How the Other Half Dies: The Real Reasons for World HungerAfter listening to the radio broadcast of the heavyweight championship boxing fight of his hero, Joe Louis, a young African American boy realizes that he can emulate the boxer's persistence and strive to become whatever he wants to be. |
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Whos the Thief? | 3 |
The Population Myth | 31 |
Local ElitesAnd How to Join Them | 46 |
Copyright | |
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