Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have been recognised as a major contemporary source of employment and income in a growing number of developing countries. Yet, relatively little is known about the characteristics and patterns of change in these enterprises. This volume examines the dynamics of MSEs in the development process. Drawing on a set of surveys conducted in 12 countries in Africa and Latin America the authors map the patterns of change in MSEs in the developing world. Subjects covered include: significance of new start and closure rates of MSEs; factors involved in expansion rates and growth patterns of MSEs; and the role of gender in MSEs revolution. The text also develops a four-fold characterization of MSEs, from which follows a reflection in the problems faced by and the diverse needs of MSEs. The authors conclude by drawing important lessons for donors and implementing agencies, based on the need to tailor policy to the varying contributions to development and needs of different MSEs. In its presentation of real-life examples and its suggestions for improving development assistance efforts, this volume should be welcome by students and researchers in development eco

This authoritative volume reviews the subject in a style which is comprehensible to the non-specialist. Contributions by leading authorities review avian meat science from basic meat structure and function, color, texture and flavor, through to practical aspects of production, harvesting and slaughter factors affecting meat quality. The book is the result of the 25th Poultry Science Symposium held at the University of Bristol in September 1997.

Looks at the history and motivation of the Red Brigades, recounts the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro, and assesses Italy's anti-terrorist efforts.

CHILD OF THE DEVIL'S GARDEN is the autobiographical adventures of a young boy, born and raised during the lumbering industry's boom in the high, rugged, most northeastern county in California. Modoc County is home to the Devil's Garden, a mile-high, expansive, prehistoric lava flow plateau covering an area of a half-million acres. It is rich in stories of the history of settling the Northwest and of bloody warfare upon the Devil's Garden. The Devil's Garden was the site of the last and only major Indian war fought in California, and the only Indian war in which a regular Army general was killed, and an Indian Chief hanged. Considering the number of individuals involved, it was also the costliest Indian war in our nation's history.

Taken together, the sermons collected here record a priestly life spent in pursuit of the simplest yet most profound truths of Christianity. They underscore Father Mead's insistence on returning again and again, in times of war and of peace, of plenty and of want, to the proper answer to the question Jesus once put to his disciples: "Who do men say that I am?" Father Mead understands that the message and mission of the crucified and risen Lord Jesus is in fact the most radical story in human history-a story at once so fundamental and overwhelming that it requires no embroidery and little elaboration. The core is sufficient, for the core is Christ, and Christ is everything. -Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning author

In a society where millions of people struggle to find a job that fully utilizes their skill sets and completely fulfills the career ambitions they've entertained for their entire adult lives, men and women of all ages and abilities could benefit greatly from a healthy dose of job-acquiring advice. In his how-to guide, How to Get the Job, Douglas C. Mead-a seasoned human performance consultant and practitioner with over three decades of experience-provides those who are unemployed, underemployed, or building their own business from the ground up with a series of performance-based solutions that promise to help them finally achieve success in a challenging job market. Whether you've recently been the victim of a layoff or you can't seem to score an interview for a job that fits your skills and experience, the information presented in How to Get the Job will put you on the path to finally obtaining the career that you envision. From figuring out what has caused your lack of career success to date and recognizing the reality of your current situation to designing a customized plan for combating the career roadblocks that stand in your way, Mead's work serves as a unique job aid that will enhance your prospects and help you secure success in your future employment endeavors. Straightforward, easy to follow, and without excess fluff, How to Get the Job is a must-have resource for any career-minded individual looking to get ahead-regardless of field, background, or educational accomplishments. By reading this book, answering the questions, and executing the processes and steps provided, you will quickly and easily learn the secrets regarding how to put yourself in a position to get the job you want or start your own business. You will learn from exemplary performers who have been where you are right now, and who have moved on to accomplish their professional visions and fulfill their purposes in life.