Organisations

Development Bookshop

UK

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c/o ITDG Publishing
Bourton Hall
Bourton-on-Dunsmore
Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 9QZ

DevelopmentBookshop.com is operated by Practical Action Publishing (the new trading name for Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd.) and offers a wide range of titles on international development and related issues from Practical Action Publishing and other publishers. Publishes a range of practical manuals, directories, bibliographies, case studies and three journals

World Bank Publications

USA

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PO Box 960
Herndon, VA 20172-0960

The World Bank publishes widely, covering a broad range of topics relating to social and economic development. Many documents and reports can be downloaded free online, and books can be purchased via the Online Bookstore. For print material, please see the Distributors and Booksellers page at http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/PUBLICATION/EXTDAB/0,,menuPK:64132567~pagePK:64132581~piPK:64132591~theSitePK:379370,00.html

Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)

Canada

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Health Resources Centre
400-1565 Carling Avenue
Ottawa ON, K1Z 8R1

The Canadian Public Health Association is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. CPHA initiate, encourage and participate in research directed at the fields of disease prevention, health promotion and healthy public policy. Publishes widely both in English and French on children and youth, communicable diseases and immunisation, nutrition, public health, ageing and substance use. Catalogue is available online and publications can be ordered electronically via the website.

Kumarian Press

USA

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1294 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Kumarian Press caters for information needs around development, globalisation, conflict and peace, gender, civil society, NGOs, microfinance and health. Catalogue and ordering form available online.

OECD Development Centre

France

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Le Seine St Germain
Bat B 12 boulevard des Iles
92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux

Created in 1962 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, the Development Centre is an interface between OECD Member countries and the emerging and developing economies. Working papers, policy briefs, policy insights and studies can be downloaded from the website. Topics include: development policy, globalisation, governance, sustainable development, poverty and equity issues.

IPAS

USA

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PO Box 5027
Chapel Hill
NC 27516

Ipas has worked for three decades to increase women's ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce deaths and injuries of women from unsafe abortion. Ipas's global and country programs include training, research, advocacy, distribution of equipment and supplies for reproductive-health care, and information dissemination. Publishes widely around women's health, reproductive health, abortion, adolescents, international health policies, and violence against women. Ipas has distributors in 30 countries worldwide. The complete contents of many Ipas publications and multimedia materials can be downloaded from the website. Printed copies of most publications are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

New Africa Books [formerly David Philip Publishers]

South Africa

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PO Box 46962
Glosderry 7702

New Africa Books (Pty) Limited is a new company formed as a result of the merger of David Philip Publishers, Spearhead Press and New Africa Educational Publishing. Strives to become a leading African publisher and a gateway to African information and content. Covers a range of subjects, including education and socail studies and politics. Copies can be ordered electronically via Kalahari.net service.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

UK

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239 Shawbridge Street
Glasgow G43 1QN

The National Childbirth Trust is a selfhelp organisation based in the UK and primarily aimed at UK parents. Offers childbirth classes and breastfeeding advice. It also publishes and distributes books and information resources that can be adapted for the information needs of parents in developing countries. Topics covered include: pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, early days, parenthood. Publications can be ordered via the website.

The Africa Book Centre

UK

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38 King Street
London WC2E 8JT

The Africa Book Centre Limited was founded on 1 April 1989 to provide books and music from and about the continent of Africa. They ship to most countries in the world (see terms and conditions). The emphasis is on post-colonial and current culture and society. Includes African languages and linguistics, and children's books and music. Currently is operating solely as a mail order bookseller

FPA (formerly Family Planning Association)

UK

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23-28 Penn Street
London
N1 5DL

fpa (Family Planning Association) is a UK's sexual health charity working to improve the sexual health of all people throughout the UK. fpa produces an ever-expanding range of books, leaflets, videos and other resources.

Catalogue is available online and ordered should be posted to: fpa 23-28 Penn Street, London, N1 5DL. Alternatively, orders can be emailed to: fpadirect@fpa.org.uk. Members are entitled to discounts.

Books Abroad|formlery Link Global Book Aid

UK

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Unit 1 Richmond Avenue Industrial Estate
Rhynie
Aberdeenshire AB54 4HJ

Books Abroad collects books mainly donated by schools and libraries based in north east Scotland and distribute them to schools and other institutions in developing countries. When funds allow, they purchase new publications to meet specific needs. They main focus is on educational materials for primary and secondary schools but they also supply health books and nursing texts and related reference books.

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