People

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant Peter Spier, one of the most beloved children's illustrators of the last fifty years. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and special--illuminated by Spier's detailed and witty illustrations of festivals and holidays, foods, religions, homes, pets, and clothing. In print since 1980, this classic, boundary-pushing book is a must-have in today's global age--a tribute to the ways in which we as the world's citizens are at once both different and the same. ★ "The Caldecott Medalist has created his most ambitious and impressive picture book so far, with minutely detailed and exquisite paintings of human beings on all four continents."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A wonderful introduction to a global view that will answer and arouse curiosity in the young and act as an absorbing reminder for any age."-- School Library Journal - The Christopher Award - An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant Peter Spier, one of the most beloved children's illustrators of the last fifty years. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and special--illuminated by Spier's detailed and witty illustrations of festivals and holidays, foods, religions, homes, pets, and clothing. In print since 1980, this classic, boundary-pushing book is a must-have in today's global age--a tribute to the ways in which we as the world's citizens are at once both different and the same. ★ "The Caldecott Medalist has created his most ambitious and impressive picture book so far, with minutely detailed and exquisite paintings of human beings on all four continents."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A wonderful introduction to a global view that will answer and arouse curiosity in the young and act as an absorbing reminder for any age."-- School Library Journal - The Christopher Award - An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

The second installment of the Traction Library’s EOS Mastery Series, People gives readers all the tools they need to create a thriving workplace culture, and shows why it’s an absolutely essential part of any successful business. Many entrepreneurs struggle with people issues in their business: “hit-or-miss” hiring, flagging productivity, infighting, employees in positions that aren’t suited for their strengths, or an inability to attract and retain good candidates. These are just some of the symptoms of a haphazard company culture, and they won’t go away on their own - you have to have the courage to build an intentional culture. Using the proven EOS heart-centered leadership approach, readers will learn how to: Identify and implement your company’s core values, Adopt healthy cultural habits without overcomplicating things, Attract, hire, and retain the right people. Creating an intentional culture isn’t optional - it’s crucial to ensuring the future of your business and improving the quality of your life. People will teach entrepreneurs how to get their employees on board and on the same page for a culture overhaul, eventually getting to the point where the intentional culture self-perpetuates. This isn’t a one-time fix; building an intentional culture requires tending. But this book will provide readers with the framework to prevent many problems before they start, and to solve problems in a way that gets to the root of the issue, driving growth in both your business and your people themselves.

The second installment of the Traction Library’s EOS Mastery Series, People gives readers all the tools they need to create a thriving workplace culture, and shows why it’s an absolutely essential part of any successful business. Many entrepreneurs struggle with people issues in their business: “hit-or-miss” hiring, flagging productivity, infighting, employees in positions that aren’t suited for their strengths, or an inability to attract and retain good candidates. These are just some of the symptoms of a haphazard company culture, and they won’t go away on their own - you have to have the courage to build an intentional culture. Using the proven EOS heart-centered leadership approach, readers will learn how to: Identify and implement your company’s core values, Adopt healthy cultural habits without overcomplicating things, Attract, hire, and retain the right people. Creating an intentional culture isn’t optional - it’s crucial to ensuring the future of your business and improving the quality of your life. People will teach entrepreneurs how to get their employees on board and on the same page for a culture overhaul, eventually getting to the point where the intentional culture self-perpetuates. This isn’t a one-time fix; building an intentional culture requires tending. But this book will provide readers with the framework to prevent many problems before they start, and to solve problems in a way that gets to the root of the issue, driving growth in both your business and your people themselves.