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Book Chasing the American Dream

Download or read book Chasing the American Dream written by Mark Robert Rank PhD and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has been epitomized as a land of opportunity, where hard work and skill can bring personal success and economic well-being. The American Dream has captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and to many, it represents the heart and soul of the country. But there is another, darker side to the bargain that America strikes with its people -- it is the price we pay for our individual pursuit of the American Dream. That price can be found in the economic hardship present in the lives of millions of Americans. In Chasing the American Dream, leading social scientists Mark Robert Rank, Thomas A. Hirschl, and Kirk A. Foster provide a new and innovative look into a curious dynamic -- the tension between the promise of economic opportunities and rewards and the amount of turmoil that Americans encounter in their quest for those rewards. The authors explore questions such as: -What percentage of Americans achieve affluence, and how much income mobility do we actually have? -Are most Americans able to own a home, and at what age? -How is it that nearly 80 percent of us will experience significant economic insecurity at some point between ages 25 and 60? -How can access to the American Dream be increased? Combining personal interviews with dozens of Americans and a longitudinal study covering 40 years of income data, the authors tell the story of the American Dream and reveal a number of surprises. The risk of economic vulnerability has increased substantially over the past four decades, and the American Dream is becoming harder to reach and harder to keep. Yet for most Americans, the Dream lies not in wealth, but in economic security, pursuing one's passions, and looking toward the future. Chasing the American Dream provides us with a new understanding into the dynamics that shape our fortunes and a deeper insight into the importance of the American Dream for the future of the country.

Book Why We Sleep

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Walker
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2017-10-03
  • ISBN : 1501144316
  • Pages : 368 pages

Download or read book Why We Sleep written by Matthew Walker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.

Book The Interpretation of Dreams

Download or read book The Interpretation of Dreams written by Sigmund Freud and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 10 000 Dreams Interpreted

Download or read book 10 000 Dreams Interpreted written by Pamela Ball and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most authoritative and comprehensive book available on dreaming, written by leading dream interpreter Pamela Ball. Enter the fascinating world of dreams, their mysteries, their meanings: to dream of a bird flying freely represents hopes and aspirations; to dream of winter means a time in life that is not fruitful; to be visited by someone in a dream can mean that there is information, warmth, or love available; to be searching in a dream is an attempt to find an answer to a problem. These are just a few of the 10,000 dream images and interpretations contained in this A-Z volume, a book that can bring insight, clarification, and guidance.

Book Origins

    Book Details:
  • Author : Annie Murphy Paul
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2010-09-28
  • ISBN : 0743296621
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Origins written by Annie Murphy Paul and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul presents an in-depth examination of how personalities are formed by biological, social, and emotional factors.

Book Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications

Download or read book Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications written by Mukuni, Joseph and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the importance of cross-cultural competence, it is important that scholars from different parts of the world describe the conceptual frameworks underlying their cultures to provide people with knowledge helpful for understanding and navigating cultural barriers and promoting harmony and productivity in places of work. The literature is replete with reference points for understanding Eurocentric worldviews. Little has been written about non-Eurocentric worldviews with respect to the subject of socio-cultural harmony and interpersonal relations such as Ubuntu, Africa’s indigenous philosophy and its relevancy. This philosophy teaches the importance of maintaining good human relations and sensitivity to the wellbeing of other people both as individuals and collectively. In the teachings of this African conceptual framework, the wellbeing of others is more important than that of self. Another important distinguishing feature of Ubuntu is that it places great value on communalism as opposed to individualism. The tenets of Ubuntu include human-centeredness, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, respect for diversity of opinion, and joint consideration of problems. These tenets can be applied for intercultural competence and communications. Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications sheds some light on Ubuntu, Africa’s unique philosophy, and explores how the knowledge of Ubuntu can help minimize cross-cultural communication barriers. Within this context, the chapters work to make readers aware of the existence of an African worldview, specifically Ubuntu, and its possible contribution to interpersonal communication. This book also shares the lived experiences of being born and raised in sub-Saharan Africa where Ubuntu is a way of life. This book is essential for businesses seeking to expand internationally and managers overseeing diverse workforces as well as business executives, government officials, public relations officers, academicians, researchers, and students including those studying African studies, world religions, international business, international relations, management, communication, and more.

