Author : Elwood Carlson
Genre : Social Science
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN : 9781402085413
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Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929–1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. As children they experienced the most stable intact parental families in the nation’s history. Lucky Few women married earlier than any other generation of the century and helped give birth to the Baby Boom, yet also gained in education compared to earlier generations. Lucky Few men made the greatest gains of the century in schooling, earned veterans benefits like the Greatest Generation but served mostly in peacetime with only a fraction of the casualties, came closest to full employment, and spearheaded the trend toward earlier retirement. Even in retirement/old age the Lucky Few remain in the right place at the right time. Here is their story, and the story of how they have affected other recent generations of Americans before and since.

Author : Warren F. Ilchman
Genre : Education
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN : 0253111188
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Although winning a major competitive scholarship, such as the Rhodes or Marshall, is a strong marker for later success, there has been little serious research on how these scholarships are given and how the process could be improved. This book, the fruits of a discussion on "strengthening nationally and internationally competitive scholarships," presents studies that address issues of identifying leadership and creativity in the young, analyze alternative methods of selection, make suggestions for the proper evaluation of scholarship programs, and look at the backgrounds of American Rhodes Scholars. An introduction by the editors provides an overview of the issues. Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies -- Dwight F. Burlingame and David C. Hammack, editors

Author : Jan K Herman
Genre : History
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
ISBN : 9781612513355
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As the Vietnam War reached its tragic climax in the last days of April 1975, a task force of U.S. Navy ships cruised off South Vietnam’s coast. Their mission was to support the evacuation of American embassy personnel and military advisers from Saigon as well as to secure the safety of the South Vietnamese whose lives were in endangered by the North Vietnamese victory. The Lucky Few recounts the role of the USS Kirk in the rescue of remnants of the South Vietnamese fleet and the refugees on board. The story of the Kirk reflects one of America’s few shining moments at the end of the Vietnam War. Now in paperback in time for the 40th anniversary of the end of the war, The Lucky Few brings to life the heroism of Captain Paul Jacobs and the crew of the USS Kirk.

Author : Heather Avis
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN : 9780310345497
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When life looks radically different than the plan we have for ourselves, it's the lucky few that recognize God's plan is best. That's what adoptive mom Heather Avis learned, and that's the invitation of this book. As the mother of three adopted children - two with Down syndrome - Heather Avis has learned that it's truly the lucky few who get to live a life like hers, who actually recognize that God's plans are best, even when they seem so radically different from the plans we have for ourselves. When Heather started her journey into parenthood she never thought it would look like this, never planned to have three adopted children, and certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. But like most things God does, once she stepped into the craziness and confusion that comes with the unknown and the unplanned, she realized that they were indeed among the lucky few. Discover in this book what 70,000+ followers of Heather's hit Instagram account @macymakesmyday already know: the power of faith and family can help us stay strong in the toughest times. This book will also be especially touching to those with adopted family members or children with Down syndrome in their lives.

Author : Christiaan Grootaert
Genre : Cost and standard of living
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN :
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Author : Becky Riss
Genre : Artists' books
Publisher :
ISBN : OCLC:747274756
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Author : Mike Hixenbaugh
Genre : World War, 1939-1945
Publisher :
ISBN : OCLC:895506289
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Author : Cory Michael Schultz
Genre :
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN : 9798377476566
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How much is a life time of luck worth? Some would die for it. Others... would rather someone else die for them. Paying for their dark debt with currency that does not belong to them. The Lucky Few have been chosen, but there is a tempest ahead. The ritual is under threat from people who should not know it exists, and are unaware of it's true nature. The Lucky Few have been chosen, but what luck do they have?

Author : Samuel Frei
Genre : Education
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN : 1463715811
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I read somewhere that up to 10% of all school-agechildren have a learning disability. I considerthese kids to be the lucky few—and I am one ofthem.I didn't always think I was lucky. As a matter offact, there were lots of days when I didn't wantto go to school. I just wanted to stay home andplay outside, explore, ride my bike—anything buttry to read and write. But with the help of somefabulous teachers, I was able to see what a gift Ihad been given.This is my story.

Author : Bert Fraussen
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Publisher :
ISBN : OCLC:901291562
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