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This book is a radical re-appraisal of the poetry of Ted Hughes, placing him in the context of continental theorists such as Jacques Lacan, Jacques Derrida and Slavoj Zizek to address the traumas of his work. As an undergraduate, Hughes was visited in his sleep by a burnt fox/man who left a bloody handprint on his essay, warning him of the dangers of literary criticism. Hereafter, criticism became 'burning the foxes'. This book offers a defenc...

This book provides a fresh and contemporary take on the study of men and masculinity. It highlights new and exciting approaches to sexuality, desire, men and masculinity in East Asian contexts, focusing on the interconnections between them. In doing so, it re-examines the key concepts that underpin studies of masculinity, such as homophobia, homosociality and heteronormativity. Developing new ways of thinking about masculinity in local context...

This important book focuses on the role of human dignity, its protection and promotion in the context of organization and Humanistic Management. The recent phenomenon of humanism in management already has a rich body of literature and takes up many themes both theoretically, and from a practitioner perspective. Dignity and the Organization is the first book to explicitly deal with the topic of human dignity and management. The chapters address...

This book considers the largely under-recognised contribution that young writers have made to life writing genres such as memoir, letter writing and diaries, as well as their innovative use of independent and social media. The authors argue that these contributions have been historically silenced, subsumed within other literary genres, culturally marginalised or co-opted for political ends. Furthermore, the book considers how life narrative is...

Focusing on the theatrical use of historical figures, narratives and myths, History as Theatrical Metaphor considers the malleability of history and how this relates to different times, changing perceptions of the nation and shifting political agendas in Scotland. The major strength of this important and lively new book is Ian Brown’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the rich and diverse theatrical culture of Scotland, combined with his understandin...

Anyone engaged in the critical evaluation of individual productions of A Doll House would do well to consult this groundbreaking presentation of an international baseline of performance interpretation, one based in a cumulative historical practice that up to this point has eluded scholarly analysis due to the inherent limitations of existing methods.' - Mark Sandberg, Professor of Film & Media and Scandinavian Studies, University of California...

This book explores the multiple portrayals of the actor and theatre manager Colley Cibber, king of the dunces, professional fop, defacer of Shakespeare and the cruel and unforgiving father of Charlotte Charke. But these portraits of Cibber are doubly partial, exposing even as they paper over gaps and biases in the archive while reflecting back modern desires and methodologies. The Colley Cibber ‘everybody knows’ has been variously constructed ...

Although current debates in epistemology and philosophy of mind show a renewed interest in perceptual illusions, there is no systematic work in the philosophy of perception and in the psychology of perception with respect to the concept of illusion and the relation between illusion and error. This book aims to fill that gap.

A masterpiece in the study of Wang Yangming's (1472-1529) philosophy, this book adopts a holistic approach, integrating philosophical history, comparative philosophy, cultural research and historical documents.

Poker & Pop Culture provides a comprehensive survey of cultural productions in which poker is of thematic importance, showing how the game's portrayal in the mainstream has increased poker's relevance to American history and shaped the way we think about the game and its significance.

Eine Wohnung in Hamburg-Eppendorf, Mann und Kind - die perfekten Zutaten für eine Kleinfamilie? Nicht für Claudia. Denn in Eppendorf herrschen andere Regeln. Bei Kindergeburtstagen kommen immer Mama und Papa (aus Angst, das Kind könnte beim Topfschlagen zu Tode kommen). Schnell lernt sie schnell die beruhigende Einsamkeit von Badezimmern schätzen (man kann die Tür abschließen). Claudia Haessy erzählt wunderbar und unheimlich witzig von den ers...

This book explores story and its importance in early childhood. It provides a theoretical foundation and considers how to practically implement the use of stories to aid children's wellbeing and holistic development. Ideal for those working in early years looking to encourage creativity and foster positive communication in children's lives.

Logic puzzle book which uses a unique set of logic rules to position number pairs like a jigsaw puzzle. The design elements and logic rules permit a freedom of puzzle layouts.

According to Forbes the object of these Journals is "to illustrate the dreadful slave hunts and savages, the annihilations and exterminations consequent on this trade, " with the aim of encouraging the British public in its efforts to end slavery.

In Schloss Promnitz ist Geschichte lebendig geworden: Hier standen August der Starke, Friedrich Wilhelm I. von Preußen und sein Kronprinz Friedrich am Fenster und bewunderten das Feuerwerk des Zeithainer Lagers. Für dieses Spektakel war das zweiflüglige Renaissanceschloss extra im barocken Stil umgebaut worden, um die hohen Gäste würdevoll zu empfangen. Ausgerechnet hier schmiedete der preußische Kronprinz die Pläne für seinen Fluchtversuch, d...

Ohren gespitzt im DeutschunterrichtNicht nur die Lesekompetenz der Schülerinnen und Schüler im Deutschunterricht der Grundschule sollte gefördert werden, sondern auch ihre Hörkompetenz. Perfekt gelingt dies mit diesen acht kindgerechten Kriminalhörspielen und den zugehörigen Materialien für das Fach Deutsch in den Klassen 3 und 4.Nicht nur hören, sondern zuhörenDank der Hörspieltexte zu lebensnahen Themen rund um Schule und Freizeit lernen die...

Die Quellen des Flavius Josephus in der jüdischen Archaeologie - Buch XVIII-XX- Polemos II, cap. VII-XIV, 3 ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1887. Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Litera...

Das Rote Heft 1 "Verbrennen und Löschen" vermittelt wichtiges Grundlagenwissen, ohne das eine erfolgreiche Brandbekämpfung durch die Feuerwehr nicht möglich wäre. Ausgehend von den physikalischen und chemischen Voraussetzungen eines Brandes werden ausführlich die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Brandbekämpfung beschrieben. Dabei wird stets auf einen hohen Praxisbezug Wert gelegt. Beispiele aus dem Feuerwehralltag runden den Inhalt ab.

This book lays out the current legal requirements of manual handling in a non-technical way and includes case studies illustrating the law applied in practice, across health, social care and educational settings. The main part of the book is an A-Z guide, providing quick access to legislation and common law rules applying to personal injury cases.

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