The Economic Impact of COVID-19 (Schwab & Malleret)

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Are you curious about how COVID-19 has reshaped our world? What lasting changes will we see in the economy? In COVID-19, authors Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret explore the pandemic’s far-reaching impacts. They examine the economic impact of COVID-19, industry transformations, and the acceleration of digital technologies. The book covers how these changes are affecting our daily lives and future prospects. Keep reading to uncover the key insights from this thought-provoking analysis.

Why Is Homelessness Increasing in America? 5 Reasons

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Why is homelessness increasing? What societal factors affect the homeless population? Homelessness in America has reached a high point in recent years. There are many reasons why the housing crisis isn’t getting any better, and they mainly point to systematic and policy issues. Learn more about the factors that are causing the unhoused population to grow every year in America.

How Sudhir Venkatesh Won a Gang’s Trust & Managed the Risks

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What does it take to truly understand a gang from the inside? How far would you go to gain that knowledge? Sudhir Venkatesh spent years immersed in the world of the Black Kings, a Chicago street gang. His experience, detailed in Gang Leader for a Day, offers a unique glimpse into gang life. He lays out the challenges and ethical dilemmas he faced during his research. Read on to dive into a world where academia meets the streets—and where trust can be both a lifeline and a burden.

What Happened to Political Discourse? Dana Perino’s Take

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Are you tired of the constant bickering in politics? Have you noticed a decline in civil political discourse across the nation? In her book And the Good News Is…, Dana Perino explores the deterioration of political civility in America. She offers insights on reviving politeness and fostering respectful debates. Keep reading to discover Perino’s strategies for bridging the political divide and improving public discourse.

Why Should We Help Homeless People? Innovative Solutions

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Why should we help homeless people? What are innovative approaches to homelessness? Just because someone doesn’t have a home, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve human rights. The unhoused population still needs food, shelter, medicine, and clothes, just like everyone else. Let’s look at why helping the homeless will benefit everyone and the solutions to solving the housing crisis.

How COVID-19 Changed Our Lives (Schwab & Malleret)

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Have you ever wondered how a global pandemic could reshape our entire way of life? Was COVID-19 the catalyst for a major societal shift? In their book COVID-19, Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret explore the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic. They outline how COVID-19 changed our lives, altering our perspectives on community, values, and nature. They also examine the potential for long-lasting changes in our behavior and priorities. Continue reading to discover how COVID-19 has put us all on a new path.

COVID-19: The Great Reset (Klaus Schwab & Thierry Malleret)

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Are you curious about how COVID-19 changed our world? What might the future look like after this global crisis? Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret tackle these questions in their book COVID-19: The Great Reset. They explore the pandemic’s far-reaching effects on various aspects of society. From economics to technology, the authors examine how this crisis reshaped our world. Continue reading for an overview of this book, and discover the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead in our post-pandemic reality.

Rough Sleepers: Book Overview (Tracy Kidder)

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What’s the book Rough Sleepers about? How did the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program transform the homeless population? In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the extraordinary story of the development of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. The program provides medical services to the unhoused population that doesn’t have easy access to healthcare. Read below for a brief Rough Sleepers book overview.

Healthcare and the Homeless: Jim O’Connell’s Mission

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Is there a link between a lack of healthcare and the homeless? What initiatives have been taken to give the homeless necessary medical attention? A big problem among the unhoused population in Boston is that these people don’t have easy access to medical care. In Rough Sleepers, Tracy Kidder tells the inspiring story of Jim O’Connell’s efforts to provide healthcare for the homeless. Continue reading to learn how O’Connell changed the lives of the homeless community in Boston.

Megan Devine: 3 Grief Myths Prevalent in Our Culture (+ Realities)

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Have you ever wondered why society seems uncomfortable with grief? How can we better support those who are mourning? According to Megan Devine, grief myths are all around us—and they’re not making life any easier. In her book It’s OK That You’re Not OK, she challenges common misconceptions and offers a fresh perspective on how to approach and understand the grieving process. Keep reading to discover why our society needs to rethink our approach to grief and loss.