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The Routledge Handbook of Transregional Studies (Routledge History Handbooks)
by Matthias MiddellThe Routledge Handbook of Transregional Studies brings together the various fields within which transregional phenomena are scientifically observed and analysed. This handbook presents the theoretical and methodological potential of such studies for the advancement of the conceptualization of global and area-bound developments.Following three decades of intense debate about globalization and transnationalism, it has become clear that border-crossing connections and interactions between societies are highly important, yet not all extend beyond the borders of nation-states or are of truly world-wide reach. The product of extensive international and interdisciplinary cooperation, this handbook is divided into ten sections that introduce the wide variety of topics within transregional studies, including Colonialism and Post-Colonial Studies, Spatial Formats, International Organizations, Religions and Religious Movements, and Transregional Studies and Narratives of Globalization. Recognizing that transregional studies asks about the space-making and space-formatting character of connections as well as the empirical status of such connections under the global condition, the volume reaches beyond the typical confines of area and regional studies to consider how areas are transcended and transformed more widely.Combining case studies with both theoretical and methodological considerations, The Routledge Handbook of Transregional Studies provides the first overview of the currently flourishing field of transregional studies and is the ideal volume for students and scholars of this diverse subject and its related fields.
Laser-Assisted Machining: Processes and Applications (Innovations in Materials and Manufacturing)
by Sandip Kunar Prasenjit ChatterjeeLASER-ASSISTED MACHINING This unique book develops exhaustive engineering perceptions of different laser-assisted techniques, reviews the engineering context of different laser fabrication techniques, and describes the application of laser-assisted fabrication techniques. Lasers are essential in the area of material processing because they can produce coherent beams with little divergence. The fabrication process known as surface cladding includes joining (soldering, welding), material removal (laser-aided drilling, cutting, etc.), deformation (extrusion, bending), and material addition. Some remarkable advantages of laser-assisted material development include faster processing rates and preservation of essential alloying components. However, the lack of widespread understanding of various material phenomena and how laser parameters affect them prevents the technology from being widely accepted on an industrial scale. Among the subjects Laser-Assisted Machining covers include high-powered lasers in material processing applications, laser-based joining of metallic and non-metallic materials, direct laser cladding, laser surface processing, laser micro and nano processing, emerging laser materials processing techniques, solid-state lasers, laser cutting, drilling and piercing, laser welding, laser bending or forming, laser cleaning, laser automation and in-process sensing, femtosecond laser micromachining, laser-assisted micro-milling/grinding, laser-assisted jet electrochemical micro-machining, laser-assisted water jet micro-machining, hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process, quill and nonreciprocal ultrafast laser writing, laser surface engineering, ultrashort pulsed laser surface texturing, laser interference patterning systems, laser interference lithography, laser-guided discharge texturing. Audience The book will be used by researchers in the fields of manufacturing technology and materials science as well as engineers and high-level technicians for a better understanding of various innovative and novel techniques to cope with the need of micromachining, as well as microfabrication industries for successful implementation of microproduct manufacturing.
How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health
by Jeanie Y. ChangDiscover the power of how K-Dramas can improve your wellbeing and provide a sense of belonging Love K-Dramas and want more permission to binge watch them? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jeanie Y. Chang explores what K-Dramas can teach us about our own well-being and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives. She also touches upon the powerful interrelationship between K-dramas, mental health, and belongingness. Topics covered include: Using K-Dramas as a roadmap to life, showing you how to navigate speed bumps, roadblocks, twists, turns, and dead ends Building cross-cultural relationships that you otherwise may not have without being a K-Drama fan Processing grief from the loss of a loved one to a loss of anything—a job, your physical safety, a relationship, or something else Harnessing the idea of Jeong, which is innate in Korean society and refers to the emotional sentiment of affinity, affection, kinship, and connection which is the thread throughout Jeanie's community Working the author’s trademarked mental health framework, Cultural Confidence®, to build up your mental health, identity, mindfulness, and resilience For K-Drama fans and enthusiasts and anyone curious about the influence of pop culture, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is an entertaining and educational must-read on how this enormously popular global phenomenon can help us become the best versions of ourselves.
