IRRI in brief; Preparing the world's rice bowl for the next century; IRRI revps its work plan; Research program highlights; International program highlights; Information and knowledge exchange; Finance and administration; What some newspapers have said about IRRI; 1993 financial statements; IRRI trustees at April 1994; Internationally and nationally recruited staff 1993; Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Rice: The Primary Commodity de-mystifies the trade, outlines its workings and the problems which confront it. A.J. Latham outlines the history and cultivation of rice, and the research programmes which have done so much to revolutionise its production in recent years. Including case studies of the rice markets in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, the USA and many other countries, this book gives an up-to-date and comprehensive view of the unpredictable and rapidly changing world market in rice.

This book highlights state-of-the-art research findings on floating developments in both inland and coastal waters with focus on living, recreation and working offshore. It includes six themes: (1) business case and real estate development, (2) spatial planning and architecture, (3) food and energy production, (4) ecological impact and nature-based solutions, (5) governance and social impact and (6) design and engineering of (infra)structures. The book presents key issues addressed when utilizing water space. It gives an overview of findings and discussions from the world’s leading experts from the industry, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers and identifies new opportunities as well as fosters collaboration on floating projects for a more climate-adaptive, socially inclusive, sustainable and better world.

Ever wondered what Lionel Messi eats? How about Yaya Toure? The World Cup Cookbook has traveled the globe to bring you 32 authentic recipes from each of the nation’s competing at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Food is an important part of any nation’s identity and we've captured the spirit of each country, delivering it to you on a plate. This means you can experience the flavors of the World Cup right from your very own kitchen – from bold Brazil to exotic Ghana. And because all our chefs are everyday people, our recipes are simple to follow, easy to cook and give you a taste of the real cuisine each World Cup nation enjoys. So prepare to eat your way through the cuisine of the best footballing nations – going on a food carnival like no other.