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By Manuela Caiani, Benedetta Carlotti, Marko Lovec, Maria Wincławska, Faris Kočan, Adam Balcer. 2024
Moving from a social movement perspective, this timely volume examines narratives on Euroscepticism and frames on Europe from below, at…
the party and social movement levels. Revealing perspectives from both the Right and the Left, it unpacks the emergence, re-emergence and increase in critical ‘voices’ and opposition towards Europe.Based on extensive fieldwork in two candidate countries for accession to the EU and three member states, it offers insight from analysis of focus groups, interviews with Eurosceptic and pro-European political actors and ordinary citizens, together with frame analysis and scrutiny of archival material, electoral manifestoes and organisational documents. Revealing the development of Eurocritical frames, it demonstrates the differences and similarities in narratives used to address Europe and the conceptualisation of Euroscepticism. Key cases examined include the rise of illiberalism in post-transition Slovenia; complex Euroscepticism in Poland; the path from strong support to harsh opposition in Italy; indecision over membership in North Macedonia; anticipating the future while revisiting the past in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Offering guidelines for the direction of future research and policy, European Narratives and Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans and the EU is essential reading for scholars and students of political sociology, political science, European studies and international relations, as well as policy makers concerned with trajectories pro and against Europe and the European integration process.By Gülçin Balamir Coşkun, Tuba İnal-Çekiç, Ertuğ Tombuş. 2024
Effective urban governance is essential in responding to the challenges of inequality, migration, public health, housing, security, and climate change.…
Reclaiming Democracy in Cities frames the city as a political actor in its own right, exploring the city’s potential to develop deliberative and participatory practices which help inform innovative democratic solutions to modern day challenges.Bringing together expertise from an international selection of scholars from various fields, this book begins with three chapters which discuss the theoretical idea of the democratic city and the real-world applicability of such a model. Part II discusses new and innovative democratic practices at the local level and asks in what way these practices help us to rethink democratic politics, institutions, and mechanisms in order to move toward a more egalitarian, pluralist, and inclusive direction. Drawing on the Istanbul municipal elections and the Kurdish municipal experience, Part III focuses on the question of whether cities and local governments can lead to the emergence of strong democratic forces that oppose authoritarian regimes. Finally, Part IV discusses urban solidarity networks and collaborations at both the local level and beyond the nation, questioning whether urban solidarity networks and alliances with civil society or transnational city networks can create alternative ways of thinking about the city as a locus of democracy.This edited volume will appeal to academics, researchers, and advanced students in the fields of urban studies, particularly those with an interest in democratic theory; local democracy; participation and municipalities. It will also be relevant for practitioners of local governments, NGOs, and advocacy groups and activists working for solidarity networks between cities.By Heather Lewis. 2004
A classic queer text of trauma, written by one of the most talented novelists of her generation.The reason it&’s never…
just once is the same reason money&’s only a part of it. Most anyone can take or leave that, though they don&’t think they can. The cover story of all time, that&’s what money is. The excuse of excuses no one will question because they so much need to use it themselves.Published by Doubleday in 1994, Heather Lewis&’s chilling debut novel took place on the northeastern equestrian show-riding circuit, to which Lewis herself belonged in her teens. Expelled from boarding school, its fifteen-year-old narrator moves numbly through a world of motel rooms, heroin, dyke love, and doped horses. Kirkus Reviews found it &“brutal, sensual, honest, seductive … a powerful debut,&” while the New York Times found the book &“grating and troublesome … it&’s difficult to imagine a more passive specimen.&” Almost immediately, Lewis began writing Notice, a novel that moves even further into dark territory. The teenaged narrator Nina begins turning tricks in the parking lot of the train station near the Westchester County home of her absent parents. She soon falls into a sadomasochistic relationship with a couple. Arrested, she&’s saved by a counselor and admitted to a psychiatric facility. But these soft forms of control turn out to be even worse. Writing in the register of an emotional fugue state, Notice&’s helpless but all-knowing narrator is as smooth and sharp as a knife.Rejected by every publisher who read it during Lewis&’s life, Notice was eventually published by Serpent&’s Tail in 2004, two years after her death. The book, long out of print, emerged as a classic queer text of trauma, written by one of the most talented novelists of her generation.By Ashley Hetherington. 2024
