The 1798 Rebellion unleashed a paper war involving contemporary historians and pro-Establishment literary reviews. This volume traces this paper-warfare against the background of the Union, Catholic Emancipation, Young Ireland, Gladstone and the Fenians, Victoria's jubilees, the 1898 centenary and the South African War.
Strategic alliances are taking on an increasingly important role in international business. This collection of articles by leading scholars addresses fundamental questions on the governance and contractual mechanisms underlying alliances. When are alliances an effective governance structure? Which governance mechanisms underlie strategic alliances? How does alliance governance change over time? How do relational governance mechanisms operate a...
This book reveals the history of Iran through its cinema as Sadr uses the films themselves to tell the story of shifting political, economic and social situations. The book covers the broad spectrum of Iran's cinema, offering vivid descriptions of key films and recurring themes and tropes, such as the preponderance of images of childhood, and what these reveal about Iranian society. It includes films throughout the 20th century with special em...
With its step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, this book intends to enable various owners to fix their diesel engine with ease. It includes troubleshooting tables that help diagnose potential problems, and offers advice on regular maintenance and winterising and repair.
The Center for China Studies is among China's most influential think-tanks, and its China Studies Reports are read at the highest levels of government. Now for the first time, the most important of these reports is collected in book form in English, providing a fascinating insight into the challenges and opportunities for Chinese development and the government's thinking on economic and social issues. Including comparative studies with develop...
Here is a rich selection of the some of the finest crime novels ever published. With 100 of the best titles fully reviewed and a further 500 recommended, you'll quickly become an expert in the world of crime. The book also allows you to browse by theme, includes 'a reader's fast-guide to the world of crime fiction' as well listing the top 10 crime characters and their creators, award winners and book club recommendations.
A series that provides a look at the military airfields of the British Isles, aimed at historians and tourists. Each book includes a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover various military airfields within the counties, beginning from WW1. This third fourth title focuses on Northern England, where WWII bomber airfields dominated.
Das vorliegende Buch "Kinder drogenabhängiger Mütter - Risiken, Fakten, Hilfen" beschäftigt sich mit der Situation der Kinder drogenabhängiger Eltern und speziell der Förderung der Erziehungskompetenz substituierter drogenabhängiger Mütter. Schätzungen gehen meist von 30 000 bis 40 000 Kindern drogenabhängige Mütter aus.
Die gesundheitlichen und sozialen Effekte der Substitution haben dazu geführt, dass mehr drogenabhängige Frauen unter Subst...
These three classics of Greek literature -- often called extended poems -- helped bridge the oral and written traditions of Greek civilization. Like his contemporary, Homer, Hesiod artfully recounts the struggles and triumphs of the gods and offers moral and practical advice for mortals. A marvelously readable and accurate translation.
Discover important lessons learned about whole organism biology via microbial proteomics
This text provides an exhaustive analysis and presentation of current research in the field of microbial proteomics, with an emphasis on new developments and applications and future directions in research. The editors and authors show how and why the relative simplicity of microbes has made them attractive targets for extensive experimental manipulation ...
and even law and ethics, this text will provide the type of concrete examples they will need to consolidate their skills-based training. The ethnographies will provide case-studies against which they can compare their experiences. Most journalism and media courses require their students to complete work-based assignments which are assessed through reflective reports. This book will help students prepare for their placements by gaining a strong...
Written from the contrasting yet complementary perspectives of sociology and philosophy, this book explores the far-reaching ethical consequences of the runaway commodification of sport, focusing on those instances where commodification gives rise to morally undesirable consequences. The authors consider three main areas of concern for participators and observers alike: the corrosion of the core meanings and values of sport, the increasing eli...
Every woman's Bible for prevention against violence, this book is a milestone in the evolution of women's security. For the first time women can become proactive in their personal security and learn to protect themselves and their families. Get SASD: Situational Awareness and Surveillance Detection, two state of the art prevention methods used by top security professionals to protect heads of state and government resources. Confirm early on wh...