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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.
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.
When Dinosaurs and the Expanding Earth was first published it
proposed a startling idea to explain the long-standing puzzle of
the dinosaurs' gigantic size. Stephen Hurrell presented scientific
evidence that dinosaurs lived in a reduced gravity and this allowed
them to grow to gigantic proportions. The Reduced Gravity Earth
theory explains why all land-based life has shifted towards a
larger scale on the ancient Earth. This includes gigantic
dinosaurs, plants and insects. It is also a key piece of evidence
that provides additional support for an Expanding Earth, something
a few leading geologists have been suggesting for decades. Since
its initial unveiling, the Reduced Gravity Earth theory has been
widely discussed and debated. Individuals from laymen to professors
are now arguing that gravity was lower on the ancient Earth. You
can analyse the evidence for believing the controversial Reduced
Gravity Earth theory and its implications for the Expanding Earth
in this third edition of Dinosaurs and the Expanding Earth. Praise
for previous editions of Dinosaurs and the Expanding Earth
'something completely different ... an original work rather than a
re-presentation of existing knowledge ... well presented.' GEOLOGY
TODAY - Blackwell Science Ltd. 'Engineers (Hurrell) have shown that
dinosaurs' bones could not have borne their weight ... much reduced
surface gravity is essential for dinosaurs to have existed.'
Professor S. Warren Carey, University of Tasmania. '... written in
a plain straightforward style and its target is a wide public not
interested in specialist treatises. Its clear and lively
descriptions lead the reader straight to the core of the arguments.
... could well be the topics of joint scientific collaboration
between engineers and paleontologists.' ANNALS OF GEOPHYSICS
Examining exactly what social scientists mean by the term
tourism, and what it means to be a tourist, this collection charts
the sociological changes that have occurred in tourism, as well as
the shift from the upper-class a ~grand toursa (TM) of the late
nineteenth-century to the mass tourism of the present day.
With an astonishing breadth and range of content, these
fascinating volumes assess the economic impacts of tourism on local
economies, the environmental considerations to take into account,
and whether the huge growth in tourism is sustainable in a
post-September 11th world.
Tourism: Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences is an
accessible and comprehensive resource that is invaluable for
academics and scholars researching tourism, globalization and human
geography.
Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) psychodrama is an innovative three
stage system of clinically modified psychodrama to treat trauma
safely and effectively. This book presents the theoretical
evolution of the Therapeutic Spiral Model from a Western model of
early trauma-informed therapy to the worldwide system of
experiential change that it is today. This book demonstrates the
anchor of classical psychodrama theory and methods modified by
clinical observations and awareness of current theories about
trauma and how it effects the brain, See the evolution from 1992 to
its present structures. It provides an accessible practice manual
of using TSM psychodrama to promote trauma recovery in many
cultures, countries, languages and settings. It presents a unique
clinical map for intra-psychic experiential trauma therapy
connecting classical psychodrama to TSM psychodrama. It
demonstrates psychological concepts like projective identification
and information from neurobiology for trauma repair in individual
and group settings with action methods. The book shows
easy-to-understand visual images such as trauma bubbles,
therapeutic spirals and the autonomous healing center to help
communicate internal states of spontaneity. The authors draw on
their own rich experiences teaching TSM psychodrama in the global
community and share stories of people's recovery around the world.
The audience for this publication includes trainers, practitioners,
psychotherapists, trauma workers, and researchers working in a
broad array of disciplines and human services.
When author Stephen Williams was seventeen years old and a senior
at Oceana High School in Pacifica, California, an unusual series of
events occurred that affected his life forever. Just when life
seemed simple, an outcast brought complications into a friendship
between two people and engulfed them in a world of the
unexplained."Oceana: A True Story" is about the author's life, his
friends, and a classmate named Kenny who reveals a tale so strange
that he must bind his friend to secrecy. The story goes beyond what
we normally see and hear; it's about the unseen and spans forty
years in one man's life. It will rivet you in a tale of true
friendship, deception, mistakes, and love.While some may view life
as a roll of the dice, Williams sees it much differently, and
you'll discover why as you read his story. Make no mistake, this
story will cause you to think about your own life and about how
seemingly insignificant events influence who we become.
This text remains the only English translation of Bonhoeffer's
classic, definitive examination of Epictetus's ethics. Thorough,
knowledgeable, perceptive, and accessible, the unity of this book
and its thematic presentation make it an invaluable resource for
both scholars and general readers eager to apply Stoic thinking in
their daily lives. The translation is crisp, clear, consistent, and
very readable. Careful attention to the details and nuances of the
German as well as the Greek of Epictetus make this an excellent
achievement. This new edition includes a useful biography of
Bonhoeffer, a new overview of the last twenty years of scholarship
on Epictetus, and an extensive bibliography. It is essential
reading for students taking courses on ancient Hellenistic or Roman
philosophy, their instructors, and any non-academics who want to
learn Stoicism.
