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An original book offering a unique theoretical approach,
Re-examining Insolvency Law and Theory analyses the important role
that legal theory plays in the development of insolvency law. It
explores how law and theory are able to respond to issues of
financial distress in the 21st century and questions how insolvency
law could develop to address contemporary challenges. Re-examining
Insolvency Law and Theory brings together international experts in
insolvency, who consider the key conceptual influences that have
impacted insolvency law since the beginning of the 21st century.
Chapters address a number of theoretical perspectives, divided into
overall philosophical considerations, theoretical criticisms of the
internal mechanisms of insolvency law, and how external theoretical
paradigms could be used to shift perspectives on insolvency
frameworks. Presenting a distinctive and conceptually holistic
approach, this erudite book provides an essential contribution to
an ever evolving area of legal research and practice. Re-examining
Insolvency Law and Theory is a crucial read for academics and
students interested in insolvency law both in the UK and
internationally. It will also be highly insightful for legal
professionals and practitioners specialising in insolvency law.
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Andrew Droz Palermo directs and co-writes this independent fantasy
drama. Brother and sister Zac and Eva (Timothée Chalamet and
Kiernan Shipka) have lived their lives locked away from the outside
world by their overprotective parents (Grant Bowler and Elizabeth
Reaser). When their mother falls ill they discover why they have
led such an isolated existence and realise that they are destined
for great things. The cast also includes Kyle Bell and Chantey
Colet.
This incisive book critically explores the principles, purpose and
application of corporate rescue in order to bring new significance
to rescue theory. Responding to key legislative developments and
recent case law, it examines major insolvency theories and
establishes which theoretical principles are prominently applied in
practice, and whether these principles have affected the drivers of
policy consideration. John M. Wood gives unique consideration to
value within a corporate failure and rescue context, focusing on
the issue of identifying the value of a company and its assets so
that optimal rescue outcomes can be realised. Wood provides a
detailed examination of the professional discretion afforded to
insolvency practitioners to determine how commercial decisions,
like rescue proposals, are construed. The in-depth analysis of key
cases such as Re One Blackfriars Ltd and legislation including the
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 will prove invaluable
for both practitioners and policy makers exploring corporate
insolvency and rescue reform. It will also be of interest to
scholars and students of insolvency law, as well as company law
more broadly.
An illustrated guide to introduction to major fossil groups.
Multiple Imputation and its Application The most up-to-date edition
of a bestselling guide to analyzing partially observed data In this
comprehensively revised Second Edition of Multiple Imputation and
its Application, a team of distinguished statisticians delivers an
overview of the issues raised by missing data, the rationale for
multiple imputation as a solution, and the practicalities of
applying it in a multitude of settings. With an accessible and
carefully structured presentation aimed at quantitative
researchers, Multiple Imputation and its Application is illustrated
with a range of examples and offers key mathematical details. The
book includes a wide range of theoretical and computer-based
exercises, tested in the classroom, which are especially useful for
users of R or Stata. Readers will find: A comprehensive overview of
one of the most effective and popular methodologies for dealing
with incomplete data sets Careful discussion of key concepts A
range of examples illustrating the key ideas Practical advice on
using multiple imputation Exercises and examples designed for use
in the classroom and/or private study Written for applied
researchers looking to use multiple imputation with confidence, and
for methods researchers seeking an accessible overview of the
topic, Multiple Imputation and its Application will also earn a
place in the libraries of graduate students undertaking
quantitative analyses.
Love, says the apostle Paul, "does not rejoice over injustice, but
rejoices in the truth" (1 Corinthians 13:6). The theological
explorations undertaken here all deal in one way or another with
the liberating promise and the perplexing problem of truth in
Christian life and witness, and with the ways that Christian
theology and theological education in their various modes struggle
both to seek the truth and to foster the aptitude to honour it.
Charles M. Wood is Lehman Professor of Christian Doctrine at
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, and
director of the university's Graduate Program in Religious Studies.
His most recent books are 'Attentive in God: Thinking Theologically
in Ministry' (co-authored with Ellen Blue) and 'The Question of
Providence'. "This engaging collection of essays by Charles Wood
offers illuminating perspectives on critical theological issues.
Wood opens up theological questions in new ways through providing
fresh angles of vision and insightful analysis. His ability to
bring clarity to sometimes complex issues makes him a joy to read.
