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Keeping the Promise of Social Security in Latin America

By: Indermit S. Gill,Truman G. Packard,Juan Yermo

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Keeping the Promise of Social Security in Latin America

By: Indermit S. Gill,Truman G. Packard,Juan Yermo

Empirical analysis of two decades of pioneering pension and social security reform in Latin America and the Caribbean shows that much has been achieved, but that critical challenges remain. In tackling this unfinished agenda, a great deal can be learned from the reform experience of countries in the region. 'Keeping the Promise,' produced by the chief economist's office for the Latin America and Caribbean region at the World Bank, evaluates policy reforms in 12 countries, points to successes and shortcomings, and proposes priorities and options for future reform.

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World Bank Publications

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0821383752

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9780821383759

An East Asian Renaissance

Ideas for Economic Growth

By: Indermit Singh Gill,Homi J. Kharas,Deepak Bhattasali

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An East Asian Renaissance

Ideas for Economic Growth

By: Indermit Singh Gill,Homi J. Kharas,Deepak Bhattasali

An East Asian Renaissance, by a World Bank team led by Chief Economist for East Asia & Pacific, Dr Homi Kharas and Economic Adviser, Dr Indermit Gill is the first comprehensive analysis of the new forces and challenges at play in the region since the Bank's seminal report of 1993, The East Asian Miracle. The report argues that regional flows of goods, finance and technology are helping even smaller East Asian countries reap the benefits of economies of scale and that this regional integration must be encouraged. But it also points out that these measures have to be supported by actions at the domestic level to ease the stresses and strains that rapid economic growth leaves in its wake. East Asia must now turn to the urgent domestic challenges of inequality, social cohesion, corruption and environmental degradation arising from its economic success.

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082136748X

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9780821367483

Golden Growth

Restoring the Lustre of the European Economic Model

By: Indermit S. Gill,Martin Raiser

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Golden Growth

Restoring the Lustre of the European Economic Model

By: Indermit S. Gill,Martin Raiser

The public debt crisis in Europe has shaken the confidence not just in the Euro, but in the European model. Aging and uneconomical Europeans are being squeezed between innovative Americans and efficient Asians, it is said. With debt and demographics dragging down them down, one hears that European economies will not grow much unless radically new ways are discovered. The end of complacency in Europe is a good thing, but this loss of confidence could be dangerous. The danger is that in a rush to rejuvenate growth, the attractive attributes of the European development model could be abandoned along with the weak. In fact, the European growth model has many strong points and enviable accomplishments. One can say without exaggeration that Europe had invented a convergence machine , taking in poor countries and helping them become high income economies. World Bank research has identified 27 countries that have grown from middle-income to high income since 1987: a few thanks to the discovery and exploitation of massive natural resources (e.g.: oil in Oman and Trinidad and Tobago), several others like Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea, embracing aggressive export-led strategies which involved working and saving a lot, postponing political liberties, and looking out only for themselves. But half of the countries that have grown from middle income to high income Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, and Slovenia are actually in Europe. This is why the European model was so attractive and unique, and why with some well designed efforts it ought to be made right again.

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World Bank Publications

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0821389661

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9780821389669

Tearing Down the Lost Cause

The Removal of New Orleans's Confederate Statues

By: James Gill,Howard Hunter

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Tearing Down the Lost Cause

The Removal of New Orleans's Confederate Statues

By: James Gill,Howard Hunter

In Tearing Down the Lost Cause: The Removal of New Orleans's Confederate Statues James Gill and Howard Hunter examine New Orleans’s complicated relationship with the history of the Confederacy pre– and post–Civil War. The authors open and close their manuscript with the dramatic removal of the city’s Confederate statues. On the eve of the Civil War, New Orleans was far more cosmopolitan than Southern, with its sizable population of immigrants, Northern-born businessmen, and white and Black Creoles. Ambivalent about secession and war, the city bore divided loyalties between the Confederacy and the Union. However, by 1880 New Orleans rivaled Richmond as a bastion of the Lost Cause. After Appomattox, a significant number of Confederate veterans moved into the city giving elites the backing to form a Confederate civic culture. While it’s fair to say that the three Confederate monuments and the white supremacist Liberty Monument all came out of this dangerous nostalgia, the authors argue that each monument embodies its own story and mirrors the city and the times. The Lee monument expressed the bereavement of veterans and a desire to reconcile with the North, though strictly on their own terms. The Davis monument articulated the will of the Ladies Confederate Memorial Association to solidify the Lost Cause and Southern patriotism. The Beauregard Monument honored a local hero, but also symbolized the waning of French New Orleans and rising Americanization. The Liberty Monument, throughout its history, represented white supremacy and the cruel hypocrisy of celebrating a past that never existed. While the book is a narrative of the rise and fall of the four monuments, it is also about a city engaging history. Gill and Hunter contextualize these statues rather than polarize, interviewing people who are on both sides including citizens, academics, public intellectuals, and former mayor Mitch Landrieu. Using the statues as a lens, the authors construct a compelling narrative that provides a larger cultural history of the city.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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149683352X

