Proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social changeMany books teach the mechanics of using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to compete in business. But no book addresses how to harness the incredible power of social media to make a difference. The Dragonfly Effect shows you how to tap social media and consumer psychological insights to achieve a single, concrete goal. Named for the only insect that is able to move in any directi...

Two thousand years ago on Calvary, a different story begins...

This is a work of fiction.Any names, characters, events or locations depicted are the product of the imagination.Any resemblance to actual persons (living or dead) is entirely coincidental.It's also a kind of history play.I'll admit that there are plenty of gaps, but that's OK.You can fill them in.Let's begin.Award-winning theatre-maker Andy Smith presents a new piece of theatre telling a story from the north. The story of a life. The...

Thinking of trading for a living? Then you must know the trader's maxim: "Cut your losses and let your profits run."Simple advice, so why do around 80% of retail traders do just the opposite?Perhaps because, while it may be true that trading is simple and *anyone* can do it, human nature shows us that not anyone can do it *well*.Losing money hurts and, in the market, everybody loses sometimes. Even experienced traders. The thing is, over time, they tend to lose less...

Someone once said that all men are created equal. That someone never wandered the streets of São Paulo at night, and they sure as hell never met Leighton and his friends.Based on interviews with educators, psychologists and the kids themselves, Tup tells the tragicomic tale of Leighton, a dysfunctional twelve-year-old from a dysfunctional family doing whatever it takes to survive on the margins of a dysfunctional society that just doesn't care.After a failed reintegration w...

"We need to use our imagination. We need to imagine that change might be possible. That change is possible, however hard or impossible it might seem.”In a blend of English, Farsi and fully integrated BSL, three performers tell a story from three perspectives. It is the story of an international meeting. A meeting at which something happened, and in that moment everything changed.Exploring equality and inviting action, Summit delves into ideas of language, ...

When the Task Force of the Royal Navy started its southbound voyage, as the second major act during the Falklands/Malvinas War of 1982, its commanders assessed the Argentine submarines as the biggest threat. Even if limited in total size and scope, this threat was so conditioning that the conclusion was that it had to be neutralized at the earliest possible moment in time, otherwise no victory would have been possible.The British believed that the Argentines would wait for them in ...

Going deep into the origins, traditions, and evolution of Christmas, this book provides a captivating look at how this winter celebration has transformed through the ages.Beginning with the ancient pagan festivals that marked the winter solstice, such as Yule and Saturnalia, how early Christian traditions gradually merged with these customs, giving birth to what we now recognize as Christmas, insightful examination of how the story of Jesus’ birth became central to the holiday and ...

Once you understand the rules of Heaven, this story will have you thinking and creating your own days in Heaven. This truly wonderful, fun adventure never ends and is not only fun to read, but it truly makes sense. They say Heaven is for eternity, but in my Heaven, that may not be enough time.

Learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, information about emergency response, and school fire safety planning are all included in this essential book for safety professionals, both present and future. It also outlines the essential components of an effective fire safety management program, explains the types and functions of fire control equipment, discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials, identifies safety organizations and resources for fire...

Is love an enticing game---or just a scary rollercoaster ride?In the summer of 1966, sixteen-year-old Jason goes to work at his Jewish grandfather's penny arcade in Coney Island. While working there, he plunges head over heels for Anna, a beautiful Italian girl. Little does he know what lies ahead.Amid the constant rumbling of a roller coaster and the cacophony of pinball machines, transistor radios, bumper cars, hot dogs and cotton candy, Jason barrels through a dizzying a...

An edited collection of teachings from Vineyard’s National 20s-30s conference, The Cause to Live For. This book offers readers a chance to delve and dwell deeper in the incredible teaching offered at CTLF over the years, inspiring and equipping a young generation in the counter-cultural ministry of the kingdom today.Contents:Foreword – John and Debby WrightTransform Nations - Jen RankineBe a History Maker – Andy SmithGrowth, Health & Forgivenes...