Make challenging concepts more memorable, even unforgettable! "Stories Trainers Tell is full of fun, entertaining, and useful stories that help bring any training alive. Use it and watch people smile and learn!" --Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager® and Whale Done!(TM) Telling stories is a powerful way to make a point, especially when the stories are compelling, well-constructed, and poignant. This book captures thought-provoking stories contributed by trainers, nationally known speakers, consultants, business leaders, educators, and professional storytellers that help make challenging ideas and abstract concepts stick. The stories are organized around major organizational development and training themes, such as leadership, diversity, teamwork, performance and coaching, and customer service. Accompanying each story are tips, debriefing questions, key points, and a follow-up activity to maximize its impact and learning potential. Includes a free CD-ROM with narrative readings of each story! Contributors include: Merrill Anderson, Jean Barbazette, Joe Barnes, Paula Bartholome, Chip Bell, Geoff Bellman, William Austin Boone, Sharon L. Bowman, Karen D. L. Byrson, Chris Clarke-Epstein, Hortencia Delgadillo, Larry English, Marcy Fisher, Suzann Gardner, Joan Gillman, Steve Hanamura, Lunell Haught, Sandra Hoskins, Katherine M. Hudson, David Hutchens, Joan Lloyd, Kate Lutz, Robert McIlree, Maureen G. Mulvaney, Kathy A. Nielsen, Clare Novak, Julie O'Mara, Laura V. Page, Jonathan M. Preston, John Renesch, Shelley R. Robbins, Marcia Ruben, Sheriene Saadati, Edward E. Scannell, L.G. Shanklin-Flowers, Bob Shaver, Doug Stevenson, Ed Tate, Sivasailam 'Thiagi' Thiagarajan, and David Zach.

What would it be like to be a Pok�mon trainer? Will catching Pok�mon be as easy as 1,2,3? Is there a proper way to throw a Pok�ball?Follow Trent's adventures as he fulfills his greatest dream of becoming the best Pok�mon trainer? Does he have what it take to be one?

Praise for Na'ima B. Robert's previous publications: "Interesting, and certainly timely."—Kirkus Reviews, on Boy Vs Girl "Highly recommended."—TheBookBag.co.uk, on Black Sheep "Robert's poetic style is captivating."—School Library Journal, on Ramadan Moon When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her—her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers—in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms with the loss of his mother and exploring his identity as a Muslim, and although Amirah has sworn never to get married, they can't stop thinking about each other. Can Ali and Amirah ever have a halal "happily ever after"? Na'ima B. Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, England, grew up in Zimbabwe, and went to university in London, England. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking, and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children which have won, and been shortlisted, for numerous awards. Na'ima divides her time between London and Cairo, Egypt, and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time.

Book 2: Viva Las Moltres Trent, Elliott, Steve, Styng, and The Silent2 set off to rescue a Moltres stuck in the pyramid out West. Along the way, they encounter many dangers! They also realize that The Silent2 still has their team Valor temperament. Through lakes, and woods, mountains, and deserts the group overcomes many obstacles. But with the help of their Pok�mon and each other they are sure to succeed!Speaking of Pok�mon... remember that farmer who gave the guys those eggs? Well, they are something special. The Silent2 got lost, and can't find their way. The only way to escape is with the help from those special little creatures. How? What are they? Do they save the Moltres in time? Find out and more in this new exciting diary from Trent.Book 3: Special AssignmentThere was a tap on the window. A massive Fearow carrying a big, brown box was sitting near the window's ledge; I opened it, and grabbed the package from the Fearow's beak. The package was wrapped tightly, but I finally managed to get inside. In the box were four sets of snowsuits, thick hiking boots, and a location... Too bad it's never that easy. In this Special Assignment, The Pok�mon Rescue Squad is harassed by a mystery caller. He gives them an ultimatum in which they can't refuse...Steal another trainer's Pok�mon, or else... Will they give into temptation, and hurt people they care about? Will they catch the mystery caller in time? Where do the coordinates lead? What's in the box?

Book 2 of Tales of London. Eighteen-year-old Catherine Rayborn is thrilled with her first taste of independence when she begins Girton College in Cambridge in 1880. Amid all the excitement, however, comes the painful realization of the vast difference between true love and shallow infatuation. Lawana Blackwell skillfully endears a cast of loveable characters to readers in a story that will linger long after the last page is turned.

In the aftermath of a devastating war, telepathic twin sisters guide a growing band of survivors to the sanctuary of their childhood home. But as supplies dwindle and tensions rise, they make a fateful decision to leave their rural haven for the uncertainties of the city. Embarking on a perilous journey, they aim to find rescue parties, other survivors, and crucially, sustenance. Yet, the road is fraught with unforeseen dangers that test their resilience and unity. As they draw closer to their destination, questions loom large: What new threats lie ahead? Can they secure enough food to sustain the group? And will they find a city still standing, or will their expedition prove futile? Prepare for an edge-of-your-seat adventure that explores the limits of human endurance and the bonds that tie us together in times of crisis.

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