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Scapegoat

The Death of Prince of Wales and Repulse

By: Dr Martin Stephen

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Scapegoat

The Death of Prince of Wales and Repulse

By: Dr Martin Stephen

Scapegoat: The Death of Prince of Wales and Repulse' is a radical new account of one of Britain's greatest naval disasters. Making full use of modern research and unrivalled access to privazte family papers, it suggests that Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, the commander of the so-called 'Force Z', was made the scapegoat for a battle in which he was blameless, and that Winston Churchill, the Admiralty and chronic failures in ship design and Intelligence were what sank the ships. The book also shows what a very close run thing the sinkings were, and how Japanese success depended on them having luck on their side. 'Scapegoat' is a convincing attempt to right a wrong that has been allowed to stand for over 70 years, as well as a prime illustration of the way in which the Establishment always protects itself first.

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Pen and Sword

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1783831782

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Taarab Music in Zanzibar in the Twentieth Century

A Story of ‘Old is Gold’ and Flying Spirits

By: Dr Janet Topp Fargion

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Taarab Music in Zanzibar in the Twentieth Century

A Story of ‘Old is Gold’ and Flying Spirits

By: Dr Janet Topp Fargion

The musical genre of taarab is played for entertainment at weddings and other festive occasions all along the Swahili Coast in East Africa. Taarab contains all the features of a typical 'Indian Ocean' music, combining influences from Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, India and the West with local musical practices. In Taarab, Music in Zanzibar, Janet Topp Fargion traces the development of the genre in Zanzibar, from the late nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth. Of special interest is the role of women. Although men play the main role in the composition and performance of the genre, Topp Fargion argues that the modernization of the genre owes a debt to the participation of women - as audiences and primary consumers, but also as poets and innovators of musical concepts. The book weaves together the historical, social, economic, religious and political dynamics involved in the development of the genre, and investigates how these are played out in the performance of taarab music on Zanzibar.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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147242252X

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Usui Reiki Ryoho- Level One

By: Dr. Tami Brady

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Usui Reiki Ryoho- Level One

By: Dr. Tami Brady

This book is a comprehensive training manual for Level One of Usui Reiki Ryoho. Usui Reiki Ryoho is the traditional form of Reiki based upon the original teachings of Master Mikao Usui. This variation of healing and its methodologies are the foundational teachings for the majority of the other types of Reiki. Although there are four levels of training to reach the Usui Reiki Ryoho Master Level, any student may carry out Reiki sessions after taking this first level course. Included in this text: - Usui Reiki Ryoho Level One Attunement- Background and History of Usui Reiki Ryoho- Information on the Numerous Benefits and Uses of Reiki - Instruction for Simple Hands On Reiki Sessions - Instruction for Self Healings - Reiki Resources

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Usui Reiki Ryoho- Level Two

By: Dr. Tami Brady

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Usui Reiki Ryoho- Level Two

By: Dr. Tami Brady

This book is a comprehensive training manual for Level Two of Usui Reiki Ryoho. Usui Reiki Ryoho is the traditional form of Reiki based upon the original teachings of Master Mikao Usui. This variation of healing and its methodologies are the foundational teachings for the majority of the other types of Reiki. Included in this text: .Usui Reiki Ryoho Level Two Attunement .How To Do In Depth Hands On Reiki Sessions .Instructions for Advanced Self Healings .Several Distant Healing Methods .Details about Charging Inanimate Objects .The Means to Cleanse Physical Spaces .Reiki Resources

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In Search of Unity: The Greatest Puzzle of Science

By: Dr Spencer Scoular

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In Search of Unity: The Greatest Puzzle of Science

