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ABOUT THE BOOKReal Change is Incremental is a broad-ranging collection of essays by a writer with broad-ranging interests, including magic, philosophy, poetry, comedy, and international development. An exploration of change and ideas through a series of reflections on knowledge, experience, and how we see the world, the book urges intellectual humility, being open to the ideas of others, and meeting the challenge of taking practical action together to change the world moment-by-moment, day-by-day, and generation-by-generation. Real Change Is Incremental is an eloquent plea for all of us citizens of the world to admit what we do not know and sincerely search for truth in what other people may not know that they know. EDITORIAL REVIEWS"Keep thinking, and keep writing . . . you have a deft and enlightened pen."--RICH MOCCIA, University of Guelph"Riveting, inspirational, and entertaining. You''re a born storyteller." --NINA SPENCER, author of Getting Passion Out of Your Profession"David writes like a broken-hearted calculator."--JAY SANKEY, magician, creator, author"Here''s hoping that more people will be infected by Peck''s passion, drive, and purpose of changing the world for the better." --GRACE ATTARD, blogger, speaker, coach, facilitatorABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Peck is a Canadian magician, academic, and writer who is active in the academic, entertainment, and international development sectors. Peck is the Founder of SoChange, a regular contributor to Rabble.ca, and a lecturer at Humber College in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his master''s degree in philosophy from the University of Guelph in 2004. Peck currently manages SoChange, a social enterprise that works alongside members of the non-governmental community in areas such as fundraising, advocacy, and donor relations. In addition to working to raise the capacity of such organizations as Make Poverty History and Asian Outreach, SoChange has spearheaded such events as Why Everything Must Change, which brought together prominent social justice advocates in a conference setting, and the Mosquitoes Suck Tour, which collaborates with UNICEF and aligns with the Canadian initiative Spread the Net managed by Plan Canada to raise funds and awareness for malaria alleviation efforts in Africa.

"Joseph Schaeffer understands, more than anyone else I know, the essence of community and the qualities of character of living community ... The world needs this book."-- Paul Born, author of Deepening Community>The wisdom and experience that are evident on every page of this book flow from Schaeffer's personal, professional, and academic explorations, during which he has asked thousands of people from many ethnic backgrounds, walks of life, and geographic regions, "What would people be like within and with each other in a world you would like to be part of?" In sharing his findings, Schaeffer reveals the five main qualities of character demonstrated by people who create vibrant, cohesive communities -- Genuine Interest, Acknowledgement, Deep Empathy, Altruism, and Mutual Trust -- and investigates the kinds of creative communication that nourish these qualities. ABOUT THE AUTHORJoseph Schaeffer is an author, speaker, consultant, and facilitator. He provides workshops and educational programs through Tamarack Institute and the Forsyth Centre. His previous books are The Stone People: Living Together in a Different World and The Pebble Game: Achieving Creativity in Human Interaction. Joseph has taught at Marlboro College, Royal Roads University, and Conrad Grebel University College. He earned his Master's in English and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Columbia University.

How dare you manage? These words are often on the tip of Nick Forrest's tongue as he consults for CEOs and other senior managers. Why? Because rare is the CEO who has been taught to manage large groups of employees -- indeed, to be accountable for everything, for the entire organization. Now, in this new book, Forrest explores the seven CEO management principles by which CEOs can energize all of their employees to achieve high levels of productivity and outstanding results. The principles are: Create your strategyChoose your organization's functional structureLevel the organizationDefine the workManage your lateral relationshipsBuild the required talentMake it all happen with effective management practices"How Dare You Manage? dares you to do your best with the opportunity you always wanted by making waves, making decisions, and making sense." --CARMINE MARCELLO, President and CEO, Hydro One Networks Inc. "... this book brings simplicity and clarity to the complex issues behind this challenge." --RONALD D. CHARLES, Special Advisor, The Caldwell Partners International "A must read for new and older CEOs alike ..." --RICK HOWES, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dundee Precious Metals Inc. Nick Forrest founded Forrest & Company Limited in 1987, a firm that specializes in executive management coaching and organizational transformation. Before that, he spent twenty-five years in progressively senior line-management and staff roles in food manufacturing and retailing organizations in the UK and in Canada.

"We have applied the concepts of this book to situations very real and very difficult with extremely positive results, improving our organization and making a better place to work and volunteer. "--Andrew Williams, CEO, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. French edition. 272 pp.

Fitness advice for everyone, from couch potatoes just rising out of their lethargy to fitness buffs preparing for the Ironman competition.BPS Books is proud to offer readers a French edition of Living the Good Life, by David Patchell-Evans: a book with more than 750,000 copies in print in English.Patch, as he likes to be called, eats, sleeps, and works fitness. He is a five-time rowing champion and the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs, which he built up from one club in the mid-1980s to its current number of 300 clubs and 750,000 members today.Patch, as he likes to be called, recounts his own personal and business story and gives balanced and inspiring tips on exercise, diet, and life. Patch knows that not everyone is cut out to be an athlete; he shows how good enough can be great for you.David Patchell-Evans is the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs. He is also the founder of the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals.

Back in print! The classic statement by a master coach and writer on what it takes to be a successful leader in times of great change and challenge — a blend of: empathy — showing presence and genuinenessfocus — aligning an employee''s goals with the company''s and leader''s goalsvision — a clear-sighted view of a future that is optimal for all“... an easy read with no ‘consultant speak.’ ”—Robert MacDonald, Vice-President, Consumer Electronics Group, Sony Canada“... provides managers with ... the opportunity to seize the full potential of the organization.”—Eric Sorensen, Vice-President, Adams Brands, Warner-Lambert“... should be read by every manager striving tobecome a genuine leader.”—Michael T. Harrington, Vice-President, Kraft CanadaART HORN is also the author of Beyond Ego: Influential Leadership Starts Within; Face It: Recognizing and Conquering the Hidden Fear That Drives All Conflict at Work; and Skills for Sales Success. He is the founder and president of HORN, a company that influences the skills of people and organizations to transform their results. Numbering among HORN''s more than 500 clients since its inception in 1985 are such companies as Scotiabank, Air New Zealand, Coca Cola, Expedia, Microsoft, IBM, Mercedes-Benz, Unilever, and Walmart. Art Horn lives in Toronto, Canada.

Bastian reaches back to the matchless story of Adam and Eve and then gives couples and families simple but profound biblical truths from "house rules" written by the Apostle Paul to the early church.