International Development

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.

When 50-year-old Patrice unexpectedly meets her soulmate in an online blues club, her world tilts toward an uncharted, captivating future. Following the pull of her heart, she leaves behind cherished friends, family, and her beloved Pacific Coast to join the love of her life in Eastern Ontario. But staying in Canada proves more difficult than she ever imagined.

Sex and World Peace unsettles a variety of assumptions in political and security discourse, demonstrating that the security of women is a vital factor in the security of the state and its incidence of conflict and war. Harnessing an immense amount of data, the authors call attention to discrepancies between national laws protecting women and the enforcement of those laws, and they note the adverse effects on state security of abnormal sex ratios favoring males, the practice of polygamy, and inequitable realities in family law, among other gendered aggressions.

Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager living a neglected life on the margins of society. He has grown up in a family where crime is customary, violence is a necessity, and everything - and anyone - can be yours for the taking. As Vivian looks to find her calling professionally, she delights in exploring foreign countries, rolling hillsides, and new cultures. But all of that changes when...Vivian's path collides with Johnny.

Super Bomb unveils the story of the events leading up to President Harry S. Truman's 1950 decision to develop a "super" or hydrogen, bomb. That fateful decision and its immediate consequences are detailed in a diverse and complete account built on newly released archives and previously hidden contemporaneous interviews with more than 60 political, military, and scientific figures who were involved in the decision.

New Year, New Heights: 21 Decisions to Unlock a Profitable New Year is your definitive guide to transforming aspirations into achievements. Through twenty-two carefully crafted chapters, this book provides actionable insights, practical strategies, and empowering choices to help you design a year filled with purpose, productivity, and prosperity.

Chapter one: Emotions: Do emotions have a purpose? Chapter two: How to control your emotions. Chapter three: Let your emotions empower you. Chapter four: What is ego? Chapter five: Self-empowerment - Managing your emotional vibration to manifest your desire.

AI offers an exciting extension of many human capabilities such as observation, processing, and decision-making. The output and outcomes of AI systems are nearly instantaneous, offering humans powerful efficiencies that did not exist just a few years ago. The computing power and systems used for AI technologies far exceed human cognitive capabilities, allow for constant “machine learning” without human supervision, and include consideration of patterns that are typically impossible for humans to discern.

Do you want to make money with your laptop and travel the world? Do you wonder if you can make a good living online? Are you tired from your 9-5 job (or do you have no job)? Do you want to be your own boss? It's time to break free from bondage.

Mahbub ul Haq died in 1998, three years after the publication of his important work, Reflections on Human Development. The book appeared at the end of Haq's impressive career in international development and described his revolutionary contribution to the discipline. In it, Haq argues that the goal of any society should be to improve the lives of its citizens, therefore economic development should support that aim.

Ross Garcia discusses the development if this paradigm in detail and how we can overcome the persistent little nagging voice in our heads that tells us that we can't do something. He presents transformative and inspirational ideas from the legendary New Thought Leader Bob Proctor, from his books and lectures, and Ross tells his own personal story about how he converted failure into success by thinking about it differently and taking action. Learn how you, too, can eradicate that little voice in your head that tells you, "I can't" by replacing with "I CAN".

In this honest, unfiltered book, Queendom Mentor Jessica Daya shares her personal transformation—from love addiction, depression, and trauma to spiritual freedom, radical self-love, and deep personal sovereignty. Jessica guides you through the exact tools she used to rise, blending the 12 steps of recovery with practices like Radical Forgiveness, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and the Law of Attraction. Each chapter invites you to release shame, confront your truth, and reclaim your power.

You stand in front of the mirror, grappling with the reflection staring back at you. Every day, the world nudges you to fit into a predefined mold, leaving you questioning your worth and beauty. But what if you could tap into a deeper essence that goes far beyond your appearance? If you’ve been searching for a book to help you break free from these social constraints, you’ve found the perfect one!

This book is specifically designed for individuals and couples seeking to enhance their communication skills, resolve conflicts effectively, and build stronger, healthier relationships.

Tragic Victory: Learning to Navigate Life In Tough Times is an intimate and transparent memoir of how one mother discovered her own inner strength while enduring the heartbreaking fight for her children's lives. Author Diane Davis documents the tragedy of addiction, depression, and the downward spiral of those closest to her. Although tragic, she discovers victory, love; and an unexpected, joyful new beginning.

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.

Do you often feel emotionally exhausted, invalidated, and hopelessly misunderstood in your interactions with someone close to you? Are you struggling to untangle yourself from a web of manipulation and deceit? Welcome to the world of narcissism—a hall of mirrors where nothing is as it seems.

You cannot ask your most successful competitors and peers their secrets of rainmaking. That would be awkward, impractical, and sometimes illegal. But it pays to compare yourself to your successful peers. So, we did it for you. We went behind closed doors and asked the tough questions. We asked more than 100 successful rainmakers what they are investing more in, what they are cutting back on, and what are their go-to strategies. In other words, how are they investing their time, treasure, and talent. Think of us as your rainmaking R&D department.

Former professor Dr Tom Rowley has decades of experience applying and teaching problem solving skills. He has been recognized as a speaker who can present complex concepts that are easy to understand with recommendations to improve the outcome.

Have you ever wished you could read people's actions, emotions, and behaviors like an open book? Are you a young adult seeking to navigate social landscapes with confidence? Or perhaps you're a professional aiming to enhance interpersonal skills to build better rapport, increase your potential in negotiation, or excel in an emotionally-charged environment? If these resonate, you're not alone. Reading and understanding people play an integral role in personal and professional development. Yet, these skills can feel like an insurmountable challenge amidst the complexities of human nature.