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Publisher
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Colorado's vibrant military and veterans communities have a significant economic impact. Each job created or retained represents a daily effort that drives our state's impressive economic growth and success.
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.8 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Description
Though the American Revolution is widely recognized as our nation's founding story, the years immediately following the war-when our government was a disaster and the country was in a terrible crisis-were in fact the most crucial in establishing the country's independence. The group of men who traveled to Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 had no idea what kind of history their meeting would make. But all their ideas, arguments, and compromises-from...
Author
Publisher
Miniver Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This collection of witty, inspiring, and thought-provoking eassays empowers prospective students and others eager to understand the complete college experience -- lessons learned from triumph and near disaster and from professors and peers, as well as the turning points that helped launch careers and define character."
Author
Publisher
Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Brian Buffini, an Irish immigrant who went from rags to riches, shares his strategies for anyone who wants to achieve the American dream. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian Buffini immigrated to San Diego, California at the age of nineteen with only ninety-two dollars in his pocket. Since then, he has become a classic American rags-to-riches story. After discovering real estate, he quickly became one of the nation's top real estate moguls...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"It may be taboo to say, but some groups in America do better than others.Why do some groups rise? Drawing on groundbreaking original research and startling statistics, The Triple Package uncovers the secret to their success. A superiority complex, insecurity, impulse control--these are the elements of the Triple Package, the rare and potent cultural constellation that drives disproportionate group success.Americans are taught that everyone is equal,...
Author
Publisher
Moment of Life Books, Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From Olympic gold medalist and two-time professional basketball MVP A'ja Wilson comes an inspirational collection on what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America. This is a book for all the girls with an apostrophe in their name. This is for all the girls who are "too loud" and "too emotional." This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, "Oh, what did you do with your hair? That's new." This is for my Black girls. In this empowering...
Author
Language
English
Description
Traces the rags-to-riches story of a Louisiana self-made billionaire, from his efforts to put himself through school and his entry into the millionaire leagues after investing in a computer utility company to his creations of highly profitable companies and his dedication to green energy.