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Veteran community organizer Paul Born's work has contributed to lowering cancer rates in Maine, improving mental health for young people in Florida, and reducing poverty rates in Canada by 20 percent. In this much-needed new book, he shares stories of how he was able to catalyze local communities and guide them to make significant progress on seemingly intractable community problems.

"Quilting and Gratitude: Finding Joy in Every Stitch" is a captivating journey into the heart of quilting, where every stitch tells a story of love, compassion, and creativity. Through a collection of inspiring tales, readers will discover the profound impact of quilting on both the maker and the recipient, showcasing how this timeless craft has the power to heal, uplift, and connect us. From heartwarming stories of quilters finding purpose in giving back to their communities to the transformative joy of creating something beautiful from simple fabric, this book celebrates the beauty of ...

Do you wish you knew ... How to crack the code of a modern, contemporary single plotline romance? How to get motivated to write and finish your romance story ideas? How successful authors write consistently and put out high-quality work at regular intervals? How to use strong and sympathetic characters and hit well-known romance plot points to create your unique romance story? How a supportive group of writers can motivate each other to write faster and better? Why setting a daily word count goal is not the best way to track your progress? How to keep your motivation going, book after book,...

Dive into the immersive world of community engagement with the keenly anticipated eBook, "Connecting Community"! Serving as a comprehensive guide, this book threads together the essential facets of community participation and leadership. Curated for both novices eager to understand the realm of community engagement, and seasoned participants seeking to deepen their involvement, this book uncovers everything you need to know about nurturing meaningful community relationships. Intelligence-driven and thought-provoking, "Connecting Community" opens in Chapter 1 with an exploration of the ...

Don’t Try to Ride the Wave of 20th-Century Ministry Leaders, are you called to a place where Jesus’ name is most often spouted as a curse word? Because in the 21st-century, the culture is shifting. The “easy places” are increasingly post-Christian—even pre-Christian. If you want to minister successfully right now, you must: • Learn the mind-shifts necessary to make disciples in the world as it exists today • Rethink outmoded ideas of funding, metrics, and team-building • Find out how to model a faith community that’s relevant to the needs of the culture where God’s ...

Dive into the world of creative transformation with "The Upcycler's Toolbox"—an eBook that brings the art of repurposing to your fingertips. Get ready to breathe new life into the old, forge beauty from the forgotten, and embark on a journey towards sustainable living without missing a single beat. Imagine an introduction that paves the way to a greener planet, where "The Upcycler's Toolbox" lays the foundation for eco-friendly innovation and intricate crafts. As you flip through the virtual chapters, you'll cultivate a resourceful mentality, nurtured by an in-depth understanding of ...

A Voice for the Voiceless In Broken Shelters, Broken Souls: A Call to End Homelessness and Poverty, embark on a transformative journey that exposes the raw realities of homelessness and poverty while igniting hope for change. This book is more than just a narrative; it is a powerful call to action. Through deeply moving personal stories, insightful reflections, and actionable solutions, it challenges readers to confront the injustices that allow countless individuals to slip through the cracks of society. Stories That Demand Attention At the heart of this book are the stories of resilience,...

Destiny offers the vision of a positive future for humanity and a practical blueprint for how to achieve a sustainable, peaceful, and just global community. At this most important moment in human history, technology is giving us the power to remake the world into a garden of plenty. At the same time, we face dark, existential crises—climate catastrophe, the continuing threat of nuclear weapons, and futile reliance on achieving “security” through military escalation, as examples.

An effective new voice in the contemporary church movement shares important lessons from his failures and successes in building a community that reaches out with maximum impact within an emerging culture. Over the past decade, Mike Tatlock has been on a journey to examine the life of Jesus with a view to developing a church that truly makes a difference. His hard-won lessons have shaped a ministry philosophy that is connecting people in community to engage the world around them.

Over 30 years, Burning Man has gone from two families on a San Francisco beach to a global movement in which hundreds of thousands of people around the world create events on every continent. It has been the subject of fawning media profiles, an exhibit in the Smithsonian, and is beloved by tech billionaires and boho counterculturalists alike. But why does it matter? What does it actually have to offer us? The answer, Caveat Magister writes, is simple: Burning Man's philosophy can help us build better communities.

