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Robespierre: The Man Who Divides Us the Most Gauchet Marcel

How Robespierre's career and legacy embody the dangerous contradictions of democracyMaximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) is arguably the most controversial and contradictory figure of the French Revolution, inspiring passionate debate like no other protagonist of those dramatic and violent events of the late eighteenth century. The fervor of those who defend Robespierre the "Incorruptible," who championed the rights of the people, is met with revulsion by those who condemn him as the bloodthirsty tyrant who sent people to the guillotine. Marcel Gauchet argues that he was both, embodying the glorious achievement of liberty as well as the excesses that culminated in the Terror.In much the same way that 1789 and 1793 symbolize the two opposing faces of the French Revolution, Robespierre's contradictions were simply the contradictions of the revolution itself. Robespierre

That Noodle Life: Soulful, Savory, Spicy, Slurpy Le Mike

Oh, noodles You're so much fun. You're so beloved All your magical shapes, flavors, and textures. But no one obsesses over you quite like Mike Le and Stephanie Le, the-husband-and-wife team who are superstars in the food blog world. Their humbly named i am a food blog boasts 160,000 followers on Instagram and receives 500,000 page views each month--and in it they profess their undying love for noodles in the most delicious, clever, and visually striking ways.That Noodle Life is their 75-recipe celebration of the myriad pleasures of noodles. And let's just say it goes way beyond spaghetti and ramen. Inspired by the noodle- and macaroni-crazed cuisines of Asia, Italy, and the American melting pot, they dish up high-impact, soulful, slurpable flavor with minimal fuss. Gorgeous full-color photographs of every dish enhance the lively and sophisticated spreads. Dig

A History of Hittite Literacy: Writing and Reading in Late Bronze-Age Anatolia 1650-1200 Bc Hout Theo Van Den

For all those interested in literacy and script usage in general and in the ancient world in particular. As the first, comprehensive overview, it sketches the development of literacy and of literature in Hittite Anatolia (2000/1650-1200 BC) and situates them in the history of the

Iconicon: A Journey Around the Landmark Buildings of Contemporary Britain Grindrod John

A captivating exploration of Britain's most iconic contemporary buildings, from the Barratt home to the Millennium Dome. "A love letter to contemporary buildings and a fantastic account of recent British history, rich in humour." NINA STIBBE "Brilliant, encyclopaedic, funny and often cutting." DANNY DORLING "An eloquent, witty, passionate tour of Britain since the 1980s." JOHN BOUGHTON "Recounts the stories of our lived landscapes with wit, passion and a shot of anger." TOM DYCKHOFF "Grindrod has spoken to everyone and his observations are humane and acute." OWEN HATHERLEYWimpey homes. Millennium monuments. Riverside flats. Wind farms. Spectacular skyscrapers. City centre apartments. Out of town malls.The buildings designed in our lifetimes encapsulate the dreams and aspirations

Awaken Your Power Within: Let Go of Fear. Discover Your Infinite Potential. Become Your True Self. Hussey Gerry

A powerful and transformative guide to self-discovery from the new star of self-help "You are an infinite being with infinite potential. All you need to do is open yourself to a new consciousness, a true vision of who you really are and awaken to the power within"From leading Irish health and performance coach, Gerry Hussey, comes a powerful guide to transforming your mind, body and soul.In Awaken Your Power Within, Gerry tells an open, honest and mind-blowing story of self-discovery that takes us inside the heart and mind of a young boy who dared to ask deeper questions about the mind and soul. Bringing together insights from psychology, neuroscience, gut health, quantum physics, mindfulness and philosophy, the book shows you how to break free from limiting and self-destructive habits and reclaim your inner world, so that you can live as your truest and most

Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research: A Selection of Case Studies Ahmed Vian

This book aims to guide researchers who are engaged in social science and built environment research through the process of testing the reliability and validity of their research outputs following the application of different methods of data collection.The book presents case studies that emphasize reliability and validity in different examples of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method data sets, as well as covering action research and grounded theory. The reader is guided through case studies that demonstrate: - An understanding of the reliability and validity approaches from social science and built environment perspectives in alignment with the relevant research philosophies, approaches and data collection strategies Real research projects that have been conducted by expert researchers on topics such as Lean, BIM, Housing and Sustainability

