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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book explains the consequences of global policy initiatives
against money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion on
financial centres located in offshore jurisdictions in the
Caribbean region. Adding to the existing literature by detailing
international policy initiatives against money laundering and tax
evasion from the early 1920s to date, this book examines the
factors that have contributed to their gradual development over
time, their role in contributing to money laundering, terrorist
financing, and tax evasion, the international policy initiatives
that came about to address these financial crimes, as well as the
consequences of these policy initiatives on the legislative
systems, institutions, offshore business sectors, and economies of
these financial centres.
Delve into this stunning gift edition boasting the complete
collection of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales and
original, iconic illustrations by John Tenniel. The next elegant
edition in the Timeless Classics series, Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland and Other Talesis unabridged and complete, and comprised
of: Both Alice books (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through
the Looking-Glass) The nonsense poems, including "The Hunting of
the Snark" and "Jabberwocky" The novels Sylvie and Bruno and Sylvie
and Bruno Concluded Carroll's essays and other miscellaneous
writings Also included are the original, iconic illustrations by
John Tenniel and an introduction by Lori Campbell. Lewis Carroll
fans worldwide will fall in love with this stunning hardcover gift
edition complete with gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative
endpapers, and a ribbon marker. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
and Other Tales contains every piece ever written by this master of
puns, puzzles, and fantasy that have been delighting adults and
children alike for over 150 years. The Timeless Classics series
from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from
around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed
gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers,
and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate
these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your
personal library collection.
In this collection, four philosophers and four economists consider
the Third Volume of Marx's Capital. The essays take up each of the
major themes of Volume III - competition, for formation and
development of the general rate of profit, the credit system and
finance capital, rent, the Trinity formula and the concept of class
- and consider them in the light of the two previous volumes. The
authors share a focus on the concept of social form in Marx's work
and on the method of his argument. The collection is intended both
for specialists in Marxian theory and for students of the history
of economic thought and of methodology.
"So long as a person is capable of self renewal they are a living
being. " -Amiel Cereals have been the source of life to the human
race, providing nutritional and ma terial needs since the dawn of
civilization. As with all dynamic industries, the Cereal in dustry
has renewed itself in the past; as the millennium approaches, it is
on the brink of another renewal, in which the versatility and
providence of cereals are being rediscovered, but in new and
exciting ways. Cereals are richly diverse; over 10,000 varieties
convert minerals and the energy of the sun into a bursting catalog
of functional and versatile biomolecules and biopolymers.
Processing technology allows these components to be accessed,
separated, isolated and purified, while chemical science allows
modification for even greater diversity and speci ficity. The last
century has seen the move from cereal- to oil-based chemical and
materials industries. But cereals contain a greater variety and
functionality of macromolecules than oil. Starch, protein, bran and
straw, already diverse across cereal varieties, can be fraction
ated into more specific elements, modified chemically to enhance
function, or used as feedstocks in fermentation-based bioconversion
systems, to produce a range of bulk and fine chemicals for
industries as diverse as food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, textiles,
pulp and paper, transport, composites and boards, adhesives and
energy."
Did you know there is a rejoicing and powerful worship gathering
going on right now? It's a worship gathering that you have been
exclusively invited to and an atmosphere that you can go to. Did
you realize that your sincere worship can set you up for victory?
All it takes is you knowing how to truly participate. It's already
been proven in many lives that once this revelation of truth is
applied, winning in every area of life flourishes. It's called
worship! And in this book "We Win By Our Worship" you'll be
encouraged to apply some powerful steps which will spiral you up to
the place of intimacy and passionate worship. This revealed truth
will spiritually touch your heart so that worshipping God will
become a life flow, just like the heavenly host. The flow is
victorious and "We Win By Our Worship."
This entry in the Perspectives in Social History series examines
the course and consequences of Reconstruction on the former
Confederate states by focusing on the everyday people who lived
through it. Reconstruction: People and Perspectives is a
fascinating collection of essays and documents that illuminates the
experiences of ordinary Americans across all levels of society in
the southern United States during Reconstruction. Reconstruction:
People and Perspectives describes in vivid detail the experiences
of a diverse group of people caught up in the Civil War's aftermath
in the South. Chapters focus on Civil War veterans, former
slaveholders, farmers and city residents, Northerners in the South,
and African American men and women (both those who stayed in the
South and those who migrated). It also reports on groups similar
studies often overlook, such as Native Americans and white women.