Book Do Machines Dream of Electric Workers

Download or read book Do Machines Dream of Electric Workers written by Luca Solari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our rapidly changing world, digitalization is often either the key to survival or the driving force behind organizations' success. This book examines the impact of digitalization on organizations and the challenges it poses. It explores ways of redesigning work, improving organizational performance, developing employee skills, and creating new forms of competition in the market. In this context, not only the challenges for organizations but also those for the field of organizational studies are considered. This compilation is based on a selection of the best papers presented at the annual workshop (WOA2020) of the Association of Italian Organization Studies Academics (ASSIOA), held at the University of Milan, Italy in February 2020. The diverse road range of perspectives offered makes the book relevant for scholars and practitioners alike.

Book Dream Tending

Download or read book Dream Tending written by Stephen Aizenstat and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A master of dreamwork shows how to awaken the power of the living dream to transform your relationships, career, health, and spirit"--Cover.

Book Magic of Dreaming Bigger

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chaitali Banerjee
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-06-26
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 230 pages

Download or read book Magic of Dreaming Bigger written by Chaitali Banerjee and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dream bigger. Be determined to turn your dream into reality, develop right mindset, manage negative emotions. Enhance your knowledge, skill and abilities (KSAs), train your brain & give wings to your thoughts. What if you are able to note down your dreams, set goals to achieve the same and you are able to take right decisions having right mindset? What if you are able to manage your negative emotions and remain always optimistic and inculcate good habits consistently to achieve your dreams?. Imagine you often dream to be your ideal self but fail due to lack of self doubt and support. You always step back although you have the ability to fulfill your dreams. Imagine learning suitable techniques and being self-inspired, you keep going despite temporary setbacks through the power of passion and perseverance. If you are fed up with repeated mistakes & failures and you wonder why despite your best efforts you are required to step back and you fail every time. If you are really interested to fulfill your dream but not getting requisite support to move in the right path in a logical way with additional dose of motivation to keep trying and never quitting, read this book which is self-explanatory and you will find answer how you must proceed in your life. Dr. Gurudas Bandyopadhyay, former Dean & Vice President (Academic); Director of Post Graduate Studies, award winning best teacher, having keen interest in research and to guide research scholars, offers a guide book to help people to make their dormant dreams flourishing. He has addressed your expected concerns, explaining through personal life experiences, with other authors opinions, various stories, and research findings in his book Magic of Dreaming Bigger, which is expected to equip you with necessary tools and encourage you to go ahead with self-confidence, dedication and determination. Magic of Dreaming Bigger explains why you should enjoy dreaming, how to interpret and jot down your dreams, set goals to act with timeline, prepare yourself to face challenges and give wings to your thoughts. This book is your toolkit box to help you to fix your problems starting from goal setting to planning, execution and review and to help you all along to achieve your dreams. In 'Magic of Dreaming Bigger' you will discover: * Why you should listen to your inner voice * Why you should jot down your dreams properly to set goals * You should expect challenges and be prepared * The 3 areas for personal improvement,which are bound to develop your inner power * Mindset mastery over 10 areas which will develop your 4 Ds.You will be automatically more self-inspired to explore all top ten areas to acquire success, fulfillment and divine happiness. * 10 lessons on what you must not do,which will keep you away from failures and frustrations * 3 proven strategies on how to handle self-doubt. * You will realize why you need to develop your knowledge to handle 11 demons (3A, 3S, 2D, 2F, 1W) which can considerably take away your strength. * You will very well understand why you need to strengthen you from all corners so that you can be powerful like a person with 10 hands and 10 heads. * How mini habits revolution will almost guarantee your faster progress, practicing habit stacking. If you are looking for ways and means how to fulfill your dreams, this book contains all requisite information to master your emotions and win over all hurdles, empowering you to take risks and consistent positive actions to improve your productivity and achieve your goals faster. If you are really serious to develop, why are you waiting? Click on the buy button on the top of this page and enjoy every step on your path to prosperity.

Book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming

Download or read book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming written by Stephen LaBerge and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] solid how-to book...For amateur dream researchers, this is a must." WHOLE EARTH REVIEW This book goes far beyond the confines of pop dream psychology, establishing a scientifically researched framework for using lucid dreaming--that is, consciously influencing the outcome of your dreams. Based on Dr. Stephen LaBerge's extensive laboratory work at Stanford University mapping mind/body relationships during the dream state, as well as the teachings of Tibetan dream yogis and the work of other scientists, including German psycholgist Paul Tholey, this practical workbook will show you how to use your dreams to: Solve problems; Gain greater confidence; improve creativity, and more. From the Paperback edition.

