Rethinking Heritage brings together leading writers and thinkers to examine the ways in which ingrained assumptions about heritage are being challenged today. It explores the key questions that surrou
In the period between the mid-nineteenth century and the outbreak of the First World War, much of what is now called the Middle East, most of North Africa, and much of Central Asia, came under differe
With contributions from activists and scholars across Africa, this study focusses on understanding the legal framework in Africa for the recognition of the right to health, the challenges people encou
This book investigates the role of Islam and religious freedom in the constitutional transitions of seven North African and Middle Eastern countries. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the work inv
The titles in this mini-set were originally published between 1924 and 1931 and include works by J D Bernal, E E Fournier d’Albe, Andre Maurois and S Radhakrishnan. Drawing on philosophy, anthropology
This volume represents the proceedings of a prestigious international conference organized by Loughborough University which will be of interest to all those involved in this rapidly advancing field, p
This major new textbook will equip students with a complete understanding of contemporary politics, state and society in the United Kingdom today.Key underlying themes include:The differences between
Until now, the poetry of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has been hidden, "embedded" within comments made at press briefings and in interviews. His preferred medium is the spoken word, and his au
Since the 1960s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) has been one of the most intensive fields of study in electronics. However, little has been produced specifically on linear non-adaptive time-variant di
This collection of essays provides a comprehensive view of the economic thought of the Scottish Enlightenment. Organized as a chronological account of the rise and progress of political economy in eig
What was it like to be a slave in colonial South Africa? What difference did freedom make? The questions themselves are simply put, but John Edwin Mason has found complex answers after delving deeply
In many western cities, urban nightlife is experiencing a 'McDonaldisation', where big branded names are taking over large parts of downtown areas, leaving consumers with an increasingly standardised
The Inter-American Convention against Corruption was adopted by the Organization of American States in 1997 to fight corruption within the governments of the Western Hemisphere. Manfroni (law and poli
Geared toward the HVAC professional, Practical Controls: A Guide to Mechanical Systems provides a solid foundation and well-rounded understanding of the role of controls in mechanical systems design a
Over the centuries all of the great philosophers made psychology central to understanding social life. Indeed, the ancient Greeks thought it impossible to conceive of political life without insight in
Trixie and Honey’s friend Jim has run away from Sleepyside–before anyone could tell him that he is the only heir to the huge Frayne fortune. The girls set out across upstate New York in a trailer to t
Part human, part elfin, young Tom struggles to find a place to call home in this striking debut fantasy novel.Tom is both elfin and human, and running for his life. Cast out from the elfin Tribe, he m
Contemporary young Belgian writer Nothomb was the subject of a November 2001 conference in Edinburgh that drew scholars of French literature from across Europe and Canada and the US and Australia. The
The Pandora was a 24-gun Sixth Rate built at Deptford in 1779. The 20- and 24-gun classes were the smallest regularly commanded by a Post Captain and they were consequently known as post ships; they w
Major principles and contemporary themes drive this narrative overview of the field touching on the latest ideas and findings in biological, cognitive, social, developmental, personality, and clinical
Devoted to his convict lover, Phillip Morris, con man Steven Russell has used his talent as an escape artist to stage a series of four ingenious jailbreaks from the Texas prison system in order to be
Our society is churning out more numbers than ever before, whether in the form of spreadsheets, brokerage statements, survey results, or just the numbers on the sports pages. Unfortunately, people’s
This book of hauntingly beautiful Native American portraits reflects the tragic history of the Cheyenne, Sioux, Pawnee, Cherokee, and other groups whose leaders traveled to Washington in the mid-ninet
Reach, Teach, and Assess every student with one superb program. A captivating verbal/visual presentation weaves text and graphics together in a user-friendly, easy-to-grasp format that stimulates stu
The politics of Japan are less widely reported than its economics. Most people are aware of the economic 'miracle' following the Second World War, whereby Japan became the second largest economy in th
The book can serve as a reference and a source of inspiration for researchers working in these and related areas, but could also be used for advanced graduate courses.
A fresh investment approach to an ever-changing market In this unique and engaging treatise on the art and science of speculation, expert S. A. Johnston combines the profitable elements of banking, b
The vital role played by universities in producing creative and innovative products (protected by intellectual property) is becoming increasingly recognized both by policy makers and by the universiti
With her 2002 debut story collection, Half in Love, prizewinning author Maile Meloy drew acclaim from readers and reviewers across the country. "Here is an author who knows how to jump-start the read
Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-214, Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network. This Study Guide provides:In-depth coverage of every exam objectivePra
Hønneland assesses current environmental discourses and applies this analysis to look at the relations between Russia and the West with regards to environment problems. It includes three in-depth case
The authors, an international panel of experts, have here created an easy reference on how to treat emergencies in children. Handbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine provides concise but comprehensive
Provides a comprehensive overview of sources of corporate risk and major control measures.Identifies risks inherent in corporate payments systems.Shows how to assess credit risk, develop policies, and
According to Paul Shepheard, architecture is the rearranging of the world for human purposes. Sculpture, machines, and landscapes are all architecture-every bit as much as buildings are. In his writin
The Handbook presents an overview of most aspects of modernBanach space theory and its applications. The up-to-date surveys, authored by leading research workers in the area, are written to be accessi
Miffy is the little girl bunny who has become a friend to millions of babies and toddlers since she was created by Dick Bruna in the 1950s. She has instant appeal thanks to the bold, colourful illustr
When Miffy visits the seaside with her father, she builds a sandcastle, looks for seashells and has a swim in the ocean. After her fun day, she falls asleep on the way home.
In The Portable Postmodernist, Arthur Asa Berger introduces key concepts written by postmodernism's leading theorists including Lyotard, Baudrillard, and Jameson. This collage of influential writing i
Archaeological discoveries have increasingly brought to light evidence of women's involvement in the royal houses of the ancient Near East, yet such evidence has not fundamentally altered the percepti
A great deal is happening in London this season.For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at Sir Hilary's induction into the Royal College of Wizards. (Since when does hot chocolate bur
