Peter Davis

From Simon & Schuster, Where is Nicaragua? is Academy Award winner Peter Davis' "essential reading" as said by The New York Times. Recounting the author's visit to Nicaragua, this book offers a history of the years prior to the revolution and analyzes how a small, impoverished, unstrategic country has been transformed into the obsession of a major power's administration.

Where is Nicaragua

Ian Gough

Armando Barrientos

Graham Room

Geof Wood

Philippa Bevan

Written by a team of internationally respected experts, this book explores the conditions under which social policy--defined as the public pursuit of secure welfare--operates in the poorer regions of the world. Making an important contribution by breaking away from the traditional focus on Europe and North America, it develops a new conceptual framework for understanding different types of welfare regimes in a range of countries of Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Social Policy in Development Contexts

Insecurity and Welfare Regimes in Asia, Africa and Latin America

Peter Davis was the youngest officer in the SAS during World War II. In his autobiographical account, he reveals the nave enthusiasm he felt when he joined the Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced during his first operations in the liberation of Sicily and Italy. This is his story. It explores the difficulty of a young, inexperienced officer leading older and seasoned soldiers. It tells of mistakes a 'rookie' can make and of how listening, learning and ultimately earning respect made him the skilful leader he ultimately became. During later operations he was awarded the Military Cross. Through it all the enigmatic figure of Paddy Mayne looms large. At times irrational, aggressive, and often drunk, he was always a born leader able to instil obedience and respect. Where he led, men followed. This autobiographical account was written shortly after the end of the War, using diaries written at the time. It is possibly the last, untold, first-hand account of a time of chaos, of horror and of the camaraderie of the men of the SAS.

An Original's Account of Operations in Sicily and Italy

S.A.S Men in the Making

Zoe Howe

John Platt

Michele Whitby

Gina Way

Edited by JC Wheatley Written by Michele Whitby and Zoe Howe Voted Best Blues Book (2014) by Blues Matters Have you heard about Eel Pie Island? Anyone with an interest in the history of UK rock n’ roll is familiar with The Cavern Club and the role that Merseyside played in the story of the British Beat scene. But on a far-less-celebrated, but no less significant path, over a small bridge onto an island in the middle of the Thames, Eel Pie Hotel, another great 60s club night, played host to acts that would later make a global name for themselves. The Rolling Stones, Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, The Small Faces, David Bowie and The Yardbirds are amongst the many acts who performed at the legendary Eel Pie Hotel during its 50s and 60s heyday, as did jazz greats like Ken Colyer, Kenny Ball and Acker Bilk, as well as more avant-garde performers like Ivor Cutler. But how did The Eel Pie Club become such a popular venue? What motivated its founder, Arthur Chisnall to create a space where young people could enjoy the music they wanted to, in an environment free from the usual constraints? Why has this thriving West London scene been omitted from rock history when its influence has spread far and wide? Recently, bands like The Mystery Jets have paid homage to Chisnall’s fabulous club, playing gigs on the island that launched careers and cemented rock’s infamous relationships. The latest incarnation of the Eel Pie Club is alive and well. This book traces the origins of a scene that is long overdue for recognition. Reviews: The British Beat Explosion: Rock n’ Roll Island awarded Best Blues Book (2014) by Blues Matters magazine, who said: “Here there are fascinating interviews with performers, and fans’ oral histories explaining why and how Eel Pie became the unlikely centre of a transformative musical and social scene.” ‘From the perspective of an Eelpieland regular - back in the day – it’s a wonderful read with great pictures – I couldn’t put it down.’ – Steven Cockcroft

Rock 'n' Roll Island

The British Beat Explosion

Jennifer L. Knox

Kirsten Kaschock

Shanna Compton

Danielle Pafunda

Pattie McCarthy

Sandra Simonds

Bloof Books

Jennifer Tamayo

Jared White

Becca Klaver

Elizabeth Workman

Hailey Higdon

Book of Bloof (a Sampler).

This book looks at the impact multinational companies have in post-conflict environments, the role they have and how they are governed, drawing on detailed fieldwork in Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Rwanda.

