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The Little Black Book of Political Wisdom (Little Red Books)
by Sanford L. JacobsPolitics. It's a word that carries a great deal of weight, and there have been many words spoken about it ever since human beings decided it might be a good idea to come down from the trees and form some kind of government. The Little Black Book of Political Wisdom is an engaging collection of the wisest, funniest, and most insightful words ever said about the world of politics. Gathered here are hundreds of quotations from statesmen and stateswomen, philosophers, foreign leaders, journalists, and other politically astute observers from ancient times to present day.Here are some examples:"Politics, as a practice, whatever its professions, has always been the systematic organization of hatreds." -Henry Adams"I have learned that one of the most important rules of politics is poise-which means looking like an owl after behaving like a jackass." -Ronald Reagan"Politics are almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can be killed once, but in politics many times." -Sir Winston Churchill"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." -Aesop"Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys." -P. J. O'Rourke
The Little Blue Book
by Elisabeth Wehling George LakoffThe indispensable handbook for Democrats Voters cast their ballots for what they believe is right, for the things that make moral sense. Yet Democrats have too often failed to use language linking their moral values with their policies. The Little Blue Book demonstrates how to make that connection clearly and forcefully, with hands-on advice for discussing the most pressing issues of our time: the economy, health care, women's issues, energy and environmental policy, education, food policy, and more. Dissecting the ways that extreme conservative positions have permeated political discourse, Lakoff and Wehling show how to fight back on moral grounds and in concrete terms. Revelatory, passionate, and deeply practical, The Little Blue Book will forever alter the way Democrats and progressives think and talk about politics.
The Little Book of Activism: A Pocket Guide to Making a Difference
by Karen EdwardsEveryone has the power to make a difference in the world, as long as they know where to start. Drawing inspiration from celebrated activists and their groundbreaking work, this empowering little book will introduce you to the key forms of contemporary activism, showing you how you can engage in political and social movements. You’ll have everything you need to stand up and be a force for change.
The Little Book of Campaign Etiquette: For Everyone with a Stake in Politicians and Journalists
by Judith Martin Stephen HessRevised and updated just in time for the 2000 campaign, this shrewd and amusing series of observations provides a political etiquette for campaign behavior on the part of both politicians and journalists. Features illustrations by America's foremost political cartoonists, including Herblock, Paul Conrad, Jeff McNally, Don Wright, Garry Trudeau, Jim Borgman, Mike Peters, Tom Toles, Mike Luckovich, Steve Benson, and Walt Handelsman. "Stephen Hess has stepped into the breach with answers to questions that ought to be more frequently asked...This breezy book is likely to be of interest to anyone who follows - or worries about - the state of the nation's political discourse." - USA Today
Little Book of Conflict Transformation: Clear Articulation Of The Guiding Principles By A Pioneer In The Field
by John LederachThis clearly articulated statement offers a hopeful and workable approach to conflict-that eternally beleaguering human situation.John Paul Lederach is internationally recognized for his breakthrough thinking and action related to conflict on all levels-person-to-person, factions within communities, warring nations. He explores why "conflict transformation" is more appropriate than "conflict resolution" or "management." But he refuses to be drawn into impractical idealism.Conflict Transformation is an idea with a deep reach. Its practice, says Lederach, requires "both solutions and social change." It asks not simply "How do we end something not desired?", but "How do we end something destructive and build something desired?" How do we deal with the immediate crisis, as well as the long-term situation? What disciplines make such thinking and practices possible?A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series.
Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subjects: A Practical, Hands-On Guide
by Lisa SchirchThe word "dialogue" suffers from over-use, yet its practice is as transforming and as freshly hopeful as ever. Authors Schirch and Campt demonstrate dialogue's life and possibilities in this clear and absorbing manual: "Dialogue allows people in conflict to listen to each other, affirm their common ground, and explore their differences in a safe environment." Schirch has worked throughout the Southern hemisphere in peacebuilding projects. Campt has focused on racial and class reconciliation in American cities.
The Little Book of Economics (DK Little Book of)
by DKThis book is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas throughout history.From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stock market to free-market capitalism and globalized trade, The Little Book of Economics brings economic theory and the work of key economists to life. Journeying through centuries of economic thought, it is the perfect pocket-sized guide to the subject.Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts clearly and simply, The Little Book of Economics offers you the same combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.
