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"International Perspectives on Voluntary Action" presents a new
perspective on the third sector. Rather than considering
non-governmental organizations separately from voluntary agencies,
it explores the similarities, differences and growing connections
between them in both Northern and Southern contexts.Contributions
by eminent authors in the field consider the differences in scale
and priority that exist between the different types of third sector
organizations in different settings, as well as the common
challenges of accountability, legitimacy, effectiveness and
governance.New models of learning and communication, including
Southern ideas such as micro credit provision, are also examined;
as are continuing barriers.Articulate and up-to-date,
"International Perspectives on Voluntary Action" includes
contributions on: Building NGO Legitimacy, Citizen Organizations as
Policy Entrepreneurs; Voluntary Sector Governance in Britain and
North America; Evaluating NGO Development Interventions; and Social
Learning in North-South Coalitions.
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Collision Earth (DVD)
Kirk Acevedo, Diane Farr, Chad Krowchuk, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Adam Greydon Reid, …
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Action movie in which a pair of unlikely heroes find themselves at
the heart of the struggle to save Earth from a fateful collision
with the planet Mercury. When the Sun briefly magnetises and throws
Mercury out of orbit, experts are horrified to discover the result
of the mishap: Mercury is now on a collision course with Earth.
Scientist James (Kirk Acevedo) believes he may have a way of
deflecting Mercury from its apocalyptic course, but struggles to
get his ideas heard due to previous issues with the weapon system
he thinks has the capacity to save the day. However, with help from
Victoria (Diane Farr), the sole surviving crew member of a space
shuttle in Mercury's orbit, James may yet have the chance to make
himself a hero.
WORLD PREMIERE - October 5th 2011 at the Orange Tree Theatre,
RichmondGenre: Comedy. We all want to be happy. We all know what it
feels like. But what if it keeps slipping through our fingers? Paul
is a former happiness guru. As a young man he wrote self-help books
and appeared on the television as 'Mr Happy'. But now his marriage
has failed and his career as a serious novelist is faltering, while
his ex-wife has remarried a wealthy advertising executive to the
dismay of their troubled teenage daughter. Paul is now concerned
about the state of his health, the size of his mortgage and the
monthly payments on his iPhone. Mr Happy is not happy. But surely
if anyone can unlock the secret of perpetual happiness, he must be
the man?
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Seeds of Destruction (DVD)
Luisa D'Oliveira, Jesse Moss, Adrian Pasdar, Stefanie Von Pfetten, James Morrison, …
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Paul Ziller directs this disaster movie following the havoc wreaked
by a giant root system that grows at an exponential rate and tears
through everything in its path. A pair of environmentalists, Kate
(Luisa D'Oliveira) and Joe (Jesse Moss), are among the first to
encounter the bizarre phenomenon of the root, but so great is the
damage it causes that it is soon a matter of widespread concern.
Government agent Jack Taylor (Adrian Pasdar) is one of those tasked
with finding a way to contain the problem and seeks out plant
expert Jocelyn Snow (Stefanie von Pfetten) for her advice. There
are a range of theories on what may lie behind the dangerous plant
system, but Jocelyn is convinced that the seed engineering of Frame
Marcos (James Morrison) is at the heart of it.
The small-block Chevrolet engine is the most popular engine in the
world among performance enthusiasts and racers. But with its
popularity come certain problems--its more-than-45 years of
production have led to countless permutations, making modification
or repair a confusing proposition. This book makes sense of that
confusion for anyone working on a small-block Chevy engine. The
most complete encyclopedia ever assembled, cataloging all 1968 to
2000 small-block Chevrolet V-8 engines, this manual includes more
than 25,000 part numbers, specs, dates and technical details on
engine blocks, heads, valves, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons,
manifolds, ignition systems, emission systems, computer controls,
motor mounts and more. More than 300 photos, diagrams, charts and
tables reference all available Chevy equipment and its interchange
uses. Filled with advice on which parts work best for special
applications and tips on component selection, this book is the
essential tool for anyone with a small-block Chevy engine.
"St. John of the Cross lived a monastic and ascetic life, believing
this was the best way to combat the evils of the world, the flesh,
and the Devil, and to focus on God alone. The Ascent of Mount
Carmel, which he began composing after his escape from prison, is
the story of the loneliness and suffering of the soul before its
reunion with God. Included in this volume is not only the
relatively brief poemonly eight stanzas longbut the poets own
stanza-by-stanza, line-by-line, and verse-by-verse deconstruction
as well. Divided into three books (and a grand total of 91
chapters), The Ascent of Mount Carmel also contains footnotes to
verses of scripture referred to in the poem. Spanish mystic and
poet ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS (15421591) played a major role in the
Catholic Reformation of the 16th century, and produced several
renowned writings, including his Spiritual Canticle, The Dark Night
of the Soul, and Sayings of Love and Peace."
Western aid is in decline. Non-traditional development actors from
the developing countries and elsewhere are in the ascendant. A new
set of global economic and political processes are shaping the
twenty-first century. This book engages with nearly two decades of
continuity and change in the development industry. In particular,
it argues that while the world of international development has
expanded since the 1990s, it has become more rigidly technocratic.
