Books tagged: philanthropy

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Death of a Cure    by Steven H Jackson
Price: $0.99 USD. 112120 words. Published on September 14, 2009. .

A riveting & powerful first novel that combines insider knowledge of the workings of not-for-profit organizations exposing a shocking account of those who abuse their power to subvert the trust of the very people they promise to help. Jackson, with his gift of language, creates credible characters that set the stage for a chilling conspiracy, deception and murder.
J. Paul Getty: The Dysfunctional Billionaire    by Daniel Alef
Price: $1.99 USD. 1600 words. Published on October 13, 2009. .

Profile of J. Paul Getty, one of America’s first billionaires. Getty, the richest man in the world in the mid 20th century, was a consummate businessman who built an oil empire and left a vast antiquities and art collection as his legacy. But he was a womanizer, a miser, and a completely dysfunctional parent. This is a tale of great success in business and utter failure as a human being.
Havana Ball    by Mark Plimsoll
Price: $7.00 USD. 84110 words. Published on February 27, 2010. .

People with money among people with none! The bilingual Yankee escapes Cuban chaperones to deliver a literate view of Cuba. Meet gays, actors, whores, marijuana addicts, young adults, grandparents renting bedrooms, etc. Witnesses the rebirth of Havana's 'Carnaval' after a lapse of six years, and get to know a middle-aged American named Richard, who seeks a wife in Cuban dancer Wendy.
Driving With No Brakes: How a bunch of hooligans built the best travel company in the world    by Alan Lewis
Price: $9.95 USD. 82940 words. Published on September 14, 2010. .

Driving With No Brakes is the entire story of the Lewis' wild ride—including a time when Alan literally drove without brakes in Costa Rica. In honor of the 25th anniversary of their ownership of the company, Alan and Harriet recount the story of Grand Circle and their dream to build a company that would allow active, mature Americans to explore the world, and help change people’s lives.
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 7 A Visit to Indus    by Lemuel Gulliver XVI
Price: Free! 36290 words. Published on November 27, 2010. .

This is the third country that the commander visits. While the first two were very rich, Indus is very poor. However its president is working to educate the population. He has some unusual ideas about how the whole population can be educated quickly, including simplification of English to make it more readily understandable. An American, service, Mrs. Doors, is helping this developing country.
Microcosmia    by Ron Sanders
Price: Free! 116110 words. Published on December 12, 2010. .

A troubled young billionaire heads for drought-stricken Africa to become Ethiopia’s great white savior. Vastly imaginative and hugely original. Microcosmia.
It's Not About the Money    by Terry Munday
Price: $4.95 USD. 34730 words. Published by Dust Jacket on January 5, 2011. .

Asking people for money day-in and day-out is no easy task, but in his book, It's Not About the Money, fundraising expert Terry Munday shows how to do it with flair--the flair that only God can give.
U.S. Model for Philanthropy: NAFTA and The European Union Compared    by Dr. Olga Lazin
Price: Free! 5500 words. Published on March 31, 2011. .

U.S. model for philanthropy
George Soros: Robber Barron or Philanthropist    by Dr. Olga Lazin
Price: $20.00 USD. 7100 words. Published on April 10, 2011. .

This book focuses on George Soros' life and his actions as a philanthropist. A promoter of the rise of civil society in East-Central Europea, as well as the United States, Soros' Open Society Foundation has been active over 20 years literally changing the world. But Soros also has his detractors, and this digitized book takes up some of the unresolved issues surrounding the financer Soros.
The Art of Viral Fundraising    by Adam Brandt
Price: $0.99 USD. 12780 words. Published on May 15, 2011. .

Reference guide for all sized non-profits or other organizations looking to increase their cash-flow, using technology based tools. Readers will feel more comfortable using the internet to attract new people towards their organization. Easy to read and understand, highlighting the importance of Facebook, Twitter, and smart phones as fundraising tools.