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As the world's economies shift, some countries will flourish and some will falter. Understanding the reasons--and determining which nations will become the most powerful over the next generation--is of vital interest to economists, investors, and business leaders. In this book, Hamish McRae offers a vision of a world in which developed nations become increasingly able to imitate one another as innovations cross borders within mere days and weeks. In such a world, the best predictor of economic success will be not technological prowess, but rather a nation's creativity and social responsibility. The emergence of culture and values as sources of competitive advantage for industrialized nations signals a profound shift in the fundamental principles of global competitiveness. McRae demonstrates how changes in demography, the environment, the role of government, technology, and natural resources, as well as the costs of social disintegration, will contribute to this new competitive landscape. This book shows us not only where we will be in the next 25 years, but how we will get there.
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This book is quite informative but..........2002-08-29
All the reviews of this book that I read included the words "Well written". This book has a good language, and includes good information on several parts of the world. But it still lacks something. I believe that Hamish McRae has not put enough stress on some very important economic regions, such as South East Asia (the Indian SubContinent), Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa. The only reason why that could be is because of incomple research. This lets the readers draw wrong conclusions about these parts. I would not recommend this book to a friend or use it for any sort of research.
Future Developments in International Finance.......1998-05-05
Hamish McRae claims the impetus for writing this book stemmed from a question asked while presenting at a conference in Oxford in 1991. The question poised was "What good books are available on the future developments in international finance?" McRae's inability to answer this question inspired him to write the book, "The World in 2020."
His book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Where the World Stands Now" provides answer to issues such as; what makes countries grow, the importance of growth, how does growth happen, the new motors of growth, and measuring efficiency. McRae also provides an in-depth look at North America: The Giant Retreat, Europe: The Babble of Many Tongues and East Asia: The Fragile Boom, as these issues relate to these geographical areas of the world.
McRae uses the second part of the book to discuss "The Forces for Change." Besides examining forces already know, McRae explores other factors such as; age and growth, the differences between older and younger societies, the 'haves' and 'have-nots', and other demographic issues. McRae also discusses resources and the environment, trade and finance, technology, and government and society.
In conclusion, McRae utilizes the third part of the book to share his vision of "The World in 2020." He sees the United States remaining as the only superpower but with tremendous growth in East Asia and Europe. McRae makes suggestions on which countries may or may not prosper in the years ahead based upon their political, social and environmental conditions and the events in a global market.
As a doctoral student at Pepperdine University with interests in education, technology and future trends, I highly recommend this book to all that share these interests. I enjoy Hamish McRae's open, objective and informative view of the future. The book is packed full of many insightful tid-bits of information and avoids making pessimistic or optimistic exaggerations about the future to promote a personal agenda. Read and enjoy, and thank you Hamish McRae!
Social responsibility and creativity yield economic success.......1998-04-29
Hamish McRae, a financial columnist for London's Independent, presents a 26-year forecast of the industrialized nations. Avoiding either the pessimist's or optimist's camps, McRae's vision is based on a reasonable assessment of where the industrialized -- and those nations soon to be industrialized -- are at present, an evaluation of the forces acting on those nations, and where those pressures might reasonably lead.
Although the title was originally published in 1994, surprisingly little is noticeably out of date, a tribute to McRae's restraint and the cogency of his thesis: that social responsibility and creativity are the fundamentals of future growth. Nations and their allies who can throttle back on short-term consumption, a form of social responsibility, will enjoy sustainable long-term success. Their less providential counterparts are destined for declining quality of life.
The world of 2020 is divided, like Caesar's Gaul, into three parts: North America, East Asia, and Europe. The leading economy will likely be in Asia fueled by a culture of work and thrift and China's emergence as the world's dominant economy. Europe, stimulated by economic cooperation and a culture of thrift, is expected to be the second power, with North America - oddly omitting Mexico as part of the continent - trailing largely due to a spendthrift nature. North America's ace in the economic hole is its creativity with global demand for entertainment and education increasing.
While there seems to be little chance, in McRae's opinion, of widespread calamity or global war, the generation leading the world into 2020 may be the last generation to avoid such problems as pressures affecting stability increase.
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This provocative book-which was on President Bill Clinton's reading list-offers a bold vision of a world in which the best predictor of economic success will be not technological achievement, but rather a nation's creativity and social responsibility.
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Title: The World in 2020, Power, Culture and Prosperity: A Vision of the Future.(Review) (book reviews)
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Title: The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity.
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Empowering Intranets to Implement Strategy, Build Teamwork, and Manage Change:
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Technologically driven information overloads corporate leaders, managers, and employees alike, forcing them into a reactive mode with little time for reflection or strategic thinking. When the survey is completed, the teleconference over, and the weekend retreat a distant memory, we go back to our jobs unchanged. We hope that our activities contribute to corporate objectives, but we quickly lose sight of the connection between our work and critical outcomes. It doesn't have to be that way. Denton explains how to combine new interactive Intranet Web-based technology with new managerial software to focus on strategic decision making, effective team management, and the big picture. Along with its companion Web site, www.CIVID3.com, this book provides an innovative solution that integrates and displays your critical information in real time. Condense all the reports received from finance, operations, marketing, and other divisions into a single interactive visual display that's always up to date. Establish two-way communication that allows managers and workers at all levels of the company to participate. This is the first system to graphically display--on a single desktop screen--the status of your key organizational and group performance measures. Combine outcomes and processes. Use subjective as well as objective information. Integrate and display the results in a user-friendly format, in real time. This book's solution allows organizational members to focus on their ultimate purpose and makes it easier to implement strategic or operational decisions.
