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James Bond, Ian Fleming’s irrepressible and ubiquitous ‘spy,’
is often understood as a Cold Warrior, but James Bond’s Cold War
diverged from the actual global conflict in subtle but significant
ways. That tension between the real and fictional provides
perspectives into Cold War culture transcending ideological and
geopolitical divides. The Bondiverse is complex and multi-textual,
including novels, films, video games, and even a comic strip, and
has also inspired an array of homages, copies, and competitors.
Awareness of its rich possibilities only becomes apparent through a
multi-disciplinary lens. The desire to consider current trends in
Bondian studies inspired a conference entitled ‘The Bondian Cold
War,’ convened at Tallinn University, Estonia in June 2019.
Conference participants, drawn from three continents and multiple
disciplines – film studies, history, intelligence studies, and
literature, as well as intelligence practitioners – offered
papers on the literary and cinematic aspects of the ‘spy’,
discussed fact versus fiction in the Bond canon, went in search of
a global Bond, and pondered gender and sexuality across the
Bondiverse. This volume of essays inspired by that conference,
suitable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in Cold
War culture, makes vital contributions to understanding Bond as a
global phenomenon, across traditional divisions of East and West,
and beyond the end of the Cold War from which he emerged.
This definitive edition, the first since 1974, presents all the
poetry of Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), including his play, Irene,
with detailed wide-ranging commentary. It has been expertly edited
with attention to the extant manuscripts and all relevant
printings. The volume includes the entirety of Johnson’s verse in
all its generic diversity: including satire, ode, elegy, verse
drama, and verse prayer. The poems are presented in their original
spelling and punctuation with extensive commentary on their
literary background—biblical, classical, and modern—as well as
careful explanation of unusual words, allusions to historical
figures, and references to contemporary events that appear in the
poems. Proceeding chronologically, this edition also situates
Johnson’s verse in the context of his life from his early days in
Lichfield to his career as an author in London. Unlike all earlier
editions, the present offering provides full translations of all
the Latin and Greek poems on which Johnson based so much of his
English verse. Correspondingly, it provides the English poems which
some of his Latin verse translates. Neither in the presentation of
the verse nor in the commentary does this edition assume a command
of foreign languages: it aims to be useful for all students of
Samuel Johnson’s poetry.
In Anti-Oppressive Counseling and Psychotherapy, Jason D. Brown
examines the impact of structural inequality on mental health and
provides a framework for an anti-oppressive practice that
recognizes privilege and challenges systemic barriers.
Incorporating theory, research, and detailed case studies, readers
will learn how to implement intervention techniques that take into
consideration the diverse social identities of both therapist and
client. The text also teaches students and practicing
psychotherapists how to use anti-oppressive practices to effect
social change within their communities and society at large.
Philosophy of Religion for OCR is an ideal guide for students
taking the Philosophy of Religion component of the OCR Religious
Studies AS and A Level course. Drawing on insights gained from many
years of teaching experience, Dennis Brown and Ann Greggs' landmark
book follows the OCR specification closely and includes: -clear and
comprehensive discussion of each topic in the specification
-discussion of both historical and cutting-edge philosophical
approaches -use of excerpts from primary sources to engage students
in philosophical debate -profiles of important philosophical and
religious thinkers, a glossary and helpful chapter summaries
-discussion questions, activity boxes, thought points and
suggestions for further reading -practical ideas on study skills,
essay-writing and assessment objectives Philosophy of Religion for
OCR provides a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to
each of the topics on the course, including ancient philosophy,
mind, body and soul, arguments for and against God's existence,
religious experience and religious language. Written by two
experienced teachers and textbook authors, Philosophy of Religion
for OCR will assist students of every ability to achieve their
best. This book, which covers component 01 of the OCR H173 and H573
specifications, should be paired with Religion and Ethics for OCR
by Mark Coffey and Dennis Brown, which covers component 02, and
Developments in Christian Thought for OCR by Dennis Brown and Ann
Greggs, which covers component 03.
