We rely on NGOs to monitor the ethical practices of governments and for-profit firms and to undertake many humanitarian tasks that public and private actors will not do. While we are critical of public and private sector failures, we do not reflect enough on the credibility of the NGOs which take their place. Can we be sure that products NGOs label as child-labor free are in fact so, that the coffee labeled as 'fair trade' is farmed in sustainable ways, or that the working conditions monitored by NGOs are safe and that the wages are reasonable? Can we know that humanitarian organizations are, in fact, using our donations to alleviate human suffering rather than pursuing other goals? This book explores the problems of establishing the credibility of NGO activities as they monitor working conditions, human rights and elections and provide finance through microcredit institutions, development aid and emergency assistance.
Is planting a garden exercise? How does exercise help your heart? Is the street a safe place to play soccer? Read ‘Exercise’ to learn about the different ways you can be active. Find out how exercise
We rely on NGOs to monitor the ethical practices of governments and for-profit firms and to undertake many humanitarian tasks that public and private actors will not do. While we are critical of public and private sector failures, we do not reflect enough on the credibility of the NGOs which take their place. Can we be sure that products NGOs label as child-labor free are in fact so, that the coffee labeled as 'fair trade' is farmed in sustainable ways, or that the working conditions monitored by NGOs are safe and that the wages are reasonable? Can we know that humanitarian organizations are, in fact, using our donations to alleviate human suffering rather than pursuing other goals? This book explores the problems of establishing the credibility of NGO activities as they monitor working conditions, human rights and elections and provide finance through microcredit institutions, development aid and emergency assistance.
A Blanding’s Turtle ventures across streams, over roads, and through wetlands to find food and a safe place to make a nest, in the third board book in Wildlife on the Move series. “A Blanding’s Turtle
Seaside Sanctuary is supposed to be a safe place for marine animals, but suddenly dolphins are getting sick-and no one can explain why. Since Elsa Roth spends all of her time at the sanctuary, a perk
A gritty, propulsive debut about a father, a daughter, and the hardest lessons in life. ‘If nowhere was safe for her, then the only place he could let her be was with him’ Meet Polly: eleven year
Tom Winter thought the secluded cottage in the Pacific Northwest would be the perfect refuge—a place to nurse the wounds of lost love and happiness. But Tom soon discovers that his safe haven is the p
The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel!A Stone Sat Still tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock—but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world.This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant.• Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint• Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles• Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for childrenWith a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place in the world—and the changing environment—A Stone Sat Still proves Brendan Wenzel's mastery of the picture book form.This modern children's classic will enchant readers in preschool and kindergarten, as well as the adult
"Without resorting to empty answers, cliches, relativism, or smug certainty, A Christian survival guide provides an accessible and safe place to deal with issues that can give Christians sleepless nig
A Little Brown Bat must find a safe place to spend the winter, in the second book of the Wildlife on the Move series. "A Little Brown Bat Story" follows one bat through his daily rit
"In her astonishing thriller, Sarah Sparrow has joined the ranks of Shirley Jackson and Stephen King. A warning: there is no safe place to read this book." –David Cronenberg Terrifying, thoroughly o
"In her astonishing thriller, Sarah Sparrow has joined the ranks of Shirley Jackson and Stephen King. A warning: there is no safe place to read this book." –David Cronenberg Terrifying, t
Your home still isn't the safe place it should be, in the electrifying new thriller from Shari Lapena, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Couple Next Door.*****Why would you run scared from a
Your home still isn't the safe place it should be, in the electrifying new thriller from Shari Lapena, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Couple Next Door.*****Why would you run scared from a
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS is Book 5 in the exciting postapocalyptic series, THE NEW WORLD. War! All Gordon Van Zandt wanted was to find a safe place for his family to settle down after civilization cam
Book 2 in the Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure seriesWill Jack solve the crime, or die trying? The rooftops are Jack's safe place - perfect for shadow jumping. Or so he thought. When Jack and Beth find a packet hidden between the chimney pots, Jack becomes the prime suspect for theft. Then his friend Fabien falls from the roof. Was it an accident? Or something more sinister? Thrust into a shady world of robbery and mayhem, Jack must find the real thieves to save himself and his friends.Another exciting mystery adventure, packed with twists, turns and red herrings, from the award-winning author of Shadow Jumper.
“Everything I want in a mystery.” —Nancy Pearl, National Public Radio on A Safe Place for Dying, A Pearl Pick "Jack Fredrickson is one hell of a writer. He has an ear for dead-on dialogue, and an une
1 boat...helping us on our way 5 wishes...lifting our spirits with hope 10 friends...making us happy Come with a family as they travel out of danger to a safe place and meet all kinds of people who sh
At the beginning of the 1950s, Leicester was an industrial city picking itself up from the debris of the Second World War. Compared with nearby Coventry, Leicester has been a relatively safe place, bu
The area near the precipice of any waterfalls is not a safe place. The river is constricting, gaining speed and power. No individual could stand at the top of the falls without being pulled over into
