Step Back
Step Back

Author: Joseph L. Badaracco

Publisher: Harvard Business Press

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1633698750

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How to find clarity amid the turbulence of work and life We all wish we had more time to pause and reflect about small decisions and big goals—and everything in between. But since we live and work in a vortex of tasks, meetings, decisions, and responsibilities, we rarely get the chance to step back. In this practical guide, bestselling author and Harvard Business School professor Joseph Badaracco argues that you don't need long periods of solitude and tranquility to reflect well. In fact, reflection can take place in the cracks and crevices of your very busy life, and these moments can help you understand your feelings, look at problems from different perspectives, focus on what really matters, and, ultimately, lead a better life. Building on candid interviews with over a hundred executives and professionals, as well as on the classic works of Marcus Aurelius, Michel de Montaigne, and Ignatius of Loyola, Badaracco offers simple, customizable principles and ideas for reflection that lend a gentle discipline to an otherwise nebulous process. Concise, smart, and pragmatic, Step Back is the guide you need to make reflection a positive force in your work and life.

The Art of Healthy Living
The Art of Healthy Living

Author: Denise Kelly

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-07

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0857088173

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"Denise Kelly's The Art of Healthy Living is a breath of fresh air in the health and wellness industry..." —Ross King, Television and Radio Presenter, Actor, Producer and Writer "This book explains it all and shows how to achieve optimum health and happiness. For those starting out on this journey I recommend this fabulous book!" —Jo Wood, Former Model, Television Personality and Entrepreneur "I thought I had a relatively healthy diet and a good outlook on life, but Denise Kelly’s insight and knowledge of the world of health, wellbeing and nutrition have opened my eyes." —Laura Hamilton, TV Presenter and Entrepreneur "Denise presents her ideas in a practical, informed and inspirational way that makes healthy living easy and fun." —Steve Neale, Speaker, Trainer, Psychologist and Coach, Co-author of Emotional Intelligence Coaching "It's a book that will warm your kitchen; nurture your bedside table and cuddle your soul. I have read it all, but I will forever keep to hand − for reference, guidance, recipes, medical grievances, encouragement and support. Every household should have a copy: in fact, it should be the law." —Frankie Park, TV Presenter, Model and Writer We could all benefit from a more energetic, vibrant, healthier quality of life. There are many reasons to live a healthy lifestyle and just as many approaches to achieving it. It’s not always easy to embark on a quest for a healthy life – some methods may seem too extreme, too limiting or too short lived, obstacles may often block the way. However, if you are looking to be inspired and motivated, the practical tips contained in The Art of Healthy Living, you will see improved creativity, an increase in personal development and elevated performance levels in work, sports, the classroom, relationships, the home and throughout your life. This book will help you: Live a healthy life to make you smarter and more motivated in both your personal and professional life Enjoy higher energy, better mental and physical ability and increased strength Learn how proper nutrition and exercise will enhance every aspect of your life Create motivation for a more toned and healthy-looking you Give yourself the knowledge and power to stand out and thrive

The Art of Classic Planning
The Art of Classic Planning

Author: Nir Haim Buras

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2020-01-28

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0674919246

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"An accomplished architect and urbanist goes back to the roots of what makes cities attractive and livable, demonstrating how we can restore function and beauty to our urban spaces for the long term. Nearly everything we treasure in the worldÕs most beautiful cities was built over a century ago. Cities like Prague, Paris, and Lisbon draw millions of visitors from around the world because of their exquisite architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and human scale. Yet a great deal of the knowledge and practice behind successful city planning has been abandoned over the last hundred yearsÑnot because of traffic, population growth, or other practical hurdles, but because of ill-considered theories emerging from Modernism and reactions to it. The errors of urban design over the last century are too great not to question. The solutions being offered todayÑsustainability, walkability, smart and green technologiesÑhint at what has been lost and what may be regained, but they remain piecemeal and superficial. In The Art of Classic Planning, architect and planner Nir Haim Buras documents and extends the time-tested and holistic practices that held sway before the reign of Modernism. With hundreds of full-color illustrations and photographs that will captivate architects, planners, administrators, and developers, The Art of Classic Planning restores and revitalizes the foundations of urban planning. Inspired by venerable cities like Kyoto, Vienna, and Venice, and by the great successes of LÕEnfantÕs Washington, HaussmannÕs Paris, and BurnhamÕs Chicago, Buras combines theory and a host of examples to arrive at clear guidelines for best practices in classic planning for todayÕs world. The Art of Classic Planning celebrates the enduring principles of urban design and invites us to return to building beautiful cities."

168 Hours
168 Hours

Author: Laura Vanderkam

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-05-31

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 159184410X

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It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up because there just aren't enough hours to do it all. Or if we don't make excuses, we make sacrifices- taking time out from other things in order to fit it all in. There has to be a better way...and Laura Vanderkam has found one. After interviewing dozens of successful, happy people, she realized that they allocate their time differently than most of us. Instead of letting the daily grind crowd out the important stuff, they start by making sure there's time for the important stuff. When plans go wrong and they run out of time, only their lesser priorities suffer. Vanderkam shows that with a little examination and prioritizing, you'll find it is possible to sleep eight hours a night, exercise five days a week, take piano lessons, and write a novel without giving up quality time for work, family, and other things that really matter.

