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The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture

By: Rachel H. Murray,Rachel Murray,Elina Steinerte,Malcolm David Evans,Antenor Hallo de Wolf

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The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture

By: Rachel H. Murray,Rachel Murray,Elina Steinerte,Malcolm David Evans,Antenor Hallo de Wolf

The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) establishes an independent international monitoring committee (SPT) which itself will visit states and places where persons are deprived of their liberty. It also requires states to set up independent national bodies to visit places of detention. This book, drawing upon events held and interviews with governments, civil society, members of UN treaty bodies, national visiting bodies and others, identifies key factors that have shaped the operation of these visiting bodies since OPCAT came into force in 2006. It looks in detail at the background to the adoption of the Protocol, as well as how the international committee, the SPT, has carried out its mandate in its first few years. It examines the range of places of detention that could be visited by these bodies, and the expectations placed on the national visiting bodies themselves. The book also places the OPCAT within the broader system of torture prevention in the UN and elsewhere and identifies a range of trends arising from the different geographical regions. As well as providing an insight into its work, this detailed examination of OPCAT also provides valuable lessons for other new human rights treaties such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Convention on Enforced Disappearances, which have similar provisions concerning national mechanisms.

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0199602190

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9780199602193

Manual on the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Public Areas

By: Malcolm David Evans,Council of Europe

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Manual on the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Public Areas

By: Malcolm David Evans,Council of Europe

This manual explores how the European Convention on Human Rights relates to the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. It identifies the key concepts which can be found in the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and examines the role and responsibilities of both state and citizen. The central issue addressed is the wearing of religious symbols in public areas. For this purpose, the author first looks at a number of fundamental topics, including the rs"visibility' of religions and beliefs in the public sphere, and the notion of rs"wearing religious symbols'. The essential questions policy makers need to ask when addressing issues concerning the wearing of religious symbols are then listed. Finally, the manual seeks to apply these principles and approaches to a number of key areas such as state employment, schools and universities, the private sector and the criminal justice system.

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138

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Council of Europe

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9287166161

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9789287166166

Padstow Through Time

By: Malcolm McCarthy

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Padstow Through Time

By: Malcolm McCarthy

The fascinating history of Padstow illustrated through old and modern pictures.

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190

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445629895

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9781445629896

The Fleet Air Arm

Recollections from Formation to Cold War

By: Malcolm Smith

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The Fleet Air Arm

Recollections from Formation to Cold War

By: Malcolm Smith

The author Malcolm Smith has been the Editor of Jabberwock, the bi-annual journal of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, for two years and has inherited the complete archive of editions dating back to the formation of SOFFAAM in 1979. In browsing through these, it quickly became apparent to him that they provided a unique archive of reminiscence of the men and (occasionally) women who served in, or have been associated with, the Fleet Air Arm since its formation in 1918. The Fleet Air Arm were the branch of the British Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft, and its history is a varied one as these accounts attest.The Royal Navy, in common with the other armed services, expanded enormously during the Second World War, so anecdotes from this period naturally predominate. To illustrate the varied experiences of the contributors, these are grouped into War in the West and War in the East. Whether drawn from peace or war, however, what emerges from these pages is a particular spirit, peculiar to the Fleet Air Arm and reflecting its somewhat hybrid nature; a spirit derived from a high level of professional competence combined with a certain irreverence towards Authority.

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503

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Casemate Publishers

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1783830832

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9781783830831

A Statin Nation

Damaging Millions in a Brave New Post-health World

By: Dr Malcolm Kendrick

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A Statin Nation

Damaging Millions in a Brave New Post-health World

By: Dr Malcolm Kendrick

If you have been told that you must take statins or risk a devastating heart attack or stroke, you need to read this book. Dr Kendrick, a well-known statin sceptic and author of the bestselling The Great Cholesterol Con, has returned to the diet-heart-cholesterol battlefield to warn that people are being conned. In relaxed and humorous style, he lifts the rock to allow the reader to peer underneath. He points out that statins, even in high-risk individuals, increase life expectancy by a mere four days after five years of treatment. Yet adverse effects have been swept under the carpet by researchers who are closely tied to the industry. The way to avoid heart disease, and strokes, is simple - but, as this riveting book shows, it has nothing to do with lowering cholesterol levels.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1789460255

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9781789460254

What To Do When Machines Do Everything

How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data

By: Malcolm Frank,Paul Roehrig,Ben Pring

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What To Do When Machines Do Everything

