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This specially curated collection features six reviews of current
and key research on genetic modification of crops. The first
chapter reviews key challenges facing banana production, primarily
the risk of species decimation by diseases such as Fusarium wilt,
and considers how genetic modification may be a solution to this.
The second chapter discusses the development and establishment of
'Golden Rice' - a biofortified variety designed as a health
intervention to help alleviate the problem of vitamin A deficiency.
The third chapter details recent advances in the genetic
modification of important agronomic traits of soybean crops, such
as herbicide tolerance and insect resistance. The fourth chapter
addresses progress in and prospects for transgenic interventions in
the improvement of grain legumes, concentrating on chickpea,
pigeonpea, cowpea and more. The fifth chapter reviews recent
research efforts in the production of genetically modified (GM) oil
palm plants and looks towards establishing stable lines of
commercially viable GM varieties. The final chapter describes
recent progress relating to transgenic modification of cassava and
how future research can strengthen food security and
commercialization of the crop.
The secrets to success in business aren't secrets at all. They are
simple and obvious, but we overlook them. This life-changing book
offers the short-cut road to success - in business and beyond
giving digestible and effective advice that actually works, served
up with inspirational anecdotes in a humorous style. 'The Obvious'
is a refreshingly simple and original business book. Business guru
James Dale shows how the principles, values, and strategies that
make businesses successful are those simple ideas that apply to
life. Listening opens up worlds to you, paying attention puts you
at an advantage over people who don't even show up, and telling the
truth beats lying ten times out of ten. Try the simple - it's
almost always more effective than the complicated. You'll find this
book not only a sharp, cut-to-the-chase career book, but also an
handbook of engaging wisdom that will bring you fast solutions to
problems in any area of your life. 'The Obvious' reveals the eight
core lessons you need to remember - each full of humour and
fascinating anecdotes about the world's most successful movers and
shakers. You'll find compelling real-life examples of the
'simple=success' formula from companies such as Apple and IBM, Ikea
and Starbucks, as well as innovative people from Thomas Edison and
Bill Gates, to Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg. Some 'Obvious'
life-lessons that work: Simple is Better Than Complicated - ask if
you don't know; shut up and listen; be nice - it gets results. Be
Honest - the truth is powerful; apologies work; an excuse is not a
reason; take responsibility - 'I will do it' gets you noticed. Open
Your Mind - failure is a good teacher; bosses are not all idiots -
learn from them. Energy Gives You the Edge - patience is a virtue;
so is impatience; 'Do it today' - the key to effectiveness.
Readable, fast-paced and entertaining, 'The Obvious' is for
anyone's business bookshelf, from the CEO to the postroom, HR
director to the entire sales force - or anyone wanting to be
successful in life.
Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century. The Sovereign Individual details strategies necessary for adapting financially to the next phase of Western civilization. Few observers of the late twentieth century have their fingers so presciently on the pulse of the global political and economic realignment ushering in the new millennium as do James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. Their bold prediction of disaster on Wall Street in Blood in the Streets was borne out by Black Tuesday. In their ensuing bestsellar, The Great Reckoning, published just weeks before the coup attempt against Gorbachev, they analyzed the pending collapse of the Soviet Union and foretold the civil war in Yugoslavia and other events that have proved to be among the most searing developments of the past few years. In The Sovereign Individual, Davidson and Rees-Mogg explore the greatest economic and political transition in centuries -- the shift from an industrial to an information-based society. This transition, which they have termed "the fourth stage of human society," will liberate individuals as never before, irrevocably altering the power of government. This outstanding book will replace false hopes and fictions with new understanding and clarified values.
