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First published in 1970, Regional Problems and Policies in Italy and France examines the problem of regional imbalance in two important countries of Western Europe and emphasizes that policies aimed at promoting regional development must form an integral part of national economic policies. The book is divided into three parts—Part I: Regional Problems and Policies in Italy; part II: Regional Problems and Policies in France; and part III: Regional Policy: Three Issues. Part I and II analyze how regional policy in France and Italy has moved away from the public assistance type of intervention into new, broader approaches which require reorganization of traditional procedures, change in economic structures, introduction of new products and methods of production, movement of workers between areas and occupations, and shifts in geographical distribution of population and employment. Part III explores regional planning and growth centres or growth areas in the light of Fench and Italian experiences. It further analyses the regional effects of the EEC and gives a brief account of how British regional problems and policies would be affected by the membership of Community. This volume is an essential reading for students of Western European governmental policy and the European Economic Community.

Years ago Charlie Brooker, the Shadowman, gathered all the meta-humans and went into hiding. The Puratist movement went from legal harrasment to outright violent assaults in their dealings with the meta-human population in their efforts to take control of the country. Now after the Puratists have control of the country Shadowman has returned to see if humanity deserves the aide of his people, people with special abilities. Will the meta-humans help humanity or will they leave them to the mess they helped create.

A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit''s favorite sons At 15, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At 20, he smacked his first major-league home run. At 24, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots. In this new autobiography, Horton shares the fascinating story of his life and career, from growing up in Detroit''s Jeffries Projects as the youngest of 21 children to winning a World Series with his hometown Tigers in 1968. Horton also candidly discusses the opposition he faced as a Black player, his fond memories of Al Kaline, the joy he felt in returning to the Tigers as a front office executive, and the many ways he still tries to give back to Detroit and his community. By turns heartrending and hilarious, this timely chronicle is an essential contribution to baseball''s written history.

With the help of her family, Penelope the Paci Fairy, pixies, trolls, and ogres, a little girl learns the importance of helping others through her commitment of giving up her pacifier.

A collection of music composed by Kevin Allen intoner of the canonization of John Henry Cardinal Newman

A tabletop game of high-octane road adventure.

This title was first published in 2000: August Jaeger was one of Elgar''s most devoted supporters and was the subject of one of Elgar''s most inspired movements, the Nimrod variation. This study explores the correspondence between Jaeger and the famous English composer.

With millions of entrepreneur books on the market, what makes 10 Guiding Principles of the Ethical Entrepreneur any different? The majority of these books are filled with get-rich-quick, and make-money-fast schemes. However, this book doesn''t embody either of those qualities. I''ll teach you how to build and grow a business with honesty, integrity, and an unwavering focus on the client, not just the paycheck. The best part of 10 Guiding Principles of the Ethical Entrepreneur is that anyone can implement these core values into any business and personal relationship without any specialized training. Becoming an entrepreneur can be challenging yet very rewarding. Being an entrepreneur requires hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. When you get caught up in chasing the money, we forget about the reason why we wanted to be an entrepreneur in the first place-to serve others or to make a difference. While the following principles will not guarantee monetary success, they will help you develop an honest business.

Edison Benjamin killed his son''s wife. He tried to blow up the city his son is sworn to protect and serve as a detective. And he has no qualms admitting he tried to rape his son''s partner and childhood friend, Marian Chambers. Oh, Edison has three sons - Mark Morrison is a detective for the city of Boston, struggling to balance mourning his wife''s murder, work, and his new-found feelings for his partner. Stephen Jones is an ex assassin, providing assistance to the CIA in exchange for his freedom. Akambe Thompson is a specter. And Edison swears he created all three of them, using raw material he turned into DNA. The frightening part of Edison''s claim for his sons, is when memories they never knew existed, begin to surface. Even more chilling, is what he says might happen to them. But in between, the ex CIA scientist turned operative will slowly spell it out. At least, everyone listening thinks he is. The only thing clear to the feds and the detectives is that they need to decrypt, Edison Benjamin.

