This up-to-date collection analyzes Romania's experiences of the transition form the harsh realities of the Ceausescu dictatorship to the uncertainties of the efforts to consolidate democracy and introduce a market economy. This volume focuses on Romania's progress in coming to terms with the legacy of its communist past, the realities of pluralism, the introduction of a market economy, and the challenge of European integration.

Drawing on contributions from various disciplines, this up to date collection analyses Romania's experiences of the transition from the harsh realities of the Ceausescu dictatorship to the uncertainties of the efforts to consolidate democracy and introduce a market economy. With its focus on Romania's progress in coming to terms with the legacy of its communist past, the realities of pluralism, the introduction of a market economy and the challenge of European integration, the volume will be key reading for academics, students and practitioners interested in transition and Romania.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the natural dangers we are facing. The agency has over 10,000 employees that collect, monitor, and analyze data so that they have a better understanding of our problems. The USGS is dedicated to provide reliable, investigated information to enhance and protect our quality of life. This is one of their circulars.

Analyses the effectiveness of modern antiaircraft weapons in defending vital areas against enemy air attacks. Looks at the air defense team, early warning systems, fighter aircraft, antiaircraft artillery, conventional aircraft weapons, and the effectiveness of other countries in this area.

GOD'S PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY GOD WANTS YOU TO PROSPER! "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers." 3 John 2 In today's tough economic times, many people, including God's people are searching for sound financial advice to get themselves out of financial hardship. Many of God's people know the principles of the Bible that concern finances, but many are unaware of how they relate to their own financial life. In his life changing book God's Principles of Prosperity, Rev. Michael D. Light, discusses the problems plaguing our finances, and he explains the principles supplied by God, to "Break the Bondage of Debt," because you owe it to God, yourself and to your family to be your maximum for the Kingdom of God. Rev. Michael Light is the co-founder and director of Lights of Glory Ministries Inc. in Merrillville, Indiana. He has over 20 years of experience on the fields of management, sales and the financial services sector, coupled with a thriving ministry for the Lord, enables Rev. Light and his wife, Min. Loretta to continue towards their one vision and one mission- World Evangelism, preaching and teaching the Word of God. The Lord has blessed the Light with a marriage of over 23 years, and they are the parents of 3 children and 3 grandchildren and currently reside in Merrillville, In. Their marriage and family serves as a testimony to God's greatness and as a foundation for their ministry.