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Much more than a collection of recipes, this comprehensive, illustrated exploration of international cookery covers cuisines from around the world, providing an understanding of not only their flavor concepts, but how the cuisines developed and evolved. Each cuisine is explored in terms of its general characteristics as well as issues including the history and effects from invaders and bordering countries; topography, geography, and climate; indigenous foods, culture, and influences from religion and other groups of people; foods and flavorings frequently used; common cooking methods and their origins in the area; and regional variations. Each chapter contains tested recipes representing foods and dishes from all segments of the menu and wine suggestions (provided by Beringer Blass Vineyards) for each first course, soup, and entrée. Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing. British Isles. Spain & Portugal. France. Italy. Germany. Scandinavia. Russia & Eastern Europe. The Countries of Africa. Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Greece, & Egypt. Israel. China. Korea & Japan. Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia. India. Australia. Mexico. South America. Caribbean Islands. For chefs, food and beverage managers, banquet managers, professional wait staff (service staff including maitre d' and servers), catering firms, catering directors, and chef educators.
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A Taste for Adventure: A Culinary Odyssey around the World
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One of the most accessible entrees into another culture is its food — a lesson Anik See has learned well. In A Taste for Adventure, See describes in loving detail her gastronomic forays into Iran, Indonesia, Turkey, and nine other countries. On bicycle, See travels the breathtaking mountains of Chile’s Patagonia region and partakes of a roadside asado (barbecue). Riding into post-Soviet Georgia, she lunches with a mercenary-turned-cop then continues to a wine-harvest feast in the mountains. In a savory twist on travel literature, each chapter concludes with selected recipes from See’s excursions, including Malaysian roti (flatbread), Mexican pozole (pork with hominy), and Georgian adzhapsandali (ratatouille). 38 original recipes complement the text.
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Eating Around the World in Your Neighborhood (Culinary Journeys Series)
Francine Halvorsen
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A mouth-watering guide to the array of ethnic cuisines popping up in cities and towns everywhere
Take a look at the menus of restaurants lining Main Street America and you'll notice a tasty trend. Alongside hamburgers, pizza, and apple pie, you'll find culinary creations from all four corners of the globe. Today's ethnic cuisine explosion gives diners more choices than ever before, whether they live in large cities or small towns. This book is the curious gastronome's guide to the variety of cosmopolitan culinary journeys they can take without leaving the city limits. Geographically organized, it provides recipes and menus from all cultures, explains the dishes, cooking techniques, and ingredients, and lists sources for ingredients and supplies. It also feature interviews with chefs about their food, culture-by-culture dining protocol, and folklore illustrations.
- Includes 200 recipes from many nationalities
FRANCINE HALVORSEN (New York, New York) is a professional food consultant, caterer, writer, and artist who has traveled and lived all over the world. She is the author of Catering Like a Pro and The Food and Cooking of China.
Customer Reviews:
I really enjoyed this book........1999-02-19
I think Francine Halvorsen did an excellent job of "showing" and discussing foods from different cultures in interesting and creatice ways. The recipies are great!
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This fabulous visual catalog includes essential information on every type of ingredient from the daily staples, such as rice and noodles, to unusual fruits and vegetables, herbs, spieces and aromatics, and fish and meat and poultry.
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From the seven courses of the Captain's Gala Dinner to the courses traveled while visiting more than 250 ports of call around the world, COURSES A Culinary Journey symbolizes Princess Cruises dedication and commitment to excellence in the culinary arts. This book is fruition of an ensemble of experts representing 28 nationalities, who have exemplified the best of the best in food and beverage for more than a quarter of a century. It illustrates how each meal is a culmination of our passion and skill, and how our love for food is expressed by cooking for our passengers as though they are family.
The recipes evolved from stacks of paper, scribbled notes and the creative obsession of our chefs. We have included the most frequently requested dishes along with our special signature delicacies, and have shared with you our time-tested personal secrets of both their prepartation and presentaion.
In Courses, the food is the hero as depicted by the clean, dramatic photography. Behind-the-scene documentary-style images unfold in crisp black and white to recreate the atmosphere of sparkling stainless steel galleys and richly appointed dining rooms where chefs and waiters perform a meticulously choreographed production. An now, Princess Cruises has added a new port of call...your kitchen. We invite you to share these meals and your memories with family and friends.
COURSES A Culinary Journey. Let our passion be your inspiration.
