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The Unseen Truth
The award-winning art historian and founder of Vision & Justice uncovers a pivotal era in the story of race in the United States when Americans came to ignore the truth about the false foundations of the nation’s racial regime. In a masterpiece of historical detective work, Sarah Lewis exposes one of the most damaging lies in American history. There was a time when Americans were confronted with the fictions shoring up the nation’s racial regime and learned to disregard them. The true significance of this hidden history has gone unseen—until now. The surprising catalyst occurred in the nineteenth century when the Caucasian War—the fight for independence in the Caucasus that coincided...
Club Board Members Guide
Although written with the private club in mind, the common-sense solutions John Carroll offers to those responsible for overseeing the running of an organization apply to any board member. Carroll has distilled the complexities of leadership and governance into practical action. With thirty-five years of experience with boards of all types, he shows how a fine-tuned sense of "people skills, " coupled with an understanding of how the club functions, creates an atmosphere where decisions can be made for the benefit of the club and all its members.
The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure
This completely revised and updated alternative to Robert's Rules is a comprehensive and logical guide to conducting smoothly functioning, formal organizational meetings.
New England Home Cooking
A witty, authoritative, and comprehensive celebration of cooking in the New England style with over 350 recipes for soups, salads, appetizers, breads, main courses, vegetables, jams and preserves, and desserts. Brooke Dojny, a native New Englander, has adapted traditional recipes to modern tastes by streamlining cooking methods and adding contemporary ingredients. She has also included such Yankee classics as North End Clams Casino, Wellfleet Oysters on the Half Shell with Mango Mignonette, Hashed Chicken with Dried Cranberries, Maine-Style Molasses Baked Yellow-Eyes, New England Cobb Salad, Shaker Whipped Winter Squash with Cape Cod Cranberries, Wood-Grilled Steak au Poivre with a Vegetable Bouquet, Pan-Seared Venison Steaks with Peppery Beach Plum Sauce, Succulent Braised Chicken Portuguese Style, Little Italy Calamari in Spicy Red Sauce, Grilled Chive-Tarragon Lobster, Reach House Blueberry Cobbler, and Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding.
A Little Handbook for Volunteers
A Little Handbook for Volunteers: Lessons I Learned from Sister Gwendolyn is based on the wisdom Dr. Freund has gained from more than 30 years working on volunteer boards. Through a series of cases, she explains the ten most important lessons she has learned as a board member and from her beloved mentor, Sister Gwendolyn ― from the failure of a board to define its purpose to resolving conflicts among its members. The book was inspired by many frustrated volunteers who want to contribute their time and energy to a cause they believe in but find the politics and dysfunction of boards more than they can handle. If you've ever asked, "What did I get myself into? Or "Are we having fun yet?" then you need to read this Little Handbook for Volunteers. Dr. Freund includes many "how to" suggestions and problem-solving strategies for volunteer boards in dire need of hearing her important message: Run your volunteer boards the right way or risk losing the gifts they bring. Anyone considering volunteering for a board or currently serving on one will benefit from Dr. Freund's experience, sense of humor, and advice.
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Point of Opinion
Group decision-making is a sometime thing - sometimes calm and easy, sometimes violent and complex. Point of Opinion is history, politics, and sometimes fun!
The Parliamentarian of Tomorrow
Parliamentarians are, by definition, experts in meeting procedures. They are knowledgeable in the application of Roberts Rules of Order as well as other lesser known authorities. They draft bylaws, assist with elections, help members write motions, draft scripts for running meetings, and assist the president while the meeting is in progress. They are little known outside the profession because their work is done behind the scenes. The American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP) and the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) have done much to bind the professional membership together. Each association has a quarterly publication featuring scholarly articles in the field, a testing an...
Majoritarianism
Unlock a deeper understanding of democracy with "Majoritarianism," a vital addition to the "Political Science" series-In an era dominated by governance and majority rule, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and challenges of majoritarianism-Whether you’re a professional, a student, or simply passionate about political theory, this book provides insights that extend far beyond basic knowledge. 1-Majoritarianism-Dive into the core concept of majoritarianism, examining its roots, principles, and implications for democratic governance. 2-Democracy-Explore the broader context of democracy to understand how majoritarianism fits within the democratic framework. 3-Electi...
Meeting Procedures
From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings.