Designed to serve as the first point of reference on the subject,
"Comprehensive Chemometrics" presents an integrated summary of the
present state of chemical and biochemical data analysis and
manipulation. The work covers all major areas ranging from
statistics to data acquisition, analysis, and applications.
This major reference work provides broad-ranging, validated
summaries of the major topics in chemometrics-with chapter
introductions and advanced reviews for each area. The level of
material is appropriate for graduate students as well as active
researchers seeking a ready reference on obtaining and analyzing
scientific data.
-features the contributions of leading experts from 21 countries,
under the guidance of the Editors-in-Chief and a team of specialist
Section Editors: L. Buydens; D. Coomans; P. Van Espen; A. De Juan;
J.H. Kalivas; B.K. Lavine; R. Leardi; R. Phan-Tan-Luu; L.A.
Sarabia; and J. Trygg
-examines the merits and limitations of each technique through
practical examples
and extensive visuals: 368 tables and more than 1,300 illustrations
(750 in full color)
-integrates coverage of chemical and biological methods, allowing
readers to consider and test a range of techniques
-consists of 2,200 pages and more than 90 review articles, making
it the most comprehensive work of its kind
-offers print and online purchase options, the latter of which
delivers flexibility, accessibility, and usability through the
search tools and other productivity-enhancing features of
ScienceDirect
In Anti-Oppressive Counseling and Psychotherapy, Jason D. Brown
examines the impact of structural inequality on mental health and
provides a framework for an anti-oppressive practice that
recognizes privilege and challenges systemic barriers.
Incorporating theory, research, and detailed case studies, readers
will learn how to implement intervention techniques that take into
consideration the diverse social identities of both therapist and
client. The text also teaches students and practicing
psychotherapists how to use anti-oppressive practices to effect
social change within their communities and society at large.
In recent decades physical education has moved from the margins,
redefining itself as an academic subject. An important component of
this transformation has been the introduction of high-stakes
examinations at key points in a student's school career and the
emergence of 'examination physical education' as the dominant
paradigm in many educational systems around the world. This book is
the first to explore the growing international literature on
examination physical education and draw on research to extend the
political, academic and professional debates around the subject to
explore its limitations and possibilities. Addressing key topics
such as curriculum development, assessment methods, and teacher
education, it seeks to assess how our existing knowledge of
examination physical education can be best translated into
pedagogical practice in the classroom. Complementing other texts in
the Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport Series,
it makes an original and informed contribution to current
discussions of physical education. Examination Physical Education:
Policy, Practice and Possibilities is important reading for any
student, researcher or teacher educator with an interest in
physical education, sports pedagogy and education policy.
Covering the origins, key features, and legacy of the Islamic
tradition, the third edition of A New Introduction to Islam
includes new material on Islam in the 21st century and discussions
of the impact of historical ideas, literature, and movements on
contemporary trends. * Includes updated and rewritten chapters on
the Qur an and hadith literature that covers important new academic
research * Compares the practice of Islam in different Islamic
countries, as well as acknowledging the differences within Islam as
practiced in Europe * Features study questions for each chapter and
more illustrative material, charts, and excerpts from primary
sources
This is the first English language work to examine the subject in
detail and the first in any language to identify, describe, and
quantify variations and production figures for the models covered.
The book focuses on the Czechoslovak Communist period (1948-1989),
but reaches back into the 1930s in order to trace the history of
the 6.35 mm Duo pocket pistol, which remained in production under
the name Z until 1974 with a total of thirteen distinct marking
variations, and the 6.35 mm model 1945, which had its beginnings as
the model 1936. The 7.65 mm model 50 police pistol and its
successor, the model 70, are covered in depth, documenting both
marking variations and a significant number of design changes
introduced during their thirty-three-year production life. The 7.62
mm model 52 Army pistol is given extensive treatment based on data
drawn from over 2,000 specimens; in addition to descriptions of
both standard and rare variants, significant discussion of the
pistol's mechanical characteristics and potential safety problems
is presented. Also covered are the more modern commercial CZ 75 and
CZ 85, the military model 82, and the commercial CZ 83, as are
small caliber target pistols and signal pistols.
