Global Development

Flipping the Switch is the story of Cole and Guillaume, two guys who left their respective home countries of America and France to move to China and start a business. After a chance meeting, they saw an opportunity to disrupt the lighting market with LED technology. Leveraging their sales, marketing, product development, and manufacturing experience in both Western and Chinese markets, together they bootstrapped an innovative brand. They made every mistake under the sun but somehow failed their way to success. And now they’re teaching others to do the same.

El libro, publicado en español, utiliza un lenguaje fácil y comprensible con el fin de crear mayor conciencia sobre el compromiso, responsabilidad y rol de cada actor en la sociedad para alcanzar la sostenibilidad. Las empresas y familias que deseen contribuir al desarrollo sostenible tendrán el conocimiento sobre cómo y dónde empezar. Aunque el libro fue escrito originalmente para el público de la República Dominicana su contenido es, sin duda, aplicable a otros lugares, toda vez que nuestra necesidad de un entorno más sostenible es global y no tiene límites geográficos.

In The Smartest Places on Earth, van Agtmael and Bakker present a truly hopeful and inspiring investigation into the emerging sources of a new era of competitiveness for America and Europe that are coming from unlikely places - those cities and areas once known as "rustbelts" that have, from an economic perspective, been written off.

Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech's Empathy Problem and How to Fix It explores how technology has progressed humanity's most noble pursuits, while also grappling with the origins of the industry's destructive empathy deficit and the practical measures Big Tech can take to self-regulate and make it right again. Author Maëlle Gavet examines the tendency for many of Big Tech's stars to stray from their user-first ideals and make products that actually profoundly damage their customers and ultimately society.

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.

In today's digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away. A rogue tweet can bring down a business; an army of trolls can run a celebrity off-line; and virtual harassment might cause real psychological damage. Shame Nation is the first book to both explore the fascinating phenomenon of online shaming and offer practical guidance and inspiring advice on how to prevent and protect against cyber blunders and faceless bullies. Author and acclaimed Internet safety expert Sue Scheff unveils all sides of an issue that is only becoming more relevant day.

After years of sharing her small-business tips and marketing tricks with readers of her popular blog, ChunkOfChange.com, and her column in the Long Beach Post, Olga Mizrahi has taken her message to the streets, urging business owners to focus in while reaching out. You'll be excited and motivated to state your difference clearly to the world--and your neighborhood--while confidently selling yourself and your business.

Disgrace is the first truly global history of sexual violence. The book explores how sexual violence varies widely across time and place, from nineteenth-century peasant women in Ireland who were abducted as a way of forcing marriage, to date-raped high-school students in twentieth-century America, and from girls and women violated by Russian soldiers in 1945 to Dalit women raped by men of higher castes today.

Este libro te ayudará a a comprender y aprender a superar tu miedo, desde las fobias más comunes hasta las más extrañas. Libérate de la ansiedad que te generan las fobias y disfrutes de una vida sin fobias. Domina tus emociones y supera tus traumas. Superar las fobias es posible si sabes cómo, y sin duda con este libro lo lograrás. Entre las fobias que se trata son.

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.

¿No te ha pasado que te gusta mucho un hombre pero no quiere nada serio contigo? ¿Te gustaría que este hombre deje la falta de compromiso y quiera todo contigo? Entonces este libro es para ti.

Este libro te servirá para aprender a relacionarte con personas de otro nivel y que te puedan aportar valor a tus proyectos. Aprenderás a tener una mentalidad de éxito y poder crear una red de contactos millonarios.

Whether you’re a dad or a mom, whether you’re rocking the "parent" part of your life and feel your vision for that radical idea or revolutionary business is on the back burner, or you’re a rock star in the business arena, at the top of your game and you know your relationships pay the price…this book is for you. Cereal Dad Preneur provides a road map and a practical guide to achieve success in all areas of your life.

Aprende a como convertirte en el alfa que toda mujer quiere y desea. Sé el hombre que toda mujer ama con todo su ser y vuélvete una droga para ellas. Aprende lo que los hombres de alto valor buscan secretamente y conviértete en la “elegida” por el chico de tus sueños. Comprende lo que realmente buscan los hombres en una mujer y lo que no estan buscando. Usa la psicología masculina a tu favor y sé una mujer mágnética e irresistible para ellos. Quieres tener citas sin ese temor de que todo salga mal y luego caigas en depresión y ansiedad… entonces este libro es para ti.

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.

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty. Drawing on two decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress.

Packed with expert insights, real-world examples, and proven frameworks, Remote Hiring Guide for Employers equips you with everything you need to recruit and retain world-class talent in a competitive digital economy.

International Marketing: Principles and Practice. A management-oriented approach This innovative book provides a comprehensive introduction to international marketing and strategic marketing management. The book offers a clear and easy-to-understand overview of the latest developments in international marketing - in all aspects. The most important theoretical aspects are explained in an easily accessible way to facilitate the transfer of this knowledge into real decision-making situations. In addition, the book not only integrates all relevant aspects of international strategic and ...

The life you are living is a reflection of what you believe you deserve. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your dreams come true? To wish for something and have it come into your life as if by magic? The magic is within you. Join manifestation goddess Sunni Boehme as she travels from Milwaukee to Majorca, from Piccadilly to Paradise, from Gothenburg to Golan, all the while fulfilling her wildest dreams of laughter, luxury, and love.

Descubre el poder de tres sistemas legendarios de autodisciplina en un solo libro transformador. "DISCIPLINA ESPARTANA, VIKINGO Y SAMURÁI: 3 LIBROS EN 1" es la guía definitiva para quienes desean alcanzar la cima del éxito personal y profesional, cultivando la mentalidad, voluntad y enfoque de las culturas más disciplinadas y resilientes de la historia. Adopta la mentalidad de guerreros que no conocían la derrota. Descubre cómo los vikingos transformaban la adversidad en fortaleza. Inspírate en los códigos de honor, lealtad y enfoque samurái.