Author: National Governors' Association. Office of Management ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Governors
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The Departing Governor
Author: National Governors' Association. Office of Management ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Governors
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Departing Governor
Author: Douglas ChampionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Governors
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
The Last Governor
Author: Jonathan DimblebyPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526700654
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 647
Book Description
“Interesting conclusions about the conduct of British foreign policy on Hong Kong . . . an extraordinary diplomatic, political and personal drama.”—Julian Stockwin, author of To the Eastern Seas 1 July 1997 marked the end of British rule of Hong Kong, whereby this territory was passed into the hands of the People’s Republic of China. In 1992, Chris Patten, former chairman of the Conservative Party, was appointed Hong Kong’s last governor, and was the man to oversee the handover ceremony of this former British colony. Within the last five years of British rule, acclaimed journalist Jonathan Dimbleby was given unique access to the governor which enabled him to document the twists and turns of this extraordinary historical moment. As Governor, Patten encouraged the necessary expansion of Hong Kong’s social welfare system, striving to reconcile the basic rights and freedom of over 6 million people with the unpredictable imperatives of Beijing. With “bracing narrative energy,” the author draws on the insights of a host of senior figures to place the crisis in both its human and historical contexts and presents some startling arguments about the conduct of British foreign policy on Hong Kong before and during Patten’s tenure (The Globe and Mail).
The Boy Governor
Author: Don FaberPublisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 047205158X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The definitive biography of the youngest state governor in American history
The Life and Correspondence of Charles, Lord Metcalfe, Late Governor-general of India, Governor of Jamaica, and Governor-general of Canada
Author: Charles Theophilus Metcalfe Baron MetcalfePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
The Life and Correspondence of Charles, Lord Metcalfe, Late Governor-general of India from Unpublished Letters and Journals Preserved by Himself, His Family and His Friends
Author: John Will KayeModel Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of DelegatesPublisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781590318737
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
The Life and Correspondence of Charles, Lord Metcalfe, Late Governor-General of India, Governor of Jamaica, and Governor-General of Canada; from Unpublished Letters and Journals Preserved by Himself, His Family, and His Friends
Author: Charles Theophilus Metcalfe Baron MetcalfePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black people
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Unintimidated
Author: Scott Kevin WalkerPublisher: Sentinel
ISBN: 1595231110
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The controversial governor recounts his fight to reform his state and issues a call to action for the whole country In 2010, Scott Walker was elected governor of Wisconsin with a mandate to improve its economy and restore fiscal responsibility. With the state facing a $3.6 billion budget deficit, he proposed a series of reforms to limit the collective bargaining power of public employee unions, which was costing taxpayers billions in pension and health care costs. . In June 2012, he won a special recall election with a higher share of the vote than he had for his original election, becoming the first governor in the country to survive a recall election. In this book, Governor Walker shows how his commitment to limited but effective government paid off. During his tenure Wisconsin has saved more than $1 billion, property taxes have gone down for the first time in twelve years, and the deficit was turned into a surplus. He also shows what his experiences can teach defenders of liberty across the country about standing up to the special interests that favor the status quo.
The Governor and the Colonel
Author: Don CarletonPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1953480012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1033
Book Description
William P. “Will” Hobby Sr. and Oveta Culp Hobby were one of the most influential couples in Texas history. Both were major public figures, with Will serving as governor of Texas and Oveta as the first commander of the Women’s Army Corps and later as the second woman to serve in a presidential cabinet. Together, they built a pioneering media empire centered on the Houston Post and their broadcast properties, and they played a significant role in the transformation of Houston into the fourth largest city in the United States. Don Carleton’s dual biography details their personal and professional relationship—defined by a shared dedication to public service—and the important roles they each played in local, state, and national events throughout the twentieth century. This deeply researched book not only details this historically significant partnership, but also explores the close relationships between the Hobbys and key figures in twentieth-century history, from Texas legends such as LBJ, Sam Rayburn, and Jesse Jones, to national icons, including the Roosevelts, President Eisenhower, and the Rockefellers. Carleton's chronicle reveals the undeniable impact of the Hobbys on journalistic and political history in the United States.