International Development

With over two decades’ experience both observing and interpreting how people channel disaster into opportunity in the most extreme circumstances and environments on Earth, Ben Ramalingam has a unique vantage point from which to identify the key principles that can enable anyone to use stress as an opportunity for change. In Upshift, Ramalingam distils this expertise into an insightful, powerful, and engaging book that will show you how to reframe your set responses to stress and pressure and instead use them to harness the potential they hold.

This audiobook stands as a testament to the power of words and their ability to shape reality. It is a beacon of hope, reminding Black men of their immense strength, brilliance, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. With every affirmation, listeners will be reminded of their worthiness and the power within them to rewrite their narratives and create a future of their own design.

The Magic of Self-Respect is the second volume in a series titled Authentic Living. So much of the experience of everyday life, says Osho in this insightful guide, is shaped by religious and social conditioning - and we are not even aware of the fact.

An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water. In the tradition of such best-selling books as Shoe Dog and Mountains Beyond Mountains, Thirst is a riveting account of how to build a better charity, a better business, a better life - and a gritty tale that proves it’s never too late to make a change.

This is a study of the leadership challenges faced by those working to advance global educational opportunities. The book discusses how the dramatic expansion in educational opportunities which has taken place over the last century was the result of a global movement committed to advancing freedom and equality. This movement is now challenged by an emerging populist strand which will simultaneously challenge the institutions of democracy, public education and higher education. This context calls for more intentional efforts to cultivate leadership which can take the global education ...

What do Disney, Bollywood, and "the Batkid" teach us about how to create celebrity experiences for our audiences? How can a vending machine inspire world peace? Can being "imperfect" make your business more marketable? Can a selfie improve one's confidence? When can addiction be a good thing?

Conrad Bishop is hiding, somewhere in Costa Rica! Garret Cooper and his Joint Task Force teammates have finally been given approval to enter the country and bring the elusive felon to justice. The Task Force faces roadblocks, hurdles, delays and a lack of cooperation from people who should be helping them, along with a brief window of time to legally operate in Costa Rica. Will they have enough time to locate the man who thinks he has outwitted his foes by using the alias, Russel Wilson? Will Garret accomplish the mission given to him by his wife, Fonda? Will Conrad survive and eventually ...

Building on the foundational insights of "Anxious Attachment and Avoidant Detachment," this sequel opens a new chapter in your quest for deeper, more resilient relationships. It's more than a book—it's your guide to a world of secure attachment, offering pathways to enrich your connections and embrace the strength of emotional resilience and enduring love.

The book answers 10 questions addressed to the author in various forms. Some are personal, while others relate to global issues. All are answered with candor and detailed explanation. The answers will not suit those who seek confirmation of popular viewpoints, nor will they suit those who insist they are doing good without having knowledge of what they are really doing. But they will admirably suit those extremely important persons from all walks of life who are open to new knowledge, who can accept challenges to their beliefs and received knowledge. The answers cover such topics as: - why ...

Do you feel like we’re in a permacrisis? Chances are you feel some anxiety about the state of the world right now. Mohamed, Michael and Gordon certainly did. These three friends – who between them have almost a century of expertise in international economics, business and global government – began talking over zoom at the start of the pandemic. They wanted to discuss the challenges the world was facing: unanticipated shocks, poor policy responses, struggling coordination. But the more they talked, the more they realised there was nothing pre-ordained about the gloomy path we’re on now.

Since the 19th century, people have claimed that the prosperity enjoyed by the First World was the result of its devotion to unconstrained economic freedoms. In his 2003 book Kicking Away the Ladder, South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang claims this was not the case and that, in fact, First World economic success was due to exactly the kinds of state intervention that traditional economic thinking consistently opposes today.

This powerful book describes authentic tantra, what distinguishes it from other spiritual paths, and how the tantric way combines hatha yoga, meditation, visualization, Ayurveda, and other disciplines. Taking us back to ancient times, Pandit Tigunait shares his experiences with tantric masters and the techniques they taught him.

Small farmers tilling handkerchief sized farms feed more than half the world. They thus maintain national stability, forestall conflict and reduce emigration. Secure food supply is nothing short of national security. Such facts define the poor world, yet are misunderstood by nations that influence international development. Practitioners know that small farmers’ yields can exceed those of large farms. They also know that food security means guaranteeing enough food to survive as a national priority unrelated to free trade. Good governments of poor countries practice this to avoid food ...

In The Secret, Osho introduces us to the world of love, and initiates us into the ways of love.

This book is about how to love each other without losing yourselves. In our swiftly changing world, old rules, roles, and patterns of behavior no longer work as they did in the past. This can be disorienting. Many people just give up on relationships altogether!

A medida que los países de todo el mundo adoptan objetivos más ambiciosos para las escuelas, con el fin de preparar a los estudiantes para las exigencias de un mundo en rápida evolución, hay un interés creciente en la cuestión de cómo apoyar mejor a los maestros para que puedan ensenar de forma eficaz para alcanzar esas aspiraciones. Este libro es un análisis de seis programas que aspiran a desarrollar las competencias de los maestros de escuelas públicas para apoyar eficazmente el desarrollo de competencias de sus estudiantes en una ambiciosa gama de dominios cognitivos y ...

Grief is a reaction that happens when someone we love or care about dies or leaves. When this happens, a whole host of emotions might overwhelm you. Some of these emotions include feeling sad, angry, confused, or scared. Grief is part of our journey and human experience. To fight grief is to fight what’s natural. Instead, let grief guide you to be a more powerful being. This is why I have written this survivor’s manual. How to Deal With Loss, Grief, and Death is your guide to coping with the loss of a loved one and how to find the will to live again.

Do you want to improve your relationships and productivity, all by simply changing your listening habits? You already understand the importance of quality communication. But good communication is built not on speaking but on listening. In 10 easy steps, you can go from being a poor listener to an excellent one. At each step, you’ll learn how to navigate the pitfalls of strained communication, transforming your ability to exchange accurate, complete information and deepen emotional understanding and connectedness.

Much in the same vein as Delivering Happiness, Looptail combines both Bruce Poon Tip's extraordinary first-person account of his entrepreneurial instincts to start and develop G Adventures, a highly-successful international travel adventure company, and along the way, he reveals his unusual management secrets that not only keep his employees fully engaged but also keep his customers extremely happy.

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...