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This timely book explores the likely success or failure of
potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally
relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the
environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex
innovations in which both public and private actors are involved.
Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary
economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and
history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories
applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to
understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of
potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as
vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in
city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations
including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping.
Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples
themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport
studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for
policy makers and planners working in the area.
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Men in Black 2 (DVD)
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Sequel to the successful sci-fi-cop, comedy-drama. Some four years
after the Men in Black averted a major intergalactic disaster, K
(Tommy Lee Jones) has returned to a civilian life, working as a
postman and quite unaware of his former heroics alongside Agent J
(Will Smith). But when J uncovers a secret alien plot organised by
the seemingly seductive Serleena (Lara Flynn Boyle) he has to call
on K again. Unfortunately K has no memory of his former role as
'Saver-of-the-World', but somewhere in his head is the expertise
that can save the Earth, if only J can get him onside in time.
This comprehensive Companion is a unique guide to the Hague
Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), an
intergovernmental organisation dedicated to developing multilateral
legal instruments pertaining to personal, family and commercial
legal situations that cross national borders. The Companion is a
critical assessment of, and reflection on, past and possible future
contributions of the HCCH to the further development and
unification of private international law. Written by international
experts who have all directly or indirectly contributed to the work
of the HCCH, chapters analyse its structure and working methods, as
well as explore its significant achievements in the areas of
international family law, civil procedure, legal cooperation,
commercial and finance law. The contributors also discuss the many
challenges both the HCCH and other global organisations are facing,
including the advent of regionalism and renewed nationalism.
Scholars and students of private international law, as well as
private legal practitioners and members of the judiciary, will find
this book to be crucial reading. Those working at other
international organisations such as NGOs, banks and businesses will
also find its insights into the workings of a successful
international organisation beneficial.
This timely book explores the likely success or failure of
potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally
relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the
environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex
innovations in which both public and private actors are involved.
Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary
economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and
history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories
applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to
understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of
potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as
vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in
city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations
including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping.
Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples
themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport
studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for
policy makers and planners working in the area.
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Futuristic action thriller prequel starring Luke Goss as a convict
determined to gain his freedom no matter what it takes. In the near
future, as the US economy begins to falter and crime increases, new
prisons run for profit begin to appear. Terminal Island is one such
penitentiary where a regime of brutal oppression reigns. Beginning
his life sentence after killing a policeman, Carl Lucas (Goss) soon
realises his only chance for freedom lies in entering and winning
the latest TV show devised by unscrupulous producer September Jones
(Lauren Cohan). In the last-man-standing 'death race', Lucas must
battle it out against his fellow inmates in heavily modified
vehicles designed to destroy anything that gets in their way.
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Sonatinen Album (Paperback)
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Originally compiled and edited by Louis KAhler, this edition
contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and
other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven,
Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying
this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings
and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions. The Alfred
Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume
with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic
performances.
Pianist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the
University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America
and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and
recording pianist for Alfred Publishing. Kim is a brain tumor
survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
In the minds of some, complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act and related laws is easy: 'you just don't bribe.' The
reality, as sophisticated professionals should know, is not so
simple. This book is for professionals across various disciplines
who can assist in risk management and want to learn strategies for
minimizing risk under aggressively enforced bribery laws. Written
by a leading expert with real-world practice experience, this book
elevates knowledge and skills through a comprehensive analysis of
all legal authority and other relevant sources of information. It
also guides readers through various components of compliance best
practices from the fundamentals of conducting a risk assessment, to
effectively communicating compliance expectations, to implementing
and overseeing compliance strategies. With a focus on active
learning, this book allows readers to assess their acquired
knowledge through various issue-spotting scenarios and skills
exercises and thereby gain confidence in their specific job
functions. Anyone seeking an informed and comprehensive
understanding of the modern era of enforcement of bribery laws and
related risk management strategies will find this book to be a
valuable resource including in-house compliance personnel, FCPA and
related practitioners, board of director members and executive
officers.
