An insightful and inspiring book on using "both/and" thinking to make more creative, flexible, and impactful decisions in a world of competing demands.Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while promoting opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future?For many of us, these competing and inte...

Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while promoting opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future?For many of us, these competing and interwoven demands are a source of conflict. Since our brains love to make either-or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with the uncertainty by asserting certain...

"Forty is the New F-Word" is a transformational journey designed for women who are stepping into their 40s with a mix of excitement, curiosity, and a bit of trepidation. This book is a heartfelt, motivational guide that speaks directly to women who are ready to embrace this new chapter with courage, grace, and a fierce determination to thrive. Every chapter of this book begins with an empowering "F" word, carefully chosen to resonate with the unique experiences and emotions women face in t...

The A to Z of Effective CommunicationThis book is a primer for anyone who wants to get the most out of everyday communication.Fine tuning our communication skills can help in so many ways, from the visible - winning that pitch with the perfect piece of persuasion - to the invisible, such as acts of situation reading that can help to avoid conflict and spread a little joy.Whether you are a teacher in a school, a student in a classroom, or an office worker, getting yo...

Unique local transformations of the practice of established religions in Asia and the Pacific are juxtaposed with the emergence of new religious movements whose incidence is growing across the region. In Flows of Faith, the contributing authors take as their starting point questions of how religions manifest outside their cultural boundaries and provide the basis for new social identities, political movements and social transformations.With fresh insights into the globaliz...

Interdisciplinary Dialogues on Organizational Paradox is an innovative two-part volume that enriches our understanding about paradox; both deepening the theory and offering greater insight to address the grand challenges we face in the world today. Authors demonstrate how paradox theory benefits from interdisciplinary theorizing by reaching out to disciplines beyond organizational theory and exploring best practice in undertaking such research.The 13 chapters in this doubl...

Providing both a depth and breadth of examples of ethical dilemmas which coaches may face as part of their practice, this book is the first comprehensive handbook of case studies in the field, supporting coaches in developing their ethical awareness and competence.The world of coaching has become increasingly complex over the past two decades. While the professional bodies have all released codes of conduct or ethical guidelines, these at best deal with general principles and serve...

This book reports on an innovative study into the first five years of mathematics teaching: FIRSTMATH. For the first time, the study has developed a viable methodology to analyze the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of beginning mathematics teachers as well as instruments to explore the contexts where they work. The book provides a step by step account of this exploratory (proof-of-concept) research study, using a comparative and international approach, and introduces readers to the cha...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to South America.Discover South America's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from admiring one of Argentina's greatest natural wonders, the majestic Glaciar Perito Moreno; to taking in Patagonia's dramatic scenery on a road trip along Chile's Carretera Austral; and marvelling at the striking stone ruins of Ingapirca, Ecuado...

Lonely Planet’s Caribbean Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Set sail from Tortola, snorkel in Aruba's clear waters, and feel the music in Cuba; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet’s Caribbean Islands Travel Guide:Lonely Planet’s Top Picks - a visual...

In early childhood, the most important period of learning and human development, young children often achieve developmental milestones in a short time. Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music presents research on the importance of fostering musical growth during this period. These studies discuss:·applying brain research to young children's musical growth· music in the home and child-care contexts· musical characteristics of the young c...

Coming home is bittersweet for Adam Campbell. His mother has cancer, but for some reason doesn’t want him there. One of his brothers welcomes him home with open arms, another treats him like dirt.Then there’s Lily—the girl who left Adam at the altar twelve years ago. The girl who broke his heart. Adam left and didn’t look back after that happened, but being home stirs up all those old feelings.Secrets will be revealed, including the horrifying truth about why Lily stood him...