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This book draws on the author's research on Deliberative Polling to chart a unique path to fixing democracy's many problems. It suggests empowering democratic reform that would strengthen rather than replace our current institutions. In our modern world of propaganda, social media enclaves, misinformation, and manipulation, the connection between 'the will of the people' and political action has broken down, political divisions are becoming increasingly intractable, and democracies are growing ever more ungovernable. Democracy is in crisis.In Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, James S. Fishkin argues that deliberative democracy can have surprisingly positive effects on all of these problems and charts a unique path to fixing them with his method of Deliberative Polling. After decades of applying and perfecting the methods of deliberative democracy in countries all over the world, this book synthesizes the results of 150 applications and shows how the method can be applied to resolve many of democracy's seemingly intractable challenges. It can clarify the public will and depolarize our divisions. It can be applied to major national and local decisions, it can spread in schools, it can be used by corporations, it can make for more meaningful ballot propositions, it can help reform the primary system, it can scale with technology, and most importantly, it can help reform electoral democracy, help preserve the guardrails that protect the electoral process, and provide key policy inputs in almost every contested issue area from climate change to the rights of minorities.Fishkin demonstrates that deliberative democracy is a practical solution if applied widely and lays out a vision for how to combine elections with deliberation to build a more deliberative society, one that cures our extreme partisanship and leads to substantive dialogues that foster mutual respect and more engaged voters. Deliberation provides a story of thoughtful empowerment and democratic reform, strengthening but not replacing our current institutions.

'An enthralling tale that ties together themes that are urgently relevant today: freedom of the press, the role of journalism, and the price of speaking truth to power' Sunny Singh Hicky's Bengal Gazette is the story of India's first newspaper and its pivotal role in exposing the corruption of the British imperialist project. The story opens in late-eighteenth century Calcutta. The British are well-ensconced in Bengal but the Raj has yet to emerge. Irishman, James August Hicky, arrives in Calcutta as a surgeon's mate, seeking his fame and fortune. He soon finds himself in debtors' prison, however, and it's while in jail that he first acquires the printing press that sets him on a collision course with the British East India Company. Sensing a business opportunity, Hicky established the first newspaper in South Asia but quickly became committed to the freedom of the press at great personal cost. His Gazette exposed corruption in the East India Company and embezzlement in the Christian Church, making himself two powerful enemies in the process: Johann Zacharias Kiernander, an influential missionary and Warren Hastings, the Governor General. Staunchly anti-war and anti-colonialist, Hicky's Bengal Gazette was known for its provocative content that included accusing aristocrats and politicians not only of tyranny but also erectile dysfunction. Trials, prison time and assassination attempts follow before Hicky dies mysteriously on a boat to China. His legacy in India endures to this day through the vibrant, modern media landscape. Autorid: Andrew Otis

Brent und Trey wurden am selben Tag geboren. Doch Trey wuchs im Gegensatz zu Brent auf der Straße auf, wo er bald lernte, dass man mit Drogenhandel viel Geld verdienen kann. Als Trey nach Port Mohawk kommt, freundet er sich mit Brent an. Und bald tauchen Drogen an der Schule auf.

This is the incredible untold story of four women who helped win World War II by generating a wave of black propaganda. Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in WWII. Members of the Office of Strategic Services, their task was to create a secret brand of propaganda produced with the sole aim to break the morale of Axis soldiers. Working in Europe, across enemy lines in occupied China and in Washington D.C., Betty, Zuzka, Jane and Marlene forged letters and 'official' military orders, wrote and produced entire newspapers, scripted radio broadcasts and songs and even developed rumours for undercover spies and double agents to spread to the enemy. And outside of a small group of spies, no one knew they existed. Until now. Autorid: Lisa Rogak

"Course Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need. Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind. Covers key cases, legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently. Contains easy to use diagrams, definition boxes and work points to help you understand difficult concepts. Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding. Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes . Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate LLB and conversion-to-law GDL/CPE courses. Additional online revision guidance such as sample essay plans,interactive quizzes and a glossary of legal terms at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk"-- Course Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need.• Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind• Covers key cases, legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently• Contains easy to use diagrams, definition boxes and work points to help you understand difficult concepts• Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding• Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes • Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate llb and conversion-to-law GDL/CPE courses • Additional online revision guidance such as sample essay plans, interactive quizzes and a glossary of legal terms at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk Autorid: John McGarry

