Lives On The Line
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On The Line
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Author : Vanesa Ribas
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2016
On The Line written by Vanesa Ribas and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Business & Economics categories.
“How does one put into words the rage that workers feel when supervisors threaten to replace them with workers who will not go to the bathroom in the course of a fourteen-hour day of hard labor, even if it means wetting themselves on the line?”—From the Preface In this gutsy, eye-opening examination of the lives of workers in the New South, Vanesa Ribas, working alongside mostly Latino/a and native-born African American laborers for sixteen months, takes us inside the contemporary American slaughterhouse. Ribas, a native Spanish speaker, occupies an insider/outsider status there, enabling her to capture vividly the oppressive exploitation experienced by her fellow workers. She showcases the particular vulnerabilities faced by immigrant workers—a constant looming threat of deportation, reluctance to seek medical attention, and family separation—as she also illuminates how workers find connection and moments of pleasure during their grueling shifts. Bringing to the fore the words, ideas, and struggles of the workers themselves, On The Line underlines how deep racial tensions permeate the factory, as an overwhelmingly minority workforce is subject to white dominance. Compulsively readable, this extraordinary ethnography makes a powerful case for greater labor protection, especially for our nation’s most vulnerable workers.
Lives On The Line
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Author : Jeffrey J. Sallaz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-07-17
Lives On The Line written by Jeffrey J. Sallaz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-17 with Business & Economics categories.
The call center industry is booming in the Philippines. Around the year 2005, the country overtook India as the world's "voice capital," and industry revenues are now the second largest contributor to national GDP. In Lives on the Line, Jeffrey J. Sallaz retraces the assemblage of a global market for voice over the past two decades. Drawing upon case studies of sixty Filipino call center workers and two years of fieldwork in Manila, he illustrates how offshore call center jobs represent a middle path for educated Filipinos, who are faced with the dismaying choice to migrate abroad in search of prosperity versus stay at home as an impoverished professional. A rich ethnographic study, this book challenges existing stereotypes regarding offshore service jobs and sheds light upon the reasons that the Philippines has become the world's favored location for "voice." It looks beyond call centers and beyond India to advance debates concerning global capitalism, the future of work, and the lives of those who labor in offshored jobs.
Leadership On The Line
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Author : Ronald Abadian Heifetz
language : en
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Release Date : 2002
Leadership On The Line written by Ronald Abadian Heifetz and has been published by Harvard Business Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
Every day, in every facet of our lives, opportunities to lead call out to us. At work and at home, in our local communities and in the global village, the chance to make a difference beckons. Yet often, we hesitate. For all its passion and promise, for all its excitement and rewards, leading is risky, dangerous work. Why? Because real leadership-the kind that surfaces conflict, challenges long-held beliefs, and demands new ways of doing things-causes pain. And when people feel threatened, they take aim at the person pushing for change. As a result, leaders often get hurt both personally and professionally. In Leadership on the Line , renowned leadership authorities Ronald A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky marshal a half century of combined teaching and consulting experience to show that it is possible to put ourselves on the line, respond effectively to the risks, and live to celebrate our efforts. With compelling examples including the presidents of countries and the presidents of organizations, everyday managers and prominent activists, politicians and parents, the authors illustrate proven strategies for surviving and thriving amidst the dangers of leading: "Getting on the balcony": stepping back to get perspective while remaining fiercely engaged "Thinking politically": keeping the opposition close, but watching your allies, too "Orchestrating the conflict": using stress productively to work the issues "Giving the work back": putting the responsibility on those who need to make the change "Holding steady": maintaining your focus while taking the heat The authors also address often-neglected aspects of leadership, such as how to manage your personal vulnerabilities, and how to anchor yourself and sustain your spirit through tough times. Both uplifting and practical, this essential book enables each of us to lead courageously and confidently-without losing ourselves. AUTHORBIO: Ronald A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky are on the faculty at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Heifetz is the author of Leadership Without Easy Answers and Co-director of the school's Center for Public Leadership. Linsky is Faculty Chair of many of the school's executive programs, including Senior Officials in State and Local Government and Leadership for the 21st Century.
Woman Walk The Line
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Author : Holly Gleason
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2017-09-20
Woman Walk The Line written by Holly Gleason and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-20 with Music categories.
