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The emergence of the South China regional economy, comprised of the southeastern coastal provinces of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, is analyzed in this timely and important collection of essays. Chin C

A collection of 11 chapters by Nigerian professors, this book covers such issues as the dignity of intellectual labor; how colonial writings on Africa helped Africans decide to become the interpreters

A collection of original jazz solos designed to provide enjoyable performance material for the beginning student. A wonderful way to support rhythmic and technical development.

This book explores the life and authorial development of Jack Kerouac through previously unpublished papers, letters, and other literary artifacts. In Running Through Heaven: Visions of Jack Kerouac, Jacob Loewentheil tells the father of the Beat generation's story through letters, an unpublished manuscript, notable copies of Kerouac's major works, literary artifacts, and personal items. These physical objects convey quirks, habits, and intimate facets of Kerouac's character, showing the writer in the making. His early letters, many previously unpublished and from Loewentheil's own collection, shed light on his emerging and highly influential stream of consciousness style. Running Through Heaven testifies to the richness of Kerouac's writing, his lifelong love of education, his complex relationship with religion, the tensions and contradictions in his sexuality, his influence on other writers, his turn toward conservatism, and his pivotal relationship with his mother. To fixate on the

"Although the title makes it sound like a reference book, it is so much more than that. The style of writing is engaging and informative. The layout is attractive, with beautiful illustrations, photos, period paintings, quotes, and interesting inserts on every page. Wilkinson's history unfolds like a symphonic work with instrument makers, composers and virtuosic performers picking up these incredible creations and exposing their beauty and capability. To open it up is to be instantly hooked."-- Publishers Weekly The 400-year story of music told by the instruments that make an orchestra. The History of Music in Fifty Instruments outlines musical history in well-written nuggets of information. Profiling one instrument at a time, it describes the history of music since the 1700s, when orchestras first took the formal shape familiar to us. The concise text explains the role of each instrument in the orchestra and its importance in the development of music in general. The book lists the 50

'More than any other poet since Wordsworth he can make us understand that the outside world is not outside, but what we are made of.' John CareyThis is the long-awaited, definitive edition of Seamus Heaney's poetry. It encompasses all the poems Heaney published in his lifetime as well as the small number that appeared after his death: twelve single volumes, from Death of a Naturalist (1966) to Human Chain (2010), and those poems published in pamphlets, journals and magazines or with limited circulation. In addition, the book includes a selection of unpublished material chosen by the poet's family.It is a body of work that, in its entirety, resounds with the 'lyrical beauty and ethical depth' cited by the Nobel committee: poems 'which exalt everyday miracles and the living past.'Critical introductions to each collection and notes that illuminate the history and development of the poems make this the essential volume for admirers of Heaney's work. 'Heaney's voice, by turns mythological a

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr. Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet. From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by insects and other bugs. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or per

Take a closer look at more than 90 remarkable bugs with expert author Dr Jess FrenchZoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by ins

Despite decades of ongoing efforts to improve racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials, many gaps remain in achieving demographic representation in clinical studies. In May 2024, the National Academies Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation, in collaboration with the National Cancer Policy Forum, hosted a public workshop to explore system-level changes and initiatives across organizations and sectors to improve representation, data collection, and reporting in clinical trials and progress tracking in the United States.

Eating disorders are associated with dangerous and costly medical morbidity, high rates of comorbid psychopathology, significant psychosocial impairment, substantial economic burden, and the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. These serious disorders have a long history in psychological research, yet advances in neurobiology are relatively new. The Handbook of the Neurobiology of Eating Disorders provides readers with a useful and accessible reference that summarizes and highlights critical findings in eating disorders to provide foundational knowledge of biological and brain function in eating disorders, how this relates to symptom expression and maintenance, and how this can inform future research and treatment development efforts needed to improve efficacy. The book aims not only to assemble scientific information from a range of areas of neurobiology of eating disorders but also to promote discourse and encourage integration of perspectives. By highlighting the cont

