Most Popular Books by D. Watkins

Readers learn how to make their own interactive 3D virtual reality stereo walk through that is great for teaching 3D game programming concepts. As a resource guide, it contains lists of Internet sites, picture galleries, and World Wide Web pages to keep up with the very latest stereogram applications and technologies.

All new marriages face numerous obstacles and hardships. Imagine grieving the death of both of your spouse''s parents, adopting your five-year-old sister-in-law, and seeing your first child born with a disability, all within the first five years. This book is the story of how putting your faith in God can lead you through the unimaginable, finding joy in a unique journey creating dreams.

Desenvolva a mentalidade a atitude certas para gerir outros pela primeira vez. Se nunca leu nada sobre como se tornar um líder de sucesso, leia estes dez artigos fundamentais. A Harvard Business Review analisou centenas de ideias e selecionou os textos mais relevantes sobre esta temática para o ajudar na transição de colaborador eficiente para um grande líder da sua equipa. Este livro vai inspirá-lo para: - Desenvolver a sua inteligência emocional. - Influenciar colegas através da ciência da persuasão. - Avaliar a sua equipa e perceber como melhorar desempenhos. - Estabelecer uma boa rede contactos para atingir os seus objetivos. - Coordenar relacionamentos entre empregados, chefias e pares. - Conseguir o apoio dos superiores. - Adquirir uma visão global para facilitar a tomada de decisões. - Alcançar o equilíbrio entre a sua vida pessoal e profissional, mesmo em ambientes de trabalho intensos. Neste volume poderá encontrar textos de: Linda A. Hill, sobre como sobreviver às adversidades dos primeiros tempos enquanto líder. Michael D. Watkins, sobre como lidar com os desafios de chefiar uma equipa herdada. Carol A. Walker, sobre como combater o stress e a insegurança dos primeiros tempos de liderança. Erin Reid e Lakshmi Ramarajan, sobre como gerir a tensão no trabalho, redefinindo o paradigma de «trabalhador ideal». Robert B. Cialdini, sobre como dominar a ciência da persuasão. Daniel Goleman, sobre a importância da inteligência emocional para um líder de excelência. Herminia Ibarra, sobre como encontrar um estilo de liderança autêntico. John J. Gabarro e John P. Kotter, sobre como gerir a sua chefia. Herminia Ibarra e Mark Lee Hunter, sobre as três formas de networking que irão fazer de si um líder de sucesso. William Oncken Jr. e Donald L. Wass, sobre como gerir melhor o seu tempo, definir as suas funções e aprender a delegar. Michael D. Watkins, sobre os sete movimentos sísmicos que farão com que deixe de ser uma mera chefia e passe a ser reconhecido como líder.

Dorian and Holly is the story of a couple drawn together by their intense differences. Holly is as independent is as a Webbie song: she got her own house, her own car, a good job, works hard and she''s the definition of a BAD broad. She''s been through a lot, but won''t let anything stop her. Until she meets Dorian. Dorian is handsome, young, successful, divorced, and ready to love again. A chance meeting at a best friend''s wedding leads Dorian and Holly on a journey to discover how to love each other when life swings difficult, delightful, and downright confusing. This is the much-awaited follow-up to the author''s highly rated title, ''Jack and Ahlia''.

The prayer book used by priests and seminarians at the North American College in Rome. Beautifully printed and bound in your choice of colors.

"If you read nothing else on leadership, read these definitive articles. We''ve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to develop your authentic leadership, better connect with your people, and guide your organization into the future. This book will inspire you to: Ask yourself tough questions to define your leadership style; build a foundation of trust with your people; break down silos and encourage collaboration across your organization; create systems and processes to listen more effectively; put purpose at the center of your strategy and operations; and set a clear vision through uncertainty and change"-- Provided by publisher.

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Community-based youth organizing programs (CBYOs) have been identified as particularly favorable contexts for youth civic engagement (Flanagan & Faison, 2001; Kirshner, 2004). Yet few studies have explored the developmental processes whereby youth become civically engaged through participation in CBYOs. Furthermore, more empirical work is needed that identifies those outcomes associated with youth0́9s participation as well as those contextual features of CBYOs that support youth0́9s civic development. This dissertation employed a longitudinal qualitative interview design in its examination of 20 African American and Latino youth participating in two community-based youth organizing programs, Youth Action and Harambee, located in an urban Midwestern city. Study data included a 137 youth interviews, 21 program leader interviews, and 23 program observations conducted weekly and/or biweekly over a 3 to 4-month period. Data were coded for underlying themes and concepts following grounded theory methods (Glaser & Strauss, 1967). Data analysis suggested a five-stage process of civic development in which youth developed an awareness of civic issues; began to personalize or connect with the issues; engaged in critical social analysis; took action around civic issues; and, in some cases, began to cultivate a commitment to civic justice. Associated with this process of development was youth0́9s enhancement of skills such as working cooperatively, developing a sense of political efficacy, and demonstrating leadership potential. The Harambee and Youth Action programs provided four contextual features that appeared to facilitate youth0́9s civic development. Both programs fostered a culture of youth empowerment, engaged youth in consciousness-raising activities, provided youth opportunities for meaningful community participation, and provided youth with instrumental and emotional support as they engaged in civic actions. Together, the findings of this dissertation suggest community-based youth organizing programs as viable contexts for youth civic development. Given the disenfranchisement that exists in urban communities, community youth organizing may be an important process whereby youth of color discover their voice, develop critical consciousness, and enact democracy.