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The Grit and the Courage: Stories of Success in an

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bartlett, Steve, PUBLISHER: Creative Publishers (India), Succeeding in business anywhere is daunting challenge. Doing so in Newfoundland and Labrador is next to impossible. The climate is so harsh it scared the Vikings away. The geographic isolation places an assortment of limits on anyone trying to start or grow a company. And the local market, with a population of just and change, is small and not wealthy. A rare few have risen to these challenges and created thriving enterprises, though. 'The Courage and the Grit' will tell the stories of these determined and often stubborn people and provide insight into what makes them tick.

Lively Discussions!: Fostering Engaged Reading

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gambrell, Linda B. / Almasi, Janice F., PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, Transform your classroom into an interactive environment where students are empowered to share ideas and explore the wonderful world of literature. Lively Discussions not only emphasizes why classroom discussion is important, but also offers "how to" advice on implementing specific strategies. The editors present excellent examples of children participating in discussion activities that emphasize collaborating with others, constructing meaning, and using a variety of texts to arrive at new understandings. Through these activities that foster peer interactions, children develop discussion skills and the confidence to discover new ideas within a supportive environment.

Diversity and Unity: Relations Between Racial and Ethnic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patchen, Martin, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This text provides a comprehensive overview of relevant theory and evidence to help students understand the processes and outcomes of ethnic diversity. Rather than describing a succession of specific ethnic groups, the focus is on the general forces and processes - such as formation of ethnic attitudes, intergroup contacts, economic competition, and demographic changes - that lead to such central outcomes as prejudice, segregation, and discrimination. It presents a fresh theoretical overview that links individual attitudes and behavior to societal institutions and processes. Two alternative visions of a multiethnic society are systematically discussed: one promoting assimilation and the other encouraging pluralism. The advantages and problems associated with each approach, the necessary conditions needed to produce this type of society, and possible ways to reduce its problems are outlined. Policy aims and techniques such as ways to reduce prejudice, income inequality, and housing are also examined.

Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stewart, Trenton Lee / Sudyka, Diana, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, This exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates. Think you have what it takes to join the Mysterious Benedict Society? Open this book and find out

Where the Road Ends From Self Through Sai to Self

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howard Murphet, PUBLISHER: Macmillan Publishers, NA Acquista Ora

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Metaxas, Eric, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Amazing Grace," a groundbreaking biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentieth century, the man who stood up to Hitler. A definitive, deeply moving narrative, Bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was Nazism. After discovering the fire of true faith in a Harlem church, Bonhoeffer returned to Germany and became one of the first to speak out against Hitler. As a double-agent, he joined the plot to assassinate the Fuhrer, and was hanged in Flossenberg concentration camp at age 39. Since his death, Bonhoeffer has grown to be one of the most fascinating, complex figures of the 20th century. "Bonhoeffer" presents a profoundly orthodox Christian theologian whose faith led him to boldly confront the greatest evil of the 20th century, and uncovers never-before-revealed facts, including the story of his passionate romance. * ECPA Book of the Year * Canterbury Medal by the Becket Fund recognizing courage in the defense of religious liberty * Christopher Award winner highlighting the power of faith, courage, and action

Saikano, Vol. 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Takahashi, Shin, PUBLISHER: Viz Media, Shuji and Chise are high school seniors in a small town who have just started dating, when Shuji discovers that Chise has been engineered by the SDF so that she can transform herself into a powerful weapon. While Shuji and Chise keep trying to nurture their relationship, Chise continues to grow even more powerful as the Ultimate Weapon, and becomes increasingly torn between being a destructive fighting force and remaining an ordinary teenager. What do you do when the girl you love becomes a weapon of mass destruction?

