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  • Key Government Reports for January 2019: Volume 5

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports for January 2019: Volume 5

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of January, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Government Operations; Homeland Security; International Affairs; National Defense.

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    £113.59

  • The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

    Nova Science Publishers Inc The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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    Book SynopsisThe Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant was created in the 1996 welfare reform law (the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L. 104-193). That law was the culmination of a series of legislative changes that altered the rules for providing benefits and services to needy families with children. This book contains important issues regarding TANF. Chapters 1 and 2 provide an overview of TANF financing and rules for state programs. Chapter 3 begins with a brief overview of the history of the AFDC program and the welfare reform debates of the 1960s to the 1990s. That will be followed by a summary of the 1996 welfare reform law and the changes made since 1996. The chapter concludes with a detailed chronology of TANF legislation. Chapter 4 looks at the TANF legislation in the 114th Congress. Chapter 5 responds to some frequently asked questions about TANF. The proposed Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act (H.R. 2842), as it passed the House, would provide $100 million in FY2018 funding under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant for demonstrations to test two approaches -- subsidised employment and "career pathways" programs -- to help disadvantaged individuals as reported in chapter 6. Chapter 7 provides an overview of TANF's federal rules regarding participation in work and job preparation, shows the trends in the TANF work participation rate (WPR); and examines the degree to which non-employed TANF work-eligible individuals are engaged in welfare-to-work activities. Chapter 8 summarises the findings from the pre-1996 welfare-to-work experiments as well as the limits of applying those findings to the current policy debate around work requirements. Chapter 9 provides information on the size of the cash assistance caseload. It examines the number of people receiving cash assistance relative to the number of people who meet these programs' eligibility criteria. Chapter 10 examines the characteristics of the TANF cash assistance caseload in FY2013, and compares it with selected post-welfare reform years (FY2001 and FY2006) and pre-welfare reform years (FY1988 and FY1994).Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/the-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families-tanf-block-grant-overview-legislation-and-work-requirements/

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    £138.39

  • National Defense Reports for February 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc National Defense Reports for February 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of February on national defense.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/nationaldefensereportsforfebruary2019/

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports for February 2019: Volume

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports for February 2019: Volume

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of February, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Agriculture and Food; Budget and Spending; Economic Development; Education; Equal Opportunity.

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    £113.59

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 7: February 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 7: February 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of February, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Energy; Government Operations; Health Care; Justice and Law Enforcement; Retirement System; Telecommunications.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 8: February 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 8: February 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of February, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Homeland Security; International Affairs; Unaccompanied Children; Veteran''s Health; Worker and Family Assistance.

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  • Key Congressional Reports on Education

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports on Education

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on education during the month of January and February.

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    £138.39

  • Key Congressional Reports on International

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports on International

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on U.S. International Relations during the month of February.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/key-congressional-reports-on-international-affairs-volume-1/

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    £163.19

  • Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of February, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Environment Immigration Military

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    £163.19

  • Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of February, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Business Finance

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    £138.39

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 9: March 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 9: March 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Agriculture and Food; Energy; Justice and Law Enforcement; Natural Resources and Environment.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports for March 2019 -- Volume

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports for March 2019 -- Volume

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Budget and Spending; Business Regulation and Consumer Protection; Economic Development.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 11: March 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 11: March 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Education; Transportation.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 12: March 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 12: March 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Employment; Housing; Human Capital.

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    £113.59

  • Globalization and the Changing Landscape of

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Globalization and the Changing Landscape of

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    Book SynopsisThis book describes and discusses the various aspects of the changing "landscape" of China's industrial development within the general context of globalisation. In the past four decades, the spectacular economic growth and development of China has surprised the world. China has leapt from one of the poorest countries to the second-largest economy in the world. The development path of China's economy is different from that of any other country, thanks to its unique national system. As a country that adopted the centrally planned economy in the past, the government played a very important role in the national economy. Even until now, government planning still greatly influences many aspects of the country despite the gradual perfection of the market system. Besides the government's role, external factors coming worldwide can also be major driving forces behind the development of a national economy. For developing countries, industrial development is almost always the national priority. This book focuses its attention on the discussing of the evolution and development of China's industrial structure under the general trends of globalisation. It is always preferred that China can constantly strike a balance between its speed of overall economic growth and the soundness of the development of its industrial structure. In this book, we present the reader a true "landscape" of China's industrial development that is changing and being constantly shaped by the various driving forces coming from the current trends of globalisation. If you are one of the interested readers, we believe this book is one of the best choices for you.

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  • Rural China in Focus: Political, Environmental

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Rural China in Focus: Political, Environmental

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    Book SynopsisRural China in Focus: Political, Environmental and Social Issues first examines the factors that affect the decision of whether migrant parents should bring their children with them into new cities. Implications of the research findings for theory, practice and policy are discussed. Following this, the authors discuss the well-being of Yi minority youth, particularly their cultural learning and connectedness to the Yi group that defines their ethnic identity. The closing study investigate differences in caretaking practices between left-behind children and children from non-migrant families in rural China, and the heterogeneity within the left-behind population.

