Japanese Foods that Heal
In Japan, the old ways have prevailed well into the 21st century. Small family run shops still make miso, tofu, shoyu, tamari, amazake and other traditional healing foods the same way they were made centuries ago. Perched on ladders, tamari makers gently stir fermenting brew in two-hundred-year-old wood vessels that easily top ten feet. Farmers cultivate shiitake and green tea and harvest sea vegetables according to the ancient, natural ways. These producers use the purest ingredients available and provide superior foods that promote and sustain health. In Japanese Foods That Heal , John and Jan Belleme introduce eighteen essential foods from Japan that are still cultivated and prepared using time-honored methods and recipes. These traditionally made healthy Japanese foods have been proven to cure and prevent degenerative disease, and to prevent premature aging—a fact the Japanese have known for centuries. By stocking up on these healing Japanese foods, your pantry will become a key element of your healthy lifestyle! This healthy Japanese cookbook includes everything you need to know about these healthy and delicious foods—from nutrition and medical facts to recipes and tips for creating wholesome and flavorful meals. You will come to appreciate how each food was produced in years past, how it can benefit your health and well-being, and how it is made today. This collection of recipes shows you how rewarding it is to prepare simple, nourishing meals that both promote good health and please the palate. A pronunciation guide and food glossary demystify Japanese foods that at first may seem exotic to Westerners. And a shopping resource offers practical tips for finding all the foods used in the book. Using this healthy Japanese cooking book as a guide, you will soon learn that the old Japanese saying Isoku Dogen , or «Food is Medicine,» is more than a proverb; it is the key to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Jago Pakistan / Wake Up, Pakistan
Pakistan is at a crossroads. While the threat from al-Qaeda has been diminished, militancy is still a critical, evolving, and growing threat. Pakistan lags behind most of its neighbors in many economic and human development indicators, while its democratic institutions are undercut by recurring civil-military crises and its political class is mired in a paralyzing fight that has crippled its legitimacy and its ability to govern. All of these issues require urgent attention and action by progressive forces within Pakistan, working with a vision shaped and supported in concert with the international community. This Working Group, chaired by Thomas R. Pickering, and comprised of a broad and diverse assemblage of Pakistani and international figures deeply concerned about the country’s future, believes it is time for Pakistan to wake up to its responsibilities to address these problems, and for its international partners to assist where they can. Preface Members of the Working Group Executive Summary Report of the Working Group 1. Introduction: A Changing Pakistan 2. Managing Key Regional Security Challenges 3. Violent Extremism 4. A Cooperative South Asian Economic Region 5. Internal Governance Reform 6. The Way Ahead: Two Post-2015 Pakistani Scenarios 7. Recommendations of the Working Group Notes About the Members of the Working Group
Dead Men Ruling
The news coming out of Washington, D.C., and reverberating around the nation increasingly sounds like a broken record: low or zero growth in employment, inadequate funds to pay future Social Security and Medicare obligations, declining rates of investment, cuts in funding for education and children’s programs, arbitrary sequesters or cutbacks in good and bad programs alike, underfunded pensions, bankrupt cities, threats not to pay our nation’s growing debts, rancorous partisanship, and political parties with no real vision for twenty-first-century government.
In Dead Men Ruling, C. Eugene Steuerle argues that these seemingly separable economic and political problems are actually symptoms of a common disease, one unique to our time. Unless that disease and the history of how it spread over time is understood, Steuerle says, it is easy for politicians and voters alike to fall prey to believing in simple but ineffective nostrums, hoping that a cure lies merely in switching political parties or reducing the deficit or protecting and expanding our favorite program.
