Real Impact

In today's fast-paced world where success stories are often attributed to luck or serendipity, Dennis J. Henson's "Real IMPACT" emerges as a refreshing narrative that rekindles hope in the power of dedication, continuous improvement, and understanding nature's subtle laws governing our achievements.

Morgan Simon is an investment professional who works at the nexus of social finance and social justice. In Real Impact, she teaches us how to get it right, leveraging the world's resources to truly transform the economy. Over the past 17 years, Simon has influenced over $150 billion from endowments, families, and foundations. In Real Impact, Simon shares her experience as both investor and activist to offer clear strategies for investors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs alike. Real Impact is essential listening for anyone seeking real change in the world.

Build Wealth, Create Impact, and Leave a Legacy Through Multifamily Real Estate Whether you're a first-time investor or an experienced entrepreneur ready to scale, Investing in Multifamily Real Estate is your roadmap to long-term income, meaningful impact, and lasting generational wealth. This practical, insightful guide demystifies the multifamily investing process—from sourcing deals and financing strategies to negotiation, asset management, and scaling across markets. Drawing from real-world stories, case studies, and proven frameworks, this book will help you: Define your investment ...

Beyond Displacement: The Real Economics of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is widely described as a force that replaces jobs, increases productivity, and accelerates economic growth. That interpretation captures visible changes, but it fails to explain how the underlying system is evolving. This book presents a different framework for understanding AI and the economy. Rather than focusing on job displacement alone, it examines how artificial intelligence reshapes economic constraints. Automation reduces friction in routine and lower-level cognitive tasks, increasing ...

Are you overwhelmed by AI jargon and complex concepts? Do you wish for a simple guide to show you how AI can transform your life and career? You’re not alone! Many people feel the same way, but with AI for Beginners, you’ll gain clarity and confidence in this ever-evolving field.

Your knees hurt. Squats make it worse. But you still need strong legs to stay independent. If you're over 50 and "leg day" means three days of knee pain, this book is your way out. Most fitness advice tells you to push through squats and lunges to build strong legs. But what happens when those movements trigger grinding pain in your knees? You're stuck: you need leg strength to protect your knees, but traditional leg exercises destroy them. There's a smarter path. Stronger Knees Without Squats gives you a complete knee-friendly training system designed specifically for men over 50. No deep ...

Technology is redefining the value of physical assets: the meaning of location and accessibility, the power of zoning and regulation, the flow of capital and information, and even the notion of scarcity itself. How to make the most of it Rethinking Real Estate provides technology entrepreneurs and real estate professionals with key insights and practical strategies that will enable you to develop innovative solutions, identify risks, evaluate emerging competitors, and transform your investment thesis, project, venture, or career.

Forget about mastering the subjunctive tense for a second and just focus on the look of relief in your patient's eyes when you actually try to speak their language. I wrote this guide to walk you through the terrifying moments of a patient interview using the specific Mexican Spanish phrases and practical shortcuts that saved my own skin during residency. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about having the courage to look a little silly so you can provide the care and respect your patients really need.

The Trolley Problem Explained: Understanding the Philosophy, Ethics, and Real-World Impact of Moral Decision-Making is your comprehensive guide to one of the most fascinating and influential thought experiments in moral philosophy. From its origins in the work of Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson to its modern applications in medicine, artificial intelligence, law enforcement, and military ethics, this book explores the trolley problem from every angle. Each chapter offers a unique perspective—philosophical, psychological, and cultural—ensuring a deep and well-rounded ...

Amazon-bestselling author David M. Patel reveals a hands-on guide to designing and implementing a winning AI roadmap. Whether leading a global organization or a growing team, this playbook unlocks the frameworks to translate AI potential into real business results—no technical background required! Even if you feel overwhelmed, this guide breaks everything down into clear, manageable steps. Get the insights, tools, and confidence to lead your organization into the future.

