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The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life 58 reviews
Richard Florida
Basic Books, 2003
The signs have been posted.
This is a warning that while Europe is too liberal the U.S. is too conservative. The path to success is some where in the middle. We shouls stop being reactive and start being proactive.
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Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith 18 reviews
Diana Butler Bass
HarperOne, 2007
A must read
Author did an excellant job on her research of mainline christianity and has a clear understanding of what individuals are looking for in the neighborhood church. The Author gives an insightful look at the ten signposts of healthy chruches. A good book for the membership of churches to read and study together.
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Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business 31 reviews
Danny Meyer
Harper Paperbacks, 2008
Inspiration for the Industry
This is by far the best hospitality book I've ever read. Danny Meyer is so inspiring and insightful, and full of so many innovative ideas and philosophies that will help guide hospitality professionals for years to come. And he's really serious about his enlightened hospitality concept!
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The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life93 reviews
Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
The Art of Possibillities
I had seen the DVD prior to reading the book so was visually aware of what was being written about. I think the book brought out more details from both authors. As I now reflect on what I received from reading this book I believe 'humility' stands out. Rule #6 has life changing value. Also that there exist possibilities of greatest actualization and service beyond perfection and self. A must ...
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Transforming the Difficult Child80 reviews
Howard Glasser, Jennifer Easley
Nurtured Heart Publications, 1999
Therapist on your nightstand!
I thought I knew a lot about 'parenting' until I became one! I have one easy-going child that makes parenting seems like a breeze and one who is so wired and always pushing limits so far that I didn't like the person I was becoming. I was VERY frustrated and came across this book. I hate labeling so I don't like the title much, and carrying it around I wanted to put a darn book cover on it so ...
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Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence186 reviews
Joe Dominguez, Vicki Robin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1999
Life Changing
If a book has such a profound impact on me as to change my life for the better, it gets 5 stars. This is such a book.
I read this book at the recommendation of a friend back in 1993. At the time I was going through a divorce, had just started a new job and had taken a big pay cut to get it. I was 40 years old and, although I had a house and a whole bunch of stuff, my life was empty and ...
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Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves: Transforming Parent-child Relationships from Reaction And Struggle ...24 reviews
Naomi, Ph.D. Aldort
Book Publishers Network, 2006
I'm buying it for every parent I know
I recently read "Raising our Children, Raising Ourselves"
and I have to say that it is an amazing book and one that has created a
fundamental shift in how I approach my relationship with my children. I
have always been an advocate for gentle and respectful parenting, but this
book has offered me "mental" tools to examine my own internal world and
reactions to my children, and frankly, my ...
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Innovation to the Core: A Blueprint for Transforming the Way Your Company Innovates1 review
Peter Skarzynski, Rowan Gibson
Harvard Business School Press, 2008
If your firm's strategy can be applied to any other firm, you don't have a very good one.
This is an outstanding book, it distills ideas from other books into a step by step format! If you've read Gary Hamel's work, this books takes most of his insights and puts them in a how to format. Very insightful! It's great for startups also as it lays the foundations of the seeds to place. Buy it, read it, carry it with you and share it. No more excuses for not making innovation a daily ...
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EconoPower: How a New Generation of Economists is Transforming the World 4 reviews
Mark Skousen
Wiley, 2008
Bringing Adam Smith to the Real World
The late Milton Friedman was considered by many to be the libertarian ambassador to the American establishment. His sprightly laissez-faire perspective was, over the decades, a constant reminder to regnant Keynesian intellectuals of the manifold holes in the ship's hull of their paradigm. With an ever-gracious persona and unfailing logic, Friedman carried the flag of freedom brilliantly to those ...
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Transforming Fate Into Destiny: A New Dialogue with Your Soul10 reviews
Robert Ohotto
Hay House, 2008
The next big thing
I was impressed with this book. Here we have a top notch psychic in possession of a clear and sharp mind. A devastating combination which Ohotto puts to excellent use. He has obviously read voraciously around his subject, particularly pioneering literature arising from hypnotherapy research connected with past life retrieval. The likes of Brian Weiss, Michael Newton, and Robert Schwartz are all ...
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence10 reviews
Ruth Haley Barton, R. Ruth Barton
InterVarsity Press, 2004
Deepen Your Relationship with God
A good primer for going deeper with God, with practical suggestions for how to spend time in silence before Him. Grounded and yet inspiring.
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Transforming the Difficult Child Workbook: An Interactive Guide to The Nurtured Heart Approach3 reviews
Howard Glasser, Joann Bowdidge, ...
Brigham Distributing, 2008
Loved this book
A no-nonsense approach that is all about positive parenting. Who wouldn't rather use a "carrot" than a "stick"? Gave me lots to think about. Will be especially helpful with my one daughter who is difficult and feels every criticism go right to her heart.
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Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy4 reviews
Efraim Turban, Dorothy Leidner, ...
Wiley, 2007
Student/Professional
This was a great purchase overall. I got a brand new book for about 55% less than anywhere else, shipped for free and received within 3 business days. Would recommend this book and this service to everyone.
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Change Leadership: A Practical Guide to Transforming Our Schools (Jossey-Bass Education)
Tony Wagner, Robert Kegan, ...
Jossey-Bass, 2005
The Change Leadership Group at the Harvard School of Education has, through its work with educators, developed a thoughtful approach to the transformation of schools in the face of increasing demands for accountability. This book brings the work of the Change Leadership Group to a broader audience, providing a framework to analyze the work of school change and exercises that guide educators through the development of their practice as agents of ...
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Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions4 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh
Riverhead Trade, 2005
transformational!!!
simply said whenever i am wrestling with a difficult energy or emotion i read a passage or two from this book and the intense energy i feel is relieved and i become to feel more at peace once again
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Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art42 reviews
Michael Demeng
North Light Books, 2007
REFRESHING
To say this is not a "How To" book is ridiculous. If that's what one is looking for (a step by step holding your hand venue), then one needs to go to a craft store. Michael de Mange's book is about creating ART !
You can't sit down and just read it once. It's like a fine glass of wine - you need to savor and "drink in" every page over and over. Then, and only then, will you understand how ...
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Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments14 reviews
Deb Curtis, Margie Carter
Redleaf Press, 2003
Amazing
Zillions of wonderful photos and great, easy-to-read text makes this book a must-have when setting up your classroom or playroom. Very child-centered, fun and inspiring. I couldn't recommend this book too strongly.
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The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--and How It's Transforming the ...90 reviews
Charles Fishman
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
The Wal-Mart Looking Glass
If Wal-Mart represents low prices, what do low prices represent? A deeper question is this: Is Wal-Mart a reflection of society or is society a reflection of Wal-Mart?
Fishman offers a fascinating profile of how the world's largest corporation has changed the world for better and for worse.
I particularly enjoyed the saga of the Makin Bacon product, learning of Wal-Mart's role ...
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Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions17 reviews
George Barna
Regal Books, 2003
Great for Parents and Teachers
George Barna is a Christian revolutionary in the best sense of the word. His insightful commentary, statistical analysis, and vision for success are inspiring and He provides great direction for any children's ministry in this quick reading book.
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Transforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change
Paul G. Hiebert
Baker Academic, 2008
In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a third element: a change in worldview. Here he offers a comprehensive study of worldview--its philosophy, its history, its characteristics, and the means ...
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