Alla P Gakuba: 61 books

Book cover of Everyone Wants You to Be Stupid. Why? So They Can Make Money from You.

Everyone Wants You to Be Stupid. Why? So They Can Make Money from You.

SHORT STORY #49. Nonfiction series #1 - # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016

Everyone wants you to be stupid. Why?       So they can make money from you—is another axiom, or a statement, that wise and smart people are using when they are facing problems and needed to make decisions to protect their personal interest.  The story about the author’s some...
Book cover of Why Is Engineering the Most Prestigious Profession Everywhere in the World, Except in the USA..
by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

What is engineering? Everything around us that are man-made and not by nature is— engineering.  Engineers create national wealth and contribute to the development of civilization. Their examples are starting from ancient engineering marvels: the pyramids of Egypt, the Acropolis and Parthenon...
Book cover of 3 Types of Economies. Market, Planning, and Mixed

3 Types of Economies. Market, Planning, and Mixed

SHORT STORY # 54. Nonfiction series #1- # 60

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016

There are 3 types of economies: market, planning, and mixed.  The story gave definitions and introduced advantages and disadvantages of each type of economy. The author lived under all 3 types of economies: planning (in the former Soviet Union), mixed (in Africa: Rwanda and Tanzania), and...
Book cover of How Innovation "Reimbursement from Medicare" or, "Medicare Advantage" Was Created
by Alla P Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2016

One thing in life is constant—stressful events. They ambushed us very often. The same time they occurred on purpose—for us to grow and became much stronger individuals. Such stressful events come down on the author when she went to work (she is a structural engineer) in post colonial Africa...
Book cover of It Is Easy to Despair, but the Best Traits of the Human Character Are Not to Give Up, but Instead to Stand Up, Fight Back, and Save Oneself.
by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

One day I had a dream—to get my doctoral, or PhD degree. By that time I had a record of achievements and had no difficulties to be accepted to any university of my choice. The problem was, I was a woman, a structural engineer, and in 1980s not many women had PhDs.       With great anticipations...
Book cover of Today, 60% of American Women Are Graduating with College Degrees versus 40% of American Men.
by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

Even the Civil Right Act of 1964 gave an equal opportunity to women and minorities, discrimination and prejudice continue even today. Brilliant and pioneering women in these generations sacrificed, endured, and overcome monumental problems. They took a risk—millions entered the labor force and colleges...
Book cover of Nothing Happens by Accident. There Is Always a Reason for It.

Nothing Happens by Accident. There Is Always a Reason for It.

SHORT STORY # 47. Nonfiction series #1 - # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016

Nothing happens by accident. There is always a reason for it. That is: do not accept things what happened to you for granted. Instead, analyze and find reasons for it—and save yourself. To illustrate that nothing happens by an accident this story gave several examples of this author’s health problems. ...
Book cover of Learn New Skills Here. How to Solve External and Internal Problems

Learn New Skills Here. How to Solve External and Internal Problems

.SHORT STORY #44. Nonfiction series #1 -# 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016

In my others stories on problem solving and how to create innovations I introduced many skills to readers. Here are another set of skills—how to solve external and internal problems. That is: the 1st,  I classify a problem by asking: what type of problem is it? There are 2 types of problems: external...
Book cover of Why Was the Soviet Union Fighting in Afghanistan Before the USA?

Why Was the Soviet Union Fighting in Afghanistan Before the USA?

SHORT STORY #30. Nonfiction series #1 - # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

After the Russian Revolution of November 6-7, 1917—the Equal Employment Opportunity Decree was issued and the Russian women and all minorities (Russia had 70-100 million minorities) became equal.  This historic event had impact on Afghanistan. In the 1920s veils and polygamy were abolished...
Book cover of The Great 20th-Century Event that Changed the World:Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and the Russian Revolution of November 7-8, 1917.
by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

The greatest event of the 20th century was the Russian revolution of November 6-7, 1917. The architect of the Russian Revolution was Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, he changed the world into 2 systems: capitalism and socialism. Lenin’s socialism and the Russian Revolution’s many decrees...
Book cover of What Was World War II? Who Won World War II? What Was the Great Patriotic War?
by Alla P Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2016

Adolf Hitler’s raise to power in Germany in 1930s was a threat to the 20th century civilization. In 1930s, to pull Germany from a deep depression and mass unemployment, Hitler started drumming up his doctrine. That the Germans are an exceptional Arian nation and are in problems all because...
Book cover of Self-Esteem and Maslow's Theory. Or, an Elephant and a Poodle.

Self-Esteem and Maslow's Theory. Or, an Elephant and a Poodle.

SHORT STORY #23. Nonfiction series #1 - # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2016

When the author was a student, she and her friends loved the Maslow’s theory that they learned in one of their economics classes.  The theory has 5 steps of the “Hierarchy of Needs.” or “A Theory of Human Motivation.” The 1st step, or the lowest is—the most fundamental, basic physical...
Book cover of President Barack Obama's 2 New Doctrines.

President Barack Obama's 2 New Doctrines.

SHORT STORY # 57. Nonfiction series #1 - # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016

President Barack Obama’s 2 New Doctrines: “World Disorder,” and “National Disorder” are discussed in this story. The Americans, disappointed with failing policies of President George W. Bush, elected new leader—President Barack Obama.   To fill in the wants, needs, and aspirations...
Book cover of A Fool and a Common Sense. Or, 5 Donuts and 1 Bagel.

A Fool and a Common Sense. Or, 5 Donuts and 1 Bagel.

SHORT STORY # 3. Nonfiction series #1- # 60.

by Alla P. Gakuba
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016

On Sunday, a country boy, in his earlier 30s, arrived into a new town and started having difficulties to solve his small problems in unfamiliar environment. His difficulties were: he does not have enough information in his brain storage to solve his big and small problem. To solve every problem,...
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