A quick read for the concerned layperson, this is a compelling work on contemporary political history, written in an engaging, first-person fashion. Rev. McMickle discusses recent political events (the 11th District Congressional Race, 1998, in which he was a participant), in the context of the rich history of the church-state issue, dating back to the Abolitionist Era and throughout the early 20th century. The work culminates in a ringing, affirmative answer to the question: "should concerned clergy be actively involved in politics?"

From Pulpit to Politics: Reflections on the Separation of Church and State

McMickle, Marvin A.

Lakeshore Communications

The problems of recruiting, motivating and retaining front-line employees are paramount in today's full employment economy. McIntosh knows that leadership is both art and skill. In his new book, he carefully articulates the formula for combining the two. The careful reader-business manager can, by referring to this manual again and again, reduce the high cost of turn-over and implement steps to improve employee morale.

Where Did I Put That Cattle Prod: Hiring, Motivating and Retaining Employees in the New Millenium

Business & Money

McIntosh, Robert K.

Management & Leadership

Organizations in the twenty-first century will look very different from those we know today. Faced with an environment of unpredictable demands and a workforce of great cultural and ethnic diversity, organizations will have to find new ways to engage their members in a spirit of common purpose. 
This book offers a new perspective on organizational management that will enable executives to unlock an organization's potential for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. In sixteen original essays the authors demonstrate how appreciation - the act of recognizing and valuing all kinds of diversity, whether cultural, ethnic, or simply different and unusual styles of management - is the key to forging unity and purpose among individuals in an organization. They show, for example, how consensus and cooperation grow from members' understanding that their personal integrity and abilities are valued and will be integrated into the organization's culture. They describe the specific communication practices that can be used to forge a common sense of purpose from conflicting points of view and different personal goals. And theey identify the special personal and leadership skills needed to cultivate an environment where managers work with and build on differences, rather than den! ying their expression.

Appreciative Management and Leadership: The Power of Positive Thought and Action in Organization (Revised Edition, 1999)

Cooperrider, David L.

Srivastva, Suresh

Illustrated, with over 280 B\W Photographs, illustrating practical methods. Aimed at the interested public, college undergraduates and would-be practitioners of the martial arts world-wide, this book is a comprehensive guide to self-defense techniques. The author employs techniques which are basic to all the martial arts. After laying the foundation for mastering these skills, the author leads us on a step-by-step, illustrated lesson through the "28 forms" version of Tai Chi Chuan. Rich in pedagogical technique, the book is illustrated with 280 photographs and taught in a sequential fashion, with the use of learning cues. With this book, anyone in reasonable physical condition can acquire the basic skills of self-defense.

The Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to Self Defense and Tai Chi Chuan

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cai, Sean X.

Exercise & Fitness

Contemporary Business Law in a Global Economy.

Contemporary Business Law in a Global Economy

Kubasek, Nancy

Giampetro-Meyer, Andrea

Herron, Dan

Browne, Neil

Ostas, Dan

"Come to the Window" is the true story of one familys journey into the world of international adoption. Daniela Goldstone is a special child who spent the first fifteen months of her life in a Romanian orphanage. She spent those months in an atmosphere of total emotional and sensory deprivation. After her adoption, her life is filled with love and she is exposed to all the world has to offer. As time goes by, her family discovers that Danielas development, like thousands of other children adopted from similar backgrounds, has been negatively affected on many different levels. This is a mothers chronicle of her familys efforts to cope with their daughters many unusual special needs. This is a story filled with love, hope, set-backs, and most importantly, acceptance.

Come to the Window : Life with Daniela, Our Child from Romania

Parenting & Relationships

Goldstone, Christina

Adoption

Created as an introductory academic text on the subject of decision-making and problem solving in management, the book is also of real and practical value to those persons on the job in front-line and intermediate supervisory positions. Most of the tools discussed in this book require no computer or math skills above the high school level...which distinguishes the book from its competition. This book describes and advocates a "Back to Basics" approach to decision-making and problem solving which is appropriate for all but upper level managers in large organizations." 
The following elements are employed in discussing each TOOL: 
a.) Overview -- discusses where and when the tool should be used; b.) Knowledge or Input Required -- what type of data must be collected, etc.; c.) Results or Data Output -- how the data is displayed and reported; d.) Step by Step Instructions; e.) Examples --which help to illustrate the steps described.

Decision Making and Problem Solving in Management : Tools &

Vaughn, Robert H.

Storm is a softwear package consisting of the most frequently used Quantitative Modeling techniques for business and enginerring problems.

Storm 4.0: Quantitative Modeling for Decision Support

Computers & Technology

Mathur, Kamlesh

Emmons, Hamilton

Flowers, A. Dale

Khot, Chand

Operating Systems

Book Description 
The Appreciate Inquiry Handbook contains everything needed to launch any kind of AI initiative, from a one-hour introduction to AI to a complete two-day program. Cooperrider, Whitney, and Stavros provide background information on what AI is and how it works, and offer sample project plans, designs, agendas, course outlines, interview guidelines, participant worksheets, a complete slide presentation, a list of resources and more. From abstract principles underlying AI to actual tools used in different settings, from detailed descriptions of AI interventions to practical tips to Classic AI articles, the authors have amassed in one place, in workbook form, all of the introductory concepts, examples and aids necessary to engage yourself and others in Appreciative Inquiry. 
Benefits 
• Offers a wealth of practical materials—project plans, interview guides, topic samples, case clippings, worksheets, and overhead transparencies. 
• As an aid to presentation, most of the above materials are included on the accompanying CD—which also includes PowerPoint presentation slides and Classic articles. 
• Authoritative: written by a co-founder of the Appreciative Inquiry change methodology, and two of its leading practitioners.

Appreciative Inquiry Handbook (Tools in Appreciative Inquiry, 1)

Stavros, Jacqueline M.

Whitney, Diana L.

Human systems and organizations move in the direction of what they study--is the premise and focus of this practical handbook. The book is composed of generic interview questions central to the "Discovery" phase of the Appreciative Inquiry process. Appreciative interview questions such as those discussed in this book seek to discover who and what the organization is, at its best.

Encyclopedia of Positive Questions Volume I : Using Appreciative Inquiry to Bring Out the Best in Your Organization

Trosten-Bloom, Amanda

Kaplin, Brian S.

Education & Reference

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