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Faire and Goodly Built is the fascinating and thoughtprovoking story of the collegiate church of St. Mary, Warwick, until its rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1694. Author Tim Clark discusses the many influences on how the church looks today and what makes St. Mary's unique. He also considers the church's relationship with the earldom of Warwick, the town, and the townspeople, and in doing so introduces us to some memorable characters. The thoroughly researched text is enhanced by 77 illlustrations, most in colour.
This book presents an alternative theory of globalization that derives not from the dominant perspective of the West, from which this process emerged, but from the critical vantage point of the Third World, which has borne the heaviest burdens of globalization. It offers a critical and uniquely first-hand perspective that is lacking not only from the apologists of Western hegemony, but from most scholars writing against this hegemony from within the globalizing world. Renowned throughout Latin America and parts of Europe, the author, Brazilian geographer Milton Santos, has long been for the most part inaccessible to the English-speaking world. Only one of his books, The Shared Space: The Two Circuits of the Urban Economy in Underdeveloped Countries, published in 1975, has been translated into English; nevertheless, the works of Santos's most important phase, from the 1980s until his death in 2001, have remained unavailable to English readers. With the translation of Toward an Other Globalization, one of the last works published in Santos's lifetime, this situation has finally been rectified. In this book, Santos argues that we must consider globalization in three different senses: globalization as a fable (the world as globalizing agents make us believe), as perversity (the world as it is presently, in the throes of globalization), and as possibility (the world as it could be). What emerges from the analysis of these three senses is an alternative theory of globalization rooted in the perspective of the so-called Global South. Santos concludes his text with a message that is optimistic, but in no way nai ve. What he offers instead is a revolutionary optimism and, indeed, an other globalization.
Faire and Goodly Built is the fascinating and thoughtprovoking story of the collegiate church of St. Mary, Warwick, until its rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1694. Author Tim Clark discusses the many influences on how the church looks today and what makes St. Mary's unique. He also considers the church's relationship with the earldom of Warwick, the town, and the townspeople, and in doing so introduces us to some memorable characters. The thoroughly researched text is enhanced by 77 illlustrations, most in colour.
First published in 1976, Psychopath is a study of Patrick Mackay who, in 1974 - with a string of muggings and killings behind him - was on trial for murder and was imprisoned in November 1975. John Penycate and Tim Clark - responsible for the controversial BBC Panorama programme on Patrick Mackay's case - here take their investigation further and raise the important question of how the various responsible agencies which came into contact with him failed to see the danger and prevent these needless killings. Mackay passed through five mental institutions as well as approved schools, remand centres and homes. Twice he had been released from Moss Side Special Hospital - the North of England's equivalent to Broadmoor - against the advice of his doctors. Penycate and Clark show that the signs were there for all to see. They give a detailed account of Patrick Mackay's deterioration, from his turbulent childhood, through numerous suicide attempts, acts of violence and spells in mental and penal institutions, to his becoming London's most notorious 'mugger' and a multiple killer, culminating in the final maniacal axing of his friend Father Crean, illustrated here with Mackay's own words. This book will be of interest to students of criminology, psychology, penology, government, and media.
"In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." - Albert Camus The artistic direction of the festival - Tim Clark and Walter Guadagnini - maintains the poetic vocation of last year, taking inspiration for the theme of the 2022 edition from a phrase by the great French writer Albert Camus. At a time of great upheaval, a moment of transition and growth that follows numerous extraordinary hardships and crises that have now come to define our era, Camus's maxim gives us food for thought about the inner forces that drive us as individuals in what we do, in every moment of our lives. A principle that intends to shed light on another facet of human nature; the ability to push back against adversities, to not submit to momentary complications, and of course, courage, without neglecting to mention the ability to persist. The translation of these thematics into the language of photography, and, by natural extension, visual culture at large, focuses on the notion of resistance as well as the different potential reactions to the onset of a new reality. Texts by: Walter Guadagnini, Joan Fontcuberta, Jitka Hanzlova, Majoli, Mortarotti, Luis Cobelo, Fratelli Henkin, Anna Szkoda Text in English and Italian.
This book presents an alternative theory of globalization that derives not from the dominant perspective of the West, from which this process emerged, but from the critical vantage point of the Third World, which has borne the heaviest burdens of globalization. It offers a critical and uniquely first-hand perspective that is lacking not only from the apologists of Western hegemony, but from most scholars writing against this hegemony from within the globalizing world. Renowned throughout Latin America and parts of Europe, the author, Brazilian geographer Milton Santos, has long been for the most part inaccessible to the English-speaking world. Only one of his books, The Shared Space: The Two Circuits of the Urban Economy in Underdeveloped Countries, published in 1975, has been translated into English; nevertheless, the works of Santos's most important phase, from the 1980s until his death in 2001, have remained unavailable to English readers. With the translation of Toward an Other Globalization, one of the last works published in Santos's lifetime, this situation has finally been rectified. In this book, Santos argues that we must consider globalization in three different senses: globalization as a fable (the world as globalizing agents make us believe), as perversity (the world as it is presently, in the throes of globalization), and as possibility (the world as it could be). What emerges from the analysis of these three senses is an alternative theory of globalization rooted in the perspective of the so-called Global South. Santos concludes his text with a message that is optimistic, but in no way nai ve. What he offers instead is a revolutionary optimism and, indeed, an other globalization.
This book presents 25 outstanding papers from leading experts in the field that inspire, provoke, and educate present and future generations of computational chemists and prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century. This special edition of selected papers from the Journal of Molecular Modeling - the first electronic online journal in the history of science - is devoted to the event of Paul von Rague Schleyer's 75th birthday.