COLORING - A Perfect Way to Practice Mindfulness Nature Coloring Book: 70 Amazing Illustrations Inspired by Nature and Its Beauty is a perfect way to relax and be creative at the same time! This amazing book has 70 designs for coloring and having fun while making a masterpiece. Each illustration is perfect for any coloring tools you have. You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, gel pens, or watercolors. Did you know that coloring can help emotional and mental health issues? People who have anxiety, stress disorders, depressive disorders, and many other issues find coloring as a great way to focus on more safe and productive way instead of focusing on negative thoughts. Find out why coloring for adults is so popular and why it became a useful distraction for many people. Choose a design you like the most and start coloring! Reach Zen by only 10-15 minutes of coloring daily.

Each of us pitches ideas every day. Regardless of what idea we''re selling-or who we''re selling it to-it all boils down to the act of stirring someone to join you, to agree to follow you. Yet we consistently underestimate how critical it is to recognize the role of the decision maker. Decisions are, after all, made by people; and people have needs and agendas, spoken and unspoken. Understanding these needs and agendas are critical to success in business. Kevin Allen''s approach is not about persuading, but about creating a connection that assures a mutual win. By unearthing the true motivation or desire of the decision maker, Allen shows how to craft a story or message around it, creating a predictable and repeatable end result. Full of stories and examples, this entertaining book teaches you how to effectively find, connect, and finally to speak to the Hidden Agenda to win business unfailingly, every time.

This book is everything you need for a graphic novel or comic books. A simple story building guide accompanies 128 pages which have been pre-formatted and are waiting for your new creation. Everyone has a story to tell! From the farthest reaches of your imagination to adventures you''ve had yourself, nothing tells a tale like a graphic novel. We want you to accomplish the fun part of this process, the storytelling, and drawing. Comics takes care of the difficulty of framing and lets you get on with the creativity. Sometimes a little confinement allows us more freedom. All you have to do is plan it out and fill it in! Great for artists and writers of all ages!

A theatrical designer must address two questions when designing a production: What is the play about and what is the play like? To find the metaphor within a play is to unlock inspired and unique design concepts. Theatrical Design: An Introduction is about how to find the design idea for a production and what to do with that idea once identified. This book emphasizes script analysis and interpretation specifically for designers: how to release meaning and design inspiration from lines and characterization in a script. It then explains the artistic elements and principles of design--the skills necessary to create the design visualized. Concepts are illustrated with examples from theatre, film, art, architecture, and fashion that explore professional and historic use of conceptualization and metaphor. Theatrical Design: An Introduction imparts the tools designers need to innovate off the page.

