Despite criticism of inefficiencies and unlimited growth, bureaucracies still fill crucial positions in modern societies. This volume examines ‘varieties in bureaucracies’ across Europe, with a specific focus on the Nordic region.

This book is a treatise on vigilance; compliance and anti-corruption. It is based on empirical and realistic approach to the subject; with some interpretations from ancient wisdoms. The book will be of interest to bureaucrats and senior managers in government; public and private sectors; and to political practitioners and policy-makers. Vigilance is founded on the premise that honesty is the best policy. But; at times; it appears counter intuitive and not borne out from the real-life experiences. If vigilance were so easy to comprehend and unconditionally acceptable; then perhaps there would have been no need to teach vigilance; or write any book on it. It would have been instinctive. All of us would have just followed the dogma. There are four types of corruption: 1. Tribute 2. Coercive corruption 3. Collusive corruption 4. Mass indoctrination Vigilance authorities concentrate on curbing tributes and coercive corruptions; but collusive corruptions and mass indoctrinations are far more lethal and damaging. The book emphasizes on these two later forms of corruption. AN INQUIRY INTO VIGILANCE AND CORRUPTION by BARUN KUMAR SAHU (IAS): Authored by Barun Kumar Sahu, an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, this book delves into the critical issues of vigilance and corruption. It explores the complexities and challenges related to these issues, drawing upon the author's extensive experience and expertise in the field of governance. The book offers insights into strategies to combat corruption and promote vigilance in public administration. Key Aspects of the Book "AN INQUIRY INTO VIGILANCE AND CORRUPTION by BARUN KUMAR SAHU (IAS)": Expert Perspective: The book is authored by Barun Kumar Sahu, an IAS officer, and draws upon his deep knowledge and experience in matters related to vigilance and corruption. Exploring Key Issues: It delves into the complexities of vigilance and corruption, providing readers with a deeper understanding of these critical challenges in public administration. Strategies for Change: The book offers insights into strategies and approaches to combat corruption and promote vigilance, making it a valuable resource for policymakers and administrators. Author Barun Kumar Sahu, an IAS officer, contributes his expertise to shed light on the important issues of vigilance and corruption, offering valuable insights and strategies for addressing these challenges.

Ever heard of man struck by lightning seven times.Or a man who flew in his easy chair up to three miles?Truth is stanger than fiction,goes an oft-repeated, but valid and sound observation.Reliving the age-old saying,the book is packed with anecdotes and excerpts of real-life facts which may appear all impossible but are stangely true!The book covers:*Incredible story of a man struck by lightning seven times: Sullivan survived each time. Later, he committed suicide after an unsuccessful love affair.*Balloon Flight: Larry Walers tied 42 balloons to his easy chair and up he went, in the sky. He travelled 3 miles in the air. But when he landed back, he found the police waiting for him. Larry did not have the licence to fly.*Crazy for horses: George Evar of Peru was so crazy about horses that he himself started living like one. With a bridle in his mouth he started pulling horsecart and even began to eat grass.Read on, for endless fascinating, intriguing but factual accounts.

The subject of immigration in Britain has become a dark minefield especially for asylum-seekers and irregular migrants. This is as a result of arbitrary changes in legislation and probably the politics of Brexit. Unsettled migrants, it seems, are completely at the mercy of the Home Office decision-makers - because the Home Office simply change the immigration rules when it does not like the answers the courts are giving. The current bureaucracy is hostile, cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun. Arbitrary policies tear apart families and ruin lives. The treadmill of unfair bureaucratic decisions is a direct result of a relentless drive towards unrealistic migration caps that don't take real lives into account. Indeed, there are ever so many ways in which these faceless bureaucrats ride roughshod over the rights and legitimate expectation of migrants. It is hoped that this essay will do something to lessen the heavily tilted playing field on which migrants and their representatives must contend.

As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel.

Despite increase in entertainment avenues,magic continues to be a major amusement source.This book has been carefully planned to meet the growing demands of those amateurs who wish to take it up as a hobby.The author himself is a noted magician, hypnotist and a journalist, who has performed over 5000 shows all over the world.The tricks described in this book are carefully selected by him and are harmless and the objects can be easily obtained. Efforts have been made to present this learning-guide with illustrations and step-by-step instructions.Some interesting themes covered in the book include:*Balancing trick*Dissolving coin*Black Magic*Mental magic*Teleportation*English rope trick*Freezing hot water.

The book is divided into 15 chapters, and as the title suggests, it is planned as a 15-days course wherein all the relevant aspects of drawing and painting have been explained in simple and lucid language with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. The students while pursuing the course will gradually learn the importance of lines -- thin, thick, straight, dotted, curved, zigzag, horizontal, cross, slanting, etc. They will appreciate the role of shape, light, texture, balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm, tone, emphasis, span, colors, etc. They will develop a perspective and a point of view and will be able to distinguish between light and highlight, shade and shadow. The book, it is hoped, will be found useful by all those persons, young or old, professionals or amateurs, who have some taste, love for art and artistic creations.

This book examines when and how public bureaucracies work for disadvantaged citizens through a comparative study of primary education in rural India.