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Health Impacts of Globalization: Towards Global Governance
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0333802543 |
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Health Impacts of Globalization brings together an interdisciplinary group of researchers to analyze specific case studies that provide much needed empirical analysis of the impact of globalization on health. The range of issues covered-AIDS, tobacco control, BSE/CJD, nutrition, cholera, anti-microbial resistance, WTO, global governance-is intended to be illustrative, rather than representative, of the diverse health impacts of global change.Customer Reviews:
Easy to read introductory text.......2003-08-18
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Health Impacts of Globalization: Towards Global Governance
Kelley Lee Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OV0DZC |
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Outboard Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair
Edwin R. Sherman Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0070578567 |
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If like most do-it-yourselfers you've relied on a sketchy owner's manual or one of those abstruse shop manuals written for professional mechanics to keep your onboard running, here's an end to your frustration. This abundantly illustrated nonthreatening guide is filled with effective maintenance, repair, and advanced troubleshooting advice for two-cycle and four-cycle engines from 2 to 250 horsepower. Although outboard engines have become more reliable, they're also more sophisticated and require more than a passing knowledge of mechanics to troubleshoot and repair. Outboard Engines covers recent developments such as electronic ignition, oil injection systems, and four-stroke powerheads. Your fears about the reliability of your "finicky" outboard are over!Customer Reviews:
Excellent book!.......2007-07-30
Very Basic General Overview.......2007-06-01
Outboard Engine Maintenance.......2007-01-05
Marine Repair Bible.......2007-01-04
Dust Collector.......2004-06-29
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Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
Mary Covernton , and Tony Wheeler Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0864420412 |
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Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok: Travel Survival Kit (Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok)
James Lyon Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0864424469 |
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. This completely updated guide to Bali and Lombok covers accommodations for all budgets; how to eat Indonesian style; notes on history, religion, and culture; plus important advice on trekking, surfing, and diving. A special section on arts and crafts provides a superb encapsulated overview accompanied by evocative color photographs. --Kathryn TrueBook Description
With its rich culture, lush landscapes, white beaches, excellent surf and legendary nightlife, Bali is almost the definitive tropical paradise. Across the water, Lombok offers superb diving and trekking, plus fascinating traditional villages. This indispensable guide has everything you need to appreciate the magic of both these tantalising and rewarding islands.Includes: 59 easy-to-read maps; hundreds of accommodation recommendations, from village losmen to top-end luxury hotels; tips on how to enjoy Kuta and when to head for the hills; the lowdown on trekking, surfing and diving comprehensive coverage of Bali's culinary delights; practical language sections covering Bahasa Bali, Bahasa Indonesia and Sasak.
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A wonderful source of information........2000-12-31
The only major discrepancy we came across, for instance, was that the book said that Kuta has problems with tourists being hassled by street vendors, but when we went in April, we found that the main street in Kuta (where the Matahari Department Store is) quite the opposite. It turned out that the officials had just recently come down on the street vendors and put a stop to harassing tourists there. Instead, when we went to the center of town in Ubud, we were hassled a great deal by taxi/moped drivers to get us to hire them; this caught us off guard.
In response to concerns that the book isn't current on it's information, I feel that you shouldn't rely on a guidebook for prices, and that as a whole Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok gives the information that you need to know. It tells you in great detail about what there is to see and do, and where things are and how things work. I mean afterall, by the time any book reaches publication, isn't a lot of the information out-of-date? Otherwise, a book would never get published; it would be a newsletter.
I gave this a rating of 4 stars only because when we went to Bali, we didn't travel enough of the country (and we didn't get to Lombok) to give the book 5 stars.
Definately worth taking to Bali.......2000-10-13
obsolete before published.......2000-07-28
obsolete before published.......2000-07-28
Good Guide.......2000-06-13
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The Stencilled Home: 13 Themed Room Styles
Helen Morris Manufacturer: Overlook Hardcover ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0879519150 |
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IT'S THE DETAILS.......2007-07-30
Novelty Item, Not Classic.......2005-03-01
The Armed Forces Journal Book review........2000-08-08
The Artistic Stenciler book review.......2000-08-08
Period Living and Traditional Homes Magazine book review.......2000-07-12
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Room 13
Edgar Wallace Manufacturer: Paperbackshop.Co.UK Ltd - Echo Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 140680049X |
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The Play of Room 13 (Heinemann Plays)
Joe Standerline Manufacturer: Heinemann Educational Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0435233262 |
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The Case of Room 13 (John Darnell Mysteries)
Sam McCarver Manufacturer: Signet ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0451196902 |
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The year is 1912. John Darnell is a professional investigator whose specialty is debunking theories of paranormal activities. He is approached by the Managing Director of White Star Line with a proposition. A bizarre series of apparent suicides in cabin 13 on three different White Star Line ships has the Managing Director frantic, worried that unlucky jinxes, ghosts or violent spirits will follow him onto their newest ship, the Titanic, and into cabin 13. Darnell agrees to take passage on the Titanic in cabin 13 to investigate, and once on board, he suspects the reported suicides were really murders, and tallies up a list of very-much-alive suspects, each with their own sinister motives. But when the fate of the Titanic is sealed in the icy waters of the Atlantic, will the killer get away with yet another murder?Customer Reviews:
Strikes an Iceberg.......2002-04-10
Ther are other, much better mysteries set on the Titanic. Two that come to mind that I enjoyed are Max Allan Collins "The Titanic Murders" and Jack Finneys' "From Time to Time"
Warning: Pseudo-spoiler ahead!.......2001-08-10
The case of the title refers to a series of mysterious suicides in first-class cabin 13 of different White Star Lines ships. As the maiden voyage of the supervessel Titanic approaches in 1912, nervous White Star executives approach famous paranormal debunker Professor John Darnell in an effort to dispel rumors of a White Star curse. This brings me to my first complaint: Considering the suspicious circumstances of the "suicides," I think--even in 1912--that most people would have been quicker to suspect a human murderer than a ghostly one. It's not like these were tightly constructed locked-room puzzles in the John Dickson Carr tradition.
In order to catch the culprit, Darnell agrees to occupy Titanic's cabin 13. This should make things interesting, right? Unfortunately, my second (and overwhelming) complaint is that anything actually having to do with solving the mystery is almost boring. Darnell lives and works almost entirely in his head, so any scenes that could be called "action" are few and far between, and they usually involve Darnell's Chinese manservant being attacked. The bulk of what Darnell does in this book falls into two categories: falling in love with shipmate Penny Winters, and berating himself for falling in love with Penny Winters, who just might be a murderess, even though the author makes it very clear to the reader that Penny is not a murderess, so it's really okay if he falls in love with her, thus robbing the reader of any sense of suspense regarding Penny Winters and making the reader scream, "Just boink her already!!"
I don't want to mislead you into thinking that I hated this book. It was actually quite pleasant. It seems to me, though, that the book's flaws are the result of conflicting desires. McCarver obviously wanted to include a great degree of historical detail in his story. I'm certainly not qualified to comment on its accuracy, so I took it all at face value. But McCarver had a difficult time weaving it into the story, and I think that may be partially due to a desire (or perhaps external pressure?) to tell a story in blockbuster style. This brings me to my third complaint, which is that I felt I was continually being pulled out of McCarver's straightforward little mystery and plunked down in the middle of a less inspired version of Cameron's sweeping saga. Had McCarver spent more time developing his unique story before interjecting the known historical elements, I think it would have been a much more satisfying read. It's still worthwhile, though, and does provide a slightly different perspective on the famous tragedy at sea.
(adapted from a "Skullduggery" review)
A light, interesting mystery.......2000-07-20
Professor John Darnell is hired to find out why passengers are dying in cabin 13 on three different ships belonging to the White Star Line. It seems when those who meet the professor hear he is a paranormal detective their first thought is abnormal happenings with ghost and demons. Actually the Professor is a detective who is out to debunk the myth of ghosts or demons being the killer. And he believes the one behind the cabin 13 deaths is very much alive. I considered it an interesting reading. The mystery of whodunit was over a little too quick for me. Mr. McCarver is well versed in the history of the Titanic, as the reader will discover should he/she decide to read it.
A formula mystery with engaging historical interest.......2000-06-13
Terrific read!.......2000-04-27
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Room 13 (Nightmare Inn)
T. S. Rue Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0061064041 |
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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Room Air Conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU Per Hour in Greater China
Philip M. Parker Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0497414872 Release Date: 2006-09-28 |
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This study covers the latent demand outlook for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour across the regions of Greater China, including provinces, autonomous regions (Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang - Tibet), municipalities (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Tianjin), special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau), and Taiwan (all hereafter referred to as regions). Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,100 cities in Greater China. For each major city in question, the percent share the city is of the region and of Greater China is reported. Each major city is defined as an area of economic population, as opposed to the demographic population within a legal geographic boundary. For many cities, the economic population is much larger that the population within the city limits; this is especially true for the cities of the Western regions. For the coastal regions, cities which are close to other major cities or which represent, by themselves, a high percent of the regional population, actual city-level population is closer to the economic population (e.g. in Beijing). Based on this economic definition of population, comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a citys marketing and distribution value vis-à-vis others. This exercise is quite useful for persons setting up distribution centers or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each region and city of influence, latent demand estimates are created for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.
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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Room Air Conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU Per Hour in India
Philip M. Parker Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0497499649 Release Date: 2006-09-28 |
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This study covers the latent demand outlook for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour across the states, union territories and cities of India. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 2,600 cities in India. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of its state or union territory and of India as a whole is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-à-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each state or union territory and city, latent demand estimates are created for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.
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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Room Air Conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU Per Hour in Japan
Philip M. Parker Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0497449544 Release Date: 2006-09-28 |
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This study covers the latent demand outlook for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour across the prefectures and cities of Japan. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,000 cities in Japan. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of its prefecture and of Japan is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-à-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each prefecture and city, latent demand estimates are created for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.
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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Room Air Conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU Per Hour in the United States
Philip M. Parker Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0497372177 Release Date: 2006-09-28 |
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This study covers the latent demand outlook for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour across the states and cities of the United States. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 6,900 cities in the United States. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of its state and of the United States is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-à-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each state and city, latent demand estimates are created for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.
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The 2007-2012 World Outlook for Room Air Conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU Per Hour
Philip M. Parker Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 049731584X Release Date: 2006-05-18 |
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This study covers the world outlook for room air conditioners with 13,000 to 14,999 BTU per hour across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.Books:
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