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The Right to housing in law and society

By: Nico Moons

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The Right to housing in law and society

By: Nico Moons

From the very first negotiations of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights half a century ago to the present day, socio-economic rights have often been regarded as less enforceable than civil and political rights. The right to adequate housing, even though protecting one of the most basic needs of human beings, has not escaped this classification. Despite its strong foundations in international, regional and domestic legislation, many people are still deprived of one or more of the different key elements that comprise adequate housing. How, then, can international human rights theory and case law be developed into effective vehicles at the domestic level? Rather than focusing merely on possibilities for individualized relief through the court system, The Right to Housing in Law and Society looks into more effective socio-economic rights realization by addressing both conceptual and practical stumbling blocks that hinder a more structural progress at the national level. The Flemish and Belgian housing legislation and policy are used to highlight the problems and illustrate the pathways here presented. While first and foremost legal in its approach, the book also offers a more sociological perspective on the functioning of the right to housing in practice. It shows the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers and students in the fields of international socio-economic rights law and human rights law more generally.

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Routledge

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1351605615

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9781351605618

Islam, Colonialism and the Modern Age in the Netherlands East Indies

A Biography of Sayyid ʿUthman (1822 – 1914)

By: Nico J.G. Kaptein

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Islam, Colonialism and the Modern Age in the Netherlands East Indies

A Biography of Sayyid ʿUthman (1822 – 1914)

By: Nico J.G. Kaptein

In this biography Nico J.G. Kaptein studies the life and times of Sayyid ʿUthman (1822-1914), the most prominent Muslim scholar of his era in the Netherlands East Indies. During his long career, he provided guidance to the Muslim community and from 1889 onwards simultaneously served the colonial government as advisor for Muslim affairs after the famous C. Snouck Hurgronje had engaged him. Based on an analysis of his writings, Kaptein focuses on the question of how Sayyid ʿUthman viewed the place of Islam in the colonial state and the many reactions this provoked, both nationally and internationally, e.g. from the Cairo-based reformist Rashid Rida. For an online exhibition on "Sayyid ʿUthman of Batavia (1822-1914): A Life in the Service of Islam and Colonial Rule", see: http://www.library.leiden.edu/special-collections/special/sayyid-uthman-exhibition-now-online.html

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BRILL

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9004278702

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9789004278707

Development without Destruction

The UN and Global Resource Management

By: Nico Schrijver

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Development without Destruction

The UN and Global Resource Management

By: Nico Schrijver

Since 1945, the UN has been actively engaged in conceptualizing strategies for both economic development and a sustainable environment. From a broad historical perspective, Development without Destruction sketches the role played by organizations and individuals in the UN system in developing and consolidating principles of international law and international governance with respect to natural resource management. Nico Schrijver highlights the UN's efforts to generate and implement strategies to resolve tensions between economic development and environmental protection, conservation and exploitation, sovereignty and internationalism, and armed conflict and peaceful access to natural resources. Schrijver's thorough analysis is an indispensable guide to management of the critical environmental issues on today's global agenda.

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Indiana University Press

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025300456X

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9780253004567

Forgotten Islands of Indonesia

The Art & Culture of the Southeast Moluccas

By: Nico De Jonge,Joss van Dijk

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Forgotten Islands of Indonesia

The Art & Culture of the Southeast Moluccas

By: Nico De Jonge,Joss van Dijk

This beautiful book contains fascinating text and over 170 unique photographs of one of the most interesting but least well known cultures in the Indonesian Archipelago. The traditional art of Maluku Tenggara, the Southeast Moluccas, is among the most sophisticated and expressive in the world. Simple tools were used to create masterpieces in wood, stone, textiles and precious metals, while the plaited work and earthenware of these islands are also of the very highest quality. the colonial period plunged the region into hopeless isolation. During the harsh rule of the Dutch many traditional woks of art, especially ancestor statues, were destroyed. Later, collectors stripped the islands of their masterpieces and the culture of Maluka Tenggara was forgotten. Forgotten Islands of Indonesia presents a unique survey of the finest examples of Southeast Moluccan art. This volume contains many photographs and descriptions which have never before been published. Set against the cultural background and supplemented by rare photographs taken in the field, the material culture of Maluku Tenggara, which is regarded as one of the most fascinating areas of Indonesia, is presented here comprehensively for the first time.

