Developing Nations

From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide—packed with practical, science-backed strategies—that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. “Dopamine Kids...

NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From two winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, “who have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity” “A wildly ambitious work that hopscotches through history and around the world...

 The Wealth and Poverty of Nations is David S. Landes' acclaimed, best-selling exploration of one of the most contentious and hotly debated questions of our time: Why do some nations achieve economic success while others remain mired in poverty? The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance.  

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD “A provocative read...There are few tomes that coherently map such broad economic histories as well as Mr. Dalio’s. Perhaps more unusually, Mr. Dalio has managed to identify metrics from that history that can be applied to...

Master the knowledge and clinical reasoning skills required to succeed on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. Conquer the NCMHCE Exam provides focused, practical coverage of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making, all aligned with how counselors actually think and work in real-world settings. This guide emphasizes application over memorization, helping you understand how to evaluate client scenarios, identify key patterns, and make sound clinical decisions. From the biopsychosocial model and mental status examination to risk assessment...

For years, Amy Thunig thought she knew all the details about the day she was born, often demanding that the story of her birth be retold. Years later, heavily pregnant with her own first child, she learns what really happened that day. It’s a tale that exemplifies many of the events of her early life, where circumstances sometimes dictated that things be slightly different from how they might seem–including what is meant by her dad being away for ‘work’ and why her legal last name differs from her family’s.

This book, along with The Smith Part III Normarch, are revised and expanded replacements for ‘The Smith 2: County.’ this book has several new chapters added at the end. Now a Marquese, Chet is finally engaged to his intended Verna. Unfortunately, the Queen and Linny know about the engagement, so Chet must deal with the events they plan, while still preparing to invade the orc nation in the Northlands. Verna still isn’t talking about what they are going to do about Liana. His fiancée seems to have a way he gets to keep the harem she is growing for him, but she isn’t talking. On top ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Advance copies of Ray Dalio’s new book about how countries go broke have become a hot read in Washington.” —The New York Times “This book is a gift to humanity….Ray provides a solution to what is the biggest and most certain threat to our prosperity.”...

Forget everything you’ve read in traditional self-help therapy. The truth? Most self-improvement motivation books are just productivity sermons in disguise. They promise clarity and success, but leave you anxious, burned out, and guilty for not “achieving your goals.” This book does the opposite. It’s not about chasing numbers—it’s about building a mindset that actually feels alive. Inside, you’ll find: Why goal-setting books set you up for failure (and how to escape the trap). A practical “vibe check” system to replace stress management books and endless journaling. ...

Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world’s poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance ...

Conquer the CNE Exam: Your Guide to Certified Nurse Educator Certification from the National League for Nursing offers a focused and concise overview to support your preparation for the CNE exam. Designed to complement more detailed study materials, this guide highlights core concepts and essential topics every nurse educator should understand. Rather than provide exhaustive coverage of every exam detail, this resource helps identify key principles and areas where further review may be necessary. It explains teaching strategies, curriculum development, student assessment, and creating ...

This isn’t just an audiobook—it’s a wake-up call. A blueprint. A revolution in motion. For two centuries, we’ve been programmed to believe in limits—taught to see ourselves through someone else’s definition, bound by systems that were never designed for us to win. But the time for waiting is over. 200 Years: From Niggas to Gods is the ultimate transformation guide, designed to rewire your mind, reclaim your power, and elevate you from survival to sovereignty.

Nigeria is one of the world’s major oil producers. It earns billions of dollars from crude exports. It sits on vast energy reserves. So why do millions of Nigerians still struggle with poverty, fuel scarcity, unemployment, and failing infrastructure? In NIGERIA: Oil, Power & Poverty, Frederick Amakom delivers a penetrating investigation into the structure of Nigeria’s oil industry — exposing how power flows through contracts, political influence, subsidy regimes, crude lifting allocations, and oil bunkering networks. This is not a conspiracy narrative. It is a structural examination ...

This book, along with The Smith: Part IV Normarch, are revised and expanded replacements for ‘The Smith 2: County.’ This book contains depictions that may not be suitable for those under the age of sixteen. After finally getting justice for his mother’s death well over a decade earlier, Chet returns home to his intended to find there is a growing problem with orcs. He soon finds out there is an impending major incursion by the orc nation, most of whom are held under a spirit thrall and won’t be attacking by choice. When his scouts find the tunnel the orcs dug to invade his Barony of...

"Book and man are brilliant, passionate, optimistic and impatient . . . Outstanding." —The Economist The landmark exploration of economic prosperity and how the world can escape from extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens, from one of the world's most renowned economists Hailed by...

Millions of people hate their jobs, or have recently lost one, and would love to start a small business. Yet very few actually try, because the process feels as scary as jumping off a cliff. No matter how boring or stressful a job might be, it's hard to give up a salary and benefits. But for some, it can be the smartest, happiest decision of a lifetime.

Prepare with confidence using a structured, comprehensive review designed for the National Counselor Examination. This guide delivers clear explanations of core counseling concepts, helping you build a strong foundation across all major content areas. From assessment and diagnosis to counseling theories and professional ethics, each chapter is crafted to reinforce practical understanding. The material is organized to reflect how concepts are applied in real counseling situations. You will explore case conceptualization, treatment planning, multicultural counseling, and evidence-based ...

Book Summary The Great Haiti Humanitarian Aid Swindle is the inside story of how some of the world’s most respected humanitarian aid agencies have deceived and manipulated the overseas public regarding what is really happening in Haiti. Sometimes they’ve done it knowingly, sometimes through self-delusion, but always with the goal of collecting money from sympathetic donors and always by ignoring or burying data that would contradict their fantastic claims. Their greatest ally has been the mainstream press. Thirsting for sensational stories about hunger, suffering, and violence, the ...

Are you a leader looking for inspiration to make your nation, organization or team thrive? Do you want to learn from one of the most successful leaders in modern history? Look no further than Lee Kuan Yew: Lessons for Leaders and Nations. This book delves into the life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore and the man responsible for transforming it from a third-world country to a thriving metropolis in just a few decades. Along the way, he faced countless challenges and obstacles, including extreme poverty, racial tension, and geopolitical pressures. But through it ...

Ultimate Goal and Outcome of this Write-up: "A prosperous digital Nigeria where technology serves humanity, reduces poverty, strengthens democracy, and leaves no one behind—fulfilling the promise of the SDGs through innovation, equity, and ethical progress." “As of 2024, Nigeria ranks 146th out of 166 countries on the global SDG Index, with an overall score of 54.58 out of 100.”—What can we do Differently and Urgently to change the narrative, is the core of this blue-print AND CALL FOR ACTION Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital capacity building are rapidly emerging as ...