In recent decades, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) has experienced more frequent and severe conflicts than in any other region of the world, exacting a devastating human toll. The region now faces unprecedented challenges, including the emergence of violent non-state actors, significant destruction, and a refugee crisis bigger than any since World War II. This paper raises awareness of the economic costs of conflicts on the countries directly involved and on their neighbors. It argues that appropriate macroeconomic policies can help mitigate the impact of conflicts in the short term, and that fostering higher and more inclusive growth can help address some of the root causes of conflicts over the long term. The paper also highlights the crucial role of external partners, including the IMF, in helping MENA countries tackle these challenges.
With 20,000 copies in print, evidently all New Yorkers need a little Peace & Quiet. Listen to the whisper of a waterfall. Inhale the scent of 2,000 prizewinning rosebuds. Meditate in a monastery or during a massage. Commune in a cloister. Rest on rooftop. Marvel at the leafy loveliness of a tropical rainforest. Follow Allan Ishac as he experiences the most soothing oases of serenity he could find, right in the heart of New York. With 50 revised and updated locations, plus 10 additional peaceful places.
New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet The New York Times called Allan Ishac's restorative volume a sweet book, one that will help calm mind and soul if you're at wit's end and frantic for tranquility.
New York's 50 Best Places to Take Children is the definitive guide to showing kids a good time in the Big Apple. Completely revised and updated for an all-new third edition, this classic City & Company backlist title remains the most comprehensive and accessible book of its kind.
New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet The New York Times called Allan Ishac's restorative volume a sweet book, one that will help calm mind and soul if you're at wit's end and frantic for tranquility.
New York's 50 Best Places to Take Children is the definitive guide to showing kids a good time in the Big Apple. Completely revised and updated for an all-new third edition, this classic City & Company backlist title remains the most comprehensive and accessible book of its kind.
With 20,000 copies in print, evidently all New Yorkers need a little Peace & Quiet. Listen to the whisper of a waterfall. Inhale the scent of 2,000 prizewinning rosebuds. Meditate in a monastery or during a massage. Commune in a cloister. Rest on rooftop. Marvel at the leafy loveliness of a tropical rainforest. Follow Allan Ishac as he experiences the most soothing oases of serenity he could find, right in the heart of New York. With 50 revised and updated locations, plus 10 additional peaceful places.
THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK proves that weirdness still lives in the world's greatest city. Perfect for locals and adventurous visitors who are tired of conventional tourist attractions, ODD NEW YORK lures readers off the beaten path to a quirkier side of New York. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK includes the irreverent, the unconventional, and the unexpected with more than 60 eye-popping photos and a surprising entry on every page: * A psychedelic dreamworld in Tribeca * A mummified nun in upper Manhattan * A kitschy mermaid parade in Coney Island * The oldest transvestite training school in the country * Abandoned nuclear missile silos in Queens * An East Village museum celebrating organized crime * America's last circus sideshow school * The city's wickedest witchcraft store * A schlock sex and horror film company in Long Island City * Plus 100 more offbeat entries. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK also points the way to unusual nightlife destinations and bizarre events happening throughout the five boroughs. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK: Unusual Places, Weird Attractions and the City's Most Curious Sights reminds us that New York is still the capital of kookiness, as it exposes the fun and fascinating underbelly of New York.
Joel's arresting imagery--blasting trumpet, darkened sun and marching hosts--has shaped the church's eschatological vision of a day of wrath.Amos's ringing indictments--callous oppression, heartless worship and self-seeking gain--have periodically awakened the conscience of God's people.Twenty-five-hundred years after they were first born, those prophetic words never fail to awaken and arrest. Viewed against the background of their culture and society, artistry and context, these visions and oracles take on even more vibrant colors and cleaner lines.This commentary is a valuable guide to the fascinating world and challenging word of these two prophets. Ever mindful of the wider context and compositon of these ancient but living texts, David Hubbard shows how Joel and Amos addressed Israel's mind and heart.
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