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Los incendios forestales, las inundaciones, la injusticia social y las crisis de salud publica proliferan en todo el mundo. La sostenibilidad reconoce que los desafios que enfrenta el mundo hoy en dia estan conectados sistemicamente. La sostenibilidad puede ser una herramienta poderosa para catalizarsoluciones para un futuro resiliente, regenerativo, justo y equitativo. Sin embargo, debe haber un cambio en los sistemas actuales del mundo para integrar la sostenibilidad en toda la sociedad. Replanteacion de sistemas para un futuro sostenible proporciona una perspectiva critica sobre el nexo entre la teoria y la praxis para una comprension mas profunda del pensamiento sistemico y el liderazgo en sostenibilidad.En su libro, la autora Sade Bamimore lo desafia a pensar analiticamente sobre la naturaleza intrinseca de la sostenibilidad y la psicologia detras de la accion sostenible. Escuchara a los pioneros de la sostenibilidad y aprendera lo que se necesita para ser un lider de sostenibilidad. Al hacerlo, puedeembarcarse en un viaje de autodescubrimiento sobre como su propio yo ecologico puede impulsarlo hacia la accion de sostenibilidad y el liderazgo de servicio.

We are often our own worst critics-but what happens when society and its inhabitants are the bigger critics? We get told that we can't. When we hear that enough, we believe that we can't. Unlike most self-help works, Renzo Reyes' Do It Anyway: Realizing Your Worth in a World That Makes You Feel Inadequate doesn't ask us to ignore the critical voices around us, but rather to acknowledge them, accept them, and still push forward anyway.Do It Anyway is the self-help book for the people most often overlooked by self-help. Applying well-researched psychological principles interwoven with personal stories and first-hand interviews, Reyes helps us answer our most vexing questions:Why is it that no matter what I do, I don't ever feel like I'm enough?How do I muffle the voices of my worst critics?How can I take on bold challenges against my deepest fears?Read Do It Anyway to discover how to regain control over your mind, spirit, and future-in a world that desperately tries to keep it from you.

Myth: People from marginalized backgrounds have poorer health outcomes because of poor decision-making.Through extensive research and interviews, Health Care of a Thousand Slights, Connecting Legacy to Access to Healthcare debunks this myth, demonstrating that the historical legacy of discriminatory policies and culture has had an enduring impact on healthcare access and outcomes among marginalized communities. Readers will understand the importance of improving the quality of life for Americans of color, female-identifying Americans, and LGBTQ+ Americans, among others.Inside this book you will learn: How the legacies of policies such as forced relocation, slavery and segregation, and xenophobic immigration impact healthcare access.How women across all socioeconomic levels experience disparities in healthcare.How movements for civil rights, policy and technology are being leveraged as vehicles for change.Readers will recognize not only the links between history and present day with respect to healthcare access and outcomes, but will also understand the solutions that exist to mitigate health disparities.

You are holding an intimately personal art project. Please treat this, the world, and yourself with care when interacting. 100% of people on this Earth are human. Though this may sound obvious, why do we not treat ourselves as such? In Everything I Leave Behind For You, author Emily Her offers a raw, uncut, and vulnerable reflection into the thoughts and conversations of a lifetime ravaged by mental disorders. Intersections of self-awareness, mental health and doubtful hope untangle the knots. Her's personal and intimate writing encourages everyone to reflect internally, granting the space to find ourselves. How do we understand our places in a complicated world if we never explore the depths of our own human experiences? Through Emily's words, we learn that we are all a little bit lost.Everything I Leave Behind For You is an open conversation from someone who spends too much time in their head. Her dedicates herself to making this world a better place through vulnerability - it is a letter to each of us: the burnt out working professional, the over-pressured student, the concerned parents. This book is a hopeful yet fragile attempt to sit down and untangle the noise. An attempt with heroic hope. And perhaps, the honest attempt is all we need.

What goes through someone's mind when they're immersed in the open ocean, hypothermic, and either going to drown or be eaten alive by sharks? How does one have the will to survive a mariner's worst nightmare of being lost at sea?In Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fisherman Lost at Sea you'll be privy to the kind of excruciating choices that mean life or death. With wreckage of the Anhinga floating all around them, Eric Bingham (captain) and Johnny Savage (mate) struggled to survive in the middle of the Gulf Stream after a colossal rogue wave sank their sportfishing vessel. It took decades for Johnny to come to terms with the fact the still voice inside him and people who'd already heard the story were right: "e;Johnny, you need to write a book."e;The Anhinga had vanished so quickly there hadn't been time for a distress call, life raft, or emergency beacon. They were microscopic specks, in peril, lost to the power of the restless waves. So how did two fisherman with survival chances close to zero endure being at the mercy of the mighty sea?

