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Narrowing the Development Gap in ASEAN: Drivers and Policy Options
by Mark McGillivray David CarpenterAn important part of the vision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to ensure that the benefits of development and economic integration are equitably shared by all member states and their citizens. ASEAN’s work therefore aims to narrow the development gap between ASEAN member states (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) and between sub-regions within ASEAN. Written by a team of internationally recognised experts in development economics, this book communicates the latest findings on narrowing the development gap in a practical, policy-relevant way, in a format that can influence decision makers within ASEAN member states and international donors. There have been significant development achievements in many ASEAN countries over the last 20 years, but the ASEAN region continues to be characterised by significant development gaps, particularly in income. Gaps in development achievement are also seen at the regional and sub-national levels. This book offers a better understanding of development gaps, as they exist in 2012, and provides important context that can inform the strategic needs of decision makers in the ASEAN region. Due to improvements in conceptualising and measuring well-being, including through the use of multidimensional indicators, this book gives policy makers and scholars in development economics, development policy and Asian studies well-grounded insights into the nature of the development gaps within and between ASEAN countries as well as high-level policy advice on those interventions that can contribute to a narrowing of the development gap.
Nation-Building, Education and Culture in India and Canada: Advances in Indo-Canadian Humanities and Social Sciences Research
by K. Gayithri B. Hariharan Suchorita ChattopadhyayThis volume provides comparative perspectives on issues related to education, culture, sustainable development and nation-building in India and Canada. It takes cognizance of current research in Indo-Canadian comparative studies and is meant to facilitate further research in these areas. It importantly highlights the trends and growth areas in comparative social science and humanities research between the countries. The chapters in this volume discuss the research that scholars have recently undertaken in both countries and the impact that such comparative research has on developing partnerships, learning methodologies, and socio-cultural narratives that empower interdisciplinary research. The chapter authors take up important issues related to community college development, mental health in education, multilingual education, indigenous populations and their education and development. They discuss issues related to bilateral and foreign trade agreements as well as policies of the two countries on climate change research. Lastly, they discuss indigenous performance cultures and sports in the two countries and the long history of migration from India to Canada. The volume is of interest to a wide readership from the humanities and social sciences, particularly readers interested in Indo-Canadian scholarship.
The Nation of Plants
by Stefano MancusoIn this playful yet informative manifesto, a leading plant neurobiologist presents the eight fundamental pillars on which the life of plants—and by extension, humans—rests.Even if they behave as though they were, humans are not the masters of the Earth, but only one of its most irksome residents. From the moment of their arrival, about three hundred thousand years ago—nothing when compared to the history of life on our planet—humans have succeeded in changing the conditions of the planet so drastically as to make it a dangerous place for their own survival. The causes of this reckless behavior are in part inherent in their predatory nature, but they also depend on our total incomprehension of the rules that govern a community of living beings. We behave like children who wreak havoc, unaware of the significance of the things they are playing with. In The Nation of Plants, the most important, widespread, and powerful nation on Earth finally gets to speak. Like attentive parents, plants, after making it possible for us to live, have come to our aid once again, giving us their rules: the first Universal Declaration of Rights of Living Beings written by the plants. A short charter based on the general principles that regulate the common life of plants, it establishes norms applicable to all living beings. Compared to our constitutions, which place humans at the center of the entire juridical reality, in conformity with an anthropocentricism that reduces to things all that is not human, plants offer us a revolution.
