Handbook for Developing Emotional and Social Intelligence

by Marcia Hughes, Henry L. Thompson, James Bradford Terrell

2009 · John Wiley & Sons

Handbook for Developing Emotional and Social Intelligence is an authoritative collection of practical content—best practices, case studies, and tools—that showcases the application and development of emotional and social intelligence in the workplace. The authors are some of the best-known experts in the field and the book includes practitioners, academics and thought-leaders that contributed to this rich collection of knowledge and solutions that will appeal to anyone involved in developing leaders and teams. The handbook features topics such as leadership, recruitment, conflict resolution, team development, and stress management.

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

by Johnny H. Wilson, Isaac A. Bratcher, Don Evans, James O. Jeffers

2006 · Trafford Publishing

A history of the settlement and development of the townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and of the emergence of the town of Hickory ridge, all located within the state of Arkansas. The time span covered begins with the discovery of America and comes forth to about the year 2000. It includes such events as DeSoto's trek through the area, transfer of ownership via the Louisiana Purchase, regional exploration and surveying, territorial politics and gaining the status of statehood. Following the time of the Civil War, the narrative focuses more on the development of Cross County, the two townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and, finally, on the town of hickory Ridge. A history of some of the region's schools, churches, and cemeteries is included as well as several maps, some as early as 1819, a full record of Cross County post offices, Peace Court Records from the early part of the 20th century, and many random photographs.

The Shearer-Akers Family

by James William Shearer

1915

" ... about 1740, four brothers ... came to America ... from the County of Armagh and Province of Ulster, Ireland. Their names were George, John, William the 1st, and James Shearer. One settled in New York, two in Pennsylvania, and one in South Carolina. ... One of these brothers is the father of James Shearer 2nd ..."--Pg. 7