This book was written by my step father.Leo Wollman was an extremely acomplished doctor, in many medical fields including phychiatry and sex reassignment surgery. Very interesting book. He is missed.

Perhaps it is the troubled past and constant news of conflict that originates from the Middle East, but of the vast array of English language books written on world economies, relatively few seriously dwell on the prospects for a prosperous and powerful economic future, in this corner of the globe. The very fact that Dana has written a book on precisely this topic is evidence of his unconventional and highly enlightened world view. This book gives a unique insight into the economic situation of eleven Eastern Mediterranean countries. Many would not consider it beyond a joke to suggest that these economies may some day exert a major international influence, never mind have the potential to become global superpowers with influence on millions of lives, as Dana intimates here. In a well-drawn analogy however, Professor Robert Hamilton of the University Of Canterbury notes, in the foreword, that the same was once true of Japan! (Few would try to deny the international influence that this nation has exerted over the past few decades.) Based on the premise that technology, energy and access to affordable wages are the major contributors to economic advantage, Dana builds a logical case for the growth potential of these eleven countries, given peace is one day realised. By way of introduction, an entire chapter is devoted to an explanation of the Bazaar Economy, the history of it and how it differs to the Western firm-type economy. An understanding of this is vital as it constitutes the very heart of the culture, society and values of the people from which it was derived. Dana illustrates the inherent risks involved in attempting to do business without this cultural understanding. As a number of cases demonstrate, too many Western firms have made the extremely costly mistake of approaching business from a Western perspective, assuming this to be a globally understood one. For this, they have suffered the consequences and some will continue to do so, for years to come. Unfortunately, this is not simply an occurrence of the past, but instead appears to be a lesson many western companies are still intent on learning the hard way. Dana explains the centrality and value of interpersonal relationships to the Bizarre Economy and how these values have been replaced in the West by a focus on the product and market share; the result of governmental ideologies and free-market forces. There is a touch of irony in noting that in the West, where this concept appears to be so foreign, it is in reality gradually being re-embraced in the form of relationship-marketing, perhaps a warning to the West to maintain an open-minded and non-condescending attitude towards the "wider world". With the broader business context having been established, Dana proceeds to devote a separate chapter to the discussion of each country. He expresses a well-argued belief that understanding the historical and cultural foundations and the manner in which they affect and define the marketplace is a precondition to success within it. For this reason, each chapter begins with a general introduction followed by a concise account of the history, events and ideology that have shaped each nation. Only after this background has been established does Dana proceed to discuss the economic situation and relevant circumstances, infrastructure and policies restricting or encouraging free enterprise and the various industries of interest. Naturally, comprehension of this discussion is greatly enhanced, given the previously established understanding of the context. At the end of each chapter is a section discussing economic prospects for the future. Based on the availability of comparatively cheap labour, technology and alternative energy sources and with due consideration to the circumstances of the country, Dana draws a number of insightful conclusions. The possibilities contemplated, particularly regarding the consequences of peace and reinvestment of defence budgets are intriguing and cannot help but capture the reader's imagination. Throughout, Dana demonstrates a remarkable ability to vary his style. His enthusiasm for the subject is obvious and contagious. With the aid of a few indicative photographs, he brings alive encyclopaedia-like facts, combined with personal anecdotes and on occasion, almost poetic description to create a vivid picture of the hive (or potential hive) of entrepreneurial activity within these societies. The depth and breadth of knowledge and research procured in this book is exceptional. Aspects of religion, culture, society, history, politics and law are all discussed, to create a complete picture of the business environment in each country and the issues surrounding it. The inclusion of culture as, not just a cursory discussion, but something to be seriously considered; as the underlying sculptor of every other aspect, is both rare and insightful, especially in what is essentially a guide to world economies. In short, although at times the inclusion of a map would have been a useful aid to understanding, particularly some of the historical accounts, Dana has achieved a delicate balance in including complex historical, legal and economic issues in an easily comprehensible, yet thought-provoking style. A book of world economies, which invokes a sense of inspiration and enlightenment at the conclusion of each chapter is indeed rare. Hence, it's appeal is to a wide readership of those who are willing to ponder the realm of possibilities, with or without a background knowledge in either the Eastern Mediterranean or economics. The quality of this piece is by no means a let-down from the outstanding precedent set by Dana's first book of its kind, Entrepreneurship in Pacific Asia. Economies of the Eastern Mediterranean is a refreshing piece from an author who continues to think outside the square.

