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Napoleon: A Concise Biography

By: David A. Bell

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This book provides a concise, accurate, and lively portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's character and career, situating him firmly in historical context. David Bell emphasizes the astonishing sense of human possibility--for both good and ill--that Napoleon represented. By his late twenties, Napoleon was already one of the greatest generals in European history. At thirty, he had become absolute master of Europe's most powerful country. In his early forties, he ruled a European empire more powerful than any since Rome, fighting wars that changed the shape of the continent and brought death to millions. Then everything collapsed, leading him to spend his last years in miserable exile in the South Atlantic. Bell emphasizes the importance of the French Revolution in understanding Napoleon's career. The revolution made possible the unprecedented concentration of political authority that Napoleon accrued, and his success in mobilizing human and material resources. Without the political changes brought about by the revolution, Napoleon could not have fought his wars. Without the wars, he could not have seized and held onto power. Though his virtual dictatorship betrayed the ideals of liberty and equality, his life and career were revolutionary.

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Oxford University Press

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0190262737

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China's New Confucianism

Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society

By: Daniel A. Bell

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China's New Confucianism

Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society

By: Daniel A. Bell

What is it like to be a Westerner teaching political philosophy in an officially Marxist state? Why do Chinese sex workers sing karaoke with their customers? And why do some Communist Party cadres get promoted if they care for their elderly parents? In this entertaining and illuminating book, one of the few Westerners to teach at a Chinese university draws on his personal experiences to paint an unexpected portrait of a society undergoing faster and more sweeping changes than anywhere else on earth. With a storyteller's eye for detail, Daniel Bell observes the rituals, routines, and tensions of daily life in China. China's New Confucianism makes the case that as the nation retreats from communism, it is embracing a new Confucianism that offers a compelling alternative to Western liberalism. Bell provides an insider's account of Chinese culture and, along the way, debunks a variety of stereotypes. He presents the startling argument that Confucian social hierarchy can actually contribute to economic equality in China. He covers such diverse social topics as sex, sports, and the treatment of domestic workers. He considers the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, wondering whether Chinese overcompetitiveness might be tempered by Confucian civility. And he looks at education in China, showing the ways Confucianism impacts his role as a political theorist and teacher. By examining the challenges that arise as China adapts ancient values to contemporary society, China's New Confucianism enriches the dialogue of possibilities available to this rapidly evolving nation.

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Princeton University Press

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0691136904

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The Spirit of Cities

Why the Identity of a City Matters in a Global Age

By: Daniel A. Bell,Avner de-Shalit

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The Spirit of Cities

Why the Identity of a City Matters in a Global Age

By: Daniel A. Bell,Avner de-Shalit

A lively and personal book that returns the city to political thought Cities shape the lives and outlooks of billions of people, yet they have been overshadowed in contemporary political thought by nation-states, identity groups, and concepts like justice and freedom. The Spirit of Cities revives the classical idea that a city expresses its own distinctive ethos or values. In the ancient world, Athens was synonymous with democracy and Sparta represented military discipline. In this original and engaging book, Daniel Bell and Avner de-Shalit explore how this classical idea can be applied to today's cities, and they explain why philosophy and the social sciences need to rediscover the spirit of cities. Bell and de-Shalit look at nine modern cities and the prevailing ethos that distinguishes each one. The cities are Jerusalem (religion), Montreal (language), Singapore (nation building), Hong Kong (materialism), Beijing (political power), Oxford (learning), Berlin (tolerance and intolerance), Paris (romance), and New York (ambition). Bell and de-Shalit draw upon the richly varied histories of each city, as well as novels, poems, biographies, tourist guides, architectural landmarks, and the authors' own personal reflections and insights. They show how the ethos of each city is expressed in political, cultural, and economic life, and also how pride in a city's ethos can oppose the homogenizing tendencies of globalization and curb the excesses of nationalism. The Spirit of Cities is unreservedly impressionistic. Combining strolling and storytelling with cutting-edge theory, the book encourages debate and opens up new avenues of inquiry in philosophy and the social sciences. It is a must-read for lovers of cities everywhere. In a new preface, Bell and de-Shalit further develop their idea of "civicism," the pride city dwellers feel for their city and its ethos over that of others.

