philanthropists

Biography chronicles the life of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who rose from Scottish immigrant roots to become one of America's wealthiest men, as well as one of the greatest philanthropists in U.S. history.

A brief biography of Andrew Carnegie that explores his life, his contributions to the steel industry, and his philanthropy.

As inequality grabs headlines, steals the show in presidential debates, and drives deep divides between the haves and have nots in America, class war brews. On one side, the wealthy wield power and advantage, wittingly or not, to keep the system operating in their favor?all while retreating into enclaves that separate them further and further from the poor and working class. On the other side, those who find it increasingly difficult to keep up or get ahead lash out?waging a rhetorical war against the rich and letting anger and resentment, however justifiable, keep us from seeing new potential solutions.

After watching a news bulletin about war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother agreed to take a week's hiatus from work to help. Neither expected it to be a life-changing experience but what began as a one-time road trip in a beaten up Land Rover grew to become Magnus' life's work. He left his job, sold his house, and directed all of his efforts to feeding thousands of the world's poorest children.

Wounded in Iraq, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens returns home to find that his fellow veterans all want the same thing: to continue to serve their country. He founded The Mission Continues to provide paid public service fellowships for wounded veterans. Under this umbrella organization, former Marine sergeant Jake Wood began Team Rubicon, organizing post-9/11 veterans for dangerous disaster relief projects around the world. Drawing on the military's emphasis on discipline and selflessness, these veterans are helping to build a more vigorous nation and world.

A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.

When wealthy Chicago philanthropist Elliot Rosenzweig is accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek, he hires attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, and to her he reveals his Polish families history involving an abandoned child named Otto Piatek.

Have you ever wondered which charities you should support or how much you can afford to give? This book introduces readers to the idea of giving back to the community. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation--so far. Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.--From publisher description.