International Development

Filled with intriguing insights about the trucking industry, and packed with practical strategies on how to start and succeed in the business, this guidebook will help you lay your path to success.

Are you sinking while you’re thinking? Excessive worry can consume a person from the inside out, resulting in sickness, insomnia, and paralyzing fear. It can damage relationships and even our witness for the gospel. But since problems are a part of life, how do we manage the worry that comes with them? Pastor Doug Batchelor’s winsome but practical Finding Peace in a World of Worry is packed with useful solutions not only to liberate those drowning in stress, but also to prevent stress from building up in the first place.

With over two decades’ experience both observing and interpreting how people channel disaster into opportunity in the most extreme circumstances and environments on Earth, Ben Ramalingam has a unique vantage point from which to identify the key principles that can enable anyone to use stress as an opportunity for change. In Upshift, Ramalingam distils this expertise into an insightful, powerful, and engaging book that will show you how to reframe your set responses to stress and pressure and instead use them to harness the potential they hold.

Although you cannot avoid stress, the good news is that you can minimize the harmful effects of stress, such as depression or hypertension. The key is to develop an awareness of how you interpret, and react to, circumstances. This awareness will help you develop coping techniques for managing stress. This book aims to give you an insight into stress, its impact, symptoms and causes, as well as to give you practical steps to follow to reduce your current stress.

If you do a quick online search of toxic or narcissistic persons, the overwhelming advice you’ll find is to cut these people out of your life. But that’s easier said than done, especially if these people are family, colleagues, or other people with whom we live or work closely. We’ve all been around those people who can leave us feeling drained or a bit "off" after an encounter with them.

"The Superstruct Manifesto" challenges common beliefs and encourages founders to create supportive environments that foster success. By avoiding the pitfalls of blindly following popular tech company trends, founders can cultivate the behaviors necessary for their organization's growth and progress.

Using what he calls the Seven SuperLaws and the Seven Power Principles, James takes complex, time-proven concepts and combines them with fun stories and powerful anecdotes, presenting you with a proven path to your ultimate achievement. You will learn that you are able to achieve unlimited success by following a series of tested and proven actions.

GEORGE JERJIAN is a mindset mentor, author, and speaker who retired after being given just six months to live by his doctor. Thankfully, the diagnosis was wrong and as soon as he could, he “unretired” and set to work, helping his tribe of baby boomers do the same. George has a business degree from Bradford University in England and a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. He has been in business for over 40 years, working as a Chartered Marketer, a partner in US commercial real estate, and a financial adviser.

How do you access the hidden power inside you? The answer lies in an extraordinary approach to harnessing the enormous potential of the human mind known as the Silva Method. Developed by Jose Silva and finally launched in the 1960s, the Silva Method empowers you to achieve your goals, enhance your well-being, and unlock the secrets of your own consciousness. Embark on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you unlock the real potential of your mind

Learning how to become assertive is just like learning any other skill. All you need are the right tools and some practice time, and you can become assertive. We’ll cover all that you need to know within this book and then some, so you will be well on your way to learning how to speak up for yourself in a respectful manner. When you do, you will immediately notice how others treat you differently. For some, especially if you have been a people pleaser, others may not be too happy with your newfound voice, but that’s okay.

From the best-selling author of Seven Deadly Wonders and Contest comes a thrilling racing adventure. In the world of the near future, the most popular sport is hover car racing. Superfast and dangerous, its heroes are the racers: part fighter pilot, part race-car driver, all superstar. But to get to the Pro Circuit, you must first pass through the International Race School, a brutal cauldron of wild races on even wilder courses, where only the best of the best will survive.

Small farmers tilling handkerchief sized farms feed more than half the world. They thus maintain national stability, forestall conflict and reduce emigration. Secure food supply is nothing short of national security. Such facts define the poor world, yet are misunderstood by nations that influence international development. Practitioners know that small farmers’ yields can exceed those of large farms. They also know that food security means guaranteeing enough food to survive as a national priority unrelated to free trade. Good governments of poor countries practice this to avoid food ...

I have always appreciated wines. I guess, you could say, I was in love with wine. I knew what the supposed experts said about food and wine pairings. I knew how to describe the body and the tannins of the wine. When I found myself out of work, laid off from my typical office nine-to-five job, I was inspired by wine. One evening, while sipping a glass of my favorite casual red blend, I started examining the label.

This concise book will teach you how to achieve the deepest known level of hypnosis, which is “hypnotic coma.” This level has been used for decades as an alternative to anesthesia and drugs for pain management. You will learn how to induce, trigger, and evaluate hypnotic coma. You will also learn the role of fear in the use of this technique. A demonstration is provided.

When we love, we can see the Self of all in the faces of those we love. We can remove the limitations of our own egotism. Those who accept this challenge can achieve profound levels of wisdom, serenity, joy, and gratitude. The path of spirituality develops as you learn to love and continually expand that capacity to love from your spouse and family to your community, to your nation, and eventually the entire world. This inspiring book on relationships will help you understand the dynamic interplay between loving relationships and the path of spirituality.

David Korten argues that global corporate consolidation of power is but one manifestation of what he calls "Empire", the organization of society by hierarchies of dominance that have held sway for the past 5,000 years. Empire has always resulted in misery for the many and fortune for the few. Now it threatens the very future of humanity. The Great Turning traces the ancient roots of Empire and charts its long evolution from monarchies to the transnational institutions of the global economy.

The Miracle Morning for Writers combines Hal Elrod's global phenomenon with Steve Scott's proven writing habit techniques (which helped him get on the Wall Street Journal best sellers list). You learn how to take charge of your morning and maximize "the rest of the day" for your writing efforts.

This audiobook aims to serve as an introduction to codependency to help listeners learn more about what codependency is, how it manifests in relationships, and what you can do to help yourself or others dealing with codependent relationships.

Embrace the transformative journey that awaits within this audiobook, for it holds the key to unlocking your ultimate potential. Through the profound wisdom shared in this book, you will discover the remarkable ability to master your thoughts and shatter the chains of self-doubt. No longer will failure haunt your mind, for you will wield the power to transform those thoughts into resolute statements of success. Even in the face of adversity, you will harness the strength to convert pain into power, propelling you forward with unwavering determination.

The Sweet Potato Queens are bona fide experts at planning a marvelous marriage (and ending one, look below if you're looking for advice on dumping a deadweight hubby!), so who better to provide this handy wedding planner? And even if you're not planning your own nuptials, surely you have dreamt about your perfect day, regardless of whether you've met Mr. Right yet!