Двухтомник по современной вычислительной гидродинамике, написанный известным австралийским специалистом. Анализ задач проводится с позиций получения численного решения, выделяются актуальные нерешенные проблемы. Приводятся программы на Фортране, реализующие излагаемые методы

В этой книге выдающийся английский историк Пол Джонсон описывает различные этапы карьеры Черчилля: от приключений молодого офицера кавалерии на службе империи до пророческого предсказания уже немолодого государственного деятеля о неизбежности начала "холодной войны"

This publication of this book marks the bicentenary of the Koninklijike Bibliotheek, the national library of the Netherlands

Rural-urban migration is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the economic and demographic landscape of Chinese cities. Over the past two decades, China has transformed itself from a relatively immobile society to one in which more than 10 percent of the population are migrants. China's mobility rate is still low compared with that of advanced industrial economies, the sheer size of the migrant flows and their dramatic economic and social consequences have already profoundly affected economic growth and urban development. Looking ahead, decision makers at all levels will need to craft policies that address issues of migration and rural-urban migrants issues that are hotly debated among scholars, Chinese policy makers, and others. This report presents recent findings that describe migration patterns and changes since the 1980s.

Costs and Benefits of Economic Integration in Asia is an essential reference on the controversy and consensus on economic integration, and how it will influence individual Asian countries, the region as a whole, and the world, for decades to come

China's emergence as a global economic player has been accompanied by a major internal transformation. Over the past decade, the economy has made the transition from complete reliance on state-owned and collective enterprise to a mixed economy where private enterprise also plays a strong role

This book, is the result of a joint effort by two World Bank vice presidencies—the Financial and Private Sector Development Network and the Sustainable Development Network—in collaboration with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery

This book offers some ideasn how to cut short that long evolution to create what we migth call catalised social capital brougth about through authentic partnerships built upon efftctive communication

This publication synthesizes the meeting's most important deliberations and conclusions, providing a useful resource for the wide range of individuals and organizations working to ensure equitable tsunami assistance. It assembles the issue papers and the conclusions and framework for action developed as a result of discussions and presentations by experts

The Climate Change Adaptation through Integrated Risk Reduction (CCAIRR) framework and methodology have been used to demonstrate a risk-based approach to adaptation and the mainstreaming of adaptation through risk assessment, adaptation planning, and policy development, by climate proofing infrastructure, and through community and other development initiatives