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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.
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 is the first major treatment of the effects of increased transparency on financial markets: an important and highly controversial issue for both traders and regulators. Focussing on three main themes - market transparency, the consolidation-fragmentation of trading systems, and the scope of regulation (i.e. which markets, and which traders within those markets, should be subject to regulation), the book highlights the importance of these issues to all markets throughout the world. The authors draws on research from eight UK-based investment exchanges, Deutsche Borse in Frankfurt, and documentary evidence from the US markets and their regulators.
A Nazareth Manifesto is an eloquent and impassioned ecumenical
proposal for re-envisioning Christianity s approach to social
engagement away from working for the people to being with them. *
Questions the effectiveness of the current trend of intervention as
a means of fixing the problems of people in distressed and
disadvantaged circumstances * Argues that Jesus spent 90% of his
life simply being among the people of Nazareth, sharing their hopes
and struggles, therefore Christians should place a similar emphasis
on being alongside people in need rather than hastening to impose
solutions * Written by a respected priest and broadcaster and
renowned Christian ethicist and preacher * Supported by historical,
contemporary, exegetical and anecdotal illustrations
This book provides a broad overview of the current research
questions facing archaeologists working in Europe. The book uses a
case-study method in which a number of archaeologists discuss their
work and reflect on their goals and approaches. The emphasis is on
the intellectual process of archaeology, not just the techniques
and results. Chronological coverage is provided from the Mesolithic
to the Iron Age and over much of the European continent.
This book focuses on the practical application of statistical
techniques for assessing measurement invariance with less emphasis
on theoretical development or exposition. Instead, it describes the
methods using a pedagogical framework followed by extensive
illustrations that demonstrate how to use software to analyze real
data. The chapters illustrate the practical methods to assess
measurement invariance and shows how to apply them to a range of
data. The computer syntax and data sets used in this book are
available for download here: people.umass.edu/cswells.
In AD 9, a Roman traitor led an army of barbarians who trapped and
then slaughtered three entire Roman legions: 20,000 men, half the
Roman army in Europe. If not for this battle, the Roman Empire
would surely have expanded to the Elbe River, and probably eastward
into present-day Russia. But after this defeat, the shocked Romans
ended all efforts to expand beyond the Rhine, which became the
fixed border between Rome and Germania for the next 400 years, and
which remains the cultural border between Latin western Europe and
Germanic central and eastern Europe today. This fascinating
narrative introduces us to the key protagonists: the emperor
Augustus, the most powerful of the Caesars; his general Varus, who
was the wrong man in the wrong place; and the barbarian leader
Arminius, later celebrated as the first German hero. In graphic
detail, based on recent archaeological finds, the author leads the
reader through the mud, blood, and decimation that was the Battle
of Teutoburg Forest.
This book focuses on the practical application of statistical
techniques for assessing measurement invariance with less emphasis
on theoretical development or exposition. Instead, it describes the
methods using a pedagogical framework followed by extensive
illustrations that demonstrate how to use software to analyze real
data. The chapters illustrate the practical methods to assess
measurement invariance and shows how to apply them to a range of
data. The computer syntax and data sets used in this book are
available for download here: people.umass.edu/cswells.
Introducing Christian Ethics 2e, now thoroughly revised and
updated, offers an unparalleled introduction to the study of
Christian Ethics, mapping and exploring all the major ethical
approaches, and offering thoughtful insights into the complex moral
challenges facing people today. * This highly successful text has
been thoughtfully updated, based on considerable feedback, to
include increased material on Catholic perspectives, further case
studies and the augmented use of introductions and summaries *
Uniquely redefines the field of Christian ethics along three
strands: universal (ethics for anyone), subversive (ethics for the
excluded), and ecclesial (ethics for the church) * Encompasses
Christian ethics in its entirety, offering students a substantial
overview by re-mapping the field and exploring the differences in
various ethical approaches * Provides a successful balance between
description, analysis, and critique * Structured so that it can be
used alongside a companion volume, Christian Ethics: An
Introductory Reader, which further illustrates and amplifies the
diversity of material and arguments explored here
This is the first major treatment of the effects of increased
transparency on financial markets: an important and highly
controversial issue for both traders and regulators. Focussing on
three main themes - market transparency, the
consolidation-fragmentation of trading systems, and the scope of
regulation (i.e. which markets, and which traders within those
markets, should be subject to regulation), the book highlights the
importance of these issues to all markets throughout the world. The
book draws on research from eight UK based investment exchanges,
Deutsche Borse in Frankfurt and documentary evidence from the US
markets and their regulators enabling the identification and
documentation of the current situation and consideration of what
fresh regulatory approaches are required for this new and fast
evolving situation.
