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This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative
individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor,
whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling,
or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this
unique, beautiful volume is a field book of inspiration, creative
ideas, how to's, and projects, all from an artist's perspective.
Each creative exercise features a technique, shows stepby-step
photographs, and includes a clever idea for a gift or project that
can be made from the painted samples.
The growth in global competitiveness and interdependence has led to
an increased interest in the role of industrial policy in achieving
economic growth objectives. Heather Smith reignites the contentious
debate of the role of the state using East Asian economic
development in general with particular emphasis on Taiwan and
Korea. Using quantitive techniques, the author analyses the view
that industry policy interventions were a necessary factor
explaining Taiwan's economic performance in the 1980s. Lessons for
other countries attempting to upgrade their industrial structure
are drawn from the comparative industrialisation experience of
Taiwan and Korea, along with: * a comprehensive discussion of
strategic industry policy with an application to East Asia. *
discussion on the impact of the 1997-1998 financial crisis in Korea
* a critique of the structuralist/revisionist literature in the
light of the financial crisis. This highly topical study
constitutes essential reading for governmental and non-governmental
policymakers, business leaders and academics alike.
Economic growth in Northeast Asia during the last 50 years has, by
any standards, been remarkable. This major four-volume set draws
together some of the most influential papers published on the
growth and industrial transformation of the economies of Japan,
Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Volume I outlines the factors behind
Northeast Asia's development which includes a discussion on the
impact of the financial crisis on each of these economies. Volume
II discusses the macroeconomic settings and policy regimes under
which growth has occurred, with a particular focus on monetary
policy, fiscal policy and financial sector development. Volume III
examines the external sector and human capital formation as the key
catalysts for Northeast Asia's growth, and includes discussions of
labour markets and income distribution. Volume IV outlines
industrial structures and the debate over the role of public
policy. This important collection will be welcomed by all those
with an interest in Asian studies - scholars, students and
policymakers alike.
When children's emotional needs are not met, they become unhappy.
This text reveals their distress both at home and at school through
fear, anxiety and often troublesome behaviour which is not easy to
comprehend or understand. Three fundamental questions run through
this book. What are the situations a child might encounter when
growing up that can lead to a threat to his or her emotional well
being? What emotional needs are not being met? What can be done to
help that child recover a sense of well being and move on? In
dealing with these questions the emphasis throughout the text is on
the child's feelings but not to the exclusion of the feelings of
the parents, since both are inevitably interwoven. The book
presents the emotional problems of children in depth, and a variety
of ways of dealing with those problems. The text is illustrated
throughout with examples of children the author has encountered.
From the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a
large beef herd, anyone who works with cattle has a vested interest
in maintaining the animals' health. In most cases, the financial
viability of a farm depends on the continued well-being of the farm
animals. Large-animal veterinarians are in short supply and their
bills can add up quickly, so it's often up to the farmer to provide
routine health care.
"The Cattle Health Handbook" is the essential medical reference
for farmers and ranchers confronting day-to-day bovine health
issues. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades
of first-hand experience, covers every routine situation -- and
many not-so-common problems -- likely to arise on a cattle ranch or
dairy farm. Three broad sections cover common diseases, ailments
specific to certain body systems, and other ailments and injuries.
Beginning with detailed information on how to detect signs of
illness, the book progresses through the various causes of cattle
health problems, describing symptoms and discussing prevention and
treatment. Readers will find reassuring advice on handling
bacterial and viral diseases; digestive and respiratory problems;
eye, skin, foot, and mouth irritations; injuries and wounds; and
much more. Thomas also helps farmers recognize when a situation
calls for veterinary assistance. Case histories, real characters,
and humorous anecdotes give the text a warm voice of authority.
Primary income source or country hobby, cattle are unique; the
people who care for them want their animals to be healthy and
comfortable. For the first-time dairy farmer or the experienced
cattle rancher, this reliable volume is a must-have resource.
This book grapples with the challenges inherent in an uncertain
period for global human rights and explores the future of
international human rights law and practice. Many Western scholars
are increasingly pessimistic about the future of international
human rights law. However, the contributions to this volume
demonstrate that far from collapsing in the face of duress, the
concept of human rights has endured despite contractions and the
spectre of co-option and manipulation by the powerful. In addition,
law is a malleable tool that is deployed in novel ways to promote
human rights. The book illustrates that the power of human rights
lies not in their essentialized transcendence of time, culture, and
context but in their enduring promise that a more just world can
emerge from sustained and creative struggle through, against, and
at the margins of states, law, and institutions. The key questions
to emerge are not whether human rights law and practice will
survive, but rather what are the forces that sustain, revitalize,
and transform them? And what are human rights in the process of
becoming? This book will be of immense interest to those studying
and researching across Politics, Human Rights, Gender and Law. It
was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Human
Rights.
This text is designed to help managers who have to deal with a
complex environment, and who are often presented with "ready-made"
solutions as to how to best organize their firm, to best use
information technology. The book presents a simple and attractive
framework within which managers can analyze their firm's
environment and characteristics, and reflect on the most
appropriate way - for them - to "put the puzzle together." It
provides the manager and student with an integrated conceptual but
pragmatic framework to analyze their situation. Courses examining
the role of Information Technology in emerging organizational forms
will find a well-grounded conceptual framework, illustrated with
in-depth case studies. The book draws from the latest research in
industrial organization, strategy, information technology,
organizational theory, and leadership. It examines the individual
puzzle pieces that have to be put together - strategy, structure,
information technology, and leadership, and present the cases of
three firms that were equally successful in putting these pieces
together, while choosing pieces with dramatically different forms
and adjusting them in radically different ways.The three in-depth
cases included in the book are international:Oticon is a Danish
firm with close to 1500 employees and is a world leader in the
manufacture of hearing aids. Li & Fung is another, fist
established in Canton and is an international trading
company.Progressive Insurance which is the third largest insurance
company in the US.
