A boy takes off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through a mysterious land, with the help of some monster friends It’s Halloween, and everyone in Charlie’s small town is excited for this year’s festivities. Charlie's grandfather, Old Joe, is famous for his holiday haunts, and his pumpkin patch is the center of the town’s zealous celebrations. But for Charlie, Halloween’s just one more reminder that his cousin Billy isn’t around anymore. Charlie plans to keep to himself this year, hanging out in the haunted barn with his trusty dog Ringo. But when Charlie runs into some neighborhood bullies who are after his candy, he heads off into the woods to escape. He quickly gets lost, but spots a kid who he thinks is Billy. As Charlie chases after him deeper and deeper into the woods, he finds himself entering Monsterland—a mysterious place where werewolves live amongst trolls and goblins. Here he meets the Prime Minister, a vampire who tells Charlie he may be able to see his cousin again in this strange new land. Accompanied by a hulking monster chaperone, Charlie’s determined to find out just what happened to his cousin, and sets off to explore the secrets hiding in this uncharted territory.

Monsterland

Children's Books

Crowley, James

Action & Adventure

G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Format: PaperbackISBN-10: 0961341610ISBN-13: 9780961341619Publisher:Community Intervention, Incorporated180 pagesLanguage: English

One Step Ahead: Early-Intervention Strategies for Adolescent Drug Problem

Parenting & Relationships

Muldoon, Joseph

Parenting

Community Intervention

A Defence of the Pastoral Letter of the Presbytery of Baltimore

History

BiblioLife

Lionel barely remembers the old days, before he and his sister, Beatrice, came to the boarding school on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. His life is peaceful, as long as he follows the rules. So he can't understand why Beatrice won’t: why she refuses to cut her hair and insists on honoring the Blackfeet traditions. When the appearance of a frozen corpse triggers an irreversible chain of events, the siblings find themselves on a stolen horse fleeing for their lives. Somewhere in the mountains lies their grandfather's homestead--if only they can survive long enough to find him... Suspenseful and beautifully-written, this novel takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the wilderness of Montana in the early 1900s.

Starfish: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Hyperion Book CH

Lionel's life at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation boarding school is easy enough—as long as he follows the rules. But his sister Beatrice refuses, and she insists on honoring the Blackfeet traditions that have been forbidden. When the appearance of a frozen corpse triggers an irreversible chain of events, the pair must flee for their lives on a stolen horse. Somewhere in the mountains lies their grandfather's homestead—and the promise of freedom. If only they can survive long enough to find him. Experience the excitement and adventure of two extraordinary young heroes' unforgettable quest through the wilderness of the early Western frontier. Full of historical insight and daring, this novel will appeal to those looking for a vivid and thriling story with timeless appeal.

Building a Better International NGO: Greater than the Sum of the Parts?

In the wake of tremendous growth in the size and scope of their activities, as well as the increased complexity of their programs, how can large international NGOs work effectively―so that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts? James Crowley and Morgana Ryan address this question, drawing on their extensive hands-on experience to offer a practical and even provocative guide.  The authors cover a range of essential topics, among them: What are INGOs good at? What should they be good at? Where does new technology fit in? What about accountability? What’s the best way to tackle strategic planning? In the process, they challenge those in leadership positions to recognize and implement the changes that are needed so that their organizations can perform better―and stay relevant―in the decades to come.

Politics & Social Sciences

Ryan, Morgana

Politics & Government

Kumarian Press

In the wake of tremendous growth in the size and scope of their activities, as well as the increased complexity of their programs, how can large international NGOs work effectively―so that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts? James Crowley and Morgana Ryan address this question, drawing on their extensive hands-on experience to offer a practical and even provocative guide. The authors cover a range of essential topics, among them: What are INGOs good at? What should they be good at? Where does new technology fit in? What about accountability? What’s the best way to tackle strategic planning? In the process, they challenge those in leadership positions to recognize and implement the changes that are needed so that their organizations can perform better―and stay relevant―in the decades to come.

Wabi Sabi Style

A rustic earthiness that is the ultimate in elegant simplicity

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crowley, Sandra

Antiques & Collectibles

Gibbs-Smith

Where the art of feng shui leaves off, the art of wabi sabi picks up--through balance and harmony, the perfection of imperfection, and a poetic approach to life. Now in paperback, Wabi Sabi Style reveals the Japanese design elements of wabi and sabi, and illustrates how to implement these principles into every aspect of home, garden and life. Wabi Sabi Style reveals the sparseness, the minimalism of a rich palette of organic colors and textures, the manipulation of light and space, and the exquisitely stylized representations of nature that embody the essence of Japanese design. Flowing from spring to summer, autumn, and winter, each chapter is steeped in Japanese lore and techniques for incorporating the wabi sabi philosophy into one's own home. Breathtaking photography brings wabi sabi alive, moving beyond the glossy, gilded, and gaudy to a simple organic elegance that emanates tranquility. James and Sandra Crowley are recognized experts in the field of Japanese antique furnishings, folk art, and tea wares. A lifelong student of Japanese art and culture, James is a graduate of the University of Utah. Sandra is Asian-American and has spent her adult life reclaiming the culture of her ancestors and acquiring a vast knowledge and collection of Asian art. Joseph Putnam blends art and science in his unique photography style. His work has been used in a wide variety of commercial applications and has also been published in Los Angeles Times and Time magazine.

Crafts & Hobbies

How can the managers, the staff, the board members and CEOs of international NGOs best navigate the strategic changes that are needed so that their organizations can work effectively in today’s complex environment? Having focused on the need for those changes in their previous book, Building a Better International NGO, James Crowley and Morgana Ryan now provide a practical, hands-on guide to achieving them. The authors cut through both jargon and platitudes to provide proven tools for leading strategic change―tools that will help INGOs to improve their performance and increase their relevance as they grapple with new realities.

Navigating Change for International NGOs: A Practical Handbook

Business & Money

Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.

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Books by Crowley, James

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Monsterland

One Step Ahead: Early-Intervention Strategies for Adolescent Drug Problem

A Defence of the Pastoral Letter of the Presbytery of Baltimore

Starfish: A Novel

Starfish: A Novel

Building a Better International NGO: Greater than the Sum of the Parts?

Building a Better International NGO: Greater than the Sum of the Parts?

Wabi Sabi Style

Wabi Sabi Style

Navigating Change for International NGOs: A Practical Handbook