The Little Book of Going Green: Really Understand Climate Change, Use Greener Products, Adopt a Tree, Save Water, and Much More! (The\little Book Of Ser.)
by Harriet Dyer“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.” —Barbara Wood The Little Book of Going Green aims to shed light on the ways humans are harming the environment, from pollution and deforestation to industrial production and farming methods. Before we can fix a problem, we must have a basic understanding of what brought us there in first place. Dyer explores past events and actions before directing our attention to the future through the exploration of how climate change has been affected by:PlasticsFossil FuelsIndustrial AgricultureDeforestationHuman Population In addition, Dyer explores how we can easily practice sustainability and conservation on both individual and corporate levels, creating habits at home that we can then bring to our workplaces. How can we reduce plastic waste in our homes? How can we reduce our carbon footprint in the office? Filled with facts, theories, and tips on how we can do our bit for the planet, this is your one-stop guide to making every aspect of your life earth-friendly.
The Little Book of Little Activists
by Penguin Young ReadersA celebration of political activism by America's youngest citizens--our children.You're never too young to care about your community or to stand up for your beliefs. That's the empowering message of this book, which is all about how real kids exercise their first amendment rights.Filled with inspiring photos of children at recent demonstrations and rallies, The Little Book of Little Activists also includes inspirational quotes from kids themselves on topics of equality, diversity, and feminism, as well as an introduction by Bob Bland, co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, and an afterword by civil rights activist Lynda Blackmon Lowery, author of Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March. Five percent of gross proceeds go to benefit the Children's Defense Fund.The Little Book of Little Activists is a child's very first introduction to political activism, presented at a level that they can understand and relate to. Perfect for parents who want to raise their kids to become participatory members of a democracy.
The Little Book of Politics (DK Little Book of)
by DKThis book is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to politics and political thought throughout history.From the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's "social contract" to the American Declaration of Independence, Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politics, The Little Book of Politics examines the philosophies behind the different political beliefs and methods of government used around the world over the course of human history. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, The Little Book of Politics offers you a combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.
The Little Book of Politics: A Pocket Guide to Parties, Power and Participation
by Steven GaugeWorried about the world and want to make a difference? Inspired by a new political voice or enraged by an old one? Finding out how to play your part in the political process has never mattered more.Politics finds its way into almost every corner of our lives. While the plotting, scheming and petty point-scoring might put some off, others thrive on it, and passions rise when the issues affect people’s lives. Politics is too important to leave to the politicians, so this little book would like to warmly welcome you into the political world. It will be your handy guide as you take your first tentative steps towards becoming politically active. With a bit of the history, the things you need to know today and a few tricks of the trade, it will help you to change the world for the better and stand up for what you believe.Whether you’re taking your first tentative steps into the world of politics or thinking about getting out and knocking on some doors, this clear and concise guide is for you. Providing a whistle-stop tour through the corridors of power and explaining the basics of our parliamentary democracy, it will inspire you to take action.
The Little Book of Rob Ford
by Unknown TorontonianWatch out, Sarah Palin -- here comes Rob Ford! Love him or hate him, Rob Ford and his public (mis)statements are endlessly entertaining, often antagonizing, and always outrageous. For the first time ever, here are more than 100 of the best quips, quotes, jabs, and gaffes from one of Canada's most colourful and controversial politicians. Whether he infuriates you or fascinates you, The Little Book of Rob Ford is a must-have for fans and foes alike!
Little Britain: El brexit y el declive del Reino Unido (Flash Ensayo)
by Eduardo Suárez María Ramírez¿Cómo se explica el brexit? Un breve recorrido sobre las equivocadas pretensiones aislacionistas del Reino Unido? El resultado del brexit y las recientes elecciones parlamentarias son el reflejo de la delicada situación sociopolítica que vive actualmente Reino Unido. La gran tragedia británica no solo conlleva una gran incertidumbre respecto a su futuro sino que manifiesta el choque generacional que existe entre sus votantes. Ameno y esclarecedor, este ensayo busca explicar las causas y los desafíos de otro de los acontecimientos más surrealistas de estos tiempos atribulados.