This text is designed to help managers who have to deal with a
complex environment, and who are often presented with "ready-made"
solutions as to how to best organize their firm, to best use
information technology. The book presents a simple and attractive
framework within which managers can analyze their firm's
environment and characteristics, and reflect on the most
appropriate way - for them - to "put the puzzle together." It
provides the manager and student with an integrated conceptual but
pragmatic framework to analyze their situation. Courses examining
the role of Information Technology in emerging organizational forms
will find a well-grounded conceptual framework, illustrated with
in-depth case studies. The book draws from the latest research in
industrial organization, strategy, information technology,
organizational theory, and leadership. It examines the individual
puzzle pieces that have to be put together - strategy, structure,
information technology, and leadership, and present the cases of
three firms that were equally successful in putting these pieces
together, while choosing pieces with dramatically different forms
and adjusting them in radically different ways.The three in-depth
cases included in the book are international: Oticon is a Danish
firm with close to 1500 employees and is a world leader in the
manufacture of hearing aids. Li & Fung is another, fist
established in Canton and is an international trading
company.Progressive Insurance which is the third largest insurance
company in the US.
Covering everything they need to know about facilities, breeding,
and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery
of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing,
preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including
insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new
vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus;
and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and
the care of broodmares and new foals.
"Conformation" concerns body structure and anatomy. In this
comprehensive volume, Heather Smith Thomas explains how
conformation relates to function and what to look for when
evaluating a horse. She teaches the reader to see beyond a horse's
physical beauty to identify desirable attributes and potential
faults, and with copious illustrations and explanations, trains the
eye to recognize the hallmarks of soundness, durability,
trainability, and athletic potential.
Thomas begins with an in-depth discussion of equine anatomy and the
importance of balance and proportion. She also explains how to
detect "heart," that indefinable quality that distinguishes a horse
from his peers and compels him to excel. The book concludes with
real-world applications of the principles of good conformation,
including helping a horse succeed by matching him with the right
job and what the conformation of the aging horse can tell you.
Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear
and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit and sound during a
long life of service. Whether you're buying your first horse,
choosing breeding stock, or simply want to learn more about your
equine companion, "The Horse Conformation Handbook" will help you
understand horses better than ever before.
Case studies explore how women's rights shape state responses to
sex trafficking and show how politically empowering women can help
prevent and combat human trafficking Human trafficking for the sex
trade is a form of modern-day slavery that ensnares thousands of
victims each year, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
While the international community has developed an impressive
edifice of human rights law, these laws are not equally recognized
or enforced by all countries. Sex Trafficking and Human Rights
demonstrates that state responsiveness to human trafficking is
shaped by the political, social, cultural, and economic rights
afforded to women in that state. While combatting human trafficking
is a multiscalar problem with a host of conflating variables, this
book shows that a common theme in the effectiveness of state
response is the degree to which women and girls are perceived as,
and actually are, full citizens. By analyzing human trafficking
cases in India, Thailand, Russia, Nigeria, and Brazil, they shed
light on the factors that make some women and girls more
susceptible to traffickers than others. This important book is both
a call to understanding and a call to action: if the international
community and state governments are to responsibly and effectively
combat human trafficking, they must center the equality of women in
national policy.
Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey's Guide to
Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a
successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated,
full-colour 4th edition, long-time cattle rancher and author
Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and
provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding,
housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information
on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a
viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling
beef.
Every cattle farmer -- from the keeper of a family milk cow to the
rancher overseeing a large herd -- will gain confidence and control
by becoming more knowledgeable about calving. Healthy pregnancies,
safe births, and thriving calves are critical to every cattle
operation, and in remote farm locations, the veterinarian is not
always readily available. Even if the vet is nearby, the farm's
finances will be healthier if the farmer can oversee most of the
calving process.
Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of
firsthand experience, covers every routine situation likely to
arise before, during, and after calving. And when the calving
process is out of the ordinary, Thomas guides the farmer through
pregnancy problems, difficult deliveries, recognizing when to call
in a vet, and postpartum complications. Her thorough coverage of
what to expect in every situation gives farmers the knowledge they
need to care personally for their cows.
The second half of the book is dedicated to ensuring that every
calf gets off to a healthy start. Thomas helps farmers work with
cows reluctant to nurse, substitute mothers, and frail calves. A
complete chapter on calfhood illnesses explains warning signs and
offers tips on prevention and treatment.
As people return to farming in growing numbers, the demand for
safe, humane livestock knowledge continues to increase. Farmers
will turn to this reliable volume again and again as they welcome
each new calf.
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Annie's Cat Is Sad (Hardcover)
Heather Smith; Illustrated by Karen Obuhanych
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A little girl navigates her cat's bad day in this picture book
about exploring sadness and how we find comfort. Annie comes home
from school to find her cat, Delilah, has had a terrible day and is
quite sad. What do you do when your friend is sad? Cheer them up
with all the things they love! Annie tries TV, warm milk, and even
yoga! But at the end of the day, no distraction can really make our
bad days simply disappear, as Annie knows all too well. You just
have to face them head-on, maybe have a good cry, and find comfort
in those you love. Heather Smith has written a gentle picture book
about how we sometimes have to sit in the sadness of a bad day
before we can move beyond it. Paired with Karen Obuhanych's bold,
emotive illustrations, readers will feel seen with this relatable
story.
Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey's Guide to
Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a
successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated,
full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author
Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and
provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding,
housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information
on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a
viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling
beef.
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