Accessing human rights and justice mechanisms is a pressing issue in global politics. Although an understanding of justice is inherent in broad human rights discourses, there is no clear consensus on how to develop adequate means of accessing them in order to make a difference to people\'s lives. Further, expansions of the boundaries of both human rights and justice make any clear and settled understanding

Anya, a modern romance novel, follows the story of a young woman from Russia who comes to the United States for college. Despite her fluency in English, her accent makes her a target for bullies. As she struggles to adjust to life in a new country, she meets Peter, a wealthy student who takes an immediate interest in her. Despite the challenges of navigating a new campus and dealing with romantic competition,

Join the mechanics for a tour of the fastest flying machines. From spitfires to scramjets, uncover the secrets behind some of the speediest planes. Discover... - The world\'s fastest jet plane- The ultra-fast planes of the future- The wingsuits that allow you to fly like a bird ...and much, much

Jihadist ideology inspires a diverse and decentralized collection of radical groups to fight alleged enemies of Islam and to attempt to \"restore\" a holy caliphate to unite Muslim peoples across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Islamic Radicalism and Global Jihad provides unique insights into the philosophical foundations, strategic vision, organizational dynamics, and tactics of the modern jihadist

From the dawn of European civilization to the twentieth century, the automaton--better known today as the robot--has captured the Western imagination and provided a vital lens into the nature of humanity.Historian Minsoo Kang argues that to properly understand the human-as-machine and the human-as-fundamentally-different-from-machine, we must trace the origins of these ideas and examine how they were

Throughout his career, Alfred Hitchcock had to contend with a wide variety of censors attuned to the slightest suggestion of sexual innuendo, undue violence, toilet humor, religious disrespect, and all forms of indecency, real or imagined. From 1934 to 1968, the Motion Picture Production Code Office controlled the content and final cut on all films made and distributed in the United States. During

In the moments that really matter, people don\'t just look for something to inform them, they look to someone who will lead them. They don\'t just want a speaker, they need a leader. This is a book about making those moments count. If you struggle with public speaking or presenting this book will help, but the real purpose aims higher than that. This is a book to help you become a more effective leader,

From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 bestselling memoir, Duty, a candid, sweeping examination of power, and how it has been exercised, for good and bad, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world. Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity. Robert

Basho (1644-1694) is the most famous Haiku poet of Japan. He made his living as a teacher and writer of Haiku and is celebrated for his many travels around Japan, which he recorded in travel journals. This translation of his most mature journal, Oku-No-Hosomichi, details the most arduous part of a nine-month journey with his friend and disciple, Sora, through the backlands north of the capital, west

A summer festival ends in disaster for chef sleuth Nell Drury in this gripping historical mystery full of dark secrets, disturbing discoveries and page-turning twists. 1926, Kent. Chef Nell Drury is busy with preparations for Lady Ansley\'s luncheon to welcome Wychbourne Court\'s new neighbours, Sir Gilbert and Lady Saddler. The couple\'s arrival has led to much rumour and intrigue swirling around

A tale of high adventure and survival In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure Shiraishi is a master escape artist, but he\'s not very good at

The poems attributed to Omar Khayyam have a universal and timeless philosophical theme: life is a meaningful journey even if brief and uncertain. They inspire an unconstrained free-thinking mindset and a wise realization that guides thinking persons: it is impossible to see the absolute truth, as the universe has its own reality that remains largely hidden, and that one must think and act accordingly.

A chilling novel that pays twisted homage to Defoe\'s \'Robinson Crusoe\'. Newly reissued with an introduction from Neil

ONE OF THE BESTSELLING EBOOKS OF THE YEAR! \'An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages\' Sunday Times bestselling author C. L. Taylor The perfect couple ... or the perfect

Kick it in the kitchen with Marshmello! Grammy-nominated, chart-topping artist Marshmello isn\'t a professional chef; he\'s just a guy who loves tasty snacks! In Cooking with Marshmello, he presents 75 super easy and delicious recipes, with short and accessible ingredient lists you can find at any grocery store (and might already have in your pantry). Beginner home cooks and experienced chefs alike

The Pacific Rim of Asia - Pacific Asia - is now the world\'s largest and most cohesive economic region, and China has returned to its center. China\'s global outlook is shaped by its regional experience, first as a pre-modern Asian center, then displaced by Western-oriented modernization, and now returning as a central producer and market in a globalized region. Developments since 2008 have been so

From national bestselling author Nick McDonell, The Council of Animals is a captivating fable for humans of all ages--dreamers and cynics alike--who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling. \"\'Now, \' continued the cat, \'there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal\'s mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies

This book gathers together papers presented at the 26th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, held on August 12 - 16, 2019, at the Lindholmen Conference Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. It covers cutting-edge issues related to vehicle systems, including vehicle design, condition monitoring, wheel and rail contact, automated driving systems, suspension and ride analysis, and many