Books by James McGrath

Mixed Greens is an abundant, gallimaufry of poetry praising aging and witnessing an adventurous trek as gifts in the life of ninety year old poet/teacher James McGrath, author of six books of poetry from Sunstone Press. The poems in this book stabilizes the poet's green life of kindling and fueling the poetic fire, creating a response to loneliness, war, love, loss and silence. McGrath ran out of childhood preparing to love the earth and its endless clouds and images. He writes as a loved-one, a witness, a companion, as we all are.

These poems express my 75 years of experiencing the world as a child, adult, teacher, artist, son, father, husband, lover, adventurer: a poet. I have spoken with stones, clouds, bugs, ghosts, a grandson, Native American elders, a mother and father, students, ex-wife, and friends in Greece, Japan, Yemen, Santa Fe, and my birthplace, Tacoma, Washington. I care about what and how I write while letting the poems speak on their own, in their own time.A poem may come in a meeting with Natalie Goldberg, David Whyte, Joan Logghe, Morgan Farley, Sharon Olds, a friend in a local writing group, at a stoplight, on the Hopi Reservation, in the middle of the night in my home, with a group of artists at the Congo River, at Coole Lake in Ireland with my daughter, on a beach in Leros, in the Dodecanese, in India, or in a classroom of children in Seoul, Korea. Each time, place, thing, or person is sacred.And what does the edgelessness of light mean? It means that place where love and light are revealed: a vibrant, gentle, lonely place where the tides of feeling and understanding move in and out with constant illumination and exposure of what is important in the moment before fading, leaving the edgeless shadow of a poem.Writing a poem is my way of blooming, bearing fruit, decaying and returning to that edgelessness of life with a word of praise. I try to share a revelation as I have glimpsed it. When something I have written is felt by you, that for me is a blessing.JAMES McGRATH, poet, visual artist and teacher is known for his narrative poetry in the PBS American Indian Artist Series in the 1970s. He has published poetry in 12 anthologies including "Dakotah Territory," "Passager," "Inside Grief," "In Cabin Six," and "Mercy of Tides," among others. McGrath was poet-artist-in-residence with Arts America in Yemen, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of the Congo in the 1990s and his 50 year retrospective as artist was held at the Meridian Gallery in San Francisco in 2002. He lives in La Cieneguilla, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

89 management theories from the worlds best management thinkers the fast, focussed and express route to success. As a busy manager, you need solutions to everyday work problems fast. The Little Book of Big Management Theories gives you access to the very best theories and models that every manager should know and be able to use. Cutting through the waffle and hype, McGrath and Bates concentrate on the theories that really matter to managers day-to-day. Each theory is covered in two pages telling you what it is, how to use it and the questions you should be asking so you can immediately apply your new knowledge in the real world. The Little Book of Big Management Theories will ensure you can: Quickly resolve a wide range of practical management problems Be a better, more decisive manager who gets the job done Better motivate and influence your staff, colleagues and stakeholders Improve your standing and demonstrate that you are ready for promotion All you need to know and how to apply it in a nutshell. Ill make sure that every manager in our pharmacy outlets gets a copy of this book. Manjit Jhooty, Managing Director, Jhoots Pharmacy Every manager should read this book.Geoff Round, Chief Executive, Birmingham Civic Housing Association Ltd

90 MANAGEMENT QUOTES FROM THE WORLDS BEST THINKERS THE INTRIGUING, FAST, AND FOCUSED ROUTE TO SUCCESS. The Little Book of Big Management Wisdom outlines 90 of the greatest management quotations ever. The majority of quotes have been taken from legendary business leaders and commentators, including Warren Buffet and Peter Drucker. However, there are a few surprise inclusions from such people as Robert Frost and Elvis Presley. Each quotation, what it means, how to use it and the questions you should be asking, is outlined in two pages so you can immediately start to apply it in the real world. Packed with advice on how to deal with a wide range of management issues, this book will provide you with the insight and skills you require to succeed. Manage and develop your business Manage yourself and your career Motivate and lead people Turn your customers into partners Plan effectively Make better decisionsAll you want to know and how to apply it - in a nutshell. Pure nectar - a distillation of management with passion. Not only a book for Management but should be required reading for any sales executive. Dr Paul Mycock, Principle Consultant, Ampercom Ltd

You're a busy manager and you want practical, effective answers to everyday problems - fast! The Little Book of Big Management Questions provides instant solutions to the key questions that every manager asks themselves: How can I motivate my team? How do I calculate the length of the project? How do I delegate effectively? How do I prepare a strategic plan? And many, many more. Each question is easy to find, explains why it's important and the business thinking behind it. Then the fast, focused, expert solutions immediately empower you to take action and move forward with confidence. The Little Book of Big Management Questions will make sure you can:· Instantly and expertly handle a wide range of management challenges· Be more prepared, more decisive and more in control· Get the best from your team, the respect of your colleagues and the support of your peers · Fully understand your responsibilities, the company you work for and your role within it. All you want to know and how to apply it - in a nutshell.