Dominic Kelly has written a fascinating study of Japanese policies designed to lead to the reconstruction of East Asia. He presents a detailed picture of Japanese activity in East Asia in the areas of production, finance, security and 'knowledge', and maps out the historical context upon which this activity rests. In doing so, Kelly sheds light on the increasingly powerful but imperfectly understood phenomenon of regionalism. He goes on to identity the major fault line situated beneath both theoretical accounts of Japanese regionalism and 'real world' predictions of its success or failure.

International trade policy lies at the heart of conflicts between north and south and the US and EU in contemporary debates about the international economy. The World Trade Organization has become a target for criticism for non-governmental organizations and tensions between trade policy and other key policy areas such as security and environmental policy have increased. This authoritative collection provides a comprehensive coverage of this key area of international policy in terms of both geographical coverage and key issues.

International trade policy lies at the heart of conflicts between north and south and the US and EU in contemporary debates about the international economy. The World Trade Organization has become a target for criticism for non-governmental organizations and tensions between trade policy and other key policy areas such as security and environmental policy have increased. This authoritative collection provides a comprehensive coverage of this key area of international policy in terms of both geographical coverage and key issues.

The Framework Manual is part of an EU Project PRACTICE Tool Box that enables local, national and international organisations to set up agreements with industry equipment suppliers and consultants ahead of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear incidents. The Framework approach avoids the necessity to negotiate potentially high price contracts during high profile incidents. It is recommended that the Manual is implemented by CBRNE Ltd - expert consultants in the field of CBRN.

From experiencing and surviving a German blitz in 1941, to my days as TWA Crew Chief and involvement in the aftermath of the Flight 800 crash off Long Island. All of this is in what I call, "my hall of memories."