Finkel: 40 books
The Athlete
Greatness, Grace and the Unprecedented Life of Charlie Ward
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
It takes a once-in-a-generation athlete to win a national championship as a quarterback for Florida State, reach the Elite Eight as a point guard for his school, and then go on to become a starting guard for the New York Knicks in an NBA Finals. Yes, Charlie Ward’s athletic accomplishments truly...
by Ian Finkel
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
Harvey and Janie are the perfect couple. They have been married for years in sweet simplicity, raised a family and now its retirement. Suddenly Janie begins writing stories of the foulest nature, spinning Harvey's life into an ugly vortex. He finds it impossible to believe stories of such horror and degradation could come from someone as sweet and loving as Janie?
by Norma Y. and Leslie G. Finkel
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2012
Kaleidoscopic designs are thrilling in their profusion of color and repeating patterns, but they look so complex that creating one would seem to be virtually impossible. Norma and Leslie Finkel have done the impossible. They have discovered a simple way to create unlimited numbers of kaleidoscopic...
Social Policy and Practice in Canada
A History
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2012
Social Policy and Practice in Canada: A History traces the history of social policy in Canada from the period of First Nations’ control to the present day, exploring the various ways in which residents of the area known today as Canada have organized themselves to deal with (or to ignore) the needs...
On Flexibility
Recovery from Technological and Doctrinal Surprise on the Battlefield
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
This book addresses one of the basic questions in military studies: How can armies cope effectively with technological and doctrinal surprises—ones that leave them vulnerable to new weapons systems and/or combat doctrines? Author Meir Finkel contends that the current paradigm—with its over-dependence...
Compassion
A Global History of Social Policy
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2018
Compassion traces the ways in which various societies across the globe have responded to the vulnerable among them from early human history to the present. Along the way, Alvin Finkel assesses the impacts of economic developments, colonialism, political arrangements, gender, race, and social class...
Stem Cells
Controversy at the Frontiers of Science
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Stem Cells: Controversy at the Frontiers of Science provides a clear explanation of just what stem cells are - what the subtle differences are in the cells upon which most debate is focused - and why they are important for medical research. It explains how Australia found itself in the forefront of...
Jury Ethics
Juror Conduct and Jury Dynamics
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2015
Trial by jury is one of the most important aspects of the U.S. legal system. A reflective look at how juries actually function brings out a number of ethical questions surrounding juror conduct and jury dynamics: Do citizens have a duty to serve as jurors? Might they seek exemptions? Is it acceptable...
MCSA 70-742 Cert Guide
Identity with Windows Server 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2017
This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book.
Learn, prepare, and practice for MCSA 70-742 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification.
Master...
Forces Of Character
Conversations About Building A Life Of Impact
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2015
“Chad has brought together a truly astonishing collection of individuals to share their personal stories about a critical topic for our times: character. This book is just as important to society as it is to sports.” - Kurt Warner, NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion, Philanthropist...
Getting a Job in Private Equity
Behind the Scenes Insight into How Private Equity Funds Hire
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2008
If you're seriously considering a career in private equity, you have to become familiar with how firms hire. With Getting a Job in Private Equity, you'll gain invaluable insights that will allow you to stay one step ahead of other individuals looking to secure a position in this field. Here, you'll...
The Stranger in the Woods
The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.
A New York...
by Nate Robinson, Jon Finkel
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Heart Over Height tells the motivational story of how three-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson combined an unstoppable will with dogged determination to achieve his goals, and how those traits can apply to anyone facing their own seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Working People in Alberta: A History
A History
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Working People in Alberta traces the history of labour in Alberta from the period of First Nations occupation to the present. Drawing on over two hundred interviews with labour leaders, activists, and ordinary working people, as well as on archival records, the volume gives voice to the people who...