Money Laundering Control in the Caribbean (Studies in Comparative Corporate and Financial Law, V. 16)

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It has long been believed that the most effective way to immobilise organised criminal activity lies in blocking the channels that allow illegally-obtained assets to enter the economic mainstream. Yet even as international law enforcement cooperation in this vital endeavour becomes ever more focused, the bewildering domain of criminal money laundering techniques remains elusive. The "gross national product" of international crime still exceeds that of many nations.

The special value of this new book is to be seen in its close conjunction of what we know of laundering channels and methods on the one hand and existing legal regimes (both preventive and reactive) on the other. Although major victories on the side of law and order are not numerous so far, the author clearly demonstrates that progress is being made in certain areas and that the overall thrust of international law and cooperation in the field is growing stronger. She goes on to identify a number of linkages between criminal necessities and potential legal measures that are likely to bear fruit.

Among the central problems considered and elucidated are the following:

the systemic corruption engendered by money laundering; the secrecy inherent in the offshore financial industry; the shortcomings of criminal penalties for money laundering; the tensions created by extraterritorial jurisdiction; the identification of responsible criminal parties; the conceptual complexities in the civil law; the limitations of international police and judicial assistance; and the often contradictory effects of U.S. foreign policy. The book's focus is on the Caribbean-and particularly on the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and Jamaica-to keep the discussion within manageable bounds. This specialisation permits a close comparison of the way local laws interact with international and extraterritorial measures designed to intercept illegal money "on the way to the laundry". It is the author's belief that the insights gained by this in-depth comparison will shed light on the paths to be followed by law enforcement agents and judicial tribunals as they pursue their goal of stemming the flow of laundered illegal money into the world's economies.

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Human Resource Strategy: A Behavioral Perspective for the General Manager
George Dreher , and Thomas W Dougherty
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This is a new kind of human resource management text because it is written with the general manager in mind. The text provides a base of key organizational behavior material on why employees behave as they do and how to promote behavior required to implement a focused business strategy using staffing, development and reward systems. Organized around the concept of creating integrated HRM systems, students first learn about the processes that explain work behaviors. Students are then acquainted with key issues such as linking HRM systems to a firm's business strategy. That knowledge is then used to design an integrated set of HRM practices promoting the behaviors needed for a particular organization. The text provides detailed and practical examples of the entire process of assessing an organization and designing integrated staffing, development and reward practices. As a result, students become better informed "consumers" of the specialized services provided by in-house human resource professionals and outside consultants and gain insight into how to translate theory into practice.

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Paolo Ulivi provides a well-paced, rapidly moving, balanced, even-handed account of lunar exploration as a popular history. He covers the unmanned programmes, e.g. Ranger, and other American probes in the late ‘50s and in the later chapters he looks at recent lunar exploration and future plans for the same. It’s a book that will be perfect for an enthusiast or someone coming to the story for the first time, as it does not include excessive technical depth. Uniquely drawing on recently declassified documents, detail of Chinese lunar exploration projects is provided, as well as nuclear lunar weapons of the ‘50s developed by the super powers, Soviet Russia and the United States.

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Cyclization Reactions provides a quick update of the latest advances in cyclization reactions. It covers the basic principles of cyclization chemistry, emphasizing practical applications. Chapters are organized according to the different cyclization intermediates-cationic, radical, anionic, and metal complex intermediates. The last chapter covers macrolactonization, vicinal tricarbonal, and Bergman (enediyne) reactions, which are of particular interest today. More than 2,600 structures illustrate key concepts throughout the book. Various cyclizations are organized into mechanistic groups to help researchers choose and change between methods when searching for maximum efficiency in synthesis. Critical coverage of the literature up to 1992 is provided. Cyclization Reactions is essential reading for anyone involved in the synthesis of ring compounds or who is seeking a rapid overview of the field. Newcomers as well as experienced researchers will benefit from this book. It also is excellent reference material for students at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels.

