Download or read book Excellence in Family Magic written by Scott Green and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available way cheaper at ScottMakesMagic.com. Learn the secrets to create, sell and perform a magic show that plays to both adults and children.
Download or read book The Science of Breakable Things written by Tae Keller and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific process to "save" her mother from depression is what Booklist calls "a winning story full of heart and action." Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. There's prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie's mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers' magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means it's time for Natalie's friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles. A vibrant, loving debut about the coming-of-age moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * "Natalie's Korean heritage is sensitively explored, as is the central issue of depression." --Publishers Weekly "A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Holy moly!!! This book made me feel." --Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project, teacher, and cofounder of Nerdy Book Club
Download or read book Excellence 1 written by Brandon Thomas and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others those with greater potential but never themselves. Now it's time for Spencer to follow in his father's footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system in need of someone with the wand and the will to change it. But in this fight for a better future, who will stand beside him? KHARY RANDOLPH (We Are Robin, Noble, Black, TECH JACKET) and BRANDON THOMAS (HORIZON, The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury, Noble, Voltron) ignite a generational war in this action-fantasy series, made entirely by creators of color, and committed to one truth above all othersÑExcellence is Real.
Download or read book Moments of Magic written by Shep Hyken and published by Shepard Presentations, LLC. This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magic s Design written by Cat Adams and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "USA Today"-bestselling writing team of C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp--writing under the pen name Cat Adams--returns with a new stand-alone novel of paranormal romance. Original.
Download or read book Creating Magic written by Lee Cockerell and published by Currency. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.” The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership—the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary business results. No one knows more about this kind of leadership than Lee Cockerell, the man who ran Walt Disney World® Resort operations for over a decade. And in Creating Magic, he shares the leadership principles that not only guided his own journey from a poor farm boy in Oklahoma to the head of operations for a multibillion dollar enterprise, but that also soon came to form the cultural bedrock of the world’s number one vacation destination. But as Lee demonstrates, great leadership isn’t about mastering impossibly complex management theories. We can all become outstanding leaders by following the ten practical, common sense strategies outlined in this remarkable book. As straightforward as they are profound, these leadership lessons include: Everyone is important. Make your people your brand. Burn the free fuel: appreciation, recognition, and encouragement. Give people a purpose, not just a job. Combining surprising business wisdom with insightful and entertaining stories from Lee’s four decades on the front lines of some of the world’s best-run companies, Creating Magic shows all of us – from small business owners to managers at every level – how to become better leaders by infusing quality, character, courage, enthusiasm, and integrity into our workplace and into our lives.
Download or read book Kathryn the Grape Just Like Magic written by Kathryn Cloward and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has earned the Family Choice Award & Mom's Choice Award for excellence in family-friendly media. POOF! Just Like Magic! Help a child you love discover their inner magic, develop authentic self-love, and build self esteem with this award winning book. In this first award winning Kathryn the Grape book, readers are introduced to Kathryn the Grape and Maggie the Magical Butterfly, and learn where her nickname came from! This story helps readers learn the impact of doing the right thing and being helpful to others, the joy in making new friends, and the importance of being fearless in trying new things. Readers are invited into the magical world of Kathryn the Grape in this dynamic story packed with vibrant illustrations. Everyone is magical! Through Kathryn the Grape Just Like Magic, readers learn about being fearless, courageous, and adventurous in trying new things; accountability in doing the right thing and helping others; discovering their own inner magic and using it for doing good things; and being friendly to someone who is lonely, and being open to making new friends.
Download or read book A Snicker of Magic Scholastic Gold written by Natalie Lloyd and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing an extraordinary new voice---a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten . . .and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people could sing up thunderstorms and dance up sunflowers. But that was long ago, before a curse drove the magic away. Twelve-year-old Felicity knows all about things like that; her nomadic mother is cursed with a wandering heart.But when she arrives in Midnight Gulch, Felicity thinks her luck's about to change. A "word collector," Felicity sees words everywhere---shining above strangers, tucked into church eves, and tangled up her dog's floppy ears---but Midnight Gulch is the first place she's ever seen the word "home." And then there's Jonah, a mysterious, spiky-haired do-gooder who shimmers with words Felicity's never seen before, words that make Felicity's heart beat a little faster. Felicity wants to stay in Midnight Gulch more than anything, but first, she'll need to figure out how to bring back the magic, breaking the spell that's been cast over the town . . . and her mother's broken heart.