With a foreword by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "There was no greater
friend to the poor, to the lost, to the left out, and to the left
behind. If you want to understand this great man, read his
historic, important book and learn the lessons and values from his
'moral voice crying in the wilderness' on behalf of our American
democracy." --Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) Known for his poise,
intellect, and influence until his death in October 2019, Elijah
Cummings was one of the most respected figures in contemporary
politics, a politician who held fast to his beliefs but was not
afraid to reach across the aisle in the name of friendship and
progress. Since his earliest days in government through his time as
a representative and chairman of the House Oversight and Reform
Committee, he proved his abilities as a politician who could
operate at the highest levels of democracy, serving the people of
Baltimore and illustrating the importance of working with--and
for--the underdog. Yet in his final years of life, Cummings
recognized that democracy was the underdog. We're Better Than This
draws from Cummings's own life to show the formative moments that
prepared him for the disturbing first years of the Trump presidency
and spurred him to hold the administration accountable for their
actions. Weaving together the urgent drama of modern-day politics
and character-defining stories from his past, Cummings offers a
never-before-told perspective on how his personal history, coming
of age in South Baltimore, laid the foundation of a life spent
fighting for justice. He goes behind the scenes with the House
Democratic leadership, offering an eye-opening chronicle of the
grim realities of holding the Trump administration to account.
Detailing this moment of unprecedented obstructionism by both the
president and Republicans, Cummings presents a vital defense of how
government oversight defines our collective trust, examining the
dangerous precedent for both parties that exists if the executive
branch remains above public scrutiny. Part memoir, part call to
action, We're Better Than This is the story of our modern-day
democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well
as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country's
most inspirational politicians. As we approach another test of our
democracy, the next race for the White House, We're Better Than
This reminds people that in this country we don't elect kings, and
we cannot afford four more years of this false one.
The secrets to success in business arent secrets at all. Theyre
obvious, so obvious that theyve mostly been taken for granted or
ignored -- until now. Weve all read the business allegories, the
"how I did it" success stories, and yes, there's good advice to be
found in their pages. But nowhere is the advice as pure, as simple,
as elegant, as it is in The Obvious. Former CEO James Dale has
compiled ingenious words to live by, lucid truths as likely to be
found in a fortune cookie as an MBA textbook. And the beauty of it
is, regardless of the job -- from sales rep to department head to
CEO -- the same principles yield the same results, and theyre
always effective. While all of Dale's advice is, well, obvious,
it's implementation isnt. In The Obvious, Dale shares ways in which
any businessperson can carry out these simple lessons and achieve
success.Show up.Dont be a jerk.Simple is better than
complicated.Tell the truth. (It's so rarely used, it's like a
secret weapon.)Bosses are not all idiots.Dont look backward.
There's nothing there.Forgive and forget (or at least one out of
two).Trust someone besides yourself.Start over tomorrow, but dont
do it the same way. Entertaining, compelling, and commonsensical,
The Obvious is all you need to know. Period.
The impossible people who make life's journey so difficult are
everywhere--at the office, in restaurants, on airplanes, living
next door, members of your own family. They're . . .
- your "nothing is ever good enough" boss
- the "no price is ever low enough" client
- the next-door neighbor who redefines the meaning of paranoia
- the maitre d' who looks through you as if you don't exist
- the father-in-law who you know is always thinking about how much
better a life his Janey or Joey would have if only married to
someone other than you
Ron Shapiro and Mark Jankowski give you a simple and highly
effective 4-point plan for dealing with all of them and
more--N.I.C.E. Their system shows you how to neutralize your
emotions so you don't just react but act purposefully and wisely.
It enables you to identify the type of bully, tyrant, or impossible
person you're facing--the situationally difficult (something has
happened that turns an otherwise reasonable person into a temporary
terror); the strategically difficult (she has empirical evidence
that being difficult is a strategy that gets results); or simply
difficult (being difficult is his 24/7 M.O.). Then you'll learn how
to shape the outcome by controlling the encounter and, finally, how
to get "unstuck" by exploring your options.
Using colorful stories from all walks of life-- "He called me the
scum of the earth and it went downhill from there," "First, lock
all your vendors in a small room," and "The boss from hell"--the
authors bring their lessons to life, from business life to family
life.
"From the Hardcover edition."
In this revised and updated volume of the bestselling book, the
authors make unsettling economic and social predictions for the
next five years, and provide a personal economic survival plan that
includes hundreds of investment tips and forecasts, and a list of
troubled and sound banks. They also show how socioeconomic changes
and social unrest will affect the economy.
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