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This accessible volume presents an overview of the field with an emphasis on the new superconducting materials. After an elementary introduction to superconductivity, the authors highlight those properties most essential to understanding electromagnetic absorption of the superconducting state. They then outline both basic theories and salient experimental results, emphasizing qualitative aspects and experimental measurements. Readers will gain not only a basic understanding of the subject but also an appreciation of the wealth of information provided by electromagnetic absorption measurements, as well as insights into the mechanisms of absorption.

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Electromagnetic Absorption in the Copper Oxide Superconductors
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These three great comedy-noir crime thriller became cult classics among the British literati when published in the UK in the `seventies. Now for the first time, they are available in the U.S.

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This interesting survey looks at Russian military aviation in the post-Soviet era. While difficulties with funding means that the large new aircraft programs of the Cold War era are likely to remain things of the past, military aviation in Russia is not standing still. Upgrades to existing programs and reorganization of current resources are two of the ways in which combat capability is being not just maintained but enhanced. This volume looks at programs like the new Mi-8MTKO and Mi-24PN night-capable helicopters from Mil. The latest Sukhoi upgrades such as the Su-24M2, Su-25SM, and Su-27SM are also explored, along with the programs designed to extend the capabilties of the Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers by allowing for the carriage of new and more capable missiles. The revamping of the Russian Air Force's training fleet with the Yakovlev's Yak-130 is also considered, contrasting the differences between the first ones built and production-standard aircraft.

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Topical glimse at current Russian programs.......2006-07-02

This book merely scratches the surface of the current modernization efforts by the Russian Air Force. Like all of Yefim Gordon's books, it is full of fantastic reference pictures--available nowhere else. However, it gives only a brief description of each program. Since most Russian modernization and new aircraft programs have produced only one to five actual finished products, this is not necessarily surprising. It might be best to look at this book as a supplement to the detailed books available on the aircraft represented. The modernization programs presented by the text constitute more of a wish list for the Russian Air Force than what may really materialize. Overall, this is a good reference if you are interested in numerous photos of the most up to date Russian hardware.

Newest Red Star Release offers detail and insight into current Russian combat aircraft programs.......2006-05-08

In the world of aviation books, Midland Publishing can be considered a leading authority on a diverse range of civil and military aircraft. The Red Star book series, by noted aviation expert Yefim Gordon, deals entirely with Russian and Soviet aircraft. Red Star's new release, entitled Russia's Military Aircraft in the 21st Century, offers valuable insight into new production plans and upgrade programs for existing aircraft in Russia's current fleet and what the fleet may look like by 2015. This volume is an excellent companion to the Red Star volumes on individual aircraft.

Gordon breaks down the book into 6 sections, each offering an analysis detailing current usage of specific aircraft as well as details on upgrade options or new production potential. The six sections are: Sukhoi, MiG, Yakolev, Tupolev, MiL, and Kamov. Noticeably absent from this volume is Antonov and Ilyushin, possibly because their aircraft fall into transport or support and Gordon decided to focus on combat aircraft for this volume. The programs discussed in this volume are primarily programs for the Russian forces only, though some will be offered for export, and readers hoping for information on purely export modifications may be disappointed. The bulk of Gordon's research has been received from the manufacturers themselves and from air shows where new programs have been displayed.

Sukhoi, the largest current supplier to the Russian Air Force receives the first analysis. According to Gordon, Sukhoi has offered several upgrade options for the Su-24 FENCER tactical strike aircraft, which is entering its midlife. These options, mainly focusing on avionics and electronics would permit the FENCER to serve until the Su-27IB FULLBACK strike fighter is in service. FENCER upgrades would also be offered to export customers. The FLANKER is the subject of multiple programs, including the Su-27SM upgrade with new avionics and engines that is entering service now, the Su-27IB FULLBACK twin seat tactical strike fighter program which has received low rate production funding, and the Su-33KUB twin seat naval trainer/multi-role fighter program for the Russian Navy carrier Kuznetzov and for Russian Naval Aviation. Sukhoi has received authorization to upgrade the Su-25 FROGFOOT to the SM standard, which all new avionics, but progress has been limited to date.

