Political Space: Frontiers of Change and Governance in a Globalizing World (Suny Series in Global Politics)

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Political Space: Frontiers of Change and Governance in a Globalizing World (Suny Series in Global Politics)

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Applies the concept of space to international relations to arrive at novel interpretations.

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Governance in a Globalizing World
Joseph S., Jr. Nye , Joseph S. Nye , and John D. Donahue
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Far from being another short-lived buzzword, "globalization" refers to real changes. These changes have profound impacts on culture, economics, security, the environment-and hence on the fundamental challenges of governance . This book asks three fundamental questions: How are patterns of globalization currently evolving? How do these patterns affect governance? And how might globalism itself be governed?

The first section maps the trajectory of globalization in several dimensions-economic, cultural, environmental, and political. For example, Graham Allison speculates about the impact on national and international security, and William C. Clark develops and evaluates the concepts of "environmental globalization." The second section examines the impact of globalization on governance within individual nations (including China, struggling countries in the developing world, and the industrialized democracies) and includes Elaine Kamarck's assessment of global trends in public-sector reform. The third section discusses efforts to improvise new approaches to governance, including the role of non-governmental institutions, the global dimensions of information policy, and Dani Rodrik's speculation on global economic governance.

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"In a world moving very rapidly on both urbanization and globalization, cities in the developing world face both serious challenges and attractive opportunities. They can reap the benefits of economic growth by creating an enabling investment climate: well-functioning markets, institutions that support sound governance and regulatory regimes, and public infrastructure and social services. At the same time they can create an environment where their citizens are both included and empowered. And because cities do not exist in isolation, urban policies and programs must also be coordinated with national initiatives. Cities in a Globalizing World not only raises our awareness of issues that can only become still more pressing and still more critical to growth and equity in this century; it also provides important and valuable analyses of options for public action." ---- Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of Government Economic Service, United Kingdom

Environmental Values in a Globalizing World: Nature, Justice and Governance (Challenges of Globalisation)

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Environmental Values in a Globalizing World: Nature, Justice and Governance (Challenges of Globalisation)
Ian Lowe
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This volume brings together contributions from prominent philosophers, political scientists and other scholars on the challenges that globalization poses to traditional environmental values.

In a world where the role of nation states is diminishing, the authors investigate how environmental values could be reconceived and what kind of governance institutions could realize them. They make a strong argument for pluralism and governance institutions that can maintain and fertilize it, underlining that while there will be increasing reasons to protect the environment for its own sake, the environment will also continue to be important for economic development as well as other aspects of human well-being.

Environmental Values In A Globalizing World: Nature, Justice and Governance

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Nationalism in globalizing context: governance focused intervention in the developing world.: An article from: International Journal on World Peace

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Nationalism in globalizing context: governance focused intervention in the developing world.: An article from: International Journal on World Peace
Anna Ohanyan
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This digital document is an article from International Journal on World Peace, published by Professors World Peace Academy on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 8143 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Nationalism in globalizing context: governance focused intervention in the developing world.
Author: Anna Ohanyan
Publication: International Journal on World Peace (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: Professors World Peace Academy
Volume: 20 Issue: 1 Page: 29(25)

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Risky but rewarding: globalizing the board; homogeneous boards are an outdated model in a world still so full of differences. (Global Governance).: An article from: Directors & Boards

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Risky but rewarding: globalizing the board; homogeneous boards are an outdated model in a world still so full of differences. (Global Governance).: An article from: Directors & Boards
Alex J. Mandl
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This digital document is an article from Directors & Boards, published by Directors and Boards on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 721 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Risky but rewarding: globalizing the board; homogeneous boards are an outdated model in a world still so full of differences. (Global Governance).
Author: Alex J. Mandl
Publication: Directors & Boards (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2003
Publisher: Directors and Boards
Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Page: 13(1)

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Cities in a Globalizing World: Governance, Performance, and Sustainability (Wbi Learning Resources)

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Environmental Values in a Globalizing World: Nature, Justice and Governance
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Today's managers and executives are cash rich but time poor. They are increasingly pressured to succeed in their careers but there is growing awareness of the cost this has on their personal lives. Beating the 24/7 takes as its starting point a set of specially commissioned interviews with some of today's most high-profile business leaders - including Richard Branson, Dominic Cadbury, Nicola Horlick, Michael Grade and Baroness Hogg. Exploring the complex, interrelated nature of sacrifice and success, Winston Fletcher draws on their experiences to offer powerful lessons for taking control of your personal agenda. Areas such as delegation, personal values and the role of the partner are examined in detail, and a unique diagnostic tool enables readers to calibrate their own 'Work/Life Ratio'. Beating the 24/7 allows any reader to achieve a good work-life balance and start reaping the benefits.

