Kirjahaku

Designed to introduce and promote the use of case studies and strategic intentional interviews into the growing and developing of present and future youth workers, Learn Before You Leap provides an argument for the use of “problem centered learning” strategies that are common practices in the areas of the social sciences, leadership and business but not yet publicly developed or resourced in the growing field of youth ministry education. Learn Before You Leap also:Helps new youth workers process situations they’ll encounter through role play.Enables veteran youth workers to keep sharp and mentor younger youth workers and volunteers.Uses Problem Based Learning to help promote critical thinking and problem solving in the youth ministry context.Discusses the value and strategies for using interviews as a ministry development tool. Includes ten case studies each addressing issues common to youth ministry organized by topical focus and a fully developed interview worksheet on the given topic—appropriate to a formal class room setting, an online threaded discussion, an informal youth ministry network lunch, a one-on-one internship discussion over coffee, or an individual reading.

Bonjour! Is this Italy? offers a unique and often hilarious insight into the challenges and excitement afforded by a lone motorcycle journey though Europe. In his quest to escape the frantic nature of London life, Kevin Turner heads south across France, crossing the Alps into Italy, and onto Rome, before returning via Germany – and the treacherous Nürburgring – in the hope of rendezvousing with the beautiful Nina. Throughout, the author provides valuable advice to those considering a similar journey, noting the best and most scenic routes, where to stay, and what to see. This is interspersed with a raft of comic anecdotes that demonstrate exactly what NOT to do when lost on a motorbike in Europe.

Critically acclaimed author Kevin Turner (Bonjour! Is This Italy? A Hapless Biker’s Guide to Europe) heads off on another ill-thought out adventure, aiming his heavily laden Kawasaki north towards the towering waterfalls of Norway, before heading east on a long and treacherous journey to Moscow. This fascinating adventure - part sprint, part marathon - charts the perils, pitfalls and thrills of a 6000 mile solo motorcycle journey across Europe, Scandinavia and into Asia. The author's observations and anecdotes transform this motorcycle guidebook into a laugh-a-minute page turner, which inspires and entertains in equal measure. Review quotes about “Bonjour! Is This Italy? A Hapless Biker’s Guide to Europe” – the author’s previous book “One of the funniest books I've read in a long time" (webBikeWorld) "Packed full of humour and insights. Kevin’s book will inspire you" (Adventure Bike Rider) “Honest, entertainingly written [and] useful” (Evening Standard) "A must read for anyone who has ever toured on a bike" (The Biker Guide) “The way [Turner] transcribes some personally historical moments, is quite magical” (Overland Magazine) “Turner is a concise and eloquent writer [and his] trials and tribulations make an excellent light read” (Visor Down) “An enjoyable read that makes a month’s ride around Europe seem like a lot of fun” (RiDE) "A highly recommended book that will keep you gripped this summer" (Burton Mail) “[Turner] has a way with words, a sense of humour and a passion for the off-beat” (Bike Rider)