Rethinking Labour's Past Yeowell Nathan

The Labour Party after Jeremy Corbyn is in search of new direction. Here, Nathan Yeowell has succeeded in pulling together a remarkable array of contributors who are actively engaged in research on twentieth-century British history and Labour politics.Reframing the last 100 years of Labour politics - the book covers key figures and battles in the party - such as the dropping of Clause 4, the formation of the welfare state and Corbyn's general election defeat of 2020. Contributions from leading historians such as Steven Fielding, Clare Griffiths, Ben Jackson, and Glenn O Hara are supplemented by those with experience of Labour electoral politics, such as Rachel Reeves MP and Patrick Diamond.The result is a revisionist, intellectually rich and politically relevant roadmap for Labour's

The Little Book of Zen Money: A Simple Path to Financial Peace of Mind Seven Dollar Millionaire

At last, a mindful book about money that anyone can appreciate and understandThe Little Book of Zen Money: A Simple Path to Financial Peace of Mind delivers easy-to-follow steps for combining sensible saving strategies with mindfulness practices to achieving financial peace of mind. Finally, you can know how to fix your finances without feeling stressed out!In this book, you'll find out that sound financial strategy is far more straightforward than the financial industry wants you to think. It reveals the path to mindful money simplicity, showing readers how to adopt behaviors that encourage responsible saving and spending.You'll learn about: - How to journal your spending and saving so you keep track of the money you have coming in and going out Easy mindfulness exercises, mantras, and meditations that keep you

Against the Grain Turner Roger Newman

Frank Newman Turner, the son of Yorkshire tenant farmers, seldom ploughed a conventional furrow. Faced with a run-down West Country farm and escalating veterinary bills for an ailing herd of cattle, he abandoned the conventions of his orthodox agricultural training and set about restoring the health of his farm's soil and livestock by working with nature, rather than against it.His story reveals the ups and downs of going against the grain of orthodox beliefs and practices in farming, animal and human health, and militarism. What drives one to stand against a social torrent that's rushing in the opposite direction? What can those of us carrying forward the message of environmental conservation and wholesome, sustainable food production learn from the efforts of Frank Newman

From Traditional to Group Hegemony: The G7, the Liberal Economic Order and the Core-Periphery Gap Kirton John J.

The Body in its Seasons Hedgehog Maz

Madeleine Ekezie has done everything right: good job, a step on the housing ladder, successful friends. But she's lost, miserable and deeply lonely. When she discovers the story of The Body - a maybe mythical, definitely magical being who feeds the hungry and soothes the hurt - Maddy blows her life up to find it. She quits her job to hunt through old zines, ignores her parents to pick through abandoned blogs, finding in each entry some truth about The Body. The Body in Its Seasons is a journal of Maddy's obsession, compiled in footnotes, conversations and diary entries. It sees Black and queer possibilities through her eyes, as something almost divine in its creativity and courage. Through each poem, myth and carefully recorded dream, Maddy is faced with the ever renewing challenge of writing her own story. A narrative stitched together in tangents and deviations, The

Developing Your Professional Identity: A Guide for Working with Children and Families Richards Hazel

An edited volume aimed at all those studying for the range of professional disciplines within the area of children and families.Written by a multi-disciplinary team, this book provides students and practitioners with opportunities to reflect upon work-based placement challenges and solutions within a variety of settings, supporting employability and the development of a professional identity. Practical and practice-based, it addresses issues of self-confidence, voice and agency, resilience and self-care, relationships and partnerships, risk assessments and reflective practice, all within the context of children and families. Chapters take a supportive and reflective approach, including clear objectives, case studies, critical questions and spotlights on new debates, helping to build essential skills and promoting a clear sense of self as individuals transition from

Never Together: The Economic History of a Segregated America Temin Peter

In November 2020, The New York Times asked fifteen on its columnists to 'explain what the past four years have cost America.' Not one of the columnists focused on President Trump's racism. This book seeks to redress this imbalance and bring Black Americans' role in our economy to the forefront. While all humans were created equal, economic history in the United States tells a different story. Reconstruction lasted for only a decade, and Jim Crow laws replaced it. The Civil Rights Movement lasted through the 1960s, yet decayed under President Nixon. The United States has been declining in the Social Product Index, where it now is the lowest of the G7 and 26th in the world. For health and happiness, Temin argues that we need lasting integration efforts that allow Black Americans equal opportunity. This book convincingly integrates Black and white activities into an inclusive economic