This text remains the only English translation of Bonhoeffer's
classic, definitive examination of Epictetus's ethics. Thorough,
knowledgeable, perceptive, and accessible, the unity of this book
and its thematic presentation make it an invaluable resource for
both scholars and general readers eager to apply Stoic thinking in
their daily lives. The translation is crisp, clear, consistent, and
very readable. Careful attention to the details and nuances of the
German as well as the Greek of Epictetus make this an excellent
achievement. This new edition includes a useful biography of
Bonhoeffer, a new overview of the last twenty years of scholarship
on Epictetus, and an extensive bibliography. It is essential
reading for students taking courses on ancient Hellenistic or Roman
philosophy, their instructors, and any non-academics who want to
learn Stoicism.
Diocletian began his career as a soldier of the humblest origins. Yet he rose from the ranks to become emperor in Rome's hour of greatest need. Diocletian and the Roman Recovery tells the story of this man's remarkable reign (284-305 AD). It explores how he faced the seemingly impossible challenge of ending half a century of military rebellion and barbarian invasion, and examines the solutions he created to restore the security and stability of the Roman empire. This eminently readable biography provides both enjoyment and sound scholarship for the student of Roman history and general reader alike.
The use of first-hand service user accounts of mental illness is
still limited in the professional literature available. This is,
however, beginning to change, with a new 'recovery' focus in mental
health services meaning that the voices of service users are
finally being heard. Recovering from Psychosis: Empirical Evidence
and Lived Experience synthesises a narrative approach alongside an
evidence-based review of current treatment by including Stephen
Williams' own personal experience as it relates to psychosis,
recovery and treatment. A mental health professional himself, the
author's account of his own recovery from severe mental health
difficulties, without sustained intervention, challenges the
orthodoxy of representation of service users in mental health.
Recovering from Psychosis critically explores and reviews the
current state of the art of research and knowledge about the nature
and treatment of psychosis. Working simultaneously from empirical,
lived experience and philosophical perspectives, Stephen Williams:
Evaluates political and power related issues in professional
understanding, knowledge-creation and treatment of people with
psychosis; Introduces the current 'recovery movement', unpacking
its origins and implications for the future development of
'recovery oriented services'; Reviews, summarizes and critiques the
current state of 'recovery' research, looking at the advantages and
disadvantages of such an approach, examining how this is
influencing the transformation of UK mental health services;
Analyses the difficulties in organisational implementation of
recovery approaches, summarises the most empirically robust
approaches to practice, personal and service delivery measurement;
Reviews current 'models' of psychosis and how various professional
scientific groups explain the experience and nature of psychosis;
Uses lived-experience accounts taken from the scientific
literature, portraying the nature of such experiences and analysing
them in the face of contemporary psychological models. Recovering
from Psychosis is an essential comprehensive guide for mental
health professionals, psychologists, social workers and carers, who
are working with people with severe and enduring mental health
difficulties diagnosed as psychosis. It addresses the practical
implications of working with such difficult conditions and serves
as a hopeful story of recovery for service users.
The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated,
comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the
east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted
in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It
considers:
* the fourth century background
* the invasions of Attila
* the resources of the east
* the struggle for stability
* the achievements of Anastasius.
Foster's timely work looks at globalization processes and the
transformations that occur within a diverse society. He
investigates the multicultural blend of Western and Moslem cultures
in Morocco, showing how a multicultural society deals with
differences, e.g., how urban secularized Moslems constitute their
identities, and how they present themselves to non-Moslem
Westerners. Foster's work is about close encounters-he captures the
dialogues between individuals and their resistance to intolerance.
He offers a combination of narrative & life history, timely
investigation of the intercultural problems facing Westerners &
Moslims, and a consideration of the broader psychological and
political forces at work in a multicultural society. His
ethnography is a rich resource for anthropologists and African
studies researchers.
Education service agencies (ESAs), the middle echelon in the P-12
education structure, serve local school districts and their
children in 42 states. Since these agencies work directly with
local school districts and their students, they are largely
invisible to the general public and, incredibly, not a small number
of legislators. Yet ESAs are responsible for the direct or indirect
expenditure of billions of dollars and are perhaps the main vehicle
for training in-service teachers, administrators, and other staff
members throughout the country. In addition, they provide technical
assistance for a wide range of management areas such as finance,
food service, transportation, purchasing, and technology. This
highly researched, well-referenced book, the first ever to document
the work of service agencies in America, begins with four chapters
that summarize the history and development of service agencies into
current times and catalogue the different financing and governance
structures under which they function. Three chapters are devoted to
descriptions of programs and services offered for students, whether
they have special interests or needs. Another chapter deals with
ESAs as the lynch pin for partnerships with community agencies,
businesses, and other levels of government. The book concludes with
two chapters about the growing insistence on accountability for
ESAs and a final chapter projects three scenarios about the
possible future roles of ESAs in the American education system.
