Examples List on Amis

...Amis, Ashley and Maxwell, and Shepherd and Hulme Chronic poverty is an important in international development. The works of Caroline Ashley and Simon Maxwell, Philip Amis and David Hulme and Andrew Shepherd stand out as excellent works on the subject. The 2001 work of Caroline Ashley and Simon Maxwell has the title “Rethinking Rural Development.” The work of Philip Amis in 2002 with the title “Thinking About Chronic Urban Poverty” followed up the work of Ashley and Simon. Finally, David Hulme and Andrew Shepherd wrote “Conceptualizing Chronic Poverty” in 2003. How are their approaches similar and different with each another? One can say that a fundamental... similarity in their works is that...

...Amis in the Palace of the End with Latif Yahia The Devils Double The stories, In the Palace of the End by Martin Amis and The Devils Double by Latif Yahia compares to a large extent. This is because; the two books majorly advance the story of political detractors who are established by the dictatorial regimes. Such individuals serve as personal doubles for the purpose of saving the loyal families from a possible political assassination by their enemies, considering the fact that the members of such families, most especially the next heir to the throne is always under the risk of assassination. The story, In the Palace of the End by Martin Amis presents the story of Old... Compare and contrast Martin...

...Amis was born on April 16, 1922. He with his family lived a lower-middle class existence in Norbury, a suburb just south of London. Kingsley attended the City of London private school on scholarship, and enrolled in the spring of 1941 at St. John's College, Oxford, to study English Literature1. In college, Kingsley was best friends with Philip Larkin. Notably, Larkin came from the upper crust of England at that time. Philip Larkin has been closely associated with Lucky Jim from the time of its initial appearance in 1954. Indeed, the book was dedicated to Larkin; who had helped... Lucky Jim In order to appropriately analyze Jim Dixon, it is perhaps best to look at the who created him. Kingsley Amis...

...Amis’ Time’s Arrow and Sarah Waters’ Tipping The Velvet are not made to stay put. They are in constant motion, relishing, tolerating or agonizing, depending on their perspective at the moment, each new adventure that life throws at them. Amis and Waters are two brilliant, young writers who have written these novels set in the past – Time’s Arrow during World War II and Tipping the Velvet, in the nineteenth century. It is amazing how both have captured the essence of the times and are successful... In A Constant of Painful Ambivalence Neither here nor there, as if in suspended animation. Desperately struggling to break free from their current situations, the protagonists in the novels of Martin Amis’...

...Amis, Pant, and Slack provide a theoretical framework for understanding the idea of the sport sponsorship; they explain the application of the sponsorship approach and demonstrates the insight illustrated cases that are used to identify the salient facts and the characteristic that are in agreement. The central concepts... Report on Macro & Micro Economist Analyzing Sport & Events Executive Summary The paper presents the analysis of the sporting and the events that are presented in four articles with the ideologies presented by the proponents of each. The paper covers in details the fundamental concepts that are presented and discussed in each article, how the key concepts are defined, more importan...

...Amis & Cornwell, pg.23). This was necessary in order to integrate beer production, maintain profitability and regain shareholder confidence. The impetus on beer industry consolidation has continued till today and it has now happened at the international level where certain... & Due Changes in Marketing of Beer Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide and occupies a vital position as a consumer oriented commodity. In history the origin of beer can be traced down to the cultivation of grains and cereals by man and the adventurous streak in mankind to experiment with food by subjecting it to various processes such as cooking, preserving and fermenting. It was believed as far back as...

...Amis, 2013). While all these notions and strategic intents of the four companies may seem to be directed towards their corporate social responsibilities, an in-depth understanding to the same offers a considerably different understanding. Accordingly, the reasons for these organisations to perform and act differently are hidden... Managing Complex World Comparing and Contrasting Individual Findings When comparing the external factors of the Wesfarmers Australia along with otherorganisations, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Swinburne University and Forestry Stewardship Certification, it becomes apparent that each organization has its own unique way of operating, with the application of widely...

...AMIS): The AMIS (2004) was primarily a peacekeeping force under AU to resolve the Darfur conflict in Sudan. Besides, the mission was supported by the United Nations Security Council. The AMIS is the one and only external force other than UN, aiming to resolve conflict in Sudan. Murithi (2005) states that “The African Union led the call... ? The Organization of African Unity now known as African Union       The scenario of social work is solely based upon guiding people towards development of their potentials and to prevent malfunctioning of the same. When social work is superimposed to a broader context (say, larger organizations) its scope responsibilities become wider than ever.  The African Union is...

