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In After Eden, prominent Latin American historian John Charles
Chasteen provides a concise history of world, in which he explores
the origins and persistence of the timeless phenomena of
humanity’s inhumanity to itself. Where did it come from? Why has
it been so prevalent throughout our history? And, most importantly,
can we overcome it? Chasteen argues that to do so, we must
understand our shared past, and that while much of it is violent,
we can look for inspiration from major periods when we strived to
live more co-operatively, such as our early foraging periods; to
the creation of universal religions and ethical systems; to the
birth of the ideas of individual liberty and freedom; to the rise
of socialism in response to the massive excesses of global
capitalism; to the civil rights and decolonisation movements of the
twentieth century; and to the environmental and social justice
movements of today.
The musical dinosaurs from the Great Valley are back for another
song-filled adventure. Littlefoot (voice of Alec Medlock) dreams
that he has found a land filled with brontosauruses like him. When
he tells his grandparents (Kenneth Mars and Miriam Flynn) about the
dream, they take it as a sign that they should set out and look for
the land Littlefoot is describing. After many days of travelling,
they are thrilled to discover a new world where longneck dinosaurs
are in abundance. Then, when they run into his long-lost father,
Bron (Kiefer Sutherland), who vanished before Littlefoot was born,
the little brontosaurus is faced with a life-changing decision:
stay behind with his newly rediscovered father, or go back with the
grandparents who have cared for him all his life and be reunited
with his friends.
This book offers interdisciplinary perspectives on nationalism in
India and examines the ways in which literary-textual
representations intervene in debates regarding Hindu, Muslim and
other forms of Indian nationalism. The book interrogates questions
of nationalism and nationhood in relation to literary and cultural
texts, historic-linguistic contexts and new developments in queer
nationalism and ecological nationalism. The book will be of
interest to researchers working on South Asian Studies, including
Indian culture, history, literature and politics.
With cross-pollination of the public administration and policy
implementation literatures, Madeleine Wright McNamara and John
Charles Morris present the Multiorganizational Interaction Model as
a framework to explore the use of cooperation, coordination, and
collaboration between 15 federal/state agencies, local governments,
and nongovernmental organizations working together to restore
coastal habitats and replenish aquatic resources on Virginia's
Eastern Shore. Content analysis of data collected through
interviews and organizational documents allows comparisons to be
made regarding the distribution of data across the continuum of
interaction. The presence of policy mandates intending to prescribe
relationships coupled with strong perceptions of collaboration,
create opportunity to explore mandated and voluntary collaboration.
Themes regarding mapping relationships within the
multiorganizational arrangement, movement on the continuum, and
implementation through mid-level personnel are discussed. The
combination of theory development and testing provides readers with
a theoretical framework through which to think about
interorganizational interactions, and a case study to illustrate
the ways in which these complex relationships manifest themselves
in practice. Multiorganizational Arrangements for Watershed
Protection will be essential for scholars, students, and policy
makers.
This book offers interdisciplinary perspectives on nationalism in
India and examines the ways in which literary-textual
representations intervene in debates regarding Hindu, Muslim and
other forms of Indian nationalism. The book interrogates questions
of nationalism and nationhood in relation to literary and cultural
texts, historic-linguistic contexts and new developments in queer
nationalism and ecological nationalism. The book will be of
interest to researchers working on South Asian Studies, including
Indian culture, history, literature and politics.
This Cambridge History is the most comprehensive survey of the
history of the Romance languages ever published in English. It
engages with new and original topics that reflect wider-ranging
comparative concerns, such as the relation between diachrony and
synchrony, morphosyntactic typology, pragmatic change, the
structure of written Romance, and lexical stability. Volume I is
organized around the two key recurrent themes of persistence
(structural inheritance and continuity from Latin) and innovation
(structural change and loss in Romance). An important and novel
aspect of the volume is that it accords persistence in Romance a
focus in its own right rather than treating it simply as the
background to the study of change. In addition, it explores the
patterns of innovation (including loss) at all linguistic levels.
The result is a rich structural history which marries together data
and theory to produce new perspectives on the structural evolution
of the Romance languages.
With cross-pollination of the public administration and policy
implementation literatures, Madeleine Wright McNamara and John
Charles Morris present the Multiorganizational Interaction Model as
a framework to explore the use of cooperation, coordination, and
collaboration between 15 federal/state agencies, local governments,
and nongovernmental organizations working together to restore
coastal habitats and replenish aquatic resources on Virginia's
Eastern Shore. Content analysis of data collected through
interviews and organizational documents allows comparisons to be
made regarding the distribution of data across the continuum of
interaction. The presence of policy mandates intending to prescribe
relationships coupled with strong perceptions of collaboration,
create opportunity to explore mandated and voluntary collaboration.
