Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia
Author: Jonathan Rigg
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 706
Release: 1997
Genre: Asia, Southeastern
ISBN: 041513921X

Drawing on case studies from across Southeast Asia, this work assesses poverty and the ways in which the poor are identified and viewed. Progress and change in the rural and urban worlds are examined in detail, focusing on the strengthening rural-urban interaction as farmers make a living in the urban-industrial sector and factories relocate into industrial areas. Giving prominence to indigenous notions of development, based on Buddhism, Islam and the so-called Asian Way, the author critically assesses the conceptual foundations of the development, ideas of post developmentalism, and the miracle thesis.

Indonesia

Indonesia
Author: Florence Lamoureux
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2003-12-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1576079147

A one-stop source for essential information on the history, geography, politics, religion, economy, and culture of the fourth-most-populous country in the world. Indonesia examines precolonial periods of the country's development, as well as its independence movement. It discusses the economic collapse of the 1990s and how the resultant civil chaos impacted Indonesia's present political and social problems and its neighbors. This book also looks at the secessionist movements in West Papua and Aceh and the religious conflict in eastern Indonesia. In addition to current events, the coverage focuses on important individuals, from Javanese nobles to President Sukarno, whom some considered to be a Japanese collaborator during World War II. This is the book to have for an intriguing and enlightening glance at Indonesia.

Anderson’s Travel Companion

Anderson’s Travel Companion
Author: Compiled by Sarah Anderson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1234
Release: 2016-12-05
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1351958399

A selection of the best in travel writing, with both fiction and non-fiction presented together, this companion is for all those who like travelling, like to think about travelling, and who take an interest in their destination. It covers guidebooks as well as books about food, history, art and architecture, religion, outdoor activities, illustrated books, autobiographies, biographies and fiction and lists books both in and out of print. Anderson's Travel Companion is arranged first by continent, then alphabetically by country and then by subject, cross-referenced where necessary. There is a separate section for guidebooks and comprehensive indexes. Sarah Anderson founded the Travel Bookshop in 1979 and is also a journalist and writer on travel subjects. She is known by well-known travel writers such as Michael Palin and Colin Thubron. Michael Palin chose her bookshop as his favourite shop and Colin Thubron and Geoffrey Moorhouse, among others, made suggestions for titles to include in the Travel Companion.

Nature's Strongholds

Nature's Strongholds
Author: Laura Riley
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780691122199

Covers more than 600 reserves in over 80 countries, includes information on how to visit these extraordinary sites, their ecological significance and some historical background.

Handbook of Nutrition and Food

Handbook of Nutrition and Food
Author: Carolyn D. Berdanier
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1612
Release: 2001-10-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420038397

With a clear and concise format, Handbook of Nutrition and Food presents the quantitative and qualitative data and information needed by nutritionists, dieticians, and health care professionals. It proceeds from human development to body systems and disease to micro/macro nutrients and concludes with nutrition counseling and community nutrition. Se

Marine

Marine
Author: Tom Clancy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1996-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429520094

An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter Wing Only the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--the fascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a unique insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women who serve on America's front lines. Marine includes: An interview with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles "Chuck" Krulak The tools and technology of the Marine Expeditionary Unit The role of the Marines in the present and future world An in-depth look at recruitment and training Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams