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This book examines the health system response to the rising burden of chronic disease in eight countries. It provides a detailed assessment of the current situation, a description of the policy framew

In most countries, the development of environmental programs follows a similar pattern. Early efforts concentrate on direct threats to public health, such as contaminated drinking water and air pollut

This report provides an overview of policy strategies on early childhood education settings (from birth to primary schooling) in eight countries. Data were collected using a policy questionnaire addre

Levison Wood’s famous walking expeditions have taken him from the length of the Nile River to the peaks of the Himalayas, and in Walking the Americas, Wood chronicles his latest exhilarating adventure

Private Sectors in Higher Education examines how the tasks of higher education have been divided between public and private institutions, and with what consequences. In doing so, the author analyzes b

There are 49 Muslim-majority countries in the world and Islam is the world’s second largest religion. Yet many in the West are misinformed about Islam and Muslim worldviews—issues related to gender no

Prepare to Get Lost on the Beaten Path... When Doug Mack picked up a 1963 edition of Europe on Five Dollars a Day, he stumbled on an inspired idea: to boldly go where millions have gone before, rely

Levison Wood’s famous walking expeditions have taken him from the length of the Nile River to the peaks of the Himalayas, and in Walking the Americas, Wood chronicles his latest exhilarating adventure

In this generous anthology, Joel Conarroe has assembled the work of eight poets who have shaped--and to some extent defined--American verse since 1940: Elizabeth Bishop, James Merrill, Sylvia Plath, A

New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm r

Not just management. This book reveals the philosophical soul of Peter Drucker’s thought. Through eight essential articles, it explores purpose, responsibility, and society, inviting leaders and thinkers to look beyond techniques and rediscover management as a deeply human endeavor.Unveiling the Soul of Management: A Deep Dive into Drucker’s PhilosophyStudy Notes on Drucker’s Eight Articles offers a profound and personal exploration of Peter Drucker’s most critical writings. Developed through a close collaboration with Shao Minglo’s compilation To Know the Real Drucker, this volume transcends traditional management commentary to reveal the philosophical bedrock of Drucker’s worldview.The author, originally a scholar of ancient Chinese literature, approaches Drucker not merely as a management guru, but as a great thinker in the lineage of Dostoevsky and Thomas Mann. Through a journey that traverses the diagnosis of totalitarianism and the search for societal salvation, these notes conne

To Know the Real Drucker: Eight Articles Will Help You is a collection of eight articles by Peter Drucker: “The Unfashionable Kierkegaard” (1949) and its introduction (1992), “The New World-View” (1957), “From Analysis to Perception: The New World View” (1989), “Reflections of a Social Ecologist” (1992), “What Is a Functioning Society?” (1942), “From Rousseau to Hitler” (1942), “The Human Situation Today” (1957), and “Management as Social Function and Liberal Art” (1989). Readers can find the source of each articles in the table of contents and editor’s note per article. Of the eight articles, only the last one is from Drucker’s works on management. The other seven are from his books on society, politics, and economics. Although the world has hailed him as the “Father of Modern Management,” he considered himself a “social ecologist.” This book will play an indispensable role in explaining the reason for that and in further understanding the foundation of faith and worldview which Druck

"Nothing will stop a strong-minded young Inuit girl from learning how to read."Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. She must travel to the outsiders' school to learn, ignoring her father's warning of what will happen there.The nuns at the school take her Inuit name and call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do chores. She has only one thing left -- a book about a girl named Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole.Margaret's tenacious character draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But she is more determined than ever to read.By the end, Margaret knows that, like Alice, she has traveled to a faraway land and stood against a tyrant, proving herself to be brave and clever.Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, "When I Was Eight" makes the bestselling "Fatty Legs" accessible to young children. Now they, too, can meet this re

Chart a course for success in the fertile terrain of BRIC investing using S&P's own methodology. "Investing in BRIC Countries" examines the risks in corporate governance in Brazil, Russia, India,

Little transport enthusiasts will love this boxed set of eight simple jigsaws and a book about trucks. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, while the 24-page book is perfect for reading together. Featuring eight terrific trucks, from a car transporter to a fire truck.Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them develop problem solving and finger control skills.

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In thes

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In thes

Join the DATA Set on their outrageous adventures with this action-packed collection of books five through eight!DANGER! ACTION! TROUBLE! ADVENTURE!Meet Newtonburg Elementary’s whiz kids: Gabe, Laura,

The inspiring true story of Jennifer Keelan, the activist whose participation in the Capitol Crawl at just eight years old encouraged Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities ActDiagnosed with

Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret in this first chapter book in the brand-new Mia Mayhem series!Mia Macarooney is a regular eight-year

Can eight teenagers find their way home from 5,000 light-years away?It’s the year 2063, and interstellar space travel has become the norm. Eight students from Caird High School and one child set

THE INSIDE STORY ON PRESIDENT TRUMP, AS ONLY BOB WOODWARD CAN TELL ITWith authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented det

Five-year old Anna and eight-year old Elsa aren't just sisters--they're best friends! Find out why in this board book with pull-tabs, flaps, and pop-ups!

