Change Theory

Donors, leaders of nonprofits, and public policy makers usually have the best of intentions to serve society and improve social conditions. But often their solutions fall far short of what they want to accomplish and what is truly needed. Moreover, the answers they propose and fund often produce the opposite of what they want over time. We end up with temporary shelters that increase homelessness, drug busts that increase drug-related crime, or food aid that increases starvation.

A theory of change is a planning, participation, and evaluation process that companies, philanthropists, nonprofits, governments, and groups go through to promote social change. The term theory of change was coined by Peter Drucker in his 1954 book, The Practice of Management. He defined it as a form of management by objectives whereby organizations identify and follow high and low order goals in order to meet their objectives. But what is a theory of change exactly? How has the term and practice evolved? And what are its major setbacks and limitations?

The Great Replacement Myth is a 65,000-word work of narrative nonfiction tracing one of the most disruptive political ideas of our time: the belief that Western populations are being deliberately replaced through immigration. The book traces the theory’s origins, development, and spread, showing how a fringe idea rooted in dystopian fiction and conspiracy thinking moved into mainstream political discourse in the United States and Europe. The book begins with the modern formulation of the Great Replacement Theory in the writings of Jean Raspail and Renaud Camus, then follows its spread ...

From New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, an evergreen treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all. Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men. Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to...

Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling account of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change over the past three quarters of a century. In this sequel to her enduring bestseller Hope in the Dark, Solnit surveys a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960. Despite the forces seeking to turn back the clock on history, change is not a possibility; it is an inevitability.

Quantum Mechanics and the Hidden Structure of Reality How Equations, Experiments, and Human Curiosity Changed Our Understanding of the Universe What if reality is far stranger than it appears? What if the world is not made of solid objects moving in simple ways, but of probabilities, invisible fields, mathematical structures, and rules so precise that the universe itself begins to look like code? Quantum Mechanics and the Hidden Structure of Reality tells the story of one of the greatest revolutions in human history: the discovery that the microscopic world does not obey common sense. From ...

Discover a thought-provoking exploration of the collapse of Modernist political ideologies through a biblical lens. This book examines the decline of the dominant political systems of the past two centuries — Liberalism, Communism, and Fascism — and the spiritual and cultural crisis they have left in their wake. As the modern world order falters, Jay Rogers offers a bold reinterpretation of Aleksandr Dugin’s Fourth Political Theory by grounding a vision for the multipolar world in the enduring truths of the Bible. Blending geopolitical theory with Christian theology, this work ...

Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever Explore the legendary clash that redefined modern psychology. Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever is a compelling deep dive into one of the most important intellectual rivalries of the 20th century. This guide unpacks the philosophical, psychological, and personal tensions between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud - two titans whose friendship gave rise to modern depth psychology and whose falling out created two distinct schools of thought. From their promising early ...

Why do you love the way you do—and why does love sometimes go wrong? Every relationship is shaped by something we rarely see: attachment. It’s the invisible wiring that forms in childhood and quietly shapes how we connect, fight, pull away, and come back. In Love Styles, pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson shows how this hidden pattern explains so much of what we experience in life, love, and faith, and how it traces all the way back to Genesis 3. When sin entered the world, fear and shame replaced safety and connection. We’ve been struggling to love securely ever since. But the good ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now with an exclusive new chapter on the power of intuition and...

You've seen the headlines. You've maybe tried ChatGPT once, got a strange answer, and gone back to business as usual. Your job is still there. The paycheck still arrives. Everything looks essentially the same as last year. That's exactly the problem. The AI disruption isn't arriving with an announcement. It's arriving as a hiring freeze that doesn't get lifted. A junior position quietly eliminated. A department of twelve reorganized into four. It's already happening — across hundreds of industries, simultaneously — and most people are doing nothing to prepare.

Discover how Impressionism transformed the art world and laid the foundation for modern art as we know it. This comprehensive exploration traces the movement's origins in 1870s France through its profound influence on twentieth-century artistic development. From Monet's water lilies to Renoir's intimate portraits, explore the masterpieces that challenged academic tradition and revolutionized how artists investigate color, light, and visual perception. Learn how Impressionism's radical principles opened pathways to Fauvism, Cubism, abstraction, and beyond—making it the pivotal movement ...

Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after, bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges at which others balk.   

The dramatic, pulse-pounding story of Harry Truman's first four months in office, when this unlikely president had to take on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and the atomic bomb, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

This program is read by the author. "An elegant hybrid of memoir and social science that traces the motif of the double throughout history, literature and Klein's personal life."—The New York Times “If ever a book was necessary, it’s this one.” —Bill McKibben “Thoughtful and honest...

Do you want more control over your life? A life you can live on your own terms, and not one that feels like it happens to you without your consent? Author Nanci Danison found out how to create a happier life in the most dramatic way possible. She died! During the most extensive afterlife visit ever reported, the author was shown and told 3 times that we souls consciously and unconsciously create our own physical reality during human life through an incredible spiritual power called "manifesting." "Create a New Reality -- Move Beyond Law of Attraction Theory" introduces you to the God-given ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the founder of the online community Spirit Daughter, a chronicle of her journey from academic researcher to spiritual teacher, offering readers a road map through the territory of transformation that begins when life falls apart. Jill Wintersteen’s life—and all...

Tremendous forces for change are radically reshaping the world of work. Disruptive innovations, radical thinking, new business models and resource scarcity are impacting every sector. Although the scale of expected change is not unprecedented, what is unique is the pervasive nature of the change and its accelerating pace which people in organizations have to cope with. Structures, systems, processes and strategies are relatively simple to understand and even fix.

What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? Elizabeth Lesser believes that if...

Experienced mental health professionals and hosts of the Therapist Uncensored podcast offer a groundbreaking new clinical perspective that integrates modern attachment theory, relational neuroscience, and current cultural context to create a hopeful framework for deeper and more permanent change...