Учебная литература
Различные книги в жанре Учебная литератураLead Like an Ally
Lead Like an Ally facilitates positive change by including six leadership strategies, such as clean up the culture, stretch talent equally, establish ally networks, manage meeting behavior, promote belonging, and measure success. Leaders, now more than ever, are wrestling with how to attract and retain diverse talent and be inclusive leaders. Despite the best of intentions, very few organizations are reaching their equality goals, even those deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. Leaders have the biggest impact on culture, yet they need tools to do this. Lead Like an Ally provides proven strategies, teaching leaders how to be inclusive with its companion manager tool kit to facilitate sustained success. Within its pages, Lead Like an Ally : Teaches leaders how to be inclusive through an entertaining fable Provides a window into the woman’s journey through Corporate America and the unique challenges women face Facilitates inclusive cultures with proven strategies for positive change Includes a manager tool kit and checklist to take action right away
Jack, the Giant Killers and the Bodacious Beanstalk Adventure
When the cruel Thunder Giant Gorgo embarks on a quest to extract the all-powerful Horned Crown from the mystic recesses of the Hateful Gate it falls to a poor farm boy named Jack and a rag tag bunch of teenagers known as the Giant Killers to stop him. For the Jack and the Giant Killers, stopping Gorgo will mean an adventure in the wondrous land of Ooom that none of them had ever imagined. But the biggest feat of all might be if they can find a way to get along with one another long enough to prevent Gorgo from achieving all power.
Fairy Blood
In a time long since forgotten by human eyes and lost tomes, there once existed an untamed land. A place where wickedness and righteousness were constantly at war. A world of great beasts and tiny creatures seething with magic.
Starkenshire.
Join Abigail McFaoil on her quest as she battles against terrible foes, makes precious friends, and meets creatures beyond imagination.
Fairy Blood takes the reader into the untamed land of Starkenshire. Abigail McFaoil is a young woman who shares the sacred heritage of the pixies; hence an outcast in both societies. When destiny calls upon her to slay one of the world's great evils, she ventures forward to smite a terrible villain. Baron Charles Byron. But is she setting her sights too high in order to impress her father and the rest of her clan?
During her journey, she is joined by four unlikely traveling companions.
Garren, rogue member of the greatwolf tribe. He has been by her side since going into exile and has become an invaluable friend. Peter Cromwell, a shy and lanky alchemist who would like nothing better than to be left alone for the rest of his mortal existence. But fate has other, less reserved plans for him. Daphne, a firebrand pixie and Abigail's aunt. After reluctantly making a promise to her sister to aid the young woman on her quest, she comes to regret this decision immensely. For the most part. And finally, Twig, a lovably bumbling brown bear. After being both enchanted and gifted with speech by Daphne, Twig now serves as Abigail's loyal steed for the duration of their journey.
Together with her new traveling companions, Abigail will embark on a journey of the unexpected.
Self-discovery.
Harry's Open-Heart Surgery
Harry is now eleven years old and it has been six years since he first learned of his heart defect. He is gearing up to start the sixth grade at the end of the summer. However, due to his declining heart condition, Harry has become increasingly symptomatic with a continual reduction in physical stamina and therefore continues to face much larger hurdles to overcome in his daily life. His doctor has ultimately determined that Harry will require open-heart surgery. Join Harry as he confronts and tackles his physical challenges as well as the anxiety associated with preparing to undergo major surgery and fitting in with a larger peer group as he embarks onto middle school.
About the Author: Christopher Memoli is a survivor of a rare heart defect known as Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA), an uncommon type of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He had his first open heart surgery at 19 years old and his second open heart surgery at 44 years old. In addition to his surgeries, he has undergone multiple medical procedures. Despite the challenges of his condition, he enjoys a full life and is an inspiration for thousands of individuals facing challenges in life. Christopher graduated from Boston University. He is now a successful community development financier in New York City with a deep commitment to philanthropy. He resides with his wife and two children in Westchester County, New York.
Christopher maintains a fierce determination and positive attitude to conquer all the difficulties he encounters. He is a second-degree black belt karate, an avid golfer, a talented drummer and a loving father and husband. He is also a member of the Adult Congenital Heart Association.
