Andrew Peters's Books

The Messenger

By: Andrew E. Shipley

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Is U.S. Senator Peters a prophet, a fraud, neither, both? Senator Peters vaults to worldwide fame and political prominence after his first speech from the Senate floor. According to Senator Peters, he delivered his speech in English, but according to amazed listeners from around the world, he could be understood by all who heard it, no matter what their language. When the 'tongues' phenomenon recurs, several parties, ranging from a political power broker to a Catholic Archbishop, seek to appropriate the apparent miracles for their own purposes. As Peters exploits his newfound fame to propel his career to heights beyond those he had ever dreamed possible, two men following different trains of thought reach an identical conclusion: the Senator must die. Meanwhile, a centuries old society known as the Order of Mani keeps watch. The Order believes that it alone holds the secret to the Messenger's true purpose, and it is determined to stop it.

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1430325127

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Murder at Deviation Junction

By: Andrew Martin

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Murder at Deviation Junction

By: Andrew Martin

From the author of The Necropolis Railway, The Blackpool Highflyer, and The Lost Luggage Porter comes another thrilling mystery featuring railway detective Jim Stringer. It is winter 1909, and Jim desperately needs his anticipated New Year's promotion in order to pay for a nurse for his ailing son. Jumping at any opportunity to impress his supervisor, Jim agrees to investigate a standard assault in a nearby town. But when his train home hits a snowdrift and a body is discovered buried in the snow, Jim finds himself tracking another dangerous killer. Soon he is on a mad chase to find the suspect, trailing him to the furnaces of Ironopolis and across the country on a dangerous ride to the Highlands. As pursuer becomes pursued, Jim begins to doubt he will ever get his promotion-- or that he will survive this case at all.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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015603445X

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Citizen Docker

Making a New Deal on the Vancouver Waterfront, 1919-1939

By: Andrew Parnaby

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Citizen Docker

Making a New Deal on the Vancouver Waterfront, 1919-1939

By: Andrew Parnaby

After the First World War, many Canadians were concerned with the possibility of national regeneration. Progressive-minded politicians, academics, church leaders, and social reformers turned increasingly to the state for solutions. Yet, as significant as the state was in articulating and instituting a new morality, outside actors such as employers were active in pursuing reform agendas as well, taking aim at the welfare of the family, citizen, and nation. Citizen Docker considers this trend, focusing on the Vancouver waterfront as a case in point. After the war, waterfront employers embarked on an ambitious program - welfare capitalism - to ease industrial relations, increase the efficiency of the port, and, ultimately, recondition longshoremen themselves. Andrew Parnaby considers these reforms as a microcosm of the process of accommodation between labour and capital that affected Canadian society as a whole in the 1920s and 1930s. By creating a new sense of entitlement among waterfront workers, one that could not be satisfied by employers during the Great Depression, welfare capitalism played an important role in the cultural transformation that took place after the Second World War. Encompassing labour and gender history, aboriginal studies, and the study of state formation, Citizen Docker examines the deep shift in the aspirations of working people, and the implications that shift had on Canadian society in the interwar years and beyond.

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University of Toronto Press

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0802093841

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A Devilish Kind of Courage

Anarchists, Aliens and the Siege of Sidney Street

By: Andrew Whitehead

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A Devilish Kind of Courage

Anarchists, Aliens and the Siege of Sidney Street

By: Andrew Whitehead

A thrilling account of the 1911 Siege of Sidney Street—when a young Winston Churchill allowed two immigrant revolutionaries to burn to death in London’s East End. On January 3, 1911, police discovered Latvian revolutionaries on the lam in London’s East End. A six-hour gunfight ensued until fire consumed the building where the radicals had taken refuge. When a not-yet-prime-minister Winston Churchill arrived at the scene, he ordered officials to let the fire run its course. At least two people burned to death in the blaze, but the Latvian ringleader, Peter the Painter, remained at large. Known as the Siege of Sidney Street, the event was a nationwide sensation and ignited fierce debates about immigration, extremism, and law enforcement. This book unravels the full story of the siege, the Latvian expatriates, and London’s vibrant anarchist movement in the early twentieth century.