Whether one is interested in Wesleyan Studies, the contemporary
theological task, or the future shape of theological education,
this book will be a most welcome and valued resource." - Henry H.
Knight III, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies,
Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri "Making
Wesleyan theology a kind of test case, Charles Wood gracefully
shows us the delights and pitfalls of Christian doctrine. Though he
gently reminds us of the manifold ways theology can go wrong, he
majors in the joy of doing theology devoted to the truth and in
service of love. Few theologians are so attuned, as is Wood, to
theology's responsibility in a perilous world and yet so ruled by
the gospel's power to make its own way despite our theological
pretensions. Accompanying Wood in these essays is as rewarding
spiritually as it is intellectually. That's the mark of good
Wesleyan theology, indeed, of any theology." - M. Douglas Meek, Cal
Turner Chancellor Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies,
Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Surveying the European Unionâ s evolution from the Rome Treaty
to the present, The Emerging European Union captures the
full story of Europeâ s ongoing integration, its changing identity,
and its increasing importance as a global actor in the 21st
Century. This textâ s concise but comprehensive overview of the
history, institutions, and policies of the European Union lays out
the major elements of the European integration and explain how the
European Union functions. Emphasizing competing intergovernmental
and supranational forces, this text explains the origins and future
of the European Union as well as its political uniqueness.
The Welsh Fairy Book is the finest example of Welsh book
illustration to have been produced in the ferment of the early
twentieth century. Published originally in 1907, the stories
collected here were set in prose by the Welsh folklorist W. Jenkyn
Thomas, editor of classical texts and of the poetry collection
Penillion Telyn (1894), and illustrated by the Hungarian graphic
artist Willy Pogany in the art nouveau idiom that was at the height
of its popularity in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This edition includes an introduction by Juliette Wood, chronicling
and contextualising changing attitudes towards the work of
folklorists and Welsh folk studies, to present again this important
example of illustrated text from Wales
This inaugural issue is devoted to exploring measurement, research
design, and statistics issues in six subdisciplines of exercise and
sport science. Originally presented at the Eighth Measurement and
Evaluation Symposium, all papers in this issue reflect the work of
many renowned measurement specialists and content experts in their
respective fields. The articles discuss the following topics:
standards of assessment quality for physical educators and the
problem of providing adequate assessment without adequate
resources; the importance of properly conceptualizing and defining
appropriate research questions as the "source and solution" for
measurement and design issues in reference to motor
learning/control and sport and exercise psychology; the study of
individuals -- single-subject and other small-sample designs -- in
contrast to the more traditional study of groups; and the
importance of computing and reporting statistical power in
research.
Bird migration is a well-researched phenological event. However,
few studies in North America have investigated the effects of
climate change and extreme weather on the relationships of
migratory avian species and their seasonal resources. This is a
critical gap in knowledge that limits our ability to prioritize
management and conservation applications throughout the annual
cycle. Phenological Synchrony and Bird Migration: Changing Climate
and Seasonal Resources in North America explores critical linkages
between migratory birds, their seasonal resources, and shifts in
climate change and weather events. Gathered from projects conducted
during spring or fall migration, the book covers topics such as:
Conservation and management considerations for migratory birds
throughout the United States with respect to climate change The
relation of climate on the wintering grounds to spring migration of
short- and long-distance migratory birds The relationships of
migratory birds and their seasonal resources, and the nature of
these relationships in the face of climate change and extreme
weather events at stopover habitats in both spring and fall
migration With contributions from over 40 researchers, and
published in collaboration with and on behalf of the American
Ornithological Society, this volume in the highly-regarded Studies
in Avian Biology series will help readers understand the effects of
climate change on migratory birds and will provide a solid basis
for further inquiry and research in this area.
This inaugural issue is devoted to exploring measurement, research
design, and statistics issues in six subdisciplines of exercise and
sport science. Originally presented at the Eighth Measurement and
Evaluation Symposium, all papers in this issue reflect the work of
many renowned measurement specialists and content experts in their
respective fields. The articles discuss the following topics:
* standards of assessment quality for physical educators and the
problem of providing adequate assessment without adequate
resources;
* the importance of properly conceptualizing and defining
appropriate research questions as the "source and solution" for
measurement and design issues in reference to motor
learning/control and sport and exercise psychology;
* the study of individuals -- single-subject and other
small-sample designs -- in contrast to the more traditional study
of groups; and
* the importance of computing and reporting statistical power in
research.
