Community Development

This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a community, to strengthen the community they already have, or who may not think of themselves as community leaders but who are envisioning a group they hope to create. These communities can be formal, with official memberships and administrations, or informal, tied by shared values and commitments.

A practical, illustrated guide to using the tools of design to create feelings of inclusion, collaboration, and respect in groups of any type or size—a classroom, a work team, an international organization—from Stanford University's d.school. “This is a beautiful book. Wise has applied the...

As a response to the increasing violence in our culture, the widening ideological divides, and the growing gap in economic well-being, there is greater awareness that a deeper sense of community is desperately needed. But even as we acknowledge the need to build community, the dominant on-the-ground practices about how to engage people, civically and organizationally, remain essentially unchanged. We still believe community is built with better messaging, more persuasion, and social events for people to get to know each other better. All of which is naïve.

An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community—practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss We live in a culture that suppresses our ability to truly feel our grief—deeply, safely, and on our own terms. But each...

An inspirational guide to the 6 core qualities of healthy communities, for anyone looking to build community as a source of connection and a vehicle for social change After two years meeting with different communities in the US, psychologist Lisa Kentgen identified 6 key traits of vibrant...

Paradise has a price. A murder. A disappearance. A sinister network. Steels Creek is an idyllic retreat in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It's a place where everyone knows their neighbours and no one locks their doors. Investigative journalist Lars Nilsson who has moved to the settlement...

Every church, every organization, has experienced them: betrayal, deception, grumbling, envy, exclusion. They make life together difficult and prevent congregations from developing the skills, virtues, and practices they need to nurture sturdy, life-giving communities.

299 Days: The Community, the third book in the 299 Days series, reunites Grant Matson with his family after his wife, children, and in-laws accept that the only way to survive the Collapse is to flee the comfort of their suburban lives and join him at his isolated cabin in the woods. With riots becoming more violent, power outages more widespread, and the military crumbling, Grant and others throughout Washington State realize they must organize if they want to endure.

From the author of Bad Therapy and Irreversible Damage: how a top-down effort to destroy male status conspired to leave a generation lonely, single, and sad. The roots of our modern dating crisis run far deeper than iPhones, hookups, and dating apps. Young women have been encouraged to see...

Discover just how important thriving communities are to our wellbeing and the success of organizations—and learn what steps you can take to create them—in this illuminating and empowering guide from the author of Mastering Civility. Despite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many...

This revised and expanded version of The Community of Self is one of Akbar’s six books which address the issue of a holistic human psychology and an increased understanding of the unique psychological functioning of African-American in particular. The Community of Self has been adapted as...

The Circling and Authentic Relating Practice Guide is the most comprehensive digital resource available on the Authentic Relating movement. In addition to a practice guide with many examples of what to do and say in groups, it also contains a history of the movement, a section on precursors (which include Integral Theory, Non-Violent Communication, and "we-space"), an extensive resources section, sample leader formats, and instructions for starting your own groups, either in person or online.

Transform climate anxiety into practical environmental action by mastering the tools of a resilient, green economy. Whether you are commuting to a corporate job or brainstorming local neighborhood projects, this hopeful audio experience provides the systems thinking required for true...

Indigenous kinship networks and informal trade are the hidden engines fueling modern African development. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study session, this thought-provoking deep dive dismantles outdated stereotypes of isolated societies. Instead, it reveals a dynamic ecosystem...

Advancements in technology have made gay online dating easier than ever. Rather than being restricted to website logins, the next generation of online dating comes via mobile apps that allow constant and instant access to countless dating options. For the gay man in search of a serious relationship, the opportunity has proven that as technology evolves, human behavior devolves. Author S. W. Davies returns for his third book exploring gay online dating, as well as taking an ongoing and unapologetic look at the increasing shortcomings of the gay community.

Get ready to focus on the single most important thing you can do to live a happy, healthy, and successful life: BELONG. This book is your step-by-step guide to creating your community, from small groups that “get” you, to larger and more focused groups that promote positive change. How is it...

This book is an accessible and straightforward guide to building or repairing relationships. Within it, you will find stress-free activities that put your relationship first. Believe it or not, you can talk your way to intimacy—practical steps given in this workbook.

Picture this: You’re juggling project deadlines while poring over planning regulations that make no sense. Or you’re trying to design a thriving community space, but no one shows up to your engagement sessions. Maybe you’re stuck battling outdated zoning laws that stifle innovation. Sound familiar?

This is the turbulent story of Naomi Parker, a courageous young woman who valiantly overcomes a series of devastating life experiences. She harbors a looming secret that dominates her thinking and negatively impacts her decision making. It infects her ability to process information and is compounded by a learning disability.

Sex is such an intimate topic historically wrapped in shame and when someone shares they were sexually abused, we may not know how to respond. With recent #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements, we are learning just how many men, women, boys, and girls have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a...