New Releases by Hana

Hana is the author of A Delicate Game (2022), Aspect, Eventuality Types and Nominal Reference (2022), Numerical Analysis of Compressible Fluid Flows (2022), Ride Alchemy (2021), Dreaming Endlessly (2021).

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A Delicate Game

release date: Mar 31, 2022
A Delicate Game
A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should. A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one. A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited. From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light. A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever. ''Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing'' Julia Ebner ''A clarion call of great conviction and urgency'' Irish Examiner

Aspect, Eventuality Types and Nominal Reference

release date: Jan 26, 2022
Aspect, Eventuality Types and Nominal Reference
First published in 1999. This book examines the interplay between the semantics of noun phrases and verbal predicates, with an emphasis on data drawn from Czech and English, and comparisons to German and Finnish. This book will be of interest to a wide range of linguists concerned with aspect and how it interacts with lexical semantics, morphology, syntax and quantification.

Numerical Analysis of Compressible Fluid Flows

Numerical Analysis of Compressible Fluid Flows
This book is devoted to the numerical analysis of compressible fluids in the spirit of the celebrated Lax equivalence theorem. The text is aimed at graduate students in mathematics and fluid dynamics, researchers in applied mathematics, numerical analysis and scientific computing, and engineers and physicists. The book contains original theoretical material based on a new approach to generalized solutions (dissipative or measure-valued solutions). The concept of a weak-strong uniqueness principle in the class of generalized solutions is used to prove the convergence of various numerical methods. The problem of oscillatory solutions is solved by an original adaptation of the method of K-convergence. An effective method of computing the Young measures is presented. Theoretical results are illustrated by a series of numerical experiments. Applications of these concepts are to be expected in other problems of fluid mechanics and related fields.

Ride Alchemy

release date: Dec 17, 2021
Ride Alchemy
Ride Alchemy is the ultimate resource guide. It provides a detailed tool kit for indoor cycling teachers and enthusiasts, complete with 26 fully laid out workouts that are endlessly challenging, satisfying and varied, and that include QR links to incredible music playlists. Hana explains how you can transform your outlook not just on your workout, but on your entire life. ridealchemy.com

Dreaming Endlessly

release date: Dec 02, 2021
Dreaming Endlessly
In your hands is the first compilation of some of the most passionate, melancholic and thought-provoking poems penned by Hana Salman ‘An effervescent experience of what it means to be human.’ -Kiza Nekamu ‘A remarkably poignant debut.’ -Zehra Ehsaan ‘A traverse through soulfilling pieces of poetry that makes you feel breathtakingly real.’ -Livvy Macken ‘Contrary to its name, this book stirs your feelings awake with the intensity that makes one ponder and crave.’ -Sofia Lorraine

Gearbreakers

release date: Jun 29, 2021
Gearbreakers
Two girls on opposite sides of a war discover they''re fighting for a common purpose—and falling for each other—in Zoe Hana Mikuta''s high-octane dystopian debut Gearbreakers, perfect for fans of Pacific Rim, Pierce Brown''s Red Rising Saga, and Marie Lu''s Legend series. We went past praying to deities and started to build them instead... The shadow of Godolia''s tyrannical rule is spreading, aided by their giant mechanized weapons known as Windups. War and oppression are everyday constants for the people of the Badlands, who live under the thumb of their cruel Godolia overlords. Eris Shindanai is a Gearbreaker, a brash young rebel who specializes in taking down Windups from the inside. When one of her missions goes awry and she finds herself in a Godolia prison, Eris meets Sona Steelcrest, a cybernetically enhanced Windup pilot. At first Eris sees Sona as her mortal enemy, but Sona has a secret: She has intentionally infiltrated the Windup program to destroy Godolia from within. As the clock ticks down to their deadliest mission yet, a direct attack to end Godolia''s reign once and for all, Eris and Sona grow closer—as comrades, friends, and perhaps something more... Praise for Gearbreakers: \"An absolute joyride ... Zoe Hana Mikuta is a talent to be in awe of.\" —Chloe Gong, New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights \"Dark, fierce, thrilling, and tender, Gearbreakers will make your blood sing.\" —Nina Varela, author of Crier''s War