Frank Altman, a legendary figure in the Community Development Finance industry, offers a systematic argument for why and how American capitalism can be extended to people from every walk of life, including those from low-income census tracks. He explores the history and cultural realities that have created an unequal financial playing field, particularly for BIPOC communities and how innovative approaches can create sound investment devices and exponential growth in minority and women-owned businesses and increase levels of home ownership.

Will you join The Exceptional Life R-Evolution? What will you say when you look back on your life? Will you think, “I lived an exceptional life”? Who doesn’t want to live an exceptional life, filled with exceptional work and life experiences? Everyone can live an exceptional life, and the resources in this audiobook will provide you the guidance necessary to do so successfully. As we learn, grow, and evolve our performance, sharing the success of our experiences along the way, we will ignite the exceptional life r-evolution!

Step into a world where the rustic charm of agricultural landscapes meets the dynamism of artistic expression with "Stacks of Imagination." This groundbreaking eBook unveils the untapped potential of hay bales as not just fodder but as a vibrant medium for remarkable works of art. Imagine transforming the simplicity of hay into extraordinary sculptural masterpieces. Navigate through the fascinating evolution of hay bale art, where each twist and tie culminates in a visual symphony of texture and form. "Stacks of Imagination" is a definitive guide, inviting you on a journey from its roots in...

Are you searching for a guide that unlocks the secrets of sustainable urban living? Look no further! "The Urban Homesteading Guide" is your comprehensive handbook to transform your city life into a flourishing oasis of sustainable practices, from gardening to preserving your harvest and building a resilient community. Can this guide really help me start my own urban homestead, even if I'm a complete beginner? Absolutely! Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this book provides step-by-step instructions, creative ideas, and real-life examples to guide you through every aspect ...

Unleash the magic of ultimate customer service with "Enchanting Customers"! This comprehensive guide illuminates the path to transforming ordinary RPG stores into extraordinary havens where customer experience is not just paramount but enchanting. Discover how to cast a spell on your clientele right from the onset! In Chapter 1, uncover what customer experience truly implies in the context of RPG stores and grasp the weight it carries in this digital era. Equip yourself to decode the complex layers of your target market in Chapter 2, learn their whims and wishes, and chart their behavioural...

7 Steps to Creating a Thriving Learning Community is a complete guide aimed to assist classroom teachers - novice and veteran - in creating a richer classroom experience and a better world. 7 Steps embodies years of teaching, self-discovery, self-awareness, and private and public successes and failures. This guide is broken into three distinct sections: self-awareness, awareness of others, and awareness of your impact. Each thoughtful step is like an easy-to-follow lesson with quotes, keywords, anecdotes, actions, insights, and reflections.

Consider this book your ally as you move deeper into the adventure of creativity. Syncreate is about the synergy of co-creation; it embodies the spirit of collaboration. Think of it as an approach to creative project management that can be used by anyone from students to artists and individuals to organizational teams.

Pilgrimage is a sacred tradition that has existed around the world for centuries. Every year, more than 100 million devotees from different cultures and faiths embark on journeys to such holy sites as Santiago de Compostela, Mecca, and Banaras. For some, making a pilgrimage is a spiritual act, while for others it is a secular experience of personal restoration. And yet there has never existed a tradition of pilgrimage within the US. Cultural geographer James E. Mills makes a compelling case for the creation of a network of American pilgrimage routes to heal societal divisions....

Welcome to The Art of Seeing, a transformative eBook that will change the way you see the world around you. In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of the beauty that surrounds us. The Art of Seeing helps you develop a new perspective, one that allows you to focus on the beauty, joy, and meaning that exists in your everyday life. The mind is a powerful tool, and this guidebook helps you harness that power to see the world through a new lens. The book is divided into 20 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the art of seeing. In chapter one, ...

** NEW IMPROVED LAYOUT ** Welcome! You’re about to join a worldwide movement that’s shaping the future of how we work and live. In The Coworking Handbook you’ll discover everything you need to know about opening, managing and growing a successful coworking space. Avoid the common pitfalls of this exciting new industry and learn what really works around the world from experts and founders of the coworking movement. You’ll learn: * How to facilitate member connection and address member issues * Why building a community first matters * How to handle sticky financial situations * How to...