Bücher von Michael Levy

An irreverent tale of an American Jew serving in the Peace Corps in rural China, which reveals the absurdities, joys, and pathos of a traditional society in fluxIn September of 2005, the Peace Corps sent Michael Levy to teach English in the heart of China's heartland. His hosts in the city of Guiyang found additional uses for him: resident expert on Judaism, romantic adviser, and provincial basketball star, to name a few. His account of overcoming vast cultural differences to befriend his students and fellow teachers is by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny.While reveling in the peculiarities of life in China's interior, the author also discovered that the "other billion" (people living far from the coastal cities covered by the American media) have a complex relationship with both their own traditions and the rapid changes of modernization. Lagging behind in China's economic boom, they experience the darker side of "capitalism with Chinese characteristics," daily facing the schizophrenia of conflicting ideologies.Kosher Chinese is an illuminating account of the lives of the residents of Guiyang, particularly the young people who will soon control the fate of the world.

In Vol. 1, 25 highly successful property managers share their stories, advice, and tips that is certain to inspire others to pursue this wonderful professional career of Property Management. These 25 property managers are perfect examples of individuals that are continually striving to improve their industry and the quality of service they provide their clients. Over the last few years, Property Management as a profession has taken some very big steps forward. Universities are now starting to offer official degree programs in Property Management, lending even more credibility to this amazing profession. The diversity of work, the never ending challenges, and the ever changing environment of the Property Management industry can offer an individual the chance for a very exciting career. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a novice just entering the Property Management field, this book will provide you some excellent advice and winning strategies from some of the best leaders in the Property Management industry.

The contributors to this collection approach the confused and paradoxical state of modern liberalism intending to clarify some new tendencies in liberal policy and philosophy.

It is, rather, a well-ordered collection of articles with a common concern: the relation between policy science (which is essentially empirical and instrumental) and normative political theory (which includes moral evaluation of the goals of political action and institutions).