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"Today's managers and executives are cash rich but time poor. Surveys show that up to 80% of managers exceed their contracted hours, while cases of work-related stress continue to increase at an alarming rate. Although awareness of the issues of career vs home life has been around since the 1970s, little has been done beyond the introduction of ineffectual legislation. The time is right for a fresh approach. In this remarkable book, Winston Fletcher takes as his starting point a set of specially commissioned interviews with 16 of the most accomplished businessmen and women in the UK, including Sir Richard Branson, Michael Grade CBE, Nicola Horlick and Sir Christopher Bland. Each interview is an exploration of success, despite the many sacrifices along the way, and gives hope to everyone that a satisfactory work/life balance can be achieved. What is clear is that the way forward lies in taking control of your own personal agenda. Even companies with a sound work/life balance philosophy depend on the individual making choices for themselves. Readers also have a unique opportunity to calibrate themselves using the Work/Life Ratio, enabling you to see where you stand. Use the powerful lessons contained in this book to ensure that you take control of your work/life balance - and start reaping the benefits."

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The past two decades have bought with them remarkable progress in plant chromosomal research. The chromosome structure has been clarified in great detail, enabling identification of even gene sequences at the microscopic level, which has aided the analysis of biodiversity. Knowledge of chromosome structure has played a crucial role on the improvement of crop species and has far-reaching implications.
The manipulation and engineering of chromosomes involves a panoply of novel methods, combining conventional and modern techniques of biotechnology. A working knowledge of such techniques is essential for today's students and researchers, and the plant system, because of totipotency, requires special treatment. This treatise covers all the latest methods involved in the study of evolution, biodiversity, and chromosome manipulation and engineering.

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ethics.......2007-08-06

alll that are analysts must read this book, eate this book, and slip with him.A sensitive approuch to ethical work.

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A complete program for taking runners to the next competitive level, from one of the world's greatest marathoners

Written by distance runners' Hall of Famer Alberto Salazar, Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing arms novice and veteran runners, 5Kers, and ultramarathoners alike with a complete program for running farther, faster, and with greater reward and enjoyment.

Drawing upon his experiences, Salazar offers expert training advice tailored to specific events, showing runners of all ages and abilities how to customize their workouts for maximum physical and mental toughness.

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Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing.......2006-11-10

I usually like the running books with a 12 or 16 week schedule pre written for you so was wondering if Salazar's book would be well suited for me, in that I would have to write my running schedule myself. After reading his book, I found his advice easy to follow and the rule's of thumb's that he recommends are very helpful when you feel like deviating from your schedule since you now know the range to work within. Rick

Great Running Book.......2004-10-26

This is my favorite running book by far. Alberto Salazar is obviously trying to convey the best information he can to the reader and he does a great job. The book is weak in the area of training schedules but strong on virtually everything else. Most of the book has been useful to me on a daily basis. The only real complaint I have is that the author, like many of the older elite runners , does not personally do as much stretching as he recommends for the reader, does not use a heart rate monitor, etc. But he, as a coach, recommends it to other runners while not having a whole lot of personal experience and it shows. I use both so sometimes I read between the lines. He also does not understand cycling and its effect on the runner. A not uncommon malady among runners.

Great Resource.......2004-06-01

I'm a novice runner wanting to take it to the next level and needed some advise and inspiration. I found that I was doing several things wrong and I have made major improvements in my running since buying the book. I now have a plan of action for continued improvement, and this book can take me there and beyond.

This book is quick and simple to read and covers all the basics, plus more. It's been extremely helpful.

Great resource book for all road runners: beginners & elite.......2004-02-06

Since Alberto Salazar was a former world-class runner
himself, before retiring from competitive running, this
book is definitely worth checking out. It also helped that
elite runners like Bill Rodgers and Mary Decker Slaney also
had positive comments regarding this book.
This book is useful because it takes you from preparing
race, the race itself, and the post-race routines. It also
discusses injuries, and how to deal with them, and other
associated topics, like the psychological aspect of running,
and basics like weight training, crosstraining and nutrition.
If you're a beginner or even a veteran runner, you will
find useful advice, because there was a few things I picked
up in this book that I don't recall seeing in other running
books, and viceversa. If I had a complaint, is that it only
had a sample training schedule for someone training for their
first marathon, not including his own elite schedule when he
was running 120 miles or more weekly. This schedule was not
of any use to me, because my weekly training mileage already
exceeds the highest weekly mileage suggested in the book.
However, despite this, it is well worth the investment,
if you plan to enter a road race at some point in the future.
The topics are logically organized in a chronological fashion
that makes the book easy and simple to read. FYI, if you want
a sneak peek, here's a look at the Table of Contents, and you
can decide if this book is for you or you can take a pass and
look for another book that will fit your goals more suitably.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ix
Introduction From the 100 Yard Dash to 1
the Ultramarathon

