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Back when Poke Rafferty first arrived in Bangkok to write a travel guide, some of the old-timers in the Expat Bar on Patpong Road helped him make sense of the city. Now these men—many of whom have bee

This policy-relevant study grew out of an evaluation conducted by its authors - all scholars at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam - of the Wo

This brand-new addition to the Basher range of books, which include the bestselling Complete Periodic Table from the Basher Science series, offers a unique and exciting way to explore the world. Bashe

This retrospective marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and its lasting impact on America features photos originally published in LIFE magazine, revisits editorials as they were originally

Casey and Steven met in Morocco, moved to China then went all the way to Timbuktu. This illustrated travel memoir tells the story of their first two years out of college spent teaching English, makin

The World Trade Organization ?backbone of today's international commercial relations ?requires member countries to self-enforce exporters' access to foreign markets. Its dispute settlement system is t

From the International Monetary Fund's Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, this report details the Debt Sustainability Framework, a joint framework developed by the International Monetary Fund an

In 1841, Japan had been closed to the outside world for 250 years, and anyone who tried to return to the country after leaving it could be executed. So when the small fishing boat on which fourteen-y

This book makes clear that systematic gender biases are present at all levels - in institutions, markets and the household - and presents options for introducing social structures to the macro-economi

This book makes clear that systematic gender biases are present at all levels - in institutions, markets and the household - and presents options for introducing social structures to the macro-economi

Foreign direct investment (and to a lesser extent portfolio equity investment) have been widely heralded as the key benefit that globalization now offers the South and the principal mechanism to kicks

Foreign direct investment (and to a lesser extent portfolio equity investment) have been widely heralded as the key benefit that globalization now offers the South and the principal mechanism to kicks

In this updated and expanded edition of his highly acclaimed book Democracies, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thir

New ideas on the role of the state in developing countries have considerable implications for the social sectors, especially health. Certain international organizations have advocated a larger role fo

New ideas on the role of the state in developing countries have considerable implications for the social sectors, especially health. Certain international organizations have advocated a larger role fo

This volume by urban planners and architects assesses the current state of play between urban theory, policy and architectural and planning practice in developing countries. It explains and criticises

A richly illustrated overview of the current-day knowledge on the textile art of the Nile Valley from the first millennium AD, in response to the 9th conference on 'Textiles from the Nile Valley' in A

The official two volume catalog dedicated to the 57th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Volume I of the two volume set dedicated to the Biennale Arte 2017 features four pages dev

Tackling the next threat to America--globalism--two New York Times best-selling authors reveal how foreign countries are pillaging our economy with the help of our own political and business leaders a

In the absence of world government, effective national policy is essential to thesuccess of international environmental initiatives. Yet research on global environmental cooperationhas proceeded witho

This book cuts through the daunting technicalities of one of the most important of the WTO (World Trade Organization) agreements, that dealing with Intellectual Property Rights (hitherto primarily the

This book cuts through the daunting technicalities of one of the most important of the WTO (World Trade Organization) agreements, that dealing with Intellectual Property Rights (hitherto primarily the

Superpack with download: A 660-page book with 100 lessons, 4 audio CDs and 1 MP3 audio download with 1,977 files lasting 3 hrs German course for English speakersGerman is the official language of Germany, as well as six other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Close to Dutch, German stands out for its grammar with its declination system. This course teaches beginners to converse in German within six to eight months, while learning about the customs of a country whose economy drives that of the entire European community. From the impregnation phase to the active phase, working for 20 to 30 minutes every day, you can acquire vocabulary, grammar and syntax, i.e. all the basic knowledge you need to communicate!The recordings include all the texts in German for each lesson and the translation exercises from the book. These progressively more challenging texts have been recorded by professional native speakers. - Lively, useful dialogue- C

How a hundred years of linguistic innovation turned China into one of the most powerful countries of the modern eraAfter a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very diff

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very diff

Test your knowledge with over 100 Planet Earth-themed crosswords, covering everything from animals and plants to cities, countries, continents, rivers and mountains. The crosswords gradually get harde

This beautiful first animal atlas will introduce young readers to the planet Earth's different continents and countries and their animal species. Appealing art and a sturdy format mean this favourite

This beautiful first world atlas will introduce young readers to the planet Earth's different continents and countries and their iconic landmarks species. Appealing art and a sturdy format mean this

This colourful and cheerful atlas book will introduce young readers to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their animal species. Each spread contains a fascinating fact about the con

This colourful and cheerful atlas book will introduce young readers to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their famous landmarks, manmade and natural. Each spread contains a fascina

50 Maps of the World is an exciting journey through a diverse array of countries, bursting with color, facts, and rich detail that will delight any budding explorer.50 Maps of the World is an essentia

系列：Nordic countries款式：LISA LARSON．鯨魚材質：和紙、膠 商品規格：15mm×7m 包裝規格：H15×W45mm(測量有±2mm誤差值) 數量：1入 產地：日本 適用年齡：九歲以上 用途：個人DIY、美術教材、家居裝飾、商場及會場布置注意事項： ●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下 ●請勿放置於幼兒易取處 ●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑 ●六歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用 ●三

系列：Nordic countries款式：LISA LARSON．貓咪郵戳材質：和紙、膠 商品規格：20mm×7m 包裝規格：H20×W45mm(測量有±2mm誤差值) 數量：1入 產地：日本 適用年齡：九歲以上 用途：個人DIY、美術教材、家居裝飾、商場及會場布置注意事項： ●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下 ●請勿放置於幼兒易取處 ●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑 ●六歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用

Explore over 70 countries and cultures around the world in this globetrotting activity and sticker book. Race camels through the Algerian desert, spot the difference between Bangladeshi rickshaw drive

A panoramic view of gay rights, gay life, and the gay experience around the world.In Global Gay, Frédéric Martel visits more than fifty countries and documents a revolution underway around the world:

Ever wondered how big our world actually is? Let ‘Zoom’ satisfy your curiosity and put your perspectives in check as we take an eye-opening journey from a single boy/girl all the way to our entire galaxy/solar system/ Earth. Colourful and informative illustrations let children learn more and awe over their surroundings and the entire world, from body parts to countries to planets to galaxies. Zoom In Zoom Out! is always fun and suitable for all ages!

Africa provides students with vital information on all countries on the African continent through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trend