Philanthropy & Charity 24

A compassionate, sweeping history of the transformation in American attitudes toward animals by the best-selling authors of Rabid Over just a few decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the Un……続きを見る

Given the growing interest in understanding the meaning, manifestations, analyses and implications of racism in North/South relations, White Saviorism in International Development seeks to remedy th……続きを見る

Zakat giving or mutual aid is a sacred practice in Islam. Where government and public safety nets fail, zakat serves as a form of social security in Muslim communities. In Divine Money, Emanuel Scha……続きを見る

"A love letter to the changemakers who are working tirelessly toward building a more just future." Through coaching, truth-telling and guided reflections, Say The Quiet Part Out Loud brings its read……続きを見る

At the age of twelve, Robin Pascoe lost her mother suddenly to a brain aneurysm. At sixteen, when her father remarried, she saw everything familiar-her home, her school, and friends-vanish overnight……続きを見る

The "Moneyball" thesis is simple: Using statistical analysis, small-market baseball teams can change their odds for success by accruing assets that are undervalued or overlooked by other teams (and ……続きを見る

Silver Award Winner, 2024 Nonfiction Book Awards Societies are vulnerable to any number of potential disasters: earthquakes, hurricanes, infectious diseases, terrorist attacks, and many others. Even……続きを見る

"It's a good cause...or is it?" Is a charity worth supporting if it continues to exist perpetually? When does a charity ever end? How does it know that the job is done? Charities aren't geared to ev……続きを見る

"A fine volume on the moral meaning and function of philanthropy…makes the case that philanthropy is essential to democratic society."ー Choice Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultu……続きを見る

An unputdownable saga about love and family, guaranteed to warm your heart this winter... London, 1910. Lily is ten years old when she realises her grandmother, a washerwoman in the backstreets of L……続きを見る

In 1967, Sir David Khalili finished his military service in Iran and travelled to study in the United States with $750 - his remaining royalties from a book he wrote when he was just 14. Over the co……続きを見る

As they embark on their Masonic journey, many members may begin to understand the philosopher Descartes’ famous statement, “I doubt, therefore I am”, an idea that became a fundamental element of Wes……続きを見る

照顧弱勢的態度，就是文明的高度。 這是一群被社會遺忘的人找到「家」的故事， 也是一道照亮人間黒暗、指引社會方向的光。 「生活中的歷史學家」胡川安迄今最感動人心的生命書寫！ 真善美社會福利基金會 創立25週……続きを見る

This book explores the roles of civil society organisations (CSOs) when engaging in public diplomacy activities and their impact on community development and change. It provides up-to-date analysis ……続きを見る

One of the world's first truly international humanitarian organisations, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was championed as a beacon of postwar philanthropy that s……続きを見る

This book tells the story of a small-town restaurant in Brewton, Alabama that doesn't charge their guests. It is the brainchild of Lisa McMillan and is a donation-only restaurant. That means there a……続きを見る

In 2015 the Salvation Army celebrated the 150th anniversary of its birth in the poverty and squalor of London's East End. Today the Army is to be found in towns and cities throughout Britain, its me……続きを見る

‘An essential resource. Howson strikes not just at cryptocurrency, but the frauds who promote blockchain technology as a solution to any social problem’ David Gerard, author of Attack of the 50 Foot……続きを見る

Die Neuentdeckung der Gemeinschaft fordert Kirche heraus. Während Gemeindehäuser geschlossen und diakonische Gemeinschaften kleiner werden, entstehen neue Nachbarschaftsnetze und Caring Communities.……続きを見る

"Navigating Challenges in High Society" takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate world of high-class society, shedding light on the unique issues and dilemmas faced by its ……続きを見る

Retrospective anthology summarizing the 50 year history of the nonprofit organization Prison Book Program. 続きを見る

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many high-profile chefs in New Orleans pledged to help their city rebound from the flooding. Several formed their own charitable organizations, including the John Be……続きを見る

American Jews donate approximately $2.5 billion to Israel each year. Behind all that money and influence lies a power-sharing dynamic that has left an indelible mark on the relationship between Isra……続きを見る

Honorable Mention, 2025 ACIS James S. Donnelly, Sr. Prize for Books on History and Social Sciences Looks at the ways that disparate groups used Irish famine relief in the 1840s to advance their own ……続きを見る

How will you be remembered when your time is up? You're living your legacy now. Give While You Live by Peter Winneke shines a light on how much is enough, how much to leave the kids, best practice g……続きを見る

In the U.K. today social action inspired by the desire to act justly and to love mercy is not only a vital part of society but also an aspect of local community life under immense pressure. This up ……続きを見る

"T.I.M.T.A.: There Is More to Accomplish" is a motivational and encouraging book that aims to inspire individuals from all walks of life to embrace their best selves and continue striving towards th……続きを見る

When the protests are over, a guide to creating long-lasting social change beyond the barricades From the Women's March in D.C. to #BlackLivesMatter rallies across the country, there has been a risi……続きを見る

Some people spend a lifetime looking for their life’s purpose. Others just know. Eugene “Gene” Verdu had a calling. From the time he was a child, he knew he was meant to help others by any means pos……続きを見る

"Those kids are my heroes and by actively deciding to help them continue their fight with a little more hope, you're one of my heroes, too."ーMichael Jordan, from the Introduction Poignant stories f……続きを見る