On the third floor of a stately hotel, investment conference participants were spilling into a buzzing reception area. Long tables draped in white tablecloths held clusters of gleaming silver coffee urns surrounded by a lavish array of refreshments: tropical fruit salad, pastries, giant chocolate chip cookies, tiny crustless sandwiches, the work…
In 1922 an in terest ing exchange took place in Moscow’s Botkin hospital concerning a “delicate and even shy” patient who had just had a bullet extracted from his neck and was recovering in ward no. 44.1The patient wanted to know all about his nurse, the other patients, and the medical personnel. He even asked the nurse why she looked so “bad” and ques-tioned the professor tending to …
Ruždija Russo Sejdovi?’s poem, originally written in Romani, is trans-lated into Serbo-Croatian,1 German, and English (see the print of all four versions following these introductory words) and shows the importance of translations for the circulation of literary works, as many Romani lit-erary works remain hidden from people in the majority society.2In the context of post-colonialis…
On Christmas Day, 1996, JonBenét Ramsey was reported miss-ing by her family. JonBenét was six years old; she was also a suc-cessful child beauty queen. Patricia Ramsey, JonBenét’s mother, claimed to have discovered a ransom note left on the stairs of their home that apparently alerted the family to the fact that her daughter was missing. Though the note specifically indi…
Nameless, Tennessee is a small unincorporated patch-work of farmlands and home plots that sits atop a Cum-berland hill, east of Nashville, west of Knoxville, and not far from a manmade lake called Cordell Hull, managed by the us Army Corps of Engineers. Nameless is barely a dot on the map – grid coordinates G12 in the Tennessee Gazetteer, to be exact. On that day we p…
The debate between faith and science is an ongoing and quickly evolving field of study, which touches many areas of investigation. This collection of essays informs readers about some of the discourses and themes that are currently driving the faith-science debate. The aim is not to provide a uniform or exhaustive meta-narrative on faith and science nor to focus on micro…
The claim “what we know is what exists” appears, at first glance, to be quite an obvious statement – we know dogs and horses and so it seems obvious that dogs and horses exist. However, upon further reflection, it rather seems that what is most properly the object of our knowledge is not these particular dogs and horses themselves, but something that is universal – what Plato called a …
In an age where there was broad recognition of the Christian religion and respect for the church as an institution in European culture on the one hand and immense human suffering on the other, the young German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was deeply concerned about Christianity. His concern sprung from the fact that a person who professes to be a Christian and…
The seventeenth-century philosopher Anne Conway (1631–1679) has received renewed attention from scholars of various fields during the last three decades. Preeminently, the historian of philosophy Sarah Hutton has contributed import-ant work to this scholarly development by publishing a re-edited version of the Viscountess’ correspondence, published in 1992, …
During the evenings of 01 and 02 November 1561, a package containing a defensive plea [Dutch: verweerschrift] and an accompanying anonymous letter landed within the walls of the Castle of Doornik (Tournai). However, such a document never simply ‘falls from the sky’. The author, Guido de Brès, threw it over the wall within specific circumsta…
Let us retreat for a brief moment to the era that preceded the Late Middle Ages. In so doing, we might notice that some historians who have researched the Christianisation of Central and Eastern European societies as a continuous pro-cess, unfolding over centuries, estimate that pagan belief systems expired in the twelfth century, at the latest. The eminent Polish medievalist Henry…
In nostra terra. From the temple of eternal fire to the Zglenicki platform. Unwritten masterpieces. And this is what Poland is. From Ko?ciuszko’s home-land. Carnival in the colour of blood. The conspirators from the “Hotel pod Luftmaszyn?.” How can we doubt the good results... A manuscript under a lucky star. Studies – the most urgent intention of all. There will be no whit…
I am alone in the house when the phone rings. In no mood to talk to anyone, I let the machine get it.When the outgoing message is over, I hear an unfamiliar voice: “I’m pleased to tell you that you’ve been chosen as one of the artists to go to Japan. You’ll be getting confirmation in the mail in the next few days. In the meantime, if you have any questions, give me a call.”I replay th…
Part 1 of this collection enables readers to immerse themselves in a generous cross section of weird and wonderful written materials. All these constituents relate to the thirteenth-century French tour de force typically called “Our Lady’s Tumbler.” To set the stage, the opening subsection offers a brand-new, heavily annotated translation of the poem and the exemplum re…
"This volume presents an exhilarating and insightful collection of essays on Jane Austen – distilling the author’s deep understanding and appreciation of Austen’s works across a lifetime. The volume is both intra- and inter-textual in focus, ranging from perceptive analysis of individual scenes to the exploration of motifs across Austen’s fiction. Full of astute connections, these livel…
Heroism, music, museums, poetry, drama, love, hunting, war, sacrifice… Pottery is a route into so many subjects. This accessible book offers ready-to-use lesson plans and resources for teaching about the ancient world, and for teaching a range of topics via antiquity. The materials use pottery as a resource for understanding ancient culture. Each lesson plan incorporates a particular vase and…
