It has long been argued that women, especially black women, have been relegated to a second-class status in American society, and despite modern advances remain subject to a debilitating discrimination in many areas of life. This book presents a fresh perspective on the many facets of sexism experienced by African American women, addressing such issues as wage disparity, spousal abuse, and the rising rate of AIDS among black women. It also examines the roots of sexism among African America...

Does everything really happen for a reason? You've heard it a thousand times; "Everything happens for a reason." But does it? If so, then WHY do things happen the way they do? Is God really in control? Does prayer change His mind? In this book you will search the scriptures to find answers for some of life's most puzzling questions—especially those pertaining to faith and belief. As we seek to explore the depths of God's grace and love, you will come to see that all things are of God, espe...

Villages, Ghosts, Lovers....And Red Rice is a hauntingly delightful true story of events that took place in the life of an African American family living in Savannah, Georgia from 1963 to 2000. Both dramatic and, at times, twistingly humorous, the story touches on root working, controversial interracial relationships, an eccentric 'dognapper', a piano teacher's relationship with a wealthy antique dealer who holds dark secrets, and other equally interesting events ...

Michael Porter’s landmark book about strategy. What is it? How do you develop one? How do you implement it? How do you pivot as the competition reacts and markets change.

What do you really want? It's a simple question, yet most people can't answer it. Jack couldn't-until he met a boss who changed everything. In this transformative story. Jack and Diane discover the power of definining what they truly desire and learn the universal laws that turn dreams into reality. Through their journey, they unlock a profound truth: Clarity of purpose is the first step to achieving anything. Open the Door to the Truth: Reveals the questions that will redirect your life, ...

Open the Door to the TruthBy: Michael PorterIt’s not always easy to know what you want, let alone how to get it.When a young couple, Jack and Diane, are offered the opportunity to learn the truth behind getting the things you desire, they learn there’s a reason for everything; that small, financially responsible decisions add up; and hard work pays off in the end.Learn the secrets of success in getting what you want through the real-life scenarios presented ...

In recent years, research on acoustic remote sensing of the ocean has evolved considerably, especially in studying complex physical and biological processes in shallow water environments. To review the state of the art, an international workshop was held at Carvoeiro, Portugal, in March 1999, bringing together leading international researchers in the field. In contrast to much of the recent theoretical work, emphasis was placed on the experimental validation of the techniques. Thi...

In this cutting-edge volume, leading scholars examine a diverse range of environmental inequalities from around the world.Shows how far the field has moved beyond its original focus on uneven distributions of pollution in the USAConsiders the influence of critical geographical and social theory on environmental justice studiesExamines a range of possibilities for future research directionsExplores the challenges of investigating and pursuing envi...

The key marketing point that everything leads from your business strategy.

Mikey is a shy young man who comes out of his shell in the guise of his "twin sister", Dollie. As a crossdresser whose "gate freely swings both ways", he cruises a local shopping mall as his outgoing, sex-hungry alter-ego. As Dollie, he appears as a comely young woman, albeit with an unexpected hidden secret. Such a young man successfully disguised as an attractive girl is referred to as a "Trap", flirting and flaunting themselves in hopes of finding a man to "trap" into a sexual tryst. Od...