State Organization

An innovator in contemporary thought on economic and political development looks here at decline rather than growth. Albert O. Hirschman makes a basic distinction between alternative ways of reacting to deterioration in business firms and, in general, to dissatisfaction with organizations: one, “exit,” is for the member to quit the organization or for the customer to switch to the competing product, and the other, “voice,” is for members or customers to agitate and exert influence for change “from within.”

On March 21, 1968, Yasir Arafat and his guerrillas made the fateful decision to break with conventional guerrilla tactics, choosing to stand and fight an Israeli attack on the al-Karama refugee camp in Jordan. They suffered terrible casualties, but they won a stunning symbolic victory that transformed Arafat into an Arab hero and allowed him to launch a worldwide campaign, one that would reshape Cold War diplomacy and revolutionary movements everywhere. In The Global Offensive, historian Paul Thomas Chamberlin offers new insights into the rise of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

This is one of the most comprehensive guides you will find on how to start, run and grow a 501© nonprofit organization. I worked 23 years as a consultant for many small to medium size nonprofit organizations. My primary job was to show them the actual step-by-step process on how to open such charitable organizations properly and legally. Many nonprofit organizations run into various legal and tax problems if and when they don’t take the right steps when opening and filling their paperwork with their state and Federal government.

Iran’s shadowy network of terror and espionage is closer than you think. Shadow Soldiers: Iran’s Global Proxy Strategy takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of Iran’s state-sponsored terror operations that threaten safety both within the United States and across the globe. This eye-opening book unveils how Iran deploys militias, spies, and armed groups under the guise of religion and social justice to disrupt global stability. These proxies aren’t just Middle Eastern problems they operate in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and even here in the U.S. They engage in ...

The Boy Scouts: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Popular Youth Organization chronicles the history of the organization, and how it came to be so famous.

How money, guts, and greed built the Warriors dynasty -- and then took it apart The Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA for the better part of a decade. Since the arrival of owner Joe Lacob, they won more championships and sold more merchandise than any other franchise in the sport. And in...

50-State Step-by-Step Guide to Forming a Nonprofit Charitable Organization What Forms to Fill Out, Where to File Them, Exact Filing Costs, Permits & Licenses — Tailored for Every U.S. State + DC Starting a nonprofit should be a mission—not a mystery. But if you’ve ever tried to figure out how to file a 501(c), register in your state, or apply for exemptions, you know how confusing and inconsistent the process can be. Filing for nonprofit status is notoriously complex, with confusing forms, state-specific requirements, legal fine print, and deadlines that vary from coast to coast. ...

The Girl Scouts: The History and Legacy of the Popular Youth Organization Across the World chronicles the history of the organization, the powerful women behind it, the growth of the sisterhood, and its members’ various accomplishments. You will learn about the Girl Scouts like never before.

In More than Medicine, LaTonya J. Trotter chronicles the everyday work of a group of nurse practitioners (NPs) working on the front lines of the American health care crisis as they cared for 400 African American older adults living with poor health and limited means. Trotter describes how these NPs practiced an inclusive form of care work that addressed medical, social, and organizational problems that often accompany poverty.