I'm not a racist, but… You look good, for your age… She was asking for it… You're crazy… That's so gay… Have you ever wondered why certain language has the power to offend? It is often difficult to recognize the veiled racism, sexism, ageism (and other –isms) that hide in our everyday discourse. This book sheds light on the derogatory phrases, insults, slurs, stereotypes, tropes and more that make up linguistic discrimination. Each chapter addresses a different area of prejudice: race and … [Read more...] about On the Offensive: Prejudice in Language Past and Present by Karen Stollznow
Interview with Author – OLUWAmuyiwa
About OLUWAmuyiwa: I am a Writer, Educator and Community Developer. I love to write about Ideas, People (Children and Youth) and Community. My expertise cuts across Systems, Analysis, Content, Research, Education and Development. My Training as a Mechanical Engineer has been a tool to apply engineering principles for creating new mechanisms for Education and Community Development. What inspires you to write? Hmm . . . This is funny because I studied Mechanical Engineering as an … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – OLUWAmuyiwa
Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads What are the three secret ingredients to a winning team? Here's a hint: talent isn't one of them. Author Daniel Coyle shares his secrets to creating a successful organizational culture. Drawing from various examples, Coyle shows that everyone--from companies to comedy troupes--can have success with three simple conditions. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - A detailed overview of each … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads
Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
About Arley Loewen: Arley Loewen has studied, lived and worked in the South – Central Asian context since 1981. Loewen is a specialist in Persian culture, having earned an MA in Persian from Pakistan and a PhD in Middle Eastern Civilizations (Univ. of Toronto). He is director of a faith-based, multi-media project, established in 1992. He also provides leadership training throughout Afghanistan and the region for university students and professionals and management level personnel in all sectors … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
Buyer’s Guide: Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings by Emily M Morgan
Targeted Age Group: 18-95 Category: Coloring Books For Adults Print book price range: 8.99 About Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings: Using mindfulness techniques and coloring therapy, this adult coloring book gives you the space to be creative by coloring simple line drawings of magnificent architecture in graceful settings. Inspired by ancient history and modern romance, the buildings in this book will make you wish to go travelling. With over 30 glorious line … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings by Emily M Morgan
Positive Leadership & Change Collection 1 by Marcella Bremer
Would you like a vibrant, energized workplace, engaged coworkers, and empowered employees? “Positive Leadership, Culture & Change, collection 1” helps you to make a difference and amplify your positive impact. These pragmatic, personal and positive leadership articles not only invite you to reflect but also to apply what you read! Grab your copy today! Positive Leadership, Culture & Change Collection 1 offers: An interview with “positive leadership and organizational … [Read more...] about Positive Leadership & Change Collection 1 by Marcella Bremer
Interview with Author – Marcella Bremer
About Marcella Bremer: I am an author, culture & change consultant and “inspirator”. I’m on a mission to help more people make a difference at work and transform those Dilbert-like workplaces into 21st century spaces based on: • positive leadership (encouraging abundance and opportunities while staying realistic), • “natural” organizational change (including everyone and allowing for unexpected, positive emergence) • organizational cultures that foster openness, trust and kindness to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marcella Bremer
Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
About Raymond M. Wong: Raymond M. Wong earned the Eloise Klein Healy Scholarship and the MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in USA Today, U-T San Diego, Chicken Soup for the Soul, San Diego Family, Small Print Magazine, and Segue. His memoir, I'm Not Chinese: The Journey from Resentment to Reverence, was published in October 2014 by Apprentice House. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Quyen, and their children, Kevin and Kristie. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
Interview with Author – K T Bowes
About K T Bowes: K T Bowes lives in New Zealand between the Hakarimata Ranges and the Waikato River, where many of her novels are set. Raised in England to soldiering parents, she has lived in four different countries, settling in New Zealand in 2006 with her husband and four children. The dumbest thing she ever did was jump out of a plane at 2000 feet, attached to a fragile piece of silk because a friend asked her to. The best thing she ever did was marry her husband after knowing him only a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – K T Bowes
The Manifestation of Love by Roselyn Jewell
For years, all Lilly has cared about was great sex. This was in part due to the fact that arranged marriages are a big part of her Indian culture. Sure enough, one day she's told that her future husband, Raj, will be arriving soon. Furious at not getting to choose her own future, she takes her anger out on him and does her best to drive him away. However, somewhere along the way she realizes that he just may be the perfect man for her after all. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You … [Read more...] about The Manifestation of Love by Roselyn Jewell
Double Ex: A Romantic Comedy about Lost Love & Lookalikes by Lee Daniel Bullen
A comedy about two heartbroken friends who pursue lookalikes of their exes but dramatically fall into a soul-stirring love affair. Nick and Lucy forge an unlikely alliance after they discover their craving for dead ringers of lost loves and help each other meet eligible suitors on London’s dating scene. Trouble looms when friends and siblings grow concerned at their obsessive lust for chasing memories, and with problems mounting around their intensifying relationship they soon find their … [Read more...] about Double Ex: A Romantic Comedy about Lost Love & Lookalikes by Lee Daniel Bullen
Interview with Author – S. Thomas Kaza @SThomasKaza
Author Bio: S Thomas Kaza is a writer of novels, short stories, and poetry. He was born in Michigan, raised in Ohio, and later graduated from St. Louis University. He lived in Japan and China before returning to Michigan where he now lives with his wife, two children, and two pet turtles What inspires you to write? Sometimes emotions..... sometimes music..... sometimes I "feel" a dramatic scene that I would like to portray, then I need a story and characters to bring it all to life. Tell … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – S. Thomas Kaza @SThomasKaza
