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Brilliance Beyond Borders
What if the traditional narrative about immigrant women--that those who come to the United States will succeed as long as they work hard, stay focused, and have supportive families--is a lie? Of the 73 million women in the US workforce, 11.5 million are foreign-born. The truth is--even in the midst of headlines and political debates about immigration reform and in the wake of MeToo and other female-centric movements--millions of immigrants, especially women, aren’t living their fullest potential. Based on her personal experience and the stories of trailblazing women from around the world and in diverse industries, author Chinwe Esimai shares five indispensable traits that make an ocean of ...
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World
A 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER! The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by female artists from all over the globe.
From Self-Awareness To Greatness
Self-Awareness is often viewed as the cornerstone for personal and leadership successes. By having a conscious knowledge of your character, and understanding your natural tendency to act in a way that energises and recharges you throughout the day, making achievements in life would simply be a walk in the park. Unfortunately, such a simple pathway to achievement is often obscured by the general consensus such as: “what a best salesman should do”, and “how a great leader should behave”. Attempting to fit into the “mould of a great leader” or the “mould of a good salesman”, would not only prevent you from achieving your goals, it would make you appear cringey, or worse, drain a...
Research Handbook on Feminist Engagement with International Law
For almost 30 years, scholars and advocates have been exploring the interaction and potential between the rights and well-being of women and the promise of international law. This collection posits that the next frontier for international law is increasing its relevance, beneficence and impact for women in the developing world, and to deal with a much wider range of issues through a feminist lens.
Our Symphony with Animals
A leader in the fields of animal ethics and neurology, Dr. Aysha Akhtar examines the rich human-animal connection and how interspecies empathy enriches our well-being. Deftly combining medicine, social history and personal experience, Our Symphony with Animals is the first book by a physician to show that humans and animals have a shared destiny—our well-being is deeply entwined. Dr. Akhtar reveals how empathy for animals is the next step in our species’ moral evolution and a vital component of human health. When we include animals in our circle of empathy, we not only liberate animals, we also liberate ourselves. Drawing on the accounts of a varied cast of characters—a former mobster,...
Militärdiktaturen im 20. Jahrhundert
Vor dem Hintergrund des rasanten ökonomischen Aufstiegs Chinas wird in der Politikwissenschaft die Fähigkeit autoritärer Regime zur Modernisierung eines Landes gerade intensiv diskutiert. Der vorliegende Band greift deshalb die Untersuchung des ökonomischen, sozialen und politischen Modernisierungspotentials von Militärdiktaturen neu auf. Dabei steht zum einen die Anwendung moderner Indizes, aber auch der breite globale Vergleich im Mittelpunkt der Untersuchung: Anhand von 19 Fallbeispielen des 20. Jahrhunderts werden historische wie auch zeitgenössische Militärregime auf ihre Maßnahmen und Policy-Outputs hin untersucht und eine vergleichende Modernisierungsbilanz gezogen.
Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes. 100 mujeres migrantes que cambia
¡La tercera entrega de este inspirador bestseller ya está aquí! Esta vez con cien biografías de mujeres migrantes que dejaron su país de origen por miles de razones: algunas buscando nuevas oportunidades, otras porque no tuvieron más opción. Las lectoras aprenderán sobre Madeleine Albright, Asma Khan, Carmen Miranda, Rihanna y muchas más. Desde chefs y cirujanas, músicas y políticas, hasta campeonas de judo o ajedrez, estas historias motivarán a las niñas en todos los rincones del mundo a que sigan sus sueños sin importar a dónde las lleven. «Este increíble libro les enseña a las niñas que pueden llegar a ser lo que ellas quieran». —Melinda Gates «Aquellos que lean estas historias antes de dormir tienen garantizados sueños increíbles e inspiradores». —Fiona Noble, The Guardian «Parece que la hora de dormir cada vez se pone mejor». —Taylor Pittman, Huffington Post
Savvy
In Mibs Beaumont's family, the day of their thirteenth birthday is amazing - This is the day when they each receive their special talent or savvy - Her brother Rocket can send static shocks across the room while brother Fish can make huges changes to the weather - On her thirteenth birthday, Mib's father lies in hospital in a coma - She has to reach him, and the only way there is on the Pink Bible bus.
