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Russian Montparnasse

Transnational Writing in Interwar Paris

By: Maria Rubins

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Russian Montparnasse

Transnational Writing in Interwar Paris

By: Maria Rubins

This book reassesses the role of Russian Montparnasse writers in the articulation of transnational modernism generated by exile. Examining their production from a comparative perspective, it demonstrates that their response to urban modernity transcended the Russian master narrative and resonated with broader aesthetic trends in interwar Europe.

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1137508019

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9781137508010

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

Ecphrasis in Russian and French Poetry

By: Maria Rubins

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Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

Ecphrasis in Russian and French Poetry

By: Maria Rubins

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures is the first book-length study of the aesthetic similarities between the French Parnassians, a 19th-century group of poets led by Théophile Gautier, and the Russian Acmeist poets, including Osip Mandelstam and Anna Akhmatova, who were active in the second decade of the 20th century. The Acmeists shared with the Parnassians a classical sensibility, an aspiration to state-of-the-art verbal craftsmanship, and a keen interest in the three-dimensional, physical world. Their love of plastic beauty as embodied in painting, sculpture, and architecture found natural release in verse about works of art. The book shows how Acmeist texts document aspects of Russian Modernist culture while continuing the Parnassian tradition of poetry inspired by visual art.

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1349627364

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The Independence and Impartiality of ICSID Arbitrators

Current Case Law, Alternative Approaches, and Improvement Suggestions

By: Maria Nicole Cleis

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The Independence and Impartiality of ICSID Arbitrators

Current Case Law, Alternative Approaches, and Improvement Suggestions

By: Maria Nicole Cleis

The legitimacy of investor-State arbitration is a much-debated topic, with arbitrators’ independence and impartiality being one of the core concerns. In The Independence and Impartiality of ICSID Arbitrators, Maria Nicole Cleis explores how unbiased decision-making is ensured under the ICSID Convention. Juxtaposing existing disqualification decisions in the ICSID system against corresponding requirements in related dispute settlement systems, the book convincingly argues that the current approach to disqualification requests against ICSID arbitrators is too exacting in light of the high stakes of investor-State disputes. The author’s nuanced analysis of the status quo is followed by novel suggestions for reforms (including a proposal for ICSID-specific guidelines on conflict of interest), making the book a valuable source of ideas on constructive paths forward.

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304

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BRILL

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900434148X

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9789004341487

Bargains with Fate

Psychological Crises and Conflicts in Shakespeare and His Plays

By: Maria Jarosz

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Bargains with Fate

Psychological Crises and Conflicts in Shakespeare and His Plays

By: Maria Jarosz

The enduring appeal of Shakespeare's works derives largely from the fact that they contain brilliantly drawn characters. Interpretations of these characters are products of changing modes of thought, and thus past explanations of their behavior, including Shakespeare's, no longer satisfy us. In this work, Bernard J. Paris, an eminent Shakespearean scholar, shows how Shakespeare endowed his tragic heroes with enduring human qualities that have made them relevant to people of later eras.Bargains with Fate employs a psychoanalytic approach inspired by the theories of Karen Horney to analyze Shakespeare's four major tragedies and the personality that can be inferred from all of his works. This compelling study first examines the tragedies as dramas about individuals with conflicts like our own who are in a state of crisis due to the breakdown of their bargains with fate, a belief that they can magically control their destinies by living up to the dictates of their defensive strategies.Filled with bold hypotheses supported by carefully detailed accounts, this innovative study is a resource for students and scholars of Shakespeare, and for those interested in literature as a source of psychological insight. The author's combination of literary and psychoanalytic perspectives guides us to a humane understanding of Shakespeare and his protagonists, and, in turn, to a more profound knowledge of ourselves and human behavior.

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Routledge

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1351314785

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Islamic Law and International Commercial Arbitration

By: Maria Bhatti

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Islamic Law and International Commercial Arbitration

By: Maria Bhatti

This book examines the intersection between contemporary International Commercial Arbitration and Shariʿa law in order to determine possible tensions that may arise between the two systems. It develops evidentiary and procedural rules under Shariʿa, as well as examining the consequences of stipulating qualifications of arbitrators based on gender and/or religion. The author extensively analyses the prohibition against interest (riba) and uncertainty (gharar) under Shariʿa and its impact on arbitration agreements, arbitral awards and public policy. The book also explores the prohibition against riba in light of international conventions, such as the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Case studies in the book include the Asian International Arbitration Centre, formerly the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration, and the International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration, as well as the ‘Shari’a Standards’ developed by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, students and practitioners working in the areas of Islamic law and the Islamic finance industry.

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Routledge

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042988821X

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9780429888212

The Little Black Book of Boston, 2011 Edition

By: Maria T. Olia

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The Little Black Book of Boston, 2011 Edition

By: Maria T. Olia

2011 Edition. Explore ''America's Original City,'' from historical sites to new landmarks; from buzzworthy nightclubs to walkable Downtown. Cambridge, suburbs, and excursions covered, too! Numbered entries in the text are keyed to area maps in each chapter. "Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. Spot illustrations throughout liven the text. 11 easy-to-use maps.

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Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

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144130570X

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9781441305701

Strangers and Neighbors

What I Have Learned About Christianity by Living Among Orthodox Jews

By: Maria Poggi Johnson

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Strangers and Neighbors

What I Have Learned About Christianity by Living Among Orthodox Jews

By: Maria Poggi Johnson

The compelling, insightful, and challenging memoir of a Christian woman's exploration of her faith while living in community with strictly Orthodox Jews. As Maria Johnson explains: "I knew that Christianity is rooted deep in Judaism, but living in daily contact with a vital and vibrant Jewish life has been fascinating and transforming. I am and will remain a Christian, but I am a rather different Christian than I was before.

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Thomas Nelson

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1418571814

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9781418571818

Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research

From Apollo 16 to the ISS

By: Günter Ruyters,Markus Braun,Katrin Maria Stang

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Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research

From Apollo 16 to the ISS

By: Günter Ruyters,Markus Braun,Katrin Maria Stang

This last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts. The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed by a part on describing flight opportunities including the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system and the International Space Station ISS; in the 3rd part it focuses on extraordinary success stories of this constantly challenging research program and highlights some important key findings in space life science research. The book introduces in the 4th part innovative developments in non-invasive biomedical diagnostics and training methods for astronauts that emerge from this program and are of benefit for people on Earth especially in the aging society. Last but not least in its 5th part it closes with an outlook on the future of space life sciences in the upcoming era of space exploration. The book is intended for students and research scientists in the life sciences and biomedicine as well as for interested lay persons, who wish to get an overview of space life science research: its ́ early days, current status and future directions.

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171

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Springer Nature

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3030740226

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9783030740221

Rio de Janeiro in the Global Meat Market, c. 1850 to c. 1930

How Fresh and Salted Meat Arrived at the Carioca Table

By: Maria-Aparecida Lopes

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Rio de Janeiro in the Global Meat Market, c. 1850 to c. 1930

How Fresh and Salted Meat Arrived at the Carioca Table

By: Maria-Aparecida Lopes

This book examines the meat provision system of Rio de Janeiro from the 1850s to the 1930s. Until the 1920s, Rio was Brazil’s economic hub, main industrial city, and prime consumer market. Meat consumption was an indicator of living standards and a matter of public concern. The work unveils that in the second half of the nineteenth century, the city was well supplied with red meat. Initially, dwellers relied mostly on salted meat; then, in the latter decades of the 1800s, two sets of changes upgraded fresh meat deliveries. First, ranching expansion and transportation innovation in southeast and central-west Brazil guaranteed a continuous flow of cattle to Rio. Second, the municipal centralization of meat processing and distribution made its provision regular and predictable. By the early twentieth century, fresh meat replaced salted meat in the urban marketplace. This study examines these developments in light of national and global developments in the livestock and meat industries.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000414728

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9781000414721

International Investment Law and Water Resources Management

An Appraisal of Indirect Expropriation

By: Ana Maria Daza-Clark

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International Investment Law and Water Resources Management

An Appraisal of Indirect Expropriation

By: Ana Maria Daza-Clark

Hydrological variability, increasing competition for water, and the need for regulatory flexibility may increasingly compel governments to adopt measures with significant economic impact on foreign investment. In International Investment Law and Water Resources Management, Daza-Clark offers an appraisal of indirect expropriation, revisiting the well-known doctrine of the police power. Through the lens of international investment law, the author explores a framework that assesses the legitimate exercise of police power with particular attention to the special nature of water resources.

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BRILL

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9004335307

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9789004335301

Proclaim Jubilee!

A Spirituality for the Twenty-first Century

By: Maria Harris

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Proclaim Jubilee!

A Spirituality for the Twenty-first Century

By: Maria Harris

The biblical Jubilee that was celebrated once every fifty years is referred to in Leviticus 25 as the "Sabbath of Sabbaths". Its requirements included that the land lie fallow, all debts be forgiven, captives be freed, and a celebration held. Maria Harris considers the implications of a living Jubilee for today and for the next century. She offers a compelling argument that a living Jubilee is a comprehensive spirituality that would have a positive political, economic, and moral impact on individuals, families, religious congregations, institutions, and nations.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664256619

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9780664256616

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

Ecphrasis in Russian and French Poetry

By: Maria Rubins

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Ecphrasis in Russian and French Poetry

By: Maria Rubins

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Russian Montparnasse

Russian Montparnasse

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

The Independence and Impartiality of ICSID Arbitrators

The Independence and Impartiality of ICSID Arbitrators

Bargains with Fate

Bargains with Fate

Islamic Law and International Commercial Arbitration

Islamic Law and International Commercial Arbitration

The Little Black Book of Boston, 2011 Edition

The Little Black Book of Boston, 2011 Edition

Strangers and Neighbors

Strangers and Neighbors

Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research

Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research

Rio de Janeiro in the Global Meat Market, c. 1850 to c. 1930

Rio de Janeiro in the Global Meat Market, c. 1850 to c. 1930

International Investment Law and Water Resources Management

International Investment Law and Water Resources Management

Proclaim Jubilee!

Proclaim Jubilee!

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

Crossroad of Arts, Crossroad of Cultures

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