Cash Is King: Maintain Liquidity, Build Capital, and Prepare Your Business for Every Opportunity
by Peter W. KingmaAn illuminating exploration of the importance of your company's cash position and the steps you can take to ensure organizational liquidity In Cash is King, working capital and cash strategist Peter W. Kingma delivers an insightful and practical discussion of why your company's cash position should be on an equal footing with sales, cost, and service, and how to make that happen. You'll learn why cash is the fuel in your corporate engine and discover the attributes of an organizational cash culture and how to adopt them within your own firm. While explaining some of the most important—and most misunderstood—corporate finance concepts, this book is not a finance textbook. Instead, it uses case study examples to offer concrete suggestions for improvements in your company that increase the availability of cash when you most need it. You'll also find: Discussions of the importance of sufficient liquidity for operational concerns, research and development, and capital improvements Explorations of the consequences of insufficient cash positions Examinations of the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions that affect cash supply An essential resource for managers, executives, and business leaders everywhere, Cash is King is an effective and hands-on exploration of cash as the lifeblood of any modern commercial entity and an incisive guide to ensuring that your company will have enough of it when its required.
Cash Is King: Maintain Liquidity, Build Capital, and Prepare Your Business for Every Opportunity
by Peter W. KingmaAn illuminating exploration of the importance of your company's cash position and the steps you can take to ensure organizational liquidity In Cash is King, working capital and cash strategist Peter W. Kingma delivers an insightful and practical discussion of why your company's cash position should be on an equal footing with sales, cost, and service, and how to make that happen. You'll learn why cash is the fuel in your corporate engine and discover the attributes of an organizational cash culture and how to adopt them within your own firm. While explaining some of the most important—and most misunderstood—corporate finance concepts, this book is not a finance textbook. Instead, it uses case study examples to offer concrete suggestions for improvements in your company that increase the availability of cash when you most need it. You'll also find: Discussions of the importance of sufficient liquidity for operational concerns, research and development, and capital improvements Explorations of the consequences of insufficient cash positions Examinations of the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions that affect cash supply An essential resource for managers, executives, and business leaders everywhere, Cash is King is an effective and hands-on exploration of cash as the lifeblood of any modern commercial entity and an incisive guide to ensuring that your company will have enough of it when its required.
Mastering Marketing Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide for Today's Marketers (Wiley and SAS Business Series)
by Iain BrownUnlock the Power of Data: Transform Your Marketing Strategies with Data Science In the digital age, understanding the symbiosis between marketing and data science is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. In Mastering Marketing Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide for Today's Marketers, Dr. Iain Brown, a leading expert in data science and marketing analytics, offers a comprehensive journey through the cutting-edge methodologies and applications that are defining the future of marketing. This book bridges the gap between theoretical data science concepts and their practical applications in marketing, providing readers with the tools and insights needed to elevate their strategies in a data-driven world. Whether you're a master's student, a marketing professional, or a data scientist keen on applying your skills in a marketing context, this guide will empower you with a deep understanding of marketing data science principles and the competence to apply these principles effectively. Comprehensive Coverage: From data collection to predictive analytics, NLP, and beyond, explore every facet of marketing data science. Practical Applications: Engage with real-world examples, hands-on exercises in both Python & SAS, and actionable insights to apply in your marketing campaigns. Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr. Iain Brown's decade of experience as he shares cutting-edge techniques and ethical considerations in marketing data science. Future-Ready Skills: Learn about the latest advancements, including generative AI, to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. Accessible Learning: Tailored for both beginners and seasoned professionals, this book ensures a smooth learning curve with a clear, engaging narrative. Mastering Marketing Data Science is designed as a comprehensive how-to guide, weaving together theory and practice to offer a dynamic, workbook-style learning experience. Dr. Brown's voice and expertise guide you through the complexities of marketing data science, making sophisticated concepts accessible and actionable.
The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations: 2024 Cumulative Supplement
by Bruce R. Hopkins Shane T. HamiltonUnderstand the newest developments in the law and regulation of tax-exempt organizations In the 2024 Cumulative Supplement to The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, 12th Edition, a team of experienced and renowned attorneys delivers the latest developments in the ever-evolving tangle of laws and regulations impacting on the operation of tax-exempt entities in the United States. You’ll find discussions of the most recent Treasury Department regulations, Internal Revenue Service revenue rulings and revenue procedures, and federal court opinions (and the occasional state court opinion of particular importance) from 2023 and 2024. The authors explore new private letter rulings from the IRS, updating the public on their position on a wide array of issues with day-to-day applicability to tax exempt organizations. You’ll also find: Incisive and authoritative analysis of recent federal court decisions impacting the managers, officers, and directors of tax-exempt organizations The authors’ valuable insights into the efficacy and correctness of the various rulings, procedures, and opinions from government agencies issued since 2023 Careful consideration of the effect of the growing number of laws, regulations, and procedures impacting the management of tax-exempt entitiesPerfect for the managers, directors, and officers of tax-exempt organizations, the 2024 Cumulative Supplement to the 12th edition of The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations will also prove invaluable to the lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who serve them.