Elegance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tessaro, Kathleen, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Louise C. wants what Jackie O had... Unhappy with her looks, her life, and her empty marriage, Louise Canova needs help -- and she finds it in a secondhand bookstore. A forty-year-old encyclopedia of style titled "Elegance," this slim volume by formidable French fashion expert Madame Dariaux promises to transform even the plainest of women into creatures of poise and grace. It is a fairy godmother in print, an A-to-Z manual with essential advice that Louise vows to take to heart. But within its pages lie not only clues from her past, but also powerful lessons for the future. And as the old Louise gives way to the stunning new, she's about to find out that there's more to every life than what appears on the surface... and that everything, even elegance, has its price.

The Lean Look: Burn Fat, Tone Muscles and Transform Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Paul / Fitzgerald, Matt, PUBLISHER: Broadway Books, Achieve the lean, fit look of a professional athlete in just twelve weeks with this straightforward fitness plan. New studies are confirming what Paul Goldberg has already observed in his high-profile clients: getting leaner--not just thinner--is the single most important change that we can make to feel and look our best. What many Americans struggle with today is known as normal weight obesity: normal body weight, but high body-fat percentage, which can lead to serious health problems. Now Goldberg has developed an effective plan to lower body fat by eating the right foods and building muscle. The twelve-week Lean Look program requires no fancy equipment, takes thirty minutes a day, six days a week, and can easily be done at home. Goldberg shows how to add foods to your diet that promote muscle development, cut back on foods that encourage fat storage, time your meals for optimal nutrition, and exercise to burn fat. With over 100 photographs, a Lean Look journal, body-fat tables, and a four-week meal plan, "The Lean Look" is a straightforward guide to getting the sculpted, athletic body you've always wanted.

The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mahaney, C. J., PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, Remember Jesus Christ? Although it seems almost too obvious, the center of our faith is surprisingly easy to forget. Dynamic pastor C.J. Mahaney shows how to overcome our tendency to move on from the gospel of grace. Finding joy in the gospel -- whose promises allow us to escape condemnation whenever it attacks -- helps us avoid the prevalent trap of legalism. With practical suggestions, Mahaney demonstrates the difference between knowing the gospel... and making it the main thing in daily decisions and daily living. What Are You Centered On? Sometimes the most important truths are the easiest to forget. It's time to get back to the starting point of the Christian life--the cross of Christ. Jesus' work on your behalf must be the central motivation for your life and faith--the "main thing. " "Never move on," says C.J. Mahaney, who shows you how to center "every" day around the cross of Calvary and how to escape the pitfalls of legalism, condemnation, and feelings-driven faith. Tap into the gospel's power and see how a cross centered focus can transform your life today

Rethinking Acrylic: Radical Solutions for Exploiting the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brady, Patti, PUBLISHER: North Light Books, Rethinking Acrylic shows readers how to use acrylic paint in a variety of ways. Acrylic can mimic oil paint, watercolor, gouache and encaustic; it can be applied in subtle transparent washes, or troweled as a heavy thick impasto; it can be as transparent as glass or as dense and black as tar. Because of its ever-changing state, the author and contributors are covering the most popular techniques for acrylic, making them accessible to the contemporary artist and crafter thorough a variety of mini-demonstrations followed by full demonstrations that show how to transform those techniques into finished paintings.

The Wrong Reality

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oates, John Bapty, PUBLISHER: Checkpoint Press, This stimulating and challenging book marks a unique departure from traditional social theories. Fifty years in the writing, the author pulls few punches as he studies the current human condition in light of our little-realized, yet true collective potential. Focusing on the obvious disjointedness of contemporary society, this weighty study not only details the story of our tragic march towards Machine-based societies, but also points the way to surely the only enduring solution; our collective advancement to supraconsciousness, and to a truly humane, or 'humantrue' society.

War and Self-Defense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rodin, David, PUBLISHER: Clarendon Press, When is it right to go to war? The most persuasive answer to this question has always been 'in self-defense'. In a penetrating new analysis, bringing together moral philosophy, political science, and law, David Rodin shows what's wrong with this answer. He proposes a comprehensive new theory of the right of self-defense which resolves many of the perplexing questions that have dogged both jurists and philosophers.

