Author: William Roble
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595219241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Just Transferred
Author: Bhavdeep Kang
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9353576636
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Twenty-seven years in service and fifty-three transfers: that's an average of six months in each posting. Meet the forever-in-transit man of the Indian bureaucracy, Ashok Khemka. The IAS officer shot into the limelight in 2012, when he cancelled the mutation of a land deal between realty major DLF and a company which belonged to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra. With the Congress party in power, most people called it a suicidal move. But, true to his reputation for being scrupulously honest, Khemka didn't budge. Throughout his career, Khemka has suffered at the hands of his political masters for his refusal to compromise. Be it being stripped of his official car for defying a chief minister, or being charge-sheeted for frivolous reasons, the actions of those with vested interests have not been able to shake his indomitable spirit. Why has the man never given up against a 'system' that always tends to go with the flow? Why do political parties use Khemka's example to score brownie points during elections and conveniently forget the man afterwards? Why are there just admirers and no takers for the officer when it comes to his deputation with the central government? And, most importantly, will honest officers like Ashok Khemka continue to suffer under successive regimes?Offering an insider's view of India's administrative machinery, Just Transferred is the riveting story of a man whose example may well become an inspiration to civil servants across the country.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9353576636
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Twenty-seven years in service and fifty-three transfers: that's an average of six months in each posting. Meet the forever-in-transit man of the Indian bureaucracy, Ashok Khemka. The IAS officer shot into the limelight in 2012, when he cancelled the mutation of a land deal between realty major DLF and a company which belonged to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra. With the Congress party in power, most people called it a suicidal move. But, true to his reputation for being scrupulously honest, Khemka didn't budge. Throughout his career, Khemka has suffered at the hands of his political masters for his refusal to compromise. Be it being stripped of his official car for defying a chief minister, or being charge-sheeted for frivolous reasons, the actions of those with vested interests have not been able to shake his indomitable spirit. Why has the man never given up against a 'system' that always tends to go with the flow? Why do political parties use Khemka's example to score brownie points during elections and conveniently forget the man afterwards? Why are there just admirers and no takers for the officer when it comes to his deputation with the central government? And, most importantly, will honest officers like Ashok Khemka continue to suffer under successive regimes?Offering an insider's view of India's administrative machinery, Just Transferred is the riveting story of a man whose example may well become an inspiration to civil servants across the country.
Just One
Author: William Roble
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595219241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595219241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Jameson Force Security Boxed Set Books 4-6
Author: Sawyer Bennett
Publisher: Big Dog Books, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 595
Book Description
The suspense continues as Jameson Force Security as they do the dark and dangerous jobs no one else wants to do… Code Name: Hacker Bebe Grimshaw spent years behind bars after being caught hacking nuclear codes for a crime syndicate, but her job at Jameson has given her a second chance at doing the right thing. But things aren’t what they seem when she learns, Griffin Moore, the handsome stranger she met in the park has been sent to kill her. Code Name: Hacker is an enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Ghost Malik Fournier was captured and his teammates killed in a mission gone wrong. Following his rescue and return home, he continues to be riddled with survivor’s guilt. Anna Tate lost her husband in that mission, but she offers him the comfort he doesn’t think he deserves, but from which he can’t walk away. Code Name: Ghost is a forbidden romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Rook Cage is more of a ‘here for the night’ than a ‘here for forever’ kind of guy, so what’s the harm in telling a lie about his job? Jaime Dolan’s the woman he never knew he needed in his life and when he marries her without telling her the truth, he has some serious explaining to do. Code Name: Rook is a ‘can he save his marriage’ second chance romantic suspense standalone.
Publisher: Big Dog Books, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 595
Book Description
The suspense continues as Jameson Force Security as they do the dark and dangerous jobs no one else wants to do… Code Name: Hacker Bebe Grimshaw spent years behind bars after being caught hacking nuclear codes for a crime syndicate, but her job at Jameson has given her a second chance at doing the right thing. But things aren’t what they seem when she learns, Griffin Moore, the handsome stranger she met in the park has been sent to kill her. Code Name: Hacker is an enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Ghost Malik Fournier was captured and his teammates killed in a mission gone wrong. Following his rescue and return home, he continues to be riddled with survivor’s guilt. Anna Tate lost her husband in that mission, but she offers him the comfort he doesn’t think he deserves, but from which he can’t walk away. Code Name: Ghost is a forbidden romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Rook Cage is more of a ‘here for the night’ than a ‘here for forever’ kind of guy, so what’s the harm in telling a lie about his job? Jaime Dolan’s the woman he never knew he needed in his life and when he marries her without telling her the truth, he has some serious explaining to do. Code Name: Rook is a ‘can he save his marriage’ second chance romantic suspense standalone.
Parenting, Education, and Social Mobility in Rural China
Author: Peggy A. Kong
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317536150
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Like many countries around the world, China has been implementing policies aimed at improving parent-school relationships. However, unlike many developed countries, the historical context of family-school relationships has been limited and parents typically do not participate in the school context. Until now, there has been little research conducted in rural China on parental involvement in their children’s education. This book investigates the nature of parental involvement in primary children’s education in rural China by using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. It outlines the layered strategies of how rural parents are involved in their children’s schooling, showing that rural parents strongly desire educational success for their children and view education as a means to their children gaining social mobility. It demonstrates that few rural parents engage in visible forms of parental involvement in their children’s schools, such as attending parent-teacher meetings. Rather, they are more likely to engage strategies to support their children’s education which are largely invisible to schools. It adds to the growing body of parental involvement research that suggests that culture, location, and socio-economic status influence different forms of parental involvement, and highlights nuances in invisible forms of parental involvement. Providing insights into how poor rural parents envision their role with their children, schools, and the larger society, and how these relationships can affect the social mobility of students and families, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Asian education, comparative and international education, and Chinese society.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317536150
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Like many countries around the world, China has been implementing policies aimed at improving parent-school relationships. However, unlike many developed countries, the historical context of family-school relationships has been limited and parents typically do not participate in the school context. Until now, there has been little research conducted in rural China on parental involvement in their children’s education. This book investigates the nature of parental involvement in primary children’s education in rural China by using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. It outlines the layered strategies of how rural parents are involved in their children’s schooling, showing that rural parents strongly desire educational success for their children and view education as a means to their children gaining social mobility. It demonstrates that few rural parents engage in visible forms of parental involvement in their children’s schools, such as attending parent-teacher meetings. Rather, they are more likely to engage strategies to support their children’s education which are largely invisible to schools. It adds to the growing body of parental involvement research that suggests that culture, location, and socio-economic status influence different forms of parental involvement, and highlights nuances in invisible forms of parental involvement. Providing insights into how poor rural parents envision their role with their children, schools, and the larger society, and how these relationships can affect the social mobility of students and families, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Asian education, comparative and international education, and Chinese society.
Armed and Dangerous
Author: Gina Gallo
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312870353
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The true story of one female cop's 16-year odyssey, beginning with day one at the Police Academy and spanning assignments on Chicago's West Side, one of the most dangerous areas in the city.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312870353
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The true story of one female cop's 16-year odyssey, beginning with day one at the Police Academy and spanning assignments on Chicago's West Side, one of the most dangerous areas in the city.
The Irregular at Magic High School, Vol. 18 (light novel)
Author: Tsutomu Sato
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975332563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A suicide bombing brings the Master Clans Council to an abrupt close! Armed with only the knowledge that the explosion was triggered by corpse manipulation magic, Tatsuya sets off in search of the perpetrator along with Juumonji. After being egged on by his father, Masaki trails behind them to Tokyo in an attempt to one-up Tatsuya’s investigation. But things take a turn for the unexpected when Masaki summons up the courage to propose to Miyuki…
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975332563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A suicide bombing brings the Master Clans Council to an abrupt close! Armed with only the knowledge that the explosion was triggered by corpse manipulation magic, Tatsuya sets off in search of the perpetrator along with Juumonji. After being egged on by his father, Masaki trails behind them to Tokyo in an attempt to one-up Tatsuya’s investigation. But things take a turn for the unexpected when Masaki summons up the courage to propose to Miyuki…
LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide
Author: Roderick W. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118570472
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 649
Book Description
