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The use of indicators as a technique of global governance is increasing rapidly. Major examples include the World Bank's Doing Business Indicators, the World Bank's Good Governance and Rule of Law indicators, the Millennium Development Goals, and the indicators produced by Transparency International. Human rights indicators are being developed in the UN and regional and advocacy organizations. The burgeoning production and use of indicators has not, however, been accompanied by systematic comparative study of, or reflection on, the implications, possibilities, and pitfalls of this practice. This book furthers the study of these issues by examining the production and history of indicators, as well as relationships between the producers, users, subjects, and audiences of indicators. It also explores the creation, use, and effects of indicators as forms of knowledge and as mechanisms of making and implementing decisions in global governance. Using insights from case studies, empirical work, and theoretical approaches from several disciplines, the book identifies legal, policy, and normative implications of the production and use of indicators as a tool of global governance.

The use of indicators as a technique of global governance is increasing rapidly. Major examples include the World Bank''s Doing Business Indicators, the World Bank''s Good Governance and Rule of Law indicators, the Millennium Development Goals, and the indicators produced by Transparency International. Human rights indicators are being developed in the UN and regional and advocacy organizations. The burgeoning production and use of indicators has not, however, beenaccompanied by systematic comparative study of, or reflection on, the implications, possibilities, and pitfalls of this practice.This book furthers the study of these issues by examining the production and history of indicators, as well as relationships between the producers, users, subjects, and audiences of indicators. It also explores the creation, use, and effects of indicators as forms of knowledge and as mechanisms of making and implementing decisions in global governance. Using insights from case studies, empirical work, and theoretical approaches from several disciplines, the book identifies legal, policy, andnormative implications of the production and use of indicators as a tool of global governance.

The use of indicators as a technique of global governance is increasing rapidly. Major examples include the World Bank's Doing Business Indicators, the World Bank's Good Governance and Rule of Law indicators, the Millennium Development Goals, and the indicators produced by Transparency International. Human rights indicators are being developed in the UN and regional and advocacy organizations. The burgeoning production and use of indicators has not, however, been accompanied by systematic comparative study of, or reflection on, the implications, possibilities, and pitfalls of this practice.This book furthers the study of these issues by examining the production and history of indicators, as well as relationships between the producers, users, subjects, and audiences of indicators. It also explores the creation, use, and effects of indicators as forms of knowledge and as mechanisms of making and implementing decisions in global governance. Using insights from case studies, empirical work, and theoretical approaches from several disciplines, the book identifies legal, policy, and normative implications of the production and use of indicators as a tool of global governance.

The use of indicators as a technique of global governance is increasing rapidly. Major examples include the World Bank's Doing Business Indicators, the World Bank's Good Governance and Rule of Law indicators, the Millennium Development Goals, and the indicators produced by Transparency International. Human rights indicators are being developed in the UN and regional and advocacy organizations. The burgeoning production and use of indicators has not, however, been accompanied by systematic comparative study of, or reflection on, the implications, possibilities, and pitfalls of this practice. This book furthers the study of these issues by examining the production and history of indicators, as well as relationships between the producers, users, subjects, and audiences of indicators. It also explores the creation, use, and effects of indicators as forms of knowledge and as mechanisms of making and implementing decisions in global governance. Using insights from case studies, empirical work, and theoretical approaches from several disciplines, the book identifies legal, policy, and normative implications of the production and use of indicators as a tool of global governance.

Called “the best kind of nonfiction” by Michael Connelly, this riveting new book combines true crime, brain science, and courtroom drama.In 1991, the police were called to East 72nd St. in Manhattan, where a woman''s body had fallen from a twelfth-story window. The woman’s husband, Herbert Weinstein, soon confessed to having hit and strangled his wife after an argument, then dropping her body out of their apartment window to make it look like a suicide. The 65-year-old Weinstein, a quiet, unassuming retired advertising executive, had no criminal record, no history of violent behavior—not even a short temper. How, then, to explain this horrific act?   Journalist Kevin Davis uses the perplexing story of the Weinstein murder to present a riveting, deeply researched exploration of the intersection of neuroscience and criminal justice. Shortly after Weinstein was arrested, an MRI revealed a cyst the size of an orange on his brain’s frontal lobe, the part of the brain that governs judgment and impulse control. Weinstein’s lawyer seized on that discovery, arguing that the cyst had impaired Weinstein’s judgment and that he should not be held criminally responsible for the murder. It was the first case in the United States in which a judge allowed a scan showing a defendant’s brain activity to be admitted as evidence to support a claim of innocence.   The Weinstein case marked the dawn of a new era in America''s courtrooms, raising complex and often troubling questions about how we define responsibility and free will, how we view the purpose of punishment, and how strongly we are willing to bring scientific evidence to bear on moral questions. Davis brings to light not only the intricacies of the Weinstein case but also the broader history linking brain injuries and aberrant behavior, from the bizarre stories of Phineas Gage and Charles Whitman, perpetrator of the 1966 Texas Tower massacre, to the role that brain damage may play in violence carried out by football players and troubled veterans of America’s twenty-first century wars. The Weinstein case opened the door for a novel defense that continues to transform the legal system: Criminal lawyers are increasingly turning to neuroscience and introducing the effects of brain injuries—whether caused by trauma or by tumors, cancer, or drug or alcohol abuse—and arguing that such damage should be considered in determining guilt or innocence, the death penalty or years behind bars. As he takes stock of the past, present and future of neuroscience in the courts, Davis offers a powerful account of its potential and its hazards.   Thought-provoking and brilliantly crafted, The Brain Defense marries a murder mystery complete with colorful characters and courtroom drama with a sophisticated discussion of how our legal system has changed—and must continue to change—as we broaden our understanding of the human mind.

