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The Roots of American Politics: From Antiquity to the Early Republic (Perspectives on Early America)
by null John Frederick MartinThis book examines the ways in which American habits and politics replaced the traditional European republican canon.Before the modern era, European republics relied on procedural complexity in office-filling to arrive at neutral government. They did so with such technical consistency over a long span of time as to create a republican procedural tradition. That tradition collided with conditions in the Anglo-American world: with entrenched social deference in politics, quasi-representative institutions, and an ascendant doctrine of majorities. American habits would ultimately overwhelm the European republican canon, but not without a fight. This book suggests that arguments over the abandonment of the procedural tradition shook politics in early America, especially at the federal convention, and that it is difficult to understand the convention delegates’ votes concerning the Great Compromise (apportioning the House and Senate) and the presidential selection system without reference to those arguments. The contest between simple majorities and complexity aiming at comity was not resolved neatly in Philadelphia and continued during the first decades of the republic; this book argues that some political institutions to this day bear the stamp of the imperfect arrangements reached at the nation’s founding which among other things was a moment of inflection between older and newer concepts of republican architecture.This volume will be of interest to students and scholars interested in American Political History, Early American History, and Political Science.
Religion Extended: How Perception, Embodiment, and Practice Underlie Religion (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by null Elena KalmykovaReligion Extended contributes to discussions of aspects of religion that go beyond the epistemology of belief, incorporating other states such as understanding, emotion, knowledge of persons, knowledge-how, as well as practice. The author looks to bridge the gap in the study of religion between research of religious beliefs, on the one hand, and research of religious practices, on the other. She reconsiders key methodological concepts that traditional philosophy of religion and neighbouring disciplines (e.g. cognitive science of religion, psychology of religion, and theology) take for granted, such as “religious belief” and “religious faith”. The book offers a compelling and provocative reframing of these notions by drawing on cutting-edge developments in cognitive science, as well as insights from an Orthodox Christian perspective, which shed light on religion in important ways that tend to be neglected. Presenting a challenge to the received conceptual framework, this innovative and thought-provoking volume will advance discussions and open new areas of research.
Restoration Theatre Production (Routledge Revivals)
by null Jocelyn PowellOriginally published in 1984, this book recreates the unique atmosphere of the Restoration playhouses in order to demonstrate how theatrical conditions spurred authors into creating new forms of tragedy, comedy and opera, the techniques of which anticipated the ideas of ‘gestus’ and ‘alienation’ first articulated by Bertold Brecht in the 20th century. The book explores the ways in which the theories of the time affected the practice, showing the crucial importance of Dryden’s work in the playhouse and of the collaboration of authors and theatre companies. It examines particular texts, to highlight the themes and present the spectrum of dramatic experience in action. The book, which is extensively illustrated, also shows how the Restoration style, although developed by particular actors and dramatists, declined under the commercial pressures of the end of the century.
Sense and Thought: A Study in Mysticism (Routledge Revivals)
by null Greta HortOriginally published in 1936, the author investigates the working of the mind in various types of experiences, showing how sense and thought, volition and cognition, practice and theory, work together, as well in secular as in religious experiences; that in each type of experience reality presents itself, but that while secular experiences are partial, religious experiences are whole experiences. The book discusses the love of God, the conception of God as law, the relation between the transcendent and the immanent, and concludes by showing that the conception of the Absolute is inherent in one type of Christianity.