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1400848261

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Living with the Earth, Fourth Edition

Concepts in Environmental Health Science

By: Gary S. Moore,Kathleen A. Bell

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Living with the Earth, Fourth Edition

Concepts in Environmental Health Science

By: Gary S. Moore,Kathleen A. Bell

Shelving Guide; Environmental Science This is a groundbreaking and innovative book now in its fourth edition. The first edition won the CHOICE award for outstanding Academic Book while editions two and three became bestsellers on their own right. This fourth edition is packed with new updates on current world events associated with environmental issues and related health concerns. The author maintains traditional concepts and merges them with new and controversial issues. The book has been revised to include up-to-date topics with and a revised Web site with updated links. So what Coverage of emergency preparedness for environmental health practitioners Discussion of population dynamics especially with regard to overpopulation and underpopulation around the world and their respective influences on social, economic, and environmental concerns. The mechanisms of environmental disease, emphasizing genetic disease and its role in developmental disorders and cancer. Human behaviors and pollution are presented along with respect to their roles in cancer risk. The ever increasing issues surrounding emerging and re-emerging diseases around the earth and the introduction of an increasing number of emerging diseases. The growing problems of asthma and other health effects associated with air pollution. An exploration of the mechanisms of toxicity with special reference to the immune system and endocrine disruption. The ongoing issues of the creation and disposal of hazardous waste along with the controversies surrounding disposal are presented. The issues and benefits of recycling are explored. The use of HACCP in assuring food quality, food safety issues, and the Food Quality Protection Act are discussed. Numerous technical illustrations, charts, graphs, and photographs are included What on the Web? Test bank and study questions giving a complete review of the concepts covered. Search tools for online journals and databases covering useful, up-to-date information in health and environmental topics Subject specific links by chapter as well as Federal, state, and organization sites with relevant information Downloadable PowerPoint files for each Chapter providing the instructor with ready-made presentation materials that can be modified as needed. Downloadable and printable test questions and answers for each chapter available to instructors

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0429629362

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Race, Racism, and American Law

Leading Cases and Materials, 2023

By: Atiba Ellis,Cheryl I. Harris,Justin Hansford,Amna A. Akbar,Audrey G. McFarlane

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Race, Racism, and American Law

Leading Cases and Materials, 2023

By: Atiba Ellis,Cheryl I. Harris,Justin Hansford,Amna A. Akbar,Audrey G. McFarlane

Intended for use with the authors’ forthcoming casebook, Race, Racism, and American Law, Seventh Edition (forthcoming 2023), Race, Racism, and American Law: Leading Cases and Materials includes significant historical and contemporary cases and materials edited with an aim to foreground the most relevant sections and passages to illustrate the crucial role of race in the formation of US law. This new edition of Derrick Bell’s groundbreaking textbook Race, Racism, and American Law, like prior versions, eschews a traditional casebook format. The locus of analysis in this text is the struggle for racial justice, and its underlying history and political context as reflected in the ongoing contestation over law, legal reform, and transformation. As such the supplement includes but is not limited to Supreme Court cases. We follow Bell’s model of locating all edited cases and materials in the supplement, reserving the book’s text to provide historical and political context for significant cases or legislative actions, along with hypothetical questions, comments, and other tools of analysis. Professors and students will benefit from: Both legal and non-legal primary source material.Leading Cases and Materials includes selected historical and contemporary cases, legislation, and other legal materials that foreground the crucial role of race and racism, and the struggle for racial justice, within and through US law. A carefully selected compilation of United States Supreme Court Cases. Each case is chosen to guide readers through elements of US jurisprudence which reflect both reform and retrenchment of societal inequity as it relates to the question of race. Cases range from significant 18th century cases such as Johnson v. McIntosh (1823) (indigenous people cannot transfer full title to land) to contemporary civil rights decisions such as Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (2021) (further limiting the reach of the Voting Rights Act) and Comcast v. National Association of African American Owned Media (2020) (limiting protections against racial discrimination in contracting). Doctrinally and theoretically significant cases from lower federal courts and state courts. Cases from lower courts are selected to provide critical race insights into how judicial institutions outside the US Supreme Court shape doctrine and debates over race and racial inequality. Cases range from Acre v. Douglass (9th Cir. 2015) (ban on teaching of Mexican American studies found unconstitutional) to Lobato v. Taylor (Colo. 2003) (speculator attempts to divest Mexican American landowners with defective title derived from Mexico). Significant legislative and executive legal documents. This supplement includes materials going beyond traditional edited cases, reflecting the insight that a critical race analysis necessitates a grasp of law beyond the courts. Additional materials range from the United States Department of Justice Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department (2015) to the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Benefits for instructors and students: Provokes discussion on contemporary and historical legal controversies cases and materials edited to address issues the lens of critical race theory’s conceptual framework

