Download or read book Five Lisbon Highlights written by G. M. M. Gelauff and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lisbon strategy could reinvigorate Europe's economy and boost employment. In 2000 the European leaders agreed to stimulate economic growth and employment and make Europe's economy the most competitive in the world.If Europe would really reach the goals they set, Europa's Gross Domestic Product could increase by 12 to 23% and employment by about 11%. This paper draws this conclusion after having analysed five of the most important Lisbon goals: the internal market for services, the reduction of administrative burdens, goals on improving human capital, the 3% target on research and development expenditures, and the 70% target on the employment rate. Using CPB's general equilibrium model for the world economy we have simulated the consequences for Europe of reaching the Lisbon targets in these fields.
Download or read book Top 10 Lisbon written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2017. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Lisbon will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery to Rossio Square and Comercio Square. Get up close and personal with the original artworks of Dalí, Picasso, Andy Warhol, and more. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Lisbon. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to Lisbon, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon, which offers a complete overview of this city; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.
Download or read book Museum of Lisbon Highlights written by Joana Sousa Monteiro and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prehistory to the end of the 20th century, this guide introduces the varied collection of the Museum of Lisbon to illuminate the rich history of one of Europe's oldest cities. This guide displays the rich and varied collection of the Museum of Lisbon and its five sites. From prehistory to the end of the 20th century, the book reveals the various layers of one of Europe's oldest cities, highlighting structural themes in Lisbon's history and also emblematic pieces in the museum's collection: the Roman Theatre of Olisipo; the international character of the Franciscan Saint Anthony; the importance of Lisbon as a force behind the Discoveries; the model of the city before the earthquake of 1755; the legacy of a city which produced ceramics and azulejos (glazed wall tiles); the rationalism and illuminism of the Pombaline reconstruction of the city after 1755; and finally the Expo '98.
Download or read book The Virgin Suicides written by Jeffrey Eugenides and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1993, The Virgin Suicides announced the arrival of a major new American novelist. In a quiet suburb of Detroit, the five Lisbon sisters—beautiful, eccentric, and obsessively watched by the neighborhood boys—commit suicide one by one over the course of a single year. As the boys observe them from afar, transfixed, they piece together the mystery of the family’s fatal melancholy, in this hypnotic and unforgettable novel of adolescent love, disquiet, and death. Jeffrey Eugenides evokes the emotions of youth with haunting sensitivity and dark humor and creates a coming-of-age story unlike any of our time. Adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Sofia Coppola, The Virgin Suicides is a modern classic, a lyrical and timeless tale of sex and suicide that transforms and mythologizes suburban middle-American life.
Download or read book Subsidiarity and Economic Reform in Europe written by George Gelauff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-04-03 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subsidiarity in the European Union, as the guiding principle of decision-making "close to the people", is often motivated and discussed from a predominantly political perspective. In this book, experts draw the demarcation between national and European policies from an economic viewpoint. Insights from economic theory and empirical research are used both to analyse the assignment of policies between the EU and its member states and to identify appropriate levels of decision-making.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide packed with helpful top 10 lists of the must-see sights you'll want to include on your trip to Lisbon. Lisbon, one of the world's oldest cities, is renowned for its abundance of sunshine, historic buildings and vibrant nightlife. Find your way around the azulejo-lined streets with absolute ease using your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide! Inside the pages of this Lisbon travel guide, you'll discover: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week. - A handy format that is light, portable and packed with essential information - Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere. - Detailed maps that cover every area of Lisbon, plus a laminated pull-out map that won't let you down whatever the weather. Discover the heart of Portugal Lisbon is the bohemian and historic capital of Portugal - a modern metropolis that rivals any cosmopolitan European city. There is so much to see it can be challenging to know where to start. This travel guide breaks down the top things to see and do into handy lists of 10 to ensure that you experience this beautiful city like a local! Delve into Lisbon's long and interesting history and explore the grand palaces and heritage districts. This breathtaking city also boasts a lively nightlife - dive into the medley of Fado joints and swish coffee shops. Use this guide to find the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, bars and beaches including Castelo de São Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, The Sé, Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Parque das Nações, Torre de Belém, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Palácio Nacional de Queluz, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Sintra. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon has been updated regularly to ensure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. Caught the travel bug? Discover even more destinations! Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It's the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. From London and Paris to Rome and Amsterdam, explore the best of these travel destinations and many more!
Download or read book Nutrition Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change in Africa written by Gbadebo Odularu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-19 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sub-Saharan Africa, the rapidly evolving COVID-19, increasing population growth, and exponential expansion in demand for agricultural commodities are putting pressure on available resources, thereby posing immense challenges to the region’s capacity to achieve nutritional security related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although Sub-Saharan Africa boasts vast, fertile and uncultivated arable lands, its capacity to contribute to feeding its current and future population is being seriously undermined by factors such as poor adoption and utilization of innovations and digital tools, climate change impact, environmental degradation, weak political will, limited interest in farming, lack of government support, and more. In spite of these constraints, sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa can be achieved by adopting a multi-pronged approach, which includes improved agricultural mechanization, adoption of high yielding crop varieties, use of information technology, public investments in improved technologies, and rural infrastructure funding. This edited volume provides innovative policy tools for enhancing Sub-Saharan Africa's capacity to achieve sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition security in the digital age and in the face of climate variability. Furthermore, this book presents smart strategies for increased agricultural production, reduced food waste, and enhanced nutritional outcomes by harnessing the latest discoveries in agricultural research, education and advisory services.
Download or read book Rick Steves Snapshot Lisbon written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Rick Steves, Lisbon is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Portugal includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Lisbon's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps Top sights and local experiences: Relax and people-watch at an Art Nouveau café, or take a trolley tour of the famed colorful hills. Wander tangled medieval streets and museums of ancient art, and sip delicious port with locals at an authentic fado bar Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Lisbon is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond the city? Pick up Rick Steves Portugal for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.
Download or read book Achieving Dynamism in an Anaemic Europe written by Luigi Paganetto and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the reasons behind Europe’s poor performance in terms of overall growth and its progressively diminishing role in the global context. Recognizing that the big challenge is to restore confidence and hope in Europe, potential solutions are discussed. The volume comprises a selection of contributions to the XXVI Villa Mondragone International Economic Seminar (Rome, 2014), the most recent of a series of seminars that have provided outstanding scholars with an opportunity to discuss key topics in economic research. In recent years the persistence of high unemployment and low growth has increased the Euroscepticism that has targeted the euro and the Brussels bureaucracy. Readers will find this book a fascinating source of information on current thinking regarding topics such as European industrial policy, European governance, unemployment, the euro and competitiveness, trade and financial integration, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, anticorruption policies, and energy and climate policies. In particular, it examines the structural reforms and commitment to development that will be required for Europe to become a region characterized by social justice, dynamism, and opportunities for all.
Download or read book DK Top 10 Lisbon written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisbon, one of the world's oldest cities, is renowned for its abundance of sunshine, historic buildings and vibrant nightlife. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around its azulejo-lined streets with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Lisbon into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, bars and beaches. You'll discover: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Lisbon's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Castle of São Jorge, Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral (The Sé), the National Museum of Ancient Art, Park of Nations, Belém Tower, National Museum of the Azulejo, Queluz National Palace, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and Sintra - Lisbon's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including parks and gardens, family activities, hidden gems off the beaten track and great things to do for free - A laminated pull-out map of Lisbon and its environs, plus six full-color neighborhood maps - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Portugal's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Lisbon or our DK Eyewitness Portugal.
Download or read book Five Centuries of Jewellery written by Leonor D'Orey and published by Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited. This book was released on 1995 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection 'consists mainly of jewels from the convents closed at the beginning of the 19th
Download or read book The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon written by Richard Zimler and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Bestseller: “A moody, tightly constructed historical thriller . . . a good mystery story and an effective evocation of a faraway time and place.” —The New York Times After Jews living in sixteenth-century Portugal are dragged to the baptismal font and forced to convert to Christianity, many of these New Christians persevere in their Jewish prayers and rituals in secret and at great risk; the hidden, arcane practices of the kabbalists, a mystical sect of Jews, continue as well. One such secret Jew is Berekiah Zarco, an intelligent young manuscript illuminator. Inflamed by love and revenge, he searches, in the crucible of the raging pogrom, for the killer of his beloved uncle Abraham, a renowned kabbalist, discovered murdered in a hidden synagogue along with a young girl in dishabille. Risking his life in streets seething with mayhem, Berekiah tracks down answers among Christians, New Christians, Jews, and the fellow kabbalists of his uncle, whose secret language and codes by turns light and obscure the way to the truth he seeks. A marvelous story, a challenging mystery, and a telling tale of the evils of intolerance, The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon both compels and entertains. “The story moves quickly . . . a literary and historical treat.” —Library Journal ''Remarkable . . . The fever pitch of intensity Zimler maintains is at times overwhelming but never less than appropriate to the Hieronymous Bosch-like landscape he describes. Simultaneously, though, he is able to capture, within the bedlam, quiet moments of tenderness and love.” —Booklist (starred review)
Download or read book Rivista delle societ commerciali written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes sections "Rassegna delle pubblicazioni economiche" and "Rassegna della stampa economica periodica."
