Personality in Social Theory

'A highly stimulating analysis ... A masterful application of social theory to a historical problem ... a fine piece of scholarship which puts forward a bold and innovative thesis.  A "must" for researchers and students concerned with the transition of Britian from a pre-industrial to an industrial society.' - Urban History'A significant contribution to our knowledge of the development of the professions in a book that is also a serendipity for the reader , whther academic or lay, in providing a well-written, enjoyable, thought-provoking and entertaining read' - Judy Slinn, Oxford Brookes UniversityA fine study of the substantial diversification in the sources of social power in eighteenth and early nineteenth century Britain ... this book authoritatively fills a long-standing gap in the historiography of the cultural production of expertise.' - Steve Hindle, English Historical Review, November 1997

Power and the Professions in Britain 1700-1850

Urbane „Sicherheit“ und die Profitorientierung sozialer Kontrolle

Morphologie der Macht

Building Resilience to the Challenge of Global Change

Managing Forests as Complex Adaptive Systems

Revolutions in Military Affairs and Small States

Military Transformation and Strategy

Maria Schweidler die Bernsteinhexe. English

'This book makes an excellent contribution in the fields of TQM, benchmarking and continuous learning. Based on Professor Zairi's extensive applied research in world class aspiring organizations, it offers a good reference for practitioners charged with understanding how to improve processes and best practice methods.'John Oakland'Benchmarking for Best Practice' is a valuable reference tool at two levels. Firstly it can be used to identify key processes and measures for the critical processes which form the chapter headings. ... The book is also a treasure trove of best practice exemplars. ... Benchmarking for Best Practice is highly recommended.'The Benchmark November 1996'Benchmarking for Best Practice is a valuable reference tool .....a treasure trove of best practice exemplars.Benchmarking for Best Practice is highly recommended.'The Benchmark, November 1996

Benchmarking for Best Practice

Film Theory: Rational Reconstructions

Political Economy of Illegal Drugs

The Acts of the Apostles

"Nelson and Starcher have put together a very complete picture of the development of renewable energy around the globe. The inclusion of chapters on the economics of power systems and institutional issues is commendable as these are often ignored or mentioned only in passing in other texts."—John Krohn, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, USA
"… explores most of the basic modes of renewable energy at an introductory level, paying enough attention to institutional issues and environmental impacts. The writers succeed in keeping the reader interested throughout the book."—Marios Nestoros, Associate Professor, Department of Engineering, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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"I like the outline of the text and think that it includes a good balance of introductory information and technical details. Images used enhance the description of the text. The figures include recent data from government reports, which put the information in context… does a great job introducing the student to some of the biofuel technologies… the authors motivate the need for energy by talking about the environmental factors. As a researcher, I am impressed that a thorough analysis of the multiple sources of production of liquid fuel from biomass is included."—Timothy Thibodeau, Castleton University, Vermont, USA
"… presents a ‘solid, comprehensive overview of the renewable energy field."—Dr. William Kao, University of California Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Extension, USA
"… the approach adopted by authors in this book to explain basics is easy to follow by students. …Topics are well selected and defined..."—Ali Assi, Lebanese International University
"… a basic introduction to renewable energy… for non-engineering and physics students... a balanced book in terms of content and topics covered … with limited interests for professionals working in the field."—Radian Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage, USA
"Nelson and Starcher (both, Alternative Energy Institute, West Texas A&M Univ.) cover a wide range of fundamental topics related to renewable energy in this updated edition (1st ed., 2011). The 16-chapter volume begins by discussing basic but important issues such as energy in relation to society, the types and economics of energy, and climate change. Chapter 2 covers fundamental calculations in thermodynamics such as energy, power, heat, efficiency, etc., and the availability/consumption rate of energy sources including coal, natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear. The chapter concludes by stating that "[c]ontinued exponential growth is a physical impossibility in a finite (closed) system, and the Earth is a finite system." Chapters 3 through 8 discuss different aspects of solar energy. The following five chapters focus on other forms of renewable energy including wind, bioenergy, geothermal, and water, as well as energy storage. The last three chapters address nontechnical subjects including institutional and economic aspects of energy as well as predictions for the future. For each topic, Nelson and Starcher present key ideas, up-to-date data, and tangible examples that facilitate understanding of complex concepts. The authors also explain advantages and/or limitations for each technology. Part of the "Energy and the Environment" series." —CHOICE, July 2016

