In his seventh book of poems, celebrated poet Todd Davis explores the many forms of violence we do to each other and to the other living beings with whom we share the planet. Here racism, climate collapse, and pandemic, as well as the very real threat of extinction are dramatized in intimate portraits of Rust-Belt Appalachia.
Todd Davis Libri






Everyone Deserves a Great Manager
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
This book is the essential guide for the millions of people all over the world making the challenging and rewarding leap to manager, who want to become that manager their team deserves. FranklinCovey knows that managers are desperate for help - especially employees who go from managing tasks to managing people. They yearn for training and tools to help them become more confident, effective, and valued. This practical and inspirational guide offers the solution with guidance, tips and insights that are relevant, easily applicable, based on credible expertise, and will fit into the manager’s hectic daily schedule. The focus of the book is to give managers the information they need in a way that they can absorb quickly. They can pick up a helpful tip in 10-minutes or glean an entire skill-set with a deeper reading. The goal is for the busy manager to know what to do and how to do it without interrupting their regular workflow. Each role highlights the current, authentic problems managers face and briefly explores the limiting mindsets or common mistakes that led to those problems. The book has 29 skill-based chapters, which cover essential managerial skills like one-on-ones, giving feedback, delegating, hiring, building team culture, and leading remote teams. The book also includes over 30 unique tools, such as a prep worksheet for your next one-on-one and a list of over 100 behavioural questions for your next interview.
Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davisextreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Head presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend. Readers are given all the directions they need to grab materials that can be found around the house or at the local hardware store and get to work banging up a sweet BMX ramp or half-pipe, building a tree house or tire swing, or throwing together a slip-and-slide or tie-dye station for an afternoon of fun. With plenty of color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed illustrations, Handy Dad is chock-full of creative and inexpensive ways to keep kids (and dads) entertained for hours.
Get Better
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The chief people officer at FranklinCovey outlines anecdotal and practical recommendations for how organizations of any size or type can create a competitive advantage by building effective relationships.
Uptown Business Club
Stories From Business Professionals Who Give Before They Receive
- 146pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
The book offers strategies to generate continuous referrals, emphasizing practical techniques and approaches that foster lasting relationships. It guides readers on building a referral network that thrives on trust and mutual benefit, ensuring a steady influx of new clients. By focusing on actionable steps, it aims to empower individuals and businesses to enhance their referral capabilities effectively.
The New Big Book of America
- 56pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Bright, lively, and informative, this state-by-state guide to America was designed for children ages 9 to 12. Each state is represented by a colorful topographical map accompanied by illustrations and text of the famous people, places, and events that have shaped its history. This comprehensive volume provides a well-rounded look at the United States in a format that's appealing and easy to use.
Werde besser!
15 bewährte Strategien zum Aufbau effektiver Beziehungen im Job
In seinem Wall-Street-Journal-Bestseller zeigt Todd Davis, Chief People Officer von FranklinCovey, dass das größte Kapital einer Organisation nicht die Mitarbeiter selbst, sondern die Beziehungen zwischen ihnen sind. Diese Beziehungen spiegeln die persönliche Effektivität jedes Einzelnen wider. Die Fähigkeit, gute Beziehungen aufzubauen und aufrechtzuerhalten, stellt den entscheidenden Wettbewerbsvorteil eines Unternehmens dar. Davis präsentiert fünfzehn bewährte Praktiken, die Führungskräfte auf jeder Ebene dazu befähigen, Verantwortung zu übernehmen, die Qualität der Interaktionen zu verbessern und die Fähigkeiten effektiver Beziehungen zu meistern. Anhand realer Geschichten aus seiner langjährigen Unternehmenspraxis bringt Davis seine dreißigjährige Erfahrung im Beobachten, Führen und Coachen anderer auf einnehmende Weise zum Leben. Er beleuchtet häufige Beziehungsfallen, die sich negativ auf Karrieren und organisationale Ergebnisse auswirken, und richtet sich an Berufstätige in allen Bereichen, vom Teamleiter bis zum CEO. Dieses Buch dient als praktischer Leitfaden für alle, die ihre Organisation durch den Aufbau effektiver Beziehungen stärken möchten – von den Experten für Leistungssteigerung bei FranklinCovey.