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Shakespeare and the Cultural Politics of Conversion

By: Stephen Wittek

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Shakespeare and the Cultural Politics of Conversion

By: Stephen Wittek

This book takes a close look at Shakespeare’s engagement with the flurry of controversy and activity surrounding the concept of conversion in post-Reformation England. For playhouse audiences during the period, conversional thought encompassed a markedly diverse, fluid amalgamation of ideas, practices, and arguments centered on the means by which an individual could move from one category of identity to another. In an analysis that includes chapter-length readings of The Taming of the Shrew, Henry IV Part I, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, and The Tempest, the book argues that Shakespearean drama made a unique and substantive intervention in public discourse surrounding conversion, and continues to speak meaningfully about conversional experience for audiences in the present age. It will be of particular benefit to students and scholars with an interest in theatrical history, performance theory, theology, cultural studies, race studies, and gender studies.

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3031119614

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Shakespeare and the Cultural Politics of Conversion

By: Stephen Wittek

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The Media Players

Shakespeare, Middleton, Jonson, and the Idea of News

By: Stephen Wittek

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The Media Players

Shakespeare, Middleton, Jonson, and the Idea of News

By: Stephen Wittek

The Media Players: Shakespeare, Middleton, Jonson, and the Idea of News builds a case for the central, formative function of Shakespeare’s theater in the news culture of early modern England. In an analysis that combines historical research with recent developments in public sphere theory, Dr. Stephen Wittek argues that the unique discursive space created by commercial theater helped to foster the conceptual framework that made news possible. Dr. Wittek’s analysis focuses on the years between 1590 and 1630, an era of extraordinary advances in English news culture that begins with the first instance of serialized news in England and ends with the emergence of news as a regular, permanent fixture of the marketplace. Notably, this period of expansion in news culture coincided with a correspondingly extraordinary era of theatrical production and innovation, an era that marks the beginning of commercial theater in London, and has left us with the plays of William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Thomas Middleton.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472121340

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9780472121342

The Muslim Empires of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals

By: Stephen F. Dale

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The Muslim Empires of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals

By: Stephen F. Dale

Between 1453 and 1526 Muslims founded three major states in the Mediterranean, Iran and South Asia: respectively the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires. By the early seventeenth century their descendants controlled territories that encompassed much of the Muslim world, stretching from the Balkans and North Africa to the Bay of Bengal and including a combined population of between 130 and 160 million people. This book is the first comparative study of the politics, religion, and culture of these three empires between 1300 and 1923. At the heart of the analysis is Islam, and how it impacted on the political and military structures, the economy, language, literature and religious traditions of these great empires. This original and sophisticated study provides an antidote to the modern view of Muslim societies by illustrating the complexity, humanity and vitality of these empires, empires that cannot be reduced simply to religious doctrine.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316184390

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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

By: Stephen Tyring

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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

By: Stephen Tyring

Contains numerous color illustrations of the characteristic clinical and histological manifestations of viral ailments to aid in quick diagnosis and treatment. Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases outlines a brief taxonomy and history of each disease a timeline of infection and progression clinical

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CRC Press

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0203910737

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Semper Fidelis

The Lwów Eaglets

By: Stephen Robert Kuta

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The Lwów Eaglets

By: Stephen Robert Kuta

Lwów Eaglets (Polish: Orlęta lwowskie) The story of the Polish teenagers who defended the city of Lwów (Ukrainian: L'viv) in Eastern Galicia, during the Polish-Ukrainian War (1918–1919).