Download or read book The Magic Poof written by Stephen Hodges and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vibrant sequel to the critically acclaimed The Magic Poof, we find the practical Ange-Marie facing a test when her mischievous Poof reveals himself to a perfect stranger! That stranger is Ling. A daredevil and fashionista as unique as the Poof and Ange-Marie herself. With Ling swinging from to and fro on the jungle gym at school the Poof decides to catch her when she falls. But now that a stranger knows Ange-Maries secret, how will Ling react? Find out in this enchanting sequel that teaches the importance of being yourself while making friends with others. The Magic Poof A New Friend is an vibrant story bundled with adventure and delight.
Download or read book The Myth of Excellence written by Fred Crawford and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Undiscovered Consumer . . .and the Mistake of Universal Excellence What do customers really want? And how can companies best serve them? Fred Crawford and Ryan Mathews set off on what they describe as an "expedition into the commercial wilderness" to find the answers. What they discovered was a new consumer -- one whom very few companies understand, much less manufacture products for or sell products or services to. These consumers are desperately searching for values, a scarce resource in our rapidly changing and challenging world. And increasingly they are turning to business to reaffirm these values. As one consumer put it: "I can find value everywhere but can't find values anywhere." Crawford and Mathews's initial inquiries eventually grew into a major research study involving more than 10,000 consumers, interviews with executives from scores of leading companies around the world, and dozens of international client engagements. Their conclusion: Most companies priding themselves on how well they "know" their customers aren't really listening to them at all. Consumers are fed up with all the fuss about "world-class performance" and "excellence." What they are aggressively demanding is recognition, respect, trust, fairness, and honesty. Believing that they are still in a position to dictate the terms of commercial engagement, businesses have bought into the myth of excellence -- the clearly false and destructive theory that a company ought to be great at everything it does, that is, all the components of every commercial transaction: price, product, access, experience, and service. This is always a mistake because "the predictable outcome [is] that the company ends up world-class at nothing; not well-differentiated and therefore not thought of by consumers at the moment of need." Instead, Crawford and Mathews suggest that companies engage in Consumer Relevancy, a strategy of dominating in one element of a transaction, differentiating on a second, and being at industry par (i.e., average) on the remaining three. It's not necessary for businesses to equally invest time and money on all five attributes, and their customers don't want them to. Imagine the confusion if Tiffany & Co. started offering deep discounts on diamonds and McDonald's began selling free-range chicken and tofu. The Myth of Excellence provides a blueprint for companies seeking to offer values-based products and services and shows how to realize the commercial opportunities that exist just beyond their current grasp -- opportunities to reduce operating costs, boost bottom-line profitability, and, most important, begin to engage in a meaningful dialogue with customers.
Download or read book The Magic in Changing Your Stars written by Leah Henderson and published by Sterling Children's Books. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey back to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an empowering message about believing in yourself and persevering. Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane, a gifted dancer, is certain that he'll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school's production of The Wiz. But when a classmate overshadows him at auditions, a deflated Ailey confides in his Grampa that he is going to give up dancing. Not ready to give up on Ailey, Grampa shares a story from his past. As a young boy, Grampa gave up his dreams of tap dancing even after the unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, encouraged him to perform. Robinson also gifted him a special pair of tap shoes. A curious Ailey tries on the shoes and is instantly transported back to 1930s Harlem. There he meets a young street tap dancer and realizes it's his grandfather. Ailey thinks he can help the 12-year-old version of his Grampa face his fears, but he must tread lightly--if Ailey changes the past, can it affect his future, and will he ever make his way home? Featuring an all-Black cast of characters and many moments infused with Black culture and history, this is a time-travel adventure that has been waiting to be told.
Download or read book The Bedtime Bunny written by Christy Laakmann Kaupinen and published by Shasta Blue Press. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful picture book that motivates young children to stay in bed using the power of magic (and rewards). This magical and whimsical picture book, the Bedtime Bunny solves a major problem: children everywhere won't stay in their beds! The unicorns, the leprechauns, and even baby dragons cannot fly free at night because the children might see them. This is the story of how the very first Bedtime Bunny came to be, on a real street called Red Fox Lane. To this day, the Bedtime Bunny makes sure the children are in bed each night, so the magical creatures are free to fly. Invite your very own Bedtime Bunny into your family, for a restful and magical night for all.
Download or read book 1 2 3 Magic written by Thomas W. Phelan and published by Parent Magic. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning, best selling '1-2-3 Magic' book provides practical and easy-to-learn parenting techniques that WORK for children ages 2-12. You won't need to study child psychology to understand the three simple steps in the program and get results quickly! Step 1: Control Obnoxious Behaviour. Learn a simple technique to get your kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.); Step 2: Encourage Good Behaviour. Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.); Step 3: Strengthen Relationships. Learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children. You will also learn how to manage the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation, how to handle misbehaviour in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.
