Bøger af Katherine Adams

One Piece of Paper at a Time celebrates the tenth anniversary of Paper for Water, a non-profit which aims to end the global water crisis and gives a behind-the-scenes perspective into the organization¿s transformation over the years. Through origami ornament proceeds and supportive donations, Paper for Water transforms lives by bringing water and the Word to the thirsty. The Adams sisters demonstrate how a service-based heart spurs radical transformation and positively impacts the world. At 17 and 15 years old, Isabelle and Katherine serve as co-CEOs and share how their single idea journeyed to the present day, raising millions of dollars and impacting more than 20 countries. Page by page, fold by fold, the reader discovers how Paper for Water has provided hundreds of clean water projects while uncovering the insights learned along the way and how their small moments led to larger, significant events over time. One Piece of Paper at a Time showcases that while it may not always be easy to build something, great change initiates one person, one idea, one piece of paper at a time ¿ no matter how old you are.

This study chronicles the creation of an advanced curriculum in speaking and writing during the Progressive era and the impact of that curriculum on public discourse.

Communicating in Groups provides a contemporary look at group communication while retaining the foundational research and theory that has made the text so popular. Opening cases give an immediate context to each chapter's main theme and key principles. Helpful tables and images, boxes showcasing ethical dilemmas, and "Apply Now" scenarios help students actively create their own understanding of key chapter ideas and concepts. Current issues related to media and technology complement the information. Along with the authors' conversational style, these features make the text accessible and relatable for students, who will come away with a practical understanding of small group communication and the positive impact they can make through effective communication choices with others.

Improve your material resource efficiency and benefit from cost savings, reduced environmental impact and an enhanced company reputation. This guide describes the material resource efficiency requirements in BREEAM and provides practical advice for all involved in construction projects, especially clients, designers and contractors.