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80 PP with full color photographs. Measures 7 1/2" x 9" in very good unused condition. Has listings for Banks, Hospitals, Holidays, Phone #'s of Government Offices etc. in the back. ... Read more

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Yemen is probably better known for tribal kidnappings than for its rich cultural heritage or for its steady progress towards democratization in the face of massive developmental challenges.

In the 20th century Yemen was the first Arab state to gain independence. It has the only permanent elected parliament in the Arab world. Its press is among the freest in the region. And Yemeni women were the first and remain the only women in the Arabian Peninsula to have the right to vote. In fact Yemen has a proud tradition of women in leadership the "Queen of Sheba" being its most famous historical figure.

Yet its political progress is in stark contrast to the marginal existence still facing millions of Yemenis. Isolated by the international community for refusing to take sides against Iraq during the Gulf War, Yemen continues to suffer the impact. As up to 1 million Yemenis were expelled from neighboring states the country plunged into economic crisis, compunding existing developmental problems. Today more than 70 percent of Yemenis are still without adequate health services and fewer than half of rural households have access to potable drinking water. Fewer than half of girls complete their education.This book traces Yemen's development from ancient times to the present and analyses the social, economic and environmental cahllenges facing the country today. ... Read more

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This volume focuses on the Jewish community of the British Crown Colony ofAden, a community which is mistakenly lumped with Yemenite Jewry. It providesa critical assessment of its history; salient dimensions of itssociopolitical, religious, socioeconomic, cultural and intellectual fabric;insights into the unique quintessential traits that determine the place of theJewish community of Aden as a cultural and spiritual phenomenon withinYemenite and world Jewry. It also affords a glimpse into the relationshipbetween Jews and Muslims in Aden.The volume is based on a study of hundreds of yet unpublished legal texts anddocumentary material. ... Read more

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Shi'a?Sunni relations. Human rights in Yemen, Hama massacre, Bandargate scandal, Persecution of Shia Muslims, Shia Islam, Succession to Muhammad, Shi'a Muslims in the Arab world, Muslim Brotherhood, Amman Message, Freedom of religion in Iran, Freedom of religion in Saudi Arabia. ... Read more

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At a time when the turmoil and conflict in the Middle East dominates world news, students need to develop an understanding of the people and culture of this region. This five-volume set, part of the Discovering World Cultures series, examines geographical, historical, economic, and cultural issues in 16 Middle Eastern countries. For each nation, information about people groups, natural resources and geography, economy, and religion is included. A section on everyday life considers education, leisure activities, dress, holidays, the arts, and food, including sample recipes. Tables, charts, illustrations, timelines, and fact sheets provide visual references to support the written material.

Volume 1: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt

Volume 2: Iran, Iraq, Israel

Volume 3: Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman

Volume 4: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Volume 5: Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Grades 6-8

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don't despair
This is a great book, despite the depressing title, which outlines the sort of barriers developers face and the grave errors developers/would-be developers/donors etc. make.Despite being published in 1996 it doesn't feel out of date (I know nothing about Yemen, though)For seasoned developers the tales are not new, although it is nice to have them published rather than have them sound like urban legends - the way the horror stories are traded.I think this is most useful to people interested in development or just starting (if they missed this sort of thing in their education).I know that the end was what rang true to me personally, the way the final meeting was pushed along and people didn't have a chance to air grievances.Personally, I like to read this stuff to keep me in the right place and help me remember to watch, as an outsider, what I am doing.It IS easy to get carried away with a focus on simply going through the paces to provide what the donor wants.Instead, development is an art, and while much blame can be laid at the feet of donors, practitioners have responsibilities too.

I further recommend reading Jonathan ( I think) Klitgaard. ... Read more

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The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the General Assembly of the United Nations was a landmark event as the CRC was the first human rights treaty to cover the full range of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. However, while it is gratifying that with the exception of two, all the country members of the United Nations have ratified the CRC, this book makes very clear that much remains to be done in the way of reporting, monitoring and implementation.

This study is based upon six individual country studies - in Ghana, Yemen, Peru, Sweden, Nicaragua and the Philippines - as well as overviews of UNICEF and the Save the Children Alliance. The Impact Study contributes to an understanding of how the CRC has affected local, national and international institutions.

The main goals of the study are to:

- help fill the information gap regarding the effect of the CRC on governments and on civil society actors and institutions;

- analyze and document the successes and challenges found in reporting, monitoring and implementing the CRC;

- highlight good practices in reporting, monitoring and implementing;

- make recommendations about ways in which reporting, monitoring and implementing of the CRC could be more effectively done within countries and by international organizations.

This book is intended to assist organizations and individuals in their planning, policy and programme work to advance the CRC. It is also meant as a source of information for all those interested in child rights and to encourage individuals and organizations to redouble their efforts to achieve the goals set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. ... Read more