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1543850294

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

When the body of a mason is found in the library of current Princeps (first citizen) Domitian, Pliny the Younger is asked by his mother to find the killer.At the same time, Domitian orders Pliny and his friend Tacitus to find out if there is a real heir to the throne. Their exploits in Syria (All Roads Lead to Murder)have reached the ears of all in Rome, and they now have the reputation of being competent detectives. Readers will delight in the duo's tracing of Caesar's blood line; walking with Pliny through his daily routine is entertaining, too. Outstandingly researched and laden with suspense, this journey into ancient Rome by history professor Bell could be one of the masterpieces of the historical mystery genre. Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor will hold readers over until the third casebook of Pliny the Younger publishes.Highly recommended for all collections.Jo Ann Vicarel - Library Journal, Starred Review - named one of the 5 best mysteries of 2008

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1932158820

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Just Hierarchy

Why Social Hierarchies Matter in China and the Rest of the World

By: Daniel A. Bell

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Just Hierarchy

Why Social Hierarchies Matter in China and the Rest of the World

By: Daniel A. Bell

A trenchant defense of hierarchy in different spheres of our lives, from the personal to the political All complex and large-scale societies are organized along certain hierarchies, but the concept of hierarchy has become almost taboo in the modern world. Just Hierarchy contends that this stigma is a mistake. In fact, as Daniel Bell and Wang Pei show, it is neither possible nor advisable to do away with social hierarchies. Drawing their arguments from Chinese thought and culture as well as other philosophies and traditions, Bell and Wang ask which forms of hierarchy are justified and how these can serve morally desirable goals. They look at ways of promoting just forms of hierarchy while minimizing the influence of unjust ones, such as those based on race, sex, or caste. Which hierarchical relations are morally justified and why? Bell and Wang argue that it depends on the nature of the social relation and context. Different hierarchical principles ought to govern different kinds of social relations: what justifies hierarchy among intimates is different from what justifies hierarchy among citizens, countries, humans and animals, and humans and intelligent machines. Morally justified hierarchies can and should govern different spheres of our social lives, though these will be very different from the unjust hierarchies that have governed us in the past. A vigorous, systematic defense of hierarchy in the modern world, Just Hierarchy examines how hierarchical social relations can have a useful purpose, not only in personal domains but also in larger political realms.

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0691233985

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The Elf on the Shelf

A Birthday Tradition

By: Chandra A. Bell,Carol V. Aebersold

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The Elf on the Shelf

A Birthday Tradition

By: Chandra A. Bell,Carol V. Aebersold

In Santa's Christmas village at the North Pole, the elves celebrate special days all year round. Apart from Christmas, though, nothing is more exciting to a scout elf than a birthday--and elves celebrate birthdays with a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Now, at the request of children from around the world, Santa has given his scout elves special permission to share that birthday tradition with the families they love. An elf cannot come to a celebration, though, unless it is invited.

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Love Has Everything to Do with It

By: Michael A. Bell

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Love Has Everything to Do with It

By: Michael A. Bell

Men, its time for show and tell say what you mean and mean what you say. Tell your wives you love them and show them! You may not be able to afford a $10,000.00 ring, but do what you are able, and in a way that says, I love you. In Love Has Everything To Do With It, you can read about a few hot, fire-driven tips to keep love alive and burning.

