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Although the Greeks were responsible for the first systematic
philosophy of which we have any record, they were not alone in the
Mediterranean world and were happy to draw inspiration from other
traditions; traditions that are now largely neglected by
philosophers and scholars. This book tells the story of 'Greek
Philosophy', paying due attention to its historical context and the
contributions made by Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians and even
barbarians from northern Europe. Stephen Clark provides a narrative
history of the philosophical traditions that took shape over
several centuries in the Mediterranean world and offers a
comprehensive survey of this crucial period in the history of
philosophy. The book includes a thorough historical and
philosophical overview of all the key thinkers, events and ideas
that characterized the period and explores in detail central themes
such as the contest of gods and giants, the contrast between the
reality and appearance, and the idea of the philosopher. Ideal for
undergraduate students, this concise and accessible book provides a
comprehensive guide to a fascinating period in the history of
philosophy.>
Who needs a gym when you have Scotland? We all have goals,
ambitions and dreams, but How do you overcome the obstacles you
find in the way? How do you kick your negativity to the kerb? How
do you become who you want to be? BY STICKING TO THE DAMN PLAN With
hundreds of videos, thousands of followers and millions of views,
The Kilted Coaches, Stephen Clarke and Rab Shields, are no
strangers to living their lives in high definition. But now they
reveal how to become HD in every aspect of your life: bigger,
louder, more colourful than ever, and unmistakeably you. In a
characteristically Scottish blend of advice and banter, The Kilted
Coaches channel their years of experience as life coaches and
weight loss experts into bite-sized nuggets of advice designed to
build confidence, positivity and ultimately that elusive future
self. Always down to earth (sometimes very literally), they
demonstrate that whoever you are, wherever you are, you can win
each day. In fact, we’re all just folk with our own lives and
commitments, and every step towards health and happiness is a
success. So, stick to the plan and win your life – even if you
don’t have a kilt (but it helps).
Was the Battle of Hastings a French victory? Non! William the
Conqueror was Norman and hated the French. Were the Brits really
responsible for the death of Joan of Arc? Non! The French sentenced
her to death for wearing trousers. Was the guillotine a French
invention? Non! It was invented in Yorkshire. Ten centuries' worth
of French historical 'facts' bite the dust as Stephen Clarke looks
at what has really been going on since 1066 ... From the Norman
(not French) Conquest, to XXX, it is a light-hearted - but
impeccably researched - account of all out great-fallings out. In
short, the French are quite right to suspect that the last 1,000
years have been one long British campaign to infuriate them. And
it's not over yet...
Imagine a pair of bumbling bank robbers, a trio of kidnapped
eighth-grade bullies, a lost treasure of gold coins, and a newly
discovered system of underground caves, tunnels, and narrow ledges.
These are just some of the encounters that sixth graders Albert
McKavitt and Ben Crawford face in The Lost Treasure of Grandpa
Jingle-Wingle. And it all begins after a single gold coin is found
in the abandoned house of an old crusty miser who, along with his
treasure, disappeared many years ago. When Albert and Ben realize a
kidnapping has occurred, they decide to follow the careless trail
of footprints stamped into the muddy bank of a small meandering
creek. The trail leads them to the entrance of a vast, seemingly
endless, underground maze. With only a single flashlight growing
dimmer with each passing minute, Albert and Ben trek deep into the
darkness, searching for the three captive eighth graders. But what
they find, besides the shriveled-up remains of poor old Grandpa
Jingle-Wingle, is the adventure of a lifetime.
This title was first published in 2000: The second edition of
Social Work as Community Development is thoroughly revised and
updated taking into account lessons from community development and
international experiences applicable in developed economies. The
application of system theory to the problems of managing change is
the core theme. The book will be essential reading for the UK
DipSW/MScEcon in Applied Social Studies and MScEcon in Community
Care Studies as well as for students of community development and
social work in the USA, Asia and Australia. It will also be useful
for practitioners and policy-makers across social work, social
welfare and social policy.
This title was first published in 2000: The second edition of
Social Work as Community Development is thoroughly revised and
updated taking into account lessons from community development and
international experiences applicable in developed economies. The
application of system theory to the problems of managing change is
the core theme. The book will be essential reading for the UK
DipSW/MScEcon in Applied Social Studies and MScEcon in Community
Care Studies as well as for students of community development and
social work in the USA, Asia and Australia. It will also be useful
for practitioners and policy-makers across social work, social
welfare and social policy.
The fifth volume in Dr. Jonathan Berek’s bestselling series,
Operative Techniques in Obstetric Surgery provides superbly
illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along
with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure,
how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to
follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference
edited by Drs. Michael A. Belfort, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz, Steven
L. Clark, and Karin A. Fox covers the most common operations in
obstetrics and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily
practice. Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference
tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best
practices and potential problems for each procedure.Â
Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings, as
well as more than 20 high-quality videos, capture procedures step
by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge. Each
clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general
principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other
diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures
and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes,
and complications. Coverage includes Cesarean
delivery, management of postpartum hemorrhage including
hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum, operative
vaginal delivery and repair of lacerations, obstetric fistula
repair, and more.  Perfect for a quick preoperative
review of the steps of a procedure. ​Volume editors and
contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties
and are known for their surgical expertise. ​Enrich
Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your
preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or
smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your
content with natural language text-to-speech.Â
Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill Press, founded in 1757, is the
most celebrated of the early English private presses, unique for
the importance of the books, pamphlets, and ephemera it produced.