Amazing Dads! Fatherhood Curriculum, Facilitator's Guide
by Dan Griffin Harrison CrawfordThe only trauma-informed curriculum designed to turn men into great dads Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum teaches fathers with kids of all ages to become exceptional parents. These detailed lessons meet dads where they are, starting from the common tendencies of male socialization to help explain key concepts of healthy fathering. Through a trauma-informed approach, this curriculum creates safety in the group setting while delving into critical topics that fathers simply do not tend to talk about with people in their lives. Unlike other fatherhood curricula, Amazing Dads addresses a breadth of topics, empowering men to discuss issues like family of origin, sexuality, how punishment can turn into abuse, self-care, and how toxic messages in the culture can hinder parent-child relationships. Each session incorporates grounding and breathing exercises, in addition to activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities that allow participants to connect with the material on a meaningful level. By the end of this course, fathers will have gained the increased self-awareness needed to enhance their relationships with their children and other family members. Lead fathers through a curriculum of targeted lessons focused on how male socialization affects their parenting Guide participants through exercises for developing relational, communication, and conflict resolution skills Connect with dads on a meaningful level by creating a safe space for discussions of trauma and other difficult subjects Explain important parenting concepts using examples, hands-on activities, and more This curriculum is excellent for use in parenting groups, behavioral health treatment programs, addiction treatment programs, and other community-based programs serving fathers. Dads of all backgrounds, with kids of all ages, will benefit from the wisdom in Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum.
Mastering Marketing Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide for Today's Marketers (Wiley and SAS Business Series)
by Iain BrownUnlock the Power of Data: Transform Your Marketing Strategies with Data Science In the digital age, understanding the symbiosis between marketing and data science is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. In Mastering Marketing Data Science: A Comprehensive Guide for Today's Marketers, Dr. Iain Brown, a leading expert in data science and marketing analytics, offers a comprehensive journey through the cutting-edge methodologies and applications that are defining the future of marketing. This book bridges the gap between theoretical data science concepts and their practical applications in marketing, providing readers with the tools and insights needed to elevate their strategies in a data-driven world. Whether you're a master's student, a marketing professional, or a data scientist keen on applying your skills in a marketing context, this guide will empower you with a deep understanding of marketing data science principles and the competence to apply these principles effectively. Comprehensive Coverage: From data collection to predictive analytics, NLP, and beyond, explore every facet of marketing data science. Practical Applications: Engage with real-world examples, hands-on exercises in both Python & SAS, and actionable insights to apply in your marketing campaigns. Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr. Iain Brown's decade of experience as he shares cutting-edge techniques and ethical considerations in marketing data science. Future-Ready Skills: Learn about the latest advancements, including generative AI, to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. Accessible Learning: Tailored for both beginners and seasoned professionals, this book ensures a smooth learning curve with a clear, engaging narrative. Mastering Marketing Data Science is designed as a comprehensive how-to guide, weaving together theory and practice to offer a dynamic, workbook-style learning experience. Dr. Brown's voice and expertise guide you through the complexities of marketing data science, making sophisticated concepts accessible and actionable.
How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health
by Jeanie Y. ChangDiscover the power of how K-Dramas can improve your wellbeing and provide a sense of belonging Love K-Dramas and want more permission to binge watch them? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jeanie Y. Chang explores what K-Dramas can teach us about our own well-being and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives. She also touches upon the powerful interrelationship between K-dramas, mental health, and belongingness. Topics covered include: Using K-Dramas as a roadmap to life, showing you how to navigate speed bumps, roadblocks, twists, turns, and dead ends Building cross-cultural relationships that you otherwise may not have without being a K-Drama fan Processing grief from the loss of a loved one to a loss of anything—a job, your physical safety, a relationship, or something else Harnessing the idea of Jeong, which is innate in Korean society and refers to the emotional sentiment of affinity, affection, kinship, and connection which is the thread throughout Jeanie's community Working the author’s trademarked mental health framework, Cultural Confidence®, to build up your mental health, identity, mindfulness, and resilience For K-Drama fans and enthusiasts and anyone curious about the influence of pop culture, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is an entertaining and educational must-read on how this enormously popular global phenomenon can help us become the best versions of ourselves.
