{"product_id":"the-eclipse-effect-how-to-seize-extraordinary-moments-to-build-strong-communities-9798895651070","title":"The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities","description":"\u003cb\u003eA total solar eclipse lasts only minutes, but its impact can last a lifetime.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eclipse Effect\u003c\/i\u003e explores how rare and awe-inspiring events--like an eclipse--can ignite lasting change, bring people together, inspire extraordinary leadership, and strengthen communities in ways no one ever imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this engaging and deeply inspiring book, Jamie Carter and Debra Ross reveal the strategies that transformed communities across North America in the lead-up to the 2017 and 2024 eclipses. From grassroots organizers to science educators, emergency planners to tourism leaders, the authors uncover the exceptional efforts of everyday people who saw an opportunity, took action, and left behind a legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on real-life stories, expert insights, and practical frameworks, \u003ci\u003eThe Eclipse Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is a roadmap for harnessing unique moments--whether in business, education, or local communities--to create meaningful, lasting impact. If you've ever wondered how to turn inspiration into action, how to rally people around a common goal, or how to leave the world a little better than you found it, \u003ci\u003eThe Eclipse Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Carter\u003c\/b\u003e is a prolific and award-winning journalist and a leading voice in astrotourism and eclipse chasing. A recipient of the 2023 Popular Media Award from the American Astronomical Society Solar Physics Division for his many articles on the US solar eclipses, he has been a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eForbes.com \u003c\/i\u003esince 2018. Widely regarded as the world's foremost solar eclipse journalist, Jamie is the editor of \u003ci\u003eWhenIsTheNextEclipse.com\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Is The Next Eclipse? A traveler's guide to total solar eclipses 2024-2034\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written \u003ci\u003eA Stargazing Program for Beginners: A Pocket Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, helping newcomers navigate the night sky with confidence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen he's not writing, Jamie lectures to solar eclipse tour groups, sharing his expertise and passion for celestial phenomena. His work appears in \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist, Space.com, \u003c\/i\u003eThe Planetary Society\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eLive Science\u003ci\u003e, Sky \u0026amp; Telescope, BBC Sky at Night, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTravel + Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Cardiff, Wales, with his wife, Gill, and cat Edson Arantes do Nascimento. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra Ross\u003c\/b\u003e is a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for community engagement, independent learning, and curiosity-driven exploration. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she is the founder and publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, a platform serving regions throughout North America that has helped families discover enriching local experiences for over two decades. Through her work, she empowers communities by connecting people with opportunities that foster learning, creativity, and connection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeyond her media career, Debra served as national cochair of the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Task Force, helping communities prepare for the 2024 eclipse. She continues to lead regional efforts in Western New York. A frequent speaker and columnist, she is also the author of \u003ci\u003eSeasons and Reasons: A Parent's Guide to Cultivating Great Kids\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, David, and is the proud parent of two independent young adults.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Post Hill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764014907666,"sku":"9798895651070","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6a014b7c-180f-4b40-bf3b-b0c0f3532d4e.jpg?v=1764750066","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-eclipse-effect-how-to-seize-extraordinary-moments-to-build-strong-communities-9798895651070","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}