Every Day A Good Day

William Pike, a 22-year-old school teacher from Auckland, came to the attention of the nation on 25 September 2007 when, while tramping on Mt Ruapehu, he was critically injured during a volcanic eruption. William was trapped inside the hut, surrounded by mud and rocks and in freezing temperatures, while his friend went for help. When the rescue team arrived he was suffering from such severe hypothermia he was not expected to survive. Defying the odds, William then spent two months in Waikato Hospital, at first fighting for his life as his kidneys and liver shut down, and then in slow, steady recovery. But, despite having had his lower right leg amputated, just barely keeping his left leg and facing yet more reconstruction surgery, William is philosophical about his life-altering injuries. He is determined to return to Mt Ruapehu within the next year to complete the six-day tramp that was cut short by the eruption. William Pike's inspirational story begins with his trip to Nepal at the age of 12, which awakened his interest in outdoor pursuits of all kinds, and continues through his teens and early twenties as a mad-keen trampler, climber, surf-lifesaver and diver. William then retells his miraculous survival tale and reveals his plans for the future with infectious optimism and an approach to life that has remained intact - Every Day's A Good Day. Visit William Pike's website www.williampike.co.nz

′Every Day a Good Day is an excellent classroom management tool for newly qualified early years practitioners. With its focus on daily routines it provides practical, sensitive and diverse advice on topics such as settling in children, mealtimes, toileting and beginning and ending of sessions. It also tackles more complex issues of working with groups of children and supporting positive behaviour. The clarity and simplicity of its presentation is appealing′ - Barbara Isaacs, College Chief Executive, Montessori Centre International `The book guides the reader through the practicality of organising and running a pre-school provision. It gives lots of practical suggestions for activities to meet the needs of children and parents in situations ranging from settling in, to ideas for the curriculum. The snapshot scenarios are a true reflection of daily occurances in a pre-school setting and provides a basis for both experienced and new practitioners to evaluate their practice′ - Santa Nyeko, Senior Pre-school Development Worker, PLA ′My first impression of this book was very positive and I was not disappointed. Well managed everyday routines are essential to an enjoyable and constructive day for the children and practitioners involved. This book helps towards a common-sense approach to good practice in everyday routines. I thoroughly enjoyed this book′ - National Childminding Association ′This is a practical book, which will help any leader as they think about the daily routines of their setting′ - Early Years Update Focusing on the common, everyday issues that are daily concerns for all early years settings, this book looks at how to: " settle new children " start and end learning activities " work with groups " establish routines that promote positive behaviour " manage mealtimes and naps " offer safe and exciting outdoor activities " observe young children in the setting " foster a sense of belonging " work effectively with parents It covers the daily routine of the typical early years educator, and offers lots of suggestions for useful strategies to try out in key areas of practice. Highly practical and clearly written by two teachers, all early years workers will find something useful and helpful in this book.

In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life. Advances in behavioral sciences are giving us an ever better understanding of how our brains work, why we make the choices we do, and what it takes for us to be at our best. But it has not always been easy to see how to apply these insights in the real world--until now. In How to Have a Good Day, Webb explains exactly how to apply this science to our daily tasks and routines. She translates three big scientific ideas into step-by-step guidance that shows us how to set better priorities, make our time go further, ace every interaction, be our smartest selves, strengthen our personal impact, be resilient to setbacks, and boost our energy and enjoyment. Through it all, Webb teaches us how to navigate the typical challenges of modern workplaces—from conflict with colleagues to dull meetings and overflowing inboxes—with skill and ease. Filled with stories of people who have used Webb’s insights to boost their job satisfaction and performance at work, How to Have a Good Day is the book so many people wanted when they finished Nudge, Blink and Thinking Fast and Slow and were looking for practical ways to apply this fascinating science to their own lives and careers. A remarkable and much-needed book, How to Have a Good Day gives us the tools we need to have a lifetime of good days.

This moving gift book truly stirs gratitude for the blessing of life and the everyday wonder and beauty of nature. It was inspired by the short film Gratitude, a viral video sensation by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg recently featured on Oprahs Super Soul Sunday. The book and film pair one of todays most uplifting poems—the Internet phenomenon “A Good Day,” written by revered spiritual leader Brother David Steindl-Rast—with stunning images by Schwartzberg. Perfect for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays—or just as a gift for someone you love—this inspirational package includes not just the book but a DVD with two short films by Schwartzberg (including Gratitude) and Brother Davids own A Good Day video. The last page has a link to the “A Good Day” audio track, which you can use to create your own video or slide show on what you are grateful for.

For most of his life, author Terry Gordon found expressing his thoughts and feelings almost impossible. It could have been because of a lack of self-confidence or simply because no one was there to listen. This was where author Terry Gordon found himself after his mother died when he was twelve. In his book, Every Day’s a Good Day, Gordon shares his struggle to survive. When a note Gordon wrote—expressing that he could no longer cope in the world anymore—flew from his shirt pocket just as a gentle breeze passed over, he took it as a sign that prevented him from stepping in front of a train. He was only thirteen. Life doesn’t automatically get better when you write things down, but it’s a way to get a grasp on those events that trigger your depression and even rage. To receive love, respect, and understanding, you must first give the same. This memoir tells how one person overcame a life of adversity and despair to become better person. Despite what seems like hopelessness, there is a reason to go on.

"In an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, Ayelet Waldman undertook a very private experiment, ingesting 10 micrograms of LSD every three days for a month. This is the story--by turns revealing, courageous, fascinating and funny--of her quietly psychedelic spring, her quest to understand one of our most feared drugs, and her search for a really good day"--

A rare and often intimate glimpse at the resilience and perserverance of Native women who face each day positively and see the richnes in their lives.