How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data

By: Malcolm Frank,Paul Roehrig,Ben Pring

“Refreshingly thought-provoking...” – The Financial Times The essential playbook for the future of your business What To Do When Machines Do Everything is a guidebook to succeeding in the next generation of the digital economy. When systems running on Artificial Intelligence can drive our cars, diagnose medical patients, and manage our finances more effectively than humans it raises profound questions on the future of work and how companies compete. Illustrated with real-world cases, data, and insight, the authors provide clear strategic guidance and actionable steps to help you and your organization move ahead in a world where exponentially developing new technologies are changing how value is created. Written by a team of business and technology expert practitioners—who also authored Code Halos: How the Digital Lives of People, Things, and Organizations are Changing the Rules of Business—this book provides a clear path to the future of your work. The first part of the book examines the once in a generation upheaval most every organization will soon face as systems of intelligence go mainstream. The authors argue that contrary to the doom and gloom that surrounds much of IT and business at the moment, we are in fact on the cusp of the biggest wave of opportunity creation since the Industrial Revolution. Next, the authors detail a clear-cut business model to help leaders take part in this coming boom; the AHEAD model outlines five strategic initiatives—Automate, Halos, Enhance, Abundance, and Discovery—that are central to competing in the next phase of global business by driving new levels of efficiency, customer intimacy and innovation. Business leaders today have two options: be swallowed up by the ongoing technological evolution, or ride the crest of the wave to new profits and better business. This book shows you how to avoid your own extinction event, and will help you; Understand the untold full extent of technology's impact on the way we work and live. Find out where we're headed, and how soon the future will arrive Leverage the new emerging paradigm into a sustainable business advantage Adopt a strategic model for winning in the new economy The digital world is already transforming how we work, live, and shop, how we are governed and entertained, and how we manage our money, health, security, and relationships. Don't let your business—or your career—get left behind. What To Do When Machines Do Everything is your strategic roadmap to a future full of possibility and success. Or peril.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119278678

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9781119278672

Republics of Myth

National Narratives and the US-Iran Conflict

By: Hussein Banai,Malcolm Byrne,John Tirman

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Republics of Myth

National Narratives and the US-Iran Conflict

By: Hussein Banai,Malcolm Byrne,John Tirman

Why does the rift between the US and Iran persist? Iran and the United States have been at odds for forty years, locked in a cold war that has run the gamut from harsh rhetoric to hostage-taking, from crippling sanctions to targeted killings. In Republics of Myth, Hussein Banai, Malcolm Byrne, and John Tirman argue that a major contributing factor to this tenacious enmity is how each nation views itself. The two nations have differing interests and grievances about each other, but their often-deadly confrontation derives from the very different national narratives that shape their politics, actions, and vision of their own destiny in the world. The dominant American narrative is the myth of the frontier—that the US can tame it, tame its inhabitants, and nurture democracy as well. Iran, conversely, can claim two dominant myths: the first, an unbroken (but not for lack of trying) lineage back to Cyrus the Great, and the second, the betrayal of Imam Hussein, the Prophet's grandson. Both Iranian myths feature a detestable outsider as an enemy of the Iranian state and source of the nation's ills and misfortune. The two countries have clashed so severely in part, the authors argue, because their national narratives constantly drive them to do so. Drawing on newly declassified documents and discussions with policymakers, the authors analyze an array of missed opportunities over several decades to improve the US-Iran relationship. From the coup d'état that overthrew Iran's legitimate premier Mohammad Mosaddeq to the hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq War, the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing, post-9/11 antagonisms, and other points of conflict, each episode illustrates anew the weight of historical narratives on present circumstances. Finally, Barack Obama's diplomacy and Donald Trump's determination to undo the 2015 nuclear accord are explored—both examples of the enduring power of America's frontier narrative. Introducing new insights and knowledge in a highly readable narrative, Republics of Myth makes a major contribution to understanding this vital conflict.

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JHU Press

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1421443325

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9781421443324

Australia's Worst Disasters

By: Malcolm Brown

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Australia's Worst Disasters

By: Malcolm Brown

Graphic accounts of Australia’s worst disasters – historical as well as events of recent years. From the Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983 to the implosion of the Royal Canberra Hospital in 1997, and from the shocking Granville railway crash in 1977 to the Sea King helicopter crash of 2005, Australia's history has been punctuated by incidents of disaster and tragedy that have shocked us all. Sometimes warning signs were not read (or were ignored); sometimes human error was to blame. These graphic and compelling accounts by veteran Sydney Morning Herald journalist Malcolm Brown and other award-winning journalists tell us far more than simply what happened - they provide unique insights into the impact of these events on the lives of innocent people. And, interspersed with stories of death and destruction, are heart-warming accounts of courage, grace and just plain good luck.

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Hachette Australia

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0733626114

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9780733626111

Superplonk 2006

The Top 1,000 Wines

By: Malcolm Gluck

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Superplonk 2006

The Top 1,000 Wines

By: Malcolm Gluck

The most accessible, user-friendly guide to buying wine on the high streetin the supermarket. The vast majority of us buy our wine in high street off licences and in the supermarket. We need to know what's good, what's bad and what's great, and we want to access that information quickly. Malcolm Gluck's Superplonk is the most clearly organised, easy-to-navigate guide on the market. With listings by retailer and a clear points system based on cost and quality, it gets you to the best wines as quickly as possible. Malcolm's irreverent, debunking descriptions pull no punches and, as well as being highly entertaining, help you identify the style of wine you want. And with over 1,000 entries, Superplonk covers 750 more wines than any of its competitors.

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HarperCollins (UK)

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0007207743

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9780007207749

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The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture

The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture

Manual on the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Public Areas

Manual on the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Public Areas

Padstow Through Time

Padstow Through Time

The Fleet Air Arm

The Fleet Air Arm

A Statin Nation

A Statin Nation

What To Do When Machines Do Everything

What To Do When Machines Do Everything

Republics of Myth

Republics of Myth

Australia's Worst Disasters

Australia's Worst Disasters

Superplonk 2006

Superplonk 2006

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