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 Foreign Policy and Leadership in Nigeria: Obasanjo and the Challenge of African Diplomacy By Steve Itugbu 2017 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 178453210X | PDF | 2 MB Steve Itugbu, for many years a foreign policy aide to Obasanjo, draws on an extensive corpus of official documents, interviews, unpublished material and first-hand experience to explore the president's multi-faceted personality in depth. In so doing, Itugbu demonstrates that Nigeria's foreign policy has suffered through a combination of personalisation - that is subjugation to the will of Obasanjo - and the failings of bureaucratic structures. The book focuses specifically on Nigeria's decision not to intervene in Darfur in 2004, which is shown to be attributable to Obasanjo's politicking and inherent focus on shoring up his own position. Ultimately, an important opportunity for the African Union to set a precedent for humanitarian intervention was missed - a pattern which has since repeated itself across Africa. Such personalisation is common in the region, and the book therefore acts as a case study for better understanding the problems facing foreign policy making, diplomacy and leadership in Africa.Throughout, Itugbu provides a reasoned and thorough analysis of the complex and interconnected issues facing Nigeria and Africa today, and the prospects of resolving these in the future. This behind-the-scenes account of the mechanics of Nigerian foreign policy is essential reading for all students, researchers and policy makers working on Africa.  Thomas H. Raddall, "Footsteps on Old Floors: Six Tales of Mystery, Three by Land and Three by Sea" English | 1988 | ISBN: 0919001475 | 221 pages | EPUB | 1.1 MB A Nova Scotian favourite, this book explores six mysteries that have puzzled historians for decades. Included are: HMS Blonde and Mary Celeste mystery; Murder and fraud, lost gold and more.
 Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós, "Food Contamination by Packaging: Migration of Chemicals from Food Contact Materials" English | 2019 | pages: 178 | ISBN: 3110644878 | PDF | 1,9 mb The migration of substances from packaging to food is a matter of concern for the food safety authorities, and packaging materials constitute a potential source of contaminants to which the consumer will be exposed to through their diet. A huge variety of substances can be present in packaging materials, which could consequently migrate into food and represent a risk to consumer health. Food Contamination by Packaging provides an overview of the main packaging contaminants including Bisphenol A, melamine, phthalates, alternative plasticisers, photoinitiators, perfluorochemicals, saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons) from mineral oils, other bisphenol-related compounds, nanoparticles, primary aromatic amines and nonintentionally added substances. The analytical techniques used for their determination are reviewed. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in universities and research institutions associated with food packaging and, in general, to the food safety sector.  Focus on Pronunciation 3. Student Book. By Linda Lane 2013 | 276 Pages | ISBN: 0132315009 | PDF | 78 MB The new edition of Focus on Pronunciation gives beginning to high-beginning students the tools, tips, and techniques they need to speak clearly, accurately, and fluently. All aspects of pronunciation are included - consonants, vowels, stress, rhythm, and intonation. The variety of activities and flexible, accessible style make learning fun.  Floods in the Ganga-brahmaputra-meghna Delta English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031210859 | 570 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 28 MB This volume covers the floods of the major rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Delta, and storm surge related coastal floods in these regions. The book is dedicated to addressing floods from an integrated physical-social perspective to provide students and researchers with a holistic understanding of floods in terms of both human and geomorphological aspects. The systematic coverage of all the major rivers and coastal areas in the GBM delta and surrounding regions will foster a clear comprehension of this dense reservoir of population, where thousands of people are impacted every year due to flood hazards and agricultural destabilization. This comprehensive treatment of flood issues in the region covers flash floods, fluvial floods, fluvio-tidal floods, and coastal floods, and outlines flood management strategies to maintain ecological integrity and environmental stability, and prevent harmful impacts of future floods. The book is intended for students and researchers in earth and environmental sciences, especially geomorphology, hydrology, geography, geology, natural resources management, and regional planning.  Roger Few, "Flood Hazards and Health: Responding to Present and Future Risks" English | 2006 | pages: 232 | ISBN: 1844072150, 1844072169 | PDF | 4,9 mb Flood hazards and the risks they present to human health are an increasing concern across the globe, in terms of lives, well-being and livelihoods, and the public resources needed to plan for, and deal with, the health impacts. This book is the first detailed assessment and discussion of the global health implications of flooding and future flood risk. It combines an analysis of the human health impacts of flooding with analysis of individual and societal response to those risks, and sets these findings in light of potential future increases in flood hazard as a result of climate change.
 Philip C. Kendall, "Flexibility within Fidelity: Breathing Life into a Psychological Treatment Manual" English | ISBN: 0197552153 | 2021 | 328 pages | PDF | 3 MB Among mental health researchers, there is a consensus that empirically supported treatments (ESTs) have favorable outcomes and that the outcomes are typically better than other approaches. The majority of these are available as therapist manuals, brief books, or other extended volumes. However, among mental health service providers, there is often a view that these manuals and books can be formulaic and rigid, and likely insensitive to individual patient needs or presentations. With these conflicting perspectives in place, there is a need for accurate communication and reconciliation.
 John Schlimm, "Five Years in Heaven: The Unlikely Friendship That Answered Life's Greatest Questions" English | 2016 | ISBN: 0553446576, 0553446606 | 304 pages | EPUB | 1.9 MB What is heaven on earth? The answer lies in this true story of one young man's journey to find hope and purpose with the help of an unlikely teacher-a compassionate and wise old nun, whom the world had long-forgotten.  Fit in 60 Seconds: How to become Fit in only One Minute per Day by Frederick English | November 4, 2016 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B01N05FN9O | 53 pages | EPUB | 0.21 Mb ]  Russell J. Levenson Jr., "Finding Shelter: An Autumn Companion" English | ISBN: 1640652698 | 2020 | 200 pages | EPUB | 2 MB Short, accessible meditations and photography to guide you through the season |
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