This collection of papers arises from two major international conferences on inward investment and regional development, and the role of accumulated capital in regional business development. The papers cover a wide spectrum of development and finance issues with the common theme that capital flows can have a substantial impact on regional development.

This is the fascinating story of one of America's greatest singers, Norman Treigle (1927-1975). Born in the South's most exotic city, New Orleans, he was acclaimed as one of history's finest singing-actors, specialising in roles that evoked villainy and terror, and was a resident star at the adventurous New York City Opera. In this, the first biography of the legendary bass-baritone, you will read of his colourful life in New Orleans, his self-destructive life-style, the seeming contradictions in his complex character, his passion for the race-track, his enormous voice and emaciated physique, his electrifying stage-presence and astonishing acting ability, why he never sang at the Metropolitan Opera, and his mysterious, sudden death at the age of forty-seven. Read also of his relationships with his closest colleagues, including Beverly Sills, Phyllis Curtin, Jon Vickers, Placido Domingo, Michael Devlin, Carlisle Floyd, Julius Rudel, Tito Capobianco and Frank Corsaro. Based on the singer's private files, years of extensive research, and interviews with many of his relatives, friends and colleagues, "Strange Child of Chaos" (a quote from "Mefistofele," his greatest triumph) is a tale of the troubled life of an incomparable artist of an elemental power, who bestrode the stage for too brief a moment.

What are your hopes and wishes for the rest of your life? We all must live in hope, and most of us hope for something more. It might be more money, more happiness, more love, more possessions, more beauty, more serenity, more friends. What is the something more that you desire? Perhaps you need to think about it. Sometimes we just know we want a better life, but haven't pin-pointed exactly what would make it better. Life's riches come in many forms and abundance is not just for the wealthy. Do you feel that life could be better? That perhaps it could have more meaning? The award-winning and bestselling author, Brian Morgan, has created something very special, something unique, and he wants to share it with you. You see, Brian is the richest man in the world. What? You thought it was Warren Buffet or Bill Gates? Nah, it's Brian Morgan and you'll see that when you read his book. You'll also discover (and this is where it gets a little weird) that YOU are rich. No, no, don't go away, you really ARE rich, even if you don't know it. What makes a person rich? Perhaps we'd all like to be rich, but just haven't thought about how to be rich, or even exactly what it means to be rich. Brian Morgan has thought about these things and his thoughts are truly inspiring. Riches come in many forms and you will surely be surprised to discover how many forms of riches you already possess. Really. Perhaps you are feeling very low right now. Perhaps you've lost everything in a disaster. Perhaps you feel that nothing good will ever come your way. Perhaps you are struggling to hope for anything at all in life. This book brings hope. It brings a feel-good sensation you may not have felt for a while. And, yes, it brings riches. For you. WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT BRIAN MORGAN: "refreshing," Can Le Dang, publisher. "polished and easy to read," Vera Thompson, former editor and publisher. "beautiful and unique," Terri Gibbs, book editor. "a priceless gift," Evelyn Purdy, Radio WLJN. "so meaningful, so inspired," Shiloh Gideon, BGEA Decision Today Radio. "inspirational," Peter F Pike, literary magazine editor. "compelling," Sarah Currer, book editor. "motivating, extremely stimulating," Delia E Atcheson, writer. "brilliantly thought out," Rev T Allingham. "polished, captivating," Archimide Fusillo, author and literary judge. "such a good concept," the late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent.

SAINT JUDE: THE STORY THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLD At the start of the third millennium after the birth of Christ, a man long dead is alive in the hearts of millions, and this book sets out to unravel what is one of the most intriguing mysteries in Christian history - who is Saint Jude?
Jude - Judas Thaddeus - was not the Iscariot, not the traitor. He was a cousin of Jesus Christ and the most obscure of the Twelve Apostles. This is the man they now call the "Saint of the Impossible," the "Patron of Desperate Cases," the "Hope of the Helpless," the "Help of the Hopeless," the "Saint of Last Resort."..
Unshakeable belief in Saint Jude
Why and how did he gain such a reputation? Why do so many people around the world have an "unshakeable belief" in him - in his ability to help when hope is gone and despair has set in?
In this modern era, he is seen in notices of petition and thanks in newspapers and websites around the world. Web pages are devoted to him and attract many thousands of visitors. All over the world, "shrines in his name attract millions."
50 years of Saint Jude research
Brian Morgan first heard of Jude's reputation in 1962 and became fascinated. Who was this man? He began research in a dusty old Catholic library in Sydney and this research continued, part-time and in many places, for 50 years. After about 30 years of that work, he lost all his notes in a house move and had to start again.
He was determined to look for answers that have intrigued the faithful for two millennia and was drawn into the great, sweeping saga of the birth of Christianity, told through the life of an extraordinary man.
A true-to-life story of Saint Jude
In the end, he has written the most accurate and true-to-life story he could write of this obscure saint. "The Life of Jude" is a breath-taking story by a master story-teller.
This is a story many believed could never be written. Some said it should not be written. It's a story of faith, a love story, a story of religious zeal. It's a saga drawn over a blood-soaked landscape in extraordinary times. "A story of the triumph of hope over despair."
But, above all, it begins to answer questions for believers all over the world. No-one has ever been more beloved by the outcasts of the world, the destitute, the sick, the frightened, the lonely, the dying.
Many know of Jude; few know about him.
The Life of Jude. This is his story. It is as true as a story can be that waited 2000 years to be told.
HERE'S WHAT EXPERTS HAVE SAID:
A very accomplished, sustained piece of writing. Polished in style and execution, seamlessly telling the story of a man beyond time and place. A captivating journey. "Archimede Fusillo, judge of the FAW National Literary award."
This book is full of breath-taking highlights. We actually witness the birth of Christianity. Brian Morgan has impressed me with evidence of very thorough research. It is a fascinating topic very well handled. I don't very often get this excited about a work in progress. "Brendan Longcore, book editor, reviewing the draft manuscript."
I love what you have written. So many cultures, so much research... my God. Many, many people have waited a long time for this story. Jude is so popular all over the world, that your book cannot fail. And it's not just the story... you write so very, very well. "Joyce Patterson, reviewer and former editor."
This is a very impressive effort. You have written a story never before told in a way that is uniquely yours. I doubt if anyone has assembled this amount of information about Jude. A highly commendable project that deserves a wide readership. "Don Purvis, Professor of English Literature."

That surge of Christmas Spirit
If you want to feel again the surge of Christmas Spirit in your life and to share that spirit with family and friends, "The True Christmas Spirit" delivers what it promises - peace and joy to fill your heart. It's a Christmas gift book that is being read and reread and passed between friends every year.
It contains "three beautiful Brian Morgan stories" plus the writings of some of the world's most endearing minds.
The first story, "The Legend of the Christmas Scrolls," is a rebirth of "a classic little gem of a book" that became a sell-out bestseller in the US, the UK and Japan, when a version of it first appeared some years ago as "The Legend of the Christmas Prayer." So many people have asked to see it published again. It's about giving when you have nothing to give.
The second story, "The Greatest Gif," is about the real and beautiful things we can give each other, and, again, money is not necessary.
The third story, "Silent Night: The True Story of a Christmas Miracle," is bound to touch a chord with those who love the feeling of peace and goodwill that Christmas brings.
You'll read that the Christmas Spirit can come upon you anywhere, anytime. It will suddenly fill you with love, with joy, with happiness, with a deep feeling of peace.
It can simply come because it's the time of giving. The Three Wise Men started it, and each of us try to follow the tradition by finding gifts for those we love. And the gift if not as important as the thought behind it.
The spirit can come with the voice of a friend, the hug of a loved one, the smiles, the laughter, the food (if you are fortunate), the jabbering voices, the sanctity of the church or chapel or holy place.
It can come simply because love is in the air and because peace and goodwill to all can be so infectious. Troubles and differences and pain and sorrow can be forgotten for this brief, beautiful time of giving and sharing.
"The True Christmas Spirit&" is a gift that will keep on giving; a book you'll want to read and share every Christmas.
What others say:
Thank you for "The Legend." My family all took turns reading it on Christmas Eve. Everyone was impressed and moved.
"The late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent, Chicago."
A unique Christmas book with a beautiful message and wonderful potential. People keep falling in love with it. This is a rare book destined to be a classic.
"Terri Gibbs, Project Editor, Thomas Nelson."
"The Legend" is surely a gem of Christmas literature. It will give your loved ones not just a token of your love at Christmas, but something to carry them through the year.
"Evelyn Purdy, Radio WLJN."
Your story is so meaningful, so inspired. We are being swamped with calls.
"Shiloh Gideon, BGEA, Decision Today Radio."
We are getting letters from folks using your book at Christmas parties, programs at schools and churches etc. They all say such wonderful things.
"Michelle Orr, Thomas Nelson."
Every Christmas, I try to find a book that will reflect the true meaning of the holiday spirit. Well, I found it in Mr Morgan's book. In this world of trying to find the perfect gifts, we learn that the perfect gifts are those within us. Beautifully written and illustrated, the book is an easy read and a wonderful way to spread the true meaning of Christmas.
"Anne M. Spiller, Ohio."