Introduction to Renewable Energy

Crossroads, Destinations and Encounters

Religion and Tourism

Praise for The Fountains of Silence:"Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood&rsquo;s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys&rsquo;s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . .&#160;Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past." --The New York Times Book Review&ldquo;Full of twists and revelations&hellip;an excellent story, and timely, too.&rdquo; --The Wall Street Journal"A&#160;staggering tale of love, loss, and national shame." --Entertainment Weekly* "[Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction." --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW** "A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience." --Kirkus, *STARRED REVIEW** "This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain." --Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW** "This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults interested from the first page to the last." --SLC, *STARRED REVIEW** "Riveting . . . An exemplary work of historical fiction." --The Horn Book, *STARRED REVIEW** "With The Fountains of Silence, Sepetys has once again written gripping historical fiction with great crossover appeal to adult readers, combining impeccable research with sweeping storytelling." --BookPage, *STARRED REVIEW** "[A] far-reaching narrative . . . As usual Sepetys has done her homework [and] brings a brutal authenticity." --BCCB, *STARRED REVIEW** "In a gut-wrenching YA novel about the terrible destructiveness of secrets untold, master storyteller Ruta Sepetys reveals the dark underbelly of 1950s Spain under dictator Franco." --Shelf Awareness, *STARRED REVIEW*"This well-crafted story sheds light on a disturbing chapter of 20th century history." --SLJ"Readers who enjoy historical fiction will find that Sepetys has once again brought history to life." --VOYAPraise for&#160;Salt to the Sea:"Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction. In&#160;Salt to the Sea&#160;the hard truths of her herculean research are tempered with effortless, intimate&#160;storytelling, as her warm and human characters&#160;breathe&#160;new life into one of the world's most terrible and neglected tragedies." &mdash;Elizabeth Wein,&#160;New York Times&#160;bestselling author of Printz Award Honor Book&#160;Code Name Verity&ldquo;A rich, page-turning story that brings to vivid life a terrifying&mdash;and little-known&mdash;moment in World War II history.&rdquo;&#160;&mdash;Steve Sheinkin, author of Newbery Honor and National Book Award finalist&#160;Bomb&#160;"Brutal. Beautiful. Honest."&#160;&mdash;Sabaa Tahir,&#160;New York Times&#160;bestselling author of&#160;An Ember in the Ashes&#160;* "Sepetys excels in shining light on lost chapters of history, and this visceral novel proves a memorable testament to strength and resilience in the face of war and cruelty."&#160;&mdash;Publishers Weekly,&#160;starred review&#160;&#160;* "This haunting gem of a novel begs to be remembered, and in turn, it tries to remember the thousands of real people its fictional characters represent. What it asks of us is that their memories, and their stories, not be abandoned to the sea."&#160;&mdash;Booklist,&#160;starred review&#160;* "Artfully told and sensitively crafted, [this] will leave readers weeping."&#160;&mdash;School Library Journal,&#160;starred review

The Fountains of Silence

An Analytical Approach

Fractal Geometry in Biological Systems

Toward a Critical Gerontology

Voices and Visions of Aging

Power Politics and the Indonesian Military

An Account of the Abipones: An Equestrian People of Paraguay. Volume 1 of 3

Social Regionalism in the Global Economy

Urbanization in Vietnam

Why Women in the Judiciary Really Matter

Gender and Justice

'Narrative Gravity is a truly international effort and a path breaking theorisation. It is going to inspire a legion of studies in the interpretation of narratives as cultural texts.' -Gurupdesh Singh in The Hindu
'Somewhat grandly, we need to learn how to hail Nair as one of the first to transform swords into plough-shares in the world of theory.' - Probal Dasgupta in The Journal of the Central Institute of the English and Foreign Languages
'[Narrative Gravity] is a rich source of material for those interested in the relation between the study of mind and literary narrative. Its synthesis of technical discourse analysis with postcolonial theories of nationalism is novel and exciting.' - Jonathan Goodwin in Modernism/Modernity, Johns Hopkins University Press.

Conversation, Cognition, Culture

Narrative Gravity

Die SPD-Bürgerschaftsfraktion des Landes Bremen von der Jahrhundertwende bis zur Gegenwart

Gewollt und durchgesetzt

Cultural and Political Thought in the Republican Era

The Intellectual Foundations of Chinese Modernity

An Introduction to Parasitology

How to Win the Life Science Race

Leading Pharmaceutical Innovation

State-Market Relations in the Reform Era

The Advance of the State in Contemporary China

His Religious Life And His Death (1850)

Doctor Johnson

Napoleon; a History of the art of war From the Beginning of the French Revolution to the end of the 18th Century; With a Detailed Account of the Wars

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