At a time when the biodiversity on Earth is being rapidly lost, new technologies and methods in genomic analysis are fortunately allowing scientists to catalog and explore the diversity that remains more efficiently and precisely. The studies in this dissertation investigate genomic diversity within the milkweed genus, Asclepias, at multiple scales, including diversity found within a single individual, diversity within and among populations in a species, and diversity across the entire genus. These investigations contribute to our understanding of the genomic content and architecture within Asclepias and the Gentianales, patterns of population diversification in the western United States, and the evolutionary history of select loci within Asclepias, with implications across flowering plants. Chapter 2 investigates patterns of polymorphisms among paralogous copies of nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA) within individual genomes, and presents a bioinformatic pipeline for characterizing polymorphisms among copies of a high-copy locus. Results are presented for intragenomic nrDNA polymorphisms across Asclepias. The 18S-26S portion of the nrDNA cistron of Asclepias syriaca served as a reference for assembly of the region from 124 samples representing 90 species of Asclepias. Reads were mapped back to each individual’s consensus and at each position reads differing from the consensus were tallied using a custom Perl script. Low frequency polymorphisms existed in all individuals (mean = 5.8%). Most nrDNA positions (91%) were polymorphic in at least one individual, with polymorphic sites being less frequent in subunit regions and loops. Highly polymorphic sites existed in each individual, with highest abundance in the "noncoding" ITS regions. Phylogenetic signal was present in the distribution of intragenomic polymorphisms across the genus. Intragenomic polymorphisms in nrDNA are common in Asclepias, being found at higher frequency than any other study to date. The high and variable frequency of polymorphisms across species highlights concerns that phylogenetic applications of nrDNA may be error-prone. The new analytical approach provided in this chapter is applicable to other taxa and other high-copy regions characterized by low coverage genome sequencing (genome skimming). Chapter 3 presents Hyb-Seq, a new method combining target enrichment and genome skimming to allow simultaneous data collection for low-copy nuclear genes and high-copy genomic targets for plant systematics and evolution studies. A program is presented that takes genome and transcriptome assemblies and locates loci likely to be low copy and phylogenetically informative, to be used for probe development and enrichment in sequence libraries. A workflow is presented for processing data, from raw sequence reads to assembled exons and reconstructed trees. Genome and transcriptome assemblies for Asclepias syriaca were used to design enrichment probes for 3385 exons from 768 genes (u003e1.6 Mbp) followed by Illumina sequencing of enriched libraries. Hyb-Seq of 12 individuals (10 Asclepias species and two related genera) resulted in at least partial assembly of 92.6% of exons and 99.7% of genes and an average assembly length u003e2 Mbp. Importantly, complete plastomes and nrDNA cistrons were assembled using off-target reads. Phylogenomic analyses demonstrated signal conflict between genomes. The Hyb-Seq approach enables targeted sequencing of thousands of low-copy nuclear exons and flanking regions, as well as genome skimming of high-copy repeats and organellar genomes, to efficiently produce genome-scale data sets for phylogenomics. Chapter 4 presents an assembly of the genome of the common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. It uses principles from Chapter 3 to target SNPs and reconstruct linkage groups, enabling an analysis of chromosomal evolution within Gentianales, the order containing Asclepias. Asclepias syriaca is the first species in Apocynaceae with reconstructions of the nuclear, chloroplast, and mitochondrial genomes, and the first to have linkage group information incorporated into the nuclear assembly. The final assembly of Asclepias syriaca contains 54,266 scaffolds [greater or equal to]1 kbp, with N50 = 3415 bp, representing 37% (156.6 Mbp) of the estimated 420 Mbp genome. Scaffolds [greater or equal to] 200 bp sum to 229.7 Mbp, with N50 = 1904 bp. A total of 14,474 protein coding genes were identified based on transcript evidence, closely related proteins, and ab initio models, and 95% of genes were annotated based on genes from Coffea canephora and Catharanthus rosea. A large proportion of gene space is represented in the assembly, with 96.7% of Asclepias transcripts, 88.4% of transcripts from the related genus Calotropis, and 90.6% of proteins from Coffea mapping to the assembly. Analyses were performed for three gene families, involved in rubber production, light sensing, and cardenolide production, with the finding that the cardenolide related progesterone 5[beta]-reductase gene family is likely reduced in Asclepias relative to other Apocynaceae. Scaffolds covering 75 Mbp of the Asclepias assembly were grouped into eleven linkage groups. Comparisons of these groups with pseudochromosomes in Coffea found that six chromosome show consistent stability in gene content, while one may have a long history of fragmentation and rearrangement. Finally, in Chapter 5, diversity within a species across its entire range is investigated with a phylogeographic study of the jewel milkweed, Asclepias cryptoceras. This study applies the SNP targets developed from Chapter 4 to populations of A. cryptoceras, asking whether two recognized subspecies are genetically distinct, and searching for the origin of populations that are morphologically intermediate between the two. A total of 54,673 SNPs were found on 7372 contigs, across 96 individuals from ten populations. Principal component analysis and measures of allelic differentiation indicate a clear disjunction between subspecies cryptoceras and davisii (F[subscript ST] = 0.092 between geographic regions). For intermediate populations, estimates of hybrid index below 0.25 and measures of allelic diversity and private alleles, argue against a hybrid origin due to secondary contact, and instead support their origin as stepping stone populations during expansion along a southern corridor from east to west.

