Books with title The Dragonfly

Here are proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social change. Many books teach the mechanics of using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to compete in business. But no book addresses how to harness the incredible power of social media to make a difference. The Dragonfly Effect shows you how to tap social media and consumer psychological insights to achieve a single, concrete goal.Named for the only insect that is able to move in any direction when its four wings are working in concert, this book:•Reveals the four "wings" of the Dragonfly Effect—and how they work together to produce colossal results•Features original case studies of global organizations like the Gap, Starbucks, Kiva, Nike, eBay, Facebook, and start-ups like Groupon and COOKPAD, showing how they achieve social good and customer loyalty•Leverage the power of design thinking and psychological research with practical strategies•Reveals how everyday people achieve unprecedented results—whether finding an almost impossible bone marrow match for a friend, raising millions for cancer research, or electing the current president of the United StatesThe Dragonfly Effect shows that you don't need money or power to inspire seismic change.

For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, and The School of Good and Evil, the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect--everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly: ★ “This magnetic middle-grade debut…[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred ★ “Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum.”-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred ★ “A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot.”—School Library Journal, Starred “A complex and impeccably developed plot—there is plenty to recommend in this novel.”—The Bulletin “Appealing characters and lots of action make it a good choice for young adventure readers.”—Booklist

In this beautiful tale written by Lucie Papineau and Caroline Hamel who gave us the amazing The Strongest Man in the World, follow the adventures of Lucy, a little girl with a very special gift. She can make the sun smile, but when the Earth gets sick, Lucy too can feel it. Her tears travel from the wings of a dragonly all across the planet where a little boy finally understands what is going on. Her story then spreads across the globe and everyone makes their own little gesture to heal the Earth and Lucy. And, although it will take her time to heal, Hope is born.Children will be introduced to the subjects of Climate Change and the protection of nature in an accessible and poetic way.The soft illustrations are all the more impactful for this serious topic.

A NEW AND EXCITING ADVENTURE. THE LIGHT OF THE DAY WAS FADING. A CHILL IN THE AIR WAS ADDING TO THE SUSPENSE. ENTER THE PLUMP SHARK BUTLER. THE DETECTIVE OFFICE WAS WARM AND FRIENDLY, A GREAT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS. THE BUTLER REPRESENTED THE COUNTESS OF AN UNKNOWN LAND. HE OFFERED A JOB THAT WOULD BE DANGEROUS AND WONDROUS. ENJOY THIS ADVENTURE AND OTHER "TWO SISTERS BOOKS" ON AMAZON.COM AND THE SAN JOSE HISTORY MUSEUM IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA.

Uncover a world of bugs and critter crawlers while hunting for the mystical dragonfly described in this colorful, poetic, children's story sure to be loved by all ages. Written and illustrated by an award winning Mississippi artist, Amanda Sanford. "The Dragonfly Hunter" is the first of a series of children's books about nature and moments derived from personal experiences that will come available within the near future. More of Amanda's original works of art are available at www.amandasanford.com

Nine-year-old Adi is the clumsiest kid ever. After she oversleeps, misses her school bus, and hears her parents fighting, Adi wants nothing more than to escape for a while. But after her mother drops her off at school, Adi has no idea her wish is about to come true. During first period recess, Adi follows a dragonfly inside a bush on the playground. But suddenly, a violent thunderstorm approaches, the ground trembles, the earth cracks-and Adi finds herself precariously hanging from a branch above a huge hole. Moments later Adi's arms give out, and she plunges far beneath the earth into a strange new world. Adi quickly learns that she has been called to this land for a purpose and that she has a journey to complete. Adi's new dragonfly friend, Flutter, says that she has been to the kingdom before, but Adi cannot remember anything about it. As Adi begins her expedition, she makes a mistake that transports her back to her own world-where she makes a shocking discovery. In this charming fantasy tale, a young girl is swept away on an exciting and dangerous adventure, where she soon realizes she must summon the courage to help save a dying land-before it is too late.

Oh, no! Izzy's friends are unhappy with her! Will Izzy the Dizzy Dragonfly have to stop doing what she loves to do? Will she have to stop flying the way she likes to? In this entertaining children's tale by author Teri Gurule, kids learn that you can show respect to others and still be yourself. Teri Gurule spent her childhood in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. She currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Leonard, and sons, Dominic and Hunter. On a nature walk with her sons, they spotted a dragonfly. This one moment was the inspiration for Izzy, The Dizzy Dragonfly.