Share the perspective of neighborhood happenings from the inside of city government when Marion Volini served as 48th ward Alderman. Find out why important decisions affecting community events were made the way they were. Uncover details about City Council actions, Housing Court procedures, local development issues, city service delivery, and political doings. Hear stories involving the Mayor, other Aldermen, political party officials, and neighborhood leaders. See how gender and religion ...

Here's a memoir about growing up in West Rogers Park, in a world filled with odd family customs, silly school rules, and unusual cultural habits, a place occupied by inventive playmates and explorers and an occasional rebel.It was where parents and teachers told kids what to do and how to act and they usually, sort of, obeyed.And where kids assumed that whatever they ended up doing was probably going to be OK.It offers an opportunity to think back to a time that was...

Peek behind the scenes to see what many politicians did to get what they wanted. Find out how they manipulated the law, stole votes, initimidated constituents, and avoided elections. Learn about City Council antics, racism and anti-Semitism, partisan redistricting, and how easily candidates could be thrown off the ballot.Hear about the Alderman who lost his gun in a City Hall bathroom. The Congressman who stepped down as a candidate so his son - who didn't even live in the state - ...

Find out how organizations can be more successful by making practical decisions that work best for their groups, rather than by blindly adhering to rules, customs, or so-called professional "norms." Applying common sense and independent judgment will generate greater success than just doing what everybody else is doing. Practical decisions may sometimes be outside the mainstream. They may often be different than commonly accepted organizational practices. They may not always be embraced by...

So, you want to start a business? Or, take your existing business to the next level? Did you know that there are a number of critical steps you need to get right to ensure business success? The 5 Keys could be just what you are looking for.This book contains a simple set of instructions that anyone can follow. Really, this book should be called "The Pillars Of Business Success" because The 5 Keys lay the foundations on solid ground. Get these steps right and the foundations will la...

Are you struggling to make your money last all the way to the end of the month? Are you trying to figure out HOW you're going to make ends meet with the money you're currently earning?In this hands-on and step-by-step guide, Lise Cartwright explains how YOU can earn what you're worth and do and have the things you want... WITHOUT having to leave your day job, apply for more credit increases or have embarrassing conversations with your boss...

The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive’s quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of booksWhat’s happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of thirty-five, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world,” he strived t...

Public Relations, Press Releases and Media Contact: Becoming Newsworthy and Getting Coverage by Robert King is a booklet with over 4,900 words. It covers all aspects of working with the media and getting coverage for your business, website, product, service, or event. This booklet will assist anyone with understanding the fundamentals of formulating a newsworthy event and preparing an effective press release to interest editors in their target market. King discusses the proper attitude, po...

"By far the best book on corporate and institutional governance." —Nicholas Katzenbach, former attorney general of the United StatesIn his new foreword to The Board Book, former Mellon Foundation and Princeton University president William G. Bowen brings his immense experience to bear on the most pressing questions facing boards of directors and trustees today: seeking collaborative relationships and placing a renewed emphasis on sustainable initiatives. The strategies Bow...

Have you always wanted to "master" Twitter to boost your business or non-profit but didn't have the know-how to get started? The Checklist Book: Twitter is a condensed, "just give me the good stuff" book designed with you - the busy professional - in mind. This little but powerful book (and checklist) will help you learn the ins and outs of Twitter and guide you to develop strategies to quickly make this amazing social networking tool go to work for you and your business. Who knew one chec...

Despite predictions that 'new public management' would establish itself as the new paradigm of Public Administration and Management, recent academic research has highlighted concerns about the intra-organizational focus and limitations of this approach. This book represents a comprehensive analysis of the state of the art of public management, examining and framing the debate in this important area.The New Public Governance? sets out to explore this emergent field of resea...

The voluntary nonprofit sector is now involved in all aspects of people's lives. The management of such organizations has never been of more interest than it is now, and the sector as a whole is in a period of great change. Well-meaning amateurs are being replaced by highly committed and professional leaders, and one in every six employees in the service sector is now working in the voluntary sector. In this shifting climate, this enlightening book questions whether voluntary organizations...