Experiences of twentieth century history and major literary trends are reflected in the excellent but... Læs mere
Examines current aspects of inequality in American education, examining the complex nexus of funding, diversity, and... Læs mere
As this dynamic biography reveals, the writer Ernest William Hornung (1866-1921) became a household name in the 1890s. Peter Rowland's superb literary biography traces Hornung's rise to fame and fortune, as the writer deftly turned his hand to comedy, romance, and drama.
Covers pressing issues of environmental politics, such as environmental activism and litigation, climate change,... Læs mere
Explores such apparent polarities as justice and forgiveness, belief and scepticism, the ascetic and the sensuous. When we unpack these concepts, we... Læs mere
A collection of more than 125 letters written by Private 1st Class Raymond W. Maker, to his sister, Eva, a county nurse... Læs mere
Examines figures of speech, arguing that figures of speech in prose and poetry, literature and talk, make sense as turns of rhetoric by means of their energeia... Læs mere
Considers the logical and eschatological consequences of the pivotal union of ""perspectives"" in the Christian concept of Incarnation. The systematic approach proceeds as ""according to a whole,"" or both theologically and scientifically relevant.
Presenting a highly original chronological case study of the role of sports in the making of Taiwan's foreign policy, Catherine... Læs mere
In this intriguing book, Onianwa Oluchukwu Ignatus investigates Britain's decision to engage the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the relief... Læs mere
Presented by Russian author and attorney Ilya Milyukov, Chronicles of the First and Second Chechen War presents the main events of the First (1994-1996) and Second (1999-2009) Wars in Chechnya, Russia's deadliest conflicts since World War II.
Explores the legal consequences of complicity in international relations. Consequences of Complicity examines the profiles inherent to damages due... Læs mere