Jackie Smith: 30 books

Every woman has her own tales to tell from her own ironing board.   “I felt I was somewhere I knew I shouldn’t be. To my left were bleachers, not even half full of people. To the right of the gate through the fence was a band. A full marching band, all lined up in their uniforms...

At an earlier time, sociologists C. Wright Mills, W. E. Du Bois, and Jane Addams loudly protested injustices and inequities in American society, provided critiques and analyses of systems of oppression, and challenged sociologists to be responsible critics and constructive commentators. These giants...

Learn how to harness the power of personal impact so you can earn more, live more and be more. *** *** Impact is everything. It gives us huge competitive advantages as we impress others and are remembered when it matters the most. It gives us the confidence to succeed and achieve our...

When a young small-town girl is gruesomely murdered in the 1930's, there appears to be zero motive. Two detectives' list of suspects grows daily, each person less likely than the next: teenage gang bangers, railroad transient, local priest, retired cop, or a fellow peer of the victim. Is it possible for an extraordinarily good person to be murdered merely because she was too good?

The World Social Forum quickly became the largest political gathering in human history and continues to offer a direct challenge to the extreme inequities of corporate-led globalisation. It has expanded its presence and continues to be an exciting experiment in global and participatory democracy....

The story that has everything ... A handsome, successful young building contractor. A beautiful, intelligent young woman. An unexplained disappearance. An angel in disguise. And an adorable abandoned child. Savor the journey.

The World Social Forum (WSF) has become the focus for a diverse array of movements advancing alternative visions of globalisation. The numerous WSF's have helped to connect activists in an increasingly dense network of advocates for radical social change. They have mobilised hundreds of thousands...

A missing child… words which shake a parent’s foundations and faith to their very core. At first comes denial. This couldn’t be happening to your family. Then comes frantic prayers, hysteria, and most important of all, hope… or lack thereof. Not My Child follows an average middle-class...

Suppose you had an imaginary friend as a child. He went everywhere with you. He protected you and believed in you, as well as you believed in him. Then, as so often happens, as you grew older, he disappeared. Suppose as an adult, when you most needed someone, amidst violence and murder, he...

Autobiography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, beginning with his athletic career and dealing particularly with baseball and the first step toward equal participation by African Americans in this great sport. “I believe that a man’s race, color, and religion should never constitute a handicap....

Based on real-world experience and questions collected as part of the research for the popular “Your Employee Handbook” series, Ask the Right Questions, Hire the Right Person! supplies all the interview questions you need in an easy-to-follow format that helps you break the ice and reveal the...

Spiritual practices are habits or rituals that are performed on a regular basis to strengthen your faith, and deepen the connection you feel to God and other people. Our brains are designed to seek a spiritual connection according to Andrew Newberg, M.D, Director of the Center of Spirituality and...

How to Create a Happier Life with the Enneagram blends current psychological research with proven spiritual practices into a step-by-step program. Discover the qualities and skills used by happiest and most successful people in the world and learn how to include these traits in your personality....

"I Want to Be Happier Right Now!" is a collection of practical things you can do today — right now! — to increase the happiness in your life.Organized into sections that are proven to help you be more happy:GratitudeCaring for Your BodyMake Time for RelationshipsExperiencing LifeGivingFinancial...