What is Europe? What are the contents of the concept of Europe? And what defines European identity? Instead of only asking these classical questions, this volume also explores who asks these questions, and who is addressed with such questions. Who answers the questions, from which standpoints and for what reasons? Which philosophical, historical, religious or political traditions influence the answers? This book addresses its task in three parts. The first concentrates on the controversies around the meaning of Europe. The second focuses on the role of the European Union. The third discusses Europe and its relations to different types of otherness, or rather, non-European-ness. The volume produces a complex and plural picture of the concepts, ideas, debates and (ex)changes associated with the concept of Europe, and has a clear significance for today's debates on European identity, Europeanization, and the EU.

What is Europe? What are the contents of the concept of Europe? And what defines European identity? Instead of only asking these classical questions, this volume also explores who asks these questions, and who is addressed with such questions. Who answers the questions, from which standpoints and for what reasons? Which philosophical, historical, religious or political traditions influence the answers? This book addresses its task in three parts. The first concentrates on the controversies around the meaning of Europe. The second focuses on the role of the European Union. The third discusses Europe and its relations to different types of otherness, or rather, non-European-ness. The volume produces a complex and plural picture of the concepts, ideas, debates and (ex)changes associated with the concept of Europe, and has a clear significance for today's debates on European identity, Europeanization, and the EU.

Baseball star Richie "Dick" Allen forced Philadelphians to address the racism that existed in their city during the 1960s. While his candid opinions challenged the white baseball establishment, Allen's tape-measure home runs earned the admiration of younger fans and fellow players, both black and white. The admiration, as well as Allen's reputation as "Baseball's Bad Boy," continued after he left Philadelphia to play for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago White Sox. Named the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1972, Allen was one of the game's most misunderstood players. Based on interviews of teammates, family, friends, and Allen himself, this richly illustrated biography with original artwork by Dick Perez explores the star's personal life as well as his playing career. It is a story about one of the finest baseball players of all time, and one who deserves to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Clearing the Bases is a much-needed call to arms by one of baseball's most respected players. Drawing on his experiences as a third baseman, a manager, and, most recently, a fan, Mike Schmidt takes on everything from skyrocketing payrolls, callous owners, and unapproachable players to inflated statistics, and, of course, ersatz home run kings.

But Schmidt's book goes beyond the Balco investigation and never-ending free-agent bonanzas that dominate the back pages. It also examines all that's right with our national pastime, including interleague play, expansion, and, most surprisingly, better all-around hitters. Riveting, wise, and illuminating, Clearing the Bases is a hall of famer's look at how Major League Baseball has lost its way and how it can head back home.

250 photos 6 x 9 * Monster shark fishing, tackle, techniques, boats, destinations, safety, tournaments, stories, equipment information, photos and illustrations. In this book you will find everything you need to know on how to find, catch and release big sharks. The nine action packed stories in this book will intrigue you enough to go out after one of these beasts. If the stories don't grab you, the 250 pictures and graphs will get your attention. Purchasing this book will save you tons of money on gas, gear, and chum by obtaining knowledge on how to find the right sharking grounds and by sight fishing. Shark Fishing, is not a one-time read, you will want to keep this one "on board." "Capt. Mike Schmidt assisted Gurney Productions in obtaining top side and underwater footage for 'Shark Hunter Series'. He was able to attract, catch, and release large Makos for exhilarating, invaluable footage for the show." Scott Gurney, Producer, Shark Hunters Series. "I have been fishing seriously for sharks in Southern California and around the world for over a decade and this book is the most complete, up to date resource on shark fishing there is. This book provides valuable information for both beginners and experts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in shark fishing." - - Ron Marlin Kawaja President, PELAGIC OFFSHORE GEAR

There be Sea Monster's out there If you have half a heart, a hunter killer instinct, and the courage to head out on the deep purple after Sea Monsters, you just might have what it takes to slay a beast Your boat is your chariot, your motors are your steeds, your gaff is your sword, and your rod is your shield, confident, you venture forth to conquer the beast. The "beast" is a 1,000 pound Gargantuan Shark with Guillotine Jaws. You lure him from the depths of the sea and trick him into biting your hook. This unpredictable opponent duels with incredible fierce power and speed. Only then will you truly understand the power and beauty that makes up the Beast to whom is the Ruler of the Sea. In this book you will find everything you need to know on how to find, catch and release a big shark. The nine action packed stories in this book will intrigue you enough to go out after one of these beasts. If the stories don't grab you, the 250+ color pictures and graphs will get your attention. Purchasing this book will save you tons of money on gas, gear, and chum by obtaining knowledge on how to find the right sharking grounds and by sight fishing. Shark Fishing, is not a one-time read, you will want to keep this one "on board." Mike Schmidt founded www.Sharks.us which has the world's largest online archive of shark pictures and videos. You also can connect with other fishermen on the popular message boards and instantly share your own pictures and videos in the media gallery. Mike Schmidt continues to appear on several Los Angeles news channels, relating stories of current shark events. "Mike Schmidt assisted Gurney Productions in obtaining top side and underwater footage for 'Shark HunterSeries'. He was able to attract, catch, and release large Makos for exhilarating, invaluable footage for the show." Scott Gurney, Producer, Shark Hunters Series. "I have been fishing seriously for sharks in Southern California and around the world for over a decade and this book is the most complete, up to date resource on shark fishing there is. This book provides valuable information for both beginners and experts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in shark fishing." - - Ron Marlin Kawaja President, PELAGIC OFFSHORE GEAR

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich Kulturwissenschaften - Allgemeines und Begriffe, Note: 1,7, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin (Institut fur Europaische Ethnologie), Veranstaltung: Kulturelle Globalisierung: Ost vs. West, 13 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Sensibilisiert durch die aktuelle Prasenz des Themas beschloss ich, im Wintersemester 2004/05 ein Seminar uber (kulturelle) Globalisierung zu besuchen... Albrow, Beck, Friedman, Hannerz, Robertson und einige mehr zahlten zu dem (Pflicht-)Lektureprogramm, das auf der einen Seite, wenn es um den neuen, seit 1989 zunehmend entfesselten globalen Kapitalismus ging, gewohnt apokalyptisch, auf der anderen, die Kultur beleuchtende Seite hingegen bis zu einem bestimmten Punkt uberraschend positiv, daruber hinaus jedoch und gerade im Vergleich zu den dusteren okonomischen und politischen Prophezeiungen enttauschend blutleer daherkam. Positiv, weil sich alle Autoren daruber einig zu sein schienen, dass von einer westlich dominierten kulturellen Homogenisierung keineswegs die Rede sein konne; vielmehr entstunde eine, in gewissem Sinne neuartige Vielfalt an kulturellen Identifizierungs-Spielarten. Enttauschend, weil neben diesem, eigentlich nicht wirklich neuen Aspekt der spat- oder postmodernen lebensweltlichen Orientierung(slosigkeit), die dazugehorigen (trans-)kulturellen Praxen sowie deren Produkte noch wenig erforscht zu sein schienen... Letztlich und vielleicht auch konsequenterweise machte sich die Erkenntnis breit, dass es im Zusammenhang mit der Globalisierung eine Art Goldgrube (noch?) nicht geben kann; zu vielfaltig und vor allem zwiespaltig sind die teils zu beobachtenden, grossenteils jedoch bisher nur zu vermutenden Tendenzen dieses "process of change known as globalisation " (Hall 1996: 277). Unter diesen Vorzeichen schien es mir wenig sinn- bzw. reizvoll, mich ausfuhrlicher oder kritisch mit einer Theorie oder Publikation zu beschaftigen. Stattdessen hab