International Development

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.

Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing delves into the fascinating world of Chinese logic that shapes how tech leaders make and implement decisions, many of which are seldom seen outside China.

Much in the same vein as Delivering Happiness, Looptail combines both Bruce Poon Tip's extraordinary first-person account of his entrepreneurial instincts to start and develop G Adventures, a highly-successful international travel adventure company, and along the way, he reveals his unusual management secrets that not only keep his employees fully engaged but also keep his customers extremely happy.

In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. But China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace. This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy.

Dexter Roberts lived in Beijing for two decades working as a reporter on economics, business and politics for Bloomberg Businessweek. In The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, Roberts explores the reality behind today's financially-ascendant China and pulls the curtain back on how the Chinese manufacturing machine is actually powered.

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.

Do you feel like we’re in a permacrisis? Chances are you feel some anxiety about the state of the world right now. Mohamed, Michael and Gordon certainly did. These three friends – who between them have almost a century of expertise in international economics, business and global government – began talking over zoom at the start of the pandemic. They wanted to discuss the challenges the world was facing: unanticipated shocks, poor policy responses, struggling coordination. But the more they talked, the more they realised there was nothing pre-ordained about the gloomy path we’re on now.

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.

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.

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.

How to Leave Your Psychopath is a candid account of the bizarre and frightening world of coercive control and abusive relationships from a woman who, until her eyes were opened, had spent her entire dating life trapped in them. This accessible book will cover all types of toxic relationships as well as the route to self-discovery, how to see and respond to red flags, safe dating, recognizing controlling traits, distinguishing narcissistic and psychopathic personality types and all that lies in-between.

Osho speaks in response to a question about the right way to help children to grow without interfering in their natural potentiality.

There was a time when hypnosis was a recognized door towards meditation. In the Middle Ages hypnosis was condemned alongside witchcraft. That condemnation still lingers on. Osho speaks here about hypnosis as a very helpful tool to enter into meditation.

Yes, it truly takes only one partner to transform a relationship! What's more, you do not need your partner to do the work with you or you to get the results you want. This is unlike any other "relationship book" you have ever experienced! Empower yourself with the tools and strategies that really work to create the change you deserve in your relationship!

If you’re reading this that likely means you’ve heard of “selling on Amazon", “Amazon FBA”, or “private label products” being bandied around Online or from other entrepreneurs. Perhaps you’re already quite experienced in this field and are interested in how others run their business or perhaps you’re simply curious about what the fuss is all about. In a nutshell, Amazon FBA can be compared to what eBay was 10 years ago, in terms of the opportunity it provides to earn money Online. The actual technicalities of how FBA and private labeling works will be covered in the next two chapters.

We live in an era where someone can contract an infectious disease in Hong Kong, get on a plane, and land in New York City before the incubation period is over. We also live in a time where the wealthiest one percent of people control 34 times more than the wealth of the entire bottom 50 percent of the world's population. Climate change, mass migration, war, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence all pose challenges to maintaining the health of our human species. And yet we march on, beating back illness, disadvantage and suffering, inch by inch. This textbook, now in its third edition, is...

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.

International Relations and Foreign Policy Perspective Going to war and court is deadly, costly, time-consuming, painful and counterproductive. Cultivating mutual respect and building meaningful relationships for collaboration however is empowering, productive and profitable. Nations and regional allies therefore are embracing peace as a path to economic prosperity, development and growth. Alternative methods of dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration are increasingly being pursued before dehumanizing others with different viewpoints and perspectives. The world in which we live is ...

In September 2014, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba raised $25 billion in the world’s biggest-ever initial public offering. Since then, millions of investors and managers worldwide have pondered a fundamental question: What’s really going on with the new wave of China’s disruptors? Alibaba wasn’t an outlier - it’s one of a rising tide of thriving Chinese companies, mostly but not exclusively in the technology sector. Now Edward Tse reveals how China got to this point, and what the country’s rise means for the United States and the rest of the world.

El amor propio no es una moda, no es algo pasajero, sino una práctica para toda la vida. Hoy tenemos la posibilidad de convertirnos en una mujer de poder, ser las dueñas de nuestro destino y de entregarnos lo que merecemos. Con este libro emprenderás un viaje lleno de reflexiones y testimonios para empoderarnos.