"The globalisation of research means that we need to have common standards throughout the World so that research practitioners, users and the general public, can have trust in the integrity of research wherever it is undertaken. The World Conferences have focused our attention not only on the high-profile cases of misconduct but also on the responsible conduct of research. The Second World Conference led to the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity which sets out the principles and responsibilities of researchers in all disciplines and from around the World. These Proceedings provide a record of the broad and yet detailed discussions that took place in July 2010 and can provide a benchmark and reference point for the future."

"In this thoroughly documented and accessible book, David Dyker shows the origin and history of the problem of unstable norms, which has permeated the Russian economy. In doing this he demonstrates that we cannot understand an economy outside the context of its historical roots. This book is a tour de force of how the Russian economy has become what it is today. It is an indispensable read for scholars, students and businessmen interested in Russia and will remain one of the key readings on the subject for years to come."

"The strength of the book is in its extremely useful, very in-depth exploration of a wide range of theories concerning creativity ¡­ it is a handbook to be dipped into by those who wish to read and understand contemporary views concerning a very wide range of important issues concerning creativity such as new concepts, theories, models, frameworks, research and teaching experiences."

"The stories, quotes and exercises in every chapter make reading this book interesting ... Recommendations of bedtime books, games and discipline strategies will definitely add some fun to bonding sessions ... Even sample meal plans are included! Parents will no longer have to crack their heads to come up with various nutritious and well-balanced meals for their children."

"A comprehensive, balanced and timely treatise of both the evolution of policy adjustments on cross-Straits relations from Beijing and Taipei since the late 1970s, and the dynamic and complex political, economic and diplomatic interactions between the two former enemies. Drawing on the latest research on issues affecting regional security and stability, this volume provides important policy-relevant analysis for Beijing, Taipei and Washington, and makes a unique contribution to the growing literature on the subject."

Womack's original attempt to formulate a new framework to explain and perhaps to devise new and realistic principles to guide the relations between unequal states is an important contribution in itself."
Wang Gungwu
Chairman of the East Asian Institute and University Professor
National University of Singapore

This is an important and timely book. With half of humanity living in cities, our future will depend on how well we manage our cities. This book poses six inter-generational challenges to cities. If a city deals successfully with them, it will become a living, thriving, prosperous and delightful place to live, work and visit."
Prof Tommy Koh
Chairman, Governing Council
Asia Pacific Water Forum

Juergen Kleiner's 'Diplomatic Practice' has all the ingredients to become the reference book for a generation. Only a lifelong practitioner of diplomacy turned university professor could produce such a vivid, authoritative and well articulated portrait of his profession ... Kleiner's definitions are crystal clear, his judgement is always balanced, his language is that of a trained lawyer. The book thereby also covers a large segment of current international law ... In fact, it is three things in one: It is at the same time a tool-box for practitioners, a handbook for scholars and a textbook for students and applicants. A tremendous amount of work has gone into it."