Jain Spirit 2005 09 No23

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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BOOK REVIEWS
book reviews
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO A BETTER WORLD
Two million copies have been published as a project funded by the UK Department for International Development and have been distributed at post offices throughout the UK. You can also download an e-book by visiting www.roughguidebetterworld.com MONICA PERDONI
WRITTEN AND RESEARCHED BY MARTIN WROE AND MALCOM DONEY. ROUGH GUIDES LTD, 2004, PP96 FREE
INWARD AND OUTWARD INVESTMENT: INDIA AND THE UK
This pocket book guide is a unique and essential gem of ethical know-how. Divided into three comprehensive sections, it succinctly reviews the history and present situation of world development; clearly explains how to make a difference and provides an invaluable reference list of resources.
GODLEY & CO, TOTTEL PUBLISHING 2005. PP.340 The book sets out to show how individuals can help in the
£85.00 fight against world poverty. The book achieves even more. It gives hope to the reader. Sometimes, the disparities
Godley & Co, chartered tax advisers, have launched Inward between the rich and the poor in this world of ours can
and Outward Investment: India and the UK, a guide to tax appear so overwhelming that apathy can sink in. Little
and regulatory issues relating to foreign direct investment. changes seem meaningless. How can any action of an individual make any difference to the big picture?
Coinciding with the firm's 20th anniversary, Vipool Shah, This conscientious book challenges
Managing Partner at Godley & Co, has written the user
friendly reference guide and dispels this notion. Open any
with co-author Sapan page, and sections of information are
Parekh, Chief Executive clearly presented. Without getting too
Inward and Outward
Investment: bogged down in the complexities of
of Mumbai-based SKP
Consulting. The book
India and the UK politics, the book explores the crucial
provides a framework of issues of development, yet examines
tax and regulatory issues progressive solutions. Although
applicable in the UK and not shying away from depicting the
India to facilitate the harsh reality of global poverty, The
decision making process Rough Guide adopts a more positive
of investing or establishing approach, in stark contrast to the THE ROUGH GUIDE 10 A
a trade presence. Inward negative angle often taken by the
and Outward Investment: media. The photographs, for example,
India and the UK provides are of uplifting images. Success
a range of specialist titles stories of campaigning and charity
designed to equip legal, AND HOW YOU CAN MAKE A CHFFERENCE work are given too.
accountancy and business DFID =
professionals with the This is what is striking about the book: It takes a positive approach,
speedy information
solutions they need. and offers ethical choices and alternatives when making
The book is available those daily decisions. On reading this book you are left
from business book stores, mail order, or directly from the with the empowering realisation that you really can make
publishers. a difference and contribute to a better world. What are you waiting for?
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