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Loma Publishing

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1916476279

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The Garden of the Eight Paradises

Bābur and the Culture of Empire in Central Asia, Afghanistan and India (1483-1530)

By: Stephen Frederic Dale

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The Garden of the Eight Paradises

Bābur and the Culture of Empire in Central Asia, Afghanistan and India (1483-1530)

By: Stephen Frederic Dale

A critical biography of Zah?r al-Din Muhammad B?bur, the founder, in 1526, of the Timurid-Mughal Empire of India, offering

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BRILL

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9004137076

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Handbook on ERISA Litigation

By: James F. Jorden,Waldemar J. Pflepsen (Jr.),Stephen H. Goldberg

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Handbook on ERISA Litigation

By: James F. Jorden,Waldemar J. Pflepsen (Jr.),Stephen H. Goldberg

Handbook on ERISA Litigation cuts through complicated statutory provisions andtells you which ERISA claims are recognized by which courts and how tolitigate them.

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Aspen Publishers Online

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073556311X

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Cooperative Strategy

Managing Alliances and Networks

By: John Child,David Faulkner,Stephen Tallman,Linda Hsieh

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Cooperative Strategy

Managing Alliances and Networks

By: John Child,David Faulkner,Stephen Tallman,Linda Hsieh

Cooperation has become the leading strategy adopted by business and other organizations. It is taking on new forms that are adapted to changing market expectations and technological possibilities in the rapidly evolving business environment. This new edition of Cooperative Strategy provides a comprehensive view of the practical and theoretical literature concerning cooperative strategies, and the alliance and network organizational forms that are the enablers of these strategies. It takes the reader through the stages of developing a cooperative alliance, from choosing a cooperative form and selecting partners, to establishing an alliance and managing the process of cooperation. It examines cooperative strategies in different sectors as well as internationally, and discusses performance criteria and evolution of cooperation over time. With insights from internationally recognized experts on cooperative strategy, this book presents extensive research on the topic while also addressing practical issues of alliance management.

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Oxford University Press

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0192546252

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Analyzing Social Networks

By: Stephen P Borgatti,Martin G Everett,Jeffrey C Johnson,Filip Agneessens

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Analyzing Social Networks

By: Stephen P Borgatti,Martin G Everett,Jeffrey C Johnson,Filip Agneessens

Kickstart your research with this practical, bestselling guide to doing social network analysis. Get to grips with the mathematical foundations and learn how to use software tools such as NeTDraw and UNICET to reach your research goals. Supporting you step-by-step through the entire research process, from design and data collection to coding, visualisation, and analysis, the book also offers: • Case studies and examples using real data • Exercises drawn from the authors’ decades of teaching experience • Online access to datasets, worked examples and a software manual to help you practice your skills. Whether you are new to social network analysis or an experienced researcher, this approachable book is your technical toolbox and research companion all in one.

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SAGE Publications Limited

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152961614X

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Analyzing Social Networks Using R

By: Stephen P. Borgatti,Martin G. Everett,Jeffrey C. Johnson,Filip Agneessens

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Analyzing Social Networks Using R

By: Stephen P. Borgatti,Martin G. Everett,Jeffrey C. Johnson,Filip Agneessens

This approachable book introduces network research in R, walking you through every step of doing social network analysis. Drawing together research design, data collection and data analysis, it explains the core concepts of network analysis in a non-technical way. The book balances an easy to follow explanation of the theoretical and statistical foundations underpinning network analysis with practical guidance on key steps like data management, preparation and visualisation. With clarity and expert insight, it: • Discusses measures and techniques for analyzing social network data, including digital media • Explains a range of statistical models including QAP and ERGM, giving you the tools to approach different types of networks • Offers digital resources like practice datasets and worked examples that help you get to grips with R software

