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This innovative book sheds light on two key questions at the
forefront of government-nonprofit partnerships: How are nonprofits
performing? And does the involvement of nonprofits in a public
service add public value? International contributors approach these
questions through the conceptual lens of the "hollow state",
highlighting the diminished role of government and the implications
of the growing reliance on nonprofits in delivering public service.
Through a set of empirical studies in public education, public
health, urban sustainability, public parks and public social
welfare services, chapters identify contributing factors to the
success of nonprofits in mitigating public problems through
performance measurement. Identifying challenges encountered by
nonprofits in their roles as government partners, as well as the
challenges posed to public organizations in generating nonprofit
accountability, this insightful book takes stock of performance and
public value of the hollow state. This methodologically-rigorous
book is critical reading for scholars, researchers and students of
public governance and public management, particularly those
focusing on the long-term effects of the New Public Management. Its
practical insights will also benefit policymakers, as well as
managers of nonprofits interested in the implications of new
partnerships with government bodies.
The First of Causes to Our Sex is a study of the first movement in
the United States for social change by and for women. Female moral
reform in the 1830s and '40s was a campaign to abolish sexual vice
and the sexual double standard, and to promote sexual abstinence
among the young as they entered the marriage market. The movement
has earned a place in U.S. women's history, but most research has
focused on it as an urban phenomenon, and sought its significance
in relation to the cause of women's rights or to the regulation of
prostitution. This study explores the appeal of moral reform to
rural women, who were the vast majority of its constituency, and
sees it as a response to seminal changes in family formation and
family size in the context of an increasingly market-oriented and
mobile society. It was led by Yankee women who were fired by Second
Great Awakening revivals and supported by reformist clergy.
""The First of Causes to Our Sex"" is a study of the first movement
in the United States for social change by and for women. Female
moral reform in the 1830s and '40s was a campaign to abolish sexual
vice and the sexual double standard, and to promote sexual
abstinence among the young as they entered the marriage market. The
movement has earned a place in U.S. women's history, but most
research has focused on it as an urban phenomenon, and sought its
significance in relation to the cause of women's rights or to the
regulation of prostitution. This study explores the appeal of moral
reform to rural women, who were the vast majority of its
constituency, and sees it as a response to seminal changes in
family formation and family size in the context of an increasingly
market-oriented and mobile society. It was led by Yankee women who
were fired by Second Great Awakening revivals and supported by
reformist clergy.
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Otherworldly action thriller directed by Stuart Beattie and
starring Aaron Eckhart and Bill Nighy. 200 years on from his
formation, Dr. Frankenstein (Aden Young)'s immortal creation Adam
(Eckhart) still walks the earth. Caught in the middle of a war
between the benevolent Gargoyles led by Leonore (Miranda Otto) and
malevolent demonic forces who are hunting him down, Adam is forced
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forever and put an end to their aim of destroying mankind...
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Kevin Tancharoen directs this updated version of Alan Parker's
phenomenally successful 1980 musical. The story centres on a group
of highly talented students at the New York Academy of Performing
Arts as they prepare for professional careers in dance, music and
drama, while also undergoing a full programme of academic learning
and dealing with the ups and downs of life and love. As each
student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they will
discover who among them has what it takes to succeed and finally
achieve the fame they crave.
A series of critical reviews and perspectives focussing on specific
aspects of organometallic chemistry interfacing with other fields
of study are provided. For this volume, the critical reviews cover
topics such as the activation of "inert" carbon-hydrogen bonds,
ligand design and organometallic radical species. For example,
Charlie O'Hara discusses how mixed-metal compounds may perform the
highly selective activation of C-H bonds and, in particular, how
synergic relationships between various metals are crucial to this
approach. The chemistry of a remarkable series of air-stable chiral
primary phosphine ligands is discussed in some depth by Rachel
Hiney, Arne Ficks, Helge M(3)ller-Bunz, Declan Gilheany and Lee
Higham. This article focuses on the preparation of these ligands
and also how they may be applied in various catalytic applications.
