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The Political Economy of the Welfare State in Latin America

Globalization, Democracy, and Development

By: Alex Segura-Ubiergo

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The Political Economy of the Welfare State in Latin America

Globalization, Democracy, and Development

By: Alex Segura-Ubiergo

This book is one of the first attempts to analyze how developing countries through the early twenty-first century have established systems of social protection, and how these systems have been affected by the processes of globalization and democratization. The book focuses on Latin America to identify factors associated with the evolution of welfare state policies during the pre-globalization period prior to 1979, whilst studying how globalization and democratization have affected governments' fiscal commitment to social spending. In contrast with the Western European experience, more developed welfare systems evolved in countries relatively closed to international trade, while the recent process of globalization that has swept the region has put substantial downward pressure on social security expenditures. Health and education spending has been relatively protected from greater exposure to international markets and has actually increased substantially with the shift to democracy.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139464612

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Agents of Karma: Debt to Pay

By: Alex Smith

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Agents of Karma: Debt to Pay

By: Alex Smith

Axel Drake was not a people person. He didn’t hate people, but he wasn’t particularly fond of them. He decided he needed a change, so when his uncle suggested he move into an old manor in New Orleans, he decided to take the opportunity. Unbeknownst to Axel, however, the manor has a few secrets away. Luckily for him, so does he. Now he finds himself brought into a world he never knew existed, and the possibilities are endless. Axel always was a man to take an opportunity given to him...

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Gatekeeper Press

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1662902549

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9781662902543

The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design

By: Alex Russell

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The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design

By: Alex Russell

The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design explores contemporary practice in printed textile design. It outlines the process of creating designs, looking at the vital role played by drawing, colour, style and content. It also analyses how to contextualise and communicate effectively in order to build a professional portfolio, whether through traditional design staples or via a more original approach. It examines the positions occupied by designers in the industry, and the technical and ethical considerations of which they must be aware. In order to design effectively, print and pattern practitioners need to understand not only how the industry works but must also consider the cultural and economic factors that can shape what future clients or consumers will require. This book suggests strategies for developing an understanding of these contexts within and beyond the fashion and textiles industry to provide an innovative resource for the designers of today and tomorrow.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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2940447179

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The Wolves

By: Alex Berenson

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The Wolves

By: Alex Berenson

Determined to bring a war instigator to justice, John Wells confronts obstacles in the form of political resistance, CIA agendas, and meddling by foreign interests before embarking on a high-risk solo mission.

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0399176144

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Discourse Contextualism

A Framework for Contextualist Semantics and Pragmatics

By: Alex Silk

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Discourse Contextualism

A Framework for Contextualist Semantics and Pragmatics

By: Alex Silk

This book investigates context-sensitivity in natural language by examining the meaning and use of a target class of theoretically recalcitrant expressions. These expressions-including epistemic vocabulary, normative and evaluative vocabulary, and vague language ("CR-expressions")-exhibit systematic differences from paradigm context-sensitive expressions in their discourse dynamics and embedding properties. Many researchers have responded by rethinking the nature of linguistic meaning and communication. Drawing on general insights about the role of context in interpretation and collaborative action, Silk develops an improved contextualist theory of CR-expressions within the classical truth-conditional paradigm: Discourse Contextualism. The aim of Discourse Contextualism is to derive the distinctive linguistic behavior of a CR-expression from a particular contextualist interpretation of an independently motivated formal semantics, along with general principles of interpretation and conversation. It is shown how in using CR-expressions, speakers can exploit their mutual grammatical and world knowledge, and general pragmatic reasoning skills, to coordinate their attitudes and negotiate about how the context should evolve. The book focuses primarily on developing a Discourse Contextualist semantics and pragmatics for epistemic modals. The Discourse Contextualist framework is also applied to other categories of epistemic vocabulary, normative and evaluative vocabulary, and vague adjectives. The similarities/differences among these expressions, and among context-sensitive expressions more generally, have been underexplored. The development of Discourse Contextualism in this book sheds light on general features of meaning and communication, and the variety of ways in which context affects and is affected by uses of language. Discourse Contextualism provides a fruitful framework for theorizing about various broader issues in philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science.

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Oxford University Press

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0191086525

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Strategic Computing

DARPA and the Quest for Machine Intelligence, 1983-1993

By: Alex Roland,Philip Shiman

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Strategic Computing

DARPA and the Quest for Machine Intelligence, 1983-1993

By: Alex Roland,Philip Shiman

The story of the U.S. Department of Defense's extraordinary effort, in the period from 1983 to 1993, to achieve machine intelligence.

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MIT Press

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0262182262

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Wearmouth & Jarrow

Northumbrian Monasteries in an Historic Landscape

By: Sam Turner,Sarah Semple,Alex Turner

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Wearmouth & Jarrow

Northumbrian Monasteries in an Historic Landscape

By: Sam Turner,Sarah Semple,Alex Turner

Presenting the results of new research on the monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow—among the most sophisticated centers of learning and artistic culture in 17th- and 18th-century Europe, and the home of Bede—and their churches, this study examines the long-lasting effect of their buildings and estates on the surrounding region from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. The authors trace these relationships through time with new studies of the changing landscape, the monastery precincts, and the surviving structures themselves, detailing how the historical archaeology of the sites reveals how the churches and their communities were rooted in the landscapes of Northumbria but flourished through their links with other parts of Britain and Europe. Researchers from many different backgrounds contributed to the project, using aerial, geophysical, geoarchaeological, and palaeoenvironmental surveys and digital mapping to examine the monasteries and surrounding lands. This book reveals not only the link between the churches and the region’s political and economic history, but also demonstrates how their cultural significance for local people in northeast England has changed over time.

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Univ of Hertfordshire Press

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1909291137

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Toronto Architecture

A City Guide

By: Patricia McHugh,Alex Bozikovic

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Toronto Architecture

A City Guide

By: Patricia McHugh,Alex Bozikovic

Toronto has been hailed as “a city in the making” and “the city that works.” It’s an ongoing project: in recent years Canada’s largest city has experienced transformative, exciting change. But just what does contemporary Toronto look like? This authoritative architectural guide, newly updated and expanded, leads readers on 26 walking tours—revealing the evolution of the place from a quiet Georgian town to a dynamic global city. More than 1,000 designs are featured: from modest Victorian houses to shimmering downtown towers and cultural landmarks. Over 300 photographs, 29 maps, a description of architectural styles, a glossary of architectural terms, and indexes of architects and buildings pilot readers through Toronto’s diverse cityscape. New sections illustrate the swiftly changing face of Toronto’s waterfront and design highlights across the region. Originally written by architectural journalist Patricia McHugh and enhanced with new material and insights by Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic, this definitive guide offers a revealing exploration of Toronto’s past and future, for the city’s visitors and locals alike.

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McClelland & Stewart

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0771059892

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An Analytical Approach To Evidence

Text, Problems and Cases

By: Ronald Jay Allen,David S. Schwartz,Michael S. Pardo,Alex Stein

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An Analytical Approach To Evidence

Text, Problems and Cases

By: Ronald Jay Allen,David S. Schwartz,Michael S. Pardo,Alex Stein

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect, including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities; practice questions from your favorite study aids; an outline tool and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. Learn more about Connected eBooks. A problem-based Evidence coursebook that presents the Federal Rules of Evidence in context, illuminates the rules’ underlying theories and perspectives, and provides a fully updated and systematic account of the law in a student-friendly hornbook-style format. The material is accompanied with straightforward and systematic explanations. Lively discussion and interesting problems (rather than numerous appellate case excerpts) engage students in understanding the principles, policies, and debates that surround evidence law. The book also contains self-assessment sections in each chapter that teach students how to identify and resolve legal issues and succeed in the final exam. To sum up: this book stands out as “all in one”: it gives students of evidence an up-to-date comprehensive account of the law; it explains complex evidentiary issues in a straightforward and systematic fashion; and it also tells students what their exam will look like and how to succeed in it. New to the Seventh Edition: A new case file to introduce numerous evidence issues throughout the semester, with spin-off problems in each chapter. Updated doctrine, including application of evidence rules to electronic evidence and the online environment. Professors and students will benefit from: An opening case file introducing students to the process of analyzing evidence in terms of the essential elements of a legal dispute, serving as an effective introduction to much of the course to follow A wide range of real-world problems exposes students to the depth and complexity of the Rules of Evidence Every chapter addresses basic rules interpretation, essential policy, and connects theory to practice Assessment problems (modeled on exam questions) at the end of each chapter, including answers with explanations Teaching materials Include: Updated and streamlined Teacher’s Manual, including sample syllabi for both 4- and 3-credit courses, transition guide for each chapter, teaching guidance, and answers to all the problems in the book Problems Supplement that includes most problems deleted from prior editions

