A robust, authentic model for creating and clearly articulating a personal leadership philosophy Based on leadership expert Mike Figliuolo's popular "Leadership Maxims" training course, One Piece of Paper teaches decisive, effective leadership by taking a holistic approach to defining one's personal leadership philosophy. Through a series of simple questions, readers will create a living document that communicates their values, passions, goals and standards to others, maximizing their leadership potential. Outlines a clear approach for identifying a concise and meaningful set of personal leadership maxims by which leaders can live their lives Explains and applies four basic aspects of leadership: leading yourself, leading the thinking, leading your people, and leading a balanced life Generates a foundational document that serves as a touchstone for leaders and their teams Simple, applicable, and without pretense, One Piece of Paper provides a model for real leadership in the real world.

"A doodle girl named Penny sets out from her own plain piece of paper to try to find more interesting and fun ways to spend her time"--

*Includes a 112-page paperback book plus a pad of 100 unique collage papers on two-sided sheets, all inside of a beautiful hardcover case with an elastic band. Find out how layers of simple paper can create mysterious and beautiful worlds within worlds through the art of collage. Once Upon a Piece of Paper: A Visual Guide to Collage is a dynamic mix of art-making wisdom, creative inspiration, and fun activities to guide curious artists on the art of collage. Readers are treated to a simple yet sophisticated "look and learn" approach, all in a very special package. Yet, how does one begin collaging? While there's not a hard set of rules, collage artist Andrea D'Aquino shows that there are important things a new artist needs to know when they begin making work. As she shares insights into the artistic process, D'Aquino's playful compositions illuminate various approaches to the art form, spark ideas for creativity, and encourage aspiring artists to take risks, allowing space for wonderful accidents to occur. The entire package includes an attractive hardcover case with a 112-page paperback book and 50 two-sided sheets of unique, printed collage papers to get you started. This set begs to be the inspiration for all your collage mysteries, discoveries, and creations.

This provocative and timely book goes beyond conservative and liberal battlesover the state of the American family and addresses the difficult question ofmarriage itself.

Contains eight short fiction stories that explore the clash between Old World traditions and New World ambitions by award-winning American author Jimmy Santiago Baca.

Introduces techniques for making animals, faces, and geometric shapes out of paper.

Resolve the mystery of precisely constructing quilt blocks with paper piecing. Nancy Mahoney guides you step by step through the basics and shows you how fun paper piecing can be. You'll be amazed when you discover how easy it is to master this empowering technique. Welcome to the definitive guide to paper piecing! Achieve the precision you're after as you learn the secrets of fabric and paper selection, how to choose the right scrap size, and how to keep your piecing accurate More than 30 how-to photos, combined with easy-to-understand directions, ensure accurate, successful block construction You'll be asking yourself, "Did I really sew that?" as you create complex design elements you never thought you could tackle