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462909469

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9781462909469

Open Eyes

A Life Transformed

By: Lee "Nico" Middlebrook

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Open Eyes

A Life Transformed

By: Lee "Nico" Middlebrook

This book is an autobiography of Lee Nico Middlebrooks life. The story behind in Open Eyes is that it explains how Nico was able to see clearly how God was leading and how Gods hand was on his life. It is a look through Nicos eyes as to how God revealed Himself and the things that He has shown Nico.

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WestBow Press

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1512753688

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The Desclergues of la Villa Ducal de Montblanc, Second Edition Omnibus

By: Nico F. Declercq

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The Desclergues of la Villa Ducal de Montblanc, Second Edition Omnibus

By: Nico F. Declercq

The Desclergues of la Villa Ducal de Montblanc (2nd edition) is a comprehensive ancestral chronicle, meticulously tracing the Desclergues family lineage from the Greek era through the Villa Ducal de Montblanc in Tarragona to the present in Belgium. This omnibus edition compiles the entire acclaimed series, offering an exhaustive account of the Desclergues of Montblanc alongside the author's other ancestral lines, including de Patin, de Patin de Langemark, Lesage, Benoit, Den Dauw, 't Kint, Surmont, de Croock, Ardan, Lammens, Decaestecker, and de Silva of Uduwara in Sri Lanka. This scholarly work is enriched by a comprehensive DNA analysis, providing genetic depth to the historical narrative. Each family line is intricately contextualized within its historical setting, with facsimile images of archival records offering tangible evidence of the past. This beautifully illustrated book presents a visually engaging experience, enhancing historical insights and making it an invaluable resource for students, historians, and anyone passionate about genealogical studies. Nico Felicien Declercq, a full professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is a distinguished scholar. With a Ph.D. from Ghent University and an MSc from the Catholic University of Leuven, his prolific academic career encompasses numerous published works. His passion for history and genealogy led him to meticulously document his ancestral lineage, culminating in this comprehensive work. Professor Declercq's interdisciplinary approach and dedication to rigorous research have earned him a reputation for excellence in the scientific community and among genealogical enthusiasts. He is also the author of several philosophical novels published under a pseudonym.

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9083176940

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Validated Designs for Object-oriented Systems

By: John Fitzgerald,Peter Gorm Larsen,Paul Mukherjee,Nico Plat,Marcel Verhoef

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Validated Designs for Object-oriented Systems

By: John Fitzgerald,Peter Gorm Larsen,Paul Mukherjee,Nico Plat,Marcel Verhoef

This book provides an introduction to practical formal modelling techniques in the context of object-oriented system design. It is aimed at both practising software engineers with some prior experience of object-oriented design/programming and at intermediate or advanced students studying object-oriented design or modelling in a short course. The following features make this book particularly attractive to potential instructors: § The relationship with UML and object-oriented programming makes it easy to integrate with the mainstream computing curriculum. Although the book is about formal methods, it does not have to be treated as a specialist topic. § The use of tools and an accessible modelling language improves student motivation. § The industry-based examples and case studies add to the credibility of the approach. § The light touch approach means that the material appeals to students with a wider range of abilities than is the case in a conventional formal methods text. § Support materials as listed above.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1846281075

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9781846281075

Ravens' Haiku

By: Kelvin Bei,Jennifer Beaveridge,Nico Eichhorst,Eliza Henshaw,Cole Stanley,Verity Buskard,Moira Latimer,Cherlyn Cortes,Vicki Klassen,Michael J. Fitzmaurice,Michael Burns

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Ravens' Haiku

By: Kelvin Bei,Jennifer Beaveridge,Nico Eichhorst,Eliza Henshaw,Cole Stanley,Verity Buskard,Moira Latimer,Cherlyn Cortes,Vicki Klassen,Michael J. Fitzmaurice,Michael Burns

A collection of haiku by primary health care providers at a high needs stabilization clinic.