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  • Russia's Policy in the Caspian Region

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Russia's Policy in the Caspian Region

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    Book SynopsisThis book investigates the policy of Russia on the Caspian and in the nearby territories from old times to the beginning of the present millennium, thus, spanning several centuries. The book also discusses the motivations of the rulers of Rus', Moscow State, Russian Empire, the USSR and later on, Russia that pursued active foreign policy targeted to extension of the geopolitical influence and strengthening of the economic presence in the near-Caspian territories and on the Caspian Sea proper. The main stages of formation of the Russian foreign policy are studied. The causes underlying the rivalry of Russia with Persia and Turkey, Central Asian Khanates and European states for the leading positions on the Caspian are analysed. The authors describe the mechanisms used by Russia in its foreign policy with regard to the established political and economic conditions. Much attention is focused on the analysis of Russia's foreign policy in the Caspian region after disintegration of the USSR when the situation on the Caspian had changed drastically. Formerly there were two Caspian states -- USSR and Iran, but now three new independent states appeared (ie: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan) which immediately became the focus of interest of non-regional states and leading oil and gas companies. This book describes how the policy of Russia has been changing in the face of a new geopolitical situation in the Caspian region. The approaches of Russia to addressing the regional problems, first of all, the international legal status of the Caspian Sea, hydrocarbon production and transportation, militarisation and ecology, etc. are analysed. All these factors urged Russia to develop new approaches towards the Caspian region. The book investigates the effect of the foreign policy of new Caspian states, the USA, EU and China on the Caspian policy of Russia. The complicated geopolitical situation on the Caspian and unceasing attention to its hydrocarbon resources force Russia to keep a close watch on the Caspian region that remains the main vector of the Russian foreign policy.Trade ReviewConsidering the specifics of the geographical and geopolitical location of the Caspian region, the features of the Russia policy there are revealed. There is a rich concentration of mineral and natural resources in the Caspian region, and new transport routes are actively operating. New routes can be realized there as well. All these factors are fully reflected in this book. - Dr Igor S. Zonn, Professor at The Moscow Sergei Witte University, MoscowThe book reflects the policy of Russia in the Caspian in the scientific field. The author convincingly showed that Russias efforts in that area have played a significant role in developing common approaches to environmental safety, and protection of the biodiversity of the Caspian Sea. - Dr Andrey G. Kostianoy, Professor at the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MoscowThe monograph is not the authors first work devoted to Russian politics in the Caspian. In his book, the author explores the issues of the energy policy of Russia in the Caspian region, the features of its cooperation with the Caspian countries. The greatest interest presents the last part of the book, which reveals the current stage of the Caspian policy of Russia. Particularly, it demonstrates how Russia has managed to retain its influence as the most important transit country for Caspian oil and gas. Thanks to Russias efforts, a compromise approach in adopting the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea in August 2018 was developed. - Dr Mark A. Neimark, Professor at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, MoscowTable of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/russias-policy-in-the-caspian-region/

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  • Africa: Current Issues, U.S Relations and Ebola

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Africa: Current Issues, U.S Relations and Ebola

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of reports on Africa.

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    £163.19

  • Government Reports on Homeland Security for March

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Government Reports on Homeland Security for March

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topics: Homeland Security.

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    £138.39

  • Government Reports on International Affairs for

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Government Reports on International Affairs for

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topic: International Affairs.

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    £113.59

  • Government Reports on National Defense for March

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Government Reports on National Defense for March

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topic: National Defense.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 13: March 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 13: March 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Government; Middle East.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 14: March 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 14: March 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Business; Education; Finance.

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    £163.19

  • Government Reports on Government Operations for

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Government Reports on Government Operations for

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topic: Government Operations.

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    £138.39

  • Key Congressional Reports on U.S. International

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports on U.S. International

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on U.S. International Relations during the month of March.

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    £163.19

  • The French Revolution of 1789 as Viewed in the

    Nova Science Publishers Inc The French Revolution of 1789 as Viewed in the

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    Book SynopsisFor some years the author of this work has been collecting materials for writing the history of the French Revolution. With this object in view he has visited Paris, wishing also to become familiar with the localities rendered immortal by the varied acts of this drama -- the most memorable tragedy, perhaps, which has as yet been enacted upon the theatre of time.

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  • Key Congressional Reports for March 2019 -- Part

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for March 2019 -- Part

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Information Security & Technology; Military; Technology.