The authors insist on a focus upon the core anthropological issues
surrounding poverty and inequality, and thus sharply criticise what
are perceived as problems in the field. Anthropology and
Development is a completely rewritten edition of the best-selling
and critically acclaimed Anthropology, Development and the
Post-Modern Challenge (1996). It serves as both an innovative
reformulation of the field, as well as a textbook for many
undergraduate and graduate courses at leading international
universities.
This Handbook is testament to the value of whistleblowing for
democracy, with new research and existing knowledge probed with
fresh and urgent questions. What is the impact of global technology
on public accountability, journalism and whistleblower protection?
If indifference is what really matters, is focus on retaliation
misplaced? What stops those in authority from heeding
whistleblowers? A vital resource for anyone fighting to protect
whistleblowers anywhere to better articulate whose interests are
really at stake and what needs to be done.- Anna Myers, lawyer and
Expert Coordinator of the Whistleblowing International Network
(WIN)'The International Handbook on Whistleblowing Research offers
a thorough and thoughtful examination of current approaches to
research regarding this important topic. The editors have included
the viewpoints of highly regarded researchers from a number of
different fields, including the social sciences, business, and law.
Unlike some collections of comments by experts in diverse fields,
the editors have created a coherent and useful structure for an
analysis of the status of whistleblowing research, the appropriate
design for such research and its practical applications. The book
casts new light on many topics crucial to the success or failure of
whistleblower laws. Researchers, activists, policy makers and
anyone interested in understanding whistleblowing and improving
laws that encourage and protect it should read this indispensable
work. A 'who's who' of the field and a depository of insights and
ideas.- Robert Vaughn, American University Washington College of
Law, US Whistleblowing the disclosure of wrongdoing by
organizational insiders is vital to modern public accountability
and integrity across all organizations and societies. This
important Handbook offers original, cutting-edge analyzes of the
conceptual and practical challenges that researchers face in order
to better inform the way whistleblowing is understood and
confronted by organizations, regulatory authorities and
governments. Featuring contributions from scholars and policy
practitioners in a number of diverse fields - including sociology,
political science, psychology, information systems, media studies,
business, management, criminology, public policy and several
branches of law - the book provides a comprehensive guide to
existing research and blueprints for how new research should be
conducted in the future. It covers conceptual and definitional
fundamentals of whistleblowing and strategies for researching
whistleblowing in an organizational context, as well as law reform,
regulation, management practicalities and research ethics. It also
charts the lessons of 30 years of empirical research and maps out
new questions and projects for future decades. This Handbook, with
its unique perspective on the complex, multi-faceted and often
controversial nature of whistleblowing research, will be a vital
resource for researchers, policymakers and organizations around the
world. Contributors: B. Bjorkelo, R. Bosua, A.J. Brown, H.H. Bye,
K. Crow, T. Devine, S. Dreyfus, T. Morehead Dworkin, B. Edwards, B.
Fasterling, T. Faunce, P. Harpur, R. Lederman, D. Lewis, J. Leys,
K. Loyens, J. Maesschalck, B. Martin, D.P. Meyer, M.P. Miceli, S.
Milton, R. Moberly, F.M. Morgan Jr, J.P. Near, T. Nikolic, J.
Olsen, M.T. Rehg, P. Roberts, M. Skivenes, R. Smith, J. Spencer, M.
Spencer, S.C. Trygstad, E. Tsahuridu, T. Uys, W. Vandekerckhove, S.
Walden, C. Wheeler, J. Zuckerman
Whistleblowing has become a burning issue in contemporary society.
When is whistleblowing appropriate? How is it best carried out? And
how should managers and employers handle the issue? This book takes
a look at whistleblowing at work taking a group of key occupation
-- including the Health Service, Local Government, Accountancy and
Education -- and from different points of view, including those of
the employer, the trade unions and the employed. A whistleblower
speaks for herself; advice is given on the whistleblower's best
route; and the ethical issues are weighed and the legal situation
set out. This book is invaluable to those concerned with
employment, personnel, and human resource management; and to all
those working in whistleblowing territory.
The first edition of this book was published in 2001 by Routledge
and was the first academic text on the important new emerging field
of NGO management. It sets out the field for researchers with a new
and original conceptual framework, contains a comprehensive review
of existing literature from a variety of disciplines (including
management, development studies, and social policy) and provides
wide-ranging examples from the author's own practical and research
experience. New to this edition: twelve new detailed case studies
of NGO management issues and challenges new discussion points,
lessons learned and questions for debate to guide the reader
through each chapter definitions of key terms highlighted key ideas
to illustrate each chapter. Revealing the distinctive
organizational challenges faced by NGOs this second edition
provides a fully updated and revised text that will prove
invaluable to all those studying or working in NGOs, the voluntary
sector or development studies. Visit the Companion website at
www.routledge.com/textbooks/978-0-415-37093-6.
This book provides an introduction to matrix theory and aims to
provide a clear and concise exposition of the basic ideas, results
and techniques in the subject. Complete proofs are given, and no
knowledge beyond high school mathematics is necessary. The book
includes many examples, applications and exercises for the reader,
so that it can used both by students interested in theory and those
who are mainly interested in learning the techniques.
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