By: Dr Spencer Scoular

Albert Einstein once wrote: "The supreme task of the physicist is to arrive at those universal laws from which the cosmos can be built up by pure deduction." Remarkably, in this book we arrive at those universal axioms from which universal science can be built up by pure deduction. Within the prevailing paradigm of science - the mathematical philosophy of nature - we show it is not possible to unify science. To overcome this limitation we introduce a new, more general paradigm. Since the new paradigm is a generalisation of the mathematical philosophy of nature, we are able to retain the mathematical knowledge built up within the prevailing paradigm. Within the new paradigm we introduce four empirical universal axioms, from which we deduce that it is not possible to mathematically unify the two fundamental theories of physics - quantum theory and general relativity. Instead, from the universal axioms we logically deduce the first symmetry of nature, the first invariance of nature, the universal arrow of time, the universal laws of nature, and the three universal dynamic theories of nature - quantum theory, general relativity and universal evolution. The first symmetry of nature and first invariance of nature arise from the constancy of the universal laws of nature not only being a symmetry, but a unifying symmetry. The biological view of universal evolution provides a new theory of biological evolution that replaces what we show is the deficient neo-Darwinian synthesis. In a similar way, theories of evolution in all the sciences are based on their respective views of universal evolution. From the universal axioms, we deduce the universal features of nature thereby unifying physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, economics and all of science. This book is written for scientifically-inclined general readers, teachers, students, scientists, philosophers, physicists, chemists, biologists, psychologists, sociologists, and economists.

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0987662228

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The St. Martin's Custom Reader

By: Lynn Z. Bloom,Bloom Smith,Louise Z. Smith,Dr Lynn Z Bloom, B A M a PH D,University Louise Z Smith

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The St. Martin's Custom Reader

By: Lynn Z. Bloom,Bloom Smith,Louise Z. Smith,Dr Lynn Z Bloom, B A M a PH D,University Louise Z Smith

The St. Martin's Custom Reader enables instructors to create their own readers -- readers that truly reflect the content and goals of their courses and the interests and needs of their students. Based on the most exhaustive study ever conducted of the reading selections that have actually been taught in freshman composition (Lynn Z. Bloom's "Essay Canon" research, College English, March 1999) -- The St. Martin's Custom Reader makes available the essays that have proven most teachable for first-year writing courses. With a database of approximately 240 classic and contemporary essays, The St. Martin's Custom Reader can be created easily online at the Bedford/St. Martin's Web site, www.customreader.bedfordstmartins.com.

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Bedford Books

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0312399812

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The Radicals' City: Urban Environment, Polarisation, Cohesion

By: Dr Ralf Brand,Dr Sara Fregonese

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The Radicals' City: Urban Environment, Polarisation, Cohesion

By: Dr Ralf Brand,Dr Sara Fregonese

Bringing together comparative case studies from Belfast, Beirut, Amsterdam and Berlin, this book examines the role of the urban environment in social polarisation processes. In doing so, it provides a timely and refreshingly innovative voice in the confusing babble on (counter-)terrorism, urban conflict and community cohesion. Despite their socio-political differences, these cities are telling cases of how the location and shape of very mundane objects such as rubbish bins, bridges, clothes’ stores, shopping malls and cafés - in addition to the obvious fences, walls and barbed wire - are often subject to heated controversies and influence the way urban conflict is 'lived' and practised. Within a Science and Technology Studies (STS) theoretical framework, the authors provide a systematic analysis of these four cities and provide many concrete and richly illustrated examples of ‘material agency’ without losing sight of their specific historical, political, geographical and social conditions. The STS angle permits some surprising, yet extremely convincing, conclusions which are of use not only for a range of practitioners but also to scholars interested in the social shaping processes and the consequences of urban artefacts. The authors argue that, although architecture and urban design is clearly not the sole cause of conflict and polarisation, neither is it completely innocent. Conversely, it cannot be the silver bullet to solve related problems and to create community cohesion. However, the materiality of our cities must not be ignored; in fact, it can and should be ‘enrolled’ in our efforts. The book contains detailed descriptions of such positive cases as inspiration for practitioners as diverse as policy makers, architects, urban designers, planners, community workers, consultants or police officers.

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1409472752

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Ephesians, Volume 42

By: Dr. Andrew T. Lincoln

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Ephesians, Volume 42

By: Dr. Andrew T. Lincoln

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliographycontains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.

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0310586348

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Disability Hate Crimes

Does Anyone Really Hate Disabled People?

By: Dr Mark Sherry

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Disability Hate Crimes

Does Anyone Really Hate Disabled People?