This illustrated study of the Press draws on a remarkable array of
surviving images of the Printing House, many of them newly
discovered and previously unstudied. But more than that, this book
provides an original and sustained analysis of Walpole's
extraordinary literary endeavor, and of the complex variety of
purposes that the Press fulfilled. The volume not only assesses all
known images to discover what they can tell us about Walpole's
Press, but also reveals that, quite unexpectedly, a large part of
Walpole's Printing House survives to this day. Distributed for the
Lewis Walpole Library
An entertaining and eye-opening look at the French Revolution, by Stephen Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French and A Year in the Merde.
The French Revolution and What Went Wrong looks back at the French Revolution and how it’s surrounded in a myth. In 1789, almost no one in France wanted to oust the king, let alone guillotine him. But things quickly escalated until there was no turning back.
The French Revolution and What Went Wrong looks at what went wrong and why France would be better off if they had kept their monarchy.
Demosthenes' oration On the Chersonese is a masterpiece of
rhetorical brilliance and contains some of the best examples of his
skill as a political orator, coming as one of his final surviving
speeches in the corpus. It was delivered to the Athenians in 341
BC, at a time of turbulent events when Athens was coming under
increasing pressure resulting from the actions of Philip of
Macedon. The Chersonese was a region of great importance for
Athens. At the time of the speech, Philip was in the middle of an
extensive military and diplomatic campaign in Thrace that would
threaten the security of the Athenian grain trade from the Black
Sea. The resulting pressure in the Chersonese, however, was seen by
Demosthenes as an attempt by Philip to weaken Athens as a prelude
to taking the whole of Greece. In this context he argued in the
speech that the general Diopeithes, who had been sent out to the
Chersonese in 346 with a naval force, be supported in the face of
protest from Philip regarding Diopeithes' actions in the wider
area. He focuses on Athenian relations with Philip in this crucial
northern region and why Philip was a threat to Athenian interests
in the area. This edition with Greek text, translation and
commentary contains the first detailed commentary on this speech.
The introduction explains the historical background in some detail,
as well as examining Demosthenes' deliberative oratory, the
structure and style of the speech, and relationship to the speeches
that followed, including the famous Third Philippic. The commentary
focuses on all political, military, social and religious references
presented by Demosthenes, as well as oratorical aspects.
Few things are more essential to the health of the church than
clear understanding of the Bible's teaching concerning the person
of Jesus Christ. Doctrine informs devotion, and this, in turn,
motivates discipleship. Neglect or misunderstanding of Christology
will inevitably weaken Christian character and conduct.
Furthermore, the ascendancy of pluralism leads many to the view
that there is nothing unique about Jesus, and the media regularly
present distorted portraits of him. It is essential that the church
is able to proclaim the authentic and incomparable Christ to a
needy world. This stimulating volume, based on the second Affinity
Theological Study Conference, offers biblical and theological
explorations of the majesty and mystery of God incarnate in Jesus
Christ. All the contributors are fully committed to the belief that
the Jesus of the Bible is the Jesus of history and the Christ of
faith. These studies are intended not only to stretch and enlighten
minds, but also to stir hearts and transform lives.
On track and on target, this powerful nonfiction gets straight to
the point in dissecting the complex web of deceit and betrayal
surrounding the past, present, and future of the Federal Reserve
Bank.
Published in the 200th Anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo a
witty look at how the French still think they won, by Stephen
Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French and A Year in
the Merde. Two centuries after the Battle of Waterloo, the French
are still in denial. If Napoleon lost on 18 June 1815 (and that's a
big 'if'), then whoever rules the universe got it wrong. As soon as
the cannons stopped firing, French historians began re-writing
history. The Duke of Wellington was beaten, they say, and then the
Prussians jumped into the boxing ring, breaking all the rules of
battle. In essence, the French cannot bear the idea that Napoleon,
their greatest-ever national hero, was in any way a loser.
Especially not against the traditional enemy - les Anglais. Stephen
Clarke has studied the French version of Waterloo, as told by
battle veterans, novelists, historians - right up to today's
politicians, and he has uncovered a story of pain, patriotism and
sheer perversion ...
What are the French really like? Paul West, a young Englishman
arriving in Paris to start a new job, is about to find out.
_________________ They do eat a lot of cheese, some of which smells
like pigs' droppings. They don't wash their armpits with garlic
soap. Going on strike really is the second national participation
sport after petanque. And, yes, they do use suppositories. Less
quaint than A Year in Provence, less chocolatey than Chocolat, A
Year in the Merde will tell you how to get served by the grumpiest
Parisian waiter; how to make perfect vinaigrette every time; how to
make amour - not war; and how not to buy a house in the French
countryside.
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