Bas De Bruin reports on how ligand radical reactivity can be
employed in synthetic organometallic chemistry and catalysis to
achieve selectivity in radical-type transformations. As well as
highlighting ligand-centered radical transformations in open-shell
transition metals, an overview of the catalytic mechanism of
Co(II)-catalysed olefin cyclopropanation is given, showing that
enzyme-like cooperative metal-ligand-radical reactivity is no
longer limited to real enzymes. Valuable and informative
comprehensive reviews in the field of organometallic chemistry are
also covered in this volume. For example, organolithium and
organocuprate chemistry are reviewed by Joanna Haywood and Andrew
Wheatley; aspects in Group 2 (Be-Ba) and Group 12 (Zn-Hg) compounds
by Robert Less, Rebecca Melen and Dominic Wright; metal clusters by
Mark Humphrey and Marie Cifuentes; and recent developments in the
chemistry of the elements of Group 14 - focusing on
low-coordination number compounds by Richard Layfield. This volume
therefore covers many synthetic and applied aspects of modern
organometallic chemistry which ought to be of interest to
inorganic, organic and applied catalysis fields.
Organometallic Chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies, the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in synthetic organic
chemistry, the development of new materials and catalysis.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests, and since Volume 34 provides both comprehensive and
critical reviews of the recent literature. Topics examined in this
volume include heterocyclic carbene compounds, coinage metals and
paddlewheel compounds.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Volume 34 covers literature published
up to January 2006.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis, synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests, reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Volume 31 covers literature published
during 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis, synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests, reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Volume 31 covers literature published
during 2001. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Specialist Periodical Reports provide
systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major
areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist
fields the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress
in particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal
Society of Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society,
have been publishing reports charting developments in chemistry,
which originally took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967
the whole spectrum of chemistry could no longer be contained within
one volume and the series Specialist Periodical Reports was born.
The Annual Reports themselves still existed but were divided into
two, and subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic
and Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights
in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series
has altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in
various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged,
while others have altered their emphasis along with their titles;
some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to
be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports
can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis, synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Volume 29 covers literature published
during 1999.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Specialist Periodical Reports provide
systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major
areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist
fields the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress
in particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal
Society of Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society,
have been publishing reports charting developments in chemistry,
which originally took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967
the whole spectrum of chemistry could no longer be contained within
one volume and the series Specialist Periodical Reports was born.
The Annual Reports themselves still existed but were divided into
two, and subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic
and Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights
in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series
has altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in
various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged,
while others have altered their emphasis along with their titles;
some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to
be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports
can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Specialist Periodical Reports provide
systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major
areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist
fields the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress
in particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal
Society of Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society,
have been publishing reports charting developments in chemistry,
which originally took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967
the whole spectrum of chemistry could no longer be contained within
one volume and the series Specialist Periodical Reports was born.
The Annual Reports themselves still existed but were divided into
two, and subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic
and Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights
in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series
has altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in
various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged,
while others have altered their emphasis along with their titles;
some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to
be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports
can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which
continues to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued
interest in synthetic and structural studies the last decade has
seen a growing interest in the potential of organometallic
chemistry to provide answers to problems in catalysis synthetic
organic chemistry and also in the development of new materials.
This Specialist Periodical Report aims to reflect these current
interests reviewing progress in theoretical organometallic
chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all aspects of
transition metal chemistry. Specialist Periodical Reports provide
systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major
areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist
fields the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress
in particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal
Society of Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society,
have been publishing reports charting developments in chemistry,
which originally took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967
the whole spectrum of chemistry could no longer be contained within
one volume and the series Specialist Periodical Reports was born.
The Annual Reports themselves still existed but were divided into
two, and subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic
and Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights
in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series
has altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in
various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged,
while others have altered their emphasis along with their titles;
some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to
be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports
can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
What kind of person should I strive to be? What ideals should I
pursue in my life? These basic human questions and others like them
are components of the overall question that guides this book: What
is enlightenment? As Dale Wright argues, any serious practitioner
of human life, religious or not, confronts the challenge of living
an authentic life, of overcoming common human disabilities like
greed, hatred, and delusion that give rise to excessive suffering.
Why then, Wright asks, is this essential question often avoided,
even discouraged among Buddhists? One reason frequently cited by
Buddhists is that pondering a distant goal might be a waste of
energy that would be better applied to practice: Quiet the flow of
obsessive thinking, put yourself in a mindful state of presence,
and let enlightenment take care of itself. In this book, however,
Wright contends that pondering this question is meditative
practice-that attentive inquiry of this kind is essential as the
starting point and guide for any mindful practice of life.