The Malevolent Seven: "Terry Pratchett meets Deadpool" in this darkly funny fantasy
by Sebastien de Castell'Brilliant and vivid world-building . . . riveting' CHAD STAHLESKI, director of John Wick 'A masterful blend of Sebastien de Castell's unique brand of wry humour, elegant prose, and wonderfully imaginative worldbuilding. I devoured this book and loved every page' NICK EAMES, bestselling author of Kings of the WyldeFrom the bestselling author of THE GREATCOATS: seven war mages with dark pasts must come together to fight an unknown enemy - but the stakes are higher than anyone can imagine . . . and someone's setting the seven up for a fall. Picture a wizard. Go ahead, close your eyes. There he is, see? Skinny old guy with a long straggly beard. The hat's a must, too, right? Big, floppy thing. Wouldn't want a simple steel helmet or something that might, you know, protect the part of him most needed for conjuring magical forces from being bashed in with a mace (or pretty much any household object). Yep. Behold the mighty wizard. Now open your eyes and let me show you what a real war mage looks like . . . but be warned: you're probably not going to like it, because we're violent, angry, dangerously broken people who sell our skills to the highest bidder and be damned to any moral or ethical considerations. My name is Cade Ombra, and though I currently make my living as a mercenary wonderist, I used to have a far more noble-sounding job title - until I discovered the people I worked for weren't quite as noble as I'd believed. Now I'm on the run and my only friend, a homicidal thunder mage, has invited me to join him on a suicide mission against the seven deadliest mages on the continent. Time to recruit some very bad people to help us on this job . . .(P) 2023 Quercus Editions Ltd
Harlequin Presents Billionaire Revenge Romance Collection
by null Maya Blake null Julia James null Lucy KingFor these Alpha billionaires, revenge is a dish best served scorching hot! But what&’s more important, payback …or passion? Dive into three electrifying full-length billionaire revenge romances from Harlequin Presents.ENEMY&’S GAME OF REVENGEby Maya BlakeReclusive tycoon Jario Tagarro can never quite escape the shadow of his brutal past. However, alone on his super-yacht, new assistant Willow seems like she could be a tempting distraction… Until he discovers the captivating woman is the daughter of his enemy!This job is Willow&’s last bid to keep Jario from destroying her father. Desperate, she agrees to Jario&’s terms: he&’ll reveal why he wants revenge if she wins a series of challenges… Only, given their exquisite chemistry, will Willow ever get enough answers—or enough of Jario?VOWS OF REVENGE by Julia James Shy archaeologist Kassia Andrakis is used to a quiet life in the shadows. Attracting the attention of billionaire Damos Kallinikos feels almost too good to be true! Stepping into his world is a heady experience, and the ever-growing hunger in his eyes gives Kassia a newfound confidence.Damos had one goal when he decided to seduce Kassia—to thwart her ruthless father, a longtime business rival. But realizing his callously feigned attraction has led to a dangerously real connection, Damos must decide what&’s most important: payback or passion…THE FLAW IN HIS RIO REVENGEby Lucy KingCraving independence, CEO Thalia walks away from her family, her wealth…and her scorching affair with billionaire Santiago. Striking out alone, she auctions off her professional time for charity. Although the winning bidder wants more than her expertise… Santiago wants her back!Growing up destitute, Santiago swore he&’d never be powerless again—exactly how Thalia&’s desertion left him feeling. He flies her to Rio to seduce her back, then end things himself! Yet beneath the Brazilian sun, his bitterness is swept aside by raw, all-consuming passion, leaving his grand plan hanging by a thread…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Summer House: An Uplifting Romance
by null Susan MalleryRevisit an uplifting second chance romance by USA Today Bestselling Author, Susan Mallery. Previously published as Marrying Mandy.Mandy Carter and Rick Benson gave their marriage a fair shot, but after their whirlwind romance ended in a painful divorce, they never thought meeting again was in their cards. Now, eight years later, Mandy and Rick reconnect and reflect on their short-lived union. But will their passionate reunion end as fast as their marriage? Or will they have what it takes to give their love a second chance?
