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Offering rare insights into this iconic and enduring book, Larrimore reveals how Job has come to be viewed as the Bible's answer to the problem of evil and the perennial question of why a God who supposedly loves justice permits bad things to happen to good people.

An “indispensable” (Nation) examination of why "doing what you love" is a recipe for exploitation, creating a new tyranny of work in which we cheerily acquiesce to doing jobs that take over our lives. You're told that if you "do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." In Work...

Step into the tumultuous world of 1922 Ireland, a nation on the brink of civil war. In this thrilling tale of daring and cunning, a band of IRA pirates set their sights on what could be the greatest heist of all time. As the IRA splits into two opposing factions, an audacious plan takes place in Cork. The target? A Royal Navy ship laden with 120 tonnes of arms and ammunition. The stakes? The very future of Ireland itself.

Historian Erik Baker argues that the entrepreneurial work ethic has given meaning to work in a world where employment is ever more precarious—and in doing so, has helped legitimize a society of mounting economic insecurity and inequality. Where work is hard to find and older nostrums about diligent effort fall flat, the advice to "make your own job" keeps hope alive.

I have waited for over 45 years to tell this story, initially because I just wanted to forget the war and get on with making a living and raising a family. The other reason is that, 45 years ago, the American fighting man was not held in very high esteem. No one was ready to hear anything good about the Vietnam War or about the men who fought and died there. This book is less about me and more about the sacrifice, incredible hardships, and heroic actions displayed by the Marine grunts that I had the privilege to treat during battles on the demilitarized zone.

Steve Jobs is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic innovators and entrepreneurs of modern times. A great thinker, his tremendous vision was able to help fashion much of the world in which we live. For anyone else, such musings would come off as hyperbole—but for Steve Jobs, it’s simply the truth.

A leader of the Starbucks and Tesla union movements shares stories from the front lines to help us organize our own workplaces and “better understand the aims and goals for a resurgent trade union movement and how workers all over the country can join in solidarity with it” (Senator Bernie...

This three-part podcast series examines the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and employment, moving beyond sensational headlines to explore what's actually happening in workplaces around the world. Host Ezra Wade guides listeners through the current wave of AI-driven job transformations, investigates the deeper economic and social implications of widespread automation, and offers practical strategies for individuals, organizations, and society to navigate this technological shift. The series balances realistic assessment with actionable insights, acknowledging both...

For Jobs and Freedom: Race and Labor in America since 1865 describes the African American struggle to obtain equal rights in the workplace and organized labor's response to their demands. Award-winning historian Robert H. Zieger asserts that the promise of jobs was similar to the 40-acres-and-a-mule restitution pledged to African Americans during the Reconstruction era. The inconsistencies between rhetoric and action encouraged workers, both men and women, to organize themselves into unions to fight against unfair hiring practices and workplace discrimination.

Having a good, stable job used to be the bedrock of the American Dream. Not anymore. In this richly detailed and eye-opening book, Rick Wartzman chronicles the erosion of the relationship between American companies and their workers. Through the stories of four major employers -- General Motors...

Bowed but unbroken, Miller survived because of his faith and lifelong devotion to his beloved wife of sixty-five years, a relationship that shines brightly in this distinctly American journey. With uncommon wisdom, intelligence, and humility, this member of the Greatest Generation spins a gripping tale through peace and war, work and family, love and redemption across ten tumultuous decades.

The Jobs Podcast provides a deeper dive into numerous aspects of all kinds of careers, the training needed to obtain certain jobs, the pros and cons of a job, pay scales, opportunities, etc. It also gives a glimpse into the lives of the everyday folks doing these jobs. Its tough sometimes to know if a career is a good fit for you based on a job board or school counselor. We attempt to give a more specific and helpful snapshot of a career from those who've been successful at it to help you, the listener, know if it's worth investigating that career further. We spend decades working and ...

“Job-Edu” is a new podcast that has been developed for emphasis on providing practical advice, inspiration, and guidance for Cambodian youths navigating career and educational paths. Mission & Vision: We aim to become a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance and inspiration on Cambodian career and educational journeys. Format: - Weekly episodes, released on SUNDAY 7PM, each focusing on a specific theme or topic related to education, job searching, and career advancement. - Discussion with industry experts, career coaches, educators, and students to provide diverse perspectives ...

Job Cast: En partenariat avec la Mission Locale de St-Étienne et l'Anef Prévention, le Centre Social de Solaure - La Jomayère propose — Job Cast — une série de podcasts créée par et pour les jeunes, où ils partent à la découverte des métiers qui les passionnent. Dans chaque épisode, des jeunes du quartier interviewent des professionnels qu'ils ont eux-mêmes choisis. De la préparation des questions jusqu'au montage final, les participants sont impliqués dans toutes les étapes de la création du podcast. Ce projet innovant permet non seulement aux jeunes de découvrir ...

In the depths of a depression in 1894, a highly successful Gilded Age businessman named Jacob Coxey led a group of jobless men on a march from his hometown of Massillon, Ohio, to the steps of the nation's Capitol. Coxey conceived a plan to put millions back to work building a nationwide system of roads and drew attention to his idea with the march to Washington. Jerry Prout recounts Coxey's story and adds depth and context by focusing on the reporters who were embedded in the march.

From George Washington's decision to buy time for the new nation by signing the less-than-ideal Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1795 to George W. Bush's order of a military intervention in Iraq in 2003, the matter of who is president of the United States is of the utmost importance.

This is a fictitious account of Pete Peterson's adventures in the navy, based in part on the author's own real-life experiences.

I joined the Navy in 1978 and was discharged in late 2016 after almost 39 years service. I served as a medic and also a Medical Administration Officer during my time. The book contains my memories of an awesome career and covers many subjects from my attendance at car accidents; reviving people who had had heart attacks; working in disaster zones to give humanitarian aid and many other stories.

Black voters have overwhelmingly supported the Democratic Party for the last fifty years - and for their loyalty, black Americans have been rewarded with worsening schools, collapsed families, skyrocketed incarceration rates, disappearing jobs, and rising crime. Crystal Wright, editor of the blog Conservative Black Chick, exposes how the Democratic Party has systematically betrayed black voters.

In Job Secret, dem offiziellen Podcast des BND, geben Mitarbeitende nie zuvor gewährte Einblicke in ihr Berufsleben und berichten, was sich hinter den geschlossenen Türen des deutschen Nachrichtendienstes abspielt.