A small dolphin on the ankle, a black line on the lower back, a flower on the hip, or a child’s name on the shoulder blade—among the women who make up the twenty percent of all adults in the USA who have tattoos, these are by far the most popular choices. Tattoos like these are cute, small, and can be easily hidden, and they fit right in with society’s preconceived notions about what is …
The desire to alter and adorn the human body is universal. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary according to region, culture, and era, all human societies have engaged in practices designed to enhance people's natural appearance. One of the most widespread types of body art, tattooing, appears on human mummies by 3200 BCE and was practiced by ancient culture…
Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Fea…
group of men crowds around the news anchor’s desk looking ready for a fight. They wear full combat gear— camouflage, helmets, bulletproof vests. All of them are young and big, seemingly chosen for this task on the basis of size rather than se niority. Their drab uniforms contrast with the cheerful lighting of the tv station, which is better suited to weather reports…
This resource is part of a series produced by the Zoological Society of London and the University of Cambridge, which aims to (1) assess seabirds’ vulnerability to climate change in the North-East Atlantic, and (2) identify potential conservation actions that could reduce this vulnerability. This guidance collates information fromthe scientifc literature, non-governmental organisations’ …
Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open-source technologies and web standards, even if you only have basic HTML knowledge. With this popular hands-on guide, you?ll tackle dynamic web programming with the help of today?s core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5. Explore each technology separately, learn how to use them together, and pick up…
PHP 7 in easy steps will teach you to code server-side scripts. It begins by explaining how to install a free web server and the PHP interpreter to create an environment in which you can produce your own data-driven server-side web pages. You will learn how to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. Examples illustrate how to store and retrieve Session Data, how to…
n a large cement building on a remote part of Camp Atterbury army base in south-central Indiana, a group of US soldiers prepares to visit a mock Afghan village. The village, part of a simulation, is populated by privately contracted role players acting as Afghan farmers, merchants, religious figures, elders, and other villagers. As part of their predeployment training, the soldiers will survey…
Transport and tourism sectors are strictly related and interconnected with mutualgrowth dynamics. Tourist trends raised continuously and steadily along the lastdecades, reflecting the demand’s stimulation coupled with pushing economies(Cristea & Mantero,2020). Such trend drove the expansion of both tourism andtransport markets which achieved higher figures and better performances year afterye…
Coding for Beginners in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone, of any age, who wants to begin coding computer programs. You need have no previous knowledge of any computer programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer, including youngsters needing to learn programming basics for the school curriculum. The book instructs you how to write code to create your o…
This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Universal Design for Learning, to explore the context of higher education in relation to neurodiverg…
The original aim of the project was to co-produce knowledge ethically on climate change adaptation in collaboration with the reindeer Sámi communities and aca-demia by using the search conference method. This approach entails community members coming together to reflect in a structured way on problems affecting their community and seeking common ground on how to understand…
The ?rst ever large-scale synthesis on identity and social dynamics across archaic Macedonia (600-400 BC), Christos Giamakis’s book provides a detailed narrative exploring the role of power as displayed through material culture in the formation of group identities across the region. Giamakis focuses on data from nine cemeteries in the region combining multiple datasets including grave goods, …
In 2015, in the final year of a six year part-time degree in archaeology at Leicester University, I chose Neolithic Carved Stone Balls (CSBs) as the subject for my final dissertation. In doing so I found it necessary to create both a Master Database and Photographic Database, as despite them being regarded by many as one of …
As the range of papers in this volume makes clear, the subject of Vikingcamps is currently a thriving area of research, with both archaeologists andhistorians engaging with the subject from a range of perspectives. Both hereand in other recent publications, approaches include detailed studies of anumber of individual sites, studies of the camp phenomenon in different areas(particularly England,…
Climate change and environmental pollution are among the greatest health threats affecting the planet, human-ity and biodiversity. This is recognised in the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes an urgent call for action from all sectors. The entire oral healthcare community, including clinical professionals and industry, recognises that we have …
