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• Marks 40th anniversary of a leading female jewelry designer • Massive press campaign to accompany the launch of the book • Links with Royal family - jewelry frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, created the coronation brooch for HRH King Charles, worn by the late Queen and the late Princess Diana • Female founded and female run globally renowned jewelry business • Over 200 top quality images of fine jewelry • Tells the life story of a popular London socialite Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour marks the 40th anniversary of Kiki McDonough, the colorful, enduring, fine jewelry brand. Over forty years, Kiki has built a much-loved and globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewelers to popularize colored gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewelry with a multitude of beautiful colors which speak to the stylish modern woman. This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend's jewelry stand in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki's story is as colorful and joyful as her jewelry. The remarkable story of Kiki McDonough, a leading female British designer and her globally renowned jewelry, which is much loved by the Royal family, and worn by the modern woman. Over 40 years, Kiki has built a globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewelers to popularise colored gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewelry with a multitude of beautiful colors which speak to the stylish modern woman. With this in mind, she has long challenged the tradition that jewelry is to be bought by men for women, and instead aiming her works directly at the women for whom she is designing. Her jewelry is frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, while major pieces now form part of the jewelry collection at the V&A museum, London. This title looks back upon and celebrates Kiki’s business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend’s jewelry store in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki’s story is as colorful and joyful as her jewelry. Autorid: Kiki McDonough

"Agriculture and the arts meet in a pioneering new book that highlights the power of regenerative practices." - Waitrose Weekend "From Northern Irish handkerchief-makers to Scilly Isles fisherman who know when to let stocks replenish, a new book showcases radical solutions to our environmental problems" - The Guardian "This book treats us all to a glimpse through the lens of a movement for change that is gathering pace ... there is hope here" - Dan Saladino, BBC Journalist, author of Eating to Extinction We Feed The UK is an acclaimed storytelling campaign, pairing photographers and poets with the UKs most inspiring custodians of soil, sea, and seed. This landmark publication brings together over 40 collaborators from the environment and arts sectors to share ten deeply human stories from every corner of the UK from Black-led community gardens in the heart of London, to all-women worker cooperatives in Edinburgh, and traditional fishing practices off the southern coast. Each chapter pairs striking visual narratives with evocative poetry, capturing a landscape not only of geography, but of care, resistance, and renewal. The ten powerful stories in this book prove a future is possible where nature-friendly farming has a positive impact on our climate, wildlife, and communities. We Feed The UK is a call to attention. It captures a moment of transformation, led not by policymakers or corporations, but by everyday people planting the seeds of change with their own hands. These are the stories we need now: rooted in hope, grown in resistance, and harvested for a liveable future. Autorid: The Gaia Foundation

Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea lovers for over a hundred years, The Book of Tea Classic Edition wil

Microcosms is a book at the juncture of art, science, and technology. Stunning plant images created with a confocal microscope are accompanied by their scientific, historical, and cultural narratives, provide new ways of looking at and understanding these remarkable plants, and the world in which we live.To pay homage to sacred plants revered by Indigenous groups throughout the Americas is a way of honoring the entire world in a time of environmental emergency. The visual contents of this book magnify life in ways that may alter how humans perceive other living entities from our shared and threatened biosphere. Some of these plants contain the most potent psychoactive agents on the planet and serve as intermediaries that have enabled Native communities to communicate with their ancestors, wage war on the enemies of their land and their traditions, conceptualize entire cosmogonies, and maintain a nearly impossible ecological equilibrium. Each exquisite detail in these vital portraits is not only a way into previously unseen vegetal realms, but also a potential way out of our collective crisis. Autorid: Jill Pflugheber, Steven F. White

From the technologically revolutionary to the downright ridiculous, this collection of concise musings documents the varied and often humorous relationships humans have developed with members of the plant kingdom. These pithy stories span species celebrated as tribal fodder to delicacies elevated as some of our most valued possessions, from the ultimate symbols of devotion and love to campaigns that resulted in genocide, revolt and the shaping of the global political landscape, demonstrating a relationship between humans and the plant kingdom as broad, wonderful, and strange as the plants themselves. Autorid: Chris Beardshaw