In this General Motors-official reference, relive the evolution of America's legendary sports car, year by year, through stunning photography, technical specs, and engaging commentary. Revealing a legacy of speed and innovation over more than seventy years of continuous production, the Corvette has evolved from its 1953 sporty-car debut to today's world-class supercar. Its fascinating development story and stellar competition record across eight distinct generations are detailed in The Complete Book of Corvette, spanning: The 1953 debut modelThe all-conquering L88 of the 1960sThe twenty-first century Z06The innovative E-Ray hybridThe 70th anniversary editionThe 1,064-horsepower, mid-engine Stingray ZR-1Prototypes, racers, Indy pace cars, and limited-edition production modelsThey're all here as are the key designers and engineers. Every model year is discussed with insightful text, key technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author's own images and GM's photo

Understand the fundamentals of electrical power systems with this accessible guide Few subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living. As energy demand grows and, with it, the electric power industry, more and more non-electrical professionals must make important policy and administrative decisions regarding the systems that power our world. Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional provides an education on the basics of this subject, including the various types of energy sources, types of transmission and distribution lines, grid modernization, and much more. From residential to industrial energy, and from metering principles to energy conservation techniques, this book provides a one-stop reference on all relevant areas of knowledge. Now fully updated to reflect the latest advances an

From the toothy lions and towering giraffes you already know to the burrowing aardvarks and adorable gorillas you can’t help but love, this engaging reference book introduces young readers to the diverse wildlife found in Africa.Venture through Africa’s rainforests, grasslands, and deserts to meet more than 50 different animals native to this large continent. Featured creatures include mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects, and spiders. Through informative profiles and stunning photographs, readers will learn what these amazing African animals eat, where they live, and so much more!Features include:Maps that show where these animals are found in the wildQuestions in each chapter that encourage interactive learningSimple text perfect for reading aloud with an adult, or for beginner readersFun facts on every spreadEngaging photography of real animals in their habitatsParent tips that extend the experience beyond the bookExpand your collection with these popular titles from the be

來自紐約時報最佳插畫書 《Little Red》作者 Bethan Woollvin《These Are My Rocks》 是一本專為喜愛收集小東西的孩子所設計的繪本。跟著故事一起自豪地介紹他們珍貴的收藏品，從大到小，從尖尖的到歪七扭八的，每一樣都有它獨特的魅力！這本書不僅充滿幽默有趣，還充滿了許多互動的設計，讓孩子們可以跟著書中的指引，指一指、發出聲音、拍拍手，不只讓孩子思考可收藏的東西，也讓閱讀更有趣。透過這本互動式繪本，孩子們能夠在遊戲中學習聆聽、選擇、配對、數數字與表達等重要的早期學習技能。《These Are My Rocks》 風格獨特、趣味十足，完美展現孩子們對「收集」的熱愛，是一本適合親子共讀的精彩故事書！From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning sk

來自紐約時報最佳插畫書 《Little Red》作者 Bethan Woollvin《These Are My Rocks》 是一本專為喜愛收集小東西的孩子所設計的繪本。跟著故事一起自豪地介紹他們珍貴的收藏品，從大到小，從尖尖的到歪七扭八的，每一樣都有它獨特的魅力！這本書不僅充滿幽默有趣，還充滿了許多互動的設計，讓孩子們可以跟著書中的指引，指一指、發出聲音、拍拍手，不只讓孩子思考可收藏的東西，也讓閱讀更有趣。透過這本互動式繪本，孩子們能夠在遊戲中學習聆聽、選擇、配對、數數字與表達等重要的早期學習技能。《These Are My Rocks》 風格獨特、趣味十足，完美展現孩子們對「收集」的熱愛，是一本適合親子共讀的精彩故事書！From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning sk

Portable, accessible, and fully up to date, Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children: A Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition, gives readers the tools and concepts needed to effectively perform efficient evaluations of children. Aligned with AOTA’s 4th edition of the OT Practice Framework (OTPF-4) throughout, this pocket-sized guide is a concise, comprehensive reference perfect for coursework, as a laboratory resource, and for clinical practice. This easy-to-use book provides detailed content on the OT evaluation process, relevant background information on typical child development and measurement principles for using standardized assessments, l as well as step-by-step coverage of techniques, with up-to-date clinical examples, high-quality illustrations, and extensive tables that summarize key assessments, techniques, and actions. Reflects the current ACOTE standards for conducting evaluations, the OTPF-4 evaluation process and terminology, and contains new and expanded content on family funct

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most extraordinary birds. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by birds. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or perfect for bedtime stories.