The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations: 2024 Cumulative Supplement
by Bruce R. Hopkins Shane T. HamiltonUnderstand the newest developments in the law and regulation of tax-exempt organizations In the 2024 Cumulative Supplement to The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, 12th Edition, a team of experienced and renowned attorneys delivers the latest developments in the ever-evolving tangle of laws and regulations impacting on the operation of tax-exempt entities in the United States. You’ll find discussions of the most recent Treasury Department regulations, Internal Revenue Service revenue rulings and revenue procedures, and federal court opinions (and the occasional state court opinion of particular importance) from 2023 and 2024. The authors explore new private letter rulings from the IRS, updating the public on their position on a wide array of issues with day-to-day applicability to tax exempt organizations. You’ll also find: Incisive and authoritative analysis of recent federal court decisions impacting the managers, officers, and directors of tax-exempt organizations The authors’ valuable insights into the efficacy and correctness of the various rulings, procedures, and opinions from government agencies issued since 2023 Careful consideration of the effect of the growing number of laws, regulations, and procedures impacting the management of tax-exempt entitiesPerfect for the managers, directors, and officers of tax-exempt organizations, the 2024 Cumulative Supplement to the 12th edition of The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations will also prove invaluable to the lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who serve them.
Patterns: Theory of the Digital Society
by Armin NassehiWe are inclined to assume that digital technologies have suddenly revolutionized everything – including our relationships, our forms of work and leisure, and even our democracies – in just a few years. Armin Nassehi puts forward a new theory of digital society that turns this assumption on its head. Rather than treating digital technologies as an independent causal force that is transforming social life, he asks: what problem does digitalization solve? When we pose the question in this way, we can see, argues Nassehi, that digitalization helps societies to deal with and reduce complexity by using coded numbers to process information. We can also see that modern societies had a digital structure long before computer technologies were developed – already in the nineteenth century, for example, statistical pattern recognition technologies were being used in functionally differentiated societies in order to recognize, monitor and control forms of human behaviour. Digital technologies were so successful in such a short period of time and were able to penetrate so many areas of society so quickly precisely because of a pre-existing sensitivity that prepared modern societies for digital development. This highly original book lays the foundations for a theory of the digital society that will be of value to everyone interested in the growing presence of digital technologies in our lives.
Amazing Dads! Fatherhood Curriculum, Workbook
by Dan Griffin Harrison CrawfordThe only trauma-informed curriculum designed to turn men into great dads Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum teaches fathers with kids of all ages to become exceptional parents. These detailed lessons meet dads where they are, starting from the common tendencies of male socialization to help explain key concepts of healthy fathering. Through a trauma-informed approach, this curriculumcreates safety in the group setting while delving into critical topics that fathers simply do not tend to talk about with people in their lives. Unlike other fatherhood curricula, Amazing Dads addresses a breadth of topics, empowering men to discuss issues like family of origin, sexuality, how punishment can turn into abuse, self-care, and how toxic messages in the culture can hinder parent-child relationships. Each session incorporates grounding and breathing exercises, in addition to activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities that allow participants to connect with the material on a meaningful level. By the end of this course, fathers will have gained the increased self-awareness needed to enhance their relationships with their children and other family members. Lead fathers through a curriculum of targeted lessons focused on how male socialization affects their parenting Guide participants through exercises for developing relational, communication, and conflict resolution skills Connect with dads on a meaningful level by creating a safe space for discussions of trauma and other difficult subjects Explain important parenting concepts using examples, hands-on activities, and more This curriculum is excellent for use in parenting groups, behavioral health treatment programs, addiction treatment programs, and other community-based programs serving fathers. Dads of all backgrounds, with kids of all ages, will benefit from the wisdom in Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum.
Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian, Book Two
by Richard M. Robin Karen Evans-Romaine Galina ShatalinaГОЛОСА: A Basic Course in Russian, Book Two (Sixth Edition), takes a contemporary approach to language learning by focusing on the development of functional competence as well as the expansion of cultural knowledge.The sixth edition of this bestselling communicatively based text for Russian has been updated by putting a greater focus on contemporary culture and simplified, visual grammar explanations that will better engage students. The program also covers the basic morphology of Russian (declension, case government, conjugation). The program has been a bestseller as a college Russian textbook through five editions since 1993.Following on from Golosa Book One, Golosa Book Two is divided into ten units. Organised thematically, each unit contains dialogs, texts, exercises, and other material designed to enable students to read, speak, and write about the topic, as well as to understand simple conversations. The systematic grammar explanations and exercises enable students to develop a conceptual understanding and partial control of all basic Russian structures. This strong structural base enables students to accomplish the linguistic tasks and prepares them for further study of the language. Book Two is designed to bring students to the ACTFL Intermediate range in speaking (A2/B1 on the CEFR scale).Print and eTextbooks are accompanied by a Student Workbook and a rich companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/golosa) offering audio and video material, instructor resources and fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. The companion website, powered by Lingco, is available for separate purchase from Lingco. Teachers can preview the new companion websites and create their courses. Free audio and video resources are also available at www.routledge.com/cw/golosa, including the Instructor Resources. For resources on how to set up and customize your course, please visit the Help Center on the Lingco Language Labs website at www.lingco.io. It includes articles that explain how the platform works and what you can do with it. Students may join their teacher’s course on Lingco and will be able to enter their access code or purchase access at any point in the 14-day grace period that begins on the first date of access. Students receive 12 months of access that begins after a free 14-day grace period.
GUIDE DE PRÉPARATION DE MOSBY® à l’examen canadien des inf. aux. - E-Book: Exemples de questions pour réussir l’examen - E-Book
by Marianne Langille Karen KatsademasPréparez-vous à réussir les examens REx-PN®/MD et EAIACTM/MC!Le GUIDE DE PRÉPARATION DE MOSBY®/MD à l'examen canadien des inf. aux. Exemples de questions pour réussir l’examen est le seul outil d'étude concis à l’examen en français à se concentrer spécifiquement sur l'examen d'autorisation d'exercer en soins infirmiers auxiliaires du Canada. Entre le livre et le site Web qui l'accompagne, cette ressource comprend 1 000 questions pratiques ainsi qu'une justification détaillée de chaque réponse. Il fournit également de précieux conseils et stratégies de prise de test. Ce guide d'auto-apprentissage conçu par Marianne Langille et Karen Katsademas, des infirmières et expertes canadiennes, contient tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour être complètement prêt pour votre examen d’inf. aux.Un aperçu stratégique des examens REx-PN®/MD et EAIACTM/MC vous aide à vous préparer efficacement à l'examen de permis d'infirmière auxiliaire.600 exemples de questions dans le livre reflètent les dernières compétences nationales du CCRSIA (y compris l'Ontario et la Colombie-Britannique) et fournissent trois examens de pratique complets de 200 questions chacun.400 exemples de questions supplémentaires sur le site Web Evolve compagnon (pour un total de 1 000) vous permettent de vous tester en mode examen et en mode d'auto-apprentissage, avec des appréciations instantanées pour évaluer vos progrès. Les justifications des réponses expliquent pourquoi votre réponse est correcte ou incorrecte.Les conseils et les techniques de prise de test vous aident à répondre aux questions « difficiles », à sélectionner la meilleure réponse pour les questions à choix multiples et à répondre aux questions à réponse courte.Les légendes de classification indiquent la compétence et la taxonomie testées pour chaque question.L'annexe pratique comprend les compétences du Conseil canadien de règlementation des soins infirmiers auxiliaires (CCRSIA) pour le niveau d'entrée et la pratique pour les examens de permis d'exercice du EAIAC®TM/MC et du REx-PN®/MD.Les outils d'étude facilitent la détermination des options de réponse correctes.Les questions de pratique au format REx-PN®/MD sur Evolve fournissent une introduction et une préparation à l'examen pour les candidats à l’examen en Ontario et en Colombie-Britannique.
