Food aid has played a key role in responding to the extreme poverty and disasters afflicting millions of people in the developing world. It is at the centre of much political discussion, both nationally and internationally, and there have been notable successes, yet there is doubt and criticism about the appropriateness of food aid and confusion about the deep-rooted problems which perpetuate these calamities. Is food aid doing more harm than good? Can food aid help, not hinder, long-term development and self-reliance? Would a cheque not be better than food?;This book is designed to give a clear insight into the key issues, presenting a balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid and relating these to the complex realities of the international economy. It is aimed at first-degree courses in development economics, scholars and policy-makers in the field and the general reader concerned with these issues.

From Dinosaurs to day-dreams. We all day dream a lot of the time, about many things; lost love, the future, your fears, your hopes and aspirations, family and friends. I have put into verse many of the feelings that I have had and those that I know others have shared. This book of modern poetry is for everyone, especially those that are not able to express their thoughts and feelings as I do. If you have a parent, a child, a friend. or a loved one that has a past, present and a future, whether real or not, then this book of verse is for them (and for you) to enjoy time and time again