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She has written and published about 200 books 50 with traditional publishers, 150 through changemakers publishing. The 10 greatest changes of the past 1,000 years in europe, the last millennium has been shaped by successive waves of change, but which shifts, in which centuries, have really shaped the modern world. Change makers worth knowing healthy change brightens the world much of my work for the past few years has been under heavy ndas and other remnants of times before transparency in business became a thing. This deeply researched, thoughtprovoking book shows insightful glimpses into the lives of children who grew up to care about the world and make it a more just and compassionate place in which to live. Change makers highlights the work of the world s most inspiring individuals. She has also written and executive produced 6 film projects, which include 4 feature films, a pilot for a tv series, and a documentary, as a coproducer through changemakers productions. Today, ive gathered together a collection of picture books that parents can use as conversation starters with their kids about how both small and large actions can change the world, and inspire their own kids to make a difference, whether its.
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