Books with author David Harb

Neoliberalism--the doctrine that market exchange is an ethic in itself, capable of acting as a guide for all human action--has become dominant in both thought and practice throughout much of the world since 1970 or so. Writing for a wide audience, David Harvey, author of The New Imperialism and The Condition of Postmodernity, here tells the political-economic story of where neoliberalization came from and how it proliferated on the world stage. Through critical engagement with this history, he constructs a framework, not only for analyzing the political and economic dangers that now surround us, but also for assessing the prospects for the more socially just alternatives being advocated by many oppositional movements.

Neoliberalism - the doctrine that market exchange is an ethic in itself, capable of acting as a guide for all human action - has become dominant in both thought and practice throughout much of the world since 1970 or so.Its spread has depended upon a reconstitution of state powers such that privatization, finance, and market processes are emphasized. State interventions in the economy are minimized, while the obligations of the state to provide for the welfare of its citizens are diminished. David Harvey, author of 'The New Imperialism' and 'The Condition of Postmodernity', here tells the political-economic story of where neoliberalization came from and how it proliferated on the world stage. While Thatcherand Reagan are often cited as primary authors of this neoliberal turn, Harvey shows how a complex of forces, from Chile to China and from New York City to Mexico City, have also played their part. In addition he explores the continuities and contrasts between neoliberalism of the Clinton sort and therecent turn towards neoconservative imperialism of George W. Bush. Finally, through critical engagement with this history, Harvey constructs a framework not only for analyzing the political and economic dangers that now surround us, but also for assessing the prospects for the more socially just alternatives being advocated by many oppositional movements.

Neoliberalism--the doctrine that market exchange is an ethic in itself, capable of acting as a guide for all human action--has become dominant in both thought and practice throughout much of the world since 1970 or so. Writing for a wide audience, David Harvey, author of The New Imperialism and The Condition of Postmodernity, here tells the political-economic story of where neoliberalization came from and how it proliferated on the world stage. Through critical engagement with this history, he constructs a framework, not only for analyzing the political and economic dangers that now surround us, but also for assessing the prospects for the more socially just alternatives being advocated by many oppositional movements.

Although Israel and Palestine is a very small piece of land in the planet, it hasreceived more global attention over the last 60 years and perhaps any other partof the globe. This primer is designed to help clarify the issues to give the readera better understanding of the confl ict. Israel claims it is theirs and Palestineclaims it belongs to the Palestinians. This book is intended to validate bothclaims with the purpose of creating a peace that both people can live side byside in harmony with one another. Many attempts have been made in the pastto create a lasting peace. This is the appropriate time in history to bring bothparties to the table with the intentions of bringing together a comprehensivepeace agreement to both sides.

Gold Medal for historical nonfiction, 2019 African American Historical and Genealogical Society Book Awards! Much has been written about Dred Scott, the historic Supreme Court ruling that did so much to elect Abraham Lincoln and bring on the Civil War. Yet many mysteries have remained. Why did Dred Scott’s attorneys sue a New York City businessman, who had no apparent claim to holding him in slavery? Why did the businessman claim in court that he owned the Scott family? Was the case a coincidence, or a pro-slavery set-up that backfired? Did Chief Justice Taney secretly tip off President-elect Buchanan as to the outcome?Dred Scott: The Inside Story answers these questions once and for all. Relying upon 19th century newspaper articles, presidential archives, and a key unpublished autobiography of an eyewitness to the most critical event, it rewrites the history of this pivotal court case. The case was based on collusion, and engineered by powerful pro-slavery attorney Reverdy Johnson. The New York City businessman posed as the Scott family’s owner to protect the real slaveholder: his sister Irene. Irene did not want to be named as the slaveholder, because she had married a prominent anti-slavery congressman. Abolitionists who accused the Chief Justice of whispering a tip in President Buchanan’s ear had no idea how right they were. But Buchanan didn’t need a whispered tip, members of the Supreme Court had secretly written him to disclose the ruling, and he had successfully lobbied one of them into changing his vote.Imagine a reality in which people can own other people, or a person can buy himself, and become free. A reality where slaves can sue their masters, and have a jury decide whether they are really free. Into this not-alternate reality came a remarkable cast of Americans: Dred and Harriet Scott - the slaves whose suit for freedom sparked a battle in the Supreme Court and in the White House. John F. A. Sanford - the mountain man turned New York millionaire, who agreed to pose as the Scott's owner. Rep. Calvin Chaffee - the prominent Massachusetts abolitionist, who was shocked to discover that he and his wife owned slaves. Roger Taney - Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who tried to preserve the Union by protecting slavery, and instead brought on the Civil War and slavery's abolition. Abraham Lincoln - the failed frontier politician who awoke one morning to realize that Taney and Buchanan had given him the roadmap to the White House. David T. Hardy, attorney and N.Y. Times best-selling author, explores the side of Dred Scott not explored in the history books, a side that involved mistakes, trickery, and skulduggery at the highest levels.

How can I incorporate the message of the Psalms into my own life? In Prayers Before an Awesome God: The Psalms for Teenagers, David Haas brings the joy of the Psalms to life in a language that teens can understand. Haas not only helps young people find meaning in the Psalms but also shows them how to incorporate the Psalms into everyday life. These Psalms can also be used for any occasion that calls for prayer in a group setting--a gathering, a youth ministry function, a prayer service, a retreat, a class. A special needs index, a liturgical index, and a ritual and sacrament index assist in locating specific prayers. The Psalms have never been so accessible to teens!

Scary Stories for Kids: Books 1 - 3 now on sale for $4.99 (A 28% Savings!): http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Stories-Kids-Books-ebook/dp/B00DC6FN2YSCARY STORIES FOR KIDS is a macabre collection of five stories that includes ghosts, haunted paintings, zombies, and killer robots. The collection includes:THE OPEN GRAVETHE CORNER WITCHTRACKING DEATHOVERTIMEMOORE’S TREASURE

Wick, a miserable teenager trying to survive an abusive mother, finds the father who deserted them held a secret—he was a Necromancer, a person with the ability to manipulate darkness and have sway over death. Determined to heal the family, Wick searches for his dad, entering the exciting but frightening world of death magic. But the deeper Wick searches the more he realizes that the power to find some answers requires great sacrifices. Deadly sacrifices.Wick has never unwittingly summoned hell hounds, wolves that can meld and travel through shadow; learned to manipulate darkness; or had a conversation with a dead person brought back to life for short periods of time. But he will soon, because Wick is about to discover he is not just an ordinary teenager. Like his father, he is also a Necromancer.Wick gradually learns to use his powers, but everything comes with a cost. The deeper he delves into the violent and complex world of magic the more he has to wonder whether the rumors spoken about his father are true. Maybe the father who deserted him really was a mass murderer. Maybe the quest for power is a path of corruption that will destroy Wick along the way.

A schoolhouse, old and forlorn, contains a school desk that possesses the ability to transport one through the antiquity of time. The school desk, awakened with the memories of the past, retells the anecdotes of those that sat at the desk before the present time. It gives a glimpse of the sedentary moments. The old school desk tells a story containing the mishap and fortune of different individuals who resided in the long-forgotten past.In the initial times of the schoolhouse, things were simple, yet the antics in the schoolroom invariably resulted in a discipline stick or a punitive timeout. The joys still persisted, nonetheless, with exhibitions within the theatrical building next door to the schoolhouse. Forsooth, the aforementioned happenings transpire when three adventurous kids stubble upon the living school desk. It’s a timeless story containing the thrill of embarking upon a journey to the unfrequented past. Fraught with danger and filled with adventure, the story unfolds through the magical school desk. Artwork is coming soon to the book.

What would you think if you suddenly found yourself in a class full of very unusual classmates? A girl who speaks in animal noises? A boy with green skin covered with polka dots? A girl who always brings her pet ant-eater to school? Join Ayla Bayla and her friends for a school year filled with mystery and adventure as they race against the clock to save the school play, their beloved teacher Mrs. Bleeblebrom...and themselves!