As President Barack Obama outlined his promise for change during the presidential campaign, he made effective use of proverbs and proverbial phrases, and invented many quotable epithets that have all the makings of future proverbs. This book examines how Obama's natural and authentic reliance on traditional metaphors enhances his impressive rhetoric, rather than reducing it to mere sound bites. Proverbs, with their often colorful metaphors, add expressiveness and emotion to his communications, giving people the opportunity to follow his pragmatic or philosophical arguments through common language. No matter the subject, Obama's prose contains metaphorical language that makes his rhetoric and oratory universally accessible. This book contains detailed analyses of the proverbial rhetoric in Obama's books Dreams from My Father (1995) and The Audacity of Hope (2006). A section looks at his proverbial language in 229 speeches, news conferences, interviews, and radio addresses, and the final section presents in-depth studies of his seven most significant addresses. It includes a comprehensive contextualized index of 1714 proverbial texts found within the writings and speeches from Obama's political beginnings to his memorable inaugural address.

A worthy goal for any leader would be to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to assist those who are doing well to do even better. As a leader you will have to be ready to achieve something more than average and coach your co-workers to excel in their lives not only their job. Lead the way by personal example, devotion, with energy and in a personalized leadership style. It takes years to develop this skill, however when it is honed, you will find that being a great leader is rewarding and exciting. I wish you luck in your pursuit of your personalized and highly successful leadership style. Yes we can is a book that will guide you through the leadership challenge with a successful result. Should be a must read for all entrepreneurs, CEO's, managers, and leaders at all levels.

In this second edition the authors extend that analysis to Obama's service in the presidency and to his second campaign to hold that presidency. Elaborating on the concept of the white racial frame, Harvey Wingfield and Feagin assess in detail the ways white racial framing was deployed by the principal characters in the electoral campaigns and during Obama's presidency.

America’s voice was heard, and with a resounding “Yes, We Can!” it yelled for change. Now, Americans everywhere want to know what they can do to help. This passionate, prescriptive call to action supplies them with 365 simple things they can do today to make their country a better place. There’s a lot that needs fixing - the economy, the environment, the health care crisis, education, international relations - but each issue can be broken down to the personal level, and change can happen from the ground up. Yes, We Can! offers ideas like: Help a laid-off worker find a new job Save 10 percent of your salary Send a care package to a U.S. soldier in Iraq Adopt a starving wild horse from Nevada Lose ten pounds And more! Yes, We Can! - because change has come to America and it’s up to every American to make a difference.

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At age 11 being diagnosed with terminal cancer I was not expected to live to the age of 12. Forty-two years later living with quadriplegia, I am alive today and ready to tell my story. Happiness and a successful career did not come easy. Many disappointments and failed relationships, but my persistence not to give up on life was my best tool in achieving both. Facing near death experiences I miraculously survived. I now work for the number one global telecommunication company. This book hopefully will bring awareness with understanding the challenges people with physical disabilities encounter each day.

Yes We Can: Improving Urban Schools through Innovative Educational Reform is a empirically-based book on urban education reform to not only proclaim that hope is alive for urban schools, but to also produce a body of literature that examines current practices and then offer practical implications for all involved in this arduous task. This book is filled with real-world strategies to implement in your quest to inspire and bring about reform. Additionally, we hope that you garner hope from the school personnel, school campuses, and school resources used as examples within the body of this work. We offer this book to all stakeholders who find themselves associated with urban schools: teachers, administrators, parents and even students. Consider this book an empirically based roadmap as you consider being a part of this transformation. We hope that it not only inspire you to adopt the“Yes We Can” spirit, but also empower you to be the beacon of light for urban students whose very future relies on people like you to keep the torch alive.

For people with ostomies, traveling -- whether it is international, state-to-state or even across town -- may be an intimidating task. Can I get through customs without an embarrassing episode? Does air pressure in a plane affect my equipment? What if I need supplies while I'm away? Yes We Can! has all the answers.Written by a team comprised of a colorectal surgeon, an experienced speaker, a worldwide traveler, and a recent ostomy patient. This book will increase the ostomate's freedom to live life as fully as anyone else.

You have heard and read a lot about the things Catholics and Protestant don't have in common! Here's a book which tells you what we do have in common. You don't have to change churches to learn how to love other believers in Jesus Christ. Warren Angel helps to remove barriers to fellowship by breaking down misconceptions Christians believe about each other, and shows us how, in Christ, we can be a Church of Power and joy in the Holy Spirit.

During his years in office, from 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama signed more landmark legislation than any Democratic president since Lyndon Baines Johnson. This collection presents the legacy of Barack Obama through his presidential work and the legislation of his administration. The edition honors his achievements, the determined efforts despite the resistance and his long lasting influence: Table of Contents: Inaugural Speeches First Inaugural Address (2009) Second Inaugural Address (2013) Main Accomplishments Health Care Climate and Energy American Leadership Economic Progress Equality & Social Progress Executive Orders Presidential Records Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities Review of Detention Policy Options Ensuring Enforcement and Implementation of Abortion Restrictions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 2015-2020 Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 Amendment to Executive Order 13673 Developing an Integrated Global Engagement Center To Support Government-wide Counterterrorism Communications Activities Directed Abroad and Revoking Executive Order 13584 International Agreements & Treaties New START Paris Agreement Farwell Address