Age management

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Age management
Do rukou se Vám dostal učební text z předmětu Age management. Studiem předmětu se seznámítes přínosy a riziky aplikace age managementu v organizacích a podmínkách řešení v rámci strategickéhomanagementu lidských zdrojů. Dozvíte se, v čem je klíčová schopnost nastavit a implementovat agemanagement do organizace a jak napomůže v dosahování konkurenční výhody a budování značkyzaměstnavatele. Naučíte se identifi kovat a hodnotit přístupy organizací k jejich aplikaci a vztahuna management lidských zdrojů. Učební text z předmětu Age management je členěn do několika kapitol,a představuje výběr toho nejdůležitějšího s ohledem na sylaby předmětu. Téma age managementu jeobsáhlé, má vysoce praktický přesah a šlo by o něm diskutovat neomezeně dlouho. Materiál vzniklna základě syntézy sekundárních zdrojů, tedy z publikací a vědeckých článků a zároveň na základěvlastních zkušeností a je doplněn praktickými ukázkami. Je určen studentům i široké veřejnosti.

Humanism, Drama, and Performance

release date: Oct 13, 2020
Humanism, Drama, and Performance
This book examines the appropriation of theatre and theatrical performance by ideologies of humanism, in terms that continue to echo across the related disciplines of literary, drama, theatre, and performance history and studies today. From Aristotle onward, theatre has been regulated by three strains of critical poiesis: the literary, segregating theatre and the practices of the spectacular from the humanizing work attributed to the book and to the internality of reading; the dramatic, approving the address of theatrical performance only to the extent that it instrumentalizes literary value; and the theatrical, assimilating performance to the conjunction of literary and liberal values. These values have been used to figure not only the work of theatre, but also the propriety of the audience as a figure for its socializing work, along a privileged dualism from the aestheticized ensemble—harmonizing actor, character, and spectator to the essentialized drama—to the politicized assembly, theatre understood as an agonistic gathering.

Beyond Burnout

release date: Oct 06, 2020
Beyond Burnout
Rekindle Your Passion, Reignite Your Purpose Does your job leave you physically and emotionally drained? Is the stress you feel over work affecting your sleep, your attitude, and your relationships? Have you lost meaning in your career? You are not alone, and there is hope. Mental health expert Amy O’Hana knows what vocational burnout is. She has addressed it in the counseling office, taught about it in college classrooms, and written an entire doctoral dissertation about it. She also experienced it herself. Amy learned that the secret to healing from career exhaustion lies in being, not doing. When you allow your heart, body, and mind to reconnect with God, you will experience renewed energy, productivity, and fulfillment. There is nothing you need to do but receive His love and let it restore your passion and purpose. Amy explains why vocational stress occurs (and how it differs from depression), how to identify the signs that you might be suffering from burnout, and what God wants to do to refresh and restore you. You or a loved one can begin the journey beyond burnout today.

Stellar Witch LIP☆S.

release date: Sep 01, 2020
Stellar Witch LIP☆S.
Being unimpressionable, steadfast, and independent… Those are the fundamentals of magic! Now that Cool Violet and Baby Mint have joined the team, LIP☆S is even more powerful! But when Miku follows her favorite fortune teller, Saya Chart, into a party, she falls into a trap set by Egg!! Find out what happens next in the second volume of this explosively popular classic magical girl story!

The Unadoptables

release date: Jul 21, 2020
The Unadoptables
A delicious fairy tale full of mysterious spirits, daring escapes, and a beautiful message about the power of found families. In all the years that Elinora Gassbeek has been matron of the Little Tulip Orphanage, not once have the Rules for Baby Abandonment been broken. Until the autumn of 1880, when five babies are left in outrageous circumstances; one in a tin toolbox, one in a coal bucket, one in a picnic hamper, one in a wheat sack, and finally, one in a coffin-shaped basket. Those babies were Lotta, Egg, Fenna, Sem, and Milou. And although their cruel matron might think they''re \"unadoptable,\" they know their individuality is what makes them special--and so determined to stay together. When a most sinister gentleman appears and threatens to tear them apart, the gang make a daring escape across the frozen canals of Amsterdam. But is their real home--and their real family--already closer than they realize?