'A remarkable act of imagination and filial homage' William Boyd, New Statesman In November 1944, Sub Lt Bob Clark, a twenty-year old agent with Britain's top-secret Special Operations Executive, parachuted into northern Italy. He left behind the girl he had fallen in love with, Marjorie, his radio operator. Captured by the enemy, Bob's fate hung in the balance and Marjorie wouldn't know for six months whether he was alive or dead... Monopoli Blues recounts the story of Tim Clark's journey to uncover the story of his parents' war - and the truth behind the betrayal of his father's Clarion mission to the Nazis.
This text is the story of the true adventures of a peasant who rose from poverty to ultimate prosperity during Japan's golden age of the samurai. Now, the secrets that guided Hideyoshi are revealed.
Did you ever want to do something but realized it was too difficult to do by yourself? That's what Davy does in this story. He finds a toy truck that is very broken down and he tries to fix it with his own tools and in his own way. Everything he does fails. You read the story for yourself and see if you would do what he does.
"Clark and his team discovered some surprising truths about
highly engaged people that cross cultural, demographic, and
industry lines. "The Employee Engagement Mindset "unlocks the door
to our own personal and professional connectedness." ""The Employee Engagement Mindset "is an outstanding companion
guide for anyone who wants to sustain a high level of engagement in
both personal and professional life. It lays out in clear,
practical terms how highly engaged people think and what they do. I
highly recommend it." ""The Employee Engagement Mindset "shows that engagement is not
mental gymnastics, but six specific drivers of management and
employee action. The book captures the emerging search for meaning
and purpose in organizations and offers fantastic concepts, tools,
and examples of how to go beyond rhetoric to action and
resolve." "There has been a lot written about employee engagement from the
leader's perspective. What excites me about "The Employee
Engagement Mindset "is that it is written for employees. It offers
a blueprint for high engagement that really works." "The six drivers introduced in this book have the powerful
capacity to enrich your life, no matter where you are on the
engagement spectrum. Read this book--for both inspiration and
practical strategies to supercharge your organization " "Clark advances a well-considered approach to creating a culture
of superior employee engagement. This is a worthy read for every
aspiring leader." About the Book: When it comes to employee engagement, Timothy R. Clark goes where no one has gone before. One of today's leading experts on the subject, Clark reveals that the business world has been focusing on only half the question--namely, the organization's role in driving employee engagement. Clark points to the other interested party--the employee. Through extensive research, the author has discovered that approximately 75 percent of employees are not fully engaged with their work--a frighteningly high number with frighteningly dire consequences for both companies and individual employees. "The Employee Engagement Mindset "is a step-by-step guide to reversing this pattern, one employee at a time. Clark breaks it all down into six key behaviors: Connecting: Form solid relationships with coworkers and align
your behavior to the organization's culture and goals "The Employee Engagement Mindset" provides practical advice on how any employee can put him or herself on the fast track to true engagement using this six-part model. With high levels of engagement come organizational success and improvements in employees' professional and personal lives. Employees who take ownership and pride in their work get results with energy, passion, and purpose. They stay in their jobs longer, innovate faster, and execute better. Simply put, every engaged employee is worth his or her weight in gold. Whether you're in charge of driving employee engagement or feel the need to take personal responsibility for excelling at work, "The Employee Engagement Mindset" tells you everything you need to know.
Japan, during most of its history, has been ruled by its all-powerful Emperors. But in the 16th century - called by the Japanese the Age of Warring Clans - regional potentates were endlessly fighting one another with their small armies of samurai warriors.Hideyoshi, who called himself the Swordless Samurai, is the Japanese Horatio Alger. He was of peasant origin, but by bonding to powerful Lord Nobunaga, and by being useful to him day and night, Hideyoshi secured a powerful patron. Much later, Hideyoshi broke all class barriers and ultimately became the most powerful man in Japan.Hideyoshi has long been immortalised - so much so that every schoolboy in Japan is taught the moral that good judgement, keen intelligence, and sharp wits will win out over your adversaries almost every time.Hideyoshi's leadership and success precepts are embedded in the narrative as Hideyoshi wins many bloodless battles. He also won many victories, and analyzes his rise to supreme leadership. His sense of what it took -drive, shrewdness, anticipation, and determination - is readily understandable to a western businessman or businesswoman today.
As in the rest of the United States, grizzly bears, wolves, and
mountain lions in and around Yellowstone National Park were
eliminated or reduced decades ago to very low numbers. In recent
years, however, populations have begun to recover, leading to
encounters between animals and people and, more significantly, to
conflicts among people about what to do with these often
controversial neighbors.
This book documents the latest research into the theory and application of force-fields, semi-empirical molecular orbital, density functional and ab initio calculations, Quantum Mechanical (QM) based modelling, Atoms in Molecules (AIM) approach, and biomolecular dynamics. It also covers theory and application of 2D cheminformatics, QSAR/QSPR, ADME properties of drugs, drug docking/scoring protocols and approaches, topological methodology, and modelling accurate inhibition constants of enzymes. Finally, the book gives the theory and applications of multiscale modelling of proteins and biomolecular systems. The information need for a book in this area is due to the continuing rapid advance of firstly theoretical approaches, secondly software/hardware and lastly the successful application of the technology and this book fills a gap in the literature. The co-editors have extensive experience of teaching and researching in the field and the book includes contributions from cutting-edge academic and industrial researchers in their respective fields. It is essential reading for medicinal chemists, computational chemists and those in the pharmaceutical industry.
Molecular Modeling is a powerful tool of computational chemistry and is widely used in many research areas, such as drug design or biotechnology. This volume publishes, in printed form, all articles on the subject published by the "Journal of Molecular Modeling" online in the Internet during 1997. The printed version guarantees easy access to all articles without connecting to Internet; the accompanying CD delivers all articles including the multimedia applications and supplementary material not available online.
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