Thick Red Line: Why Ending Redlining Can Fight Generational Poverty and Strengthen American Communities by Tory Haggerty (Tuscan Club Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Best-selling author and fair lending expert, Tory Haggerty takes a deep dive into the history of redlining and racial housing segregation in the United States. He outlines and explains what most redlining cases have in common and gives financial institutions practical solutions on how to address these problems. Tory also breaks down several recent case studies, addresses appraisal bias, and so much more. "I was shocked by how much I learned, but more than that, his approach is non-threatening and the solutions are pragmatic. I have learned that the industry trusts him and relies on his education and solutions. Tory is passionate about fairness, but also about banking and the critical role it plays in our lives. His efforts bring value." -- MICHAEL L. STEVENS, President & CEO, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado "Discrimination in banking lending can have an effect on generations of Americans. Working to call attention to this and helping to end discrimination is an admirable ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Simplest of Truths: Our Earthly, Human and Spiritual Ecology by Gregory Tutt (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Fourth Edition The Simplest of Truths is a blend of essays and stories that focus on spirituality and relationships. It does not fit neatly into any mainstream ideology but instead centers on principles of fair-mindedness and respect as a foundation to traditional morality. While the framework of the book is on the religious side, its tone is less evangelical and more social and philosophic. Its purpose is to help reveal inner peace and kindle a sense of harmony. To press upon everyone the need to create an environment where the spiritual and the physical are in balance and that the individual and the community have a shared commitment and responsibility to the other's wellbeing. Condensed down to the very basics, the higher awareness we have of ourselves in relation to others and even with the world around us stems from the spiritual gifts we receive from God. Yet, enlightenment does not start until we recognize those gifts and then apply them by embracing three truths: peace, ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Populism, Corruption and War: A Close Look at the Era of Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's Politics by Dmytro Samoylenko Price verified 2 hours ago

This book is dedicated to the most important period of modern Ukrainian history. It reveals important details that contributed to Volodymyr Zelensky's rise to power and his actions as president. You will learn about the influence of oligarchs on Ukrainian politics and the reasons that influenced Vladimir Putin's decision to start aggression against Ukraine. The book "Populism, Corruption, and War" consists of many stories, each of which helps to understand the nuances of Ukrainian politics, the reasons, the course of actions, and the consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war. The publication is recommended for students and teachers specializing in relations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as any other readers who would like to better understand the modern history of Ukraine.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences