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Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Since 1990, nonprofit Washington Parks & People has tried to reduce poverty and violence in Washington, D.C. neighborhoods by improving parks. At the height of the recession, the organization received a stimulus grant to create a "green" job-training program in communities hardest hit. They had two years to help unemployed people find jobs and care for parks in their neighborhoods.What sounds like a simple goal — putting people back to work by planting...
2) InHospitable
Publisher
Premiere Digital
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Follows the story of patients and activists as they band together in an effort to fight UPMC, a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital behemoth in western Pennsylvania. In its quest for market domination, UPMC was planning to make vital care unaffordable for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable patients. These patients were taxpayers who had been subsidizing this supposedly nonprofit institution whose main mission as a charity was to serve the community....
3) Exit
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
A journey out of the heart of human trafficking. Three women who were looking for a way out of their extreme poverty found themselves at the heart of human trafficking networks. EXIT is not a straight road and many don't make it to the end.
Publisher
Syndicado
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A powerful man and anonymous man has developed an unusual hobby. He buys century-old trees, some as tall as 15-story buildings, from communities along the Georgian coast and has them excavated to collect them for his private garden. In order to transplant trees of such dimensions, the landscape surrounding them is ripped apart and the people living around them are forced to adapt to the disruption. As the film follows this process, it portrays the...
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He's a fourteen-year-old boy, taken to fight in war. She's his twin sister, desperate to save him.
Patish and Leeta enjoy an idyllic life in their ancient Indian village - until a battle over diminishing water supply threatens their world. While Patish trains as the warrior he'd never planned to be, duty falls on Leeta to make a perilous journey for the wisdom of the mysterious Purple Sage.
When the final command is given and the armies are...
Publisher
EPF Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In 2005, a machine tools factory in Croatia was occupied by its workers. Since then, they have been operating collectively, making it the sole successful case of a worker occupation in post-socialist Europe. Today, as they strive to establish a new model of collective ownership, they face the challenges of contending with the globalized market economy. A decade later, the question arises: can the slogan "Factory to the Workers" be sustained, or is...
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Français
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Devenez un pro de l'investissement locatif grâce à ce guide complet ! Du choix de la propriété à la gestion des locataires, en passant par l'évaluation de la rentabilité et l'optimisation fiscale, ce livre vous offre toutes les clés pour réussir dans l'immobilier locatif. Apprenez à éviter les erreurs courantes et maximisez vos bénéfices avec une stratégie à long terme. Que vous soyez débutant ou investisseur expérimenté, ce guide...
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Français
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Ce livre est bien plus qu'un simple guide financier, c'est un manuel complet pour ceux qui aspirent à la prospérité à long terme. Dans cet ouvrage, vous découvrirez les secrets des plus grands magnats de l'histoire, ainsi que des conseils pratiques et des stratégies éprouvées pour créer, gérer et transmettre un patrimoine financier durable.En explorant les principes fondamentaux de la richesse, vous apprendrez à cultiver une mentalité...
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English
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Globalisation has created an interconnected world, but has not diminished violence, militarism and inequality. This book describes how the entrenched power of global elites has created a deadly cycle of violence, enacted through the Military Industrial Complex.
Vijay Mehta shows how attempts at peaceful national development, environmental sustainability and human rights are routinely blocked by Western powers. He locates the 2008 financial crisis...
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An inside look at the complexities of Capital Campaigns for non-profit organizations provided by the expert in full-time, resident-directed fundraising campaign efforts. Learn why our method of conducting a Capital Campaign will result in both higher contributions and greater public awareness of your organization. Learn why most campaign efforts are hampered in their ability to raise significant funds and why yours doesn't have to be. The book provides...
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Français
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Ce livre captivant plonge le lecteur dans l'univers des entreprises les plus riches du monde, révélant les coulisses de leur succès financier et leur impact considérable sur l'économie mondiale. À travers des chapitres détaillés sur des entreprises emblématiques telles que Saudi Aramco, Apple, Microsoft, et d'autres, l'auteur offre une analyse approfondie des facteurs qui ont propulsé ces géants vers les sommets de la richesse et de l'influence.Le...
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Dans ce livre, plongez dans un voyage éclairant qui explore les intrications complexes de la richesse sans tomber dans les pièges des promesses trop simplistes. L'auteur, expert en finance et stratégie, dévoile des stratégies pragmatiques pour libérer votre potentiel financier et ouvrir les portes de l'abondance.Ce guide pratique ne promet pas la richesse sans effort, mais plutt dévoile les clés d'une mentalité d'abondance et les stratégies...
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Español
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A ningún equipo de futbol le gusta jugar en una cancha que le dé ventajas a unos jugadores y afecte a otros. Ni que en cada partido cambien las reglas o que el árbitro las aplique para beneficiar al rival. Un requisito para que el marcador final sea justo es que el esfuerzo de cada futbolista no se vea obstaculizado por nada ni nadie y que el azar ejerza su imperio por igual entre todos los que salten al césped. En suma, hace falta una cancha...
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"Winner of the 2009 Harold D. Lasswell Prize, Society of Policy Scientists" "Co-Winner of the 2009 Chadwick F. Alger Prize, International Studies Association" Catherine Weaver is assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas.
As the preeminent international development agency for the past sixty years, the World Bank has attracted equal amounts of criticism and praise. Critics are especially quick to decry the World Bank's...
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This publication assesses the Kyrgyz Republic's rising exposure to landslides and looks at how ADB is providing a $35 million finance package to develop a risk reduction program designed to boost preparedness and cut their impact. Explaining why factors including rainfall patterns and high seismic activity make the country prone to landslides, it shows that over 30,000 people are at immediate risk from the events with women and marginalized groups...
17) Shifting Sands
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Shifting Sands (Gulf Countries, BRICS, and The Future of The Global Order) provides an insightful analysis of geopolitical shifts and economic growth within the global arena. This compelling study delves deep into the emerging power structures of the Gulf countries and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations. It examines their growing influence on the global stage and how this could potentially reshape the world's socio-political...
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Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a frontrunner in global business innovation. Unleashing Innovation: Ten Cases from China on Digital Strategy and Market Expansion tells the inside stories behind eleven pioneering companies in the Chinese market that are rewriting the rules of business. Produced by Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, the book dissects how leading enterprises across e-commerce, technology, manufacturing, and consumer...
19) Rising Together
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In today's world, many communities face the daunting challenges of poverty and inflation, which often leave individuals struggling to meet their basic needs. "Rising Together" offers a beacon of hope amidst these challenges, providing practical strategies and inspiring insights to empower communities in their journey towards resilience and prosperity.This comprehensive ebook delves into the heart of poverty and inflation, unraveling the complex factors...
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"Discover the blueprint for a sustainable maritime industry in this groundbreaking book. From innovative ship designs to international regulations and market opportunities, it provides a roadmap for reducing environmental impact while maximizing economic benefits. Packed with real-world case studies and best practices, this essential guide is a must-have for industry professionals and policymakers alike. Join the movement towards a greener and more...
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