"[Contains] more lengthy mathematical derivations than most
{comparable books] ... for arrays, provides for a unique,
stand-alone mathematical description that can be adopted by anyone
trying to communicate the theoretical foundation for their array
design...has insights from a practitioner that are unique. The
MATLAB (R) scripts alone are worth the price." -Daniel C. Ross, Ph.
D, Northrop Grumman Corporation Electronically Scanned Arrays:
MATLAB (R) Modeling and Simulation is considered the first book to
provide comprehensive modeling/simulation programs used to design
and analyze Electronically Scanned Arrays (ESA), a key technology
internationally in the scientific and engineering communities.
Several books have been written about ESAs, but most cover only
fundamental theory. Few, if any, provide the insightful,
easy-to-use simulation tools found in this book. Obviously, MATLAB
(R) is one of the greatest tools available for exploring and
understanding science and engineering concepts, and we use MATLAB
functions to easily and instantly calculate ESA patterns. However,
to achieve a truly insightful and in-depth analysis of subarray
architectures, conformal arrays, etc., it is imperative that users
first develop a firm grasp of ESA fundamentals. Covers largely
unexplored topics, such as reliability aspects and the application
of ESAs in space This volume helps readers build that elemental
understanding of how ESAs work. It also provides code to run as an
aid, so that readers don't have to start from scratch. The book
expands on ESA principles and provides a modeling framework, using
MATLAB to model applications of ESAs (i.e. pattern optimization,
space-based applications, and reliability analysis). Presented code
serves as an excellent vehicle to help readers master the analysis
and simulation of ESAs. Exploring how difficult problems can be
simplified with short, elegant solutions, this is an invaluable
resource for students and others new to ESAs, as well as
experienced practicing engineers who model ESAs at the systems
level.
Black Intellectual Thought in Education celebrates the exceptional
academic contributions of African-American education scholars Anna
Julia Cooper, Carter G. Woodson, and Alain Leroy Locke to the
causes of social science, education, and democracy in America. By
focusing on the lives and projects of these three figures
specifically, it offers a powerful counter-narrative to the
dominant, established discourse in education and critical social
theory--helping to better serve the population that critical theory
seeks to advocate. Rather than attempting to "rescue" a few African
American scholars from obscurity or marginalization, this powerful
volume instead highlights ideas that must be probed and critically
examined in order to deal with prevailing contemporary educational
issues. Cooper, Woodson, and Locke's history of engagement with
race, democracy, education, gender and life is a dynamic,
demanding, and authentic narrative for those engaged with these
important issues.
This new textbook provides a clear, informative and rigorous guide
for students taking Religious Studies GCSE with all the major exam
boards. It covers the philosophy and ethics content of the key GCSE
specifications and examines these themes from the perspectives of
Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam. Throughout the book,
emphasis is placed on the scriptural basis of each religious view
and on other sources of authority in each religious tradition. The
development of core ethical and doctrinal questions is explored,
and key thinkers and theologians are introduced to give a sound
understanding of complex issues. Chapter by chapter, the book
covers such topics as religious texts and sources of authority; the
existence and nature of God; revelation and religious experience;
the problem of evil; science and religion; death and life after
death; human nature and personal relationships; human rights,
conflict and crime; and global issues. There is also a dedicated
chapter on study skills and exam techniques, and each chapter
includes student-friendly features such as revision summaries,
questions and activities. While the book has been designed with the
new GCSE specifications and reforms in mind, it encourages students
to see the full significance of these issues by going beyond the
narrow confines of their own specification. As such, Religious
Studies for GCSE will be the ideal companion for investigating this
rich and fascinating area of human life.
