New Releases by Anne de Graaf

Largely inspired by the work of the American social psychologist Dr. Claude Steiner and the theory of Transactional Analysis, this book explores alternatives to power and how we can use these to work and manage more effectively, with integrity and joy. Within this book, the authors examine and expand on Steiner’s idiosyncratic views on the role of ‘power’ in our lives and work, which led to a new view of the relationship between management and power. Steiner suggested seven alternative ways to be influential, without the use of power, which include: grounding, passion, control, empathy/love, communication, knowledge, and transcendence. This book explores and describes these seven alternative sources of power in more detail, and how they can be used to produce change and increase the personal power of all, rather than playing power games. This will be a valuable resource for managers and leaders in all types of organizations, as well as for coaches, clinicians, and anyone who is interested in forms of influence other than the use of (autocratic) power.

This is the English translated edition of the very successful Dutch management book Einstein and the Art of Sailing - A New Perspective On The Art Of Leadership. This English version has been retitled Your Leadership Role and Professional Identity, to better reflect its content. Written for and used by managers who want to explore their way of working. The question for them may be: How can I be more effective and more efficient at my job in such a way that it brings (more) joy to the workplace? Anne de Graaf and Klaas Kunst wrote this book for managers who want to achieve this without calling on their hierarchical position or personal power all the time. Managers who are not in a hierarchical position in their company can therefore also benefit from using this book. The book invites potential users to browse through its pages, looking for that piece of information, that story, those questions or even for a particular illustration that speaks to them regarding an issue they want to explore. This book is organised and indexed as a quick reference guide and therefore should be used, not (only) read! Written by two trainers/consultants who worked for BMC, the largest consultancy company in the Netherlands, the authors are driven by the mission to improve the public sector. Anne de Graaf and Klaas Kunst both worked for years in that sector of Dutch society and also as managers. They know all about the possibilities and pitfalls managers and their staff encounter working for the public cause. The book was therefore written with the citizen, the patient and the student in mind. Improving the public sector is not a goal in itself nor is teaching and training managers. It is the citizens of a city, the patients of a health care institute and the students of an educational organisation that should gain from it! This book in Dutch was also bought by hundreds of managers from the private sector who were intrigued by the original and practical way the material is presented.

This final volume of the New Testament shows that The Adventure Story Bible covers every single book of the Bible. Presented in a unique way for children are the letters of Paul to Philemon, Timothy, and Titus, as well as the Letter to the Hebrews, the letter by Jude, John''s three letters and the Book of Revelation.

Volume 8 contains twenty-three stories taken from the first book of Samuel chapters 2 to 20. Samuel grows up and hears God’s voice, appoints Saul as the first king of Israel, then later chooses the shepherd boy David. David kills the giant Goliath and escapes from Saul with the help of Jonathan.

This last volume of the Old Testament ensures that not one book of the Old Testament is forgotten. It presents the writings of the final prophets in a clear and dramatic way so children can understand what was at stake, drawing from the books of Nehemiah, Isaiah, Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

These twenty stories start the reader on the 40-year journey to the Promised Land. Moses leads God''s people as they escape from Pharaoh, cross the Red Sea and begin their trek through the desert. The stories are taken from Exodus chapters 12 to the end, the first chapter of Deuteronomy and the book of Leviticus.

These are the stories of Jesus'' last year of ministry. His enemies try again and again to destroy him, but he answers with lessons of forgiveness and truth. Taken from all four gospels, these twenty-three stories include The Loaves and the Fishes, Jesus Walks on Water, and Jesus'' Love for the Children.

Volume 5 portrays the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy, as well as the first four chapters of Joshua. The stories, told in chronological order, cover the rest of the journey to Canaan, Moses'' surrender of leadership to Joshua and crossing the River Jordan.

These stories simplify what can be a confusing period of biblical history, presenting events in the order in which they occurred. Stories taken from the first and second books of Samuel, Psalms, and First and Second Chronicles tell of Saul''s hunt for David and David''s rise to power as King.