Global Development

This "How-To" guide for advocacy at the United Nations helps position NGOs for success in the complex and turbulent international environment of the United Nations. Dr. Karen Judd Smith outlines this work against the backdrop of the three biggest mistakes that undermine so many of today's best ideas and noble work.

It is with great satisfaction that we present to you this thorough analysis of the Santo Domingo metro and feeder bus system, realized by Carl Allen, 2009 GFDD Fellow and graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School Master's Program in Public Policy and Urban Planning. Mr. Allen's comprehensive study is an evaluation of the potential impact of the transportation system on poverty alleviation, congestion, pollution reduction, urban development and social and economic advancement.

Whether you come from Cape Verde or Chinatown, Little Italy or Lalibela, you are not so much the product of the environment from which you came, but the narrative that you give yourself. By choosing your story rather than it choosing you, you determine who you are. Borderless Voice will inspire you to find not only your story, but your inner voice, one unconfined by geography, family background, race, or anything else.

Leaving the Base Camp reveals the unconventional growth and management strategies Ilma Tiki used to bootstrap MailerLite from a small Lithuanian startup business to a $90 million exit, building a globally distributed remote team along the way. The entertaining tale is full of practical advice from Ilma’s 10-year-plus journey. You’ll discover the strategies that helped her scale the company while pioneering an asynchronous and productive remote work culture loved by team members in over 35 countries.

Want to break free from the past in a way that allows you to finally enjoy the present and dream big for the future? Are you always fighting an internal battle that no one else can see? What happens to us in our early years can have such a huge impact on the rest of our lives that it really isn’t possible to overstate things. But that’s not the message I want you to go away with having read this. There’s something else you need to know…

If you think her only options are parenting and abortion, this book is for you. American adoption is nothing like it used to be. Those forced, secret adoptions hurt women and their children. Thankfully, adoption in the US has changed dramatically. If you never thought about suggesting adoption, (and never thought you would!), this book is for you.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled? Do you dream of achieving your goals but struggle to make progress? It's time to break free from mediocrity and embark on a transformative journey towards success. In "The Habitual Path to Success," discover the ten essential habits that will revolutionize your life and propel you towards your dreams.

Whether you are in a new relationship or have been together for years, you need a fresh perspective and actionable steps to navigate your relationship's ups and downs. This book offers practical and effective solutions for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and reigniting the spark to help you and your partner have a more fulfilling relationship.

¿Necesitas transformar las emociones correctas en combustible para prosperar en el inquietante mundo de hoy? ¿Disfrutas de la naturaleza? ¿Conoces algunos secretos del mundo animal? ¿Conoces tus instintos? ¿Sabes donde refugiarte en momentos de necesidad? ¿Alguna vez has sentido que las emociones y las sensaciones generalmente te tiran hacia abajo en lugar de levantarte? ¿Qué pasaría si fuera posible y relativamente fácil usar las emociones correctas para desarrollar inteligencia y prosperar en su vida, negocios y salud?

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.

Be Freaking Awesome invites you to take a look at your life and decide if the way you are living is the way you intended to live. It encourages you to create a vision, set goals, and work through the issues that prevent you from living that life. Life is short. And life is long. Do you really want to spend it saying, "I’m fine"? Is that what you dreamed of when you were a little kid? Choose to live intentionally. Ditch mediocre. Figure out what a level-10 life is and live it. You know, be freaking awesome.

When J. R. Cobis woke up from his fantasy, he discovered he was living in a nightmare. His once-loving wife had become someone he didn’t recognize. Their marriage flipped the script on domestic violence where the wife was the abuser and the husband was the victim!

Este libro busca equiparlo con conocimiento y técnicas para ayudarlo a cambiar su pensamiento para que pueda responder mejor a las emociones negativas. La solución no está ahí afuera, está justo dentro de usted, y este libro busca ayudarle a activarla. El estrés de la vida cotidiana puede cargar su cuerpo y mente, dejándolo con preocupaciones y ansiedades persistentes que a veces parecen estar fuera de su control. Es una carga pesada, donde su mente se convierte en un campo de batalla para sus pensamientos inquietantes.

How to Talk to Anyone is an introspective guide to mastering communication skills and improving social skills in the age of the global pandemic. This book will help you understand the reason why you struggle with interpersonal relationships and insecurities, providing you with proven methods and techniques that will help you overcome these issues.

You need positive affirmations. Inside this lesson, we engage with the laws of attraction. The lesson is strategically structured to bring you into harmony with abundance. You will be reinforced with confidence and specific words that bring action. Soon, you will see that this can be listened to on a walk, in bed, doing chores, or on your way to the interview. You’ll subconsciously start using these words in your day and while you lead!

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!

How to Date Throughout History: A Historical Guide for the Hopeless Romantic is a beautiful and encouraging guide of historical examples of romance. It will give you hope and ideas to ignite, rekindle, or just maintain that flame of love in your life.

Here's a fact you just can't escape - you need huge reserves of mental toughness in just about every sphere of life to achieve personal and professional goals. This book will guide you through the notion of mental toughness for peak performance. You will learn more of what it takes to rise above adverse situations, unforeseen circumstances and challenges in pursuit of your ambitions.

En 1914, Sigmund Freud introdujo por primera vez la idea de un trastorno narcisista, pero ese concepto no se hizo oficial hasta hace aproximadamente 50 años. Ahora, el narcisismo es una palabra de moda popular en las redes sociales, blogs y concursos en línea. Pero, ¿de qué se trata realmente el narcisismo y cómo sabe si está relacionado con alguien así? Más importante aún, si descubre que está conectado con un narcisista, ¿cuáles son los peligros, cómo se protege y cómo escapa?

The year of 2020 has been a wild ride for all of us. International tensions, wildfires, and a global pandemic have ravaged the first half of the year. The most notable occurrence, a global pandemic, has left millions of people without jobs and having to be stuck at home "quarantining". The quarantine can get quite boring, and people are trying new things and learning new skills to cope with the monotony.