Save time and trouble as you search the Internet for safe and
reliable information on cosmetic procedures In a culture where
everyone wants to look younger, more and more men are going under
the knife for surgical cosmetic procedures in an effort to turn
back the clockor at least slow it down a little. The Internet Guide
to Cosmetic Surgery for Men is an essential handbook for any man
concerned about aging and how his appearance might affect his
standing in the workforce or in the social world. Comprehensive,
well-organized, and very easy-to-use, this invaluable book helps
you sort through the overwhelming amount of medical information
that's available online to find the reliable resources you need
about general and specific surgeries, and the physicians who
perform them. More than one million cosmetic procedures are
performed in the United States each year on men who have found that
looking younger can have benefits in the job market and elsewhere.
And with so many surgeries, procedures, and over-the-counter
therapies available, it's easy to get lost in the sheer volume of
health care information that's being transmitted via the Internet.
The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Men saves you valuable
time and effort navigating commercial, not-for-profit, and
educational Web sites maintained by professional associations, the
government, educational institutions, physicians advertising their
own practices, companies selling their products, physician locator
services, and much, much more. M. Sandra Wood, editor of the
Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women and Men's Health on
the Internet, guides you in your search for information you can
trust about cosmetic procedures (nose reshaping, hair transplants,
eyelid surgery, liposuction, and male breast reduction),
minimally-invasive procedures (Botox injections, microdermabrasion,
laser hair removals, and chemical peels), and physician
qualifications. This unique book also covers Internet basics,
including site evaluation and basic search methods. The Internet
Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Men will help you find reliable
information about: basic cosmetic plastic surgery facts financial
concerns credentials and board certification body contouring
(liposuction, augmentation, lifts, and implants) surgery of the
face, head, and neck (cheek, chin, ear, lip, forehead, jaw, eye,
and nose) cosmetic procedures of the skin (cellulite, scars,
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dentistry international and multinational surgery associations and
much more The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Men is
essential for men who are considering having a cosmetic procedure
done.
The laser power handling capacities of optical systems are
determined by the physical properties of their component materials.
At low intensity levels these factors are not important, but an
understanding of damage mechanisms is fundamental to good design of
laser products operating at high power. Laser Induced Damage of
Optical Materials presents a comprehensive overview of the damage
processes that occur at high laser intensity levels and explains
how these factors limit the energy handling capabilities of optical
systems.
The first two chapters of the book review basic EM theory, and
consider optical effects, including absorption and scattering
processes, that occur at low and medium energy levels. Chapter 3
describes the damage mechanisms that come into effect when
intensity levels are raised. Chapter 4 discusses the central theory
for the definition and measurement of the laser-induced damage
thresholds of optical materials. This covers both thermal damage
and dielectric breakdown as a function of absorption and laser
pulse length and spot size. The following chapters are devoted to
surfaces and sub-surface damage, coatings, measurement techniques,
and special topics such as scaling and the importance of using the
correct measurement unit systems.
Laser Induced Damage of Optical Materials is an invaluable resource
to those working with optical systems where high laser intensity is
a factor.
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Saints' Cults in the Celtic World (Paperback)
Steven Boardman, John Reuben Davies, Eila Williamson; Contributions by Eila Williamson, Fiona Edmonds, …
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Saints' cults flourished in the medieval world, and the phenomenon
is examined here in a series of studies. The way in which saints'
cults operated across and beyond political, ethnic and linguistic
boundaries in the medieval British Isles and Ireland, from the
sixth to the sixteenth centuries, is the subject of this book. In a
series of case studies, the contributions highlight the factors
that allowed particular cults to prosper in, or that made them
relevant to, a variety of cultural contexts. The collection has a
particular emphasis on northern Britain, andthe role of devotional
interests in connecting or shaping a number of polities and
cultural identities (Pictish, Scottish, Northumbrian, Irish, Welsh
and English) in a world of fluid political and territorial
boundaries. Althoughthe bulk of the studies are concerned with the
significance of cults in the insular context, many of the articles
also touch on the development of pan-European devotions (such as
the cults of St Brendan, The Three Kings or St George).
