Best Selling Books by David Goodman

November 2004

The economic and political context of agrarian transformation; The position of the small-scale producer in the agricultural sector; Smallholdings and rural poverty; Smallholder agriculture ture in tthe northeast; Smallholders and development interventions in the northeast; Smallholders and the rural poor in national development; Towards an IFAD strategy in Brazil; Statistical annex.

Monograph on fertility and population policy in India - covers the family planning programme, motivations and cultural factors as well as the effect of differentials such as social status and economic status, and discusses traditional methods of contraception. Bibliography pp. 111 to 124 and references.

"Author David G. Goodman illuminates the theatrical movement for which these posters were created, provides a brief history of modern Japanese graphic design, and describes both the posters themselves and the artists who created them."--BOOK JACKET.

"This is a searingly honest book by someone who really knows his subject. Goodman is sympathetic to the attempts at transformation in my beloved motherland. The message of this book applies just as easily to the United States, where the fault lines run very deep, too. And the U.S. has been trying to solve these problems a great deal longer than the new South Africa."—Archbishop Desmond Tutu "David Goodman''s vivid, intensely personal, and unobtrusively erudite book is irresistible reading for anyone who cares about South Africa."—Adam Hochshild, author of King Leopold''s Ghost "A gem of a book. An excellent introduction to the intricacies of South African politics and society."—Gail M. Gerhart, Foreign Affairs "A sequence of truths shown through the lives of eight contrasted citizens, this book reveals our new South Africa with the startling accuracy of flashes of lightning on a stormy night—and with the apartheid storm over, a remarkable rainbow of hope can be seen."—Donald Woods, author of Biko

What if everything collapsed tomorrow? What if the shelves on the supermarket were empty? What if you couldn''t get gas for your tiller? What if you didn''t stockpile fertilizer... or water? What if you''ve never even planted a garden in your life... and your life depended on growing your own food? Don''t panic! Grow or Die: The Good Guide to Survival Gardening has the answers. From hand tools that will till the ground better than a tractor to plans for growing all the calories you need in a crisis to easy-to-follow crop rotations that will beat the pests, this book is the cheapest insurance you can own against the crash we all know is coming sooner or later. You''ll discover how to scrounge for seeds in unlikely places. How to till without a tiller. How to preserve your harvest. How to beat pests without poison. How to convert a lawn into a food factory. How to garden to survive in emergencies and crises. Expert gardener David The Good, author of the bestselling Compost Everything: The Good Guide to Extreme Composting, has written the gardening book that could one day save your life. Easy to follow and entertaining, Grow Or Die doesn''t bog down in the technical details, but focuses on how you can turn your garden into a tool for survival. It''s perfect for those interested in preparedness, low-tech gardening and living with a lighter, more ecologically sustaining footprint.

A complete history of the Tigers, from the author of the acclaimed Look Back in Amber.

Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds'' is a collection of detailed accounts of foul deeds, usually murders, in the Leeds region during the period 1807–1926. The time period of ''Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds'' becomes a constant backdrop to the crimes committed. Many lived in cramped and over populated conditions. These appalling situations influenced some of the most notorious local crimes, which commanded the headlines at the time. ''Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds'' captivates crimes of passion in stark contrast to the seemingly calculated murders of Mary Bateman, known as the ''Yorkshire Witch''. The detailed approach to these individual cases tells us much about the people involved and how their lives were dramatically altered. Take a journey into the darker and unknown side of your area as you read ''Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds''.

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Hull is best known for its thriving port. The industrial revolution which profited Hull so well, came a a higher cost than most would expect. In only 1000 years the population rose from 22000 to 239000. Houses were built quickly and close together, public health suffered dramatically and disease was rife. The vast population meant a very high level of crime. With almost one murder every other week, assaults, suicides and other acts of violence were so frequent that newspapers only reported the most vile of crimes. Victorian Hull was a very dangerous place to live indeed! David Goodman has put together a number of murders suicides and unsolved murders from 1873 through to 1924. Stories include: ''Murder on the Farm 1903'' - Annie Marshall a 15 year old farm worker was shot twice in the face and dumped into the river by a fellow worker. ''Horrific Child Murder 1873'' - Sarah Alice, only 4 months old was beheaded by her own mother after she failed to ''bond'' with the child, she was found not guilty on the grounds of insanity and detained at her majesty''s pleasure. Other stories include: ''Mystery of Emma Starkie 1091'', ''Killing in his sleep 1902'', ''Murder within the Hull Back Streets 1909'' and ''A City Protests 1924''.

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay! This vacation/rental home guest book includes 120 guest book pages, and contains a title page for welcoming your guests. The Guest Book pages include space to write: Guest Names Time Arrived/Time Departed Traveled From & Special Messages For the Owner

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay! This vacation/rental home guest book includes over 90 guest book pages! The Guest Book pages include space to write: Guest Names Time Arrived/Time Departed Traveled From & Special Messages For the Owner