Sustainable Development

Imagine your job was to travel the world, then report back on how everyone else should do it. That’s what happened to Daniel Houghton when, fresh out of Western Kentucky University, he took the helm of legendary travel publisher Lonely Planet, then owned by a billionaire who had taken a shine to his work. Suddenly, he was not only jetting off to parts unknown but closing business deals in foreign languages and scrambling to learn 50 different sets of table manners.

This timely new book, edited by celebrated scholar Daniel C. Esty, offers fresh thinking and forward-looking solutions from environmental thought leaders across the political spectrum. The book’s 40 essays cover such subjects as ecology, environmental justice, Big Data, public health, and climate change, all with an emphasis on sustainability. This book focuses on moving toward sustainability through actionable, bipartisan approaches based on rigorous analytical research.

Rewire Your Routine: The Proven Path to Effortless Success Through Habits! Are you stuck in a cycle of failed attempts to change your life? Do you dream of habits that work for you instead of against you—where progress feels easy, not like an uphill battle? This book is your guide to breaking free from ineffective habits and creating the life you’ve always wanted. With proven strategies, you’ll learn how to make lasting changes without relying on fleeting motivation or exhausting willpower. Forget the myths: “You need ironclad willpower to succeed.

A sane and organized life is about a lot more than just organizing your home. It's about making better use of each moment from when you wake up to when you go to bed. It's about knowing what you need to do next and having the discipline to follow through effortlessly. When you organize your life, the rewards go beyond clean shelves and easy-to-spot files. A well-organized life is logical and productive and gives us more time to do what we really want.

Sarah van Gelder and her colleagues at YES! Magazine have been exploring the meaning of real happiness for eighteen years. In this much-needed volume, they marshal fascinating research, in-depth essays, and compelling personal stories that lead to a life-altering conclusion: what makes us truly happy are the depth of our relationships, the quality of our communities, the contribution we make through the work we do, and the renewal we receive from a thriving natural world.

BRIGHT Blueprint: Redesigning Your Life—Body, Home, and Finances is a comprehensive guide that empowers listeners to transform their lives through practical, step-by-step strategies. Focusing on three key areas—physical health, living environment, and financial well-being—the book offers actionable insights to foster lasting change. Physical Health: Drawing from personal experience, the author shares her 100-pound weight loss journey, highlighting the importance of boundaries, mindful choices, and sustainable habits.

We generally associate creativity with spasms of brilliance, even though waiting for inspiration is like waiting for lightning to strike - it happens, but it's rarely predictable or repeatable. Committed, long-term relationships don't simply happen. More than just hard work, it takes discipline and wisdom to keep a romance alive. The same is true for creativity. This book is about the discipline and wisdom of creativity, particularly as it applies to writers.

En el mundo moderno pasamos nuestro tiempo rodeados de posesiones y nos bombardean con el marketing y la publicidad para que compremos aún más. Pero la verdad es que comprar más cosas no te da alegría ni felicidad. En cambio, los estudios demuestran que acumular más posesiones conduce al estrés, a la confusión mental y a pasar el tiempo rodeado de desorden y de cosas que no quieres ni necesitas. Afortunadamente, existe una vía para redescubrir los valores de tu vida, lo que es realmente importante y lo que verdaderamente te hace sentir bien: el minimalismo.

Life is stressful! Having a tool box ready is one of the best ways to manage stress! Whether you want to learn about how stress affects us, manage your stress better, or be able to reduce your stress level in any situation, this audiobook will teach you all you need to know about stress management and help you manage your stress on your own terms.

In the midst of carpools and play dates, does the idea of saving the planet feel like something else to feel guilty about not doing? Green Mama puts green living within your reach. Tracey Bianchi offers creative tips, tricks, and resources that will benefit your kids and your community and will draw you closer to God’s heart for this planet.

Brenda, Kevin, and the kids were stuck...Brenda had taken a 20 percent pay cut and was told by her boss she should feel "lucky to still have a job". But they were already living paycheck to paycheck. How were they going to get by with 20 percent less income? Move. Brenda was offered a great job six states away. They'd have to sell the house, though. But they didn't have much equity. The few offers they received were lower than what they owed. Can't sell a house if you can't pay off your loan.

The only way out of climate anxiety is through. Transform your paralyzing fears and worries into powerful advocacy in just 3 weeks. Consider these chilling headlines, pulled straight from the news: “Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink.” “Wildfires ravage town at heart of Hawaiian culture.” “Hottest July ever signals 'era of global boiling has arrived' says UN chief.” Take a moment. Breath. Let the words sink in… You feel the ache deep in your bones, don’t you?

Being a parent is the most important job you can ever do. It’s extremely demanding in every sense of the word. However, no one really talks about how important building a relationship with your child is and how it can impact their emotional development and mental health even into adulthood. Your relationship with your child is the first chance they will ever have to experience a personal connection. The state of your relationship with your child will be the reference point they carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Are you trapped in a never-ending cycle of deadlines and demands, feeling disconnected from the job you once loved? Is your organization turning a blind eye to burnout despite your colleagues and team experiencing similar struggles? While workplace burnout is gaining recognition, executives remain slow to act, skeptical of the need for change. This innovative workbook offers more than just advice; it provides a practical path to recovery through over 30 straightforward exercises tailored to fit your personal pace and preferences.

Viele Menschen haben das unbestimmte Gefühl, dass sie eine Last im Leben geradezu niederdrückt. Für manche ist dieses Gefühl auch sehr deutlich, es ´zieht sie runter´ - im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Dass es die Diskrepanz zwischen dem, was die Leistungs-, Konsum- und Spaßgesellschaft von uns erwartet - und was wir von ihr erwarten - und dem ist, was ein echtes, wahrhaftiges Leben ausmacht, kommt uns abwegig vor.

Scientifically proven methods to change your life and stick with it: It’s never too late to be exactly who you want to be. Logically, making changes is easy. We already know what we need to do. But why can’t we simply force ourselves to act? This audiobook will show you exactly where you are, where you want to go, and how to bridge the gap. Stop failing. Strategically ensure that your efforts will finally pay off this time.

This book is about having the mindset to overcome any obstacle and garner more wins in your life.

Success will fall right into place...as soon as you tidy up! It’s time to take back your life, and the first step is getting organized. Ask any CEO, entrepreneur, or eminent artist, and they’ll assure you that the key to making it big begins with the small stuff. An attention to detail will make all the difference in both your personal and professional life. Decluttering is an often-overlooked “chore", but one must nix the trivial, endeavoring to truly triumph. Change is one click away.