Korean Immigrant Women in the Dallas-Area Apparel Industry:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Um, Shin Ja, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, Korean Immigrant Women in the Dallas-Area Apparel Industry shows how gender, capitalism, race and ethnic minority status, and patriarchal social structure lead to the formation of new roles for Korean working women in the U.S. In addition, this book explains the hardships of many working immigrant women who are trying to adapt to a new life in the U.S. The author also examines how immigrant women's work experiences in a new society affect their perception of gender roles.

The American Southwest: The Land of Challenge and Promise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: National Geographic Society, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, These handy, take-along volumes are both beautiful destination planners and wonderful armchair adventures. Written in a warm, first-person style, the informative text plus up-to-date maps make for easy vacation planning, while the lush photography and unbeatable price make them great gift items. The first four titles are: -- Beyond the Horizon: Come to the edge of enchantment: the highlands of Venezuela, Iceland, shaped by fire and ice, and the Chinese kingdom of Muli.

Ralph's Revolt: Why Nader's Call to Rebellion Makes Sense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bates, Greg / Common Courage Press, PUBLISHER: Common Courage Press, Why is Ralph running? Why is he doing this to his legacy, to his causes-to his country? Now, as Ralph's candidacy shows strength at times the entire country asks a different question: what are his potential voters doing? Why can't they think strategically and vote out the worst president ever? For or against his run, everyone wants to read the answers. Now for the first time is an argument that goes beyond Ralph's platform to reveal not just what he stands for but why running makes sense-for justice, for the Democrats, for the country. "Ralph's Revolt" makes the case for his run-and your vote.

Define Your Own Way: Empowering Young African American Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Nicole Roberts, PUBLISHER: Pilgrim Press, Define Your Own Way provides young African American women with a roadmap to effectively transition their lives from good to better to best. Jones, a life coach, uses her skills to address issues such as self-image and self-esteem while tackling topics such as how to "set long-term goals in a society that often encourages short-term gratification."

Rituals of Mediation: International Politics and Social

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weber, Cynthia / Debrix, Francois, PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press, A timely consideration of the meaning of transnational cultural interactions today. In an era of increasing globalization, the cultural and the international have borders as permeable as most nations'--and an understanding of one requires making sense of the other. Foregrounding the role of mediation--understood here as a site of representation, transformation, and pluralization--the authors engage two specific questions: How might we make theoretical and practical sense of transnational cultural interactions? And how are we to understand the ways in which the sites of mediation represent, transform, and remediate internationals? Accordingly, the authors consider international issues like security, development, political activism, and the war against terrorism through the lens of cultural practices such as traveling through airports, exhibiting art and photography, logging on to the Internet, and spinning news stories.

The Small World of Binky Braverman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wells, Rosemary / Egielski, Richard, PUBLISHER: Viking Books, Poor Binky. He should be spending the summer playing with his friends. Instead, his parents send him to the big city, where Aunt Fran dresses him in itchy clothes and Uncle Julius teaches him about fractions. Things look pretty bleak until the night Binky spies some tiny figures hopping off of boxes and jars all over the kitchen: the trademarks have come to life Together, Binky and his miniature friends-Sam the Banjo Man, the Paprika Twins, and Ike, who pilots a tiny propeller plane-transform a dreary summer into an extraordinary one. Rosemary Wells's endearing story about a lonely little boy is perfectly complemented in whimsical paintings by Richard Egielski.

Peasants and Imperial Rule: Agriculture and Agrarian Society

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charlesworth, Neil, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book is a detailed historical study of agriculture and agrarian society in a major province of British India, the Bombay presidency. Its objective is to examine the impact of British rule on the Indian peasantry, and the changes it brought. Among the specific issues discussed by the author are the development of the British land revenue system, the pattern of expansion in commercial agriculture and the consequences in terms of ownership and organisation of land and agrarian social structure. Dr Charlesworth goes on to look at the role of government policy, the nature of peasant protest movements and the effects of the interwar depression. He concludes that significant long-term economic and social change did occur but that the highly 'differential' pattern to commercialisation prevented any structural transformation in the peasant economy and society.