Chicago was the nation''s deadliest city in 2001, recording 666 homicides. For lawyers in the Cook County Public Defender''s Office Murder Task Force, that meant a steady flow of new clients. Eight out of ten people arrested for murder in Chicago are represented by public defenders. They''re assigned the most challenging and seemingly hopeless cases, yet they always fight to win. One of those lawyers is Marijane Placek, a snakeskin boot-wearing, Shakespeare-quoting nonconformist whose courtroom bravado and sharp legal skills have made her a well-known figure around the courthouse. When an ex-convict was arrested on charges of killing a Chicago police officer that deadly year, Placek got the high-profile case, and her defense forms the hub around which the book''s narrative revolves. Veteran journalist Kevin Davis reveals the compelling true story of a team of battle-scarred lawyers fighting against all odds. Unflinching, gripping, and full of surprises, Defending the Damned is an unforgettable human story and engaging courtroom drama where life and death hang in the balance. Davis explores the motives that compel these lawyers to come to work in this dark corner of the criminal justice system and exposes their insular and often misunderstood world. This groundbreaking work comes at a time when the country has seen how wrongful convictions have slipped through the system, that innocent people have been sent to death row, and that some police have lied or coerced suspects into confessing to crimes they did not commit. Such flaws drive these public defenders even harder to do their jobs, providing scrutiny to a long ignored and often broken system. Davis''s reporting offers an unvarnished account of public defenders as never seen before. A powerful melding of courtroom drama and penetrating truecrime journalism, Defending the Damned is narrative nonfiction at its finest.

Faster sales pitches won’t lead to faster sales. The key to speeding up the sales process is to actually slow down and get in sync with your customer’s buying process.The biggest mistake salespeople make in their careers is equating a faster pitch with a faster close. Sales guru Kevin Davis shows you how to slow down and focus on the customer buying process, so they can identify and quantify customers’ real needs--and adapt their sales pitches accordingly.In Slow Down, Sell Faster!, you’ll learn how to:Match your sales behaviors to your customers’ needs throughout the buying processGet more appointments by using a problem-focused approachCombat your most lethal competitor: customer complacencyUse probing questions to diagnose small problems that point to bigger needsMaster the complicated politics of complex salesOvercome common selling dilemmasDavis introduces a simple yet powerful method for buyer-focused selling that is practical, repeatable, and easily customizable. This buyer-focused approach extends to proposals and presentations, loyalty, retention, and, of course, cultivating more business.Packed with examples from the author's extensive experience and detailed research on customer buying patterns, Slow Down, Sell Faster! offers an alternative to traditional selling that leads to increased sales--and happier customers.

Faster sales pitches won’t lead to faster sales. The key to speeding up the sales process is to actually slow down and get in sync with your customer’s buying process.

The biggest mistake salespeople make in their careers is equating a faster pitch with a faster close. Sales guru Kevin Davis shows you how to slow down and focus on the customer buying process, so they can identify and quantify customers’ real needs--and adapt their sales pitches accordingly.

In Slow Down, Sell Faster!, you’ll learn how to:

Match your sales behaviors to your customers’ needs throughout the buying processGet more appointments by using a problem-focused approachCombat your most lethal competitor: customer complacencyUse probing questions to diagnose small problems that point to bigger needsMaster the complicated politics of complex salesOvercome common selling dilemmas

Davis introduces a simple yet powerful method for buyer-focused selling that is practical, repeatable, and easily customizable. This buyer-focused approach extends to proposals and presentations, loyalty, retention, and, of course, cultivating more business.

Packed with examples from the author''s extensive experience and detailed research on customer buying patterns, Slow Down, Sell Faster! offers an alternative to traditional selling that leads to increased sales--and happier customers.

Exam board: WJEC and EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: AS: Summer 2017, A-level: Summer 2018Target success in WJEC and Eduqas AS/A-level Geography with this proven formula for effective, structured revision.Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Enhance exam responses using relevant examples and case studies for each topic- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoidThis revision guide covers the following topics:- Changing landscapes (Coastal landscapes; Glaciated landscapes)- Changing places- Global systems (Water and carbon cycles)- Global governance (Processes and patterns of global migration; Global governance of the Earth's oceans)- Contemporary themes in geography (Tectonic hazards)It also includes exam questions for 21st century challenges.This revision guide is suitable for the following specifications:- 2016 WJEC AS/A-level Geography specification regulated by Qualifications Wales- 2016 WJEC Eduqas AS/A-level Geography specification regulated by Ofqual

Reinforce geographical understanding throughout the course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades. Written by teachers with extensive examining experience and fully updated for 2020 by experienced teacher and author Kevin Davies, this Student Guide covers:- Eduqas A-level Component 1: Changing landscapes and changing places, Section B Changing places- WJEC AS Unit 2 Changing placesOur Student Guides are divided into two key sections Content Guidance and Questions and Answers.Content Guidance will help your students to:- Identify key content for the exams with our concise coverage of topics - Reinforce your learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section- Test your knowledge with rapid-fire knowledge check questions and answersQuestions and Answers will help your students to:- Build understanding of the different question types- Find out what examiners are looking for with sample answers and commentary explaining why marks have been awarded

Reinforce geographical understanding throughout the course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades. Written by teachers with extensive examining experience and fully updated for 2020 by experienced teacher and author Kevin Davies, this Student Guide covers: - Eduqas A-level Component 1: Changing landscapes and changing places, Section A Glaciated landscapes- Eduqas A-level Component 3: Contemporary themes in geography, Section A Tectonic hazards - WJEC AS Unit 1 Changing landscapes, Section A Glaciated landscapes and Section B Tectonic hazards- WJEC A2 Unit 4 Contemporary themes in geography, Section A Tectonic hazards Our Student Guides are divided into two key sections Content Guidance and Questions and Answers.Content Guidance will help your students to: - Identify key content for the exams with our concise coverage of topics- Reinforce your learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section- Test your knowledge with rapid-fire knowledge check questions & answersQuestions and Answers will help your students to:- Build understanding of the different question types- Find out what examiners are looking for with sample answers and commentary explaining why marks have been awarded

I was excited to travel for work again. It was great to get away for a while, see a new city, and meet interesting people. Working at a desk all day coding doesn't often allow for that. I was joining a coworker of mine who worked in sales. Like all the sales guys I'd ever known, he was confident and brash, but seemed to have a knack for putting people at ease. I'd only ever seen him on the other end of a video call, since he lived in a different part of the country. I'd never really thought about guys in a sexual way, until I met Rob in person. He was breathtaking. I didn't know what was happening to me. I'm straight and married to a wonderful woman, but Rob was doing something to me, awakening something in me, I never knew was there. Will I act on these impulses? Will I let Rob do what he wishes with me given the chance?

When Jason encountered the very large, very hairy and very naked Minotaur roaming the halls of the science building on campus, he knew he'd completely lost his mind this time. It was bad enough he was seeing mythical creatures come to life, but now he was actually getting turned on by them. He'd always considered himself as a typical heterosexual college student, so why was he conjuring up these creatures now? He told himself it couldn't be real, but the hair on the back of his head standing up and the stirring in his pants told him otherwise. As he stared at the enormous beast he was overwhelmed by masculine scent permeating the hallway. It caused a stirring deep within him. Something primal was calling to him, pulling him toward the unknown.

Evan is a down on his luck mechanic kicked out by his wife when he happens into my life. I offer him much more than a roof over his head. Jake is my next door neighbor and father of two children, but don't let that fool you, sometimes the most straight acting guys have a hidden wild side. Me? I'm pretty straight acting, but everyone knows I bat for the other team. I can't resist turning a hot straight boy. Don't know what it is about them that drives me wild. Maybe it's the risk it might go the wrong way, or perhaps it's the look on their face when they realize just how good it feels the first time. Helping Out My Straight Neighbors, is a full-length novel brimming with sexual tension, curious straight men exploring their gay side and lots of man on man sex (and mmm and even some mmmf sex thrown in there).