Spencer Johnson

From one of the world's most recognized experts on management comes a simple parable filled with insights designed to help readers manage change quickly and prevail in changing times. Written for all ages, the story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime.

Margaret Mead pioneered a new approach to research in anthropology - going into the field to study the primitive societies of the world in order to understand more about people.

Discusses the work of the English woman whose pioneering efforts in improving the lot of prisoners were based on the premise that prisoners' behaviour would improve if they were treated more kindly.

"The posthumous sequel to Who Moved My Cheese?, the classic parable that became a worldwide sensation. Who Moved My Cheese? offered millions of readers relief for an evergreen problem: unanticipated and unwelcome change. Now its long-awaited sequel digs deeper, to show how readers can adapt their beliefs and achieve better results in any field. Johnson's theme is that all of our accomplishments are due to our beliefs: whether we're confident or insecure,...

Little friends in a maze find and enjoy some cheese, but when that cheese is gone, only Sniff and Scurry adapt and go searching for more while Hem and Haw wait for more cheese to appear. Includes a note to parents and discussion questions.

As he grew up, Jackie developed into a sensational athlete. He starred in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He attended UCLA where he became the first person ever to win athletic awards (letters) in all four sports.

More than anything else though, it was Will's sense of humor that helped him succeed as philosopher, columnist, movie star, radio personality, philanthropist, and human being.

Confucius' teachings were about four basic subjects: literature, human conduct, being one' true self, and honesty in social relationships.

An extended retelling of the original classic parable follows a young man's search for an elusive gift that holds the promise of work fulfillment, a quest that is complicated by his fears about the future.

This tale is about the imaginative Charles Dickens. The story that follows is based on events in his life. More historical facts about Charles Dickens can be found on page 63.