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Positive Publications

   Magazines, Journals & Periodicals

   

  Books

  • A Human Being Died That Night by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - South Africa
  • A Passion for Excellence by Tom Peters - classic management wisdom
  • After Empire by Sharon Welch - the art and ethose of enduring peace
  • An Open Heart by the Dalai Lama - an introduction to Buddhism
  • Aging Well by George Vaillant - guideposts to a happy second half of life
  • Are the Rich Neccesary? by Hunter Lewis
  • Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus - the founding of microlending
  • Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken - a look at the recent rise in NGOs
  • Bound Together by Nayan Chandra - a look at traders, preachers and warriors
  • Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam - America's lost social networks
  • Building the Interfaith Youth Movement by Eboo Patel - the organization's story
  • Capitalism: As If the World Matters by Jonathon Porritt - a whole new model
  • Capitalism at the Crossroads by Stuart Hart - business of global problem-solving
  • Chicken Soup for a Better World ed. Canfield, et.al. - heartwarming stories
  • Compassion by Henri Nouwen - a reflection on the Christian life
  • Consumed by Benjamin Barker - how consumerism has corrupted the world
  • Consilience by Edward O. Wilson - the unity of knowledge as science
  • Creative Philanthropy by Helmut Anheier - a new look at the nonprofit economy
  • Crones Don't Whine by Jean Shinoda Bolen - a woman's way to peace
  • Development and Faith by Katherin Marshall - how mind, heart & soul collaborate
  • Doing the Right Thing by Aaron Haas - cultivating moral intelligence
  • Don't Retire; Rewire by Jeri Sedlar/Rick Miners - late life inspiration
  • Early Childhood Development by Mary Eming Young - taking action for children
  • Earth in the Balance by Al Gore - ecology and the human spirit
  • Encore by Marc Freedman - finding lat life work that matters
  • Escaping Poverty's Grasp by David Reed - the environment and poverty
  • Ethics Into Action by Peter Singer - strategies for actually making a difference
  • Every Eye Beholds You ed. Thomas J. Craughwell - world treasury of prayer
  • Everyday Greatness Stephen Covey/David K. Hatch - profiles of meaningful lives
  • Farewell to Alms by Gregory Clark - an economic history of the world
  • Field Notes on the Compassionate Life by Marc Ian Barasch - kindness considered
  • Giving by Bill Clinton - modern philanthropy for everyone
  • Good People in an Evil Time by Svetlana Broz - portraits of courage in Bosnia
  • Heart at Work by Jack Canfield - stories for reawakening soul in the workplace
  • How to Change the World by David Bornstein - social entrepreneurs and new ideas
  • Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore - the book that led to the movie and the movement
  • Inspiration by Wayne Dyer - model for living an inspired life
  • Inspired Philanthropy by Tracy Gary - creating a giving plan
  • Killing Giants/Pulling Thorns by Chuck Swindoll - Biblical look at personal challenge
  • Knowledge and the Wealth of Nations by David Warsh -
  • Leaving Microsoft to Change the World by John Wood - founding of Room to Read
  • Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh - insights into spiritual living
  • Living in Balance by the Dalai Lama - creating harmony in a chaotic world
  • Making Globalization Work by Joseph Stiglitz -
  • Me to We by Craig and Marc Kielberger- finding meaning in a material world
  • Microtrends by Mark J. Penn - how small forces make big changes
  • Moving Out of Poverty by Deepa Narayan & Patti Petesch - economic mobility
  • Pathologies of Power by Paul Farmer - health, human rights and the poor
  • Peace Is the Way by Deepak Chopra - peace as a way of life
  • Peace of Mind by Amy E. Dean - daily meditations for easing stress
  • Raising Resilient Children by Robert Brooks - fostering inner strength
  • Real Peace/Real Security by Sharon Welch - the challenges of global citizenship
  • Reclaiming Nature by James Boyce - environmental justice & ecological restoration
  • Reframe Your Life by Stephen Arterburn - how to escape your personal prisons
  • Rocks & Hard Places by Roger Moody - consequences of large scale mining
  • Shadow Cities by Robert Nevwith - living conditions of the very poor
  • Speak Peace in a World of Conflict by Marshall B. Rosenberg - language as a tool
  • Starfish and Spider by Ori Brafman & Rod Beckstrom - leaderless organizations
  • Storytelling for Grant Seekers by Cheryl A. Clarke - creative use of story for good
  • SuperCapitalism by Robert Reich - positive reinvention of capitalism
  • The Art and Ethos of Enduring Peace by Sharon Welch -
  • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - a classic guide to living with an open heart
  • The Bible - Christianity's sacred text
  • The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg - how communities need gathering places
  • The Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas L. Friedman - globalization examined
  • The Master by Kevin Edwards - wisdom parables for enlightenment
  • The Middle Path by Eric Lambin - avoiding environmental catastrophe
  • The Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkum - the chaotic path of change
  • The Power of Apology by Beverly Engel - the healing power of apology
  • The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - Christian guide to personal mission
  • The Quran - Islam's Sacred Text
  • The Ring in the Rubble by Gary Bradt - finding opportunity in change
  • The Roots of Evil by Ervin Staub - a study of genocide and group violence
  • The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness by Rabbi Rami Shapiro - Judaism and peace
  • The Search for a Nonviolent Future by Michael N. Nagler - personal nonviolence
  • The Upside of Down by Thomas Homer-Dixon - catastrophe, creativity and renewal
  • The Winds of Change by Eugene Linden - climate, weather and civilization
  • The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman - 21st century history of globalization
  • Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin - one man's mission
  • Timeshifting by Dr. Stephan Rechtschaffen - creating more time to enjoy life
  • Too Poor for Peace by Lael Brainard & Derek Chollet - poverty, conflict and security
  • Unbowed by Wangari Maathai - Nobel Laureate recounts her extraordinary life
  • What's the Big Idea? by Thomas Davenport & Lawrence Prusak - creative thinking
  • When All You Ever Wanted Isn't Enough by Harold Kushner - finding meaning
  • Why Is God Laughing? by Deepak Chopra - the path to joy & spiritual optimism
  • Winners Without Losers by Edward Lincoln - a new way to solve problems
  • Works of Love by Soren Kierkegaard - classic Christian examination of God's love