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QUISIERA INFORMACION PARA LA ELABORACION DE CARTAS ASTROLOGICAS, SOBRE TODO SOFTWARES PARA LA ELABORACION DE CARTAS ASTROLOGICAS. GRACIAS DE ANTEMANO.

a very readable text...interesting, well written, and full of colorful diagrams. a good introduction to a discipline i had taken for granted.

This is not a typical lecture. It is Leo Steinberg at his best--witty, learned, insightful--giving us a brief survey of Robert Rauschenburg's art from the early 1950s until the present day. The book is beautifully designed and printed, and makes a great gift for anyone interested in the New York art scene. A lot of book for the buck.

ONCE AGAIN THE MAN OF LOVE AND KINDNESS HAS TAKEN A SUBJECT ABOUT WHICH MANY DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND ELEQUENTLY EXPLAINED THE END. HOW DOES ONE VIEW DEATH? HOW CAN ONE EXPLAIN DEATH TO YOUNGER FAMILY MEMBERS OR THOSE WHO ARE GREIVING? HERE IS THE ANSWER. HE HAS TAKEN A SIMPLE LEAF ON A TREE AND TOGETHER WITH THIS LEAF CALLED "FREDDIE". WE FOLLOW THE TRANSITION FROM ONE LIFE TO THE OTHER. AND WE SEE HOW FREDDIE FINALLY REALIZES JUST WHAT IT ALL MEANS. YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW THIS LITTLE LEAF AND HIS QUEST TO FIND OUT THE MEANING OF THE NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH DEATH, IS NOTHING TO FEAR ONCE WE UNDERSTAND. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO FIND AND UNDERSTAND THE ANSWER OR TO PPROVIDE ONE TO ONE WHO IS TO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND. A FIVE STAR RATING IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS ONE.

A tremendous amount of information for such a small book...and consequently small price. Quite good on tactics. Organization and weapons are not so well done as are some other sources, but the other sources are commonly available and easily found. I'm glad I bought this book and hope that MBI will continue to expand this excellent series.

I have been a long time student and researcher often concerned with the materiel culture (arms and equipment) of the WW II Marines.As such I have an interest in how and why things were done. If you are a collector or student of these subjects this book is not for you. If you have a general interest in the subject of why the U.S. Marine Corps existed and still exists, its role then, and by extension, its role now, in carrying out the exceedingly difficult transition under fire in combat conditions from a seaborne force to an efficient land and air combat force, then this is for you. The author, now a PhD candidate at Ohio State, has been a serving Marine, including duty as the associate editor of the Marine Corps Gazette, the Corp's professional journal, and now is a reservist. So not only is he an academically trained historian and writer, he is an experienced Marine as well. What he has accomplished in 96 well-written standard magazine size pages is to brilliantly synthesize a heap of myriad publications, official and unofficial, covering the tactics, doctrine and operations of the USMC from the 1880s to 1945, with most emphasis on the combat proving of the theories of amphibious warfare developed in the 1920s and 1930s. These procedures, as published, were adopted verbatim by the Marine's parent organization,the US Navy, and also by the US Army as their Field Manual 21-5, so that not only did the Marines directly physically contribute to the War Against Japan, their thoughts and experiments were directly applied to the success against Italy and Germany. And the landings against the French in North Africa. Thus did the British also adopt and use these techniques. If one were to consult all the sources used herein, ranging from official pamphlets of 48 pages, through official studies long OOP and drawing high collector's prices, to 400 page detailed tomes, it would take many days, and none of them would so concisely summarize all of that information for the general reader. I and other specialists will find this quite useful to look up a quick point or two. All of the sources are listed in the back but because this is neither a text nor a dissertation, there is no footnoting. There are many diagrams and illustrations, some of which I have seen and some I have not, but all are to the point and useful. MBI, the publisher, is noted for its quality of presentation and it has kept that high standard with this volume. Except for a couple of captioning errors I found nothing to criticize. All in this is an A plus plus work. Every serious public and academic library should have this on their reference shelf.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very interesting. It was the first horse book I ever read and now I'm hooked on them forever. I recommend this book to everyone who loves horses and even those who don't. Jaimie Ha

What a great book. A brilliant, on the edge, adventure on the unforgiving Russian front. The characters are brought to life in one of the scariest,craziest, and saddest frontlines of all time. I couldn't put it down. It's extremely interesting to put yourself in the German perspective for a change. They also had their heroes and villians at the same time.