Full-tilt, hardcore, down-home, and groundbreaking, the women of country music speak volumes with every song. From Maybelle Carter to Dolly Parton, k.d. lang to Taylor Swift—these artists provided pivot points, truths, and doses of courage for women writers at every stage of their lives. Whether it’s Rosanne Cash eulogizing June Carter Cash or a seventeen-year-old Taylor Swift considering the golden glimmer of another precocious superstar, Brenda Lee, it’s the humanity beneath the music that resonates. Here are deeply personal essays from award-winning writers on femme fatales, feminists, groundbreakers, and truth tellers. Acclaimed historian Holly George Warren captures the spark of the rockabilly sensation Wanda Jackson; Entertainment Weekly’s Madison Vain considers Loretta Lynn’s girl-power anthem “The Pill”; and rocker Grace Potter embraces Linda Ronstadt’s unabashed visual and musical influence. Patty Griffin acts like a balm on a post-9/11 survivor on the run; Emmylou Harris offers a gateway through paralyzing grief; and Lucinda Williams proves that greatness is where you find it. Part history, part confessional, and part celebration of country, Americana, and bluegrass and the women who make them, Woman Walk the Line is a very personal collection of essays from some of America’s most intriguing women writers. It speaks to the ways in which artists mark our lives at different ages and in various states of grace and imperfection—and ultimately how music transforms not just the person making it, but also the listener.
The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks
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Author : Rebecca Skloot
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2019-03-07
The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks written by Rebecca Skloot and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A heartbreaking account of a medical miracle: how one woman’s cells – taken without her knowledge – have saved countless lives. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a true story of race, class, injustice and exploitation. ‘No dead woman has done more for the living . . . A fascinating, harrowing, necessary book.’ – Hilary Mantel, Guardian With an introduction Sarah Moss, author of by author of Summerwater. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells – taken without asking her – became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta’s family did not learn of her ‘immortality’ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . . Rebecca Skloot’s moving account is the story of the life, and afterlife, of one woman who changed the medical world forever. Balancing the beauty and drama of scientific discovery with dark questions about who owns the stuff our bodies are made of, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an extraordinary journey in search of the soul and story of a real woman, whose cells live on today in all four corners of the world. Now an HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne.
Our Lives On The Line
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Author : Kenneth Adams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09
Our Lives On The Line written by Kenneth Adams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09 with categories.
The author is a former air A-4 Skyhawk pilot flying over North Vietnam in 1966, 1967, and 1968. The author was attached to Navy Attack Squadron VA-163 surviving the fire onboard the USS Oriskany, the intense daily battles with the Russian SA-2 missiles, 37mm, 57mm and 85mm guns in the most heavily defended areas in aviation history. The author took many combat photographs which are present throughout the book. VA-163 is the most decorated air squadron in the history of Naval Aviation.
Technological Economics
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Author : Shoubo Xu
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-10-26
Technological Economics written by Shoubo Xu and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-26 with Business & Economics categories.
This book creatively puts forward the subject nature, object, system, theory, method and application of technical economics, and brings together the research achievements of 50 years, especially the latest research results. It is of great significance for the development of China's technical and economic disciplines and the cultivation of special talents for technical and economic development. It is of great significance for the solution of major technical and economic problems in economic and social development, and has a landmark significance in the history of world technical economics. The book can be used as teaching material for both the liberal arts, science and engineering students within higher education institutions, and as a leading cadre training source for engineers. Furthermore, it can facilitate readers engaged in policy making, program planning, macro control, evaluation of investment decision, feasibility studies, project with aspects such as government, consulting companies, banks, and financial personnel needs. Also this book can aid readers with engineering design, product development, business management, as well as with the needs of engineering and technical personnel and enterprise management personnel.
Writing In Bereavement
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Author : Jane Moss
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2012-06-15
Writing In Bereavement written by Jane Moss and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This practical creative handbook provides imaginative writing exercises for counsellors, volunteers and others working with the bereaved, and offers advice on how to plan and run effective group workshops and individual sessions. Through writing, clients are helped to communicate their experiences of grief and adjust to life after their loss.
The Everything Palmistry Book
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Author : Katina Z Jones
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2003-07-01
The Everything Palmistry Book written by Katina Z Jones and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The lines on your hand are as distinctive as the DNA that sets you apart as an individual, telling a great deal about your past, present, and future - as well as providing insights into who you are. A practice that dates back more than 1,000 years, palmistry is the study of the lines, texture, shapes, and idiosyncrasies of the hand. The Everything Palmistry Book introduces you to this ancient art and guides you step-by-step through the major lines of the hand - and the meaning of each one. From identifying the line of destiny to finding the perfect love match to choosing the right career to discovering potential health risks, this fun and informational book shows you how to reveal things about yourself no one else knows. The Everything Palmistry Book helps you learn to: Gauge your creativity level Control your destiny Analyze your fingerprints Choose a career to fit your personality Find the perfect partner Packed with dozens of clear drawings of palms, The Everything Palmistry Book will have you discovering new and exciting details about your—yet unknown—future in no time!
Simple Palm Reading
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Author : Nassim
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Simple Palm Reading written by Nassim and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.