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1529765757

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Optical Engineering Science

By: Stephen Rolt

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Optical Engineering Science

By: Stephen Rolt

A practical guide for engineers and students that covers a wide range of optical design and optical metrology topics Optical Engineering Science offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of the science of optical engineering. The book bridges the gap between the basic theoretical principles of classical optics and the practical application of optics in the commercial world. Written by a noted expert in the field, the book examines a range of practical topics that are related to optical design, optical metrology and manufacturing. The book fills a void in the literature by coving all three topics in a single volume. Optical engineering science is at the foundation of the design of commercial optical systems, such as mobile phone cameras and digital cameras as well as highly sophisticated instruments for commercial and research applications. It spans the design, manufacture and testing of space or aerospace instrumentation to the optical sensor technology for environmental monitoring. Optics engineering science has a wide variety of applications, both commercial and research. This important book: Offers a comprehensive review of the topic of optical engineering Covers topics such as optical fibers, waveguides, aspheric surfaces, Zernike polynomials, polarisation, birefringence and more Targets engineering professionals and students Filled with illustrative examples and mathematical equations Written for professional practitioners, optical engineers, optical designers, optical systems engineers and students, Optical Engineering Science offers an authoritative guide that covers the broad range of optical design and optical metrology topics and their applications.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111930279X

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Blue Planet, Red and Green Photosynthesis

Productivity and Carbon Cycling in Aquatic Ecosystems

By: Stephen Christopher Maberly,Brigitte Gontero

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Blue Planet, Red and Green Photosynthesis

Productivity and Carbon Cycling in Aquatic Ecosystems

By: Stephen Christopher Maberly,Brigitte Gontero

This book describes the mechanisms that allow aquatic photosynthetic organisms to contribute about half of the global primary productivity; in order to mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, they transform the original anoxic atmosphere of the Earth over geological time. Aquatic photosynthesis is performed by a wide diversity of organisms, predominantly involving cyanobacteria, and algae derived from the “red-lineage”, unlike terrestrial primary productivity, which is restricted to “green-lineage” plants. Blue Planet, Red and Green Photosynthesis describes how, in order to maximize productivity, aquatic primary producers have evolved a series of structures and mechanisms that increase the limiting supply of carbon dioxide to the enzyme, Rubisco, which is responsible for carbon dioxide fixation. This book covers the molecular mechanisms involved in aquatic carbon uptake and the global consequences as humankind alters the blue planet.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111998677X

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The History of Statistics

The Measurement of Uncertainty before 1900

By: Stephen M. Stigler

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The History of Statistics

The Measurement of Uncertainty before 1900

By: Stephen M. Stigler

This magnificent book is the first comprehensive history of statistics from its beginnings around 1700 to its emergence as a distinct and mature discipline around 1900. Stephen M. Stigler shows how statistics arose from the interplay of mathematical concepts and the needs of several applied sciences including astronomy, geodesy, experimental psychology, genetics, and sociology. He addresses many intriguing questions: How did scientists learn to combine measurements made under different conditions? And how were they led to use probability theory to measure the accuracy of the result? Why were statistical methods used successfully in astronomy long before they began to play a significant role in the social sciences? How could the introduction of least squares predate the discovery of regression by more than eighty years? On what grounds can the major works of men such as Bernoulli, De Moivre, Bayes, Quetelet, and Lexis be considered partial failures, while those of Laplace, Galton, Edgeworth, Pearson, and Yule are counted as successes? How did Galton’s probability machine (the quincunx) provide him with the key to the major advance of the last half of the nineteenth century? Stigler’s emphasis is upon how, when, and where the methods of probability theory were developed for measuring uncertainty in experimental and observational science, for reducing uncertainty, and as a conceptual framework for quantitative studies in the social sciences. He describes with care the scientific context in which the different methods evolved and identifies the problems (conceptual or mathematical) that retarded the growth of mathematical statistics and the conceptual developments that permitted major breakthroughs. Statisticians, historians of science, and social and behavioral scientists will gain from this book a deeper understanding of the use of statistical methods and a better grasp of the promise and limitations of such techniques. The product of ten years of research, The History of Statistics will appeal to all who are interested in the humanistic study of science.

