Books published by Continuum Publishing Corporation

Two scholars who embrace contemporary insights from science and religion give shape to a compelling account of God's relation to nature.

Uses twentieth-century fiction to demonstrate that the modern state was founded primarily on a Christian supersessionist theology rather than a secular ideology.

Uses cybertext theory and ludology to solve several persistent problems in the fields of literary theory, narratology, game studies, and digital media. This title constructs a ludological basis for comparative game studies, shows importance of game studies to the understanding of digital media, and argues for a plurality of transmedial ecologies.

A collection of essays and homilies from Pope Benedict, Cardinals and Bishops focusing on the relevance of Eucharistic adoration for liturgy, spirituality and mission today.

Offers a fresh approach to professional development that focuses on building an individual teaching personality, rather than following a rule book. This book includes case studies and anecdotes, summaries and humorous illustrations to help teachers reflect on what it means to be a teacher, and why it is the most rewarding profession there is.

Presents an introduction to philosophical ethics for film lovers. This book uses a series of popular films, including "Hotel Rwanda", "Casablanca", "Citizen Kane", "A Clockwork Orange", "Dead Man Walking" and "Full Metal Jacket", to illustrate major ethical theories and key contemporary moral issues.

By outlining Protestantism and Englishness in early-modern literature to the present-day, this study reveals how other religious identities can be alienated in British society. It seeks to trace English Islamophobia to its roots in England's Protestant past, and more specifically to its aesthetic and literary rooting in Protestant values.

Examines the verbal participation of learners in Japanese as a Foreign Language classrooms. This title also examines verbal interactions with teachers and classmates and private speech acts in relation to the classroom context and also socio-cultural factors such as the learner's motivation and the teacher's belief in their own methods.

Political philosophy is dominated by a myth, the myth of the necessity of the state. The state is considered necessary for the provision of many things, but primarily for peace and security. This book presents a novel perspective on political philosophy, arguing against the conventional political philosophy pieties.

Examines the birth of a fresh philosophical position resulting from Heidegger's notorious confrontation with Nietzsche. This title charts Heidegger's course of the 1930s that culminates in his notorious confrontation with Nietzsche.

A collection of essays exploring the relevance of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari's work in contemporary aesthetics and political theory. It attempts to explore and extend the creative rupture that Deleuze and Guattari produce in the Capitalism and Schizophrenia project.

Offers a global exploration of formal and non-formal education provision to refugees and asylum seekers in refugee camps, and in schools and universities of host countries. This title draws on international research in numerous countries, including Thailand, North Korea, Lebenon, Africa, the USA and the UK.

A dictionary of the key terms and concepts in Karl Marx's writings, his major works and influences, from a philosophical perspective. It also includes entries on Marx's major philosophical and political influences and contemporaries. It is suitable for those who are reading or studying Marx or Nineteenth-Century Political Thought more generally.

Looks at the important role translation studies plays in exploring how words, sounds and images are translated and reinterpreted in various socio-cultural contexts. Using case studies drawn from a range of different countries and languages, this book presents a comprehensive examination of various areas of research within translation studies.

Looks at the important role translation studies plays in exploring how words, sounds and images are translated and reinterpreted in various socio-cultural contexts. Using case studies drawn from a range of different countries and languages, this book presents a comprehensive examination of different areas of research within translation studies.

A guide to citizenship education which challenges teachers to enable pupils to make a difference to themselves and to society. It introduces the central themes of the citizenship curriculum and evaluates the success of a number of delivery methods being used throughout the UK.

A guide to the professional identities of the interdisciplinary early years team who work with young children to deliver the Every Child Matters agenda. It covers the key issues faced by early years practitioners, and moves on to consider particular roles within the early years team, including the early years professional, and early years teacher.

The British fought the Second World War in Burma and India against the backdrop of nationalist unrest and revolt. The appalling Bengal famine of 1943, brought about by the loss of Burma's rice crop and the dislocation of government, would cause the deaths of many. This work provides a study of the series of battles that made up the Burma campaign.

Provides an insight into the original context, qualities and influence of George Orwell's essays. This title presents the examination of his genius as an essayist. It unravels the variety, complexity and, occasional inconsistency, of essays.

An introductory guide to comedy in English literature that systematically applies comic theory to a wide range of texts from Chaucer to "Bridget Jones' Diary". It examines such texts as: Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"; Austen's "Emma"; Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers"; and, Amis' "Lucky Jim".

There is a seismic shift necessary from being religious to being a true disciple. It is an abiding sorrow to the author that many faithful religious people, even regular church goers, understand so little of the great truths they so sincerely profess to believe, especially among young people. This title presents the contemplative's perspective.

A practical book of ideas and support strategies for the induction, assessment, teaching and learning of students with English as an additional language (EAL). It includes ideas such as: setting up a parent conference; identifying and supporting G&T learners; cross-cultural mathematics; and, questioning techniques.

Traces the history of alchemy from its earliest roots through to its influence in modern-day science.

An A to Z reference tool for students of critical thinking. It provides precise definitions for over 130 terms and concepts used in critical thinking. Each entry presents a short definition followed by a more detailed explanation and authoritative clarification. It is suitable for teachers and students of critical thinking.

The majority of deaf children are taught in the mainstream system, but are much more likely to under-achieve at school than their hearing counterparts. This is a guide to working with deaf students in a variety of educational settings.