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149085021X

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The Cult of the Nation in France

Inventing Nationalism, 1680–1800

By: David A. Bell

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The Cult of the Nation in France

Inventing Nationalism, 1680–1800

By: David A. Bell

Using eighteenth-century France as a case study, David Bell offers an important new argument about the origins of nationalism. Before the eighteenth century, the very idea of nation-building—a central component of nationalism—did not exist. During this period, leading French intellectual and political figures came to see perfect national unity as a critical priority, and so sought ways to endow all French people with the same language, laws, customs, and values. The period thus gave rise to the first large-scale nationalist program in history.

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Harvard University Press

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0674261984

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9780674261983

HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed.

By: Arthur Bell

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HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed.

By: Arthur Bell

The Latest Information and “Tricks of the Trade” for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job! HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment. This popular reference has now been fully updated to reflect the construction industry's new single body of codes and standards. Featuring an outline format for ease of use, the Second Edition of this all-in-one sourcebook contains: Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems ASME and ASHRAE code specifications Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more New material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the country Inside This Updated HVAC Design Guide • Definitions • Equations • Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment • Cooling Load Factors • Heating Load Factors • Design Conditions and Energy Conservation • HVAC System Selection Criteria • Air Distribution Systems • Piping Systems (General, Hydronic, Glycol, Steam, Steam Condensate, AC Condensate, Refrigerant) • Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) • Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire Stopping) • Automatic Controls/Building Automation Systems • Equipment Schedules • Equipment Manufacturers • Building Construction Business Fundamentals • Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information • Conversion Factors • Properties of Air and Water • Designer's Checklist • Professional Societies and Trade Organizations • References and Design Manuals • Cleanroom Criteria and Standards

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071482423

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The China Model

Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy

By: Daniel A. Bell

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The China Model

Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy

By: Daniel A. Bell

How China's political model could prove to be a viable alternative to Western democracy Westerners tend to divide the political world into "good" democracies and “bad” authoritarian regimes. But the Chinese political model does not fit neatly in either category. Over the past three decades, China has evolved a political system that can best be described as “political meritocracy.” The China Model seeks to understand the ideals and the reality of this unique political system. How do the ideals of political meritocracy set the standard for evaluating political progress (and regress) in China? How can China avoid the disadvantages of political meritocracy? And how can political meritocracy best be combined with democracy? Daniel Bell answers these questions and more. Opening with a critique of “one person, one vote” as a way of choosing top leaders, Bell argues that Chinese-style political meritocracy can help to remedy the key flaws of electoral democracy. He discusses the advantages and pitfalls of political meritocracy, distinguishes between different ways of combining meritocracy and democracy, and argues that China has evolved a model of democratic meritocracy that is morally desirable and politically stable. Bell summarizes and evaluates the “China model”—meritocracy at the top, experimentation in the middle, and democracy at the bottom—and its implications for the rest of the world. A timely and original book that will stir up interest and debate, The China Model looks at a political system that not only has had a long history in China, but could prove to be the most important political development of the twenty-first century.

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Princeton University Press

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1400883482

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Industrialization and Imperialism, 1800-1914

A Biographical Dictionary

By: Jeffrey A. Bell

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Industrialization and Imperialism, 1800-1914

A Biographical Dictionary

By: Jeffrey A. Bell

This book presents an age of nationalism, imperialism, modernization, industrialism, and great cultural achievement, stretching from 1800, when Europe was awash in the wake of the French Revolution, the reign of terror, and the coming rise of Napoleon, to Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in 1914. Concise biographical entries provide basic information on the great talents of the era—Beethoven, the Romantic poets, Hegel—as well as leaders in the modernization and industrialization of Western culture. Included are figures who played major roles on the imperialist and nationalist stage, those—such as Darwin and Planck—who made significant contributions to science, and those who struggled for women's rights and Abolition in the United States.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313011214

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The West: A New History

First Edition, Volume 2

By: David A Bell,Anthony Grafton

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The West: A New History

First Edition, Volume 2

By: David A Bell,Anthony Grafton

This beautifully written history recenters the West and rekindles the past in a vivid narrative crafted for beginning students. Grafton and Bell tell the epic story of a West engaged in a continuing search for order across politics, society, and culture, driven by internal tensions and global influences. They deliver the past not as a path to the present but as it was lived at the time, grounded in a balanced, comprehensive, chronological narrative. Combined with rich digital resources to instill practical history skills, The West establishes a dynamic NEW foundation for teaching the Western Civilizations course.