Little by Little We Won: A Novel Based on the Life of Angela Bambace
by Peg A. LamphierWomen marched for equal pay, the President of the United States advocated an anti-immigration policy, and the income gap between the rich and poor continued to grow. And it was just the beginning of the 20th century. As a girl growing up in Italian Harlem, Angela Bambace needed answers. How could it be acceptable for women not to earn equal pay for equal work? Why were immigrants relegated to the factory jobs no one else would take and working under such dangerous and inhumane conditions? And why were the businessmen at the top getting richer and richer while the poor who worked for them struggled to provide for their own families? How could any of this be okay? But perhaps Angela's most consequential question was If not me, then who? Born to a father and married to a man who both believed a woman's place was in the home, Angela Bambace defied her family and social expectations to lead a labor union--organizing women's marches, strikes, and protests "to build a better world, a better place for everybody." Today, Angela's story might be more significant than ever as others continue her fight and call to action.
The Little Czech and the Great Czech Nation: National Identity and the Post-Communist Transformation of Society
by Ladislav HolyThe book intends to investigate the specific ways in which Czech cultural meanings and the accompanying nationalist sentiments have affected life under communism, its overthrow, and the political and economic transformation of post-communist society.
Little Elizabeth: The Young Princess Who Became Queen
by Valerie WildingThe incredible true story of a young and brilliant Princess who grew up to become our Queen. Once, a very long time ago, there was a little Princess called Elizabeth who loved to play and have fun with her horses, dogs and little sister, Margaret. But when she was ten years old, her life changed forever.From growing up during the Second World War and training as an army mechanic, to celebrating VE day with the people of Britain and marrying Prince Phillip - the man she loved, this is the amazing true story of a little girl who became Queen Elizabeth II.With fantastically fun, charming and playful illustrations by Pauline Reeves, this picture book will amaze and entertain young readers.
The Little Green Book of Eco-Fascism: The Left?s Plan to Frighten Your Kids, Drive Up Energy Costs, and Hike Your Taxes!
by James DelingpoleWritten in A to Z format and printed on guaranteed un-recycled paper made from the pulp of a thousand rare hardwood trees using nothing but the purest cruel-harvested baby squid ink, ,The Little Green Book of Eco-Fascism is your pocket guide to everything that's wrong, funny, and downright crazy about the green movement
Little Guides To Great Lives: Nelson Mandela
by Isabel ThomasAnti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. 2018 marks a hundred years since his birth. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way.
Little House, Long Shadow: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Impact on American Culture
by Anita Clair FellmanBeyond their status as classic children's stories, Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books play a significant role in American culture that most people cannot begin to appreciate. Millions of children have sampled the books in school; played out the roles of Laura and Mary; or visited Wilder home sites with their parents, who may be fans themselves. Yet, as Anita Clair Fellman shows, there is even more to this magical series with its clear emotional appeal: a covert political message that made many readers comfortable with the resurgence of conservatism in the Reagan years and beyond. In Little House, Long Shadow, a leading Wilder scholar offers a fresh interpretation of the Little House books that examines how this beloved body of children's literature found its way into many facets of our culture and consciousness-even influencing the responsiveness of Americans to particular political views. Because both Wilder and her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, opposed the New Deal programs being implemented during the period in which they wrote, their books reflect their use of family history as an argument against the state's protection of individuals from economic uncertainty. Their writing emphasized the isolation of the Ingalls family and the family's resilience in the face of crises and consistently equated self-sufficiency with family ac Fellman argues that the popularity of these books-abetted by Lane's overtly libertarian views-helped lay the groundwork for a negative response to big government and a positive view of political individualism, contributing to the acceptance of contemporary conservatism while perpetuating a mythic West. Beyond tracing the emergence of this influence in the relationship between Wilder and her daughter, Fellman explores the continuing presence of the books-and their message-in modern cultural institutions from classrooms to tourism, newspaper editorials to Internet message boards. Little House, Long Shadow shows how ostensibly apolitical artifacts of popular culture can help explain shifts in political assumptions. It is a pioneering look at the dissemination of books in our culture that expands the discussion of recent political transformations-and suggests that sources other than political rhetoric have contributed to Americans' renewed appreciation of individualist ideals