In the minds of some, complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act and related laws is easy: 'you just don't bribe.' The
reality, as sophisticated professionals should know, is not so
simple. This book is for professionals across various disciplines
who can assist in risk management and want to learn strategies for
minimizing risk under aggressively enforced bribery laws. Written
by a leading expert with real-world practice experience, this book
elevates knowledge and skills through a comprehensive analysis of
all legal authority and other relevant sources of information. It
also guides readers through various components of compliance best
practices from the fundamentals of conducting a risk assessment, to
effectively communicating compliance expectations, to implementing
and overseeing compliance strategies. With a focus on active
learning, this book allows readers to assess their acquired
knowledge through various issue-spotting scenarios and skills
exercises and thereby gain confidence in their specific job
functions. Anyone seeking an informed and comprehensive
understanding of the modern era of enforcement of bribery laws and
related risk management strategies will find this book to be a
valuable resource including in-house compliance personnel, FCPA and
related practitioners, board of director members and executive
officers.
The untold story of Navajo and Hopi resistance and solidarity in
the face of forced removal by the US government, as documented by
tribal editorial cartoons. For generations, US politicians and
energy companies attempted to gain access to the coal and uranium
in the Four Corners region, where Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado,
and Utah meet. The land on which they found billions of tons of
high-grade coal in 1909, however, was reserved for Navajo (Diné)
and Hopi peoples and not accessible to extractive enterprise.
Despite Diné and Hopi protests, US officials gained access to the
coal-rich land on Black Mesa in Arizona by purposely fabricating
and fueling conflict between the Diné and the Hopi. In Comics and
Conquest, historian Rhiannon Koehler documents the story of this
conflict through an engaging analysis of historical Navajo and Hopi
editorial cartoons. Despite the false narrative that the conflict
was driven by inter-tribal animosity and that the subsequent forced
removals of thousands of Indigenous peoples were part of a plan to
keep the peace, the cartoons that Koehler shares reveal a rich
history of artistic activism and Hopi-Diné solidarity against this
land grab. The content and claims featured in political cartoons
published in the tribal newspapers Qua'Toqti and the Navajo Times
in the late 1960s and early 1970s were some of the most critical
tools for both coping with the threats of industry and exposing the
history of exploitation as it carries on into the present. The
conflict, popularly known as the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute, was
presented in mainstream media as an egregious threat to US
interests. Acutely aware of their land's value and the minerals and
other resources on it, Diné and Hopi political cartoonists used
their medium to assert their protest and agency, identify the true
instigators of the dispute, and expose and counter the myth that
the conflict had intertribal origins. Koehler shows how tribal
activism and media ultimately resulted in international recognition
of the harms perpetrated by the federal government on Diné and
Hopi soil.
Much like the Catholic best-seller, but expressly developed for the
Episcopal Church Incorporates liturgy and music suggestions
according to the Book of Common Prayer and other approved pastoral
rites A proven, practical tool already used by thousands, with new
articles for the Episcopal Church audience Funeral planning is one
of the most challenging things a family or priest may ever do,
whether it is honoring the death of a loved one or long-time member
of the congregation. This simple guide explains the Episcopal
theology of celebrating a life alongside grief, while offering
practical guidelines and forms for planning and arranging funerals.