Download or read book Business Regulation and Public Policy written by André Nijsen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, businesses have complained about the costs of regulatory compliance. On the other hand, society is becoming increasingly aware of the environmental, safety, health, financial, and other risks of business activity. Government oversight seems to be one of the answers to safeguard against these risks. But how can we deregulate and regulate without jeopardizing our public goals or acting as a brake on economic growth? Many instruments are available to assess the effects of laws regulating business, including the regulatory impact assessment (RIA), which contains cost/benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk analysis, and cost assessments. This book argues that public goals will be achieved more effectively if compliance costs of the enterprises are as low as possible. Highlighting examples from a wide spectrum of industries and countries, the authors propose a new kind of RIA, the business impact assessment (BIA), designed to improve both business and public policy decision making.
Download or read book Lisbon written by Neill Lochery and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisbon had a pivotal role in the history of World War II, though not a gun was fired there. The only European city in which both the Allies and the Axis power operated openly, it was temporary home to much of Europe's exiled royalty, over one million refugees seeking passage to the U.S., and a host of spies, secret police, captains of industry, bankers, prominent Jews, writers and artists, escaped POWs, and black marketeers. An operations officer writing in 1944 described the daily scene at Lisbon's airport as being like the movie "Casablanca," times twenty. In this riveting narrative, renowned historian Neill Lochery draws on his relationships with high-level Portuguese contacts, access to records recently uncovered from Portuguese secret police and banking archives, and other unpublished documents to offer a revelatory portrait of the War's back stage. And he tells the story of how Portugal, a relatively poor European country trying frantically to remain neutral amidst extraordinary pressures, survived the war not only physically intact but significantly wealthier. The country's emergence as a prosperous European Union nation would be financed in part, it turns out, by a cache of Nazi gold.
Download or read book The Global City written by Annemarie Jordan-Gschwend and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume highlights the unique status of Lisbon as an entrepaot for curiosities, luxury goods and wild animals. As the Portuguese trading empire of the fifteenth and sixteenth century expanded sea-routes and networks from West Africa to India and the Far East, non-European cargoes were brought back to Renaissance Lisbon. Many rarities were earmarked for the Portuguese court, but simultaneously exclusive items were readily available for sale on the Rua Nova, the Lisbon equivalent of Bond Street or Fifth Avenue. Specialized shops offered West African and Ceylonese ivories, raffia and Asian textiles, rock crystals, Ming porcelain, Chinese and Ryukyuan lacquerware, jewellery, precious stones, naturalia and exotic animal byproducts. Lisbon was also a hub of distribution for overseas goods to other courts and cities in Europe. The cross-cultural and artistic influences between Lisbon and Portuguese Africa and Asia at this date will be re-assessed --
Download or read book Lisbon Restaurant Guide written by Daniel Hagen and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Lisbon Restaurant Guide we (Daniel and Angelica Hagen) walk with you through the different districts of Lisbon and show you all the restaurants that we love. Whether you want to eat cheaply or go out on the town, the Lisbon Restaurant Guide opens the door to many great experiences. The culinary diversity of this city is almost immeasurable! From hearty Portuguese cooking to exotic Asian delicacies to the fiery and delicious cuisines of Africa and Brazil — we only introduce you to those establishments that in our opinion offer real added value. Come with us for fine dining over the roofs of Príncipe Real, head to Santos to gobble up the t-bone steaks, or join us on a culinary journey through time in one of the most beautiful mansions that Alfama has to offer. You can sit outside in Baixa listening to cool reggae while sipping a spiritual cocktail and having a few snacks, or in the Chiado district you can savor dishes at reasonable prices from a chef with two Michelin stars. What’s more, our guide proves that Jesus comes from Goa, and we show you where you can bless yourself with a Little Prayer or an Ave Maria for breakfast. Finally, we drink a glass of wine with you at one of our favorite wine bars in Alfama. If you’re hungry for more, we have many restaurants, bars and hotels, as well as general information about Lisbon, on our blog: www.lissabon4insider.com. Enjoy every moment, every step and every bite! See you in Lisbon . . .
