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As attractive as historical or commemorative medals are in their own right and as telling as they are by their designs and inscriptions of the persons or events they honour (or, in some cases, vilify or deride), they tell us much more: by means of inscriptions, design and allegory, they tell us their age, of their makers, of the purpose for which they were made, the manner in which they were made, and the ¿story¿ their maker wished to communic...

¿Dieses Handbuch vermittelt einen systematischen Überblick über Möglichkeiten und rechtliche Fallstricke im Bereich der PR-Arbeit online wie offline. In 17 Kapiteln mit mehr als 2.000 Fundstellen werden die für die PR-Kommunikation täglich relevanten Themen behandelt - neben Vertrags-, Haftungs- und Vergütungsfragen u.a. auch der Pitch und das rechtliche Vorgehen in Krisenfällen. Ein umfangreiches Sachwortverzeichnis erleichtert das Auffinden ...

Offers a succinct and compelling history of the US federal government's management of public lands. As Michael J. Makley reveals, beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing to the present day, debates over how best to balance the use of these lands by the general public, fee-paying ranchers, and resource developers have always been complex and contentious.

This book provides original source documents-from firsthand accounts to media responses to legislation-regarding the Chicano movement of the 1960s through 1970s. Readers will understand the key events, individuals, and developments of La Causa: Chicanos uniting to free themselves from exploitation. The 1960s was a time of the burgeoning black Civil Rights movement, when society and politics were divided over the war in Vietnam and public viole...

Through its extensive use of primary source materials and provision of explanations, this book places readers into the context of late 17th-century Salem to shed light on one of the darkest events in American history-the Salem witch trials.The Salem witch trials are one of the most fascinating events in American history. Despite being commonly covered in school curricula, the nature of the trials are often misunderstood. This book enables read...

Providing a comprehensive review of pressing issues roiling American college campuses today, this book is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. People often refer to America's colleges and universities as "Ivory Towers, " a term that implies that campuses are innocent places of study largely insulated from wider societal concerns. In actuality, our nation's universities are hotbeds of controversy. Some of these sources of heate...

The third book by Keith Hollender on financial history, Financing the World focuses on the events and entrepreneurs that shaped the world of finance we know today. It describes the period of initial industrialisation and the regular stock market crashes that accompanied it, in a concise and interesting style aimed at both the novice and the expert. Tales of financial skulduggery, innovation and the people behind it all are lucidly and amusingl...

Unhappy after his father moves the entire family into an old family home in a new neighborhood, Gregory discovers a medallion that hurls him back to the 17th century, where gargoyles, sorcerers, and magical beings live in harmony and magic.

Documents an important lecture and exhibition series, which has introduced creative young architects to a national stage for more than three decades.

An updated version of the popular book based on the "How to Live in Denmark" podcast, with 8 new chapters.In this fun, easy-to-read book, Kay draws on her own experience as a foreigner in Denmark when it comes to learning Danish, trying to find a job in Denmark, and looking for a place to live in Copenhagen. She also touches on dating in Denmark, Danish drinking culture, Danish childraising, and how you can guess a Danish person's age from the...

Stitch 10 bold wedge quilts without maths or drafting.

Celebrate any important event in life, from an anniversary or a birthday to a retirement or a memorial, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customisable settings.

During the Industrial Revolution people flocked to American cities. Overcrowding in these areas led to packed urban graveyards that were not only unsightly, but were also a source of public health fears. The solution was a revolutionary new type of American burial ground located in the countryside just beyond the city. This rural cemetery movement is documented in this volume.

Der Band ist die erste englischsprachige Studie über die Geschichte und Hintergründe der japanischen Unterstützung des Völkerbundes. Diese wurde 1920 in einer der mächtigsten semistaatlichen internationalen Organisationen im Zwischenkriegsjapan organisiert: der League of Nations Association of Japan. Gegründet mit der Absicht, die Ziele des Völkerbundes zu verwirklichen, stand der Verband im Mittelpunkt der internationalen Zusammenarbeit Japan...

This book addresses the emerging area of cloud computing, providing a comprehensive overview of the research areas, recent work and open research problems. The move to cloud computing is no longer merely a topic of discussion, it has become a core competency that every modern business needs to embrace and excel at. It has changed the way enterprise and internet computing is viewed, and this success story is the result of the long-term efforts ...

A beautiful full-colour slip-cased edition, it explores enamelling - a niche topic within the broad subject of Indian jewellery.

Taking an innovative approach to the subject, this book looks at how U.S. presidents and their administrations' policies from the late 1960s to 2017 have led to rampant over-imprisonment and a public policy catastrophe in the United States. Mandatory minimum sentencing, "three-strikes-and-you're-out" legislation, harsher sentences and less parole and probation. The result of draconian criminal justice policies in the last six decades is that t...

Moisei Ginzburg was an architect, theorist, teacher, and a leader of the Constructivist group in Soviet avant-garde architecture. In addition to the Narkomfin apartment complex (1928�30, with Ivan F. Milinis), his most accomplished buildings include the Kazakh Republic Government House in Almaty (1927�31) and his design (with Solomon A. Lisagor and Gustav Hassenpflug) for the third stage of the Palace of Soviets competition in 1932.

Das Buch bietet eine Orientierung in der unübersichtlich gewordenen Inklusionsdebatte an. Ausgehend von sozialwissenschaftlichen Meta-Theorien (Luhmann, Foucault, Bourdieu, Nussbaum und Elias) werden Schlussfolgerungen für die Soziale Arbeit im Allgemeinen und für Fragen der Inklusion im Besonderen gezogen. Dies ermöglicht eine theoretisch fundierte Reflexion wissenschaftlicher und politischer Kontroversen zur Inklusion. Darüber hinaus liefert...

Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet! Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs.