William H. Shore

A call for the nonprofit sector to become self-sustaining by adopting rigorous business standards and for citizens to assume direct responsibility for their communities by contributing their skills and time.

Science; miscellaneas essays.

An inspirational meditation on the broader effects of good deeds demonstrates how small acts of conscience or kindness can ultimately shift the balance between good and evil.

The remarkable story of one mother's fight to 'heal' her autistic son.On the morning Jenny McCarthy discovered her two-year-old son Evan having a seizure, her life turned upside down. From being the mother of an average toddler she was suddenly thrown into a world of turmoil. As doctor after doctor misdiagnosed his symptoms, Evan suffered many harrowing, life-threatening episodes. Then, one amazing doctor recognized the truth. Evan was autistic.Desperate, but relieved to finally have a diagnosis, Jenny didn't know what to do or where to go for guidance. Alone, and without any resources - except for her unshakeable determination to help her son - Jenny soon realized that she'd have to become a detective if she was ever going to be able to help her son. She embarked on a frantic search for guidance and information, and spoke with many doctors, nurses, parents, government agencies and private foundations. Essentially, she earned a Ph. D. in 'Google research'. Eventually, she discovered the groundbreaking programme that became the key to helping Evan.Deeply moving, and at times heartbreaking, in Louder Than Words Jenny McCarthy reveals more than the winning formula that worked for her son. Here she tells of the remarkable, sometimes harrowing, journey of discovery they took together. She shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and creates a road map for concerned parents. She also shows how, with love and determination, parents may be able to shape their child's destiny and their future happiness.

Through the story of scientists pursuing an impossible dream of permanently eradicating malaria, a renowned social entrepreneur examines what it really takes to change the world.

From Library Journal: Writer's Harvest is a compilation of 22 short stories donated to support Share Our Strength [SOS], a nationwide relief effort to end hunger; proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit this nonprofit organization. Noted authors have contributed previously unpublished stories for inclusion in this anthology. Barbara Kingsolver's "Fault Lines" is about a widow in California who realizes she has no control over either her life or the universe. Amy Bloom's "Hold Tight" is a poignant tale of a teenager whose mother is dying of cancer. Lee Smith describes the mother of a murderer in "Fried Chicken." Reynolds Price depicts his first Christmas away from home during "A Christmas in Rome." And Molly Giles describes the experience of a young couple visiting Mexico in "Beginning Lessons." All of the stories are creative and interesting, and buying the book will support a good cause. Recommended.-Stephanie Furtsch, Purchase Free Lib., N.Y.