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Lulu.com

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1365746518

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Four Great Rivers to Cross

Cheyenne History, Culture, and Traditions

By: Patrick Mendoza,Ann Strange Owl-Raben,Nico Strange Owl

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Four Great Rivers to Cross

Cheyenne History, Culture, and Traditions

By: Patrick Mendoza,Ann Strange Owl-Raben,Nico Strange Owl

Presenting a distinct historical perspective, these intriguing stories chronicle the history and culture of a people we call the Cheyenne (the Tse Tse Stus)-from creation accounts and the introduction of horses to the present. The stories are told as seen through the eyes of Old Nam Shim (which means grandfather) and a little girl named Shadow. Written to present the true story of the Tse Tse Stus, these accounts are accompanied by discussion questions, extension activities, a vocabulary list, and a glossary of Cheyenne terms. They are ideal as a reading supplement for anyone studying Western history, Cheyenne Indian wars, or the anthropology of the Cheyenne people, this book is a valuable resource for multicultural units.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313079439

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9780313079436

Unbreakable

The Art & Science of Overcoming Adversity

By: Nico Menzel

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Unbreakable

The Art & Science of Overcoming Adversity

By: Nico Menzel

Life is bizarre. What makes it meaningful is not floating along the smooth seas, but being able to look back and say I weathered the rough ones. Unfortunately, only after people have gone through devastating storms do they realize how tragedy can indeed turn into transformation. When you are caught in major upheaval, though, all hope seems lost, all advice forlorn. In those moments, you yearn for a lifeline that keeps you above water. In this book, Nico Menzel offers an instruction manual for anybody that is experiencing such hardship in their life, outlining practical strategies to get through the storm and prepare for the new course. His insights stem from his own experiences, are rooted in ancient wisdom, and backed up by modern science to show you that there may be a golden sky waiting. Health, the quality of our lives, comes down to our ability to process and deal with pain - and with the right tools, you can even grow from it.

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3756291049

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9783756291045

The Waiting Room

Challenging God

By: Nico van der Walt

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The Waiting Room

Challenging God

By: Nico van der Walt

Romans 10:13 (NIV) for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Sergeant Peter Stone, the youngest member of Jeffreys Bay Police Flying Squad was being investigated by 'The Bloodhound' Captain Roxy DuRandt for a deadly off-duty shooting at Peter's house. The first time that Peter had to fire his service weapon outside the shooting range. Suspended without pay Peter spirals down the rabbit hole of despair and guilt, for taking a life. Eye for an Eye. Life for a Life. Nothing to live for, devoted atheist, Peter dares God – if He exists - to use him or kill him. Will God accept the challenge? An unlikely friendship ensues that challenges all that Peter used to believe in.

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Nico van der Walt

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0796141339

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9780796141330

The aquatic and semi-aquatic bugs (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha & Gerromorpha) of Malesia

By: Ping-ping Chen,Nico Nieser,Herbert Zettel

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The aquatic and semi-aquatic bugs (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha & Gerromorpha) of Malesia

By: Ping-ping Chen,Nico Nieser,Herbert Zettel

This volume deals with the Heteroptera aquatica, or water bugs, known from Malesia, a region holding almost 1000 species belonging to seventeen families. The book includes keys to all families and genera, and provides information on their taxonomy, morphology, biology, distribution and economic importance. A checklist of the species recorded from Malesia and nearby areas, with references to original descriptions of all taxa, is included. The book is illustrated by more than 500 drawings and 35 distribution maps. A glossary explains the technical terms is employed. An extensive list of references will enable readers to trace all pertinent taxonomic literature published up to the end of 2003.