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0393640868

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9780393640861

The Dean of Shandong

Confessions of a Minor Bureaucrat at a Chinese University

By: Daniel A. Bell

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The Dean of Shandong

Confessions of a Minor Bureaucrat at a Chinese University

By: Daniel A. Bell

An inside view of Chinese academia and what it reveals about China’s political system On January 1, 2017, Daniel Bell was appointed dean of the School of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University—the first foreign dean of a political science faculty in mainland China’s history. In The Dean of Shandong, Bell chronicles his experiences as what he calls “a minor bureaucrat,” offering an inside account of the workings of Chinese academia and what they reveal about China’s political system. It wasn’t all smooth sailing—Bell wryly recounts sporadic bungles and misunderstandings—but Bell’s post as dean provides a unique vantage point on China today. Bell, neither a Chinese citizen nor a member of the Chinese Communist Party, was appointed as dean because of his scholarly work on Confucianism—but soon found himself coping with a variety of issues having little to do with scholarship or Confucius. These include the importance of hair color and the prevalence of hair-dyeing among university administrators, both male and female; Shandong’s drinking culture, with endless toasts at every shared meal; and some unintended consequences of an intensely competitive academic meritocracy. As dean, he also confronts weightier matters: the role at the university of the Party secretary, the national anticorruption campaign and its effect on academia (Bell asks provocatively, “What’s wrong with corruption?”), and formal and informal modes of censorship. Considering both the revival of Confucianism in China over the last three decades and what he calls “the Communist comeback” since 2008, Bell predicts that China’s political future is likely to be determined by both Confucianism and Communism.

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0691247129

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The People of Tibet

By: Charles Bell

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The People of Tibet

By: Charles Bell

The present book is an attempt to speak about the life of the Tibetan people in their own homes. The contents are left on the author's first-hand knowledge of Tibetan life during a residence of nearly twenty years from a conversation with his Tibetan acquaintances in their own language not through interpreters. In order to keep this volume within moderate limits, he had to exclude from it many aspects of Tibetan life. Shut-off from the outer world by their immense mountain barriers Tibet still presented a virgin field of enquiry. There has been little change in the inner life of the people during the last thousand years. As the area is very large and the intercourse of one part with another is restricted, the manners and customs vary in different districts and provinces.

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Motilal Banarsidass

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8120810686

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9788120810686

Beyond Liberal Democracy

Political Thinking for an East Asian Context

By: Daniel A. Bell

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Beyond Liberal Democracy

Political Thinking for an East Asian Context

By: Daniel A. Bell

Is liberal democracy appropriate for East Asia? In this provocative book, Daniel Bell argues for morally legitimate alternatives to Western-style liberal democracy in the region. Beyond Liberal Democracy, which continues the author's influential earlier work, is divided into three parts that correspond to the three main hallmarks of liberal democracy--human rights, democracy, and capitalism. These features have been modified substantially during their transmission to East Asian societies that have been shaped by nonliberal practices and values. Bell points to the dangers of implementing Western-style models and proposes alternative justifications and practices that may be more appropriate for East Asian societies. If human rights, democracy, and capitalism are to take root and produce beneficial outcomes in East Asia, Bell argues, they must be adjusted to contemporary East Asian political and economic realities and to the values of nonliberal East Asian political traditions such as Confucianism and Legalism. Local knowledge is therefore essential for realistic and morally informed contributions to debates on political reform in the region, as well as for mutual learning and enrichment of political theories. Beyond Liberal Democracy is indispensable reading for students and scholars of political theory, Asian studies, and human rights, as well as anyone concerned about China's political and economic future and how Western governments and organizations should engage with China.

