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Hypocrisy Trap

The World Bank and the Poverty of Reform

by Catherine Weaver ...

As the preeminent international development agency for the past sixty years, the World Bank has attracted equal amounts of criticism and praise. Critics are especially quick to decry the World Bank's hypocrisy--the pervasive gaps between the organization's talk, decisions, and actions. In the wake of the Paul Wolfowitz leadership scandal in May 2006, perceptions of hypocrisy have exacted a heavy ... Read more

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As the preeminent international development agency for the past sixty years, the World Bank has attracted equal amounts of criticism and praise. Critics are especially quick to decry the World Bank's hypocrisy--the pervasive gaps between the organization's talk, decisions, and actions. In the wake of the Paul Wolfowitz leadership scandal in May 2006, perceptions of hypocrisy have exacted a heavy
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Offshoots: Humanity Twigged

Third Flatiron Anthologies, #13

by Catherine Weaver, Jackson Willis, Wulf Moon, David Cleden, David Hankins, Jennifer Povey, Juliana Rew, John A. Frochio, Curtis James McConnell, M. Richard Eley, Robin Pond, Evan A. Davis, Yelena Crane, Neil James Hudson, E. J. Delaney, Edward Barnfield, Robert Stahl, Scott M. Sands, Jesse Back, Henry Herz, Jason M. Hough, Pauline Barmby, Esteban Raposo, Elizabeth Spencer Spragins ...

Series Book 13 - Third Flatiron Anthologies
Like the branches of a tree, the future of humanity could spread in many directions. Which one shall we follow?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Offshoots: Humanity Twigged, presents short stories about possible futures, whether good or bad. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from human alliances with AIs, animals, ... Read more

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Like the branches of a tree, the future of humanity could spread in many directions. Which one shall we follow?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Offshoots: Humanity Twigged, presents short stories about possible futures, whether good or bad. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from human alliances with AIs, animals,
... Read more
International Political Economy

Debating the Past, Present and Future

Edited by Nicola Phillips, Catherine Weaver ...

The book gathers together a set of lively, provocative essays by leading voices in International Political Economy to debate the evolution of the field, its current state and its future directions.Prompted by recent commentaries on the existence of a ‘transatlantic divide’ in IPE between an ‘American school’ and a ‘British school’, the essays provide a wide-ranging discussion of whether it is ... Read more

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The book gathers together a set of lively, provocative essays by leading voices in International Political Economy to debate the evolution of the field, its current state and its future directions.Prompted by recent commentaries on the existence of a ‘transatlantic divide’ in IPE between an ‘American school’ and a ‘British school’, the essays provide a wide-ranging discussion of whether it is
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Collective Impact and Community Development Issues

Edited by Norman Walzer, Liz Weaver, Catherine McGuire ...

Series series Community Development – Current Issues Series
Collective Impact is intended to help community leaders effectively engage participants in strategic planning initiatives and achieve desired results. It is a logical extension of, and builds on, earlier efforts that experienced difficulties helping groups implement actions identified in the planning processes. This book examines successful practices that apply Collective Impact principles to a ... Read more

$60.99 USD

Collective Impact is intended to help community leaders effectively engage participants in strategic planning initiatives and achieve desired results. It is a logical extension of, and builds on, earlier efforts that experienced difficulties helping groups implement actions identified in the planning processes. This book examines successful practices that apply Collective Impact principles to a
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Handbook of Global Economic Governance

Edited by Manuela Moschella, Catherine Weaver ...

Series series Routledge International Handbooks
Since the summer of 2007, the world scenario has been dominated by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and its repercussions on global financial markets and economic growth. As banks around the world wrote down their losses and governments intervened to rescue domestic financial institutions, financial distress severely hit the real economy leading to what has been widely defined as the worst ... Read more

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Since the summer of 2007, the world scenario has been dominated by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and its repercussions on global financial markets and economic growth. As banks around the world wrote down their losses and governments intervened to rescue domestic financial institutions, financial distress severely hit the real economy leading to what has been widely defined as the worst
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Sir Christopher Wren (Unabridged)

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by Lawrence Weaver ...

