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Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns
hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of
ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics,
science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that have
shaped life on Earth. Neurobiologist and philosopher Stefano
Mancuso brings his signature charm and eye for unforgettable detail
to tell eight stories of trees that have rooted themselves in human
history - from the red spruces that were made into Stradivarius'
violins to the wooden ladder that solved 'The Crime of the
Century'. Combining scientific vigour with his inimitable voice,
Mancuso reveals the amazing ways that the world's green-print has
shaped the course of our lives, issuing a passionate rallying cry
for greater care and attention towards the plants that have helped
us survive and thrive.
Hockey in Syracuse retraces the history of the eight professional
teams that have taken the ice in Syracuse in six different leagues
since 1930. Each team has its own colorful story, beginning with
the Syracuse Stars of the International Hockey League. The
"Twinklers" have the distinction of capturing the first Calder Cup
ever awarded. Other teams included the Warriors (1951-1954), the
Braves (1962-1963), the Blazers (1967-1977), the Eagles
(1974-1975), the Firebirds (1979-1980), and the Hornets
(1980-1981). The present-day Crunch brought hockey back in 1994 and
have provided Syracuse fans with thrills on the
ice ever since. Salt City teams have won four playoff
championships and have set several all-time professional hockey
records that still stand today. Hockey Hall of Famers from these
teams include Keith "Bingo" Allen, Gord Drillon, Phil Esposito, Syd
Howe, and Dave "Sweeney" Schriner. Syracuse truly has a rich hockey
heritage.
The centre for comparative laws in Africa held its inaugural
methodology workshop from 22 to 24 October 2012. Over 40 scholars
from various universities in South Africa, Africa, Europe and the
United States of America participated in plenary and panel
discussions around comparative law in cultural, interdisciplinary
and subject context, Western legal traditions and mixed
jurisdictions in African comparative legal studies, traditional and
informal law in Africa, religious law in Africa and its comparative
implications and the role of African comparative legal studies in
the development of law in Africa. Comparative law in Africa:
Methodologies and concepts is the outcome of the workshop. Its aim
is to contextualise comparative legal studies in the African
continent, with the ultimate goal of paving the way for the
development of a comparative methodology specifically addressed to
Africa. The studies presented in this volume offer different views
and perspectives around the main theme of how to methodologically
approach comparative legal studies in Africa, and how to properly
take into consideration all the different layers composing the
African legal systems, in order to give them the proper role and
the proper place. The diverse background of the different
contributors to this volume enriches its continental approach and
offers a stimulating voice to African comparative legal scholars to
continue their research.
As plants see it, humans are not the masters of the Earth but only
one of its most unpleasant and irksome residents. They have been on
the planet for only about 300,000 years ago (nothing compared to
the three billon years of plant evolution), yet have changed the
conditions of the planet so drastically as to make it a dangerous
place for their own survival. It's time for the plants to offer
advice. In this playful, philosophical manifesto, Stefano Mancuso,
expert on plant intelligence, presents a new constitution on which
to build our future as beings respectful of the Earth and its
inhabitants. These eight articles - the fundamental pillars on
which plant life is based - must henceforth regulate all living
beings.
This volume presents the work of postgraduate and postdoctoral
researchers on unsaturated soil mechanincs. Topics covered include:
innovative experimental techniques; new experimental data on
compacted, collapsible and swelling soils; and advances in
constitutive modelling.
With gouache illustrations of dogs, people, parks, markets, and
cafes that bring Paris to life, the story of Hudson, an adventurous
Norwich Terrier who moves to Paris, is as much for dog lovers and
Francophiles as it is for kids. Hudson loves the new sights and
smells, but when he tries to make friends, an obstacle arises--the
dogs only speak French. When his mom suggests going to French
class, Hudson discovers other ex-pat dogs are in the same boat.
Determined to make friends, he hits the books and things begin to
look up; Hudson becomes a Parisian, or rather, a "Paris-chien"
(c"hien" means "dog" in French). Demonstrating a message to
children about how to cope with change in their lives, little
Hudson's desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment
is so strong that he learns a new language. French words that
appear in the illustrations are defined in a glossary, so the book
also serves as an introduction to learning French. Hudson's
successful experience will be a consolation to any child set down
in a new school, city, or country.
This book presents a range of insights on the relationship between
food and law. Over time, religions have multiplied food
prohibitions and prescriptions, customs have redistributed land,
shared its occupancy in creative ways, or favoured communal
property so that everyone could have access to food. In turn, laws
have multiplied to facilitate food trade, security, safety,
traceability, and also to promote and protect food and wine
production, using trademarks and geographical denominations. This
volume brings a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to
examine some of the most heavily debated issues in the interaction
between food, in all forms, and the law. Topics covered include
food security, food safety, food quality, intellectual property,
and consumer protection. As well as highlighting current issues,
the work also points to new challenges in this field. The book will
be a valuable resource for researchers and policy-makers working in
the area of Food Law and Comparative Law.
This book presents a range of insights on the relationship between
food and law. Over time, religions have multiplied food
prohibitions and prescriptions, customs have redistributed land,
shared its occupancy in creative ways, or favoured communal
property so that everyone could have access to food. In turn, laws
have multiplied to facilitate food trade, security, safety,
traceability, and also to promote and protect food and wine
production, using trademarks and geographical denominations. This
volume brings a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to
examine some of the most heavily debated issues in the interaction
between food, in all forms, and the law. Topics covered include
food security, food safety, food quality, intellectual property,
and consumer protection. As well as highlighting current issues,
the work also points to new challenges in this field. The book will
be a valuable resource for researchers and policy-makers working in
the area of Food Law and Comparative Law.
This book reconsiders the use of food metaphors and the
relationship between law and food in an interdisciplinary
perspective to examine how food related topics can be used to
describe or identify rules, norms, or prescriptions of all kinds.
The links between law and food are as old as the concept of law.
Many authors have been using such links in creative ways to express
specific features of law. This is because the language of food and
cooking offers legal thinkers and teachers mouth-watering
metaphors, comparing rules to recipes, and their combination to
culinary processes. This collection focuses on this relationship
between law and food and takes us far beyond their mere
interaction, to explore different ways of using these two
apparently so diverse elements to describe different phenomena of
the legal reality. The authors use the link between food and law to
describe different aspects of the legal landscape in different
areas and jurisdictions. Bringing together metaphors and indirect
correlations between law and food, the book explores different
models of approaching legal issues and considering different legal
challenges from a completely new perspective, in line with the
multidisciplinary approach that leads comparative legal studies
today and, to a certain extent, revisiting and enriching it. With
contributions in English and French, the book will be of interest
to academics and researchers working in the areas of law and food,
law and language, and comparative legal studies.
Learn how to navigate the world with life lessons inspired by the
most glamorous high-schooler in Beverly Hills, Cher Horowitz, her
BFF Dionne, new pal Tai and the entire crew from the greatest teen
comedy of the '90s, Clueless. This mini book is filled with advice,
quick tips, and quotes on dating, fashion, friendship, giving back,
and so much more -- all illustrated with full-colour photos from
the movie throughout.
This book reconsiders the use of food metaphors and the
relationship between law and food in an interdisciplinary
perspective to examine how food related topics can be used to
describe or identify rules, norms, or prescriptions of all kinds.
The links between law and food are as old as the concept of law.
Many authors have been using such links in creative ways to express
specific features of law. This is because the language of food and
cooking offers legal thinkers and teachers mouth-watering
metaphors, comparing rules to recipes, and their combination to
culinary processes. This collection focuses on this relationship
between law and food and takes us far beyond their mere
interaction, to explore different ways of using these two
apparently so diverse elements to describe different phenomena of
the legal reality. The authors use the link between food and law to
describe different aspects of the legal landscape in different
areas and jurisdictions. Bringing together metaphors and indirect
correlations between law and food, the book explores different
models of approaching legal issues and considering different legal
challenges from a completely new perspective, in line with the
multidisciplinary approach that leads comparative legal studies
today and, to a certain extent, revisiting and enriching it. With
contributions in English and French, the book will be of interest
to academics and researchers working in the areas of law and food,
law and language, and comparative legal studies.
Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns
hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of
ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics,
science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that have
shaped life on Earth. Neurobiologist and philosopher Stefano
Mancuso brings his signature charm and eye for unforgettable detail
to tell eight stories of trees that have rooted themselves in human
history - from the red spruces that were made into Stradivarius'
violins to the wooden ladder that solved 'The Crime of the
Century'. Combining scientific vigour with his inimitable voice,
Mancuso reveals the amazing ways that the world's green-print has
shaped the course of our lives, issuing a passionate rallying cry
for greater care and attention towards the plants that have helped
us survive and thrive.
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Planting Our World
Stefano Mancuso; Translated by Gregory Conti
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