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Nashua's growth began with strong-minded industrialists who had
visions of great mills powered by the Nashua River. The Nashua
Manufacturing Company expanded this small settlement, at the time
called Dunstable, to a thriving and affluent community. In a speech
given on July 4, 1803, civic leader Daniel Abbot inspired the town
to change the name of the area to Nashua Village, and in 1853,
Nashua was granted city status. Nashua places vintage images
alongside contemporary photographs to illustrate the changes that
have taken place in this city through the years. Readers will find
well-known businesses such as the Bellavance Beverage Company,
historical buildings such as Martha's Exchange, and fantastic
street scenes including architectural treasures such as the Nashua
Telegraph building and the Indian Head Bank.
Animals are the unknown victims of armed conflicts. Wildlife
populations usually decline during warfare, with disastrous
repercussions on the food chain, on fragile ecosystems and
precarious habitats. Belligerents take advantage of the chaos of
war for poaching and trafficking of animal products. Livestock,
companion, and zoo animals, highly dependent on human care, are
direct victims of hostilities. The book is the first legal analysis
of these issues. It maps the framework of international
humanitarian law, examining which and how the concepts, principles,
and rationales can be applied and adapted for a better protection
of animals. The contributions inter alia discuss precautions for
animal civilians, problems of animal combatants and prisoners, a
specific status for veterinarian personnel, the recognition of
biodiversity hotspots as specially protected zones, and the
potential of enforcement mechanisms. The concluding chapter draws
together novel interpretations and reform proposals.
This open access book contains 13 contributions on global animal
law, preceded by an introduction which explains key concepts and
methods. Global Animal Law refers to the sum of legal rules and
principles (both state-made and non-state-made) governing the
interaction between humans and other animals, on a domestic, local,
regional, and international level. Global animal law is the
response to the mismatch between almost exclusively national
animal-related legislation on the one hand, and the global
dimension of the animal issue on the other hand. The chapters lay
some historical foundations in the ius naturae et gentium, examine
various aspects of how national and international law traditionally
deals with animals as commodity; and finally suggest new legal
concepts and protective strategies. The book shows numerous entry
points for animal issues in international law and at the same time
shifts the focus and scope of inquiry.
This open access book contains 13 contributions on global animal
law, preceded by an introduction which explains key concepts and
methods. Global Animal Law refers to the sum of legal rules and
principles (both state-made and non-state-made) governing the
interaction between humans and other animals, on a domestic, local,
regional, and international level. Global animal law is the
response to the mismatch between almost exclusively national
animal-related legislation on the one hand, and the global
dimension of the animal issue on the other hand. The chapters lay
some historical foundations in the ius naturae et gentium, examine
various aspects of how national and international law traditionally
deals with animals as commodity; and finally suggest new legal
concepts and protective strategies. The book shows numerous entry
points for animal issues in international law and at the same time
shifts the focus and scope of inquiry.
Global Constitutionalism argues that parts of international law can
be understood as being grounded in the rule of law and human
rights, and insists that international law can and should be
interpreted and progressively developed in the direction of greater
respect for and realization of those principles. Global
Constitutionalism has been discussed primarily by European
scholars. Yet without the engagement of scholars from other parts
of the world, the universalist claims underlying Global
Constitutionalism ring hollow. This is particularly true with
regard to East Asia, where nearly half the world's population and a
growing share of global economic and military capacities are
located. Are East Asian perspectives on Global Constitutionalism
similar to European perspectives? Against the background of current
power shifts in international law, this book constitutes the first
cross-cultural work on various facets of Global Constitutionalism
and elaborates a more nuanced concept that fits our times.
A paradigm change is occurring, in the course of which human beings
are becoming the primary international legal persons. In numerous
areas of public international law, substantive rights and
obligations of individuals arguably flow directly from
international law. The novel legal status of humans in
international law is now captured with a concept borrowed from
constitutional doctrine: international rights of the person, as
opposed to international law protecting persons. Combining
doctrinal analysis with current practice, this book is the most
comprehensive contemporary analysis of the legal status of the
individual. Beyond Human Rights, previously published in German and
now revised by the author in this English edition, not only deals
with the individual in international humanitarian law,
international criminal law and international investment law, but it
also covers fields such as consular law, environmental law,
protection of individuals against acts of violence and natural
disasters, refugee law and labour law.