A visually rich book that offers a varied and diverse selection of 85 of the best graffiti artists, urban artists and muralists in the world today, showcasing a selection of their work and sharing their passions, dreams, challenges and the difficulties of being a street artist. Street Art & Graffiti Atlas offers a selection that hints at the wealth of street talent in the world today and is an excellent starting point for exploring the personal stories and creations of artists who decided to turn the city streets into their personal canvas. A varied and diverse selection of 86 of the best graffiti artists, urban artists and muralists from 26 countries around the world, including several texts from the famous Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, considered the world's first modern graffiti artist. Urban art, muralism and graffiti reflect the dynamic pulse of a city, breaking the monotony and grayness of the cement and altering our vision of an urban environment. Human beings have always felt the need to express themselves on the walls of their communities, from cave paintings to the inscriptions on the walls of ancient Roman and Greek cities, to the current walls of virtual networks. The artists featured in the book were chosen for their unmistakable style, meteoric evolution, and innovative character and genius that uniquely define their work. In addition to images of their creations from cities across the world, from Amsterdam to Montreal, Buenos Aires and Barcelona, to name just a few, the book includes texts that share the passions, dreams, challenges and difficulties of these artists who have transformed their cities into open-air museums. AUTHOR: Diego López Giménez has a degree in Documentation from the University of Valencia. Passionate about urban art, he is dedicated to delving into this movement within cities and collecting photos of the works and pieces created on the street and meeting their creators. SELLING POINTS: . A journey through street art in five continents. . The book includes one third iternationally very well known artists and many exceptional but only locallly known artists. . It invites you to know new talent and to let you inspire by this open world art musuem. Autorid: Diego López Giménez

"The Third Edition of this key resource provides a means of understanding and changing organizational culture in order to make organizations more effective. It provides validated instruments for diagnosing organizational culture and management competency; a theoretical framework (competing values) for understanding organizational culture; and a systematic strategy and methodology for changing organizational culture and personal behavior. New edition includes online versions of the MSAI and OCAI assessments and new discussions of the implications of national cultural profiles"-- Provided by publisher. The Third Edition of this key resource provides a means of understanding and changing organizational culture in order to make organizations more effective. It provides validated instruments for diagnosing organizational culture and management competency; a theoretical framework (competing values) for understanding organizational culture; and a systematic strategy and methodology for changing organizational culture and personal behavior. New edition includes online versions of the MSAI and OCAI assessments and new discussions of the implications of national cultural profiles. Autorid: Kim S. Cameron, Robert E. Quinn

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'Forget geek stereotypes. Parsons' life seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller ... Pendle's book leaves us with a taste of genius's energy and fragility' Los Angeles Magazine 'You couldn't make it up' Physics World 'As a history of space travel, STRANGE ANGEL is a cornerstone ... Highly recommended' Ray Bradbury BRILLIANT ROCKET SCIENTIST KILLED IN EXPLOSION screamed the front-page headline of the Los Angeles Times on 18 June 1952. John Parsons, a maverick rocketeer whose work had helped transform the rocket from a derided sci-fi plotline into a reality, was at first mourned as a tragically young victim of mishandled chemicals. But as reporters dug deeper a shocking story emerged. Parsons had been performing occult rites and summoning spirits as a follower of Alesteir Crowley. George Pendle tells Parsons' extraordinary life story for the first time. Fuelled from childhood by dreams of space flight, Parsons was a crucial innovator during rocketry's birth. But his visionary imagination also led him into the occult community thriving in 1930s Los Angeles, and when fantasy's pull became stronger than reality, he lost both his work and his wife. Parsons was just emerging from his personal underworld when he died - aged thirty-seven. In Strange Angel, Pendle recovers a fascinating life and explores the unruly consequences of genius. Autorid: George Pendle

This book is a sociological study of recent international conflicts, from Bosnia and Iraq to Ukraine and Gaza. Its approach is theoretical, applying the framework of sociocide to assess the social consequences of the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza through comparisons with previous conflicts that meet these criteria. This book is a sociological study of recent international conflicts, from Bosnia and Iraq to Ukraine and Gaza. Its approach is theoretical, applying the framework of sociocide to assess the social consequences of the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza through comparisons with previous conflicts that meet these criteria.Sociocide means the murdering of the social encompassing matters pertaining to human solidarity: family, social institutions, ethnic, and national identity. This study develops and applies the concept to describe the social and human consequences of the war in Gaza, making comparisons to Chechnya, Iraq, Bosnia, and Ukraine. The conflict in Gaza creates an anomic state of nature where force and fraud are the cardinal virtues. This war demolishes houses as well as the prestige of the home. It kills civilians, that is, children, mothers, and entire families. It destroys communities, their invaluable history and collective memory. It eradicates social systems. The war murders a society. The goal of the comparative study is to frame objectively the moral anomie surrounding the violence of war in Gaza and its impact on world order. It also uses the term sociocide to consider the political war in the United States and the social entrapment of the spirit of capitalism as formulated by Max Weber.The study asks, is there something within society that is resistant to its own demise? Whenever human beings gather, is there an imperishable part of their solidarity? This study takes up these questions concertedly, drawing upon the truisms of important figures in the field of social thought.This book will therefore be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, conflict studies, genocide studies, and any general reader interested in understanding the extent and impact of contemporary conflicts. Autorid: Keith Doubt