It was just the beginning when Stephen Jones lost Jasmine, her body rotting in a forest, in a hollow near a stream in Shadybrook, he recalls. And when detective Mark Morison and his partner were introduced to a case that saw his wife kidnapped by his murderous father. Even when they learned that everything they have ever heard from anything closely related to them, was a lie. But sometimes learning that everything you have ever known is a lie is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Sometimes going home is worse... especially when going home brings a freefall of events and memories that tell you every horrible thing you have just been through was only the beginning, with the worst yet to come. A battle to save the city of Boston will yield memories of a family and a monster on the wake. And this is where the straight road begins to skew.

An oral history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the most popular franchises in the NHL The most outstanding voices of the Detroit Red Wings hockey tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Wings fans will relish the intimate stories told by Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lindstrom, Ted Lindsay, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of the Red Wings; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team.

In this honest, no-nonsense book by one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, Jeremy Roenick showcases his skill as a hockey storyteller In his one-of-a-kind way, Roenick shares stories from his 20-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, providing an inside perspective on the oddities of life as a pro athlete. He explains why he openly considered the pros and cons of fighting a fan, opens up about tales of partying on road trips, and even how he became friends with former Vice President Dan Quayle. In one chapter, Roenick lends the pen to his wife, Tracy, to tell her side of the story. Nothing is held back as J. R. reveals his opinions about teammates, opponents, and the future of the game.

The compelling true story of one of the NHL’s all-time greatest players Feared on the ice for his toughness and his skill with the puck, Chris Chelios was one of the finest defensemen of his era. A stalwart blueliner with the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Thrashers, Chelios roamed the ice with a rare confidence that earned him the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. He carried his high level of competitiveness out of the dressing room and wore it like a badge of honour. By the time his twenty-six-season professional career was over, Chris Chelios had served as captain for two Original Six teams, claimed three Norris Trophies as the NHL’s best defenseman, represented his country in international competition 11 times, been selected to 11 All-Star Games and hoisted three Stanley Cups. Overtime pulls no punches in this rollicking story of friends and foes, triumph and tragedy, and, above all else, love for the game of hockey. From his wild days as a young player in Moose Jaw to his Hockey Hall of Fame party attended by guests ranging from Michael Jordan to Kid Rock, Chelios gives fans a guided tour through his incredible and improbable career. Along the way he sheds light on his tumultuous time in Montreal, the trade that returned him to his hometown, and the difficult decision that led him to Detroit, as well as the personal tragedies endured by him and his family. He also reflects on his friendships with A-list celebrities and his relationships with famous teammates, opponents and coaches, including Jeremy Roenick, Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, Wayne Gretzky, Mike Keenan and Scotty Bowman. An honest, enlightening and often hilarious memoir, Overtime is a must-read for every hockey fan. With a foreword by Wayne Gretzky.

Steve Wilkes'' life as a well-trained Freelancer had been well structured, organized, luxurious, and all he knew since being unwittingly recruited by a man named David, as a teenager. All he knew since the night David took him was the work he had been groomed to do. That is to kill, protect, chaos, or bringing order - whatever his job called for he did it, and he had built quite a reputation while doing it. Then he went missing. Two years. That''s how long he lived a peaceful life. A fun filled life. Full of lust and love, life and struggle, the things life should be made of. This life made possible by Jasmine, a woman he met while on a mission in Spain. A woman he''s grown to love. The woman he broke David''s rules for. And two years is all he''ll have if David gets his way. First, a woman named Alyssa shows up in Shadybrook. Steve is suspicious of her injuries even though he helps her. He knows he has to get close to her to learn about her. Alyssa decides she wants to be as close to him as possible, so she seduces him, or so she thinks. Then they come. The Agency. And they''ll take everything, including his life if he doesn''t do what they want him to do. And that''s just the beginning.

