Showing results for "ACTION" in Politics & Social Sciences

It is April 1 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan. The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced, it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run the Chinese blockade to deliver it?...

In Search of an Adarsh Indian StateIn India, public policies are all around us. Despite this pervasiveness, yeh public sab nahin jaanti hai (the public doesn't know it all).Questions are rarely asked of the Indian State-the institution that makes rules, bends them and punishes others for...

The wisdom acquired during C. T. Vivian's lifetime is generously shared in It's In the Action, the civil rights legend's memoir of his early life and time in the civil rights movement. Vivian worked hand in hand with the movement's most famous figures, including Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, and his contributions were no less vital to the successes of nonviolent resistance. Bearing a foreword from Andrew Young, It's in the Action is an important addition to civil rights history from Vivian and coauthor Steve Fiffer.

Escape spiritual fatalism and master ancient philosophy to transform your daily mindfulness practice. Whether listening on a quiet commute or seeking clarity in a chaotic world, this thought-provoking journey offers a grounding view on how our choices ripple outward. Leave behind pop-culture...

Master the ancient philosophy of karma to transform your daily choices into an engine for personal growth. Whether you are seeking a reflective companion for a morning commute or hoping to ground a busy mind, this exploration of moral causality delivers deep clarity. The timeless intuition that...

Transform daily anxiety and emotional reactivity into unshakeable resilience with practical philosophy for modern life. When the pressures of difficult relationships, chaotic workplaces, and endless uncertainty leave you exhausted, this grounding audio guide offers an immediate anchor. Master...

Think of the way you keep up quirky family traditions. How listening to a certain song before speaking in public can calm you down. Or why it feels so strange to sleep on the opposite side of the bed. These are rituals: practices that are imbued with symbolic meaning. And they have the power to turn black-and-white moments into technicolour. Harvard professor and world-leading rituals expert Michael Norton uses his cutting-edge research to show the impact that these everyday actions have on our lives -- and how transforming habits into rituals can give us purpose and pleasure.

A riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education, from two award-winning New York Times journalists T.M. Landry College Prep, a small private school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana...

A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity.

FIANN: Faith In Action is the official podcast of Faith In Action News Network, founded by Angel White. FIANN brings faith into action through real conversations, community stories, outreach, interviews, testimonies, health education, and stories that deserve to be heard. Based in San Diego, FIANN is committed to serving people, uplifting communities, and giving a voice to everyday people while keeping faith at the heart of the mission.

Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools delivers a practical and actionable method to provide a strong Montessori experience for all children, families, and educators. The first of its kind, this book offers listeners a collection of modern and concrete ways to build an equitable and resilient Montessori program.

Where service, community, and impact come alive. This podcast brings you inside the heart of Rotary — a global network of neighbors and leaders creating lasting change. Each episode spotlights the people, partnerships, and initiatives advancing Rotary’s vision and mission across Rotary District 7430, showing how collaboration and Service Above Self drive meaningful, measurable impact. Whether you are a Rotarian, a community ally, or simply curious about the power of service, you will find an inspiring look at what happens when People of Action come together.

Monica Sharma describes how we can source our inner capacities and wisdom to manifest change that embodies universal values such as dignity, compassion, fairness, and courage. Drawing on more than twenty years of work for the United Nations and elsewhere, she presents a radical new approach to...

Person-Centred Counselling in Action, Fourth Edition will be an invaluable resource for those embarking on their first stages of training. Well-established practitioners and even seasoned scholars will continue to find much to interest and stimulate them.

Whenever decorated officer Vishwas Nangre Patil recalls the memories of Diwali from his childhood days, the sounds of firecrackers often transform into the deafening grenade blasts from the night of 26/11. It was his grit, cultivated over the years from the neck-breaking labour of...

There is a famous Zen story about a disciple, Riko, who once asked his master, Nansen, to explain to him the old Zen koan of the goose in the bottle. Namely, if a man puts a gosling into a bottle and feeds the gosling through the bottle's neck until it grows and becomes a goose - and then there is simply no more room inside the bottle - how can the man get it out without killing the goose or breaking the bottle? In response, Nansen shouts, "Riko!" and gives a great clap with his hands.

There is a secret from our history - 500 years old - startling in its revelations and devastating in its political impact. A secret that has, thankfully, stayed hidden. Until now. Former Justice Department agent, Cotton Malone, travels to England and finds himself caught in a dark conspiracy...

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms of courage, conflict, and the indomitable human spirit with "Songs of Action." This podcast delves into a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of action and adventure, inviting listeners to experience the thrill of battle, the intensity of pursuit, and the passion of heroism. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rich tapestry of narratives that evoke the adrenaline of daring exploits and the complexities of warfare. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Set in the year 2163, DESTINY ONE: Search for the Sacred Code is a well-crafted heroic story of struggle for political and cultural dominance, set in a dystopian future across various planets. If you crave action-adventure, nuanced world-building, and...