Despite the despairing claims of many, Steuerle points out that we no more live in an age of austerity than did Americans at the turn into the twentieth century with the demise of the frontier. Conditions are ripe to advance opportunity in ways never before possible, including doing for children and the young in this century what the twentieth did for senior citizens, yet without abandoning those earlier gains. Recognizing this extraordinary but checked potential is also the secret to breaking the political logjam that—as Steuerle points out—was created largely by now dead (or retired) men. BOOK REVIEWS
Great book. I could not put it down. Gene Steuerle’s Dead Men Ruling . . . documents how and why American governments at all levels . . . are crowding out discretionary spending that would allow the country to respond flexibly to challenges and opportunities and make economically and socially productive investments. This is a vital concern to those of us who study the gains possible by investing early and well in children. – James J. Heckman, Nobel Prize Laureate and professor of economics, University of Chicago
This book moves beyond the urgent to the truly important as it seeks to provide a broad theory of our problems and to chart a forward course. Anyone concerned with our economic future should carefully consider Steuerle’s arguments. – Lawrence H. Summers, former secretary of the treasury and former director, White House National Economic Council
Everyone who cares about the future of America's children should read Steuerle's book. His vision and values expose the arid debates about deficit reduction, and point to the urgency of investing in children, enhancing opportunities, and increasing social mobility. He makes a compelling case that a nation that does not invest in its children is a nation in decline. – Ruby Takanishi, former president of the Foundation for Child Development and senior research fellow, Early Education Initiative, New America Foundation
Dead Men Ruling is a must-read for anyone who believes in bringing profound change to the federal budget and restoring our ability to invest in growth and opportunity for future generations. – Jonathan Cowan, president of Third Way
I’ve witnessed first-hand Gene’s rare talent at pulling together Democrats and Republicans when others feel there is no way forward, whether for the most significant tax reform in modern history or helping a budget commission step boldly into the future. In this book he reframes our tired debates and proposes how to get . . . to a 21st century agenda focused on children, investment, and posterity. – Senator Kent Conrad (ret., ND), former chair, Senate Budget Committee
Afghanistan
For nearly ten years, the U.S. and the international community have been engaged in the struggle to secure a stable peace in Afghanistan. The international task force organized by The Century Foundation, under the leadership of Ambassadors Lakhdar Brahimi and Thomas Pickering, just released their report, Afghanistan: Negotiating Peace. Their findings and recommendations seek to determine what kind of political path might lead to ending the war.
The ABC Adventure! A Little Baby's Book of Discovering Language By Learning The ABCs. - Baby & Toddler Alphabet Books
It’s time for an ABC adventure and here’s the book to get you started! We chose the most used words that are appropriate for your little ones and arranged them in the pages of this book. This way, we are assured that the information learned is understood, absorbed and applied. The use of images beside the written word equivalent facilitates effective learning. Grab a copy today!
Day and Night the Hands Go Around The Clock! Telling Time for Kids - Baby & Toddler Time Books
It’s daytime, it’s nighttime! Can you tell me what time it is now? Telling time is an important concept that a child will begin to understand after introduction to skip counting. It will introduce a child to the fact that numerals may mean differently. Telling time and learning all these basic math concepts have never been made easier. Here’s an educational book that’s perfect for your child!
Knowing The Alphabet. How Little Children Discover The Joy of Words By Learning Their Alphabet ABCs. - Baby & Toddler Alphabet Books
It’s a joy to hear your little one speak out his/her thoughts and emotions. Learning the power of words is a prerequisite to logical discussions and social interactions. You can stimulate your child’s vocabulary through constant communication and the introduction of books, like this one. You know your child needs this copy so go ahead and secure one today!
Lords and Ladies and Their Duties- Children's Medieval History Books
In the medieval ages, there were specific societal structures and classes that pretty much dictate how lives were lived. For instance, lords and ladies performed different duties compared to the serfs and slaves. Royalty also had different responsibilities. Have you ever wondered how it would be like to live in the medieval ages? Stop wondering and open this book instead!
Fun With First Words. Learning as a Baby Starts to Speak. - Baby & Toddler First Word Books
Help your little one learn a language by encouraging reading and conversations. Forget about baby babbles and help him/her form words with the help of this educational resource. In the next pages, your child will be introduced to age-appropriate words that will help grow the vocabulary. The use of pictures and texts will keep your child entertained while learning. Grab a copy now!
How Bills Become Laws | Children's Modern History
Government are governed by laws. And these laws dictate the right and wrong in a certain society. In this book, your child will learn how bills become laws. You might think it’s too early to introduce this concept but you never know if you're having a future politician living with you. Find other interesting topics to read outside school but start with this book first!