Step-by-step approach to character drawing for beginners and intermediates to help create lifelike, expressive characters for different artistic mediums. This book provides an accessible and structured approach to mastering the art of character drawing. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this guide takes you step-by-step through the process of creating expressive, lifelike characters. Featuring 50 models, categorized by difficulty, it helps you develop your skills progressively, from basic skeleton sketches to intricate details of the face, body, and clothing. Each exercise includes a dedicated space for practice, encouraging you to observe, draw, erase, and refine your technique. The book focuses on key elements of character drawing, such as understanding human body proportions and the differences between age and gender. With a clear emphasis on anatomy, perspective, and proportion, you'll gain the confidence to create compelling characters for illustration, comics, video games, and more. Through five carefully planned steps--from the simplified skeleton to adding volume and shading--this book builds a solid foundation for creating dynamic, realistic characters, encouraging both technical growth and creative expression and helping you develop an intuitive grasp of drawing. The book is intended to be referred to regularly, helping you develop your abilities, refine your style, and improve your overall level. This indispensable drawing guide will inspire you to bring your characters to life. AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the "Step by Step Guide to Drawing" collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. Autorid: Niels Roman

The Eleanor Crosses begins in November 1290 with the untimely death in a Lincolnshire village of Queen Eleanor of Castile, beloved consort of King Edward I of England. A sombre journey of more than 200 miles must follow, to transport the queen's body to Westminster for burial -- the devastated king leading the way, walking beside the coffin of his all but constant companion during 36 years of marriage. With seasonal conditions adding even more miles to the cortege's route, the king determines that this journey will never be forgotten. He envisages a building project of unprecedented scale and imagination: the construction of an elaborate stone cross at the journey's start and at all eleven nightly stopping places, ending at the Thames-side village of Charing, in what is now the centre of London... Duly built, these crosses served as focal points for prayers for the queen's departed soul. They were also artistic masterpieces, the fruit of the skills of the finest craftsmen of the age. Today only three of the original twelve survive, but each cross has had its own story. Together they reveal much about major changes at key periods in British history, religious conflict, civil war and world war, as well as shifts in attitudes to the past. In The Eleanor Crosses, Decca Warrington tells this tale of survival and continuity over seven centuries, and also offers a new perspective on the remarkable life and death of the nowadays little-known queen whose legacy they are -- Eleanor of Castile, the woman who won the heart of one of England's most forceful and charismatic kings. Autorid: Decca Warrington

Throughout Bunyan's great allegories his prime concern was that people would be able to discern the way to heaven. The 'Footman' is an athlete dogged in the pursuit of 'winning' the race.Bunyan wants us to be able run the race of the Christian life and finish the course so that we might all meet in Heaven. As he states in this book:- 'Farewell, I wish our souls may meet with comfort at the journey's end.'Based on the text 'so run that ye may obtain' (1 Cor. 9:24), Bunyan's terse and racy style gives us vital guidance on how to complete the journey. This is regarded as one of the classic texts to have come from the Puritan era on Christian living. Bunyan is well known for his perceptiveness in describing human motivation and thought processes with discernment as he gives us the 'description of the man who gets to heaven.' Bunyan gives us vital guidance based on 1 Corinthians 9:24 on how to complete the journey of life. This is regarded as one of the classic texts to have come from the Puritan era on Christian living. Bunyan's terse and racy style gives us vital guidance on how to complete the journey. Autorid: John Bunyan

All's fair in love and war at a tattoo parlor-until a stalker enters the picture-in this deliciously dark romance from the author of the Lakes Hockey series.Even before her father's death, Kelly Everhart always knew Logan Teller was someone she could rely on. Now he's taken over the Black Rabbit tattoo shop and brought her along with him. And while Kelly still finds her former crush and current mentor hot as hell, they're firmly in the friendzone. Or so she thinks . . .Logan's been biding his time, but he's no longer leaving anything to chance-not since Kelly started getting serious with her boring boyfriend. And as Logan manipulates the situation and sabotages the couple every chance he gets, Kelly starts to notice all the ways Jason doesn't quite measure up to the man who's always been such a huge part of her life.When her relationship with Logan suddenly goes from playful and platonic to strictly sinful, Kelly can't stop herself from falling head over heels. But just as things are heating up between them, she starts receiving anonymous messages with information only a few-including Logan-could possibly know about her. Can she trust him after all?Of Ink and Alchemy is a dark romance with a morally gray MMC and mature content featuring explicit scenes.

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The best laid plans are the most fun to break.After years of disappointing her parents, Emberleigh Hayes has finally worked up the courage to run from the man and the life they chose for her (well, not actually run-southern ladies do not sweat).Together with her best friend Ivy, she's armed with a foolproof plan:Step 1: Rein in the awkward.Step 2: Find a job.Step 3: (The most important of all) Under no circumstances let her hopeless romantic heart catch feelings...again. Things are going swimmingly-except for one tiny hitch from her past-but then there's Colton King. Ember knows that her new chisel-jawed employer is potentially leaving town and definitely off-limits, so it doesn't matter that her insides flutter when he's around. The man is basically a relationship tsunami warning. But it turns out there's more to Colton than his sexy surface, and he's determined to get Ember to see it...even if it means teaching her that it's okay to change her plans.

