books about: change

books about: change

books:

Change

Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America

Thomas L. Friedman

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008

Required reading
Clear, insightful, and meaningful; a great sequel to "The World is Flat," this book should be required reading for informed and influential persons today. It is well researched with impressive and diverse references giving their varied perspectives on timely topics. ...

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

Spencer Johnson

G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998

Who moved my cheese
I received the book very quickly, I needed it for school and got it in time. It was like new if not new.

The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

Van Jones

HarperOne, 2008

Perfect Timing!
The Green Collar Economy, How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems, by Van Jones, could not be more timely. As our economy (and perhaps the world economy) enters a period called stagflation--meaning, a stagnant economy coupled with inflation--Jones offers a ...

Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

Dr. Kevin Leman

Revell, 2008

Have a New Kid by Friday
Every parent should read this book! Well written and humorous. Gives terrific ideas on disciplining your children.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2002

Must read book
Macolm Gladwell's approach in this book is that of an observer. His deductions are thoroughly logical and offer a refreshing alternative to traditional thought. This book was a joy to read. I am also half way through his second book entitled Blink. As an author he ...

Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America

Paul Tough

Houghton Mifflin, 2008

"Let us put our minds together...
... and see what life we can make for our children", a quote by Sitting Bull, embraces the philosophy and vision of outstanding educator, reformer, and leader Geoffrey Canada, creator of the Harlem Children's Zone. Part biography, part call to action, "Whatever it ...

A Sense of Urgency

John P. Kotter

Harvard Business School Press, 2008

Develop a sense of urgency around buying this book
Once again, Harvard guru Kotter addresses the issue of change in organizations. He suggests that we are made to change, but still defend against it with all our being. It is this defense, or resistance to change, that cause most organizational change initiatives to ...

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, ...

Daniel G. Amen

Three Rivers Press, 1999

Fabulous book
This is a most helpful book. It is the only real help I have found on a most complex and difficult subject. What a revelation to find useful information for a lay person to use to help themselves and loved ones. His ideas are simply explained and extremely useful and, ...

The Shack

William P. Young

Windblown Media, 2008

Meet you at The Shack
I highly recommend this book. We have a book study with ten women at our church, and all of us are enjoying The Shack. Two of the women met the author, William Paul Young, at a book signing. They were very impressed with him. I would suggest you read and discuss ...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

Jim Collins

Collins Business, 2001

Worth for its price
I don't need much to write here as hundreds of people has written review for this book. In simple terms the book is easy to read & understand. Analyze how best companies manage to retain their position by innovative & intelligent leadership. Research is sound & ...

Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

Three Rivers Press, 2008

informative
i like this book. it is clearly written. it doesn't include lots of hesitancy that's found in soooo many books written by attorneys!!! this book very clearly describes senator obama's positions on so many issues. it's not, of course, absolutely comprehensive, but, ...

Leading Change

John P. Kotter

Harvard Business School Press, 1996

School Book
This book is what I needed and I enjoy the book. I received fast service.

Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future

Joel C. Rosenberg

Tyndale House Publishers, 2008

BEHIND THE SCENE
IF YOUR ON THE FENCE ON HOW TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. ITS IMPERITIVE YOU READ THIS BOOK.

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. ...

Norman Doidge

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Recommended to sooo many people
I first listened to this book on my audible download and was so impressed I ordered a copy for myself and two copies to share with the counselors that I supervise. I also have been recommending it to a lot of the parents whose children are my clients. I work for ...

Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning

Kerry Kennedy

Crown, 2008

Faithful Catholics will want to avoid this one
Anyone who loves the Catholic Church will be distressed by this book. Kerry Kennedy, who collected these essays, writes she has a friend who endured "a sermon that amounted to a frontal assault on gay men's and women's rights"(p xxix). While she says she ...