This new textbook provides a clear, informative and rigorous guide
for students taking Religious Studies GCSE with all the major exam
boards. It covers the philosophy and ethics content of the key GCSE
specifications and examines these themes from the perspectives of
Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam. Throughout the book,
emphasis is placed on the scriptural basis of each religious view
and on other sources of authority in each religious tradition. The
development of core ethical and doctrinal questions is explored,
and key thinkers and theologians are introduced to give a sound
understanding of complex issues. Chapter by chapter, the book
covers such topics as religious texts and sources of authority; the
existence and nature of God; revelation and religious experience;
the problem of evil; science and religion; death and life after
death; human nature and personal relationships; human rights,
conflict and crime; and global issues. There is also a dedicated
chapter on study skills and exam techniques, and each chapter
includes student-friendly features such as revision summaries,
questions and activities. While the book has been designed with the
new GCSE specifications and reforms in mind, it encourages students
to see the full significance of these issues by going beyond the
narrow confines of their own specification. As such, Religious
Studies for GCSE will be the ideal companion for investigating this
rich and fascinating area of human life.
"[Contains] more lengthy mathematical derivations than most
{comparable books] ... for arrays, provides for a unique,
stand-alone mathematical description that can be adopted by anyone
trying to communicate the theoretical foundation for their array
design...has insights from a practitioner that are unique. The
MATLAB (R) scripts alone are worth the price." -Daniel C. Ross, Ph.
D, Northrop Grumman Corporation Electronically Scanned Arrays:
MATLAB (R) Modeling and Simulation is considered the first book to
provide comprehensive modeling/simulation programs used to design
and analyze Electronically Scanned Arrays (ESA), a key technology
internationally in the scientific and engineering communities.
Several books have been written about ESAs, but most cover only
fundamental theory. Few, if any, provide the insightful,
easy-to-use simulation tools found in this book. Obviously, MATLAB
(R) is one of the greatest tools available for exploring and
understanding science and engineering concepts, and we use MATLAB
functions to easily and instantly calculate ESA patterns. However,
to achieve a truly insightful and in-depth analysis of subarray
architectures, conformal arrays, etc., it is imperative that users
first develop a firm grasp of ESA fundamentals. Covers largely
unexplored topics, such as reliability aspects and the application
of ESAs in space This volume helps readers build that elemental
understanding of how ESAs work. It also provides code to run as an
aid, so that readers don't have to start from scratch. The book
expands on ESA principles and provides a modeling framework, using
MATLAB to model applications of ESAs (i.e. pattern optimization,
space-based applications, and reliability analysis). Presented code
serves as an excellent vehicle to help readers master the analysis
and simulation of ESAs. Exploring how difficult problems can be
simplified with short, elegant solutions, this is an invaluable
resource for students and others new to ESAs, as well as
experienced practicing engineers who model ESAs at the systems
level.
This book combines 20 stories from a variety of organizations with
a selection of nine theories, both mainstream and emerging. The
stories introduce readers to individuals talking about how they
communicate today via information and communication technologies
(ICTs) in business or organizational contexts. The theories,
presented in accessible language, illuminate the implicit patterns
in these stories. This book demonstrates how and why these
technologies are used under myriad circumstances.
This book combines 20 stories from a variety of organizations with
a selection of nine theories, both mainstream and emerging. The
stories introduce readers to individuals talking about how they
communicate today via information and communication technologies
(ICTs) in business or organizational contexts. The theories,
presented in accessible language, illuminate the implicit patterns
in these stories. This book demonstrates how and why these
technologies are used under myriad circumstances.
This collection explores the sexual content of U.S. mass media and
its influence in the lives of adolescents. Contributors address the
topic of sexuality broadly, including evidence not only about
physical sex acts, but also about the role the media play in the
development of gender roles, standards of beauty, courtship, and
relationship norms.
