‘Lars and the Harvest Festival Wonders’ is a delightful tale set in the quaint village of Pineford, where tradition and curiosity come alive. Young Lars, accompanied by his imaginative friends Amelia and Hugo, embarks on a journey to discover the enchanting customs of their community. From ancient folk tales to lively festivals, every adventure is filled with humor, warmth, and surprise. This vibrant story celebrates cultural heritage, community spirit, and the magic of preserving traditio...

Eternal Journeys Through Faithful Worlds follows Zephyrine, a brave and inquisitive young adventurer, as she embarks on a spiritual quest across diverse worlds. With each step, she uncovers sacred rituals, encounters ancient wisdom, and learns universal truths that unite all faiths. Through vibrant cities, serene groves, and sacred temples, Zephyrine’s journey reveals the power of love, hope, and compassion. As she navigates both external challenges and personal growth, she discov...

In the enchanted kingdom of Seroveth, hidden gateways await those with pure hearts and peaceful minds. Young Soriel—drawn by dreams of luminous arches—joins stoic Thalos and brave Darias on a quest to unlock twenty-five sacred meditation shrine-gates. Each gateway demands a unique practice: dawn prayers, moonlit chants, labyrinthine strolls, and more. As laughter, friendship, and gentle guidance guide their journey through forests, highlands, and ancient temples, the trio learns that true ...

Be mindful, empathetic, and authentic—even on-screen.Managing your team, building relationships and trust, and facilitating effective meetings in a hybrid or fully remote workforce is challenging.Virtual EI explores how to develop, practice, and demonstrate your emotional intelligence and social skills in a virtual or hybrid setting. You'll learn how to make your team feel heard, draw everyone's voice into the conversation, and make real connection...

Leadership for the Disillusioned is a true gem among the avalanche of books published each year on leadership. In a very different voice, Amanda Sinclair provides us with deep insights in her search for a different type of leader she truly liberates us from the shadow side of the leader within.'Professor Manfred Kets de Vries, Director, INSEAD Global Leadership CenterWe expect our leaders to be assertive, confident, in control. Can they, and we, live up to...

Australians bemoan the quality of our leaders. We blame those in power for not showing leadership, only to turn on them when they start tackling the hard issues they are expected to fix. No wonder, then, that even the most passionate and talented among us hesitate to take up this important role.The Australian Leadership Paradox offers a circuit breaker for this impasse, providing new insights into Australia's distinct leadership culture and a new way forward. It exposes th...

The image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'. Work -- paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory -- is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic. Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and of...

Re-authoring the World: The Narrative Lens and Practices for Organisations, Communities and Individuals, invites readers to a transformational way of being in the world. It translates the Narrative Therapy approach and practices for people outside the therapeutic context that are interested in shifting the stories of their own lives as well as the communities and organisations that they work in.The book invites readers out of docility and complacency into active participation and a...

This book introduces ten tools to revolutionize how we work together - in teams, organizations, companies, and communities.If groups are how you get (or don't get) things done, you will find an abundance of insight, inspiration and practical suggestions here. The tools in this book will help you increase trust, unleash collective wisdom, and nurture the joyous ease of "many hands making light work".Each of the ten tools brings a unique perspective. Together they are a compr...

'Aigner connects the inner journey of leadership with the external realities in a readable, useful, practical guide for anyone leading change' - Ron Heifetz and Marty Linsky, co-authors, Leadership on the Line and co-founders, Cambridge Leadership Associates'World-leading thinking on leadership' - Carl Harman, Academy Dean, Leadership and Talent, National Australia BankGood intentions are not enough. You want to change things in your organisation ...

Trust is indispensable, yet it can be dangerous. Without trusting others, we cannot function in society, or even stay alive for very long, but being overly-trustful can be a bad strategy too. Trust is pragmatic, but it also has a moral dimension: trustworthiness is a virtue, and well-placed trust benefits us all. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Hawley explores the key ideas about trust and distrust. Considerings questions such as 'Why do we value trust?' and Why do we w...

Mediation is a process that can be used to resolve conflict in many different dispute contexts. This book focuses on the essential skills and strategies needed by any mediator to be successful in their work.Tony Whatling draws on his extensive experience in the field of mediation to explain the range of skills and strategies that are commonly used, as well as why you would use different skills and when they are best employed. The author shows how, by adopting these techniques, a me...