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Changing The World volume 8
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English
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Millions of people all over the world participate in religion. Whether they practice devoutly or practice on their own time, religion ties together thousands of communities and offers a home for everyone. In this documentary, viewers will be introduced to individuals who belong to numerous religions and what those religions mean to them. Religion has always been integral to the history of the world, and it continues to influence those who make major...
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Changing The World volume 5
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English
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This film documents instances all over the country where individuals and groups are coming together to advocate for the environment and spread awareness about the issues that are facing communities today because of the current environmental crisis. From joining the thousands of individuals in the People's Climate March to offering classes on how to make houses of worship more energy-efficient, activists are working hard to preserve the environment...
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Changing The World volume 1
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English
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Learn more about civil rights in this episode that illustrates the many individuals and movements that work together to advocate for entire communities. Hear from people who represent all walks of life in this educational segment that features speeches and testimonies from spoken-word artists, reverends, and activists.The fight for civil rights is never-ending, but these brave individuals dedicate their lives to obtaining what is right. Embark on...
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Changing The World volume 3
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English
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Homelessness is a rampant issue in the United States of America. From Chicago to New York City to sunny California, individuals and families of all ages suffer from homelessness. This episode highlights the individuals and programs that are struggling to help the high population of homeless people in the country. From the Night Ministry, a local service organization who supports Chicago's homeless to Midnight Run, an initiative of the Islamic Educational...
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Changing The World volume 2
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English
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Meet the individuals who are working hard every day to ensure that the criminal justice system is fair, efficient, and is benefiting each and every community within this country. This segment introduces viewers to activists like Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, the National Director of Healing Communities; Sister Margaret McCabe, a prison chaplain who advises young male inmates; and Bryan Stevenson, the Executive Director of the Equal Justice Institute....
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Changing The World volume 9
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English
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Each society has its own unique set of problems and individuals who want these issues solved in the way that they best see fit. But when individuals and groups within societies begin to disagree, little can get done without a set system. This episode highlights individuals and groups who advocate to end major issues that are rampant in our current society. From gun rights and school shootings to hate crimes, people everywhere fight for what they are...
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Changing The World volume 7
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English
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All around the world there are people who experience life in completely different ways. This episode explores the experiences of those thousands of miles away from us-their every day lives, the issues they deal with, and the traumas they have been through. Viewers will hear from families who have lost loved ones to political unrest, those who fight for peace in war-torn countries, and individuals in the United States whose only crime was crossing...
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Changing The World volume 6
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English
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How a community deals with grief, violence, health emergencies, and the healing of its citizens is extremely important and helps mold future generations into hardworking, healthy individuals. From school shootings to chemotherapy recovery, this episode takes a look into the lives of those struggling with health-related trauma, and how others in the community have stepped up to ensure that these individuals are able to heal properly. Some search for...
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Changing The World volume 4
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English
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Follow the stories of three different families as they attempt to survive in Reading, Pennsylvania, a city that was recently named the poorest in America. According to recent census figures, over forty-one percent of the city's residents live below the poverty line. With disadvantages around every corner, the residents of this city are in a never-ending cycle of hardship. How do they survive? What kind of help is offered to these individuals and families?...
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Richard Edward Manchester was a thirteen-year-old boy who loved playing video games. He was bored playing his old games one day and discovered a new game, unlike anything he'd ever seen before. He bought the game to add a little excitement to his life, but he instantly regretted it. To his surprise, the video game came to life! Now it's up to him and his best friends to protect the town from this horrible video game. Life in Cedar Park is about to...
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Lerner Publications
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[2017]
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IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Profiles individuals involved in such issues as representative government, equal rights, worker's rights, and freedom of information, including activists in Hong Kong, Black Lives Matter leaders, and Edward Snowden. --Publisher
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• One of Forbes' Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Leaders
• Chronicle of Philanthropy's Editor's Pick from the Year's Best Nonprofit Books
Some people are dreamers. They choose a career shaped by dreams of making the world a better place-caring for kids, lifting up the poor, protecting the planet. When your dreams are that powerful, it's easy to neglect yourself. Both lives and dreams can suffer the consequences.
If you're one of the dreamers,...
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All human beings on earth deserve to be loved and should aspire to love others. The human race on earth needs to turn together to a holy, loving God. Letting God control our words and actions is his desire for us. First John 4:8 states God is love. When we let God take control of our own lives, then control of our families, neighborhoods, communities, and country, then he will lead us into the abundant life Jesus spoke of in John 10:10b:
I came that...
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Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, often called the Father of Aerobics, developed an exercise system in the late 1960s that revolutionized the exercise habits of America and the whole world. He is the visionary who created the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas, Texas, (the mission), and developed a high-energy staff (his team of missionaries) committed to spreading his mission of health and wellbeing worldwide. The Cooper Institute was established to conduct research...
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Following the lead of his racially color-blind son, Michael Rosen and his wife found themselves adopting a group of underprivileged African American boys within the context of their very privileged Caucasian world. What began as a kids' baseball game in the park, became a commitment that would bridge the racial and cultural divide.
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Changing the World One Invention at a Time is intended to motivate everyone to act on the ideas they have. Learn how to develop new ideas and evolve existing ideas while incorporating an easy-to-use framework to transform ideas into meaningful products and patent applications. The easy-to-understand and fun-to-read style will help you comprehend and effectively navigate the challenging invention process. The authors natural problem-solving methodology...