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The monograph of Harimau Cave and The Long Journey of OKU Civilization is like the fruit of archaeological research in OKU region by the National Archaeological Centre (Pusamas), that took place since 2007. Although earlier in the year 2001-2005 it had been conducted similar studies. in collaboration with foreign institution (Pusamas-lnstitut de Recherche pour le Developpement/IRD), only in 2009 a more intensive study conducted in one of the prehistoric dwelling caves as the primadona to this study, that is Harimau Cave. The cave does not only contain a very abundant wealth of archaeological remains, its walls also keep cave prehistoric art works formerly believed nothing in the region of Sumatra. Rock painting in Harimau Cave seemed to be a bonus for the research that was originally only intended to explore the potential of the dwelling caves in Padang Bindu. Departing from the experience of similar studies in the region, namely in karst areas, the research was accompanied by surveys in the rivers watershed as well as niche and other caves. Harimau Cave became the focus of discussion in this monograph because the wealth and archaeological potentials contained therein enable a complete reconstruction, both from the aspect of cultural character, lifestyle and human adaptation, or chronology. The articles as well as some archaeological data contained in this monograph is based on research reports about OKU Roots of Civilization which has been prepared by the editors and contributors of the monograph in the last five years. This monograph has deliberately been prepared on parts (chapters) in which there are one or more scientific articles. This strategy is done so that the scientific information can be presented in a more concise and attractive, particularly for nonacademic circles. Archaeological data that have been through the stages of verification and in-depth analysis presented in this monograph to be used as a reference for researchers and academics. Each section begins with a description of the subject matter as well as some information as highlights. Meanwhile, the illustrations deliberately made as attractive as possible to be easily understood and pleasing. It is true that richness remaining of Harimau Cave is very distinctive, but it is not the only one. Along with tens of other caves in the karst area of Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU), including river sites and other open sites with its remaining, all of them reserve invaluable record of the long journey of OKU civilization.

This amazing fiction story presents mindfulness to children and helps introduce at an early age the art of Meditation. Meditation gives young children the feeling of being quiet and still, to calm the mind and shape a strong and stable individual. Meditation techniques designed for children helps them to focus on one thought or breath at a time, so they can better concentrate on their studies, their sport activities. Through meditation practice, kids will develop a sense of stability. They will learn how to accept their flaws and mistakes. Meditation can carry them away from whatever makes them afraid to a place where they have control and power over their feelings, their desires and their lives. After UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center introduced a meditation program to preschoolers, researchers found that mindfulness increased the children’s memory as well as their ability to plan and organize. Meditation can help build up their self-esteem and discover how dreams and determination can help them achieve the impossible. We encourage parents to take a moment in their daily life to develop such amazing practice leading to the benefits of their children.

The increasing responsibility placed on physicians and hospitals to reduce postoperative infection makes this OKU specialty topic particularly relevant. Developed in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Infection Society, OKU: Musculoskeletal Infection is the first orthopaedic literature survey devoted to the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft-tissue infections.

This revised and updated volume offers readers a selection of up-to-date information, designed to be of use to orthopaedic surgeons and physicians who must treat various foot and ankle problems in patients ranging in age from infancy to old age. Among the wide range of topics covered are: sports injuries, tumors, skin and nail disorders, the insensate foot, hallux valgus deformities in adolescents and adults, pedorthic devices, ankle arthroscopy, fractures and soft tissue injuries, neuromuscular diseases, and nerve problems. Chapters which have been added to this edition deal with amputation and with the cavus foot.