Author: Jean-Claude Parrot
Publisher: Halifax [N.S.] : Fernwood Pub.
ISBN: 9781552661642
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This personal memoir of Jean-Claude Parrot, the national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for 15 years, doubles as the story of the labor union`s formation and rise to fame.
My Union, My Life
Author: Jean-Claude Parrot
Publisher: Halifax [N.S.] : Fernwood Pub.
ISBN: 9781552661642
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This personal memoir of Jean-Claude Parrot, the national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for 15 years, doubles as the story of the labor union`s formation and rise to fame.
Publisher: Halifax [N.S.] : Fernwood Pub.
ISBN: 9781552661642
Category : Postal service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This personal memoir of Jean-Claude Parrot, the national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for 15 years, doubles as the story of the labor union`s formation and rise to fame.
Organize! My Life as a Union Man
Author: Wyndham Mortimer
Publisher: Boston : Beacon Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher: Boston : Beacon Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Chronicles of My Life
Author: Donald Keene
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231513488
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
“Few memoirs have the concision, modesty, and charm that mark this late-life work by . . . America’s most renowned scholar and interpreter of Japan.”—Foreword Reviews In this eloquent and wholly absorbing memoir, the renowned scholar Donald Keene shares more than half a century of his extraordinary adventures as a student of Japan. Keene begins with an account of his bittersweet childhood in New York; then he describes his initial encounters with Asia and Europe and the way in which World War II complicated that experience. He captures the sights, scents, and sounds of Japan as they first enveloped him, and talks of the unique travels and well-known intellectuals who later shaped the contours of his academic career. Keene traces the movement of his passions with delicacy and subtlety, deftly weaving his love for Japan into a larger narrative about identity and home and the circumstances that led a Westerner to find solace in a country on the opposite side of the world. Chronicles of My Life is not only a fascinating tale of two cultures colliding, but also a thrilling account of the emotions and experiences that connect us all, regardless of our individual origins. “Lovingly illustrated by the artist Akira Yamaguchi, the book limns a life inseparably linked to its dominant passion . . . The history is fascinating, and the literary life Keene has doggedly carved out of it, remarkable.”—Time, Asia Edition “Keene’s book soars, largely because of his intriguing, highly personal account of the literary milieu of Japan, particularly its drama, whether on stage or screen . . . [An] engaging and eloquent memoir.”—Times Literary Supplement
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231513488
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
“Few memoirs have the concision, modesty, and charm that mark this late-life work by . . . America’s most renowned scholar and interpreter of Japan.”—Foreword Reviews In this eloquent and wholly absorbing memoir, the renowned scholar Donald Keene shares more than half a century of his extraordinary adventures as a student of Japan. Keene begins with an account of his bittersweet childhood in New York; then he describes his initial encounters with Asia and Europe and the way in which World War II complicated that experience. He captures the sights, scents, and sounds of Japan as they first enveloped him, and talks of the unique travels and well-known intellectuals who later shaped the contours of his academic career. Keene traces the movement of his passions with delicacy and subtlety, deftly weaving his love for Japan into a larger narrative about identity and home and the circumstances that led a Westerner to find solace in a country on the opposite side of the world. Chronicles of My Life is not only a fascinating tale of two cultures colliding, but also a thrilling account of the emotions and experiences that connect us all, regardless of our individual origins. “Lovingly illustrated by the artist Akira Yamaguchi, the book limns a life inseparably linked to its dominant passion . . . The history is fascinating, and the literary life Keene has doggedly carved out of it, remarkable.”—Time, Asia Edition “Keene’s book soars, largely because of his intriguing, highly personal account of the literary milieu of Japan, particularly its drama, whether on stage or screen . . . [An] engaging and eloquent memoir.”—Times Literary Supplement
My Life and Work
Author: Henry Ford
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504022610
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Henry Ford’s classic treatise on life and business Written by the legendary inventor and industrialist who pioneered the American automotive industry, My Life and Work is a unique combination of memoir and business treatise. In straightforward and inviting prose, Henry Ford describes his early life as a mechanically inclined farmer’s son, the inner workings of his famed motor company, and the development of the Model T. He provides analysis and commentary on some of his key business decisions, including his resolution to compensate workers well beyond the prevailing wage and his commitment to building a diverse workforce composed of “about the same proportions as a cross-section of a society in general.” My Life and Work is an enduring American classic that captures the musings and philosophical considerations of one of the country’s greatest visionaries. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504022610
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Henry Ford’s classic treatise on life and business Written by the legendary inventor and industrialist who pioneered the American automotive industry, My Life and Work is a unique combination of memoir and business treatise. In straightforward and inviting prose, Henry Ford describes his early life as a mechanically inclined farmer’s son, the inner workings of his famed motor company, and the development of the Model T. He provides analysis and commentary on some of his key business decisions, including his resolution to compensate workers well beyond the prevailing wage and his commitment to building a diverse workforce composed of “about the same proportions as a cross-section of a society in general.” My Life and Work is an enduring American classic that captures the musings and philosophical considerations of one of the country’s greatest visionaries. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
My Life and Times
Author: Sayyid Mīr Qāsim
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170233558
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Autobiography of a politician from Jammu and Kashmir.
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788170233558
Category : Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Autobiography of a politician from Jammu and Kashmir.
