Author: Ervin Laszlo
Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.
ISBN: 9781590790571
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
You Can Change the World: The Global Citizen's Handbook for Living on Planet Earth should be required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the planet. Written by renowned scientist, futurist and Club of Budapest founder Ervin Laszlo, You Can Change the World answers two pertinent questions-first, what is at the root of all the conflict and crisis in today's world? And second, what can actually be done to move toward a world where we can live in peace, without marginalizing and killing each other and destroying the environment?A handbook that urges readers to become global citizens who aspire to live responsibly on this precious but highly exploited and crisis-prone planet, You Can Change the World provides a simple and basic message: in today's world it is neither wealth nor power, nor the control of territory and technology that make the crucial difference. How we think and act shapes our present and decides our future.
You Can Change the World
Author: Ervin Laszlo
Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.
ISBN: 9781590790571
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
You Can Change the World: The Global Citizen's Handbook for Living on Planet Earth should be required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the planet. Written by renowned scientist, futurist and Club of Budapest founder Ervin Laszlo, You Can Change the World answers two pertinent questions-first, what is at the root of all the conflict and crisis in today's world? And second, what can actually be done to move toward a world where we can live in peace, without marginalizing and killing each other and destroying the environment?A handbook that urges readers to become global citizens who aspire to live responsibly on this precious but highly exploited and crisis-prone planet, You Can Change the World provides a simple and basic message: in today's world it is neither wealth nor power, nor the control of territory and technology that make the crucial difference. How we think and act shapes our present and decides our future.
Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.
ISBN: 9781590790571
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
You Can Change the World: The Global Citizen's Handbook for Living on Planet Earth should be required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the planet. Written by renowned scientist, futurist and Club of Budapest founder Ervin Laszlo, You Can Change the World answers two pertinent questions-first, what is at the root of all the conflict and crisis in today's world? And second, what can actually be done to move toward a world where we can live in peace, without marginalizing and killing each other and destroying the environment?A handbook that urges readers to become global citizens who aspire to live responsibly on this precious but highly exploited and crisis-prone planet, You Can Change the World provides a simple and basic message: in today's world it is neither wealth nor power, nor the control of territory and technology that make the crucial difference. How we think and act shapes our present and decides our future.
I'm A Little Scientist! (Set 3)
Author: Ronald Wai Hong Chan
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811258384
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Every book in the I Can Change the World... collection contains a creative story that highlights the importance of individual action on environmental sustainability. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, the I'm a Little Scientist! series introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811258384
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Every book in the I Can Change the World... collection contains a creative story that highlights the importance of individual action on environmental sustainability. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, the I'm a Little Scientist! series introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.
Change the World for Ten Bucks
Author: We Are What We Do
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811871622
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Fifty simple actions we can all do to make the world a better place—from talking to the young and elderly to ending the use of plastic bags. In 2004, a London-based community organization called We Are What We Do launched with the publication of a little book with a big idea: fifty simple actions to make the world a better place. Since then, Change the World for Ten Bucks has spawned a movement, multiple editions, and sales of over one million copies internationally. At last, here’s the US edition. Change the World for Ten Bucks delights and engages at every turn. It also includes dozens of creative prompts for positive change
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811871622
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Fifty simple actions we can all do to make the world a better place—from talking to the young and elderly to ending the use of plastic bags. In 2004, a London-based community organization called We Are What We Do launched with the publication of a little book with a big idea: fifty simple actions to make the world a better place. Since then, Change the World for Ten Bucks has spawned a movement, multiple editions, and sales of over one million copies internationally. At last, here’s the US edition. Change the World for Ten Bucks delights and engages at every turn. It also includes dozens of creative prompts for positive change
One Woman Can Change the World
Author: Ronne Rock
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493423266
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
We live in a time of unprecedented change when it comes to women's lives. All around the world, women are demanding the safety, respect, and opportunities they have always deserved but seldom grasped. Have you ever stopped to wonder, "Where do I fit into this story?" Ronne Rock is a good person to ask. In this stirring book, she takes you on a global adventure to discover your divine design as a woman of influence and impact. Through powerful and personal stories of women in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean, you'll learn what it means to lead in a world where leadership isn't easy, how to serve with grace in cultures that aren't always graceful, and how to embrace your God-given physical, emotional, and spiritual DNA. As you discover the lives of real women who are influencing their communities with grace and gumption--even in countries where oppression weighs most heavily--you'll feel inspired to reclaim your God-designed influence and impact right where you are.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493423266
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
We live in a time of unprecedented change when it comes to women's lives. All around the world, women are demanding the safety, respect, and opportunities they have always deserved but seldom grasped. Have you ever stopped to wonder, "Where do I fit into this story?" Ronne Rock is a good person to ask. In this stirring book, she takes you on a global adventure to discover your divine design as a woman of influence and impact. Through powerful and personal stories of women in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean, you'll learn what it means to lead in a world where leadership isn't easy, how to serve with grace in cultures that aren't always graceful, and how to embrace your God-given physical, emotional, and spiritual DNA. As you discover the lives of real women who are influencing their communities with grace and gumption--even in countries where oppression weighs most heavily--you'll feel inspired to reclaim your God-designed influence and impact right where you are.