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Reaktion Books

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1789148820

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People Without Rights (Routledge Revivals)

An Interpretation of the Fundamentals of the Law of Slavery in the U.S. South

By: Andrew Fede

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People Without Rights (Routledge Revivals)

An Interpretation of the Fundamentals of the Law of Slavery in the U.S. South

By: Andrew Fede

First published in September 1992, the book traces the nature and development of the fundamental legal relationships among slaves, masters, and third parties. It shows how the colonial and antebellum Southern judges and legislators accommodated slavery’s social relationships into the common law, and how slave law evolved in different states over time in response to social political, economic, and intellectual developments. The book states that the law of slavery in the US South treated slaves both as people and property. It reconciles this apparent contradiction by demonstrating that slaves were defined in the law as items of human property without any legal rights. When the lawmakers recognized slaves as people, they burdened slaves with added legal duties and disabilities. This epitomized in legal terms slavery’s oppressive social relationships. The book also illustrates how cases in which the lawmakers recognized slaves as people legitimized slavery’s inhumanity. References in the law to the legal humanity of people held as slaves are shown to be rhetorical devices and cruel ironies that regulated the relative rights of the slaves’ owners and other free people that were embodied in people held as slaves. Thus, it is argued that it never makes sense to think of slave legal rights. This was so even when the lawmakers regulated the individual masters’ rights to treat their slaves as they wished. These regulations advanced policies that the lawmakers perceived to be in the public interest within the context of a slave society.

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People Without Rights

An Interpretation of the Fundamentals of the Law of Slavery in the U.S. South

By: Andrew Fede

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People Without Rights

An Interpretation of the Fundamentals of the Law of Slavery in the U.S. South

By: Andrew Fede

First published in September 1992, the book traces the nature and development of the fundamental legal relationships among slaves, masters, and third parties. It shows how the colonial and antebellum Southern judges and legislators accommodated slaverye(tm)s social relationships into the common law, and how slave law evolved in different states over time in response to social political, economic, and intellectual developments. The book states that the law of slavery in the US South treated slaves both as people and property. It reconciles this apparent contradiction by demonstrating that slaves were defined in the law as items of human property without any legal rights. When the lawmakers recognized slaves as people, they burdened slaves with added legal duties and disabilities. This epitomized in legal terms slaverye(tm)s oppressive social relationships. The book also illustrates how cases in which the lawmakers recognized slaves as people legitimized slaverye(tm)s inhumanity. References in the law to the legal humanity of people held as slaves are shown to be rhetorical devices and cruel ironies that regulated the relative rights of the slavese(tm) owners and other free people that were embodied in people held as slaves. Thus, it is argued that it never makes sense to think of slave legal rights. This was so even when the lawmakers regulated the individual masterse(tm) rights to treat their slaves as they wished. These regulations advanced policies that the lawmakers perceived to be in the public interest within the context of a slave society.

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Edusemiotics

Semiotic philosophy as educational foundation

By: Andrew Stables,Inna Semetsky

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Edusemiotics

Semiotic philosophy as educational foundation

By: Andrew Stables,Inna Semetsky

Edusemiotics addresses an emerging field of inquiry, educational semiotics, as a philosophy of and for education. Using "sign" as a unit of analysis, educational semiotics amalgamates philosophy, educational theory and semiotics. Edusemiotics draws on the intellectual legacy of such philosophers as John Dewey, Charles Sanders Peirce, Gilles Deleuze and others across Anglo-American and continental traditions. This volume investigates the specifics of semiotic knowledge structures and processes, exploring current dilemmas and debates regarding self-identity, learning, transformative and lifelong education, leadership and policy-making, and interrogating an important premise that still haunts contemporary educational philosophy: Cartesian dualism. In defiance of substance dualism and the fragmentation of knowledge that still inform education, the book offers a unifying paradigm for education as edusemiotics and emphasises ethical education in compliance with the semiotic unity between knowledge and action. Chapters contain accessible discussions in the context of educational philosophy and theory, crossing the borders between logic, art, and science together with a provocative theoretical critique. Recently awarded a PESA book award for its contribution to the philosophy of education, Edusemiotics will appeal to an academic readership in education, philosophy and cultural studies, while also being an inspiring resource for students.

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1317916972

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Moon Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador

By: Andrew Hempstead

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Moon Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador

By: Andrew Hempstead

Find Your Adventure with Moon Travel Guides! From flower-filled alpine meadows to cosmopolitan cityscape, you can craft your perfect adventure with Moon Atlantic Canada. Strategic itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format so you can make the most of your time in each of the four provinces, including itineraries for scenic drives, ocean adventures, and a two-week Best of Atlantic Canada Curated advice from local Andrew Hempstead, who shares the secrets of his rugged coastline with you Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed maps and directions with driving times and mileage Activities and ideas for every traveler: Kayak to an uninhabited island for a picnic lunch, or sample local oysters at waterfront restaurants. Follow the Cabot trail or the Irish Loop to enjoy stunning scenery out your car window. Hike the great outdoors or bike through beautiful UNESCO protected towns. Stay at quaint colonial inns, or camp out under the stars. See if you can spot one of the world's rarest whales, or indulge your literary side by visiting sights from Anne of Green Gables. In-depth coverage of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment Essential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, as well as information on hike accessibility packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag With Moon Atlantic Canada's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Visiting just one province? Check out Moon Newfoundland & Labrador or Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip.

