Ethan Lewis – författare

There is fascination and suspicion about the wealthy. Yet there is a dearth of material in which the wealthy speak for themselves about the meaning of their lives. Gospels of Wealth provides such narrative material. This book is a novel venture in social science. It is the first book to have a broad range of wealthy individuals recount their lives in detail, and, importantly, the first to formulate a sociology of wealth that goes beyond conventional, power-elite, Marxist, and status-group theories.The authors begin with an analytical framework for studying the biographical narratives of the wealthy. Next, 12 contemporary Americans directly and vividly recount how financial and spiritual aspects of their lives unfold and invariably intertwine. A concluding section explores rules for interpreting the truth of moral biographies and for undertaking a critical assessment of such narratives. The book's theoretical framework and first-person accounts will appeal to general readers as well as researchers in sociology, American studies, philanthropy, economic life, and cultural studies.

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the short /i/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. This book brings readers up close to big trucks and other machines. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title A Gift for Lily: Practicing the Short I Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the short /i/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the short /i/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the short /i/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the short /i/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letter that makes the short /i/ sound

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ch/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will learn about the different chores they can do to help out around the house. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Chad''s Chickens: Practicing the CH Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /ch/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /ch/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /ch/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /ch/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /ch/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /yoo/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow a relatable character named Yuki as she saves the day. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title At the Museum: Practicing the YOO Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /yoo/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /yoo/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /yoo/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /yoo/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /yoo/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ai/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow a relatable character named Elaine as she takes her first train ride. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title I Can Paint: Practicing the AI Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /ai/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /ai/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /ai/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /ai/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /ai/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /sh/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow Sheena as she shops at the mall with her mom. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title It''s a Shark!: Practicing the SH Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /sh/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /sh/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /sh/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /sh/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /sh/ sound

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /ie/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. In this book, Brice tries to fly a kite for the first time. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Mike Likes Pie: Practicing the IE Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /ie/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /ie/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /ie/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /ie/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /ie/ sound

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /kw/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. This funny book is about the proper times to be quiet, such as when quails are napping and when the queen is talking. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title The Queen''s Question: Practicing the KW Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /kw/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /kw/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /kw/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /kw/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /kw/ sound

Colorful Illustrations support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /zh/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic fictional narrative also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read with purpose and for meaning while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow a narrator as they go on a hunt to find buried treasure. This fiction phonics title is paired with the nonfiction phonics title I Can Measure It: Practicing the ZH Sound.The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the /zh/ sound found in the text* Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the /zh/ sound* Group Activity that guides students to identify the /zh/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words* Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the /zh/ sound* Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the /zh/ sound