Mark Morrison''s past seems like it began in an orphanage, with a blanket with strange words. He had no name until the Morrisons adopted him in his adolescent days. His best friend Marian has known him since his adoption. Twenty-eight years of life has landed him in a struggling marriage, no kids, holding a steady job as a homicide detective in Boston with Marian still by his side, now as his partner. When Mark and Marian inherit a string of Serial killings their lives begin to unravel. First, mark''s marriage suffers because he''s never home. Then on the case, the feelings Marian and he never paid attention to turns into a night of passionate lust, thanks to a failed date she has. They begin to realize, that the sudden night of lust is as connected to the murders in ways they would never willingly admit. As the case unravels it opens a very personal connection to Mark, and to Marian. With his marriage hanging on the line and their friendship severely tested amid the chilling case, can they stop the killer before he kills again - Or will the demon of a lost past tear their whole world apart.

From being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris Chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, Chelios enjoyed a long career in the NHL, playing for 26 seasons for the Canadiens as well as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, two diehard hockey markets in which he has become a beloved figure. From the 1992 Stanley Cup final to the 2006 Winter Olympics team, Chelios shares his achievements on the ice while providing new information on his life off it to readers, making this autobiography a must-have not only for Chelios fans, but anyone who loves the game of hockey.

Looking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings'' Stanley Cup&–winning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His “Grind Line” with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some of the best offensive lines in the NHL, but he was more than just a brawler: his 127 career goals included several of the highlight variety, including an inside-out move against Philadelphia in the clinching game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals. As colorful a character as any NHL player, he has arms adorned with tattoos, and he was the lead singer in the hard rock band Grinder during the offseason. Yet this autobiography details what may have endeared him most to his fans: the honest, open way he has dealt with his struggles in life off the ice. Whether dealing with substance abuse, bankruptcy, divorce, or the death of his father, Darren McCarty has always seemed to persevere.

More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team’s epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

\"A fabulously entertaining (and true) tale of a newly minted leader made buoyant during The Case of the Missing Cutlery: A Leadership Course for the Rising Star. For those who might find reading about leadership success at the Fortune 50 level inspiring but too far removed from their experience, the author offers up this down-to-earth story of an everyday employee turned rising star\"--

Kevin Allen, author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling The Hidden Agenda: A Proven Way to Win Business and Create a Following, is back, with a fabulously entertaining (and true) tale of a newly minted leader made buoyant during The Case of the Missing Cutlery: A Leadership Course for the Rising Star. As a young manager at an airline catering facility, Kevin had to find out why silverware was disappearing at a rapid clip. The route to solving this mystery of The Case of the Missing Cutlery results in Kevin learning to rise to the occasion, to become a leader who inspires followers and is able to rely on their hard work and support. Kevin has called upon this story countless times during his long career in advertising, and has shared it broadly on the BBC’s Radio 4 program, “Four Thought.” [This edition contains content previously published as The Buoyant Leader.]

Evan Simms'' job is primarily to see his clients'' failing marriages and find solutions to healing them, or ending them. At home, Evan has been married to an invisible woman for four years as their paths rarely cross. It''s been a very lonely four years of working and nights with an empty bed. When he meets another woman and quickly connects with her, things begin to spiral quickly and they must make decisions that will impact every aspect of their lives. But at the same time, his wife is forced to reexamine her relationship and her feelings for Evan. Will Evan break his vows, or continue to nurture a wife who suddenly finds she is in love with him?

A collection of poetry from love to life.

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisoners approach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenickwent on to play for four more franchises including the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings during his incredible 18-season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goals the second most of any American-born player and 703 assists. Now a tells-it-like-it-is commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behind-the-scenes, warts-and-all tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice."

When most people envision success they think about other people and how they see it. You''re about to see another version of success. A personal version that is definable only by you. It is a definition that will lead you to achieving the kind of success that you''ve always wanted. The ability to have what you want when you want. All without really doing much more than you have been doing. Welcome to your new life of success and happiness.