Narrated by Jose Upton, Catherine Johnson, Joann Johnson, Lenora Savini ...

Unabridged

4 hours 14 min

This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor. Though this recording naturally omits the illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the text is clear, informative, and interesting. Wren comes to life and his work is knowledgeably described by an expert in architecture. This recording omits the ... Read more

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This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor. Though this recording naturally omits the illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the text is clear, informative, and interesting. Wren comes to life and his work is knowledgeably described by an expert in architecture. This recording omits the
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Raising a Kid Who Can

Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength

by Heather Tedesco, PhD, Jennifer Weaver, LCSW, Catherine McCarthy, MD ...

Narrated by Erin Bennett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 24 min

Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to build a child's capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad.It’s time to parent smarter, not harder. Filled with scientifically based and eminently actionable advice and strategies, Raising a Kid Who Can boils down the ... Read more

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Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to build a child's capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad.It’s time to parent smarter, not harder. Filled with scientifically based and eminently actionable advice and strategies, Raising a Kid Who Can boils down the
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Good Judgment

Making Better Business Decisions with the Science of Human Personality

by Richard Davis ...

Narrated by Tim H. Dixon ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

An instant USA Today bestseller • A Globe and Mail Top 10 Business and Management Book of 2024From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them—including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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An instant USA Today bestseller • A Globe and Mail Top 10 Business and Management Book of 2024From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them—including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively,
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This Is Day One

A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters

by Drew Dudley ...

Narrated by Drew Dudley ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

**A guide to cultivating behaviors that will help you succeed and empower those around you—based on a popular, inspirational TED Talk."Dudley provides true stories, genuine insights, and clear strategies that will allow you to reach new levels of success and impact. Whether you're a CEO or recent graduate, you'll uncover incredible lessons that could transform your life." ―Shane Feldman, CEO, ... Read more

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**A guide to cultivating behaviors that will help you succeed and empower those around you—based on a popular, inspirational TED Talk."Dudley provides true stories, genuine insights, and clear strategies that will allow you to reach new levels of success and impact. Whether you're a CEO or recent graduate, you'll uncover incredible lessons that could transform your life." ―Shane Feldman, CEO,
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Stretch

Unlock the Power of Less-and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined

by Scott Sonenshein ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

A Rice University social scientist teaches you to rethink what you need to succeed, and do more with what you already have, in this counterintuitive, evidence-based guide to changing the way you work and live.Stretch identifies key ways for people and organizations to work beyond their resources to achieve higher performance. Based on in-depth research in psychology and management, Scott ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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A Rice University social scientist teaches you to rethink what you need to succeed, and do more with what you already have, in this counterintuitive, evidence-based guide to changing the way you work and live.Stretch identifies key ways for people and organizations to work beyond their resources to achieve higher performance. Based on in-depth research in psychology and management, Scott
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Third Millennium Thinking

Creating Sense in a World of Nonsense

by Saul Perlmutter, PhD, Robert MacCoun, PhD, John Campbell, PhD ...

Narrated by Joe Paulino ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

Based on a wildly popular UC Berkeley course, a primer on how to think critically, make sound decisions, and solve problems—individually and collectively—using scientists’ tricks of the trade.In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? Does that article ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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Based on a wildly popular UC Berkeley course, a primer on how to think critically, make sound decisions, and solve problems—individually and collectively—using scientists’ tricks of the trade.In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? Does that article
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Cozy

The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

by Isabel Gillies ...

Narrated by Isabel Gillies ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

The New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy—part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir—that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within.When we talk about being cozy, most of us think of a favorite sweater or a steaming cup of tea on a rainy day. But to Isabel Gillies ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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The New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy—part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir—that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within.When we talk about being cozy, most of us think of a favorite sweater or a steaming cup of tea on a rainy day. But to Isabel Gillies
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