Time Poverty

"Book and man are brilliant, passionate, optimistic and impatient . . . Outstanding." —The Economist The landmark exploration of economic prosperity and how the world can escape from extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens, from one of the world's most renowned economists Hailed by...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a “provocative and compelling” (NPR) argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The New...

Tim Wise is one of America's most prolific public intellectuals. His critically acclaimed books, high-profile media interviews, and year-round speaking schedule have established him as an invaluable voice in any discussion on issues of race and multicultural democracy. In Under the Affluence, Wise discusses a related issue: economic inequality and the demonization of those in need.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST...

Preparing for disasters is becoming more and more evident. Hurricane Sandy left people without food and safe water to drink for weeks until relief showed up and even then it was severely rationed with so many in need. Power was out for a month in some areas. Quoted from a news report "While officials say there were no reports of widespread looting after Sandy wreaked havoc throughout the state, residents in several parts of New Jersey say they were the victims of looters who took advantage of power outages to cause mayhem." The terrible bombing at the Boston Marathon, and then a couple days...

The definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard by the New York Times bestselling biographer of Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, The Eagles, and more. Merle Haggard was one of the most important country music musicians who ever lived. His astonishing musical career stretched across the...

In depression era America, 1933, three men become unlikely friends on the hobo trail after being accused of crimes they didn't commit.

Want to end poverty for good? Entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah has the solution—give work, not aid. “An audacious, inspiring, and practical book. Leila shows how it’s possible to build a successful business that lifts people out of poverty—not by giving them money but...

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South...

After resigning his post at the Tampa Tribune, Tim Fasano decided to stop worrying about the rest of his life and focus on having adventures. An amateur photographer and philosophy major, Fasano began driving a cab. At first the job was easy and fun and put quick cash in his pockets, but as the years went by, the job became harder and less profitable as the sun-washed streets he rolled along became dark avenues. THE CABBIE'S TALE chronicles the pivotal year of 2009. We follow Fasano through his daily entries as he works different shifts, drives passengers home from the airport, picks up ...

"They should just come legally." You've probably said it. Most Christians have. It sounds fair, reasonable, biblical even—respect the rule of law, follow proper procedures, wait your turn. But what if "coming legally" means doing the impossible? What if the legal immigration system our grandparents used no longer exists? In 1920, an Irish immigrant arrived at Ellis Island with $20 and a suitcase. Medical exam: 20 minutes. Legal inspection: 10 minutes. Admitted the same day. He followed the law. He "came legally." Today, that exact process is a federal crime. The Ellis Island system ended ...

White Americans have long been comfortable in the assumption that they are the cultural norm. Now that notion is being challenged, as white people wrestle with what it means to be part of a fast-changing, truly multicultural nation. Facing chronic economic insecurity, a popular culture that reflects the nation’s diverse cultural reality, a future in which they will no longer constitute the majority of the population, and with a Black president in the White House, whites are growing anxious.

Blink, man, what were you thinking? Sneaking into the hotel for a hot breakfast  -  hot scraps of someone else’s breakfast, really. Couldn’t you just feel  that it was a wrong place/wrong time scenario? Even before you heard the banging and saw those dudes in suits jet it out of room 1616? Now you’re not only witness to a crime; you’re linked to it, thanks to the smartphone you were stupid enough to jack from the room. And then there’s Caution. As in “Caution: Contents Under Pressure.” She’s also on the run, from a skeezy drug-dealer boyfriend and from a nightmare in her past that won’t let her go.

Armed authorities watch from a military-grade surveillance tower as lines of people stream toward the security checkpoint, tickets in hand, anxious and excited to get through the gate. Few seem to notice or care that the US Border Patrol is monitoring the Super Bowl, as they have for years, one of the many ways that forces created to police the borders are now being used, in an increasingly militarized fashion, to survey and monitor the whole of American society. In fast-paced prose, Todd Miller sounds an alarm as he chronicles the changing landscape.

Working as a Wench - i.e. waitress - at a cheesy medieval-themed restaurant in the Chicago suburbs, Kit Sweetly dreams of being a Knight like her brother. She has the moves, is capable on a horse, and desperately needs the raise that comes with knighthood. Company policy allows only guys to be Knights. So when Kit takes her brother’s place, clobbers the Green Knight, and reveals her identity at the end of the show, she rockets into internet fame and a whole lot of trouble with the management. But this Girl Knight won’t go down without a fight.

"Slow down and savour life's moments with 'AI on AI VIII: Conversations with Artificial Intelligence' - the ultimate guide to reclaiming your time and finding balance." Introducing "AI on AI VIII: Conversations with Artificial Intelligence" - the ground-breaking book that will transform the way you approach your daily life! Are you tired of constantly feeling rushed, overly busy, and time-poor? Do you long for a simpler, more fulfilling existence where you can slow down and truly savour the present moment? If so, then "AI on AI VIII" is the book for you. Drawing on the latest advancements ...

John McMillan was only eight years old when his mother died and he was ripped, without warning, from his sheltered world of books and gentility. Now on his aunt's run-down tenant farm in southern Alabama, abused by his alcoholic uncle, and completely bereft, John longs for escape--his only hope...

This book, Edge of Existence, is a sequel to DonBetts book, Three Day Trip (published in July of2020).This story is a work of fiction. The tale, as told, is acompilation of many stories that Don’s father,George Betts, shared with him before his passingmany years ago. Some of the events reallyhappened, not entirely true to time or place, yetare factual in substance. Most of the personalnames of the characters are those Don’s Dadoften mentioned in his stories of Old Florida.This book is set in Old Florida where dedicatedroadways were basically non-existent. Pavementwas found only on urban...

"A clarion call to address this most unjust blight upon the American landscape. Madrick has provided a valuable service in presenting a highly readable and cogent argument for change."--Mark R. Rank, The Washington Post By official count, more than one out of every six American children live...

What if changing the world cost you less than your morning coffee? Every day, people around the globe face impossible choices: food or medicine, education or survival, dignity or despair. The problems feel overwhelming, too big for one person to make a difference. But what if you discovered that for just $1.30 a day, you could help rewrite those stories? Dollar Thirty Day invites you into a journey that is part exposé, part invitation. Drawing on stories from Mexico, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guatemala, and beyond, Mike Acker reveals how small, consistent sacrifices can create lasting impact ...