This Oxfam manual provides a broad outline of some of the main practical issues that confront development in the third world. The handbook is divided into eight parts. The first three sections cover major principles of development, crucial to all programs, and include an outline of procedures for putting basic principles into practice. The rest of the book--including sections on disaster, agriculture, and health--gives more detailed treatment of specific types of programs. At the end of each part is a checklist of questions which summarizes the issues that must be addressed before commencing any program. In addition, the editors have provided ample references to readily accessible sources of information.

The Field Director's Handbook: An Oxfam Manual for Development Workers

Politics & Social Sciences

Pratt, Brian

Boyden, Jo

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Magic! Real Magic! Ever wanted to learn? We require someone with intelligence and a disciplined mind. Those well versed in fantasy novels and role-playing games a plus. May need to travel. Only those of good character need apply. No appointment necessary. When he answers an intriguing advertisement in the newspaper, James couldn’t possibly have known that it would thrust him into the middle of a quest that will test the limits of his intelligence and courage. James, a high school senior, is not given any sort of explanation why or how he’s been brought to this strange, mystical world. He quickly realizes that he’s able to use the knowledge he’s gained through reading hundreds of books as well as the time spent in role-playing games to help him cope. The world he’s entered is one on the edge of war, and only by learning to control the magic within himself will he be able to survive the trials ahead. With the help of a boy named Miko, James sets out on an adventure across this strange world to discover why he’s there—and what he must do. For more about The Morcyth Saga, go to: morcythsaga.com

The Unsuspecting Mage: Book One of the Morcyth Saga

Teen & Young Adult

iUniverse, Inc.

Trapped within the City of Light when it fell to the Empire, James’ young friend and companion Miko had been captured by the Empire’s forces and is now being taken as a slave into the Empire. The last thing he’d told Miko before they were separated was: “I’ll find you.” Now James, with the help of some new found allies, travels into the Empire to rescue his friend. Acting as a caravan merchant from Cardri, he goes from city to city in his attempt to find his friend. From the City of Light, to the slave markets of Korazan, even unto the Empire’s capital itself, James continues in his search for his friend Miko, unwilling to leave him to his fate. In this exciting second book of the epic fantasy series, The Morcyth Saga, Brian S. Pratt has continued to give us the heart pounding action that his readers so much enjoyed in the first novel. For more about The Morcyth Saga, go to: morcythsaga.com

Fires of Prophecy (The Morcyth Saga, Book 2)

The ‘Fire’, a powerful artifact of the god Dmon-Li has fallen into James’ hands. A spirit of a former Priest of Morcyth told him that he must hide it, that should the followers of Dmon-Li find it, the results would be devastating for this world. James begins experimenting with magic in order to use it to aid in the hiding of the Fire. Unlocking the secrets behind the crystal he found in the swamp, he learns to harness magical energy to aid him in this endeavor. The quest for answers eventually draws James and Jiron to the enemy occupied town of Saragon, where they’ve been told the last High Priest of Morcyth had been born. Hoping to discover a clue as to where the last of the Priesthood of Morcyth went after abandoning the High Temple in the City of Light. They make their way through enemy occupied Madoc to Saragon where they begin scouring the city under the very nose of the Empire! The fourth installment of The Morcyth Saga, which began in The Unsuspecting Mage continues a new epic fantasy series that readers worldwide have embraced. For more on The Morcyth Saga go to: morcythsaga.com.

Trail of the Gods (The Morcyth Saga, Book 4)

Literature & Fiction

During his expedition to find the lost priests of Morcyth, James learned in part what he was brought to this world to do. But to accomplish what needs to be done, the City of Light must again be free of the Empire. In order for that to happen, however, he must devise a campaign through which that can be made a reality.Once the spring thaw begins, and the passes are once more clear, he leads all but a few from The Ranch over the mountains into Madoc. Beginning at Lythylla, the capitol of Madoc, he sets into motion events which he believes will drive the Empire from Madoc’s soil.A friend’s past brings unexpected allies and James stumbles upon a dark secret buried deep beneath the ground for centuries. A secret better left alone.For more about The Morcyth Saga, go to morcythsaga.com.

Shades of the Past: Book Six of the Morcyth Saga

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Shepherd's Quest begins a story about three lads from the small town of Quillim: Riyan Borenson, Chadric Kelon, and Bartholomew Agreani. When Riyan stumbled upon an ancient burial tomb, he and the others soon discovered they had found the fabled King's Horde. A place reputed to hold a vast fortune.However, before they could gain access to the King's Horde, they must first recover the segments of the key that will open the sigil inscribed portal. One key they found within the ancient burial tomb in the hand of a long dead thief.Somehow they must find the segments of the key and open the Horde before word gets out. For should others learn that they have found the fabled King's Horde, less scrupulous men will be after them to claim the Horde for themselves.Their quest for the rest of The Broken Key ultimately leads them to a place located deep within hostile goblin territory, a place where even the goblins fear to go.

Shepherd's Quest (The Broken Key, Book 1)

iUniverse

While conventional medicine analyzes disease in terms of cellular disturbances and prescribes drugs to counteract physical symptoms, anthroposophical medicine adds a spiritual image of the human being. Anthroposophical doctors (who qualify first in conventional medicine) increase the range of treatments available, offering artistic therapies, herbal remedies, and many others. Where conventional treatment can only suppress the symptoms, these treatments extend the possibilities of a cure and reduce the need to use conventional drugs. This book is an excellent introduction to the scope and potential of anthroposophical medicine.

Anthroposophical Medicine: Healing for Body, Soul and Spirit

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

SteinerBooks

Choosing Research Methods: Data Collection for Development Workers (Development Guidelines)

Oxfam Professional

This book discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of available research methods, and explains how to decide on the best approaches to suit individual circumstances.

Choosing Research Methods: Data collection for development workers (Oxfam Development Guidelines)

Loizos, Peter

Oxfam

Measuring the Process is a unique attempt to set out guidelines for evaluating social development processes. It is intended primarily as a practical guide for undertaking the evaluation of social development projects and combines a theoretical overview of the concepts involved, with insights into the planning and implementation of evaluation.

Measuring the Process: Guidelines for Evaluating Social Development

Business & Money

Marsden, David

Oakley, Peter

Management & Leadership

INTRAC

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