Vision Books

I loved this book, it had everything, suspense, intrigue and a desert island. It is really a classic, everyone should read it, I read it in high school and I recently purchased another copy to have for my kids. Anyone can love this book!

Courage To Follow The Vision: The Journey Of Lyle Emerson George is the story of Lyle George's life, as told to friend and colleague Tom Wilson. Lyle George was a Tribal Council Chairman on the Squamish Reservation and participated in the National Indian Council. George's daily life, as well as his duties, often involved figuring out ways to combat the chronic and endemic problems plaguing the Native Americans he represented, including the all too familiar specters of poverty, alcoholism, corruption, boundary disputes, and crime. An informative and engaging account filled with memorable, candid experiences, as well as a personal look at Native American culture today, Courage To Follow The Vision is an impressive contribution to Native American Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.

A fascinating and important read for any HR professional tasked with creating results for their organization. Written by professionals actually working in the field, this book addresses current HR issues in a credible and compelling way.

Microfinance for the poor, a simple idea with so much promise that until now has largely been unrealised, is a potentially powerful instrument by which the poor can escape poverty. Increasing numbers of microfinance institutions (MFIs) are providing microfinance services through credit for income generating activities, but largely the majority of them are small, undercapitalised, and financially unsustainable. They also lack the level of commitment and support by governments, development organizations, and financial institutions required to enable them to reach large numbers of poor people with financial services.

This book is about creating the vision of large numbers of poor people, especially women, able to access microfinancial services in a financially viable and sustainable way. This monograph has been prepared as an input of the Asia-Pacific MFI stakeholders to the Microcredit Summit in Washington, D.C. in February 1997.
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Berne presents a thorough, doable, wholistic approach to healthy vision. By examing both the inner and outer condition of one's life experiences, choices, beliefs, and patterns, writes Berne, we can see ourselves in a new light. Then, by applying the principles of vision therapy and behavioral optometry, and through exercise and nutrition, one can reduce dependence on glasses and contacts, minimize eyestrain, and maximize energy and overall well-being. It's a program worth looking into.

I only paid 1 cent for this book plus shipping, so I can't complain! It did arrive very fast, but had pink highlighting throughout and dog-eared pages. But like I said, for a penny, who cares!

This book was written by Chesterton during World War I to show that the war was, in part, England's fault for supporting Prussia and allowing her to get away with almost anything. His purpose is summed up very well in the first chapter, which is a letter to Professor Whirlwind, a German/Prussian supporter and writer. Chesterton says:
"There is a very great deal that is really wrong with England, and it ought not to be forgotten even in the full blaze of your marvellous mistakes. I cannot have my countrymen tempted to those pleasures of intellectual pride which are the result of comparing themselves with you. The deep collapse and yawning chasm of your ineptitude leaves me upon a perilous spiritual elevation."

This then, is what he attempts to do: to show that England should not be smug and think themselves simply the defenders of humanity (though they may be that), but England should realize that they helped Prussia come to power, and they dealt poorly with the French Revolution and Napoleon, which let to some serious problems in Chesterton's day. Also, Chesterton blasts England for their poor treatment of the Irish, which were at the time involved in the home rule movement.

Why does Chesterton do all of this? He think it is patriotic. He said in an essay entitled A Defense of Patriotism (found in his first book of essays entitled The Defendant) that "love is not blind...love is vigilant." He thought, I think correctly, that if one really loves their country one will do what is best for it, not simply say it is the best. And sometimes what is best for it is to tell it that it has made mistakes, so that it will not make them again. Chesterton says near the end of the book that "I have passed the great part of my life in criticizing and condemning the existing rulers and institutions of my country: I think it is infinitely the most partiotic thing that a man can do."

This book gives an excellent glimpse into the situation in England during World War I, as well as an excellent view of what Chesterton considered patriotism to be. Of course, it is filled with witty and deep remarks, as all of Chesterton's works are.

Overall grade: A

War of the Worlds is one of the most important science fiction novels, but its importance can be difficult to see without some knowledge of the time in which it was written. Using essays (some by Wells himself) and copious footnotes, this critical edition does a fine job of placing War of the Worlds into its proper context

This book provided an excellent analysis of the Frankfurt School including the contributions of Horkheimer and Habermas. There were also three very interesting chapters that focused on the mass media and technology. For someone looking to develop a critical perspective of the media this book is a great start. Also, it was fairly easy to read.

Brilliant! I've read Elliott previously, and this book is perhaps his best. Clear, focused and analytically distinct. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in theory.