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    £113.59

  • A Closer Look at Grant Programs

    Nova Science Publishers Inc A Closer Look at Grant Programs

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    Book SynopsisFederal grants finance essential government programs, like infrastructure, by transferring Federal dollars to State and local governments, nonprofits, and individuals. Since the earliest days of the republic, the Federal government has used grants to advance public policy. From veterans'' assistance in the aftermath of the War of 1812 to land grants for railroads after the Civil War, federal grants have been part of our Nation''s history for a long time. Today the Federal government awards over $700 billion in grants annually. This book looks at some of the current grant programs available from the federal government.

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    £138.39

  • Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for February 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of March, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Energy; Homeland Security and Appropriations; International Trade and Finance; Nuclear Weapons.

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  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 15: April 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 15: April 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of April, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Energy''; Science and Technology

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    £113.59

  • Key Government Reports: Volume 16 -- April 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports: Volume 16 -- April 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of April, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Finance; Government Operations; Veterans.

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    £138.39

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 17: Information

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 17: Information

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of April, grouped according to the topics: Information Security and Technology.

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    £138.39

  • Key Government Reports: Volume 18: National

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports: Volume 18: National

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topic: National Defense.

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    £138.39

  • Key Government Reports -- Volume 19: April 2019

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports -- Volume 19: April 2019

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of April, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Agriculture and Food; Business; Education; Natural Resources and Environment.

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  • Encyclopedia of Asia (10 Volume Set)

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Encyclopedia of Asia (10 Volume Set)

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    Book SynopsisIn this 10-Volume Set, the Encyclopedia of Asia describes in detail the political, economic, social and business issues affecting Asia today. Current trends and challenges within each country and their relationship among their neighbors, as well as with the US, are explored. Some of the countries examined in this encyclopedia include but is not limited to: China North Korea India Japan Indonesia Vietnam Bangladesh Malaysia South Korea Bangladesh Thailand Sri Lanka

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  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on International Relations during the month of April.

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    £163.19

  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Law

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Law

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on Law during the month of April.

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  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Part

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Part

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of April, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Business and Finance.

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    £163.19

  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Part

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 -- Part

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service during the month of April, grouped according to topics. This book is focused on the following topics: Education; Foreign Policy; Health Policy; Technology.

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    £163.19

  • Key Government Reports: Volume 20: Homeland

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Government Reports: Volume 20: Homeland

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of April, grouped according to the topic: Homeland Security.

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    £138.39

  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on National Defense during the month of April.

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    £163.19

  • Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Key Congressional Reports for April 2019 --

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on Energy and Environment during the month of April.

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  • Congress: Salaries, Health Benefits,

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Congress: Salaries, Health Benefits,

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    Book SynopsisCongress is required by Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution to determine its own pay. In the past, Congress periodically enacted specific legislation to alter its pay; the last time this occurred affected pay in 1991. More recently, pay has been determined pursuant to laws establishing formulas for automatic adjustments. Chapters 1 provides historical tables on the rate of pay for Members of Congress since 1789; details on enacted legislation with language prohibiting the automatic annual pay adjustment since the most recent adjustment; the adjustments projected by the Ethics Reform Act as compared with actual adjustments in Member pay; and Member pay in constant and current dollars since 1992. Chapter 2 contains information on actions taken affecting each pay year since the establishment of the Ethics Reform Act adjustment procedure. Chapter 3 provides basic information on congressional salaries and allowances and recent developments. Chapter 4 provides pay data for 16 staff position titles that are typically used in Senators' offices. Chapter 5 provides pay data for 13 staff position titles that are used in Senate committees, and for which sufficient data could be identified. Chapter 6 provides pay data for 12 staff position titles that are typically used in House Members' offices. Chapter 7 provides pay data for 11 staff position titles that are used in House committees The federal government, as an employer, also offers health benefits to its employees and retirees.1 In general, federal employees receive health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In addition to health insurance coverage, chapter 8 describes other health benefits available to Members and congressional staff, including the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS); the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP); the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP); the Office of the Attending Physician; and treatment in military facilities. Chapter 9 examines the historical development and contemporary role of Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs) in the House, as well as informal Member groups in the House, Senate, and across the chambers. Commonly, these groups are referred to as caucuses, but they will be referred to collectively as informal Member organizations in this chapter to avoid confusion with official party caucuses. Many interns serve Congress, assisting individual Members, committees, and other offices or support services. Interns serve the House or Senate in a temporary capacity, primarily for an educational benefit, although some interns may receive pay for their service. Chapter 10 addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about congressional interns and internships.