Senior Project Managers and/or Partner - Munich

SYSTEMIQ is an organisation driving system change in clean energy, circular material solutions and sustainable land use. By addressing failures in these areas, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We connect the right people, ideas, technologies, and capital to transform economic systems. We do this through five activities: Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, so that these scale and multiply. In order to deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders.   We are looking for experienced project managers to lead teams on exciting opportunities. This highly strategic work involves some of the most prominent institutions in the field, has a very international character and aims at significant impact over the next 3-5 years. It requires very advanced problem solving, analytical and relationship skills and the experience of leading project teams to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Our teams are typically small (2-5 people) and you might be involved in more than one project/venture at a time. Occasionally, you may be working with one of our partners in a standalone capacity. We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital. SYSTEMIQ is looking for individuals with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven that in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change. Your background includes leading teams at a top management consultancy, ideally coupled with solid leadership experience in industry, the public sector or civil society. Specifically, you have: Many years of top management consulting experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing and/or agricultural clients Experience as project/engagement manager, leading teams on both content and process Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges Relationship management skills, also on a very senior level and in various cultural contexts A strong commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify growth opportunities and take a lead in exploring new ideas and concepts Masters or equivalent degree - chemistry/engineering & other Sciences especially welcome Willingness to travel (Desirable) Experience in the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space  Experience in the EV/Mobility/Automotive sector would also be advantageous  We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community Please send your application to Michael Round at h. You must have Right to Work in Germany  

Revamp Your Furniture: A Sourcebook of Ideas, Techniques,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wagstaff, Liz / Patterson, Debbie / Thurgood, Mark, PUBLISHER: Quadrille Publishing, For anyone looking for imaginative, eco-conscious solutions to home decoration comes Revamp Your Furniture by London-based interior designers Liz Wagstaff and Mark Thurgood. With easy-to-follow recipe-style instructions and helpful photographs, Revamp Your Furniture features 30 projects to help you exercise your creativity, save money and be more earth-friendly as you transform your old furniture into works of art, like the Monet-inspired Giverny chair. The book is divided into three sections: preparation, facelifts, and techniques and includes a fully illustrated directory of the techniques featured in the projects. "Our aim is to provide you with a bank of inspirational ideas and technical advice on how to achieve custom-built results easily and cheaply."

Voices of the Silenced: The Responsible Self in a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trimiew, Darryl, PUBLISHER: Pilgrim Press, "An intelligent, original work, written with clarity; highly recommended". -- Library Journal Profiles three nineteenth-century African American leaders in a corrective to Niebuhr's The Responsible Self.

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calhoun, Adele Ahlberg, PUBLISHER: InterVarsity Press, Fasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina. Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? Have you wandered from one practice to another not sure quite what to do? Are you overwhelmed by all the to-dos of your spiritual life? We have good desires--for a more intimate prayer life, perhaps, or deeper insight from God's Word--but we don't know how to get there. So we give up our pursuit, tired from wandering aimlessly, and end up feeling guilty and more distant from God instead of closer. In the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we're longing for--the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this Handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students--we're all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself.

Prism Workbook: A Program for Innovative Self-Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wexler, David B., PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, Welcome to PRISM Do you ever do things you later regret, such as use drugs, get into fights, run away, steal things, or say things you do not mean? If so, doing the exercises in the PRISM workbook can help you develop better control over your behavior. If you get easily depressed, angry or anxious, PRISM will help you develop better control over your thoughts and feelings. The basic building blocks for self-management are: Self-Talk Self-Soothing Self-Expression Putting these together will give you the power to take charge of your life, to stop doing things automatically, and to increase your options. Acquista Ora

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