A Century of Stars, Scandals and Murders

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“This edited book provides a collection of twelve chapters discussing issues in relation to the notion of ‘Semiperiphery’ with a special focus on academic writing. … this is a very enlightening volume clarifying the key notions and challenges in the semiperiphery. … will definitely be of interest to all researchers into this topic and provide guidance to scholars in exploring such tensions or conflicts of academic writing and publishing in other geographically and economically semiperipheral contexts.” (Erdem Akbas, JELF Journal of English as a Lingua Franca, Vol. 5 (1), 2016)'This well-edited collection is timely, surprising, and important.' - English for Specific Purposes

Discourses, Communities and Practices

The Semiperiphery of Academic Writing

'A devastating exposé of how progressive Utopian ideologies have turned international critical theory into a source of legitimacy for enemies of Western values and in particular - violent Islam.' - Ruth Dudley Edwards, Journalist, UK  'This is an erudite, incisive and combative book. The two authors take on the Big Question of how best to understand the origins of religiously justified terror as basis for effective response. They believe that that this is widely and systematically misunderstood. Their argument indicts a pernicious thicket of intertwined errors: the euphemisms of mainstream political discourse, the compulsive utopian anti-occidentalism of 'critical scholarship ', the evasions of Islamist apologists, and even the cultural despair of post 9/11 Anglophone novelists [...] Sacred Violence is deliberately provocative. The responses of those who will most dislike it should be instructive.' - Paul Schulte, Honorary Professor, Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security, Birmingham University, UK,and Non-Resident Senior Associate of the Nuclear Policy Programme of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Political Religion in a Secular Age

Sacred Violence

"This is an exciting new collection which looks at the various and shifting interplays between memory and migration. It is certainly a welcome addition to historiography in this field." - Kathy Burrell, De Montfort University, UK  "In a world where multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism have come under fire of neo-nationalist and anti-immigrant rhetorics this volume at the crossroad of memory and migration studies is most timely. Its innovative research agenda opens a fresh and much needed impulse that forces scholars to rethink the role of memory (and memory studies) in current scholarly and political discussions about the role of migrants and migration in nation states, and more generally in human societies." - Leo Lucassen, professor of Social History, University of Leiden.  "A worthy contribution to the area of migration studies that can serve to widen scholarship in the field and inspire readers to take into account the relevance of memory when researching the lives of migrants." - Journal of Intercultural Studies 34:4 (2013)

Perceptions of the Past and the Politics of Incorporation

History, Memory and Migration

"For the non-specialist reader, this book provides a wealth of historical background that helps to explain why the 'insurgency narrative' has been catastrophically inappropriate, especially in Afghanistan." - New Humanist

From Malaya and Northern Ireland to Iraq and Afghanistan

The British Approach to Counterinsurgency

Die Narben der Wahrheit. Ein neuer Fall für Liv Jensen | Der skandinavische Bestseller aus Dänemark!

Schwelbrand

Schottland

"Why is it proving so frustratingly difficult to determine and implement the measures necessary to protect our planet from the ravages of exploitation? Can the god of technology save us from the destruction we ourselves unleash, or must we turn to traditional religions for the passion to energize and mobilize constructive ecological policies? These urgent questions were recently examined by leading academics at a multi-disciplinary conference held in Venice, their deliberations faithfully recorded in this unusual and illuminating book. Privileged to eavesdrop on their conversations, we see more clearly than before why the achievement of consensus in political ecology is so very elusive." - John Hedley Brooke, Emeritus Professor of Science & Religion, University of Oxford, UK

"For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" The Gospel of Mark's reflection provides the inspiration for this remarkable collection of essays and dialogues that tackles nothing less than the future of our planet. Gathering together an internationally renowned collection of philosophers, sociologists and theologians, Protecting Nature, Saving Creation is a passionate, sometimes conflicted, yet always urgent, and absolutely essential account of the vital questions facing the relations between religion, nature, ecology and theology for our century. Celebrating the best scholarly traditions of the dialogue between art and science, religious and secular life, this collection provides compelling new directions for the humanities and social sciences'." - Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps Professor of Renaissance Studies, Queen Mary University of London, UK

Ecological Conflicts, Religious Passions, and Political Quandaries

Protecting Nature, Saving Creation

Griechenland

“This book provides a valuable and uncharted insight into two dark moments of history. Kakel deserves considerable credit for tackling such an important and scarcely addressed topic. … Kakel’s work provides a fascinating and detailed assessment of two atrocity-laden nationalist projects and does so by unearthing profound insight without obscuring the individual histories. Any scholar of transnational history would do well to read this work and incorporate its lessons and approach into their own work and teaching models.” (Derrick J. Angermeier, H-War, H-Net Reviews, March 2018)