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9781496833525

Leading Change in Multiple Contexts

Concepts and Practices in Organizational, Community, Political, Social, and Global Change Settings

By: Gill Robinson Hickman

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Leading Change in Multiple Contexts

Concepts and Practices in Organizational, Community, Political, Social, and Global Change Settings

By: Gill Robinson Hickman

The first book to bring together both leadership and change theories, concepts, and processes, Leading Change in Multiple Contexts uses a consistent framework and the latest research to help readers understand and apply the concepts and practices of leading change. Key Features Brings together leadership and change concepts and practices in five distinct contexts—organizational, community, political, social change, and global Draws from a wide range of classic and recent scholarship from multiple disciplines Includes the perspectives of change and leadership experts Offers real-life vignettes that provide examples of leading change in every context Provides readers with application and reflection exercises that allow them to apply leadership and change concepts to their experiences Leading Change in Multiple Contexts is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, and Leadership and Change offered in departments of business, education, communication, and public administration, as well as programs focusing on leadership, public policy, community activism, and social change.

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1452276781

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9781452276786

Bourgeoisie, State and Democracy

Russia, Britain, France, Germany, and the USA

By: Graeme Gill

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Bourgeoisie, State and Democracy

Russia, Britain, France, Germany, and the USA

By: Graeme Gill

This book is a comparative study of the emergence, political influence and political role of businessmen in political life.

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Oxford University Press on Demand

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0199544689

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9780199544684

The Ionian Islands

By: Nick Edwards,John Gill

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The Ionian Islands

By: Nick Edwards,John Gill

This guide to the Ionian Islands opens with a 16 page full-colour introduction, which highlights 20 things not to miss from windsurfing in Vassaliki to hiking the Corfu Trail. There is coverage of dozens of towns and resorts and practical guidance on getting off the beaten track, from the mountains of Cephalonia to remote Corfu beaches. The guide also provides details of the network of ferry and bus services and gives tips on how to plan your trip.

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Rough Guides

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1843530678

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9781843530671

China: The Balance Sheet

What the World Needs to Know Now About the Emerging Superpower

By: C. Fred Bergsten,Bates Gill,Nicholas R. Lardy,Derek Mitchell

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China: The Balance Sheet

What the World Needs to Know Now About the Emerging Superpower

By: C. Fred Bergsten,Bates Gill,Nicholas R. Lardy,Derek Mitchell

China's emergence as a major international power is perhaps the most important development in world affairs of the 21st century. Now, this book provides an indispensable survey of that country, the world's largest-- a vast land with 1.4 billion people and the world's most dynamic economy. Over the past year, Dr. Bates Gill, C. Fred Bergsten, Nicholas R. Lardy, and Derek Mitchell have led four task forces through a rigorous exercise of investigation and intelligence, compiling and analyzing the authoritative data on China's economy, foreign and domestic policy, and national security. Now that material has been shaped into an accessible narrative filled with facts, but written for the general reader. The expert judgements presented in China: The Balance Sheet will inform policymakers in Washintgon, scholars and the business community for years to come.

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PublicAffairs

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1586485350

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9781586485351

Peasants, Entrepreneurs, And Social Change

Frontier Development In Lowland Bolivia

By: Lesley Gill

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Peasants, Entrepreneurs, And Social Change

Frontier Development In Lowland Bolivia

By: Lesley Gill

Following the 1952 revolution in Bolivia, both state and international aid agencies channelled capital and technology to regional elites for the development of large-scale cash-crop agriculture in the lowland frontier. In this book, the author examines the contradictory path taken by capitalist development in the region over the last thirty years,

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Routledge

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1000315142

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9781000315141

Frommer's? Central America

By: Eliot Greenspan,Nicholas Gill,Charlie O'Malley,Patrick Gilsenan,Jisel Perilla

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Frommer's? Central America

By: Eliot Greenspan,Nicholas Gill,Charlie O'Malley,Patrick Gilsenan,Jisel Perilla

Frommer's Central America is the premier guide to the region, with complete coverage of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, Central America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. Frommer's Central America will help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the region has to offer. Our authors have lived in and written about Central America for years, so they’re able to provide valuable insights and advice. They’ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and show you the real heart of this region. Let them take you to exciting cities, charming colonial towns, lovely beach resorts, ancient ruins, traditional Maya villages, and natural wonders, with advice on everything from hiking Costa Rica’s cloudforests, to touring Nicaragua’s volcanoes, to snorkeling Belize’s Barrier Reef. You’ll travel Central America like a pro with our candid advice and handy Spanish-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including site plans of the major ruins), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and extensive info on sustainable travel.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470449209

