International Development

As a woman leading a life of influence, you may find yourself without sufficient clarity or equipping for the challenges you face. For many, the role of wife of a leader is one thrust upon rather than chosen. For others, it is a responsibility embraced but no less complicated to navigate. In either case, as one sharing a journey with a world-changer, this audiobook is for you. Within The Leader's Wife, Debby Thompson addresses some of the most difficult questions facing wives of leaders. With vulnerability and candor, Debby speaks from her own mistakes and discoveries.

James asks a pointed question in his brief book in the Bible when he simply says, what is your life? He then answers his own question by stating, "It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away”. Psalm 90 reminds us that the days of our lives are 70 years, and if by reason of strength they are 80 years. That’s somewhere between 36,792,000 and 42,048,000 minutes, both very large numbers. The question for us then becomes, what are we doing with our minutes? Are we making them matter in ways that count?

En handbok i att lämna kränkande kärleksrelationer och aldrig hamna där igen! Det här är en bok till alla kvinnor som befunnit eller befinner sig i kränkande, destruktiva relationer. Som blivit slagna och förminskade, fysiskt och mentalt. En bok full av igenkänning, förståelse och tröst. För det är många som varit där. Men det är också en handbok fylld med tips och energi en riktig vän att hålla i handen när man själv inte längre orkar eller ser någon väg vidare.

After more than 45 years of dedicated research, study, practice and education, the systematic approach developed by Kurt Krueger, founder of Success Systems International and internationally sought-after speaker and trainer, is finally available here. Here, you will find the philosophy, concepts, ancient practices, and modern technology proven to raise IQ and shatter ceilings to your peak energy and performance. Including a master's insights into yoga, nutrition, health and fitness, happiness, meditation, stress management, gratitude, and mindfulness.

Secrets revealed on why Jewish people are resilient, highly motivated, and persistent Internationally renowned professor and a research psychologist brilliantly portray a study of human ambition in i>Secrets of Jewish Success. Professor Hugh Fox presents a compelling example of how adoration of torah, family affection, heritage of tribal wisdom, and a winning formula have inspired centuries of American and European Jews to reach the pinnacle of their careers.

This simple-to-use manual provides rapid solutions for professionals and parents. User-friendly steps conveniently describe the logical way to control tantrums, especially for nontraditional parents (e.g., grandparents, foster parents, stepparents, and adoptive parents).

With twenty years of experience in frontier markets, including a decade working in Africa, author Jonathan Berman engages with top business leaders on the vast opportunities and challenges of the continent. Success in Africa pushes past the headlines on Africa's growth to answer the questions often asked by companies and investors: Who do I work with there and what drives them? How do I deal with government? What about war, disease, and poverty? What about China? How do I win?

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.

As a parent or relative of a child, it's common to feel overwhelmed about traveling with children. Navigating airports, long plane rides, and foreign countries can be hard for any adult, but the added responsibility of caring for little ones can be even more challenging. Many parts of parenting can be stressful, and travel is no exception. If you want insight into how to get the most out of traveling with your kids, look no further than Jet-Set Parenting!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Pünktlichkeit ist die Tugend der Könige!" Was für den deutschsprachigen Raum gilt, mag in Finnland durch eine Tasse Kaffee vorab aufgelockert werden...

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.