Harlequin Medical Romance April 2025 – Box Set 2 of 2
by null Ann McIntosh null Karin Baine null Becca McKayHarlequin Medical Romance – April &‘25 – Box Set 2 of 2Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:CELEBRITY VET&’S SECOND CHANCEBy Ann McIntoshRob Sandoval has spent his whole career practicing animal medicine under an alter ego—TV vet Vic! But constantly being on the road takes its toll. He wants somewhere—and someone—to call home. So this charity documentary in small-town South Carolina is his last. Which makes working with local vet Jonah Beaumont, the man he&’s never forgotten, feel like fate… Only, it&’s obvious Jonah craves the big, adventurous life that Rob&’s leaving behind. Wanting anything more than to satisfy their instant, unyielding attraction would be unwise… Wouldn&’t it?TEMPTED BY HER OFF-LIMITS BOSSBy Karin BaineVeterinary nurse Eloise thought she had it all. But one messy divorce and empty nest later, she desperately needs a fresh start. Only, Eloise&’s move to the Highlands is soon derailed by an unexpected crush on her utterly gorgeous—and completely off-limits!—boss… Widowed vet Daniel has been adamantly keeping the world at arm&’s length since his painful loss. And yet his enchanting new employee seems determined to tempt him at every turn! Is it just the allure of a forbidden flirtation…or could this be a second shot at happy-ever-after?NURSE&’S TWIN PREGNANCY SURPRISEBy Becca McKayThe first time that Hazel met Dr. Garrett? At her thirtieth birthday party. The second time? When he was announced as her new colleague…and she had just discovered the consequences of their tantalizing night together! After nurse Hazel&’s ex left her shattered, an unexpected family is the last thing she was prepared for. Especially as commitment-phobe Garrett wasn&’t ready to become a parent, either! Still, they&’re determined to step up for their babies. But Hazel can&’t let the way that charming Garrett continues to set her heart alight complicate their purely practical future…can she?
Harlequin Presents April 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by null Tara Pammi null Millie Adams null Dani Collins null Jadesola JamesHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:HER TWIN SECRETby Tara PammiNyra fled her marriage to CEO Andriano Cavalieri when he shattered the trust between them by believing she&’d betrayed him. Even discovering she&’s pregnant – with his twins – can&’t convince her to return to Capri. Until her husband uncovers her secret…Andriano wants a second chance. The pure, unadulterated heat between him and Nyra burned so hot believing in it felt impossibly reckless. Now that he&’s found Nyra, he&’ll right that wrong. First by claiming his family. Then he&’ll breach the walls around his wife&’s heart by laying bare his own…HIS HIGHNESS&’S DIAMOND DECREEby Millie Adams (pseudonym of NYT & USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates)Duty dictates that Prince Adonis&’s days of exorcising his demons with debauchery are officially over. He's enroute to his arranged wedding when his plane crashes, stranding him with innocent pilot Stevie Parker. And their ordeal forges an intimacy even their rescue can&’t obliterate…As far as Adonis is concerned, there&’s only one woman now fit to be his princess. He offers Stevie his diamond and demands they wed! Stevie agrees – but only for the sake of her family. Igniting a primal need in Adonis to prove their chemistry hasn't gone anywhere...MAID TO MARRYby USA TODAY bestselling author Dani CollinsAn illicit kiss with Atlas Voudouris got chalet maid Stella Sutter fired. When she bumps into him five years later, she&’s still furious! Except as she accuses him of ruining her life, long-dormant desires come alive…Atlas is about to announce the convenient wedding that will secure his inheritance. However, once paparazzi photos of his and Stella&’s heated encounter go public, Atlas is left short a bride. The only answer? Make Stella his wife! But are his diamond and their dangerous passion enough to bridge the gap between their very different worlds?BILLION-DOLLAR RING RUSEBy Jadesola JamesHaving clawed his way out of poverty, billionaire Desmond Tesfay is on the cusp of a career-defining acquisition. So his client's alluring PA Valentina Montgomery is…distracting. And when their impossible-to-resist encounter is exposed there&’s only one solution to save the deal and Valentina&’s job – fake their engagement!As Desmond&’s temporary fiancée, Val can open up her boss&’s exclusive world. Though after a disastrous marriage, she&’ll never invite anyone into hers again. Yet as their public charade continues, Valentina finds herself ever more tempted to explore their explosive connection behind closed doors…For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents April 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2
