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This book provides a comprehensive description of Radio Access Networks for UMTS . The main content is based upon the release 6 version of the 3GPP specifications. Changes since the release 99 version are described while some of the new features from the release 7 version are introduced. Starting from the high-level network architecture, the first sections describe the flow of data between the network and end-user. This includes a dedicated chapter describing the Iub transport network. Detailed descriptions of both HSDPA and HSUPA reflect the increasing importance of efficient high data rate c.

Travelling through southern Africa between 1986 and 1990, the author talked to many women about their lives; this book records something of their stories and the changing world they live in. Part I of the book looks at women's lives in rural areas and in towns. Part II is a series of detailed interviews, and Part III discusses further some of the key issues raised by the women: sex and marriage, children and men, work, domestic service, women and war and the struggle for development and equality. (DÜI-Hff)

Audit, accountability and clinical performance all form what is now understood in the National Health Service (NHS) as Clinical Governance (CG) and it has profound implications for all who work in the NHS including Chaplains. CG is something they will need to comprehend and implement. This paper seeks to describe the service the Chaplaincy provides, our customers are identified, as are the difficulties of assessing whether or not we can/are delivering a quality service. I consider what criteria/performance indicators I would be looking for from an economical, efficient and effective Chaplaincy department. Then as a "customer facing organisation", I explain some of the difficulties of finding out what our customers think of our service/role and cite examples of surveys from other Trusts.

Expand capacity -- People with a purpose -- Drinking out of a firehose wastes a lot of water -- Human capital is the future! -- Laser focus directs performance -- Boundless energy fuels performance -- Unstoppable drive propels performance -- Rest -- Eat -- Move -- You have the power

Providing a proven system for bringing the best out of your team-and yourself, this book offers a clear, workable solution for organizations functioning in the real world and will change the way you think about productivity and performance and how to achieve both. --