We all want to be happy and lead a fulfilling life. I wrote this book because I believe self-awareness is essential to accomplish all we hope for in our lifetime. You can cultivate it when you realize its power. We all have it, One of the biggest challenges I faced since the day I was born is what does it mean to be an Asian American living in America, especially at a time when there were so few. My race forced me be to become more self-aware of who I am, and, in this journey, I became mor...

This book focuses on observing and understanding the urban planning and relevant development patterns applied to the creation of urban districts against the backdrop of the current rapid urbanization and transformation of Shanghai on its way to becoming a world city. Based on a review of the four stages of city evolution, a series of case studies on typical urban districts through the city's building history to date points out key issues in connection with current developments. Three rapid...

Small Book with a Big Idea is a thought-provoking, compelling book that engages the reader to look at the world in a new way. It is inspiring, enlightening and witty. The 5 minute training is designed to empower you to live, learn and work in a world of differences. It will contribute to your personal growth. You may succeed in ways you never imagined. If you want to continue to grow as a person and be successful in this global marketplace it offers you some timeless and universal truths f...

"[John Naisbitt's] vision of the world's economy has the mark of genius." — Minneapolis Star TribuneInternationally-renowned futurist and bestselling author John Naisbitt is back with China's Megatrends, the most comprehensive look at the present and future of China and the transformation that is reshaping its economic, political, and social systems. Since publishing the enormously popular Megatrends—a New York Times bestseller for two years that...

Facebook executive, Sheryl Sandberg's  # 1 book of 2013, Lean In, is reviewed and summarized. Saving readers time and money. Book Club Reviews gets right to the important parts with interesting details and unbiased analysis and review.

They drive you crazy. Those people who throw the perfect back-handed compliment or who make those little annoying "critiques" that are intended to set you off. They go for the jugular. But don't let them win! This book will give you the tools to walk away with your head high and your "enemy" ashamed.

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and suc...

"The voices gathered here display incredible wit, sincerity, and generosity; we are lucky to be able to listen to them." — ArtforumIf you had the opportunity to meet your eighty-year-old self, what do you think she/he would tell you?That is the question artist Susan O'Malley, who was herself to die far too young, asked more than a hundred ordinary people of every age, from every walk of life. She then transformed their responses into vibrant...

By 2030, China's cities will be home to 1 billion people - one in every eight people on earth. What kind of lives will China's urban billion lead? And what will China's cities be like?Over the past thirty years, China's urban population expanded by 500 million people, and is on track to swell by a further 300 million by 2030. Hundreds of millions of these new urban residents are rural migrants, who lead second-class lives without access to urban benefits. Even those lucky citizens ...

The Science and Art of Getting Rich- What’s it that makes some people richer and richer and others poorer and poorer?- Who has decreed that this divide should exist in our world?- Is there any way in which the line can be crossed, and the have-nots can make their place among the privileged haves?- Can you make the jump from being the person who has to think about paying the next electricity bill to being the person who thinks about ...

A new revolution in homeownership and living has been sweeping the booming cities of China. This time the main actors on the social stage are not peasants, migrants, or working-class proletariats but middle-class professionals and entrepreneurs in search of a private paradise in a society now dominated by consumerism. No longer seeking happiness and fulfillment through collective sacrifice and socialist ideals, they hope to find material comfort and social distinction in n...

If you have had thoughts about the following, you need this EBook.• Understanding the theory behind loneliness to better understand yourself• Understanding the feelings associated with loneliness• Developing a healthy feeling of love to help you overcome problems• Practical steps to break the lonely cycle• Replace the feeling of loneliness with healthy thoughts