as offered by mathematical statistics. Eclipses and zodiacs. ...

Anatoly Fomenko

Delamere Resources, 2007

Has history been tampered with?
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RAZQNMXM4M9CL Has history been tampered with? Yes, it has! Did events and eras such as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Roman Empire , the Dark Ages, and the Renaissance, actually occur within a very different ...

The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities

Mancur Olson

Yale University Press, 1984

Taking "The Logic" Cross-National
Olson seeks to explain why some nations achieve high rates of economic growth while others suffer bouts of stagflation. He contends that the number and strength of "distributional coalitions," coupled with the length of economic and political stability will influence ...

Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream

Barbara Ehrenreich

Holt Paperbacks, 2006

If you want to know the truth, read this book . . .
Barbara Ehrenreich is right: there really is a crisis going on, a "hidden" crisis if you will, although I'm beginning to think this is more of a case of sheer denial. I can't imagine why any person, knowing the odds, would choose to work in the white-collar ...

Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Workers' Rights at Wal-Mart

Liza Featherstone

Basic Books, 2005

Struggles for justice
"Selling Women Short" by Liza Featherstone is an engaging book about the historic 'Betty Dukes vs Wal-Mart Stores Inc' class action lawsuit that alleges Wal-Mart's institutionalized discrimination of its female employees. Skillfully weaving anecdotes and profiles of ...

Race Rebels : Culture, Politics, and the Black Working Class

Robin D. G. Kelley

Free Press, 1996

Cutting edge history at its best.
Race Rebels forces readers to re-think their definitions of politics, resistance, and the relationship between social movements and everyday life. It is certainly the most sophisticated history book I've ever read. The author does a great job dissecting the ...