Progressive Politics, News & Media

Science, Innovation & Sustainability

Storytellers

  • Willy Claflin - with or without his moose, he's awesome
  • Donald Davis - a retired minister, a gifted writer and a beloved storyteller
  • Elizabeth Ellis - the founding mother of storytelling in Texas
  • James Ford - Houston teller extraordinaire
  • Gene & Peggy Helmick-Richardson - soul mates who tell Twice Upon a Time
  • Beth Horner - fun and fabulous entertainer
  • Donna Ingham - an award-winning Texas liar
  • Jim May - ever a farm boy with a gentle story to tell
  • Dorothy McMahon - a lover of words and education and stories
  • Doc Moore - a Texas teller with ghost stories and more
  • Jay O'Callahan - A New Englander whose tellings are pure magic
  • Sheila Phillips - A true Texan with Texas tales
  • Toni Simmons - a gifted Dallas teller with unequalled drama
  • Jay Stailey - Houston area educator, writer, teller
  • Tim Tingle - a Texas Choctaw teller whose heart is always open
  • Dave Titus- an Oklahoman who has traveled with world with string stories

Storytelling Organizations

Storytelling Events

Literary & Poetry Organizations

Literary & Poetry Events

Literary & Poetry Publications

Literary & Poetry Resources

eZines

Independent Bookstores

Publishers & Producers

Poets

  • Scott Cairns - exquisitely crafted, intriguing explorations of faith
  • Billy Collins - U.S. Poet Laureate, a wry smile in every poem
  • Barbara Crooker - widely published, inspired by everyday miracles
  • Donald Hall - current U.S. Poet Laureate
  • Jusef Komunyakaa- Pulitzer prize-winning poet at Princeton
  • Ted Kooser - U.S. Poet Laureate
  • Denise Low - Kansas Poet Laureate
  • Naomi Shihab Nye - a Texas, national & international treasure
  • Dee Rimbaud - a force for good in Scotland
  • Wole Soyinka - Africa's revered Nobel Laureate
  • Larry Thomas - 2008 Texas Poet Laureate, crystal images
  • Ko Un - Korea's most prolific living writer

Writers

Artists

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