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Originally published: Solihull, West Midlands: Helion & Company, 2004.

Known for a style that is both refined and accessible, Malene Birger expands the focus of her design empire from clothing to equally exquisite living spaces. This stunning volume embodies her knack for transforming homes into inspirational works of art. Birger's spaces combine international diversity with glittering sophistication. Bold patterns, thoughtful details, and comfort are her signature. The result: authentic dwellings for either high...

Offers a fresh and timely approach to corruption and politics in Latin America. The systematic comparative analysis of six countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela—focuses on patterns and underlying causes of corruption, the impact of political and economic changes, the effect of corruption on politics and society, and the nature and effectiveness of recent reforms.

Explores how—and to what effect—diverse forces on the left have not only captured the imagination of vast swathes of the continent's population, but also taken hold of the reins of government. It assesses the multiple currents of Latin America's left turns, considering their origins, their relationships to political parties and social movements, and their performance in office. It also considers the challenge of long-standing socioeconomic ine...

Explores the complexities of evaluating peace operation outcomes, providing an original, detailed framework for assessment. The authors address both the theoretical and the policy-relevant aspects of evaluation as they cover the full gamut of mission goals. Numerous examples from specific peace operations illustrate the discussion.

The high level of genetic complexity in sugarcane creates challenges in the application of both conventional and molecular breeding to the genetic improvement of sugarcane as a sugar and energy crop. This book describes technologies that support the continued use and improvement of sugarcane as a source of food and energy.

Examines the critical issues facing Afghanistan today. This exploration of questions relating to security and peacekeeping, the rule of law, institutional design, mobilization of the economy, and relations within the region provides a crucial resource for understanding not only Afghanistan's prospects, but also the opportunities and constraints associated with state building more broadly.

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When political opponents Ian Paisley and Martin McGuiness were confirmed as First Minister and Deputy First Minister of a new Northern Ireland executive in May 2007, a chapter was closed on Northern Ireland's troubled past. A dramatic realignment of politics had brought these irreconcilable enemies together--and the media played a significant role in persuading the public to accept this startling change. "The Propaganda of Peace" analyzes this...

The late Father Bascio makes a great effort in understanding the plight of the Church and makes no bones in exposing the danger to the Church brought on by a rampant homosexuality wrapped in paedophilia. Of all the external threats to the Catholic Church over the centuries, the real threat is coming from within its ranks in the form of modern paedophilia. It is hard to imagine an organisation that allows deviants to prey on innocent and vulner...

Examines Ugandan politics since 1986, when Yoweri Museveni became the country's president. It focuses on the complex connections among Museveni's economic and political reforms, his wars in the north and in Congo, the key roles of international donors and the military, and the institutional changes that have defined his presidency.

A great deal of continuity and change have characterized media and communication policymaking in Southern Africa during the past two decades. Rapid political and economic developments spawned the adoption of 'second generation' reforms aimed at opening up the media to diverse and pluralistic interests in the context of ongoing democratization projects. This book offers a range of debates and ideas about media policymaking in Southern Africa. M...

Examines how labour relations on the New York and East Coast waterfront were driven from below by radical and reform rank-and-file movements led by communists, Catholics, and local union leaders in the post-World War II era. It looks at power and collective action, as well as institutional and social movements, specifically analyzing the impact on political development. This rich account illustrates how workers defied the combined powers of el...

This groundbreaking book develops a new organizational theory derived from ideas in statistics and

Explores the evolving nature and impact of globalization throughout Africa, as China, the US, and other economic powers exert their influence. Drawing especially on the cases of Chad, Sudan, and Zambia, it considers whether the resource curse that has for so long plagued Africa can become a blessing. It also evaluates the impact of the information technology revolution and the recent global economic slowdown.

Offers a fresh and timely approach to corruption and politics in Latin America. The systematic comparative analysis of six countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela—focuses on patterns and underlying causes of corruption, the impact of political and economic changes, the effect of corruption on politics and society, and the nature and effectiveness of recent reforms.

What is the impact of globalisation on identity politics? This offers a comprehensive analytical framework and detailed case studies to explain how identity-based collectives both exploit and are shaped by the new realities of a globalised world.

Revised and updated, this popular book adds a real-life dimension to courses in international business and

Thoroughly updated, more concise than the previous edition, and available for the first time in paperback,

This book is a comprehensive guide to strategic social care management, covering all the knowledge and skills that managers in the 21st century must have, and showing how to make theory a practical reality. It will be essential reading for anyone involved in managing or leading practice either in the front line or at a more strategic level.