While its importance in domestic law has long been acknowledged,
transparency has until now remained largely unexplored in
international law. This study of transparency issues in key areas
such as international economic law, environmental law, human rights
law and humanitarian law brings together new and important insights
on this pressing issue. Contributors explore the framing and
content of transparency in their respective fields with regard to
proceedings, institutions, law-making processes and legal culture,
and a selection of cross-cutting essays completes the study by
examining transparency in international law-making and
adjudication.
After a lifetime of being bullied, Daelyn is broken beyond repair.
She has tried to kill herself before, and is determined to get it
right this time. Though her parents think they can protect her, she
finds a Web site for "completers" that seems made just for her. She
blogs on its forums, purging her harrowing history. At her private
Catholic school, the only person who interacts with her is a boy
named Santana. No matter how poorly she treats him, he just won't
leave her alone. And it's too late for Daelyn to be letting people
into her life . . . isn't it?
In this harrowing, compelling novel, Julie Anne Peters shines a
light on what might make a teenager want to kill herself, as well
as how she might start to bring herself back from the edge. A
discussion guide and resource list prepared by "bullycide" expert
C. J. Bott are included in the back matter.
Global Constitutionalism argues that parts of international law can
be understood as being grounded in the rule of law and human
rights, and insists that international law can and should be
interpreted and progressively developed in the direction of greater
respect for and realization of those principles. Global
Constitutionalism has been discussed primarily by European
scholars. Yet without the engagement of scholars from other parts
of the world, the universalist claims underlying Global
Constitutionalism ring hollow. This is particularly true with
regard to East Asia, where nearly half the world's population and a
growing share of global economic and military capacities are
located. Are East Asian perspectives on Global Constitutionalism
similar to European perspectives? Against the background of current
power shifts in international law, this book constitutes the first
cross-cultural work on various facets of Global Constitutionalism
and elaborates a more nuanced concept that fits our times.
With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President,
and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is
just fine for Holland Jaeger. At least it seems to be. But when
Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. Cece and Holland
have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react
to their developing relationship? This moving love story between
two girls is a worthy successor to Nancy Garden's classic young
adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind. With her characteristic
humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions
of young love.
While its importance in domestic law has long been acknowledged,
transparency has until now remained largely unexplored in
international law. This study of transparency issues in key areas
such as international economic law, environmental law, human rights
law and humanitarian law brings together new and important insights
on this pressing issue. Contributors explore the framing and
content of transparency in their respective fields with regard to
proceedings, institutions, law-making processes and legal culture,
and a selection of cross-cutting essays completes the study by
examining transparency in international law-making and
adjudication.
A paradigm change is occurring, in the course of which human beings
are becoming the primary international legal persons. In numerous
areas of public international law, substantive rights and
obligations of individuals arguably flow directly from
international law. The novel legal status of humans in
international law is now captured with a concept borrowed from
constitutional doctrine: international rights of the person, as
opposed to international law protecting persons. Combining
doctrinal analysis with current practice, this book is the most
comprehensive contemporary analysis of the legal status of the
individual. Beyond Human Rights, previously published in German and
now revised by the author in this English edition, not only deals
with the individual in international humanitarian law,
international criminal law and international investment law, but it
also covers fields such as consular law, environmental law,
protection of individuals against acts of violence and natural
disasters, refugee law and labour law.
This analysis of 'globalised' standard-setting processes draws
together insights from law, political sciences, sociology and
social anthropology to assess the authority and accountability of
non-state actors and the legitimacy and effectiveness of the
processes. The essays offer new understandings of current
governance problems, including environmental and financial
standards, rules for military contractors and complex
public-private partnerships, such as those intended to protect
critical information infrastructure. The contributions also
evaluate multi-stakeholder initiatives (such as the Extractive
Industries Transparency Initiative), and discuss the constitution
of public norms in stateless areas. A synopsis of the latest
results of the World Governance Indicator, arguably one of the most
important surveys in the area today, is included.
