Large public projects represent major complex investment and whilst there has been much written about how to develop, manage and deliver such projects, practice still does not match up with expectations. In this book, researchers from the Norwegian Concept Research Programme explore the paradoxes between theory and practice in collaboration with experts in the field of project governance. This book delves into the reality of large public projects, to show how they can be managed effectively and efficiently, recognising the realities of their context. It offers a range of practical conclusions as to the paradoxes of the governance and management of public projects. The international spectrum of authors draw their examples from the UK, Norway, Canada, France, Australia and the Netherlands. Bridging the gap between research, theory and practice, this book will benefit academics and researchers in the field of project management and corporate governance as well as those in the practice of public project governance, civil servants and industry practitioners.

An inside look at a renowned marine biologist's quest to save an abandoned, endangered seal pup Only eleven hundred Hawaiian monk seals survive in the wild. Without intervention, they face certain extinction within fifty years. When a two-day-old Hawaiian monk seal pup, later named Kauai Pup 2, or KP2, is attacked and abandoned by his mother on a beach, he is rushed off on a journey that will take him across the ocean to the California marine lab of eminent wildlife biologist Dr. Terrie M. Williams. As Williams works with the boisterous KP2 to save his species, she forms a lasting bond with him that illustrates the importance of the survival of all earth's creatures and the health of the world's oceans.

Terrie M. Williams was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. She is currently a resident in Delaware. She received her B.A. in Public Administration from Trenton State College. She is the mother of two beautiful children. Ore'l, daughter, age 13 and son Qyreen, age 11. Terrie is an ordained minister an in the Wings of Faith Chariots of Fire Ministries. Her goal is that this book would exalt God and help others work out their own soul salvation; crucifying flesh and putting on the whole spiritual man. This is a family book with entries for children by children. Something missing, something broken. Spiritually frustrated, sexually frustrated, busted and disgusted. Searching for love and intimacy in all the wrong places and in all the wrong people. Can someone explain to me, what love really is? Love conquers all fears.fear of growing old, fear of being left alone, fear of not experiencing true love. How can we identify with our self, without loving our self in someone else or something else? Whether it is sex, money, shopping, food and vacations, etc. Frequently we get the teaching putting on the whole Armor of God but seldom do we ever hear how to crucify the flesh when one is broken-hearted and frustrated in every way possible. This book attempts to address plots of the devil while uncovering what true love is and the importance of having an intimate relationship with God.

Sure, as a woman and an African American starting your own business, you will encounter boulders in your path. But black women in America have always had to be tenacious and resourceful. Don't even think about allowing age, the economy, racism, sexism and all those pesky irritants to stop you. The best argument against them is excellence. Young, gifted and disciplined, Fran Harris is leading the way for all of us. In About My Sister's Business, she has shared her knowledge and experience with you, and it comes straight from the heart. This book is full of concrete advice on how to start your own business, create a business plan, raise capital, be your own marketing and publicity firm, run your business from your home, and much, much more! She has also asked other entrepreneuring sisters to share their experiences with you. Allow their examples to lift, guide and inspire you. It's knowing that we're not alone that pulls us through. We're on this planet to support each other. We must keep the cycle going. That's why this book is invaluable.