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Aspen Publishing

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1543810632

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American Crucifixion

The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church

By: Alex Beam

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American Crucifixion

The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church

By: Alex Beam

On June 27, 1844, a mob stormed the jail in the dusty frontier town of Carthage, Illinois. Clamorous and angry, they were hunting down a man they saw as a grave threat to their otherwise quiet lives: the founding prophet of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. They wanted blood. At thirty-nine years old, Smith had already lived an outsized life. In addition to starting his own religion and creating his own "Golden Bible" -- the Book of Mormon -- he had worked as a water-dowser and treasure hunter. He'd led his people to Ohio, then Missouri, then Illinois, where he founded a city larger than fledgling Chicago. He was running for president. And, secretly, he had married more than thirty women. In American Crucifixion, Alex Beam tells how Smith went from charismatic leader to public enemy: How his most seismic revelation -- the doctrine of polygamy -- created a rift among his people; how that schism turned to violence; and how, ultimately, Smith could not escape the consequences of his ambition and pride. Mormonism is America's largest and most enduring native religion, and the "martyrdom" of Joseph Smith is one of its transformational events. Smith's brutal assassination propelled the Mormons to colonize the American West and claim their place in the mainstream of American history. American Crucifixion is a gripping story of scandal and violence, with deep roots in our national identity.

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PublicAffairs

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1610393147

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The Shakespeare Plot Book 3

The Powder Treason

By: Alex Woolf

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The Shakespeare Plot Book 3

The Powder Treason

By: Alex Woolf

To read or not to read? With a pulse-pounding historical thriller series like The Shakespeare Plot there’s really only one answer! The third and final instalment in this stunning historical-thriller trilogy. Join our young heroes Alice, Tom and Richard as they uncover the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Featuring a host of historical characters such as Shakespeare and Francis Bacon, stunning action and ingenious codebreaking. Packed with a heady Elizabethan atmosphere of political scheming, romance and murder. The swiftly paced, suspenseful plot will keep young readers on the edge of their seats while giving them an insight into the history of Shakespeare’s England.

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The Salariya Book Company

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1912006332

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Crooner

Singing from the Heart from Sinatra to Nas

By: Alex Coles

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Crooner

Singing from the Heart from Sinatra to Nas

By: Alex Coles

An intimate history of the crooner in popular music from the 1950s to the present. In this book, Alex Coles explores the history of the crooner—someone who sings close to the mic in a soft style—in popular music from the 1950s to the present. Each chapter focuses on how one song by one artist contributes to the image of the crooner in the popular imagination. The book describes the rich diversity of crooners throughout music history, including artists in disco, rock, hip-hop, and more such as Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, Barry White, David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Tom Waits, Grace Jones, Ian McCulloch, Nick Cave, and Nas. Ultimately, Coles shows how the crooner continues to connect listeners with their hidden feelings.

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Reaktion Books

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1789148308

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The Shadows

A Novel

By: Alex North

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The Shadows

A Novel

By: Alex North

This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder." – The New York Times The haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper Man You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it’s attracted that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat. Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. Paul has slowly put his life back together. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home. It's not long before things start to go wrong. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And someone is following him. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. It wasn't just the murder. It was the fact that afterward, Charlie Crabtree was never seen again...

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Celadon Books

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1250318025

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Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations

By: Alex Gitterman

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Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations

By: Alex Gitterman

Role in forming balanced assessments.

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Columbia University Press

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023111396X

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Do Good Well

Book Two of The Hampshire United Trilogy

By: Alex Phakos

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Do Good Well

Book Two of The Hampshire United Trilogy

By: Alex Phakos

In Do Good Well, the riveting second book in the Hampshire United Trilogy, history comes alive when soccer passion meets British adventure. Perfect for fans of young adult sports fiction, this tale takes readers on an exhilarating journey with the Hampshire United soccer team as they embark on a 15-day tour across Great Britain. From youth teams to a Premier League showdown, this book is a must-read for soccer enthusiasts, history buffs, and adventure seekers. Experience the thrill of the game and the richness of British culture in a story that captivates from start to finish.

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Hampshire Publishing

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0996120653

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Shark Attacks

Terrifying True Accounts Of Shark Attacks Worldwide

By: Alex MacCormick

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Shark Attacks

Terrifying True Accounts Of Shark Attacks Worldwide

By: Alex MacCormick

Based on first-hand accounts of survivors, here are terrifying true accounts of shark attacks worldwide--with photos.

