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"Polarization. Partisanship. Rancor. Character assassinations.
Government shutdowns. Why can't our elected officials just get
along and do their jobs? The United States was once seen as a land
of broad consensus and pragmatic politics. Sharp ideological
differences were largely absent. But today politics in America is
dominated by intense party polarization and limited agreement among
legislative representatives on policy problems and solutions.
Americans pride themselves on their community spirit, civic
engagement, and dynamic society. Yet, as the editors of this volume
argue, we are handicapped by our national political institutions,
which often-but not always-stifle the popular desire for policy
innovation and political reforms. Negotiating Agreement in Politics
explores both the domestic and foreign political arenas to
understand the problems of political negotiation. The editors and
contributors share lessons from success stories and offer practical
advice for overcoming polarization. In deliberative negotiation,
the parties share information, link issues, and engage in joint
problem solving. Only in this way can they discover and create
possibilities, and use their collective intelligence for the good
of citizens of both parties and for the country. "
This SpringerBrief provides an overview of ultrasonic
emulsification and an update on recent advances in developing
stable emulsions for the creation of novel drugs and functional
foods, with a focus on bioactive delivery in these products.
Emulsification is the process of combining two or more immiscible
liquids to form a semi-stable mixture. These two liquids generally
consist of an organic (oil) phase and an aqueous (water) phase that
is stabilized by the addition of an emulsifier. Most common
emulsions are of the oil-in-water (O/W) type, but can also be of
water-in-oil (W/O) or even multiple emulsion types (i.e. double
emulsions) in the form of water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) or
oil-in-water-in-oil (O/W/O) phases. The formation of an emulsion
requires input of energy to distribute the disperse phase in the
continuous phase in small-sized droplets that are able to resist
instability. There is great interest in the use of ultrasound to
produce emulsions, as it is able to do so relatively efficiently
and effectively compared to existing techniques such as rotor
stator, high-pressure homogenization and microfluidization. The
interaction of ultrasound with the hydrocolloids and biopolymers
that are often used to stabilize emulsions can offer advantages
such as improved stability or greater control of formed droplet
size distributions.
Many societies use labor market coordination to maximize economic
growth and equality, yet employers' willing cooperation with
government and labor is something of a mystery. The Political
Construction of Business Interests recounts employers' struggles to
define their collective social identities at turning points in
capitalist development. Employers are most likely to support social
investments in countries with strong peak business associations,
that help members form collective preferences and realize policy
goals in labor market negotiations. Politicians, with incentives
shaped by governmental structures, took the initiative in
association-building and those that created the strongest
associations were motivated to evade labor radicalism and to
preempt parliamentary democratization. Sweeping in its historical
and cross-national reach, the book builds on original archival
data, interviews and cross-national quantitative analyses. The
research has important implications for the construction of
business as a social class and powerful ramifications for equality,
welfare state restructuring and social solidarity.
Many societies use labor market coordination to maximize economic
growth and equality, yet employers' willing cooperation with
government and labor is something of a mystery. The Political
Construction of Business Interests recounts employers' struggles to
define their collective social identities at turning points in
capitalist development. Employers are most likely to support social
investments in countries with strong peak business associations,
that help members form collective preferences and realize policy
goals in labor market negotiations. Politicians, with incentives
shaped by governmental structures, took the initiative in
association-building and those that created the strongest
associations were motivated to evade labor radicalism and to
preempt parliamentary democratization. Sweeping in its historical
and cross-national reach, the book builds on original archival
data, interviews and cross-national quantitative analyses. The
research has important implications for the construction of
business as a social class and powerful ramifications for equality,
welfare state restructuring and social solidarity.
According to conventional wisdom, big business wields enormous
influence over America's political agenda and is responsible for
the relatively limited scale of the country's social policies. In
"Stuck in Neutral," however, Cathie Jo Martin challenges that view,
arguing that big business has limited involvement in social policy
and in many instances desires broader social interventions.
Combining hundreds of in-depth interviews with careful
quantitative analysis, Martin shows that there is strong support
among managers for government-sponsored training, health, work, and
family initiatives to enhance workers' skills and productivity.
This support does not translate into political action,
surprisingly, because big firms are not organized to intervene
effectively. Every large company has its own staff to deal with
government affairs, but overarching organizations for the most part
lobby ineffectively for the collective interests of big business in
the social realm. By contrast, small firms, which cannot afford to
lobby the government directly, rely on representative associations
to speak for them. The unified voice of small business comes
through much more clearly in policy circles than the diverse
messages presented by individual corporations, ensuring that the
small-business agenda of limited social policy prevails.
A vivid portrayal of the interplay between business and
politics, "Stuck in Neutral" offers a fresh take on some of the
most controversial issues of our day. It is a must read for anyone
interested in the past, present, and future of the American welfare
state and political economy.
Join the escapades of two dozen new sock monkeys as they band
together in celebration of their own "personhood." Readers will
meet a rhino-monkey, former dancer, sculptress, nudist, political
activist, and mystic along the way. Fans of "Monkey Tales"
(released in February 2013) can anticipate a few surprises as
interrelationships emerge and intersections are revealed between
the characters in both books. The actual handmade, one-of-a-kind
original sock monkeys discovered themselves somewhere between the
assemblage of their body parts and subsequent adornment. Their
highly individualized designs range from sweet to coy as guided by
the materials and each monkey's ancient wisdom. They each have
their own story, yet they share a common purpose - to bring joy
into the lives of others. "At a certain point, the monkeys started
looking back at me, and it became clear I had to tell their tales "
- Sally Jo Martine
This loosely bound but intentional gathering of words weaves a
heart-based path through a passionate spiritual landscape.