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 Chinese myths retold for children aged 7-9. Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of Chinese myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilisation of China.From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. This book on Chinese myths for children offers: - Over 20 fascinating Chinese myths, covering famous classics and lesser-known stories.- Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder. - A beautiful gold foil cover and gilded edges. - Profiles

Lois Lane knows that Superman can fly, but she does not know that Clark Kent can fly. How can that be, given that Superman and Clark are one and the same? To answer this question, Frege famously distinguished the reference of a name (the thing it is a name of) from what he called its 'sense' or 'mode of presentation'. The sense was meant to capture our (necessarily limited) perspective on reference and to explain the difference in 'cognitive value' between "Superman can fly" and "Clark can fly". Frege's distinction has been widely discussed in the last century, but much about it remains unclear. In this collection, Richard Kimberly Heck, one of the world's foremost experts on Frege's philosophy, distinguishes three aspects of Frege's famous 'puzzle' and explores the connections between them. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on issues in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of logic, the history of analytic philosophy, and meta-philosophy. Heck argues that, while

The Official WEBTOON PRIDE Coloring Collection is not just a coloring book; it's a celebration of love, diversity, and the power of storytelling. Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of LGBTQIA+ webcomics as you add your personal touch to the tales of hit WEBTOON Originals series including Boyfriends, Mage & Demon Queen, Castle Swimmer, and more. With each turn of the page, you'll explore the unique narratives of these webcomics, infusing them with the colors of your choosing. Spanning a range of genres--epic fantasy, heartwarming romance, supernatural adventures, and more--this distinctive coloring book features: 46 Coloring Pages featuring characters from hit WEBTOON Originals series including Boyfriends, Mage & Demon Queen, Castle Swimmer, and more. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ representation and diverse love stories. Interactive format, including full-color reference art alongside detailed line art so you can replicate the palettes from the series--or select your own! Pre

This piano solo collection contains a variety of hymns arranged for the accomplished church musician, performer, or student. Most of the selections are devotional or meditative in nature, making them ideal for prelude use. Highlights of the book include Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, a medley weaving The Love of God, together with What Wondrous Love Is This, and a rare piano setting of May the Mind of Christ, My Savior. Arranger Virginia (Ginny) Halberg is a longtime church musician and college-level piano instructor. These arrangements sometimes have a classical feel inspired by such composers as Beethoven, Schubert, and Debussy. At other times, they are flavored with gospel or jazz techniques. Hymn texts are included for personal reference or inclusion in printed programs.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been publishing a robust set of methods for analytical scientists since 1884. Scientists from around the globe contribute their expertise to ensure the content remains reliable in terms of standards development, method development, and the systematic evaluation andreview of methods. As a result, the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL is the most comprehensive collection of chemical and microbiological methods available in the world. Now in its twenty-second edition, this publication continues to be the most extensive and reliable collection ofchemical and microbiological methods and consensus standards. Many methods within the compendium have notation indicating their adoption as harmonized international reference methods by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Dairy Federation (IDF), the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), and the CodexAlimentarius Commission. This new edition includes

A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings.As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and ‘facsimile’ leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an ‘editor’ or ‘translator’ of ancient records.The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these

Get to know more than 100 of the world's favorite dinosaurs with this essential illustrated introduction. This is the must-have illustrated introduction to the world of dinosaurs. Turn each page to find out more about a wide variety of dinosaurs, from the teeny-tiny to the gigantic. With beautiful illustrations, storybook text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to the dinosaurs that used to roam the world. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs showcases dinosaurs from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates) in six dedicated chapters. Many pages are devoted to a different dinosaur, with others featuring a collection of dinosaurs from the same family, and some explore more than one dinosaur type, giving bite-sized chunks of accessible information to help early learners get to know new species. There are also reference pages that dive in deeper to explore dinosaur classification, f

An encyclopedic collection of art and information from the global hit game Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, presented in a deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume.The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this lavishly illustrated book offers readers a wealth of insight into the making of the award-winning RPG. In addition to production art and CG imagery of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume showcases cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and other planning materials, all accompanied by extensive commentary from the development staff. The Material Ultimania Plus also features gameplay walkthroughs with maps for FF7R EPISODE INTERmission.A must-have for Final Fantasy VII fans and anyone interested in how top-tier video games are made.

