The Arab World Competitiveness Report 2004-2005 (World Economic Forum Reports)

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Through in-depth analysis of regional trends and detailed country profiles, The Arab Competitiveness Report assesses the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Arab countries. The Report highlights the prospects for growth in the region and, more importantly, the obstacles to improving competitiveness in the region. It contains essays from prominent academics and development experts on a variety of issues relevant to the Arab world's development agenda. The Report is an indispensable tool for business leaders and investment decision-makers; it is also extensively used as a benchmarking instrument for policy-makers to improve the framework conditions for policy formulation, with a view to improving a country's growth performance.

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This practical guide to the psychology of effective communication is suitable for anyone for whom communication in groups is a key part of their job. No previous knowledge of psychology is assumed and the emphasis is on exercises, key point summaries, assessment and improving your skills in everyday situations like committees, project teams, seminars and focus groups. Suitable as an introduction for psychology students, it will be invaluable for students of business, medicine, allied health, social work and probation, whether studying on a short course or attending an intensive training session as part of their continuing professional development.

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Published to acclaim and controversy a decade ago, Sperm Wars is a revolutionary thesis about sex that turned centuries-old biological assumptions on their head.

Evolution has programmed men to conquer and monopolize women while women, without ever knowing they are doing it, seek the best genetic input on offer from potential sexual partners.

In this book, best-selling author Robin Baker reveals these new facts of life: ten percent of children are not fathered by their "fathers;" less than one percent of a man’s sperm is capable of fertilizing anything (the rest is there to fight off all other men’s sperm); "smart" vaginal mucus encourages some sperm but blocks others; and a woman is far more likely to conceive through a casual fling than through sex with her regular partner.

It’s no wonder that Sperm Wars is a classic of popular science writing that will surprise, entertain, and even shock.

Customer Reviews:

A little disappointing, but worthwhile.......2007-07-10

I had high hopes for this book after hearing so many of my friends rave about it. However, I was a little let down. First of all, there are no foot-notes or citations for any of the claims/statistics that Baker writes about. I understand that the book reads easier without them, but it takes a lot of the credibility away from the message. Also, the constant referral to previous/future "scenes" (37 small stories) throughout the book really made it difficult to follow.

I read in a couple other reviews for this book that a lot of the "science" Baker writes about has been proved wrong. One of the reviewers actually posted a link to a scientific article which conducted some experiments contradictory to Baker's research, so if you feel inclined it's on this website somewhere.

Anyway, the book did have a couple (valid) discoveries that were new to me, so all was not lost. Just wish Baker had done a better job of backing up his research!

Probing the mysteries of female sexuality.......2007-05-13

We all marvel at the unpredictable nature of female sexuality, and often wonder why women do the things that they do, and are equaly shocked at the things they DON'T do. Why are women so crazy about teenaged boys that they will risk life and limb to be with them sexualy ( i.e-the current huge runaway phenominon of female teachers having illicit relationships with their male teen students ), while they all but totaly ignore men over 20? Why do women suffer such sexual attention span deficit one day and are at least as sexual as any man the next? Are women truly less attracted to men than men are to women? Why is the realm of female sexuality such a matrix of insanity and seemingly bizzare behaviour? Why can't women explain what they really want?
The answers to these questions will shock you....and are contained within the brilliant, extensively researched pages of this book. It will not only give you more insight into the dynamics of female sexuality, but will give you more understanding of your own male sexual physiology as well. Reproduction is truly EVERYTHING !!!! Sex is life itself, and the importance of this transference of life from one generation to the next is a staggering existence we take totaly for granted. Not after you read this book!!! You will never view reproduction the same again.

Nice theory, but..........2007-01-11

It all makes for a nice sensationalist read, but apart from the author and his colleagues' own research, other research on this subject have proven it to be totally false in regards to human sperm. The "fun" of this book is all the eyebrows it raises by suggesting that women are unfaithful by nature, but really beyond that there are no other selling points. Makes for a good read if you're into that kind of fantasy junk...as for real science, throw this one in the pile with phrenology and whatever else.

