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Volume 2 of an analysis of the economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa, 1960-2000.
Ancestral Echo: My Life's Autobiography" by Dr. Pradeep, is a captivating autobiography that traces the author's family lineage back to Maharshi Harsh Datta Sharma in the 13th century, chronicling the family's enduring legacy through the rise and fall of dynasties, the emergence of luminaries, and their experiences in the modern era. The narrative seamlessly transitions to the author's own life, demonstrating the profound connection between their personal journey and the collective family saga. Ultimately, the book serves as a testament to the importance of preserving ancestral knowledge, bridging the past and the present, and inspiring readers to explore their own family histories, echoing the timeless power of heritage in shaping our identities and futures.)
The Annual World Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE) brings together the world's leading scholars and development practitioners for a lively debate on state-of-the-art thinking in development policy and the implications for the global economy. The 17th conference was held in Dakar, Senegal, on January 27, 2005. The theme of the conference was growth and integration, which was divided into five topics: growth and integration, financial reforms, economic development, trade and development, and investment climate.
Case study method was, at first, introduced in Harvard School of Law. In 1920s, Harvard Business School professors decided to introduce innovative teaching method. As a result, they introduced case method in teaching-learning process. They used case method in MBA at first. They introduced case method because it force the students to analyse the situation and find solution as a manager, CEO, and board member. It is expected from the students that they assess the facts, make analysis, evaluate the alternatives and take decision individually and collectively. Case method of teaching forces to the students for depth preparation, full participation, expose their thinking from multiple view points, analyse the situation and take decisions. Since 1924, the case is considered as an effective teaching tool to the students of business and management and used widely in Harvard Business School. Nowadays, case method is used in all MBA and executive MBA and other similar nature of the professional business courses. Today, case method has been adopted by most of the business school all over the world.
The impact of globalization on the world's developing economies is not conclusive: studies show conflicting conclusions to the same problems in the context of globalization in developing countries. It is this analytical inconclusiveness that is at the heart of this collection, which makes a fresh attempt to study the real impact of globalization.
Cyber-physical systems (CPSs) consist of software-controlled computing devices communicating with each other and interacting with the physical world through sensors and actuators. Because most of the functionality of a CPS is implemented in software, the software is of crucial importance for the safety and security of the CPS. This book presents principle-based engineering for the development and operation of dependable software. The knowledge in this book addresses organizations that want to strengthen their methodologies to build safe and secure software for mission-critical cyber-physical systems. The book: • Presents a successful strategy for the management of vulnerabilities, threats, and failures in mission-critical cyber-physical systems; • Offers deep practical insight into principle-based software development (62 principles are introduced and cataloged into five categories: Business & organization, general principles, safety, security, and risk management principles); • Provides direct guidance on architecting and operating dependable cyber-physical systems for software managers and architects.
Taxation and Development highlights the importance of better understanding the ways in which taxes and expenditure are linked. Focusing on developing countries, the book argues for a broader approach to the topic, with a secondary focus on developing a
On 24th May, Dhan Nagari wakes up to the news of a shocking incident. A killer is on the loose, and the lives of millions of its citizens are at risk. As the metropolis comes to a standstill, pressure mounts on Chief Minister Yudhisthir Sanghvi's Bulund Sarkar to either find a solution or relinquish power. Sanjay Dhingra is preparing for his imminent arrest. His brainchild Nightwatchman Pvt Ltd has been caught in the middle of a larger than life drama, and now he has to face the dire consequences. In another part of the city, his rival Khsirsagar is hatching a plan to cheat Sanjay off his business and pin the ghastly crime on him. The love of his life Ruhi has shacked up with someone powerful and secured her own future. ‘Nightwatchman Pvt Ltd’ is a story of a rum drinking maverick inventor-entrepreneur who shakes the innards of the Great State. As his rivals unleash power, seduction, theft and forgery to destroy him, his own, whom he trusts and loves, betray him one by one. But he still has an ace up his sleeve, something so bizarre, but one that can change his fortune in a single stroke. Sanjay has nothing to lose, yet must gain everything. Can he?
Agrometeorology is a much-needed reference to the practice of merging the science of meteorology with the service of agriculture. Written in a concise, straightforward style, the book presents examples of clinical applications (methods, techniques, models, and services) in varying climates and agricultural systems, documenting up-to-date research literature from around the world. The information contained herein is useful for scientists and planners engaged in regional and land-use planning, soil and water conservation, risk analysis of climate hazards, harvest forecasts, and the ecological and economic implications of climate change.