What is our role in creating healthy organizations & a healthy world? Creative Social Change fosters a unique dialogue on the interconnections between leadership sustainability the long-term viability of the planet & organizational development Brought together these arenas of research & action can influence events globally & contribute to creating a healthy society The book builds on interviews with five eminent social scientists thought leaders for many decades on the nature of organizational & societal development Robert Quinn Otto Scharmer Edgar Schein Peter Senge & Margaret Wheatley It

Includes:: contributions on what is needed for change from longstanding creative scholar-practitioners such as Riane Eisler & Karl-Henrik Robert as well as new voices & concludes with a variety of concrete case studies from around the world about efforts in this direction Embracing all levels of thinking from the conceptual to the concrete the book generates a foundation for scholarly research & proposes practical questions that can be used for dialogue & action among leaders policy makers & organizational consultants

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If you&8217;re not communicating you&8217;re not winning! Part of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster&174; PCI-Express sound cards the Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-around gaming & entertainment solution that incorporates all the hardware & software features of the Sound Blaster Zx card & comes with an external high-quality beam-forming dual-microphone array When used with Crystal Voice™ the bundled Sound Blaster beam forming microphone creates an acoustic zone & suppresses noise outside it enabling you to be heard by your teammates with amazing clarity even in noisy environments Experience every detail A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116d B delivers &62; 9999 pure audio which is 344 times better than typical motherboard audio Power up The quad-core Sound Core 3D™ audio processor offloads gaming effect processing from your primary CPU improving your overall PC performance Live it don&8217;t just hear it The SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies immerse you in awe-inspiring audio so you can experience games music & movies in a 360-degree true-to-life sound stage over speakers or regular headphones If you&8217;re not communicating you&8217;re not winning When used with Crystal Voice™ the bundled Sound Blaster beam forming microphone creates an acoustic zone & suppresses noise outside it enabling you to be heard by your teammates with amazing clarity even in noisy environments Find them before they find you&8216; Scout Mode&8217; means that you can hear your enemies from further away giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat Gear up for victory There&8217;s no longer any need to unplug your speakers to connect a gaming headset The Sound Blaster Z series soundcards all features separate IO so you can easily switch between hardware without having to unplug any gear Go Pro Supports studio quality headphones & headsets of up to 600 ohm impedance Hook up for high fidelity audio Single cable output to your home theatre system Enjoy cinematic audio by transforming any source into immersive surround sound

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For the longest time we have been big on sound But now with the Sound Blaster X we have shifted our focus to building gaming audio products that not only deliver when it comes to amazing audio they are also built to last Every part of a Sound Blaster X is now tweaked specifically by our designers for the gamer in you with a commitment to build quality From components & materials to ergonomics & comfort when they are worn all with our amazing signature sound Come enjoy gaming with us with great audio products that are built to last Professional Analog Circumaural Gaming Headset Reinforced steel & aluminum architecture 50mm Full Spectrum Neodymium drivers Detachable noise cancelling unidirectional condenser microphone Inline Remote Control with Controls for Volume Playback Call & Mic Box Contains Creative Labs Sound Blaster X H5 Headset 35mm 4-Pole Connector with included Y-Splitter Crystalline Capsule Carry Case ...

Premium Full-featured Personal Micro-sized Bluetooth MP3FLAC Speaker The new Creative Woof 3 Bluetooth speaker delivers sonic goodness in the size of a cup Feel the action of your music rumble from the oversized bass radiator & hear your favourite musician&s true potential come to life Make Woof 3 your perfect travel companion wherever you go Tiny Companion that Travels Wherever You Go The Woof 3 delivers big sound with bass you can feel It neatly fits the palm of your hand & shaped like a compact cup that&s easy to grab & go In fact this micro-sized Bluetooth MP3FLAC speaker was designed with portability in mind
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- all neatly packed in one slot Plus it is a micro SD card reader for transferring your music video & personal data between your micro SD card & your computer USB (Universal Serial Bus) Audio Connect the Woof 3 to your PCMac with the included micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable It will function as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) audio device that ensures lossless digital audio playback Plus you can charge the speaker simultaneously AUX-in Put an old school charm in the music you love Connect your analogue devices to the Woof 3 using the 35mm AUX-in cable A Speakerphone in a Speaker With a built-in microphone the Woof 3 intelligently switches between your voice calls & music So you won&t have to miss another call again Find Your Season The birds are chirping & the flowers are blooming What better way to welcome the fresh air of growth & rebirth than with a light-hearted playlist? Get in the mood for spring with Spring Crystallite for warmer brighter days The sun&s out & we couldn&t be happier But how would your summer vacation look like without a fun dose of summer jam? Take the Summer Rouge hit the beach & put your summer playlist on loop Summer is ending & the leaves are starting to change There&s no better time to enjoy the magical fall foliage with a pumpkin spice latte & a great soundtrack Autumn Gold is bound to get you in the mood for that Put a little holiday spirit in the music you love Ever dreamed of a silvery white Christmas? Complete your idea of a winter wonderland with silver accents That&s Winter Chrome for you Loudspeakers Design Other Recommended usage Universal Number of speakers 1 Driver size 45 cm Technical details Headphone out Yes Headphone connectivity 3.5cm Audio formats supported APE FLAC MP3 WAV WMA Number of products included 1 pc (s) Colour of product Blue Wireless technology Bluetooth Compatible memory cards Micro SD (Trans Flash) Card reader integrated Yes Ports & interfaces USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging port Yes Headphone out Yes Bluetooth version 21 EDR Bluetooth Yes Headphone connectivity 3.5cm Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless Interface Bluetooth 35mm USB Wireless technology Bluetooth Microphone in Yes Bluetooth profiles A2DP AVRCP HFP AUX in Yes Design Design Other Colour of product Blue Performance Audio formats supported APE FLAC MP3 WAV WMA Recommended usage Universal Compatible memory cards Micro SD (Trans Flash) Card reader integrated Yes Power USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging Yes Power source type USB (Universal Serial Bus) Battery life (max) 6 h Weight &