A Comparative and Interpretive Perspective

The American West and the Nazi East

'Krause has provided an authoritative overview of the present condition of civil society in the UAE. This book is packed with detail and considers expertly both the obstacles and the faint glimmers of hope'
-Dr. Christopher Davidson, Institute for Middle Eastern Studies, Durham University, UK

The State, Islamism, and Networks in the UAE

Women in Civil Society

Der Hellenismus in Latium: Kulturgeschichtliche Beiträge zur Beurteilung des klassischen Altertums

Older Than Granny | Historic Buildings, Statues and Monuments in the USA | Children's US History Book Grade 2

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DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington and British Columbia

'Dennis Deletant is one of the leading authorities on the history of Romania since the 1930s. His well-deserved scholarly reputation for thoroughness, fairness, and honesty is amply demonstrated in this exhaustively-researched and well-written study which aims to describe in detail, and to render historical judgment on, the wartime Romanian government of Ion Antonescu. His book fills a significant historiographical gap while providing a balance sheet for this hotly-controverted era in the Romanian past...In short, this is a fine piece of work, meticulously researched, and reasonably argued.' - Paul E. Michelson, Reviews in History

'Hitler's Forgotten Ally provides a brilliant demonstration of how a very gifted historian can take advantage of the opening of the East European archives in advancing the knowledge of his field.' - Radu Ioanid, Totalitarian Movements and Political Religions

'The richness of this work cannot remotely be caught in a short review...Hitler's Forgotten Ally...should be read by anyone who studies, teaches or simply thinks about the History of the Second World War. Professor Deletant has written an impressive and powerful piece of scholarship.' - Jonathan Steinberg, The European Legacy

'...this book is a notable achievement, and makes a strong case for putting Antonescu's Romania back at the heart of Axis Europe.' - Paul Betts, SEER, The Slavonic and East European Review

'The prime merit of the book lies in its systematic investigation into the tumultuous evolution of the Antonescu regime and into his personal life. In addition, the combination of historical details with societal factors brings new facets to this analysis. Thus, examination of the Iron Guard leadership and of religious confessions in Romania helps to decipher the atmosphere of those times. In addition, Deletant's writing style makes the book a gripping read, revealing the intimate connections between the personal life of the dictator and the political evolution of his regime. These points, coupled with the fact that most probably Antonescu remained the only leader who could publicly contradict the Führer, offer an incisive image of 'Hitler's forgotten ally'.' - Lucian N. Leustean, European History Quarterly

Ion Antonescu and his Regime, Romania 1940-1944

Hitler's Forgotten Ally

Electrolytes at Interfaces

'There is a case to be made that Woody Allen is the preeminent film artist of his generation. He is certainly one of the towering masters of American film. This thoughtful and rigorous collection of essays explores all aspects of his amazing career.' Douglas McGrath, Screenwriter, Bullets Over Broadway

'In this collection Allen's movies experience their first book-length immersion in film theory. Some of the essays seek to illuminate his texts through pointing up the wide range of referents he invokes throughout his huge oeuvre; others respond to his reliance upon self-involved protagonists by concentrating not on the designs in Allen's carpets so much as on the designs in theirs. Readers interested in knowing where film criticism may be going will discover some very substantial answers within the chapters of this book.' Peter J. Bailey, author of The Reluctant Art of Woody Allen and editor of A Companion to Woody Allen

Referentiality and the Films of Woody Allen

Diari d'una postguerra : la vuanguardia española (1939-1946)

