The Glastonbury Grace Cup Is Returned To Glastonbury Abbey After 125 Years

Glastonbury Abbey trustee Dr. Tim Hopkinson-Ball holds the Glastonbury Grace Cup, a rare carved oak tankard, and Exhibitions curator Mary Gryspeerdt holds an 18th century replica in silver gilt, as it returns to Glastonbury Abbey for the first time in 125 years on December 12, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The 16th century Glastonbury Grace Cup – said to have belonged to the abbots of Glastonbury and saved from King Henry VIII's looters during the Dissolution of the Monasteries – has returned on loan to its historical home of Glastonbury Abbey. Thought to have originated in Bohemia and decorated with 12 Apostles and the Crucifixion – as well as birds, beasts and flowers – it has been a prized possession of the Arundells of Wardour for centuries and is known as a Grace Cup because of its religious associations. The Glastonbury Grace Cup, last in Glastonbury in 1886 to celebrate the inauguration of the Glastonbury Antiquarian Society will be on display at the Abbey until January. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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Emerging Development of Agriculture in East Africa: Markets, Soil, and Innovations

Takashi Yamano, Keijiro Otsuka, Frank Place, "Emerging Development of Agriculture in East Africa: Markets, Soil, and Innovations"
Sp.....r | 2011-05-06 | ISBN: 9400712006 | 232 pages | PDF | 3 MB

Based on a coordinated panel study of more than 2,400 households in three countries—Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia—this book provides unprecedented insight into how agricultural productivity can be improved. Its vast coverage of over 240 different communities offers a wide variety of policy, market and agro-climatic contexts, thus enabling more certain conclusions to be drawn about which strategies are more probably universal or context-specific. Emerging Development of Agriculture in East Africa offers case studies that find promise in many new innovations. Farmers in Uganda have quickly learned the management of NERICA rice (a new upland rice variety), which is being disseminated in a limited way in the region. Also in Uganda, farmers living in more remote areas have improved access to markets due to the expansion of mobile phones. In Kenya, improved milk marketing systems have increased efficiency and led to tangible increases in the adoption of dairy production technologies. And the adoption of intensive dairy production systems in Kenya and Uganda are providing significant amounts of manure and positively impacting yields of maize and banana. Despite the success of these innovations, many of their impacts are limited in terms of depth (size of impact per household) and breadth (number of households). Therefore, each chapter details key constraints to improved impact and the potential policy strategies to overcome them. Many recommendations concern the improvement of markets, which is imperative to increasing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of technology to induce institutional and market change, as was evident in Asia’s Green Revolution. Altogether, the studies in the book suggest that, in addition to improving markets and the output / input price ratio, it is essential to improve technology (e.g. varieties or water management) so that fertilizer and other inputs can earn a higher return.

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Global Business, 2nd Edition

Mike W. Peng, "Global Business, 2nd Edition"
So..h-We...rn Co...ge P.. | 2010-06-29 | ISBN: 1439042241 | 656 pages | PDF | 32 MB

Introduce students to success in global business today with strategic approach and unique coverage found in GLOBAL BUSINESS, 2E. Written by renowned international instructor, author, and consultant Mike Peng, GLOBAL BUSINESS is the first truly global global business book to answer the big question, "What determines the success and failure of firms around the globe?" This edition blends both an institutional-based view and resource-based view throughout every chapter for an unparalleled continuity in the learning process. The book combines an inviting, conversational style with the latest research and examples throughout every chapter, including the impact of the 2008-2009 global economic crisis. A comprehensive set of cases from Mike Peng and other respected international experts examine how companies throughout the world, including Brazil's Embraer, China's Hauwei, and India's Tata Motors, have expanded globally. All-new video cases, world maps, and unique global debate sections that draw students into cutting-edge discussions help readers view business challenges from a truly global perspective. GLOBAL BUSINESS, 2E's comprehensive package, including the CengageNOW course management system, helps you teach students to become savvy, effective managers within today's global business landscape.

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Fundamentals of Case Management Practice: Skills for the Human Services, 4th Edition

Nancy Summers, "Fundamentals of Case Management Practice: Skills for the Human Services, 4th Edition"
Bro..s C..e | 2011-04-14 | ISBN: 0840033699 | 496 pages | PDF | 4,1 MB

This text/workbook is a step-by-step guide through the case management process, from intake and assessment to referrals and termination. The 4th edition focuses on what is most important for you to consider, document, and pass along in each step of the human services process. Chapters walk through each step of the case management process, while realistic exercises drawn from active professionals expose true-to-life circumstances and difficulties.

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Introductory Econometrics for Finance (2nd edition) [Repost]

Chris Brooks - Introductory Econometrics for Finance (2nd edition)
Publisher: Cаmbridge Univеrsity Prеss | 2008-05-22 | ISBN: 0521873061, 052169468X | PDF | 672 pages | 5.76 MB

This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. Key features: • Thoroughly revised and updated, including two new chapters on panel data and limited dependent variable models • Problem-solving approach assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics emphasising intuition rather than formulae, giving students the skills and confidence to estimate and interpret models • Detailed examples and case studies from finance show students how techniques are applied in real research • Sample instructions and output from the popular computer package EViews enable students to implement models themselves and understand how to interpret results • Gives advice on planning and executing a project in empirical finance, preparing students for using econometrics in practice • Covers important modern topics such as time-series forecasting, volatility modelling, switching models and simulation methods • Thoroughly class-tested in leading finance schools. Bundle with EViews student version 6 available.

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Monetary Policy Transmission in the Euro Area: A Study by the Eurosystem Monetary Transmission Network [Repost]

Ignazio Angeloni, A. K. Kashyap, Benoît Mojon - Monetary Policy Transmission in the Euro Area: A Study by the Eurosystem Monetary Transmission Network
Publisher: Cаmbridge Univеrsity Prеss | 2004-01-12 | ISBN: 0521828643 | PDF | 516 pages | 2.49 MB

This book offers the most systematic analysis available of the impact of European Central Bank monetary policy on the national economies of the Eurozone. There has been a large increase in research into better understanding how changes in monetary policy affect these economies since Central Banks have become accountable for meeting specific targets in inflation, output and employment. The research to date has largely focused on national central banks, pioneered by the study of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank and the impacts of its policy decisions on the U.S. economy.

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Black Tie Optional: A Complete Special Events Resource for Nonprofit Organizations

Harry A. Freedman, "Black Tie Optional: A Complete Special Events Resource for Nonprofit Organizations"
Wiley; 2 edition | English | 2007-02-02 | ISBN: 0471703338 | 242 pages | PDF | 1.5 mb

Regardless of the kind of big event your organization has planned for its next fundraiser, everything you need to know and do is in this thorough and essential handbook. Now in a Second Edition, Black Tie Optional demystifies the process and makes it as easy as possible to have a successful event that generates money as well as new supporters.

Authors and industry experts Harry Freedman and Karen Feldman cover all the angles and show you how to:
- Decide on the best kind of event for your organization
- Select the best location and date for your event
- Develop budgets
- Reach and book celebrities
- Create invitations and get publicity
- Set ticket prices
- Organize and motivate your committees

This handy, how-to manual takes you step by step through the entire process of selecting and producing simple and complicated events and arms you with all the information you need, including practical advice, real-world examples from actual events, summary checklists, and worksheets. Black Tie Optional is destined to become your dog-eared blueprint for making money and allies in the name of your cause.

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