Download or read book Charting the Journey written by Shabnam Grewal and published by Sheba Feminist Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charting a Hero s Journey written by Linda A. Chisholm and published by International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadershi. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the work of Joseph Campbell and using excerpts from the journals of such people as Jane Addams, Langston Hughes, Octavio Paz, Samuel Johnson, Mary Kingsley, and Kathleen Norris, Charting a Hero's Journey is a guide to the writing of a journal for college students engaged in study abroad, off-campus study, and/or service-learning. The book may be used as a text for academic courses in fields such as intercultural studies, service-learning, and English literature or composition, and may be adapted for use in freshman or senior seminars that focus on student development and education in the college years.
Download or read book Perfecting Plot Charting the Hero s Journey written by William Bernhardt and published by Babylon Books. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey—the plot—fails. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence. Bernhardt discusses how to enrich your story by layering three levels of conflict and, in the final chapter, analyzes the primary plot structures that have delighted readers since the first story was told. The book also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing.
Download or read book Journeys to Significance written by Neil Cole and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-11 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful, biblically based model of leadership development based on the life of the Apostle Paul All churches, denominations, and parachurch organizations are eager for new models of leadership development. Cole uses the life and leadership lessons of the Apostle Paul to show how to develop leaders who are skilled, dedicated, and always open to learning from experience. Cole, a trusted, innovative authority, uses the four journeys of Paul to shows how leaders can grow to be more influential. A publication from the acclaimed Leadership Network Paul, the original “church planter,” was very instrumental in the growth of Christianity—and a perfect model for today’s leaders. Shows how Paul’s leadership developed over the course of his life to get better and better with time and maturity—and how they can do the same.
Download or read book Charting Your Course written by John G. Conyers and published by Asq Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting Your Course is the story of 2003 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner Community Consolidated School District 15 of Palatine, Illinois. the book shares the story of the school districtes journey toward continuous improvement as they followed the Baldrige Award Criteria. the authors share both the good and the bad results encountered along the way, allowing the reader to learn from his experiences. the book will help other schools answer the many questions that will inevitably come up as they begin to follow the Baldrige criteria, and will help them avoid making some of the same mistakes. PRAISE FOR CHARTING YOUR COURSEA case study of the only school district in the state of Illinois to earn the top quality award from the Lincoln Foundation for Business Excellence. Charting Your Course is must reading for superintendents and principals who are serious about achieving organizational excellence. In this straightforward account of a school district seriously embracing the Malcolm Baldrige criteria, the authors detail what worked and what went awry, and offer concrete suggestions on avoiding some of their mistakes. - Dr. Paul D. Houston, Executive Director American Association of School Administrators.
Download or read book Enrique s Journey written by Sonia Nazario and published by Random House. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An astonishing story that puts a human face on the ongoing debate about immigration reform in the United States, now updated with a new Epilogue and Afterword, photos of Enrique and his family, an author interview, and more—the definitive edition of a classic of contemporary America Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, one for feature writing and another for feature photography, this page-turner about the power of family is a popular text in classrooms and a touchstone for communities across the country to engage in meaningful discussions about this essential American subject. Enrique’s Journey recounts the unforgettable quest of a Honduran boy looking for his mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave her starving family to find work in the United States. Braving unimaginable peril, often clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains, Enrique travels through hostile worlds full of thugs, bandits, and corrupt cops. But he pushes forward, relying on his wit, courage, hope, and the kindness of strangers. As Isabel Allende writes: “This is a twenty-first-century Odyssey. If you are going to read only one nonfiction book this year, it has to be this one.” Praise for Enrique’s Journey “Magnificent . . . Enrique’s Journey is about love. It’s about family. It’s about home.”—The Washington Post Book World “[A] searing report from the immigration frontlines . . . as harrowing as it is heartbreaking.”—People (four stars) “Stunning . . . As an adventure narrative alone, Enrique’s Journey is a worthy read. . . . Nazario’s impressive piece of reporting [turns] the current immigration controversy from a political story into a personal one.”—Entertainment Weekly “Gripping and harrowing . . . a story begging to be told.”—The Christian Science Monitor “[A] prodigious feat of reporting . . . [Sonia Nazario is] amazingly thorough and intrepid.”—Newsday
Download or read book Career Mapping written by Ginny Clarke and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plot out your path to a rewarding work life. The world of work is changing with head-spinning speed. Now more than ever, you need to find your footing—and design your personalized road map to job satisfaction and career success. Career Mapping offers a template for figuring out who you are and what you can offer to the work world. Inspired by the author’s own experiences as a college recruiter and executive recruiter, as well as a woman who broke through to the executive ranks in two male-dominated industries, it addresses an array of situations, from just starting out to navigating the corporate maze to launching a new business or anticipating retirement. It offers case studies of people at different stages of their careers, and provides a step-by-step process for customizing your own job hunting and career management strategies. With thought-provoking questions; candid revelations from her own inspiring journey; and vital advice from Ginny Clarke’s experiences interviewing, recruiting, and coaching thousands of professionals and executives, Career Mapping explains the oft-misunderstood executive search process, demystifies how you can make yourself a more desirable job candidate, and reveals how to avoid the devastating pitfalls that have derailed careers.
