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Cambridge International AS Level: International History 1870-1939
by Malcolm Surridge Andrew Gillespie David Williamson George VlachonikolisThis title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the International History 1870-1939 Option from the Cambridge International AS Level History syllabuses 9489 (outside the US) and 9982 (US only) for examination from 2027. - Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative and analysis written by experienced authors and reviewed by academic historians.- Navigate the syllabus with confidence through chapters carefully structured around key questions.- Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities.- Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions.-Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles.- Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.- Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
Cambridge International AS Level History: US History to 1877
by Nicholas Fellows Mike WellsWe are working towards endorsement of this title for the Cambridge Pathway to support the full syllabus for examination from 2027. Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge International AS Level US History to 1877 syllabus (8101) for examination from 2027.- Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative, which places an increased focus on social and economic history to ensure learners study a diverse range of American voices and perspectives. The analysis is written by experienced authors and reviewed by US-based academic historians.- Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities.- Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions.- Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles.- Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.- Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
Cambridge International AS Level History: Modern Europe 1774-1924
by Nicholas Fellows Mike WellsThis title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the Modern Europe 1774-1924 Option from the Cambridge International AS Level History syllabus 9489 (outside the US) and 9981 (US only) syllabus for examination from 2027. - Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative and analysis written by experienced authors and reviewed by academic historians. - Navigate the syllabus with confidence through chapters carefully structured around key questions. - Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities. - Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions. - Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles. - Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.-Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
The Confessions of Samuel Pepys: His Private Revelations
by Guy de Bédoyère'A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys's diary' Claire TomalinA collection of the most personal aspects of Samuel Pepys' diaries, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their publicationThe Diary of Samuel Pepys is the most celebrated personal journal in the English language. His candid revelations as he forged his career as a civilian naval official in Restoration London have fascinated readers ever since the first selection was published in 1825. The Confessions of Samuel Pepys focuses on Pepys's controversial private life for a contemporary readership, by charting his varied and complex relationships with women. They included his wife Elizabeth whom he both loved and treated abominably, their domestic servants, the mistresses whom he secretly visited in Westminster and Deptford and other places, a host of other opportunistic encounters, the great ladies of the court whom he ogled, and the actresses and other female friends whose company he delighted in and combined with casual flirting and petting. All these he recounted in shorthand, often disguising the more salacious occasions in his own cryptic Franco-Latino polyglot or with a primitive system of extraneous consonants.Most of these controversial entries were excised from 19th century editions, but all are featured here in completely new transcriptions and Pepys's secret code translated, following fresh forensic examination, from the original shorthand diary. The Confessions of Samuel Pepys also reveals how all previous transcribers of the diary and many of his biographers have deliberately massaged Pepys's reputation.
Deadly Remains: The gripping new mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series (DI Wesley Peterson #29)
by Kate EllisMillion-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the brand new mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series.When a body is discovered in a picturesque South Devon village, DI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate. The victim, Barry Brown, is a celebrity ghostwriter and the theft of his laptop suggests that the motive for murder may lie in his work.While Wesley investigates Barry's famous clients, Wesley's teenage son Michael joins family friend, Dr Neil Watson, on an intriguing excavation of a crashed World War Two plane on Dartmoor. The plane was used to ferry secret agents into Europe during the war and, when three skeletons are discovered nearby, it seems the wreckage might hold more secrets than they could ever have imagined.Wesley's case leads him to the same area and he discovers a sinister history surrounding the moor and the nearby village of Moor Barton.With four unexplained deaths, can Wesley solve the mystery before anyone else is put in danger?Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.Praise for Kate Ellis . . .'Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves'Haunting' Independent'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer'Unputdownable'Bookseller'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood
by Kat BrownNo One Talks About This Stuff is a support group for almost-parents. A place to share their journeys of loss and limbo, to confront social pressure and to find courage in the darkness of tragedies which happen every day yet are brushed under the carpet. So, we hear from a stepmother who wrestles with infertility. A husband and wife each tell their experience of losing their baby. A lesbian comes of age at a time when gay people rarely become parents. A father finds loss to be his unlikely superpower. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder impacts a person's choices about having a family. A black woman unpacks ancestral shame while finding renewed purpose. And each person shares how they lived through it. This captivatingly beautiful, profound and honest anthology opens a much-needed conversation about society, family and honouring the missing children we will never forget.
