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The First Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Twinn, Michael / Kubler, Annie, PUBLISHER: Child's Play International, A search for the origins of family focussing on the needs of the child. Essential truth in an anthropological setting.

Black and White Keys

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hood, Hugh, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, This novel tells of Andrew Goderich, failed academic and unemployed philosopher, and of his crisis and rebirth through hardship and service. At a loose end at the outbreak of war in an Ottawa electric with activity, he is galvanized into a purposefulness as a result of an unexpected meeting with representatives of the RCMP, the Department of External Affairs, and Canadian Jewry, who make him an offer he can't refuse.

To Move a Mountain: Fighting the Global Economy in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weinbaum, Eve S., PUBLISHER: New Press, To Move a Mountain: Fighting the Global Economy in Appalachia is an inspiring account of how a group of laid-off plant workers sparked a social justice movement in the mountains of Tennessee.

Energy and the Ecological Economics of Sustainability

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peet, John, PUBLISHER: Island Press, "Energy and the Ecological Economics of Sustainability" examines the roots of the present environmental crisis in the neoclassical economics upon which modern industrial society is based. The author explains that only when we view ourselves in the larger context of the global ecosystem and accept the physical limits to what is possible can sustainability be achieved.

Strategic Vision America and the Crisis of Global Power

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zbigniew Brzezinski, PUBLISHER: Basic Books, NA

Logjam Deforestation and the Crisis of Global Governance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David Humphreys, PUBLISHER: Earthscan Publications Ltd, NA

Public Health at the Crossroads: Achievements and Prospects

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaglehole, Robert / Bonita, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book, both an introduction to public health as a discipline and a critique of its development over recent times, reviews epidemiological and demographic trends internationally. It provides an overview of major health trends; a summary of the current state of the world's health; a review of recent estimates of the global burden of disease; and an examination of the pattern of modern epidemics, the impact of disability, and the causes of premature death in rich and poor countries alike. With examples drawn from diverse geographical and medical areas, this text challenges clinicians and public health practitioners at all levels. The authors argue for an inclusive vision of public health based on the application in public policy of improved epidemiological understanding of the causes of disease.

Gender, Work, and Economy: Unpacking the Global Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottfried, Heidi, PUBLISHER: Polity Press, This engaging new text uses a feminist lens to crack open the often hidden worlds of gender and work, addressing enduring questions about how structural inequalities are produced and why they persist. Making visible the social relationships that drive the global economy, the book explores how economic transformations not only change the way we work, but how we live our lives. The full extent of changing patterns of employment and the current financial crisis cannot be fully understood in the confines of narrow conceptions of work and economy. Feminists address this shortcoming by developing both a theory and a political movement aimed at unveiling the power relations inherent in old and new forms of work. By providing an analysis of gender, work, and the economy, Heidi Gottfried brings to light the many faces of power from the bedroom to the boardroom. A discussion of globalization is threaded throughout the book to uncover the impact of increasing global interconnections, and vivid case studies are included, from industrialized countries such as the US and the global cities of New York, London, and Tokyo, as well as from developing countries and the emerging global cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Dubai. This comprehensive analysis of gender and work in a global economy, incorporating sociology, geography, and political economy perspectives, will be a valued companion to students in gender studies and across the social sciences more generally.

Competing Truths

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coleman, Richard J., PUBLISHER: T&T Clark, Pushes the discussion of science and religion beyond the paradigms of comparison and contrast, opposition and competition, into the use of narrative truth as a means for both scientists and theologians to continue seeking the truth.

The Atlantic in Global History:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canizares-Esguerra, Jorge / Seeman, Erik R., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This reader, composed of original essays by leading authors, expands the category of the Atlantic chronologically, spatially, and methodologically. It firmly places the Atlantic within global history and the coverage expands into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The essays present events that formed the nations and cultures of the Atlantic region and show their global roots and how they intertwine with non-Atlantic communities of the world.

By Dawn's Early Light

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jeffrey, Grant R. / Hunt, Angela Elwell, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, In this thrilling sequel to Flee the Darkness, the Y2K crisis has passed, but Daniel Prentice is faced with an even greater crisis as the ancient prophecies foretold in the book of Ezekial begin to unfold. The forces of evil have never been stronger nor the world's destruction nearer than in By Dawn's Early Light.

