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Consequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter. . . But Really Do
by Karen L. Fingerman Melinda Blau"Challenges us to rethink our circle of relationships. . . . A mind-expanding and heart-opening book."--Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence Our barista, our mechanic, our coworker--they populate our days, but we often take them for granted. Yet these are the people who bring novelty and information into our lives, allow us to exercise different parts of ourselves, and open us up to new opportunities. In their unprecedented examination of people on the periphery, psychologist Karen Fingerman, who coined the term "consequential strangers," collaborates with journalist Melinda Blau to expand on and make her own groundbreaking research come alive. Drawing as well from Blau's more than two hundred interviews with specialists in psychology, sociology, marketing, and communication, the book presents compelling stories of individuals and institutions, past and present. A rich portrait of our social landscape--on and off the Internet--it presents the science of casual connection and chronicles the surprising impact that consequential strangers have on business, creativity, the work environment, our physical and mental health, and the strength of our communities.
Conservation Directory 2015: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations
by Arlander C. BrownThe authority on natural resource use and management agencies around the world.Do you want to take action to protect Earth’s environment? Are you interested in learning more about wildlife conservation and environmental groups? The Conservation Directory 2015 is a great resource for budding environmental activists and scholars alike who want to achieve a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future. This all-inclusive volume is an amazing resource that can help further these environmental goals.The new and revised 2015 edition of the Conservation Directory is the most comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations yet published, with information on more than four thousand government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and colleges and universities, as well as more than eighteen thousand officials concerned with environmental conservation, education, and natural resource use and management.Each entry contains detailed contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also included are selected email and Internet addresses, descriptions of program areas, senior staff by name and responsibility, principal publications, and more. Entries are categorized by organization and state or country and are indexed alphabetically and by subject on topics ranging from acid rain to zoology. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.
Conservation Directory 2017: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations
by Lindsey BreuerDo you want to take action to protect Earth’s environment? Are you interested in learning more about wildlife conservation and environmental groups? The Conservation Directory 2017 is a great resource for budding environmental activists and scholars alike who want to achieve a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future. This all-inclusive volume is an amazing resource that can help further these environmental goals.The new and revised 2017 edition of the Conservation Directory is the most comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations yet published, with information on more than four thousand government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and colleges and universities, as well as more than eighteen thousand officials concerned with environmental conservation, education, and natural resource use and management.Each entry contains detailed contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also included are selected email and Internet addresses, descriptions of program areas, senior staff by name and responsibility, principal publications, and more. Entries are categorized by organization and state or country and are indexed alphabetically and by subject on topics ranging from acid rain to zoology. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.
Consider It Done: Accomplish 228 of Life's Trickiest Tasks
by Julie SubotkyThere’s nothing Julie Subotky can’t get done. After all, as the founder and CEO of a lifestyle management and personal concierge company catering to the crème-de-la-crème of New York, LA, and Aspen, she’s used the fielding her fair share of formidable requests from wealthy and time starved clients. Luckily, now you don’t need to be a rock star, socialite, or millionaire to Consider it Done. In this charming and unique book, she shares her secrets from for accomplishing hundreds of life's most bizarre, off-beat, and yet often inescapable tasks. Ranging from the unusual but useful, to the seemingly impossible, to the annoying but necessary, these include: How to hire a snake dancer for a party within 24 hours notice How to argue your way out of a speeding ticket How to get a last-minute table at an impossibly overbooked restaurant How to find a reputable pet psychic How to get the best seat on an airplane How to blow a date How to fix a hole in the wall How to get a wedding dress shipped halfway across the world How to refuse a dare How to change a tire How to make a citizen's arrest How to mix the perfect hangover cure …and countless more Filled with practical tips, hints and advice as well as hilarious stories of near mishaps, crazy wild goose chases, and outrageous requests from eccentric clients, Consider it Done is sometimes zany, often surprising, and yet always useful. After all, there may come a time when you actually need to know how propose to someone in skywriting, replace a matching spoon from your great-great-great grandmother's antique silver set, or simply make the perfect martini. When that day comes, this essential and completely one-of-a-kind book will be there to walk you through it.
Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God
by Jonny ArdavanisFind freedom from anxiety as you lift your gaze from the problems and pressures of this world to the changeless and powerful character of your heavenly Father.Is my cancer back? Is my job secure? Will I ever get married? Are my children safe? Our lives are often a chronicle of trouble, pain, and uncertainty--and God's children yearn for peace. Many who wrestle with anxiety and despair know that the Bible calls them to "trust God," but what does that even mean?In Consider the Lilies, pastor, podcaster, and speaker Jonny Ardavanis shows us God's consistent response to those who are worn down by worry and badgered by melancholy: He proclaims His own character. Drawing on that perspective-shifting model, Jonny offers biblical insight on how to ground our thoughts and fix our gaze on who God is.Compassionate, biblical, and timely, Consider the Lilies explores:How dwelling on the character of God is the surest pathway to peaceThe root causes of anxiety and worry in the BibleWhat the Bible says about the integration of our physical and spiritual livesWhy worry grieves God's heart as our Father Consider the Lilies is for those who long for liberation from their anxiety and fear--and desire to deeply know the God they are called and enabled to trust. If you are starved for hope and gasping for peace, consider the character of your heavenly Father, who welcomes all who are anxious, fearful, and melancholy to trust in Him.
Consider This…: Questions That Make You Think
by Barbara Ann KipferOver 1,000 provocative, thought-provoking questions are posed in the latest book by bestselling author, Barbara Ann Kipfer. Tackling philosophical questions in a fun, engaging way, this impulse purchase is bound to provoke hours of conversation with friends, colleagues, and family. Examples include: *What makes something beautiful? *Does everything in life have a purpose? *Do we each have a soul mate? *Is it possible to think about nothing? Dr. Barbara Ann Kipferis a lexicographer, archaeologist, and the author of more than 25 books, includingTrivia Lovers' Lists of Nearly Everything in the Universe,14,000 Things to Be Happy About, The Wish List, 4,000 Questions for Getting to Know Anyone and Everyone,and many others.
Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace
by Nedra Glover TawwabDaily reminders for growth and positive change, from the New York Times bestselling author of SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE and DRAMA FREECONSIDER THIS is a collection of messages intended to uplift, support, and guide us deeper into ourselves. Instead of focusing on what others should do, or who's holding us back, or trying to control external influences, licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab will help you shift your perspective for the better.In this inspiring book of daily insights, Nedra delivers food for thought, friendly reminders, and perspective shifts to help us stay true to who we are and what matters most. Topics include setting boundaries, rising above drama, expressing ourselves with clarity and integrity, and finding peace and joy every chance we can get.This empowering and embraceable book will help us stay the course - and grow more fully into ourselves every day.
Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace
by Nedra Glover TawwabDaily reminders for growth and positive change, from the New York Times bestselling author of SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE and DRAMA FREECONSIDER THIS is a collection of messages intended to uplift, support, and guide us deeper into ourselves. Instead of focusing on what others should do, or who's holding us back, or trying to control external influences, licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab will help you shift your perspective for the better.In this inspiring book of daily insights, Nedra delivers food for thought, friendly reminders, and perspective shifts to help us stay true to who we are and what matters most. Topics include setting boundaries, rising above drama, expressing ourselves with clarity and integrity, and finding peace and joy every chance we can get.This empowering and embraceable book will help us stay the course - and grow more fully into ourselves every day.
Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace
by Nedra Glover TawwabInspiring advice for navigating life&’s ups and downs, and finding ways to grow every day—from the New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama FreeLife comes at us fast, with new challenges to navigate at every turn. Millions of fans have embraced the fresh insights of bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a popular therapist who brings both expertise and a fresh perspective to the everyday struggles we all navigate in our relationships and within ourselves.In this inspiring book of daily insights, Nedra delivers food for thought, friendly reminders, and perspective shifts to help us stay true to who we are and what matters most.Topics include setting boundaries, rising above drama, expressing ourselves with clarity and integrity, and finding peace and joy every chance we can get.This empowering and embraceable book will help us stay the course— and grow more fully into ourselves every day.
