English Poverty

Since Joshua Steckel began work at a Brooklyn public high school as its first-ever college guidance counselor, every one of the hundreds of graduates he has counseled has been accepted to college, many to top-flight schools with all expenses paid. But getting in is only one small part of the drama of his students’ stories. In a riveting work of narrative nonfiction - winner of a Studs and Ida Terkel award - Hold Fast to Dreams follows the lives of 10 of Josh’s students as they navigate the vast and obstacle-ridden landscape of college in America.

An Introduction to the fundamentals of prosperity.

Destroying is always easier than creating. Tearing is simpler than swinging. It takes years to construct a building, but it can be destroyed in the blink of an eye. Now, let's see how we can make use of this practical rule. Is it possible to take advantage of destroying poverty instead of making wealth? Doubtlessly, both will lead to the same result.

Modern adult life is complex, especially for those whose working lives dominate their mental and emotional space. Many of us spend more time at work than at any other activity; it’s there we’re often forced to deal with our own and others’ emotional issues. These issues often lead to major problems in organizations, erode individual well-being, create toxic and even dangerous environments—and impact rates of retention and productivity.

The Cyrenian Way: Spiritual Poverty & the Art of Accompaniment is a call to all Catholic Christians throughout the world, as well as to all people of faith to acknowledge their spiritual poverty as the greatest treasure that one could ever possess.

Poverty has become a major challenge in our generation, and that needs to be rectified. The undiluted perception about this audiobook is to activate your thinking capabilities, and as you think, you shall take, and as you take, you shall change.  

Magdalena Wasiura returns to Morocco after a holiday to live and work with the Berber community, sharing their experiences, customs, and way of living. Part One describes the author's first step into the life of her Moroccan family hosts, takes you to the souk and hammam, explains the importance of Fridays for Muslim society, sulks itself in whisky and the problems caused by it. In this part we are introduced to countless opportunists and amiable characters, and we visit a rather lavish circumcision party.

For most people, the Great Crash of 2008 has meant troubling times. Not so for those in the flourishing poverty industry, for whom the economic woes spell an opportunity to expand and grow. These mercenary entrepreneurs have taken advantage of an era of deregulation to devise high-priced products to sell to the credit-hungry working poor, including the instant tax refund and the payday loan. In the process, they've created an industry larger than the casino business.

Did you know that over 600 million people live on less than $2 a day? Nearly 10 percent of the global population struggles to survive 24 hours at a time. Eradicating extreme poverty may seem simple, but it's very complex.

In this audiobook, you will discover that many before you have encountered and overcome the exact same challenges you face and that you can beat those challenges too. Once you understand and truly believe that poverty isn't something you are stuck with, you can make smart life choices that will transform your prospects. As a result, you will break the cycle of poverty and live a prosperous life.

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the US Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. In Opportunity Knocks, Senator Scott will tell his life story with a focus on adversity and opportunity. He will teach listeners about the principles of hard work and hope while addressing the dangers of veering too far toward socialist policies.

Is poverty inevitable? No, says author Paul Godfrey. More than Money shows how organizations can win the fight against poverty and create prosperity for people at the base of the pyramid in the developing and developed world.

Nearly 40 million people in the United States live below the poverty line - about $26,200 for a family of four. Low-income families and individuals are everywhere, from cities to rural communities. While poverty is commonly seen as a personal failure, or a deficiency of character or knowledge, it's actually the result of bad policy. Public policy has purposefully erected barriers that deny access to basic needs, creating a society where people can easily become trapped - not because we lack the resources to lift them out, but because we are actively choosing not to.

Rental Property Investing Made Easy is a practical guide for those that are considering purchasing their first rental property or beginning investors that are looking to increase their portfolio. You will find creative and practical strategies such as acquiring down payment funds, locating a property, and selecting finance companies. Investing in real estate doesn’t have to cost you a lot of time and money. It can be fun and easy. 

Stories define us. They tell us who we are or, at least, who we think we are. The American story of westward expansion draws upon heroic tales of courage and perseverance and the "pioneer spirit". But settlers and their descendants also spread false narratives about Indians in order to justify ruinous private and public acts. The stories we heard and the tales we hear even now give people cover to behave abominably. And this abominable behavior has economic effect.

This audiobook is about unlocking your prosperity. Everyone is born rich, and everyone is born with an inheritance. Jesus did it for us. We are co-inheritors with Christ. This book shows who is responsible for your poverty and how you can be delivered from the spirit of poverty. The book describes the problems and the enemy and prescribes solutions for the problems. 

I wrote this book Beyond Expectations: How I Rose from Poverty to Achieve Success to empower and inspire young people to work hard, do well at school, achieve success, and enjoy their lives. Find something you like, work hard at it, and you, too, can create a life beyond expectations! My story is one of success because I found a formula that not only worked for me, but can work for almost everyone.

Called "a world-class power broker" by the Washington Post, Robert Brown has been a sought-after counselor for an impressive array of the famous and powerful, including every American president since John F. Kennedy. But as a child born into poverty in the 1930s, Robert was raised by his grandmother to think differently about success. For example, "The best way to influence others is to be helpful", she told him. And, "You can’t go wrong by doing right." Fueled by these lessons, Brown went on to play a pivotal, mostly unseen role alongside the powerful of our time.

In his thought-provoking and deeply moving book, Matthew Desmond tackles the issue of poverty in America through the lens of eviction. Desmond's Pulitzer Prize winning book follows the personal lives of several families and individuals struggling to survive in Milwaukee during the Great Recession. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Every Day Is a Payday in the Kingdom of God is guaranteed to change the way you think about Godly wealth. It will teach you to give money its legitimate place in your life; owning it rather than being owned by it. Following the principles and steps outlined in this book will provide focus to your pursuit of wealth and balance to your life. I challenge you to faithfully apply everything it teaches and watch God work miracles in your life!