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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) - cooperative institutional arrangements between public and private sector actors - are now an increasingly relevant and globally popular public policy option. The authors argue that even though PPPs are still evolving, there is now sufficient research to bring these joint ventures to account and to provide lessons for the future. The aim of the book is to investigate how PPP reforms function in comparison to the more traditional methods of providing public sector services and infrastructure and who typically experiences the successes and failures of these reforms.

Local Partnerships for Rural Development: The European Experience (Geography)

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Local Partnerships for Rural Development: The European Experience (Geography)

Manufacturer: CABI
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ASIN: 0851996574

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This book has been developed from a report of the cross-national PRIDE (Partnerships for Rural Integrated Development in Europe) research project. The research involved focusing on public and private sector rural development experience of six member states of the European Union, namely Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Public-Private Partnerships: Policy and Experience

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Public-Private Partnerships: Policy and Experience

Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Public Private Partnerships: The Worldwide Revolution in Infrastructure Provision and Project Finance

ASIN: 1403920613
Release Date: 2004-11-04

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Few current issues in public management are as controversial as public-private partnerships (PPPs). The intensity of the debate reflects the importance of the concept to the government as it focuses on its central policy objective of improving public services, and the degree of opposition that is ranged against it. Opinion is divided with alternative views emerging across the political spectrum. Private Public Partnerships presents a fresh and wide-ranging review of the core issues behind the debate, capturing the experiences and insight of practitioners at the forefront of the first wave of PPP programs, research and analysis from leading academics who have studied the performance of PPPs, and critical views from advocates and opponents of the concept.

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John D. Imboden is an important but often overlooked figure in Civil War history. With only limited militia training, the Virginia lawyer and politician rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate Army and commanded the Shenandoah Valley District, which had been created for Stonewall Jackson.

Imboden organized and led the Staunton Artillery in the capture of the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry. He participated in the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas and organized a cavalry command that fought alongside Stonewall Jackson in his Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The Jones/Imboden Raid into West Virginia cut the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and ravaged the Kanawha Valley petroleum fields. Imboden covered the Confederate withdrawal from Gettysburg and later led cavalry accompanying Jubal Early in his operations against Philip Sheridan in Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Imboden completed his war service in command of Confederate prisons in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Spencer C. Tucker fully examines the life of this Confederate cavalry commander, including analysis of Imboden's own post-war writing, and explores overlooked facets of his life, such as his involvement in the Confederate prison system, his later efforts to restore the economic life of his home state of Virginia by developing its natural resources, and his founding of the city of Damascus, which he hoped to make into a new iron and steel center.

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Gen. John D. Imboden.......2006-01-08

This scholarly biography of Confederate general John D. Imboden is a solid, balanced account, critical when necessary and praiseworthy where appropriate. Although the main emphasis is on Imboden's Civil War exploits, Tucker also covers his post-war years during which Imboden spent much time and energy trying to build up Virginia's coal and iron resources.

Imboden was born in Virginia in 1823. He studied law in college and served in the Virginia legislature for two terms. He organized the Staunton Artillery and led this outfit at First Bull Run in 1861. He was with Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, seeing action at Cross Keys, Port Republic, and Harpers Ferry. Brevetted a brigadier general in 1863, he led a raid into West Virgina that caused much property damage to Union stores and the B&O Railroad (known as the Imboden Raid). He and his men arrived at Gettysburg on the third day, and protected the retreating army. He captured Charleston, WV, in the fall of 1863, and was in the Shenandoah Valley again in 1864 under Jubal Early. He contracted typhoid late in 1864 and was sent on prison duty to Aiken, SC, until the end of the war. After the war he resumed his law practice in Virginia and was very much involved in the coal and iron industries in the state. He died in 1895.

Tucker's approach is academic (lots of footnotes) and his writing style businesslike. He's thorough, yet interesting (though not absolutely compelling). There are a few maps and illustrations - one wishes for more of both. Tucker reveals accurately and well the workings of the man, but not necessarily the man himself. It's a good, workmanlike biography.

A sound, solid and somewhat dry biography........2003-10-05

While many Confederate leaders, especially those from Virginia have been the subjects of numerous biographies; Brigadier General John Imboden is an exception. For that matter the war in western Virginia gets very little attention, unless of course Stonewall Jackson was there. Hopefully, this book will help to change all that. Spencer Tucker has written a good account of General Imboden's military career that actually does more to enlighten the reader as to the situation in western Virginia during the war than it does anything else. One actually gets more of a feel for Jubal Early than for Imboden even though Early is only a player in this story for a short while. Make no mistake, this is a military biography and Imboden the man will not be found here. For example, the deaths of four of Imboden's five wives are usually covered in no more than two or three sentences each, and his run for Lieutenant Governor during the war doesn't even take up a whole paragraph.

