Green Development

When he became an undertaker, Rupert Callender undertook to deal with the dead for the sake of the living. This book is his brilliant, unforgettable story—the life and work of the world’s first punk undertaker—but it's also about ordinary, everyday humanity and our capacity to face death with courage and compassion, to say goodbye to the people we love in our own way.

So much to see! So much to do! Listen to this audiobook and...meet people and animals in such far-flung places as Minot, Minneapolis, Tuscaloosa, Tucumcari, and the Grand Canyon.... Smell the tall flowers in Aunt Giraffe's garden, sip juice with a big blue goose, eat oodles of noodles with some poodles, and much, much more!

Money is complicated, or at least it seems complicated. From ISAs to pensions and debt to tax, money management feels like a mine-field, but it doesn't need to be. Makala Green, a financial expert, Britain's first Black female chartered financial planner, a businesswoman and a speaker and wealth coach with more than 17 years' experience, has spent years learning about the different aspects of the financial world. Here, she shares all her knowledge to help us break down barriers and gain financial freedom.

In Honor Thy Label, Dr. Bronner’s head of Special Operations, Gero Leson, reveals the inside story of how a little-known family-run soap company grew from countercultural roots to create a revolutionary fair trade and organic supply chain from the ground up - and rode the waves of popular demand without losing sight of the process. Through stories of harrowing setbacks and hard-won triumphs in projects that spanned the globe, in Sri Lanka, Ghana, India, and beyond, Leson demystifies the process of building and scaling ethical production.

From Beau Wise and Tom Sileo comes Three Wise Men, an incredible memoir of family, service, and sacrifice by a marine who lost both his brothers in combat - becoming the only "sole survivor" during the war in Afghanistan.

The statistics are sobering: 50% of new leaders are deemed ineffective, and 40% fail within the first 18 months of their role. Fortunately, the path to becoming a successful leader is paved with opportunities for growth and learning. This is a guide that offers a new way forward. Centered around the ICE Method, this book provides practical, actionable strategies for Intention, Collaboration, and Execution that will elevate your skills and maximize your impact as a leader.

Most of us have busy lives. That means no time or energy for sex, no time to work on our intimate relationship, and no time to try to fix these things before it’s too late. That, combined with the increasing pressure to be the perfect person, not showing too much sexual appetite, but also not too little, is a delicate balance. We are sexual creatures by nature; we need intimate relationships to be happy and healthy, and we (definitely women) deserve to have a rocking sex life. How long can you wait before you have that good sex again?

Do you want to live a happier and more peaceful life? When people hear the word "Buddhism", they automatically assume that it refers to a religion. Anyone, regardless of religious affiliation, can incorporate Buddhist principles into their daily lives without having to give up their own. More than 300 million people around the world are practicing Buddhism, a simple and practical philosophy that can improve your life and help you find inner peace and happiness. Buddhism is a way of life based on a spiritual path that ultimately leads to enlightenment.

Parents who listen to this book will learn how to help their children deal with frustration, make decisions, and become confident, self-sufficient adults.

In Material, Kary takes listeners along with him to visit some of the places where modern artisans are preserving, and in some cases passing on, the old craft skills. His vivid descriptions and eye for detail make this book a rich and delightful listen, and the natural and cultural history he imparts along the way provides an important context for understanding our own past and the roots of our industrial society. Personal, engaging, and filled with memorable people, landscapes, and scenes, Material is a rich celebration of what it means to imagine and create.

Do you want to succeed with your kids? Are you totally nailing it, failing miserably, or just want to up your parenting game? Now more than ever, in a fast-paced, ever-changing world, with more opportunity for success than there ever was before, it is imperative that parents teach and prepare their kids for success through a strong responsible character, resilience, and a can-do attitude. In order for that to happen, it starts with first getting our kids to listen to and respect us.

In the 10 years since the publication of her beloved, groundbreaking Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, number-one New York Times best-selling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal has been quietly tinkering away. Using her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit, she has created a modest but mighty new work.

Would you like to feel more confident but don’t know where to start? Then Holly Matthews is here to help. Confidence is not a skill that we're born with or without but something that can be taught, practised and developed throughout your life. Focusing on both your inner and outer confidence, Holly will help transform your self-belief from the inside out. Each chapter is broken down to focus on a different everyday scenario as Holly provides simple and practical advice for tackling confidence head-on.

Imagine yourself in the comforting cradle of your hot air balloon, floating effortlessly through the calm evening sky… With a mind as still as a silent moonlit night, where the only sound is the whisper of the wind. With my gentle guidance, you’ll discover how to access this extreme state of relaxation, empowering you to return to it nightly, whenever you need, so you can wake up feeling energized, clear-headed, focused, and motivated—ready to take on the day with renewed vitality and purpose.

Studies are made of older people's regrets when they were interviewed on their deathbeds. One of the most common regrets was not following their dreams. It can be a painful experience to realize you have run out of time. Everything comes and goes—lovers, friends, money, but time never waits for anyone. Take the opportunity to chase what you want. Don't forget that the world is full of possibilities. It is never too late to create something wonderful for yourself. It is never too late to chase after what your true calling is. If you want something, you make it happen.

So you’re married, huh? How’s that going for you? Good? You don’t know what you were thinking? You forgot you were married? It’s almost in your rearview mirror? Hey, no judgments here, I get it. Marriage can be quite the journey. Which is why staying sober too often is a no no...at least for me. Luckily for you, I can share some amazing tips that will have you on your toes, knees, back, and ass. Don’t worry, your guy can thank me later.

Troy and his pals Tate and Nathan are leading their team toward a possible state championship. At the same time Troy’s gift for predicting an opposing team’s plays is helping Seth Halloway lead the Falcons on a march toward glory. Then everything is endangered by a sleazy reporter with a grudge against Seth who will do anything to get a story.

We often think jealousy is an inherited trait in humans and we cannot do anything about it, but what if I told you that you can actually change everything about it. Written by someone who has first-hand experience of what jealousy did to his life and how he found a way to break the cycle. Ever wondered why some people suffer with jealousy and other people don't? How To Be Jealousy Free is a book that holds many of the answers you seek and is a must-read for anyone who wants to change their life.

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there’s a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don’t know. It takes time and effort but it’s worth it. And that’s what this book will help you do.

On a day like any other, on a rafting trip down Utah's Green River, Stephane Gerson's eight-year-old son, Owen, drowned in a spot known as Disaster Falls. That same night, as darkness fell, Stephane huddled in a tent with his wife, Alison, and their older son, Julian, trying to understand what seemed inconceivable. "It's just the three of us now," Alison said over the sounds of a light rain and, nearby, the rushing river.