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This book is a collection of biographical sketches of 60 people from the Finger Lakes Region who either were born in the region, such as Thomas Watson of IBM, spent some of their formative years there, such as John D. Rockefeller: or distinguished themselves while living in the region, such as Susan B. Anthony. There are ten sketches in each of six area of endeavor.

This book provides ten ancient and moral legends about courage and fifteen role models of courageous individuals. Biographical sketches are provided for the role models, which represent six areas of endeavor. These individuals displayed strong personal characteristics, including persevereance, motivation, determination, resilience, and creativity, as discussed in other books in the Human Values Series. They provide us with examples of behavior...

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This book provides role models of success though profiles of thirty individuals who were successful during one phase of their lives or throughout their lifetimes.The thirty biographical sketches represent six areas of endeavor. It was not obvious to many of these individuals early in their lives that they would ultimately be successful. Some considered changing careers, and others were not successful during their lifetimes or not until late in...

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Even more inspiring legends and tales that remind us if we reach out, we can achieve much more than our perceived limitations allow us. These stories provide examples of not only behavior to emulate, but also some to avoid, and can elevate our attitude towards life.

More inspiring legends and tales that remind us if we reach out, we can achieve much more than our perceived limitations allow us. These stories provide examples of not only behavior to emulate, but also some to avoid, and can elevate our attitude towards life.

Inspiring legends and tales that remind us if we reach out, we can achieve much more than our perceived limitations allow us. These stories provide examples of not only behavior to emulate, but also some to avoid, and can elevate our attitude towards life.

The purpose of this book is to illustrate the importance of people skills in achieving success, using role models from history. It is estimated that IQ contributes approximately 20 percent to success, leaving 80 percent to other factors, such as EQ. Traits that make up Emotional Intelligence, including self-control, empathy and perseverance, are factors that can be improved upon, unlike IQ, which remains relatively fixed from early childhood. ...

The purpose of this book is to illustrate the importance of people skills in achieving success, using role models from history. It is estimated that IQ contributes approximately 20 percant to success, leaving 80 perent to other factors, such as EQ. Traits that make up Emotional Intelligence, including self-control, empathy and perseverance, are factors that can be improved upon, unlike IQ, which remains relatively fixed fromearly childhood. Do...

It is estimated that a person's IQ only contributes approximately 20% to their success, leaving the rest up to other factors like their Emotional Intelligence. Traits that make up Emotional Intelligence, like self-control, empathy and perseverance, are factors that can be improvedâunlike IQ which remains relatively fixed from early childhood. Additionally, doing what you are good at and what you enjoy, recognizing weaknesses and strengths, and...

This book provides an overview of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The region has outstanding vacation opportunities with six large lakes and five small lakes spread over 14 counties and 9, 000 square miles. The western gateway is Rochester, the eastern gateway is Syracuse, and the southern gateway is Elmira / Corning. Sites and activities include parks, forests and trails, shows and festivals, lake cruises and boating, water sports,...

This book contains reflections and observations of a senior citizen looking back over the decades. The purpose is, in some small way, tho assist in making decisions that could lead to a more productive life for the reader, including young adults making career decisions and adults making career changes, as well as the unemployed and the underemployed. The setting for thses reflections and observations is the western Finger Lakes Region, particu...

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This book includes an overview of the slave economy, a brief history of the Underground Railroad, and thirty-six tales about the slaves who escaped and the men and women who helped them. Four regions are discussed: the Midwestern States, the Mid-Atlantic States, the New England States, and the Finger Lakes Region. Biographical sketches are provided of six of the most influential individuals of the Underground Railroad movement. Descriptions ar...

This book contains twenty-one legends of the Finger Lakes Region, three each on seven topics: lake legends, evil legends, geographical legends, ethereal legends, native origin legends, destiny legends, and self-sacrifice legends. The book also includes seventy-six stories about the region, which contains 264 municipalities in fourteen counties spread over 9, 000 square miles.

The Erie Canal in the Finger Lakes Region includes a review of proposals to build waterways during the 100 years preceding the canal's completion in 1825, a history of the building of the canal, and eight stories about life on the canal. Also provided are brief descriptions and histories of villages along the canal, biographies of seven people who were instrumental in the planning and construction of the canal, and comments on the future of th...

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