Modern civilization is at a crossroads, at a potential inflection point in its historical evolution. The scientific community has advised that the window for decisive collective action to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions and avoid catastrophic impacts on people and the planet will close within a decade. The COVID-19 pandemic has created one of the worst health and socio-economic …
For the first time in the history of humankind, global goals exist that guide our future. The UN’s 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a detailed framework for public, private, and civil society actors globally to bring about sig-nificant and transformative change towards a world that works for 100 percent of humanity and the …
This chapter introduces area-based management (ABM) in shipping against the historical and policy backdrop of control of international navigation in defined areas of ocean space, culminating with the development of the international law of the sea in the twentieth century. The problematique of ABM in shipping is set out as a deliberate and scientifically supported exercise guided by mul…
The ocean is of great importance to earth, not just to coastal nations but also to landlocked communities and countries. The ocean regulates our planet. It produces vast amounts of the oxygen we breathe and acts as a global climate control system by absorbing, storing, and releasing heat and gasses. It is a source of food and essential nutri…
The design of educational spaces dedicated to school is a rather recent topic in Italy,since until the end of the nineteenth century and the unification of the country,1children were educated exclusively in private or ecclesiastical environments; andonly later, the school education was recognized for its significant role in theteaching and learning processes (Pennisi 2012). The evolution of the…
Since beginning this project, I have practiced a daily routine of scrolling through news sites and taking screenshots of Anthropocene-related stories. I have quickly accumulated quite an archive. Browsing through my collection, I log that most of the climate headlines are dark, dim, and foreboding. I also notice an increasing number of announcements about the end o…
Sayap-Sayap Patah adalah karya terindah Gibran, mengisahkan takdir yang mematahkan sayap-sayap cintanya. Kasihnya yang tak sampai pada gadis Perancis, juga kepada gadis Libanon yang kemudian terpaksa menikah dengan pendeta demi keamanan, dan pada pengarang wanita Mesir yang tak pernah dilihatnya, merupakan rentetan yang mengharukan, mendalam, dan penuh makna. Kahlil Gibran melukiskan duka cita …
This masterly account of Leonardo da Vinci and his vision of the world has long been recognized as the classic treatment of the Renaissance giant, offering unparalleled insight into Leonardo's intellect and vision at every stage of his artistic career. Martin Kemp, one of the world's leading authorities on Leonardo, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the whole span of the great man's li…
What does your body language say about you? From strangers on the street, to your closest friends and family – even if you're not speaking, you're saying a lot with your body. Body Language explores the way we use our bodies to communicate, the way we hold ourselves, the way we sit, stand, and point our hands, feet and eyes can all reveal how we are feeling in any given situation. This …
Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this easy-to-read guide presents the key concepts of ethics in fun, straightforward lessons and exercises featuring only the most important facts, theories, and ideas. Ethics 101 includes unique, accessible elements such as: -Explanations of the ma…
The documentation of archaeological sites, historic buildings, museums, museum collections, works of art, and other cultural heritage resources using 3D acquisition techniques is now mainstream practice in most areas of the world. The growing prevalence of on-line resources and inexpensive software have allowed students, amateurs, and many professionals the ability to collect data and create 3D…
A hands-on approach to exploring the human mind Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and experiments of psychology into tedious discourse that even Freud would want to repress. Psych 101 cuts out the boring details and statistics, and instead, gives you a lesson in psychology that keeps you engaged - and your synapses firing. From personality quizzes and the Rors…
An all-in-one guide to the human body! Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering e…
From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover. Music Theory 101 covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know, including: -How to read sheet music -Understanding the construction of chords a…
With so many religions in the world, it isn’t always easy to recall each faith’s key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today’s most popular religions. From Jesus and the Four Noble Truths to the Buddhist Wheel…
Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology, and instead, gives you a lesson in philosophy that keeps you engaged as you explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition. From Aristotle and Heideg…
From July 5 to 7, 2021, the second “Tsinghua Area Studies Forum” with “Areas of the World and the World in Areas” as its theme, was held by the Institute for International and Area Studies (IIAS) at Tsinghua Univer-sity in Beijing. One hundred and forty-four scholars from 13 countries and 36 universities and research institutions aroun…
Explore the beautiful and complex world of art! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of fine art with tedious discourse that even Leonardo da Vinci would oppose. Art 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in artistic expression that keeps you engaged as you discover the world's greatest artists and their masterpieces. From col…