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Academic paper / Engineering

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A direct linear systems solver for pipe networks

In this paper, an efficient method for the solution of matrix equations resulting from the flow of water in a pipe network is presented. The method is found to be rapidly convergent, and computationally efficient, and the results obtained compare favourably with those found in the literature.

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Book / Business & Economics

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An Unconventional Introduction to Development Economics

Rather than present development economics by introducing and explaining theories and concepts, this volume introduces the subject through the lens of a business investor exploration. The book starts out with the basic premise that economic concepts are too often portrayed as nuclear science equivalent subject matter. It this volume's intent to introduce macroeconomics to the reader and show that economics can indeed be a good friend with interesting stories to tell. The book has been devised as an innovative way of understanding basic applied macroeconomics in a quantitative context rather than theoretical burrowing, all of this done in the background of a development economics framework.

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Book / Business & Economics

Business in Africa

200 socio and macro-economic indicators, 600+ tables, 200+ full-colour charts. Exciting and engaging presentation. Hundreds of illustrations. Tons of rigourous analyses. Insightful and pithy running commentary. Overall, an absorbing and engaging volume, and quite possibly the most comprehensive comparative study yet done of Sub-Saharan Africa economies. This manual is an exhaustive macro-economic survey of 48 Sub-Saharan Africa countries, as they performed during the 10 years leading to 2009/2010. It presents an in-depth portrait of their investment, economic, and business climates. Data is gathered from a dozen veritable multilateral agencies including the World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, UNICEF and WTO.

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Book / Spirituality

The History of the
Sacred Passion
(Tony Okoromadu - 2019 sub-Editor/sub-Translator)

The History of the Sacred Passion by Luis de la Palma was first published in 1624 in Spain, and has been a steady resource in the 400 years since. One of the most influential theological yet accessible reflections on Our Lord’s suffering and death, it guides the reader into a historical, spiritual and practical exploration of the week leading up to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, death and burial. This new edition by Tony Okoromadu presents de la Palma’s classic work in english in a clear and improved format for the first time. It brings it closer to the 21st century reader by making its narrative easier to read and follow, but without changing the excellent 1872 english translation by Henry James Coleridge (save in some instances where recourse has been made to de la Palma's spanish original in order to render its proper essence to today’s audience).

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Business Case Study /
Strategy, Multinationals, M&A

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Why do German carmakers fail at love outside of Germany?

A comparative and detailed look into the expansion strategies (mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment) of Mercedes Benz and BMW through the 1990s to 2000s.

multinational corporations • international expansion • culture alignment • brand conflict • economies of scale • managerial control • intangible assets • synergies fit • diversification & growth strategies • brand equity dilution • technology transfer • etc

This study has been adopted for teaching purposes for undergraduate, graduate and executive education. The case study along with teaching notes is distributed to business schools across the world by The Case Centre, Cranfield, United Kingdom. Information regarding purchase and usage permissions may be seen on their website here.

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Treatise / Philosophy

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The freedom to be me

Freedom: what is it, and how does it link to happiness

Who am I? What am I doing here? And, who, actually, are you, over there? Or, as the Spanish would put it: ¿Qué pintas aqui? What is your role here? Literally, What scene are you painting [on your canvas]?

Fundamental questions that have plagued us for as long as mankind has existed and continue to.

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Study / Effectiveness of Foreign Aid

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Carrots and sticks and Santa Claus

We need an agreeable method of measuring aid effectiveness that doesn't require interminable meetings and cause donor diplomats' hairs to bristle.

Here's a candidate.

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Study / Oil & Gas in the Americas

Seeking to expand:
Where should this European valves manufacturer go?

Generic Plc (not real name) supplies industrial valve safety products to the oil and gas industry. They are headquartered in Europe and now intend to make greater inroads in the Americas market. Where should they start?

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Essay / Philosophy, Art

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High fashion

What, exactly, is fashion? What makes us express ourselves through what we wear and how we wear it? And are we alone in so projecting ourselves outwardly, or do we share that in common with nature? The concept of fashion explored using the luxury denim chain, Diesel, for case study illustration.

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Essay / Philosophy, Art

Paint Brushes

Art and the right to offend

Should a work of art - painting, writing, drama, film, music, etc – be unbounded in its scope or unfettered in its subject?

Are there moral dimensions – and so, limits – to artistic expression?

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Essay / In Memoriam

Sir Alec Guinness

Actor, husband, father

1914 - 2000

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The secret at his core

Drama as a unique art form, the actor as artist and embodiment of spiritual expression.

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Essay / In Memoriam

Julian Simon

Economist, professor, husband, father, grandfather

1932 - 1998

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Sense out of numbers

His work permeates our everyday lives, yet - much like his personality - it goes unnoticed, improving our quality of life without yearning for attention.

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Essay / In Memoriam

Nelson Mandela

Statesman, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather

1918 - 2013

Nelson Mandela forged me

On freedom, love, forgiveness, tenacity; what it means to be a human person.

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Essay / In Memoriam

Steve Jobs

Entrepreneur, husband, father

1955 - 2011

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My Steve Jobs story

Who was this person that forever completely and so thoroughly changed the way we interact with technology and organize our lives?

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