Papua New Guinea is a relatively recent independent state engaged in a struggle to develop economically and exercise a degree of sovereignty. This work articulates the challenges that confront the young nation including, security, economic viability, delivery of services, and control of political corruption. While these are matters internal to the functionality of the nation state, the author argues that matters have changed dramatically with China’s growing influence in the region and the ensuing competition between the United States and China. With this increasing geopolitical importance there is the promise of financial benefit, but there are also new challenges as there is the ever-present danger of becoming enmeshed in superpower competition. David Lea argues that lack of economic development and continuing aid dependency may well render island nations such as Papua New Guinea susceptible to political manipulation and further loss of sovereignty, including even a risk of military involvement.

This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country. Incomparable in its coverage, it supplies the reader with a more complete understanding of India as a whole.
Part One: Introduction
* An informative essay on the political development of India; The Centre and the States: Evolution of a Union
* A chronology of the country, with particular emphasis on regional issues
* Statistics of major demographic and economic indicators, including comparative data
* Information about the structure and organization of the national government in India.
Part Two: Territorial Surveys
Providing a wealth of information on each of the 28 states and 7 territories, each chapter includes:
* Details of geography
* An account of the current and historical political situation
* An economic survey, including key statistics and details of infrastructure, agriculture, industry and tourism
* A directory of leading officials.

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Salt is magical. What other single ingredient enhances our food to make each component taste more of itself, and brings together all the elements of a dish so it sings with deliciousness? And it's not just about flavour, these crystals contain trace elements needed for our very survival. Do Sea Salt will change the way you think about salt - and how you use it. Written by the founders of Halen Mon, the Anglesey sea salt used by home cooks and world-famous chefs alike, you will discover: o How to season your food properly o The role that sea salt plays in our health o How to make your own sea salt o With favourite recipes from salt-baked fish to sea-salted chocolate truffles, Do Sea Salt shows how this humble ingredient has the ability to take food from bland to brilliant.

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will introduce students to topics at the forefront of the subject that are being applied to probe biological problems, or to address the most pressing issues facing society. These topics will include those that form the cornerstone of contemporary research, helping students to make the transition to active researcher. Students will acquire a solid understanding of the essentials of microbial biotechnology, its applications in agriculture, diagnostics and urban and artistic conservation, as well as the potential threats genetic modification may pose to public health, the environment and intellectual property.

This biography of Dr. Anton Theophilus Boisen provides a particular life illustration of a person suffering from a serious mental disorder may still create significant contributions to fellow human beings. In this case, the biographer shows the many aspects of a pioneer in the establishment of Clinical Pastoral Education as an integral part of the education and training of theological students and clergypersons of all faiths. The volumes contains previously unpublished sources and images related to the life and works of this researcher and author.