Global Development

“Encouraging…Uplifting...Meeting apparently insurmountable goals requires thinking big…this will inspire.” —Publishers Weekly “Raj Shah has written a practical guide to making the world a better place. He knows what he’s talking about, because he’s done it himself. Anyone who...

THE WORLD IS CHANGING—BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH. Humanity stands at a crossroads. Despite unprecedented intelligence, technology, and resources, nations remain trapped in cycles of corruption, poverty, conflict, and spiritual confusion. The crisis is not merely political—it is moral, intellectual, and deeply human. GLOBAL REVOLUTION presents a bold, transformative blueprint for redefining leadership, governance, and religion for sustainable development in the twenty-first century. Drawing from profound revelation, timeless principles, and the philosophical foundations of the Leadership ...

This is a guide to transformative change for sustainable development, global leadership and peace. It is perfect for: Individuals seeking personal growth and development. Socio-economic, Religious, and Political Leaders aiming to foster positive change and promote peace. National and International Organizations dedicated to sustainable development and global peace initiatives. Governments and Nations committed to fostering leadership and promoting peace on a global scale. The following are the contents of this innovative work: TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE: Explore strategies for personal growth ...

Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs' 14 years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and as special advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and a clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice.

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE An illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall We live in a...

A proven framework for making an impact in your life and work using the resources you already have, based on the work of presidents, A-list actors, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits, from the former General Counsel for the Clinton Foundation. Almost everyone wants to do good in some...

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...

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...

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).

This well-researched book identifies the wide-ranging harms resulting from mother- and father-loss, and it provides a roadmap for effective children’s rights advocacy. Whether you’re seeking to make sense of your own fractured childhood, or yearn to prevent similar struggles for the next generation, Them Before Us will equip you to be the adult who should have advocated for you as a child. By defending children’s rights, we protect the heart of every child and set a course that will decimate a myriad of the social ills currently plaguing our world.

#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.”...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “[A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views.”—USA Today “If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment’s thinking about health care for the destitute, it is...

Unlock the blueprint to building an empire that lasts. In today’s fast-moving global economy, starting a business is no longer just about survival—it’s about mastering the infinite game. *Start and Grow Your Own Successful Business* is a powerful, no-nonsense guide for entrepreneurs who want more than quick wins—they want lasting impact. This audiobook takes you beyond the “big idea” myth and shows you how to identify real, urgent problems the market is desperate to solve.

Mathematics enthusiasts, lifelong learners, and curious general readers often want to understand not only how mathematical ideas work, but how they came to be. Many books present history as a timeline of names and theorems, which can feel dry or overly technical for readers who simply want a clear, engaging story. This book is designed for readers who appreciate big ideas, cultural context, and human drama, yet do not want advanced mathematics or academic jargon getting in the way. This sweeping narrative shows how mathematics emerged from practical needs, philosophical questions, and human...

In this new edition of their classic work, the winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics upend the most common assumptions about how economics works, providing a “rich and humane” (Financial Times) examination of how poor people actually live Why do the poor borrow to save? Why do they miss...

A former Gallup Global Leadership Research and Development leader and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Strengths-Based Leadership demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. The...

Join the happiness revolution! The author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge offers more inspiration and suggestions for achieving greater happiness, by practicing Lykke (LOO-ka)—pursuing and finding the good that exists in the world around us every day. While the Danes...

Just like “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen, this is a little profound book that would influence the 21st Century and beyond. It does not only escalate your thoughts against existing false narratives but helps you focus on the realities before you. It helps you understand the universe; harness your spiritual powers and determine your life to a greater extent. You will find out all but not limited to the following: The tree of life in principle. The power of life and death. The two categories cause death and solution. The science and spirituality of life. Universal laws of nature. The ...

In We Need Global Leaders & Citizens, visionary thinker and author Ijigban Daniel Oketa redefines what it means to lead in today’s world. With clarity and conviction, he declares that leadership is not a position—it is a universal calling for everyone, regardless of profession, status, or background. Drawing from spiritual insight, years of study, and personal revelation, Oketa introduces H-TIPS (Human and Time Innovation Power System)—a simple daily principle that activates personal growth, curbs evil, fosters unity, and empowers transformative leadership at all levels of society. ...

Most of us want to make a difference. We donate our time and money to charities and causes we deem worthy, choose careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions on assumptions and...