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BRILL

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9047416805

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9789047416807

Bridging the Gap between Rendering and Simulation Frameworks

Concepts, Approaches and Applications for Modern Multi-Domain VR Simulation Systems

By: Nico Hempe

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Bridging the Gap between Rendering and Simulation Frameworks

Concepts, Approaches and Applications for Modern Multi-Domain VR Simulation Systems

By: Nico Hempe

Taking into account aspects of semantic world models and graph databases, Nico Hempe presents concepts for a new class of modern Multi-Domain VR Simulation Systems based on the principles of the research field of eRobotics. Nico Hempe not only shows how to overcome structural differences between rendering and simulation frameworks to allow attractive and intuitive representations of the generated results, he also demonstrates ways to enable rendering-supported simulations. The outcome is an intuitive multi-purpose development tool for multiple applications, ranging from industrial domains over environmental scenarios up to space robotics.

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Springer

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3658144017

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9783658144012

An Introduction to Ecological Genomics

By: Nico M. van Straalen,Dick Roelofs

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An Introduction to Ecological Genomics

By: Nico M. van Straalen,Dick Roelofs

The authors also provide a comparative survey of the properties of genomes (genome size, gene families, synteny, and polymorphism) for prokaryotes as well as the main eukaryotic models.

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Oxford University Press

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0199594686

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9780199594689

Inauguration

By: Idris Goodwin,Nico Wilkinson

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Inauguration

By: Idris Goodwin,Nico Wilkinson

Inspired by inaugural poets of the past, Inauguration is a collection of poems crafted in response to the commencement of a new administration. Writing out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, one of the most divided cities in the country, Goodwin and Wilkinson trade ruminations of survival in a hostile political climate. Yet Inauguration transcends partisan rhetoric. It is a rallying call to reflect back as we collectively forge our way forward.

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Haymarket Books

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1608468607

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9781608468607

Seconds to Sunrise

By: Nico Rosso

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Seconds to Sunrise

By: Nico Rosso

Readers of Maya Banks's KGI series will love the adrenaline-fueled, pulse-pounding suspense of Nico Rosso's SECONDS TO SUNRISE She thought she'd lost everything… April Banks thought her website crashing was just a glitch. Starting the online forum for war widows has been the only thing keeping her together since her husband died, and she won't let anything interfere with her work. But this is no technical malfunction—cyberterrorists have targeted the information locked in April's website and they'll do anything to get it. Even if that means removing April. Permanently. He'll make them pay… Automatik gave former SAS agent James Sant a way to protect the innocent again. He thinks life in the shadows is all he deserves…until he meets his newest assignment. April is everything James has never let himself want and he knows she's already had too much heartbreak in her life to risk feeling for him. But keeping things professional while hunting the hackers with the gorgeous widow is going to be the hardest job he's ever taken on. This book is approximately 75,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise!

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Carina Press

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1459293606

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9781459293601

The Power of Scientific Knowledge

From Research to Public Policy

By: Reiner Grundmann,Nico Stehr

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The Power of Scientific Knowledge

From Research to Public Policy

By: Reiner Grundmann,Nico Stehr

Examines how science and scientists influence policy-making, using the examples of eugenics, Keynesian economics and climate policy.

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Cambridge University Press

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110702272X

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9781107022720

Aria’s Enchantment: Cymantillis

By: Nico I M Reason

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Aria’s Enchantment: Cymantillis

By: Nico I M Reason

Fehotun sent away the humans to fend for themselves in Gipo, ruling over the Fae and keeping them safe in Bubbol, the safest and most prosperous domain in the whole world. The human and fae kingdoms of Aria have been at war since the beginning of civilization. Enter Ethan Owusu and Balthazar, two boys from entirely different worlds. Balthazar is a fae prince and the sole student of Aria’s god, Fehotun, while Ethan is a human commoner with a deeper understanding of magic than anyone else alive. These two opposites would never meet under usual circumstances, but fate has other plans.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1035866749

