William Wallace Boeken

Politics and policy in the EU : the challenge of governance / Helen Wallace -- Institutions of the EU : experience and experiments / Helen Wallace -- Budget / Brigid Laffan and Michael Shackleton -- Common agricultural policy / Elmar Rieger -- Single market / Helen Wallace and Alasdair R. Young -- Competition policy / David Allen -- Social policy / Stephan Leibfried and Paul Pierson -- Cohesion and structural adjustment / David Allen -- Environmental policy / Alberta Sbragia -- Energy policy / Janne Haaland Matlary -- Economic and monetary union / Loukas Tsoukalis -- EU policy in the Uruguay Round / Stephen Woolcock and Michael Hodges -- EU policy for the banana market / Christopher Stevens -- Policies towards central and eastern Europe / Ulrich Sedelmeier and Helen Wallace -- Justice and home affairs / Monica den Boer -- Common foreign and security policy / Anthony Forster and William Wallace -- Government without statehood : the unstable equilibrium / William Wallace

This new edition of the established standard text on policy-making in the European Union has been extensively updated and rewritten to take into account all the most important recent developments in EU affairs. The new edition is even more comprehensive than its predecessor. It now includes 15case studies of European Union policy-making in a range of different fields. In addition, there are updated introductory chapters on EU institutions and policy processes, and a new chapter explaining the various theoretical approaches to the making of policy in the EU.Major recent developments examined include the move to a single European currency, the expansion of common activities in justice and home affairs, recent initiatives to strengthen common foreign and security policy, negotiations on eastern enlargement, and efforts to reform the Common AgriculturalPolicy. Core policy fields covered include budgetary policy, trade, competition, and the Single Market. Case studies of environmental policy, social policy, and north-south relations illustrate the range and diversity of EU policy-making. Two entirely new case studies examine the common fisheriespolicy and the struggle to develop a common approach to biotechnology. The expert contributors come from six EU member states and from the US.

FBI Agents Terry Longfellow and Adriana Dickinson delve into a complex investigation of serial murders targeting Catholic priests accused of child molestation across seven states. As the case unfolds, the agents face numerous challenges, requiring the FBI to bolster its resources to catch a cunning serial killer who consistently evades capture. The narrative explores themes of justice, morality, and the intricate dynamics of faith and crime.

Focusing on the lesser-known figure of Princess Carolyne Sayn-Wittgenstein, this study delves into her significant yet often overlooked influence on composer Franz Liszt. While much has been documented about Liszt's relationships with two other individuals, the book sheds light on how Carolyne shaped his inner world, providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of his life and artistry.

FBI agents Terry Longfellow and Adriana Dickinson investigate a troubling series of kidnappings and murders that lead them from Massachusetts to Ocean City, Maryland, ultimately arriving in Longfellow's hometown of Dundalk. Initially hopeful for an advantage, they soon find that the serial killer operates with unsettling familiarity in the area. Frustrated and outmatched, Longfellow seeks assistance from his father, leveraging local law enforcement expertise to uncover the killer's identity.

The investigation led by Agents Longfellow and Dickinson takes a dark turn as they connect a series of murders in Philadelphia to a similar case in Wilmington, Delaware, where a killer uses a dog choke collar. As the body count rises, the plot thickens with the unexpected involvement of venomous snakes, introducing a perilous twist to the already complex case. The agents must navigate not only the threat of a serial killer but also the dangers posed by these snakes in a gripping battle of survival.

FBI agents Terry Longfellow and Adriana Dickinson mentor rookie agents Hart and Dominga as they tackle their inaugural case involving a serial killer targeting victims from a medical supply company in Tennessee. Following the successful capture, the team transitions to a new investigation in Kentucky, where they pursue a different serial killer preying on bartenders, strippers, and others. The narrative explores the challenges and dynamics of mentorship in high-stakes criminal investigations.

Exploring the origins of Mother Goose, this book delves into her role as the fictional creator of a collection of French fairy tales and English nursery rhymes. The character's legacy began with a song linked to a Christmas pantomime and was solidified in the early 18th century through the English translation of Charles Perrault's fairy tales. Additionally, the compilation of nursery rhymes known as Mother Goose's Melody further popularized her name, influencing both British and American culture.

FBI Agents Terry Longfellow and Adriana Dickinson face off against a cunning serial killer known as the Decapitator, whose gruesome spree spans multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. As they follow a trail of clues, the agents engage in a tense game of cat and mouse, testing their skills and resolve against the killer's arrogance. The investigation highlights the psychological battle between law enforcement and a remorseless criminal, as the stakes rise with each new discovery.

Western Europe has undergone dramatic changes in the 40 years since European integration was launched. The institutions set up in the postwar years - OEEC/OECD, the Council of Europe, NATO, WEU, above all the European Communities - have set the framework for relations among the West European governments since the 1950s. Yet the character of the European economy has been transformed by industrial integration and technical change. The revolution in communications has created a European society, moving across national borders and responding to shared information. The security umbrella provided by the Americans against the evident Soviet threat has become less central. This study looks at the interaction of political, security, economic and social developments since the European Communities were founded, notes the magnetic attraction of an integrating Western Europe for a widening circle of countries, and draws conclusions from these past trends for Europe's likely future development.