Envisage a world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. In Impact, Sir Ronald Cohen proposes a new theory about how the Impact Revolution will enable us to achieve systemic social and environmental improvement. Impact investing is about creating a chain reaction. One that brings innovation to the stakeholders whose engagement is crucial to tackling massive social and environmental challenges at scale. 

Feel Strong, Confident, and at Home in Your Body with Gentle Yoga You Can Start Today—No Flexibility, Experience, or “Perfect Body” Required Discover a shame-free, beginner-friendly approach to yoga that meets you exactly where you are—and helps you feel better in just minutes a day. Have you ever felt like yoga just wasn’t made for you? Like you didn’t “look the part,” couldn’t keep up, or didn’t belong in the room? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not the problem. This book flips everything you’ve been told about yoga on its head and shows you how ...

Real estate has been in existence since people have decided that living in caves was no longer an option. However, most progress in real estate has probably happened in the last two centuries or so with the invention of the elevator. Elevators made it possible for real estate to include high-rise office buildings, multiple-floor residential apartment houses, and shopping malls.

Everyone needs to pay for shelter. Generally, there are two ways to do this - rent or own. This book is about how this decision, because it is one of your largest expenses throughout life, has an enormous impact on your personal finances. Myths are debunked and intuitions are challenged while considering all financial aspects of this important decision.

FRANKENSTEIN: THE SHOCKING TRUE STORY OF THE MONSTER THAT WOULDN’T DIE The legend was only the beginning. The real story never stopped breathing. In the summer of 1816, lightning split the skies above Lake Geneva. Inside a candlelit villa, a teenage girl accepted a ghost-story dare from Lord Byron—and changed the world forever. What began as a nightmare became the most enduring myth of modern civilization. Two centuries later, her creation still walks among us. Mary Shelley called it fiction. History proved her right. From acclaimed true-history author Miles Donovan comes a cinematic ...

In an era marked by rapid economic shifts and intense market volatility, "Property and Progress: Steering Real Estate Through Economic Uncertainty" emerges as an essential guide for real estate professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of the industry. Authored by experts with deep insights into real estate dynamics, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities that define the modern real estate landscape. Structured into ten insightful chapters, the book delves into critical topics such as the economic factors influencing real estate, the impact...

The Coliving Solution: How to Maximize Profit with Purpose through Affordable Housing is a groundbreaking resource for real estate investors who want to build wealth while making a meaningful impact on their communities. Written by seasoned investor and educator Macarena Garcia, this book offers a step-by-step guide to adopting the co-living model—a proven strategy for maximizing cash flow and addressing the growing demand for affordable housing. With over a decade of experience as an investor and property operator, Macarena combines her practical expertise with a mission-driven approach ...

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community or in the world? Look no further than Designing for Impact – the must-read eBook for anyone interested in creating positive social change through design. With chapters that cover everything from understanding social issues to creating user-centered solutions, Designing for Impact is a comprehensive guide to the power and potential of design thinking. You'll learn how to identify the right problems to solve, how to generate and prototype creative solutions, and how to measure success in terms of social impact. But Designing for ...

OZ Wizard 2.0 Certified Opportunity Zone Advisor — COZA Training Manual Opportunity Zones have reshaped the landscape of impact investing, community development, and long-term capital strategy. OZ Wizard 2.0 is the definitive training manual for professionals who want to understand—not speculate—how Opportunity Zones truly work under the modern OZ 2.0 framework. This book serves as the official academic foundation for the Certified Opportunity Zone Advisor (COZA) designation. It is not a marketing guide, a surface-level overview, or a collection of theories. It is a rigorous, ...

Much like Chicken Soup For The Soul, this book is filled with feel-good, bite-sized stories about people down on their luck, facing financial disaster—or worse—until a credit union comes to the rescue and saves the day. No matter how bad things get—and as you’ll see, they can get really bad—there is always hope when you have someone in your corner you can count on and who cares… about you. This book is about credit unions, and so much more. It’s about people helping people and an approach to life and business that encourages us to think about what we can give instead of what ...