Harlequin Romance April 2025 Box Set
by null Susan Meier null Kate Hardy null Ally Blake null Suzanne MerchantHarlequin Romance – April &‘25 – Box Set Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes:SECRET FLING WITH THE KINGBy Susan MeierJessica was delighted with her promotion to King Mateo Stepanov&’s personal assistant. But the unexpected sparks she feels with her gorgeous boss are a different thrill entirely! Though the guarded widower&’s completely out of bounds, every incendiary glance tempts her to break the palace&’s rules… Neither of them can risk the scandal that being publicly involved could cause, but the allure of a secret fling is impossible to resist. After all, what&’s the harm in some short-term fun? Yet, when she&’s wrapped in Mateo&’s strong arms, temporary is the last thing on Jessica&’s mind…HIS STRICTLY OFF-LIMITS BALLERINABy Kate HardyTired of people chasing his celebrity status, TV presenter Rory put dating on the backburner. Instead, his attention turned to scouting a prima ballerina for his new show. And when he meets Pippa, he knows he&’s found her! She&’s always dreamed of being a dancer—settling down and having a family don&’t fit into her plans. Yet she can&’t deny the off-limits desire between her and Rory…and working together only deepens their connection. Will this be a fleeting fairy tale, or could they dance their way to happy-ever-after?DATING DEAL WITH THE ITALIANBy Ally BlakeBand manager Sutton has heard her parents&’ love story hundreds of times. Only, when she arrives at the bar where her late mother first met her father, instead of finding her own love story, she&’s greeted by the world&’s grumpiest bartender: Dante. His past wounds run so deep that a romance with Dante simply isn&’t in the cards… Though that doesn&’t mean sunshine-personified Sutton can&’t still persuade him to create a singles' night at his bar! But while they&’re busy bringing couples together, will they be able to stay away from their irrefutable chemistry?BEST MAN&’S SECOND CHANCEBy Suzanne MerchantWhen best man Ross locks eyes with bridesmaid Bella, he&’s flooded with memories of the wild passion unleashed between them at another wedding, three years ago… And left stunned by his desire to repeat their earth-shattering night! But Ross doesn&’t do relationships. Not after experiencing a devastating loss that continues to haunt him. He knows he can&’t give Bella what she deserves… But when a blizzard traps them in a Highland lodge, and the frosty temperatures force them into one bed, will their attraction be hot enough to melt his frozen heart?
Harlequin Special Edition April 2025 - Box Set 1 of 1
by null Brenda Harlen null Kathy Douglass null Shannon Stacey null Kaylie NewellHarlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:A Rancher of His Ownby Brenda HarlenThe new baker in town is missing one key ingredient—the perfect partner!Single dad Andrew Morrow had several reasons for needing a fresh start, but none more important than his two daughters. He's busy transforming the residents' favorite bakery in Haven, Nevada, and his attraction to local rancher Sarah Stafford is a distraction he can't entertain—but the sparks between them are too hot to ignore. Still, he can't afford to lose his heart when he's supposed to be focusing on family…For Sarah, change is long overdue in this sleepy little town—especially the social scene. Then she meets Andrew, and everything inside her goes soft and gooey—like the filling in his delectable beignets. His devotion to his daughters only makes him more appealing, and suddenly Sarah finds herself willing to open her long-guarded heart. But will Andrew let her into his life…for real?The Cowboy Who Came Homeby Kathy DouglassCan they heal their broken friendship—and build a future together? Once inseparable childhood friends, Malcolm Wilson and Veronica Kendrick shared a bond that seemed unbreakable—until he let her down when she needed him most. But the investment banker turned rancher wants a chance to start over. That&’s why Malcolm has returned to his hometown of Aspen Creek—to heal the past and figure out his future. Malcolm&’s return changes everything for Veronica, who finally agrees to spend time with him—and that old undeniable chemistry ignites. Caught between past wounds and present desires, perhaps