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A stunning narrative investigation into three women who rewrote stories of disempowerment into stories of resistance, and wielded violence to fight back against their oppressorsBrittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument. Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, that was dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abus...

The presenter of Sky at Night, Professor Chris Lintott, takes us on an astonishing tour of bizarre accidents, big characters, and human error to tell the story of some of the most important astronomical events of the past hundred years.- Our first views of the earliest galaxies were brought to us by the Hubble Space Telescope when it was pointed at absolutely nothing. - The ice-covered Enceladus, one of Saturn's nearly one hundred moons, was r...

Books have the power to change how we think. Unlearning Silence goes one further: a book that has the conviction to change how we act' Megan Reitz, Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University and author of Dialogue in Organisations'This book will transform your relationship with silence so that your voice can finally be heard' Simon Alexander Ong, author of Energize'A must-read for every leader' Deepa Purushothaman, author of The First, ...

Books have the power to change how we think. Unlearning Silence goes one further: a book that has the conviction to change how we act' Megan Reitz, Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University and author of Dialogue in Organisations'This book will transform your relationship with silence so that your voice can finally be heard' Simon Alexander Ong, author of Energize'A must-read for every leader' Deepa Purushothaman, author of The First, ...

An eye-opening and urgent re-examination of nature in our cities, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.'Awe-inspiring... full of wonder, warning and hope' ISABELLA TREE, author of WildingOur modern-day cities might seem to represent our separation from the vitality of the natural world. Yet, as Ben Wilson reveals in this invigorating re-examination of urban landscapes across the globe, nature has always been at the heart of the city.Moving...

The Handbook of Forensic Social Work Practice provides important reference content on the justice system, the differential nature by which people, families, and communities navigate it, and the various ways social workers interface with forensic systems and associated client populations. The Handbook is an essential and accessible resource for social workers in forensic practice that synthesizes current theory, policy, and practice.

Wenn man einen geliebten Menschen verliert, ist die Trauer oft überwältigend. Während die Welt sich um einen weiterdreht und alles seinen gewohnten Gang geht, scheint man als Einzige/-r aus der Normalität herauszufallen, den Anschluss zu verlieren. Auch wenn es nach einer Weile heißt "Schau nach vorne, du musst langsam drüber hinwegkommen", hilft das in keiner Weise. Denn das Gefühl, dass der geliebte Mensch in der Erinnerung weiterlebt, linde...

In the early 1980s, Giselle Chin, Jackie Ong, and Ellen Ng are three teenagers drawn together by their shared sense of alienation and desire for something different. "Allied in the weirdest parts of themselves, " they envision each other as artistic collaborators and embark on a future defined by freedom and creativity.By the time they are adults, their dreams are murkier. As a performance artist, Giselle must navigate an elite social world sh...

Compelling and deeply satisfying' Booklist'Derek Miller's novels are smart and full of heart and savvy and hilarious' Richard Russo'Miller juggles each element effortlessly. His character portraits are indelible, often heartbreaking' New York Times_________________We will lie, cheat, steal, fight, kill, and sin our way to Napoli. We will trust no one but each other, and we will remember that in this place, at this time, there is no way to tell...

We will lie, cheat, steal, fight, kill, and sin our way to Napoli. We will trust no one but each other, and we will remember that in this place, at this time, there is no way to tell friend from foe.The bombing of Rome in 1943 leaves fourteen-year-old Massimo orphaned and with no choice but to set out on a perilous journey to find his remaining family in Naples. A chance meeting with the mysterious and charismatic Pietro Houdini will deliver b...

Fundierte Antworten zu allen Fragen des Bilanzrechts nach Handels- und Steuerrecht. Weiterer Schwerpunkt sind Darstellungen zum Unternehmenssteuerrecht, insbesondere zu Besonderheiten bei der Bilanzierung von unterschiedlichen Unternehmensformen. Darüber hinaus enthält das Buch Ausführungen zur Bilanzberichtigung und zur Bilanzänderung im Rahmen der Betriebsprüfung. Neben rechtlichen Fragestellungen werden auch Buchungssätze zu einzelnen Sachv...

THE LIFE-AFFIRMING NEW NOVEL ABOUT REAL-LIFE RELIGIOUS FANATICISM AND THE COURAGE OF THREE WOMEN WHO CONFRONT IT, FROM AUTHOR OF BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK, ANOTHER LIFE'Brilliant. A powerful eye-opening read that will spark discussion - a perfect book-club pick' PRIMA 'BOOK OF THE MONTH''Distinct and so movingly told that as a reader you really root for them to thrive' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'The characters are brought to life in a way that will ...

Wie gut kennen Sie das natürliche Verhalten Ihres Pferdes? Das rundum aktualisierte und erweiterte Handbuch Pferdeverhalten beantwortet auf Basis der neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse Fragen wie: "Was braucht ein Pferd, um sich wohlzufühlen und welche Anforderungen werden an eine tiergerechte Pferdehaltung gestellt?", "Was sagt mir das Ausdrucksverhalten des Pferdes und woran erkenne ich Haltungs- und Umgangsfehler?", "Was sind die Ursa...

Andrey Shabanov's seminal reinterpretation of the Peredvizhniki is a comprehensive study that examines in-depth for the first time the organizational structure, self-representation, exhibitions, and critical reception of this 19th-century artistic partnership. Shabanov advances a more pragmatic reading of the Peredvizhniki, artists seeking professional and creative freedom in authoritarian Tsarist Russia. He likewise demonstrates and challenge...

Lost in Ideology maps the ideological terrain of the past 200 years and asks whether the current disorientation engulfing the world's liberal democracies is in no small part ideological in origin.

Explaining Creativity is an accessible introduction to the latest scientific research on creativity. It examines research on thinking processes, personality, culture, mental health, groupwork, technology, self-beliefs, and more, while reviewing creativity across fields such as the arts, science, theater, music, and writing. In this newly updated edition, Explaining Creativity provides a comprehensive understanding of creativity for anyone inte...

Discover the insights and lessons of architect Juhani Pallasmaa In Rootedness: Reflections for Young Architects, Juhani Pallasmaa delivers an insightful and expansive collection of his most compelling ideas into architecture's position among arts and culture. Pallasmaa speaks to architecture students and young professionals, discussing each topic with sincerity and openness, suggesting what can be learned from areas of culture beyond the bound...

In this Handbook, experts across multiple disciplines, including psychology, criminology, education, law, and policy, focus on the interface between developmental science and law across crucial but also very different periods of development. Coverage includes topics such as prenatal and infant abuse, questioning of minor and elderly victims, witnesses, and suspects, treatment of at-risk individuals across multiple settings (e.g., criminal cour...

The Oxford Handbook of Commodity History features contributions from scholars involved in the field's development across a range of countries and linguistic regions. Each of the handbook's thirty-one chapters focuses on an important theme within commodity history: essential approaches, global histories, modes of production, people and land, environmental impact, consumption, and new methodologies.

Have you ever randomly looked at the clock and noted that it was 11:11? Then congratulations: you've received a message from the universe. Angel numbers, repeating numerical sequences with mystical significance tied to numerology, are a spiritual concept that is experiencing a surge of popularity. Tied into synchronicity and manifestation, angel numbers can provide a path through chaotic times, and Little Bit of Numerology author Novalee Wilde...