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Princeton University Press

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1400827469

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9781400827466

The Prodigal That Didn't Come Home

Navigating by Faith Through Grief and Disillusionment

By: Christopher A Bell Sr

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The Prodigal That Didn't Come Home

Navigating by Faith Through Grief and Disillusionment

By: Christopher A Bell Sr

When your expectations are disappointed and life doesn't turn out like you thought it would, you can become disappointed and disillusioned. As aircraft pilots depend upon their navigational control systems to guide them through turbulence when things aren't visibly clear. So it is with life in general, when it becomes uncertain due to the lost of a loved one we need a navigational system to guide us. Faith serves as a dependable system to get us through those times when we don't understand which way to go.

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1512767549

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Coal Gasification and Its Applications

By: David A. Bell,Brian F. Towler,Maohong Fan

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Coal Gasification and Its Applications

By: David A. Bell,Brian F. Towler,Maohong Fan

Skyrocketing energy costs have spurred renewed interest in coal gasification. Currently available information on this subject needs to be updated, however, and focused on specific coals and end products. For example, carbon capture and sequestration, previously given little attention, now has a prominent role in coal conversion processes.This book approaches coal gasification and related technologies from a process engineering point of view, with topics chosen to aid the process engineer who is interested in a complete, coal-to-products system. It provides a perspective for engineers and scientists who analyze and improve components of coal conversion processes.The first topic describes the nature and availability of coal. Next, the fundamentals of gasification are described, followed by a description of gasification technologies and gas cleaning processes. The conversion of syngas to electricity, fuels and chemicals is then discussed. Finally, process economics are covered. Emphasis is given to the selection of gasification technology based on the type of coal fed to the gasifier and desired end product: E.g., lower temperature gasifiers produce substantial quantities of methane, which is undesirable in an ammonia synthesis feed. This book also reviews gasification kinetics which is informed by recent papers and process design studies by the US Department of Energy and other groups, and also largely ignored by other gasification books.• Approaches coal gasification and related technologies from a process engineering point of view, providing a perspective for engineers and scientists who analyze and improve components of coal conversion processes • Describes the fundamentals of gasification, gasification technologies, and gas cleaning processes • Emphasizes the importance of the coal types fed to the gasifier and desired end products • Covers gasification kinetics, which was largely ignored by other gasification books - Provides a perspective for engineers and scientists who analyze and improve components of the coal conversion processes - Describes the fundamentals of gasification, gasification technologies, and gas cleaning processes - Covers gasification kinetics, which was largely ignored by other gasification books

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William Andrew

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1437778518

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New Tracks in North America

Volume II

By: William A. Bell

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New Tracks in North America

Volume II

By: William A. Bell

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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384605481X

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Hiding From the Past

An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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Hiding From the Past

An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Pliny joins his best friend, Tacitus, on a hurried trip to Gaul because of family illness. But Pliny and his lover, Aurora, along with their fellow travelers, are stranded by an avalanche in a remote Alpine village—the same one they’d visited ten years earlier as teenagers. That time they’d tried to investigate a case of mysterious death, encouraged by his uncle, Pliny the Elder. Then, as now, they’re beset by dangers, both naturally and deliberately caused. Can they escape a second round of attempted murder? Albert Bell breaks new ground in this latest case from the notebooks of Pliny the Younger. Some of the story is told in alternating flashbacks to a time ten years earlier than the other series books. And the setting is new: Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul (Roman-occupied France and northern Italy). The flashback sections allow us to meet Uncle Pliny (the Elder) and Monica (his mistress, and Aurora’s mother) as living characters.

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1564748340

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9781564748348

Ethical Ambition

Living a Life of Meaning and Worth

By: Derrick A. Bell

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Ethical Ambition

Living a Life of Meaning and Worth

By: Derrick A. Bell

Who will you have to become to succeed? Most of us believe that we must compromise our integrity to get ahead in life. With material success now our overarching social goal, the pressure to succeed is stronger than it's ever been. But what does this mean for our convictions, our morals, our ideals?