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1631210386

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Listening for Democracy

Recognition, Representation, Reconciliation

By: Andrew Dobson

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Listening for Democracy

Recognition, Representation, Reconciliation

By: Andrew Dobson

This book examines the reasons why so little attention has been paid to the listening aspect of democratic conversation, explores the role that listening might play in democracy, and outlines some institutional changes that could be made to make listening more central to democratic processes.

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0199682445

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Mission and Business Philosophy

By: Andrew Campbell,Kiran Tawadey

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Mission and Business Philosophy

By: Andrew Campbell,Kiran Tawadey

Mission and Business Philosophy discusses the role of a mission in an organization. The book is comprised of seven chapters; each chapter relates mission to an aspect of an organization. he first chapter discusses the findings of the research done by the author, which help explains how a mission plays a central role in organizational management. Chapters 2 to 6 relate the mission statement to the different aspects of an organization, such as motivation, culture, leadership, and ethics. Chapter 7 provides an advice in writing a mission statement. The book will be of great use to individuals, particularly those who are in leadership position.

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148310365X

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Beyond Organizational Change

Structure, Discourse and Power in UK Financial Services

By: G. Morgan,Andrew Sturdy

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Beyond Organizational Change

Structure, Discourse and Power in UK Financial Services

By: G. Morgan,Andrew Sturdy

In this distinctive and valuable contribution to understanding organisational change, different levels and types of analysis are drawn on and connected. This is achieved through an exploration of the conditions, processes and outcomes of change in the field of UK financial services.

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023080005X

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The Priestly Sins

A Novel

By: Andrew M. Greeley

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The Priestly Sins

A Novel

By: Andrew M. Greeley

Not since his runaway bestseller, The Cardinal Sins, has Father Andrew M. Greeley written such a searing and topical novel about the state of the Catholic Church. The Priestly Sins tells the story of Father Herman Hoffman, a gifted and innocent young man from the distant prairies of the Great Plains. In the first summer of his first parish appointment, Hoffman is swept up in The Crisis after witnessing child abuse in the parish rectory. He tells the pastor, the father of the victim, and the local police but is rebuffed by the archbishop. Soon he is vilified for denouncing a priest who has been "cleared" by the police and learns the harsh fate of the whistle-blower in the contemporary Catholic church: He is locked up in a mental-health center and then sent into exile to do graduate study. In Chicago to study immigrant history, he encounters the local "Vicar for Extern Priests," the legendary Monsignor Blackie Ryan, who helps him regain his confidence. Hoffman returns home to demand a parish of his own from the archbishop. Reluctantly, the church hierarchy assigns him to a dying parish, but by his zeal and charm Hoffman revives the local church. His brief idyll is shattered by a subpoena to testify in a court hearing. If he speaks, he will have to take on the "downtown" establishment that is determined to destroy him and many of his fellow priests who want to be rid of this painful reminder of a sinful past. Hoffman faces exile not only from his parish, but from the priesthood itself. Writing from the author's fifty years of experience as a priest, The Priestly Sins will be criticized by some but embraced by most as an all-too-candid story of all-too-human priests. The Priestly Sins is Father Greeley's most electrifying novel in three decades, a novel sure to rise up the bestseller lists. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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1429912383

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43 Addresses

An Odyssey-Przemyśl to Oakville

By: Andrew Walczak

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An Odyssey-Przemyśl to Oakville

By: Andrew Walczak

These 478 pages take the reader through the many highs and lows of the author's chameleonic life. As he was adapting to constantly changing environments through six decades on three continents, the book progressively reflects his astute awareness and keen observation of the gross trends as well as the subtleties in the milieus in which the writer finds himself while pursuing a career in a number of technical fields. He sagaciously depicts them and the multitude of characters he encounters, with hardly a dull moment. His ability to recall so many details of his past and the perspicacity of his observations of people and places are truly remarkable, as is his ability to present them with skill interspersed with humor. In reviewing his nomadic past, he counted up forty-three locations which served as home during his life, leading to the title of this book.

