Crucial to the understanding of breakdown and transition are analyses of changes within the internal relations of national elites. In this book, the authors define and detail the political elites under state socialism, showing how the elites under Gorbachev were profoundly fragmented. They further reveal how, with the maturation of state socialism, new class interests arose which were cultivated by, and in turn influenced, the Gorbachev leadership. The authors put forth the argument that these class interests are strongly represented in today’s political "settlement" in Russia. They consider various interpretations of what has led to Russia’s current condition, including the idea that "executive" capital is more important than political capital and has been reproduced in the transition from communism.

The Transition from Communism to Capitalism: Ruling Elites from Gorbachev to Yeltsin

Business & Money

David Lane

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Research and Statistics Guidebook

Vicki Clark

Lawrence Neuman

chris-roberts

Pearson/Custom Publishing

As one of the first investigative journalists to publicly question Berlusconi's fitness for government, Economist writer David Lane helped sparked a furore in Italy. Now, after years of research and using many unique documents and material, including numerous in-depth interviews with senior magistrates, top lawyers and a fo

Berlusconi's Shadow : Crime, Justice and the Pursuit of Power

History

World

Allen Lane.

<p>BOOK SUMMARY #13; #13; Inspired by a true story, Jim Austin is a professional card counter that takes on the casinos in the game of blackjack. Haunted by his own inner demons and memories of his activities during the Vietnam conflict, the gambler strives to make it to the top of his profession, ultimately in hopes of playing on the international circuit.#13; Follow his adventures as his rise from the lowest level of play graduates to its highest form complete with all the changes brought about by his abilities and the unknown forces that influence his life. Beginning on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Jim adheres to the virtues required in his professional challenge of beating the pros at their own game. Once he steps up into the big leagues of Las Vegas the professional card counter is approached by powers to be that manipulate him through his own ego and self delusion.#13; Unaware of the true forces surrounding his life, Jim's adventures expand to include the finest clothes, most opulent surroundings, and biggest games that he ever dreamed possible. His success however, is tainted by unexpected occurrences, managed developments by the powers to be, and surprises he never thought possible. An unexpected experience of love, tainted with greed, leads him to a twist of fate that exploits his buried feelings. Meanwhile, his past struggle with addiction rears its ugly head to bring about his grandiose feelings of self delusion. Before he knows what happens, he finds himself at a level of play that has no turning back and fills his life with complications he never dreamed possible.#13; As different characters, each with their own agenda, make their respective moves, Jim finds himself caught in the middle of a grand scheme involving organized crime, drug sales, money laundering, and the reality of his diminutive valued life being on the line. #13; With everything centered around his blackjack game, follow the excitement of surprises with twists and turns that evolve into murder, thief and corruption involving the deception of everyone involved, including the powers to be. #13; Enjoy a charged ending with all the pieces brought together in a way different than you could have imagined. A truly fulfilling story, feel the completeness of the various plots revealed as each character comes face to face with his own destiny.</p>

The Count of the Cards

Creative Imaginations LLC

<p>Adrift in sea of hopelessness brought about by the annihilation of his family and community at the hand of early discoverers of the "New World," the young Caonaciba faces the decision confronting every victim of trauma: "Do I choose death or life?" The utter simplicity of the story reveals the hand of master storytellers whose gifts for narrative are enhanced by their intricate knowledge of the human psyche and their redeeming outlook on life. Yvonne Gabriel's inviting drawings illustrate the depths of Caonaciba's paralyzing despair, the abiding presence of the guardian dove, and Caonaciba's painful hesitancy on moving forward. The story can be read on many levels. Its simple story line and winsome pictures appeal to children of all ages, while its timeless message of hope and regeneration engages the brokenness descriptive of the human condition.</p>

Gold Stone

Children's Books

Donna Lane

Literature & Fiction

Regeneration Writers Press LLC

The Theory of Reasoned Action

W. Brian. Arthur

Steven N. Durlauf

Garland Science

The Capitalist Transformation of State Socialism

Taylor&Francis

Believer Skeptic

Unknown

There are many reasons for serving up dynamic content from a web site: to offer an online shopping site, create customized information pages for users, or just manage a large volume of content through a database. Anyone with a modest knowledge of HTML and web site management can learn to create dynamic content through the PHP programming language and the MySQL database. This book gives you the background and tools to do the job safely and reliably.  "Web Database Applications with PHP and MySQL, Second Edition thoroughly reflects the needs of real-world applications. It goes into detail on such practical issues as validating input (do you know what a proper credit card number looks like?), logging in users, and using templates to give your dynamic web pages a standard look.  But this book goes even further. It shows how JavaScript and PHP can be used in tandem to make a user's experience faster and more pleasant. It shows the correct way to handle errors in user input so that a site looks professional. It introduces the vast collection of powerful tools available in the PEAR repository and shows how to use some of the most popular tools.  Even while it serves as an introduction to new programmers, the book does not omit critical tasks that web sites require. For instance, every site that allows updates must handle the possibility of multiple users accessing data at the same time. This book explains how to solve the problem in detail with locking.  Through a sophisticated sample application--Hugh and Dave's Wine Store--all the important techniques of dynamic content are introduced. Good design is emphasized, such as dividing logic from presentation. The book introduces PHP5 and MySQL 4.1 features, while providing techniques that can be used on older versions of the software that are still in widespread use.  This new edition has been redesigned around the rich offerings of PEAR. Several of these, including the Template package and the database-independent query API, are fully integrated into examples and thoroughly described in the text. Topics include:  Installation and configuration of Apache, MySQL, and PHP on Unix® , Windows® , and Mac OS® X systems Introductions to PHP, SQL, and MySQL administration Session management, including the use of a custom database for improved efficiency User input validation, security, and authentication The PEAR repository, plus details on the use of PEAR DB and Template classes Production of PDF reports

Web Database Applications with PHP and MySQL

Computers & Technology

Hugh E. Williams

Networking & Cloud Computing

O'Reilly Media

The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth

St. Paul writes in the New Testament that 'our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but...against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.' To the unhappy King Louis XVI of France, these words were particularly applicable. The play that has given its name to this volume of collected poetry presents the true tale of the only King of France who was tried and put to death by a revolutionary government that, at least in the world of the play, served as the unwitting scourge of God. The Enlightenment of the eighteenth century was animated by a rationalist Skepticism that in France especially militated against the Catholic Church. Because Louis and his two predecessors delayed in consecrating France to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Who to avert a catastrophe had requested the consecration through a devout French nun in 1689, on June 17, 1789, exactly one hundred years later, Louis XVI was challenged by the self-styled National Assembly, initiating the French Revolution. He was later stripped of his powers and guillotined like a criminal; France became engulfed in the horrors of the Revolutionary Terror.

Humor & Entertainment

Tate Publishing

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