On Narrative (A Critical Inquiry Book)

Kurt Huebner

What’s left from the new economy? This book takes an unfashionable perspective and shows that despite all the mistaken ideas and exaggerations, the technological changes of the 1990s still have important effects today. Economic history shows that technological revolutions tend to generate deep economic and social crises before a temporary state of equilibrium is reached. The established modes of accumulations and regimes of regulation of national capitalisms and international capitalism have been undermined by the collapse of the high tech asset bubble. Financial markets are still in disarray. What can be observed, however, is that national economies are better positioned to tackle the crisis than others. Why is this? This and other important questions are tackled by an international team of contributors including Daniele Archibugi, Harald Hagemann, Bruno Amable, Martin Heidenreich and David Gibbs. This volume should be of great interest to all those working at the intersection of international politics and economics. Lire plus…

Lawrence Coupe, Laurence Coupe

Laurence Coupe offers students a crucial overview of the evolution of 'myth', from the ancient Greek definitions to those of a range of contemporary thinkers. This introductory volume\* provides an introduction to both the theory of myth and the making of myth\* explores the uses made of the term 'myth' within the fields of literary criticism, anthropology, cultural studies, feminism, Marxism and psychoanalysis\* discusses the association between modernism, postmodernism, myth and history\* familiarises the reader with themes such as the dying god, the quest for the grail, the relation between 'chaos' and 'cosmos', and the vision of the end of time\* illustrates the relation between myth, culture and literature with discussions of poetry, fiction, film and popular song. Lire plus…

Edited By Albert Moran

Film Policy is the first comprehensive overview of the workings of the international film industry. The authors examine film cultures and film policy across the world, explaining why Hollywood cinema dominates the global film market, and the effects of the rise of television and video on the international industry. In a series of case studies drawn from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, the authors explore the relationship between Hollywood cinema product and national film cultures, and trace the development of international and national film policies, looking at issues of financing, regulation, protectionism and censorship. Lire plus…

Eric U. University Of Stirling Shaw

The Labour Party since 1979: Crisis and Transformation challenges the claim that Labour's only real hope for the future lies in shedding its ideological baggage. It rejects the notion taht the 'shadow budget' was the prime cause of its 1992 defeat and argues that the strategyof seeking an image of 'responsibility' and 'respectability' - which under the new leadership has become a paramount concern - does not offer the best route forward for the party. The effect of this strategy - of abandoning traditional tenets, and adopting a policy profile more to the tastes of its critics in business and the media - will be to deprive Labour of its sheet-anchor; and even if successful electorally, the price will be that the hopes and aspirations of its supporters will be highly unlikely to be fulfilled. Lire plus…

Edited By Eitan Yefenof

"Cancer cells are continuously interacting with the immune system of the host. These interactions can be regarded as a double edged sword. On the one hand, innate and adaptive immune responses act to protect the host by attempting rejection of the tumor. On the other hand, inflammatory cells and proteins stimulate multiplication and dissemination of cancer cells, thereby accelerating the progression of the disease. Traditionally, the interplay between cancer cells and host immunity has been studied systemically, with no particular attention to the site at which a given tumor develops. Recent studies, however, indicate that the tumor microenvironment is unique in providing both supportive and inhibitory factors that determine the fate of the tumor and its host. Accordingly, microenvironmental immunity that operates inside and around a tumor plays a crucial role in cancer development and progression. The aim of the present volume is to compile reviews on innate and adaptive immune responses at the tumor microenvironment with emphasis on positive and negative outcomes that affect the progression of the disease. These reviews have been solicited from experts in the field who published original research studies focusing on these issues."--BOOK JACKET Lire plus…

Martin S Feldstein; National Bureau Of Economic Research.; Proquest (Firm)

The National Bureau of Economic Research organized a project to explore the economic issues facing the major art museums of the United States. For this purpose NBER defined economics broadly to include not only the financial situation of the museums but also the management and growth of museum collections, the museums'relationship with the public, and the role of the government in supporting art museums. This volume brings together nontechnical essays on these issues by economists associated with the NBER and personal statements by leaders of America's major national art museums and related foundations. It can be read not only by economists but also by museum officials and trustees. Museum directors generally come to their responsibilities with a background in art history and curatorial work but without experience in thinking about the management and public policy aspects of museum administration. Trustees who serve on museum boards generally have a background in business or law but have not previously tried to apply their experience to the unusual economic problems of museums. The background papers, the panelists'remarks, and the summary of the discussion will help them to approach their responsibilities with a better understanding of the problems and possibilities of the museum. Lire plus…

