BRITISH WRITERS, Supplement XIVFor the most part, Supplement XIV centers on contemporary writers from various genres and traditions, most of whom have had little sustained attention from critics, although they are well known.

The essays should enable students and general readers to enter into the world of these writers freshly, helping them to understand how in each case the writer summoned a particular vision, moving from book to book, creating an imaginative universe in words.

Helping: How to Offer, Give, and Receive Help

In this seminal book on helping, corporate culture and organizational development guru Ed Schein analyzes the dynamics of helping relationships, explains why help is often not helpful, and shows what any would-be-helper must do to insure that help is actually provided. 
Many words are used for helping -- assisting, aiding, advising, coaching, consulting, counseling, supporting, teaching, and many more -- but they all have common dynamics and processes.

Mimi: A Picture Story Book for Young Boys and Girls

Mimi volume one is a delightful collection of stories to read with your little ones. Follow Mimi with her Mama and Daddy as she makes every day into an adventure. Exploring the world and imagining all the fun possibilities around. Mimi’s adventures include helping Mama with her shopping and finding out how useful it can be, finding lots of weird and wonderful things at the exhibition, learning to play at the kindergarten, surprising Mama and Daddy in bed, helping out in the garden, learning to dance with Daddy and lots more.

The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems

The Mathematical Mechanic reverses the usual interaction of mathematics and physics. . . . Careful study of Levi's book may train readers to think of physical companions to mathematical problems. . . . Mathematicians will find The Mathematical Mechanic provides exercise in new ways of thinking. Instructors will find it contains material to supplement mathematics courses, helping physically-minded students approach mathematics and helping mathematically-minded students appreciate physics.

Innovate the Pixar Way: Business Lessons from the World's Most Creative Corporate Playground

“Details how this playful organization pres a working environment that encourages imagination, inventiveness, and joyful collaboration. If you dream of creating a more positive climate in your company, this book might just make your dreams come true.”
Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Helping People Win at Work