Critica: Textual Issues in Horace, Ennius, Vergil and Other Authors
by Egil KraggerudGathering together over 60 new and revised discussions of textual issues, this volume represents notorious problems in well-known texts from the classical era by authors including Horace, Ennius, and Vergil.A follow-up to Vegiliana: Critical Studies on the Texts of Publius Vergilius Maro (2017), the volume includes major contributions to the discussion of Horace’s Carmen IV 8 and IV 12, along with studies on Catullus Carmen 67 and Hadrian’s Animula vagula, as well as a new contribution on Livy’s text at IV 20 in connection with Cossus’s spolia opima, and on Vergil’s Aeneid 3. 147–152 and 11. 151–153. On Ennius, the author presents several new ideas on Ann. 42 Sk. and 220–22l, and in editing Horace, he suggests new principles for the critical apparatus and tries to find a balance by weighing both sides in several studies, comparing a conservative and a radical approach.Critica will be an important resource for students and scholars of Latin language and literature.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
War in the Gulf, 1990-91: The Iraq-Kuwait Conflict and Its Implications
by Majid Khadduri Edmund GhareebFor most Americans, the war against Iraq lingers in memory as a vast morality play, a drama offering ready made heroes and villains: a glowering dictator in military uniform, hapless Kuwaiti refugees with tales of persecution, plucky pilots with high-tech wizardry, and a defiant American president, ringing Churchillian as he drew a line in the sand. But this characterization of the war is greatly oversimplified, a one-dimensional portrait, lacking in context and nuance. In War in the Gulf, 1990 91, eminent scholars Majid Khadduri and Edmund Ghareeb paint a very different picture, one that brings historical depth to the portrait, and displays the actions of many of the participants in a new and revealing light. Khadduri and Ghareeb offer a far more accurate and complex portrait of the Iraq-Kuwait conflict, providing a wealth of background information not readily available before. They made a distinction between the differences between Iraq and Kuwait over frontiers, territory, and sovereignty and the method pursued by Iraqi leaders to resolve those differences. They explore, for instance, the history of relations between Iraq and Kuwait, revealing that Kuwait had once been a part of Basra (in southern Iraq) during the Ottoman rule, and only became a separate country while under British control (it was the British in fact who drew the much-disputed boundary line between Iraq and Kuwait). Khadduri and Ghareeb describe the many decades of struggle to resolve the boundary issue, examining the repeated attempts by other Arab states to mediate according to Islamic traditions of consultation and peaceful resolution within the faith. The authors also show how Saddam Husayn's war with Iran exacerbated the boundary tensions. Because of the decade-long war, Iraq badly needed oil revenue to repay wartime loans and to rebuild, but Kuwait persisted in pumping far beyond its OPEC quota, driving down prices, and costing Iraq billions of dollars of revenue. The book reveals how Kuwait spurned Arab attempts to mediate this clash over oil prices as well as the longstanding boundary dispute, frustrating efforts to resolve this crisis by peaceful means. In one particularly interesting section, the book examines the diplomatic talks during the early summer of 1990, both among various Arab nations (most notably, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kuwait), and with Saddam Husayn and the United States (they show how messages from Washington and a visit by a congressional delegation lead by Senator Dole convinced the Iraqi leaders that they would be allowed to settle their problems with Kuwait without outside interference). Khadduri and Ghareeb carry us through to the present, exploring the war and its aftermath, from the uprisings against Baghdad, to the continuing U.N. sanctions, to the recent defections from Saddam's inner circle. War in the Gulf is a balanced, eye-opening account of one of the central events of recent years. It corrects the Western views of most reporting, explaining the frame of mind of the participants as no one has done before and causing us to examine anew such questions as who was responsible for the conflict, and what might have happened if the United States had not intervened so rapidly.
Hunger (Oxford World's Classics)
by Knut Hamsun Tore Rem Terence Cave'It was at the time when I was wandering around hungry in Kristiania, that strange city no one leaves before it has set its mark on them...' Hunger is the first-person story of a young man desperately trying to establish himself in the city as a writer, living in shabby lodgings where he can seldom afford to pay the rent, eating almost nothing, and engaging spasmodically and manically with landladies, eccentric elderly men, policemen, shopkeepers, pawnbrokers, and others on the way. He wanders around the streets, sits on benches trying to write, spends a night locked in a pitch-dark police cell, thinks, slides into remarkably inventive reveries, speculates on his mental health, his ethical comportment, his relation to the divinity, the topics he might write about. The traces of a consistent narrative logic are uncertain and blurred; the voice of the narrator keeps shifting between pragmatic appraisal of his situation, wild fantasies, manic outbursts, anger, and despair. This is a story that lies on the threshold of modernism, anticipating many of the dislocations that narrative will be subject to in the decades to come. This new translation seeks to restore the startling freshness and epidermal unease of Hamsun's breakthrough story of 1890. It remains faithful to the style and voice of the text, the shifts of tense, the indirect free style, and the constant changes of register as the inner monologue moves between poetic sensitivity, wild fantasies, manic outbursts, and hyperbolic emotion. Tore Rem's introduction provides an updated and fresh account of the genesis of Hunger, its book history and its reception. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Oxford Textbook of Migrant Psychiatry (Oxford Textbooks in Psychiatry)