Humans as just another animal.......2006-06-26

Among animals, humans seem unusually obsessed with sex and thus a bit separated from the rest of the animal biology, which seems to feature a preponderance of 10-second sex acts. Robin Baker uses a lifetime of university study to try to explain human behavior objectively through case studies and discussions at at rate of one per chapter. It is a mixture of illumination, rationalization and sadly some repetition as the explanations seem to cycle through in the ~33 chapters. Most of the time, he hits his points, but sometimes he seems to miss obvious ones; for instance in the "rough sex" chapter, the woman's reproductive advantage in marrying a mate is discussed but the male perspective in such mate exploration is not. Mate selection by physical endowment is essentially entirely neglected, yet in human societies it is the norm that most people have multiple partners over a lifetime. In fact, in this book sperm wars really alludes to instances in which multiple matings occur in a short enough time span that sperm of different mates are selected in the woman's reproductive tract--a topic of a number of chapters. Practically every sexual combination is presented and explained, even when it is a bit stretched, as for instance the explanation as to why homo- or bisexuality, lesbian or gay behavior may contribute to reproductive success. In his role, the author is largely amoral--an observing biologist trying to explain a role for behavior in reproductive success rather than judging its societal context--though sometimes outcome of the occasional case study seem to bear moral shadings. For those who want to learn about the biology underlying human sexual behavior, this book has some interesting ideas. As a biologist, I found the absence of direct citation of experimental evidence was distracting, as I would prefer seeing whether conjectures withstand scientific analysis, but that is not what this book is about. The current book looks and feels a lot like a second edition of his best-selling book "Sperm Wars" of a decade before, but I do not know that to be the case; I am looking forward to seeing what readers of both volumes say on that point.

I Have My Doubts.......2006-04-28

An interesting book, but I have my doubts about the basic premise. If women are always shopping around for men with the very best genes, then why is the world filled with ugly, stupid people? (Let's be honest. It is.) And why is it that something like 13 million Asian men are the descendents of a murderous psychopath like Attila the Hun? According to studies, that many men bear the same Y-chromosome, probably a result of Attila's marauding across the countryside centuries ago. Did the women who had the misfortune to encounter Attila say, "Wow! What great genes! Go ahead and kill my husband/father/brother/son. It's worth it to get those superior genes." I doubt it. My other problem with the book centers around the author's idea that a successful human is one who reproduces abundantly, whose genes are present in the generations to come. We, however, are not worms, or monkeys, or race horses. Perhaps the most successful humans are those whose ideas (memes not genes) are present in future generations - such as Einstein, Newton, Edison, Darwin, Buddha.

Water Disinfection by Solar Radiation: Assessment and Application
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The Rules of Golf in Plain English
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Makes sense...... finally

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Easier to read, Not necessarily easier to understand

More readable, but still hard to follow

AWESOME!

The Rules of Golf in Plain English
Jeffrey S. Kuhn , and Bryan A. Garner
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"The cry for the simplification of the Rules of Golf is a stock-in-trade of the journalist during the winter months. Countless words on the subject have been poured out to an ever-tolerant public, but still the long-sought simplification does not come."—Henry Longhurst, 1937

The hopes of renowned writer and golfer Henry Longhurst—and millions of golfers before and after him—have finally been realized. In The Rules of Golf in Plain English, Bryan A. Garner, American English language and usage expert, and Jeffrey S. Kuhn, volunteer USGA rules official, have translated the knotty Rules with the encouragement and permission of the United States Golf Association. The result is a modern, readable version that offers, for the first time, clear guidance to both amateurs and professionals.

Based on a 338-word set of thirteen rules written in 1744, the official Rules have grown, over two and a half centuries, to 40,000 words. Numerous contributors and a complex revision process have rendered these Rules so opaque and stylistically inconsistent that a companion volume—the 600-page Decisions on the Rules of Golf—has been published to help golfers navigate them.

