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Deliberative democracy tends to suffer from a lack of literature from the perspective of legal theory. This book looks at the three fundamental questions raised in deliberative theory: why deliberate, who deliberates and where to deliberate? It examines the relationship between representatives and their constituents, and the politics of inclusion.

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Cost-efficient business contingency and continuity planning for a post-9/11 and Katrina world Disasters can happen. Contingency plans are necessary. But how detailed and expensive do your contingency and continuity plans really need to be? Employing a thoroughly practical approach, Business Continuity Strategies: Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters, Third Edition provides a proven methodology for implementing a realistic and cost-efficie...

John Crowley's masterful Little, Big is the epic story of Smoky Barnable, an anonymous young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood—not found on any map—to marry Daily Alice Drinkawater, as was prophesied. It is the story of four generations of a singular family, living in a house that is many houses on the magical border of an otherworld. It is a story of fantastic love and heartrending loss, of impossible things and...

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The highly original satire about Oedipa Maas, a woman who finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy, meets some extremely interesting characters, and attains a not inconsiderable amount of self knowledge.

Nicht immer muss eine schwierig verlaufende Geburt mit einem Kaiserschnitt enden. Die Autorinnen, erfahrene Hebammen, geben viele praktische Tipps, die dazu beitragen, verzögerte Geburtsverläufe anzuregen und das Baby auf natürlichem Wege zu entbinden. Sie beschreiben verständlich und anschaulich, was eine Dystokie ist, wie sie diagnostiziert wird, welche Ursachen es gibt und welche Hilfestellungen eine Hebamme geben kann. Sie zeigen konkret, ...

Zwei Männer auf einem Diwan: Das Austauschprogramm »West-östlicher Diwan« bringt Schriftsteller aus Deutschland und der arabischen Welt paarweise zusammen, um durch ihr Kennenlernen dem vielbeschworenen >Kampf der Kulturen< entgegenzuwirken. Joachim Helfer und Rashid al-Daif haben die Aufforderung zum Gespräch ernstgenommen. So entstand ein verblüffendes Buch: Der libanesische Autor schreibt ein Protokoll, dessen Gegenstand sein deutscher Koll...

»Seid unbequem, seid Sand, nicht Öl im Getriebe der Welt« - dies ist vielleicht die bekannteste Zeile aus den Gedichten Günter Eichs, der in den fünfziger und sechziger Jahren auf dem Höhepunkt seines Ruhms stand und dessen Gedichte neben denen Gottfried Benns und Karl Krolows für viele Leser der Inbegriff dessen waren, was moderne Lyrik nach 1945 zu leisten vermochte. Was Menschen zu den Untaten des »Dritten Reiches« veranlaßt hatte, war mi...

Als Buch im Buch, versteckt in einer anonym publizierten literarischen Anthologie des Jahres 1573, erschien die erste englische Novelle, The Adventures of Master F. I., deren virtuose Dialoge zwischen Verspieltheit und Strenge, höfischem Frost und seelischem Fieber oszillieren. Im Raffinement der Darstellung, in der virtuosen Beiläufigkeit und poetischen Dichte sind die Aventiuren unvergleichlich. Das bald vom Markt verschwundene Buch erschien...

Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of violent crime?These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the riddles of everyday li...

Capturing the angst of the post-World War I generation, known as the Lost Generation, this poignantly beautiful story is now released in an 80th anniversary edition.

The brutal, inexplicable death of Inspector Thomas Lynley's wife has left Scotland Yard searching for answers. Who is the twelve-year-old boy who pulled the trigger? What were the circumstances that led to his horrific act? That story begins on the other side of London, where the three mixed-race Campbell children are sent to live with their aunt. The oldest, fifteen-year-old Ness, is headed for trouble as fast as her high-heeled boots will ta...

Seven years ago, John McManamy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through his successful Web site and newsletter, he has turned his struggles into a lifelong dedication to helping others battling depression and bipolar disorder reclaim their lives. In "Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, " he brilliantly blends the knowledge of leading expert authorities with the experiences of his fellow patients, as well as his own, and offer...

Told in alternating voices, "Twins" is the heartfelt and unsettlingly honest story of identical twin sisters trying to make it to 18.

Perfect for the holidays, this boxed collection features "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" and "Lilly's Big Day." The sturdy slipcase features art by Henkes and the package includes a limited edition print of Lilly that is suitable for framing.

From the author of the successful "Wine for Women" comes this down-to-earth, fun guide that makes wine buying easier.

Everybody loves dessert, but nobody loves the calories. "Perfect Light Desserts" offers recipes for desserts rich enough to satisfy any sweet tooth -- but with sensible calorie counts. Master baker Nick Malgieri and healthful food expert David Joachim have joined forces to create 125 exceptional desserts without the usual quantities of fats and sugars. The focus is on flavor and texture achieved through balanced ingredient combinations and sup...

Named a Best New Chef in America by "Food & Wine" and Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Foundation, rising star Fabio Trabocchi offers a unique take on his native cuisine, that of the until-now-overlooked Le Marche region of Italy. Every chef is a product of a place and a tradition. Fabio Trabocchi's soul is in the Italian province of Le Marche. Equidistant from Rome and Florence, Le Marche is on the Adriatic coast, bordered to the no...

From the elegant hors d'oeuvres to the sparkling Champagne, cocktail parties are loved by everyone. But fun as they are to attend, the thought of hosting one can be a little daunting-until now. With "Bite Size, " legendary chef Franç ois Payard shows home cooks how to prepare simple, sensational appetizers that will leave guests impressed and hosts with energy to spare. Franç ois knows how to throw a good party. In addition to his renowned New...