Are you sick of waiting for your &“real&” life to begin? This joy-filled daily devotional offers the abundant peace that…
comes when you place your trust in God&’s plan and start living today—from the founder of the Honey Scoop.&“Ashley&’s timely wisdom will draw you in and leave you feeling equipped and encouraged to begin each day with joy.&”—Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author of Rhythms of RenewalDo you have big dreams and can hardly wait to start the future God has planned for you? But maybe you haven&’t yet arrived where you want to be. Perhaps you yearn for the spouse you&’ve been praying for, the career you&’ve been working toward, or the life you&’ve been hoping for. Whatever your longings, waiting can be difficult. But you don&’t have to wait until God answers your prayers to embrace where He has you today.The truth is, you&’re not just hanging around for what comes next—you&’re in a meaningful process of becoming the person God created you to be. This daily devotional from the founder of the Honey Scoop will fill you with encouragement to help you deepen your faith as you trust God with your life and its sweetness exactly where you are right now—not where you will be someday. You don&’t need to waste your current season as you wait for what&’s next.Discover how you can experience more joy, more purpose, and more trust in God today, and make the most of these holy, God-given days as you embrace The Joy of the In-Between.A novel, interdisciplinary exploration of the relative contributions of rigidity and flexibility in the adoption, maintenance, and evolution of technical…
traditions.Techniques can either be used in rigid, stereotypical ways or in flexibly adaptive ways, or in some combination of the two. The Evolution of Techniques, edited by Mathieu Charbonneau, addresses the impacts of both flexibility and rigidity on how techniques are used, transformed, and reconstructed, at varying social and temporal scales. The multidisciplinary contributors demonstrate the important role of the varied learning contexts and social configurations involved in the transmission, use, and evolution of techniques. They explore the diversity of cognitive, behavioral, sociocultural, and ecological mechanisms that promote and constrain technical flexibility and rigidity, proposing a deeper picture of the enablers of, and obstacles to, technical transmission and change.In line with the extended evolutionary synthesis, the book proposes a more inclusive and materially grounded conception of technical evolution in terms of promiscuous, dynamic, and multidirectional causal processes. Offering new evidence and novel theoretical perspectives, the contributors deploy a diversity of methods, including ethnographies, field and laboratory experiments, cladistics and phylogenetic tree building, historiography, and philosophical analysis. Examples of the wide range of topics covered include field experiments with potters from five cultures, stability and change in Paleolithic toolmaking, why children lack flexibility when making tools, and cultural techniques in nonhuman animals.The volume&’s three thematic sections are:· Timescales of technical rigidity and flexibility· Rigid copying to flexible reconstruction· Exogenous factors of technical rigidity and flexibilityThe volume closes with a discussion by philosopher Kim Sterelny.ContributorsRita Astuti, Adam Howell Boyette, Blandine Bril, Josep Call, Mathieu Charbonneau, Arianna Curioni, Nicola Cutting, Bert De Munck, György Gergely, Anne-Lise Goujon, Ildikó Király, Catherine Lara, Sébastien Manem, Luke McEllin, Helena Miton, Giulio Ongaro, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Valentine Roux, Manon Schweinfurth, Dan Sperber, Kim Sterelny, Dietrich Stout, James W. A. Strachan, Sadie TenpasBy Aubreé Pynn. 2024
When their love is put to the ultimate test and their foundation is cracked, can they repair the damages to…
their covenant, or will their life together be over as quickly as it began? Young and deeply in love, Mone't and Austin have the world at their fingertips. They were the beacon of love in the hood of Ganton Hills; a couple worth protecting. But the hood politics don't exist outside of the nine blocks. With a sudden thrust into success, Mone't and Austin face trials and tribulations they never imagined nor have the tools to handle.By Blacc Topp. 2024
Tainted Too is the second installment in a three-part series full of juicy drama, lust, and revenge. Monica Deitrich is…
back in this thrilling, pulse-pounding novel. As an FBI profiler, Monica never assumed that her job would be easy, but after the murder of a close friend, Special Agent in Charge, Monica is thrown headfirst into a case that will change her life forever. A ruthless string of murders spanning the continental United States has Monica both worried and perplexed. When she stumbles upon a key piece of evidence that threatens to drive her insane and rip her family apart, a simple roll of the dice could fix it all. It's a long shot, but if her next move is her best move, she just might survive the game!By Paul Begley. 2024
