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Public Support for Human Security

The Public Distribution System in India

Ed by N. Krishnajii and T.N. Krishnan

Publishers: Sage, New Delhi

Price: Rs. 475 (cloth).

INDEPENDENT India inherited a serious food problem. Low levels of foodgrain production, periodic droughts and scarcities forced planners and policy makers to address the food problem on a priority basis. To overcome problems of food s carcity, the government introduced the Public Distribution System, which was aimed at ensuring the availability of foodgrains to India's poor at reasonable prices. With original contributions from eminent economists and planners, this volume revie ws India's experience with the PDS and addresses a number of questions about the working of the scheme and the policies associated with it.

Women in Management

Current Research Issues Vol II

Ed by Marilyn J. Davidson and Ronald J. Burke

Publishers: Sage, London

Price: 17.99.

This new, up-to-date edition offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary international research findings, covering a wealth of subjects and reflecting recent global changes and issues. Like its predecessor, this volume brings together from all over the world a group of eminent academics who review the major problems facing women in management today, and examine the individual, organisational and governmental consequences of these changes. Some of the key topics covered in this far-reaching text include: Global perspective on women in business, career development concerns for women managers including discussions of highfliers, networking, leadership.

Intelligent Leadership

By Alistair Mant

Publishers: EastWest Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Price: Rs. 200

Alistair Mant brings alive the two qualities which count most toward successful lives, enterprises and communities -- leadership and intelligence. This book is a perceptive journey and also a great read, full of inspirational stories of unexpected leaders, the shock of spectacular blunders, arresting metaphors and connections to make sense of them all, and a brimming sense of fun. It tells you why some such leaders succeed, and others are stifled by their own institutions. An d you'll discover how to develop intelligent leadership in practice, while meeting the twin demands of operational competitiveness and human dignity.

Calm for Life

The Relaxed Way to Take Control of Your Life, Health, Fortunes and Peace of Mind

By Paul Wilson

Publishers: Penguin, London

Price: 4.99 (Special Indian price.)

AFTER more than twenty years of study, prominent businessman, meditation teacher and international bestselling author, Paul Wilson reveals the common thread between calm and accomplishment in this book. If one should follow his clear, s imple techniques, one can expect more than just calm and peace of mind: one can achieve whatever you set your mind to in relationships, healing, longevity, even worldly success.