Believing that life unfolds along a full emotional spectrum, the
author stretches our conventional thinking about the transformative
power of being "present" in our lives. By extending our
non-judging, compassionate attention to our emotions as they arise,
we both dilute their power over us, and expand our ability to
withstand their impact. Processing an ever-shifting cycle of love
and loss, she traces a mindful route, returning to center again and
again, seeking out equilibrium, and finding the alchemy of despair
into hope.
This whimsical character-based medley of sock monkeys is depicted
in photographic and biographical format. Take a romp with an
eclectic cast of performing artists, shamans, dog-monkeys,
athletes, and homemakers. You'll meet a bunny-monkey, a former
rodeo star, and a cross-dresser along the way. On first take,
Monkey Tales offers us a fanciful glimpse into the realm of fables.
On closer inspection, we discover threads of connection and a
certain familiarity. We're struck with the sense that more monkeys
are yet to be unveiled. The actual handmade, one-of-a-kind original
sock monkeys discovered themselves somewhere between the assemblage
of their body parts and subsequent adornment. Their highly
individualized designs range from sweet to coy as guided by the
materials and each monkey's ancient wisdom. They each have their
own story, yet they share a common purpose - to bring joy into the
lives of others. "At a certain point, the monkeys started looking
back at me, and it became clear I had to tell their tales " - Sally
Jo Martine
Readers will encounter an entirely new tribe of sock monkeys In
"Survivor Tales." Inspired by her own personal journey with breast
cancer, the author recounts the emotional twists and turns of
two-dozen "sock monkey survivors." Reacting to their diagnoses in
expected and unexpected ways, the monkeys featured in "Survivor
Tales" track a heart-laced range of emotions from denial to grief
to humor and hope. Each responds to the news in her own unique way,
but collectively, the characters are a force to be reckoned with,
offering consolation, comfort, and even joy to survivors and their
loved ones. Ten percent of all proceeds from the sale of this book
will go to the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen(r
In 1918 Claire Welch, age 9, moves from the San Francisco Bay Area
to the coastal town of Eureka, far to the north. She must leave her
dearest friend behind. From there Claire heads toward a difficult
life, traveling inland to Happy Camp, a small town in the middle of
a huge forest. Near Happy Camp, in the Klamath River Valley, she
faces the pain of loneliness and learns the true meaning of
friendship. This novel, intended for children and teens ages 8 to
15, spans the years from 1918 to 1924.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
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++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
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++++ Affaire Du Mois D'avril 1834; Affaire Du Mois D'avril 1834;
Adrien De La Tournelle France. Cour des pairs,
Nicolas-Ferdinand-Marie-Louis-Joseph Martin, Baron Amedee Girod de
l'Ain, Michel Charles Chegaray, Paul Francois Carre Franck-Carre
(known as), Adrien de La Tournelle, Pierre Ambroise Plougoulm
Imprimerie royale, 1835 Law; General; Law / General; Law / Legal
History; Lyon (France); Trials
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may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification:
++++ Affaire Du Mois D'avril 1834; Affaire Du Mois D'avril 1834;
Adrien De La Tournelle France. Cour des pairs,
Nicolas-Ferdinand-Marie-Louis-Joseph Martin, Baron Amedee Girod de
l'Ain, Michel Charles Chegaray, Paul Francois Carre Franck-Carre
(known as), Adrien de La Tournelle, Pierre Ambroise Plougoulm
Imprimerie royale, 1835 Law; General; Law / General; Law / Legal
History; Lyon (France); Trials
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ El Marques De Almenara A Su Defensor Y A Sus Jueces: En Causa
Intentada Contra el Por El Agente De La Hacienda Publica En 1813, Y
a Que No Ha Podido Responder Hasta El Ano De 1820 Jose Martinez de
Hervas Almenara (marques de.), Pedro Maria Cano Impr. del Censor,
1820 History; Europe; General; History / Europe / General; History
/ Europe / Spain & Portugal; Spain
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occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
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have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This volume reviews current debates on the role of business in
politics and it assesses emerging methodological approaches to its
study. The book brings together leading scholars to assess various
qualitative and quantitative methods, network analysis, historical
context and positive rational choice modeling, and detailed
research case studies in the study of Business-Government
relations. Businesses have developed an increasingly sophisticated
appreciation of the policy process, as well as an ability to
develop complex strategies to influence it over the last 30 years.
This volume reviews current debates on the role of business in
politics and it assesses emerging methodological approaches to its
study. The book brings together qualitative and quantitative
methods, network analysis, historical context and positive rational
choice modeling, and detailed research case studies. There is
coverage of the environment in which business operates, including
state, regional and international institutional frameworks. The
internal organizational structure of business interests is
considered along with the range of strategies used to influence the
policy process. The book explores what policy-makers demand and
what business supplies to the policy process. The key role of the
firm as a political actor is emphasized, leading to a call for a
theoretically informed political economy of the firm. The editors:
Dr David Coen, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Director of Msc in
Public Policy, School of Public Policy, University College London
Professor Wyn Grant, Professor of Politics, Department of Politics
and International Studies, University of Warwick The contributors:
Andreas Broscheid, University of North Carolina - Pembroke David
Coen, University College London Wyn Grant, Warwick University
Cathie Jo Martin, Boston University Volker Schneider, University of
Konstanz, Germany Graham K. Wilson University of Wisconsin -
Madison
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