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Macmillan

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0312966180

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The Controversy over Marine Protected Areas

Science meets Policy

By: Alex Caveen,Nick Polunin,Tim Gray,Selina Marguerite Stead

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The Controversy over Marine Protected Areas

Science meets Policy

By: Alex Caveen,Nick Polunin,Tim Gray,Selina Marguerite Stead

This book is a critical analysis of the concept of marine protected areas (MPAs) particularly as a tool for marine resource management. It explains the reasons for the extraordinary rise of MPAs to the top of the political agenda for marine policy, and evaluates the scientific credentials for the unprecedented popularity of this management option. The book reveals the role played by two policy networks – epistemic community and advocacy coalition – in promoting the notion of MPA, showing how advocacy for marine reserves by some scientists based on limited evidence of fisheries benefits has led to a blurring of the boundary between science and politics. Second, the study investigates whether the scientific consensus on MPAs has resulted in a publication bias, whereby pro-MPA articles are given preferential treatment by peer-reviewed academic journals, though it found only limited evidence of such a bias. Third, the project conducts a systematic review of the literature to determine the ecological effects of MPAs, and reaches the conclusion that there is little proof of a positive impact on finfish populations in temperate waters. Fourth, the study uses discourse analysis to trace the effects of a public campaigning policy network on marine conservation zones (MCZs) in England, which demonstrated that there was considerable confusion over the objectives that MCZs were being designated to achieve. The book’s conclusion is that the MPA issue shows the power of ideas in marine governance, but offers a caution that scientists who cross the line between science and politics risk exaggerating the benefits of MPAs by glossing over uncertainties in the data, which may antagonise the fishing industry, delay resolution of the MPA issue, and weaken public faith in marine science if and when the benefits of MCZs are subsequently seen to be limited.

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Springer

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331910957X

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Academic Writing and Grammar for Students

By: Alex Osmond

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Academic Writing and Grammar for Students

By: Alex Osmond

Grappling with grammar? Struggling with punctuation? Whether you′re writing an essay or assignment, report or dissertation, this useful guide shows you how to improve the quality of your work at university – fast – by identifying and using the correct use of English grammar and punctuation in your academic writing. Using tried and tested advice from student workshops, Alex Osmond shares practical examples that illustrate common mistakes, and shows you how to avoid them. You’ll also discover guidance on: Writing structure – the what and how of crafting sentences and paragraphs Conciseness – how to express your point succinctly and clearly, showing you understand the topic Effective proofreading – the importance of the final ‘tidy up’, so your work is ready to hand in Referencing – common systems, and how to reference consistently (and avoid plagiarism). This new edition also includes separate chapters on critical thinking and referencing, exploring each topic in more detail, and learning outcomes in every chapter, so you can identify what new skills you’ll take away. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

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1473947170

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Company Law: An Interactive Approach, 2nd Edition

By: Ellie (Larelle) Chapple,Alex Wong,Richard Baumfield,Richard Copp,Robert Cunningham,Akshaya Kamalnath,Katherine Watson,Paul Harpur

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Company Law: An Interactive Approach, 2nd Edition

By: Ellie (Larelle) Chapple,Alex Wong,Richard Baumfield,Richard Copp,Robert Cunningham,Akshaya Kamalnath,Katherine Watson,Paul Harpur

Chapple’s award winning Company Law textbook is written for business or commerce students studying an accounting major. This updated second edition presents company law in an applied context rather than the doctrinal context many major legal publishers use. It is concise and to the point, covering the core concepts in a typical company law unit without any extraneous topics. The Company Law interactive e-text features a range of instructional media content designed to provide students with an engaging learning experience. This includes practitioner videos from Clayton Utz, animated work problems and questions with immediate feedback. Chapple’s unique resource can also form the basis of a blended learning solution for lecturers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0730369331

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Investigating History Mysteries

By: Alex Woolf

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Investigating History Mysteries

By: Alex Woolf

Through detailed, real-life case studies, this series presents the history, theory, and practical application of crime solving through the use of forensics. Features include eyewitness testimony and step-by-step descriptions of techniques used in case studies.

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Capstone Classroom

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1403454701

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Empire and the Sun

Victorian Solar Eclipse Expeditions

By: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

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Empire and the Sun

Victorian Solar Eclipse Expeditions

By: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Astronomy was a popular and important part of Victorian sciences, and British astronomers carried telescopes to remote areas in India, North America, and Caribbean and Pacific islands to watch solar eclipses. This book tells the full story of these expeditions: the long periods of planning and financing, and the day-to-day work of getting to field sites, setting up camp, and preparing, observing, and recording eclipses.