Originally published as a collection in 2006, this volume covers the Atlantic slave trade from its origins to 1600, the selection of essays here look at the reasons for the causes of slavery and serfdom; slavery in Africa; the development of the slave trade; the demographic situation in Latin America; and European attitudes to slavery as an institution. The volume also has an introduction by the editor commenting on the contribution each essay makes.

During the first decades of the 21st century, a critical re-assessment of the reenactment as a form of historical representation has taken place in the disciplines of history, art history and performance studies. Engagement with the reenactment in film and media studies has come almost entirely from the field of documentary studies and has focused almost exclusively on non-fiction, even though reenactments are being employed across fiction and non-fiction film and television genres. Working with an eclectic collection of case studies from Milk, Monster, Boys Don’t Cry , and The Battle of Orgreave to CSI and the video of police assaulting Rodney King, this book examines the relationship between the status of theatricality in the reenactment and the ways in which its relationships to reference are performed. Carrigy shows that while the practice of reenactment predates technically reproducible media, and continues to exist in both live and mediated forms, it has been thoroughly tran

This book features essays by leading legal scholars on ‘landmark’ labour law cases from the mid-19th century to the present day. The essays are acutely sensitive to the historical and theoretical context of each case, and the volume provides original and sometimes startling new perspectives on some familiar friends. There are few activities as distinctively human as work and labour. The book traces the development of labour law through the social struggles and economic conflicts between workers, trade unions, and employers. The narrative arc of its landmark cases reveals the richness and complexity of the human story played out in the working lives of real people. It also charts the remarkable transformation of the constitutional role of courts in labour law, from instruments of class oppression to the vindication of workers’ fundamental rights at work. The collection will be of interest to students, scholars, and legal practitioners in labour and equality law, as well as students in m

The Bloomsbury Handbook to the Digital Humanities reconsiders key debates, methods, possibilities, and failings from across the digital humanities, offering a timely interrogation of the present and future of the arts and humanities in the digital age. Comprising 43 essays from some of the field’s leading scholars and practitioners, this comprehensive collection examines, among its many subjects, the emergence and ongoing development of DH, postcolonial digital humanities, feminist digital humanities, race and DH, multilingual digital humanities, media studies as DH, the failings of DH, critical digital humanities, the future of text encoding, cultural analytics, natural language processing, open access and digital publishing, digital cultural heritage, archiving and editing, sustainability, DH pedagogy, labour, artificial intelligence, the cultural economy, and the role of the digital humanities in climate change. The Bloomsbury Handbook to the Digital Humanities:Surveys key contempo

A short, serious history of the co-development of sex and sexuality and the internet, and how the issues at their convergence increasingly define our lives: free speech, privacy, online banking, dating and social media, streaming technology, cultural and sexual appropriation, and mass data collection. From the moment there was an “online,” there was sex online. The famous test image used by software engineers to develop formats like the jpeg was “Lenna,” taken from Playboy’s November 1972 centerfold. Early bulletin boards and multi-user domains quickly came to serve their members sexual musings. Facebook started as a way to rate “hot or not” Harvard co-eds. In fact, virtually every significant development that defines the Internet we know and love (and hate) today―privacy issues, online payments and online banking, dating, social media, streaming technology, mass data collection―came out the meeting of sexuality and technology. And the kicker is, not only did sexuality vastly

Apparel Design Through Patternmaking is a fresh design-oriented flat patternmaking text that gives fashion students a new perspective on patternmaking knowledge and skills they need to develop contemporary women’s, men’s, and children’s wear. This book covers a comprehensive range of concepts in flat pattern drafting, such as fit, style, and design development, and the modular approach allows for flexible design options across age, gender, and size, as reflected in current fashion trends. 200 detailed principles address proper measurements; body shapes; dart manipulation; neckline, collar, and sleeve variations; fit issues and corrections; garment details; and more, all of which are easily visualized with hundreds of line drawings and photos. Reference size charts and a decimal conversion chart included in the Appendix make this text user-friendly for international students. Key Features: - 20 slopers, 30 foundations, and variations - 220 detailed principles of patternmaking - 100+ ap

At the centre of the Roman empire stood the emperor and the court surrounding him. The systematic investigation of this court in its own right, however, has been a relatively late development in the field of Roman history, and previous studies have focused on narrowly defined aspects or on particular periods of Roman history. This book makes a major contribution to understanding the history of the Roman imperial court. The first volume presents nineteen original essays covering all the major dimensions of the court from the age of Augustus to the threshold of Late Antiquity. The second volume is a collection of the ancient sources that are central to studying that court. The collection includes: translations of literary sources, inscriptions, and papyri; plans and computer visualizations of archaeological remains; and photographs of archaeologic sites and artworks depicting the emperor and his court.

