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Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2018
World Bank
Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464813603
Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2018 by World Bank Pdf
The World Bank Group has two overarching goals: End extreme poverty by 2030 and promote shared prosperity by boosting the incomes of the bottom 40 percent of the population in each economy. As this year’s Poverty and Shared Prosperity report documents, the world continues to make progress toward these goals. In 2015, approximately one-tenth of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty, and the incomes of the bottom 40 percent rose in 77 percent of economies studied. But success cannot be taken for granted. Poverty remains high in Sub- Saharan Africa, as well as in fragile and conflict-affected states. At the same time, most of the world’s poor now live in middle-income countries, which tend to have higher national poverty lines. This year’s report tracks poverty comparisons at two higher poverty thresholds—$3.20 and $5.50 per day—which are typical of standards in lower- and upper-middle-income countries. In addition, the report introduces a societal poverty line based on each economy’s median income or consumption. Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2018: Piecing Together the Poverty Puzzle also recognizes that poverty is not only about income and consumption—and it introduces a multidimensional poverty measure that adds other factors, such as access to education, electricity, drinking water, and sanitation. It also explores how inequality within households could affect the global profile of the poor. All these additional pieces enrich our understanding of the poverty puzzle, bringing us closer to solving it. For more information, please visit worldbank.org/PSP
Cultural Studies
Jeff Lewis
Author : Jeff Lewis
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446204276
Cultural Studies by Jeff Lewis Pdf
Praise for the first edition: "This is a great introduction and contribution to the subject. It is unusually wide-ranging, covering the historical development of cultural theory and deftly highlighting key problems that just won′t go away." - Matthew Hills, Cardiff University "To say that the scope of the book′s coverage is wide-ranging would be an under-statement. Few texts come to mind that have attempted such a thorough overview of the central tenets of cultural studies." - Stuart Allan, Bournemouth University This fully revised edition of the best selling introduction to cultural studies offers students an authoritative, comprehensive guide to cultural studies. Clearly written and accessibly organized the book provides a major resource for lecturers and students. Each chapter has been extensively revised and new material covers globalization, the post 9/11 world and the new language wars. The emphasis upon demonstrating the philosophical and sociological roots of cultural studies has been retained along with boxed entries on key concepts and issues. Particular attention is paid to demonstrating how cultural studies clarifies issues in media and communication studies, and there are chapters on the global mediasphere and new media cultures. This is a tried and tested book which has been widely used wherever cultural studies is taught. It is an indispensable undergraduate text and one that will appeal to postgraduates seeking a ′refresher′ which they can dip into.
How to Change Your Mind
Michael Pollan
Author : Michael Pollan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780525558941
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Pdf
“Pollan keeps you turning the pages . . . cleareyed and assured.” —New York Times A #1 New York Times Bestseller, New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2018, and New York Times Notable Book A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research. A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both suffering and joy, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.
Introducing Intercultural Communication
Shuang Liu,Zala Volcic,Cindy Gallois
Author : Shuang Liu,Zala Volcic,Cindy Gallois
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446259542
Introducing Intercultural Communication by Shuang Liu,Zala Volcic,Cindy Gallois Pdf
Books on intercultural communication are rarely written with an intercultural readership in mind. In contrast, this multinational team of authors has put together an introduction to communicating across cultures that uses examples and case studies from around the world. The book further covers essential new topics, including international conflict, social networking, migration, and the effects technology and mass media play in the globalization of communication. Written to be accessible for international students too, this text situates communication theory in a truly global perspective. Each chapter brings to life the links between theory and practice and between the global and the local, introducing key theories and their practical applications. Along the way, you will be supported with first-rate learning resources, including: • theory corners with concise, boxed-out digests of key theoretical concepts • case illustrations putting the main points of each chapter into context • learning objectives, discussion questions, key terms and further reading framing each chapter and stimulating further discussion • a companion website containing resources for instructors, including multiple choice questions, presentation slides, exercises and activities, and teaching notes. This book will not merely guide you to success in your studies, but will teach you to become a more critical consumer of information and understand the influence of your own culture on how you view yourself and others.
The Leadership Challenge
James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner
Author : James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119278979
The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner Pdf
The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realities The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that must be nurtured to reach its full potential. This new sixth edition has been revised to address current challenges, and includes more international examples and a laser focus on business issues; you'll learn how extraordinary leaders accomplish extraordinary things, and how to develop your leadership skills and style to deliver quality results every time. Engaging stories delve into the fundamental roles that great leaders fulfill, and simple frameworks provide a primer for those who seek continuous improvement; by internalizing key insights and putting concepts into action, you'll become a more effective, more impactful leader. A good leader gets things done; a great leader aspires, inspires, and achieves more. This book highlights the differences between good and great, and shows you how to bridge the chasm between getting things done and making things happen. Gain deep insight into leadership's critical role in organizational health Navigate the shift toward team-oriented work relationships Motivate and inspire to break through the pervasive new cynicism Leverage the electronic global village to deliver better results Business is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, and leaders must keep pace with the changes or risk stagnation. People work differently, are motivated differently, and have different expectations today—business as usual is quickly losing its effectiveness. The Leadership Challenge helps you stay current, relevant, and effective in the modern workplace.