...Amis first published in 1954 is based on a character Jim Dixon, who is a lecturer of History at an upcoming British University. He struggles to retain his job that he does in conjunction... Lecturer: Post-World War 2 Britain Bound by a rigid System Great Britain was part of the Allied forces that were critical to the eventual shift and final outcome of the Second World War. Germany, then under Adolf Hitler, sought to conquer Europe; their – Pure Aryan race Ideal – taking them on a conquest and expansionist journey that involved both cleansing and extermination policies and practices. Class stratification, which was in favor of the elite Bourgeoisie class; this against the Proletariat class (that...

...Amis). Works Cited (n.d.). . "A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess." (n.d.). . Amis, Martin. "The Shock of the New." NYT (2012).

...Amis, The Girls of Slender Means (1963) by Muriel Spark, Money (1984) by Martin Amis and Regeneration (1991) by Pat Barker, I will illustrate the differences in perception and characteristics authors use to clarify definitions through their main protagonists, as well as show other examples of working class fiction. First, it is imperative to present a universally accepted definition of what a working class is and what makes it identifiable. The idea of class structure is comprised of a triangular shape2, the lower base of this model represents... Do you consider that there still is an identifiable British working fiction One of the problems that modern British history faces today is how and why the...

...Amis, 2005). The research will establish the problem encountered in managing sponsorships and come up with a better way of managing the sponsors. The project will also establish things which people managing events can do to ensure sustainable fund for events. Literature review Events are an integral part of communities. In the early days, every community had its own events and activities. The events were great opportunities... Event management has developed to be a major trade. Due to the size, scope and complexity of events, the services of event manages are required. Although the main role of an event management is to plan and coordinate an event, they also manage the commercial aspect of the event....

...Amis 2002, p. 349). The carrying angle in men is about 10° to 15° while in women it ranges from 15° to 20° (De Jesus, Echevarria, Rodriguez, and Vargas 2004, p. 1). Regarding forces, as showed in the figure, the gravity naturally exerts a downward force on the ball and on the forearm while the biceps muscle exerts an upward force. Since the lever arms at F and W are longer than at M, the force that should be exerted at M must be greater to counterbalance the moment... The elbow is a hinge-joint or “ginglymus” that connects the lower end or distal of the humerus to the radius and ulna proximal ends. The elbow joint is composed of the cup-like concavity in the head of the radius, the humeral head, and the ...

...AMIS) (Amis) and by the brokering of the 2005 Peace Agreement (Darfur Peace Agreement... Internecine conflict is modus operandi for the Sudanese. Since achieving independence from joint Anglo-Egyptian condominium governance in 1956, Sudanhas been repeatedly torn by civil war and regional dispute. Although the twenty-year civil war between North and South terminated with the signing of the Naivasha Accords on January 9, 2005, peace has yet to settle upon the war-ravaged nation. In February, 2003, a new conflict broke out in western Sudan; more specifically, the three regions of Northern, Western and Southern Darfur. Initially, it appeared that this latest crisis arose as the result of differences between...

...Amis & Silk, 2010). "Global" is a better and more appropriate term for this paper as an organization operating in several countries within a continent is international but not necessarily global. The phenomenon of globalization has opened up national borders to global organizations, both business and otherwise. Non-commercial global organizations fall into either of two categories: nongovernmental and intergovernmental organizations. Regardless... Review of Literature on Managing Change in Global Organizations Review of Literature on Managing Change in Global Organizations Introduction Essentially, a global or international organization is one whose membership, scope or presence is international (Amis...

...Amis or Evelyn Waugh, the novels written by Penelope are often described as “unused” because of her expertise in making use of wide-scope of information into short novels. It is the ability of Penelope to point out and encapsulate the characters used in the novel or the situation per se... Penelope Fitzgerald and Her Book “The Gate of Angels” Part I Past away at the age of 83, Penelope Fitzgerald was a significant essayist, novelist, poet, and biographer (Harvey-Wood). In line with this, most of her works are related to contemporary British fiction. Under a scholarship, Penelope completed her studies at Wycombe Abbey and Somerville College in Oxford (Courtney; Harvey-Wood). As part of her early...

...Amis l, 2004.p.193). Additionally... Fashion Promotion The fashion industry has enormous variation in the size and structure of businesses serving the needs of customers. From a small retailing establishment to enormous fashion businesses such as Liz Claiborne or ZARA, assortment, and inventiveness remain fundamental features. With shifting demographics, and augmentation of the internet, the fashion industry is progressively becoming a global and multifaceted business. This characterizes a significant difference in the cultural, social and economic perception of the participant. The result of these differences in magnitude, occurrence and viewpoint is that fashion marketing is dissimilar at the local...