Blumberg, Rhoda

In 1853, Few Japanese People Knew That A Country Called America Even Existed. For Centuries, Japan Had Isolated Itself From The Outside World By Refusing To Trade With Other Countries And Even Refusing To Help Shipwrecked Sailors, Foreign or Japanese. The Country's People Still Lived Under A Feudal System Like That Of Europe In The Middle Ages. But Everything Began To Change When American Commodore Perry And His Troops Sailed To The Land Of The Rising Sun, Bringing With Them New Science And Technology, And A New Way Of Life. publishers Weekly this 1986 Newbery Honor Book Tracks Matthew Perry's Expedition To Open Japan To American Trade. The Volume Contrasts Cultural Differences That The Japanese And Americans Had To Overcome And Explains Japanese Feudal Society; It Is Illustrated Almost Entirely With Reproductions Of Period Japanese Art. Ages 8-up. (feb.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information. Lire plus…

Robert Laurini, Derek Thompson

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences. These systems have the principle functions of capturing, storing, representing, manipulating, and displaying data in 2-D and 3-D worlds. This book approaches its subject from the perspectives of informatics and geography, presenting methods of conceptual modeling developed in computer science that provide valuable aids for resolving spatial problems. This book is an essential textbook for both students and practitioners. It is indispensable for academic geographers, computer scientists, and the GIS professional. Key Features* Serves as the first comprehensive textbook on the field of Spatial Information Systems (also known as Geographic Information Systems)* Contains extensive illustrations* Presents numerous detailed examples Lire plus…

By John Styers. Text Prepared By Karl Schuon. Photos. By Louis Lowery

Paladin has obtained exclusive reprint rights to this classic (originally published by Leatherneck magazine), which was the Marine bible of unarmed combat. Emphasizing the practice aspect of bayonet, knife and stick fighting, this rare volume also provides short courses in unarmed combat and knife throwing. For academic study only. Lire plus…

Connie Bailey

It wasn't the first time Heydn Case had to transfer to a new school, but Acton-Pierce Academy was the prep school of choice for people with a lot more money than he had. As always, the good-natured Texan was hoping to find a friend; his assigned roommate was hoping to be left alone and said so rather bluntly. Heydn had never met anyone quite like Blue Barclay, the campus's resident eccentric loner, but the two young men soon find they have more in common than they might have imagined. Friendship quickly takes on a new dimension of physical intimacy accompanied by bewildering new feelings. However, Blue and Heydn are given little time to explore and understand what is growing between them before they're pulled apart. Heydn is chosen for the track team and befriended by a popular senior. Fearing, rightly, that their relationship would cost him the place he's won at Acton, Heydn turns his back on Blue. He feels he's made the right choice for his future, but when Blue finds a new friend, Heydn realizes he's made a terrible mistake. Is it too late for him to try to win Blue's heart again?--Page 4 of cover Lire plus…

George Gamow

First published in 1945, in the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life offers a unique account of the problem of atomic energy and the underlying principles of radioactive decay. Written by the pre-eminent physicist George Gamow, and dedicated to the hope of lasting peace, the book was originally designed to give a complete picture of what atomic energy is, where it comes from, and how it can be used for better or worse. Featuring a number of graphs and illustrations by the author himself, this small volume will continue to be of value to those interested in the history of the study of radioactivity. Lire plus…

Eve Maler, Jeanne El Andaloussi

Document Type Definition (DTD) specifications form the foundation for every document based on the SGML language — therefore DTD quality is too important to be left to chance. This helpful guide shows how to develop DTDs that work, based a proven methodology and techniques. Explains how DTD development benefits from the same rigorous treatment as software development: Articulate project goals, analyze requirements, write specifications, design and implement readable and maintainable code using good programming style, perform thorough testing, and document the work along the way. For writers, editors, and other subject matter experts; software developers and other DTD implementors; and publishing managers. Document Type Definitions (DTDs) are the blueprint for building SGML documents. This step-by-step tutorial contains essential information for everyone who is working with SGML and needs to understand how to develop DTDs. It covers all aspects of DTD development, including planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation and training. Lire plus…

