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The purpose of this book is to set out the basic principles and conceptual issues of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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The poetry shared throughout these writings of poems will entice the reader, to want more. The poems will reflect on your life experiences, the experiences of an individual you know as family, friends, co-workers and that person that sits next to you in church on Sundays. The four chapters, Praise His Name, Romantic Stuff, Friends and Family and Open Mic will grave your desire to read and discuss these poems with family and friends.

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Whether through sustainable technologies such as fossil-free steel production, hydrogen-powered ships and electric motorbikes, or natural solutions like rewilding peatlands, people all over the world are finding new ways to travel, feed themselves and drive industry while safeguarding a liveable planet for future generations.

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The purpose of this book is to set out the basic principles and conceptual issues of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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