Time Crisis

On the cusp of the greatest wealth transfer in history—with $84 trillion dollars moving between generations in the next 20 years—this book explores how philanthropy can be transformative, and transformed. Can philanthropy be an anti-racist, feminist, relational, and joyful expression of solidarity? This book argues that it not only can be—for the future we seek, and for philanthropy to achieve its greatest impact, it must be.

In How to Manage in Times of Crisis, you will learn how to prepare for inevitable approaching challenges in life and business and how to navigate them with the best results. Released as a written version of his presentation to the Russian Academy of Economics in 2009 (just after the 2008 financial crisis), where Dr. Adizes is an honorary scientific advisor and recipient of an honorary doctorate, this audiobook version of Dr. Adizes' speech gives us hope, and an appropriate strategy, to prepare and rebuild.

If history has taught us anything, we must be prepared for anything and everything. From the Great Depression to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have learned the importance of being prepared. When disaster strikes, there may be no time to go shopping for supplies; therefore, we are forced to survive with what we have stockpiled. The book, “How to Prepare in Times of Crisis” will help you get ready for the next “big disaster”. Inside this book, you will find tips to help your family survive the next crisis. With plans to help the entire family get on board with preparing, and how to find a...

Right now, you're living in an era defined by global pandemics, natural disasters, political strife, and ever-shifting morality. Though at times you may feel tempted to question God's presence or goodness, these events actually signal that His promises will soon be fulfilled. In Aftershocks, best-selling author Jeff Kinley reveals how current societal and global trends fit into Bible prophecy and foreshadow the nearness of the end times - and how those prophecies can renew your passion to live wisely as you proclaim Christ to a suffering world.

Empathy is in short supply these days—and it’s hurting all of us. But all is not lost. Just as physical workouts strengthen your body, there are ways to build up your empathy as well. In Tell Me More About That, brand strategist and thought leader Rob Volpe draws on his years of conducting thousands of in-home interviews with everyday people to illustrate the 5 Steps to Empathy—the actions you can take to build a strong and reflexive empathy muscle. With empathy, we can all learn and understand more than we ever imagined possible. Let the training begin.

Periods of economic instability bring challenges that deeply affect personal and business finances. Decisions made under pressure can jeopardize the financial future, but it is possible to navigate these periods with practical strategies and a conscious approach. This book delves into the interaction between emotions and financial choices during times of crisis. Through insights rooted in behavioral finance and neuroscience, it provides tools to face economic adversities, from building a solid financial plan to overcoming cognitive biases that influence decisions in critical moments.

The financial shelves are filled with books that explain how popular carry trading has become in recent years. But none has revealed just how significant a role it plays in the global economy - until now. A groundbreaking book sure to leave its mark in the canon of investing literature, The Rise of Carry explains how carry trading has virtually shaped the global economic picture - one of decaying economic growth, recurring crises, wealth disparity, and, in too many places, social and political upheaval.

14 Days Fasting & Prayer for Victory Over Urgent Cases & Desperate Situations Breakthrough Is Now! A Spiritual Blueprint for Overcoming Life’s Most Pressing Battles Are you facing an urgent crisis that demands immediate divine intervention? Do you feel like you’re fighting unseen forces, dealing with unrelenting battles, or standing at the edge of a major breakthrough—but something keeps blocking your victory? It’s time to unlock the supernatural power of fasting and prayer! This 14-day strategic prayer and fasting guide is not just another book—it’s a battle-tested spiritual ...

Is this finally it? The end times? Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the looming AI revolution—not to mention the ever-growing background hum of rage, fear, and anxiety—it’s starting to feel like the party we call civilization is just about over. The good news? It’s always felt that way.

In Lessons from a Warzone, Al Roumani shares his very personal account of coping with the day-to-day realities of leading an organisation in dangerous and hostile conditions. His story shows how inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places - from the timeless wisdom of merchants in ancient souks to the changing patterns of military checkpoints. During that time, not only did the bank remain robust when others faltered - it thrived and became the undisputed leading bank as people's trust in its capability to safeguard their lifelong savings strengthened.

