Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs
Title | Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs PDF eBook |
Author | Mark L. Clifford |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2011-12-20 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1118094638 |
What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—the four Asian Tigers—attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade. Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics. The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians—the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, Time magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it: Provides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists Brings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions "What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years?" "Why?" and "What should be done about it?" Offers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future.
Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs
Title | Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs PDF eBook |
Author | Mark L. Clifford |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2011-10-11 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1118094646 |
What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—the four Asian Tigers—attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade. Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics. The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians—the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, Time magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it: Provides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists Brings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions "What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years?" "Why?" and "What should be done about it?" Offers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future.
Tiger Cubs
Title | Tiger Cubs PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Owen |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2011-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1617721581 |
Describes how tiger cubs learn all about hunting and living on their own.
Tiger Pups
Title | Tiger Pups PDF eBook |
Author | Tom and Allie Harvey |
Publisher | Collins |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009-06-23 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780061773099 |
This is the true story of Nasira, Anjika, and Sidani, three white Bengal tiger cubs whose mother stopped nursing them only fifteen hours after their birth. Luckily, two zookeepers, Tom and Allie Harvey, were keeping a close eye on them. The Harveys paired the hungry cubs with their golden retriever, Isabella—who was still nursing her own puppy—to see if Isabella would feed and care for the baby tigers. The match was a success: Isabella immediately adopted the cubs as if they were her very own . . . Tiger Pups! This sensational story swept the country, and Isabella and the tiger pups have become the darlings of the media. Captured in adorable, intimate, and exclusive images by Tom Harvey and National Geographic photographer Keith Philpott, here is the fascinating story of the cubs and how they make the transition from living in the house with the Harveys to their new den outdoors. At two months, the cubs are active, curious, and playful. They get into everything! Share in this remarkable and heartwarming story that marks a truce in the age-old battle between cats and dogs.
Tiger, Tiger
Title | Tiger, Tiger PDF eBook |
Author | Lynne Reid Banks |
Publisher | Laurel Leaf |
Pages | 205 |
Release | 2009-03-25 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0307548074 |
Two tiger cub brothers are torn from the jungle and taken to Rome. The stronger cub is trained as a killer at the Coliseum. Emperor Caesar makes a gift of the smaller cub to his beautiful daughter, Aurelia. She adores her cub, Boots. Julius, a young animal keeper, teaches Aurelia how to earn Boots’s trust. Boots is pampered while his brother, known as Brute, lives in the cold and darkness, let out only to kill. Caesar trusts Julius to watch Aurelia and her prized pet. But when a prank backfires, Boots temporarily escapes and Julius must pay with his life. Thousands watch as Julius is sent unarmed into the arena to face the killer Brute.
Othersphere
Title | Othersphere PDF eBook |
Author | Nina Berry |
Publisher | Kensington Books |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2013-12-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0758292384 |
With help from the boy she loves and the boy who can't stand her, Dez must confront a monster in the Othersphere, where she will have to choose between her human form and her tiger form.
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010
Title | National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Almanacs |
ISBN | 142630501X |
Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.