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In the late 18th century German-speaking Europe was a patchwork of undeveloped principalities. Yet by the early 20th century, unified Germany had become the most powerful state in Europe. This book tells the story of this transformation weaving together political, social and cultural history.

* An innovative contribution to recent debates about the use of a metaphora in the social sciences, from an archaeological perspective* Written by one of the foremost scholars working on archaeological theory, with an international reputation* Combines theoretical interpretation with practical examples a from the fielda .

aeo Brings Christian theology, creative literature, and literary critical theory into dialogue on the theme of a the enda . aeo Provides an exegesis of novels, plays, and poems by such writers as John Fowles, Julian Barnes, Doris Lessing, Samuel Beckett, T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce and Shakespeare.

Uncovering forgotten but still powerful arguments and approaches, this reader provides both an historical and contemporary examination of the practical and theoretical challenges that evil poses to faith, reason, and practice.

An introduction to a key period in the history of Europe - the transition from medieval to Renaissance Europe. In this updated edition, Professor Holmes reveals the interactions between politics, society and ideas that contributed to the problems and changes of this period.

aeo The second edition includes new sections on existentialist discussions of religion, politics, and art, and an appendix on the relationship between the philosophies of Heidegger and Sartre. aeo Includes a new preface and expanded bibliography taking note of works by and on existentialist writers that have appeared over the last decade.

The new edition of this volume provides readers with an introduction to a key period in modern European history. The new edition has been updated in the light of recent scholarship and includes a fully revised bibliography.

An introduction to the fascinating interface between language and the law. Examining the nature of legal language, the book also explores the language of contracts, and the language of legal processes such as court cases, police investigations, and the management of prisoners.

Written in a highly accessible style by a small distinguished team, this is a wide--ranging account of the whole subject of management development, underpinned by the most extensive data set ever made available.

aeo Written by twelve linguists all internationally recognized as leaders in their fields of specialization. aeo Exercises and data--analysis problems within and at end of each chapter help students learn what it means to actually do linguistics. aeo Includes the latest developments in theoretical linguistics; for example, Optimality Theory.

* Presents central issues pertaining to internalism vs. externalism and foundationalism vs. virtue epistemology in the form of a philosophical debate. * Introduces students to fundamental questions within epistemology while engaging in contemporary debates. * Written by two of today's foremost epistemologists.

Introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric. This book explores the role of the orator, especially the two greatest figures of the tradition, Demosthenes and Cicero. It also investigates the place of rhetoric at the center of ancient education.

This thought-provoking introduction to economics exposes readers to the workings of the market in a democratic state. The text explains basic economic concepts from a political perspective.

Fully updated-the classic comprehensive introduction to color technology The Third Edition of Billmeyer and Saltzman's Principles of Color Technology combines the clarity and ease of use of earlier editions with two decades of advancement in the theory and technology of color.

aeo Discusses a diversity of metaphysical issues such as colour, modality, and fiction. aeo Includes exercises throughout to encourage further thought and study.

This book introduces and discusses the works of leading feminist postcolonialist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, by exploring the key concepts and themes to emerge from them.

The Improvised State provides a highly developed account of the nature and outcomes of Bosnian state practices since the Dayton Peace Agreement. Based on extensive fieldwork in Bosnia, the author presents new and significant theories, including the idea of state improvisation as a process of both performance and resourcefulness.

The first history text to explore the sweep of California's past in relationship to its connections within the maritime world of the Pacific Basin, Pacific Eldorado presents a provocative and original interpretation of California history written accessibly for use in undergraduate courses.

Places of Possibility reveals how community land ownership can lead to more socially just and sustainable possibilities than the privatization espoused by neoliberalism. Drawing on comprehensive qualitative research in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, environmental geography specialist A. Fiona D.

Introduction to Pragmatics guides students through traditional and new approaches in the field, focusing particularly on phenomena at the elusive semantics/pragmatics boundary to explore the role of context in linguistic communication.

* Elaborates and defends a broad conceptual framework for thinking about the arts. * Offers a provocative view about the kinds of things that artworks are and how they are to be understood. * Reveals important continuities and discontinuities between traditional and modern art.

This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts.

Surface science has evolved from being a sub-field of chemistry or physics, and has now established itself as an interdisciplinary topic. Knowledge has developed sufficiently that we can now understand catalysis from a surface science perspective. No-where is the underpinning nature of surface science better illustrated than with nanoscience.

Explains the interactions between the device-under-test (DUT) and the measuring equipment by demonstrating the best practices for ascertaining the true nature of the DUT, and optimizing the time to set up and measure

Transition metals open up new opportunities for synthesis, because their means of bonding and their reaction mechanisms differ from those of the elements of the s and p blocks.

Coronary Heath Disease reminds the leading cause of premature death in most western countries. This book provides a practical framework for supporting and helping the patient and the family both in the acute medical setting and in the longer term in the community.

Articulates a Trinitarian perspective that challenges a range of modern assumptions about God and the created order. This book seeks to rehabilitate the Augustinian tradition of locating the 'triune marks' left upon the world by its Creator. It illuminates not only the Christian doctrine of God, but also its critique of contemporary culture.

* A critical summary of the emerging discipline of "ecocriticism". * Written by one of the world's leading theorists in ecocriticism. * Traces the history of the ecocritical movement from its roots in the 1970s through to its diversification and proliferation today.

Presents a collection of papers that looks at the innovations and techniques in the field of rotating machinery. This book discusses the developments in air, gas, refrigeration and related systems. It covers such topics as: Scroll Compressors; Refrigeration; Environmental Issues; Screw CompressorsExpanders; Novel Designs; and Linear Compressors.

The sixteenth--century Reformation remains a fascinating and exciting area of study. The revised edition of this distinguished volume explores the intellectual origins of the Reformation and examines the importance of ideas in the shaping of history. * Provides an updated and expanded version of the original, highly--acclaimed edition.