Corporations, Global Governance, and Post-conflict Reconstruction

Bicester

Airfield Focus

Upper Heyford

Description What if there was a way to lose weight that didn't involve dieting, exercise, or restrictive food? If you are overweight and tired of the diets and fad solutions that have failed for you in the past, then fasting may be just what you need. Fasting is not about starving yourself to lose weight, but rather it is about letting your body heal itself from within - so naturally that any unwanted excess weight just falls off. It's easy! All you need to do is stop eating for a certain period of time so your system can go into "fasting mode" and start burning fat stored in your body instead of carbohydrates from food. Fasting is not an extreme diet, but rather a means of rebalancing your body on a natural level through mind over matter. It doesn't mean you need to eat nothing. Fasting simply means consuming no food for a period of time and stopping the process of digestion and nutrient absorption in your system. Fasting creates a positive change in the body that reduces hunger pangs and makes you feel satisfied with low levels of food. Fasting for weight loss is as much a mental exercise as it is a physical one because it allows you to focus all your energy on healing yourself from within, rather than wasting time and effort on trying to diet or exercise excessively. As a result, people who fast lose weight naturally without any need for strenuous exercise. This book covers the following topics: - What is Fasting and Why Should You Fast? - Which Fasting Method Should You Choose? - When is the Right Time for a Fast? - How to Make Sure Your Hydration Needs are Being Met? - The Brain on a Low-Calorie Diet - Nutrition and Weight Gain During a Fast - How Long Can I go without Eating? - Do I Have to Eat Before Working Out or Doing Activity? - What Happens if I have other Medical Conditions? - What About Fasting with AIDS? ...And much more This book will explain to you how much weight you can lose by fasting, how often you need to fast, and the reasons why it works. You will learn why fasting is so effective and also why it is a sensible, safe, natural, and viable way to lose weight. Fasting for weight loss is not extreme but rather a simple yet powerful way to get rid of excess body fat from your system without having to work out excessively or struggle with restrictive diets. Grab a copy of this book to discover how you can lose weight without dieting or fixed exercise routines. Fasting for weight loss is a proven method that will show you how to put your mind over matter and lose weight naturally without feeling hungry or deprived.

Getting the Goal Weight of Your Dream

Fasting for Weight Loss

Weston-On-The-Green

Hometown

Roy Lay-Yee

This book presents a method for creating a working model of society, using data systems and simulation techniques, that can be used for testing propositions of scientific and policy nature. The model is based on the example of New Zealand, but will be applicable to other countries. It is expected that collaborators in other countries can emulate this example with their data systems for teaching and policy purposes, producing a cross-national "collaboratory". This enterprise will evolve with, and to a degree independently of, the book itself, with a supporting website as well as teaching and scientific initiatives. Readers of this text will, for the first time, have a simulation-based working model of society that can be interrogated for policy and substantive purposes. This book will appeal to researchers and professionals from various disciplines working within the social sciences, particularly on matters of demography and public policy.

Counterfactual Modelling for Social and Policy Inquiry

Simulating Societal Change

Poets list authors and titles that have been essential in the development of their art, and offer commentary on their lists.

Contemporary Poets on Books that Shaped Their Art

Poet's Book-shelf

A Sense of Place

Ecomuseums 2nd Edition

n Gough

Teresa Cannon

Explore bustling markets, cruise romantic backwaters, study Kathakali drama, trek through jungles, chill out in a beach resort or hill station - this invaluable guide tells you how. -- 19 detailed maps including a full-colour map of the state -- extensive accommodation listings from treehouses and houseboats to luxury palaces and secluded hideaways -- Ayurvedic centres, ashrams, yoga schools and wildlife sanctuaries -- the lowdown on dance, drama and contemporary arts, including a month-by-month listing of festivals -- includes the exclusive Lakshadweep Islands

Kerala

Warning: If you're looking to find out who Tina is, these poems won't help you very much. But if you're interested in reading the work of one of our most obsessively inventive, hilariously human, and sometimes crushingly affecting poets, then you've come to the right book. Through a series of direct addresses and lyric effusions to "Tina," Peter Davis reminds us that sometimes talking, even casually, to anyone else is always talking significantly to oneself-and by extension, all of us. TINA is a suckerpunch, and then you see stars. Sometimes it's so funny, it hurts a little bit, and sometimes it hurts so much, it just hurts. -MATT HART

Tina

Michelle L. Stefano

This collection provides an in-depth and up-to-date examination of the concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the issues surrounding its value to society. Critically engaging with the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the book also discusses local-level conceptualizations of living cultural traditions, practices and expressions, and reflects on the efforts that seek to safeguard them. Exploring a global range of case studies, the book considers the diverse perspectives currently involved with intangible cultural heritage and presents a rich picture of the geographic, socioeconomic and political contexts impacting research in this area. With contributions from established and emerging scholars, public servants, professionals, students and community members, this volume is also deeply enhanced by an interdisciplinary approach which draws on the theories and practices of heritage and museum studies, anthropology, folklore studies, ethnomusicology, and the study of cultural policy and related law. The Routledge Companion to Intangible Cultural Heritage undoubtedly broadens the international heritage discourse and is an invaluable learning tool for instructors, students and practitioners in the field.

The Routledge Companion to Intangible Cultural Heritage

Eliana Garcés

This book combines practical guidance and theoretical background for analysts using empirical techniques in competition and antitrust investigations. Peter Davis and Eliana Garcés show how to integrate empirical methods, economic theory, and broad evidence about industry in order to provide high-quality, robust empirical work that is tailored to the nature and quality of data available and that can withstand expert and judicial scrutiny. Davis and Garcés describe the toolbox of empirical techniques currently available, explain how to establish the weight of pieces of empirical work, and make some new theoretical contributions. The book consistently evaluates empirical techniques in light of the challenge faced by competition analysts and academics--to provide evidence that can stand up to the review of experts and judges. The book's integrated approach will help analysts clarify the assumptions underlying pieces of empirical work, evaluate those assumptions in light of industry knowledge, and guide future work aimed at understanding whether the assumptions are valid. Throughout, Davis and Garcés work to expand the common ground between practitioners and academics.

Quantitative Techniques for Competition and Antitrust Analysis

This updated second edition reference work looks at recent developments in the field internationally and in terms of new theories and practices.

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