POBRECITO PLUTÓN

The Scientific Basis of Flocculation

An Evidence-Based Approach

Creative Teaching

"This is a sweet sharing book that is as warm as a bear hug."Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's and Young Adult Literature"...a thin but delightful book for children ages 3 to 7 about the caring relationship of mothers toward their offspring in the northern wilderness. The small factoids are fun too."--Herald&#160;"Bedtime books featuring drowsy animals are nothing new, but Asper-Smith takes advantage of a growing trend by adding a nonfiction element that both deepens the content and opens the book up for classroom integration. Each two-page spread features an illustration of an adult/child animal pair and a sweet, nonrhyming promise: &ldquo;If you were a little brown bat . . . I would find you on the darkest of nights.&rdquo; The feel-good sentiment is then explained in scientific terms via smaller text at the bottom of the page: &ldquo;The little brown bat uses sound at night to find its way in the dark and capture mosquitoes to eat.&rdquo; Though sometimes these facts pull against the cozy fantasy&mdash;no, the owl isn&rsquo;t really staying up late to tell its offspring stories&mdash;they should succeed in intriguing young readers. Watley&rsquo;s rough yet realistic pencil&ndash;and&ndash;watercolor art resists anthropomorphizingthe characters and is refreshingly liberal with its palette: aquas for underwater whales, warm oranges for brown bears, forest greens for porcupines. Both snuggly and educational."Booklist"The book is a fine balance of playful and endearing. It&rsquo;s concise while still being educational. And for a four-year-old with the attention span of a gnat, it has it all: bright illustrations that are life-like, instead of cartoonish; enough variety to stave off boredom and no wording that is so long the wiggles set in.&#160;From page one, the book introduces readers to the wildlife of our northern region. There are snowshoe hares, bowhead and humpback whales, brown bears, caribou, little brown bats, boreal owls and arctic terns, just to name a few. Each animal is highlighted with a distinguishing feature and a little fact.&#160;Those little animal facts are part of what makes the book a success, I think. They add an opportunity for education and allow the book to be read to a broader range of young audiences.&#160;The illustrations, too, are a learning opportunity. They are detailed and lifelike, showing each of the animals in their typical habitat. Even the muskox look cold in their frozen tundra scene...&#160;In all, I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s a triumph for this creative husband-wife team."Juneau Empire"I Would Tuck You In&#160;is the perfect parent-child love story, with a variety of Alaska creatures making their little ones safe and secure in dens, kelp beds, on tundra trails, and in the wide Arctic sky. Perfect for kids birth to five, this charming book by Juneau residents Sarah Asper-Smith and Mitchell Watley provides bedtime-story comfort, any time of the day or night. What I like, though, are the explanatory notes at the bottom of each page to engage the older reader, too. Learn about caribou, brown bears, bowhead whales, or owls as you smoothly navigate the pages, and calmly assure youngsters you will, indeed, love them always."AK on the GO"If you're looking for a serious case of the warm-fuzzies combined with some fun facts about animals, 'I Would Tuck You In' by Sarah Asper-Smith might just be a great book to pick up and snuggle with the kiddos to read."Capital City Weekly&#160;

I Would Tuck You In

When I Need You

When I'm With You Part VII

Reminiscences of the Campaign of 1814, on the Niagara Frontier

Corps Du Droit Français, Ou Recueil Complet Des Lois, Décrets, Arrêtés, Ordonnances, Sénatus-consultes, Réglemens, Avis Du Conseil D'état ...: 1789-18

A Genealogy of Robert Andrews, and His Descendants, 1635 to 1890

History of the Andrews Family

An Elementary Text-Book

Electrical Engineering

“Ashis Sengupta’s Mapping South Asia through Contemporary Theatre: Essays on the Theatres of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka is an exceptionally interesting and informative collection of essays. … provide a highly informative and wonderfully enlightening context enabling us to understand contemporary uses of performance across cultures. … will be rewarding reading not only for scholars in literary and cultural studies, but also for those interested in racial/gender dynamics and politics more generally.” (Kathleen L. Komar and Ross Shideler, Recherche littéraire/Literary Research, Vol. 33, 2017)“The volume, as a whole, makes an important contribution in mapping the contours of the theatres of the South Asian nations. All the essays record the urge for articulations in the theatres, produced and received often under volatile circumstances. … In brief, this comprehensive study of the theatres of South Asia has been a distinctive addition to recent theatre studies.” (Abhijit Sen, Asiatic, Vol. 9 (2), December, 2015)

Essays on the Theatres of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Mapping South Asia through Contemporary Theatre

The History and Description of Africa: And of the Notable Things Therein Contained

'Much needed in the fatherhood literature, this brilliant volume brings to life three generations of fathers and sons and shows how the experience of fathering and being fathered shape us.' Philip Hwang, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

'A fascinating analysis of fatherhood across generations, as recounted and interpreted by White British, Irish and Polish migrant grandfathers and fathers, and their transmission of fathering practices in the UK. It makes a most welcome and
innovative addition to the literature on families, generations and migration.' Eleonore Kofman, Middlesex University, UK

Generations, Families and Migration

Fathers and Sons

“The volume offers a panoramic view of a complex process, showing a variety of economic, social, pedagogical and sanitary goals, revealing the political tensions and struggles that took part in the reconfiguration of public and private spaces and jurisdictions towards the construction of national states.” (Beatriz Alcubierre Moya, Paedagogica Historica, April 30, 2019)“Each chapter stands out as a helpful introduction to a particular topic in ECE and public child care, and an introductory chapter creates links between most of them. … It makes a major contribution both to the history of ECE and to the public understanding of social projects as integral instruments of social change. Moreover, it is a rich compendium of ideas that bring us a valuable synthesis of questions that have long required attention but remained untouched … .” (Yordanka Valkanova, History of Education, Vol. 46 (3), 2017)

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