Notwithstanding increases in the scope for interaction between European and national courts, little research has been undertaken into the potential impact of institutional cooperation and dialogue in European private law making. This coherent collection of original chapters provides unique insights into these developments - with a particular focus on consumer law, and changes in national civil procedure via substantive law enforcement - from a broad range of stakeholders, including academics and judges from the EU and the US. Dialogue of both a vertical (between national and European courts) and horizontal (between national courts) nature is visible in the growing number of preliminary references to the CJEU in European private law. Combined with activism on the part of national courts and the growing importance of regulators, this dialogue brings about new forms of development of European private law. This book offers a case-based analysis of these processes, highlighting the need to focus on the instruments of dialogue and cooperation, and pressing beyond the prevailing focus on constitutional dialogue to reveal a new perspective on the private law sphere. Judicial Cooperation in European Private Law will appeal to scholars, students, practising lawyers and judges interested in the creation and development of European private law at both national and EU levels. Contributors include: F. Cafaggi, A.C. Ciacchi, F. Gomez Pomar, M. Jozon, S. Law, K. Lyczkowska, M. Safjan, A.J. Scirica, C. Timmermans

"A love letter to the Welsh language... Ellis' detailed watercolor illustrations are the main attraction, providing fresh artistic representations to inspire a new generation of readers. Mythology fans and art enthusiasts alike will enjoy this beautiful book." - Booklist ''Packed with lore, history, and beautiful illustrations, Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts is an indispensable registry of everything that lurks in the shadows, glides just beneath the surface, or goes bump in the night. I love it!'' - Todd Lockwood My first thought upon seeing Welsh Monsters was "Goodness, what a useful book!" -John Howe Upon the dramatic landscape of Wales there have been born many creatures and beings of legend. This lushly illustrated guide delves into the dragons, beasts, fair folk, and spirits of Wales. Tales become blended and one with history, and this history meets illustration with C.C.J. Ellis' rich renderings of these creatures. Detail and colour lift these beings off the page and bring this compendium to life. Now available worldwide, this new edition includes a Welsh language guide so that each of the creatures might be known by their original Welsh names. You may have heard of the Red Dragon (Draig Goch) featured on the national flag of Wales, but have you heard of the Water Leaper (Llamhigyn Y Dwr) or of the Mary White (Mari Lwyd)? Ellis aims to re-introduce the beasts of Welsh myth and legend to the world and bring a touch of Wales to your shelves. Part of the Wool of Bat series focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world.

Long ago, before trees were used for their pulp and fiber to bind our stories, they were story protectors of a different kind. As legend and druids can tell you, there are places on the planet where the veil between worlds is thin, and the trees were guardians of these sacred spaces. During that age, if one was lucky, one might encounter a door in the trunk of a tree, known as a duirwaigh, a portal between magical worlds.

The contents of this oracle were entrusted to me from a Tree Keeper in Lapland who guarded the ancient groves. The Tree Keeper gifted me her legacy book. Tree Keepers Oracle is derived from that tome.

Tree Keepers Oracle includes 44 cards, 108-page lushly illustrated guidebook, and organza drawstring pouch.

The European lawmaker is currently overseeing what appears to be a paradigm shift in the way that cross-border litigation is conducted within the European Union. This matter was initially conceptualised from the perspective of international judicial cooperation, based on the notion of mutual trust and mutual recognition. Recent developments, however, have introduced the option of harmonisation as a new regulatory approach. The first part of the book is focused on the possible methodological approaches at hand. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union as a ''promoter'' of a European Procedural Law (principle of effectiveness and principle of equivalence). The second part assesses to what extend harmonisation is already used: ''vertically'', through the regulations on international judicial cooperation, for example the European Account Preservation Order; and ''horizontally'', through the promotion of harmonised standards promoted by the directives on intellectual property rights and competition damages (access to information and evidence), or in the directive on trade secrets and in the field of data protection (protection of confidential information). With a view to the future, the final part examines two more recent initiatives: ELI-UNIDROIT and the proposal for a directive on common minimum standards of civil procedure in the EU.The Future of the European Law of Civil Procedure: Coordination or Harmonisation? clearly outlines the motivations of the various national and institutional players in the regulation of civil procedural law and identifies potential obstacles likely to be encountered along the way that will be useful for every lawyer in the field.