Crisis Control: Preventing and Managing Corporate Crises

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, Ross, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "Crisis Control" puts managers ahead of the crisis agenda by providing plans to control and manage a serious event. " Crisis Control" is the new bible for corporate survival - "Geoff Kelley, WMC Limited Managing a corporate crisis is about bringing an organization under control, about deflecting threats and planning for the future " Crisis Control offers a wide range of responses for managers who have to create a crisis action plan Anywhere, anytime, a crisis can strike. Every organization is vulnerable to a wide range of threats. They strike without warning and can escalate to a point where they just won't go away. Bringing an organization under control is about deflecting threats and planning for the future. The purpose of this book is to give managers tried and tested solutions for better crisis management. "Crisis Control is aimed at anticipating and controlling crisis situations. It shows how to develop contingency plans in line with organizational policies. It quickly identifies methods of developing checklists and systems. Training, testing and maintenance of the program is outlined as a strategic process. This book offers a wide range of responses for those managers who have to create a crisis action plan for a wide range of stakeholders including employees, victims, financial markets, political leaders, and bureaucrats. Ross Campbell is the principal of a company which specializes in crisis management.

Earthkeepers: Environmental Perspectives on Hunger, Poverty,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Art / Meyer, Jocele / DeWitt, Calvin B., PUBLISHER: Herald Press, Art and Jocele Meyer examine the root causes of environmental degradation. They analyze each major ecological concern: global greenhouse warming, ozone depletion, squandering natural resources, pollution, and toxic wastes. They help answer the question: What can Christians do to make a difference? An excellent Sunday school elective or study group book. Lists of additional resources and discussion questions are included.

Oasis (2) - don't believe the truth

Titolo [Don't Believe The Truth] Artista/i [Oasis (2)] Traccie [1 Turn Up The Sun 2 Mucky Fingers 3 Lyla 4 Love Like A Bomb 5 The Importance Of Being Idle 6 The Meaning Of Soul 7 Guess God Thinks I'm Abel 8 Part Of The Queue 9 Keep The Dream Alive 10 (cod. I_)

Old Risks-New Solutions, or Is It the Other Way Around?

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: World Bank Publications, Old Risks New Solutions, Or Is It The Other Way Around is the latest book in a series based on the MIGA Georgetown University Symposium on International Political Risk Management. The Symposium has traditionally brought together almost 200 senior practitioners from the political risk insurance (PRI) industry, including investors, insurers, brokers, lenders, academics and members of the legal community. This volume reflects the key issues which have faced investors and insurers alike including arbitration and a dynamically evolving marketplace. Contributors to this volume reflect on the evolution of the PRI industry during a period of dramatic changes in the marketplace. Not only has the crisis had a tremendous impact on the volume of investment projects, particularly into developing countries, but also on the perception of risk and claims management. The volume begins with a look at the global market place in the aftermath of the financial crisis from an insurer s perspective. It continues with an overview of claims experience and key issues investors should understand when relying on bilateral investment treaties. The volume then examines challenges facing investors and insurers alike when considering sovereign risk within the context of political risk. The volume concludes with an overview of the PRI industry and its evolution over time how did insurers see the global marketplace evolving over time, what are they predicting now, and how much has it really changed? Old Risks New Solutions provides valuable insights for practitioners and investors alike, particularly in today s turbulent and uncertain markets.

The World and a Very Small Place in Africa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Donald R., PUBLISHER: M.E. Sharpe, This study looks at the effects of "global" phenomena -- trans-Saharan trade, European expansion, the rise of an Atlantic plantation complex, industrialization, imperialism, colonialism, world wars, growth of a world market, political independence and economic dependence -- on the way of life in Niumi, a small area at the mouth of the Gambia river in West Africa (now called The Gambia), over the last six-seven hundred years. Written in clear, accessible prose, and drawing on archival and oral traditions, the work considers global developments from a local/regional perspective.

Bears of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Domico, Terry / Newman, Mark, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Bears of the World features an authoritative text, global coverage, and stunning, previously unpublished photographs.

