What you grow up in is what you can believe
The memoir captures the essence of life on a Midcoast Maine farm during the fifties and sixties, exploring the transition of rural life and its impact on the community. Through vivid descriptions and a sprinkle of humor, the author brings to life the everyday experiences and challenges faced by the inhabitants, offering readers a heartfelt glimpse into a bygone era.
The systematic simplicity approach, developed during Chris's consultancy with BP International, focuses on achieving 'risk efficiency' and 'clarity efficiency' in large projects. This methodology was mandated by BP for all significant undertakings, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. Following its successful application, Chris adapted this approach for IBM UK in the 1990s, promoting a culture of 'opportunity management' that encouraged staff to differentiate between beneficial and detrimental risks, enhancing their understanding of effective management.
In the NATIONAL PARK GUIDE series, this volume introduces Dartmoor. It details the geology and scenery, climate, vegetation and wildlife, man's prehistory and history, myths and customs and explores the Park giving useful information on recreational opportunities and places of interest. The colour photographs are by Chris Chapman.