If you are told that you must follow a wheat, gluten or dairy free diet, where do you begin to work out what you can eat safely? One thing is for sure you will have to start cooking for yourself at home since there are very few ready meals available that will be suitable for your restricted diet. The simplest and safest course is to prepare your own meals, that way you will know for certain that your food does not include any hidden ingredients that might trigger your allergy or intolerance. Many people find cooking becomes a tyranny if they have to make family meals and then a small portion of allergy free food for one person. Simpler by far to prepare recipes that are delicious for the entire family. But if you have been used to relying on ready prepared meals you may not be a confident cook or you may not have a repertoire of dishes to rely on. This book will help you build up your confidence and encourage you to cook so often that you will become a stress-free cook. The recipes are smart, modern, international and anything but depriving by using alternative ingredients such as coconut milk and rice flour. It provides recipes for all those meals, snacks, cakes and biscuits you have been used to picking up ready-made in the supermarket - soups, sauces, lasagne, macaroni cheese, fish pie, burgers, casseroles, muffins, cup cakes, Christmas cake, cheesecake, crumble, apple pie, sausage rolls, quiche, pitta bread as well as that much loved favourite sticky toffee pudding. There are also recipes for special occasions - from Christmas and birthdays to entertaining. Autorid: Antoinette Savill

Unlock your artistic potential with this comprehensive hands drawing guide, with 50 step-by-step models to improve and refine your skills from sketching to detailed shading. Drawing hands realistically can be challenging for beginners due to their complex structure and numerous joints, which change shape with every movement. This book offers 50 models, organized by difficulty, with step-by-step instructions from initial sketches to shading and detailing. Each page includes a dedicated space for practice: observe the model, note its unique features, draw, erase and try again, all the while refining your technique. Remember: Practice makes perfect! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the “Drawing step by step” collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for Intermediate Artists and Beginners: This how-to-draw guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with intermediate skills, offering step-by-step instructions to enhance hand and forearm drawing abilities. . Diverse Range of 50 Models: Includes 50 different types of hands, featuring various positions, grips, gestures and also including the forearm. Progressive Learning Approach: Starts with basic skull shapes and gradually moves to more detailed sketches, using encouraging language to help artists build confidence and skills over time. . Practice Pages: Each page provides space for practice, allowing artists to draw, erase, and refine their work directly in the book, reinforcing learning and improving technique. . Focus on Hand Anatomy: Guides artists through accurate muscle and bone element placement and understanding muscle mobility for realistic positions, helping to create lifelike sketches with enhanced detail. Autorid: Niels Roman

Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Sustainability provides comprehensive insights on existing technologies and up-to-date advances in the field of water, wastewater and waste treatment using nature-based approaches and systems. This book highlights: · Process fundamentals of nature-based solutions, including hydrodynamics, media, bacteria/media interactions and phytoremediation for pollution control, resource recovery and energy generation. · Critical insights on the status, major challenges and modern engineering solutions in nature-based solutions for the treatment of rainwater, storm water, wastewater and solid waste. · Advanced methods for valorisation using nature-based solutions through integration with other technologies, such as composting, anaerobic digestion and bioelectrochemical systems. · Up-to-date information on modern approaches for deriving value-added operation, by combining nature-based solutions with agricultural practices such as fish farming or protein production. · Case studies of nature-based solutions from countries in transition including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. This reference textbook is recommended reading for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in environmental sciences, technologies, or engineering. It is equally useful for a broader audience including researchers, engineers, and policy makers interested in the field of nature-based solutions for urban sustainability. It is also tailored to be used as an advanced manual for practitioners and consultancies working in the field of diffuse pollution and climate change mitigation. Autorid: Piet Lens, Xuan-Thanh Bui

Step-by-step drawing guide exploring Japans culture, animals, fashion, and food through charming, colourful art aimed at lovers of Japanese art, anime and culture. Embark on an artistic journey with Drawing Japan KAWAII, a step-by-step guide by illustrator Niniwanted that brings Japans rich culture to life through charming, colourful Kawaii (cute") art. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this book introduces you to Japans iconic animals, fashion, food, and folkloreone adorable drawing at a time! Explore the beauty of Japan, from animals like the macaque and tanuki to traditional kimono patterns and everyday attire. Illustrate famous dishes like ramen, takoyaki, and desserts, as well as cultural objects and scenes from daily life, including Tokyos bustling streets and Japans changing seasons. The book also covers the basics: the Japanese alphabet, essential materials, and helpful tips for getting started. Learn techniques inspired by Japanese textile patterns, facial expressions, and Yôkai folklore. Cultural insights and new Japanese vocabulary enrich your learning, making this guide a fun way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Perfect for fans of anime and lovers of Japanese art and culture. Autorid: Jenny Lelong

