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Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.
Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.
Brian Haberman is a 61-year-old PTA dad and failed architect in Belleville, New Jersey. Since his college years during the Sixties, Brian has regretted his lack of involvement in liberal politics. Then he meets Mario, who was politically active and slightly famous many years ago. Together, they plan and carry out a political caper against the backdrop of Barack Obama's election in 2008 and his inauguration. And both experience surprising romances along the way.
Indigenous women from across the Pacific have a voice in this book. Zohl de Ishtar travelled the Pacific during 1986-87 on behalf of Women Working for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific and interviewed women of many nations. Following up with extensive research, Zohl de Ishtar has written an impressive book that gives a voice to the Pacific women and shows what strength there is in the underknown cultures, or nearest neighbours. The nuclear industry, tourism, dumping of waste. Pollution of the oceans all carry a huge price for these islands on the rim of the world, and one the rim of our imaginations. Countries covered are: Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, the Northern Marianas, Guam, Belau, Fiji, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Te Ao Maohi/Tahiti Polynesia.
Covers decisions issued in the claims programs between 1962 and 1977 for Second Yugoslavia, Second Bulgaria, Second Hungary, Second Rumania, Second Italy, Cuba, and China.
Obstetrical Events and Developmental Sequelae, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive examination of the long-term significance of several commonly encountered obstetrical situations, including fetal exposure to ultrasound, tocolytic agents, and maternal diabetes mellitus. The book also discusses remote consequences of such acute obstetrical events as premature rupture of membranes, fetal heart rate monitoring, and breech and forceps deliveries.
Sixty-three animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ships crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of awards were related to war service and the conflicts include the Second World War, Korea, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. The Al-Qaeda attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Blitz saw great courage exhibited by animals such as Rip, the dog who saved many lives. In addition to British animals, there are American, Canadian, Australian and Egyptian winners of this unique award. Animal lovers everywhere will treasure this delightful book. It is ideal to dip into or read from cover to cover.