Global Development

Modern Global Development is a comprehensive book that explores the multifaceted aspects of global development in the contemporary world. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues, challenges, and opportunities in global development and offers insights into potential pathways for sustainable development.

In this era of government gridlock, economic and ecological devastation, and seemingly intractable global violence, our future is ever more ripe for - and in need of - fresh, creative reimagining. With her clear-eyed, inspiring, and sweeping vision of a possible global renaissance in the new millennium, Barbara Marx Hubbard shows us that our current crises are not the precursors of an apocalypse, but the natural birth pains of an awakened, universal humanity.

The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, comprise an ambitious and sweeping agenda that unites economic, social, and environmental aims. What resources do the world's religious and secular traditions offer in support of these objectives? Which principles do these traditions hold in common? This book presents an in-depth and deeply engaged conversation among interfaith religious leaders and interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners in pursuit of an ethical consensus that could ground sustainable development efforts.

Follow this family of six on their passage - extraordinary, hilarious and heartbreakingly poignant-from Bright Lights (of New York City) to the Northern Lights (of Norway) to the City of Light (Paris) to the speed-of-light of the Autobahn (in Munich). Continue deep into the tropics of Southeast Asia (Singapore) and end your voyage in the heights of the Swiss Alps (Geneva).

Si te sientes abrumado por todo el ruido en torno a la inteligencia artificial, no estás solo. Pero quienes aprenden a usar herramientas como ChatGPT trabajan más rápido, ganan más y disfrutan de mayor libertad. Este audiolibro 2 en 1 para principiantes elimina la confusión y te ofrece pasos prácticos para transformar la IA en tu asistente personal, tu generador de ideas y tu aliado en productividad.

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty. Drawing on two decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress.

Convierte ChatGPT en tu asistente 24/7 y descubre cómo trabajar menos, ganar más y vivir mejor. Con esta guía práctica aprenderás a usar la inteligencia artificial para automatizar tareas, impulsar tu negocio y multiplicar tu productividad. No necesitas conocimientos técnicos, solo curiosidad y ganas de aprovechar esta herramienta.

In this eye-opening, essential guidebook for the new world of work, John Winsor and Jin Paik, leaders at the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, show how the massive reset of the pandemic allowed talented workers everywhere to exit their jobs without leaving the workforce. Now some are freelancing for multiple companies or starting small businesses, leaving hiring managers scratching their heads over a workforce gone AWOL. What's more, talent has more power than ever using platforms such as Freelancer.com, Fiverr, and Upwork, setting their own terms for work.

How to Talk to Anyone is an introspective guide to mastering communication skills and improving social skills in the age of the global pandemic. This book will help you understand the reason why you struggle with interpersonal relationships and insecurities, providing you with proven methods and techniques that will help you overcome these issues.

El libro, publicado en español, utiliza un lenguaje fácil y comprensible con el fin de crear mayor conciencia sobre el compromiso, responsabilidad y rol de cada actor en la sociedad para alcanzar la sostenibilidad. Las empresas y familias que deseen contribuir al desarrollo sostenible tendrán el conocimiento sobre cómo y dónde empezar. Aunque el libro fue escrito originalmente para el público de la República Dominicana su contenido es, sin duda, aplicable a otros lugares, toda vez que nuestra necesidad de un entorno más sostenible es global y no tiene límites geográficos.

Economics for People and the Planet, a collection of essays by James K. Boyce on the environment, inequality, and the economy, argues that there is not an inexorable trade-off between advancing human well-being and having a clean and safe environment. The goal of economic policy should be to grow the good things that improve our well-being and environmental quality and reduce the bad things that harm humans and nature. To reorient the economy for these ends, we will need to achieve a more egalitarian distribution of wealth and power.

To date, business leaders have had to learn how to scale globally the hard way—through trial, error, and failure—since no guidebook existed to light the way . . . until now. Enter Global Class, the playbook that teaches you how to build teams, manage a diverse international footprint, and balance cultural differences to scale globally by focusing locally. Through case studies and insights from more than 250 of the world's fastest growing companies, Aaron McDaniel and Klaus Wehage illuminate what this new class of business does to succeed.

Our children have the energy, capacity and passion to create and nurture a global culture in which inclusion, acceptance, respect and participation are the core values that underpin a human being's every interaction. As parents and carers, our job is to help our children take their first steps along that path.

Sei pronto a liberare il tuo potenziale interiore e a vivere la vita che hai sempre desiderato? Mindset rEvolution è la tua guida quotidiana per trasformare il tuo modo di pensare e agire, raggiungendo una crescita personale senza precedenti. Attraverso 365 immersioni profonde, ti accompagneremo in un viaggio di un anno per risvegliare il gigante che è dentro di te. Cosa vi troverete? - 365 immersioni quotidiane, brevi riflessioni e spunti di ispirazione per guidarti giorno dopo giorno verso il cambiamento.

Global Habits for a Happier Life: Unlocking the Secrets to Well-Being from Around the World by Daniel Strope is your passport to a life filled with more joy, peace, and purpose. Imagine if you could gather all the wisdom about well-being from cultures across the globe, and use it to enhance your own life. Well, you no longer have to imagine it—you can live it. This unique book offers you a range of practices, rituals, and philosophies from various traditions that are aimed at fostering a richer, happier existence.

The Four Pillars of Business Success is a business audiobook made to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, and managers learn to develop the strong foundation every business needs to be the best in its class. The audiobook’s author, Alan Yong, utilizes the insights he has gained over the course of four decades in business to offer today’s entrepreneurs a road map to success.

"Blueprint for Building a Successful Brand" by Arthur Harrison is an essential guide for creators, influencers, startups, and businesses aiming to navigate the complex world of brand-building in the digital age. This book provides listeners with actionable insights into crafting a compelling brand identity, positioning themselves in a competitive market, and creating meaningful connections with their audiences.

How and why do some entrepreneurs succeed where others fail? The answer is actually very simple. Everything you have in your life is a result of the choices you and you alone have made on a daily basis...and just prior to making that choice, you had a thought. This book is all about your thinking processes. It will show you a tried and tested formula that you can apply to succeed as an entrepreneur - as well as the thinking (and actions) required to implement it!

In Shame-Free Parenting, author Craig Knippenberg takes on the trend of hypervigilant parenting and offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of parenting with resilience and authenticity. With sections that address pivotal aspects of raising children, Knippenberg equips parents with practical strategies to forge strong connections while fostering independence. From managing emotions to setting boundaries, this book encourages parents to embrace their own imperfections—it's okay to lose it sometimes, even relax!-and work toward growth.

Ich erzähle von 4 deutsche Unternehmen, die es vom kleinen 1-Mann Betrieb Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts geschafft haben zum Global Leader zu werden. Trotz aller Widrigkeiten, wie zwei Weltkriege, die große Rezession oder die Enteignung haben es Harald Riegel sen., Robert Bosch oder die Dassler Brüder geschafft globale Leader in ihren jeweilige Industrien aufzubauen. Ihr hört von Pele´s Schuhtrick im Weltmeister Finale 1970 oder wie Harald Riegel auf die weltbekannte Gold Bären Form für seine Naschereien kam. Was ist auch heute noch der Renner, der meist verkaufte Schuh bei Birkenstock ?