Consider Your Calling: Six Questions for Discerning Your Vocation
by Gordon T. SmithCourage and Calling
Consiga el trabajo que en verdad necesita
by James CaanCon una situación del mercado de trabajo tan difícil, más que nunca es necesario detectar las oportunidades realmente interesantes, destacar por encima de los demás, y contar con la mejor estrategia para conseguir su objetivo. Consiga el trabajo que en verdad desea le muestra, paso a paso, cómo mantener una actitud positiva frente a las dificultades, destacar para conseguir una entrevista y, una vez ahí, desplegar toda su capacidad y pasión, hasta conquistar ese puesto que siempre ha deseado.«Magníficos consejos de principio a fin. Lo recomendamos a todos nuestros candidatos.»Keith Potts, director ejecutivo, Jobsite
The Consolation of Philosophy
by Anicius Manlius Scverinus BoethiusIn this highly praised new translation of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy, David R. Slavitt presents a graceful, accessible, and modern version for both longtime admirers of one of the great masterpieces of philosophical literature and those encountering it for the first time. Slavitt preserves the distinction between the alternating verse and prose sections in the Latin original, allowing us to appreciate the Menippian parallels between the discourses of literary and logical inquiry. His prose translations are lively and colloquial, conveying the argumentative, occasionally bantering tone of the original, while his verse translations restore the beauty and power of Boethius’s poetry. The result is a major contribution to the art of translation. <p><p> Those less familiar with Consolation may remember it was written under a death sentence. Boethius (c. 480–524), an Imperial official under Theodoric, Ostrogoth ruler of Rome, found himself, in a time of political paranoia, denounced, arrested, and then executed two years later without a trial. Composed while its author was imprisoned, cut off from family and friends, it remains one of Western literature’s most eloquent meditations on the transitory nature of earthly belongings, and the superiority of things of the mind. In an artful combination of verse and prose, Slavitt captures the energy and passion of the original. And in an introduction intended for the general reader, Seth Lerer places Boethius’s life and achievement in context.
The Consolation of Philosophy
by Boethius Richard H. GreenOne of the most popular books in Western Europe from the time it appeared in Latin in 524 until the end of the Renaissance, its subject is achieving happiness amidst suffering. Boethius wrote his work of poetry, prose, and personification while imprisoned for treasonable offenses for which he was eventually executed by edict of the Senate he once served. The book opens with a poem whose first line is "I who once wrote songs with keen delight am now by sorrow driven to take up melancholy measures." Boethius continues with the prescriptions to follow nature, and ends by contemplating the eternal.
The Consolation of Philosophy: Authoritative Text, Contexts, Criticism
by Boethius Douglas C. LangstonThe Consolation of Philosophy occupies a central place in the history of Western thought. Its author, Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (ca. 476-526 c. e. ), was a Roman philosopher, scholar, and statesman who wrote The Consolation of Philosophy while in a remote prison awaiting his execution on dubious political charges. The text of this Norton Critical Edition is based on the translation by Richard H. Green. It is accompanied by the editor's preface and full-scale introduction to the work, the translator's preface, and explanatory annotations. Contexts reprints selections from the texts that Boethius drew upon for his own work. These include excerpts from two of Plato's Dialogues (Gorgias and Timaeus), from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, and from Augustine's On Free Choice of the Will. Criticism collects five wide-ranging essays by major scholars of Boethius. Henry Chadwick presents a general introduction to Boethius's life and works. Nelson Pike presents a clear and insightful interpretation of what Boethius means by writing that God is eternal (timeless). The final three essays-by William Bark, Edmund Reiss, and John Marenbon-all depart from traditional readings of The Consolation of Philosophy in significant ways and are sure to stimulate classroom discussion. A Chronology of Boethius's life and work and a Selected Bibliography are also included.
Consolation Of Philosophy (Hackett Classics Ser.)
by Boethius Joel C. RelihanEntirely faithful to Boethius' Latin; Relihan's translation makes the philosophy of the Consolation intelligible to readers; it gives equal weight to the poetry--in fact, Relihan's metrical translation of Boethius' metro are themselves contributions of the first moment to Boethian studies. Boethius finally has a translator equal to his prodigious talents and his manifold vision.
Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat
by Derek Beres Matthew Remski Julian WalkerConspirituality takes a deep dive into the troubling phenomenon of influencers who have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia—peddling vaccine misinformation, tales of child trafficking, and wild conspiracy theories. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a disturbing social media trend emerged: a large number of yoga instructors and alt-health influencers were posting stories about a secretive global cabal bent on controlling the world&’s population with a genocidal vaccine. Instagram feeds that had been serving up green smoothie recipes and Mary Oliver poems became firehoses of Fox News links, memes from 4chan, and prophecies of global transformation. Since May 2020, Derek Beres, Matthew Remski and Julian Walker have used their Conspirituality podcast to expose countless facets of the intersection of alt-health practitioners with far-right conspiracy trolls. Now this expansive and revelatory book unpacks the follies, frauds, cons and cults that dominate the New Age and wellness spheres and betray the trust of people who seek genuine relief in this uncertain age. With analytical rigor and irreverent humor, Conspirituality offers an antidote to our times, helping readers recognize wellness grifts, engage with loved ones who've fallen under the influence, and counter lies and distortions with insight and empathy.