Tucker does do a good job of tracing Imboden's military exploits and calls into question the General's recollections of the war when the evidence is against him. In other words, Tucker is very frank in his observations and Imboden does not come over as a great fighter or leader. The battles are fairly well explained but a few more maps would have been nice. Tucker also seems to have done his research but I can't help but feeling like there is much more to Imboden than is portrayed in this book. It could be that personal correspondence from the General no longer exists but whatever the reason Tucker never seems to get beneath the surface of his subject. The writing style is also fairly dry and the book is a little tedious in places.

Still, Tucker does manage to help the reader see into the times of General Imboden, if not his personality, and the reader will see the sacrifices of both Imboden's men and the citizens of western Virginia during the war. Strangely, while Tucker never captures Imboden, he does do a good job of describing the overall situation in western Virginia and the often-overlooked strategic importance of the area. Basically, this is not a great book but it has a place in helping tell the whole story of the war. A story that involves many facets, many areas of fighting, and many men and women who never seem to make the history books.

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Brigadier General John D. Imboden: Confederate Commander in the Shenandoah.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Mark F. Miller
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00082Z3LG
Release Date: 2006-02-13

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 524 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Brigadier General John D. Imboden: Confederate Commander in the Shenandoah.(Book Review)
Author: Mark F. Miller
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 70 Issue: 3 Page: 688(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Brigadier General John d Imboden: Confederate Commander in the Shenandoah

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Brigadier General John d Imboden: Confederate Commander in the Shenandoah
Spencer C. Tucker
Manufacturer: University Press of Kentucky
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LGKLRA

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Welcome to the world of firefighting - the camaraderie, the challenges, the defeats, and the triumphs. Within these pages walk alongside firefighters and fire officers as they fight fires, face career-altering decisions, and learn critical lessons that forever change their perception on what it means to be a firefighter. Chicago Battalion Chief and 27-year service member Steve Chikerotis shares stories drawn from some of the most respected firefighters in the nation to convey valuable lessons on safety, risk management, education and awareness. Over 45 exciting short stories unfold each heart-pounding incident, promoting the development of crucial life-saving instincts and leadership skills as well as inviting readers to develop a sense of appreciation for the life of a firefighter.

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Firefighters from the Heart: True Stories and Lessons Learned.......2006-12-28

Excellent Read!!!!! All of the stories are actual accounts that have occurred in the field! I recommend this book to anyone who is working in the Fire Service or others looking to get a taste of crawling down the hall.

Touching Stories.......2006-11-06

This book does a very good job, and I give thanks to the author and all his scources for the excellent stories. Every story in this book serves to illistrate a point, a purpose. It tells the stories of fire fighters from all over, both big and small, career and volunteer. Some of the stories are sad, some of them happy but All of them serve the purpose just as the title says "Lessons Learned." I would strongly recommend this book to Anybody and Everybody that is interest in, already serving in, or has served in the Fire Service in some way. Furthermore this book is good not only for those previously mentioned but for Everybody else. You won't be disapointed if you purchase this book..I wasn't thus why I've given it 5 stars.

Walking the Walk.......2006-08-12

This book is a compelling glimpse into the experiences that firefighters encounter, and more importantly learn from, on a daily basis. Whether your in the fire service or just interested in learning more about it, this book is a guided tour by one of Chicago's most dedicated and admired veterans. Once you pick it up you won't be able to put it down!!!

Firefighters from the Heart.......2006-04-29

This is an excellent book especially if you are in the fire service. Every story comes out with a special meaning and best of all, very good lessons for survival and safety. The author was the assistant chief of the fire academy while I was a recruit(candidate)and he did an excellent job teaching. I'm still learning from him and will never forget every thing he taught me in the academy. Thanks Steve for being an important role model and teacher.

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Stories to Tug at Your Heart
A True Firefighter's--Medic Book!
Heartwarming, Emotive, Repetitive
Awesome accounts!
Amazing Stories

The Heart Behind the Hero

Manufacturer: Stoney Creek Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0970048726

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The Heart Behind the Hero is the recipient of an Honorable Mention Award for Writer's Digest's "2001 National Self-Published Book Awards" in the Life Stories category.

A Heartwarming & Inspirational Collection of True Firefighter & Paramedic Stories from Across America. Includes a Foreword by Al Whitehead, President, International Association of Fire Fighters. Includes a Roll of Honor listing all fallen firefighters as recognized by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

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Stories to Tug at Your Heart.......2006-03-24

I know Karen Yoder. She comes from a firefighter family and this exceptional little book is written from knowing about what firefighters face every day and right from her heart. In addition, Karen and her husband visit schools, bringing the message of firefighting and letting young people know that being a firefighter is a most special and noble profession. This book says it all and its a fitting and very touching tribute to the sacrifices of firefighters everywhere.

