In 'Sparkle On Changemaker: A Practical Guide to Equitable Social Impact,' author Elisa Juárez thoroughly explores the intricacies of driving meaningful and lasting change while emphasizing the pressing need for more diversity in social impact initiatives, a critical aspect often overlooked in the field. With over 20 years of experience and extensive collaborations with nonprofits and corporations, Elisa proposes the SPARKLE framework, thoughtfully...

What is the exact nature of the consumption function? Can this term be defined so that it will be consistent with empirical evidence and a valid instrument in the hands of future economic researchers and policy makers? In this volume a distinguished American economist presents a new theory of the consumption function, tests it against extensive statistical J material and suggests some of its significant implications. Central to the new theory is its...

"Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway"--

Imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better and are in need of his protection. "Tim Burton has got his groove back."--Boston Globe "...it's surprisingly high-spirited..."--Newsday "...certainly has its moments..."--New...

The LinkedIn profile is a platform to shape how other see you and explain how you impact lives. This book will explain exactly what you need to know to optimize your profile according to your goals so you can collide with your desired opportunities. Discover how to identify your personal keywords, utilize endorsements, and optimize your experiences. You'll also create a compelling summary that grabs the attention of a potential partner, client, or...

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For fans of the beloved TV show Little House on the Prairie, a self-help book by Melissa Francis, bestselling author of Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter and child star of Little House, revealing important life lessons inspired by a childhood on set. Melissa Francis was only eight years old when she won the role of a lifetime: playing Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on the world's most famous prime-time soap opera, Little House on the Prairie. Now in...

From the author of Skipjack & The Melting World comes a mystery: the curious boom in America's beloved lobster industry and its probable crash Maine lobstermen have happened upon a bonanza along their rugged, picturesque coast. For the past five years, the lobster population along the coast of Maine has boomed, resulting in a lobster harvest six times the size of the record catch from the 1980s-an event unheard of in fisheries. In a detective story,...

Jeffrey D. Sachs has shown himself to be one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development in his groundbreaking books, including The End of Poverty and Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet. Now, in this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens can address the seemingly intractable worldwide problems of persistent extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and political-economic...

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective storytelling with this practical guide. Storytelling is a skill that can dramatically improve both your personal and professional life. In contexts ranging from job searching to marketing, storytelling is the most effective way to portray your message and win people over. By following the information provided in this summary, you too will be able to...