英國影集《復仇》原創小說。 The Returned is the first of two books set in this world based on the award-winning TV series. It attracted nearly eight million viewers over the eight episodes and quickly became a cult

Younger Brother, a Navaho Indian boy, undergoes eight years of training in the ancient religion of his people and the practical knowledge of material existence.

The only English-language anthology of Tomi Ungerer's picture books available, this bestselling treasury brings eight iconic picture books by the legendary author together in one lavish volume This gl

Eight simple strategies for getting your retirement portfolio back in shape InvestingIs Social Security about to collapse? (No.) Is Wall Street totally corrupt? (Nope.) Did the government bailouts ben

In this gripping chronicle of America's struggle for independence, award-winning historian John Ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eight-year conflict filled w

Perfect for expecting parents who want to prepare themselves for the challenging toddler years (which starts around eight months of age), this essential guide, a national bestseller by respected pedia

This book includes a section detailing Corsica's history, eight features covering the island's life and culture, ranging from its ancient folk festival to its unrefined Mediterranean-style cooking, a

Offers techniques for protecting a marriage, a framework detailing the eight stages of relationships, and guidance on remedying difficulties

A little turtle, two little fish, three little bluebirds, four little muskrats, five little honeybees, six little crows, seven little crickets, eight little lizards, nine little frogs, and ten little

在強權與仇恨的夾縫間，還有一副餐具、一張餐桌。這些料理既是寬慰人心的護身符，也是照亮彼此的家園。詹姆斯‧比爾德獎得主、《紐約時報》最佳烹飪書作者從自身逃難和流離失所的經驗出發，在餐桌上尋找凝聚我們所有人的紐帶。阿富汗、剛果民主共和國、埃及、薩爾瓦多、伊拉克、黎巴嫩、賴比瑞亞、葉門──這八個國家不僅都有多元的文化、歷史和料理，還有一個最重要的共通點：戰爭、殖民、地緣政治衝突都為他們的飲食傳統留下無法抹滅的痕跡。本書蒐集76份食譜，並講述八個國家的歷史，訪問當地社群，藉此探討衝突與動盪背後，身分認同和文化是如何透過一張餐桌保留下來。除了色香味，還有聲，書中附有QR碼，讓你學習發音，讀出每道菜譜的名字。「我們很少看到新聞報導裡，記者問這些流離失所的人，他們在離開家鄉之前，吃的是什麼？他們的廚房長什麼樣子？他們是否曾在某個普通的午後，為家人準備一道再平凡不過的家常菜？而《有一張餐桌就是家》這本書，恰恰是對這種簡化敘事一道溫柔的反抗。食物，成為重新命名世界的方式。」──陳映妤（跨國獨立記者與紀錄片工作者）儘管經歷暴力和衝突，但我們絕不只是苦難的總和。這些故事和食譜之所以珍貴，是因為它們保存了文化、飽含著人性。作者哈瓦‧哈桑四歲的時候，家鄉索馬利亞陷入內戰，政府垮台，母親帶著一家人跨越肯亞邊境，住進難民營，並開了一家雜貨店，售賣米、麵粉、豆子、食用油、罐頭和其他包裝食品。長大後，和家人團聚的作者，回顧流離失所的童年，想到認識其他走過相似路途的人的必要──她相信，可以透過食物，去述說其中的龐大故事，認識其中的文化。這本書，是花了十年來實現的願景。這十年間，世界上發生了更多暴力與衝突。人們仍不得不離開家鄉、跨越國界，但他們也持續透過日常飲食，堅守自己的家人、朋友和回憶。然而，面臨大型衝突的國家鮮少被媒體全面地描繪。失序和衰微的影像滲透這些敘事，卻沒看見熬過衝突的韌性和巧思。《戰地的餐桌》嘗試將一部分的主導權歸還給這些民族和社群，每一章介紹一個國家，演示了食譜，點出當地食材和烹飪過程，並描繪致力保存飲食文化的人物。【專文推薦】郭忠豪｜國立高雄餐旅大學飲食文化暨餐飲創新研究所助理教授陳映妤│跨國獨立記者與紀錄片工作者【同桌推薦】古碧玲│《建蓁文薈》總編輯李牧宜│《報導者》Podcast製作人許菁芳｜作家「以深刻的生命經驗串起飲食實作和田野訪談，讓每一道菜餚不只美味，更成為跨國社群保存記

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom—including dragons!Eight-year-old Dak spends his days scooping llama poop and dreaming of adventure. Then he meets Fenn, the mysterious girl who lives next to his family’s farm, and Lucy, a llama…who wears a scarf? And talks? And turns PURPLE?!Suddenly Dak is on a magical whirlwind adventure! Turns out Lucy is the keeper of the magical stones that protect the people of Ravenwood —and a thief has tried to steal them. Now they're scattered across the kingdom! The good news? Lucy has found the Fire Stone. The bad news? A family of dragons found it first and they won’t give it up easily. Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy get the Fire Stone back?They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when Dak, Fenn, and Lucy work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!Join Team Llam