A riveting account of current events as foretold in the mysterious Book of Revelation.A series of unparalleled apocalyptic events—predicted in…
a third of the Bible—is approaching. They will so shake the world that people&’s hearts fail them for &“fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth&” (Luke 21:26). In Revelation 911, Pastor Paul Begley—host of the syndicated television show The Coming Apocalypse and a popular YouTube show with more than 240 million views—and Pulitzer Prize–nominated investigative journalist Troy Anderson show that signs of the approaching Apocalypse are accelerating exponentially. A catastrophic economic collapse and global conflagration could be next on the prophetic timeline. Then comes the Antichrist, False Prophet, and &“mark of the beast&” economic system. The authors also explore why the popular transhumanist movement, artificial intelligence, and top-secret government and military programs are linked with prophecies of the last days. Despite its stunning disclosures, Revelation 911 offers hope, comfort, and blessings to help readers navigate this tumultuous time through the power, protection, and provision of the Holy Spirit.By John Daniel Davidson. 2024
Up your game with everything you need to run your next tabletop roleplay game with expert advice, gameplay guidance, and…
playable content from RPG expert James D&’Amato.How do I make combat more interesting? How do I encourage my players to role-play? How do I avoid my sessions ending in disaster? Leading an RPG can be a challenge, but The Ultimate Game Master&’s Guide is here to help! With advice from RPG expert James D&’Amato, you&’ll find answers to all these questions and more, along with guidance for bringing your game to life from behind the GM screen. James covers everything you need to know to bring your GM game to the next level including: -How to make player decisions meaningful -How to add more roleplay to your adventure -How to keep combat interesting—and memorable -How to make NPCs dynamic, but keep them from stealing the show -And so much more! Add excitement to your game and keep players fully engaged with The Ultimate RPG Game Master&’s Guide.By Dk Eyewitness. 2024
Discover Spain - a compelling country filled with must see sights Whether you want to explore Granada's spectacular Alhambra palace,…
watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville or walk through lush countryside on the epic Camino de Santiago, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Spain has to offer. From the golden beaches on the Mediterranean coast to the wild peaks of the Pyrenees, Spain's varied landscape is a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts. But its cities are just as enticing. Discover architectural wonders, Roman ruins, captivating museums and, to top it all off, a tantalizing cuisine complemented by world-class wine.Our recently updated guide brings Spain to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Spain's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- color-coded chapters to every part of Spain, from Barcelona to Madrid, Northern Spain to Southern Spain- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go.Planning a city break? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia or our DK Eyewitness Madrid.By Lindsay Grimes. 2024
An expert blogger in the world of baking shares 100+ recipes from her signature repertoire for gluten-free desserts.Spanning cookies, cakes,…
cupcakes, brownies, bars, pies, crisps, and no-bake treats including fudge and ice cream, this tantalizing collection will inspire home bakers of all ages everywhere. Lindsay Grimes—creator of the blog The Toasted Pine Nut, author of Cauliflower Power, and founder of a line of baking mixes, Good & Gooey—shares 100 of her fabulous recipes for desserts that just happen to be gluten free. With interest in gluten-free food and home baking at an all-time high, Lindsay&’s personal expertise and collection of goodies—which include cakes, cookies, fun projects for kids, and non-bake treats—bring a fresh perspective to this popular subject. Her signature recipes—like brownie brittle ice cream sandwiches, birthday crunch crumble, sweet oat fig galette, cherry pie shortbread bars—are accessible and tantalizing, sure to become new everyday favorites. 100+ RECIPES: Gluten-free recipes that will appeal to bakers of all levels looking for health-conscious inspiration LEARN FROM AN EXPERT: Expert advice and tips from the creator of The Toasted Pine Nut blog DELICIOUS, EASY & UNIQUE: Recipes are accessible and feature innovative flavors, modern ingredients, and striking presentationsA unique approach to healing that emphasizes changing our perspectives instead of changing ourselves. Instead of struggling to change our…