By: Dr Mark Sherry

Disability hate crimes are a global problem. They are often violent and hyper-aggressive, with life-changing effects on victims, and they send consistent messages of intolerance and bigotry. This ground-breaking book shows that disability hate crimes do exist, that they have unique characteristics which distinguish them from other hate crimes, and that more effective policies and practices can and must be developed to respond and prevent them. With particular focus on the UK and USA's contrasting response to this issue, this book will help readers to define hate crimes as well as place them within their wider social context. It discusses the need for legislative recognition and essential improvements on the reporting of incidents and assistance for individual victims of these crimes, as well as the need to address the social exclusion of disabled people and the negative attitudes surrounding their condition.

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140949246X

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'A Student in Arms'

Donald Hankey and Edwardian Society at War

By: Dr Ross Davies

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'A Student in Arms'

Donald Hankey and Edwardian Society at War

By: Dr Ross Davies

Donald Hankey was a writer who saw himself as a ‘student of human nature’ and peacetime Edwardian Britain as a society at war with itself. Wounded in a murderous daylight infantry charge near Ypres, Hankey began sending despatches to The Spectator from hospital in 1915. Trench life, wrote Hankey, taught that ‘the gentleman’ is a type not a social class. In one calm, humane, eyewitness report after another under the byline ‘A Student in Arms’, Hankey revealed how the civilian volunteers of Kitchener’s Army, many with little stake in Edwardian society, put their betters to shame nonetheless. A runaway best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic, Hankey’s prose vied in popularity with the poetry of Rupert Brooke. After he was killed on the Somme in another daylight infantry charge, Hankey joined Brooke as an international symbol of promise foregone. British propaganda backed publication in the-then neutral United States, yet at home Hankey had to dodge the censors to tell the truth as he saw it. This, the first scholarly biography, has been made possible by the recovery of Hankey papers long thought lost. Dr Davies traces the life of an Edwardian rebel from privileged birth into a banking dynasty that had owned slaves to spokesman for the ordinary man who, when put to the test of battle, proves to be not-so-ordinary. This study of Hankey’s life, writing and vast audience - military and civilian - enlarges our understanding of how throughout the English-speaking world people managed to fight or endure a war for which little had prepared them.

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140947433X

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The Medieval Account Books of the Mercers of London

An Edition and Translation

By: Dr Lisa Jefferson

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The Medieval Account Books of the Mercers of London

An Edition and Translation

By: Dr Lisa Jefferson

As the premier livery company, the Mercers Company in medieval England enjoyed a prominent role in London's governance and exercised much influence over England's overseas trade and political interests. This substantial two-volume set provides a comprehensive edition of the surviving Mercers' accounts from 1347 to 1464, and opens a unique window into the day-to-day workings of one of England's most powerful institutions at the height of its influence. The accounts list income, derived from fees for apprentices and entry fees, from fines (whose cause is usually given, sometimes with many details), from gifts and bequests, from property rents, and from other sources, and then list expenditures: on salaries to priests and chaplains, to the beadle, the rent-collector, and to scribes and scriveners; on alms payments; on quit-rents due on their properties; on repairs to properties; and on a whole host of other costs, differing from year to year, and including court cases, special furnishings for the chapel or Hall, negotiations over trade with Burgundy, transport costs, funeral costs or those for attendance at state occasions, etc. Included also in some years are ordinances, deeds and other material of which they wanted to ensure a record was kept. Beginning with an early account for 1347–48, and the company's ordinances of that year, the accounts preserved form an entire block from 1390 until 1464. The material is arranged in facing-page format, with an accurate edition of the original text mirrored by a translation into modern English. A substantial introduction describes the manuscripts in full detail and explains the accounting system used by the Mercers and the financial vocabulary associated with it. Exhaustive name and subject indexes ensure that the material is easily accessible and this edition will become an essential tool for all studying the social, cultural or economic developments of late-medieval England.

