This book offers a complete and detailed account of the evolution of an internationally successful, evidence-based program that has been the result of almost two decades of action research into conflict and bullying. It addresses one of the most serious problems encountered in schools and work places worldwide: that of bullying and inter-personal conflict. The book presents a comprehensive account of the research, development and refinement of the DRACON Project and the Acting Against Bull...

Barton challenges the traditional portrayal of Jesus as meek and otherworldly. Instead, he emphasizes qualities like strength, decisiveness, and ingenuity, arguing that Jesus exhibited the traits of an effective entrepreneur and manager. He describes Jesus as someone who assembled a devoted team of disciples, communicated profound messages with clarity and simplicity, and inspired others to act. By framing Jesus in this way, Barton aimed to make Him a model for modern success, particularly...

First published in 1925, ‘The Man Nobody Knows’ by American author and advertising executive Bruce Barton, topped the nonfiction bestseller list. In this book, Barton presents Jesus Christ as a businessman, and 'founder of Modern Business', in an attempt to make the story accessible to contemporary businessmen. Barton depicted Christ as a man's man, not the meek, effeminate figure he had encountered in Sunday School. Here was the world's first advertising man, whose parables sparkled as mo...

In this collection of essays, Bruce Barton, considered to be among the most influential advertising men of the 20th century, uses history, religion and current events of the 1920s to teach common sense ideals. From Jesus to Beethoven to Napoleon to Abraham Lincoln, Barton uses stories of great individuals to encourage the reader to make the most of life and at the same time to build strong character traits.

“The Man Nobody Knows” is a 1925 work by American author and advertising executive Bruce Fairchild Barton. His second book, it presents Jesus Christ as a businessman, and 'founder of Modern Business', in an attempt to make the story accessible to contemporary businessman. When first published, it shot to the top of the non-fiction bestseller list. Contents include: Contents include: “Bruce Fairchild Barton”, “How it Came to Be Written”, “The Leader”, “The Outdoor Man”, “The Sociable Man”, ...

First published in 1925, ‘The Man Nobody Knows’ by American author and advertising executive Bruce Barton, topped the nonfiction bestseller list. In this book, Barton presents Jesus Christ as a businessman, and 'founder of Modern Business', in an attempt to make the story accessible to contemporary businessmen. Barton depicted Christ as a man's man, not the meek, effeminate figure he had encountered in Sunday School. Here was the world's first advertising man, whose parables sparkled as mo...

When it was originally published in 1925, this book topped the nonfiction bestseller list. Its lessons for the modern businessman are even more compelling today. The example portrayed by Jesus Christ is clarified in this book. From its pages, learn the keys to success, the secrets of leadership, and the path to genuine happiness.

Reid Whitney is a bastard, mongrel warrior living in early 20th century rural Texas. In defense of the target of a pair of cruel bullies he is forced into a fight. He escapes Texas to New England to an unfamiliar family and climate. He soon joins the Army, the 26th Division, The Yankee Division, the first unit to arrive in war ravaged France. He becomes a night fighter along with other unique misfits in his company. Upon discharge he makes the acquaintance of Cora, a lonely and alluring la...

This volume offers rare insights into the connection between young audiences and the performing arts. Based on studies of adolescent and post-adolescent audiences, ages 14 to 25, the book examines to what extent they are part of our society’s cultural conversation. It studies how these young people read and understand theatrical performance. It looks at what the educational components in their theatre literacy are, and what they make of the whole social event of theatre. It studies their v...

This book offers a comprehensive and critical guide to research and practice in the field of arts education and conflict management. The DRACON project explores the relationship between drama and conflict transformation. This international, interdisciplinary and comparative action research project, begun in 1996, is aimed at improving conflict management and transformation among adolescent school students using the medium of educational drama.The book reports on the underpinning pr...

Whether his passing was sudden or gradual, regardless of the health of the father-son relationship . . . when the man who gave you life dies, a part of you dies as well. It is an emotional rite of passage that affects who you are, how you relate to others, how you deal with your past, and how you face your future.You will find study questions at the end of each chapter in this book as authors Dave Veerman and Bruce Barton share their own emotional journeys, along with the insights ...

Bruce Lee's in-depth interview at The Pierre Berton Show, originally recorded in 1971, just a couple of years before he passed away. The interview was lost and would not be found and aired again until 1994.