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This biography of Alfred the Great, king of the West Saxons (871-899), combines a sensitive reading of the primary sources with a careful evaluation of the most recent scholarly research on the history and archaeology of ninth-century England. Alfred emerges from the pages of this biography as a great warlord, an effective and inventive ruler, and a passionate scholar whose piety and intellectual curiosity led him to sponsor a cultural and spi...

Junie B. Jones is almost six years old. She licks her black shoes to make them shine and hates it when people call her Junie instead of Junie B. After bullies push her down on her first school bus ride, she's afraid to ride the bus home, so she doesn't. Instead, she hides in the supply closet in her classroom. Having the whole school to herself is fun at first-until she has an emergency. Young listeners will revel in the antics of this very pr...

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Frontmatter -- Vorbemerkung -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- Schrifttum zum Studium des Strafrechts, Besonderer Teil -- 1. Teil: Einführung -- § 1: Die einzelnen Tatbestände und das System des Besonderen Teils -- 2. Teil: Delikte gegen Rechtsgüter des Einzeln -- 1. Kapitel: Delikte gegen höchstpersönliche Rechtsgüter -- 1. Abschnitt: Delikte gegen das Leben -- § 2: Die Systematik der Tötungsdelikte -- § 3: Totschlag -- § 4: Mord -- § 5: Der minder sch...

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Contents: Measurements and Calibration, Radon and Thoron Related to the Earthquake, Environmental Radon and Thoron, Indoor Radon and Thoron, Radon in the Water, Dosimetry and Health Physics, ¿Readership: Researchers in applied and nuclear physics, environmental science, civil, chemical and nuclear engineering, radiochemistry, radiology and radiation biology.

A once complicated topic is made clear as the author addresses the confusion surrounding CE Marking. Lohbeck offers guidance on both legal and design issues. This book includes a step-by-step design guide aimed at both novice and experienced exporters. With its help, engineers and managers can easily identify which rules apply to their products and pinpoint what they need to do to comply. The information presented here is backed up with facts ...

This text, by the author of "The Pragmatic Philosophy of William James", provides a critical analysis of James's philosopy of religion. It examines and extends his insights and arguments, exhibiting their depth and contemporary relevance.

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A collection of interviews between the author and theorists and philosophers of history in which they discuss the belief that aesthetics, objective reality and meaning are the most crucial concerns in the understanding of history today. The relationship of history to its modes of presentation, with reference to particular works, is also covered.

This second collection of 19th century Stanley catalogs supplements the earlier Stanley Catalog Collection with catalog reprints from 1872, 1874 (revised to 1876), 1877, 1884, and 1892 (revised to 1897), in addition to the Leonard Bailey catalogs of 1876 and 1883. Introductions and commentary by noted Stanley experts John Walter and Ken Roberts provide the reader with fascinating and illuminating historical background on Stanley and its produc...

Addressing the concerns of both patients and medical professionals regarding communication under time constraints, this book challenges current communication concepts in healthcare and weaves together anecdotes, theory, principles and new practical approaches.

Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) was one of the greatest spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Living most of her life in England, Underhill used writing as a vehicle to express her passionate search for the infinite life. Her philosophy transcends generations and her legacy as a pivotal figure in Christian mysticism endures today. In this comprehensive biography Dana Greene expertly captures Underhill's true essence. She gives us a thorough...

This description of the province of Fars, was written around the beginning of the 12th century A.D. The author cites his qualifications for it "I was well acquainted with the present condition of the people of Fars ... being well versed also in the events of their history and exactly acquainted with the story of their kings and rulers." This is a reprint of the edition of 1952.

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Text discussing recent advances in government-sanctioned torture and offering practical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of torture victims. Annotated. For physicians, religious leaders, lawyers, politicians, students, and human rights advocates.

An examination of the convergence of capitalism and the indigenous spirit world on the Philippine island of Negros. The book explores social, cultural and political aspects surrounding the rise of sugar haciendas from the late Spanish colonial period.

Often seen as the exception to generalisations about Romanticism, Byron's poetry - and its intricate relationship with a brilliant, scandalous life - has remained a source of controversy throughout the twentieth century. This book brings together recent work on Byron by leading British and American scholars and critics, guiding undergraduate students and sixth-form pupils through the different ways in which new literary theory has enriched rea...