Six White Boomers

Author : Rolf Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781865046174
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Six White Boomers written by Rolf Harris and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rolf Harris was always amazed that in his home town of Perth, Christmas temperatures reached over thirty degrees, yet people were singing songs about Christmas in the snow! So he set out to write something that would capture the difference about Christmas in Australia, where there's no snow at Christmas, and reindeer are found only in zoos. The result is Six White Boomers, an immediate success when it was released in 1960. Published as a picture book, it introduces a whole new generation to this true-blue Australian classic. Sing along with Rolf as you enjoy the fun of this unique Christmas song.

Author : Helen Andrews
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593086759
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boomers written by Helen Andrews and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Baby Boomers (and I confess I am one): prepare to squirm and shake your increasingly arthritic little fists. For here comes essayist Helen Andrews."--Terry Castle With two recessions and a botched pandemic under their belt, the Boomers are their children's favorite punching bag. But is the hatred justified? Is the destruction left in their wake their fault or simply the luck of the generational draw? In Boomers, essayist Helen Andrews addresses the Boomer legacy with scrupulous fairness and biting wit. Following the model of Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians, she profiles six of the Boomers' brightest and best. She shows how Steve Jobs tried to liberate everyone's inner rebel but unleashed our stultifying digital world of social media and the gig economy. How Aaron Sorkin played pied piper to a generation of idealistic wonks. How Camille Paglia corrupted academia while trying to save it. How Jeffrey Sachs, Al Sharpton, and Sonya Sotomayor wanted to empower the oppressed but ended up empowering new oppressors. Ranging far beyond the usual Beatles and Bill Clinton clichés, Andrews shows how these six Boomers' effect on the world has been tragically and often ironically contrary to their intentions. She reveals the essence of Boomerness: they tried to liberate us, and instead of freedom they left behind chaos.

Author : Amy Hanson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470500794
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Baby Boomers and Beyond written by Amy Hanson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second half Offers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adults Focuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregations A volume in the Leadership Network series The author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.

Author : Francis Beckett
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317365895
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Did The Baby Boomers Ever Do For Us? written by Francis Beckett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2010, this book explores the legacy of the baby boomers: the generation who, born in the aftermath of the Second World War, came of age in the radical sixties where for the first time since the War, there was freedom, money, and safe sex. In this book, Francis Beckett argues that what began as the most radical-sounding generation for half a century turned into a random collection of youthful style gurus, sharp-toothed entrepreneurs and management consultants who believed revolution meant new ways of selling things; and Thatcherites, who thought freedom meant free markets, not free people. At last, it found its most complete expression in New Labour. The author argues that the children of the 1960s betrayed the generations that came before and after, and that the true legacy of the swinging decade is in ashes.

Author : Yvonne Morrison
Publisher : Scholastic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781760157487
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Aussie Night Before Christmas written by Yvonne Morrison and published by Scholastic Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special 10th anniversary edition of an Aussie holiday favourite. Twas the night before Christmas; there wasnt a sound. Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around. Wed left on the table some tucker and beer, Hoping that Santa Claus soon would be here. Christmas in the middle of an Australian summer means Santa has to find new ways to deliver his presents. The obvious solutions are to don a sunhat, shorts and a pair of thongs, not to mention ditching the sleigh and reindeer in favour of some roos and a ute. The gentle illustrations are packed with familiar icons cleverly woven into the visual narrative to recreate the warm, comforting, family atmosphere that Christmas is all about.