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The European Commission of the Twenty-First Century

By: Hussein Kassim,John Peterson,Michael W. Bauer,Sara Connolly,Renaud Dehousse,Liesbet Hooghe,Andrew Thompson

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The European Commission of the Twenty-First Century

By: Hussein Kassim,John Peterson,Michael W. Bauer,Sara Connolly,Renaud Dehousse,Liesbet Hooghe,Andrew Thompson

The European Commission is arguably the world's most powerful international administration. It plays a central role in the political system of the European Union. The Commission is a permanent presence in the life of the member states, but its influence is felt far beyond their borders. Viewed historically as the motor of European integration, the Commission is the subject of intense controversy. It is portrayed frequently as technocratic, monolithic, and unaccountable, but also as fragmented and weakly led. According to accepted wisdom, it is populated by career bureaucrats, who want only to expand the competencies of the Union and therefore their own power. This book tests these views. It asks: Who are the people who work for the organization? What are their educational and professional backgrounds? What do officials believe about the role of the Commission in the EU today and whether the Union should have more or less power? What leads them to choose to pursue a career in the Commission, and how do they navigate its complexities? How does the Barroso Commission compare to previous Commissions? How harmonious are relations between cabinets and the services? What has been the impact on the Commission of reform and of the 'big bang' enlargement? Co-authored by an international team of researchers, this book draws on original data from the largest attitudinal survey ever conducted by independent researchers inside the Commission, as well as a structured programme of interviews with senior officials. It provides an authoritative account of the European Commission of the twenty-first century.

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OUP Oxford

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0191612022

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The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia

By: Fr Andrew Younan

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The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia

By: Fr Andrew Younan

Two theses are presented in this book. First, that there is an overarching School of Thought in Mesopotamia, consistent in its basic tenets, from ancient times to the late middle ages, and that this Mesopotamian School is fundamentally realistic as opposed to idealistic. Second, that the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia, as read as an expression of this School, is orthodox by the Chalcedonian standard. Included in the Appendices are complete translations of Mar Narsai's 16th and 35th Metrical Sermons, on human nature and the Trinity, respectively, as well as of his Dialogue Between the Watcher & Mary.

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0578006154

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The Forgotten Man

Walter Hines Page, New South Visionary

By: Andrew R. Parnell

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The Forgotten Man

Walter Hines Page, New South Visionary

By: Andrew R. Parnell

The Forgotten Man is a biography of Walter Hines Page (1855–1918), a turn of the nineteenth-century North Carolinian writer, newspaper and magazine editor, political and educational reformer, and U.S. ambassador to Britain during the first World War. Page stood up to self-serving Southern politicians, helped defeat the antebellum myth entrenched in the legacy of slavery, was one of America's preeminent magazine editors, and campaigned for public school systems in the South. Andrew R. Parnell’s biography sheds new light on Page’s quest to improve the lives of fellow Americans, particularly those living in the South. For many, improvement and opportunity were impeded by the question of race in the South. Parnell contends that Page’s position on race was not as “complex” as is often implied; it was very simple: He believed in people as people regardless of race. Page was relentless in advocating for practical, proven solutions, often in the face of great resistance and criticism. In 1897he delivered his seminal Forgotten Man speech which emphasized that nothing (class, economic means, race, nor religion) should be a barrier to education; this speech was a catalyst for the transformation of education in the South. Page championed equality, universal education, and industrialization across the South, and his legacy includes laying the foundation for North Carolina State University. Page also profoundly influenced American culture in the early-twentieth century during his tenure at several national periodicals, most notably the Forum and the Atlantic, and then his own magazine, the World’s Work. Having established a national reputation as a defender of democracy, Page was asked by President Woodrow Wilson to serve as ambassador to Britain. Page’s actions during the War have wrongly attracted significant criticism, but Parnell shows how Page was looking out for America’s interests. Throughout his life, Page showed that democracy was not based on the idea that some people were born for labor and others were born to live luxuriously—but that all were free to strive for self-improvement.

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The Messenger

The Messenger

Murder at Deviation Junction

Murder at Deviation Junction

Citizen Docker

Citizen Docker

A Devilish Kind of Courage

A Devilish Kind of Courage

People Without Rights (Routledge Revivals)

People Without Rights (Routledge Revivals)

People Without Rights

People Without Rights

Edusemiotics

Edusemiotics

Moon Atlantic Canada

Moon Atlantic Canada

Listening for Democracy

Listening for Democracy

Mission and Business Philosophy

Mission and Business Philosophy

Beyond Organizational Change

Beyond Organizational Change

The Priestly Sins

The Priestly Sins

43 Addresses

43 Addresses

The European Commission of the Twenty-First Century

The European Commission of the Twenty-First Century

The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia

The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia

The Forgotten Man

The Forgotten Man

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