Both lawyers and avid golfers, Kuhn and Garner recognized the difficulties that the language of the Rules of Golf created, especially in a sport that expects players to call penalties on themselves. By reworking the Rules line by line, word by word, they have produced an accessible resource that no golfer—from the duffer to the pro—should be without.

Customer Reviews:

Makes sense...... finally.......2007-08-02

Been a golfer (low handicap) for over 40 years now and hated having to find a rule. Too hard to understand. Thank goodness for this book so I actually can win arguments with my buddies. Good book that is cheap and easy to use. Nice job.

Impressions on " Rules of golf in Plain English).......2007-05-23

I feel it is an excellent guide for the serious competition golfer with a bit too much detail for those of us who play social golf. Never the less it covers all the rules in detail including the penalties that apply for each of the types of games being played ie Matchplay Stroke etc.
When the authors choose the title PLAIN English I was expecting a simple reminder of each of the rules with some typical examples of where players go wrong in interpreting rules in typical situations

Easier to read, Not necessarily easier to understand.......2006-08-21

Next week I'm playing in the World Amateur Handicap Tournament in Myrtle Beach and there is always someone in my foursome that is just a little bit fuzzy on the rules of golf. Yes, sometimes that person is me. Of course the legalese that the USGA puts out can be very hard to understand at times.

When I saw the title of this book I figured that it would be a good investment. Well maybe, the rules have been translated into english and it's still difficult to decipher but this is an improvement.

Here's an example. Rule 18 covers Movement of Ball at Rest and 18.2 covers Ball Moved by Player, Partner, Caddie, or Equipment.

paraphrased:
You can't move the ball unless you can move the ball. You'll get a penalty of one stroke and "the ball must be re-placed unless the movement of the ball occurs after you have begun your stroke and do not discontinue your stroke." Unless of course it falls under one of seven exceptions. Writing it in clearer language helps but...

I understand that originally there were 13 rules of golf. Well many cultures consider 13 an unlucky number, couldn't they have just added 1.

This book does make it a little easier to read the rules of golf. Unfortunately I need more help! No wonder the pro's always have a rules official following each foursome.

If you think you understand the rules of golf and a having the words translated into english would help then buy this book. Don't buy it if, like me, you really need someone to explain it all to you. Save me a seat at that rules seminar!

Kevin Decker

More readable, but still hard to follow.......2004-05-26

Garner and Kuhn have made an admirable attempt to defog the rules of golf, obviously expending a lot of thought and effort. Their renumbered subcategories are more systematic than those of the official version, and the reorganized definitions are a big improvement. Appendix 1 contains a useful summary of one-stroke penalties.

However, many of the modifications in the text consist simply of substituting "you" for "the player" and transforming statements from passive voice to active. Has this removed all befuddlements from the rules? No. As an example, try to make sense out of this passage from Rule 26.2(B): "When proceeding under Rule 26.2(B), you need not drop a ball as described by Rule 27.1 or 28.1(B). If you drop a ball, you need not play it." Huh? Not exactly plain English.

In other places, the authors slavishly follow the terse, pithy language of the official Rules, failing to insert explanations where they are desperately needed. For example, both the current official Rules and the Plain English version say merely that it is permissible to remove loose impediments from the line of a putt, with no word at all about what means of removal may be used. Until 2003, only the player's hand or club, brushing lightly sideways, was allowed for this purpose. In 2004, however, as specified in the USGA's "Decisions on the Rules of Golf," the rule was changed to permit the player to use a cap, towel, or presumably any other implement within reason. Given the recent rules change and the frequency of this circumstance, a simple sentence of explanation would surely have been in order.

