Teams naturally organize as they react to their business, leadership, and culture. This book shows team leaders how to work with the strengths of the underlying organization style to improve their... More > project results.< Less
The Second Great Depression is over. A secret crew of young researchers led by Tom Wright, physicist, mathematician, and martial artist, struggles to invent practical teleportation and revolutionize... More > transportation. Meanwhile, Gina Barlow, a young public-choice economist, goes to work for the California leader of the American Liberty Party, and discovers a plot by evil RepubliCrats to loot Tom’s company. In the face of opposition by transport unions, political predators, orthodox scientists, environmental radicals, entrenched industry, and potential competitors, can Tom and his ‘Skeleton
Crew’ succeed, even with the help of Gina and Aikido expert Harry Pinkerton and his men? Will Tom and Gina ever really meet? Grab something solid and hang on Before opening this book.< Less
In the mid fifth century B.C., the people of Athens raised perhaps the greatest buildings of the ancient world. The temple construction program was a significant part of an overall cultural policy... More > put forward by the democratic leader of Athens: Pericles. By 449 B.C. the Athenians controlled an Aegean empire and it was then that the building program was initiated--such a juxtaposition was anything but mere coincidence. The Periclean beautification project served to address both foreign and domestic problems facing the Athenians on the one hand, and Pericles on the other. Athens needed to portray an "image of power" that matched the reality of her power. Pericles, on the domestic level, wanted to strengthen the radical Athenian democracy and, at the same time, weaken the influence of the entrenched wealthy elite. The present study seeks to understand how the Periclean building program uniquely answered these two related problems.< Less
HIV Ministry Transitions: Steps to Develop an HIV-Compassionate Church (Facilitator Guide)(Black & White) [Contains valuable Facilitator Notes]
The Facilitator Guide offered by Ezra House... More > Publishing is designed to provide your pastor, education ministry, or lay leaders the tools they need to deliver scripturally-inspired and factually-informed training in a learning environment that is fun, engaging, and most of all - transformative!
The first eight modules contain learning activities designed to teach Christian-based facts and principles on the impact of HIV/AIDS, viral risks, the dangers of religious-based stigma, and the scriptural foundations of compassion and HIV ministry. The HIV Ministry Transitions curriculum also contains four additional modules aimed at training a congregation and leadership team in the art and science of developing the right community relationships, understanding how HIV services are delivered, and helping them position the ministry programs that God lays on their hearts.< Less
HIV Ministry Transitions: Steps to Develop an HIV-Compassionate Church (Participant Guide)(Black & White)
The Participant Guide offered by Ezra House is designed to provide your ministry staff... More > and congregation the materials they need to participate in scripturally-inspired and factually-informed training that is fun, engaging, and most of all - transformative!
The HIV Ministry Transitions training curriculum is designed in 12 modules for six (6) hours of thought-provoking and discussion-packed training. The first eight modules teach HIV impact, compassion, and scriptural understanding. The next four (4) modules empower congregational leaders to consider and walk in active HIV ministry. They are aimed at training a congregation and leadership team in the art and science of developing the right community relationships, understanding how HIV services are delivered, and helping them position the ministry programs and activities that God lays on their hearts.< Less
From time to time, congregations will find themselves in-between pastors for a variety of reasons. The role of the Pastoral Search Committee is crucial. This book describes the overall landscape of... More > the congregation in transition. Leaders will want to avoid the pitfalls and shortcuts common to anxious decision-making in the transition congregation, and described in this book. A unique discernment of place can supplement the self-study undertaken by the congregation. Retreat models, Sunday morning resources, and helpful prayers are included, along with liturgies to Welcome and bid Farewell to the Interim Pastor.< Less
There is a change on the way. Change so profound one can only stand in awe and wonder. Change so important that without exaggerating, our future depends on it. Change that unfolds in ourselves all... More > around the world, whoever we are and wherever we live. Like a big wave gently but firmly reaching the very core of ourselves and taking us forward. The implications are unknown for now, yet are becoming clearer every day. As a result, a movement of new leaders is being born all around the world as we speak. A crucial choice then awaits for every and each one of us right now. Are you ready?< Less
Having been made redundant at the ripe old age of 45, the author was told he was too old to get another sales or marketing management job in the IT industry.
So, what happens when a businessman... More > reaches that magical age of 45? Does a dramatic change suddenly take place? Does he suddenly no longer understand how business operates? Does he lose the power of coherent thought or speech? Are his limbs no longer under the strict control of his brain? Does he become, in effect, ga-ga?
This book represents observations and learnings from 30+years working with senior managers in the UK, Europe and USA. It includes first-hand experience of how some businesses have managed well, or mis-managed, their way out of recession.
A thought-provoking, controversial and, at times, humorous review of business practices, good and bad and how we can be smarter in business today.< Less
This instructor's guide to Step aerobics will assist you in learning the art of transitioning from move to move, how to effectively cue, and how to create patterns that are fun, safe and effective! ... More >
As a bonus, this guide comes with 30 well-laid out patterns that you can use right away in all your step classes. Some patterns are simple, some are more complex, and most come with a layering option of how to 'change' the look of the pattern to appear as completely different pattern altogether!< Less
This instructor's guide to Step aerobics will assist you in learning the art of transitioning from move to move, how to effectively cue, and how to create patterns that are fun, safe and effective! ... More >
As a bonus, this guide comes with 30 well-laid out patterns that you can use right away in all your step classes. Some patterns are simple, some are more complex, and most come with a layering option of how to 'change' the look of the pattern to appear as completely different pattern altogether!< Less