By Jack Cullen And Len D'innocenzo

Designed to instruct you on how to tailor your coaching to personality style, create a productive motivational environment, set goals and communicate expectations clearly. Learn how to develop people to make them more valuable, and practice hands-on coaching. Softcover. Lire plus…

Ian Heath, David Sque

The Reformation in England further distanced the Irish, as the majority of Irishmen adhered stubbornly to their Catholicism. Eventually, in Elizabeth's reign, both sides resorted to the use of force on a large scale in a series of bloody wars and rebellions that were to culminate in the Earl of Tyrone's 'Great Rebellion' of 1595-1603. This text by Ian Heath looks at the history, organisation and tactics of the armies of the Irish Wars 1485-1603, armies which included such troops as the fearsome Irish Galloglasses, who bore a deadly axe six feet long with a blade one foot broad! Lire plus…

Sally J. Rogers Phd, Justin H. G. Williams Mrcpsych

from Earliest Infancy, A Typically Developing Child Imitates Or Mirrors The Facial Expressions, Postures And Gestures, And Emotional Behavior Of Others. Where Does This Capacity Come From, And What Function Does It Serve? What Happens When Imitation Is Impaired? Synthesizing Cutting-edge Research Emerging From A Range Of Disciplines, This Important Book Examines The Role Of Imitation In Both Autism And Typical Development. Topics Include The Neural And Evolutionary Bases Of Imitation, Its Pivotal Connections To Language Development And Relationships, And How Early Imitative Deficits In Autism Might Help Explain The More Overt Social And Communication Problems Of Older Children And Adults. Lire plus…

Edited By Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert, Martin S. Jaffee

This volume guides beginning students of rabbinic literature to the range of historical-interpretive and culture-critical issues that contemporary scholars use when studying the rabbinic texts of late antiquity. The editors, themselves well-known interpreters of rabbinic literature, have gathered an international collection of scholars to support students' initial steps in confronting the enormous and complex rabbinic corpus. Unlike other introductions to rabbinic writings, the present volume includes approaches shaped by anthropology, gender studies, oral-traditional studies, classics, and folklore studies. Lire plus…

Denny Mcgeorge, Angela Palmer; With Kerry London

The construction industry continues to face substantial demands for improvement in quality and cost control, and a reduction in contract disputes. A number of management concepts have been promoted to help achieve this, but many in the industry find the concepts confusing and are sceptical about their usefulness. This book brings together, in a single volume, the main management concepts relevant to the construction industry, providing an objective account of the concepts and showing how they interrelate: • value management • buildability • benchmarking • total quality management • partnering and alliancing • supply chain management (new for this edition) • re-engineering In addition to a new chapter, a new section on strategic alliancing has been added. Text and references have been updated throughout. Lire plus…

Stephen G. Miller, Miller, Stephen G

Presenting a survey of sports in ancient Greece, this work describes ancient sporting events and games. It considers the role of women and amateurs in ancient athletics, and explores the impact of these games on art, literature and politics. Lire plus…

Major Rex Applegate

"This book is the result of study and practical experiences of experts in the various fields of combat discussed herein."The material is as practical as could be conceived. It is presented not as a compilation of all combat methods and techniques, but rather as a selection of the best and most practical methods now being used."Although it was compiled by an army officer and the military aspect has been stressed throughout, the principles and methods shown here are easily applicable to all law enforcement agencies, civilian defense organizations and the like units. Police and law enforcement agencies in particular would do well to pay heed to these methods, because after the present conflict, as after no other war, the world will be faced by criminals who will take advantage of their military training in offensive combat to run riot in a post war world ripe for trouble. Law enforcement agencies should include in their training programs offensive methods to cope effectively with such problems, in addition to the methods of restraint, and self defense now being practiced."(This book copy has no table of contents or Index. The book ends abruptly on Chapter 9 page 175 which has a full page of words. Without a table of contents or Index, it is difficult to determine if there are more pages to to Chapter 9 or if there are more chapters after Chapter 9.) Lire plus…

John Henry Charles Colson; Frank W. Collison

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