...Amis l, 2004.p.193). Additionally, and as mentioned, they understand technology... ? Fashion Promotion The fashion industry has enormous variation in the size and structure of businesses serving the needs of customers. From a small retailing establishment to enormous fashion businesses such as Liz Claiborne or ZARA, assortment, and inventiveness remain fundamental features. With shifting demographics, and augmentation of the internet, the fashion industry is progressively becoming a global and multifaceted business. This characterizes a significant difference in the cultural, social and economic perception of the participant. The result of these differences in magnitude, occurrence and viewpoint is that...

...Amis de... A COMPARISON OF ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN ART The background for both Islamic and Christian art are religious in nature. A comparative study of both these art forms provides interesting results. According to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia: ISLAMIC ART is a broad term used for works of art often created by Muslims, influenced by the Islamic cultures of the various Muslim countries. It indicates the artistic production that had taken place from the Hijra period (ca. 622 AD) to the 19th century in a territory extending from Spain, Morocco to Indonesia. Early Islamic art is from c.650 to c. 1000, and the medieval art is from c. 1000 to c. 1250. (Ettinghausen, et al Intro). Such works include arch...

...Amis. The Quotable Hitchens. New York : Da Capo Press, 2011. Rhoads, Russell. Trading VIX derivatives . Hoboken: Wiley, 2011. Print. Stickney, Clyde P. Financial accounting : an introduction to concepts, methods, and uses. Mason: Cengage Learning, 2010. Print.... Financial Management Question Bond rating is the grade given to a bond and indicates its credit quality. The rating starts from AAA, which is the stronger bond to C that is a weak bond. The bond rating for FedEx Corporation is BBB+ and has an outstanding amount of $3.0 billion. Common stock is a type of corporate equity. They are also called ordinary shares (Kansas 34). The number of these shares for FedEx is 97.09, which is a 1.31% increase....

...Amis, T. B. (2011). Global Sport Sponsorship. New York: Berg. Laker, A. (2010). The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education: An Introductory Reader. London: Routledge. Richard Sharpley, P. R. (2008). Tourist Experience: Contemporary Perspectives. London: Taylor & Francis. Tom Hinch, J. H. (London). Sport Tourism Development. 2009: Channel View Publications. Weed, M. E. (2011). Sport & Tourism: A Reader. London: Taylor & Francis.... Tourism and Thanatourism Sociology entails the study of the relationship among people living together and how social forces contribute to the formation of the structure of a society and how it influences the manner in which people carry out themselves. The society comes...

...Amis, whose father Kingsley was one of Larkin's best friends, argued that the apparent discrepancy between the Larkin revealed in his often sensitive and gentle poems and the vitriolic creature that characterizes his letters merely illustrates that Larkin tended to tailor his words to the recipient of a piece of writing. Amis paints Larkin as a kind of post WWII chameleon. Yet underneath... Philip Larkin's Poetry has been described as inhabiting/describing a "welfare waste land". Are there any significant links which may be made between the poetry of TS Eliot and that of Larkin The poetry of Philip Larkin and TS Eliot might not seem initially to have a great deal in common with one another. Larkin was ...

...Amis et al, 2002). Another reason for the failure of vertical organizational structure is that, the market in which Aquarius agency is operating is highly volatile and the conditions are changing day in and day out. Hence, there is no room for a centralized line of authority. The employees have to take quick and timely decisions and also have to stick to them. With a tall structure and high power distance, a lot of time is wasted in trivial decision which is disastrous in such a volatile market. By the time the senior management reaches a decision, the market conditions have already changed and the decision goes in vain (Wooldridge et al, 2008). In the vertical structure, the company... ? Case Study...

...Amis& Cornwell, 2005). This emotional bonding of people with sports help the firms to use sports as an effective medium to transmit their desired message going beyond language and culture which are the certain barriers faced by other conventional media. Some sports like the Fifa World Cup, the National Baseball Championship, and the Olympics have a global appeal for the people and thus sponsorship in such events provide a platform for those organizations that operate on a global level an opportunity to communicate with its global customers. (UIPM, 2006) One important thing which can be found out after studying the behavior of consumers... to collect certain digits from the crown of the...

...Amis, and Slack, 2002, 13... ?Running head: Ethical Leadership Table of contents page Table of contents ………………………………………………………………………. 2 Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………. 4 Literature review ……………………………………………………………………… Methodology …………………………………………………………………………... Discussion of results …………………………………………………........................... Implications to leadership for further research ………………………………………… Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………… References ……………………………………………………………………………… Abstract Leadership can be assumed to be management, but management cannot be effective without leadership skills. Managers have to posses’ leadership skills to be able to...