The USGA publication "Decisions on the Rules of Golf" is actually fairly entertaining to read. It contains a fascinating mix of rules applications one might never have thought of otherwise until encountered on the course. It remains the definitive (and only) complete guide to the myriad situations that can arise during a round of golf. Of course some of its decisions are nitpicking in nature, but the vast majority have simple logic and fair play as their basis. I recommend that any golfer who is interested in playing the game honestly (and avoiding arguments) acquire a copy and use it for leisure reading as well as reference.

AWESOME!.......2004-05-18

Jeff Kuhn and Bryan Garner have taken what is usually a mundane and tedious topic and made it simple for the average weekend golfer to understand. Best of all, they kept it priced reasonably for that same weekend golfer. Buy this book and keep it in your bag - your friends/playing partners are sure to follow your lead!

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Rules of Golf in Plain English
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Make It Memorable: An A-Z Guide to Making Any Event, Gift or Occasion...Dazzling!
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This Book Will Make a Difference in Your Life!

A Must-Have!

Make It Memorable: An A-Z Guide to Making Any Event, Gift or Occasion...Dazzling!
Robyn Spizman
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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ASIN: 031232846X
Release Date: 2004-09-09

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Learn How to Make Any Occasion Shine!Have you ever attended a party so clever it had you talking for days? Or received an invitation that made you feel like royalty? Were you ever given a gift so "you" that you never forgot it? Make It Memorable is an A to Z thematically organized resource for making the most of every special occasion and highlighting the little things in life. From anniversaries and birthdays through weddings and zero-cost ideas, it includes: It was a very good year! For a special anniversary, select bottles of wine with vintages from special years for the couple---the year they met, the year they married, etc. A blast from the past! For a memorable birthday for an old friend, rent a limo and take a tour down memory lane---past the birthday girl's high school, first house, etc., reminiscing as you go. Love is in bloom! For a garden party shower theme, have each guest bring a plant. Distribute the plants around the room to create your own greenhouse atmosphere for the bride. A to-do bag just for you! For a get-well present, create a to-do bag filled with things your friend can do while recuperating. You can include everything from favorite missed shows on videotape to assorted magazines and goodies. Plus fabulous favors, inviting invitations, party ideas, dazzling centerpieces, memorable gifts, unforgettable weddings, and much more! Gift-giving expert Robyn Spizman has packed Make It Memorable with the most creative ideas under the sun for enlivening every party, event, and occasion with a touch of pizzazz.

Customer Reviews:

This Book Will Make a Difference in Your Life!.......2004-11-23

Grab a copy of this book and keep it handy - this book will surely make a difference in your life! Let me share just one example of how it changed my life. Thanks to Robyn Spizman and her most recent book (she's written several)I have re-discovered the joy in taking the what-I have-come-to-dread annual holiday picture. I have three boys and every year it has been a hassle to get them dressed, combed and smiling for that annual picture. What a hassle - and all just so we could have a picture to send out with our holiday cards - ba humbug! But on page 17, Robyn writes about the growing family who each year poses in an ordinary spot, but makes the photo MEMORABLE because each family member holds something unique and special representing that particular time in his or her life. I absolutely love this idea - one of hundreds in Robyn's book. Never again will I dread the photo session. In fact quite the opposite - I'll be so anxious to see what each of my boys and husband brings with them and from now on I'll focus on the greater purpose of this "memorable" exercise! There's so much more useful and practical information in this book - you'll want to get it right away!

A Must-Have!.......2004-10-20

Robyn Spizman's newest book certainly lives up to its title! With personal entries that will wow everyone you know, Make It Memorable shows us how to leave our friends and families in awe. From birthday party themes to wedding showers, favors and clever gift wrap, Robyn provides countless examples of how to add that little extra touch to make any event more personal. Lasting memories are created by details--witty catch phrases and attention-grabbing invitations that will have guests still talking about your party at the next big gathering. For readers who want to have it all and find themselves pressed for time, Make It Memorable has solutions for quick and easy details and themes that will dazzle the most discerning party guests. In fact, don't even think about giving a party without this book! Get a copy for yourself, and keep an extra on hand so that when your best friend asks where you get all of your wonderful ideas, you can let her in on your little secret!

