"The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition, " is your complete road map to shaping public policy at the state and local level. It gives detailed, step-by-step instructions for developing an effective plan and putting it into action. With this handbook, you will discover how lobbying can help fulfill your mission; learn how to initiate, support, or defeat bills; develop effective lobbying skills; gather and mobilize support for your positions; learn how to use the media effectively; influence gov't administrators to back your policy positions; comply with...

The mother/daughter team of Theresa Rich, PhD & Alyson Rich is delighted to share Bretta Bunny's story. Bretta is a normal little bunny. Like all little bunnies, she occasionally has a bad day that escalates from bad to worse. Instead of giving in to her troubles or waiting for somebunny to save her, Bretta takes the time to reflect. In doing so, she comes to the conclusion that things will always get better and that the chance to turn things around comes with a new day. "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." - Eleanor Roosevelt Your eStore purchase in September 2013 will be...

"The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition, " is your complete road map to shaping public policy at the state and local level. It gives detailed, step-by-step instructions for developing an effective plan and putting it into action. With this handbook, you will discover how lobbying can help fulfill your mission; learn how to initiate, support, or defeat bills; develop effective lobbying skills; gather and mobilize support for your positions; learn how to use the media effectively; influence gov t administrators to back your policy positions; comply with...

Learn to love the uniqueness in YOU with Irfana Khan's uplifting debut, Zainab is Different Zainab is a young Muslim girl like many other little girls - she loves school, singing and her best friend Melissa. When Zainab is singled out one day by a classmate for being "different," she begins to wonder - is it bad to be different? Through vivid illustrations, Zainab is Different takes readers on a vibrant journey through various cultures and customs as we learn about what makes us unique-and the amazing similarities that bring us together ..".a good conversation starter on a difficult...