All content is in accordance to the Book of Common Prayer (1979)
and approved liturgical supplementary materials. This new book
remedies the lack of resources regarding the Episcopal funeral
service, building upon the format and success of Preparing a
Catholic Funeral. Sales history of the Catholic edition indicates
that these books are often purchased in bulk by various
institutions to distribute to members in advance of death and to
the families of the deceased before or after a death. Much like the
Catholic best-seller, but expressly developed for the Episcopal
Church Incorporates liturgy and music suggestions according to the
Book of Common Prayer and other approved pastoral rites A proven,
practical tool already used by thousands, with new articles for the
Episcopal Church audience Funeral planning is one of the most
challenging things a family or priest may ever do, whether it is
honoring the death of a loved one or long-time member of the
congregation. This simple guide explains the Episcopal theology of
celebrating a life alongside grief, while offering practical
guidelines and forms for planning and arranging funerals. All
content is in accordance to the Book of Common Prayer (1979) and
approved liturgical supplementary materials. This new book remedies
the lack of resources regarding the Episcopal funeral service,
building upon the format and success of Preparing a Catholic
Funeral. Sales history of the Catholic edition indicates that these
books are often purchased in bulk by various institutions to
distribute to members in advance of death and to the families of
the deceased before or after a death."
This book examines how de-radicalisation programmes have been
portrayed in the media and details the role of public relations
(PR) strategies employed by such programmes and Countering Violent
Extremism (CVE) to create positive coverage of their work. CVE and
de-radicalisation programmes have seen a significant rise in recent
years and are now cornerstones of many countries’
counterterrorism strategies. Despite the increased importance of
these tools to counter violent radicalisation leading to terrorism,
they remain controversial and sometimes receive fierce public
criticism and opposition. This work looks at how CVE and
de-radicalisation programs are able to influence a country’s
discourse on de-radicalisation, and how far governmental programs
differ from non-governmental initiatives in terms of their PR
strategies. The book also provides a theoretical basis of how the
discourse on CVE is constructed in the media. As major case
studies, this book examines the United Kingdom, Germany and
Nigeria. For these countries, the authors have gathered and
assessed roughly 3,000 newspaper articles on de-radicalisation
programmes over a decade to provide an empirical base. This book
will be of much interest to students of countering violent
extremism, de-radicalisation, and terrorism studies.
Professor Mike Koehler has brought to this volume the clear-eyed
perspective that has made his FCPA Professor website the most
authoritative source for those seeking to understand and apply the
FCPA. This is a uniquely useful book, laying out systematically the
history and rationale of the FCPA, as well as its evolution into a
structure governed as much by lore as by law. It will be valuable
both to those who counsel international corporations, whether in
connection with immediate crises or long-term strategies; and to
those who contemplate what the FCPA has become, and how it can be
improved.' - Michael Mukasey, Former U.S. Attorney General'This is
the single most comprehensive academic treatment of the Foreign
Corrupt Practices available. Professor Koehler's book will become
the authoritative standard for the field. The book not only treats
the history of the FCPA, but analyzes the statute's elements in
detail, discusses current cases, and makes proposals for reforms
where the current law is deficient. The book is written in a clear,
accessible style and I will use it often as a resource for my own
scholarly work.' - Daniel Chow, Associate Dean for International
and Graduate Programs, The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz
College of Law, USA 'An excellent and thought-provoking book by a
great expert. Backed up by rigorous analysis of cases, Professor
Koehler constantly challenges those involved in anti-corruption
work by asking the question 'why?' He puts forward many
constructive and well-argued suggestions for improvements that need
to be considered. I have learned a lot from Professor Koehler over
the years and I can thoroughly recommend this book.' - Richard
Alderman, Former Director of the UK Serious Fraud Office The
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has emerged as a top concern
for companies doing business in the global marketplace. This book
is the first of its kind given its comprehensive and provocative
coverage of the FCPA and its many related legal and policy issues.
In The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in a New Era, Professor
Koehler dissects the FCPA's new era and confronts the FCPA
statutory text, legislative history, judicial decisions,
enforcement agency guidance, and resolved FCPA enforcement actions.
