No Shame in My Game

No Shame in My Game

Author: Katherine S. Newman

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2009-03-04

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 0307558657

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"Powerful and poignant.... Newman's message is clear and timely." --The Philadelphia Inquirer In No Shame in My Game, Harvard anthropologist Katherine Newman gives voice to a population for whom work, family, and self-esteem are top priorities despite all the factors that make earning a living next to impossible--minimum wage, lack of child care and health care, and a desperate shortage of even low-paying jobs. By intimately following the lives of nearly 300 inner-city workers and job seekers for two yearsin Harlem, Newman explores a side of poverty often ignored by media and politicians--the working poor. The working poor find dignity in earning a paycheck and shunning the welfare system, arguing that even low-paying jobs give order to their lives. No Shame in My Game gives voice to a misrepresented segment of today's society, and is sure to spark dialogue over the issues surrounding poverty, working and welfare.


The Cultural Territories of Race

The Cultural Territories of Race

Author: Michèle Lamont

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1999-05-15

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9780226468365

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The Cultural Territories of Race makes an important contribution to current policy debates by amplifying muted voices that have too often been ignored by other social scientists.


In the Arms of Baby Hop

In the Arms of Baby Hop

Author: Kenneth Attaway

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1425971067

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Many times in my adult life, I have had what I would call an "awake out-of-body experience." During these times, I was peeking in at my life in a dream state; thinking this cannot be my life. I found myself asking the questions of what happened to the child who outsmarted the world and what happened to the teen who had all the answers and confidence to boot, and the young adult who never settled for can't. Well, somewhere along the way, the only thing left of who I was once was, were just shreds of an almost non-existent life. Now, don't get me wrong, there were some good times along the way, but it certainly was not always smooth sailing. But what came later in life was no comparison to the early years. Not that long ago, my life was filled with disappointment, brokenness, worry, anxiety, and fear. I survived breakups and breakdowns, sadness and pain, grief and loss beyond description, all of which led to a one-way ticket to Depression Central. Getting off the road to depression was very difficult for me, but there is no job too hard for God. If you can relate to the paralyzing despair that I went through, then please know that I fellowship with you and understand the grip depression and anxiety can have on your life. However, I want you to know that your destination does not have to be a one-way ticket to the land of despair, instead, your journey can bring you to a place of joy and peace if you simply trust and believe in God.


Bulldookey

Bulldookey

Author: Millard Edward Streeter

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2024-07-10

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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What is contained in this book may or may not be worthwhile; but it will hopefully tickle you, make you smile, and say "Hmm?" Bulldookey are experiences, expressions, rationalizations, thoughts, ideas, perspectives, perceptions, sayings, mottos, mantras, beliefs, myths, principles, values, folklore, mores, proverbs, oxymorons, etc., etc. that are in some cases foolish and silly; and they make no sense upon careful consideration and inspection. They are things people say and believe, for whatever reason, your guess is as good as ours. Bulldookey's purpose is to offer lighthearted fare for laughter and to provide a setting for the contemplation of these thought-provoking tidbits, which hopefully will promote change in thought, feeling, and behavior. What we want is for all to have fun. This list is neither exhaustive nor comprehensive. It is in fact a random selection of items we thought significant enough to place on the list and set on the table for your consideration and enjoyment.


The Shame Game

The Shame Game

Author: O'Hara, Mary

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1447349288

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What does it mean to be poor in Britain and America? For decades the primary narrative about poverty in both countries is that it has been caused by personal flaws or ‘bad life decisions’ rather than policy choices or economic inequality. This misleading account has become deeply embedded in the public consciousness with serious ramifications for how financially vulnerable people are seen, spoken about and treated. Drawing on a two-year multi-platform initiative, this book by award-winning journalist and author Mary O’Hara, asks how we can overturn this portrayal once and for all. Crucially, she turns to the real experts to try to find answers – the people who live it.


The Way to Game the Walk of Shame

The Way to Game the Walk of Shame

Author: Jenn P. Nguyen

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1250084083

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A 2017 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, this witty and entertaining contemporary debut deftly combines high school drama with pitch-perfect flirty banter. Taylor Simmons is screwed. Things were hard enough when her dedication to her studies earned her the title of Ice Queen, but after she got drunk at a party and woke up next to bad boy surfer Evan McKinley, the entire school seems intent on tearing Taylor down with mockery and gossip. Desperate to salvage her reputation, Taylor persuades Evan to pretend they're in a serious romantic relationship. After all, it's better to be the girl who tames the wild surfer than just another notch on his surfboard. Readers will be ready to sign their own love contract after reading The Way to Game the Walk of Shame, a fun and addicting contemporary YA romance by Jenn P. Nguyen and chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads. Praise for The Way to Game the Walk of Shame: "The Way to Game the Walk of Shame is the cutest heart-swelling romance to hit the shelves in ages." —Pooled Ink "A feel good romance with tons of laughs and flirty banter." —Young Adult Book Madness “I love that it's so funny, yet at the same time the characters have a lot of depth and emotional growth.” —Ashley Maker, reader on SwoonReads.com


The Shame Game

The Shame Game

Author: Hannah Murray

Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1839435100

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FROM POPULAR ROMANCE AUTHOR HANNAH MURRAY Book one in the Perfect Taboo series A good marriage is built on love, trust and kink... James and Amanda have been together for fourteen happy, playful kinky years. That's the way they both like it, and neither feels there's anything missing, until one day, a typical scene morphs into something atypical—humiliation play. They've never played with this kink before, but it was shockingly hot, and satisfying in a way their more playful scenes aren't. They're both excited to try something new after so many years together, but James is leading his beloved wife and submissive into uncharted territory where their comfort zone will be stretched and their bond tested... It will take all the love and trust they've built over fourteen years to survive The Shame Game.


Dust & Grooves

Dust & Grooves

Author: Eilon Paz

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1607748703

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A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.


Black Citymakers

Black Citymakers

Author: Marcus Anthony Hunter

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-04-25

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0199948135

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Black Citymakers revisits the Black Seventh Ward neighborhood and residents of W.E.B. DuBois's The Philadelphia Negro over the twentieth century. Hunter's analysis demonstrates that black Philadelphians were by not mere victims of large scale socio-economic and political change, but active participants influencing the direction of urban policy and change.