Community Development

Mary and Patrick's dream was to live in London, have 2.4 children, the nice house, the successful jobs. But life had other plans, and in one traumatic year that all came crashing down. Bruised and battered, Mary finds herself pulled towards Cornwall and dreams of St George's Island, where she spent halcyon childhood summers. So, when an opportunity arises to become tenants if they renovate the old Island House, they grab it with both hands.

Drawing on her years of clinical experience, Dr Joy provides actionable tools we can use to foster friendships that are not only positive, but transformative. From the evolution of sisterhood to the exceptional powers of group therapy, the process of finding your people to advice on overcoming the barriers that get in the way, Sisterhood Heals is as much an actionable guide as it is a love letter to Black women everywhere.

When Lynda MacGibbon moved from a small city in eastern Canada to a high-rise apartment in Toronto, she decided to follow Jesus' famous commandment to "love your neighbor" a bit more literally. In the past, she would have looked first for friends at her new job or her new church. This time, though, she decided to look for friends among the strangers who shared her apartment building - her actual neighbors in her new "vertical neighborhood".

"Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of the Southern African village, where the tapestry of tradition meets the winds of change. In 'Harmony of Threads: Tales from the Southern African Village,' explore the rich cultural heritage, resilient community dynamics, and the delicate dance between preserving age-old traditions and embracing the promise of progress. From the rhythmic beats of traditional drums to the innovative strides in sustainable development, follow the intricate threads that weave together a narrative of resilience, wisdom, and a harmonious coexistence with both ...

Family members, leaders, life coaches, and mentors often give recommendations and encouragement without understanding or sharing the pitfalls and responsibilities associated with the change. Most life changes need aftercare and management to avoid self-destruction and returning to the things you left or something worse. This book is intended to present tools and techniques to manage you and the community around you.

Discover the 3 rules that every successful group follows that allows them to thrive & dominate even in societies where they are unwanted minorities. This books explores what Africans need to do if they want to improve their lot on this planet and become competitive.

No one understands better than Joseph Michelli how businesses create and leverage world-class customer experiences. In The Airbnb Way, he shows how innovative leaders have managed to build an unique brand by inspiring and engaging a community of hospitality entrepreneurs - a feat unparalleled in the shared economy.

Inspired by a podcast conversation between Janet Morgan and Heather Sanderson, this short book explores what art is and what it can do both personally and collectively. Janet talks about her creative process and shares the wisdom that making and teaching art has brought to her (and through her to others). In exploring the outrageous, the foolish, and the divine, Janet shares how some of her best work started with a failure, rejection, and/or making a mess and what that means (in art and in life). She then shares a vision of the healing and inclusive power of art, especially in relation to ...

A Zen parent is not a label or prescriptive way to parent, but a willingness to stay present with what's happening and do the right thing. It's a commitment to an imperfect practice of continual self-awareness so we can show up for our children in an authentic and mindful way. The one thing that can be counted on throughout parenting is change - just when we understand our child's experience or buy the right size clothes, they change and grow. Just when we get comfortable with typical life challenges, the world experiences a global pandemic.

The world is full of perceptions of inequalities and injustices. However ambiguous and preposterous to some, these perceptions are a reality to those who live them. So rather than dwell on the negatives and those things that separate and divide us, this book (as the first of a three-part series) analyzes the challenges faced and then offers positive, inclusive solutions. Time has shown that a properly led team with effective leadership is much stronger than an individual. Each one reaches at least one.

Representing the Universal Conscious Community, 52 authors have co-created the "Unfolding Journeys: Ways to Connect" book. Some of them are established writers, and for the others, it's a debut. Still, all have a few things in common—love for writing, the ability to reflect on their transformational journeys and willingness to share learnings along the way. The journey towards inner peace is unique for everyone. For some, it's a smooth road while for others, it's a bumpy, frightening ride.

The Engage Patriots Manifesto-Living These 10 Values Will Save Our Families and Communities. Discover the Time Tested Values that are critical to a free society and how you can influence your family and community as you become an Engaged Patriot!

"Walking Wisdoms," is a poignant and deeply moving narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of familial relationships, life lessons, and the enduring wisdom passed down through generations. Set against the backdrop of rich cultural heritage, the book centers on the character of Menalik, an African-American Muslim Man, who imparts his life's wisdom and experiences to his son Tin-sing.

Empowered Women Empowering the World represents women who have overcome adversity and risen above their challenges and created a life where they live by their own design. These stories are true and from women from all walks of life. They will inspire you to embark on your own self-empowerment journey, to grow into your own self-belief so you can be your best self, become confident, courageous, and empowered as they share how they changed their lives to experience deep and lasting transformation.

Empowered Women Empowering the World represents women who have overcome adversity and risen above their challenges and created a life where they live by their own design. These stories are true and from women from all walks of life. They will inspire you to embark on your own self-empowerment journey, to grow into your own self-belief so you can be your best self, become confident, courageous, and empowered as they share how they changed their lives to experience deep and lasting transformation.

Living in a neighbourhood means sharing your space and your life with others. Being a good and caring neighbour can make all the difference in creating a harmonious and enjoyable living environment. Whether you've just moved in or have been living in your neighbourhood for years, it's essential to know how your actions and behaviours affect those around you.

This is the turbulent story of Naomi Parker, a courageous young woman who valiantly overcomes a series of devastating life experiences. She harbors a looming secret that dominates her thinking and negatively impacts her decision making. It infects her ability to process information and is compounded by a learning disability.

Former exotic dancer, Lorna (stage name: Lady Luck), returns to school to become a real estate agent in the fictional town of Merriweather. When she discovers that a massive overdevelopment project threatens to destroy a historical mission, Lorna finds herself caught up in a battle to save her community. With Erin Brockovich-like determination, Lorna fights for social justice, taking on powerful developers and corrupt officials who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Along the way, Lorna discovers a passion for environmental activism and personal transformation, as she overcomes ...

What makes a man tick? What makes him act out of character? Is it him, his surroundings, or was he born with the short end of the stick? In some cases - in our attitudes, traits, and character - we, men, are not living up to our purpose. When a man understands his purpose and walks in it, he impacts his family, community, and world. This only happens when a man has a transformed heart and mind.

Fed up with weekend hangovers? Motivated by budgetary or health concerns? Or just want to feel your best every day of the week? Without preaching or waffling, How to Be a Mindful Drinker will help you to understand your drinking behaviour and plan your self-moderation goals. Drawing on highly successful behaviour-change tools and techniques, How to Be a Mindful Drinker is designed to guide you toward moderate drinking habits so that you can live the life you want and put alcohol in its place.