they can discover that a second chance at friendship could be their first chance at lasting love… A Kowlaski Secretby Shannon StaceyThe last thing she expected:Her son&’s father revealed!Single mom Siobhan Rowe adores her adopted son, Oliver, with every fiber of her being. The last thing she expects is to arrive at a weeklong wedding extravaganza—and encounter the boy&’s father! Brian Kowalski&’s never warmed to the woman who&’d always seemed suspicious of him. But as he falls more and more under the spell of the boy who looks just like him, he—and his boisterous family—is entranced by strong, resilient Siobhan. Can he convince Siobhan that he&’ll never keep her from her son…and that the simmering attraction between them could be the start of oh-so-much-more?His Small-Town Catchby Kaylie NewellA will. A recovery. And a reunion with the love of his life. Professional fisherman Beau Evers&’s biggest passion is his sport—or so he thinks. Until an injury and his grandfather&’s death bring him back to Christmas Bay, the hometown he&’d worked so hard to escape…and face-to-face with Summer Smith, the college fiancée he'd left behind. The will decrees he stay in town for a year and run the family business with his cousins. His heart dictates reuniting with Summer, no matter what the cost. But Summer isn&’t easily swayed—even as Beau&’s passionate kisses bring back intimate memories. Can she open herself up to trusting him…and risk her heart in the process?
Harlequin Medical Romance April 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2
by null JC Harroway null Tina Beckett null Sue MacKayHarlequin Medical Romance – April &‘25 – Box Set 1 of 2Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:MANHATTAN MARRIAGE REUNIONBy JC HarrowayNeonatal heart surgeon Harper has accepted a job at the same Manhattan Memorial Hospital as her ex-husband, but that doesn&’t mean she wants a reconciliation. Letting go of their whirlwind marriage was the hardest thing she&’s ever had to do. But the chasm between Logan&’s wealthy world and hers was just too great. Only, keeping her distance is…complicated. They work on the same ward! And it soon becomes clear that Logan isn&’t about to let her walk out on their once-in-a-lifetime connection again…NEW YORK NIGHTS WITH MR. RIGHTBy Tina BeckettLucy needs a distraction from heartbreak—stat! The physical therapist hopes that joining a specialist team at her hospital will be the perfect way to shift her focus. Until Lucy is introduced to surgeon Sam… Now all she finds herself focusing on is her new colleague! But Lucy isn&’t looking for love. And if she was, reformed rebel Sam would not be her Mr. Right. Yet while Lucy is scared of being burned by love, will their red-hot attraction be impossible to resist? WEDDING DATE WITH THE ER DOCTORBy Sue MacKayAs an emergency doctor on a rescue helicopter, Dr. Rosie Carter takes more risks than most, except when it comes to her heart—which she protects fiercely! But when her brother insists she bring a date to his wedding, Rosie&’s stunned when her friend and colleague Dr. Lucas Tanner offers to be her partner for the weekend. He's grieving the passing of his wife, so Rosie had thought Lucas was out of bounds. But will sharing a room—and a bed—open their eyes to another life for them both?
Financial First Aid: Essential Tools for Confident, Secure Money Management
by Alyssa DaviesA practical guide for handling life's financial emergencies for the cash-strapped, the meticulous budgeter, and everyone in between. What do a layoff, a medical emergency, a broken appliance, and a natural disaster have in common? Each scenario has the potential to upend your personal finances, no matter your financial situation. Money can be an intense source of stress, especially when you suddenly don't have enough of it. This handy and accessible reference from Alyssa Davies, founder of the popular finance blog Mixed Up Money, is here to help you navigate these financial ups and downs with a judgment-free approach. It offers actionable advice for different types of emergencies, short- and long-term solutions, resources, and tips from well-known financial experts who have been there before. You'll find scripts for negotiating payments for large bills, and learn how to revise a budget if you need to care for a loved one who is sick, recognize financial abuse, and much more. Charming illustrations by the author add a touch of humor to her expert advice. Best practices for building a robust emergency fund and road maps for recovering from a financial emergency will help you face your next rainy day.