by Dinesh BhugraMigrant psychiatry is an evolving subdiscipline within cultural psychiatry that deals with the impact of migration on the mental health of those who have migrated and those who work with these groups and provide services to them. Stress related to migration affects migrants and their extended families either directly or indirectly. The process of migration is not just a phase, but leads on to a series of adjustments, including acculturation, which may occur across generations. Factors such as changes in diet, attitudes and beliefs, and overall adjustment are important in settling down and making the individuals feel secure. This period of adjustment will depend upon the individual migrant's pre-migration experiences, migration process and post-migration experiences, but also upon an individual's personality, social support and emotional response to migration. Socio-demographic factors, such as age, gender, educational, and economic status will all play a role in post-migration adjustment. In order to understand the impact on individuals, not only the type of migration and different stressors, but also the types of psychological mechanisms at a personal level and the resources and processes at a societal level need to be explored. Despite the number of refugees and asylum seekers around the world increasing at an astonishing rate, the mental health needs of migrants are often ignored by policy makers and clinicians. The Oxford Textbook of Migrant Psychiatry is designed to serve as the comprehensive reference resource on the mental health of migrants, bringing together both theoretical and practical aspects of the mental health needs of refugees and asylum seekers for researchers and professionals. Individual chapters summarise theoretical constructs related to theories of migration, the impact of migration on mental health and adjustment, collective trauma, individual identity and diagnostic fallacies. The book also covers the practical aspects of patient management including cultural factors, ethnopsychopharmacology, therapeutic interaction and therapeutic expectation, and psychotherapy. Finally, the book will examine special clinical problems and special patient groups. Part of the authoritative Oxford Textbooks in Psychiatry series, this resource will serve as an essential reference for psychiatrists, mental health professionals, general practitioners/primary care physicians, social workers, policy makers and voluntary agencies dealing with refugees and asylum seekers.
Cicero's Catilinarians (Oxford Approaches to Classical Literature)
by D. H. BerryThe Catilinarians are a set of four speeches that Cicero, while consul in 63 BC, delivered before the senate and the Roman people against the conspirator Catiline and his followers. Or are they? Cicero did not publish the speeches until three years later, and he substantially revised them before publication, rewriting some passages and adding others, all with the aim of justifying the action he had taken against the conspirators and memorializing his own role in the suppression of the conspiracy. How, then, should we interpret these speeches as literature? Can we treat them as representing what Cicero actually said? Or do we have to read them merely as political pamphlets from a later time? In this, the first book-length discussion of these famous speeches, D. H. Berry clarifies what the speeches actually are and explains how he believes we should approach them. In addition, the book contains a full and up-to-date account of the Catilinarian conspiracy and a survey of the influence that the story of Catiline has had on writers such as Sallust and Virgil, Ben Jonson and Henrik Ibsen, from antiquity to the present day.
The Vintage Dress Shop in Primrose Hill: A sparkling and feel-good romantic read to warm your heart (The Vintage Dress Shop)
by Annie Darling'The sweetest, most delicious book . . . Such a gorgeous love story' Marian Keyes'Funny and heartwarming with great characters' Reader review 5 stars'Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance' Reader review 5 stars Second chances never go out of style... Sophy Stevens always thought she would have everything sorted by the time she was thirty. Instead, she is freshly fired, recently dumped and sleeping on her mum's sofa. So when her absent dad offers her a job at his vintage clothes shop in Primrose Hill, it's one she can't refuse. It will only be for a few months until she is back on her feet, after all.But the Vintage Dress Shop is more magical than she could have even imagined, full of preloved fashion from a 1950s wedding dress to the glittering gems sourced by jeweller Charles. In spite of herself, Sophy starts to fall in love with the store and the process of matching the perfect item with every customer.With each new treasure Sophy uncovers, she begins to wonder if, like these vintage clothes, the store is the key to her second chance... and then there's Charles, who might just end up mending her broken heart...Let Annie Darling sweep you off your feet with this heartwarming and romantic novel, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley. Everyone is falling in love with Annie Darling:'Heartwarming and compelling. A wonderful read which was difficult to put down... Great characters and a lovely romantic story which touches the heart' Reader review 5 stars'The most uplifting, sumptuously indulgent, romantic joy of a book... It tugged all my heartstrings and held me captive until the last, perfect page' Cressida McLaughlin'An absolute delight! I also loved the debonair love interest... It was so nice to see someone pick themselves up and rise from the ashes in such beautiful surroundings surrounded by all these amazing clothes, I loved it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the feel good book you must read... With an array of fabulous characters and the perfect ending that made me squeal with delight this warm and charming story will have you enchanted' Nina Pottell
Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror
by Pardis MahdaviThe untold story of generations of Middle Eastern freedom fighters—horsewomen who safeguarded an ancient breed of Caspian horse—and their efforts to defend their homelands from the Taliban and others seeking to destroy them."A breathtaking book that revisits nearly one hundred years of Iranian history, highlighting the power and beauty of women who refuse to be subdued.&” ―Alison Hawthorne Deming, author of A Woven WorldBook of Queens reaches back centuries to the Persian Empire and a woman disguised as a man, facing an invading army, protected only by light armor and the stallion she sat astride. Mahdavi draws a thread from past to present: from her fearless Iranian grandmother, who guided survivors of domestic violence to independent mountain colonies in Afghanistan where the women, led by a general named Mina, became their country&’s first line of defense from marauding warlords. To the female warriors who helped train and breed the horses used by US Green Berets when they touched down in October 2001, with a mission but insufficient intelligence on the ground—women whose contributions were then forgotten. Pardis Mahdavi chases the legacy of Caspian horses and the women whose lives are saved by them, drawing on decades of research, newly-discovered diaries, and exclusive military sources. Among those intersecting stories is that of American Louise Firouz, who helped bring the breed back from the brink of extinction, connecting Virginia traders to British royals to the son of the Shah. Firouz&’s life is forever changed when she meets Mahdavi&’s own family, who run an unusual smuggling operation in addition to raising horses in a wild bid for freedom.Book of Queens is an epic tale of hidden women whose communal knowledge was instrumental in saving an animal as ancient as civilization, and who were the genesis of their own liberation.
Lioness - My Journey to Glory: Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023
by Beth MeadThe Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2023Fully updated paperback edition, with two new chaptersBeth Mead is one of the world's most talented footballers - Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euro 2022, England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football. Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger - from being dropped from the England squad and receiving devastating family news, to finding her best form under the guidance of Jonas Eidevall and Sarina Wiegman. Filled with positive lessons and an exclusive account of England's triumphant Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look into her remarkable journey to glory. Empowering, inspirational and honest, this is Beth's story.This paperback edition has been fully updated to include the details of the 2022-23 season, Beth's ACL injury and her recovery, her thoughts on the 2023 Women's World Cup, as well as overcoming devastating personal challenges and how this has made her even stronger.
Children Of Dune: The inspiration for the blockbuster film (DUNE #3)
by Frank HerbertWhat The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Children of Dune, the third book in one of the most influential series of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone.But for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms, and this in turn is disastrous for the planet's economy.Leto and Ghanima, Paul Atreides's twin children and his heirs, can see possible solutions - but fanatics begin to challenge the rule of the all-powerful Atreides empire, and more than economic disaster threatens ...Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.Dune reading order: Dune Dune Messiah Children of Dune God Emperor of Dune Heretics of Dune Chapterhouse Dune
Moral Injuries
by Christie WatsonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling and award-winning author Christie Watson, comes a heart-pounding new psychological drama of secrets, lies, morals and medicine.'Unique and compelling' ELIZABETH DAY 'True literary perfection' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'Heart-stopping, twisting, funny and frightening' CHRIS WHITAKER'Enthralling, gripping, deliciously dark... An immersive, unforgettable gem' RACHEL CLARKE'Propulsive, funny and filled with suspense'SARAH LANGFORDYou're trained to save the lives of others. How far would you go to protect your own? Ruthlessly ambitious Olivia, anxious perfectionist Laura and free-spirited risk-taker Anjali couldn't be more different. Yet their friendship, which began on the first day of medical school, has kept them inseparable for twenty-five years. As wild all-nighters and exam pressures gave way to the struggles and joys of new motherhood and intense jobs, their bond remained unbreakable. Years ago they promised that nothing would come between them and that they'd do anything for one another, including burying one night they have never spoken about: a drug-fuelled university party that forced them to make a deadly choice that could still destroy them. When an eerily similar tragedy strikes involving their teenage children, everything the three women have built threatens to shatter around them. And they are left asking: just how far can you stretch a friendship before it snaps?'Each new twist screeches like nails on plaster'KATHRYN MANNIX'Where medicine meets morality... with page-turning twists' NATHAN FILER'Intelligent, propulsive and disturbing... I couldn't put it down' NIKKI SMITH'An extraordinary book'JOHN SUTHERLAND'No-one writes about the drama of medicine like Christie Watson'DR GAVIN FRANCIS