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Aims to integrate a gender-perspective into various fields without isolating them from other theoretical accounts. The articles attempt to employ insights from feminist work and gender studies in general, yet insist on criticizing monolithic accounts of masculinity.

This book fills a gap by reviewing what is known about gambling in Britain and studying work on the nature, prevalence and possible causes of problem gambling.

During the summer of 1944, the now-legendary American Eighth Air Force was engaged in a ferocious air battle over Europe to bring the Allies victory over the German Third Reich. This is the story of one B-17 navigator and his crewmates, men who faced extraordinary danger with a maturity beyond their years. This vivid and detailed account of combat flying and its psychological toll also recalls the beginning of Robert Grilley s development as a...

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New education policies require educational managers who can work in democratic and participative ways to build relationships and ensure the effective delivery of education.

`An inspiring resource for Headteachers, deputy Headteachers and any primary teacher who desires a leadership rile. All teachers who want to lead, or want to make themselves aware of problems faced by leaders, will not only find this book useful and informative but will learn a lot from it too' - Junior Education `This book is full of so many practical ides that new heads will surely be enthused to try something new and put energy into their ...

The main purpose of this book is to explore and understand the motivation behind major donations to higher education and what the role of religion is in these motivations. Features interviews with major donors.

Hugh Rice explains why belief in God need not be seen as a strange or irrational belief, but can be a natural extension of our ordinary ways of thinking. He suggests that we should think of God in an abstract way, and he offers a satisfying account of the relationship between God and goodness.

Spiny porcupine fish, toxic sea slugs, colorful coral reefs--Journey under the Sea is a thrilling voyage into the fascinating, hidden world of the ocean. Glorious color photographs of weird and wonderful underwater creatures and their habitats enliven every page. Accessible and lively text explains the astonishing sights we encounter along the way, such as the interesting survival strategists of the ocean's inhabitants and how to care for this...

Financial markets are a fascinating example of 'complexity in action': a real-world complex system whose evolution is dictated by the decisions of crowds of traders who are continually trying to win in a vast global 'game'. This book draws on recent ideas from the highly- topical science ofcomplexity and complex systems, to address the following questions: how do financial markets behave? Why do financial markets behave in the way that they do...

This book explores person markers, the linguistic elements that provide points of reference to speech-act participants. Michael Cysouw develops a new framework for the typology of person marking based on the rejection of the notion of plurality for its analysis.

It is often assumed that the impact and implementation of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) will or should be the same in all situations with little regard to the particular social or cultural context. Drawing on experience and research in different societies (Europe, Latin America, etc.), this book explains the nature of organizational diversity in which ICT innovation takes place, and also develops a conceptual approach to ac...

A look at the creation and composition of asteroids and the frightening eventuality of a collision with the earth.

An in-depth look at hidden prejudices against women in the scientific fields, and how women can overcome them.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the action blockbuster "Hulk". It contains the complete script, along with over 200 colour images which bring the big green superhero to life through visual effects, creature design, concept art and insightful sidebars from the cast and crew.

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