Call for Book Manuscripts on Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan (AMZ Publications)

29 December 2010
Call for Book Manuscripts on Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan (AMZ Publications)
AMZ Publications is pleased to invite book manuscripts (see below for important guidelines) in English on social scientist Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan. The works may be geared toward adults or children. Additional details are provided below.

Suggested Topics

Below is a list of some potential areas of focus. Other topics are welcome.

• Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan

o Biography (for adults or children)
o Introduction of Microfinance/Microcredit
o Philosophy and Vision to Eradicate Poverty
o Role in Pakistan (now Bangladesh) Academy for Rural Development
o Global Impact of Projects
o Other Topics

• Orangi Pilot Project (OPP)

o About OPP
o Impact on World Poverty Alleviation
o Orangi Charitable Trust (OPP – OCT)
o Research and Training Institute (OPP-RTI)
o Other Topics

Submission Guidelines/Process

Upon completion of your manuscript, please email your proposal (see below for details) in a single MS Word file for consideration to the Acquisition Editor at amzpub@yahoo.com. You do not need to submit your entire completed manuscript to us at this stage. If the author’s proposal is accepted, the author will then be invited to send the complete manuscript for review and AMZ Publications will communicate any further requirements.

Please include the following information with your submission:

• Information on the Author

o Cover Letter including:
  • Full Name
  • Street Address
  • Phone (cell & landline)
  • Email
  • Website address (if any)
o Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) of the Author(s)

• Information on the Manuscript

o Title and Length
o Table of Contents with an Outline of Each Chapter
o Description of Research Methods and Resources Used
o Target Audience (adult or children, with age group)
o One Sample Chapter
o Number of Photos in the Manuscript (do not send any photos with the book proposal)
o Confirmation that permission has been sought for any copyrighted material used in the manuscript
o Number of Pages in Each Chapter
o Bibliography
o Outside Endorsements (if any) and by Whom

Note: AMZ Publications reserves the right to ask for any other material

Deadline:

• Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Disclaimer:

• AMZ Publications reserves the right to change or withdraw the above information/requirements at any time without assigning any reason
• AMZ Publications reserves the right to deny a book or manuscript submission for any reason. AMZ Publications is not responsible for returning or retaining any materials submitted. The author should keep a copy of all submissions.

More information here.
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