Mushroom Magick: Ritual, Celebration, and Lore
by Shawn EngelA fascinating and enlightening celebration of mushrooms and the magic of the forest for those who revel in mushroom imagery and lore. Mushrooms—as a decorative element, as a signifier of the mystery of the forest, and as an adorable emblem of witchy cottagecore dreams—have proliferated in the collective consciousness as of late. Mushroom Magick is a whimsical collection of mushroom facts and fables divided into three sections: first, profiles of 22 well-known mushrooms include information on biology and common uses as well as a rundown of their energetic properties and suggestions for incorporating them into spellwork. Section two provides a world-spanning collection of mushroom myths and fables. The final section is a taste of the spells and rituals that you can perform with common mushrooms such as creminis, shiitakes, and portobellos—carved candles, floor washes, teas, and even some yummy meals can improve your love life, super-charge your good fortune, or even cast a well-deserved hex upon your most hated enemy.
Good to Go: A Guide to Preparing for the End of Life
by Jo MyersOne of the few things in life that’s certain is death—and here’s a realistic, practical, and even humorous book about preparing for it. From cremation ("Making an Ash of Yourself") to funeral plans (“Plan and Plot Your Own Demise”) to choosing executors and dealing with family relationships, media figure Jo Myers covers it all. It’s sure to appeal to boomers caring for aging parents and anyone else who needs help approaching this not-so-easy-to-talk-about subject.
The Summer of Second Chances (Seashell Harbor #3)
by Miranda LiassonFrom a bestselling author, this heartwarming romance set in a seaside town brings one woman an unexpected second chance with the first man to melt her heart. Perfect for fans of Brenda Novak, Lori Wilde, and Jenny Hale. After spending the last few years beating cancer, author Darla Manning is ready for a fresh start—she&’s already got a new teaching position in California for the fall. But first, she has some loose ends to tie up over the summer, like finishing her latest novel and selling her oceanfront home. Darla doesn&’t expect her ex-husband, contractor Nick Cammareri, to top her list of unfinished business. He was only supposed to do a few quick renovation jobs around the house, not temporarily move in and stir up feelings she thought were long gone. While Darla tries to focus on making the most of her last Seashell Harbor summer, she can&’t help noticing how much Nick has changed. Her immature-but-seriously-cute high school sweetheart is now a motivated-and-seriously-sexy man who&’s earning his MBA and running the family business. Plus, he seems determined to make her remember how—and why—they first fell in love. Darla believed moving on meant moving away, but could her hometown hold the key to a new beginning for her . . . with Nick?
Hitler (Routledge Historical Biographies)
by null Michael LynchAdolf Hitler is the most notorious political figure of the twentieth century. The story of his life, how he became a dictator, and how he managed to convince so many to follow his cause is a subject of perennial fascination. Balancing narrative and analysis, this biography employs a chronological approach to describe the main features of Hitler’s career. Set against the background of developments in Germany and Europe during his lifetime, the text tells the extraordinary story of how an Austrian layabout rose to become Führer of the Third Reich.This second edition has been fully updated to incorporate the research and literature from the last ten years, including several major studies by British and German scholars that have added to our understanding of Hitler and the Third Reich. New light has been shed on the character of National Socialism and on Hitler as a person and a political figure. Fresh insights have been made into the Hitler cult and into the charismatic nature of Hitler’s rule over Germany. Modern historians continue to wrestle with questions that still demand an answer – why did the nation that had made a unique contribution to European culture willingly follow Hitler on his nihilistic path? Using an essentially narrative approach to the Hitler story, the new edition incorporates the key findings of current research into the political, socio-economic and military features of the Third Reich that Hitler sought to create before his irrationalities destroyed it. Referencing the major historiographical disputes and drawing on the new perspectives that modern research provides, this second edition addresses the issues that historians regard as central to the study of Hitler’s Germany.Michael Lynch provides a balanced guide to this most difficult of figures that will be enlightening for students and general readers alike.