Chapters included here present new perspectives on what teens are
paying attention to in the media, and offer insight into how teens
are understanding and applying what the media present about sex and
sexuality. Employing various methodological approaches, the studies
also represent a diversity of adolescent audiences and deal with a
wide variety of media content, ranging from teens' favorite TV
programs to magazines, movies, music, and teen girls' Web pages.
Taken as a whole, this volume highlights the significant roles the
media play in adolescents' sexual lives. "Sexual Teens, Sexual
Media" contributes important evidence to the ongoing debate over
media effects, making it essential reading for scholars and
students in media studies, as well as social and developmental
psychology.
This collection explores the sexual content of U.S. mass media and
its influence in the lives of adolescents. Contributors address the
topic of sexuality broadly, including evidence not only about
physical sex acts, but also about the role the media play in the
development of gender roles, standards of beauty, courtship, and
relationship norms.
Chapters included here present new perspectives on what teens are
paying attention to in the media, and offer insight into how teens
are understanding and applying what the media present about sex and
sexuality. Employing various methodological approaches, the studies
also represent a diversity of adolescent audiences and deal with a
wide variety of media content, ranging from teens' favorite TV
programs to magazines, movies, music, and teen girls' Web pages.
Taken as a whole, this volume highlights the significant roles the
media play in adolescents' sexual lives. "Sexual Teens, Sexual
Media" contributes important evidence to the ongoing debate over
media effects, making it essential reading for scholars and
students in media studies, as well as social and developmental
psychology.
Intricately shaped and amazingly sensitive, ears are the organs of
hearing and balance. When something goes wrong with the
ears-whether infection or cancer, eardrum perforation or hearing
loss-our overall well-being is generally disturbed. In The Ear
Book, Drs. Thomas J. Balkany and Kevin D. Brown, recognized experts
on ears and hearing, explain how the anatomy of the ear facilitates
hearing and balance and then examine the causes, symptoms, and
treatment of common problems of the outer, middle, and inner ear.
Their explanations take the mystery out of hearing aids, the proper
care of ears, and how the pressurized conditions of scuba diving
and air travel affect the ears. And they debunk ear-related
myths-from the notion that exposure to loud noise strengthens the
ear to the idea that tinnitus can be cured with nutrients-and urge
readers to stop using ear candling or Q-tips to get rid of wax.
Drs. Balkany and Brown address such common questions as: Can
dizziness be cured? How loud is too loud? Why do my ears ring? Do
cochlear implants work for nerve deafness? What promise do
innovations in gene therapy and stem cell therapy hold for the
future? Fully illustrated and including helpful tables, hearing
preservation tips, a glossary of terms, lists of ear medications
and resources, and suggestions for further reading, The Ear Book is
sure to be a welcome family guide.
This volume has been prepared as an inexpensive guide to Japanese
military handguns of the first half of the 20th Century. It is
intended primarily for the collector who, upon encountering a new
specimen, wants information to identify, classify and evaluate it
in order to make a decision on its purchase. It will also be useful
to dealers in establishing values, and to firearms owners who
simply want to know where an individual pistol or its accessories
fit in the overall picture of Japanese military collectibles.
The pandemic has created a crisis that has no equivalent in recent
history, leading to a wide range of disruption across various
social strata, highlighting and reinforcing inequality, and leading
to profound organizational shifts. In this book, organizational
communication scholars grapple with the implications of the
pandemic for work and organizations, examining the immediate impact
on their personal lives in an ethnographic narrative, but also
theorising what the long term implications of COVID-19 will be. The
book also explores the devastating impact of the virus on
healthcare workers, on BIPOC entrepreneurs, and on people in
developing economies. A timely, innovative work, this book will
appeal to academics studying organizational communication,
organizational responses to crisis, ethnographies, and alternative
research methods.
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