Constantly Craving: How to Make Sense of Always Wanting More
by Marilyn MebergWe want more. More peace. More excitement. More romance. More free time. More chocolate . . .Our cravings are written into our DNA. They’re influenced by our childhood experiences. They’re driving the choices we make as adults. And often, they’re keeping us hungry. Never satisfied. Ever searching.What do they mean? What are we to do with them? Should we feel guilty? Are there solutions?Counselor and author Marilyn Meberg knows all about cravings. She also knows the One who knit us together, desires and all. With wit and compassion, Marilyn helps us understand our appetites, offers advice for managing them here on earth, and encourages us to eagerly await the day when we will find total satisfaction in heaven. In the meantime, Constantly Craving is an excellent reminder that our desires for more can lead us to the One we really need, the only One who will quench our thirst forever. Really? Really!
Constelación familiar para el empleo y el poder adquisitivo
by Marc Baco¿Estás harto de estar economizando constantemente y tener que pensar dos veces antes de gastar? ¿Lo intentas arduamente, pero la deuda sigue, o incluso se hace aún más grande? ¿Estás a punto de sucumbir sin querer, por tu falta crónica de dinero? No te desesperes; ¡la ayuda está a la vista a través de (constelación familiar)! Para todos los interesados, privados o profesionales, La lectura de este libro no puede reemplazar las sesiones de constelación familiar, pero es una gran ayuda para prepararse para ellas. Algunos capítulos proporcionan ejercicios para intensificar esos temas en casa. Aprende de la experiencia positiva de otros que han dominado el flujo renovado de dinero, para finalmente salir de la deuda.
Constelaciones familiares para el amor y las parejas
by Ingala RoblEn este libro la doctora Ingala Robl aborda el tema de las constelaciones familiares, ahora con un enfoque especial en la pareja. Éste es un libro sanador y esperanzador, tanto para aquellos que tienen problemas con su pareja, como para aquellos que siguen solos y necesitan saber qué es lo que deben trabajar para encontrar a ese alguien que están buscando. Si en su libro anterior aprendimos a constelar para la prosperidad, en este nuevo libro Ingala Robl nos muestra el camino para constelar por el amor y por el éxito en las relaciones familiares y de pareja. Una vez Bert Hellinger, creador de las constelaciones familiares, dijo lo siguiente acerca de las relaciones de pareja: "Cuando dos personas se enamoran y luego se casan, o viven juntas, en realidad también se unen sus respectivas familias de origen, cada una con una serie de asuntos no resueltos para que la nueva pareja lleve a cabo la tarea de resolverlos". Por eso, muchas veces nuestras relaciones de pareja se ven afectadas por problemas absurdos, sin un motivo aparente, que afectan nuestra relación. Todos esos aspectos que no podemos comprender ni sabemos cómo lidiar, provienen de nuestra familia de origen, y aunque no los hayamos causado nosotros, aunque pertenezcan a generaciones anteriores, siguen ahí y exigen una solución. Éste es un libro sanador y esperanzador, tanto para aquellos que tienen problemas con su pareja, como para aquellos que siguen solos y necesitan saber qué es lo que deben trabajar para encontrar a ese alguien que están buscando.
Constelaciones familiares para la prosperidad y la abundancia
by Ingala RoblEste libro explica lo que es la conciencia de prosperidad y cuáles son sus obstáculos, los adquiridos personalmente y aquellos que nos vienen de la historia familiar. Con ayuda de las constelaciones familiares, Ingala Robl revela aquello que obstaculiza la prosperidad y presenta una solución. Ya sea que se trate de un negocio individual, familiar o una gran empresa, este libro ayuda a relacionar nuestra profesión con nuestra vocación o misión en la vida, a mejorar su calidad para alcanzar el bienestar físico y emocional, y a encontrar la unión entre las dos. El éxito financiero no siempre es resultado de trabajar arduamente. Hay personas capaces de generar prosperidad con un mínimo esfuerzo, mientras que otras nunca lo consiguen. La diferencia es que las primeras tienen conciencia de prosperidad y el trabajo que realizan es la expresión verdadera de sus valores personales y espirituales. Con frecuencia la conciencia de prosperidad se ve bloqueada por nuestra manera de concebir la abundancia material, emocional y espiritual, y enfrentamos obstáculos que responden a intenciones negativas. Muchas creencias limitantes se originan en la infancia, otras vienen de generaciones atrás y están grabadas en la conciencia familiar.
