This book shows the impact of globalization on Southeast Asia, which over a few decades has evolved from a loose set of war-torn ex-colonies to being a centre of global manufacturing. Focusing on cities, Howard Dick and Peter J. Rimmer explain the emergence of modern Southeast Asia and its increasing integration into the world economy by showing how technological change, economic development and politics have transformed the flows of goods, people and information.

This book was written to remember my Uncle, Private First Class Melvin W. Dunn. He was a member of General George Patton's 3rd Army, 5th Infantry Division and the 10th Regiment in World War II. He was killed during the Ardennes Offensive, better known as the Battle of the Bulge on January 28, 1945. Through some luck and research I have been able to find a few men who fought with him in the 10th Regiment. They have told me of their memories of the war and of the men with whom they fought. The men are all in their eighties and nineties, with fading memories of a war sixty plus years ago. Some memories however have not gone away and are quite vivid. The war was an important part of their lives and something they can never completely forget. I don't think many today understand the war and how much of the world was affected. At least fifty million people lost their life because of the war. The destruction of property was tremendous and it was years before reconstruction was completed in the war torn countries. It was impossible for life to return to normal in Europe. The American soldiers returned home, but were changed and for many it took years before the war left their daily thoughts. We owe a huge debt to those who served in the war and they deserve to be given our appreciation with rockets firing and trumpets playing.

One of the best places for bicycling is Marin County! Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 101 puts you in the heart of bicycling country.

Ride your bicycle across the Golden Gate Bridge and view the magnificent San Francisco skyline.

Ride along a mountain ridge and view the breathtaking Pacific coastline below you.

Ride from Petaluma to the Golden Gate Bridge on a route designed especially for cyclists.

Visit an old historic lighthouse and do some whale-watching while you're there.

Ride your bicycle through the rural parts of Marin, along quiet, picturesque country roads.

Have a picnic on one of Marin's magnificent coastal beaches.

Get a panoramic view of the entire Bay Area from the bluffs of the Marin Headlands.

Ride your mountain bike on the spectacular fire roads of Mount Tamalpais.

All this awaits you - and much more! Marin County Bike Trails includes 22 bike trips, with 25 alternate rides, ranging from 5 to 45 miles, and totaling over 600 scenic miles! One-third of the rides are on dirt roads for those with mountain bikes.