National 4 & 5 Geography: Human Environments
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeCover every base with the complete resource for National 4 & 5 Geography endorsed by SQA!One of a three-book series, this title offers detailed, comprehensive and rigorous coverage of the human environment elements in National 4 and 5 Geography.- Ensure understanding with end-of-chapter questions for each topic at N4 and N5 levels- Promote Active Learning through specific activites in each chapter- Engage students with a full-colour, accessible format
National 4 & 5 Geography: Physical Environments
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeCover every base with the complete resource for National 4 & 5 Geography endorsed by SQA!One of a three-book series, this title offers detailed, comprehensive and rigorous coverage of the physical environment elements in National 4 and 5 Geography.- Ensure understanding with end-of-chapter questions for each topic at N4 and N5 levels- Promote Active Learning through specific activites in each chapter- Engage students with a full-colour, accessible format
National 4 & 5 Geography: Global Issues
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeCover every base with the complete resource for National 4 & 5 Geography endorsed by SQA!One of a three-book series, this title offers detailed, comprehensive and rigorous coverage of four of the global issues in National 4 and 5 Geography.- Ensure understanding with end-of-chapter questions for each topic at N4 and N5 levels- Promote Active Learning through specific activites in each chapter- Engage students with a full-colour, accessible format
National 4 & 5 Geography: Human Environments: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018This second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answers, included for every topic.- Comprehensive coverage of the Human Environment elements in National 4 and 5 Geography- End-of-chapter questions for each topic at N4 and N5 levels
National 4 & 5 Geography: Physical Environments: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeThis second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answers. These are included for every topic and represent a significant addition to each title.
National 4 & 5 Geography: Global Issues: Second Edition Epub
by Susan Clarke Calvin ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018This second edition now includes N5 examination-style questions, together with detailed advice on answering them, as well as exemplar answer, included for every topic.- Now includes the Natural Regions topic - Covers Climate Change, Health and Environmental Hazards- Natural Regions topic takes the place of Trade and Globalisation
National 4 & 5 Geography: Global Issues, Second Edition
by Calvin Clarke Susan ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Meet the individual needs of every student with this Second Edition textbook, updated for the revised N5 specification and designed to support mixed-ability teaching across National 4 and 5 Geography.> Builds geographical skills and knowledge through clear diagrams, explanations, examples and case studies> Offers thorough exam preparation with numerous exam practice sections that contain advice on how to answer different questions, plus sample answers with commentary> Enables you to check and ensure understanding of each topic, with separate N4 and N5 practice questions
National 4 & 5 Geography: Human Environments, Second Edition
by Calvin Clarke Susan ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Meet the individual needs of every student with this Second Edition textbook, updated for the revised N5 specification and designed to support mixed-ability teaching across National 4 and 5 Geography.> Builds geographical skills and knowledge through clear diagrams, explanations, examples and case studies> Offers thorough exam preparation with numerous exam practice sections that contain advice on how to answer different questions, plus sample answers with commentary> Enables you to check and ensure understanding of each topic, with separate N4 and N5 practice questions
National 4 & 5 Geography: Physical Environments, Second Edition
by Calvin Clarke Susan ClarkeExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Exam board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Meet the individual needs of every student with this Second Edition textbook, updated for the revised N5 specification and designed to support mixed-ability teaching across National 4 and 5 Geography.> Builds geographical skills and knowledge through clear diagrams, explanations, examples and case studies> Offers thorough exam preparation with numerous exam practice sections that contain advice on how to answer different questions, plus sample answers with commentary> Enables you to check and ensure understanding of each topic, with separate N4 and N5 practice questions
National 5 Geography: Practice Papers for SQA Exams
by Sheena WilliamsonExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2013First Exam: Summer 2014Practise for your SQA exams with three specially commissioned Hodder Gibson Practice Exam Papers with fully worked answers.- Practise with model papers written and checked by experienced markers and examiners- Worked answers show how solutions are arrived at and where marks are gained- Get extra advice with study-skills guidance sections- Avoid common mistakes with examiner tips- A revision grid allows students to revise by topic
National Audubon Society® Field Guide to the Night Sky
by Mark R. Chartrand Wil Tirion National Audubon Society StaffThe perfect companion volume for Hale-Bopp watchers, this guide explores the fabulous mysteries above, from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies (including the Milky Way), nebulae, astronomical bodies, objects, phenomena, and -- yes -- comets. Night Sky provides a concise guided tour of the heavens with 48 monthly sky charts of the northern sky and 88 constellation charts, each offering a detailed map of individual constellations. Essays on the universe, the solar system, and constellations introduce the reader to the wonders of the sky.
