International Development

This critical account of the fair trade movement explores the vast gap between the rhetoric of fair trade and its practical results for poor countries, particularly those of Africa. In the Global North, fair trade often is described as a revolutionary tool for transforming the lives of millions across the globe. The growth in sales for fair trade products has been dramatic in recent years, but most of the benefit has accrued to the already wealthy merchandisers at the top of the value chain rather than to the poor producers at the bottom.

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.

Are you searching for an audiobook that looks beyond the inspirational? Learn how to gain new insights for aligning personal evolution with professional development. When busy people are overlighted by spiritual purpose, they naturally manifest the heroism needed to uplift our imperiled world. Spirituality for Busy People shines light upon how our daily busyness can be effectively fused with our eternal livingness, to the benefit of individuals, groups to which we belong, and even to planetary life as a whole.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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!

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.

Fearless Living is a sampling of Swami Rama’s many anecdotes–true stories of faith, protection, and revelation as he actually lived them. Each chapter addresses such challenging faith-related subjects as fearlessness, miracles of healing, and the astonishing abilities of a one-pointed mind. Swami Rama uses his experiences to illustrate how spiritual practice can help us unveil higher, hidden dimensions of our nature.

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.

Millions of people suffer from the belief that they are not good enough. The list of people, circumstances, and internal mechanisms causing this negative self-image is practically unlimited. If your life experiences have led you to believe you are not worthy of love or acceptance, you’re not alone. But there is finally a way out of those negative thought patterns. You don’t need expensive medication with horrible side effects. You don’t need to continually seek acceptance from those around you, using their approval as a weapon.

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.

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.

The sole aim of this book is to inspire children and teenagers to positively impact their immediate environment and the world. In addition, this book contains 70+ International stories of amazing kids who have positively impacted the world and the exact things they did. This book further guides children and teenagers via steps they need to take to make the world a better place.

This is a short but comprehensive analysis of the UN's controversial program established in 1992 as a "sustainable development plan" for the entire world, for the 21st century. Its main points are coincidental to the "Communist Manifesto", issued by Karl Marx in 1848. It includes the abolition of all private property, banning inheritances, reducing the population, and the transfer of all resources into the hands of UN bureaucrats.