Achieve the best possible standard with this landmark book of practice and guidance. First Aid in Science provides all the help and support needed for learning and practising Science. It offers a comprehensive guide to core topics using language that has been controlled for clarity and accessibility. It can be used in class, or as a reference and revision book. - Develops a strong basis of understanding with core topics covered in clear and accessible language - Improves student's ability to work through problems with plenty of practice exercises and revision tests - Reflects its international readership with terms and information that are appropriate for students worldwide Autorid: Robert Sulley

Der vierte Band der Pop for Cello-Reihe führt konsequent weiter, was mit den vorherigen Bänden begonnen hat: Beliebte Pop- und Rocksongs für Cellisten, die Abwechslung zu klassischen Etüden suchen. Aktuelle Hits, wie das groovige Prayer In C, aber auch Pop-Evergreens wie Tears In Heaven, sorgen dabei für eine erfrischende Vielfalt auf den Saiten. Die beiliegende CD beinhaltet alle 12 Stücke als Komplettfassung, sowie als Play-Along, damit Üben und Vorspielen richtig Spaß machen.Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2

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Soot is of importance for its contribution to atmospheric particles with their adverse health impacts and for its contributions to heat transfer in furnaces and combustors, to luminosity from candles, and to smoke that hinders escape from buildings during fires and that impacts global warming or cooling. The different chapters of the book adress comprehensively the different aspects from fundamental approaches to applications in technical combustion devices.

Willkommen! 2 Intermediate course is a brand new multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. This listing is for the activity book. Also available is a coursebook, course pack, and CD and DVD set (see below for details). Created in consultation with teachers and learners it's the perfect follow-up to the Willkommen! Beginner's course and takes your learning further. It can also be used as a starting point for study to review and build on existing knowledge. This Activity Book contains hundreds of extra practice and review activities linked to the coursebook units. The course is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking German. It's designed for classroom use but is also suitable for home study. -Reviews A1 and then maps from A2 to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -10 learning units - plus extensive grammar sections and word glossary -Covers the topics and functions needed for the UK AS-level examination -Lively and contemporary themes - from food and fashion to travel, work, politics and the environment -Comprehensive coverage of key grammar and vocabulary - for communicating in a range of common conversational settings -Range of activities based on authentic materials - to see everyday German in context -Deutschland info sections - give practical and cultural insights into German life Also available: Coursebook (ISBN 9781471805158): this full-colour 190-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use. CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781444165234): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course. Course Pack (ISBN 9781473601390): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and a Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts). Autorid: Heiner Schenke, Heiner Schenke

Re-examines Charles Dickens’s under-recognised importance to nineteenth-century and contemporary understandings of the Arts The Edinburgh Companion to Charles Dickens and the Arts explores Dickens’s rich and complex relationships with a myriad of art forms and the far-reaching resonance of his works across the arts overall. This volume reassesses Dickens’s prescient philosophy of art, both through a historical and a present-day lens and in the context of debates about the cultural value of the arts. Across thirty-three original essays, it outlines the ways in which Dickens broke down oppositions between high and low art, money and the aesthetic, the extraordinary and the ordinary, and art for its own sake and the social good. In doing so, it considers how Dickens prefigured the arts of the future, including rap music, television, fanfiction and global cinema. Autorid: Juliet John, Claire Wood

Starr, an alien from a faraway planet, has a dirty mission this time. He needs to tidy his room and take out the trash. Bleargh!But no human has ever cleaned a room while fending off an invasion of giant crazy mutant bugs!Will Starr throw in the towel under pressure or will he clean up this messy and sticky situation The How to be Human picture book series follows Starr and Tigo, two curious kid aliens on Earth learning what it means to be an awesome human being. Join them on their exciting adventures full of fun and heart as they learn what it means to be respectful, responsible, caring, confident, harmonious and resilient! Autorid: Zed Yeo, Nicolette Lee

