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By foregrounding processes and practices involved in the dis/embodiment of three particular kinds of bodies - bodies of knowledge, human bodies, and bodies politic - and illustrating with original emp

The most globally integrated book in the field, Worlds Together, Worlds Apart is unmatched in helping students draw clear comparisons and connections across time and place. A new AP (R) part structure

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This book aims at showing how new Mechatronics and Robotics technologies will lead to a new way to support humans, not only in industrial production, but also in everyday tasks, through a deep interac

This fully revised and updated second edition builds a well-rounded understanding of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a crucial, though often

The book gives a cohesive overview of innovations, advances in processing and characterization, and applications for high entropy alloys (HEAs) in performance-critical and non-performance-critical sec

This exciting new textbook challenges the implicit notions inherent in most existing International Relations (IR) scholarship and instead presents the subject as seen from different vantage points in

This exciting new textbook challenges the implicit notions inherent in most existing International Relations (IR) scholarship and instead presents the subject as seen from different vantage points in

At a time of intense theoretical debates in urban studies, the research practices underlying such theories have not received the same attention. This original and creative text interrogates the method

This book covers design, construction, quality control, monitoring and maintenance of soil nailing, along with case studies of projects, for practicing engineers and graduate students.

Are you looking for the competitive edge to take your personal brand to new heights and be in control of your career?The secrets to drive massive amounts of traffic to your content without paying for

This book reflects the latest DMA research and technical advances, including case studies that demonstrate the use of DMA over a range of industrial problems. It includes numerous references to help t

This work presents comprehensive analytical, computational, experimental investigations, and proposes improved design guidelines that structural engineers can utilize to enhance the seismic design of

This book serves as a useful guide for practicing professionals, industry executives, and government officials who work with water and wastewater utilities and infrastructure and are involved with fin

Successfully bringing together accessible readings that cover the broad range of issues of importance to those studying politics and society, this volume provides a unique mix of theoretical and empir

Successfully bringing together accessible readings that cover the broad range of issues of importance to those studying politics and society, this volume provides a unique mix of theoretical and empir

A story about connecting with nature through the concept of Forest Bathing.A beautiful story about connecting to nature and the concept of Forest BathingThe little girl of the forest embraces you, tak

A picture book sure to have children screaming - with laughter, that is!Rabbit loves being the only child in the family. But when rabbit's parents have some news, and then more news, things start to g

Racial segregation, predatory lending and other discriminatory practices have made it so that African Americans pay more for homeownership but gain less from it. Given these barriers, why does homeown

Racial segregation, predatory lending and other discriminatory practices have made it so that African Americans pay more for homeownership but gain less from it. Given these barriers, why does homeown

This book represents the first comprehensive study of how technocracy currently challenges representative democracy and asks how technocratic politics undermines democratic legitimacy and how strong i

The book investigates static and dynamic behavior of nanocomposites using various reinforcements. It discusses matrices strengthened via various nanofillers like carbon nanotubes, graphene platel

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE'A literary masterpiece for all ages . . .a tale of growing up, of love and laughter, of tragedy and loss and grief - a tale that is so compelling that it turns the page for you: The Yearling leaves you tearful, breathless, exhilarated' MICHAEL MORPURGO'An unsentimental, stone-cold classic that should be spoken of in the same breath - and read as religiously - as Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird' THE TIMES'A genuine classic . . .I was stunned to awe by The Yearling's beauty and strength' LAUREN GROFFIn the remote, unforgiving landscape of central Florida, Ezra 'Penny' Baxter, his wife Ora and their son Jody carve out a precarious existence. Only ever a failed crop away from disaster, life in the Big Scrub is one of lurking danger, wild beauty and the thrill of the hunt. Jody's world is transformed when he rescues a starving fawn, who becomes his constant companion.But their bond is threatened when the yearling endangers the family's survival - and Jody is

A new history which overturns the received wisdom that science displaced magic in Enlightenment Britain In early modern Britain, belief in prophecies, omens, ghosts, apparitions and fairies was commo

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and

Issues tied to race and culture continue to be a part of the landscape of America’s schools and classrooms. Given the rapid demographic transformation in the nation’s states, cities, counties, and sch

More Art in the Public Eye offers critical insight into the ever-growing field of socially engaged public art by demonstrating how the committed collaboration of artists, community members, and cultur

This book examines the background and significance of the historical and cultural origins of Mohist logic, fully affirming the original classical text, the interpretation of its philosophical content,

How do we value the life we are living? For 15 years, photographer Tim Mitchell has studied 21st century objects and commodities, as their transformation testifies to our ever-changing everyday values

British-Iranian photographer and filmmaker Mitra Tabrizian creates an unsettling imagery out of ordinary daily life. Atmospherically, she evokes almost unreal scenes, which push reality and its inhabi

Jointly, the Association for German-Chinese Cultural Exchange (GeKA e. V.) and Nationalgalerie Berlin realise the exhibition Micro Era, cross-generationally dedicated to Chinese Media Art since the 19

The techniques used in the welding of thin sheet metal as used on vehicle bodies are vastly different to those used in welding heavier structures. This book covers the various methods of welding used to make and repair sheet metal body panels. Whereas some forms of welding are straightforward, others require a significant amount of skill.The important thing for anyone wanting to achieve a good finish to body repair work is to start with the correct techniques: skill then comes with practice. When restoring a classic car of some value, it is worth putting the time and effort into becoming skilled in the use of all the techniques covered in this book in order to achieve a professional finish to your work. With nearly 200 colour photographs and illustrations, this book lists the equipment and materials required to achieve a successful outcome.It describes the different methods of welding and how to choose the correct method for the job and provides step-by-step practical guidance to achie

When States Take Rights Back draws on contributions by international experts in history, law, political science, and sociology, offering a rare interdisciplinary and comparative examination of citizen

Eric's mum is getting married - to his teacher! If that wasn't bad enough, Auntie Rose has sent a wedding present from her travels, and its magical properties might make Mum have a new baby. Eric defi

Grace put out her hand, almost touching the mirror. Her image did the same.'There's another world in there.''We could float in and out of it.'Deep in a Derbyshire valley live two girls, twins, so alik

Veronica is top of her class - and somehow she's found herself gazing in disbelief at a positive pregnancy test. Even worse, her ex-best friend and the high school's legendary malcontent, Bailey, is t

The concluding part of John le Carré's celebrated Karla Trilogy, Smiley's People sees the last confrontation between the indefatigable spymaster George Smiley and his great enemy, as their rivalry com

A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in London, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break.Whet

A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in New York City, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short bre

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