At the centre of the Roman empire stood the emperor and the court surrounding him. The systematic investigation of this court in its own right, however, has been a relatively late development in the field of Roman history, and previous studies have focused on narrowly defined aspects or on particular periods of Roman history. This book makes a major contribution to understanding the history of the Roman imperial court. The first volume presents nineteen original essays covering all the major dimensions of the court from the age of Augustus to the threshold of Late Antiquity. The second volume is a collection of the ancient sources that are central to studying that court. The collection includes: translations of literary sources, inscriptions, and papyri; plans and computer visualizations of archaeological remains; and photographs of archaeologic sites and artworks depicting the emperor and his court.

In recent years the development of new classification and regression algorithms based on deep learning has led to a revolution in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis. The development of a theoretical foundation to guarantee the success of these algorithms constitutes one of the most active and exciting research topics in applied mathematics. This book presents the current mathematical understanding of deep learning methods from the point of view of the leading experts in the field. It serves as both a starting point for researchers and graduate students in mathematics trying to get into the field, as well as an invaluable reference for future research.

The first collection of Leibniz’s key writings on the binary system, newly translated, with many previously unpublished in any language.The polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716) is known for his independent invention of the calculus in 1675. Another major―although less studied―mathematical contribution by Leibniz is his invention of binary arithmetic, the representational basis for today’s digital computing. This book offers the first collection of Leibniz’s most important writings on the binary system, all newly translated by the authors with many previously unpublished in any language. Taken together, these thirty-two texts tell the story of binary as Leibniz conceived it, from his first youthful writings on the subject to the mature development and publication of the binary system. As befits a scholarly edition, Strickland and Lewis have not only returned to Leibniz’s original manuscripts in preparing their translations, but also provided full critical apparatus. In additio

A bold play collection representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) experiences, from Black British perspectives, this anthology contains seven radical plays by Black writers that change the face of theatre in Britain. With an international reach connecting Africa, the Caribbean and the Diaspora, these plays address themes including same-sex love, sex, homophobia, apartheid, migration and space travel. The collection captures the historical scope and range of Black British LGBTIQ+ theatre, from the 1980s to 2021. Including a range of forms, from monologue to musicals, realist drama to club-performance, readers will journey through the development of Black Queer theatre in Britain. Through a helpful critical introduction, this book provides important socio-political and historical context, highlighting and illuminating key themes in the plays. Each play is preceded by an intergenerational ‘in-conversation’ piece between two Black British LGBTIQ+ artists and w

Divided into 3 parts, this handbook provides a wide-ranging survey and analysis of the Christian Church. The first section addresses the scriptural foundations of ecclesiology; the second section outlines the historical and confessional aspects of the topic; and the final part discusses a variety of contemporary and topical themes in ecclesiology.Compiled and written by leading scholars in the field, the T&T Clark Handbook of Ecclesiology covers a range of key topics in the context of their development and importance in each stream of historic Christianity and the confessional traditions. The contributors cover traditional matters such as creedal notes, but also tackle questions of ordination, orders of ministry, and sacraments. This handbook is extensive enough to provide a true overview of the field, but the essays are also concise enough to be read as reference selections.

A bold play collection representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) experiences, from Black British perspectives, this anthology contains seven radical plays by Black writers that change the face of theatre in Britain. With an international reach connecting Africa, the Caribbean and the Diaspora, these plays address themes including same-sex love, sex, homophobia, apartheid, migration and space travel. The collection captures the historical scope and range of Black British LGBTIQ+ theatre, from the 1980s to 2021. Including a range of forms, from monologue to musicals, realist drama to club-performance, readers will journey through the development of Black Queer theatre in Britain. Through a helpful critical introduction, this book provides important socio-political and historical context, highlighting and illuminating key themes in the plays. Each play is preceded by an intergenerational ‘in-conversation’ piece between two Black British LGBTIQ+ artists and w