And Notre Dame is Burning
by Miriam Robinson'Miriam Robinson is an incredible writer and this is an astounding debut . . . This will definitely be on prize lists' Nina Pottell, Prima Magazine'A beautiful account of one woman's story that shines with the truth of all our stories' Sophie Ward, author of Love and Other Thought Experiments'Robinson's debut is exceptional' Katie Fraser, The Bookseller 'A heartbreakingly beautiful novel about the beginnings and ends of life and love and marriage, with echoes of Claire Kilroy and Miranda July in its honesty about the female experience. Miriam Robinson is a vital new voice in literary fiction, and I can't wait to see what she does next' Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet'A stunning exploration of betrayal' Tanya Shadrick, author of The Cure for SleepI find myself wondering what would have happened if I had been more clear. If our relationship had not begun with this one tiny untruth.Time has flattened for Esther.Her storybook marriage begins, and ends, in the shadow of Notre Dame cathedral. Sifting through the ashes of their years together, a time now collapsed by grief, she finds a mismatched litany: mountain lions, a Paris bookshop, bad dancing, bad faith, marshland, prairieland, miscarriage, motherhood, bagels, Eve.In order to understand this new story, Esther seeks help - from generations of women, from a book about evolution, from a friendly philosopher/scientist with a solid grasp of the space-time continuum.Mostly, though, she writes - fragments, notes, letters - tracing a fine line between a story that soothes and one that suffocates; confronting the impossibility of communicating anything in the right way, at the right moment, to her daughter. Esther writes, and rewrites, until time slowly takes shape again. This extraordinary debut is an excavation of betrayal, of motherhood, of time and timelessness, of guilt and consequence, of love coming to an end. Told with dry wit and a startling ferocity, And Notre Dame is Burning heralds an urgent new voice in literary fiction.
Bertie's Theory of Ice Cream (44 Scotland Street #18)
by Alexander McCall SmithBook 18 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith"It's like ice cream, Mr Flynn," Bertie continued. "When you have ice cream, you need to eat it straight away, otherwise it melts. If there are people who haven't got any, you should share it, if you can."When despair for the world grows, Bertie's theory of ice cream reminds us that it's the simple pleasures in life that we should hold onto. And everyone's favourite seven-year-old has a lot to put up with: at home, Irene is planning lessons on Irish Culture for Bertie; at school, he is forced to join Olive and Pansy's book group, and during a day out with his best friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson, the boys find themselves unexpectedly invited to a wedding.Meanwhile, Bruce's latest property venture goes horribly wrong after trying to move a flat's front door to give it a more prestigious address. At Nine Mile Burn, Matthew and the triplets try to adopt an unwillingly-vegan dog. And Sister Maria-Fiori dei Fiore Montagna discovers the missing part of the Stone of Scone in Drummond Place Gardens.Filled with Alexander McCall Smith's trademark warmth and humour, this latest book in the series is a must-read.
Lucid: Pre-order the unmissable fantasy-thriller mash up, perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Inception!
by Oraine JohnsonDREAMS CAN COME TRUE. BUT SO CAN NIGHTMARES...From a spellbinding debut voice comes a gripping urban fantasy, set in the heart of a near-future Birmingham. Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Ben Aaronovitch!****Joseph Jacobs is just an ordinary teenager - he goes to university, skateboards, stays out of trouble. But when he skates past a crime scene which matches a dream he can't forget, everything he once knew to be true begins to unravel.On his birthday, a strange gift arrives: a dreamcatcher that hums with otherworldly energy. The only clue? An eerie inscription: 'We Are Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On'.No sender. No explanation. Only questions.As his dreams grow darker - and realer - Joseph is pulled into a hidden world where the lines between reality and illusion are blurred. Shadows move with purpose. Time twists. Something is coming. Something ancient... and hungry.Now, Joseph must unlock the truth behind his visions - before they consume him. For his dreams are changing. And they're not just his anymore...