Stellar Witch LIP☆S 1

release date: Jun 02, 2020
Stellar Witch LIP☆S 1
Miku Hoshino is a just a regular girl who thinks of nothing but her favorite idol, Rei, from the totally popular group M.A.G. When her school duties make her miss the concert she was desperately hoping to go for, she does what any girl would do—takes the help of a witch! But when the witch turns Miku into a witch, too, her life becomes anything from ordinary...and a certain keen-eyed detective seems determined to keep it that way!

Truth of Cinderella

release date: May 06, 2020
Truth of Cinderella
What if... you got it all wrong? What if Cinderella wasn''t actually Cinderella? Maybe the truth is all written down here... But shh! We don''t want Cinderella to notice. Come on and join me as we find out the truth about Cinderella.

When Your Child Is Grieving

release date: Jul 02, 2019
When Your Child Is Grieving
To Heal Your Child’s Broken Heart, Start with Hope How can you help your child get through a deeply painful loss—the breakup of a family, the death of a pet, or even the passing of a loved one—especially when you might be dealing with your own grief? God sees your family’s pain and longs to walk through it with you. It’s one of the reasons He sent His Son, Jesus—to heal our broken hearts. Most important, God wants to give your child hope. Dr. Amy Ford is a licensed professional counselor, professor, and parent who specializes in complex psychological issues, including trauma and grief. She offers spiritual encouragement from God’s Word and expert advice to address your child’s specific needs. You will gain the wisdom, skills, and practical ideas you need to help your child during this difficult time. Grieving can be a long and difficult process, especially for children, but with God’s help and the loving support of friends and family, grief can give way to new life. Your child will get through this…and so will you.

The Ambition Decisions

release date: Jun 11, 2019
The Ambition Decisions
"These are the ''know your value'' conversations that we need to have. These women--their challenges, choices, and successes--are all of us." --Mika Brzezinski Over the last sixty years, women''s lives have transformed radically from generation to generation. Without a template to follow--a way to peek into the future to catch a glimpse of what leaving this job or marrying that person might mean to us decades from now--women make important decisions blindly, groping for a way forward, winging it, and hoping it all works out. As they faced unexpectedly fraught decisions about their own lives, journalists Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace found themselves wondering about the women they''d graduated alongside. What happened to these women who seemed set to reap the rewards of second-wave feminism, on the brink of taking over the world? Where did their ambition lead them? So they tracked down their classmates and, over several hundred hours of interviews, gathered and mapped data about real women''s lives that has been missing from our conversations about women and the workplace. Whether you''re deciding if you should pass up a promotion in favor of more flex time, planning when to get pregnant, or wondering what the ramifications are of being the only person in your house who ever unloads the dishwasher, The Ambition Decisions is a guide to the changes that may seem arbitrary but are life defining, by women who''ve been there. Organized by theme, each chapter draws on real women''s stories of facing down crisis, transition, and decision-making to illustrate broader trends Schank and Wallace observed. Each chapter wraps up with a useful bulleted list of questions to consider and tips to integrate that will guide women of all ages along the way to finding purpose and passion in work and life.

