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OverviewMiracle at the Pound About this book- A truly inspirational book that describes the miracle within us all to transform our dream into reality. Written through the eyes and feelings of dogs trapped in a kill pound it illustrates how, through responsibility and leadership, not only can dog shelters become no kill but we can change our own lives and environment. A charming story with a great lesson for business, society and ourselves. Martha Wyss, Founder, Friends of Animals Foundation, Los Angeles, California The Miracle at the Pound is a quick read that takes you inside a not-so-typical dog shelter at Christmas time. Tight and succinct with short chapters and terse sentences, dog dialog carries the plot. This tail, however, goes far beyond a simple Christmas story. It offers a light-hearted look at a very serious issue confronting each of us. Through an extended metaphor that parallels the life many of us face, see how these dogs change their world. The dog pound is a microcosm of the modern-day workplace, where all animals are not equal but each has special talents to offer. Every dog's contribution draws on its unique personality (or, in dog parlance, dogality ). As a group, they create an effective team that will beguile and surprise you. Yet, underlying this narrative lays a more profound analogy that applies to all groups - animal and human. Collectively, a team can be greater than the sum of its parts, even leading to freedom and security; failure means being outsourced behind the Black Door. This book will be a classic. Instead of the mythological hero's journey (a la Joseph Campbell), the protagonists are a rag-tag group of dogs that are energized into a team by the arrival of Greta, the Great Dane. Their initial efforts are fueled by small victories-- freedom and food. Then, their quest overcomes seemingly impossible challenges, from escaping to bathing to caring for new puppies--creating ever more complicated forms of teamwork. A Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jr William B Werther , Mary Ann Von Glinow (College of Business Florida International University)Publisher: Outskirts Press Imprint: Outskirts Press Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9781432793395ISBN 10: 143279339 Pages: 142 Publication Date: 12 October 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWhile Bill Werther is partial to Standard Poodles, Mary Ann Von Glinow is an equal opportunity owner-caring for pedigrees and mutts alike. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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