Themes regarding mapping relationships within the
multiorganizational arrangement, movement on the continuum, and
implementation through mid-level personnel are discussed. The
combination of theory development and testing provides readers with
a theoretical framework through which to think about
interorganizational interactions, and a case study to illustrate
the ways in which these complex relationships manifest themselves
in practice. Multiorganizational Arrangements for Watershed
Protection will be essential for scholars, students, and policy
makers.
As an ethnically heterogeneous but stable democracy, the United
States is a puzzle for students of politics. Typically, the
literature of democratic theory regards ethnic diversity as
disruptive of a democratic polity. However, the United States has
so far avoided the system-threatening consequences of heterogeneity
experienced by other democratic
As an ethnically heterogeneous but stable democracy, the United
States is a puzzle for students of politics. Typically, the
literature of democratic theory regards ethnic diversity as
disruptive of a democratic polity. Politics in the Lifeboat argues
that the secret to America's success lies in the immigrant origins
of its population. The author contends that, far from being
disruptive, immigrants have been an essential part of the
relatively stable American democratic order.
Although often regarded as marginal or obscure, Mormonism is a
significant American religious minority, numerically and
politically. The successes and struggles of this U.S. born religion
reveal much about how religion operates in U.S. society. Mormonism:
The Basics introduces the teachings, practices, evolution, and
internal diversity of this movement, whose cultural icons range
from Mitt Romney to the Twilight saga, from young male missionaries
in white shirts and ties to polygamous women in pastel prairie
dresses. This is the first introductory text on Mormonism that
tracks not only the mainstream LDS but also two other streams
within the movement-the liberalized RLDS and the polygamous
Fundamentalists-thus showing how Mormons have pursued different
approaches to defining their identity and their place in society.
The book addresses these questions. Are Mormons Christian, and why
does it matter? How have Mormons worked out their relationship to
the state? How have Mormons diverged in their thinking about gender
and sexuality? How do rituals and regulations shape Mormon lives?
What types of sacred spaces have Mormons created? What strategies
have Mormons pursued to establish a global presence? Mormonism: The
Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to understand
this religion within its primarily American but increasingly
globalized contexts.
Published together in 1846 for a British readership, these reports
of two westward expeditions shed light on the challenges of
exploration in nineteenth-century North America. Led by the army
officer and future presidential candidate John Charles Fremont
(1813-90), who became known as 'the Pathfinder', the first
expedition ranged west of the Missouri River, while the second
pushed beyond the Rocky Mountains, north to Fort Vancouver and then
south into Mexican-held California. Fremont's detailed accounts are
accessible to the non-specialist: this edition omits 'only the
portions which are altogether astronomical, scientific, and
philosophical, and, therefore, not adapted for general utility'.
When originally published separately in 1843 and 1845, the
narratives enthused a great many Americans, encouraging them to
migrate west by providing stirring inspiration, valuable maps and
practical information. Fremont's words and deeds remain of interest
in the debate surrounding the 'manifest destiny' of the United
States.
This work was first published in 1886 to accompany one of the more
eccentric displays at the Edinburgh International Exhibition of the
same year. Historically accurate reconstructions of noteworthy but
long-demolished Edinburgh buildings were built side by side to
create a fictional street. This guide provided visitors with key
historical information relating to the recreated buildings and
monuments ranging from the medieval market cross to the historic
tolbooth. Fact is combined with anecdote, situating the buildings
in the wider context of Edinburgh's rich history. The text was
written by John Charles Dunlop and Alison Hay Dunlop, antiquarian
siblings little known beyond their Edinburgh circles. Of particular
interest are the illustrations by William Fergusson Brassey Hole
(1846-1917), who later painted the murals in the entrance hall of
the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Used particularly when there has been a suspicious death,
insect-related evidence is one of the most powerful, but least
understood examples of modern forensic science. Entomology and the
Law provides a detailed roadmap that can be followed from crime
scene to courtroom by entomologists, law enforcement personnel and
lawyers preparing for trial. Part I focuses on carrion flies as
forensic indicators, exploring relevant biology clearly and
concisely illustrated by real-life cases. Flies are usually first
on the scene of a death, and knowledge of their habits and
lifestyles can help to reveal time of death, weeks or even years
later. Part II provides a thorough examination of the law of
scientific evidence worldwide, complete with caselaw and applicable
code provisions, and legal issues relevant to the admissibility and
use of forensic entomology in litigation. It will prepare both
scientists and lawyers for real-world forays into the world of
forensic entomology.
Insect-related evidence is one of the most powerful, least understood examples of modern forensic science. Entomology and the Law is a detailed roadmap from crime scene to courtroom--for entomologists, law enforcement personnel and lawyers preparing for trial. Part I focuses on carrion flies as forensic indicators, exploring relevant biology clearly and concisely illustrated by real-life cases. Part II is a thorough examination of the law of scientific evidence worldwide, complete with caselaw, applicable code provisions, and legal issues relevant to the admissibility and use of forensic entomology in litigation.