Joyspan: A Short Guide to Enjoying your Long Life
by Dr Dr Kerry Burnight'This book completely changed how I see myself growing older. It's not just about adding years to your life - it's about making those years incredible. A must-have guide to living longer and better!' - MEL ROBBINSA prominent US gerontologist's practical, science-based guide to aging wellGrowing old in today's society is daunting. The core message of this book is that losing your quality of life as you age is not inevitable. You can live a great life all the way to the end by leveraging what "older you" does better. By the end of this book, your fear of aging will be replaced with confidence that you will know how to age into the best version of yourself.Joyspan is the practical guide readers have been looking for. A rich body of evidence confirms that a number of strengths peaks with age: judgment, empathy, patience, and appreciation. Older you will have better problem-solving skills, more resilience, and a deeper and more robust spiritual life. When you harness these strengths, growing older becomes an era of expansion rather than contraction. In a society that can you make you feel invisible, staying vital requires you to stay visible to yourself so that you uncover the strengths and fullness of your life.
The Little Book of Man United Legends
by OHDive into the rich history and legendary moments of Manchester United FC, a treasure trove of quotes and facts celebrating the iconic players and managers who have graced Old Trafford. One of the oldest and most popular football clubs in the world, Manchester United has been enormously successful, with beloved figures that have contributed to the club's success both on and off the pitch. This tiny tome is packed with the legends of Old Trafford, from Bobby Charlton to Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes to Bill Foulkes, Wayne Rooney to David De Gea and so many more unforgettable names. Packed with quotes from the men themselves and their fans, plus trivia and facts, this captivating collection is a must-have for die-hard fans and anyone who admires the passion, skill, and dedication of the Red Devils, one of the world's greatest football clubs.
The Little Book of Aston Villa
by OHFew clubs can boast a history as rich as Aston Villa Football Club. Founded in 1874, they have played in their home ground of Villa Park in Birmingham since 1897. Aston Villa is not only one of the oldest clubs in England but among some of the most successful. Having won the FA cup seven times and the League Cup five times, Aston Villa ranks 5th in the all-time English top flight table and is the seventh most successful club in English football by competitive honours. Villa is one of only three clubs that were founding members of both the Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1992.Despite its overall prosperity, Villa has experienced ups and downs, including relegation from the Premier League in 2016. However, after three seasons in the EFL Championship and two ownership changes, the club returned to the Premier League in 2019, and in 2024, qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 1982. From Pongo Waring, 'Big Ron' Atkinson and 'Deadly Doug' Ellis to Peter Withe, Gary Shaw, Gareth Southgate, Dwight Yoke and Jack Grealish, hear from the bold voices that have shaped Aston Villa over the years and re-live the highs and lows of this historic club.
Hot To Go: The Little Guide to Chappell Roan
by OHChappell Roan - your favourite artist's favourite artist - is hot-to-go right now following her multiple Grammy Award nominations at next year's prestigious ceremony. With more than three billion streams on Spotify (after just one album!), Chappell has come a long way from her religious, super-conservative upbringing in Willard, Missouri. But she's no overnight sensation. For ten years now, singer-songwriter Kayleigh Rose Amstutz has been hard at work mastering her musical craft and sculpting her drag queen alter-ego into the magnificently-manicured masterpiece we marvel at today. Now, is Chappell's time to shine, and we all can't wait.Witty, wise and wickedly refreshing, this tiny tome celebrates all that is fantastic about Chappell Roan, as told by the Midwest Princess herself through 175 of her most iconic interview quotes, plus a sprinkling of glittery trivia too, obvs. Only one question remains: Are you bitches ready for it?SAMPLE TEXT"I'm very turned off by celebrity. Some girls have been in this so long that they're used to that, but I'm not that girl. I'm not gonna be a sweetie pie to a man who's telling me to shut the fuck up. If you're an asshole, I'm gonna be like: 'Yo, fuck off.' You don't get to talk to me like that. I'm confrontational."Chappell Roan"I feel like I'm just being my 10-year-old self. This whole project is to honour my 10-year-old self. My whole persona is just me trying to honour that version of myself that I was never allowed to be."Chappell RoanWith more than 42 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than three billion total streams on the platform to date, Chappell Roan is now one of the most streamed female artists - ever! Her most popular song on the platform is "Good Luck, Babe!" with more than 950 million streams. It'll be well over a billion by the time you read this.Chappell's debut album earned her her first Grammy Award nominations at the 67th annual ceremony in 2025, making her one of 12 artists in history to have earned Grammy nominations in all of the "Big Four" categories for their debut studio album, including album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist.