Part 1. Preparing To Race

1. On The Road To Racing 9
Why Race*Coaching What Nature Gave You*
Before You Start*Stages of Life*Medical Issues

2. Basic Principles of Running Faster 23
Muscle, Power, Fuel and Oxygen*Base Training*Speed
Training*Lab Tests and Training Theory*Callusing
The Mind*Rest*Building a Workout Schedule

3. Base Training
Hard-Easy Pattern*LSD Pacing*Warm-Up and Cooldown* 38
Hydration*Maintaining Consitency*Overtraining

4. Running Form
Upper-Body Form*Leg Motion*One Ideal Form 50

5. Speed Training 61
Eyeing The Prize*The Variety of Speed Workouts*
Picking Your Benchmark Pace*How To Run A Speed
Workout*Customizing Your Speed Workout*Training for
the Distances*Other Workouts*Putting It All Together

Part 2. Oiling The Machine

6. Stretching 85
Stretching Basics*Ten-Minute Stretching

7. Weight Training and Cross-Training 95
Lower-Body Exercises (Core Program)*Upper-Body
Exercises (Core-Program)*Pylometrics*Cross-
Training

8. Nutrition and Weight Control 112
Nutrition Basics*Fueling The Serious Athlete*
The Right Weight For You*Body Composition:
Measuring The Fat

9. Aches and Pains 126
Basics of Field Repairs*Common Hurts*Excess
Pronation and its Control*Coming Back After an
Injury Layoff*DMSO*Lesser Ailments*Other Maladies

10. The Runner's Mind 157
Paying The Price*Building The Confidence*Letting Go*
Relaxation*The Mental Race: Fighting Fatigue*Long-
Term Motivation

Part 3. The Race

11. Getting Ready 171
Choosing Your Race*Planning Your Race*Tapering*
Registration and Packet Pickup*The Night Before The
Race

12. Race Day 179
Rise and Shine*Warming Up*The Start

13. After The Gun 190
Split Times*Race Strategy 101*The Dictates of Nature*
Fine-Tuning Your Pace*Hydration*Gels

14. The Finish and Beyond 207
The Final Mile*At The Finish Line*Recovery*Setting
Your Next Goal

Part 4. The Marathon--And More

15. The Marathon 219
Marathon Training*The Big Day*The Recovery

16. Masters Running 240
Masters Physiology: Bad News/Good News*Masters
Training*Age-Graded Performance Standards

17. Advanced Challenges 255
Race Strategy 102: Racing People Rather Than The
Clock*Cross-Country and Trail Running*Relay Races*
Alternative-Format Races*Mega-Races*Triathlons*
Ultramarathons

Appendix: Pace Chart of Common 273
Workout and Racing Distances

Index 279

All in all, this book is fairly easy and fast to read. You
could probably finish the book in 4-5 hours, since there

are diagrams, charts, and other detailed information. It's
nearly 300 pages, but a person could probably polish it
off in a weekend or less if they devote a couple of hours
or so each day.

Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing.......2003-05-20

An excellent and complete review of this book was written by the Zimmermans. I would, however, like to add that from the perspective of a better than middle of the pack masters runner, that this book contains everything you need to be a successful road runner. Most of the information is not new but it is an excellent SINGLE SOURCE for anyone who wants to find a way to improve his or her running. Although co-written by an elite runner, I was pleased to read about training in a manner to which I could relate. The pace charts, age graded and other tables are excellent. Thanks to both Alberto and Richard for writing a running book that made me feel they were talking directly to me. BRAVO!

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The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men & Boys by James Green

The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men & Boys
James Green
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Until herbalist James Green introduced THE MALE HERBAL more than 15 years ago, there was virtually no information about using herbs specifically in men's health. With sensitivity toward men's reluctance to focus on health matters, Green's trusted advice and wisdom is as vital today as it was then. He outlines the medicinal uses of scores of herbs for male-specific issues, while emphasizing prevention and health rather than illness. Introducing a new constitutional model, the revised MALE HERBAL provides every man with a personalized plan geared to his individual body type, lifestyle, and needs.

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The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men & Boys by James Green.......2007-09-03

This book was written with the intent to elevate the awareness of the conditions that afflict men and how herbs can alleviate these conditions. The book is a pleasant and informative read, that has scientific research to validate the use of the herbs (if you are scientifically inclined), while adhering to the holistic approach that is herbal medicine.