The open access book examines the consequences of the Italian
Constitutional Court's Judgment 238/2014 which denied the German
Republic's immunity from civil jurisdiction over claims to
reparations for Nazi crimes committed during World War II. This
landmark decision created a range of currently unresolved legal
problems and controversies which continue to burden the political
and diplomatic relationship between Germany and Italy. The judgment
has wide repercussions for core concepts of international law and
for the relationship between different legal orders. The book's
three interlinked legal themes are state immunity, reparation for
serious human rights violations and war crimes (including
historical ones), and the interaction between international and
domestic institutions, notably courts. Besides a meticulous legal
analysis of these themes from the perspectives of international
law, European law, and domestic law, the book contributes to the
civic debate on the issue of war crimes and reparation for the
victims of armed conflict. It proposes concrete legal and political
solutions to the parties involved for overcoming the present
paralysis with a view to a sustainable interstate conflict solution
and helps judges directly involved in the pending post-Sentenza
reparation cases. After an Introduction (Part I), Part II,
Immunity, investigates core international law concepts such as
those of pre/post-judgment immunity and international state
responsibility. Part III, Remedies, examines the tension between
state immunity and the right to remedy and suggests original
schemes for solving the conundrum under international law. Part IV
adds European Perspectives by showcasing relevant regional examples
of legal cooperation and judicial dialogue. Part V, Courts,
addresses questions on the role of judges in the areas of immunity
and human rights at both the national and international level. Part
VI, Negotiations, suggests concrete ways out of the impasse with a
forward-looking aspiration. In Part VII, The Past and Future of
Remedies, a sitting judge in the Court that decided Sentenza
238/2014 adds some critical reflections on the Judgment. Joseph H.
H. Weiler's Dialogical Epilogue concludes the volume by placing the
main findings of the book in a wider European and international law
perspective.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the
world's largest regional security organisation, possesses most of
the attributes traditionally ascribed to an international
organisation, but lacks a constitutive treaty and an established
international legal personality. Moreover, OSCE decisions are
considered mere political commitments and thus not legally binding.
As such, it seems to correspond to the general zeitgeist, in which
new, less formal actors and forms of international cooperation gain
prominence, while traditional actors and instruments of
international law are in stagnation. However, an increasing number
of voices - including the OSCE participating states - have been
advocating for more formal and autonomous OSCE institutional
structures, for international legal personality, or even for the
adoption of a constitutive treaty. The book analyses why and how
these demands have emerged, critically analyses the reform
proposals and provides new arguments for revisiting the OSCE legal
framework.
When Alix's charismatic girlfriend, Swanee, dies from sudden cardiac arrest, Alix is overcome with despair. As she searches Swanee's room for mementos of their relationship, she finds Swanee's cell phone, pinging with dozens of unread texts. Unsure what to do, Alix reads the text messages, all of which are sent from a mysterious contact "L.T." The most recent text reads: "Please tell me what I did. Please, Swan. Te quiero. I love you."
Shocked and betrayed, Alix comes to learn that Swanee's been leading a double life -- dating a girl named Liana for the entire time she's been with Alix. Alix texts Liana from Swanee's phone, pretending to be Swanee in order to gather information, before finally meeting face-to-face to break the news. Brought together by Swanee's lies, Alix and Liana lean on one another to come to terms with her death. Soon, their connection deepens, and the two find themselves falling in love.
But Alix is still hiding the truth from Liana - she was the one sending the texts from Swanee's phone, pretending that Swanee was alive. Alix knows what it feels like to be lied to -- but will coming clean to Liana mean losing her, too?
Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day.
Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his
true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of
his basement bedroom Liam transforms himself into the beautiful
girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and
makeup. Now, everything is about to change-Luna is preparing to
emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to
welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and provocative, this is
an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for
self-identity and acceptance.
This volume contains essays and discussions from the Conference of
the Association of German Constitutional Law Instructors held
October 7 - 10, 2009 in Graz.
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