I`m Muslim

release date: Mar 11, 2019
I`m Muslim
Bahwa pada setiap hal yang ada di bumi adalah rahasia kebesaran-Nya, pada setiap indah ciptaan-Nya adalah rahasia keagungan-Nya, dan pada seluruh penjuru bumi adalah dalam genggaman-Nya, maka berjalanlah di atas bumi untuk mendapati bait-bait puisi cinta-Nya. Bahwa pada setiap yang dilihat mata adalah amanah dalam mensyukuri nikmat-Nya, pada setiap yang didengar telinga adalah amanah untuk mendengar kebaikan-kebaikan dari-Nya, dan pada setiap apa yang dirasa adalah amanah untuk kita lebih dekat dengan-Nya, maka jadikanlah diri pembelajar sejati bagi ilmu-ilmu-Nya. Buku ini menyajikan sebuah catatan perjalanan yang memukau dari Tokyo. Kesederhanaan yang disajikan dengan sederhana, dan pembelajaran yang disajikan dengan ringan. Buku ini memberikan poin-poin hikmah yang bisa direnungkan pada setiap perjalanan yang telah dilalui. Buku ini menjadi ungkapan rasa cinta, haru, semangat, dan takjub yang ingin dibagikan tentang makna-makna perjalanan di dalam kehidupan.

Besa Po

release date: Feb 01, 2019
Besa Po
Queen Teuta of Illyria was not only a famous Warrior Queen that lived almost two hundred years before Cleopatra, but her love for King Agron was one of the most legendary love stories in history. BESA PO is inspired by the true story of love, loss, betrayal, victory and defeat. BESA is a code of honor, a promise to protect someone or a Kingdom even with their life. PO is the word YES in Illyrian. Queen Teuta gave her BESA PO to King Agron and the people of Illyria. During the years of 231 BC to 227 BC, in order to fulfill her promise after the Kings tragic death, she challenged the mighty Roman Army and Navy. The Romans learned of her fierceness and skill in battle suffering humiliating defeats. They feared her, turned her own flesh and blood against her, captured her Kingdom but never captured her. Venture back into ancient times and discover Queen Teuta''s story, a love so deep it spans the ages, leadership so compelling that Rome was put to shame. One of the first women to rise to power in the Kingdom of men.

Be Still and Know

release date: Sep 14, 2018
Be Still and Know
This beautiful prayer journal contains 132 pages to write down: - Date- My Requests- Bible Verse- My Prayer- Answers- Give Thanks To God- Blank Spaces to write anything you desireUse these pages to write down your prayers and requests to the Lord. Use it to seek blessings from the Lord for abundance, good health and guidance to meet the challenges you face in your life. It is also a good journal to reflect on your relationship with Christ. Printed on high quality stock and sized at 8 x 10, it offers lots of space to write. It can be used as a notebook for Bible Study or personal worship, and a great way to build trust in the Lord and strengthen your faith. Full Specifications: -134 pages-Premium matte cover design-Printed on high quality 60# interior stock-Modern and trendy layout-Perfectly sized at 8" x 10"

Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders

release date: Sep 08, 2018
Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders
“After decades of research on dysfunctional eating and lack of physical activity, research attention has finally turned to the role of digital technology in eating behaviors and eating disorders. This timely volume offers a thoughtful and wide collection of chapters discussing the possible effects of digital technologies, from those enhancing healthy eating behaviors to those that encourage disordered eating. Highly recommended for both professionals and scholars.” Prof. Giuseppe Riva, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy. This book examines in depth the multifaceted roles of digital technologies in the eating behaviors and eating disorders. Coverage reflects a broad theoretical and empirical knowledge of current trends in digital technology use in health behaviors, and their risks and benefits affecting wellbeing, with focus on eating behaviors and eating disorders. The authors use both qualitative and quantitative data to focus on the digital lived experiences of people and their eating related behaviors. Among the topics covered: The quality of eating-oriented information online Technology, body image, and disordered eating Eating-oriented online groups Using mobile technology in eating behaviors Usage of digital technology among people with eating disorders What healthcare professionals should know about digital technologies and eating disorders Technology-based prevention and treatment programs for eating disorders A potential source of discussion and debate in various fields across the social sciences, the health sciences, and psychology, Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders will be especially useful to students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in the fields of eating behaviors and eating disorders.

