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This is a story of a man and a horse. both have "sand"-the gumption it takes to tackle the challenges of life head on. The setting is the Great Plains. The characters are cowboys and horses. The heart of this story is the hero's long duel with the horse, and how "the little grain of sand within him" starts to grow.

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Part I, on the state of the world economy, overviews the current situation and explains trends in the international economy. Part II compares investment experiences in developed and developing countries, focusing on financial sector considerations, fixed capital investment, and investment in developing countries and in post-conflict situations. Part III examines factors affecting economic and social changes, such as urban growth, water resources, and the production of electric power. Includes statistical tables. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)