inner experiences, we transform the container in which they are held. From here, wholeness and healing are possible; this is where actual change lives.One of the most significant sources of suffering comes from our human tendency to avoid difficult emotions. We are not taught how to face these unpleasant, often daily inner experiences (mind-body energies) and so we tend to push them away, ignore them, or become unwittingly overwhelmed by them. Yet how we meet and greet these difficult emotions has everything to do with our well-being, resilience, and ability to connect with ourselves and others.Instinctually, we fight against our uncomfortable emotions; in doing so, we reinforce messages of &“not good enough&” or &“something is wrong with me that I am feeling this way.&” In You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything, readers learn that instead of forcing themselves to feel &“happy&” and pushing away what is unpleasant, or instead of getting hooked by intense emotions,another path can lead to more profound well-being. Rather than trying to change one&’s inner experiences, this book offers six ways to shift one&’s vantage point when difficult emotions arise. Being aware from each of these six vantage points allows readers to cultivate inner stability, willingness to turn toward rather than away from themselves, greater perspective, internal strengths and inner resources, self-compassion, connection with the &“Whole Self&” versus identification with &“hole self,&” and interconnection with the world around them.The Perfect 10 by New York Times bestselling author Dave Liniger is a must-read practical primer for entrepreneurs of all…
ages.In The Perfect 10, Dave Liniger, cofounder of RE/MAX, the company that revolutionized real estate for agent sand home buyers everywhere, shares fifty-plus years of business insights to help guide future generations of entrepreneurs as they pursue their professional dreams. Beyond being a real estate magnate, Liniger is a major philanthropist, a serial investor in new ventures, a franchising expert, an educator, a former NASCAR team owner and driver, the proprietor of one of the world&’s most successful Arabian horse breeding operations, the owner and operator of Sanctuary, a one-of-a kind private golf club and preserve, and the impetus behind the Liniger Center on Franchising at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Drawing from his varied and unique life experiences as well as from the wisdom of successful friends, colleagues, authors, historical figures, and long-time inspirations, Liniger&’s business magnum opus—a nearly five-hundred-page practical primer and love letter to young and future moguls—was written with the next half-century of innovative entrepreneurship in mind. Exploring everything from pitching to venture capitalists, developing leadership abilities in an ever-changing social and economic climate, marketing in an age of so many meaningful ways to reach consumers, to making the most of what AI has to offer, Liniger leaves no stone unturned. This book is a must-read for anyone with a penchant for new ideas, fire in their belly, and a deep-seated desire to be a perfect 10 in their respective field. It is especially enlightening for franchisors and franchisees!By Karen Rose. 2024
A shocking murder leaves an affluent retirement community reeling in this riveting, high-stakes second installment of the San Diego Case…
Files, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose.Death is not an unfamiliar visitor to Shady Oaks Retirement Village, which provides San Diego with premier elderly support from independent retiree housing to full-time hospice care. But when a resident&’s body is found brutally stabbed and his apartment ransacked, it&’s clear there&’s someone deadly in their community. Detective Katherine &“Kit&” McKittrick quickly discovers that Shady Oaks is full of skeleton-riddled closets, and most tenants prefer to keep their doors firmly closed to the SDPD.A longtime volunteer at the retirement facility, Dr. Sam Reeves honors his late grandfather&’s memory by playing the piano for the residents regularly. So it shouldn&’t be such a surprise when Kit crosses paths with him during her investigation, after she&’d avoided the criminal psychologist—and the emotions he evokes—for the last six months.Sam&’s rapport within the retirement village proves vital to the case, and the pair find themselves working together once again—much to Kit&’s dismay. But she is determined to apprehend the shadow of death lurking around Shady Oaks...and equally determined to ignore the feelings she&’s developing for a certain psychologist.By Shabaz Ali. 2023
The world is full of books about how to be rich. This is not one of them.Today, many of us…
are feeling the pinch - and being bombarded with portrayals of social media 'perfection' is making that pinch feel more like a punch.We may know that social media - with all its billionaires and beauty queens - is just a highlight reel. So why is it still making most of us feel so low?Comedian Shabaz Ali wants to help you see the funny side of social media again. Because while it looks nice to live up in an ivory tower, this book reminds us that it is much more fun to be part of the baying mob that surrounds it.This laugh-out-loud deep-dive into social media's ridiculously rich, will help you love your own penny-pinched, rough-around-the-edges, extraordinarily ordinary life.By Dk Eyewitness. 2024
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps…
