This book doesn't offer a 10-step plan for a successful project management career because no plan can possibly address every project contingency. This book is a necessary guide for any coordinator of people and projects. You may be a planner, thinker, strategist, project manager, business owner, executive leader, business analyst, athletic coach, parent or simply an individual curious about ways to become more effective at work. Any way you slice it, you'll benefit from reading this book.

Part memoir, part 'how to', The Little Green Book will assist marijuana users, their loved ones, and those working with them in considering change. Michael Stratton is a therapist who fell in love with marijuana. Gradually it began to eclipse his goals that he'd set for himself. Eventually he found it necessary to break up with marijuana. He began working with others who had faced the same dilemma, and then became trained by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin...

This book examines the industrial monuments of twentieth- century Britain. Each chapter takes a specific theme and examines it in the context of the buildings and structure of the twentieth century. The authors are both leading experts in the field, having written widely on various aspects of the subject. In this new and comprehensive survey they respond to the growing interest in twentieth-century architecture and industrial archaeology. The book is well illustrated with superb and unique...

Great Britain not only invented the main-line railway but has also led the way in it's preservation - not just locomotves and carriages but also the buildings and structures that bear witness to the confidence of railway developers, architects and engineers. This book defines the nature of the railway heritage - from signalboxes, viaducts, tunnels and locomotive depots - and then discusses priorities and the best practice for it's conservation. The subject is a strongly topical one due to ...

Michael O'Halloran, or simply Mickey, is a spunky 10-year-old orphan boy who lives alone in the streets of a big mid-western city, hiding from the Children's home. Mickey works as a newsboy to support himself, following the rules his mother gave him before she died. One day, Mickey runs into a poor, little crippled girl called Peaches sobbing because her abusive granny has died and the Children's Home will be coming after her. Mickey takes her to his home, cleans her up, and claims her as ...

The warning signs are obvious. Our freedoms and our nation itself are under siege. We face unprecedented circumstances. Russia and China’s expansionist ambitions pose an existential foreign military threat. At the same time, we are facing a significant internal challenge as every fissure from social media to election integrity to our national borders are being exploited.The backbone of our Republic, ensuring our American freedoms, is our military. The Calvert Task Group sounds the ...

In "Michael O'Halloran," Gene Stratton-Porter masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and human connection set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. The novel follows the titular character, a compassionate and resourceful boy who befriends a group of homeless children in a bustling urban landscape. Stratton-Porter's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions immerse the reader in the challenges faced by the marginalized, while also capturing the beauty of innocence and hope. The na...

Students arrive on campus with various boxes of belongings to unpack, some heavy, some tidy, some more valuable, some more private. For many students, two of these boxes could be labeled "My Faith" and "My Sexuality"—and these two can be among themost cumbersome to handle. How to balance the two without having to set one down? How to hold them both closely, both securely, but still move forward to settle in with new friends in a new environment? How to keep from dropping one or the other, ...

In "Michael O'Halloran," Gene Stratton-Porter ventures into the realm of early 20th-century American literature, crafting a touching narrative that intertwines themes of childhood innocence, the bond between humans and nature, and the redemptive power of love. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Hoosier landscape, the novel features the adventures of a young boy, Michael, as he encounters both the joys and tribulations of life in a rapidly changing society. Stratton-Porter's charac...

Classic novel, first published in 1915. According to Wikipedia: "Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 December 6, 1924) was an American author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, and one of the earliest women to form a movie studio and production company. She wrote some best-selling novels and well-received columns in national magazines, such as McCalls. Her works were translated into several languages, including Braille, and Stratton-Porter was estimated to have had 50 million re...

In Gene Stratton-Porter's Children's Adventure Novel, 'Michael O'Halloran', readers are taken on an exciting journey through the streets of Chicago as they follow the story of a young, orphaned newspaper boy determined to make a better life for himself. The book is filled with heartwarming moments, moral lessons, and vivid descriptions of the bustling city life. Stratton-Porter's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it a perfect read for both children and adults alike. The nove...

This is the story of plucky, optimistic newsboy Michael O'Halloran. Michael was orphaned at a young age and asks nothing of the world but to "Be Square!" In this a warm and joyous story, he makes life sunnier for those around him, bringing joy to all who know him, and to readers everywhere.The novel offers a unique view of America in the 1910s and was turned into a movie three times: in 1923, 1937 and 1948.