Author : Jill Filipovic
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982153776
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book OK Boomer, Let's Talk written by Jill Filipovic and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Particularly relevant in an election year...This book is full of data—on the economy, technology, and more—that will help millennials articulate their generational rage and help boomers understand where they’re coming from.” —The Washington Post “Jill Filipovic cuts through the noise with characteristic clarity and nuance. Behind the meme is a thoughtfully reported book that greatly contributes to our understanding of generational change.” —Irin Carmon, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Notorious RBG Baby Boomers are the most prosperous generation in American history, but their kids are screwed. In this eye-opening book, journalist Jill Filipovic breaks down the massive problems facing Millennials including climate, money, housing, and healthcare. In Ok Boomer, Let’s Talk, journalist (and Millenial) Jill Filipovic tells the definitive story of her generation. Talking to gig workers, economists, policy makers, and dozens of struggling Millennials drowning in debt on a planet quite literally in flames, Filipovic paints a shocking and nuanced portrait of a generation being left behind: -Millennials are the most educated generation in American history—and also the most broke. -Millennials hold just 3 percent of American wealth. When they were the same age, Boomers held 21 percent. -The average older Millennial has $15,000 in student loan debt. The average Boomer at the same age? Just $2,300 in today’s dollars. -Millennials are paying almost 40 percent more for their first homes than Boomers did. -American families spend twice as much on healthcare now than they did when Boomers were young parents. Filipovic shows that Millennials are not the avocado-toast-eating snowflakes of Boomer outrage fantasies. But they are the first American generation that will do worse than their parents. “OK, Boomer” isn’t just a sarcastic dismissal—it’s a recognition that Millennials are in crisis, and that Boomer voters, bankers, and policy makers are responsible. Filipovic goes beyond the meme, upending dated assumptions with revelatory data and revealing portraits of young people delaying adulthood to pay down debt, obsessed with “wellness” because they can’t afford real healthcare, and struggling to #hustle in the precarious gig economy. Ok Boomer, Let’s Talk is at once an explainer and an extended olive branch that will finally allow these two generations to truly understand each other.

Author : Robert Wuthnow
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400831229
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book After the Baby Boomers written by Robert Wuthnow and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written about the profound impact the post-World War II baby boomers had on American religion. But the lifestyles and beliefs of the generation that has followed--and the influence these younger Americans in their twenties and thirties are having on the face of religion--are not so well understood. It is this next wave of post-boomers that Robert Wuthnow examines in this illuminating book. What are their churchgoing habits and spiritual interests and needs? How does their faith affect their families, their communities, and their politics? Interpreting new evidence from scores of in-depth interviews and surveys, Wuthnow reveals a generation of younger adults who, unlike the baby boomers that preceded them, are taking their time establishing themselves in careers, getting married, starting families of their own, and settling down--resulting in an estimated six million fewer regular churchgoers. He shows how the recent growth in evangelicalism is tapering off, and traces how biblical literalism, while still popular, is becoming less dogmatic and more preoccupied with practical guidance. At the same time, Wuthnow explains how conflicts between religious liberals and conservatives continue--including among new immigrant groups such as Hispanics and Asians--and how in the absence of institutional support many post-boomers have taken a more individualistic, improvised approach to spirituality. Wuthnow's fascinating analysis also explores the impacts of the Internet and so-called virtual churches, and the appeal of megachurches. After the Baby Boomers offers us a tantalizing look at the future of American religion for decades to come.

Author : Mitzi Beach
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781493715527
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boomer Smarts Boomer Power written by Mitzi Beach and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "America is not ready for us in our next stage of life and perhaps even sadder is that Boomers, without the vision of believing we are not like former generations, are not ready either for our next stage of life." - Mitzi Beach In this book, Mitzi Beach gives a voice to the most powerful generation that's ever lived in America. Just as this generation shaped America as teenagers, as young adults, and as middle-aged parents, Mitzi believes that we can shape America once again. As the Boomers shift into retirement, they once again must find their POWER as a group and create change in our society by using our SMARTS. "Without a doubt, I believe that aging better for Boomers involves being prepared in our homes, our health, and in our attitudes. We need to be proactive in demanding our futures look different and not simply reactive expecting the same pattern of aging as what other generations have experienced." - Mitzi Beach Taking her cue from the acronym SMARTS, Mitzi delves into areas we as a Boomers need to be actively taking charge of: Spaces - Mindset - Attitude - Routine - Togetherness - Spirituality Mitzi's message is wonderfully communicated through her personal stories, humor, and captivating interviews with fellow Boomers. We know you will enjoy this book and find a new passion for living your best for the rest of your life.

Author : Rick Bava
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781508015062
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Search of the Baby Boomer Generation written by Rick Bava and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Eric M. Carlson
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781589793231
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Baby Boomer's Guide to Nursing Home Care written by Eric M. Carlson and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative book explains the many laws protecting nursing home residents and provides advice on obtaining the best nursing home care possible. It is intended for use by residents and their family members and friends, but also is a worthwhile reference for nursing home operators, attorneys, social workers, and others with a personal or professional interest in nursing home care.