Contents: Contents. List of Figures. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part One: Separation 1. Crisis and Partition 2. The Fourth Century Background 3. Fortunes of East and West 4. The Western Warlords 5. A Changing State Part Two: On The Defensive 6. The Shock of Attila 7. Resistance and Recovery Part Three: The Resources 8. Military Developments, East and West 9. Imperial Wealth and Expenditure 10. Centralised Power 11. The God-Protected State Part Four: The Struggle For Stability 12. Imperial Conflicts 13. Eastern Chaos, Western Extinction Part Five: Stability Attained 14. The Achivements of Anastasius 15. The Survival and Renewal of the East Appendices. I. List of Emperors II. The Theodosian Dynasty References. Abbreviations and Bibliography. Index.
Emperor Theodosius (379-95) was the last Roman emperor to rule a
unified empire of East and West and his reign represents a turning
point in the policies and fortunes of the Late Roman Empire. In
this imperial biography, Stephen Williams and Gerry Friell bring
together literary, archaeological and numismatic evidence
concerning this Roman emperor, studying his military and political
struggles, which he fought heroically but ultimately in vain.
Summoned from retirement to the throne after the disastrous Roman
defeat by the Goths at Adrianople, Theodosius was called on to
rebuild the armies and put the shattered state back together. He
instituted a new policy towards the barbarians, in which diplomacy
played a larger role than military might, at a time of increasing
frontier dangers and acute manpower shortage. He was also the
founder of the established Apostolic Catholic Church. Unlike other
Christian emperors, he suppressed both heresy and paganism and
enforced orthodoxy by law. The path was a diffucult one, but
Theodosius (and his successor, Stilicho) had little choice. This
new study convincingly demonstrates how a series of political
misfortunes led to the separation of the Eastern and Western
empires which meant that the overlordship of Rome in Europe
dwindled into mere ceremonial. The authors examine the emperor and
his character and the state of the Roman empire, putting his reign
in the context of the troubled times.
In 1895, Eleanor Marx and Edward Aveling were two of the best-known
socialists in Britain, mixing with the most influential figures of
their time, from Keir Hardie to William Morris. The couple were
committed to building a socialist political force based on the
'scientific' theories of Eleanor's father Karl and his
collaborator, Friedrich Engels. Marx and Aveling's 'letters' to
Russia from England offer a unique perspective on British socialism
as it entered its crucial phase, which culminated in the foundation
of the Labour Party in 1900. As they reported from the heart of
capitalist Britain, a Liberal government fell, having failed to
keep its promises to labour. The remainder of the year saw the
election of a Conservative-led Unionist administration, an
underwhelming general election performance by socialists, and the
death of Engels. These lively, accessible letters include sharp
reflections on Victorian cultural figures including Oscar Wilde,
Annie Besant, and the 'new woman' novelists. An introductory essay
sheds light on the authors' complex, tumultuous life and work
together, and reveals the friendships and political connections
Karl Marx, Engels and the authors had with prominent Russian
revolutionaries. The book will be of interest to students,
historians, and all those interested in left politics and movements
in Britain.
First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Humanity at Risk compares diverse approaches to the theme of global
threats using the tools of philosophy, critical theory, and
political thought alongside more practical, socio-political
observations. By defining the idea of "global risk" more
specifically, Editors Innerarity and Solana, and their
contributors, believe we can understand how these risks should be
evaluated, predicted, and managed within the framework of
democratic societies.The goal of this book is to highlight more
precisely the necessity, in the face of new global risks, for new
governance at a national, European, and global level.
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Limehouse Declaration and
the launch of the Social Democratic Party in the UK, which was
later to merge and form the Liberal Democrats. To mark this
important milestone, this book brings together prominent
politicians from across the spectrum of social democracy to reflect
on its history and the challenges it faces in the coming decades.
With an introduction by Sir Vince Cable describing the current
state of social democracy across the world, leading figures
including Sarah Olney, Roger Liddle and Chris Huhne explore a wide
range of contentious policy areas such as the economy, housing and
globalisation. Together, they set out a vision for the country and
for the Liberal Democrats that has social justice at its core.
This small catalog of an exhibition co-sponsored by Harvard's
Peabody Museum and the Center for Inter-American Relations, New
York, includes some 50 illustrations, and introductory essay, and
full descriptive and historical notes.
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