The Male Herbal - Health Care for men and Boys

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The Male Herbal - Health Care for men and Boys

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Excellent herbal for males & females
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Excellent herbal for males & females.......2006-08-11

This is a classic herbal, a must for anyone looking for holistic health & healing information. I recommend it to males & females. I use it in the college level health courses I teach to introduce students to the concept of holistic health & natural whole food nutrition. It is a great book!

Prostate, anyone?.......2005-06-17

I bought this book in an attempt to locate herbal remedies specifically designed for my husband in mind. That is not what I found with this book. This book has two primary themes throughout the whole book: Prostate and erectile dysfunction. There are almost little to no remedies for men that are not prostate nor erectile dysfunction related. I understand that those are two concerns for men. If that is what you are seeking in a book, then the "Male Herbal" is for you. If you, like me, are looking for a book with more helpful remedies I suggest that, like me, you look elsewhere.

Build your collection around this book!.......1998-07-05

James Green has created an exhaustive index of herbs in a book I've gone back to hundreds of times. Very readable and down-to-earth, James combines good science with great advice. Includes much information of male-specific maladies (e.g. prostate) and insights into lifestyles that contribute to problems. Many recipies for daily herbal health-maintanance are tried and true. Simply the best and my personal favorite.

Excellent........1998-06-12

This book is nescessity for the modern Herbalist.

One Stop Shopping on Herbs Specific for Men.......1998-05-23

The sub-title for this book is "Herb Care for Men & Boys" but the book does far more than this. Its is an excellent source of information about specific ailments afflicting men and what can be done about them. His style of writing is most enjoyable as the topics, herbal suggestions with recipes, and use of technical herbal terminology is presented in a real home-style fashion. Reading it made me think of an old friend who was giving good natured advice to me. There are sections on how to pick the right herb, how to prepare the herbs (infusion, decoction, etc), on Wholistic way of life vs Allopathic MD treatments, a pictoral glossary of the herbs, informative glossary, and wonderful folklore & herbal recipes for most every male complaint. There is so much no available on "women's" complaints & herbal treatments, but so very little on the male counterpart.

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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Las Vegas features lavish full-color photos of the spectacle that awaits you. This is simply the most frank, funny, outrageous guide you can buy—and it's much more up-to-date and indepth than its competition.

Our author is completely on top of the latest developments in this fast-changing destination, and she'll make sure that you never miss a minute of the fun. She'll give you an irreverent take on all the casino hotels, with all their attractions. She's also scouted out the very best restaurant choices in this up-and-coming dining scene, and honestly reviews all the casinos, shows, clubs, shopping arcades, and golf courses in town. Frommer's Las Vegas also includes a color fold-out map and an 8-page full-color photo insert!

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Las Vegas features lavish full-color photos of the spectacle that awaits you. This is simply the most frank, funny, outrageous guide you can buy and it's much more up-to-date and indepth than its competition. Our author is completely on top of the latest developments in this fast-changing destination, and she'll make sure that you never miss a minute of the fun. She'll give you an irreverent take on all the casino hotels, with all their attractions. She's also scouted out the very best restaurant choices in this up-and-coming dining scene, and honestly reviews all the casinos, shows, clubs, shopping arcades, and golf courses in town.

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Great Guide to Vegas.......2007-03-09

As always Frommer's line of books is top quality. If you are going to Vegas for the first time, get this book.

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Very Helpful.......2007-01-19

Great book. Good info. Recently used the book on the trip and their info was dead on. Well worth the money and unlike other travel books the info seemed to be up-to-date. Just wish they reviewed more of the restaurants.

Las Vegas here we come!.......2006-08-24

Frommer's Las Vegas 2006 offers everything you want to know about Las Vegas - both good and bad. Having been there before, and having read a previous edition of Frommers Las Vegas, it is useful to get an updated perspective of the 'old' and 'new' hotels, attractions, dining, gambling and so much more. Frommers is the best guide on Las Vegas I have come across.

Very good.......2006-03-14

I've always relied on Frommer's for any travel literataure I need. This book was no exception....all my questions asked and very good reviews, etc.

Dissapointed.......2005-10-07

Having been to Vegas a few times for conventions I have a good idea of what's there and where, but for the most part haven't really had the chance to experience it. So, knowing that I'm going for a vacation with someone (for the first time) I wanted to get a guide book to help us plan our time there. This book was really no help at all, even less so since I'd already booked our travel & accomodations (which probably half the book is dedicated to). Also the breakdown of South Strip/Mid Strip/North Strip was confusing to me. The entire organization of the book (to me) made it difficult to glean much useful information from, and for the most part they didn't really delve into anything, nor even give a broad overview. They picked what they liked and talked about it, leaving out most of Vegas, much less most of the strip.

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