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Demonstrates how American Jews used culture--art, dance, music, fashion, literature--to win the hearts and minds of postwar Americans to the cause of Israel.

A collection of Colette's best writings that have never before appeared in English.

Comprehensive and critical analysis of the post-Zionist debates and their impact on various aspects of Israeli culture.

Considers the notable similarities between the thought of Confucius and Wittgenstein.

Groundbreaking study demonstrating how Japan's leaders play an important role in diplomacy.

Comparative analysis of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings.

Addresses the power of oligopolistic corporations in contemporary society.

In-depth examination of a rarely studied article of the United States Constitution.

A reconsideration of the Confucian concept li (ritual or ritual propriety), one that references Western philosophers as well as the Chinese context.

An ambitious and radically original reading of philosopher Francis Bacon.

Traces the economic, political, and social evolution of New York State's fourth largest city during the twentieth century.

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This book is distinctive in that it is a truly practical guide to use of the laparoscopic approach for the treatment of many abdominal diseases. Rather than simply offering a general description of surgical laparoscopic techniques, it provides the knowledge required in order to introduce basic laparoscopic procedures into daily practice or to commence advanced laparoscopic surgery. For each surgical procedure, key points are highlighted, the n...

For thirty years, Fr. John-Julian has practiced contemplative prayer daily as a monk of the Order of Julian of Norwich. The book is a record of letters of advice written to a young seminarian who was interested in investigating the practical dimensions of the contemplative way for himself, full of questions: "What is all this contemplative prayer people are talking about these days? I never heard anything about that back in my parish. Is this ...

How to use the successful coaching techniques of world class athletes to unlock your child's potential"--Cover.

The Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Population Health Improvement brings together individuals and organizations that represent different sectors in a dialogue about what is needed to improve population health. On September 22, 2014, the roundtable held a workshop to discuss some of the science of health communication, audiences, and messaging, and to explore what it will take to generate widespread awareness, acceptance, and action to im...

Astonishing images of vanished Denver, from old hotels and movie houses to streetcars to sports stadiums.

Niemals alles zeigen" war das Motto des Verlegers Robert Harrison. Natürlich durften die amerikanischen "Girlie"-Magazine der 1940er- und 1950er-Jahre ohnehin nicht sonderlich viel zeigen, aber Harrison tat, was er konnte, und lockte seine Leser mit verrückten Fotoabenteuern und bunten Titelbildern verführerischer "bad girls", gemalt von Pin-up-Künstlern wie Earl Moran, Billy DeVorss und - dem berühmtesten unter ihnen - Peter Driben. Diese Aus...

The only comprehensive training book on conducting research into all forms of media This book outlines all the methods for conducting research-both active and passive as well as quantitative and qualitative-in all forms of media, including new media such as the Internet, mobile phones and social media. It explains the ways in which media audiences are measured, understood and taken into account in media planning, advertising sales and social d...

A brilliant analysis of the socio-political processes that help us understand the challenges faced by marginalized populations for representation and recognition in India. The premise of democratic politics is that all citizens are equal and have an equal right to a say in national politics. This definition of democracy, however, is observed far more in the breach than in practice. Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis continue their struggle to seek e...