The Housing Question Engels Frederick

In the early-1870s, an ideological debate began to unfold in the German press on the shortage of affordable housing available to workers in major industrial areas. The rapid increase in industrial production necessitating an increase in industrial workers created a housing crisis.From June 1872 to February 1873, Fredrick Engels contributed a series of articles to the publication The Volksstaat (The People's State) titled "The Housing Question." Originally published as a booklet by the Co-Operative Publishing Society of Foreign Workers in the USSR and out of print for many years, INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS is proud to make this text available - as workers yet again face almost insurmountable obstacles to finding affordable housing.As Engels wrote in 1872, "What is meant today by housing shortage is the peculiar intensification of the bad

Chartist Drama Vargo Gregory

The first collection of its kind, Chartist Drama makes available four plays written or performed by members of the Chartist movement of the 1840s. Emerging from the lively counter-culture of this protest campaign for democratic rights, these plays challenged cultural as well as political hierarchies by adapting such recognisable genres as melodrama, history plays, and tragedy for performance in radically new settings. They include poet-activist John Watkins's John Frost, which dramatises the gripping events of the Newport rising, in which twenty-two Chartists lost their lives in what was probably a misfired attempt to spark a nationwide rebellion. Gregory Vargo's introduction and notes elucidate the previously unexplored world of Chartist dramatic culture, a context that promises to reshape what we know about early Victorian popular politics and

Griot Potters of the Folona: The History of an African Ceramic Tradition Frank Barbara E.

Griot Potters of the Folona reconstructs the past of a particular group of West African women potters using evidence found in their artistry and techniques.The potters of the Folona region of southeastern Mali serve a diverse clientele and firing thousands of pots weekly during the height of the dry season. Although they identify themselves as Mande, the unique styles and types of objects the Folona women make, and more importantly, the way they form and fire them, are fundamentally different from Mande potters to the north and west.Through a brilliant comparative analysis of pottery production methods across the region, especially how the pots are formed and the way the techniques are taught by mothers to daughters, Barbara Frank concludes that the mothers of the potters of the Folona very likely came from the south and east, marrying Mande griots (West African

The Coloring Book of Pueblo Pottery Vallo Brian

A new coloring book featuring 30 drawings of beautiful Pueblo pottery designs for you to completePueblo pottery is renowned for its extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship. Pueblo is a Spanish wording meaning 'town' or 'village'. When the Spanish arrived in 1540 in what is now known as the American Southwest, they referred to the Indigenous communities and their settlements as Pueblos. The Pueblos are among the oldest settlements in North America, and their pottery-making tradition is as old as the ancient Pueblos themselves.Pottery is used throughout the life of a Pueblo person, and various forms are made for cooking, gathering water, food storage, and ceremonial use. The Coloring Book of Pueblo Pottery features more than 30 drawings for you to complete, whether by reproducing the traditional palettes or by finding inspiration in the

The Son of Mr. Suleman Dickey Eric Jerome

Ang in the 1980s Symonds Adrian

The lavishly illustrated story of the Air National Guard in the 1980s. Take a step inside the day-to-day operations.Tracing roots to colonial militia formed in 1636, the National Guard provides the militia of US states, districts, commonwealths and territories. The Air National Guard was split away from the Army National Guard in 1947, concurrent with the creation of the USAF. Guard units also act as a federal reserve; when 'federalized' by order of the President, ANG units form part of the active USAF.Traditionally equipped with much older hand-me-down aircraft types than regular USAF units, the introduction of the Total Force concept in the aftermath of the Vietnam War saw the ANG re-equipped with more modern types, receiving some new-build aircraft for the first time and more aircraft assigned to squadrons. President Reagan's military build-up of the 1980s

