For lovers of art and design, a travel itinerary should always
include a good bookstore among its listings of local museums and art
galleries. After all, a great bookstore is often a destination unto
itself. Here are of ten of the most sensational bookstores for art and
design around the world.
Contemporary art magazine curated by Park Hyatt Hotels, published by Bond Strategy and Influence
I can't account for national trends, but on an anecdotal level,
it has been fascinating to watch Millennials become some of America's
best 'unofficial ambassadors.'
Founder and Director of America’s Unofficial Ambassadors
We know that at least 620 million people still defecate in the
open and do not have access to sanitation services, resulting in serious
economic and health consequences, and the deaths of hundreds of
thousands of children.
Head of External Relations, International Programs, Water For People
Editor's Note: While Tim Profeta is on vacation, Jeremy Tarr,
policy associate in the Climate and Energy Program at Duke's Nicholas
Institute for Envi...
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University
Beijing's sparring with Abe has produced underwhelming results.
An international public relations blitz following Abe's Yasukuni trip --
to remind the world of Japan's past aggression and warn of resurgent
militarism -- resulted not in a chorus of condemnation of Tokyo but in
wariness of excessive Chinese rhetoric. Nor did harsh criticism of Abe
undermine his standing at home.
China Analyst for the International Crisis Group, Beijing
I've been thinking about this for some time, and I have decided
to put down my thoughts on what I personally consider to be the steps we
need to take as a world towards a long term solution to these issues of
sexually based violence.
The ECCC, on balance, is a major success for international
criminal justice. The longevity of the international human rights and
rule of law movement depends on building on such successes, while
understanding the challenges in their context.
International Criminal Lawyer and Advocate, Washington, DC
Over the centuries, a rich China invariably brought prosperity to
all of East and Southeast Asia. Therefore, while Asian countries might
value the U.S. as a friend, no one wants China as an enemy. There is a
spot that is sweet for everyone. If the U.S. moves closer to China and
to other countries of Asia, all will benefit. If the U.S., in response
to China's rise, moves too close to some as a move against others,
everyone is caught in a lose-lose situation.
Chairman, Kerry Logistics; Foreign Minister of Singapore (2004-2011)
Readers seem to be captivated by lists but do they ever wonder
where the numbers come from? How does the list writer know there aren't
more than eight ways to fall in love after being dumped? Was the author
just lazy? Where do the "facts" come from?
Former Playboy editor/Novelist/Screenwriter ('Blue Streak')
While the problems that flow from the mining and burning of coal
are increasingly well known, the history of coal shipping accidents is
less well documented.
Contributing Editor, CoalSwarm
If you spend any time there, two things are apparent: women have a
raw deal, yet they -- not the oil or the chrome or the copper, but the
used and abused women of Africa -- are its future.
Journalist, columnist, broadcaster, internationalist, energy expert, science and technology enthusiast, lecturer, public speaker
It is time we recognize the impact that Generation Xers across
the globe have had on the Millennials' outlook on life, work, politics,
civic engagement, entrepreneurship, activism or culture. Let's not sell
our Millennials short. Let's add nuance and perspective to the
conversation. Let's burst that bubble, shall we?
Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Union College, NY
Is this a uniquely Asian problem? Intellectual laziness is a
major issue here in the United States too, and students buy homework
online to avoid thinking the way they download music from iTunes. But
America still values those who think outside the box, originality.
Author and editor, New America Media
Numerous thrillers and suspense writings titillate us by hopping
from country to country -- a la James Bond. But let's take a look at
some successful examples of exotic suspense written by people who live
where they write -- natives or expats.
Human rights advocate and novelist
"What Does It All Mean?" is actually a sharp turn from "What Me
Worry?" and it's indicative of the peculiar direction of the '60s
sensibility which danced between the desire for transcendence and a
darker nihilism occasioned by the specter of the Vietnam War.
They're making the best of things. Violeta has learned to go to
mass by herself. Immaculate Conception is only five blocks away, but for
Vincent it might as well be a million miles.
Author, 'Astoria Characters'
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