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Haruki Murakami

Born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1949, Haruki Murakami grew up in Kobe and now lives near Tokyo. His work has been translated into 38 languages. Among his many honors is the Yomiuri Literary Prize ...

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Community Change

The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are

by Gary Morsch

Berrett-Koehler, 2006
171.8 M

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Stick Your Neck Out: A Street-Smart Guide to Creating Change in Your Community and Beyond

by John Graham

Berrett-Koehler, 2005
307.14 G

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The Great Neighborhood Book: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Placemaking

by Jay Walljasper

New Society Publishers, 2007
307.3362 W

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House by House, Block by Block: The Rebirth of America's Urban Neighborhoods

by Alexander Von Hoffman

Oxford University Press, 2003
307.3416 V

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Building Powerful Community Organizations: A Personal Guide to Creating Groups That Can Solve Problems and Change the World

by Michael Jacoby Brown

Long Haul Press, 2006
361.8 B

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3. Career change
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5. Change for women
6. Change of address
7. Change of heart		 8. Change your mind
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