"e;Where we're from, you hear about war, but never about the people. You never hear about the ones you just stop seeing, the kids who never went to school again, the people who gave up. We're looking for people like you who have a good heart and the courage to do what's right, so that together, we can build our own community that anyone around the world can come to. A city that's made for the people."e; Everyone is welcome in Eita's Kihn. Established as a safe haven for those who do not belong in other parts of the world, humans and humanoids alike seek refuge inside of its walls. But soon even the residents of Eita's Kihn cannot ignore the strange occurrences around them: thoughtless beasts coordinating attacks, the High Spirit of Death offering allegiances with humans, and long-forgotten monsters coming back to life.On top of all of that, two of Eita's Kihn's three founders are missing. It is up to Ymir, the remaining founder and a four-armed giant, to find them. Will peace be restored to Eita's Kihn? Or will Ymir's world crumble before her very eyes?

I Wish You Knew - A Novel celebrates the flawed normalcy of two individuals who reunite under serendipitous circumstances. After more than a decade of separation, two childhood best friends cross paths in the most humorous way. The healing potential of human connection and empathy is then unveiled.Filled with a labyrinth of plot twists and a bit of luck, author Dasom Lee explores the healing power of love over grief. "e;Don't forget, but live in the present."e; sings throughout the story. Learn, alongside Jenny and Anthony, the importance of maturity when battling darkness and how we heal when we can cope with and see the beauty in our pain.Dasom Lee's young adult romance explores how grief can overshadow happiness. It shows how family can interfere with love and the true meaning of friendship. Readers will relate to the young characters; the vibrant buzz of city life; and how to overcome the past to live in the present.

When you feel like you're trapped in a dark cave with only despair to guide you, remember that you need to find the light.In Marlene McConnell's Ray of Light, we learn that, even in our darkest moments, we are not alone. Research provides us with the knowledge that many people around the world have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. It could be a person sitting next to us on the train, a co-worker in our office, a loved one, or even you holding this book that seeks light in the darkness. With this book, you will discover powerful healing journeys that will provide a deeper perspective on how to find your own path to recovery. McConnell brings a fresh new energy and perspective on healing, recovery, and the journey back to self. She shows us her journey of the choice to step out of trauma into joy and inner peace. She engages us to be the light and find the light in the darkness, so the cave of life can be filled with torchlights to guide us.

Where do great NHL players come from? You might have a plethora of answers, but one that people tend to overlook is the ECHL (formerly East Coast Hockey League). Most people just see it as a mid to low level league... It might surprise you to learn that the ECHL has successfully played a hand in developing 662 NHL players. An avid hockey fan himself, Germond does not write as an outsider looking in. He gets onto the ice and shows you the practical and straightforward ways that the ECHL forges some of the NHL's talents. Germond has a strong connection to minor league ice hockey and truly believes the ECHL does not get the recognition it deserves for the developmental league that it is. ECHL 2 NHL: Developing NHL Players explores the intersections of prospect development, how to better the minor league developmental model, and ECHL success stories and what can be learned from them.This book includes not only Germond's personal experiences and knowledge but also that of professional players such as: * Jacob MacDonald of the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) & Colorado Eagles (AHL) * Shane Harper of Örebro HK (SHL) * Connor LaCouvee of the Laval Rocket (AHL) & Maine Mariners (ECHL) * And more...No matter what brought you to the rink, you will undoubtedly enjoy the view into the inner workings of professional hockey. Germond takes you on a tour through the ECHL and beyond.

How cold can a heart get? Quinn wakes up amid frozen ruins with no memory of who she is or why she's there. Thus, she begins a journey into Agravan, a country of nobles and barbarians who live by the law of the survival of the fittest. Quinn is beset by visions of dragons and gods, and premonitions smothered in mystery. She finds herself in the company of the brutal kingdom's royalty, who serve as both obstacles and guides on her journey of discovery as to who she is. As the Black Snowflake Ball approaches, Quinn's visions grow darker. Something is going to happen which will change the course of Agravan. But, if she is to defend the kingdom against whatever dark fate approaches, she will have to earn the trust of the coldhearted royals that rule over it.J.T. Quill's Dragon of Will: Black Snow is a high fantasy novel about dragons, danger, and fighting for what's right. Fans of The Earthsea Cycle and She-Ra will find this novel hard to put down.

An honest, funny, and heart warming personal essay collection about the core components of life: love, family, friendship, and self-identity.Within the pages of cafecito, author Shysel Granados shares snapshots of her life, fun tidbits from her memories, and lessons she has learned along the way. Whether she's describing Sunday mornings spent with her family por cafe y pan dulce, walking us through the night she met her love, giving us snippets of interesting conversations had in Ubers, or reflecting on life with the name she was given (which no one can ever seem to pronounce), Shysel offers all the frankness and laughs of a conversation with a good friend over coffee.You should see this book as an opportunity to love and appreciate the special people in your life, to live in the small and seemingly mundane moments, and to explore who you are. Settle in with cafecito and savor these unique and original stories.