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Raincoast Books

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1551925826

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East Meets West

Human Rights and Democracy in East Asia

By: Daniel A. Bell

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East Meets West

Human Rights and Democracy in East Asia

By: Daniel A. Bell

Is liberal democracy a universal ideal? Proponents of "Asian values" argue that it is a distinctive product of the Western experience and that Western powers shouldn't try to push human rights and democracy onto Asian states. Liberal democrats in the West typically counter by questioning the motives of Asian critics, arguing that Asian leaders are merely trying to rationalize human-rights violations and authoritarian rule. In this book--written as a dialogue between an American democrat named Demo and three East Asian critics--Daniel A. Bell attempts to chart a middle ground between the extremes of the international debate on human rights and democracy. Bell criticizes the use of "Asian values" to justify oppression, but also draws on East Asian cultural traditions and contributions by contemporary intellectuals in East Asia to identify some powerful challenges to Western-style liberal democracy. In the first part of the book, Bell makes use of colorful stories and examples to show that there is a need to take into account East Asian perspectives on human rights and democracy. The second part--a fictitious dialogue between Demo and Asian senior statesman Lee Kuan Yew--examines the pros and cons of implementing Western-style democracy in Singapore. The third part of the book is an argument for an as-yet-unrealized Confucian political institution that justifiably differs from Western-style liberal democracy. This is a thought-provoking defense of distinctively East Asian challenges to Western-style liberal democracy that will stimulate interest and debate among students of political theory, Asian studies, and international human rights.

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Princeton University Press

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1400823552

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The Haunted History of Pelham, New York

Including Ghostly Tales of The Bronx, Westchester County, and Long Island Sound

By: Blake A. Bell

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The Haunted History of Pelham, New York

Including Ghostly Tales of The Bronx, Westchester County, and Long Island Sound

By: Blake A. Bell

The Haunted History of Pelham, New York is an unusual and fascinating fusion of New York history and folklore. Recognizing that virtually every gripping regional ghost drama springs from kernels of fact, Blake A. Bell weaves spellbinding accounts of ghosts, spirits, and specters together with well-documented context for the stories to help readers understand the actual events and historical developments that underlie each. With nine sections including those on Indigenous American Hauntings, Revolutionary War Specters, Ghostly Treasure Guards, and Phantom Ships off Pelham Shores, Bell relates entertaining and dramatic ghost stories that have been passed from generation to generation as he helps readers understand how local lore came to be and why it is important to an understanding of the region, its culture, and its self-awareness.

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State University of New York Press

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1438486758

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Baby Boomer Tennis

By: Dr. Joy Macci ,Craig A. Bell

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Baby Boomer Tennis

By: Dr. Joy Macci ,Craig A. Bell

Hello Fellow Baby Boomer Tennis Enthusiasts - Now that you’ve turned 50…how’d you like to enjoy & excel in tennis…not just for a season, but a lifetime? And how many of you have noticed a few natural changes in your body, energy and mind, since turning 50, and would like to turn back the hands of time for our Body/Mind/Sport age? Plus, learn superstars’ simple proven systems & secrets from Baby Boomer Legends, Lessons & Links to help you “WIN” in Tennis & the Game of Life! A great read for Baby Boomers or not. There's enough information on how to become successful in life and with your tennis...all you have to do is follow it and you will be successful!! No double faults allowed. Good Luck with the book. Rosie Casals International Tennis Hall of Famer Member of the “Original 9” _____ Thank you Dr. Joy and Mr. Bell for highlighting the importance of Baby Boomers remaining active and well and identifying tennis as a catalyst for fitness, fun and friendship for Boomers everywhere. Pam Shriver International Tennis Hall of Famer _____ I have so much respect and appreciation for all Craig Bell has done for the great game of tennis with his coaching and speaking and writing. He cares deeply about the sport and what it can do for people and he always sees the big picture. And he combines beautifully in this well written book with Dr. Joy Macci who provides such valuable insights from her prodigious background as an innovative coach, inspirational speaker and author. It was our Baby Boom generation that created the tennis explosion in the 70s and moved tennis forever into the mainstream. We are all living longer and healthier lives and tennis is still at the center for so many of us. You will love the stories and solid information in this book that is so illustrative of the fact that Fun, Friendship and Fitness is, indeed, a very powerful elixir. Enjoy this fast paced read and I’ll see you out on the courts . . . Wayne Bryan The popular and award winning coach and tour emcee, who is the Father of the greatest men’s doubles team of all time, Mike and Bob Bryan. _____ "This is a great example of how a sport can be used to improve health and lower stress." David Winter, MD, MSc, MACP Signature Medicine HealthTexas Provider Network Baylor Scott & White Health _____ Baby Boomers have dramatically shifted every industry they have touched as they have aged. It only makes sense that the "Sport of a Lifetime" can also be impacted by this massive demographic. I believe Dr Joy Macci and Craig Bell are the leading experts on how to capitalize of this massive wave of potential tennis players. This is a brilliant book and highly recommend it to all Pro's and Clubs Owners. Craig Smith President Matchpoint Consulting and Resorts