Making Of An Economic Superpower, The: Unlocking China's Secret Of Rapid Industrialization
Yi Wen
Author : Yi Wen
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814733748
Making Of An Economic Superpower, The: Unlocking China's Secret Of Rapid Industrialization by Yi Wen Pdf
The rise of China is no doubt one of the most important events in world economic history since the Industrial Revolution. Mainstream economics, especially the institutional theory of economic development based on a dichotomy of extractive vs. inclusive political institutions, is highly inadequate in explaining China's rise. This book argues that only a radical reinterpretation of the history of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the West (as incorrectly portrayed by the institutional theory) can fully explain China's growth miracle and why the determined rise of China is unstoppable despite its current 'backward' financial system and political institutions. Conversely, China's spectacular and rapid transformation from an impoverished agrarian society to a formidable industrial superpower sheds considerable light on the fundamental shortcomings of the institutional theory and mainstream 'blackboard' economic models, and provides more-accurate reevaluations of historical episodes such as Africa's enduring poverty trap despite radical political and economic reforms, Latin America's lost decades and frequent debt crises, 19th century Europe's great escape from the Malthusian trap, and the Industrial Revolution itself.
Ecological Models and Data in R
Benjamin M. Bolker
Author : Benjamin M. Bolker
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780691125220
Ecological Models and Data in R by Benjamin M. Bolker Pdf
Introduction and background; Exploratory data analysis and graphics; Deterministic functions for ecological modeling; Probability and stochastic distributions for ecological modeling; Stochatsic simulation and power analysis; Likelihood and all that; Optimization and all that; Likelihood examples; Standar statistics revisited; Modeling variance; Dynamic models.
Software Studies
Matthew Fuller
Author : Matthew Fuller
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computer programs
ISBN : 9780262062749
Software Studies by Matthew Fuller Pdf
This collection of short expository, critical and speculative texts offers a field guide to the cultural, political, social and aesthetic impact of software. Experts from a range of disciplines each take a key topic in software and the understanding of software, such as algorithms and logical structures.
Essentials of Paleomagnetism
Lisa Tauxe
Author : Lisa Tauxe
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520260313
Essentials of Paleomagnetism by Lisa Tauxe Pdf
"This book by Lisa Tauxe and others is a marvelous tool for education and research in Paleomagnetism. Many students in the U.S. and around the world will welcome this publication, which was previously only available via the Internet. Professor Tauxe has performed a service for teaching and research that is utterly unique."—Neil D. Opdyke, University of Florida
Essentials of Business Communication
Mary Ellen Guffey
Author : Mary Ellen Guffey
Publisher : South Western Educational Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business communication
ISBN : 0324233647
Essentials of Business Communication by Mary Ellen Guffey Pdf
This text-workbook is a streamlined, no-nonsense approach to business communication. It takes a three-in-one approach: (1) text, (2) practical workbook, and (3) self-teaching grammar/mechanics handbook. The chapters reinforce basic writing skills, then apply these skills to a variety of memos, letters, reports, and resumes. This new edition features increased coverage of contemporary business communication issues including oral communication, electronic forms of communication, diversity and ethics.
Journey to the West
Wu Cheng'en
Author : Wu Cheng'en
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9789812298898
Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en Pdf
The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!
Soil pollution: a hidden reality
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251305058
Soil pollution: a hidden reality by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf
This document presents key messages and the state-of-the-art of soil pollution, its implications on food safety and human health. It aims to set the basis for further discussion during the forthcoming Global Symposium on Soil Pollution (GSOP18), to be held at FAO HQ from May 2nd to 4th 2018. The publication has been reviewed by the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) and contributing authors. It addresses scientific evidences on soil pollution and highlights the need to assess the extent of soil pollution globally in order to achieve food safety and sustainable development. This is linked to FAO’s strategic objectives, especially SO1, SO2, SO4 and SO5 because of the crucial role of soils to ensure effective nutrient cycling to produce nutritious and safe food, reduce atmospheric CO2 and N2O concentrations and thus mitigate climate change, develop sustainable soil management practices that enhance agricultural resilience to extreme climate events by reducing soil degradation processes. This document will be a reference material for those interested in learning more about sources and effects of soil pollution.
The New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday Crosswords
The New York Times
Author : The New York Times
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 031236122X
The New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday Crosswords by The New York Times Pdf
The biggest, best collection of Sunday crosswords ever published!
How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCSD:31822037817723
How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease by Anonim Pdf
This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.
Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of GVCs on Economic Development
World Trade Organization
Author : World Trade Organization
Publisher : World Trade Organization
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287041253
Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of GVCs on Economic Development by World Trade Organization Pdf
This report is about a huge contribution to our deepening understanding of what the global economy really means and how it is changing. The report helpfully distinguishes elements of an economy that are tradable and the large set that are non-tradable. Clearly the tradables set is expanding with the support of enabling technology. The report argues that connectivity in the networks that define the evolving architecture of GVCs is important. This Global Value Chain Development Report is the result of intensive and detailed work in assembling and analyzing data on the structure of economies and on how they are linked. It creates a much clearer picture of evolving patterns of independence. It also presents a much clearer picture of comparative advantage. --Publisher description.
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