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Destination Net Zero: The Urgent Need for a Global Carbon Tax on Aviation and Shipping
by Vernon-LinA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Labor Market and Gender: Republic of Kosovo
by MohonaA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Armenia: Technical Assistance Report-Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contribution Gaps
by International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2024 Article IV Consultation Discussions-Press Release; and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific DeptA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Strengthening Tax Governance Through Legal Design
by CrowleyA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Cerebral Entanglements: How the Brain Shapes Our Public and Private Lives
by Allan J. HamiltonA profound and profoundly important book that, using the most up-to-date revolutionary discoveries in neuroscience, shows us how to understand the brain; how it allows us to think, feel, experience and perceive, written by an acclaimed Harvard-trained neurosurgeon.It took a brain surgeon who&’s spent a lifetime in the operating room experiencing the brain's union of form and function to write this book. Cerebral Entanglements, unlike most books on the brain, looks at the intimate and vital emotions in our lives, and shows as well, how neuroimaging studies can transform our understanding of crucial emotional or mental health concerns. Why do we love? Why do we hate? Why do we kill? Why do we laugh? Why do we have faith? Why does time stand still or speed up? Focusing on the nature of consciousness, affection, trust, romance, empathy, kindness; prejudice, sadness, happiness, depression, grief, and the nature of laughter, the author shows us how neuroscience has changed our understanding of these emotions as he explores the extraordinary revelations that have emerged from brain imaging and functional studies. We see that we are the first generation to perceive the contours of a human thought, track the course of an emotion, even watch memory come together. Allan Hamilton writes clearly and accessibly, about the complex science driving our emotions and experiences, and shows how our newfound knowledge can impact our well-being, individually and as a society. As the book explores the nature of happiness, laughter, stress, PTSD. Hamilton writes about how the brain perceives and experiences music, memory, and time itself.
Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential
by Dr. Bernard A. Harris JrDr. Bernard Harris shares his journey, and an honest discussion of his struggles, ambitions, hopes and dreams, as a testimony to the voyage that we all face with a desire to discover the power from within.All of us have to deal with external challenges at some point in our lives. Liberation comes when you discover just how unimportant these things really are. Then you will no longer see the world around you as hostile and unforgiving. This reality will free you to be who you really are. There is great power with this realization! Self-endowed power that releases you from the burden of self-doubt. There is no greater power in the world, except that of God. This is, in fact, the truth that God wants for each of us. The realization of our own strength, that is, we are an integral part of something greater than ourselves. One of Harris&’s lifelong goals is to instill inspiration as well as aspiration in people. Embracing Infinite Possibilities looks to build on these ideas by serving as a roadmap to discover the power within each of us. If we are students of the universe, it is clear to me that each of us must find this power within to find our own way and in our own time—some through the experiences of life, some by reading, others by observing, being taught or through self-study. Harris encourages the reader to find their own path. As a companion to his first book, Dream Walker, Embracing Infinite Possibilities will open their mind to the infinite possibilities of life, instilling hope in those who have yet to discover their own power.
The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity
by Adam Merrill Leena Rinne Kory Kogon&“The 5 Choices provides the methods to get the right things done, not try to get everything done, and to feel like you made a meaningful contribution at the end of the day.&” —Kevin Turner, former COO of Microsoft For fans of Deep Work, Great at Work, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 5 Choices is an essential guide for understanding productivity and time-management in the 21st century.Every day brings us a crushing wave of demands: a barrage of texts, emails, interruptions, meetings, phone calls, tweets, breaking news—not to mention the high-pressure demands of our jobs—which can be overwhelming and exhausting. The sheer number of distractions can threaten our ability to think clearly, make good decisions, and accomplish what matters most, leaving us worn out and frustrated. From the business experts at FranklinCovey, The 5 Choices is an exploration of modern productivity. It offers powerful insights drawn from the latest neuroscience research and decades of experience in the time-management field to help you master your attention and energy management. The 5 Choices is time management redefined: through five fundamental choices, it increases the productivity of individuals, teams, and organizations, and empowers individuals to make selective, high-impact choices about where to invest their valuable time, attention, and energy. The 5 Choices—like &“Act on the Important, Don&’t React to the Urgent&” and &“Rule Your Technology, Don&’t Let It Rule You&”—will not only increase your productivity, but also provide a renewed sense of engagement and accomplishment. You will quickly find yourself moving beyond thinking, &“I was so busy today, what did I actually accomplish?&” to confidently realizing &“I did everything I needed to accomplish today—and did it meaningfully.&”
The St. Zita Society: A Novel
by Ruth RendellThis captivating novel about residents and servants on one block of a posh London street is a &“sex comedy and a social satire, of the &‘Upstairs Downstairs&’ variety, with a few murders mixed in for our added delight&” (The Washington Post Book World). *Includes an excerpt of Rendell's final novel, Dark Corners *Life on Hexam Place appears orderly on the outside: drivers take their employers to and from work, dogs are walked, flowers are planted in gardens. But beneath this tranquil veneer, this quintessentially London world of servants and their masters is set to combust. Henry, the handsome valet to Lord Studley, is sleeping with both the Lord’s wife and his university-age daughter. Montserrat, the Still family’s lazy au pair, assists Mrs. Still in keeping secret her illicit affair with a television actor—in exchange for pocket cash. June, the haughty housekeeper to a princess of dubious origin, tries to enlist her fellow house-helpers into a “society” to address complaints about their employers. Meanwhile, Dex, the disturbed gardener to several families on the block, thinks a voice on his cell phone is giving him godlike instructions—commands that could imperil the lives of all those in Hexam Place.
The Challenge of Pension Reform in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo
by ThaciA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Oman: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
How to Improve Public Investment Management in Low-Income Countries
by TandbergA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Suriname: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Rwanda: Technical Assistance Report-Further Strengthening the Nowcasting Framework at the National Bank of Rwanda
by International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets DepartmentA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Seychelles: Technical Assistance Report-Macroprudential Stress Testing and Climate Risk Analysis
by International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets DepartmentA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Developing a Risk-Based Compliance Improvement Plan for Customs Administrations
by KokoliA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Finland: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Finland
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific DeptA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Congo: Request for an Extension of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Malta: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Togo: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Togo
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Using Top-Down Compliance Gap Techniques to Supplement the Compliance Risk Management Framework
by SiouclisA report from the International Monetary Fund.