Constelaciones para el éxito en el trabajo
by Ingala Robl¿Quieres emprender tu nuevo negocio sorteando los clásicos errores? ¿Te sientes a disgusto en tu trabajo? ¿Tienes problemas con tu jefe? ¡Ya no te desgastes!Este libro te ayudará a reorganizar tu relación con el dinero y te mostrará el camino para que no trunques tus sueños, lleves a la quiebra a tu familia o empresa, y despilfarres tu energía y capital.De la mano de la especialista Ingala Robl, esta obra te ayudará a comprender mejor las interrelaciones complejas que surgen diariamente en una empresa, a poner en marcha procesos de cambio, evitar problemas en caso de reestructuraciones y considerar los efectos de diversas políticas propuestas para la organización. Las configuraciones aportan claridad donde antes había incertidumbre, y son la mejor herramienta para el cambio en las organizaciones, así como para cuando el futuro nos parece incierto.Con esta lectura aprenderás acerca del orden, la vinculación y la pertenencia, asícomo sobre el equilibrio entre el dar y tomar en una empresa para evitar problemas laborales, tal como se demostró en Constelaciones familiares.
Constelaciones para el éxito en el trabajo
by Ingala RoblDe la mano de la especialista Ingala Robl, esta obra te ayudará a comprender mejor las interrelaciones complejas que surgen diariamente en una empresa, a poner en marcha procesos de cambio, evitar problemas en caso de reestructuraciones y considerar los efectos de diversas políticas propuestas para la organización. ¿Quieres emprender tu nuevo negocio sorteando los clásicos errores? ¿Te sientes a disgusto en tu trabajo? ¿Tienes problemas con tu jefe? ¡Ya no te desgastes! Este libro te ayudará a reorganizar tu relación con el dinero y te mostrará el camino para que no trunques tus sueños, lleves a la quiebra a tu familia o empresa, y despilfarres tu energía y capital. De la mano de la especialista Ingala Robl, esta obra te ayudará a comprender mejor las interrelaciones complejas que surgen diariamente en una empresa, a poner en marcha procesos de cambio, evitar problemas en caso de reestructuraciones y considerar los efectos de diversas políticas propuestas para la organización. Las configuraciones aportan claridad donde antes había incertidumbre, y son la mejor herramienta para el cambio en las organizaciones, así como para cuando el futuro nos parece incierto. Con esta lectura aprenderás acerca del orden, la vinculación y la pertenencia, así como sobre el equilibrio entre el dar y tomar en una empresa para evitar problemas laborales, tal como se demostró en Constelaciones familiares.
Constelações Familiares e a Felicidade nos Relacionamentos
by Marc Baco Susana da Silva RodriguesUm livro de apoio para todos que querem saber: Como se libertar para uma relação satisfatória. Como ativar os recursos para o seu amor. Como ultrapassar envolvimentos, padrões e bloqueios numa relação. Como crescer na sua relação com a ajuda das constelações familiares. Como é que a sua relação resulta de forma atenta e com respeito. Como o amor alimenta a sua alma. Este livro destina-se às pessoas afetadas a aos facilitadores de constelações que queiram apoiar os seus clientes no tema felicidade na relação. Não substitui uma constelação familiar, mas ajuda-o como pessoa afetada a preparar-se para uma. Em alguns temas são sugeridos exercícios para pôr em prática em casa, que o ajudam a preparar bem e a aprofundar o seu tema. Aprenda com os outros que conseguiram através das constelações familiares que o amor na relação voltasse a fluir, crescer, alimentar e florescer.
Constelações Familiares e Trauma
by Susana da Silva Rodrigues Marc BacoEste livro aborda muito sucintamente, através da apresentação de casos reais, o tratamento de experiências traumáticas pelo recurso às constelações familiares.
Constellations Systémiques Familiales et Traumatismes: Transformer les expériences traumatisantes de manière guérissante
by Marc BacoSocial Sciences - Relief in traumatic situations Le traumatisme est un événement si grave que la question de l'ordre, des liens et de l'équilibre dans les concessions mutuelles - les trois principaux domaines classiques de la constellation familiale - passe à l'arrière-plan et ne peut généralement être abordée qu'après s'être penché sur le traumatisme. La puissance d'un traumatisme chevauche généralement énergiquement les autres principes de la constellation familiale. L'ignorer et travailler sur l'ordre, par exemple, peut donc s'avérer futile et sans résultat. Dans ce livre, je me réfère au traumatisme en faisant la distinction entre événements ponctuels et événements continuels. Je traite en particulier les traumatismes du développement, même prénatales, qui peuvent affecter toute une vie.