Radical Pedagogies: Architectural Education and the British Tradition
by Froud Daisy Harriss HarrietThe anticipated reduction in the duration of architecture education in the UK and across Europe has encouraged a sense of collective openness towards exploring other models of professional education delivery. There’s never been a better time to be thoughtfully innovative and take the initiative.This book provides a much needed debate about the future of architectural education, placing it within its unique historic tradition and raising fundamental questions such as who should be teaching architecture? Where should they be situated and should it be viewed as an interdisciplinary, rather than silo-based subject?Featuring voices as varied as digital strategists, students and client managers, Radical Pedagogies consolidates academic and well as practice-based evidence into a set of actionable insights, aimed at empowering schools, educators, and students alike.
Eric Lyons and Span
by Barbara SimmsDue to popular demand we are delighted to offer this new paperback edition of Eric Lyons and Span.Lavishly illustrated and deeply researched, this book celebrates the work of the architect Eric Lyons OBE (1912-1980), whose famous post-war housing - that today would be marketed as 'lifestyle housing' - is as well-loved today as it was vibrantly successful when first constructed. Built almost entirely for Span Developments, its mission was to provide an affordable environment "that gave people a lift".Influenced by Walter Gropius, Lyons brought a commitment to high density housing and the idea of fostering community into his Span work without compromising his intuitive sensitivity for landscape. His success brought the practice an impressive array of awards and led to a term as President of the RIBA.The enduring success of his design philosophy can be traced forward to 2005, when Span received a special Housing Design Award given to schemes that meet the current Sustainable Communities Plan. Indeed, the concept of Span mirrors current best practice thinking in housing design and continues to offer a fresh, relevant challenge to volume housebuilders in Britain today. This book serves as a lively reminder of that fact.Written by distinguished historians, practitioners and Span enthusiasts, the book has been researched using the archive compiled by Ivor Cunningham, one of Lyons ex-partners while a detailed gazetteer contains scale plan drawings of many of Spans housing templates.
Regulatory Governance: Learnings, Challenges and Way Forward
by Abha YadavThis book explores the role of regulatory bodies and their emergence as the fourth branch of governments. It brings together professionals, academicians, and experts working in regulatory sector to present a foundational text on regulatory regime in India. From case studies to theoretical interventions, the book brings together a wide range of insights on an important but often neglected aspect of governance. It examines a range of themes including, the need for regulatory policy in a post-Covid world, regulatory excellence, impact of regulatory assessments, regulation of hazard, competition commissions, regulation of digital assets, stakeholder interests and investor activism, and anti-trust laws.The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of law and governance, public policy and South Asian studies.
English Humanism: Wyatt to Cowley (Routledge Revivals)
by Joanna MartindaleThe literature of the English Renaissance demands some attention to the intellectual and educational background which produced it, in order to be seen in proper perspective. The selection in this book, originally published in 1985, both illustrate the intellectual climate of the English Renaissance and exemplify some of its characteristics, though not strictly literary products. These include education, classicism and imitation, wisdom and eloquence, history and moral philosophy, religion and vernacular scripture. Erasmus has been given a dominant place in the anthology as the main mediator of humanist ideas to England; other authors represented include Castiglione, Machiavelli, Sir Thomas Elyot, Roger Ascham and Ben Jonson. This volume charts precisely the debt of English Renaissance literature to Continental Humanism and the classical revival and is a valuable contribution to an understanding of the literature and society of the time.
