Building Cultures of Peace: Transdisciplinary Voices of Hope and Action (Amster Randall)(Pevná vazba)

Building Cultures of Peace: Transdisciplinary Voices of Hope and Action (Amster Randall)(Pevná vazba)

From violence and abuse within family units, to communities and regions torn apart by inter-group conflict and wars among nations, the human condition is rife with turmoil. The consequences of this seemingly perpetual strife weigh heavily on humanity, often creating feelings of powerlessness and

Peace (Paul Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice. From a hello and pronouncing your friend's name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I'm sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it

Peak Performance Culture: The Five Metrics of Organizational Excellence (Mitchell Dave)(Pevná vazba)

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees (Prvot Franck)(Pevná vazba)

'Trees are living symbols of peace and hope.' -Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureateWangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices (Ali S. K.)(Pevná vazba)

STARRED REVIEW *'Thoughtful and uplifting.' ―Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW *'A range of diverse, multidimensional characters . . . A stimulating, celebratory read.' ―Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW *'A joyous title that radiates love.' ―School Library Journal A joyous short story collection

Voice, Choice, and Action: The Potential of Young Citizens to Heal Democracy (Earls Felton)(Pevná vazba)

Compiling decades of fieldwork, two acclaimed scholars offer strategies for strengthening democracies by nurturing the voices of children and encouraging public awareness of their role as citizens. Voice, Choice, and Action is the fruit of the extraordinary personal and professional partnership of

I Am One: A Book of Action (Verde Susan)(Pevná vazba)

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator! Companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace 'Attractive . . . makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion.' ―School Library Journal Discover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and

Peace, Love, Action!: Everyday Acts of Goodness from A to Z (Zabinski Tanya)(Pevná vazba)

An invitation to young readers to roll up their sleeves, get inspired, and take action to build a sustainable, just, and loving world. Peace, Love, Action! is an illustrated, illuminated A-Z of everyday actions that directly make a peaceful, fun, and vibrant world. With original artworks bringing

Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility (McCord Patty)(Pevná vazba)

When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and

Book of Hope - 101 Voices on Overcoming Adversity (Benjamin Jonny)(Pevná vazba)

A life-affirming and diverse anthology compiled by activist Jonny Benjamin, sharing 101 key figures' experiences of living with mental health

The Handbook of Organizational Culture and Climate (Ashkanasy Neal M.)(Pevná vazba)

In The Handbook of Organizational Culture and Climate: Second Edition, a team of leading international scholars presents the state-of-the-art in the field, ten years after the publication of the award-winning First Edition. Following the Preface by Edgar Schein, 33 entirely new chapters document

Cultures and / Of Globalization (Axford Barry)(Pevná vazba)

This book explores the ways in which study of culture as the realm of meaning and identity can inform current debates about globalization and thus afford greater understanding of emergent globalities. By drawing on a range of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary expertise from across the social

100 Names of God Daily Devotional (Hudson Christopher D.)(Pevná vazba)

Experience the peace, joy, and hope that come from deepening your understanding of who God is with Rose's 100 Names of God Christian devotional. From Adonai to Yahweh, each daily devotion ushers you into the very presence of God by having you reflect on who he is.Based on Rose's #1 selling

What Is Culture For? (The School of Life)(Pevná vazba)

How to find compassion, hope, and perspective in the arts. Our societies frequently proclaim their enormous esteem for culture. Music, film, literature and the visual arts enjoy high prestige and are viewed by many as getting close to the meaning of life. But what is culture really for? This book

Resistance - A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change and Courage (Amos Tori)(Pevná vazba)

A timely and passionate call to action for engaging with our current political moment, from the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori

The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Writings (Gilman Charlotte Perkins)(Pevná vazba)

Part of the Gibbs Smith Women's Voices series: A collection of literary voices written by, and for, extraordinary women--to encourage, challenge, and inspire.Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) championed women's rights in her prolific fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Discover three influential

Japan: Courts and Culture (Peat Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

Japan: Courts and Culture tells the story of three centuries of British royal contact with Japan, from 1603 to c.1937, when the exchange of exquisite works of art was central to both diplomatic relations and cultural communication. With discussions of courtly rituals, trade relationships, treaties,

Consuming Life in Post-Bubble Japan: A Transdisciplinary Perspective (Cwiertka Katarzyna J.)(Pevná vazba)

This multidisciplinary book analyzes the contradictory coexistence of consumerism and environmentalism in contemporary Japan. It focuses on the dilemma that the diffusion of the concepts of sustainability and recycling has posed for everyday consumption practices, and on how these concepts have

Regional Identities and Cultures of Medieval Jews (Castano Javier)(Pevná vazba)

Practical Building Conservation: Glass and Glazing (England Historic)(Pevná vazba)

Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It considers the technological evolution of glass and glazing systems, the processes causing deterioration, and the practical application and long-term

Never Again: Gardens of Peace: A Landscape and Architectural History of War Cemeteries (Racine Michel)(Pevná vazba)

Cultures of Communication: Theologies of Media in Early Modern Europe and Beyond (Puff Helmut)(Pevná vazba)

Contrary to the historiographical commonplace no Reformation without print Cultures of Communication examines media in the early modern world through the lens of the period's religious history. Looking beyond the emergence of print, this collection of ground-breaking essays highlights the pivotal

No Rules Rules - Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention (Hastings Reed)(Pevná vazba)

Implementing Successful Building Information Modeling (Epstein Erika)(Pevná vazba)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during a building's lifecycle. This book shows professionals how to implement BIM in the building industry around the globe. It explains how BIM allows collected data to be used and added to during the