Five-Carat Soul
by James McBrideFROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE 'McBride at his brave and joyous best'New York Times Book Review'A furious joy drives these glimpses of brave lives in perilous places'San Francisco ChronicleAn antiques dealer discovers that a legendary toy commissioned by a Civil War General now sits in the home of a black minister in Queens. Five strangers find themselves thrown together and face unexpected judgment. An American president draws inspiration from a conversation he overhears in a stable. And members of The Five-Carat Soul Bottom Bone Band recount stories from their messy and hilarious lives.These stories spring from the place where identity, humanity, and history converge. A collection of surprising, perceptive and evocative short stories from internationally bestselling novelist James McBride, Five Carat Soul is a moving exploration of our human condition.
If Not For My Baby: The Spicy, Swoony Rockstar Romance by the Author of A Dawn Of Onyx!
by Kate Golden'Sensual, poetic, and full of delicious, excruciating yearning' Ali HazelwoodClementine Clark isn't looking for love. She's a talented singer, but she's set her dreams of stardom - and romance - aside to care for her ailing mother.And then her best friend calls her with a life-changing opportunity: join Irish megastar Halloran on his first US tour as a backing vocalist. Clementine wants to reject the offer, but the pay would change her and her mom's life. Overnight, Clementine goes from serving enchiladas at the Happy Tortilla to belting high notes before a cheering crowd.But the whiplash of trading small-town Texas for sold-out stadiums is nothing compared to the rush of performing with the enigmatic Thomas Patrick Halloran. Poet, introvert, and lyrical genius, Halloran quickly gets under Clementine's skin. The two couldn't see the world more differently. And yet, over the course of the next eight weeks on tour, the romantic rockstar might just strike an unforgettable chord in Clementine. But will it be enough for an encore?A steamy romance of second chances, perfect for fans of Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, What Is Love by Jen Comfort and The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jiminez.
Dynamic Substructures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2021
by Matthew S. Allen Walter D’Ambrogio Dan RoettgenDynamic Substructures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2021, the fourth volume of nine from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including papers on: Methods for Dynamic Substructures Applications for Dynamic Substructures Interfaces & Substructuring Frequency Based Substructuring Transfer Path Analysis.
Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2017
by Randall L. Mayes Matthew S. Allen Daniel Jean RixenDynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2017, the fourth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including papers on: Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics Joints, Friction & Damping, Nonlinear Substructuring, Transfer Path Analysis and Source Characterization Analytical Substructuring & Numerical Reduction Techniques, Real Time Substructuring, Assembling & Decoupling Substructures & Boundary Conditions.
Spatial Conflicts and Conflictual Spaces: The Dynamics of Refiguration (The Refiguration of Space)
by Hubert Knoblauch Barbara Pfetsch Vivien SommerThis volume explores the refiguration of space as a theoretical framework, presenting empirical studies on spatial conflicts and emerging conflictual spaces across different regions and scales. It contains contributions which follow varied theoretical threads and represent different geospatial standpoints, but which relate to the thesis of the refiguration of space as a new phase after globalization.By adopting a spatial lens, the book offers insights into the dynamics of social order in the post-globalization era, examining how conflicts arise within space and how spatial dynamics shape social tensions. The chapters unpack the interplay between human aspirations and geographical limitations and use the concept of (re)figuration to underline the trans-scalar dimension of most social conflicts, which is massively expanded by digital mediatization, public communication and its refigured infrastructures. While emphasizing the empirical analysis of conflicts in space, the edited volume also seeks to identify general principles of the spatial dynamics of social conflicts. It is this "spatial logic" underlying conflictual situations that the book addresses with the term "spatial conflicts."This volume will be of interest to students and researchers in sociology, anthropology, geography, urban studies, communication studies, political science, and globalization and peace studies.