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1409480291

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Karl Jaspers

Politics and Metaphysics

By: Dr Chris Thornhill,Chris Thornhill

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Karl Jaspers

Politics and Metaphysics

By: Dr Chris Thornhill,Chris Thornhill

This book sets out a new reading of the much-neglected philosophy of Karl Jaspers. By questioning the common perception of Jaspers either as a proponent of irrationalist cultural philosophy or as an early, peripheral disciple of Martin Heidegger, it re-establishes him as a central figure in modern European philosophy. Giving particular consideration to his position in epistemological, metaphysical and political debate, the author argues that Jaspers's work deserves renewed consideration in a number of important discussions, particularly in hermeneutics, anthropological reflections on religion, the critique of idealism, and debates on the end of metaphysics.

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Routledge

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1136454098

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Sheikh Hasina

The Making of an Extraordinary South Asian Leader

By: Dr Abul Hasnat Milton

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Sheikh Hasina

The Making of an Extraordinary South Asian Leader

By: Dr Abul Hasnat Milton

Sheikh Hasina: The Making of an Extraordinary South Asian Leader" is an illuminating portrait of one of the most influential figures in contemporary politics. In this captivating biography, the life and legacy of Bangladesh's beloved Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, are meticulously unveiled. From her formative years, marked by personal trials and political turbulence, to her ascent to power and enduring commitment to her nation's progress, the book offers an intimate glimpse into the evolution of a transformative leader. With unprecedented access to Sheikh Hasina and exhaustive research, the chapters navigate the complex tapestry of her life, revealing the unwavering dedication that has earned her global recognition. Her tireless pursuit of democracy, women's empowerment, and economic development has not only reshaped Bangladesh but has left an indelible mark on South Asian political ideology. With an enthralling tale of resilience, courage, and determination, Sheikh Hasina has emerged as an iconic figure not only in Bangladesh but also on the global stage. "Sheikh Hasina: The Making of an Extraordinary South Asian Leader" is an inspiring testament to the power of leadership and the enduring impact of one woman's extraordinary journey. The biography also illuminates the enduring influence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, not only as Sheikh Hasina's father but also as the revered father of the nation of Bangladesh. His vision and sacrifices in the struggle for independence resonate throughout the narrative, emphasizing the profound impact of his legacy on his daughter's leadership journey. This compelling biography is a must-read for those intrigued by the resilience and visionary leadership of a woman who defied the odds to become a uniquely effective and cherished leader, leaving an indomitable legacy in her wake.

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Balboa Press

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1982298286

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Muslim Marriage in Western Courts

Lost in Transplantation

By: Dr Pascale Fournier

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Muslim Marriage in Western Courts

Lost in Transplantation

By: Dr Pascale Fournier

This book describes and analyses the notion of Mahr, the Muslim custom whereby the groom has to give a gift to the bride in consideration of the marriage. It explores how Western courts, specifically in Canada, the United States, France, and Germany, have approached and interpreted Mahr. Although the outcomes of the cases provide an illustrative framework for the book, the focus is broader than simply the adjudicative endeavours. The work explores the concept of liberalism, which purportedly champions individuals and individual choice concurrently with freedom and equality. Tensions between and among these concepts, however, inevitably arise. The acknowledgment and exploration of these intertwined tensions forms an important underpinning for the book. Through the analysis of case law from these four countries, this study suggests that transplanting Mahr from Islamic law into a Western courtroom cannot be undone: it immediately becomes rooted in the countries' legal, historical, political, and social backgrounds and flourishes (or fails) in diverse and unexpected ways. Rather than being the concept described by classical Islamic jurists, Mahr is interpreted according to wildly varied legal constructs and concepts such as multiculturalism, fairness, public policy, and gender equality. Moreover, Islamic law travels with a multiplicity of voices, and it is this complex hybridity (a fragmented and disjointed Mahr) which will be mediated through Western law. Returning to the overarching concept of liberalism, the book proposes that distributive consequences rather than recognition occupy central place in the evaluation of the legal options available to Muslim women upon divorce.

