Global Development

We live in an era where someone can contract an infectious disease in Hong Kong, get on a plane, and land in New York City before the incubation period is over. We also live in a time where the wealthiest one percent of people control 34 times more than the wealth of the entire bottom 50 percent of the world's population. Climate change, mass migration, war, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence all pose challenges to maintaining the health of our human species. And yet we march on, beating back illness, disadvantage and suffering, inch by inch. This textbook, now in its third edition, is...

David Korten argues that global corporate consolidation of power is but one manifestation of what he calls "Empire", the organization of society by hierarchies of dominance that have held sway for the past 5,000 years. Empire has always resulted in misery for the many and fortune for the few. Now it threatens the very future of humanity. The Great Turning traces the ancient roots of Empire and charts its long evolution from monarchies to the transnational institutions of the global economy.

¿No te gustaria ser un verdadero casanova moderno? Poder conquistar y seducir a cualquier mujer que se te antoje y hacerla tuya…entonces este libro es para ti. Aprende a ser un hombre irresistible y ten el poder de atraer a las mujeres con técnicas de seducción al estilo casanova.

“Social Enterprise is a powerful agent for fostering societal change. When social entrepreneurs and social impact enthusiasts come together and are supported, there is an opportunity for real, lasting sustainable peace and transformation”. The SDGs represents some of the smartest interventions the world has ever had. And actually, the SDGs with their broader vision of 169 targets with an all comprising mandates are supposed to be interlinked with every other goal and relate meaningfully to the current social economic structures in terms of practical poverty, hunger, unemployment and ...

The Stress Book takes a comprehensive approach to stress management and how modifying your lifestyle and taking practical steps can help significantly reduce the level of stress you are experiencing.

In an era when people and money are flowing fast across international boundaries, physically and virtually, culture crashes have become increasingly frequent, says international business consultant Michael Landers. A culture crash is what happens when someone unwittingly offends, frustrates or mystifies a person from a different culture. This can lead to lost business, hurt feelings, damaged relationships, even international incidents.

¿Te interesa convertirte en un arma de seducción letal con los hombres? Y al mismo tiempo ser una mujer magnética e irresistible para ligar a cualquier hombre y hacer que se enamore locamente por ti. Entonces este libro te ayudará a ser una mujer alfa en la seducción.

Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing delves into the fascinating world of Chinese logic that shapes how tech leaders make and implement decisions, many of which are seldom seen outside China.

¿Quieres ser en un arma de seducción masiva con las mujeres? Y al mismo tiempo convertirte en un hombre de alto valor e irresistible para ligar a cualquier mujer y hacer que se enamore desesperadamente por ti. Entonces este libro te ayudará a ser un hombre alfa en la seducción. ¿Qué se incluye en este libro? Para que puedas evolucionar y convertirte en un hombre alfa letal, he incluido un contenido de gran valor, práctico y avanzado, con el que podrás ir dando los pasos. ¡Conviértete en un arma de seducción letal con las mujeres!

It is time to get your money working for you. How to Own the World explains why you can, and must, learn about investment and highlights the significant advantages you have over many finance professionals. This is both a personal finance audiobook and a personal development audibobook; by safeguarding your future wealth you are safeguarding your long-term health and happiness.

In today's digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away. A rogue tweet can bring down a business; an army of trolls can run a celebrity off-line; and virtual harassment might cause real psychological damage. Shame Nation is the first book to both explore the fascinating phenomenon of online shaming and offer practical guidance and inspiring advice on how to prevent and protect against cyber blunders and faceless bullies. Author and acclaimed Internet safety expert Sue Scheff unveils all sides of an issue that is only becoming more relevant day.

Are you looking for a side hustle that’s flexible, profitable, and doesn’t require years of experience or thousands of dollars to start? Easy Car Flipping 101: The Ultimate Side Hustle is your step-by-step guide to breaking into the exciting, high-reward world of car flipping. Imagine buying used cars at a fraction of their value, making a few smart upgrades, and reselling them for a significant profit—all while working on your own schedule. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply someone looking to earn extra income, this book has everything you need to know to get started.

This book presents work undertaken by students in the course "Education Policy Analysis and Research in Comparative Perspective," taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This project-based graduate course provides students with the opportunity to learn and conduct education policy analysis for a real-world client in a collaborative setting. Working in teams, students partner with education authorities to analyze policies on issues that are significant to them. This pedagogical approach envisions professional preparation as an induction into a professional community of practice. ...

The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive’s quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books What’s happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of 35, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world", he strove to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector - and succeeded spectacularly.

People are your greatest resource. They have the ability to hand over influence, wealth, and power to anyone. The greater your people resources, the fewer limitations you will have in life. Networking is the key to make all of your limitations disappear. The 40 Laws of Networking will teach you how to become a master networker, how to obtain unlimited people resources, how to become a global personal brand, and how to use it all to create as much influence, wealth, and power as your heart desires.

In this uplifting audiobook, Ashley Brown revolutionizes the world of dating by sharing her unique and enriching experience from going from a certified "hot mess" to a housewife. Ashley explores what it means to transition from unhealthy patterns of dating to dating with a purpose. Ashley shares a sweet and simple truth that you do not have to adopt the negative generational patterns of your past, but that you can become the change you hope to see. After meeting and marrying the love of her live, she encourages listeners to not only prepare for God’s best but to expect it!

Como soltar el pasado y liberarte del apego y dependencia emocional: Para superar la dependencia emocional debes aprender a comunicarte eficazmente, ser más consciente de ti mismo, practicar la atención plena, desarrollar un fuerte sentido de la autoestima y cuidarte física y mentalmente. Cómo identificar y desapegarte para siempre de una relación tóxica: Muchas veces estas en una relación tóxica y no te das cuenta hasta que ya es muy tarde y te cuesta más trabajo desapegarte emocionalmente de esa persona.

From a long-time Alibaba executive and former special assistant to Jack Ma, this is the first book to articulate how Alibaba's unique culture and “tai chi” management principles are providing a business and economic development model for the rest of the world.

Disgrace is the first truly global history of sexual violence. The book explores how sexual violence varies widely across time and place, from nineteenth-century peasant women in Ireland who were abducted as a way of forcing marriage, to date-raped high-school students in twentieth-century America, and from girls and women violated by Russian soldiers in 1945 to Dalit women raped by men of higher castes today.

"Agenda 21 Exposed: Unveiling the Evil behind Global Genocide" is a groundbreaking book that serves as a whistle blower's warning to the citizens of the world. With irrefutable proof, it reveals the truth behind Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030, calling out by name and exposing those who drafted these sinister plans. This book brings to light the names of individuals and organizations endorsing and promoting this agenda of global genocide. It also reveals the methods and strategies the deep state intends to employ to carry out their plans, along with the alarming numbers they hope to achieve. ...