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This book makes fundamental physical concepts intelligible to a non-scientific audience. The importance of physics is emphasised by its application to real environmental problems and the concepts are described qualitatively.

An accessible yet comprehensive introduction to this crucial period in Cold War history.

Building a Culture of Respect focuses on the development of organizational cultures that promote the dignity of all employees to reduce the incidence and impact of bullying. This process requires an integration of organizational policies, processes and interventions. Written by a group of experienced academics and practitioners, this collective volume allows theory to be integrated with evidence and practice in an approach that can be used to ...

This book provides an introduction to the use of nonlinear modelling in medical statistics, including worked through examples in most areas where such techniques are used. It is suitable for both professional and academic statisticians working in medical research. The data and computer code for the examples will be available on the authors web site.

This book reconstitutes the category of 'space' as a crucial element within contemporary cultural, literary and historical studies in Ireland. The study is based on the dual premise of an explosion of interest in the category of space in modern cultural criticism and social inquiry, and the consolidation of Irish studies as a significant scholarly field across a number of institutional and intellectual contexts. Besides a methodological/theore...

Despite the explosion of social movement research in Europe and the US in the last 20 years, the question of leadership has been relatively neglected. This probing examination of the theory and practice of social movement leadership critically re-examines a series of classic cases. The essays illuminate the complex dynamics and competing forms taken by social movement leadership as well as its impact on movement successes and failures.

This book focuses on corporate governance and performance in a range of countries throughout Europe and beyond. It is the result of research carried out by teams familiar with the corporate culture of their target countries. The results have important implications for capital market reform.

A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society--a reflection of its customs and morals--that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and ...

The present book provides the reader with a general perspective of an interdisciplinary field between statistical physics and information sciences/engineering. It is virtually the only book on the subject, except for a collection of papers published fourteen years ago. The field is expanding quite rapidly, and this self-contained presentation may be expected to acquire a wide audience in physics and engineering.

Lutoslawski Studies presents for the first time an overview of the great twentieth-century composer Witold Lutoslawski's works and his compositional style, focusing on areas such as the composer's aesthetics, the evolution of his style, and the compositional strategies which apply to broader periods of his creativity. The international team of contributors bring to this study the results of recent research, offering a broader approach that lin...

A critical and historical study of the debate over early African-American music that draws on the views of W.E.B. Du Bois, Alain Locke, Langston Hughes, Zora Neal Hurston, and others to show competing notions of how this music relates to cultural inherita

Treaty Interpretation illustrates a real world example of constitutional theory in practice. The separation of powers, as envisioned by our constitutional framers, has been a struggle of constant raging issues concerning war powers, treaty powers, information flow, and the control of intelligence. This book addresses crucial constitutional questions such as whether the United States should follow the normal international legal standard in trea...

for SATB choir, upper voice choir, piano duet, and optional percussionThis is a vibrant and varied choral cantata in five movements. Together the movements evoke a contemporary impression of London's sights, sounds, and moods. The music is irresistible, by turns contemplative and thrilling.All adult performers sing or play from the vocal score, which is also available on hire. The upper voice parts are published separately as London Bells.

for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo, mixed chorus, and orchestraThis spirited and attractive work is a setting of the Latin version of Psalm 148, one of the most celebrated and joyful hymns of praise to the Lord of heaven. Conjuring a rich tapestry of sonorities and textures, Andrew Carter has created a highly tuneful work in eight well-contrasted movements full of joy and vivid in colour. Laudate Dominum is original and approachable - suitable ...

BBC Songs of Praise is a compilation of the greatest traditional hymns, the best hymns from today's writers, and the finest examples of contemporary worship songs. It offers to churches and schools the core music required for worship in a wide range of situations. The breadth and diversity of the material ensures the BBC Songs of Praise can be the key resource for any worshipping community.

Über das Ende des Apostels Paulus bieten die neutestamentlichen und frühchristlichen Quellen unterschiedliche Informationen. Der von Friedrich Wilhelm Horn herausgegebene Sammelband enthält vierzehn exegetische Beiträge, die sich dem Thema aus historischer, theologischer und literaturgeschichtlicher Perspektive annähern. Die einzelnen Untersuchungen behandeln insbesondere die Apostelgeschichte des Lukas, den Römerbrief, den 1. Clemensbrief und...

Contains all the standard scale and arpeggio patterns, and now includes whole-tone scales, augmented arpeggios and additional broken chord patterns. Includes an informative introduction, with technical guidance and practice suggestions. This new edition with its clear page layout and accessible structure is an excellent resource for all pianists.

This book offers students and practitioners a sophisticated and convincing framework for rethinking the usual approaches to resource management. It uses case studies to argue that professional resource managers do not take responsibility for the social and environmental consequences of their decisions on the often vulnerable indigenous communities they affect. It also discusses the invisibility of indigenous people' values and knowledge within...

This book makes fundamental physical concepts intelligible to a non-scientific audience. The importance of physics is emphasised by its application to real environmental problems and the concepts are described qualitatively.

This practice-based management book for international school provides support and development for middle and senior managers and teachers, and concentrates on school improvement and effectiveness.