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The following paper looks at new challenges to the Euro-Atlantic community in the XXI century and tries to analyze what new focus and new organizations will be necessary to meet those challenges. The author contends that today the transatlantic communities, among others, face three main problems: failing states, radical militant Islam, and energy security. Addressing those issues and making them the focus of the community's effort and creating a new forum in which to discuss them will, according to the author, enable both continents to achieve the same success in the XXI century as they did during the Cold War Era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A chapter of the book "The Politics of Knowledge," edited by Saw Swee-Hock and Danny Quah is presented. It also presents messages from the chairman of the board of trustees at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Wang Gungwu, and from the chairman of the board of governors at London School of Economics (LSE) Peter Sutherland. Wang had mentioned about the LSE Asia Forum 2008 held in Singapore, and Sutherland recommended the book for public policy issues.

Part 13, Section 2 of the book "Readings in Science Methods, K-8," edited by Eric Brunsell, is presented. It explores several controversial issues in the classroom to facilitate science learning. It highlights the group discussion activity on stem cells to foster an appreciation for civic decision making.

The NATO Advanced Research workshop “Strengthening and Promoting religious tolerance and co-existence in the Balkans and beyond” that was held in Tirana Albania in September, October 2006, brought together researchers and academics, politicians and theologians from different parts of the Balkans and the world at large. The lively and constructive debate brought a number of new key elements and ideas to the table. Albania and its intereligious relationships and experiences were presented as positive examples of religious co-existence. These and other positive experiences were compared and discussed in relation to other developments in the region and the world. It was a privilege of the Millenium Club Center and myself personally as its Executive Director to have been part of this amazing group of people and discussion. I wanted to give a big heartfelt thank you to all the participants and contributors to the workshop. Without your participation, your insight, and contribution, the workshop would not have been the success it was. I hope that this publication will bring through the fundamental issues and topics discussed at the workshop. Due to the editorial and publishers restrictions, we could not fit all the presentations in the book. Nevertheless, I am convinced that the presentations given at the workshop in Tirana, and this book, will further encourage discussion and debate on what has become one of the most sensitive issues of our time. Mentor Nazarko, Executive Director, Millenium Club Center, Co-Director NATO Science for Peace Project, Advanced Research Workshop [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chapter 1 of the book "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" is presented. This chapter focuses on the events at a certain house called "The Cave." It explores the philosophical discussions among British carpenters, plumbers, plasterers, bricklayers and painters. It highlights a certain character named Frank Owen and his unusual and unorthodox opinions about religion and politics.

Chapter II of book VII of the book "Prince Eugene and His Times," by Louisa Muhlbach is presented. The chapter explores on deliberation during the council of war meeting assembled by General Melac to discuss on the matter of their warring and continued marauding actuation causing deaths to Germans. It highlights on the arguments of most members of the council saying that what General Milac was doing of burning houses and killing undefended people were inhumane.

Chapter I of book V of the book "Prince Eugene and His Times," by Louisa Muhlbach is presented. The chapter explores on the deliberations of the council of wars of Austria, headed by Emperor Leopold I in which Prince Eugene was given an opportunity to participate in the discussion. War leaders were called upon to update regarding the condition of the soldiers and war instruments. While in deliberations, ensuing arguments regarding the rules and officials make the council chamber alive.

Presents the chapter 16 of the book "Handbook of Religion & Social Institutions." Issues raised on the interaction between natural sciences and religion in the Science-Religion Dialogue; Possible reasons behind the participation of sociologists in the Science-Religion Dialogue; Usefulness of cultural map interpretation in military science.

Chapter 4 of the book "A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals: A Daring Response to an Epidemic" is presented. It discusses the emergence of the Social Work AIDS Network (SWAN), a grassroots professional group established by hospital-based social workers in San Francisco, California. It highlights the role of SWAN in the GLBT community. It cites the efforts of the group to offer forums and discussions that continue to boost creativity, political activism and community building.

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Focuses on the meeting of researchers from the North and South in Switzerland to discuss innovative institutional arrangements for local environmental management. Aim of the Discussion Forum North-South; Knowledge management; Environmental protection.