The Fights of My Life
Author: Greg Combet
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 0522866182
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Greg Combet has been central to some of the biggest public struggles of our time - on the waterfront, the collapse of an airline, compensation for asbestos victims, the campaign against unfair workplace laws and then climate change. From an idyllic childhood on the Minchinbury estate in the western suburbs of Sydney, Combet's world changed dramatically with the early death of his wine-maker father. The shy child was uprooted to the suburbs and an uncertain future. A scholarship allowed him to study engineering and saw him appreciate first hand the role of unions in the workplace. He rose to lead the Australian trade union movement and become a senior minister in the Rudd and Gillard Labor governments. Along the way he has battled his own struggles, with political ideology, the impact of work on families and the loneliness of the parliamentary life. His story is not just a personal memoir; it is an insight into how power works in Australia, who holds it, how it is used and the ruthless ways in which it is snatched. The Fights of My Life is the story of a man who faces up to the power structures of politics, big business and the media. His latest target is the labour movement, arguing that the Labor Party and the trade unions must democratise to engage the next generation of activists to fight the good fight: to achieve a more fair and just Australia.
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 0522866182
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Greg Combet has been central to some of the biggest public struggles of our time - on the waterfront, the collapse of an airline, compensation for asbestos victims, the campaign against unfair workplace laws and then climate change. From an idyllic childhood on the Minchinbury estate in the western suburbs of Sydney, Combet's world changed dramatically with the early death of his wine-maker father. The shy child was uprooted to the suburbs and an uncertain future. A scholarship allowed him to study engineering and saw him appreciate first hand the role of unions in the workplace. He rose to lead the Australian trade union movement and become a senior minister in the Rudd and Gillard Labor governments. Along the way he has battled his own struggles, with political ideology, the impact of work on families and the loneliness of the parliamentary life. His story is not just a personal memoir; it is an insight into how power works in Australia, who holds it, how it is used and the ruthless ways in which it is snatched. The Fights of My Life is the story of a man who faces up to the power structures of politics, big business and the media. His latest target is the labour movement, arguing that the Labor Party and the trade unions must democratise to engage the next generation of activists to fight the good fight: to achieve a more fair and just Australia.
My Life: My Fault
Author: Joseph E. Bennett
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465324372
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
My Life: My Fault relates memories about the life and times of the author and includes experiences shared with others who helped shape his life over the years. His story traces an effort to enjoy life, improve his relations with others, and conquer numerous challenges encountered in his work as he wrestles cronic health problems and advancing age. Additionally the book recalls memories of special friends and to a degree explains his feelings about himself and others.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465324372
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
My Life: My Fault relates memories about the life and times of the author and includes experiences shared with others who helped shape his life over the years. His story traces an effort to enjoy life, improve his relations with others, and conquer numerous challenges encountered in his work as he wrestles cronic health problems and advancing age. Additionally the book recalls memories of special friends and to a degree explains his feelings about himself and others.
Welcome to the Party
Author: Gabrielle Union
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062999184
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Praised by fan favorites including Hoda Kotb, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, and Jimmy Fallon! Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life! Reminiscent of favorites such as The Wonderful Things You’ll Be by Emily Winfield Martin, I’ve Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, and Take Heart, My Child by Ainsley Earhardt, Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you’ll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again. A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062999184
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Praised by fan favorites including Hoda Kotb, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, and Jimmy Fallon! Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life! Reminiscent of favorites such as The Wonderful Things You’ll Be by Emily Winfield Martin, I’ve Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, and Take Heart, My Child by Ainsley Earhardt, Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you’ll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again. A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
My Life and Times As a Postal Worker
Author: Warren Pearlman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468553828
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The book you're about to read is my story working in the post office as a clerk and union officer. Some cases I worked on and my investigations, and how I dealt with management. You will read about how 5 unions merged to form the American Postal Workers Union. The reorganization act and when the United States Postal Service became an independent government agency. You will read about the shootings inside the post offices, and shooting elsewhere. The misappropriation from management, clerks and union officers. you will read about some of the cases postal inspectors investigated outside the post office. Finally you will a little about the two loves of my life and how I went quietly into retirement.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468553828
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The book you're about to read is my story working in the post office as a clerk and union officer. Some cases I worked on and my investigations, and how I dealt with management. You will read about how 5 unions merged to form the American Postal Workers Union. The reorganization act and when the United States Postal Service became an independent government agency. You will read about the shootings inside the post offices, and shooting elsewhere. The misappropriation from management, clerks and union officers. you will read about some of the cases postal inspectors investigated outside the post office. Finally you will a little about the two loves of my life and how I went quietly into retirement.
My Life's Footprints:
Author: H.E. Sirleaf Johnson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499086741
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
The story of Rhoda Peace Tumusiime is an inspirational and captivating journey of a girl who grew up in a remote village in Uganda and a family with marginal resources but also in a society where girls were married off at a tender age. The reader is able to walk with her right from her birthplace through her school life until she makes her way to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa a Pan African institution the African Union where she is now holding an elective position of Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture. Hers is a story that proves that irrespective of ones background and station in life, with the least of resources and support, if one has the hope, courage and determination to succeed, the sky is the limit.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499086741
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
The story of Rhoda Peace Tumusiime is an inspirational and captivating journey of a girl who grew up in a remote village in Uganda and a family with marginal resources but also in a society where girls were married off at a tender age. The reader is able to walk with her right from her birthplace through her school life until she makes her way to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa a Pan African institution the African Union where she is now holding an elective position of Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture. Hers is a story that proves that irrespective of ones background and station in life, with the least of resources and support, if one has the hope, courage and determination to succeed, the sky is the limit.