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9780470449202

Customizable Computing

By: Yu-Ting Chen,Jason Cong,Michael Gill,Glenn Reinman,Bingjun Xiao

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Customizable Computing

By: Yu-Ting Chen,Jason Cong,Michael Gill,Glenn Reinman,Bingjun Xiao

Since the end of Dennard scaling in the early 2000s, improving the energy efficiency of computation has been the main concern of the research community and industry. The large energy efficiency gap between general-purpose processors and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) motivates the exploration of customizable architectures, where one can adapt the architecture to the workload. In this Synthesis lecture, we present an overview and introduction of the recent developments on energy-efficient customizable architectures, including customizable cores and accelerators, on-chip memory customization, and interconnect optimization. In addition to a discussion of the general techniques and classification of different approaches used in each area, we also highlight and illustrate some of the most successful design examples in each category and discuss their impact on performance and energy efficiency. We hope that this work captures the state-of-the-art research and development on customizable architectures and serves as a useful reference basis for further research, design, and implementation for large-scale deployment in future computing systems.

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Morgan & Claypool Publishers

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1627057684

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9781627057684

Glorification Spells from a Priestly Milieu in Ancient Egypt

By: Ann-Katrin Gill,Mark Smith

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Glorification Spells from a Priestly Milieu in Ancient Egypt

By: Ann-Katrin Gill,Mark Smith

Glorification Spells from a Priestly Milieu in Ancient Egypt presents the first comprehensive edition of a collection of glorification spells attested in five papyri from around 300 BCE. It includes a hieroglyphic synopsis of all known examples of the spells, and a transliteration and translation of the copy preserved in the Louvre.

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Oxford University Press

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0192898787

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9780192898784

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

By: Si?n|Phillips Harrison (Gill),Sian Harrison

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McNae's Essential Law for Journalists

By: Si?n|Phillips Harrison (Gill),Sian Harrison

Affectionately known simply as McNae's, this indispensable handbook prevails as journalism's foremost authority on media law since its inception in 1954.Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists, McNae's is the essential guide for journalism students and industry professionals. It includes a range of practical features, such as tips on reporting, need-to-know points, and cross references that explore how different elements of the law interact with each other.This new edition has been fully updated and includes revised chapters on regulatory codes, updates to legislation and rules affecting court reporting, new case studies, and a new online chapter on SLAPPS." - from Publisher

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Oxford University Press

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0198898843

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9780198898849

China Matters

Getting it Right for Australia

By: Linda Jakobson,Bates Gill

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China Matters

Getting it Right for Australia

By: Linda Jakobson,Bates Gill

Australia and China face a new era, but are we ready? 'Australians must learn to live with China's power. This is simply the best all-round guide we have for how to do this.' Hugh White 'Cuts through the volatile mix of hype, hysteria and complacency surrounding the Middle Kingdom in Australia to sketch out a nuanced road map for dealing with Asia's rising super power.' Richard McGregor Australia's prosperity and security are linked to China as never before.But what kind of country is China becoming? Will its demand for Australian goods and services increase? Can the Communist Party continue to keep the middle class satisfied while cracking down on political freedoms?How will China use its economic and military might, especially if challenged by President Trump? China Matters is a concise overview of China today, and the implications for Australia. Written by Australia-based, internationally renownedChina-watchers Bates Gill and Linda Jakobson, it examines the country's unique dynamism and contradictions. It delves into everything from business ties to the growing influence of the Chinese government in Australia.It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand China's complexities and how Australia should respond to secure our future.

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La Trobe University Press

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1925435547

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9781925435542

Heinemann Office Procedures for CXC

By: Alan Whitcomb,Gill Clarke

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Heinemann Office Procedures for CXC

By: Alan Whitcomb,Gill Clarke

Key features of this book include: * thorough coverage of all the key concepts in office procedures * complete and thorough coverage of the current CXC syllabus, obviating the need to use several texts * detailed guidance for the SBA compondent of the syl

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Heinemann

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0435975382

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9780435975388

Cost and Management Accounting: Fundamentals and its Applications

By: Gill Suveera

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Cost and Management Accounting: Fundamentals and its Applications

By: Gill Suveera

The Third edition is the updated version of the book as per the latest CBCS syllabus.

