A Philosopher Looks at the Natural World
Weaving personal story with science and philosophy, this book chronicles a three-decade labor to restore ruined land. It advances the case for the intelligence and kinship of all living things, an ethic of respect, and the need to rethink how human societies live on Earth.
This book offers a theoretical and practical treatment of World and Comparative Literature from the perspective of “peripheral” cultures. It aims to transcend the monologues of cultural “centres,” advocating for creative dialogues and a mutually enriching symbiotic relationship.
Exiting the European Union
This book provides a detailed discussion of the legal process for a Member State’s exit from the EU. It covers voluntary withdrawal like Brexit, forced expulsion, and secession. A relevant read for anyone interested in what the future holds for European integration.
Financial Accounting
For students, entrepreneurs & managers, this book explains financial accounting using a practical approach. It covers recording transactions with VAT, accounting controls like bank reconciliation, and final accounts for enterprises like sole traders, partnerships & companies.
Mysticism and Narcissism
This personal narrative of a long-serving Cenacle nun applies psychoanalytic theory to questions of theological and Marian identity and relationality, and is an historical resource for the study of women’s religious orders in the twentieth century.
Christ of the Coal Yards
No one heard the shot. No one ever found the gun. This critical examination of Vincent van Gogh offers insights into his life and art, dispelling the myths that have no foundation and exploring his enigmatic and enticing personality.
The Glory of the Garden
The Glory of the Garden examines regional theatre, a constant source of anxiety and pride. It moves the debate beyond the cliché of crisis to examine the politics and policy of making performance outside London, combining essays with case studies.
The Case for Bethsaida after Twenty Years of Digging
McNamer builds on proof that Bethsaida dates back further than Roman times, as has been assumed for years, given its huge significance in the New Testament. She investigates the idea that the town now has to be taken into account in the search for the historical Jesus.
Once marketed, brands belong to consumers, who give them meaning. This book explains what brands mean to consumers, how they use them to communicate, and how advertising has become an integral component of the cultural communication system that is consumption.
Dealing with Econometrics
A practical guide to the fundamentals of econometrics. Learn the statistical tools to analyse cross-sectional data and evaluate socio-economic relationships. It features theoretical summaries, practical exercises with real-world data, and solutions using Excel or Gretl.
Considering Leadership Anew
Traditional leadership recipes are not enough to cope with a chaotic world. This book compiles essays on alternative leadership theory from leading authors who defend unorthodox approaches, exploring leadership from novel lenses from the arts, humanities, and sciences.
One Hundred Years in Galicia
Family members of the authors survived German concentration camps and the GULAG. They fought in opposing armies, were arrested by the Gestapo and the NKVD, tortured and even declared dead. They survived against the most unlikely odds. Their stories permeate this book.
Living as we do in a world marked by an ‘age apartheid’, films remain the most accessible form of information regarding getting older for the general public. Using current gerontological theory, this volume provides insight into the accuracy of cinematic representations of aging.
Ambrose was a protean figure whose motives are not always clear. This interdisciplinary volume investigates his efforts to create social cohesion for Nicaean Christianity against heresy and paganism by fusing Graeco-Roman and Judeo-Christian intellectual traditions.
How Pictures Tell Stories
Storytelling is often associated with words, but pictures tell stories too. This book bridges the gap between language-oriented narratology and art history, examining the narrative aspects of pictures from a cognitive and semiotic point of view.
The New European Union and Its Global Strategy
The European Union faces unprecedented crises. As it projects itself as a global actor, reshaping ties with the United States, China, and Russia, its future remains a subject of intense debate. This volume offers answers regarding the conundrum of the EU’s transformations.
While many believe Earth is 10,000 years old, science confirms it is 4.56 billion. This book examines the perceived conflict between religion and science, arguing that nature and scripture derive from a single source. Their harmony is essential for the progress of humanity.
The Philosophy of Rudolf Steiner
While Rudolf Steiner’s influence is widespread, his philosophy remains largely unknown. This book makes his complex spiritual philosophy, Anthroposophy, accessible. Using simple terms, it presents the fundamentals and offers a first step for further study.
Disability in Spanish-speaking and U.S. Chicano Contexts
Covering the period from the seventeenth century to the contemporary era, diverse geographic areas, and multiple artistic genres, this eclectic collection of academic essays, creative writing, and mixed media photo-images focuses on myriad representations of disability.
Helen Waddell’s classic novel tells the powerful love story of 12th-century teacher Peter Abelard and the learned Heloise. This annotated edition introduces the extensive literary and historical sources Waddell incorporated into the best-selling story of love and theology.
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