This volume fills a gap in the literature by analyzing basic issues in development economics as they affect a particular type of Third World nation - small island economies. Using practical examples from the Caribbean Basin and the South Pacific, the authors examine in depth structural and employment issues, demographic and socioeconomic issues, and environmental and natural resource issues. Their aim throughout is to identify and assess the particular and unique development problems faced by small island economies so that effective policies can be derived that will more accurately reflect socioeconomic realities in these areas.Following an introductory overview, the authors discuss the role of staple exports in the economic well being of small island economies as well as issues relating to manufacturing and service sector activities and the structural and employment impacts of tourism. In Part Two, they turn to an exploration of demographic and socioeconomic issues including the effects of urbanization on the development process, the implications of migration from and between small island nations, the brain drain problem, and the relationship between criminal activity and development. Part Three shifts the focus from people-oriented issues to concerns related to agriculture and resource utilization. Separate chapters address agriculture in the developmental mix, the use of fisheries, forest resources, minerals, and conservation issues. The final section looks at the international considerations raised by the study and outlines the policy implications of the authors' findings. Students of development economics, international trade, and finance will find this an invaluable contribution to the greater understanding of the specific development problems faced by small island economies.
David Beskeen; Jennifer Campbell; Mark Ciampa; Barbara Clemens; Carol Cram; Jennifer Duffy; Steven Freund; Lisa Friedrichsen; Mark Frydenberg; Ralph Hooper; Lisa Ruffolo; Lynn Wermers
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Offering a new perspective on Weegee’s oeuvre, Society of the Spectacle presents the photographer’s iconic images alongside lesser-known works. Weegee’s macabre tabloid photographs of murdered gangsters, bodies trapped in crashed cars, slums consumed by fire, and other poignant records of New York’s nocturnal low life in the 1930s and 40s are the stuff of legend. Lesser-known, however, is the work he created in his later years, when he satirized Hollywood, mocking its fleeting glory, jubilant crowds, and social scenes, and created celebrity portraits that he delighted in distorting using a palette of technical tricks. And herein lies the paradox of Weegee: how can two such wildly different bodies of work co-exist? Offering the first evaluation of the famed photographer’s career in its entirety, this book reconciles the two sides of Weegee by showing how the ‘spectacle’ was the unifying theme of his work. Over 130 images, some iconic, some more rarely seen, are accompanied by essays that explore the consistent themes throughout Weegee’s career, his documentary and photojournalism work, and his last great series taken on the set of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film Dr. Strangelove.
A comprehensive new framework for winning at M&Afrom up-front planning to postmerger integration The challenges of mergers and acquisitions can be dauntingbut the opportunities and benefits they offer forward-thinking companies can be tremendous. Winning at Mergers and Acquisitions offers a critical new approach to strategic M&A based on the authors' pioneering concept of marketing due diligenceSM. Covering every stage of market-driven M&A planning and integration, this book shows how to look beyond the quick hit to focus on long-term growth rather than short-term cost-cutting. Featuring dozens of real-life case studiesincluding both failures and extraordinary successesplus inside comments from leading M&A specialists, this book contains crucial guidance on: *Predeal planninghow to identify your strategic needs and pinpoint the merger candidate(s) that will help you meet them *Sizing up targets for acquisitionhow to examine the essential marketing, sales, and product issues that will determine a good company "fit,".strategically and culturally *Revenue enhancement planninghow to identify ways to drive top-line growth and develop action plans to generate near- and long-term revenues *Filling the pipelinehow to prioritize and actualize the critical steps necessary to drive