Wendy N. Wagner ha sviluppato un profondo amore per la lettura durante un'infanzia segnata da una piccola cittadina natale e dalle infrequenti visite di una biblioteca mobile, alimentando una passione per la parola scritta che dura tutta la vita. Il suo lavoro approfondisce temi diversi, dalla storia al mondo naturale, dalle arti marziali alla narrativa speculativa, riflettendo un'ampia curiosità intellettuale. La voce distintiva e la maestria narrativa di Wagner hanno arricchito numerose riviste letterarie e antologie. In qualità di redattrice capo di importanti riviste di narrativa speculativa, plasma attivamente il panorama della letteratura contemporanea.
"After summer is winter, and life inevitably gives way to frozen sterility. In our modern world, we live cushioned existences, and congratulate ourselves on our supposed escape from the old dangers. We think ourselves caught out of nature's reach by our technological wizardry. Safely cocooned. This foolishness blinds us to the truth that our elder forebears could not avoid. Engulfed by the rhythms of the world, they understood ... Autumn means death."--Amazon.com
As a young woman, Jendara left the cold northern isles of the Ironbound Archipelago to find her fortune. Now, many years later, she's forsaken her buccaneer ways and returned home in search of a simpler life, where she can raise her young son, Kran, in peace. When a strange clan of shapeshifting raiders pillages her home, however, there's no choice for Jendara but to take up her axes once again to help the islanders defend all that they hold dear. From author Wendy N. Wagner comes a new adventure of vikings, lycanthropes, and the ties of motherhood, set in the world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
Kate Standish has been on the forest-world of Huginn less than a week and she’s already pretty sure her new company murdered her boss. But the little town of mill workers and farmers is more worried about eco-terrorism and a series of attacks by the bizarre, sentient dogs of this planet, than a death most people would like to believe is an accident. That is, until Kate’s investigation uncovers a conspiracy which threatens them all. File Under: Science Fiction [ Colony World | Into the Woods | Leader of the Pack | Woman’s Best Friend ]
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development
336pagine
12 ore di lettura
This essential guide introduces the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM), offering students a practical context to explore the seven C's of leadership for social change and socially responsible leadership. Covering individual, group, and community values alongside societal change mechanisms, it addresses a crucial topic in contemporary leadership. Action items, reflections, and discussion questions prompt students to relate these concepts to their lives. The Facilitator's Guide enhances the learning experience with activities, assignments, and resources for both classroom and co-curricular settings. The updated second edition features student self-assessment rubrics and discussions on leadership self-efficacy, social perspective, and social justice. Enriched by research on leadership development, it includes two new chapters that broaden the understanding and application of the model. Widely used in college leadership curricula across the U.S. and internationally, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the model, addressing real-world issues. It encourages exploration of social change facets, group dynamics, citizenship, and commitment to the greater good, aiming to empower students as agents of change. Backed by 15 years of research, it provides a thorough overview of the SCM and its applications. The content is designed for use alongside the Facilitator's Guide, enhancing the overall learning experien
Mara ist ein kleines Eichhörnchen mit einem großen Traum: Sie möchte die ganze Welt bereisen. Vom tiefsten Meer bis zum allerhöchsten Berg. Die anderen Eichhörnchen glauben nicht an ihre Pläne. »Die Welt ist groß, Mara«, sagen sie. »Und du bist klein. Bleib lieber hier zuhause bei deinem Baumhaus. In Sicherheit.« Aber Mara lässt sich nicht entmutigen. Zum Glück! Schon bald entdeckt sie auf dem Rücken von Arthur, dem Albatross, die Wunder dieser Welt. Ein Bilderbuch über die bunte und schützenswerte Vielfalt unseres Planeten, das Mut macht, an große Träume zu glauben – ganz gleich, wie klein man ist. CalmeMara-Bücher tun Gutes: Mit dem Kauf dieses Buches unterstützt du die Tiere des Begegnungs- und Gnadenhofs Dorf Sentana und die sozialen Projekte vor Ort. CalmeMara-Bücher schützen die Umwelt: Dieses Buch wurde klimaneutralisiert mit veganen ÖKO-Druckfarben und Drucklack auf Wasserbasis auf zertifiziertem Papier aus nachhaltiger Forstwirtschaft gedruckt. Eine kompostierbare ECO-Schutzkaschierung macht es haltbar, ohne die Umwelt zu belasten.