This book is the story of Dr. Eddie Hyatt's 3½ year battle of faith for his health and his life. In this book, he records the numerous lessons learned and shows his discovery that God has a personalized path of healing for each individual. The central theme of the book is the expostion of the 3 keys to Answered Prayer that were revealed to him in the midst of the battle.

Richard Kent is feeling well and truly fed up. As he approaches middle age, his waistline is expanding, his career options are dwindling, and everything from pop music to television seems like it was so much better in his youth. If that isn't depressing enough, his wife nags him, his kids ignore him, and his boss thinks he's a dinosaur. He's just about ready to give up, but then a truly remarkable encounter with his younger self changes everything.

So That’s It Then So here we are. Retirement. The golden years. The long-awaited chance to do all those things you said you’d do when you had time. Finally, the opportunity to learn Italian, write your memoirs, or perfect your sourdough starter. And yet, somehow, your most pressing decision today is whether to bother putting on trousers. I didn’t set out to write a retirement guide. If anything, I hoped to avoid the subject entirely – preferably by staying employed until I quietly expired at my desk with a Pret sandwich halfway to my mouth. But the bastards keep sending reminders. ...

A new wave of financial reformers has infiltrated our public institutions at both the state and national levels. A growing army of self-proclaimed activists, philanthropists, and politicians has infiltrated not only the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but the FDIC, the Treasury, and other regulatory agencies. This explosive new book from New York Times best-selling author Jay W. Richards reveals the shocking truth. This startling account walks you through America's government and financial industry from the inside out.

The business world as we knew it will never be the same again. And in this time of crisis, leaders are looking for the best guidance and direction they can find. Leadership in a Time of Crisis offers a wide range of thought on the present COVID-19 pandemic from some of the world’s most effective consultants in all areas of employee and customer growth and engagement - considering the ramifications on people, on the healthcare system, on local, national, and global economies, and on our businesses.

Academic, physicist, environmental expert and award-winning science communicator Paul Behrens presents a radical analysis of a civilisation on the brink of catastrophe. Setting out the pressing existential threats we face, he writes, in alternating chapters, of what the future could look like at its most pessimistic and hopeful. In lucid and clear-sighted prose, Behrens argues that structural problems need structural solutions and examines critical areas in which political will is required, including women's education, food and energy security, biodiversity and economics.

After months of painful silence, Isabella Cooper takes on a small-town project she and her husband, Charlie, once dreamed up together, only now, they’re on opposite sides of a slow-burning emotional standoff. Still married, still tethered by years of love, parenting, and shared memories, they navigate awkward reunions, buried resentment, and the quiet pull of what once was. But as new challenges emerge, and outside forces threaten to unravel everything they’ve rebuilt, Isabella and Charlie must decide if they can truly find their way back to each other, not as who they were, but as who ...

The 21st Century has presented us with numerous challenges both to peace and prosperity. From the financial crisis of 2008 to the threat of hyperinflation and the danger of population growth and the root causes of war there are few topics more timely and of more concern to thoughtful people.

It has been just a few short months since her Uncle Charlie’s passing, and Posey Summers is trying her hardest to keep the small antique shop she inherited from going under. Then, unexpectedly, she stumbles onto Charlie’s well-kept secret. A secret shrouded by mystery, locked deep in the dark and dingy basement of that little antique shop on Water Street. It is a secret that will lead to more trouble than she could ever have imagined. So then, why does she fail to heed the warning clearly displayed above the door? ‘Voyagers must traverse the sequence of time ever so carefully, for ...

We are in the midst of a global refugee crisis. Sixty-five million people are fleeing for their lives. The choices are urgent, not just for them but for all of us. What can we possibly do to help? With compassion and clarity, David Miliband shows why we should care and how we can make a difference. He takes us from war zones in the Middle East to peaceful suburbs in America to explain the crisis and show what can be done, not just by governments with the power to change policy but by citizens with the urge to change lives.