Howard White Knihy

Real Dads Real Leaders is a compilation of over 40 stories by fathers and daughters about lessons learned that they still utilize today. Real Dad Real Leaders is designed to help men be better dads. It is through the lessons learned in these short stories and the implementations of the growth thoughts at the end of each story men will grow to be better dads. There are stories of triumph, neglect, good times, bad times, love and lack. Just remember that in all of our stories there are lessons to be learned. Real Dads Real Leaders is must for any DAD in your life.

The narrative captures a child's excitement and wonder during their inaugural airplane journey across Canada. It explores the sights and sounds of flying, the thrill of seeing landscapes from above, and the joy of adventure. Through vivid descriptions, the story conveys the innocence and curiosity of youth, making the experience relatable and enchanting for readers of all ages.

Set against the backdrop of 1970s British Columbia, this unique journal-cum-serial captures the essence of life on the BC coast, aiming to document its distinct character. Initially produced by novice publishers in Pender Harbour, it features sepia ink and ornate designs, reflecting the era's extravagance. Over time, it evolved into a significant cultural touchstone, influencing various aspects of local identity, from arts to commerce, as the term "Raincoast" gained widespread recognition.

This award-winning book offers a delightful blend of humor and wit, showcasing the author's sharp observations on everyday life. Through engaging anecdotes and clever storytelling, it captures the quirks of human behavior and societal norms, making readers laugh while reflecting on their own experiences. The narrative's charm lies in its relatable characters and situations, appealing to anyone who appreciates a good laugh intertwined with insightful commentary.

This Bond Market Guide reports on the significant developments expected in Cambodia’s bond market, including the issuance of corporate and government bonds and subsequent debt securities listings on the Cambodia Securities Exchange.Among the long-term development objectives of Cambodia’s Financial Sector Development Strategy 2011–2020 were to develop the government securities market and to issue government bonds by the National Treasury. In 2010, the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) was established. The National Bank of Cambodia began issuing negotiable certificates of deposit in 2013, effectively creating an interbank money market.Fundamental legislation and key legislation for the securities market came into effect in 2007 with the adoption of the Law on Government Securities and the Law on the Issuance and Trading of Non-Government Securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) was inaugurated in 2008 and it has been gradually establishing the necessary regulatory framework and practices for a corporate bond market. The CSX has been operating since 2010 and features comprehensive listing rules. While the present listings are limited to equities, it is expected that the CSX will allow the listing and trading of debt securities as well.

ASEAN 3 policy makers are exploring options to promote green local currency-denominated bonds to meet the region’s infrastructure development needs.The Asian Development Bank and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ASEAN 3) are looking to explore options to promote green local currency-denominated bonds to meet the region’s infrastructure development needs. Green bonds—supported within the ASEAN 3 framework—would help meet the long-term financing of the region especially in its transition to a low-carbon region. This publication highlights an assessment study of green bond markets in ASEAN 3, identifies the barriers to green bond market development, and proposes recommendations to scale up green bond markets for infrastructure development in ASEAN 3.

Road authorities in CAREC countries are encouraged to include road safety as an integral part of the planning, design, and operation of all road worksites under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program.This manual explains how to provide safer road worksites on CAREC roads. It explains good practices for roadwork sites, offering clear and simple guidance for CAREC road authorities to use to improve road safety at these sites for road users and workers alike. It offers information about the six-zone process, how to plan and implement a traffic management plan, and how to manage a safe worksite. This manual is essential reading for project managers, designers, supervision consultants, contractors, works supervisors and others who have a responsibility for safe worksites.

The new framework for cooperative approaches and mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement charts a path for the resurgence of carbon markets. However, the modalities, rules, and guidance are yet to be fully elaborated. Article 6 is a key part of the Paris Agreement. It allows Parties to voluntarily cooperate to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions, providing for international transfers of mitigation outcomes, a new mechanism for mitigation and sustainable development, and non-market approaches. Article 6 establishes the foundation for a post 2020 carbon market, but there are still many complex issues to be discussed and decided among Parties to finalize the Paris Agreement rulebook by the end of 2018. This publication examines the options for establishing guidance, rules, and modalities for the key elements of Article 6, decoding issues such as internationally transferred mitigation outcomes, environmental integrity, double counting and corresponding adjustments.

This case study examines selected urban development projects of the local government engineering department in Bangladesh, with focus on mechanisms to foster gender equality and women empowerment.ADB supports the institutionalization of gender equality in government agencies to enhance their gender-responsiveness and sustainability of gender equality results. The Bangladesh Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) is a trailblazer in mainstreaming gender equality in its policies, systems, and programs. This has resulted in women’s greater benefit from ADB-assisted projects and in their increased participation in decision making for inclusive urban development. This report presents the results of a stocktaking of LGED’s gender mainstreaming practices particularly in ADB-financed urban development projects. Find out more about the lessons identified and recommendations offered to enhance LGED’s approaches to achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in Bangladesh.

Documents Asia's progress in regional cooperation and integration. The report covers the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank and analyses regional as well as global economic linkages.