Written by a former FCPA attorney with expert knowledge and
experience relevant to the issues discussed, the book injects
innovative concepts to the study of the FCPA and its enforcement
such as the 'world's most ethical FCPA violators,' 'the facade of
enforcement' the 'three buckets' of FCPA financial exposure, 'FCPA
Inc. and the business of bribery,' and the 'offensive use' of the
FCPA. The book places an emphasis on learning FCPA issues
incrementally in the belief that foundational knowledge (such as
general legal principles and general Department of Justice and
Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement policies and
resolution vehicles) will best enhance understanding and
comprehension of specific FCPA topics. Understanding the FCPA's new
era is a fundamental skill-set for a diverse group of professionals
navigating the global marketplace. This book provides a toolkit
that will help readers from the boardroom to the courtroom to the
classroom better understand the FCPA, FCPA enforcement, FCPA
compliance strategies, and the many legal and policy issues present
in this new era. Contents: Prologue Introduction and Overview 1.
Before the New Era: The Story of the FCPA and Its Early Enforcement
2. FCPA Foundational Knowledge 3. The FCPA's Anti-Bribery
Provisions 4. The FCPA's Books and Records and Internal Controls
Provisions 5. FCPA Enforcement 6. Reasons for the Increase in FCPA
Enforcement 7. The FCPA's Long Tentacles 8. FCPA Compliance and
Best Practices 9. FCPA Reform Conclusion Index
Government policies to reduce environmental pollution and global
warming are often criticized as damaging to the economy,
particularly by reducing international competitiveness. This book
addresses the issue by examining many of the policies concerned,
and their effects on competitiveness. It demonstrates that
well-designed, market-oriented environmental policies may be
expected to improve both domestic and international
competitiveness. The authors dismiss the fear that environmental
policies will damage competitiveness by approaching the issue from
four different perspectives: the economic analysis of
competitiveness; a geo-economic approach to trade and foreign
investment between Europe, NAFTA and Southeast Asia; studies of the
effects of environmental policies on competitiveness; and the
formal modelling of carbon taxation, international competitiveness
and carbon leakage. The book also includes results from a global
econometric model on the potential for carbon leakage, a detailed
case study of German national policies, an examination of life
cycle analysis and competitiveness, and an empirical study of green
product development. This book will be of great interest to
academics working in the field of environmental economics and
researchers involved in environmental policy.
This volume explores, both in theory and in practice, what "social
coordination" is and how public policies can help or hinder the
processes of social coordination. In particular, these chapters
examine the institutional incentives that motivate public policy
decisions and their implementation to achieve specific individual
and social goals. Some chapters in this volume are more
theoretical, applying insights from the Austrian, Virginia, and
Bloomington schools of political economy to public policy issues.
Other chapters are more practical, exploring the broader
implications of these theories to real-world public policy puzzles.
Authored by individuals from a variety of disciplines with diverse
interests in public policy, this work includes discussions of
topics such as environmental policy, housing policy, and education
policy, among others. A unifying theme across the chapters is that
policymakers often advise one-size-fits-all solutions to
complicated public policy questions but ignore the multitude of
incentives faced by the "players of the game" and the subsequent
development of diverse forms of social coordination. Social
coordination is often left out public policy analysis but is
crucial to the success of informal and formal institutional
arrangements. The chapters aim to disentangle these issues of
social coordination in public policy in theory and practice.
In a revised and expanded edition, this simple pamphlet continues
to guide us in dealing with death and arranging in advance for
funerals. All content is as up-to-date as possible and an extra
signature of new material has been added, increasing the page count
to 48 from 40. Sales history indicates that these booklets are
often purchased in bulk by institutions to distribute to people of
all ages to help them plan final arrangements, or to families of
the deceased immediately after a death. The original edition was
prompted by the death of the author's father: upon his passing and
pending funeral, no one knew his plans or directives. Since then,
scores of clergy, funeral directors, and parishioners have used
this guide to address what needs to be done."