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First Edition Design Pub.

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1622877381

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Doing Good, Well

The Applicability of Leadership Theory to Faith-Based Leadership

By: Dr. Craig A. Bell

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Doing Good, Well

The Applicability of Leadership Theory to Faith-Based Leadership

By: Dr. Craig A. Bell

This book is an attempt to synthesize the logic of mathematics, organizational behavioral/ management policy of an MBA and ecclesial scholarship of a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership into the pages of one book. This book begins with the premise that, similar to corporate leaders, faith-based leaders are also capable of implementing these skills and resources to maximize the efficiency of church organizations. It is critical that they have a full toolkit of resources to leverage when administering their organizations. It also acknowledges and recognizes that a life fully engaged in active ministry doesn’t necessarily allow time to pursue degrees in each of the aforementioned subjects. As a result, Dr. Bell has attempted to create a medium through which ecclesial practitioners and scholars may review these various topics to obtain insight. Similar to survey courses in college, readers should see it as a beginning point for further exploration. Take from it what you will and apply it to your God-given vision. Use it as a springboard to the progressively revealed Will of God for the effective administration of your call.

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WestBow Press

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1973688743

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Children's Medicines

What Every Parent, Grandparent, and Teacher Needs to Know

By: Edward A. Bell

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Children's Medicines

What Every Parent, Grandparent, and Teacher Needs to Know

By: Edward A. Bell

An indispensable guide to children’s medications that belongs on the bookshelf of every parent, grandparent, and teacher. Most parents have worried about the side effects and possible long-term consequences of administering a particular medication to their child. The medication may be available over-the-counter, like cough syrup, or it may be prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic. Parents want to know: Is the medication safe? Is it effective? Will it help my child? A pediatric pharmacist for nearly thirty years, Edward A. Bell has spent his career listening carefully to parents' concerns. In Children's Medicines, Bell draws on the latest scientific information, coupled with his experience in hospital and clinic settings, as a university professor, and as a parent, to answer questions about whether, when, and what medications to give to infants, children, and teenagers. Bell touches on practical issues of medication administration and explores areas of particular concern for parents. Inside the book, readers will find • information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines • an explanation of why some adult medications are not safe for children • descriptions of medicine for treating fever and common illnesses • practical tips on measuring, flavoring, and administering medicines • directions for giving medicine in the mouth, the nose, the ear, and the eye • advice for keeping children of any age safe around medications • facts about vaccinations: how they work, which ones are recommended, and their safety • a guide to the FDA's approval process for use of medicines by children • information about drug pricing, expiration dates, and storing medicine at home • a chapter on ADHD and the treatment of adolescent depression that takes into account the long-term side effects of antidepressants • details about the use of herbal and complementary therapies, including probiotics and vitamins • a discussion of over-the-counter cough/cold products • information on which websites to use for accurate medical and drug information Full of information helpful to parents, grandparents, and others who provide care for children, Children's Medicines is a reliable and insightful guide to how drugs for children of all ages are prescribed and used.

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Johns Hopkins University Press

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1421423758

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