National Earthquake Resilience
by The National Academy of SciencesThe National Institute of Standards and Technology asked the Council to conduct a study building on its 2008 Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, established by Congress in 1977. A committee was established with representatives of all relevant disciplines, and this is its report. Among the matters it deals with are earthquake risk and hazard, measuring disaster resilience, advanced national seismic systems, techniques for evaluating and retrofitting existing buildings, and costing the road map elements. It is not indexed. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
National Environmental Accounting: Bridging the Gap between Ecology and Economy
by Joy E HechtThis book presents national environmental, or 'green' accounting as it has developed in Europe and other parts of the world. It introduces the most recent methods developed through the United Nations Statistical Department and other international organizations, but bridges the gap between the superficial treatment of environmental accounting in economics textbooks and environmental literature, on the one hand, and the highly technical manuals of international organizations, on the other. Joy Hecht begins with a history and introduction to national income accounting. The first part of her book explains how the environmental accounts build on the structure of the 1993 System of National Accounts. She then shows the UN approach to accounting applied to pollution, recycling, and the management of natural resources such as forests, minerals, and fisheries. The third section discusses how the accounts approach green GDP and other macroeconomic indicators. The book concludes by going beyond the UN structures to discuss other adjusted macroeconomic measures and how accounting data can be used to build them. National Environmental Accounting is a non-technical introduction to an increasingly important field. It is a must-read for anyone interested in how environmental accounts can help society move towards greater sustainability.
The National Environmental Policy Act: An Agenda for the Future
by Lynton Keith Caldwell"The National Environmental Policy Act has grown more, not less, important in the decades since its enactment. No one knows more about NEPA than Lynton Caldwell. And no one has a clearer vision of its relevance to our future. Highly recommended." —David W. Orr, Oberlin CollegeWhat has been achieved since the National Environmental Policy Act was passed in 1969? This book points out where and how NEPA has affected national environmental policy and where and why its intent has been frustrated. The roles of Congress, the President, and the courts in the implementation of NEPA are analyzed. Professor Caldwell also looks at the conflicted state of public opinion regarding the environment and conjectures as to what must be done in order to develop a coherent and sustained policy.
National Geographic: World Cultures and Geography, Eastern Hemisphere
by National Geographic LearningThis book provides a detailed coverage of World culture with special features like National Geographic Explorers,Global Issues,Graphs,Charts and Tables and Infographics.
National Geographic Extreme Weather Survival Guide
by Thomas M. KostigenHurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes--weather is becoming extreme, and this book tells you how to plan ahead and prepare, respond to emergencies, and survive the worst-case scenarios. From the risks of building on changing coastlines to the safety kit you should have packed up at home, from the telltale signs of a hurricane on the horizon to how to power up when the grid goes down--this will be the one book to carry with you through all kinds of bad weather. Divided into four sections (Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry) each chapter includes a level-headed discussion of current weather extremes, facts and details on conditions, and theories for why these changes are occurring; dos and don'ts for inside and outside; and gives at-a-glance guidance for how to prepare for, survive, and recover from every extreme. Sidebar features include: gears and gadgets; protecting your pet; and firsthand accounts from survivors and the experts who help them. Spectacular photographs of wicked weather plus useful checklists and how-to illustrations make page after page both useful and entertaining, even when you're contemplating the unthinkable.
National Geographic Kids World Atlas for Young Explorers, Third Edition
by National Geographic SocietyThis edition of National Geographic's award-winning "World Atlas for Young Explorers" includes more than 200 color images and 115 pages of full-size maps help kids locate countries, cities, regions, and more.
National Geographic Map Essentials: A Comprehensive Map Skills Program
by National Geographic Society (U.S.) StaffThis is a comprehensive book from National Geographic that enables kids to learn about maps.
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content (Grade 2)
by Nancy Frey Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Sylvia Linan-Thompson Deborah J. Short Jennifer D. TurnerThe Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Reach: Reach B: Student Anthology, Volume 1
by Nancy Frey Lada Kratky Nonie Lesaux Sylvia Linan-Thompson Deborah Short Jennifer TurnerVolume 1 of 2. The Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Readers: Coral Reefs (Readers Series)
by Kristin RattiniIn this level 2 reader, young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading.
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Geography and Environments
by Robert HendersonClimb to the top of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth's surface. Celebrate the arrival of the monsoon rains in India, and walk through countries where most of the land is desert.