Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Figures -- Abbreviations -- Maps -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Al-Dawla al-ʿĀmiriyya: Constructing the ʿĀmirid State -- 1 Succession Crisis -- 2 Regency -- 3 The Maghrib -- 4 Conspicuous Piety -- 5 The Rise to Power -- 6 Al-Manṣūr -- 7 The Culmination of Power -- 8 Rupture -- 9 Restoration -- 10 Inheritance -- Chapter 2 Appropriating Diplomacy: The ʿĀmirid Court -- 1 The 'Ceremonial Idiom' -- 2 Tools of Diplomacy -- 2.1 Gifts -- 2.2 Dynastic Marriages -- 3 ʿĀmirid Diplomatic Relations -- 4 Diplomatic Exchange with the Maghrib -- 5 Objects of Exchange -- Chapter 3 'The Creation of Loyalty': Public and Private Staging of the ʿĀmirid Court -- 1 Elegance and Eloquence: the Literary Court -- 2 Private Poetry -- 3 A Culture of Learning -- Chapter 4 Architecture as Titulature: al-Madīnat al-Zāhira -- 1 Looking for al-Zāhira -- 2 Reconstructing the Palace -- 3 Reconstructing the City -- 3.1 The Mosque -- 3.2 Organs of State Bureaucracy -- 3.3 Walls -- 4 Why Did al-Manṣūr Build al-Madīnat al-Zāhira? …”

“…The Self-Care Mindset is an extension of Jeanette's most valuable teachings; rooted in solving the burnout crisis and navigating change and uncertainty through a more inclusive and holistic approach to self-care where we protect and harness our most important resource: our humanity. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Principles of funding in Spain and the fiscal situation of public administrations before the COVID-19 crisis -- 5.2.2. Differences among autonomous communities in the funding of social services -- 5.3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The financing for sustainable development landscape was on the brink of a major collapse during the COVID-19 crisis -- 2.1.1. Despite swift policy responses, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a significant drop in nearly all sources of financing for sustainable development in 2019-20 -- 2.1.2. …”

“…Accessible and easy-to-read chapters provide insight into: good practices in fiscal federalism; the design of fiscal equalisation systems; measuring subnational tax and spending autonomy; promoting public sector performance across levels of government; digitalisation challenges and opportunities; the role of subnational accounting and insolvency frameworks; funding and financing of local government public investment; and early lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for intergovernmental fiscal relations…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…There is no general or specific guidance for conducting monitoring or evaluation -- Laying the foundations for a robust public policy evaluation system by institutionalising practice -- Providing a statutory framework and general guidance for the conduct of the evaluation -- Streamlining the functioning of the players and strengthening the role of the centre of government in evaluation -- Rationalisation of the players involved in monitoring and clarification of methodologies would enable better use of the results, which is important for crisis recovery. -- Streamline players and organise a single performance dialogue between the centre of government and line ministries -- Establishing appropriate tools for performance dialogue -- Communicate on the monitoring of priority policies in a transparent manner -- Good monitoring and evaluation depends above all on the existence of sufficient skills and capacity within government -- Conclusion and recommendations -- References -- Notes -- 4 Multi-level governance in Haiti -- Introduction: a country marked by strong regional inequalities -- Competences and resources of local authorities: between principles and realities -- The division of powers between the different levels of government -- A historically highly centralised country -- The ambiguity of the legal framework reflects the limits of the consensus on the role of local authorities in Haiti -- The responsibilities of local and regional authorities should be clarified -- The municipal fiscal framework increases regional inequalities and hinders local autonomy -- Empowering local governments for successful decentralisation -- The majority of municipalities depend on transfers and subsidies from the central state -- Good human resource management in local authorities is essential for effective decentralisation…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Respecting security clearance -- 7.7. Crisis management -- 7.8. Conclusion -- 7.9. References -- Conclusion -- Index -- Summary of Volume 1 -- Other titles from iSTE in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management -- EULA…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Meaning, Scope and Importance of Public Administration -- The Concept of Public Administration -- The Scope of Public Administration -- Scope in Relation to People's Expectations from the Government -- Significance of Public Administration -- Public and Private Administration -- Similarities Between Public and Private Administration -- The Ecology of Public Administration -- Political Dimension -- Economic Dimension -- Socio-cultural Dimension -- Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline -- Period I: (1887-1926)-The Era of Politics-Administration Dichotomy -- Period II: (1927-37)-Principles of Administration -- Period III: (1938-47)-Principles Stood Challenged -- Period IV: (1948-70)-Crisis of Identity -- Period V: 1971onwards -- Public Administration-Science or Art -- Public Administration: A Science -- Public Administration is Not a Science like Physical Sciences -- Public Administration as Both a Science and an Art -- New Public Administration -- Reference -- Chapter 2: Theories of Organisation -- Scientific Management Theory -- Taylor and his Associates -- Principles of the Theory -- Bureaucratic Theory -- Characteristics of the Ideal Type -- Criticism of Weber's Theory -- Classical Administrative Theory -- Device and Classical Theory -- Principles of Administration -- Drawbacks of Classical Theory -- Human Relations Theory -- Introduction -- Hawthorne Experiments -- Major Findings of Hawthorne Experiments -- Main Propositions of the Theory -- Criticism -- Behavioural Approach -- Weaknesses of Behaviouralism -- System Approach -- General Systems Theory: Concepts -- Relevance of Systems Approach to Public Administration -- Evaluation -- Public Choice Theory -- Salient Features of Public Choice -- Critical Evaluation -- Conclusion -- Organisational Effectiveness…”

