The Story of We
Title | The Story of We PDF eBook |
Author | Pierre De Wet |
Publisher | Pierre de Wet |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 2011-03-30 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780578080024 |
The Story of We is every person's story-about the beauty of life, the unplanned pursuit of a dream and the resilience of love. He had a farm and dreams in Africa, but after tragedy strikes, everything crumbles. Nothing seems sure anymore-even his trust in God. He sets off for America, an unfamiliar country where he didn't even speak the language. With two young daughters and all they possessed in four suitcases, the three of them arrive in America with only hope. There, they encounter angels in human form of all colors and kinds who cross their paths one by one, bringing them to an unexpected destiny that far surpasses his greatest hopes. The power of three-three dreams and three hearts-weaves a story of simple pleasures, everlasting hope and surprising candor that will encourage and inspire. Only in America.
We Are Everywhere
Title | We Are Everywhere PDF eBook |
Author | Notes From Nowhere |
Publisher | Verso |
Pages | 530 |
Release | 2003-10-17 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9781859844472 |
We Are Everywhere is a whirlwind collection of writings, images and ideas for direct action by people on the frontlines of the global anticapitalist movement. This is a movement of untold stories, because those from below are not those who get to write history, even though we are the ones making it. We Are Everywhere wrenches our history from the grasp of the powerful and returns it to the streets, fields and neighbourhoods where it was made.
Why We Suck
Title | Why We Suck PDF eBook |
Author | Denis Leary |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 9780670031603 |
The four-time Emmy-nominated comic satirist of Rescue Me presents irreverent cultural observations about how society is taking itself too seriously, in an account that shares anecdotes from his Irish-Catholic upbringing, high-pressure family life, and work as a performing artist. 200,000 first printing.
The Clothes We Wear
Title | The Clothes We Wear PDF eBook |
Author | Sally Hewitt |
Publisher | Evans Brothers |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780237531317 |
A first introduction for beginner readers to the design and purpose of familiar items large and small. Children are encouraged to explore the world around them and think about why things are made the way they are.
Me to We
Title | Me to We PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Kielburger |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Altruism |
ISBN | 0743298314 |
For anyone who has ever yearned for a better life and a better world, the Kielburgers challenge people to improve their own lives by helping others, and to recognize what is truly valuable.
Here We Are
Title | Here We Are PDF eBook |
Author | Oliver Jeffers |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2017-11-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0698408470 |
#1 New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of 2017 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017 "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "A true work of art."--BuzzFeed Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. Praise for Here We Are: -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly -[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review
Why We Do What We Do
Title | Why We Do What We Do PDF eBook |
Author | Edward L. Deci |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 1996-08-01 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 0140255265 |
What motivates us as students, employees, and individuals? If you reward your children for doing their homework, they will usually respond by getting it done. But is this the most effective method of motivation? No, says psychologist Edward L. Deci, who challenges traditional thinking and shows that this method actually works against performance. The best way to motivate people—at school, at work, or at home—is to support their sense of autonomy. Explaining the reasons why a task is important and then allowing as much personal freedom as possible in carrying out the task will stimulate interest and commitment, and is a much more effective approach than the standard system of reward and punishment. We are all inherently interested in the world, argues Deci, so why not nurture that interest in each other? Instead of asking, "How can I motivate people?" we should be asking, "How can I create the conditions within which people will motivate themselves?" "An insightful and provocative meditation on how people can become more genuinely engaged and succesful in pursuing their goals." —Publisher's Weekly