Over the past fifty years, children's literature has freed itself of many traditional restrictions and become a field of exciting innovations in both form and content. The new status of children's literature has been accompanied by an unprecedented growth in research on children's literature internationally. This volume explores the many changes that have taken place in the past half-century in children's literature, showing how those changes reflect our rapidly-changing world and attempt to prepare children for the new millennium. Among the issues discussed are the shifting boundaries between children's literature and adult literature, postmodern trends, paradigm shifts, national literatures, and the reconceptualization of the past.
Having spent several years listening to, and then writing about, the regrets of dying people, Bronnie Ware understands the importance of acknowledging death and finding the courage to live a happy and authentic life in the meantime. In this tender yet influential collection, Bronnie Ware shares 52 inspiring stories, woven among observations from her daily life, strengthening you with the values needed for regret-free living. You can read one story a week or read them all right through. Either way, Bronnie’s ability to open your eyes to new perspectives will also open your heart to new strengths and dreams. Your Year for Change is a gentle and powerful book that will leave you determined to embrace your life, forgive your past, honor your heart, and create a regret-free future of happiness and wonder.
This book addresses positive peace. In his introduction, Arun Gandhi , fifth grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, asks, "For generations human beings have strived to attain peace, but with little or no success. Why is peace so illusive?" Twelve philosophers and educators suggest creatively and pragmatically that peace education has a large part of play in meeting the challenge. --Book Jacket.
Take charge of your destiny! In her fourth book, Cari La Grange Murphy expounds upon the daily choices we make and the level of consciousness we must choose to manifest and ensure personal happiness. Learn how simple awareness and a dedication to personal growth can literally transform and revolutionize your ability to Create Change Now! Yet another inspirational book written by Cari La Grange Murphy...This is a must read for anyone wanting to live courageously and consciously in a sincere effort to become the very best they can be.' Dr. Camille Hampton This work is an incredible compilation of contributions to the field of human growth and human potential. Everyone who is interested in actualizing their potential should own a copy. Dr. Jeanine Austin, Life Coach for Women Cari's book will motivate the reader to rise up against life's adversities and uncertainties, take possession of their power, and pursue their destiny. This book is uplifting, filled with much wisdom on maximizing one's life, and highly recommended. Bridgette L. Collins, author of Destined to Live Healthier: Mind, Body, and Soul With over a decade of experience as a freelance writer and counselor, author Cari La Grange Murphy has collected a myriad of credentials, awards, and degrees in the study of spirituality, energy, and human psychology. Cari is dedicated to increasing global awareness and promoting personal empowerment. She resides in Houston, Texas, where she is currently working on her next book. Visit the author online at www.CariLa GrangeMurphy.com. 'Create Change Now!' by Cari LaGrange Murphy is excellent because it contains 100 potentially life-changing messages provided in small doses. It's like a daily multi-vitamin for the mind and spirit. Cari has that rare talent of making complex and subtle points seem effortless, clear and deceptively simple. I highly recommend that everyone own a copy. Dr. Tony Alessandra Author of The NEW Art of Managing People and The Platinum Rule Create Change Now is a lifesaver and a wonderful read! If you savor having the juicy delight of more joy, success, and love in your life, give yourself the gift of diving into this wonderful book! Eli Davidson, M.A. International Bestselling Author, Funky to Fabulous 2008 Motivational Book of The Year: Indie Next Generation Book Awards 'Create Change Now is a heartfelt, yet practical guide to joy, success and personal fulfillment It is well-written and filled with great tips for those wanting to take control of their lives! Nordine Zouareg, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, #1 Best Selling Author and Wellness Coach, Former Mr. Universe
Presents a comprehensive collection of one hundred black-and-white images of Native American leaders made by Frank A. Rinehart from 1898 to 1900, and includes fourteen essays which reflect upon those photographs from writers, educators, and descendents of those individuals.
Follow the way social attitudes and historical events—among them, slavery and materialism, wars and plagues—influenced how glassworking developed in the Roman world from the mid-first century B.C. to the late sixth century A.D. Woven into this story is the place of glassware in Roman everyday life, from the lady-of-the-house's cosmetic preparations each morning to the setting of table for the evening meal. Included are two special appendices: one considers the technology of ancient glassmaking, the other summarizes ancient opinions on the properties and merits of glass.
"Explores the nature of time and its implications for questions of politics, ethics, and the self. Shows how a conception of time that breaks with common sense notions of chronological order can help us rethink the understandings of identity, difference, power, resistance, and overcoming"--Provided by publisher.
Business transformation typically involves a wide range of visualisation techniques, from the templates and diagrams used by managers to make better strategic choices, to the experience maps used by designers to understand customer needs, the technical models used by architects to propose possible solutions, and the pictorial representations used by change managers to engage stakeholder groups in dialogue. Up until now these approaches have always been dealt with in isolation, in the literature as well as in practice. This is surprising, because although they can look very different, and tend to be produced by distinct groups of people, they are all modelling different aspects of the same thing. Visualising Business Transformation draws them together for the first time into a coherent whole, so that readers from any background can expand their repertoire and understand the context and rationale for each technique across the transformation lifecycle. The book will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers involved in change, whether that is by creating change models themselves (strategists, architects, designers, engineers, business analysts, developers, illustrators, graphic facilitators, etc.), interpreting and using them (sponsors, business change managers, portfolio/programme/project managers, communicators, change champions, etc.), or supporting those involved in change indirectly (trainers, coaches, mentors, higher education establishments and professional training facilities).
Warren Bennis has become synonymous with leadership, exploring all its dimensions as both practitioner and scholar for over four decades. Managing the Dream is an intimate portrait of leadership, comprising over a dozen essays that represent the author's most incisive and creative thinking. It features many of Bennis's most recent works, including "The End of Leadership," and a new preface reflecting on the challenge of leadership in the new millennium.