“…The need to understand the theories and applications of economic and finance risk has been clear to everyone since the financial crisis, and this collection of original essays proffers broad, high-level explanations of risk and uncertainty. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis: Technological Dimensions#* -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cultural Encoding of Technology -- Violence Against Women and Digital Communications Technologies -- Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence -- Human Trafficking -- Impact of Online Pornography and Child Abuse Imagery -- Online Hate and Harassment -- Outreach, Support, and Organization -- Accessibility of Inquiry and Its Processes19 -- Police Use of Technology in Investigations -- Conclusion and Questions for Consideration -- Notes -- References -- 8. …”

“…Diocletian stabilised the Imperium after it had been thrown into turmoil in the imperial crisis of the period of military anarchy. After his abdication in 305, he retired to the magnificent palace of Spalato (Split, Croatia) built for his old age. …”

“…Written by world leaders in asset pricing research, they present scholarship about the 2008 financial crisis in contexts that highlight both continuity and divergence in research. …”

“…Details the evolution of the U.S. and global financial markets with wit and wisdom Shows readers how to live well even in uncertain times Other titles by Bonner: Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis and Financial Reckoning Day: Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century Providing both intriguing insight and evergreen advice, Dice Have No Memory is a rousing look at Bill Bonner's literary economic perspective, global market analysis, and contrarian investment ideas"--…”

“…Targeting readers with backgrounds in economics, Intermediate Financial Theory, Third Edition includes new material on the asset pricing implications of behavioral finance perspectives, recent developments in portfolio choice, derivatives-risk neutral pricing research, and implications of the 2008 financial crisis. Each chapter concludes with questions, and for the first time a freely accessible website presents complementary and supplementary material for every chapter. …”

“…AIDS is a continuing worldwide health crisis. Over 25,000,000 people have died from AIDS, and more than 33,000,000 are infected today. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Rule 85 Let them have the last word -- Rule 86 Everything comes with strings -- Rule 87 Show some respect for the things they care about -- Rule 88 Adopt a healthy attitude to sex -- Crisis rules -- Rule 89 Don't use your kids as ammunition -- Rule 90 Let them cope in their own way -- Rule 91 Being younger doesn't necessarily speed everything up -- Rule 92 The aftershock can last forever -- Rule 93 Tell them what's going on -- Rule 94 Teach them to fail successfully -- Rule 95 It's better to agree than to be right -- Rule 96 All of your actions speak loder than any of your words -- Rule 97 Make sure they know they're priority no. 1 -- Rule 98 You can't fix everything -- Grown-up rules -- Rule 99 Back off -- Rule 100 Wait until they ask for advice -- Rule 101 Treat them as adults -- Rule 102 Don't try to be their best friend -- Rule 103 Encourage them regardless -- Rule 104 You can't choose who your children love -- Rule 105 Leave the strings off -- Rule 106 Don't guilt-trip them -- Rule 107 Remember they still need you -- Rule 108 It's not your fault -- Rule 109 Once a parent, always a parent -- Had enough yet ...? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Foreword -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Executive summary -- 1 The need for more future-ready vocational education and training systems -- Structural changes are impacting skill needs in labour markets and societies -- The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted education systems and labour markets -- Making the most of VET in times of changing skill needs -- Building future-ready VET systems -- Creating responsive VET systems -- Making VET more inclusive through increased flexibility -- Supporting transitions -- Innovating in VET -- References -- Note -- 2 Creating responsive vocational education and training systems -- Introduction -- How can labour market data inform VET systems? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Review of prior literature and development of our hypothesis -- Starbucks - the background -- Reputational loss -- The relationship between reputational loss and tax avoidance -- Stakeholder theory -- Research method and data collection -- Choice of methods -- Share return analysis -- Thematic analysis -- Empirical results -- Starbucks' share returns -- Thematic analysis -- Starbucks' response to the crisis -- Summary -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 The effect of media on tax compliance: Hypothetical scenarios study -- Introduction -- Tax Compliance Models -- Methodology -- Scenario 1 -- Scenario 2 -- Scenario 3 -- Scenario 4 -- Scenario 5 -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- Names index -- Subject index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Types of Healthcare Agencies and Services -- Public Health -- Physicians' Offices -- Ambulatory Care Centers -- Occupational Health Clinics -- Hospitals -- Subacute Care Facilities -- Extended (Long-Term) Care Facilities -- Retirement and Assisted Living Centers -- Rehabilitation Centers -- Home Healthcare Agencies -- Day Care Centers -- Rural Care -- Hospice Services -- Crisis Centers -- Mutual Support and Self-Help Groups -- Providers of Healthcare -- Nurse -- Alternative (Complementary) Care Provider -- Assistive Personnel -- Case Manager -- Dentist -- Dietitian or Nutritionist -- Emergency Medical Personnel -- Occupational Therapist -- Paramedical Technologist -- Pharmacist -- Physical Therapist -- Physician -- Physician Assistant -- Podiatrist -- Respiratory Therapist -- Social Worker -- Spiritual Support Personnel -- Factors Affecting Healthcare Delivery -- Increasing Number of Older Adults -- Advances in Technology -- Economics -- Women's Health -- Uneven Distribution of Services -- Access to Health Insurance -- The Homeless and the Poor -- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -- Demographic Changes -- Frameworks for Care -- Managed Care -- Case Management -- Differentiated Practice -- Case Method -- Functional Method -- Team Nursing -- Primary Nursing -- Financing Healthcare -- Payment Sources in the United States -- Insurance Plans -- CHAPTER 6 Community Nursing and Care Continuity -- The Movement of Healthcare to the Community -- Primary Healthcare and Primary Care -- Community-Based Healthcare -- Community Health -- Community-Based Frameworks -- Community-Based Settings -- Community-Based Nursing -- Competencies Required for Community-Based Care -- Collaborative Healthcare -- Continuity of Care -- Care Across the Lifespan -- Discharge Planning -- Preparing Clients to Go Home -- Medication Reconciliation…”