First published in 1983. This anthology of sixty-nine essays drawn
from fourteen different journals was assembled in order to
reproduce in convenient form some of the more important articles on
British painting published from 1849 to 1860 in Great Britain.
Reviews of major exhibitions form a large part of the collection,
but essays treating individual artists, discussions of the effect
of state patronage of the arts and attempts to assess the
uniqueness of the English tradition of painting are also included.
This title will be of great interest to students of Art History.
First published in 1980. This anthology of fifty-three essays drawn
from eleven weekly, monthly, and quarterly periodicals was
assembled in order to reproduce in convenient form some of the more
important articles on British painting published from 1832 to 1848
in Great Britain. Reviews of major exhibitions form a large part of
the collection, but essays treating individual artists, discussions
of the effect of state patronage of the arts and attempts to assess
the uniqueness of the English tradition of painting are also
included. This title will be of great interest to students of Art
History
An updated account of the inspiring and influential life of Dr.
Billy Graham When the hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade
Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, President Bush
immediately proclaimed a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
For the interfaith, interdenominational service at the Washington
National Cathedral he chose Billy Graham to give the address. At
that terrible hour no other clergyman, whatever his office, could
so aptly bring the Word of God to America---and a watching world.
At eighty-four, Billy Graham remains one of the most respected
people in the world today. He has addressed over eighty-two million
people face to face and at least one billion people through
television, radio, and satellite. Yet he is far more than an
evangelist of integrity and vision; he is a Christian statesman
whose profound influence on the growth and depth of Christianity
across the world cannot be overestimated. This official biography
of Dr. Graham is based on his private files, correspondence, and
interviews, as well as the author s widespread research. * Written
by John Pollock, Dr. Graham s official biographer * Parts one and
two (1918 to 1978), based on Pollock s authorized biographies, have
been abridged and contain new material * Part three (1978 to 1983)
deals at length with Dr. Graham s controversial visit to Moscow,
which can now be seen as a factor in the fall of communism * Part
four (1984 to 2003) updates the story to recent events, including
the horrors of September 11 and the honorary knighthood Dr. Graham
received from the Queen of England in December 2001 * 8-page
section of black-and-white photos new to this book"
First published in 1983. This anthology of sixty-nine essays drawn
from fourteen different journals was assembled in order to
reproduce in convenient form some of the more important articles on
British painting published from 1849 to 1860 in Great Britain.
Reviews of major exhibitions form a large part of the collection,
but essays treating individual artists, discussions of the effect
of state patronage of the arts and attempts to assess the
uniqueness of the English tradition of painting are also included.
This title will be of great interest to students of Art History.
First published in 1980. This anthology of fifty-three essays drawn
from eleven weekly, monthly, and quarterly periodicals was
assembled in order to reproduce in convenient form some of the more
important articles on British painting published from 1832 to 1848
in Great Britain. Reviews of major exhibitions form a large part of
the collection, but essays treating individual artists, discussions
of the effect of state patronage of the arts and attempts to assess
the uniqueness of the English tradition of painting are also
included. This title will be of great interest to students of Art
History
Extremely influential cultural analysis by Uruguayan author published posthumously in 1984. Chasteen's very good English translation includes entire text with original notes, along with useful locating introduction and index. Important contribution to the literature and an excellent volume for classroom use"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Born in Blood and Fire, fourth edition has been extensively revised
to heighten emphasis on current cultural analyses of Latin American
society and facilitate meaningful connections between the Encounter
and the present. Throughout the fourth edition, a new full-colour
design highlights an enriched and expanded map and illustration
programme. This, along with new quizzing and assessment options and
a new edition of the companion reader, offers students and
instructors more support than ever before.
Insurance Law Handbook is a general, practical and accessible guide
to all aspects of insurance law, including marine, aviation,
employers' liability and professional indemnity. The updated 5th
edition includes: - New chapter on cyber insurance - New chapter on
public liability insurance - New chapter on comprehensive crime
insurance - Coverage of the Insurance Act 2015 - Consideration of
the implications of Brexit This specialist work combines a full
range of information in one convenient, time-saving source of
reference.
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My Learned Friend (DVD)
Will Hay, Claude Hulbert, Mervyn Johns, Charles Victor, Berna Hazel, …
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William Fitch (Will Hay, in his last film) is a disbarred barrister
now summoned to court to face charges of sending begging letters.
Falling back on his legal skills, Fitch manages to make mincemeat
of the cross examining lawyer, Claude Bobbington (Claude Hulbert),
and is found not guilty. However, this lucky streak does not last
for long; a madman Fitch helped put in prison years earlier has now
escaped, and is out for revenge. Fitch turns to Claude for help,
but the pair fail to convince the constabulary that there is a real
threat to Fitch's life, and are forced to track down the convict
themselves.
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