Download or read book Prescription for Excellence Leadership Lessons for Creating a World Class Customer Experience from UCLA Health System written by Joseph A. Michelli and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-05-20 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER! “Like any business, a hospital must be true to its core values in order to succeed. ‘Trickle-down values’ start at the top with the best leadership, so that all the stakeholders understand and carry out the institution’s mission. That is the gift that David F einberg has brought to U CLA. I am in awe of his management skills.” —Lynda Resnick, owner of Pom Wonderful, Fiji Water, Teleflora, and Wonderful Pistachios “With clear purpose, unwavering principles, and steadfast leadership, the people at UCLA have established a new bar, a compelling promise, for what healthcare can and should be.” —David M. Lawrence, M.D., former CEO, Kaiser Permanente “An absorbing and educational account of a large institution’s astonishing transformation. The strong, courageous, and focused leadership of David Feinberg and his outstanding team is evident on every page. A tremendous lesson for all large enterprises.” —William E. Simon, Jr., cochairman, William E. Simon & Sons “Most leadership authors describe how to apply common-sense principles. Michelli is a notable exception. He artfully describes the compelling, uncommon leadership practices that transformed UCLA Health System. The resulting lessons are plentiful and powerful for today’s business leader.” —Lee J. Colan, Ph.D., author of Sticking to It: The Art of Adherence About the Book: Joseph Michelli, author of The Starbucks Experience and The New Gold Standard, is among the world’s top authorities on the principles of creating an organizational culture dedicated to service excellence. In these bestselling books, he examines how leading service companies dominate their respective industries with innovative customerexperience strategies. Now, Michelli turns his attention to one of the most complex, controversial, and critical industries—healthcare. In Prescription for Excellence, Michelli provides an inside look at an organization that has become the envy of its industry—and explains how you can dominate your own industry by using the same approach. UCLA Health System is revered worldwide for its top-tier patient/customer care. Great physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff are only part of the equation; UCLA’s overall success is a result of organization-wide collaboration that is driven by leaders with a shared vision of unyielding excellence. Michelli breaks down UCLA’s approach into five simple principles: Commit to Care Leave No Room for Error Make the Best Better Create the Future Service Serves Us From administrative offices to operating rooms to research centers, continued adherence to these five principles has guided UCLA to financial strength, social significance, and sustainability. The best part is that these principles translate to any industry, so you, too, can achieve similar goals. Michelli gives you the tools to adapt UCLA’s ideas, systems, and leadership principles into your own best practices. Whether it is a healthcare organization, a financial institution, or a neighborhood hair salon, good business begins and ends with customer connection. When all workers in an organization focus on providing quality care for those they serve, success inevitably follows. Business is always personal; UCLA’s leadership ensures that this simple truth drives every UCLA employee, every day. Apply the lessons Michelli spells out in Prescription for Excellence to create a system that ensures that your people take business personally, day in and day out.
Download or read book The Magic Is Inside You written by Cathy Domoney and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Madeleine as she learns how to take control of her thinking and turn her thoughts into a powerful, positive, can-do mindset which paves her way to confidence and success. Suggested activities included for parents, teachers and carers to use together with their children to develop a positive self-esteem. Teacher and Life-Coach Cathy Domoney introduces children and parents to the power of regaining control over their inner-dialogue and transforming it in to a powerful mindset which sets them up for success. Children are facing increasing pressures and challenges both in their school and social lives. 'The Magic Is Inside You,' helps children to regain control over negative self-talk and begin to program their mind for inner confidence and success.Exclusive to this impressive publication is a user-friendly resource section which can be used by parents, teachers and professionals alike to further explore the book, its message and the important issues within it."In this gorgeous and important book, 'The Magic Is Inside You,' Author Cathy Domoney and illustrator Karen Davis provide the words and the visuals for something that all young children experience -positive and negative thoughts and emotions. Young children often do not have the language skills to express how they are feeling and this is where I always think a quality book comes into play. Books such as 'The Magic Is Inside You,' provide children with the words to express themselves and they shine a mirror on situations or emotions that they may be experiencing. Everyone wants to see their life reflected in literature - to know they are not alone, to know that someone else understands." Megan Daly @ childrensbooksdaily.com
Download or read book The Magic of the Forest written by Jacqueline Crivello and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A litte boy with a kind heart listened to the words of his wise grandmother. She taught him that if he trusted and listened to the forest, it would reveal great surprises. When he meets a beautiul little bird, he knows the forest has sent him a secret friend. But the little bird is clearly lost. Can the little boy and the animals of the forest help the little bird find his way home?
Download or read book Leadership Excellence written by Pat Williams and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succeeding at leading--find out how in Pat Williams' "ultimate leadership book." You'll learn the essential skills to help your people achieve, in whatever setting you serve.
