Search:

Results 1 to 10 of 69 |

Infectious generosity : the ultimate idea worth spreading / by Anderson, Chris,1957 January 14-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From the bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, an inspiring book about one of humankind's defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful future. Recent years have been tough on optimists. Hopes that the Internet might bring people together have been crushed by the divisiveness of social media. But as head of TED, Chris Anderson has had a ringside view of the world's boldest thinkers sharing their most uplifting ideas. Inspired by them and the unique insights he gained from how online sharing transformed TED into a global beacon of transformative ideas, he believes there's a pathway back from outrage to optimism. It all comes down to reimagining the role that one of the most fundamental human virtues-generosity-can play in our connected era. What if generosity could become infectious generosity? Anderson shows how the same technologies that have bred negativity can also be mobilized as an exponential force for good, to create chain reactions of generous behavior. Every day, remarkable stories of individual acts of kindness have sparked remarkable ripple effects when shared online, achieving a level of impact never before possible. This book captures some of the most inspiring such stories, revealing their potential to solve problems and make people happier in the process. Gifts of time, talent, connection, and kindness have always been part of what it is to be a good human. But today they can be catalyzed to have world-changing, self-replicating impact. In Infectious Generosity, Anderson offers readers a playbook to fine-tune these actions, to take generosity from invisible to transformative. Infectious Generosity invites readers, as well as companies, investors, and organizations, to give more to the world than they take from it, and to wholeheartedly embrace new forms of infectious generosity. Doing so isn't merely a test of character-our entire future may depend on it. This book shows the way"--
Subjects: Generosity.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The giving tree / by Silverstein, Shel,1933-1999;
A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.
Subjects: Generosity;
© c1964., HarperCollins,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

What about me? : get out of your own way and discover the power of an unselfish life / by Meyer, Joyce,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."As we go about our daily lives, there is a little voice in our minds that's always asking, "What about me?" Maybe your voice says, "When is it my turn to be noticed at work?" or "When will someone in this family do something for me?" That voice may be whispering to you about your finances, your job, or your friends, but it is always encouraging you to think about something you don't have. And sadly, social media and culture in general lead us to focus on this world's concept of happiness and success -- but does it work? Could you be sabotaging your own joy, your purpose, your success? What could you do to get out of your own way? And most importantly, what is God's definition of success? The Bible tells us over and over that the true source of meaning and happiness is a life focused on God and on serving others. Instead of asking when it will be our turn to get a raise, be recognized, or finally make it big, it's time to discover the source of true and lasting of happiness and satisfaction. By walking in this path, we will have more joy and a closer relationship with God than we could ever imagine!"--
Subjects: Generosity; Selfishness.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Ribbon rescue [big book] / by Munsch, Robert N.,1945-; Fernandes, Eugenie,1943-;
A young girl unselfishly gives away the ribbons from her new dress to help various people on their way to a wedding.
Subjects: Ribbons; Weddings; Generosity;
© c1999., Scholastic Canada,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Ivy loves to give / by Blackwood, Freya.;
Ivy loves to give presents, and although they are not always appropriate, they are always given with enthusiasm and generosity.LSC
Subjects: Gifts; Generosity;
© 2010, c2009., Arthur A. Levine Books,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The Grinch [videorecording] / by Cheney, Yarrow,film director.; Cumberbatch, Benedict,1976-voice actor.; Healy, Janet,film producer.; Jones, Rashida,voice actor.; Lansbury, Angela,1925-voice actor.; LeSieur, Michael,screenwriter.; Meledandri, Chris,film producer.; Mosier, Scott,film director.; Swerdlow, Tommy,screenwriter.; Thompson, Kenan,voice actor.; based on (work):Seuss,Dr.How the Grinch stole Christmas.; Illumination Entertainment,production company.; Universal Pictures (Firm),presenter.; Universal Pictures Corporation,presenter.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, Pharrell Williams, Ramone Hamilton.The story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. It is a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG; for brief rude humor.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Christmas films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Generosity; Grinch (Fictitious character); Christmas;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

A gift from Daniel / by Le, Maria.; Fruchter, Jason.;
Daniel Tiger wants to give his friends and family special presents, but he doesn't have enough money to buy them! Then his mom reminds him that homemade gifts are even better than store-bought, and Daniel learns to embrace his creativity and the joy of giving.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Tiger; Gifts; Generosity;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Me and my dragon : Christmas spirit / by Biedrzycki, David.;
A boy and his pet dragon discover the meaning of the Christmas spirit.LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Dragons; Pets; Generosity;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The quiltmaker's gift / by Brumbeau, Jeff; De Marcken, Gail.;
When a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart.
Subjects: Quiltmakers; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Generosity;
© c2000., Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The empty stocking / by Curtis, Richard,1956-; Cobb, Rebecca.;
LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Twin sisters; Children; Generosity;
© 2012., Penguin Group,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Results 1 to 10 of 69 |