We are pleased to annouce that "God's Companions" by Samuel Wells
has been shortlisted for the 2007 Michael Ramsey Prize for
theological writing.
www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk
Grounded in Samuel Wells' experience of ordinary lives in poorer
neighborhoods, this book presents a striking and imaginative
approach to Christian ethics. It argues that Christian ethics is
founded on God, on the practices of human community, and on
worship, and that ethics is fundamentally a reflection of God's
abundance.
Wells synthesizes dogmatic, liturgical, ethical, scriptural, and
pastoral approaches to theology in order to make a bold claim for
the centrality of the local church in theological reflection. He
considers the abundance of gifts God gives through the practices of
the Church, particularly the Eucharist. His central thesis, which
governs his argument throughout, is that God gives his people
everything they need to worship him, be his friends, and eat with
him. Wells engages with serious scholarly material, yet sets out
the issues lucidly for a student audience.
We are pleased to annouce that "God's Companions" by Samuel Wells
has been shortlisted for the 2007 Michael Ramsey Prize for
theological writing.
www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk
Grounded in Samuel Wells' experience of ordinary lives in poorer
neighborhoods, this book presents a striking and imaginative
approach to Christian ethics. It argues that Christian ethics is
founded on God, on the practices of human community, and on
worship, and that ethics is fundamentally a reflection of God's
abundance.
Wells synthesizes dogmatic, liturgical, ethical, scriptural, and
pastoral approaches to theology in order to make a bold claim for
the centrality of the local church in theological reflection. He
considers the abundance of gifts God gives through the practices of
the Church, particularly the Eucharist. His central thesis, which
governs his argument throughout, is that God gives his people
everything they need to worship him, be his friends, and eat with
him. Wells engages with serious scholarly material, yet sets out
the issues lucidly for a student audience.
This volume presents preliminary results of three seasons of
excavation at the Late Iron Age oppidum settlement of Kelheim,
including analytical studies of materials recovered and
interpretation of the significance of the findings. Research on the
materials presented here is ongoing, and more detailed reports will
follow at a later date. The volume is divided into four main
sections. The first explains the reasons for investigations at
Kelheim, the questions addressed, the character of the landscape,
and the history of archaeological research there. The second
describes the techniques of excavation used and the progress over
the three field seasons, and presents the results of the
excavations, regarding both settlement features and artifact
distribution, as well as an overview of the character of the
material recovered. Many illustrations are included here in order
to show the range of pottery, metal, and other objects from the
site. The third section includes special studies of several
categories of materials, as well as discussion of the chronology of
the occupation and presentation of the results of the landscape
survey around the Late Iron Age settlement. The final section
attempts to address some major questions about late prehistoric
Europe from the perspective of these excavations and analytical
results at Kelheim. A final section presents investigations into
ritual behavior in the Kelheim region and uses this theme to argue
for strong continuity of tradition from prehistoric times into the
Middle Ages.
This volume presents preliminary results of three seasons of
excavation at the Late Iron Age oppidum settlement of Kelheim,
including analytical studies of materials recovered and
interpretation of the significance of the findings. Research on the
materials presented here is ongoing, and more detailed reports will
follow at a later date. The volume is divided into four main
sections. The first explains the reasons for investigations at
Kelheim, the questions addressed, the character of the landscape,
and the history of archaeological research there. The second
describes the techniques of excavation used and the progress over
the three field seasons, and presents the results of the
excavations, regarding both settlement features and artifact
distribution, as well as an overview of the character of the
material recovered. Many illustrations are included here in order
to show the range of pottery, metal, and other objects from the
site. The third section includes special studies of several
categories of materials, as well as discussion of the chronology of
the occupation and presentation of the results of the landscape
survey around the Late Iron Age settlement. The final section
attempts to address some major questions about late prehistoric
Europe from the perspective of these excavations and analytical
results at Kelheim. A final section presents investigations into
ritual behavior in the Kelheim region and uses this theme to argue
for strong continuity of tradition from prehistoric times into the
Middle Ages.
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