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1409497232

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MARCH ON BAHAMALAND

NATION FORMATION AND THE EMERGENCE OF THE MODERN BAHAMAS 1920-2020

By: Dr. Christopher Curry,Keith Tinker

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MARCH ON BAHAMALAND

NATION FORMATION AND THE EMERGENCE OF THE MODERN BAHAMAS 1920-2020

By: Dr. Christopher Curry,Keith Tinker

The History of modern politics in The Bahamas involves a myriad of actors and activists and has created a foundation on which the Commonwealth of The Bahamas exist today. Leaders such as Sir Roland Symonette , Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Pindling, Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingram, Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, and Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis and many other supporters all contributed to the evolution of The Bahamas as we know today.

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9798369413364

Aesthetic Hybridity in Mughal Painting, 1526–1658

By: Dr Valerie Gonzalez

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Aesthetic Hybridity in Mughal Painting, 1526–1658

By: Dr Valerie Gonzalez

The first critical study to be published on Mughal pictorial hybridity, this book investigates the workings of the diverse creative forces that underpinned the formation of the Mughal painting. Valerie Gonzalez here explores - with the updated methodology of art criticism - the processes of cross-fertilization between the Indo-Persianate legacy, the Persian models imported after 1555 and the influx of European art that have brought about a unique Indo-Islamic pictorial metaphysics characterized by a positivist mimetic order distinct from the idealistic Persian pictoriality.

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1409412563

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Leviticus, Volume 4

By: Dr. John Hartley

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Leviticus, Volume 4

By: Dr. John Hartley

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Zondervan Academic

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031058843X

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1 Samuel, Volume 10

Second Edition

By: Dr. Ralph W. Klein

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1 Samuel, Volume 10

Second Edition

By: Dr. Ralph W. Klein

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.

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0310588421

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Tragedy and Trauma in the Plays of Christopher Marlowe

By: Dr Mathew R Martin

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Tragedy and Trauma in the Plays of Christopher Marlowe

By: Dr Mathew R Martin

Contending that criticism of Marlowe’s plays has been limited by humanist conceptions of tragedy, this book engages with trauma theory, especially psychoanalytic trauma theory, to offer a fresh critical perspective within which to make sense of the tension in Marlowe’s plays between the tragic and the traumatic.

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1472431561

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Jews of Tampa

By: Dr. Rob Norman,Marcia Jo Zerivitz

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Jews of Tampa

By: Dr. Rob Norman,Marcia Jo Zerivitz

Spanish explorers arrived in Tampa Bay in the 16th century. Jews were first allowed to live in Florida in 1763 and less than 100 years later, Tampa became a city. The arrival of the railroad and the cigar industry in the 1890s attracted immigrants. Many were Jews, who helped propel growth, especially in Ybor City, where they owned more than 80 businesses. Over the decades, Jews participated in civic and Jewish organizations, the military, politics, and in developing Tampa as a sports center. Today, with about 23,000 Jews in Tampa, there are fifth-generation residents who represent the continuity of a people who contribute vibrancy to every area of the community.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439644144

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Numbers, Volume 5

By: Dr. Philip J. Budd

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Numbers, Volume 5

By: Dr. Philip J. Budd

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0310588707

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Will AI Dictate The Future?

By: Dr. Anton Ravindran

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Will AI Dictate The Future?

By: Dr. Anton Ravindran

Artificial Intelligence will either be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which. – Stephen Hawking As AI becomes more pervasive in every aspect of human life, there is an urgent need to understand it and harness it in a way that benefits mankind. But where do we begin? Will AI Dictate the Future breaks down this complex subject by examining AI’s impact on key sectors of our societies. Each chapter delves into one sector in turn, probing the myriad risks and opportunities brought about by AI: Healthcare Law Manufacturing Cybersecurity Mobility Financial Services Education Satellite Systems Government Written by Dr Anton Ravindran, together with chapters contributed by leading experts in their fields, this invaluable book provides a clear, comprehensive and authoritative look at how AI – managed wisely – can change the world for the better.