Meditative reflection on the meaning of enlightenment focuses us on
our aim and direction in life. It guides us in shaping our
practices, our ideals, and the kinds of lives we will live. Asking
what enlightenment is as a basic form of meditation helps to
activate our lives and get transformative practice underway. From
Wright's perspective, there is no more important question to ask
than this one. What is Buddhist Enlightenment? offers a
wide-ranging exploration of issues that have a bearing on the
contemporary meaning of enlightenment, including a concluding
section with 10 theses that answer the title's question. Written by
a leading scholar of Buddhism, the book balances deep learning and
an accessible style, offering valuable insights for students,
scholars, and practitioners alike. While he takes an examination of
what enlightenment has been in past Buddhist traditions as his
point of departure, Wright's historical considerations yield to the
question that our lives press upon us-what kinds of lives should we
aspire to live here, now, and into the future?
Buddhism is one of the oldest and largest of the world's religions.
But it is also a tradition that has proven to have enormous
contemporary relevance. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who came to
be called the Buddha, the religion has spread from its origins in
northeast India, across Asia, and eventually to the West, taking on
new forms at each step of the way. Buddhism: What Everyone Needs to
Know offers readers a brief, authoritative guide to one of the
world's most diverse religious traditions in a reader-friendly
question-and-answer format. Dale Wright covers the origins and
early history of Buddhism, the diversity of types of Buddhism
throughout history, and the status of contemporary Buddhism. This
is a go-to book for anyone seeking a basic understanding of the
origins, history, teachings, and practices of Buddhism.
Kevin Tancharoen directs this updated version of Alan Parker's
phenomenally successful 1980 musical. The story centres on a group
of highly talented students at the New York Academy of Performing
Arts as they prepare for professional careers in dance, music and
drama, while also undergoing a full programme of academic learning
and dealing with the ups and downs of life and love. As each
student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they will
discover who among them has what it takes to succeed and finally
achieve the fame they crave.
The increasing interest in organic foods has created a need for
this book, the first practical manual to cover the processing of
organic food and drink. The book shows how a company can process
organic foods, emphasising economic and legal considerations. The
authors have been selected for their extensive 'hands-on'
experience of organic food processing. By demystifying the
processing of organic foods this book will encourage those from
outside the current organic food industry to become involved. An
initial introduction to organic food is followed by a review of
organic legislation (chapter 2) and the organic certification
process (chapter 3). The following six chapters cover the major
organic commodity groups: Fruit and Vegetables, Cereal Products,
Meat and Meat Products, Dairy Products, Other Processed Foods and
Alcoholic Drinks. Chapter 10 is devoted to developments in the USA.
Finally there is an extensive directory, giving details of the
major players and organic organisations throughout the world. The
book will appeal to technical and marketing personnel in organic
food and drink processing companies, as well as their counterparts
in companies who want to become involved. Other people who will
find this book of interest include retailers who sell organic
foods; farmers who grow organic crops; lecturers and students of
Food Science and Food Tech nology; lecturers and students of
Agriculture; and anyone who wants an introduction to this rapidly
developing sector of the food industry."
Literacy Learning Begins at Birth . . . . . . and continues
throughout our lives! Birth to age 5 is a critical period in
building the foundation for later success in reading and writing.
Educators play a vital role in nurturing young children's early
language and literacy knowledge and skills. However, the specific
practices that support literacy development in early childhood are
often different than those used with older children. From some of
the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes
this practical resource that is a must-have for all educators of
infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Using eight key
practices-Knowing, Showing, Designing, Including, Engaging,
Explaining, Observing, and Responding-as the framework, the authors
discuss how educators can support five important areas of young
children's early literacy development: Language and knowledge Print
concepts Sounds and letters Writing Text comprehension A range of
features highlights information about these areas and practices,
including the latest research findings, recommended resources, tips
for integrating technology into play and learning, and more. With
this book, explore how to create effective, appropriate, and fun
learning opportunities for our littlest literacy learners.
This book is an exploration into the ways in which friendships,
isolation and enemy-ships influence and affect our experience of
work. The theme of the research volume is 'Alienation to
Suffocation'; canvassing issues from loneliness and isolation
through to the positive aspects of a friendly workplace.
An exploration into the ways in which friendships, isolation and
enemy-ships influence and affect our experience of work. The theme
of the research volume is 'Alienation to Suffocation'; canvassing
issues from loneliness and isolation through to the positive
aspects of a friendly workplace.
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