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Harvard University Press

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0674256859

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9780674256859

Cougar

A Cat With Many Names

By: Stephen Person

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Cougar

A Cat With Many Names

By: Stephen Person

Early one evening in October 2011, Gail Loveman heard a strange noise coming from outside her house in Boulder, Colorado. She looked through the glass door leading to her backyard—and was shocked by what she saw. There, standing on her porch, was a cougar! Because cougars are solitary animals that avoid contact with humans, it’s rare to see a cougar in the wild, and very unusual to see one near a house. In Cougar: A Cat With Many Names, kids will go on a real-life adventure with wildlife biologists as they investigate changes in the range of cougars as humans settle in the animals’ territories. Along the way, children will learn how these powerful cats hunt for food, raise their young, and adapt to life in mountains, forests, deserts, plains, and wetlands. Large, full-color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages.

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Bearport Publishing

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1617726109

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The Media Players

Shakespeare, Middleton, Jonson, and the Idea of News

By: Stephen Wittek

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The Media Players

Shakespeare, Middleton, Jonson, and the Idea of News

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University of Michigan Press

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Whiplash Injuries

The Cervical Acceleration/deceleration Syndrome

By: Stephen M. Foreman,Arthur C. Croft

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Whiplash Injuries

The Cervical Acceleration/deceleration Syndrome

By: Stephen M. Foreman,Arthur C. Croft

Written by two leading chiropractic authorities, this Third Edition helps the reader understand, assess, diagnose, and treat whiplash injuries (cervical acceleration/deceleration syndrome). The text reviews the developmental anatomy and underlying anatomy associated with the syndrome and examines biomechanics related to whiplash. In addition, the book covers assessment techniques including clinical radiographic examinations such as MRI and CT.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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0781726816

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9780781726818

Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Architecture

By: R. Stephen Sennott

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Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Architecture

By: R. Stephen Sennott

For more information including the introduction, a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample pages and more, visit the Encyclope dia of 20th Century Architecture website. Focusing on architecture from all regions of the world, this three-volume set profiles the twentieth century's vast chronicle of architectural achievements, both within and well beyond the theoretical confines of modernism. Unlike existing works, this encyclopedia examines the complexities of rapidly changing global conditions that have dispersed modern architectural types, movements, styles, and building practices across traditional geographic and cultural boundaries.

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Taylor & Francis US

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1579584357

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9781579584351

Jane's Fighting Ships, 2006-2007

By: Stephen Saunders

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Jane's Fighting Ships, 2006-2007

By: Stephen Saunders

The essential reference of modern navies and coast guards, ships, aircraft and weapons systems in service and under construction. Authoritative inventories for 164 navies support threat assessment. Includes worldwide flags and ensigns, ranks and insignia, senior appointments and personnel

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Ihs Global Incorporated

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071062753X

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9780710627537

My Brief History

By: Stephen Hawking

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My Brief History

By: Stephen Hawking

His clarity, wit and determination are evident, his understand and good humour moving' New Scientist My Brief History recounts Stephen Hawking's improbable journey, from his post-war London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photographs, this concise, witty and candid account introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books- the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him 'Einstein'; the jokester who once placed a bet with a colleague over the existence of a black hole; and the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of academia. Writing with characteristic humility and humour, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of motor neurone disease aged twenty-one. Tracing his development as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onwards through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time - one of the iconic books of the twentieth century. Clear-eyed, intimate and wise, My Brief Historyopens a window for the rest of us into Hawking's personal cosmos. 'Read it for the personal nuggets . . . but above all, it's worth reading for its message of hope' Mail on Sunday

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Bantam Press

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0857502638

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9780857502636

The Illustrated Theory of Everything

The Origin and Fate of the Universe

By: Stephen W. Hawking

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The Illustrated Theory of Everything

The Origin and Fate of the Universe

By: Stephen W. Hawking

Now, available for the first time in a deluxe full-color edition with never-before-seen photos and illustrations, Hawking presents an even more comprehensive look at our universe, its creation, and how we see ourselves within it.

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New Millennium Press

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1932407537

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