Julia Richardson

This lyrical, richly illustrated story gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese. On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And...wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting--through sun and snow, day and night--Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.

From the boiler to the coupling, build a little train along with an engineer and her workers. This rhyming story will have readers chugging along with the team as the train takes shape. Just don't forget the caboose Woot woot

What is true happiness? Is it achievable? That is the subject of a new book titled Happiness is a Choice, written by Julia Richard. The book is both a discourse on the nature of happiness and a practical guide for increasing happiness in your life. So many of us go through life feeling miserable and do not understand why. Even when we succeed at something, we still feel like a failure. Happiness is a Choice will show you that happiness really is a possibility and there are practical steps for getting there. Drawing from a broad philosophical perspective, Julia Richard lays out different paths to deep enduring happiness. One of those paths is presented in the teachings of the Dalai Lama who believes that everybody wants true happiness. He also believes that the purpose of life is to seek happiness. However, the Dalai Lama is far from alone in believing this. In ancient Greek philosophy, both Aristotle and Epicurus also think the purpose of life is to attain happiness. Julia Richard also draws from the writings of Plato, Erich Fromm, as well as the important Christian theologians Thomas Aquinas and Albert Schweitzer to develop a deeper understanding of compassion, charity, and altruism. After defining happiness and offering scientific reasons why happiness is important to our life, Julia Richard examines a variety of ways you can attain happiness including the training of your mind, the shifting your perspective, and becoming compassionate and altruistic. To train your mind, he presents Mahatma Gandhi's 10-step approach to living more fully and meaningfully. These are simple and clear steps that everyone can follow. He then mentions the brilliant psychologist and humanist Erich Fromm. Fromm observes that man's true happiness is always associated with a productive orientation toward himself and the outside world. Fromm also notes that joy and happiness are not different in quality, only different in duration. In the case of the latter, the feeling is much more enduring. Julia Richard then reveals how it is possible to find happiness by shifting your perspective. Plato's Cave Allegory is summarized because it is a moral lesson in shifting your perspective. Those who remain trapped in the cave, never shift their perspective, and can never learn what reality has to offer. Those who take the risk to leave the cave will discover the true reality in the glare of the sun. After the moral tale, Julia Richard provides the reader with some practical steps to changing their perspective. Julia Richard also presents a fascinating comparison between Christian and Buddhist compassion. One striking difference is shown in the writings of Thomas Aquinas when compared to the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama extends compassion to all living things whereas Thomas Aquinas makes it clear that Christian compassion must only extend to other humans. However, not all Christians agree with Aquinas on this point. The Lutheran missionary Albert Sweitzer became known globally for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life," by which he meant all life. In the last two chapters, Julia Richard struggles with the thorny questions of human violence and happiness in a troubled world. These chapters provide some deep insights offered by many authors who have looked at these issues.

Miksi maksaa kalliille ammattilaiselle, kun työn voi tehdä helposti ja yksinkertaisesti itsekin? Kotinikkarin parhaat neuvot antaa satoja vinkkejä, ohjeita ja neuvoja, joiden avulla teet kotikorjauksia ja remontteja kuin ammattilainen konsanaan. Kirja auttaa selviytymään useimmista kodin korjauksista, oli sitten kyse lattialaudan vaihtamisesta, tapetoinnista, kodinkoneen huoltamisesta tai huonekalujen kunnostuksesta. Työvaiheet on esitetty selkeästi vaihe vaiheelta, joten aloittelijakin selviytyy korjausurakasta näppärästi. Sinun tarvitsee vain kääriä hihat ja ryhtyä hommiin!

Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents? The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions.

Written by three career experts, An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, providing a complete guide that will allow workers to take a composite, dynamic view of a life's work in the 21st century. "Knowledge work" is fundamental in today's economy. It is the basis for long-term success in the global economy and it drives the collective brainpower through which goods and services are delivered. And today, knowledge work requires much more than a college degree: it means understanding the changing nature of work and employment, and the processes through which knowledge is generated, transferred, and applied. It means understanding new career possibilities, more dynamic work arrangements, and the growing demand for knowledge work around the globe. It means navigating work life with an authenticity that replaces any straightforward loyalty to a single employer, and instead calls for better understanding of the self, collaborators, clients, and customers. Now in paperback, An Intelligent Career provides clear guidance on how to take charge of your own destiny, seek continuous learning, collaborate with others, recognize and act on fresh opportunities, determine when it is time to move on, and much more.

An Intelligent Career will change the way you see your career and your life. It is written by three award-winning international scholars, who share the conviction that careers have become both more important and less predictable. Drawing on a wide range of research, they describe how you can apply your intelligence to take ownership of your career. Using examples and insights from around the globe, the authors explain how you can take stock of your situation; combine assets such as your commitment, experience and relationships; determine future action; and earn greater career success. If you are a manager, consultant, or counselor the authors show how you can support other people's careers, enabling them to define and meet their career goals and aspirations. The book unfolds in two parts, first encouraging reflection and then turning to action. In Part One, you will come to grips with your own intelligent career experience to date. In Part Two, you will learn how to create and leverage new opportunities offered by the contemporary work environment. Across both parts, you will see how to make the most of changing technologies, globalization of professional networks and new rules of employment. In turn, you will see how to connect what you do for yourself to your impact on the world. An Intelligent Career is everyone's resource for pursuing a career in the 21st century that is personally and socially meaningful. It calls on you to take ownership of your career right now, and to pursue your future professional life on your own terms.