In addition, Christopher is a passionate author revealing his experience dealing with a heart condition since his early childhood. He tells his story through the life of Harry, offering an empathetic and inspirational voice to those faced with adversity.
The Longest Halloween
What happens when you mix together a bored teenager, his girlfriend and his younger brother with a reckless goblin intent on making Halloween last forever and a witch with out-of-this world culinary skills? It's The Longest Halloween, a modern day fable that celebrates belief in oneself and family togetherness
Harry's First Night in the Hospital
In the first book: Open Your Heart to Harry, Harry first learns of his heart defect and begins to understand why he has such difficulty participating in physical activities. Now, Harry has finished the first grade in school and is going to summer camp. His heart condition continues to challenge his ability to participate in camp activities as well as being able to fit in amongst his peers. He is also faced with a new experience…spending his first night in a hospital! Join Harry as he confronts his fears and continues to learn about his heart defect while conquering the hurdles that go along with having such a condition.
About the Author: Christopher Memoli is a survivor of a rare heart defect known as Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA), an uncommon type of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He had his first open heart surgery at 19 years old and his second open heart surgery at 44 years old. In addition to his surgeries, he has undergone multiple medical procedures. Despite the challenges of his condition, he enjoys a full life and is an inspiration for thousands of individuals facing challenges in life. Christopher graduated from Boston University. He is now a successful community development financier in New York City with a deep commitment to philanthropy. He resides with his wife and two children in Westchester County, New York.
Christopher maintains a fierce determination and positive attitude to conquer all the difficulties he encounters. He is a second-degree black belt karate, an avid golfer, a talented drummer and a loving father and husband. He is also a member of the Adult Congenital Heart Association.
In addition, Christopher is a passionate author revealing his experience dealing with a heart condition since his early childhood. He tells his story through the life of Harry, offering an empathetic and inspirational voice to those faced with adversity.
Open Your Heart to Harry
Meet Harry, a seven year old boy who has recently learned that he was born with a major heart defect. He always had difficulty in keeping up with his friends when playing physical activities and now he is beginning to understand why. Join Harry on his journey as he deals with first learning of his heart condition, functioning within his peer group and overcoming the challenges he faces being a cardiac patient.
About the Author: Christopher Memoli was born with a major heart defect known as Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA). Despite the challenges of his condition, Christopher maintains a fierce determination and positive attitude to conquer all the difficulties he encounters. Christopher is a successful community development financier in New York City and resides with his wife and two children in Westchester County, New York. He has a second degree black belt in karate, is an avid golfer and a talented drummer. He tells his story through the life of Harry, offering an empathetic and inspirational voice to those faced with adversity.
Johnny Hockey And The Case Of The Rink Thief
Fifteen-year-old Johnny Orson can't wait to play in this weekend's elite hockey tournament. Not only is this a chance for his team, the Missouri Eagles, to prove they can compete with some of the best teams in North America. There are scouts in the bleachers, looking for players to tryout for the National team. Johnny's dreams are threatened when his skates mysteriously disappear. But it's not just him. Several goalies in the tournament have also reported missing gear . Why would someone steal hockey gear? Is it a personal vendetta? Or is someone trying to sabotage the rink and the tournament? Determined to find out, Johnny and his friends find themselves smack dab in the middle of a mystery. Suspenseful and action packed, Johnny gets more than he bargained for in this on and off ice adventure. Will he find his skates? Will he catch the thief? Will the Eagles win the tournament? Or will everything he's worked so hard for be ruined?
Night of the Dancing Puppets
Lex Carbine, a humble beekeeper, enjoyed a modest life until an everyday mistake led to an animatronic puppet apocalypse of surreal proportions. Now it's up to Lex, and a few friends he meets along the way, to survive the zombie-like hoard of giant, evil, robotic stuffed animals.
The Most Dangerous Man
THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN is a fast-paced, youth-oriented novel. It centers on a season of basketball at Ethan Allen Middle School as seen through the eyes of Justin, a first-year player. During the season Justin learns some lessons on basketball and life, and gives a few as well.
THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN is written by Michael Geus and is his first novel. The book is an extension of a lifetime of experiences coaching youth basketball in a metropolitan area.