Looking at Reconstruction from a social historian's point of view,
this revealing work adds a much needed new voice to studies of the
era. Primary documents provide first-hand insight into the lives
and times of diverse individuals during one of the most tumultuous
periods in U.S. history Includes a bibliography of key works on the
Reconstruction era as well as a reference chapter of terms, people,
and events, including "carpetbaggers," "Gideon's band," and "the
Colfax massacre"
Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and
Resilience brings together the work of a number of leading
researchers to provide a broad overview of criminal justice issues
that Indigenous people in Canada have faced historically and
continue to face today. Both Indigenous and Canadian scholars
situate current issues of justice for Indigenous peoples, broadly
defined, within the context of historical realities and ongoing
developments. By examining how justice is defined, both from within
Indigenous communities and outside of them, this volume examines
the force of Constitutional reform and subsequent case law on
Indigenous rights historically and in contemporary contexts. It
then expands the discussion to include theoretical considerations,
particularly settler-colonialism, that help explain how ongoing
oppressive and assimilationist agendas continue to affect how
so-called "justice" is administered. From a critical perspective,
the book examines the operation of the criminal justice system,
though bail, specialized courts, policing, sentencing,
incarceration, and release. It explores legal frameworks as well as
current issues that have significantly affected Indigenous peoples,
such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Inquiry into
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, human rights,
resurgence and identity. This unique collection of perspectives
exposes the disconcerting agenda of historical and modern-day
Canadian federal government policy and the continued denial of
Indigenous rights to self-determination. It is essential reading
for those interested in the struggles of the Indigenous peoples in
Canada as well as anyone studying race, crime and justice.
Stringent legislation is forcing manufacturing industry to be aware
of the impact its operations have on the environment, in order to
control and reduce the affect of those operations. Increasingly
sophisticated equipment is required for this monitoring, and
development of that equipment and strategies for its use is a
multi-disciplinary field involving chemists, analytical scientists
and engineers. This volume is divided into two parts, the first
introducing the reader to the various sensor systems and
illustrating the advantages and disadvantages those systems have
for monitoring programmes, and the second introducing the problems
associated with environmental monitoring, and showing how the
sensors discussed in the first section can be applied to produce a
thorough monitoring programme.
Stringent legislation is forcing manufacturing industry to be aware
of the impact its operations have on the environment, in order to
control and reduce the affect of those operations. Increasingly
sophisticated equipment is required for this monitoring, and
development of that equipment and strategies for its use is a
multi-disciplinary field involving chemists, analytical scientists
and engineers. This volume is divided into two parts, the first
introducing the reader to the various sensor systems and
illustrating the advantages and disadvantages those systems have
for monitoring programmes, and the second introducing the problems
associated with environmental monitoring, and showing how the
sensors discussed in the first section can be applied to produce a
thorough monitoring programme.
Bigfoot and Nessie return for another adventure, and things are
getting particularly eerie as they uncover the secrets of Loch Ness
Castle in the latest installment of Chelsea M. Campbell and
Laura Knetzger's chapter-book graphic novel series. Bigfoot
and Nessie are visiting Nessie's home, the underwater Loch Ness
Castle, and Bigfoot couldn't be more excited! The castle is huge,
lavish, and it seems like Nessie has everything she could possibly
want. Â Only things are not exactly what they seem: Nessie
can't get away from her "overbearing momager" and endless celebrity
duties -- and to make matters worse, there's a ghost roaming around
in the house. Can Bigfoot and Nessie confront the ghost, stand up
to Nessie's mom, and uncover the castle's haunting secrets? Â
This latest installment of Chelsea M. Campbell and Laura Knetzger's
heartfelt and irresistible series is filled with endless adventure
and exploration of new feelings, brought to life with hilarious,
accessible text and vibrant four-color art.Â
Gorbachev's Third World Dilemmas (1989) examines the strategic,
political and ideological criteria which shaped Soviet policies
toward the developing world. Organized around particular themes and
issues, it pays attention to both theoretical fundamentals in
Soviet doctrine and to Soviet actions in specific regions. The
topics range widely and include: the Soviet conception of regional
security; Soviet arms transfers and military aid to the developing
world; the developing world in Soviet military thinking; the USSR
and crisis in the Caribbean; Soviet policy towards Southern Africa,
notably Angola and Mozambique; and Soviet policy towards Southwest
Africa. It looks at the activist foreign policy that Gorbachev
inherited, and explores the elements of change and continuity that
Gorbachev and the Soviets faced.