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9781035866748

Dancing on the Frontier

Travels by Land Through China and Tibet

By: Nico Hobhouse

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Dancing on the Frontier

Travels by Land Through China and Tibet

By: Nico Hobhouse

This is a memoir of a year I spent off the beaten track in China. From the Pacific coast to the dusty heart of Central Asia, I travelled 10,000 miles through virtually every region of that vast country. My backpacking adventures were much more than just a young mans solitary wanderings. I taught myself Mandarin so that I could communicate with anyone and everyone I came across. My book is a personal account, yes, but it is also reveals China through the eyes of the Chinese. I spoke to people in every part of the nation, from politically-disillusioned artists in Shanghai to poverty-stricken farmers in the mountains of Tibet. As my book moves through vastly-varied encounters, the reader joins me on my journey and emerges with an enriched vision of China. A hallmark of my travels was that I sought out the lower rungs of society. You can learn a lot about a state by how it treats the people at the bottom. Away from the white heat of Chinas industrial boom, in areas that few foreigners ever visit, I spoke with people who were gaining little and losing much because of Chinas growth. However, in this book I do not simply offer a clichd account of how Chinas authoritarian government is oppressing its people. My encounters were often surprising and I have tried to present all of them faithfully in my narrative. For example, the priceless experience of being lectured about the Chinese Space Program by a boastful Tibetan shepherd- a man I had imagined would be fiercely opposed to Chinese rule- is one of many thought-provoking anecdotes I share with the reader. Nico Hobhouse

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Xlibris Corporation

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1479701572

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9781479701575

The Last Night

By: Nico Rosso

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The Last Night

By: Nico Rosso

After a chain of earthquakes ravaged the globe, long-dormant viruses were released into the air, turning many humans into creatures with an appetite for human ashes. Erica and a group of survivors are barricaded in a half-destroyed hotel, and every day brings them closer to being devoured by the seemingly unstoppable ashers. Even though Erica is a fighter, she's tired of just surviving... When a mysterious stranger rides into town, everything changes. Jake knows how to kill the ashers, and he's the only man brave enough to leave the safety of the hotel in search of a better life. Erica and Jake make a deadly fighting team, with even hotter sparks flying between them. But Jake has survived this long because he rides alone. He doesn't trust easily, especially in this harsh new reality. Can Erica convince Jake that living is more than just surviving to the next day? 40,000 words

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Harlequin

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1426893213

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9781426893216

Where Is Mount Everest?

By: Nico Medina,Who HQ

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Where Is Mount Everest?

By: Nico Medina,Who HQ

As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!

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Penguin

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0698412168

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9780698412163

MALACHITE

The Sorcerer’s Heir

By: Nico Minguela

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MALACHITE

The Sorcerer’s Heir

By: Nico Minguela

Malachite, The Sorcerer’s Heir is an adventure-packed middle-grade novel, featuring multiple themes including mystery, friendship, action and fantasy, referring to a magical world of sorcerers living among us. It follows the beginning of a young sorcerer’s great adventure as he trains to become what he was prophesized to be.Brody Malachite is an eleven-year-old strange boy with unique abilities he’s never fully understood. He’s been living with his godmother all his life, who refuses to tell him anything about his parents. But when disaster strikes and Brody crosses paths with detective Fern Harraken, the boy discovers that he is the only person in a world full of magical people who can stop the newly-risen, evil sorcerer: Lord Velkrom. In order to prepare himself for his destiny, Brody joins Fern as his detective assistant to help out with his cases and develop his magical abilities.In this particular book, Brody and Fern are on the case of figuring out who the mole in the Academy is and stop this spy from stealing any further information. To accomplish this task, Brody and Fern may need the help of other, talented young sorcerers out there. The question is, will Brody be capable of becoming a true sorcerer and discover his true identity on the way? Or will he be too late and let the world suffer the consequences?

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Editorial Samarcanda

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8419800430

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9788419800435

Heraclius and the Fall of the King of Persia

By: George Pisidis,Nico Hatzi,D.P. Curtin

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Heraclius and the Fall of the King of Persia

By: George Pisidis,Nico Hatzi,D.P. Curtin

This short work presents a poetic meditation on the downfall of Khosrow, a Persian king, and the cosmic and earthly reactions to his tyranny. It begins with celestial beings rejoicing at his fall, emphasizing that creation persists despite blasphemy against the Creator. The narrative intertwines mythological references, particularly to Heracles, illustrating themes of heroism and divine intervention. The text contrasts Khosrow's chaotic reign with the restoration of order by a noble general, highlighting the cyclical nature of tyranny and redemption. Ultimately, it calls for recognition of true virtue and the consequences of hubris.

