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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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2019
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English
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**Joint Gold Winner of the Moonbeam Multicultural Non-Fiction Award 2019**
This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today's teenagers who've dared to change the world they live in. It's been written to show other teens they can do the same. Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs and campaigners, online and beyond. They explain how they have survived in
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Kids around the world are working together to make our planet a better, safer, happier place--and now you can join in with this practical guide!You Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability--like mending clothes, composting, and...
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You have an ultimate magic within you, capable of transforming yourself, your life and everything that exists. You needn't fear change, leave it to others, or get stuck with whatever happens next. You can pull heaven right out of your hat with the alchemy of your heart and mind. You just have to know how to use your abracadabra presto change-o. You can make things disappear or pop up because you are the change you crave. Your dream is a reality somewhere,...
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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...
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Achieve brilliant results and distinguish yourself from the crowd, with the 'You Can Change the World' book and its '3 Iterations' method!
If you feel that you can achieve more, if you believe deep down that you can succeed and make an impact far greater than what you are up to, then this book is for you!
Through the story of Sarah, a promising young manager, and Mark, a part-time librarian & management guru, you will learn a time-tested method...
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Have you ever looked at a problem and thought, "someone should do something about that?"
That someone is you.
As our world faces never-before-seen challenges, almost all of us want to try to help make our world a better place. While we all have something we care deeply about, few of us know how to turn that passion into action. With the right tools and information, we can harness our passion and the technologies we use every day to make a difference....
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Every year, young heroes are awarded the International Children's Peace Prize. Each winner is a strong advocate for his or her cause. These children are helping to shape the global community. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to inspiring individuals including Malala Yousafzai, Neha Gupta, and Chaeli Mycroft. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Do you crave more meaning in your job? This book is your roadmap. Are you seeking to inspire employees? CEOs are discovering that purpose is the key to increasing productivity and retaining top performers. If you're in sales, unleash the power of purpose to inspire customers to be passionate brand ambassadors. If you are an aspiring social entrepreneur, learn how to massively scale your mission. Get paid to change the world-who wouldn't want to be...
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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...
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Michael is currently the leader of the Think Big Revolution, an online social networking community fast approaching 50,000 members. This manifesto is the product of thousands of people who have come together and shared their big thinking as members of this community. It has become far too common that people never reach their full potential, their biggest limiting factor being the belief that they can only achieve small success. The Think Big Manifesto...
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Dwell Well and Build a Better World
Have a positive impact on the world. Be the Change You Want to See in the World: 365 Things You Can Do for Yourself and Your Planet is a daily chronicle or journal by author Julie Fisher-McGarry to help keep your mind and heart open to all that lives. The book is a collection of nonreligious, yet deeply soulful suggestions for demonstrating concern, kindness, and consideration for nature and its animals. Organized...
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Enliven Books/Atria
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"Discover the hidden power soil has to reverse climate change, and how a regenerative farming diet not only delivers us better health and wellness, but also rebuilds our most precious resource--the very ground that feeds us. Josh Tickell, one of America's most celebrated documentary filmmakers and director of Fuel, has dedicated most of his life to saving the environment. Now, in Kiss the Ground, he explains an incredible truth: by changing our diets...
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Clarkson Potter/Publishers
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2019.
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English
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"This is a cookbook that shows how you can bring flavors from around the globe - from fish sauce and chiles to soy and spices to rice and corn - seamlessly into your home cooking. But more than that, it's a book about learning: how to talk with your neighbors and how to bring people together in a world that sometimes makes them feel far apart. It's a story of Vietnamese Houstonian Crawfish and Fried Chicken Tamales and Korean-Style Sloppy Joes....
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Convergent
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[2019]
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English
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"An unforgettable account of a quietly remarkable life, Robert Brown's memoir takes readers behind the scenes of pivotal moments from the 20th century, where the lessons he learned at his grandmother's knee helped him shape America as we know it today. Called "a world-class power broker" by the Washington Post, Robert Brown has been a sought-after counselor for an impressive array of the famous and powerful, including every American president since...
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Unbound
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed and powerless after watching the news? Does it make you feel sad about the world, without much hope for its future? Take a breath - the world is not as bad as the headlines would have you believe. In You Are What You Read, campaigner and researcher Jodie Jackson helps us understand how our current twenty-four-hour news cycle is produced, who decides what stories are selected, why the news is mostly negative and what effect...
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Northfield Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"What are the five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family? Through personal stories, Gary teaches about husbands and wives who love one another; husbands who love, support, and lead; families who serve; parents who guide; and children who obey and honor. A free online resource accompanies this book"--
"Best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® Gary Chapman shares the pathway to creating happy-hearted, unbreakable, whole families!You...
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