France is a Pacific power, with three territories, a military presence, and extensive investments. Once seen by many as a colonial interloper in the South Pacific, by the early 2000s, after it ended nuclear testing in French Polynesia and negotiated transitional Accords responding to independence demands in New Caledonia, France seems to have become generally accepted as a regional partner, even if its efforts concentrate on its own territories rather than the independent island states. But Frances future in the region has yet to be secured. By 2014 it is to have handed over a set of agreed autonomies to the New Caledonian government, before an independence referendum process begins. Past experience suggests that a final resolution of the status of New Caledonia will be divisive and could lead once again to violent confrontations. In French Polynesia, calls continue for independence and for treatment under UN decolonisation procedures, which France opposes. Other island leaders are watching, so far putting faith in the Noumea Accord, but wary of the final stages. The issues and possible solutions are more complex than the French Pacific island population of 515,000 would suggest. Combining historical background with political and economic analysis, this comprehensive study offers vital insight into the intricate history -- and problematic future -- of several of Australias key neighbours in the Pacific and to the priorities and options of the European country that still rules them. It is aimed at policy-makers, scholars, journalists, businesspeople, and others who want to familiarise themselves with the issues as Frances role in the region is redefined in the years to come.
A Prince leaves his kingdom in search of his love, the stepdaughter of an ogre. The Prince may have to lose his life in order to free her, but he is resolved to have his bride regardless of the risks.
Dadda GG studies stamps, and snoozes without warning. His den is crammed with so much stuff, you can almost hear it groaning. He has a magnifying glass. He has a sorting stick. And Mailing Magic powers up, the Postal Popping trick. He has a chuckle tummy and great big wiggly ears. Tootsie loves to chew them, then meows and disappears. His feet are so absurdly big, they look like flapping flippers. Along the floor he slips and slides, in luminous bright green slippers. His tea is served so very, very sweet, the spoon is almost standing, But now he has false chattering teeth, which jump out before crash landing. The great-grand children make a bee-line, to see him in his den, Where he recounts stamp stories of where and why and when. The First Post Office Act 1660 was signed by "King Charles II" after the country had been under the influence of "Oliver Cromwell". This was the beginning of the Post Office that we know today and the book is a rhyming, illustrated, "Postal Popping" adventure where Dadda GG takes his great-grandson "Asher" on a journey through time to see the signing of the Act. Mayhem ensues with "Tootsie" the cat being swept into the action with alarming results. My late father truly was one-of-a-kind. An immigrant from India, Ernest G. Oehme was a Postman, a Philatelist and studied the Postal History of history of India and Pakistan. Safe to say, his stamp collection was large - so large his den was an extremely chaotic (if fascinating) place!. While deciding what to do with his vast collection, I received my father in a dream, who told me to write about them. And so the 'Dadda GG Stamp Stories' was born. This is so much more than just a story, as the child can personalize the book, create their own stamps on the back pages and write their own stamp stories. My goal is to help children take a journey through history in a very unique but apt way, since stamps have been there...through it all. My father would be so proud!" My ultimate goal is to use proceeds from the book to fundraise for various children's charities and hopefully eventually an animated television series. Get started on the first book now, because Dadda GG and his adventures are only just getting started. Coming Soon: Dadda GG Stamp Stories Book 3 - Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. ABC Spanish colouring books Also available - Blank Music Sheets for Beginners, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin and Bagpipes. www.daddagg.com info@daddagg.com @dadda_gg Instagram @daddaggstampstories
The Benefits of Collaborative Doctoral Research Celebrate the diffusion of innovative refractive thinking through the writings of these doctoral scholars as they dare to think differently in search of new applications and understandings of research methodology. Drs. Denise Land and Judy Fisher-Blando explore the benefits of case study methodology. Dr. Armando Salas-Amaro expands upon the qualitative multiple-case study method. Dr. Ramon L. Benedetto offers expertise about character-based culture through ethnographic research. Dr. Gillian Silver examines the benefits of Siedman's (1998) exploratory multiple interview methodology. Dr. Susan Kristiniak explores phenomenology that offers the researcher the ability to become part of the data collection. Dr. Nathan Boyer offers perspective on the phenomenology approach regarding entrepreneurs and innovation. Dr. Leigh Riley examines a mixed method approach combining content analysis, quantitative design, and comparative analysis. Dr. Patricia Dues uses a quantitative correlational analysis with a mix of technology media using mixed methods. Dr. Gail Ferreira offers an array of digital methods to expand the results of mixed methods studies. Dr. Rachel Gonzales explores team effectiveness through a quantitative correlational method. Dr. Steven P. Woods demonstrates how refractive "out-of-the-box" thinking found new independent variables that were hiding in plain sight. Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz concludes with the future of innovative thought and the benefits of research and refractive thinking. Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker(r) offers unique applications of research methodologies from the perspective of multiple authors-each offering a chapter based on their specific expertise.
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