International Development

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.

What's Wrong with China is the widely anticipated follow-up to Paul Midler's Poorly Made in China, an expose of China manufacturing practices. Applying a wider lens in this account, he reveals many of the deep problems affecting Chinese society as a whole. Once again, Midler delivers the goods by rejecting commonly held notions, breaking down old myths, and providing fresh explanations of lesser-understood cultural phenomena.

The Magic of Self-Respect is the second volume in a series titled Authentic Living. So much of the experience of everyday life, says Osho in this insightful guide, is shaped by religious and social conditioning - and we are not even aware of the fact.

Whether you are pitching a product or idea to clients, preparing for a new job interview, or seeking to make great connections with the people you meet, your "first interactions" are the most critical of all. Just imagine. The countless hours spent talking, networking, and building relationships, those initial 30 seconds determine the majority of your success!

Somewhere between the Garden of Eden and the invention of the latest video game console, this concept got completely lost on a huge population of young men in our modern society. You're the Husband seeks to provide a road map for men as they navigate through marriage. God did not design it to be easy, nor did He design it to be perfect or everlasting. Instead, He designed marriage to be full of commitment, sacrifice, and service. He has designed marriage to sanctify.

We’ve all been around those people who can leave us feeling drained after an encounter with them. Some people can leave us feeling agitated or annoyed or even just feeling really bad about ourselves. The most important thing you need to understand when dealing with someone like this is that their behavior toward you has nothing to do with you, and more often reflects their inner mental and emotional state. Identifying their harmful behavior is the first step to minimizing their impact. You might not be able to change what they do, but you can change what you do with it.

Well-meaning people have trained our dream right out of us. Who have been the naysayers in your life? You may have had many, but the worst critic can be the one in our own head. You may doubt yourself, thinking, “I’m not good enough” or “As soon as I…, then I’ll start on my dream.” No! Enough is enough. It’s time. Your time. If you are serious about what you want to achieve—then this book is for you. If you want a simple, proven strategy—then this book is for you. If you enjoy doses of inspiration along the way—then this book is for you.

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.

I had three dirty jobs until I quit them all and married a rich millionaire. Then, I wrote this book in order to teach every woman in the world that it is possible for you to marry a millionaire! If you are a struggling, poor, or middle-class woman that craves "the good life," then you need to learn and understand what the past generations of mothers always told their daughters: "You'll have a lifetime of poverty married to a poor man, and you'll have a lifetime of boredom married to a middle-class man, so marry Mr. Rich."

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.

This powerful book describes authentic tantra, what distinguishes it from other spiritual paths, and how the tantric way combines hatha yoga, meditation, visualization, Ayurveda, and other disciplines. Taking us back to ancient times, Pandit Tigunait shares his experiences with tantric masters and the techniques they taught him.

The Shadow King is an inner self that carries the patriarchal traditions, values and rules of the last six millennia—an internalized version of the outer patriarchy. It is the name Sidra Stone has given to the Inner Patriarch.

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 ...

Elaine N. Aron, PhD, is a world-renowned psychologist and speaker. The Highly Sensitive Person is an in-depth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Through self-assessment tests and techniques, Aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety.

Since the 19th century, people have claimed that the prosperity enjoyed by the First World was the result of its devotion to unconstrained economic freedoms. In his 2003 book Kicking Away the Ladder, South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang claims this was not the case and that, in fact, First World economic success was due to exactly the kinds of state intervention that traditional economic thinking consistently opposes today.

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

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On this transformational 40-day journey, Dr. Erin reveals the spiritual truths behind the world’s greatest minds and the #1 cause of success. You will learn how to unleash your spiritual powers, ignite your life’s purpose, manifest your dreams, claim your birthright of prosperity, live with vibrant vitality, powerfully love in your relationships, and create your personal daily spiritual practice. She teaches you how to breakthrough your limiting beliefs and co-create with the Universe, living a life of abundance, vitality, joy, and love!

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.