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The world of Lorcana card collecting is expanding rapidly - and in 2025, the hobby is transforming into one of the most exciting and fast-growing trading card markets today. Whether you're stepping into Lorcana for the first time, transitioning from another TCG, or looking to understand long-term collector and investor trends, this guide provides a clear and complete roadmap.Designed as an accessible and modern collecting companion, this book breaks down every major aspect of the Lorcana hobby - from rarity tiers and premium chase cards to grading, storage, and the evolving 2025 market. Inside, you'll find practical advice, collector insights, and strategies that help you build a smarter, more organized, and more valuable Lorcana collection.Inside This 2025 Guide, You'll Discover:• A beginner-friendly overview of the Lorcana TCG and how the collecting ecosystem works• How rarity levels function, including premium foils and top chase cards• Market trends shaping Lorcana's growth heading into 2025• The best ways to store, protect, and display your collection to preserve long-term value• A complete grading breakdown - when to grade, who to grade with, and how to interpret grades• How to identify high-potential cards early using proven collector signals• The 2025 Lorcana Watchlist featuring standout cards, sleeper picks, and key sets• Safe practices for buying, trading, and selling in both online and local communitiesPerfect For:• New collectors entering the world of Lorcana• Fans transitioning from Pokémon, Magic, or One Piece TCGs• Long-term collectors seeking structure and strategy• Investors looking for stable, high-potential collectibles• Anyone who enjoys art, world-building, and modern trading card cultureCreated for collectors of every experience level, this guide provides the tools needed to navigate the Lorcana market with confidence. Whether you're completing your first binder, hunting rare foils, organizing a long-term portfolio, or simply exploring a brand-new TCG, this book will quickly become your trusted companion.Begin your Lorcana collecting journey equipped with strategy, insight, and clarity - and build a collection that stands the test of time.

Building and maintaining an opening repertoire can be a demanding task - for a start there are an enormous number of different lines to choose from. There's a strong temptation amongst beginners and improving players to opt solely for tricky lines in order to snare unsuspecting opponents, but this approach has only short-term value. As you improve and your opponents become stronger, very often these crafty lines don't stand up to close scrutiny, and suddenly you're back to square one with no suitable opening weapons. In Starting Out: 1 e4! Neil McDonald solves this perennial problem by providing the reader with a strong and trustworthy repertoire with the white pieces based on the popular opening move 1 e4. The recommended lines given here have stood the test of time and are regularly employed by Grandmasters. Reading this book will give you the confidence to play these variations against all strengths of player and provide you with reliable opening armoury for years to come. This book is written in Everyman Chess's distinctive Starting Out style, with plenty of notes, tips and warnings throughout to help the aspiring player. *A Grandmaster-style opening repertoire *Written by a 1 e4 expert *Ideal for improving players English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced and successful player on the international chess circuit. He is a respected chess coach, who has trained many of England's strongest junior players. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name. Earlier Everyman Chess books include Concise Chess Openings and Starting Out: The Dutch Defence.

The next phase of the internet—multimodal, vision-enabled AI that will transform society Written by Irena Cronin, renowned consultant in the immersive space, and Cathy Hackl, globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker, Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution reveals exclusive insider knowledge of what's happening today in the convergence of AI and spatial computing. Spatial Computing is an evolving 3D-centric form of computing that uses AI, Computer Vision, and extended reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world, breaking free from screens into everything you can see, experience, and know. Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution includes coverage of: The new paradigm of human-to-human and human-computer interaction, enhancing how we visualize, simulate, and interact with data in physical and virtual locations Navigating the world alongside robots, drones, cars, virtual assistants, and beyond—without the limitation of just one technology or device Insights, tools and illustrative use cases that enable businesses to harness the convergence of AI and spatial computing today and in the decade to come via both hardware and software The impact of spatial computing is just starting to be felt. Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution is a must-have resource for business leaders who wish to fully understand this new form of revolutionary, evolutionary technology that is expected to be even more impactful than personal computing and mobile computing. Autorid: Cathy Hackl, Irena Cronin