This addictive debut novel takes us into an intoxicating world of old money, privilege, and family intrigue as a young heiress must return home from a decade-long exile to face the powerful enemies arrayed against her, including those within her own family. For the first eleven years of her life, the precocious daughter of a great European family tracing its roots back more than fifteen generations, never set foot on land that her family didn’t own. Cloistered on a sprawling estate in the Alpine foothills, as the youngest sibling of her generation she has little knowledge of the dark forces gathering in the shadows to strike at her family. But, when her insatiable curiosity leads her to uncover a priceless text hidden hundreds of years before, she shines light into corners meant to be left in the dark and threatens to uncover secrets that could trigger an internecine battle for succession. Then, with no warning or explanation, she is whisked away on a private jet and exiled to an elite but isolated all-girls boarding school in the United States. More than a decade later, now in her twenties, she finds her bank accounts abruptly frozen by her family. She is recalled from her affluent but empty existence abroad. Little does she know that her family has plans for her, including an arranged marriage. Worse, as she draws closer to discovering the horrific act that sent her into exile a decade before, and shadowy enemies close in on her family, she must face her most dangerous and powerful foe: her own father.

Discover 120 traditional and reimagined Italian recipes in this cookbook by chef Max Mariola, designed for you to recreate at home using fresh ingredients and sustainable practices. From seasonal dishes to timeless family recipes, each meal is crafted to inspire joy, balance, and authentic Italian flavor.Come in, grab a chair, and make yourself comfortable. I'm almost done cooking—can’t you smell the aroma? Give me a moment to drain the pasta and toss it just the way we like it, to the rhythm of the magical sound of love. A bit of grated pecorino, a few basil leaves, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a generous spoonful of vegetable sauce… and buon appetito! Learn Max Mariola's expert tips on selecting the best ingredients, mastering essential techniques, and using time-saving tricks to ensure success with every dish. Each recipe comes with a QR code linking to a video tutorial, so you can cook step-by-step. From hearty handmade pastas to vibrant, flavorful sauces, each dish is crafted to celebrate the joy of cooking and the beauty of Italy’s diverse regional flavors. Don’t you feel a little hungry too? Shall we get cooking?

This textbook emphasizes the interplay between algebra and geometry to motivate the study of linear algebra. Matrices and linear transformations are presented as two sides of the same coin, with their connection motivating inquiry throughout the book. By focusing on this interface, the author offers a conceptual appreciation of the mathematics that is at the heart of further theory and applications. Those continuing to a second course in linear algebra will appreciate the companion volume Advanced Linear and Matrix Algebra. Starting with an introduction to vectors, matrices, and linear transformations, the book focuses on building a geometric intuition of what these tools represent. Linear systems offer a powerful application of the ideas seen so far, and lead onto the introduction of subspaces, linear independence, bases, and rank. Investigation then focuses on the algebraic properties of matrices that illuminate the geometry of the linear transformations that they represent. Determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors all benefit from this geometric viewpoint. Throughout, ¿Extra Topic¿ sections augment the core content with a wide range of ideas and applications, from linear programming, to power iteration and linear recurrence relations. Exercises of all levels accompany each section, including many designed to be tackled using computer software. Introduction to Linear and Matrix Algebra is ideal for an introductory proof-based linear algebra course. The engaging color presentation and frequent marginal notes showcase the author¿s visual approach. Students are assumed to have completed one or two university-level mathematics courses, though calculus is not an explicit requirement. Instructors will appreciate the ample opportunities to choose topics that align with the needs of each classroom, and the online homework sets that are available through WeBWorK.

This report provides an analysis of both the current and forecasted energy supply and demand balances that will accompany ASEAN¿s growth in the next two decades, and the various implications that will arise due to the supply-demand shift. Contemporary energy issues, such as renewable energy, nuclear energy and climate change, will be evaluated. Policy recommendations to counter national and regional energy challenges will also be discussed.

From the author of Good Muslim, Bad Muslim comes an important book, unlike any other, that looks atthe crisis in Darfur within the context of the history of Sudan and examines the world’s response to that crisis.In Saviors and Survivors, Mahmood Mamdani explains how the conflict in Darfur began as a civil war (1987—89) between nomadic and peasant tribes over fertile land in the south, triggered by a severe drought that had expanded the Sahara Desert by more than sixty miles in forty years; how British colonial officials had artificially tribalized Darfur, dividing its population into “native” and “settler” tribes and creating homelands for the former at the expense of the latter; how the war intensified in the 1990s when the Sudanese government tried unsuccessfully to address the problem by creating homelands for tribes without any. The involvement of opposition parties gave rise in 2003 to two rebel movements, leading to a brutal insurgency and a horrific counterinsurgency–but not to genocide, as the West has declared.Mamdani also explains how the Cold War exacerbated the twenty-year civil war in neighboring Chad, creating a confrontation between Libya’s Muammar al-Qaddafi (with Soviet support) and the Reagan administration (allied with France and Israel) that spilled over into Darfur and militarized the fighting. By 2003, the war involved national, regional, and global forces, including the powerful Western lobby, who now saw it as part of the War on Terror and called for a military invasion dressed up as “humanitarian intervention.”Incisive and authoritative, Saviors and Survivors will radically alter our understanding of the crisis in Darfur.

Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Politics - Topic: International relations, University of Peradeniya (Postgraduate Institute), course: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, language: English, abstract: This paper is about diplomacy in general and deals with its definition and methods. We have to conduct negotiations with the other states because we are in a globalized world. So then we have a competition with each other for the stand as an independent country. Therefore every nation-state has been used foreign policies to fulfill its national interests. In this situation, the nation-states have practiced using diplomatic methods to reach their national interests. For using diplomatic methods, it should be good or bad. Those methods are; signaling, conferences, agreements, make propagandas, get the rewards, coercions and negotiation. The methods of diplomacy always depend on the world leader¿s hands. That's why we need to studying diplomacy as an art of conducting negotiations by one state with other states to maintain good relations.

This is not so much a second edition as a new book. A brief comparison of the first edition and the present work will make this clear even to the cursory reader. Alike in the translation and in the commentary it forms a vast advance on its predecessor. The translation in the first edition was made from Dillmann's edition of the Ethiopic text, which was based on five MSS. With a view to this translation the present editor emended and revised Dillmann's text in accordance with nine hitherto uncollated Ethiopic MSS. in the British Museum, and the Greek and Latin fragments which had just come to light, but notwithstanding every care he felt his work in this respect to be of a wholly provisional character. From the date of the publication of the first edition in 1893 he steadily made preparation for an edition of the Ethiopic text and of the Greek and Latin fragments. This text, which is exhaustive of existing textual materials in these languages, was published by the University Press in 1906, and from this text the present translation is made. A new and revolutionary feature in the translation is due to the editor's discovery of the poetical structure of a considerable portion of the work. The editor calls it revolutionary for it proves to be in respect of the critical problems of the text. By its means the lost original of the text is not infrequently recovered, phrases and clauses recognized as obvious interpolations, and not a few lines restored to their original context, whose claims to a place in the text were hitherto ignored on the ground of the weakness of their textual attestation. The critical advance made in the present volume is not of a revolutionary character, but consists rather in more detailed application of the principles of criticism pursued in the first edition. . . To the biblical scholar and to the student of Jewish and Christian theology 1 Enoch is the most important Jewish work written between 200 BC and 100 AD. -- From the Preface

The majority Evangelical view is that once someone has accepted Christ as Saviour they are guaranteed salvation. But is it safe to assume that once we are saved, we are saved for always? David Pawson investigates this through biblical evidence, historical figures such as Augustine, Luther and Wesley, and evangelical assumptions about grace and justification, divine sovereignty and human responsibility. He asks whether something more than being born again is required so that our inheritance is not lost. This book helps us decide whether 'once saved, always saved' is real assurance or a misleading assumption. The answer will have profound effects on the way we live and disciple others.

Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections and simple quarter and half note accompaniment parts help keep everyone together. The optional piano accompaniment sets the pace with even 8th notes, helping young players subdivide their rhythms. Part independence and note range are minimized while doubling and repetition are emphasized, making this an easy piece for kids to master. Midnight Mischief by Doug Spata is a fun piece that kids will love to play while supporting essential ensemble playing and listening skills. (2:05) This title is available in SmartMusic. Autorid: Doug Spata

?Every now and then a crime series lands that grabs the attention and holds it tight - this is one of those series' Kate Wells?Two fantastic female leads who will deeply delight fans of Sue Grafton and Agatha Christie' Amber Cowie?Fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie will be clamouring for book two! (I know I am!)' Katy HaysWhen a painting vanishes from a maritime museum, and a dead body is found nearby, the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunter's Agency, Freya Lockwood and her aunt Carole, are called to investigate.Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship?s art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each antique is also listed in Freya's late mentor's journals that detail unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could've imagined . . .Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts - plus some unexpected familiar faces - will Freya and Carole be able to discover The Collector's identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks? Or will the killer strike again?

The unique properties of Platinum Group Elements (PGE) combine resilience and high catalytic activity, which make them indispensable across a range of industries, from automotive to electronics, from jewellery to biomedical implants, and beyond. This book provides comprehensive insights on existing technologies and up-to-date advances in the abatement of pollution by PGE and sustainable practices for efficient extraction and recovery of PGE from secondary sources. Highlights include: · Sources, occurrence, and wide application range of PGE, showcasing their critical role in modern society and industry. · State-of-the-art analytical methodologies for PGE, including sample pretreatment, advancements in chromatographic separation and innovations in mass spectrometry. · Process fundamentals of PGE biorecovery, including microbial biosorption and bioreduction as well as PGE metabolism in (hyperaccumulator) plants enabling phytoremediation and phytomining. · Advanced ways for PGE valorisation by extraction using green solvents followed by purification using novel adsorption, ion exchange and membrane processes. · Critical insights on the status and major challenges of mechanical, pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and biometallurgical technologies to achieve a high overall PGE recovery. · Up-to-date information on modern approaches for deriving microbially synthesised PGE nanoparticles with tuneable size, shape and functionality. · Case studies of industrial applications of PGE recovery from spent automotive catalysts, electrical and electronic wastes, and industrial by-products. Environmental Technologies to Treat Platinum Group Element Pollution is an essential reference textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in environmental science, technology or engineering. It is equally useful for researchers, engineers and policy makers interested in the field of critical raw material recovery for sustainable development, and for practitioners and consultancies dealing with PGE-related environmental (bio)technologies. Autorid: Piet Lens, Mohanakrishnan Logan