MiG has produced upgrades for the MiG-29 FULCRUM fleet, offering to convert FULCRUM C's to the new SMT standard, which incorporates new avionics offering air-ground strike capability, new electronic systems, and a larger fuel capacity. This upgrade is already in service with Yemen's FULCRUMS and a contract with Algeria for 36 MiG-29SMT2s was just announced. With export upgrades being produced, and the technical kinks being worked out, this will be the most likely choice for both the Russians and for other existing export customers. The MiG 29OVT demonstrator aircraft, which is to SMT standards but equipped with thrust vectoring engines, is not likely a candidate for Russian service, but MiG plans to offer it for India's upcoming fighter tender.

Yakolev, which has been missing from service with the retirement of the FORGER, is back with the choice of the YAK-130 trainer aircraft as the new Russian Air Force trainer. Designed with Italian corporation Aeromacchi, the YAK-130 offers a training environment that can simulate a wide spectrum of aircraft. The aircraft is on order, and low rate production has begun according to Gordon. Tupolev, the strategic bomber manufacturer, is currently working on upgrades for each of its three aircraft, the Tu-160 BLACKJACK, Tu-95 Bear, and the Tu-22M BACKFIRE. Each of the types will receive new avionics and weapons capabilities to ensure the extension of their service life for many more years.

The Army Aviation helicopter fleet is also the subject of upgrades. The reliable and trusty Mi-24 HIND is being slowly upgraded with PN series models, which offer all-weather night capability. The Mi-28N HAVOC, which has seen its 2nd prototype delivered, has been chosen as the new Russian attack helicopter, but funding problems may slow its entry into service. MIL has offered a small upgrade for the HIP transport helicopters, the Mi-8MTKO, which offers a night attack capability for this venerable helicopter. Manufacturer Kamov,is still attempting to secure funding for its KA-50 attack helicopter and its tandem twin KA-52. Though very small numbers have been manufactured, it is believed that the Russian Army is hoping to secure funding for a small production batch.

Currently the Russian Air Force suffers from a funding gap that hinders the ability to procure new production aircraft as well as offer sufficient funding for all the upgrade programs mentioned above. Coupled with the desire to begin design on the 5th Generation PAK-FA fighter, resources will be extremely limited in the years to come. Gordon, utilizing his sources with the manufacturers and Russian government and military officials offers details as to which programs have the best chance and which may fall by the wayside. As in his other volumes, Gordon does a great job providing pictures and illustrations that help visualize the text. In this 128 page volume, there are over 150 color and black and white photos. As a snapshot into the current status of the Russian Air Force, Gordon does an excellent job of reporting. The only drawbacks to this volume are the lack of information on Antonov and Ilyushin, which form the bulk of the strategic airlift fleet. A section on each would have better rounded out this analysis. Once again Gordon has delivered another excellent volume, providing considerable information on programs little known in the West.

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The Western Heritage: Combined Volume, TLC Edition (5th Edition)
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This book gives an introduction to the classical, well-known special functions which play a role in mathematical physics, especially in boundary value problems. Calculus and complex function theory form the basis of the book and numerous formulas are given. Particular attention is given to asymptomatic and numerical aspects of special functions, with numerous references to recent literature provided.

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Balancing Author's 0 Stars.......2004-03-17

Looks like a good book. The author posted a link and rightfully did not rate the book. However, that seems to be bringing down the book's average ranking (stars), so this anonymous post is intended to help bring that back up.

Excellent and Elaborate Reference for any Scientist.......2000-04-07

Temme covers all of the special functions of mathematics and physics in a clear manner while still communicating complex yet important issues. The range of information presented is immense and this book can be used as a reference for almost any special function need.

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