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Stanford University Press

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0804739269

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Famous Trials: Lucky Escapes

By: Alex McBride

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Famous Trials: Lucky Escapes

By: Alex McBride

From the legendary Famous Trials series of real-life courtroom dramas, two classic murder trials abridged and refreshed as Penguin Specials for modern readers, selected and introduced by Alex McBride, author of Defending the Guilty Nineteen year-old Madeleine Smith may have been charged in 1857 with poisoning her lover, Emile L'Angelier, but her real sin was having sex - a lot of sex - out of wedlock. Her mistake was to write him frank and passionate letters, described by the trial judge as 'without any sense of decency', which L'Angelier threatened to send to her father when she cooled on the idea of marriage, having secretly engaged herself to someone else. Some fifty years later, the trial of Robert Wood, a respectable, hard-working illustrator by day, who frolicked with prostitutes by night, including the unfortunate Emily Dimmock, also hinged on a dangerous correspondence. Dimmock's murderer had evidently ransacked her rooms for a postcard written by Wood. Was there something he was desperate to hide? The author of his trial is certain he was guilty. But both escaped conviction - in Wood's case, thanks to the defence of the best defence barrister in the land. In Madeleine Smith's, the three judges ruled two-to-one to exclude from evidence L'Angelier's pocket book, which recorded her meetings with him on the day of the murder. These two salacious and controversial trials demonstrate how the dramatic difference between 'guilty' and 'not guilty' can sometimes be decided by a mere scrap of paper. The legendary Famous Trials series set the benchmark for historical crime writing with its accounts of the most notorious and intriguing criminal trials of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Expertly reconstructed from court transcripts, these often sensational narratives have gripped generations of readers since they first appeared in 1941. In this digital edition, two of the very best Famous Trials have been selected, introduced and further abridged by criminal barrister and author Alex McBride to provide modern readers with the most compelling versions yet of these court-room classics. Alex McBride is a criminal barrister. His book Defending the Guilty: Truth and Lies in the Criminal Courtroom was shortlisted for the 2010 Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction and is available in Penguin. He has written for the Guardian, Independent, Prospect and New Statesman, and has contributed to various BBC programmes, including From Our Own Correspondent. 'Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider's fearless account of life at the criminal bar' Times Literary Supplement Books of the Year on Defending the Guilty

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0241965411

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Popular Conservatism in Imperial London, 1868-1906

By: Alex Windscheffel

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Popular Conservatism in Imperial London, 1868-1906

By: Alex Windscheffel

First detailed investigation into the popular dimensions of late-Victorian London Conservatism.

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Boydell & Brewer Ltd

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0861932889

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Temporally Deactivated

By: Faith Hunter,Ken Altabef,Stephen Leigh,D.B. Jackson,Alex Gideon,Gini Koch,Emily Randall,C.S. Friedman,Misty Massey,Rhondi Salsitz,Edmund R. Schubert,R.K. Nickel,Marie DesJardin,Christine Lucas

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Temporally Deactivated

By: Faith Hunter,Ken Altabef,Stephen Leigh,D.B. Jackson,Alex Gideon,Gini Koch,Emily Randall,C.S. Friedman,Misty Massey,Rhondi Salsitz,Edmund R. Schubert,R.K. Nickel,Marie DesJardin,Christine Lucas

What does it mean to be “temporally deactivated?” Experience a historical moment through the intervention of a time travel agency. Be trapped inside a time bubble—willingly—so that you can save the universe from Darkness over and over again. Step outside of time at the order of your queen in order to stop a traitor...or to keep an assassin from destroying the future. Or travel forward into the future in order to kill off timelines to save your son...or backwards to halt an accident to save your relationship. Join fantasy and science fiction authors Ken Altabef, Alex Gideon, Stephen Leigh, D.B. Jackson, Faith Hunter, C.S. Friedman, Emily Randall, Gini Koch, Misty Massey, Rhondi Salsitz, Edmund R. Schubert, R.K. Nickel, Marie DesJardin, and Christine Lucas as they defy time and warp space in order to define what it means to be “temporally deactivated.” So get ready and hold on tight. It’s time to step outside of time.

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Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.