Updated for the latest LPIC-1 Exams 101 and 102 The LPIC-1 certification measures your understanding of the Linux Kernel. As the Linux server market continues to grow, so does the demand for certified Linux administrators. Prepare for the latest versions of the LPIC-1 exams 101 and 102 with the new edition of this detailed Study Guide. This practical book covers key Linux administration topics and all exam objectives and includes real-world examples and review questions to help you practice your skills. In addition, you'll gain access to a full set of online study tools, including bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and more. Prepares candidates to take the Linux Professional Institute exams 101 and 102 and achieve their LPIC-1 certification Covers all exam objectives and features expanded coverage on key topics in the exam Includes real-world scenarios, and challenging review questions Gives you online access to bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary Topics include system architecture, installation, GNU and Unix commands, Linux filesystems, essential system services, networking fundamentals, security, and more Approach the LPIC-1 certification exams with confidence, with LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, Third Edition.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118570472
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 649
Book Description
Updated for the latest LPIC-1 Exams 101 and 102 The LPIC-1 certification measures your understanding of the Linux Kernel. As the Linux server market continues to grow, so does the demand for certified Linux administrators. Prepare for the latest versions of the LPIC-1 exams 101 and 102 with the new edition of this detailed Study Guide. This practical book covers key Linux administration topics and all exam objectives and includes real-world examples and review questions to help you practice your skills. In addition, you'll gain access to a full set of online study tools, including bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and more. Prepares candidates to take the Linux Professional Institute exams 101 and 102 and achieve their LPIC-1 certification Covers all exam objectives and features expanded coverage on key topics in the exam Includes real-world scenarios, and challenging review questions Gives you online access to bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary Topics include system architecture, installation, GNU and Unix commands, Linux filesystems, essential system services, networking fundamentals, security, and more Approach the LPIC-1 certification exams with confidence, with LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide, Third Edition.
Modern Prometheus
Author: Jim Kozubek
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108454623
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
This updated paperback edition contains all the very latest on the dramatic story of Crispr and the potential impact of this gene-editing technology.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108454623
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
This updated paperback edition contains all the very latest on the dramatic story of Crispr and the potential impact of this gene-editing technology.
Egg of the Dragon
Author: Richard Fierce
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
ISBN: 1947329790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Some curses are the instruments of destiny. After saving Lord Klodian’s life, Mina is elevated above servanthood—but life isn’t as simple as she expected. Her last encounter with a dragon has her questioning everything she’s ever known, and now she’s determined to find the truth. Mina’s quest takes her into The Long Sands, where she comes face to face with her greatest enemy … and an unlikely ally. Egg of the Dragon is the second episode in the series Marked by the Dragon. Scale of the Dragon Egg of the Dragon Call of the Dragon (September 2021)
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
ISBN: 1947329790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Some curses are the instruments of destiny. After saving Lord Klodian’s life, Mina is elevated above servanthood—but life isn’t as simple as she expected. Her last encounter with a dragon has her questioning everything she’s ever known, and now she’s determined to find the truth. Mina’s quest takes her into The Long Sands, where she comes face to face with her greatest enemy … and an unlikely ally. Egg of the Dragon is the second episode in the series Marked by the Dragon. Scale of the Dragon Egg of the Dragon Call of the Dragon (September 2021)
The Butcher's Theater
Author: Jonathan Kellerman
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345463730
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They call the ancient hills of Jerusalem the butcher’s theater. Here, upon this bloodstained stage, a faceless killer performs his violent specialty. The first to die brutally is a girl. She is drained of blood, then carefully bathed and shrouded in white. Precisely one week later, a second victim is found. “Crisp . . . suspenseful . . . intense.”—The New York Times Book Review From the sacred Wailing Wall to monasteries where dark secrets are cloistered, from black-clad Bedouin enclaves to labyrinthine midnight alleys, veteran police inspector Daniel Sharavi and his crack team plunge deep into a city simmering with religious and political passions to hunt for a murderer whose insatiable taste for bloodshed could destroy the delicate balance on which Jerusalem’s very survival depends. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Guilt.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345463730
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They call the ancient hills of Jerusalem the butcher’s theater. Here, upon this bloodstained stage, a faceless killer performs his violent specialty. The first to die brutally is a girl. She is drained of blood, then carefully bathed and shrouded in white. Precisely one week later, a second victim is found. “Crisp . . . suspenseful . . . intense.”—The New York Times Book Review From the sacred Wailing Wall to monasteries where dark secrets are cloistered, from black-clad Bedouin enclaves to labyrinthine midnight alleys, veteran police inspector Daniel Sharavi and his crack team plunge deep into a city simmering with religious and political passions to hunt for a murderer whose insatiable taste for bloodshed could destroy the delicate balance on which Jerusalem’s very survival depends. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Guilt.