¿Es posible que las mujeres aporten una nueva mirada a la prestación de los servicios de saneamiento a nivel global? Las co-autoras de este libro, haciendo uso de su sólida experiencia socio-política y científica creen que sí es posible. Este libro presenta con una óptica crítica los retos y las soluciones requeridas para lograr un Saneamiento para todos, incluyendo a los grupos vulnerables, los refugiados, los que solicitan asilo, los apátridas, desplazados al interior de los países y, en especial, a las mujeres. Se presenta la política del saneamiento y los procesos para la toma de decisiones desde una perspectiva de las mujeres, aportando conclusiones a temas actuales que son de controversia. En 2022, el 43% de la población mundial carecía de acceso al saneamiento manejado de forma segura. Un saneamiento deficiente está relacionado con la transmisión de enfermedades diarreicas, el retraso del crecimiento y desarrollo personal, y contribuye a dispersar la resistencia antimicrobiana. En países de bajos ingresos, el 5% de las muertes están asociadas con un saneamiento inseguro. El saneamiento deficiente afecta el bienestar mental y la seguridad, en particular de mujeres y niños. La falta de saneamiento representa un costo de cerca del 2% del PIB (una cifra que incrementa muy rápido si se ocurren epidemias) ocasionado por pérdidas en el comercio, turismo y el impacto negativo en la calidad del agua. Además de ser parte de nuestro derecho humano al agua, el saneamiento es esencial para alcanzar los objetivos de Desarrollo Sustentable de las Naciones Unidas referentes a la pobreza, la salud, la educación, la equidad de género, las ciudades y el ambiente sustentable. A pesar de lo anterior, convencer a políticos de invertir en saneamiento es un gran reto pues, contrario al agua potable, éste no se refleja en votos favorables inmediatos y se considera como un tema del cual es desagradable hablar en público. Ello, aunque para alcanzar la meta correspondiente del SDG para 2030 es necesario multiplicar por cinco la tasa actual con la cual el saneamiento avanza. El papel de las mujeres en la planeación y la implementación del saneamiento es clave, debido al liderazgo que tienen en comunidades y por su capacidad para organizar y garantizar la sustentabilidad de los sistemas. Más aún, la naturaleza propia de las mujeres para cuidar de niños, adultos y de la gente en general, en casas y comunidades, ha hecho que sean ellas quienes entiendan mejor la importancia del saneamiento y el que sean más abiertas para discutir del tema en público; las mujeres están listas para elevar el perfil de este tema y ponerlo en un nivel más alto en las agendas políticas. Este libro es una lectura esencial no sólo para mujeres sino para todas las personas interesadas o asociados a la industria del agua, en especial, a aquellos que laboren en los sectores del saneamiento y la higiene. Autorid: Blanca Elena Jiménez Cisneros, Maria Inês Zanoli Sato, Akissa Bahri, Juliana Calabria de Araújo, Claudia Campos, María Luisa Castro de Esparza, Bettina Genthe, Paula Kehoe, Corinne Schuster-Wallace, Kwanrawee Sirikanchana

Three concepts of high temperature superconductor cables carrying kA currents (RACC, CORC and TSTC) are investigated, optimized and evaluated in the scope of their applicability as conductor in fusion magnets. The magnetic field and temperature dependence of the cables is measured; the thermal expansion and conductivity of structure, insulation and filling materials are investigated. High temperature superconductor winding packs for fusion magnets are calculated and compared with corresponding low temperature superconductor cases.

Moral Infringement and Repair in Antiquity, is a series of publications related to a project on Dynamics of Moral Repair in Antiquity, run by Thomas Kazen and Rikard Roitto between 2017 and 2021, and funded by the Swedish Research Council. The volumes contain stand-alone articles and serve as supplements to the main outcome of the project, the volume Interpersonal Infringement and Moral Repair: Revenge, Compensation and Forgiveness in the Ancient World, forthcoming on Mohr Siebeck in 2023. Supplement 1: Emotions and Hierarchies, contains four articles and chapters by Thomas Kazen. Three of them are republished in accordance with the publishers' general conditions for author reuse. The fourth has not been published before. 1. Emotional Ethics in Biblical Texts: Cultural Construction and Biological Bases of Morality. 2. Viewing Oneself through Others' Eyes: Shame between Biology and Culture in Biblical Texts. 3. Law and Emotion in Moral Repair: Circumscribing Infringement. 4. Retribution and Repair in Voluntary Associations: Comparing Rule Texts from Qumran, Collegia, and Christ Groups.