This Is Why I Resist: Don't Define My Black Identity Mos-Shogbamimu Shola

The essential anti-racist book from one of the world's leading voices for change 'With This Is Why I Resist, Dr Shola is shaking a nation out of its slumber.' Annie Lennox OBE 'Written with fearless articulacy, this book recalibrates the conversation on race to ignite transformational change.' David Lammy MP 'This book is a passionate call to arms for anyone who wishes to look the other way. It is a must read.' Professor Kate Williams 'Inclusive, exciting and focused, This Is Why I Resist is a fantastic point of reference for intersectional anti-racism work, no matter who you are.' Munroe BergdorfIn 2020 we have seen clearer than ever that Black people are still fighting for the right to be judged by the content of their character and not the colour of their skin. In the words of the author, there is

Unlocking Equity and Trusts Ramjohn Mohamed

The extensively updated seventh edition of Unlocking Equity and Trusts will help you grasp the main concepts of Equity and Trusts with ease. Using straightforward language and explaining the law in a clear manner, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising. 　Each chapter in the book contains:Aims and objectives;Activities such as self-test questions;Charts of key facts to consolidate your knowledge;Diagrams to aid memory and understanding;Prominently displayed cases and judgements;Chapter summaries;Essay questions with answer plans;Glossary of legal terms.　The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Environmental Sensing Asadnia Mohsen

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Environmental Sensing provides state-of-the-art information on the inexpensive mass-produced sensors that are used as inputs to artificial intelligence systems. The book discusses the advances of AI and Machine Learning technologies in material design for environmental areas. It is an excellent resource for researchers and professionals who work in the field of data processing, artificial intelligence sensors and environmental

Keyboard Skills for the Practical Musician Burger Cole

Keyboard Skills for the Practical Musician provides undergraduate music majors in class piano courses with the techniques and fundamentals they need to flourish into independent, versatile musicians who play with confidence and sensitivity. Organized by skill (rather than level), the topics sequenced in this textbook offer endless flexibility for instructors while guiding students in a step-by-step approach through the development of essential keyboard skills--such as reading, harmonization, improvisation, and accompaniment--supporting concepts learned in music theory, ear training, private lessons, methods classes, and ensemble courses. One can draw from many sections of the book in any given class or semester, covering a wide range of piano skills that foster abilities frequently used in a myriad of musical professions.Features:Over 400 sightreading,

The Instructional Design Trainer's Guide: Authentic Practices and Considerations for Mentoring ID and Ed Tech Profession...

The Instructional Design Trainer's Guide provides foundational concepts and actionable strategies for training and mentoring instructional design and educational technology students to be effective across contexts. ID faculty are charged with bridging the gap between research and practice preparing graduate students for the real-world workforce. This book provides trainers and university programs with authentic learning experiences that better articulate the practices of and demands on design and technology professionals in the field. Through this enhanced perspective, learners will be better positioned to confidently embrace constraints, work among changing project expectations, interact with multiple stakeholders, and convey to employers the skills and competencies gleaned from their formal

Extremal Problems and Inequalities of Markov-Bernstein Type for Algebraic Polynomials Gardner Robert B.

Inequalities for polynomials and their derivatives are very important in many areas of mathematics, as well as in other computational and applied sciences; in particular they play a fundamental role in approximation theory. Here, not only Extremal Problems and Inequalities of Markov-Bernstein Type for Algebraic Polynomials, but also ones for trigonometric polynomials and related functions, are treated in an integrated and comprehensive style in different metrics, both on general classes of polynomials and on important restrictive classes of polynomials. Primarily for graduate and PhD students, this book is useful for any researchers exploring problems which require derivative estimates. It is particularly useful for those studying inverse problems in approximation

The Forgiveness Workshop: From Higher Self/Spirit Baldwin Cat

"No one is to blame for how you feel." Dismissing and pushing down an emotion or experience does not constitute forgiveness. Stop blaming others for your life circumstances and daily way of being by becoming an empowered person!Cat Baldwin is the owner of The Wellness Sanctuary Spiritual Teaching and Healing Center. She is also a vibrational healing practitioner Center and certified Chios Master Teacher. In this book readers will learn the "Forgiveness Formula" for freedom and partake in the "Forgiveness Workshop from Higher Self/Spirit". In the process they will gain insights on painful experiences, triggers, and emotions, in order to find true forgiveness.Complete with a step-by-step instruction, The Forgiveness Workbook will support you in stepping out of victimhood and into your power and true divine state of being in happiness, joy, and