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1940709253

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9781940709253

Everyday Environmentalism

Creating an Urban Political Ecology

By: Alex Loftus

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Everyday Environmentalism

Creating an Urban Political Ecology

By: Alex Loftus

A bold rethinking of urban political ecology

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816665710

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9780816665716

The Cult

By: Alex Baldwin

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The Cult

By: Alex Baldwin

After a career as a S.W.A.T. officer ends with a botched hostage rescue Alan Reeves relocates with his sister to a small town in the pacific northwest looking to serve as a deputy and live a quiet life. Alan soon finds there may be more going on in the small town of Pine Creek than meets the eye as he hears rumours of a cult, meets an eccentric billionare and a mysterious woman just as a series of murders rock the small town. Thrown into a deadly supernatural game Alan must use all his skills to survive, save his family, the woman he loves and possibly the entire world as we know it.

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1984506218

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The Ripple Effect

The Fate of Freshwater in the Twenty-First Century

By: Alex Prud'homme

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The Fate of Freshwater in the Twenty-First Century

By: Alex Prud'homme

Alex Prud'homme's remarkable work of investigative journalism shows how fresh water is the pressing global issue of the twenty-first century"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1416535462

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The Unintended Destruction of the Human Race

By: Alex Roberto Hybel

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The Unintended Destruction of the Human Race

By: Alex Roberto Hybel

Through a sweeping historical narrative spanning centuries, Hybel traces the evolution of human civilization, from the dawn of the Renaissance to the digital age. Drawing upon diverse disciplines including history, politics, religion, economics, and environmental science, Hybel reveals how each successive wave of technological innovation, economic growth and individual political and economic freedom has fueled a destructive cycle of consumerism, exploitation, and ecological degradation. At the heart of this book lies a stark warning: our addiction to growth and consumption is driving us inexorably towards our own demise. Hybel argues that our unwavering faith in the virtues of capitalism, democracy, and technological advancement has blinded us to the existential threats facing our planet and our species. But Hybel offers more than a critique of the status quo; he presents a compelling case for radical transformation. By interrogating the intertwined forces of technology, capitalism, and individualism, Hybel challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths at the root of our collective predicament.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1036410234

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Manual of Physical Status and Performance in Childhood

Volume 1B: Physical Status

By: Alex F. Roche,Robert M. Malina

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Manual of Physical Status and Performance in Childhood

Volume 1B: Physical Status

By: Alex F. Roche,Robert M. Malina

Trunk Measurements.- Lower Limb Measurments.- Upper Limb Measurments.- Physique.- Skeletal Measurements.- Maturation.- Stature Prediction.- Supplemental Information.- Published Sources of Raw Data.- Relevant Sources of Data Not Included.- Annotated Bibliography.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1468443550

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The Status of Palestinian Refugees in International Law

By: Alex Takkenberg

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By: Alex Takkenberg

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Oxford University Press

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0198265905

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Philosophical Foundations of Evidence Law

By: Christian Dahlman,Alex Stein,Giovanni Tuzet

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Philosophical Foundations of Evidence Law

By: Christian Dahlman,Alex Stein,Giovanni Tuzet

Philosophy has a strong presence in evidence law and the nature of evidence is a highly debated topic in both general and social epistemology; legal theorists working in the evidence law area draw on different underlying philosophical theories of knowledge, inference and probability. Core evidentiary concepts and principles, such as the presumption of innocence, standards of proof, and others, reply on moral and political philosophy for their understanding and interpretation. Written by leading scholars across the globe, this volume brings together philosophical debates on the nature and function of evidence, proof, and law of evidence. It presents a cross-disciplinary overview of central issues in the theory and methodology of legal evidence and covers a wide range of contemporary debates on topics such as truth, proof, economics, gender, and race. The volume covers different theoretical approaches to legal evidence, including the Bayesian approach, scenario theory and inference to the best explanation. Divided in to five parts, Philosophical Foundations of Evidence Law, covers different theoretical approaches to legal evidence, including the Bayesian approach, scenario theory and inference to the best explanation.

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Oxford University Press

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0192603094

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New Export China

Translations Across Time and Place in Contemporary Chinese Porcelain Art

By: Alex Burchmore

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New Export China

Translations Across Time and Place in Contemporary Chinese Porcelain Art

By: Alex Burchmore

New Export China provides a materials-focused framework for contemporary Chinese art, taking works in porcelain by international artists Ai Weiwei, Liu Jianhua, Ah Xian, and Sin-ying Ho as case studies for the role of travel and translation in global artistic practice. Porcelain has long been a vehicle for transmitting cultural knowledge, yet little has been written about its relevance for an era when our interconnection is clearer than ever. Taking a thematic approach, this book positions porcelain art within current debates around archival intervention, artistic authenticity, racial and gender identity, global capital and migrant labor, cultural stereotypes, and ownership of heritage"--

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Univ of California Press

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0520390016

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9780520390010

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