The Entrepreneur's Success Kit: A 5-Step Lesson Plan to Create and Grow Your Own Business
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Excellent Guide for Any Entrepreneur

This Kit is worth its weight in gold!

The Entrepreneur's Success Kit: A 5-Step Lesson Plan to Create and Grow Your Own Business
Kaleil Isaza Tuzman
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ASIN: 0312329458
Release Date: 2004-11-04

Book Description

The Essential Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship

The first-step-by-step practical and spiritual guide for current and aspiring entrepreneurs.

* A complete guidebook on taking your business from initial inspiration to sustainable success
* Ways to identify your entrepreneurial "currencies" and Achilles' Heels
* Real-life examples from entrepreneurs illustrating key concepts
* A personal workbook to record your progress
* A step-by-step program on how to create a strategic business plan and raise capital
* 2 Audio CDs with guided exercises on attaining critical self-knowledge

Includes:
* Guidebook
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* 140 Adviser Cards
* 2 Audio CDs

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Guide for Any Entrepreneur.......2005-05-04

THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SUCCESS KIT BY KALEIL ISAZA TUZMAN is A 5-Step Lesson Plan to Create and Grow Your Own Business. Written from the experience of an entrepreneur who himself has experience many successes and many failures, this business man tells how to reach your business dreams in a very unusual way. Unlike the typical MBA platform of making a business plan and setting the goal of making more and more money, Kaleil stresses getting to know yourself as the vital first step. By exploring your strengths and weaknesses with his guidance you have thorough knowledge of the tools you need to overcome your pitfalls and to complement your strengths. By taking his peaks and valleys tour you gain the confidence that prevents your pitfalls from destroying your business or you. With this boxed kit, Kaleil instructs the business person with very simple lessons which are on two CD's and augmented with a more in-depth guidebook. After assuming the progress pose and listening to your inner self under his pleasant voice as guidance, you are equipped to write in your workbook to prepare quick outlines for ultimately making a successful business plan which fits you and your dreams. His encouragement helps you see that true success is not measured in dollars but in satisfaction and fulfillment, without which any business becomes drudgery and is likely doomed to failure. I found all the principles and exercizes which Kaliel gears toward entrepreneurship to be so helpful that by substituting the word life instead of business or self instead of entrepreneur, this kit is great for gaining success in your whole life scope. I highly recommend this kit for anyone at any stage of life. It is simple enough and contains such profound wisdom it would be a great gift for a high school age youth to learn from in order to assure not only success but joy in life.

This Kit is worth its weight in gold!.......2004-11-13

As an aspiring entrepreneur, small-business owner, and avid student of business, I found the Entrepreneur's Success Kit to be much more practical and relevant to my business and own development than any other literature on entrepreneurship (or general business/management for that matter) I've come across. It's my belief that the Kit is possibly the best how-to start-up business book ever!

Not only is its in-a-box format compelling and easy to use, Kaleil Tuzman's style- throughout each page- is intelligent, concise, and right to the point. Furthermore, he is able to effectively simplify a wide array of complex topics in a way that's not only understandable, but actionable as well.

Additionally, the visuals are very well designed. Meanwhile, the advisers cards provide a great reference tool covering everything from creativity, to planning, to motivation; as well as start-up related topics including product or service development, business planning, team development, financing and financial management, sales and marketing, and more.

Finally, the CD's included provide an interactive tool to delve into the inner side of entrepreneurship (or the foundation of all entrepreneurial success).

This is a truly remarkable and inspiring product. My only regret is not having this product a few years ago in the early-stages of my entrepreneurial development.

I've now added a sixth book to my all-time favorite business books, namely Built to Last, Pour Your Heart into It, the Tipping Point, the E-Myth Revisited, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur's Success Kit: A 5-Step Lesson Plan to Create and Grow Your Own Business with Book(s) and Cards and CD (Audio)

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