Little Legends: Exceptional Men In Black History
by Vashti HarrisonNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history.An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, musician Prince, photographer Gordon Parks, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin.The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
A Little Light: 20 ways the coronavirus response could make the world better
by Tom Whipple Sarah Knapton Lucy Mangan Alex Hern Lindsay DodgsonAt a time of fear and anxiety, leading writers offer reassurance by looking at twenty ways the response to the coronavirus pandemic could make the world a better place.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a once-in-a-century event, a tragedy and a source of deep anxiety. But in darkness there is light; in tackling the most impossible challenges, human ingenuity forges new and positive paths forward.In his introduction, Professor Graham Davey argues that context and perspective are the best ways to alleviate the personal anxiety created by the pandemic and lockdown - context offered by the pieces in this collection.From leading science, society and culture writers and editors comes an easy-to-read look at twenty ways the human response to coronavirus could help to make the world a better place. Twenty reasons for each of us to find light in the darkness. Contributors include:Tom Whipple, science editor of The TimesLucy Mangan, columnist and authorSarah Knapton, science editor of the TelegraphLindsay Dodgson, senior staff writer at Business InsiderAlex Hern, technology editor of the Guardian
A Little Light: 20 ways the coronavirus response could make the world better
by Tom Whipple Sarah Knapton Lucy Mangan Alex Hern Lindsay DodgsonAt a time of fear and anxiety, leading writers offer reassurance by looking at twenty ways the response to the coronavirus pandemic could make the world a better place.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a once-in-a-century event, a tragedy and a source of deep anxiety. But in darkness there is light; in tackling the most impossible challenges, human ingenuity forges new and positive paths forward.In his introduction, Professor Graham Davey argues that context and perspective are the best ways to alleviate the personal anxiety created by the pandemic and lockdown - context offered by the pieces in this collection.From leading science, society and culture writers and editors comes an easy-to-read look at twenty ways the human response to coronavirus could help to make the world a better place.Twenty reasons for each of us to find light in the darkness. Contributors include:Tom Whipple, science editor of The TimesLucy Mangan, columnist and authorSarah Knapton, science editor of the TelegraphLindsay Dodgson, senior staff writer at Business InsiderAlex Hern, technology editor of the Guardian
A Little Matter of Genocide: Holocaust and Denial in the Americas, 1492 to the Present
by Ward ChurchillWard Churchill has achieved an unparalleled reputation as a scholar-activist and analyst of indigenous issues in North America. Here, he explores the history of holocaust and denial in this hemisphere, beginning with the arrival of Columbus and continuing on into the present. He frames the matter by examining both "revisionist" denial of the Nazi-perpatrated Holocaust and the opposing claim of its exclusive "uniqueness," using the full scope of what happened in Europe as a backdrop against which to demonstrate that genocide is precisely what has been-and still is-carried out against the American Indians. Churchill lays bare the means by which many of these realities have remained hidden, how public understanding of this most monstrous of crimes has been subverted not only by its perpetrators and their beneficiaries but by the institutions and individuals who perceive advantages in the confusion. In particular, he outlines the reasons underlying the United States's 40-year refusal to ratify the Genocide Convention, as well as the implications of the attempt to exempt itself from compliance when it finally offered its "endorsement. " In conclusion, Churchill proposes a more adequate and coherent definition of the crime as a basis for identifying, punishing, and preventing genocidal practices, wherever and whenever they occur. Ward Churchill (enrolled Keetoowah Cherokee) is Professor of American Indian Studies with the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. A member of the American Indian Movement since 1972, he has been a leader of the Colorado chapter for the past fifteen years. Among his previous books have been Fantasies of a Master Race, Struggle for the Land, Since Predator Came, and From a Native Son.
Little Miss Princess (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
by Adam HargreavesLittle Miss Princess is true royalty, the daughter of a king and queen, and she's always had servants to take care of her every need. She knows how lucky she is, and one day she decides to try to spread her luck around. But will she be able to help out with things she's never even had to do for herself?