Originally published in 1984 this book remains as relevant as when it was first published. At that time the oil crises of the 1970s and the growing international debt burden highlighted the extent to which events in primary commodity markets continue to influence the economies of developing and industrialized economies alike. Commodity modelling has become a valuable tool in efforts to predict and understand the behaviour of commodity markets and thereby reduce their fluctuations. This boo...

The preeminent historians of the founding era speak their mind on the anniversary of the United States’ birthIn these powerful and personal essays, some of the most celebrated historians of the American Revolutionary era reflect on the meaning of 1776 to the nation in 2026, offering fresh insights and food for thought on every page. They tackle the most pressing topics that Americans debated in 1776 and continue to debate today: the meaning of democracy; the nature...

Now updated - the authoritative reference on one of the most exciting and challenging areas of the modern chemical industryThis highly readable and informative reference continues to take a comprehensive, in-depth view of the products, markets, and technology of the fine chemicals industry and business. Dr. Peter Pollak, one of the foremost authorities in the field, provides an insider's unique perspective on fine chemicals from both a technological and a commercia...

Kay Pollak, som er kendt for sin hjertevarme filmSom i himlen, har skabt en ligefrem håndbog, der tager udgangspunkt i vores møde med andre mennesker og sigter på at forbedre relationerne og give os et rigere liv.Den er letlæst, men indsigterne har vægt. Der er nye indsigter og praktiske øvelser på hver side.F.eks foreslår han, at man sætter en seddel op over sin computer med ordlyden: Det, jeg tænker om min kollega, siger mere om mig, end det gør om min kollega.

This book provides a wealth of empirical material to understand key aspects of EU governance including its plurality of actors and policy making modes and its functioning during crisis management. Authored by legal scholars and political scientists, it presents new research and insights on the role of EU agencies in the context of the Euro and migration crises. Specifically, the contributions assess why the crises have led to the creation of new EU agencies and what roles these agencies ha...

Start a new tradition by ending each evening with the sweetness of a poem. This collection was written as a series of goodnights. Some are for a lover, others for your beloved, and all are perfect to share. Curl up with Goodnight, Poet and allow Rissa Miller to lull you with this sensual line-up of fanciful and poetic dreams.