Mexico: The Dilemmas of Transition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harvey / Harvey, Neil, PUBLISHER: I. B. Tauris & Company, This book examines Mexico's attempts to initiate political reform and economic restructuring. It addresses the problems of implementing reforms that attack vested interests and lead to greater inequalities at a time of economic crisis, and asks how the government can create a "South-East Asian" economy and limit the worst effects of the entry into global capitalism while maintaining stability. The contributions cover the last ten years.

Property Companies and the Construction Industry in Britain

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smyth, Hedley / Robson, Brian / Ley, David, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book was the first detailed and systematic account of the property and construction sectors of the British economy. Developing out of a materialist theoretical perspective, Dr Smyth provides an alternative explanation of the different characteristics of the two sectors and rejects traditional notions of the 'backwardness' of the construction sector. The specific historical experience of the Second World War and the rebuilding it necessitated, provides the basis of this analysis and it is argued that the particular divergencies of the construction sector stem from periods of wider economic crisis. Similar periods of crisis have shaped the property sector which, dependent upon the complex relationship between ground rent, the value of the building and building rent, cannot be understood in terms of 'urban rent'. Property companies and the construction industry in Britain challenges both established and radical thinking and its historical account of the development, management and production of the built environment in the years since addresses some of the central concerns of human geography today.

The Limits of Globalization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Alan, PUBLISHER: Routledge, IThe Limits of Globalization criticizes the idea that globalization is an unstoppable historical force in the face of which politics are helpless and calls for a renewal of political projects which can defend society against markets. The limitations of the globalizing forces operating in the world today can best be understood through an analysis of their concrete manifestations. Using examples from the people's art of Potsdammer Platz to the ways in which Western cultural icons are reinterpreted in Asian magazines, this collection of essays unpicks the rhetoric of globalization in political analysis, cultural theory and urban and economic sociology and exposes the myth of the global society as in many cases a dangerous exaggeration.

Water Baptism: The Revelation of Truth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Daniel Sr, Howard, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, One of the most segregating topics among today's Christian churches is the subject of Water Baptism. Far too often we who serve the same God and Father of the Lord Jesus find it difficult to commune in brotherly love as a result of our differences. Water Baptism: the Revelation of Truth is a personal testimony of one individual's experience in seeking biblical truth in the biblical administration of water baptism. After prayer, fasting and in-depth study with scriptural validation the author shares the revelation he personally experienced. Through the unique use of a personal testimony this book provides a non threatening, unbiased and impartial documentation of biblical water baptism.

Traditions of New York City

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watson-Guptill Publishing, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Launching a new series on cultural style, this chronicle of New York is an engaging appraisal of what makes the "city that never sleeps" an unparalleled, thriving global center.

A Global Agenda: Issues Before the 57th General Assembly of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayton-Shenker, Diana, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, This annual publication provides readers with the most accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on the work of the United Nations. Designed to serve international affairs experts, concerned citizens, and students, each volume of A Global Agenda offers a comprehensive overview of the complex and disparate activities of the entire UN system over the course of a year and describes their significance within the context of contemporary events. Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

The Building of Boeing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferry, Steven, PUBLISHER: Smart Apple Media, Company names and images have become an internationally recognizable part of our culture. Behind the funding and determination of ambitious leaders, many companies have become world leaders in transportation, entertainment, athletics, and technology. Eight of these global powers are now examined in Smart Apple Media's new Spirit of Success series. Each title takes an in-depth look at company beginnings, product development, and expansion into the daily lives and vocabularies of people around the world.

The Incomplete Universe: Totality, Knowledge, and Truth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grim, Patrick, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), The central claim of this powerful philosophical exploration is that within any logic we have, there can be no coherent notion of all truth or of total knowledge. Grim examines a series of logical paradoxes and related formal results to reveal their implications for contemporary epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion. He reaches the provocative conclusion that, if the universe is thought of in terms of its truths, it is essentially open and incomplete. "The Incomplete Universe" includes detailed work on the liar paradox and recent attempts at solution, Kaplan and Montague's paradox of the knower, the Godel theorems and related incompleteness phenomena, and new forms of Cantorian argument. The emphasis throughout is philosophical rather than formal, with an eye to connection's with possible worlds, the notion of omniscience, and the opening lines of the Tractatus: "The world is all that is the case. "

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