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  • Cuba: Policy, Restrictions and Embassy Injuries

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Cuba: Policy, Restrictions and Embassy Injuries

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    Book SynopsisSince the early 1960s, when the United States imposed a trade embargo on Cuba, the centerpiece of U.S. policy toward Cuba has consisted of economic sanctions aimed at isolating the government. Chapter 1 reviews the U.S. policy toward Cuba under the Obama and Trump Administrations. Chapter 2 examines U.S. policy toward Cuba in the 116th Congress. Chapter 3 provides information on legislative provisions restricting relations with Cuba. It Restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba have constituted a key and often contentious component in U.S. efforts to isolate Cuba's communist government since the early 1960s. Chapter 4 examines developments in U.S. policy restricting travel and remittances to Cuba, current permissible travel and U.S. diplomats and their families in Havana, Cuba, were affected by incidents that were associated with injuries, including hearing loss and brain damage. State has reported that over 20 U.S. diplomats and family members in Havana have suffered from medical conditions believed to be connected to the incidents, which began in late 2016 and have continued. By law, State is generally required to convene an ARB within 60 days of incidents that result in serious injury at, or related to, a U.S. mission abroad, but the Secretary of State can determine that a 60 day extension is necessary. Chapter 5 examines the extent to which State's ARB policy ensures that M/PRI is made aware of incidents that may meet the ARB statute criteria. Chapter 6 is the statement of Brian M. Mazanec concerning the injuries to U.S. personnel in Cuba. Chapter 7 reports on the U.S. response to injuries of U.S. Embassy personnel in Havana, Cuba On August 31, 2016, as part of a shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba, air carriers resumed scheduled commercial flights between the United States and Cuba, a route previously only open to public and private charter carrier operations. Chapter 8 examines (1) the extent to which TSA followed its standard operating procedures when assessing aviation security at Cuban airports in fiscal years 2012 through 2017; (2) the results of TSA's Cuban airport assessments in fiscal years 2012 through 2017; and (3) the results of TSA's air carrier inspections for Cuba in fiscal years 2016 -- when commercial scheduled air service between the United States and Cuba resumed -- and 2017.

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  • Afghanistan: Legislation, Post-Taliban Governance

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Afghanistan: Legislation, Post-Taliban Governance

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    Book SynopsisFor nearly two decades, Congress has shaped the U.S. approach to Afghanistan and the ongoing conflict there. Chapter 1 provides a summary of legislative proposals considered in the 115th Congress that relate to U.S. policy in Afghanistan. As reported in chapter 2, the United States, partner countries, and the Afghan government are attempting to reverse recent gains made by the resilient Taliban-led insurgency since the December 2014 transition to a smaller international mission consisting primarily of training and advising the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). The Trump Administration is reportedly considering proposals to deploy additional ground forces to Afghanistan and somewhat broaden their mission. These forces would likely be part of the Resolute Support Mission (RSM), the ongoing NATO mission to train and support Afghan security forces as explained in chapter 3. Chapter 4 provides background information for Congress on the levels of Department of Defense (DOD) troop and contractor personnel deployed in support of prior and ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chapter 5 addresses (1) what has been reported about ANDSF capabilities and capability gaps and (2) the extent to which DOD has information about the ANDSF's ability to operate and maintain U.S.-purchased equipment.

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  • Israel and Palestine: Background, U.S Relations

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Israel and Palestine: Background, U.S Relations

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    Book SynopsisSince Israel's founding in 1948, successive U.S. Presidents and many Members of Congress have demonstrated a commitment to Israel's security and to close U.S.-Israel cooperation. Strong bilateral ties influence U.S. policy in the Middle East, and Congress provides active oversight of the executive branch's actions. Israel is a leading recipient of U.S. foreign aid and a frequent purchaser of major U.S. weapons systems. The Palestinians are an Arab people whose origins are in present-day Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Congress pays close attention -- through legislation and oversight -- to the Palestinians' ongoing conflict with Israel. The current structure of Palestinian governing entities dates to 1994. In that year, Israel agreed with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to permit a Palestinian Authority (PA) to exercise limited rule over Gaza and specified areas of the West Bank, subject to overarching Israeli military administration that dates back to the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. Israel's political impasse with the Palestinians continues. Israel has militarily occupied the West Bank since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, with the PA exercising limited self-rule in some areas since the mid-1990s. The Trump Administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017 and its relocation of the U.S. embassy there in May 2018 were greeted warmly by Israel but rejected by Palestinians and many other international actors.

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  • Europe Since 1918

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Europe Since 1918

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    Book SynopsisThe writer, an observer and student of European affairs for fifteen years feels that host of people are seeking an unbiased presentation of contemporary events, so that sentimentality will not obscure common sense in forming their opinion on the important problem of America''s place in the world and America''s duty toward the world. We must know how things actually are in order that we may help effectively to make them what they ought to be.

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    £163.19

  • The World's Best Histories -- Norway

    Nova Science Publishers Inc The World's Best Histories -- Norway

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    Book SynopsisIn preparing this volume it was the author's aim to omit as few important events as possible without making the book a mere enumeration of names and dates. Above all, he tried to be accurate. The Constitution of Norway, the most liberal Constitution of Europe, appeared to be an appropriate closing chapter in a History of Norway.

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