If You Leave Me

release date: Aug 07, 2018
If You Leave Me
“An immersive, heartbreaking story about war, passion, and the road not taken.” — People "One of the most beautiful and moving love stories you’ll read this year." — Nylon Magazine NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • The New York Post • Vulture • Real Simple • Bustle • Nylon • Thrillist • Mental Floss • Self magazine • Booklist • Refinery 29 An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love—the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they’re forced to make in the years surrounding the civil war that still haunts us today. When the communist-backed army from the north invades her home, sixteen-year-old Haemi Lee, along with her widowed mother and ailing brother, is forced to flee to a refugee camp along the coast. For a few hours each night, she escapes her family’s makeshift home and tragic circumstances with her childhood friend, Kyunghwan. Focused on finishing school, Kyunghwan doesn’t realize his older and wealthier cousin, Jisoo, has his sights set on the beautiful and spirited Haemi—and is determined to marry her before joining the fight. But as Haemi becomes a wife, then a mother, her decision to forsake the boy she always loved for the security of her family sets off a dramatic saga that will have profound effects for generations to come. Richly told and deeply moving, If You Leave Me is a stunning portrait of war and refugee life, a passionate and timeless romance, and a heartrending exploration of one woman’s longing for autonomy in a rapidly changing world.

Ali on Ali

release date: May 01, 2018
Ali on Ali
Muhammad Ali was a champion, a poet, a prophet. Sports Illustrated called him “the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.” And yet he was even more than all of that, “a whole greater than the sum of its parts . . . bigger, brighter, more original and influential than just about anyone of his era” (Barack Obama). He got there with his fists, with his actions, and above all, with his words. Compiled and written by his daughter Hana Ali, with sportswriter Danny Peary, Ali on Ali brings together a remarkable mix of Ali’s 70 most humorous, poignant, inspirational, political, and philosophical quotes, all with their origins. Here’s Ali’s enduring boast, “I am the greatest!”—and how it was inspired by professional wrestler Gorgeous George. The story behind one of the most memorably poetic lines of the century—“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” The heard-round-the-world defiance of “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong,” and its moving context. And the stories behind quotes ranging from outrage—“We been in jail for 400 years,” to inspiration—“I hated every minute of training, but I said ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion,’” to that infectious combination of humor and bravado—“If you even dream of beating me you better wake up and apologize.” Included are powerful photographs throughout, from iconic fight scenes to never-before-seen Ali family snapshots; quotes about Ali, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Billy Crystal; a career timeline; and a personal introduction by Hana Ali.

The Vanishing Café

release date: Dec 16, 2017
The Vanishing Café
Nina searches for answers in a mystical café not sure if the entire thing was her imagination.

SAP HANA入門 Powered by IBM Power Systems

release date: Oct 06, 2017
SAP HANA入門 Powered by IBM Power Systems
初のSAP HANAの入門書! パフォーマンス最大化の本格利用を徹底解説! 本書は日本国内では初めてのSAP HANAの解説書です。 SAP HANAの活用を積極的に検討されている方々や、 すでに活用されている多くの方々に基本から本格利用までを より深く理解していただくためにわかりやすくまとめています。 執筆したのは、SAP HANAのビジネスの立ち上げ携わった SAP社内外の専門チーム。 本書には、SAP HANAに関する情報を必要とする方が、 最初に知っておくべき情報がまとめられています。 また、SAP HANAのパフォーマンスを最大限に引き出すために 必要不可欠な、ハードウェアプラットフォームとしての情報を、 IBM Powerとの協業で詳しく紹介しています。 本書は以下のような構成で作成されています。 SAP HANAプラットフォームとしての全体の機能説明、 IBM Power Systemsの組み合わせによる特徴の説明、 インメモリーデータベースとしてのアーキテクチャの説明では、 コアとなる仕組みや機能を概観することができます。 また、実際の開発運用の基礎であるテナントデータベースの 作成から各種データベースオブジェクトの作成について説明。 SAP HANA の特徴に1つであるインフォメーションビューの 作成方法についても触れています。 さらにPC上で動作する無料版の「SAP HANA, express edition」の 入手方法と自分のPC 上にセットアップする方法も紹介されており、 SAP HANAをまず触ってみたいという方にもお薦めする内容です。 ※本電子書籍は同名出版物を底本として作成しました。記載内容は印刷出版当時のものです。 ※印刷出版再現のため電子書籍としては不要な情報を含んでいる場合があります。 ※印刷出版とは異なる表記・表現の場合があります。予めご了承ください。 ※プレビューにてお手持ちの電子端末での表示状態をご確認の上、商品をお買い求めください。 (翔泳社)