Dimensions Width 65 cm Depth 68 cm Height 75 cm Weight 237 g Packaging content Number of products included 1 pc (s) Quick start guide Yes Cables included Micro-USB Other features Headphone out Yes



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The latest in our creative writing series is a colourful & engaging reference book rather than a write-in book designed to appeal to creative writers from age 9 to 99 The book is divided into sections covering different aspects of the writing process
- coming up with ideas planning punctuation & grammar
- as well as advice on different forms of writing including stories blogs non-fiction & poetry Throughout there are helpful tips & suggestions internet links "ations from well known authors to illustrate different writing techniques Illustrations Full colour throughout

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Creative Writing is a complete writing course that will jump-start your writing & guide you through your first steps towards publication Suitable for use by students tutors writers' groups or writers working alone this book offersa practical & inspiring section on the creative process showing you how to stimulate your creativity & use your memory & experience in inventive waysin-depth coverage of the most popular forms of writing in extended sections on fiction poetry & life writing including biography & autobiography giving you practice in all three forms so that you might discover & develop your particular strengthsa sensible up-to-date guide to going public to help you to edit your work to a professional standard & to identify & approach suitable publishersa distinctive collection of exciting exercises spread throughout the workbook to spark your imagination & increase your technical flexibility & controla substantial array of illuminating readings bringing together extracts from contemporary & classic writings in order to demonstrate a range of techniques that you can use or adapt in your own work Creative Writing A Workbook with Readings presents a unique opportunity to benefit from the advice & experience of a team of published authors who have also taught successful writing courses at a wide range of institutions helping large numbers of new writers to develop their talents as well as their abilities to evaluate & polish their work to professional standards These institutions include Lancaster University & the University of East Anglia renowned as consistent producers of published writers ...

23 very well-known people from the arts sport & business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood how they were able to overcome the challenges & use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood Darcey Bussell CBE Eddie Izzard Sir Richard Branson Meg Mathews Zoe Wanamaker CBE Richard Rogers Benjamin Zephaniah Steven Naismith Lynda La Plante CBE Sir Jackie Stewart OBE Sophie Conran & others share their stories & their advice All reveal the enormous difficulties they faced the strength required to overcome them the crucial importance of adult support & how the different way the brain is wired' in dyslexia has enabled them to see something different in the world & to use their creativity in an exceptional way They talk about thinking sideways' & the ability to look at a bigger picture the often strong visual strength & the ability to listen & to grasp simplicity where other people see only complexity They also talk about how dyslexia continues to challenge them & the ways they have found to work around this An introduction & final section that

Includes:: practical information about dyslexia are written with the support of Dyslexia Action & a percentage of profit from the book is going to The British Dyslexia Association The book will be essential reading for teachers & other professionals & for families affected by dyslexia & inspirational for people with dyslexia

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As Osho points out in the foreward to this book historically the creative person has been all but forced to rebel against the society But nowadays the situation has dramatically changed In today's world the ability to respond creatively to new challenges is demanded of everybody from corporate CEOs to soccer moms Those whose toolbox for dealing with life

Includes:: only what they have learned in the past from their parents & their teachers are at a distinct disadvantage both in their relationships & in their careers Making a switch from imitative & rule-bound behavior to creative innovation & flexibility requires a profound change in our attitudes about ourselves & our capabilities Creativity is a handbook for those who understand the need to bring more creativity playfulness & flexibility to their lives It's a manual for thinking outside the box-and learning to live there as well

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An integrative introduction to the theories & themes in research on creativity the second edition of Creativity is both a reference work & text for courses in this burgeoning area of research The book begins with a discussion of the theories of creativity (Person Product Process Place) the general question of whether creativity is influenced by nature or nurture what research has indicated of the personality & style of creative individuals from a personality analysis standpoint & how social context affects creativity This wide-ranging work then proceeds to coverage of issues such as gender differences whether creativity can be enhanced if creativity is related to poor mental or physical health & much more The book contains boxes covering special interest items including one-page biographies of famous creative individuals & activities for a group or individual to test or encourage creativity as well as references to Internet sites relating to creativity ...

In Creativity as Co-Therapist experienced psychotherapist & creativity expert Lisa Mitchell bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge & therapeutic application by teaching psychotherapists of all backgrounds to see therapy as their art form Readers are guided through the five stages of the creative process to help them understand the complexities of approaching their work creatively & to effectively identify areas in which they tend to get stuck when working with clients Along the way workbook assignments case studies personal stories & hands-on art directives will inspire the reader to think outside the box & build the creative muscles that hold the key to enlivening their work ...