Local heroes
William R. Berkowitz
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Local heroes
Published
1987
Publisher
Lexington Books
Pages
350
ISBN-10
0669158291
Description
Bill Berkowitz, a Community Psychologist, interviews twenty-two men and women from all over America, men and women who have proven themselves heroes all they've come in contact with. From a Los Angeles bus driver who sings to his passengers to Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, these collected vignettes showcase the stories of individuals who endeavor to improve the lives of others and have dedicated their lives to this task.
Subjects
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Implementation of the Helsinki accords
Developing mangement skills
Crucial Conversations
The Thursday Murder Club
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Local heroes?
This edition of Local heroes has approximately 350 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Local heroes?
For most readers, Local heroes typically takes between 7h 18m and 4h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Local heroes?
The estimated word count for Local heroes is approximately 87,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Local heroes?
Local heroes was written by William R. Berkowitz.
When was Local heroes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.