Lead: Its Effects on Environment and Health

release date: Apr 10, 2017
Lead: Its Effects on Environment and Health
Volume 17, entitled Lead: Its Effects on Environment and Health of the series Metal Ions in Life Sciences centers on the interrelations between biosystems and lead. The book provides an up-to-date review of the bioinorganic chemistry of this metal and its ions; it covers the biogeochemistry of lead, its use (not only as gasoline additive) and anthropogenic release into the environment, its cycling and speciation in the atmosphere, in waters, soils, and sediments, and also in mammalian organs. The analytical tools to determine and to quantify this toxic element in blood, saliva, urine, hair, etc. are described. The properties of lead(II) complexes formed with amino acids, peptides, proteins (including metallothioneins), nucleobases, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and other ligands of biological relevance are summarized for the solid state and for aqueous solutions as well. All this is important for obtaining a coherent picture on the properties of lead, its effects on plants and toxic actions on mammalian organs. This and more is treated in an authoritative and timely manner in the 16 stimulating chapters of Volume 17, which are written by 36 internationally recognized experts from 13 nations. The impact of this recently again vibrant research area is manifested in nearly 2000 references, over 50 tables and more than 100 illustrations (half in color). Lead: Its Effects on Environment and Health is an essential resource for scientists working in the wide range from material sciences, inorganic biochemistry all the way through to medicine including the clinic ... not forgetting that it also provides excellent information for teaching.

Living with Nf & Story of Survival

release date: Jul 23, 2016
Living with Nf & Story of Survival
You never know how something that you think is so small can turn into chapters of the unknown. My parents thought they had a healthy daughter because I was born with ten fingers and ten toes, but they were dead wrong because on one particular day, when Mom was getting me dressed, she noticed small spots appearing all over my body. Mom became so concerned she rushed me to childrens hospital to be seen by the doctor. I was seen by the doctor right away. As he began to exam me, he had this strange look on his face, like what he had seen on my body was nothing like hed seen before. My mom began to cry again while asking the doctor, Is my daughter going to be okay? His response was Im not sure, but I think she might have NF, a rare genetic disorder. Some tests have to be run. Come back in one week, and we will know exactly whats going on. Upon arriving home, Dad was sitting on the couch and said, Whats up, bossy? It was a nickname my dad gave my mom. Her response in a loud tone of voice was Our daughter Hana might have NF. Dads response was What? Huh, whats that? Mom began to yell, You should have been there! Youre never around! All hell was about to break loose. I ran upstairs to my bedroom and slammed my door, still hearing my parents arguing back and forth.

Nonsense Mutation Correction in Human Diseases

release date: Feb 26, 2016
Nonsense Mutation Correction in Human Diseases
Nonsense Mutation Correction in Human Diseases: An Approach for Targeted Medicine provides an introduction on genetic diseases, discusses the prevalence of nonsense mutations, the consequences of a nonsense mutation for the expression of the mutant gene, and the presentation of the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). It presents the mechanism of action and rationale associated with each strategy to correct nonsense mutations with the results of clinical trials to further support this basis. In addition, the book shows how it may be possible to combine several of these strategies to ultimately improve the efficiency of correction, also suggesting the future goals and objectives to improve treatment modalities in this evolving sphere of personalized medicine. - Features basic biological and clinical constructs that inform the application of genomic data to clinical decision-making - Includes theories and methods that can be used to link bio-molecular and clinical phenotypes so as to enable integrative hypothesis discovery, testing, and downstream evidence-based practice - Provides design patterns and use cases that contextualize the clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice relative to real world requirements and stakeholders