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Dalcassian Press

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Praise of St. Andrew the Apostle

By: St. Hesychius of Jerusalem,D.P. Curtin,Nico Hatzi

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Praise of St. Andrew the Apostle

By: St. Hesychius of Jerusalem,D.P. Curtin,Nico Hatzi

In this encomium, Hesychios, a presbyter of Jerusalem, extols the virtues and contributions of the Apostle Andrew. He describes Andrew as the first-called apostle, a foundational figure of the Church, and a herald of the Gospel. The text highlights the importance of proclaiming the mysteries of Christ and calls for a collective awakening to the spiritual battle against sin. Hesychios reflects on Andrew's encounter with Jesus, his proclamation of finding the Messiah, and the transformative power of repentance. The encomium serves as both a celebration of Andrew's legacy and an invitation to embrace the teachings of Christ.

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Dalcassian Press

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The Singing Turtle

By: Nico Peck

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The Singing Turtle

By: Nico Peck

A baby turtle hatches from an egg and embarks on a spiritual quest of self-discovery.

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Archway Publishing

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1665736771

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9781665736770

Drawn by the Brush

Oil Sketches by Peter Paul Rubens

By: Peter C. Sutton,Peter Paul Rubens,Marjorie E. Wieseman,Nico van Hout

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Drawn by the Brush

Oil Sketches by Peter Paul Rubens

By: Peter C. Sutton,Peter Paul Rubens,Marjorie E. Wieseman,Nico van Hout

Oil sketches by Peter Paul Rubens—created at speed and in the heat of invention with a colorful loaded brush—convey all the spontaneity of the great Flemish painter’s creative process. This ravishing book draws from both private and public collections to present in full color 40 of Rubens’s oil sketches. Viewers will find in these informal paintings an enchanting intimacy and gain a new appreciation of Rubens’s capacity for invention and improvisation, and of his special genius for dramatic design and coloristic brilliance. The book investigates the role of the oil sketch in Rubens’s work; the development of the artist’s themes and narratives in his multiple sketches; and the history of the appreciation of his oil sketches. It also explores some of the unique aspects of his techniques and materials. By revealing the oil sketches as the most direct record of Rubens’s creative process, the book presents him as the greatest and most fluent practitioner of this vibrant and vital medium.

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Yale University Press

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0300106262

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9780300106268

Mayoral Collaboration under Nazi Occupation in Belgium, the Netherlands and France, 1938-46

By: Nico Wouters

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Mayoral Collaboration under Nazi Occupation in Belgium, the Netherlands and France, 1938-46

By: Nico Wouters

This book explores the role of mayors in navigating the realities of living and governing under Nazi occupation. In Western Europe under Nazi occupation, mayors of villages and cities were forced into strategic cooperation with the occupier. Mayors had to provide good governance, mediate between occupier and populations, maintain personal legitimacy, and build local consensus. However, as national systems underwent authoritarian reform and collaborationists infiltrated administrations, local governments were gradually turned into instruments of Nazi control and repression. Nico Wouters uses rich new archival data to compare the realities of local government in three countries. Looking at topics such as food supply, public order and safety, forced labour, the repression of resistance, the persecution of the Jews and post-war purges, this book redefines our knowledge of collaboration, resistance and accommodation during Nazi occupation.