This remarkable collaboration between an anthropologist and a
Nunamiut Eskimo tribesman offers a rare, often poignant glimpse
into history, legends, lore material culture and daily life of a
traditional society that no longer exists. Simon Paneak's drawings
constitute the heart of the book depicting from a memory a way of
life that in a very short time had been lost irretrievably.
This book exposes the myriad of victims of wrongful conviction by
going beyond the innocent person who has been wrongfully
incarcerated to include the numerous indirect victims who suffer
collaterally. In no way overlooking the egregious effects on the
wrongfully convicted, this book widens the net to also examine
consequences for family, friends, co-workers, witnesses, the
initial victims of the crime, and society in general-all indirect
victims who are often forgotten in treatments of wrongful
conviction. Utilizing interviews of exonerees and indirect victims,
the authors capture the tangible and intangible costs of
victimization across the board. The prison experience is examined
through the lens of an innocent person, and the psychological
impact of incarceration for the exoneree is explored. Special
attention is given to the often-ignored experience of female
exonerees and to the impact of race as a compounding factor in a
vast number of miscarriages of justice. The book concludes with an
overview of the victimization experiences that follow exonerees
upon release. Unique to this book is its interdisciplinary approach
to the troubling subject of wrongful conviction, combining
perspectives from a number of fields, including criminal justice,
criminology, victimology, psychology, sociology, social justice,
history, political science, and law. Undergraduate and graduate
students in these disciplines will find this book helpful in their
respective areas of study, and professionals in the legal system
will benefit from appreciation of the far-reaching costs of
wrongful convictions.
This book exposes the myriad of victims of wrongful conviction by
going beyond the innocent person who has been wrongfully
incarcerated to include the numerous indirect victims who suffer
collaterally. In no way overlooking the egregious effects on the
wrongfully convicted, this book widens the net to also examine
consequences for family, friends, co-workers, witnesses, the
initial victims of the crime, and society in general-all indirect
victims who are often forgotten in treatments of wrongful
conviction. Utilizing interviews of exonerees and indirect victims,
the authors capture the tangible and intangible costs of
victimization across the board. The prison experience is examined
through the lens of an innocent person, and the psychological
impact of incarceration for the exoneree is explored. Special
attention is given to the often-ignored experience of female
exonerees and to the impact of race as a compounding factor in a
vast number of miscarriages of justice. The book concludes with an
overview of the victimization experiences that follow exonerees
upon release. Unique to this book is its interdisciplinary approach
to the troubling subject of wrongful conviction, combining
perspectives from a number of fields, including criminal justice,
criminology, victimology, psychology, sociology, social justice,
history, political science, and law. Undergraduate and graduate
students in these disciplines will find this book helpful in their
respective areas of study, and professionals in the legal system
will benefit from appreciation of the far-reaching costs of
wrongful convictions.
Until recently, historians tended to stress the perceived
technological and ecological shortcomings of medieval agriculture.
The ten essays assembled in this volume offer a contrary view.
Based upon close documentary analysis of the demesne farms managed
for and by lords, they show that, by 1300, in the most
commercialized parts of England, production decisions were based
upon relative factor costs and commodity prices. Moreover, when and
where economic conditions were ripe and environmental and
institutional circumstances favourable, medieval cultivators
successfully secured high and ecologically sustainable levels of
land productivity. They achieved this by integrating crop and
livestock production into the sort of manure-intensive systems of
mixed-husbandry which later underpinned the more celebrated output
growth of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. If medieval
agriculture failed to fulfill the production potential provided by
wider adoption of such systems, this is more appropriately
explained by the want of the kind of market incentives that might
have justified investment, innovation, and specialization on the
scale that characterized the so-called 'agricultural revolution',
than either the lack of appropriate agricultural technology or the
innate 'backwardness' of medieval cultivators.
The famed B-29 Superfortress is presented in this all new
collection of World War II and Korean War era photographs. Many of
the 850+ photographs appear here for the first time and are
identified as to unit and location. John Campbell is also the
author of Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and Talisman: A Collection
of Nose Art (available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).
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