Lupente showcases five outstanding contemporary artists in an elegant and absorbing package. This volume-the first in our ongoing Flesk Artist Showcase series-features Julia Blattman, a premier visual-development artist working in the animation industry; Stephanie Law, a fine artist who pulls from dreams and reality to illuminate the boundary between those two worlds; Karla Ortiz, a concept and fine artist who is renowned for her personal works and her designs for film; Virginie Ropars, one of the most-revered dollmakers today and an inspiration to sculptors around the world; and Erica Williams, also known as "HookieDuke," who has gained acclaim by mastering a unique, highly intricate style of lines and designs that centers on Nature as its inspiration. Examples of the most highly regarded works by the five are accompanied by biographical essays, interviews, quotes and captions that reveal insights into their creative processes. In addition, Flesk's personal access to each artist has resulted in an insightful and engaging introduction to these talented creators, among the best working today.

When Jenna was eighteen, a horrible event occurred that plagued every moment of happiness throughout her life. Even after being married to a wonderful man and raising two children, the secret has eaten away at her. But now, with her beloved husband gone, and the children married and starting their own lives, it's just her and a big empty house.That is until the prodigal son returns, and threatens to reveal her secret and destroy her with his own misguided version of the truth. Jenna must now face her demons and loosen the binds that have clenched her heart before the lies rip her heart in two.

Part III and final volume of the fantasy fiction trilogy Fable of the Hidden Pearl: The Omega Point

Evil has plagued this world since thedawnof creation seeking to gain control. One family was givensupernaturalabilities with the sole purpose of protecting the thingsinthis world that evil must never take possession of. Samantha Nelson knew she was cursed. She didn't know that her unnatural ability of forcing the truth outofpeople was just the beginning of her curse until her family ismurderedin a horrific home explosion. Six months later she findsherselfface to face with a Knight Protector and her life is turnedintoutter chaos. When David received his assignment onhistwentieth birthday he was told that his destiny would be entwinedwitha woman soon to be born and that his aging would be halted.Sincethe moment Samantha was born, David protected her from herenemies. As every Knight before him, he does so in the shadows. But David must face the facts that something even deadlier than herenemiesis occurring. No matter how much he denies it, he is fallinginlove with her. When her enemies begin to discover ways around hisprotectionand murder her family he is forced to make a decision ofwhatis more important to him; his family or his assignment. All ittakesis one warning sign of danger to convince him that he simplycannotlive without Samantha and he takes a leap that will changetheirlives forever. Their only chance of survival is to discoverwhatSamantha's destiny is and the journey leadsthem straight to the heart of the Knight familywheretheydiscover evil has infiltrated and it is up to them to stoptheevil before it destroys the family andgainscontrol of the verythingthat God created the family to protect.

When Stephanie Law became a Mother for the first time, she decided to leave her job of ten years in the city behind her. Her quest to make money online took her on a journey through legitimate work and scams, but she has filtered through them and now wants to share them with you. Here in this book Stephanie provides 13 easy ways to make money online today from the comfort of your own home. Some of work she has found includes reviewing music tracks and answering questions online.

Corruption plagues the Knight and Gale Families. The more Samantha and her little family learn about both families they begin to realize just how far into their own lives that corruption reaches. Everywhere they turn they discover treachery and manipulations that force them to question everything they thought they knew. Before the evil devours them they must discover if the path they are on is the true path, or nothing more than a series of manipulations created to destroy everything.

Samantha and David have made the ultimate commitment to each other. For as long as they both live, they will live united as one. But the Knight family will have nothing to do with it. They were willing to tolerate Samantha as long as she was nothing more than an assignment they could monitor. But David has taken it too far and they are determined to end the relationship. Samantha and David go on the run only to find themselves brutally attacked by their enemies. David is taken prisoner while Samantha is left for dead. By the grace of God she is saved but she must rescue David. In order to rescue him she must break into the world of the Gale's, another family of power. The second portion of her destiny is about to be revealed where she must accept her role as the prophesied Knightingale and only Eric can lead the way.

The Obsidian Butterfly is Part II of the trilogy, Fable of the Hidden Pearl - a fantasy fiction quest tale to save Gaia, the earth, and humankind.