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"I thoroughly enjoyed "A Patch of Paradise" and have just heard of the bombings. I can't come to terms with the devastation. I remember from your book you were concerned about how the political situation was changing. Now I see why."
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New Book: Who Killed Creativity?

Your help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is declining at an alarming rate - so how can we get it back?

Published by Jossey-Bass (ISBN 9781118232521), Paperback, AU$29.95 / NZ$33.99

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A 3 week special series looking at happiness research throughout the world. The final week features Andrew & Gaia Grant's lifestyle change that carefully balances a successful work and family relationship, and how they are now able to help other executives manage this balance. More..>

About the author

Gaia Grant

Gaia Grant is co-director of organizational development firm Tirian International (www.tirian.com), and is a well-known speaker, and author of 'A Patch of Paradise' and 'The Rhythm of Life'.

Drawing from extensive corporate training experience and dramatic personal lifestyle transition stories, Gaia is able to inspire and empower individuals, couples or groups through clear and motivating messages to find a balance in life.

"I dreamed of finding a simpler lifestyle, of getting back to the core values that made life meaningful for me."

"I wanted to find a traditional village somewhere and absorb myself in a different way of thinking and being..."

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