Marketing in the Climate Crisis: Imagining Post-Growth Futures (Routledge Studies in Critical Marketing)
by Carys Egan-Wyer Jon BertilssonAre marketers, the proponenst for continuous economic growth, the ultimate climate criminals? So far, their job has been to create unnecessary demand and to promote the overconsumption and waste that threatens our very existence on this planet. In this book however, the authors explore the potential of marketing to do the opposite–that is to help create a more ecologically sustainable future. This book argues that marketing researchers and practitioners have a crucial role to play in reimagining and promoting alternatives to growth capitalism.Existing sustainability narratives focus on sacrifice and limitation, rendering potential futures uninspiring and unappealing. Drawing on critical marketing scholarship and degrowth principles, this book proposes an alternative way of thinking—dystopian optimism—which allows us to imagine degrowth as desirable. The authors suggest that the transition to a post-growth future can be achieved by theoretically reimagining that future and outline practical ways for critical marketers to contribute to this transition. This book adds to the small but growing stream of marketing literature that concerns itself with marketing’s role in the currently unfolding ecological calamity. Marketers and marketing researchers will learn how marketing’s role in the calamity is threatening its legitimacy but, by following the chapter-by-chapter analysis, they will also learn how marketing can transform itself by focusing on selling sustainable futures.This book is essential reading for those who want to understand why it is so hard for us to imagine desirable, sustainable futures and who want to be part of changing that. For those who are interested in saving, not just marketing’s legitimacy, but also the planet, it is a must read for scholars and upper-level students of critical marketing, marketing ethics, marketing theory, and consumer culture.
The Changing Profile of India’s Trade Relations: A Partial and General Equilibrium Analysis
by Somesh K. Mathur, Prabir De and Archana SrivastavaThis book unravels the complex spectrum of trade policy in India with the help of partial and general equilibrium models. It evaluates India’s recent trade deals with the UAE, Australia, European Free Trade Area (EFTA), and Mauritius, among others.Using applied general equilibrium methods to analyse recent debates about the conduct of India’s trade policy, this book aims to present how the barriers to trade have been affecting trade flows. It further presents a set of large-scale computable general equilibrium simulations of the effects of changes in trade barriers. It also explores India's need to deal strategically with China and provide different economic solutions, despite the conflicts along their international borders. Moreover, it focuses on how India, through its trade orientation, needs to manage its natural resources and deal with land scarcity.The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of international trade and finance, business economics, and econometrics. It will also be of interest to foreign trade experts, researchers, policy makers and government officials, among others.
Cambios inducidos por contacto en el español andino peruano: los sistemas pronominales átonos de tercera persona (Routledge Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics)
by María Sánchez ParaísoCambios inducidos por contacto en el español andino peruano explores the intricate sociolinguistic landscapes of Latin American Andean regions, focusing on the impact of language contact between Spanish and indigenous languages like Quechua on the clitic pronoun systems, specifically in Juliaca, Peru.Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how bilingualism and linguistic contact shape language evolution, illustrated through extensive fieldwork and detailed analysis of pronominal changes. Details of the linguistic history of Peru and Quechua are provided to offer context for the linguistic change in Spanish which is explored within this volume. The book features qualitative and quantitative research, offering insights into the systematic patterns and factors driving linguistic variations, essential for scholars in contact linguistics and sociolinguistics.This book is intended for linguists, sociolinguists, researchers, and advanced students interested in language contact phenomena, bilingualism, and the dynamic interplay between Spanish and indigenous languages in Latin America. It is also valuable for those studying language variation and change in multilingual settings. ____________________________________________________________________________________________Cambios inducidos por contacto en el español andino peruano explora los paisajes sociolingüísticos complejos de las regiones andinas de América Latina, centrándose en el impacto del contacto lingüístico entre el español y las lenguas indígenas como el quechua en el sistema pronominal átono de tercera persona, específicamente en Juliaca, Perú.Los lectores comprenderán cómo el bilingüismo y el contacto lingüístico moldean la evolución de la lengua, a través de un extenso trabajo de campo y un análisis detallado de los cambios pronominales. En el volumen, se proporcionan detalles sobre la historia lingüística de Perú y el quechua para ofrecer un contexto del cambio lingüístico en el español. El libro presenta, desde un análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo, los factores que impulsan las variaciones lingüísticas a patrones sistemáticos, lo que lo convierte en una obra esencial para los académicos en la Lingüística de Contacto y la Sociolingüística.Este libro está dirigido a lingüistas, sociolingüistas, investigadores y estudiantes avanzados interesados en fenómenos de contacto lingüístico, bilingüismo y la interacción dinámica entre el español y las lenguas indígenas en América Latina. También es valioso para aquellos que estudian la variación y el cambio lingüístico en contextos multilingües.