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Elegant and Diverse.......2005-12-19
I received this book as gift from our friends on a Princess Cruise (they were nice enough to have it signed by the Chef de Partie, Chef de Cuisine and several of our friends in the dining room). It's a beautiful keepsake - a marvelous lesson in menu design - and a reminder of how to make and enjoy great food. The photos are beautiful - as much a lesson in presentation as helpers for what the recipe should actually look like when it's done. You'll learn favorites such as Beef Wellington, Baked Alaska (easier than you think), Tiramisu, Reindeer Chili, Black Bean and Lobster Soup, and more. There are also a few basic recipes in the back that will help you with the foundations needed for the advanced recipes. Anyone with a taste for cooking - that enjoys the better things in life and the time needed to deliver them - will love this experience. It's a great gift and perfect for the person in your life who needs a little cooking therapy. Must have!
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why not a best seller?.......2001-06-04
i try to read 50 - 100 books a year and when i read something exceptional, i want to make note of it.
I thought True Success was a brilliant book - well organized, well written, fun and substantive.
It is a road map for personal happiness and fulfillment.
Frankly, I was surprised that I had not heard of this book before. I just grabbed it one day off a book shelf. In my view, had this book been well promoted by the publisher, it could have been a big best seller - it has all the right elements.
Buy and read this book as quickly as you can.
Philosophy of life and success made easy.......2000-09-17
This is one of the best books I've read so far this year. Mr. Morris successfully turns reading what is usually quite a dull subject into an enjoyable experience. I'm very encouraged to read his other books.
At the end of the day one might agree or disagree with some of the ideas presented in the book. However, Mr. should be given all the credit for his abnormal analytical skills and strong ability in combining philosophy, humor and life experience in one book.
A WONDERFUL BOOK.......2000-04-07
Tom Morris has accomplished something remarkable in this book. He has made the thinking of the history's greatest minds much more accessable for the everday person (like me). Instead of surrounding philisophy with elitist airs, he focuses on how important it is to apply the great thinking of the past to our everyday lives.
Morris begins by debunking the popular myth of success. By weaving the thoughts of Socrates and others cleanly into the text he shows quite convincingly that becoming our best selves is the surest path to lasting success. He view is also quite practical - he recognizes that the measure of your life is in what you do, not just what you think. Also, he understands that money is very necessary part of life; it's just not a satisfying goal in and of itself.
Morris' 7Cs framework is a useful guide to pursuing success. As he points out the path to success isn't always easy. The 7Cs framework is a useful map, especially when you have to navigate the rough spots.
GREAT Book!.......1999-05-27
I picked it up thinking it was a spin on the voluntary simplicty view of success, but I GOT SO MUCH MORE out of it! It is fantastic! I have had no previous exposure to Philosophy, but this book really has me inspired to look up some of the works written by the people he quotes in it. Tom's idea of "true success" and how to achieve it can be applied to EVERY PART of a person's life--whether it's work, home, family life, community, etc., and still be congruent with a persons values and long-term goals. A REAL WINNER!
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First Job: A New Grad's Guide to Launching Your Business Career
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"First Job is readable and entertaining. The chapters are short and well organized. Each chapter begins and ends with summaries, so that the reader is well prepared to move on to new subject areas. The variety of styles and graphics—prose, dialogues, lists, boxes, insets, and anecdotes—ensures a brisk pace. "First Job should be a part of all serious job seekers' campaigns. It's an investment that should pay some excellent dividends!" —Dr. Richard L. White Director, Career Services Rutgers University Why do some students seem to snap up the great jobs while others have trouble getting interviews? Richard Fein knows that luck has little to do with it. As a college placement director, he's worked with thousands of graduates over the past eleven years. This book contains the basic job search principles that have worked for these students. Step by step, Fein leads you through every phase of the job hunting process—from researching different career opportunities to preparing your resume to evaluating job offers. You'll follow the actual job hunt of seven college graduates. In this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll find out:
- How to effectively "pick the brains" of the corporate experts to gain contacts and vital information
- Everything you need to know about writing a compelling resume and cover letter—with samples of "success stories"
- Five keys to interviewing success—including 20 sample questions with answers plus questions that you should ask your interviewer
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Having a well-written will is necessary to ensure that your property and assets are passed on in accordance with your desires. Too often people have their possessions misdirected to the wrong parties. This is usually caused by insufficient information when writing their wills or laws that that they did not know about that overrule their wills. This book can make sure that does not happen to you.
In How to Make a Florida Will, you will discover all the information you need for success in writing your own will. This book explains Florida law so that you can effectively write and execute your own will. You will learn everything from community property issues to naming a personal representative, and even how to disinherit someone. With How to Make a Florida Will, you will have all the knowledge you need to make a will easily and painlessly.
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A one-stop resource for baby boomers who want to take control of their financial lives and protect their children, their parents and themselves.
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Baby Boomers Need Help After Retirement.......2007-05-08
I read the book more for the benefit of my parents than for myself. I was looking for a book that could help answer questions about what my parents problems today. This book is intended for individuals who are saving for retirement today, which many are living paycheck to paycheck like our parents did.
Baby Boomer Retirement: 65 Simple Ways to Protect Your Futur.......2000-04-05
This book provides clear and precise information on topics such as ways to reduce income taxes or how to "do good" and increase your cash flow. The format is simple to use. It functions very well as a reference book. I have found it to be very useful!
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