Chaucer’s Books will host author Julian Gresser for an in-store talk and signing of his latest book “How the Leopard Changed Its Spots: Evolutionary Values for an Age in Crisis,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at 3321 State St., Santa Barbara.

The event will open by introducing a miracle; and explain how the miracle is tied to mastering the skill of integral resilience, the ability to turn adversity to advantage.

The program will then focus on an immediate test of Santa Barbara’s own community resilience: how to meet the high risk of an electrical wildfire with an Innovator’s Mind and Big Heart Intelligence?

“How the Leopard Changed its Spots” recounts the author’s discoveries concerning beauty, wisdom, love and synchronicity, and their practical applications as a source of healing and reconciliation in a world that is rapidly falling apart.

Gresser is an international environmental public interest lawyer, professional negotiator, and one of the world’s experts on Japan.

He is also an inventor who has developed the fields of Big Heart Intelligence, Integral Resilience, Synergistic Leadership, and Collaborative Innovation, all explored in his online course.