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3319328417

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9783319328416

The Governance of Knowledge

By: Nico Stehr

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The Governance of Knowledge

By: Nico Stehr

Social surveillance and regulation of knowledge will be one of the most important issues in the near future, one that will give rise to unending controversy. In The Governance of Knowledge, Nico Stehr predicts that such concerns will create a new political field, namely, knowledge policy, which will entail regulating dissemination of the anticipated results of rapidly increasing knowledge. The number and range of institutionalized standards for monitoring new knowledge has hitherto been relatively small. Only in cases of technological applications has social control, in the form of political regulation, so far intervened. All modern societies today have complex regulations and extensive concerns with the registration, licensing, testing, and monitoring of pharmaceutical products. The increasingly important and extensive area of intellectual property legislation and administration is an example of social control in which certain measures selectively determine the use of scientific finds and technical knowledge. The Governance of Knowledge assembles a range of essays that attempt to explore the new field of knowledge politics for the first time. It is divided into four parts: The Emergence of Knowledge Politics: Origins, Context, and Consequences; Major Social Institutions and Knowledge Politics; Case Studies on the Governance of Knowledge; and Issues in Knowledge Politics as a New Political Field. Individual chapters concern the emergence of knowledge policy, the embeddedness of such regulations in major social institutions, and offer case studies of the governance of knowledge and discuss controversial issues that are bound to accompany efforts to regulate new knowledge. Professionals and graduate students in the fields of scoiology, political science, social science, and law, including policymakers and natural scientists, will find this book extremely informative.

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Routledge

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1351482017

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9781351482011

Vision of a Saracen

By: St. Gregory of Decapolis,Sam Daley,D.P. Curtin,Nico Hatzi

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Vision of a Saracen

By: St. Gregory of Decapolis,Sam Daley,D.P. Curtin,Nico Hatzi

This narrative describes a transformative encounter between a Saracen leader, Amerumnes, and a Christian priest, set against the backdrop of a miraculous event in a temple dedicated to Saint George. After witnessing the death of camels in the temple and an extraordinary Divine Liturgy, Amerumnes is moved to convert to Christianity. He seeks baptism but faces opposition from his family. The story culminates in the martyrdom of Pachomius, a monk who bravely preaches the Christian faith despite severe persecution, ultimately inspiring others to believe.

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Joy Farming

Cultivating Joy to Excel at Business and Life

By: Nico Human

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Joy Farming

Cultivating Joy to Excel at Business and Life

By: Nico Human

In this engaging read, Nico Human, a trusted business advisor, shares what he has learnt from following the journeys of five of his clients. These inspirational CEOs are successful to cultivate joy for themselves, their teams and their families every day. He uses the metaphor of farming as experienced on his grandfather's farm in South Africa (preparing the soil, planting the seeds, pulling the weeds and harvesting the crop) to illustrate the process. The tools provided will help and the stories inspire leaders to become truly inspirational, teams to work effectively together in a culture of trust, and everyone to find joy in their business, family and personal lives.

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FriesenPress

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1039112021

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9781039112025

Spirals

The Whirled Image in Twentieth-Century Literature and Art

By: Nico Israel

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Spirals

The Whirled Image in Twentieth-Century Literature and Art

By: Nico Israel

In this elegantly written and beautifully illustrated book, Nico Israel reveals how spirals are at the heart of the most significant literature and visual art of the twentieth century. Juxtaposing the work of writers and artists—including W. B. Yeats and Vladimir Tatlin, James Joyce and Marcel Duchamp, and Samuel Beckett and Robert Smithson—he argues that spirals provide a crucial frame for understanding the mutual involvement of modernity, history, and geopolitics, complicating the spatio-temporal logic of literary and artistic genres and of scholarly disciplines. The book takes the spiral not only as its topic but as its method. Drawing on the writings of Walter Benjamin and Alain Badiou, Israel theorizes a way of reading spirals, responding to their dual-directionality as well as their affective power. The sensations associated with spirals––flying, falling, drowning, being smothered—reflect the anxieties of limits tested or breached, and Israel charts these limits as they widen from the local to the global and recoil back. Chapters mix literary and art history to explore 'pataphysics, Futurism, Vorticism, Dada and Surrealism, "Concentrisme," minimalism, and entropic earth art; a coda considers the work of novelist W. G. Sebald and contemporary artist William Kentridge. In Spirals, Israel offers a refreshingly original approach to the history of modernism and its aftermaths, one that gives modernist studies, comparative literature, and art criticism an important new spin.

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Columbia University Press

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0231526687

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9780231526685

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