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9815066811

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9789815066814

Capital Structure and Firm Value

By: Dr. Maloth Raghu Ram

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Capital Structure and Firm Value

By: Dr. Maloth Raghu Ram

Capital Structure decision is one of the crucial decisions to be taken by a company. There are divergent views regarding Capital Structure and Firm Value. There is dearth of studies in the area of Pharma Industry regarding Capital Structure and Firm Value. Therefore, the present study seeks to answer the following questions: what are the factors determining the Capital Structure decision in Pharma sector in India? What is the relationship between select variable and company value? What is the impact of leverage on stock price volatility of Pharma Companies? Period of the study is eleven years from 2005 to 2015. The panel data regression model has been employed. It can be concluded that Debt-Equity Ratio has negative impact on capital structure of a company. It was revealed from the findings that majority of the select variables have significant impact on the capital structure. The study also brings to light the fact that leverage effect is dominant in the stock market. Findings of the present study are useful in gaining valuable insights into the intricacies of capital structure, firm value and leverage effect. The study is useful to finance managers, investors, researchers and also to academicians doing research in the area of corporate finance.

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Readworthy

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9381510830

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Understanding Influence

The Use of Statebuilding Research in British Policy

By: Dr Thomas Waldman,Mr Andrea Varisco,Professor Sultan Barakat

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Understanding Influence

The Use of Statebuilding Research in British Policy

By: Dr Thomas Waldman,Mr Andrea Varisco,Professor Sultan Barakat

The overarching objective of this book is to analyse the manner in which statebuilding-oriented research has and can influence policies in fragile, post-conflict environments. Large-scale, externally-assisted statebuilding is a relatively new and distinct foreign policy domain having risen to the forefront of the international agenda as the negative consequences of state weakness have been repeatedly revealed in the form of entrenched poverty, regional instability and serious threats to international security. Despite the increasing volume of research on statebuilding, the use and uptake of findings by those involved in policymaking remains largely under-examined. As such, the main themes running through the book relate to issues of research influence, use and uptake into policy. It grapples with problems associated with decision-making dynamics, knowledge management and the policy process and draws on concepts and analytical models developed within the public policy and research utilisation literature. This book will be of great interest to researchers, knowledge managers and policymakers working in the fields of post-war reconstruction, statebuilding, fragile states, stabilisation, conflict and development.

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Jeremiah 1-25, Volume 26

By: Peter C. Craigie,Paige Kelley,Dr. Joel F. Drinkard

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By: Peter C. Craigie,Paige Kelley,Dr. Joel F. Drinkard

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Zondervan Academic

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Ruth-Esther, Volume 9

By: Dr. Frederic W. Bush

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By: Dr. Frederic W. Bush

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Revelation 17-22, Volume 52C

By: Dr. David Aune

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Revelation 17-22, Volume 52C

By: Dr. David Aune

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.

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1 Chronicles, Volume 14

By: Dr. Roddy Braun

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By: Dr. Roddy Braun

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Jeremiah 26-52, Volume 27

By: Dr. Gerald Keown,Pamela Scalise,Thomas G. Smothers

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Jeremiah 26-52, Volume 27

By: Dr. Gerald Keown,Pamela Scalise,Thomas G. Smothers

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Revelation 6-16, Volume 52B

By: Dr. David Aune

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Revelation 6-16, Volume 52B

By: Dr. David Aune

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.

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The Book of Questions

Extraordinary thoughts for the first 100 years of the CYBERSPACE

By: Alex Capricorn Ph.D. (Dr. Sándor Bak)

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The Book of Questions

Extraordinary thoughts for the first 100 years of the CYBERSPACE

By: Alex Capricorn Ph.D. (Dr. Sándor Bak)

I, the Author, asked ChatGPT: Why recommend the captivating, proofread Book of Questions to the world? ChatGPT: Dr. Capricorn's latest creation is a gripping, unique masterpiece where the narrative of Cyberspace intertwines with fundamental existential questions behind the scenes of the 22nd century. Now available in English, thanks to the Author's translation, aided by Cyberspace, and proofread by ChatGPT. Key facts that make this creation extraordinary: it's the First Book containing the I.Silicon Genesis, addressing software-independent questions related to Cyberspace reigning in the first decade of the 22nd century, and the work formulates Fatal Questions and Responsibility. Immerse yourself in the Ultimate Adventure with this remarkable creation. Choose it and make a mark in Cyberspace!

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Science & Politics

An Unlikely MIxture

By: Dr Brian Iddon

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Science & Politics

An Unlikely MIxture

By: Dr Brian Iddon

ÿBrian Iddon discovered a passion for chemistry as an eleven-year-old schoolboy. He went on to study it at university, obtaining a BSc, PhD and DSc, and taught and researched his subject at the highest level before making his name in the wider world by presenting a demonstration lecture called ?The Magic of Chemistry? to audiences across Britain and Europe. Brian?s second career was in politics. Elected to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in 1977, he fulfilled a wide range of public roles over the next 20 years. In 1997 he was elected to Parliament by the safe Labour seat of Bolton South East, retiring in 2010 after a career in which he wrestled with a range of hot topics from drugs to euthanasia and from health food to peace in the Middle East. He helped to steer through three Acts of Parliament and was a member of the Science and Technology Select Committee. In retirement, in addition to voluntary work, Dr Iddon has finally found time to write his memoirs ? this is Volume 1.

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Mereo Books, mereobook, mereobooks

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Acts 1-9:42, Volume 37A

By: The Rev. Dr. Steve Walton

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Acts 1-9:42, Volume 37A

By: The Rev. Dr. Steve Walton

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Church Music and Protestantism in Post-Reformation England

Discourses, Sites and Identities

By: Dr Jonathan Willis

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Church Music and Protestantism in Post-Reformation England

Discourses, Sites and Identities

By: Dr Jonathan Willis

Church Music and Protestantism in Post-Reformation England' breaks new ground in the religious history of Elizabethan England, through a closely focused study of the relationship between the practice of religious music and the complex process of Protestant identity formation. Hearing was of vital importance in the early modern period, and music was one of the most prominent, powerful and emotive elements of religious worship. But in large part, traditional historical narratives of the English Reformation have been distinctly tone deaf. Recent scholarship has begun to take increasing notice of some elements of Reformed musical practice, such as the congregational singing of psalms in meter. This book marks a significant advance in that area, combining an understanding of theory as expressed in contemporary religious and musical discourse, with a detailed study of the practice of church music in key sites of religious worship. Divided into three sections - 'Discourses', 'Sites', and 'Identities' - the book begins with an exploration of the classical and religious discourses which underpinned sixteenth-century understandings of music, and its use in religious worship. It then moves on to an investigation of the actual practice of church music in parish and cathedral churches, before shifting its attention to the people of Elizabethan England, and the ways in which music both served and shaped the difficult process of Protestantisation. Through an exploration of these issues, and by reintegrating music back into the Elizabethan church, we gain an expanded and enriched understanding of the complex evolution of religious identities, and of what it actually meant to be Protestant in post-Reformation England.

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Archbishops Ralph d'Escures, William of Corbeil and Theobald of Bec

Heirs of Anselm and Ancestors of Becket

By: Dr Jean Truax

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Archbishops Ralph d'Escures, William of Corbeil and Theobald of Bec

Heirs of Anselm and Ancestors of Becket

By: Dr Jean Truax

The first two archbishops of Canterbury after the Norman Conquest, Lanfranc and Anselm, were towering figures in the medieval church and the sixth archbishop, the martyred Thomas Becket, is perhaps the most famous figure ever to hold the office. In between these giants of the ecclesiastical world came three less noteworthy men: Ralph d'Escures, William of Corbeil, and Theobald of Bec. Jean Truax's volume in the Ashgate Archbishops of Canterbury Series uniquely examines the pontificates of these three minor archbishops. Presenting their biographies, careers, thought and works as a unified period, Truax highlights crucial developments in the English church during the period of the pontificates of these three archbishops, from the death of Anselm to Becket. The resurgent power of the papacy, a changed relationship between church and state and the expansion of archiepiscopal scope and power ensured that in 1162 Becket faced a very different world from the one that Anselm had left in 1109. Selected correspondence, newly translated chronicle accounts and the text and a discussion of the Canterbury forgeries complete the volume.

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