This book - previously published as a special issue of the journal West European Politics - analyzes the EU accession referendums that took place in eight countries in 2003.
An extensive and unequalled one-volume guide covering over 1,700 international and regional organizations, this title provides detailed and accurate information on a wide spectrum of international organizations from the UN to the International Council for Science.
Features include:
* Introductory articles: An Introduction to International Organizations and Challenges Facing the International System in the 21st Century
* A chronology charting the historical development of international organizations
* Texts of significant international charters, treaties and documents
* Lists of key UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, plus information about peace-keeping activities
* A who's who of leading officials within international organizations
* A
Thoroughly updated, this new edition provides extensive information on all matters relating to the European Union and full coverage of the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty. The volume contains:
an A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state
a series of introductory articles provide an overall view of the policies and activities of the EU
a statistical section covers: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, environment, and education across the EU
an extensive directory of key names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses of all major European
Medical research and practice is currently evolving from evidence-based medicine to an even higher quality of patient care: value-based medicine. Value-based medicine, which measures the patient perceived value provided by health care interventions, allows a more accurate measure of the overall worth of interventions to a patient. Evidence-Based to Value-Based Medicine explains this evolution and explains the uses and practice of value-based medicine in today's healthcare environment. Through detailed explanations about how to integrate value-based medicine and macroeconomic issues, this resource will teach practitioners to deliver a higher quality of clinical care and to measure and demonstrate the value of their interventions to patients, policymakers, and payers.
This book presents a detailed picture of the evolutionary processes at work in water markets with a particular focus on theory and practice in Australia. The Evolution of Markets for Water will also be of great interest to academics and students with an interest in natural resource economics, law and management.
Doing well in exams at university is crucial to gaining a good degree. From the author of Studying at University, this book equips students with all the tools they need to optimise their performance in exams. Packed with examples and practical exercises, it explains key strategies for learning and revision.
Anne de Bohun has a dark secret. A secret that threatens her life, and the future of the kingdom of England itself. Raised as a peasant girl, Anne's gift for healing saw her thrust into the dangerous heart of court affairs, and under the spell of the greatest love of her life, King Edward himself. Yet theirs is a forbidden passion, for Anne is the illegitimate daughter of Henry VI, the king usurped by the man she loves. Now exiled in Brugge, Anne struggles to find peace in a dangerous world of treachery and suspicion, where enemies masquerade as allies, and someone very powerful wants her dead. 'Posie Graeme-Evans' masterful prose brings vividly to life the colours, sounds, smells and sights of a romantic and thrilling period in history.' -- Sydney Weekly Courier on
Marmalade - named after his bright orange hair - is one of the best dancers at Rockley Park, the school for up-and-coming stars. But he's also the class clown, and things get out of hand when a new boy arrives and Marmalade starts to show off even more than usual.
It looks as though he's heading for a fall - literally! Could this really be Marmalade's lucky break? Who remembers Fame on television? Even those who are too young will be pleased to welcome Cindy Jefferies' new Fame School series, which will follow Chloe and her friends from their acceptance at Rockley Park School to eventual fame (maybe). The glittery jackets will attract girls who are drawn to follow in Chloe's footsteps. The series has its practical side. Jefferies' children are involved in the music
This book focuses on a crucial moment in human life: the introduction of solid foods to the diet during late infancy and early childhood. The impact on health and development as well as the long-term effects and prevention of disease are analyzed by a panel of leading international experts. The immediate consequences of solid foods on the health of toddlers are studied with regard to allergic diseases, diarrhea and constipation. The late effects of weaning habits, such as obesity, diabetes, and the early influences on taste preferences are also dealt with in this publication. Each of the topics is introduced by a chapter on physiology, followed by further contributions on major clinical aspects. Finally the book offers educational recommendations for industry,
Author:Felipe Serrano
Jesus Ferreiro
Philip Arestis
Publishing date:2005
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the problems that the current working of capital markets are generating on both developed and developing economies. It pays special attention to the reasons explaining the unstable and volatile working of international financial markets and to the consequences of that behaviour on both the economic performance of the involved countries and on the economic policies implemented.
This book describes financial markets and institutions by providing a conceptual framework to understand why markets exist and what their role is in the financial environment. Each type of financial market is described with a focus on its utilization by financial institutions, its internationalization, and recent events that have affected it. Each type of financial institution is described with a focus on its regulatory aspects, management, use of financial markets, and performance. This edition continues its strong tradition of emphasizing timely examples and practical applications, including Internet materials, and offers a unique tie into Internet resources.
This is the ultimate resource for USMLE Step 1 preparation! Published annually, this is the only student-to-student review book that provides facts and strategies from medical students who had previously taken the exam. The book contains over 900 frequently tested facts and mnemonics, 24 pages of high-yield color images similar to those on the exam, more than 100 clinical vignettes, and a completely revised rating of over 300 basic science review products.
This book explores the role of religion, especially religious extremism, in American culture. In particular, it examines the development of the Judeo-Christian tradition, its impact on America's self-image, and the way it has influenced America's attitude to the Arab World.
The Christian Right has become a very powerful force in American politics. Its basic belief in Christian Zionism has resulted in a steadfast commitment to the establishment of the state of Israel and to its aggressive expansion, and has made Zionism a central part of government policy, for both Republicans and Democrats.
Fuad Sha'ban shows how this is not a new phenomenon: what he terms the 'Vision of Zion' in American life has its roots in literature, the arts and internal politics from
The literature of innovation is full of calls to become more creative and inspiring: but it has less to say on the reality of turning theory into practice and ideas into profit. Real breakthroughs depend on finding profitable applications for new ideas. The beneficiaries of countless innovations are often not the original inventors, but those who are better able to exploit potential. This book is designed to help innovators capture the full value of their creativity. It combines the experience of innovative companies with the expertise of academics and advisors, bringing together the best of current thinking and practice in innovation, strategy, marketing, design, intellectual property and finance.
With an outstanding introductory essay, one of the greatest living English novelists has assembled her writings, essays and reviews about the theatre to provide a highly individual view of contemporary theatre and actors. The incredible range of Beryl Bainbridge's talents is known to her most fervent admirers. As well as being one of Britain's most acclaimed and biggest selling novelists, she is also an artist, a former actor and, in recent years, an accomplished theatre critic. As well as starting her life in the arts as an actor, appearing in rep and early episodes of Coronation Street, she wrote for years a column for the Standard, often touching on theatrical matters, and most recently writes for The Oldie as their theatre critic. The book contains fascinating
