World Wisdom

Life is hard. But life s challenges get much, much harder when we make bad decisions. Bad decisions are painful. They usually cost a lot of money and even alter the course of our lives. Foolish decisions make life profoundly more complicated and difficult than it needs to be. There was once a king who had much to say about wisdom. In fact, he was known as the wisest man who ever lived. He is King Solomon of ancient Israel. And if you re willing to listen, he left a treasure that speaks powerfully to us today.

As a businessman, international economic consultant, and founder of Project C.U.R.E., Dr. Jackson's experiences in economics and world travel have uniquely equipped him to meet the challenges of the sophisticated world of international compassion and local deeds of goodness: "I would particularly like to express our gratitude for the donation of 10 million dollars' worth of medical supplies to Rwanda...you have let God's will be done through your service to Project C.U.R.E." (Rwanda President Paul Kagame, following the heartbreaking genocide)

For education leaders who believe that all students deserve the premium education that only some currently experience, Shattering Inequities: Real-World Wisdom for School and District Leaders shows how your leadership can provide equitable outcomes for our most vulnerable students. Chapters include examples of actual equity leaders and leadership lessons as easily retrievable equity hooks—memory cues of complete, complex, and nuanced leadership takeaways.

Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically potent panoramas of any of the world's cities. It is hard not to feel the hand of history in such a place. The birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy and theatre, Athens' importance cannot be understated. From the reforms of the lawmaker Solon in the sixth century BCE to the travails of early twenty-first century Athens, as it struggles with the legacy of the economic crises of the 2000s, Clark brings the city's history to life, evoking its cultural richness and political resonance in this epic, kaleidoscopic history.

For our ancestors, collective intelligence was a normal part of life. We see it today as the mysterious force that enables flocks of birds, swarms of bees, and schools of fish to function together in perfect synchrony, communicating and cooperating at some undetectable level. At its most subtle, it’s an instantaneous knowing, shared by members of a group, of the wisest course of action that will benefit all.

At once spiritual and practical, Letters to My Son has been beloved by listeners from all walks of life, including single mothers seeking guidance in raising a son, fathers looking to share a voice of clarity about life's most important issues, and young men wanting an intelligent, sensitive, and streetwise companion on the journey toward a worthy manhood. In this 20th anniversary edition, Kent Nerburn adds to his classic reflections.

Esta obra te permitirá sumergirte en los principios milenarios del estoicismo, adaptados para la sociedad actual, explicado de forma simple y clara, dejando de lado todas las complejidades en las que se basan otros libros. A través de ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios introspectivos, aprenderás a manejar los problemas más comunes que enfrentas en tu día a día.

National treasure and presenter of ITV's hugely popular Love Your Garden Alan Titchmarsh brings us his month by month almanac of garden knowledge, facts, advice and inspiration. Here is seasonal advice on what to grow and sow, projects to engage in, as well as wildlife to spot, gorgeous gardens to visit, birds and flowers to celebrate, weather notes and nature to reflect on in poems, music and books.

Daniel Seabaugh turns to the Bible for answers while sharing personal stories and practical tips from his own pursuit of holiness.

Constant whisperings from your soul are steadily guiding you on your life's journey - but what if you cannot hear them? For the first time, professional Soul Coaches have gathered from all over the globe to help you decipher these loving messages. This feast of collective wisdom will help you discover your true life direction - a life filled with deep meaning and great joy!

In Keys to Bonhoeffer's Haus, Laura M. Fabrycky, an American guide of the Bonhoeffer-Haus in Berlin, takes listeners on a tour of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's home, city, and world. She shares the keys she has discovered there - the many sources of Bonhoeffer's identity, his practices of Scripture meditation and prayer, his willingness to cross boundaries and befriend people all around the world - that have unlocked her understanding of her own life and responsibilities in light of Bonhoeffer's wisdom.

Nikos Pappas deciphers the teachings of foundational Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and shows you how their principles can revolutionize your everyday life. From ethical dilemmas and personal growth to the quest for a fulfilling life, this book offers practical insights for anyone looking to navigate the modern world with the wisdom of the ancients.

In I Am Accountable, renowned speaker and consultant Sam Silverstein explains how accountability is the secret to filling your life with more meaning, more success, and more joy - and it all starts with your mind-set. In order to create a truly meaningful life, we must first accept that the problem is never other people. “The real problem,” Sam Silverstein maintains, “is what we believe about other people.”

Do you watch movies with your eyes open? You buy your tickets and concessions, and you walk into the theater. Celluloid images flash at 24 frames per second, and the hypnotic sequence of moving pictures coaxes you to suspend disbelief and be entertained by the implausible. Unfortunately, many often suspend their beliefs as well, succumbing to subtle lessons in how to behave, think, and even perceive reality.

Ready for a fascinating adventure into the diverse world of grants, style, and travel? Introducing “Grantopoly: Mr. Grant Money’s Out-of-This-World Wisdom,” an immersive journey into the world of grants like never before. In this captivating narrative, you will embark on an adventure alongside Mr. Grant Money, where the complexities of grant acquisition are unraveled with finesse and insight. Get ready to have an unforgettable encounter with aliens and visit luxurious five-star hotels and casinos to learn valuable grant acquisition lessons.

Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Listeners will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they, too, can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom.

In this audio edition of her book Wisdom Walk, Sage Bennet beautifully outlines the central rituals and teachings from nine of the world's great spiritual traditions, making them accessible without diminishing them, while exploring the essential beliefs of each tradition. Wisdom Walk provides a simple, easy-to-follow guide for bringing the world’s spiritual traditions into your own life through practical, powerful rituals.

Imagine the impact on world history if Robert E. Lee had listened to General Longstreet at Gettysburg and withdrawn to higher ground instead of sending Pickett uphill against the entrenched Union line. Or if Napolon, at Waterloo, had avoided mistakes he'd never made before. The advice that would have changed the outcome of these crucial battles is found in a book on strategy written centuries before Christ was born.

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Before her death at 110, the pianist Alice Herz-Sommer was an eyewitness to the entire last century and the first decade of this one. She had seen it all, surviving the Theresienstadt concentration camp, attending the trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem, and along the way coming into contact with some of the most fascinating historical figures of our time. As a child in Prague, she spent weekends and holidays in the company of Franz Kafka (whom she knew as “Uncle Franz”), and Gustav Mahler, Sigmund Freud, and Rainer Maria Rilke were friendly with her mother.