Music Production in the Music City: The Undersong of Place (Perspectives on Music Production)
by null Yanto BrowningMusic Production in the Music City considers how music is produced in specific urban contexts.Music Production in the Music City features four case studies from a diverse set of cities – Berlin, Nashville, Chennai, and Brisbane – to investigate how music comes to be created in locally specific music production contexts. These case studies inform a thorough examination of the various factors that shape music production practices specific to urban contexts. The author uses a new conceptual framework called the ‘undersong’ to analyse the aural foundations of a city, examining how policy design can help or hinder a productive music production scene.This is a cutting-edge contribution to music city studies, and will be of great interest to researchers, postgraduates, and advanced undergraduates studying music production and world music. This book will also be of interest to those involved in urban policy work related to the live and recorded music industries.
Fair Trade Enclaves: Labour and Livelihoods in Costa Rica’s Banana Industry (Routledge Studies in Anthropology)
by null Layla Zaglul RuizFair Trade Enclaves tells the story of exploitation and inequality in the production of Fair Trade bananas. It draws on immersive fieldwork in Costa Rica, which was the original testing ground for US-owned plantations and is today the world’s third-largest exporter of bananas. The book offers an ethnographic study of Fair Trade’s impact on the ‘Dollar’ banana system and considers how the growth in Fair Trade affects workers’ livelihoods at the source of production. It documents the labour conditions and daily struggles of Costa Rican banana workers, featuring a comparative anthropological assessment of Fair Trade and conventional farms. The chapters provide a window onto Fair Trade’s ability to effect change within one of the world’s most exploitative and enduring commodity chains, exposing how Fair Trade currently fails to challenge the structural exploitation of banana production within the dollar system. The author reveals how, in some respects, workers at the conventional farm enjoy better conditions compared with those employed on the Fair Trade farm. The book is valuable reading for scholars of Anthropology, Development, and Latin American Studies.
Audio Production Worktext: Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment
by null Samuel J. Sauls null Craig A. Stark null Lowery A. Woodall IIINow in its eleventh edition, Audio Production Worktext offers a comprehensive introduction to audio production in radio, podcasting, television, and film.This hands-on, student-friendly text demonstrates how to navigate modern radio production studios and utilize the latest equipment and software. Key chapters address production planning, the use of microphones, audio consoles, and sound production for visual media. The reader is shown the reality of audio production both within the studio and on location. In this new edition, chapters have been reorganized to address the growing prominence of podcasting and digital production. Thorough updates have been made to every chapter, including self-study questions and projects, and the authors continue to draw in diverse and international practitioner perspectives to help translate concepts to real-world practice.This book remains an essential text for audio and media production students seeking a thorough introduction to the field.The accompanying website for students and instructors has also been updated and includes sample syllabi, lesson plans, further study questions, test questions, and web resources, as well as images by chapter as included in the Worktext.
Comparative Dynamics in the Comics Industry: Contrasting Cultures in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands (Routledge Focus on Business and Management)
by null Rudi de VriesDue to the enormous cultural and economic impact of the Marvel movies, manga, and anime, research on the comics industry is growing, but has focused primarily on the US and Japan. This book focusses on the European comics industry to explore the complex impact of organizational and cultural differences in audience behaviours, both in the comics industry specifically and in the creative industries in general.Drawing on the author’s research on the contrasting comics culture of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, the study uses institutional theories and organizational ecology to compare the interactions of publishing organizations with artists, audiences, and each other. It combines this with a critical approach to modernization theory to evaluate how historical, cultural, and religious factors might impact the audience for comics and how those audiences respond to and interact with this specific creative medium. The book demonstrates the benefits of using combinations of theoretical frameworks to draw out more nuanced interpretations for this and other under-researched creative industry areas.With its unique insights, this book will be of great interest to researchers in the comics industry, as well as a fascinating contribution to research in cultural-related audience behaviour for all scholars in the creative industries.