International Development

In "Decolonizing Democracy: Reevaluating Governance in Africa through an Indigenous Lens," Curtis Smith navigates the complex terrain of African governance, offering a groundbreaking exploration of the historical legacy and contemporary challenges faced by nations on the continent. From the shadows of colonial rule emerges a compelling narrative that unfolds across eleven meticulously crafted chapters. Smith begins with an incisive overview of the current democratic landscape in Africa, delving into the historical context of colonial influence that continues to shape political structures ...

How have Japanese companies become world leaders in the automotive and electronics industries, among others? What is the secret of their success? Two leading Japanese business experts, Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi, are the first to tie the success of Japanese companies to their ability to create new knowledge and use it to produce successful products and technologies.

Osho responds to a question related to compassion. "Only compassion is therapeutic - because all that is ill in man is because of lack of love. All that is wrong with man is somewhere associated with love. He has not been able to love, or he has not been able to receive love. He has not been able to share his being. That’s the misery. That creates all sorts of complexes inside."

A medida que los países de todo el mundo adoptan objetivos más ambiciosos para las escuelas, con el fin de preparar a los estudiantes para las exigencias de un mundo en rápida evolución, hay un interés creciente en la cuestión de cómo apoyar mejor a los maestros para que puedan ensenar de forma eficaz para alcanzar esas aspiraciones. Este libro es un análisis de seis programas que aspiran a desarrollar las competencias de los maestros de escuelas públicas para apoyar eficazmente el desarrollo de competencias de sus estudiantes en una ambiciosa gama de dominios cognitivos y ...

Grief is a reaction that happens when someone we love or care about dies or leaves. When this happens, a whole host of emotions might overwhelm you. Some of these emotions include feeling sad, angry, confused, or scared. Grief is part of our journey and human experience. To fight grief is to fight what’s natural. Instead, let grief guide you to be a more powerful being. This is why I have written this survivor’s manual. How to Deal With Loss, Grief, and Death is your guide to coping with the loss of a loved one and how to find the will to live again.

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.

The greatest challenge of any start-up and growth company is the transition from an early stage start up to a robust organization complete with a driving culture, contemporary leadership, organizational infrastructure and twenty-first-century operating methodologies. Ralf Specht provides inspiration, wisdom, and learnings gleaned from his role and experience in creating and scaling Spark 44, a Jaguar Land Rover joint venture from concept to an award-winning global marketing communications company with well over a thousand employees in eighteen countries in a few short years.

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.

Why settle for an ordinary relationship when it can be legendary? The Miracle Morning for Couples uses Hal’s Life S.A.V.E.R.S. to put you on a path of personal development and growth, so you can show up for your relationship and get more joy, greater intimacy, and a lifelong friendship.

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.

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

As a consultant, you have embraced a noble profession - one that is challenging in its variety and gratifying as you see your expertise change the lives of your grateful clients. Perhaps more than any other line of work, consulting reveals precisely who you are. What skills, expertise, and problem-solving abilities are you bringing to the table? The challenge is to be exceptional.

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.

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.

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.

The Science of Getting Rich is one of the original "new thought" classics, originally published in 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles. It has inspired millions of people worldwide with its simple, straightforward message. This little book was the inspiration behind the movie The Secret, the blockbuster hit film by Rhonda Byrne, and as a result, the concept reached a massive worldwide audience.

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!

While referrals are important, they're not the endgame. Beyond Referrals helps you turn referrals into introductions, appointments, and sales - showing you how to turn referrals into introductions to the prospects who are eager to hear from you. Then, you'll learn proven ways to convert a high percentage of prospects into high-value clients.

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.

The child needs your love, not your help. The child needs nourishment, support, but not your help. Every way to help a child is wrong. The very idea of helping is not right. The natural potential of the child is unknown, so there is no way to help him rightly to attain to his natural potential. You cannot help when the goal is unknown; all that you can do is not interfere. And in fact, in the name of help everybody is interfering with everybody else; and because the name is beautiful, nobody objects.