Book 10th European Conference on Games Based Learning

Download or read book 10th European Conference on Games Based Learning written by and published by Academic Conferences and publishing limited. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Living Dreams  Living Life

Download or read book Living Dreams Living Life written by Evelyn M. Duesbury and published by . This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Dreams, Living Life presents the Personalized Method for Interpreting Dreams (PMID), a researched model for finding answers to most waking life matters including relationships, work, health and the spiritual.

Book Reprogramming the American Dream

Download or read book Reprogramming the American Dream written by Kevin Scott and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.

Book Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation

Download or read book Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation written by Nikolai Axmacher and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume provides an overview the state-of-the-art in the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory consolidation. In a number of sections, the editors collect contributions of leading researchers . The topical focus lies on current issues of interest such as memory consolidation including working and long-term memory. In particular, the role of sleep in relation to memory consolidation will be addressed. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Book Improving Learning Transfer

Download or read book Improving Learning Transfer written by Cyril Kirwan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's constantly changing business environment, capable people are crucial to an organization's success, and developing their capabilities through training, learning and development initiatives is a major investment. While measuring the return on that investment is important, attempts to do so are much less valuable if they are not accompanied by a clear understanding of all of the factors than can affect the application of new skills and knowledge on the job - in other words, a clear understanding of what affects learning transfer. So, if organisations are to remain competitive, and develop the highly skilled people that will contribute to their future performance, improving learning transfer should be a priority. Cyril Kirwan's book addresses this critical issue at a number of levels. Firstly, it explores what learning transfer actually is (it's about application of learning back at work, as well as maintenance of that learning over time). Secondly, it describes the main factors that affect transfer, in terms of trainee characteristics, training design factors, and work environment characteristics. It also examines how those factors exert their effect, which ones are more important, how they interact with one another, and in doing so constructs a practical learning transfer model for practitioners. The book also describes in some detail what the various factors working for or against learning transfer look like in practice. Finally, using case studies, it points the way towards what can be done before, during and after training to improve the rate of transfer. This highly practical book will help trainers, development specialists and line managers ensure that their training is about real outcomes and not just inputs.

Book Dreams  Virtue and Divine Knowledge in Early Christian Egypt

Download or read book Dreams Virtue and Divine Knowledge in Early Christian Egypt written by Bronwen Neil and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the significance of dreams in early Christian Egypt, using sources from Philo and Origen to Athanasius and early monks.

Book Are You Dreaming   Exploring Lucid Dreams  A Comprehensive Guide

Download or read book Are You Dreaming Exploring Lucid Dreams A Comprehensive Guide written by Daniel Love and published by Enchanted Loom Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to lucid dream and discover the universe inside your mind! Astonishingly, there is around a 1 in 10 chance that you are dreaming at any given moment, including right now! Every night, you adventure inwards to a universe made from the very fabric of your being: your dreams. Dreaming accounts for around 11% of your daily experience and, amazingly, each year you will spend an entire month dreaming. What if you could ‘wake up’ to this mysterious world, to learn to consciously explore the inner depths of your mind? Such an experience is indeed possible, it is called ‘Lucid Dreaming’. Wake up to nature's virtual reality—the world of lucid dreaming! Lucid dreaming is a scientifically verified and learnable skill by which you become aware that you are dreaming, whilst dreaming. Such knowledge imbues you with an almost unlimited control over your dreaming adventures. The power of lucid dreaming will also greatly enhance your waking life, opening new avenues of creativity, confidence, self-improvement, problem-solving, philosophical exploration and so much more. A universe of opportunity awaits you. Explore lucid dreaming and take control of your dreams In this deeply comprehensive and modern guide to lucid dreaming, expert lucid dreamer and oneirologist Daniel Love will aid you on your unique journey through the fascinating exploration of your mind. This book brings the subject of conscious dreaming fully up to date, including the latest discoveries, research, techniques and much more. It is the perfect guide to help you unlock the hidden potential of your dreams, catering for both beginners and advanced lucid dreamers alike. 'Are You Dreaming?' is a no-nonsense approach to this enthralling phenomenon and is simply one of the most thorough, accessible and in-depth contemporary guides to exploring and mastering lucid dreaming. Start your journey with the best-selling guide to lucid dreaming for beginners and advanced dream explorers!