How to Save the World and Still Be Home for Dinner
Author: D'Angelo
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450268803
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
At a time when the world reels from violence, poverty, and natural disasters, can one person make a difference? Absolutely. This hopeful and motivating guide shows you how. How to Save the World and Still be Home for Dinner challenges you to peel back the layers of your long-held beliefs and reawaken your consciousness. With refreshing optimism and groundedness, Sandra Bradley reveals how you can ultimately discover your true calling by rethinking your position and purpose in the world. Bradley calls upon the teachings of the ancients and the science of quantum mechanics to help you find your inner truth and enact change. With an insightful blend of metaphysics, emotional connections, and spirituality, her eclectic palette of invigorating, life-changing tools will set you on the path to personal and universal renewal. It is possible to achieve individual contentment and earthly harmony. Unleash the power of "you," join forces with other like-minded individuals, and watch as peace and prosperity unfold!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450268803
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
At a time when the world reels from violence, poverty, and natural disasters, can one person make a difference? Absolutely. This hopeful and motivating guide shows you how. How to Save the World and Still be Home for Dinner challenges you to peel back the layers of your long-held beliefs and reawaken your consciousness. With refreshing optimism and groundedness, Sandra Bradley reveals how you can ultimately discover your true calling by rethinking your position and purpose in the world. Bradley calls upon the teachings of the ancients and the science of quantum mechanics to help you find your inner truth and enact change. With an insightful blend of metaphysics, emotional connections, and spirituality, her eclectic palette of invigorating, life-changing tools will set you on the path to personal and universal renewal. It is possible to achieve individual contentment and earthly harmony. Unleash the power of "you," join forces with other like-minded individuals, and watch as peace and prosperity unfold!
Made to Change the World
Author: Derek Evans
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 164293142X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
All his life, Derek Evans felt a spiritual pull to be a part of something greater than himself, but it wasn’t until he and a friend embarked on a transformational trip to LA’s infamous skid row that he found his true calling. They returned home with a plan to build a mission-minded business that would change the world—one T-shirt at a time. When their “Spread Love, It’s the Nashville Way” grassroots campaign to raise money for people recovering from homelessness and addiction caught the attention of celebrities like Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, it went viral and ignited a global movement to end homelessness, child hunger, and human trafficking. Made to Change the World is both an inside look at one man’s passionate drive to make a difference, and a call to action for anyone who has ever dreamed of being a part of something that changes the world.
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 164293142X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
All his life, Derek Evans felt a spiritual pull to be a part of something greater than himself, but it wasn’t until he and a friend embarked on a transformational trip to LA’s infamous skid row that he found his true calling. They returned home with a plan to build a mission-minded business that would change the world—one T-shirt at a time. When their “Spread Love, It’s the Nashville Way” grassroots campaign to raise money for people recovering from homelessness and addiction caught the attention of celebrities like Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, it went viral and ignited a global movement to end homelessness, child hunger, and human trafficking. Made to Change the World is both an inside look at one man’s passionate drive to make a difference, and a call to action for anyone who has ever dreamed of being a part of something that changes the world.
Make Your Bed
Author: Admiral William H. McRaven
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455570230
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455570230
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes
Mark Kistler'S Draw Squad
Author: Mark Kistler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671656945
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Provides a series of lesson on foreshortening, surface, shading, shadow, density, contour, overlapping, and size, and suggests that daily practice is important for developing one's artistic skills.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671656945
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Provides a series of lesson on foreshortening, surface, shading, shadow, density, contour, overlapping, and size, and suggests that daily practice is important for developing one's artistic skills.
Kids Can Change the World
Author: Adom Appiah
Publisher: Triple a Press
ISBN: 9780999118184
Category : Helping behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Middle schooler Adom Appiah shares a 12 step process and motivational stories on how kids can turn their passion into progress.
Publisher: Triple a Press
ISBN: 9780999118184
Category : Helping behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Middle schooler Adom Appiah shares a 12 step process and motivational stories on how kids can turn their passion into progress.
You Do You
Author: Charlotte Greedy
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1529196329
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
You deserve the absolute world even if right now you don't think you do. You are enough, and you CAN change your life and make a fresh start if you want it. I did it and so can you! - Charlotte Greedy The motivational guide to celebrating your true authentic self and getting the life you want from social media sensation Charlotte Greedy. Have you ever felt completely lost, stuck in a place you don't want to be? One of Instagram's loudest and most loved voices, Charlotte Greedy had a rocky start in life. Now with her partner H, her two sons and her fur babies to contend with, every day is a joyful new lesson in learning to love herself again. Honest and hilarious, You Do You shares Charlotte's real-life experiences and the lessons she's learnt along the way to inspire you to begin your own journey of self-love, confidence and help you build the life you truly deserve. You Do You. Always.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1529196329
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
You deserve the absolute world even if right now you don't think you do. You are enough, and you CAN change your life and make a fresh start if you want it. I did it and so can you! - Charlotte Greedy The motivational guide to celebrating your true authentic self and getting the life you want from social media sensation Charlotte Greedy. Have you ever felt completely lost, stuck in a place you don't want to be? One of Instagram's loudest and most loved voices, Charlotte Greedy had a rocky start in life. Now with her partner H, her two sons and her fur babies to contend with, every day is a joyful new lesson in learning to love herself again. Honest and hilarious, You Do You shares Charlotte's real-life experiences and the lessons she's learnt along the way to inspire you to begin your own journey of self-love, confidence and help you build the life you truly deserve. You Do You. Always.