{"product_id":"natures-rage-in-the-caribbean-norma-iris-pagan-morales-9781959895336","title":"Nature's Rage in the Caribbean","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no place for politics during an emergency. Politics play a role in how the Caribbean is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emanaging during the tumultuous hurricane season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe longtime colonial rule isn't the only reason Caribbean societies and ecosystems are now so\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edefenseless. Many modern governments in the region are doing their part in making life generally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eworse for the downgraded communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Jamaica to Belize, there is a widespread of corruption. There are rights violations. There\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis also a severe relationship of trust between people and the states. In theory, the government is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eassigned to protect its people when there are storms threaten them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe policies and practices intensify the Caribbean's shared and environmental risks. To survive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand flourish in this dangerous new normal, Caribbean countries would do well if they look at these\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eissues. They must rethink at the concept of risk and mindfully engage with factors like poverty, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egender, and climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuerto Rico is not exempt from the above-mentioned politics or any other source of the so-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecalled protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorma Iris Pagan Morales was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her parents, Juan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJose Pagan Rodriguez, and Digna Morales Figueroa, now deceased, always helped\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eher with her projects as a writer and teaching career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorma had three siblings, Adelin Milagros Pagan Morales, Juan Jose Pagan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorales, and Julio Manuel Pagan Morales. Julio Manuel Pagan Morales died on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptember 19, 1998. He was also known for his writing\/composing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorma did all her academic studies in New York City, Puerto Rico, and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe worked for the City of New York Police Department, where she oversaw a full\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einvestigation of every new civilian and uniform member of the department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was also involved in investigating and terminating members of the force. Her nickname\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethere was the \"The Hatchet Lady\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an Educator, she worked for the New York City Bd. of Education and at Puerto Rico Bd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eas an English teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though Norma grew up in the states, her dream was to return to her precious island, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuerto Rico. Her dream came true. She relocated to her hometown Ponce. She worked for twenty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eyears at the Puerto Rico Army National. Her mission at the Guard was to prepare soldiers to master\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe English Language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has teaching certifications for English as a Second Language and Teaching English as a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign Language. She also has teaching licenses to teach the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. English Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Spanish Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Communication Skills in both English and Spanish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Office Procedures-These classes consisted of basic filing, writing memorandums and full\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecompany or organization reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Computers - Certified to teach Long Distance Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has published Six books: Proud of My Puerto Rican Bequest,  Porque Soy Boricua? Poemas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edel Alma, Art in Written Form, A Baffl ing Short Stories Collection and On Job in the Big Apple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Norma Iris Pagan Morales\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1959895338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781959895336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e West Point Print and Media LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Norma Iris Pagan Morales","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241613275391,"sku":"9781959895336","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_74e047f1-1f91-4412-959b-06b166fdb85f.jpg?v=1772655247","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/natures-rage-in-the-caribbean-norma-iris-pagan-morales-9781959895336","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}