A collection of 445 exciting and accessible recipes that celebrate
North Africa's vibrant and diverse food culture Life in North
Africa heavily revolves around that most important of passions,
food. Drawing on Berber, Arabic, and Ottoman influences as well as
French, Spanish, and Italian ones, this gorgeous cookbook explores
the culinary diversity of the Maghreb, a region that spans Morocco,
Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. With 445 delicious and authentic North
African dishes that can easily be recreated at home, this treasure
trove of a book reveals an exciting cuisine that is as varied and
fascinating as the countries it covers. Irresistible recipes and
stunning photography bring the region to life, from the Atlantic
and Mediterranean coast in the west and the north, across farmland,
orchards, plateaus carpeted in wheat, and mountain peaks, to the
great Sahara in the south and east. A series of essays scattered
throughout the book introduce key ingredients and cultural
traditions, adding extra depth to Jeff Koehler's compelling
introduction, which celebrates food culture in Morocco, Algeria,
Tunisia, and Libya, as well as providing a brief history of North
Africa itself. From griddled flatbreads and zesty salads to
aromatic tagines, grilled meat and fish, and honey-rich pastries,
The North African Cookbook showcases an unprecedented and
authoritative collection of traditional and contemporary recipes
for the home cook from this most intriguing and varied of regions.
Urban pests are common all over the world. These include
cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, ants,
termites, rodents and others. These pests thrive in human
structures, where there is food, warmth and places to hide. Urban
pests are one of the leading causes of illnesses in humans due to
allergies, bites, food contamination and phobias. They can also
cause significant damage to property and structures. Knowledge and
training in this field is vital for professional and trainee pest
managers. This book is specifically intended to provide an aid to
such candidates. The book contains 500 multiple-choice questions
(and answers) grouped into the following major topic areas: * The
history of urban entomology * Household pests * Cockroaches * Flies
* Mosquitoes * Bed bugs * Termites * Sporadic pests * Stored
product pests * Vertebrate pests * Pesticides and pesticide
formulations * Handling pesticides * Integrated Pest Control
Produced in a convenient format that can be used at any time in any
place, the book allows the reader to learn and revise the subject
and much more. Its structure allows the study of one topic area at
a time, progressing through a simple introduction followed by key
revision questions, many of which require students to use their
practical knowledge. The answers to each of the questions are
provided at the end with short explanations wherever appropriate.
In this gripping narrative, John Koehler details the widespread
activities of East Germany's Ministry for State Security, or
"Stasi." The Stasi, which infiltrated every walk of East German
life, suppressed political opposition, and caused the imprisonment
of hundreds of thousands of citizens, proved to be one of the most
powerful secret police and espionage services in the world. Koehler
methodically reviews the Stasi's activities within East Germany and
overseas, including its programs for internal repression,
international espionage, terrorism and terrorist training, art
theft, and special operations in Latin America and Africa.Koehler
was both Berlin bureau chief of the Associated Press during the
height of the Cold War and a U.S. Army Intelligence officer. His
insider's account is based on primary sources, such as U.S.
intelligence files, Stasi documents made available only to the
author, and extensive interviews with victims of political
oppression, former Stasi officers, and West German government
officials. Drawing from these sources, Koehler recounts tales that
rival the most outlandish Hollywood spy thriller and, at the same
time, offers the definitive contribution to our understanding of
this still largely unwritten aspect of the history of the Cold War
and modern Germany.
Innovation for a Low Carbon Economy analyses the interplay of
technological, institutional, market and management factors in the
dynamics of energy systems. The book aims to inform national and
international policies to promote low carbon innovation.Featuring
chapters by leading international experts, this book explores how
innovation in energy systems will provide a core contribution to
achieving national and international energy policy goals, including
energy security and long-term reductions in CO2 emissions. The book
elaborates approaches to understanding innovation from different
disciplinary perspectives and illustrates these through case
studies of national and sectoral energy systems. These cover a
range of technologies including photovoltaics, wind power, fuel
cells, microgeneration, combined heat and power, and efficiency
standards, for both energy and transport services. It contributes
to greater mutual learning between approaches as international
academics from economic, institutional and management backgrounds
share and analyse their respective approaches, knowledge and
insights. The explicitly multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary
approach will appeal to academic researchers and postgraduate
students interested in energy systems and policy. It will also be
of interest to policymakers involved in promoting low carbon
innovation, and strategic management thinkers in energy firms and
consultancies.
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