Steady Hands Needed

Steady Hands Needed

Author: Trevor Wilson

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1921536136

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In this monograph, five former secretaries of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) reflect on their experiences and the challenges of their times. A far cry from the pukka fantasies of 'Yes Minister', their recollections reveal the realpolitik of the policy front line where the secretary must stay ahead of emerging themes and issues in Australia's international relations while simultaneously exercising governance oversight and providing leadership to a large, professional, diverse and dispersed organisation. From the Cold War to the War on Terror; from the floating of the dollar to GATT and the WTO; managing relations big and small, within our region and without; through relentless administrative reforms, technological change and changes of government; steering DFAT requires 'steady hands'. This collection of public lectures presented in 2006 to the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) offers an invaluable resource for those with an interest in recent Australian history, foreign policy and public sector administration.


A Steady Hand

A Steady Hand

Author: Mike Doyle

Publisher: The Porcupine's Quill

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9780889840706

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'Mike Doyle's collection A Steady Hand takes shape in dialogue with the texts of other poets and artists (for example, Anna Akhmatova, Max Ernst, Cesar Vellejo, W.S. Merwin), with diaries, journals, biographies, and pieces by and about painters -- particularly Klee. A Steady Hand tends to converse internationally. If that sounds very general, the particularity of this poet's community is that it is so literary/artistic; it is not easy to assign it any other sense (e.g., geographic) of community. One gets the strong sense of language itself being his home and native land.' -- Laurel Boone, Canadian Literature


International Who's Who in Poetry 2005

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005

Author: Europa Publications

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 1787

ISBN-13: 1135355193

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The 13th edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comprehensive guide to the leading lights and freshest talent in poetry today. Containing biographies of more than 4,000 contemporary poets world-wide, this essential reference work provides truly international coverage. In addition to the well known poets, talented up-and-coming writers are also profiled. Contents: * Each entry provides full career history and publication details * An international appendices section lists prizes and past prize-winners, organizations, magazines and publishers * A summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes * The career profile section is supplemented by lists of Poets Laureate, Oxford University professors of poetry, poet winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature, winners of the Pulitzer Prize for American Poetry and of the King's/Queen's Gold medal and other poetry prizes.


12 Truths & a Lie

12 Truths & a Lie

Author: J.D. Greear

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1954201524

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Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In 12 Truths & a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear confidently tackles some of the most perplexing questions that Christians face. It’s not unusual to have questions about life. In fact, many of us have the same questions. How do I know if I’m going to Heaven? What’s my purpose? Why isn’t God answering my prayers? In his latest book 12 Truths & a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear offers scriptural insights and practical advice to help readers navigate life’s toughest challenges. Unafraid to approach areas of doubt and uncertainty, Greear welcomes even the most challenging questions with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and scriptural application, leading readers into a more intimate relationship with Christ. 12 Truths & a Lie includes questions such as: - How could a good God send people to Hell? - How should Christians handle political differences? - Why does God care so much about my sex life? - Can I know that I’m going to Heaven? - How do I know my purpose in life? Whether you’re a new Christian or someone who has walked with God for a lifetime, 12 Truths & a Lie is an invaluable guide for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of God and explore how He meets us in the midst of our most soul-stirring questions.


The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-century Literature in English

The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-century Literature in English

Author: Jenny Stringer

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 774

ISBN-13: 0192122711

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Survey of twentieth century English-language writers and writing from around the world, celebrating all major genres, with entries on literary movements, periodicals, more than 400 individual works, and articles on approximately 2,400 authors.


Spearheading Environmental Change

Spearheading Environmental Change

Author: Jill P. May

Publisher: Purdue University Press

Published: 2022-04-15

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 161249739X

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Spearheading Environmental Change: The Legacy of Indiana Congressman Floyd J. Fithian describes the life of a four-term United States congressman, focusing on his role in the emerging environmental movement in late twentieth-century America. Spearheading Environmental Change highlights Fithian’s legislative efforts regarding three water-related issues that profoundly concerned Hoosier and midwestern voters: creating a national park on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan; canceling dam construction near Purdue University; and mitigating flooding in the Kankakee River Basin. The book also covers Fithian’s positions on ecologically sensitive issues such as pesticides, noise pollution, fossil fuels, and nuclear power. Largely remembered for his participation in the Democratic reform wave that took over Congress in 1975 post-Watergate (the so-called Class of ’74) and as an advocate for Hoosier farmers, Fithian has been overlooked for his role as a force to be reckoned with on the House floor when it came to the nation’s environmental challenges. Fithian was a highly ethical, pragmatic reformer bent on preserving his country’s natural resources. Spearheading Environmental Change gives Fithian the credit he deserves as an environmental warrior on the national stage.


Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2001[

Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2001[

Author: Wiro J. Niessen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001-10-02

Total Pages: 1482

ISBN-13: 3540426973

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2001, held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in October 2001. The 122 revised papers and 136 posters presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 338 submissions. The book offers topical sections on image-guided surgery; shape analysis, segmentation, computer-aided diagnosis; registration; simulation, planning and modeling; visualization; quantitative image analysis; medical robotics and devices; visualization and augmented reality; and time series analysis.