Contributors: James E. Fraser, Thomas Owen Clancy, Fiona Edmonds,
John Reuben Davies, Karen Jankulak, Sally Crumplin, Joanna
Huntington, Steve Boardman, Eila Williamson, Jonathan Wooding
The Iran-Iraq War is one of the largest, yet least documented
conflicts in the history of the Middle East. Drawing from an
extensive cache of captured Iraqi government records, this book is
the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war
through the lens of the Iraqi regime and its senior military
commanders. It explores the rationale and decision-making processes
that drove the Iraqis as they grappled with challenges that, at
times, threatened their existence. Beginning with the bizarre lack
of planning by the Iraqis in their invasion of Iran, the authors
reveal Saddam's desperate attempts to improve the competence of an
officer corps that he had purged to safeguard its loyalty to his
tyranny, and then to weather the storm of suicidal attacks by
Iranian religious revolutionaries. This is a unique and important
contribution to our understanding of the history of war and the
contemporary Middle East.
During the 2003 war that ended Saddam Hussein s regime, coalition
forces captured thousands of hours of secret recordings of
meetings, phone calls, and conferences. Originally prepared by the
Institute for Defense Analyses for the Office of the Undersecretary
of Defense for Policy, this study presents annotated transcripts of
Iraqi audio recordings of meetings between Saddam Hussein and his
inner circle. The Saddam Tapes, along with the much larger digital
collection of captured records at the National Defense University s
Conflict Records Research Center, will provide researchers with
important insights into the inner workings of the regime and, it is
hoped, the nature of authoritarian regimes more generally. The
collection has implications for a range of historical questions.
How did Saddam react to the pressures of his wars? How did he
manage the Machiavellian world he created? How did he react to the
signals and actions of the international community on matters of
war and peace? Was there a difference between the public and the
private Saddam on critical matters of state? A close examination of
this material in the context of events and other available evidence
will address these and other questions.
Originally published in 1996, Women, Art, and Spirituality: The
Poor Clares of Early Modern Italy situates the art made between the
thirteenth and sixteenth centuries for the Franciscan nuns in its
historical and religious contexts. Evaluating its production from
sociological and intellectual perspectives, this study also
addresses the discourse between spirituality, devotional practices,
and aesthetic attitudes as formalised in the construction and
decoration of the women's convents and in their didactic
literature. Based on a range of sources, it integrates important
primary texts, such as Saint Clare's rule, poetry composed by the
nuns, financial records, and family history in the analysis of
paintings, sculpture, and architecture commissioned by the order.
The text also synthesises theories from anthropology, women's
studies, history, and literature with traditional iconographical
and social approaches from art history.
"Novel Psychoactive Substances: Classification, Pharmacology and
Toxicology" provides readers with background on the classification,
detection, supply and availability of novel psychoactive
substances, otherwise known as "legal highs." This book also covers
individual classes of novel psychoactive substances that have
recently emerged onto the recreational drug scene and provides an
overview of the pharmacology of the substance followed by a
discussion of the acute and chronic harm or toxicity associated
with the substance. Written by international experts in the field,
this multi-authored book is a valuable reference for scientists,
clinicians, academics, and regulatory and law enforcement
professionals.
Includes chapters written by international experts in the
field.Provides a comprehensive look at the classification,
detection, availability and supply of novel psychoactive
substances, in addition to the pharmacology and toxicology
associated with the substance. Offers a single source for all
interested parties working in this area, including scientists,
academics, clinicians, law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Provides a full treatment of novel psychoactive substances that
have recently emerged onto the recreational drug scene including
mephedrone and the synthetic cannabinoid receptors in spice / K2
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Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This
comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components
of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.
Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with
lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this Common Core-aligned
program stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who
will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful
reading. The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup program features
important Common Core State Standards connections, including sight
word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character
and plot development. The eleven short stories in box set one are
Guided Reading Levels A-C, which means it's the perfect entry point
for new readers, with simple and predictable stories. Each box set
also comes with reward stickers and a Parents' Guide that provides
hours of additional reading activities.
As a great master of the early Renaissance, Piero della Francesca created paintings for ecclesiastics, confaternities, and illustrious nobles throughout the Italian peninsula. Since the early twentieth century, the rational space, abstract designs, lucid illumination and naturalistic details of his pictures have attracted wide audiences. Piero's treatises on mathematics and perspective fascinate scholars in a wide range of disciplines. This Companion brings together new essays that offer a synthesis and overview of Piero's life and accomplishments as a painter and theoretician.
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