shareholder value *Developing communication programshow to design and execute communication strategies to garner support for the merger by employees, customers, and other stakeholders *Building a comprehensive postmerger integration planhow to align diverse corporate cultures, develop training and reward programs, and move beyond the turf wars and lack of productivity that hamper the success of mergers and acquisitions. Last year more than 7,000 mergers and acquisitions were completed, with a collective price tag estimated at more than $800 billion. And although they are known as highly effective means of achieving corporate growth and strategic advantage, these transactions are fraught with pitfalls: Statistics indicate that a third of these deals will fail and another third will not bear out the expectations of the merger partners. What can businesses looking to undertake strategic mergers and acquisitions do to ensure that they do not fall victim to confusion, multimillion-dollar losses, declining market share and profits, or any number of other negative results of failed transactions? The answers are in Winning at Mergers and Acquisitions, a pioneering step-by-step guide to growth-driven planning and swift, effective post-merger integration. Challenging the conventional emphasis on cost-reduction synergies, this book presents the authors' groundbreaking blueprint for mergers that yield strategic synergies and high returns in meeting long-term growth, increased market share, and revenue generation objectives. Mark Clemente and David Greenspan explore in detail the marketing, sales, and organizational issues that are vital aspects of successful M&A ventures. They take executives through the entire strategic M&A processfrom setting objectives, to evaluating target companies, to aligning corporate cultures in an effort to ensure problem-free integration. They show how to maintain a sharp focus on the markets that will be reached by the mergerand they offer invaluable advice on charting a steady course through the often tumultuous period of integration, when organizational chaos can cause the merged company to lose momentum, market share, and the backing of customers, prospects, and shareholders. Winning at Mergers and Acquisitions is essential reading for CEOs, managers, deal makers, and others looking to capitalize on one of the most important methods of effecting corporate growth in business todaywhile staying focused on the people, product, and process issues that power that growth.
This collection of thirty hymns and songs are suitable for all-age Christian worship in a variety of settings -- house churches, small congregations, formal and informal. The contemporary texts by poet David Wright are either based on scripture or highlight such themes as community, Eucharist, hospitality, repentance, justice, healing, and blessing. The music, by composer James Clemens, is fresh and well constructed for congregational singing in a variety of styles from standard hymnody to folk, Native American, gospel, early American, and chant. About a third of the selections may be learned and performed without paper.
The Eastern Europe and Central Asia region has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic. Although still concentrated, the epidemic has diversified, affecting several key populations in many countries. This change has increased the number of people in need, the ways the epidemic can spread, and the complexity of formulating an effective strategy to combat it. At the same time, international funding is insufficient to cover the growing need, and domestic plans to cover the funding gaps, in many cases, fall short. In this environment, the need to use data to make the best possible decisions about using available funds is essential. Tackling the World's Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic tells the story of how, in 11 countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, small groups of decision-makers and experts came together to carry out innovative, groundbreaking analyses for each country. It details the steps these nations have taken to strengthen their HIV programs based on the findings while highlighting critical issues for the road ahead. In so doing, the book also shows the potential of what can be done with a mathematical model and how it can support real-life improvements in policy and more efficacious budget allocations. It is the record of a unique undertaking to improve public health investments that offers lessons for many communities.
Una innovadora y gran obra, que clarifica los contenidos del conjunto de disciplinas que m s est n influyendo en resto de reas del conocimiento cient fico y espec ficamente en la actividad f sica, el deporte, el aprendizaje y el mbito educativo. Con seguridad uno de los libros del a o, tanto para todos los profesionales de la actividad f sica y el deporte, la educaci n , as como el p blico en general que quiera formarse en Neurociencia y sus posibilidades. "El ejercicio f sico es una conducta de beneficio extraordinario para mantener y potenciar las funciones cerebrales desde la emoci n a la cognici n y desde la educaci n a la instrucci n. En este sentido, este libro es oportuno, relevante y bienvenido" (Dr. Francisco Mora, catedr tico de fisiolog a Humana en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid). "Una obra tremendamente innvocadora, actualizada y pr ctica... los investigadores estamos en deuda con los autores de este libro" (Dr- Francisco B. Ortega, profesor de la Universidad de Granada). "Un relato que explica de forma extraordinaria el aprendizaje, el rendimiento cognitivo y la influencia de nuestras decisiones en el d a a d a" (D. Miguel Franco Murcia, profesor de Educaci n F sica). "La actividad f sica y el deporte beneficia nuestro funcionamiento cerebral en todas las etapas de la vida. Este libro, realizado por un grupo de profesionales, aporta informaci n valiosa y actual sobre como el ejercicio f sico influye sobre nuestras funciones cognitivas, emocionales y motivacionales" (Dr. Jos Ram n Alonso, catedr tico de Biolog a Celular en la Universidad de Salamanca). "Un libro lleno de ciencia y humanismo, una r faga de aire fresco que ratifica la importancia de todo el cuerpo para un aprendizaje significativo, duradero y transferible" (J. Armando Fern ndez, miembro del Foro Mundial de Intel Education Visionaries y socio-fundador de la Agencia para el Desarrollo de la Cultura Cient fica y la Innovaci n). Contenido de la obra: NEUROCIENCIA DE LA MOTIVACI N: DE LA DOPAMINA A LA ACCI N BENEFICIOS COGNITIVOS DE LA ACTIVIDAD F SICA: BUENO PARA EL CORAZ N, BUENO PARA EL CEREBRO NEUROCIENCIA DE LA ALIMENTACI N Y EL SEGUNDO CEREBRO INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL Y SUE O EN EL DEPORTE PERSPECTIVA NEUROPSICOLOG A DEL ENTRENAMIENTO DEPORTIVO. UNA ORGANIZACI N SIST MICA INGELIGENCIA INTUITIVA Y DECISIONES INCONSCIENTES EL LENGUAJE NO VERBAL EN EL DEPORTE: LAS EMOCIONES AL DESCUBIERTO RESPUESTAS NEUROPSICOFISIOL GICAS EN CIRCUNSTANCIAS ESTRESANTES EMOCIONES Y MECANISMOS NEUROENDOCRINOS EN EL DEPORTE LA INTELIGENCIA DE MOVERSE: LA NEUROPSICOLOG A EN LA EDUCACI N F SICA
Jan De Boer; Clemens van Blitterswijk; Peter Thomsen; Jeffrey Hubbell; Ranieri Cancedda; J.D. de Bruijn; Anders Lindahl; Jerome Sohier; David F. Williams
Tissue Engineering is a comprehensive introduction to the engineering and biological aspects of this critical subject. With contributions from internationally renowned authors, it provides a broad perspective on tissue engineering for students and professionals who are developing their knowledge of this important topic. Key topics covered include stem cells; morphogenesis and cellular signaling; the extracellular matrix; biocompatibility; scaffold design and fabrication; controlled release strategies; bioreactors; tissue engineering of skin, cartilage, bone and organ systems; and ethical issues.
This text uses an innovative approach to the dynamics of labour's decline and proposes policy initiatives necessary for its revitalization. The book emphasises the need for restructuring of capitalism on a global scale and challenges traditional economic and industrial relations wisdom.
This text uses an innovative approach to the dynamics of labour's decline and proposes policy initiatives necessary for its revitalization. The book emphasises the need for restructuring of capitalism on a global scale and challenges traditional economic and industrial relations wisdom.
When water leaves a treatment works and travels through a distribution system, its quality, with respect to many chemical and biological parameters, will degrade. The quality of the delivered water will be largely influenced by: The quality of treated water supplied into the network The condition of distribution assets within the network The retention time within the network. The water industry has focused predominantly on the quality of treated water and the physical condition of distribution assets when improving the quality of water at the customer?s tap. However the quality of the water delivered is also affected by the time the water is retained in the different elements of the distribution network. Retention time is controlled both by the physical characteristics of the system and the operational regime. Physical characteristics such as pipe roughness may change throughout the life of the asset or be modified by rehabilitation. The aim of this research is to demonstrate that water quality within distribution networks can be managed effectively by controlling retention time and to develop practical and pragmatic methodologies for doing so.