WINNER OF THE MILDRED L. BATCHELDER AWARD! NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK! In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations, a family photo album, and a powerful author’s note to readers.1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes.Now there are laws saying Jewish children can’t go to school, Jews can’t work, or go on vacation. It’s difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city.As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again?The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the World War Two Jewish canon. Autorid: Lia Levi, Jess Mason, Sylvia Notini

A Cultural History of Shopping was a Library Journal Best in Reference selection for 2022. Throughout Europe, the collapse of Roman authority from the 5th century fractured existing networks of commerce and trade including shopping. The infrastructure of trade was slowly rebuilt over the centuries that followed with the growth of beach markets, emporia, seasonal fairs and periodic markets until, in the late Middle Ages, the permanent shop re-emerged as an established part of market spaces, both in towns and larger urban centers. Medieval society was a 'display culture' and by the 14th century there was a marked increase in the consumption of manufactures and imported goods among the lower classes as well as the elite. This volume surveys our understanding of medieval retail markets, shops and shopping from a range of perspectives - spatial, material culture, literary, archaeological and economic. A Cultural History of Shopping in the Middle Ages presents an overview of the period with themes addressing practices and processes; spaces and places; shoppers and identities; luxury and everyday; home and family; visual and literary representations; reputation, trust and credit; and governance, regulation and the state. Autorid: James Davis

A Cultural History of Shopping was a Library Journal Best in Reference selection for 2022. Across Europe, the Early Modern period was marked by political, religious and cultural upheaval, and saw the emergence of the first global economy, developments which profoundly impacted how people shopped and what they were able to buy. This volume engages with the key debates around continuity and change in consumer behavior in the long 16th century and the ways in which shopping became an educational and exciting act for many women, men and children across the social spectrum: shops and market stalls were filled with an increasingly wide range of goods made by skilled craftspeople and transported by merchants making evermore ambitious and lucrative journeys across the world. Even servants and the poor were exposed to these new things, for they could consume by eye and ear what they could not afford to take home in material form. Although they did not yet have a word for the activity of shopping, in this period men and women came to understand that this activity was more than a functional act to acquire necessities. A Cultural History of Shopping in the Early Modern Age presents an overview of the period with themes addressing practices and processes; spaces and places; shoppers and identities; luxury and everyday; home and family; visual and literary representations; reputation, trust and credit; and governance, regulation and the state. Autorid: Tim Reinke-Williams

A Cultural History of Shopping was a Library Journal Best in Reference selection for 2022. Shopping emerged as a special pleasure and problem during the period between the revolutionary upheavals of the late 18th century and the opening salvoes of the Great War. New shops, new products, new class and gender ideologies, new standards of comfort and hygiene, and rising living standards for some meant that people, especially women, spent more time shopping and engaging in consumer-oriented activities beyond the walls of the shop. At the same time, social commentators, local and national authorities, economists, and many husbands became concerned about the dangers of shopping, believing that the department store was emancipating women and destroying society in the process. This volume explores shopping in the 19th century as a varied and embedded social, political, economic, and cultural activity. It draws out the continuities with earlier periods as well as examining how the department store came to be seen as both symbol and generator of profound economic, social, and cultural change. A Cultural History of Shopping in the Age of Revolution and Empire presents an overview of the period with themes addressing practices and processes; spaces and places; shoppers and identities; luxury and everyday; home and family; visual and literary representations; reputation, trust and credit; and governance, regulation and the state. Autorid: Erika Rappaport

A Cultural History of Shopping was a Library Journal Best in Reference selection for 2022. In the modern consumer age that emerged after the First World War, shopping became a ubiquitous cultural practice. Despite its apparent universality, the historicity and contingency of shopping should not be ignored: its meaning was always inextricably linked to the political, material and economic contexts within which it took place. Gendered female for the most part, shopping continued to evoke different cultural responses, embraced as liberatory by some, condemned as frivolous by others. Business decisions and public policies helped construct the frameworks within which new, often American-led, shopping cultures emerged, from downtown department stores to chain stores to suburban shopping malls. The digital revolution in shopping that began in the last decade of the 20th century has changed the face of cities and towns and led to the closure of many bricks-and-mortar stores but, as this volume explores, the shopper remains very much at the center of Western capitalist societies. A Cultural History of Shopping in the Modern Age presents an overview of the period with themes addressing practices and processes; spaces and places; shoppers and identities; luxury and everyday; home and family; visual and literary representations; reputation, trust and credit; and governance, regulation and the state. Autorid: Vicki Howard