Download or read book Paul s New Perspective written by Garwood P. Anderson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debate between the Old and New perspectives on Paul has reached a stalemate. But what if Paul's own theological perspective developed over time? Starting with the teaser that "both 'camps' are right, but not all the time," Garwood Anderson unfolds a new proposal for overcoming the deadlock, infusing new energy into the quest for understanding Paul's mind and letters.
Download or read book Becoming Hummingbird written by Jane Galer and published by . This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holistic approach to the mythology and meditation necessary to achieve inner peace based on the teachings of The Four Winds Society from Peru.
Download or read book The Journey of York written by Hasan Davis and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thomas Jefferson's Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. York, the enslaved man taken on the journey, did not choose to go. Slaves did not have choices. York's contributions to the expedition, however, were invaluable. The captains came to rely on York's judgement, determination, and peacemaking role with the American Indian nations they encountered. But as York's independence and status rose on the journey, the question remained what status he would carry once the expedition was over. This is his story."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Between Me and the River written by Carrie Host and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carrie Host knows that the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness takes a split second to change your life. When told at forty, with her youngest child just nine months old, that she had a rare form of cancer known as carcinoid tumor, Host felt as if she'd been hurled into a raging river, stripped of all forms of potential rescue. Between Me and the River is Host's candid and uplifting memoir of how she found the strength and fortitude to triumph over this disease, and craft a new and meaningful life. The voyage of this strong-minded, openhearted woman is told with uncompromising honesty and respect for the miracles that medicine and love can work. Host's unquenchable sense of humor in the midst of suffering creates poignant moments of laughter through tears. Bracing, lyrical and deeply moving, Between Me and the River is a tribute to one life, and all lives, rerouted by illness.
Download or read book Life Launch written by Frederic M. Hudson and published by Hudson Institute. This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journey Through Astrology written by Laura Andrikopoulos and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a student of astrology and what happens when we immerse ourselves in the process of learning this ancient art and craft - the journey through astrology. The book consists of ten chapters, each written by a different author. The first eight chapters each seek to explore some aspect of the journey through astrology whilst the final two offer reflections on their lives in astrology from two of the world's most respected astrologers: Darby Costello and Melanie Reinhart. Collectively, they offer an account of astrology as odyssey - one of the most challenging but enriching voyages we may ever embark on.
Download or read book Learning Tableau written by Joshua N. Milligan and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to understand your data using data visualization and don't know where to start, then this is the book for you. Whether you are a beginner or have years of experience, this book will help you to quickly acquire the skills and techniques used to discover, analyze, and communicate data visually. Some familiarity with databases and data structures is helpful, but not required.
Download or read book Chart A Course Taking a Journey With God at the Helm written by Kate Matson and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chart a Course juxtaposes the techniques of ancient sea navigation with our modern day spiritual navigation. It explores the analogy of sailing the seas according to the unmoving celestial bodies of the stars and sky, in tandem to pursuing our spiritual journey according to the guidance of the Creator of those celestial bodies.The process of charting a course is not a once in a lifetime activity. It is an ongoing practice of planning for what lies ahead. It is preparing and being present, it is persevering through the challenging parts of our adventure. It is the willingness to continually sharpen our skills to discern the leading of God, and remain flexible in the times we must wait. J. Carey shares her personal testimonies to inspire perseverance through every storm. The guidance she offers is not based on opinion or cultural norms, but on the timeless map offered in the Word of God. Chart a Course outlines how to sail into your future with courage and faith to face the unknown. If you are ready to courageously embark on your journey, and you desire God to be the guiding force, let's begin to chart your course.
Download or read book Charting the Course written by Tara Rethore and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategy is integral to a successful organization. But without strong execution, even a well-defined strategy can fall apart. Executive teams that combine actionable strategy with operational depth are the ones most likely to stay the course and deliver long-standing results. In this book, noted strategy and operational experts Tara Rethore and Catherine Langreney draw from their extensive experience to create one of the most comprehensive collections of tools to aid CEOs and senior executives in bringing strategy to life. Charting the Course emphasizes the value of balancing strategy and operations to set the destination, plan and manage the journey, control momentum, and incorporate learning to do it all over again.
Download or read book A Cancer Survivor s Almanac written by National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (U.S.) and published by Chronimed Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition, an expanded Resource Section lists hundreds of organizations and agencies that offer help regarding specific cancer-related issues and explains how to find cancer information through the Internet. Cancer survivors and their caregivers, families, and friends share their greatest gifts to today' s survivors the power of knowledge. No cancer journey is easy. This book, however, provides the information, understanding, support, and resources to help dispel the myths and improve the quality of life with, through, and beyond cancer. All royalties from the sales of this book benefit the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.