This fabulous rags to riches story is destined to be a classic of inspirational and personal success literature. It's a long-awaited sequel to the greatest of all motivational books on personal wealth creation, The Richest Man in Babylon. A treasure for the 21st century, The Richest Man in Persia, by Brian Morgan, has been called "a fascinating roadmap to personal success with peace of mind." Millions of people around the world have read and profited by The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason. In 1926, George Clason, from Missouri in America, issued the first of what was to become a famous series of pamphlets on financial success. He used parables set in ancient Babylon to make his points. The pamphlets were distributed by banks and insurance companies and were loved by millions of readers around the world. The most famous of these pamphlets was The Richest Man in Babylon, so this became the obvious title when a number of the parables were gathered together into a book. It has gone through many reprints and is still on best-seller lists some eight decades after George Clason first set pen to paper. Now read the story of The Richest Man in Persia. It contains "the untold wealth secrets of Persia," as excavated from the ruins of "the wealthiest city under the sun," Persepolis, not far from Babylon in the ancient Persian Empire, but its message is for the 21st century. Author Brian Morgan has won numerous state and national awards in journalism and a prestigious national award as an author. He has appeared on best-seller lists in the United Sates and the United Kingdom and has been translated for Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese readers. His writing has been internationally acclaimed. In the wake of the financial catastrophe that unfolded in the first years of the 21st century, the strategies in this book are timely indeed and could change the lives of millions, as The Richest Man in Babylon has done. The Richest Man in Persia (more than 38,000 words and 200 pages) was inspired by Clason's work, but embraces fresh ideas and the latest concepts in personal wealth creation through investment and business, written in a similar "parable" style and set in ancient Persia. This "sequel" covers concepts like: The personal testimony of the richest man in Persia. The 11 Codes of Riches. The nine rules of time mastery. The four basic ways of making money. The magic power of compounding and leverage. The factors that multiply the value of investments. The Seven Business Secrets of the Masters. The book opens with Alexander's conquest of Persia (thus far true history) and tells of the richest man in Persia hastily inscribing the Codes of Riches on clay tablets as Alexander marched on his city (the legend). It tells how fires set by Alexander baked the tablets and preserved them (thousands of tablets were actually preserved this way). The Richest Man in Persia has a plus factor. It does contain wealth secrets many of us crave, but it cautions that there are things money can't buy and that the highest values cannot be counted in coin. The book is a strong advocate against greed, but an equally strong advocate for seeking abundance for the good it can do - as a means to an end, not an end in itself. Money, it says, must not come at the cost of happiness. The book is full of meat and contains treasure on every page. It's a road map for the journey from rags to riches we can all help each other make, and should be on the bookshelf of every person who seeks a better life.

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