Goddess of Sumer

The Da Vinci Code meets Tomb Raider in this modern action/adventure which draws factual archeological mysteries from ancient Sumer and weaves them into a life-threatening chase from New York to Egypt. A spirited young woman, Jessica Shea, stumbles upon a priceless relic of antiquity - the head of a beautiful woman carved in a jewel-like stone. The statue possesses the spirit of an ancient goddess, and begins to physically transform Jessica, infusing her with mysterious power. Forced to flee for her life by unknown assailants, Jessica begins an adventure of romance and self-discovery in a spine-tingling chase into the supernatural. With time running out, she must solve the puzzle of an ancient Egyptian prophecy to help the goddess escape from her stone prison, and rid the world of an evil spirit intent on destruction.

Rewired for Digital: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting with Technology

In Rewired, the world's most influential management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, delivers a road-tested, how-to manual their own consultants use to help companies build the capabilities to outcompete in the age of digital and AI.Many companies are stuck with digital transformations that are not moving the needle. There are no quick fixes but there is a playbook. The answer is in rewiring your business so hundreds, thousands, of teams can harness technology to continuously create great customer experiences, lower unit costs, and generate value. It's the capabilities of the organization that win the race.McKinsey Digital's top leaders Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje and Rodney W. Zemmel provide proven how-to details on what it takes in six comprehensive sections - creating the transformation roadmap, building a talent bench, adopting a new operating model,

Saint-Bernardin de Sienne. Entre dévotion et culture : fonction de l'image religieuse au XVe siècle

- Un essai inédit du grand historien de l'art Daniel Arasse, sur la fonction de l'image religieuse au XVe siècle fondée sur la renommée artistique du franciscain saint Bernardin de Sienne (1380-1444) qui s’est avérée exceptionnelle, à une époque où la nouvelle peinture en Italie assoit le prestige du portrait.Dressant l’iconographie de la glorification du saint, Daniel Arasse souligne qu’il s’agit du premier saint dont l’image peinte ressemble sans conteste au personnage réel ainsi que l’atteste le masque mortuaire conservé à l’Aquila. Loin de l’iconographie traditionnelle des saints fondée sur leurs attributs, le visage de saint Bernardin est ainsi décrit comme le lieu d’un « extraordinaire travail figuratif » et idéologique, constitutif de la mise au point du type du saint ascétique et spirituel dont les signes particuliers permettent de restituer ainsi le « portrait-robot ».Dans le contexte de l’évangélisation populaire à la fin du Moyen Age, la fortune artistique du franciscain saint Bernardin de Sienne (+1444) s’est avérée exceptionnelle. Elle croise des questions liées à la fonction sociale et religieuse de la peinture dans les années 1420-1430 qui voit l’éclosion d’une peinture moderne en Italie. Le saint prédicateur, célèbre pour sa tablette conçue pour l’adoration du nom de Jésus, bien qu’inquiété à trois reprises par les autorités religieuses, a fait l’objet d’innombrables représentations dès sa mort et donc bien avant sa canonisation six ans après. Dressant l’iconographie de la glorification du saint, Daniel Arasse souligne qu’il s’agit du premier saint dont l’image peinte ressemble sans conteste au personnage réel ainsi que l’atteste le masque mortuaire conservé à l’Aquila. Ce trait de « ressemblance », ou de « vérité dans l’imitation », contemporain du développement du portrait à la Renaissance, connaît de telles variantes que, dans son recensement, l’auteur est amené à opposer au concept de portrait celui de figure relevant de types de figures inspirées par des modèles originels plutôt que par le modèle original, ces modèles étant associés par séries à l’intérieur desquelles se joue la ressemblance des représentations entre elles. Loin de l’iconographie traditionnelle des saints fondée sur les attributs, le visage de saint Bernardin est ainsi décrit comme le lieu d’un « extraordinaire travail figuratif » et idéologique, constitutif de la mise au point du type du saint ascétique et spirituel dont les signes particuliers permettent de restituer ainsi le « portrait-robot ». Par quoi, l’analyse sérielle de l’auteur, confrontée en permanence à l’exégèse des textes anciens et à la pratique picturale du temps, rejoint la question des « expressions saintes » et une interrogation méthodologique sur les moyens d’inventorier ces modalités liées aux « mouvements de l’âme ».