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Vikas Publishing House

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9325990326

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9789325990326

A Diagnostic Framework for Revenue Administration

By: Jit B. S. Gill

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A Diagnostic Framework for Revenue Administration

By: Jit B. S. Gill

A systematic diagnosis of a revenue administration is a prerequisite to developing a successful strategy for its reform. However, given the complexity of tax and customs administration, this is not a simple task. A host of external and internal factors need to be analyzed to uncover the roots of organizational and institutional dysfunction. Also, the diagnosis needs to be done in a participatory manner to build consensus around the causes for inadequate performance and their remedies. This framework enables a step-by-step analysis of the environment, history, resources, strategy, transformation processes, outputs and feedback mechanisms of the revenue administration system, with a view to identifying systemic deficiencies that lead to inefficiency and ineffectiveness in its operations. Besides a detailed set of diagnostic questions for each area of analysis, the framework provides illustrations of frequently encountered problems and their possible remedies. The framework can be used in a group setting involving different stakeholders, to guide brainstorming sessions and draft reform strategies.

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World Bank Publications

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0821347802

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9780821347805

State Capital and Labour

By: Gill Ursell,Paul Blyton

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State Capital and Labour

By: Gill Ursell,Paul Blyton

An investigation into the changing fortunes of working people in a capitalist society. It proposes that the status of labour is "fixed" by the interplay of the State's demand for loyal, patriotic citizens and capital's demand for obedient, loyal workers.

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Springer

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1349195146

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9781349195145

Countering Terrorist Finance

A Training Handbook for Financial Services

By: Tim Parkman,Gill Peeling

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Countering Terrorist Finance

A Training Handbook for Financial Services

By: Tim Parkman,Gill Peeling

Regulation and control of the financial industry has become the weapon of choice for governments struggling to control the rise in global crime and terrorism. Tim Parkman and Gill Peeling's Countering Terrorist Finance - A Training Handbook for Financial Services is a practical, specialist guide for training staff in financial institutions in the processes and skills needed to respond to terrorist financing activities. The book explains international legal responses and obligations (with particular jurisdictional emphasis on the US, the UK, and Hong Kong); dissects the financing typologies behind terrorist attacks including September 11th, Madrid, Bali and other non al-Qaeda examples; analyzes potential causes for suspicion and offers an overview of the main issues and considerations affecting compliance professionals, in their efforts to protect against terrorist financing. The accompanying collection of eight training activities, with supporting materials and presentation slides, provides compliance officers with a resource for developing awareness and appropriate behaviour amongst employees tasked with managing terrorist finance risk. Additional training resource materials, including Powerpoint presentations, audio visual slideshows and pdf handouts are available ondownloadable resources that accompany the book. The background material, practical advice and training resources make this collection an excellent starting point for organizations striving to make a difference in this complex and difficult area.

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Routledge

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1351948199

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9781351948197

Rainwater Management: Theory and Practice

By: M.L. Jat,O.P. Gill,B.S. Deora,Vivek Kumar

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Rainwater Management: Theory and Practice

By: M.L. Jat,O.P. Gill,B.S. Deora,Vivek Kumar

Rainwater Management: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive treatise on water management based on water harvesting techniques for management of storage water for irrigation purpose & irrigation water management. This book, primarily designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of agricultural engineering, agricultural and soil & water engineering, research scholars, professionals and policy planners associated with rainwater management, dryland farming and irrigation water management. It covers major topics on water harvesting and design of water harvesting structures and recycling of harvested rainwater aspects. Entire content has been divided into the 22 chapters with solved examples and case studies. A sincere attempt has been made to compile and present the text in quickly understandable term, well drawn diagrams, understanding the rainwater management and livelihood security aspects of dryland and irrigated farmers. This book could be a text book for undergraduate and postgraduate students, a reference tool for professional and good teaching material for teachers in the field of rainwater management and irrigation management under dryland ecosystem and also for the scientists working in the field of rainwater and Irrigation water management.

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Scientific Publishers

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9387869857

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9789387869851

Your Pension Shortfall Your Retirement Rescue Plan

By: Gill Alton

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Your Pension Shortfall Your Retirement Rescue Plan

By: Gill Alton

The Financial Crisis has rewritten the rules of Retirement. No longer can you rely on your Pension to deliver the golden retirement you were promised - even if you have contributed to it for years. You're not alone - millions, just like you through no fault of their own, are unaware of the size of their 'Pension Shortfall' and are destined for a retirement of hardship and money worries. Packed full of easy to read facts and figures, this book provides a candid and refreshingly honest approach to property investment. Sharing invaluable knowledge and guidance which will help you 'Rescue your Retirement' within a limited time frame. A must read if: * You are in your mid 40's or early 50's * You will be solely reliant on your Pension in retirement * You are worried about your Pension * You are new to property investment

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Lulu.com

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1291586954

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9781291586954

Leading Organizations

Perspectives for a New Era

By: Gill Robinson Hickman

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Leading Organizations

Perspectives for a New Era

By: Gill Robinson Hickman

This volume provides a framework for examining and integrating issues pertaining to organizational leadership and helps prepare the student and professional for leading and participating in these new-era organizations. This volume is divided into eight parts with an overview on leadership and organizational issues for each part.

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0761914234

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9780761914235

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