Harlequin Heartwarming February 2020 Box Set
Harlequin Heartwarming February 2020 Box Set

Author: Tara Randel

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2020-02-01

Total Pages: 962

ISBN-13: 1488061904

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Harlequin Heartwarming brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Connect with uplifting stories where the bonds of friendship, family and community unite. This box set includes: ALWAYS THE ONE (A Meet Me at the Altar novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Randel Torn apart years ago, FBI agent Derrick Matthews has the chance to reunite with the love of his life and solve a cold case involving her family. Can Hannah Rawlings accept his solution—and him—after all this time? THE FIREFIGHTER’S VOW (A Cape Pursuit Firefighters novel) By Amie Denman Laura Wheeler lost her brother in a fire, so fire chief Tony Ruggles is shocked when she volunteers for the fire service. He wants to help her find the answers she needs—but will she let him into her heart? MONTANA DAD (A Sweet Home, Montana novel) By Jeannie Watt Alex Ryan is hiding from her past, and with the help of Nick Callahan, her handsome, single-dad neighbor, she tries to blend in in small-town Montana. But as Alex and Nick grow closer, will her secrets tear them apart? SOLDIER OF HER HEART By Syndi Powell While renovating a vintage home, Lawrence Beckett discovers a cracked stained glass window. Art expert Andie Lowman is able to come to the troubled military vet’s rescue…in more ways than one.

The Work of Art
The Work of Art

Author: Adam Moss

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 059329758X

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The book is a visual feast, full of drafts, sketches, and scribbled notebook pages. Every page shows how an idea becomes a finished design.” —Ari Shapiro, All Things Considered From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist’s head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another. Featuring: Kara Walker, Tony Kushner, Roz Chast, Michael Cunningham, Moses Sumney, Sofia Coppola, Stephen Sondheim, Susan Meiselas, Louise Glück, Maria de Los Angeles, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Twyla Tharp, John Derian, Barbara Kruger, David Mandel, Gregory Crewdson, Marie Howe, Gay Talese, Cheryl Pope, Samin Nosrat, Joanna Quinn & Les Mills, Wesley Morris, Amy Sillman, Andrew Jarecki, Rostam, Ira Glass, Simphiwe Ndzube, Dean Baquet & Tom Bodkin, Max Porter, Elizabeth Diller, Ian Adelman / Calvin Seibert, Tyler Hobbs, Marc Jacobs, Grady West (Dina Martina), Will Shortz, Sheila Heti, Gerald Lovell, Jody Williams & Rita Sodi, Taylor Mac & Machine Dazzle, David Simon, George Saunders, Suzan-Lori Parks

The Art of Access
The Art of Access

Author: Heather Pressman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-04-30

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1538130521

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The Art of Access: A Practical Guide for Museum Accessibility is a one-stop guide to the incremental ways your museum can build a comprehensive approach to accessibility that can be easily integrated into the fabric of your museum. Highlights include: Consultation with leaders in the field and calling on practitioners from across the disciplines (art, science, history, business, living collections) Concrete examples and specific resources Partnerships Physical/environmental access Sensory access Inclusive spaces, exhibitions, and programs Staff training and institutional buy-in Each chapter presents practical actions that any museum or cultural institution (regardless of the size, budget, or scope) can take to better engage and welcome visitors of all ages and abilities. This book will illuminate the incremental ways in which accessibility can be easily integrated into the fabric of museums, thus enabling institutions to better engage with audiences who would otherwise not visit the museum.

Busy As Fuck: a 2021-2022 Planner for Sweary Women
Busy As Fuck: a 2021-2022 Planner for Sweary Women

Author: Slightly Studios

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13:

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Are you a tired ass woman who has a sense of humor and gets motivation from keeping it real? This unique 2021-2022 Monthly and Daily Planner is perfect for women or mom to help keep their shit together. This dated planner includes plenty of space for you to write down all your monthly and daily to-do's.. and even plan your month with monthly snapshot pages! 2021-2022 PLANNER FEATURES: 2 Page Yearly Calendar View: 2021 & 2022 Monthly Calendar View: Space to keep track of events, write in holidays, etc. Monthly Dividers: Beautiful floral design Monthly Snapshots: Keep track of monthly goals, monthly tasks and more! Daily To-Do's: Space to keep track of daily to-do's, tasks, etc. 8.5" x 11" - tons of space to keep track of all your shit 147 black and white interior pages (front and back) Makes a great gift for sweary women!

Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2021
Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2021

Author:

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-10-29

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 135015945X

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This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work on stage, screen and radio. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor. With several new articles and commentaries, Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2021 features aspects of the profession not previously covered, as well as continuing to provide valuable insight into auditions, interviews and securing work alongside a casting calendar and financial issues. This is a valuable professional tool in an industry where contacts and networking are key to career survival. All listings have been updated alongside fresh advice from industry experts.

Protest Technologies and Media Revolutions
Protest Technologies and Media Revolutions

Author: Athina Karatzogianni

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1839826487

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Contains an Open Access chapter. With chapters spanning from the Russian Revolution to the present day, this book considers how art, media and communication technologies have been operationalised to connect, mobilise, organize and inspire the masses in particular national, political, and economic contexts.