An Introduction to Co-operatives

Trevor Bottomley

Co-operatives can bring prosperity to those who join them, but only if the members know how a Co-operative works. This book has been written to help you to be an active member of a successful Co-operative.To use the book, work in this way. First read each section in a chapter on your own, testing yo...

Auxiliaries in Primary Health Care

K. Elliott

This sourcebook lists a wide variety of material used in training auxiliaries in different levels, and is a vital work for health planners and health workers in developing countries. Includes textbooks, course descriptions, and visual aids.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Dictatorship and Revolution traces the history of one of the longest lasting and most repugnant dictatorships in Latin America and describes the popular insurrection which finally overthrew the 43 year old Somoza dynasty. It also chronicles the history of support for the dynasty by the US...

Britain and Latin America 1979

Most Latin American countries are characterised by social injustice, economic repression and widespread violations of human rights. Relations between Britain and Latin America. Although longstanding, are largely unquestioned by policy-makers and are rarely the subject of public debate. In publishing...

Accounting and Book-keeping for the Small Building Contractor

Derek Miles

First of 3 volumes of self-teaching material for students and entrepreneurs in the building industry. Includes organizing the office, assets and liabilities, bookkeeping, analysis, fixed assets, depreciation, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts. Published in the Small Building Contractor ser...

Towards Village Industry

Liv Berg, K Nimpuno, R Zwananberg

Based on their experience in Tanzania, the authors examine the idea that rural development can become the key to economic stability and growth. The premise is that industrialization of the rural areas in developing countries must go hand-in-hand with mechanization of agricultural methods.

Ferrocement Water Tanks and their Construction

Simon Watt

Describes how cylindrical water storage tanks of up to 150 cubic metre capacity can be built using wire-reinforced cement-mortar. Covers design and planning, costs, standard, recommended and alternative construction methods, and other information.

Gardening for Better Nutrition

Arnold Pacey

A nutritional approach directed to rural women to encourage them to grow more and better food for their families in areas of widespread malnutrition. Includes details of suitable tools, plant varieties and gardening methods for the tropics and subtropics.

Technology for a Changing World

John Davis

Roger England

This book has been compiled from John Davis' writings by Roger England in order that a wider group of people at home and overseas may see in simple outlines some of the most significant issues that have emerged in the course of this project - the search for more appropriate ways of meeting the mater...

Britain and Latin America 1978

Most Latin American countries are characterised by social injustice, economic repression and widespread violations of human rights. Relations between Britain and Latin America. Although longstanding, are largely unquestioned by policy-makers and are rarely the subject of public debate. In publishing...