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This collection draws on a range of methodologies and approaches to
explore the similarities, differences and overlaps between the
contemporary debates on international development and humanitarian
intervention and the historical artefacts and strategies of Empire.
The parallels between the language of nineteenth-century liberal
imperialism and the humanitarian interventionism of the post-Cold
War era are striking. The American military, both in Somalia in the
early 1990s and in the aftermath of the Iraq invasion, used
ethno-graphic information compiled by British colonial
administrators. Are these interconnections accidental curiosities
or more elemental? The contributors to this book articulate the
belief that these comparisons are analytically revealing. From the
language of moral necessity and conviction, the design of specific
aid packages, the devised forms of intervention and
governmentality, through to the life-style, design and location of
NGO encampments, the authors seek to account for the numerous and
often striking parallels between contemporary international
security, development and humanitarian intervention, and the logic
of Empire. This book will be of great interest to all those
concerned with understanding the historical antecedents and wider
implications of today's emergent liberal interventionism, and the
various logics of international development.
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The Tempest (Paperback)
Richard Appignanesi; Originally written by William Shakespeare; Illustrated by Paul Duffield
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R291
R247
Discovery Miles 2 470
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Illustrated by leading UK manga artists, this series feeds into the
growing popularity of manga worldwide, and presents Shakespeare's
classic works in a highly visual and dynamic form. Shakespeare's
tale of fantasy has fascinated audiences for centuries. The perfect
platform for a new generation to fall in love with Shakespeare's
genius. Prospero, robbed of his dukedom, is marooned on a wild
island with his daughter Miranda. He uses his magic skills to
shipwreck his usurping brother and those who exiled him. Prospero
calls forth the spirit Ariel to torment the castaways, but it is
the greater power of love that triumphs.
Recent concerns about energy security in the US have drawn greater
attention to agriculture's role as a producer and consumer of
energy. Agriculturally-derived energy sources such as ethanol,
biodiesel, biomass, and windpower presently supply between 0.3% and
0.50% of the energy consumed in the US. Organized into two parts,
the first section of this book examines agriculture's role as a
producer and consumer of energy, the integration of biomass energy
into the US energy systems, a policy overview, and outlooks for
energy production and consumption. The second section is a
compendium of current research including the economic viability of
ethanol and biodiesel; energy conservation and efficiency in
agriculture; new methods and technologies; and environmental
impacts and considerations.
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Jane Got a Gun (DVD)
Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor, Rodrigo Santoro, Noah Emmerich, …
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R75
Discovery Miles 750
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Gavin O'Connor directs this action Western. Natalie Portman stars
as Jane Hammond, gun-wielding wife of Bill 'Ham' Hammond (Noah
Emmerich). When Ham is severely injured in a duel with the Bishop
Boys, a band of thugs headed by the devious Colin (Ewan McGregor),
the couple go on the run. With the gang hot on their heels, Jane
turns to old flame Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton) to help the pair stake
out against the approaching mob, whose past with Jane goes deeper
than is at first apparent.
In recent years, the efforts of nations to promote energy security
have been hotly debated. Fuels Paradise examines how five major
developed democracies - Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and the
United States - have sought to enhance their energy security since
the oil shocks of the 1970s and in response to the more diverse set
of challenges of the early twenty-first century. Drawing on a vast
range of primary and secondary sources, John S. Duffield explains
the actions taken-and not taken-by these countries to address their
energy security concerns. Throughout the book, Duffield argues that
state strength and policy legacies are essential for understanding
national responses to energy insecurity. In addition to identifying
feasible energy policies and the constraints faced by policy
makers, he evaluates the prospects for international cooperation to
promote energy security and considers the implications of recent
advances in the production and distribution of energy, particularly
the fracking revolution. An ambitious cross-national and
longitudinal study grounded in promising theories of national
behavior, Fuels Paradise will contribute substantially to broader
debates about the determinants of state action and public policy.
The world has entered an unprecedented period of uncertainty and
political instability. Faced with the challenge of knowing and
acting within such a world, the spread of computers and
connectivity, and the arrival of new digital sense-making tools,
are widely celebrated as helpful. But is this really the case, or
have we lost more than gained in the digital revolution? In
Post-Humanitarianism, renowned scholar of development, security and
global governance Mark Duffield offers an alternative
interpretation. He contends that connectivity embodies new forms of
behavioural incorporation, cognitive subordination and automated
management that are themselves inseparable from the emergence of
precarity as a global phenomenon. Rather than protect against
disasters, we are encouraged to accept them as necessary for
strengthening resilience. At a time of permanent emergency,
humanitarian disasters function as sites for trialling and
anticipating the modes of social automation and remote management
necessary to govern the precarity that increasingly embraces us
all. Post-Humanitarianism critically explores how increasing
connectivity is inseparable from growing societal polarization,
anger and political push-back. It will be essential reading for
students of international and social critique, together with anyone
concerned about our deepening alienation from the world.
Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to
shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful
entrepreneur on your own terms! 'Denise is a much-needed voice of
practical wisdom.' Marie Forleo, founder of B-School Feeling
burned-out by your business? Sick of the 'hustle and grind' culture
of your industry? There's a better way. Get over your
perfectionism, chill, and prosper! With her trademark humour and
down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas
shares the invaluable business and counterintuitive millionaire
mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set
you on the path of abundance - without all the hard work. You'll
discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for
your personality, and learn key concepts - such as the Golden Goose
and the Keyless Life - to help you work less and earn more. Plus,
Denise talks you through the small but important details of being
an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money
situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With
real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper
challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create
success. This is a revised and updated edition of the book
previously published as Chillpreneur.
Generations of students have benefited from the teachings of this
19th-century master, whose sketches of vignettes from natural
settings are accompanied by a series of lessons emphasizing both
practical and theoretical considerations. This edition features the
added attraction of 23 outstanding plates from the author's Lessons
on Trees.
What does German unification imply for international politics? Many
commentators have speculated about how a united Germany will use
its new found power and influence on the world stage, and for good
reason. Because of its size, central location, and strong economy,
Germany will inevitably exert considerable influence over
developments in Europe, if not beyond.
Drawing on interviews and other primary source materials, this
comprehensive study examines in detail each of the central issues
of Germany's security policy since 1990: its promotion of political
and economic reform in the former Soviet bloc, its efforts to
maintain and strengthen European security institutions, the
transformation of Germany's armed forces, and its responses to
international crises and conflicts, including the debate over
German participation in foreign military actions. Rejecting claims
that German policy is becoming nationalized and militarized, the
author argues that Germany's actions have in fact been
characterized by considerable restraint and continuity with the
past, notwithstanding its much greater potential freedom of action
after the Cold War.
In order to make sense of this record, the book presents a general
framework of analysis that promises to be useful for explaining the
security policies of a variety of states. It then shows how a
variety of influences both in Germany's external environment and
within Germany itself have importantly shaped German security
policy since unification. In sharp contrast to the realist
approaches that have dominated security studies, the book
highlights the roles played by international institutions and
Germany's distinct postwar political culture in molding German
state behavior. In a final chapter, the author discusses the likely
future course of German security policy and the implications of his
analysis for the theoretical study of national security policy.
Charles Dickens' timeless story is brought to life in this vibrant
new version by the award-winning playwright Neil Duffield.
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is for
everyone except the miserable Scrooge. He prefers to spend
Christmas all alone in his large house, instead of celebrating with
mistletoe and merriment. Bah, humbug! But one cold, dark Christmas
Eve Scrooge is surprised by the ghost of Marley, his former
business partner. Marley warns Scrooge that he will be called upon
by three spirits - each will take him on a mysterious and magical
journey to show him the error of his ways... Can Scrooge discover
the true wonder and meaning of Christmas before it's too late?
Four plays ideal for larger youth theatre casts: Talking with
Angels | The Minotaur | Small Fry | Twice Upon A Time Plays for
Youth Theatres & Large Casts: Four Popular Plays for Young
Audiences by Neil Duffield brings together four scripts which have
been tried and tested and continue to be performed regularly in
youth theatres and schools since this anthology was first published
in 2009. All are dramatic adventure stories and are aimed
principally at the 12-16 age-range, although Small Fry has been
performed by 10-11 year olds. Production can be adapted with simple
or elaborate props, scenery and costume and music can be recorded
or live.
In a work that is part memoir, part monograph, Nigel Duffield
offers a set of lyrical reflections on theories of
Psycholinguistics, which is concerned with how speakers use the
languages they control, as well as with how such control is
acquired in the first place. Written for professionals and
enthusiastic amateurs alike, this book offers a 'well-tempered'
examination of the conceptual and empirical foundations of the
field. In developing his ideas, the author draws on thirty years of
direct professional experience of psycholinguistic theory and
practice, across various sub-disciplines, including theoretical
linguistics, cognitive psychology, philosophy, and philology. The
author's personal experience as a language learner - more
importantly, as the father of three bilingual children - also plays
a crucial role in shaping the discussion. Using examples from
popular literature, song, poetry, and comedy, the work examines
many of the foundational questions that divide researchers from
different intellectual traditions: these include the nature of
'linguistic competence', the arbitrariness of language, and the
theoretical implications of variation between speakers and across
languages.
Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to
shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful
entrepreneur on your own terms! 'Denise is a much-needed voice of
practical wisdom.' Marie Forleo, founder of B-School Feeling
burned-out by your business? Sick of the 'hustle and grind' culture
of your industry? There's a better way. Get over your
perfectionism, chill, and prosper! With her trademark humour and
down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas
shares the invaluable buisness and counterintuitive millionaire
mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set
you on the path of abundance - without all the hard work. You'll
discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for
your personality, and learn key concepts - such as the Golden Goose
and the Keyless Life - to help you work less and earn more. Plus,
Denise talks you through the small but important details of being
an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money
situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With
real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper
challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create
success. This is a revised and updated edition of the book
previously published as Chillpreneur.
This book makes a unique contribution to the renewed debate about
empire and imperialism and will be of great interest to all those
concerned with understanding the historical antecedents and wider
implications of today's emergentliberal interventionism, and the
various logics of international development. This collection
explores the similarities, differences and overlaps between the
contemporary debates on international development and humanitarian
intervention and the historical artefacts and strategies of Empire.
It includes views by historians and students of politics and
development, drawing on a range of methodologies and approaches.
The parallels between the language of nineteenth-century liberal
imperialism and the humanitarian interventionism of the post-Cold
War era are striking. The American military, both in Somalia in the
early 1990s and in the aftermath the Iraq invasion, used
ethnographic information compiled by British colonial
administrators. Are these interconnections, which are capable of
endless multiplication, accidental curiosities or more elemental?
The contributors to this book articulate the belief that these
comparisons are not just anecdotal but are analytically
revealing.From the language of moral necessity and conviction, the
design of specific aid packages; the devised forms of intervention
and governmentality, through to the life-style, design and location
of NGO encampments, the authors seek to account for the numerous
and often striking parallels between contemporary international
security, development and humanitarian intervention, and the logic
of Empire. MARK DUFFIELD is Professor of Development Politicsat the
University of Bristol; VERNON HEWITT is Senior Lecturer in Politics
at the University of Bristol Southern Africa (South Africa,
Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia): HSRC Press
"Quantum-Touch 2.0--The New Human" endeavors to significantly
enlarge the possibilities of what humans can be and do. In clear,
step-by-step instructions, the reader will learn to easily
demonstrate that human limits are as yet unknown.
Readers can learn to do healing on multiple people at once to
reduce their pain in minutes, work on multiple conditions at once,
help people shift their own beliefs with the use of energy, and
work across time and space. Readers will even learn to safely and
visibly adjust the posture of multiple people simultaneously
without touching.
Science assumes that we are separate, and that our thoughts don't
affect the outer reality. This notion is something that each of us
can now clearly demonstrate to be untrue.
The originator of the Quantum-Touch energy healing method and a
popular workshop leader and speaker at conferences and holistic
health institutes, Richard Gordon has been developing and refining
Quantum-Touch since the publication of his best-selling
"Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal." Gordon shares his discoveries
in this new book, which takes Quantum-Touch to a far more powerful
level.
To enrich the book with scientific insights and commentary, Gordon
sought out coauthors Vickie Wickhorst, PhD, and Chris Duffield,
PhD. As academics investigating the convergence of science,
technology, and the power of the human energy field, Wickhorst and
Duffield serve as perfect guides to help readers, even skeptical
ones, uncover their own process of discovery.
This book is a must for all world travelers
* New 'totally captivating' stage version of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE
DAME. * Two original stage plays about World War I and
transportation to the colonies. * Suitable for professional
productions to family audiences, or for students, amateur groups
and youth theatres to perform.
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The Lion's Brood
Duffield Osborne
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R491
Discovery Miles 4 910
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Adapted from Caesar's De Bello Gallico, this graded reader provides
a vivid and engrossing account of the campaigns that played a
critical role in the histories of both Rome and Britain. The book
includes an introduction covering Caesar's involvement in Britain,
maps, illustrations, exercises, notes, vocabulary, and index.
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