The Protection of Property Rights Through Tort Law
by Victoria EvansThis book analyses the problems caused by relying on tort law mechanisms to protect tangible property interests in the common law and suggests a new way of thinking to rectify these issues.As English common law relies primarily on tort law for the protection of tangible property interests, property rights are protected by a group of claims that as a whole are informed by a set of concerns that have little to do with the vindication of property rights. The book demonstrates how tort law tends to focus on loss within the case law and argues that this fundamental mismatch wholly undermines the category of property rights, since the protection of property through tort is simultaneously too broad and too narrow. Discussing trespass to goods, trespass to land, private nuisance, conversion, and negligent property damage, the book advances a novel way of re-thinking about the property-protecting torts, far better suited to their unique role within the law.Using cases throughout, the book will be of interest to students, scholars, and practitioners within the fields of property law, tort law, and private law in general.
War and Masculinity in Roman and Medieval Culture
by Elina Pyy Jaakkojuhani Peltonen Jussi RantalaThe chapters in this volume highlight the complexity and diversity of approaches to how ancient and medieval cultures understood martial masculinity and the significance warfare had on masculine values during the premodern era. They also point to how these ideals were manifested in numerous environments, covering topics from multiple points of view and using a variety of sources and methods.In the ancient and medieval periods, “manliness” was often understood as the ability to demonstrate bravery in war and eagerness to use violence in different situations. While certain marginal groups, such as philosophers and Christians, promoted more peaceful ideals of masculinity, war and masculinity were tightly connected to the cultures and societies of antiquity and the Middle Ages. Indeed, in Roman and later medieval culture, warfare played an essential role in constructing ideals of proper manliness and masculinity. This constructed masculinity manifested itself not only in written culture but also in everyday life, both visually and bodily.War and Masculinity in Roman and Medieval Culture is intended for those interested in ancient Roman and medieval culture, particularly researchers and students of gender and masculinity in Classical Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Existential Perspectives in Transactional Analysis: The Development of the Adult Self and the Human Search for Meaning (Innovations in Transactional Analysis: Theory and Practice)
by Rachel CookThis book offers experienced practitioners and trainees in psychotherapy and counselling a new, deeply personal and theoretically-grounded perspective on clinical work that integrates existential philosophy and psychotherapy into a relational transactional analysis.The author employs a multidisciplinary perspective grounded in the traditions of Berne’s transactional analysis, whilst providing an easily accessible explanation of existential psychotherapy and the existential givens of life. An innovative theory for the development of the adult self is offered that can be used to understand our human search for meaning and the existential life predicaments we all encounter as adults that may not originate from a difficult childhood. Using moving and personal clinical examples from her extensive professional experience as a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer, the author highlights the different therapeutic skills that can be used when working from this stance, making this a highly practical guide for all practitioners.Whilst predominantly for psychotherapists, counsellors and students on psychotherapy training courses, this will be essential reading for all practitioners working with human beings in groups, education and organisations, as well as those who are new to the principles of existentialism and transactional analysis.
Biophysics of Brain Imaging: Modeling Observations and Microscopic Phenomena
by Jorge RieraThis book takes a multiscale overview and theoretical framework for all existing brain imaging modalities. It also presents technological development for data fusion and underlying biophysical models. The book also provides problems and exercises useful for undergraduate and graduate courses.Biophysics of Brain Imaging is broken up into 3 parts. Part 1: Modeling Observations and Microscopic Phenomena provides the physical and physiological foundation of all brain imaging modalities. Part 2 (Edited): Measuring and Modeling Emergent Mesoscopic Phenomena examines recording techniques and biophysical models used today to represent the mesoscale of the brain, the voxel. Part 3: Hypothesis Testing and Applications discusses methods to analyze brain imaging data and their applications to evaluate signatures in a variety of diseases, e.g., epilepsy, AD, and migraine.This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate level students in Computational Neuroscience, Medical Imaging, Electrophysiology, and Brain Data Analysis and Modeling courses.Figure slides are available to adopting professors.