for exploring this ancient country.Explore ancient Athens and its mighty Acropolis, discover priceless treasures at Thessaloniki's Archaeological Museum, relax in the unspoiled wilderness of Olympos National Parks or spy spectacular scenery at Vikos Gorge: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Greece, Athens and the Mainland with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland:- Over 20 color maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of Athens, help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Athens and the Mainland, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans detail icons such as the world-famous Pantheon, Ancient Corinth, the fortified palace complex of Mycenae and more- Color photographs of Greece's ancient sights, historic cities, picturesque towns and villages, incredible architecture, beautiful beaches and more- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's fascinating history, welcoming culture, beautiful landscape, ancient wonders, traditional and religious festivals, delicious cuisine and more- Experience the culture with features on Byzantine architecture; gods, goddesses and heroes; the Trojan War; Greek writers and philosophers; temple architecture; vases and vase painting; and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Athens, the Peloponnese, central and western Greece, and northern Greece- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and visa and health informationDK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to this iconic country.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017."No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentOn a shorter break? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens guide.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.By Dk. 2024
Do you want to improve your knowledge of sports like football and basketball, or maybe even jianzi and kendo?The ultimate…
guide to over 200 of the world&’s greatest sports, The Sports Book is the go-to reference for sports buffs or those expanding their knowledge of sport. This book contains information on every type of sport, from athletics and gymnastics to extreme games and motorsports. Discover the history and players of nearly any sport you can think of and many you may not have even heard of yet! This amazing resource features facts and statistics, world and Olympic records, and tactics of the world&’s best competitors. Learn about the history of the Summer and Winter Olympics with fascinating overviews of every Olympic event since the birth of the Modern Games in 1896. With colorful and simple graphics to explain the rules, equipment, and techniques of each sport, The Sports Book will get everyone enthused about sports and itching to watch or play something new.By Dk Eyewitness. 2024
The USA&’s National Parks truly are places of wonder: staggering landscapes of jaw-dropping dimensions and incredible diversity where you can…
stand on the very edge of civilization.They are the earth&’s breathing spaces, precious places to conserve nature and wildlife for future generations. Explore countless places to hike, camp, climb, swim, and paddle, where you and your family can create lifelong memories of freedom and wide-open spaces.The book contains inspiring narratives reflecting the rich diversity and natural importance of the parks, including their role in conserving wildlife, their intricate ecosystems, and their importance as untamed yet accessible spaces where people love to escape and unwind. In this book, you&’ll discover: -Beautiful photography and inspiring ideas – perfect for planning your next adventure -63 national parks in order of designation, showcasing what makes each one special-Maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when and where to experience it at its bestThe book considers the history of the national parks – the ideas behind their establishment, why they hold a special place in American culture, and why they&’re more relevant than ever today. Celebrate the beauty, history, and cultural importance of America&’s 63 national parks in this revised and updated edition, which features the newest national park, New River Gorge.By Dk Eyewitness. 2024
Chicago, is a perfect blend of big-city sophistication and small-town hospitality, with its good-humoured warmth, gleaming skyscrapers, outstanding museums and…
vibrant art scene. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Chicago with absolute ease.Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Chicago into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best architecture, restaurants, blues and jazz joints, and of course, shopping destinations. You'll discover:• Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week• Detailed Top 10 lists of Chicago's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Willis Tower and Its Views, The Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, the Navy Pier, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park• Chicago's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including movie locations, fun for kids, hidden gems off the beaten path and things to do for free • A laminated pull-out map of Chicago and its environs, plus five full-color neighborhood maps• Street-smart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe• A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the moveDK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Chicago's culture, history and attractions? Try DK Eyewitness Chicago.