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Going Together, Page by Page
By Peter Plastrik / On February 19th, 2015
Reposted from the Connecting to Change the World blog with permission.
I heard the African proverb again at a retreat held by a team building a national network: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I say “again” because we put those words right at the front of our book as a signal about what the point of connecting and collaborating is: to go far, because that’s what it takes to change the world in big ways.
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Collaboration? Grantmakers Love It, But Most Don't Fund It
By Peter Plastrik / On January 6th, 2015
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Authors (and Staff) Reveal Island Press 'Gems'
By Jason Leppig / On December 19th, 2014
If you're still looking for a holiday gift, consider getting one of these Island Press e-books (no shipping necessary!). We asked some of our authors (and Island Press staff) for their recommendations.
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The Unsung Hero of the Environmental Movement?
By Jason Leppig / On December 19th, 2014
Conservation leader Loring LaBarbera Schwarz tells why she got involved with Island Press. Do you feel the same? Make your gift today.
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Networking (Dogs Do It!) vs. Network Building
By Peter Plastrik / On December 17th, 2014
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Bad Joke Contest Winners
By Meghan Bartels / On November 25th, 2014