Did you know 24 percent of employees report feeling curious in their jobs on a regular basis? The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto: How Curiosity Helps Individuals and Organizations Thrive in Transformational Times combines real stories and case studies of corporate executives, academics, and entrepreneurs to reveal opportunities and challenges for success. Intentional curiosity is needed especially in times of change. This book speaks to those who are looking for ideas to accelerate in life and work and embrace the concept of curiosity as a positive force in the digital age. You'll learn: How to get better at intentional curiosityHow to overcome forces that limit productive curiosityHow companies can support the people in their care-leaders and employees-to embed curiosity in their culture, processes, and practicesBest practices of professionals and companies leading the way¿Stefaan van Hooydonk believes curious professionals need curious workplaces to thrive. The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto will help you to discover how professionals can grow and maximize their own curiosity and what organizations can do to encourage curious behavior.

What are you willing to sacrifice to save a child who's not your own?The Navarro-Wozniaks became foster parents hoping they would save lives, but they didn't know how broken the child welfare system is. They didn't fully realize the unintended consequences and the impact it was going to have on their own children. They just wanted to help.Fostering: A Memoir of Courage and Hope centers on both a foster family's journey and and one particular child: Lucy. They thought she was going to fit in perfectly, but her past trauma affected them in unanticipated ways. With time, Lucy became their daughter but, in the process, their family started falling apart. And when they were at the point of crumbling, Lucy's social worker told them she was being put up for adoption.The family had a decision to make...but how do you make a choice like that? What happens if, by trying to save a child you love, you harm your own? What if the one who needed to be saved becomes yours?This is the story of a family choosing to save children and navigating the consequences. This is a story of courage and hope.Disclaimer: This book contains adult content, including sexual violence, domestic abuse, and graphic language. Names and personal information throughout this book have been altered to protect the privacy of those involved.

What do I want to be when I grow up? What are my passions? How can I contribute to the world? These seemingly short, simple questions stump every person at least once in their lives. These questions are vital to character development, especially for young children and teens, influencing the decisions they make through their education and into adulthood. In UnlockED: Redesigning Education for Future Generations, author David Pham takes an eye-opening look at our current global education systems - what is working, what isn't - connecting the dots between innovative schools and best practices in teaching, as well as promoting how real-world learning sets students up for success. As parents, teachers, and government policy makers alike, we must find a way to aid the future generation in living out their dreams within the often overwhelming information age. Ultimately, it is in our mutual interest to advance humankind and unlock the full potential of our children within schools and beyond. David Pham passionately turns the page to the next chapter in education with UnlockED, ushering in a clear path forward for a changing industry.

C. C. Green wrote Failure to Thrive - A Medical Student's Novel because she had no idea what she was getting into when she began medical school and wanted to share her experiences. The story follows three medical students who, almost overnight, are expected to graduate from tests and textbooks to working with real patients during their clinical rotations. Dani, the stubborn writer with a non-traditional path to medicine, is handed a difficult patient her first day on the wards. Sam, the anxiety-riddled offspring of a surgical dynasty, reluctantly dives headfirst into the operating room. Anna, the disciplined perfectionist and "e;team mom"e; holding the group together, finds herself questioning the career choice of her dreams. Together, these friends will navigate some of the toughest parts of medical school - mistreatment by superiors, competition with peers, and the elusive idea of "e;wellness,"e; on top of the everyday woes of family drama, friendships, and dating.Not just for medical students, Failure to Thrive is meant for anyone who enjoys stories of overcoming adversity, unlikely friendships, and comedy as a coping mechanism. Most of all, it is a reminder of what it means to be human and how empathy can help heal us.

How do you join the entertainment industry, especially if you have no connections? How do you figure out which avenue of entertainment interests you? How do you find opportunities if as a creative of color?Mallika Chennupaty's Greenlight: A Creative's Ticket into Entertainment is a deep dive into the answers to these questions and more. This book explores Mallika's journey of discovering her interest in the entertainment industry, but not knowing where to fit in or how to get started. In an effort to learn more and gather advice, she talked to numerous up-and-coming creatives of color who are finding opportunities in acting, writing, directing and more in their own unique way.Greenlight was written to help new creatives find opportunities in entertainment, build their skills, and share their stories. Through thirteen interviews from a diverse panel of rising entertainment professionals, readers can find inspiration, valuable advice, and critical research that reinforces this fact: there is no one set path to success in entertainment.