A True Firefighter's--Medic Book!.......2003-09-10

I am a Firefighter/EMT from Kodiak, Alaska. This book reminds me of so many calls i've gone on. It describes how the job doesn't have all good outcomes, but when there are good outcomes it makes the job that much better. This book is a true representation of a firefighter and a Medics job. It only took a week to read since I was glued to it with interest.

Heartwarming, Emotive, Repetitive.......2001-07-10

Positive stories from the field that transformed the lives of fire and rescue personnel. Provides insight into the role of the career and volunteer fire and rescue person. Somewhat repetitive in its themes and persons interviewed. Easy read that can be finished in a couple of days.

Awesome accounts!.......2001-06-20

I am a volunteer firefighter, and my boyfriend became a career firefighter 6 months ago. I gave him this book for his academy graduation. I read it before I wrapped it, and I loved it. He is enjoying it now that he is on shift!

Amazing Stories.......2001-06-11

This book was great, I couldn't put it down. I cried and Laugh so hard that my stomach hurt. "Heart Behind The Hero" takes you threw the real life sceens that Fire Fighters and Paramedic's must face everyday. It give's you an Idea of what its like to put your life on the life every day to help others.

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Heart of a Firefighter
Gregory N. West
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1587211645

Are we taking care of our own? Are we doing enough to protect our members from heart attacks?(EMS): An article from: Firehouse Magazine

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Are we taking care of our own? Are we doing enough to protect our members from heart attacks?(EMS): An article from: Firehouse Magazine
Gary Ludwig
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000RNKJYM
Release Date: 2007-06-06

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This digital document is an article from Firehouse Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1233 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Are we taking care of our own? Are we doing enough to protect our members from heart attacks?(EMS)
Author: Gary Ludwig
Publication: Firehouse Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 32 Issue: 5 Page: 32(2)

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Firefighter fitness case study: Manchester Fire Department; Member's fatal heart attack spurred physical Fitness Initiative.: An article from: Firehouse Magazine

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Firefighter fitness case study: Manchester Fire Department; Member's fatal heart attack spurred physical Fitness Initiative.: An article from: Firehouse Magazine
Rich Meyer
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000VSW5V8
Release Date: 2007-09-06

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This digital document is an article from Firehouse Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 834 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Firefighter fitness case study: Manchester Fire Department; Member's fatal heart attack spurred physical Fitness Initiative.
Author: Rich Meyer
Publication: Firehouse Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 32 Issue: 8 Page: 54(2)

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Justice Department defies Congress in delaying PSOB payments: benefit covers line-of-duty deaths from heart attack or stroke.(FIRE POLITICS)(Public Safety ... An article from: Firehouse Magazine

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Justice Department defies Congress in delaying PSOB payments: benefit covers line-of-duty deaths from heart attack or stroke.(FIRE POLITICS)(Public Safety ... An article from: Firehouse Magazine
Hal Bruno
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Firehouse Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 927 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Justice Department defies Congress in delaying PSOB payments: benefit covers line-of-duty deaths from heart attack or stroke.(FIRE POLITICS)(Public Safety Officers Benefit)
Author: Hal Bruno
Publication: Firehouse Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2007
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Volume: 32 Issue: 6 Page: 18(1)

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Many hearts mourn heroes; Thousands come to memorial for firefighter captains Lessard, Nichols.(City): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press

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Many hearts mourn heroes; Thousands come to memorial for firefighter captains Lessard, Nichols.(City): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000NJLCTQ
Release Date: 2007-02-15

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on February 15, 2007. The length of the article is 795 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Many hearts mourn heroes; Thousands come to memorial for firefighter captains Lessard, Nichols.(City)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 15, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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Risky flames: firefighter coronaries spike during blazes.: An article from: Science News

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Risky flames: firefighter coronaries spike during blazes.: An article from: Science News
B. Vastag
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000P29D7O
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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This digital document is an article from Science News, published by Thomson Gale on March 24, 2007. The length of the article is 535 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Risky flames: firefighter coronaries spike during blazes.
Author: B. Vastag
Publication: Science News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 24, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 171 Issue: 12 Page: 180(2)

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Slide in fitness, stress endanger firefighters' hearts: from hunk to heart attack.(Clinical Rounds)(heart attack risks): An article from: Family Practice News

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Slide in fitness, stress endanger firefighters' hearts: from hunk to heart attack.(Clinical Rounds)(heart attack risks): An article from: Family Practice News
Michele G. Sullivan
Manufacturer: International Medical News Group
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008E0OLS
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on August 1, 2003. The length of the article is 586 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Slide in fitness, stress endanger firefighters' hearts: from hunk to heart attack.(Clinical Rounds)(heart attack risks)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33 Issue: 15 Page: 33(1)

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