Undermining Government Tax Policies

release date: Jan 01, 2016
Undermining Government Tax Policies
\"Introduction: Effective tobacco tax increases reduce tobacco consumption, threatening the profitability of the tobacco industry. In response, the tobacco industry employs strategies to negate or minimize the full effects of tobacco tax increases. Knowledge of these strategies can assist governments in setting effective policies to collect the full amount of tax revenue and to curb tobacco use. Methods: Country level data on excise tax rates and revenue, retail prices, volume of cigarette removals and sales were obtained from governments and statistical offices, non-governmental organizations and academic departments. Results: Seven common strategies are identified: stockpiling, changing product attributes or production processes, lowering prices, over-shifting prices, under-shifting prices, timing of price increases, and engaging in price discrimination and/or offering promotions. Each strategy is described in terms of the motivation for their employment, the consequences for tobacco use and tax revenue, and measures to counter them. County case studies illustrate the successful execution of the strategies and possible government responses. Conclusion: The tobacco industry, left unchecked, employs strategies that reduce the impact of tobacco tax increases on its profit, undermining tobacco control efforts and government revenue. Many of the Tobacco industry\2019s responses to tobacco tax increases are predictable, since they are being employed systematically across countries. Governments can and should adopt appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce tobacco industry manipulation. This requires systematic data collection in order to monitor tobacco industry behavior.\"--Page 1.

DRIVEN BY DEPRESSION

release date: Dec 10, 2015
DRIVEN BY DEPRESSION
Driven by Depression by Hana Rubinstejnova is uncovering an honest and personal factual account of life experiences of many individuals, who suffered or currently still deal with symptoms of depression, including a personal story of the author herself. It also includes variety of opinions about reasons for and recovery from depression by international health care professionals. At the end of the book is a list of specific resources for people looking for help with depression and suicide. This book is very different from other books on depression because it encompasses both, personal stories of variety of people from all walks of life, as well as views of qualified professionals who deal with depression in their work.

Trust, Voice, and Incentives

release date: May 29, 2015
Trust, Voice, and Incentives
This report examines the role of incentives, trust, and engagement as critical determinants of service delivery performance in MENA countries. Focusing on education and health, the report illustrates how the weak external and internal accountability undermines policy implementation and service delivery performance and how such a cycle of poor performance can be counteracted. Case studies of local success reveal the importance of both formal and informal accountability relationships and the role of local leadership in inspiring and institutionalizing incentives toward better service delivery performance. Enhancing services for MENA citizens requires forging a stronger social contract among public servants, citizens, and service providers while empowering communities and local leaders to find ''best fit'' solutions. Learning from the variations within countries, especially the outstanding local successes, can serve as a solid basis for new ideas and inspiration for improving service delivery. Such learning may help the World Bank Group and other donors as well as national and local leaders and civil society, in developing ways to enhance the trust, voice, and incentives for service delivery to meet citizens’ needs and expectations.

The Sound of the Sundial

release date: May 02, 2015
The Sound of the Sundial
The Sound of the Sundial is the internationally acclaimed novel by Czech sensation Hana Andronikova, told over the course of a single day and night, but spanning three continents and much of the twentieth century. In this intimate and affecting love story about a Jewish teacher and a German-Czech builder, Andronikova sends her readers on a captivating journey through time and memory, from the Czech town of Zlín in the 1920s to Calcutta in the 1930s, Theresienstadt and Auschwitz during World War II, Toronto in the decades afterward, and finally into modern-day Colorado. It is at once a deeply personal narrative and an homage to the lost relationship of the Czech, German, and Jewish peoples. In 2002, The Sound of the Sundial received the Czech Republic’s prestigious Magnesia Litera Award in the category of Best New Discovery, just a few years before its young author died. It is making its world premiere appearance in English here.
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