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This book covers both the hard and soft issues regarding contract management. As well as looking at for example how to hold an inaugural meeting or deal with a contractual claim, we also discuss the nature of the relationship with the contractor, looking at both adversarial and collaborative models as well as measures you might take to motivate the contractor. This second edition contains many examples of good and bad practices in the context of contract management, as well as additional chapters relating to Developing Scopes of Work, Leasing Contracts and International Contracting. The book is written from the standpoint of getting it right first time; we view good contract management as a positive adding-value process. Nevertheless, the book does not shy away from the fact that things do and will go wrong, and therefore there are also chapters on dispute resolution and legal issues that might affect the individual managing the contract. It is clear from reports from IACCM, government bodies and private sector research that there is scope for substantial savings through good contract management. It is a professional discipline that should be carried out by professionals, which should lead to better contractor performance.

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This book is an exploration of the value that the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle can bring to everyone, young and old. From its origins in Ancient Greece to the modern day understanding we now have of its benefits, this book joins the dots to show the power and benefits of the Mediterranean diet. A key focus of the book is to explain in accessible, easy-to-understand language the science which underpins the Mediterranean diet and its positive impact on heart health, longevity and protection from inflammation, heart disease, cancers, dementia and more. From polyphenols and macronutrients to the multitude of available ingredients and how to combine them builds to an understanding of way food is prepared, cooked and combined to maximise the positive effects. These topics and more are covered in a clear, concise and easily digestible format to suit any reader. The Real Mediterranean Diet also includes numerous recipes from leading chefs from around the globe who are advocates of the Mediterranean Diet, including US-based celebrity chefs Maria Loi and Amy Riolo, renowned Lebanese chef and television personality Joe Barza, Tokyo-based chef Yurie Honda, Chilean celebrity chef Pilar Rodriguez, Sereen Kurdi who is head chef to Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein, and numerous others. Key Features & Benefits of the Book • Written by a practising doctor with experience in seeing patients benefit from his Mediterranean Diet advice. • Accessible to all – a coffee table book that avoids complicated and heavy medical and scientific language but doesn’t shy away from a comprehensive exploration of the Mediterranean Diet. • A positive view on nutrition that is focussed on long-lasting benefits and lifestyle change, rather than Dare I Eat That (DIET). • Gives a detailed account of all aspects of the Mediterranean Diet and its benefits, from types of foods and ingredients to drilling down the science in a simple and accessible way revealing how to access its power. • Diverse range of recipes and insights from chefs from around the world demonstrates the Mediterranean Diet’s global nature. • The first book to really explain the role of polyphenols and their ability to reduce inflammation through antioxidants. • Answers the questions like, “Which honey or olive oil should I buy, and why?”, “Why do they dip bread and drizzle pasta with olive oil, apart from the taste?” and "Why are we encouraged to 'eat a rainbow’?"

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