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Arts, Pedagogy and Cultural Resistance brings cultural studies' perspectives to bear on Arts practices. Each contribution synthesizes creative approaches to philosophy and new materialist understanding of practice to show how human-nonhuman interaction at the core of Arts practice is a critical post human pedagogy....

Poor News examines the way discourses of poverty are articulated in the news media by incorporating specific narratives and definers that bring about certain ideological worldviews. This happens, the authors claim, because journalists and news editors make use of a set of information strategies...

The figure of the 'other' is fundamental to the concept of communication. Online or offline, communication, which is commonly defined as the act of sending or imparting information to others, is only possible in the face of others. In fact, the reason we communicate...

Globalization can sometimes seem like an abstract concept, an unconscious aspect of our everyday existence. What impact does it have on the reality of our daily lives? How does it shape our experiences, perspectives and identities? Narratives of Globalization explores how a range of...

A critique of theory through literature that celebrates the diversity of black being, The Desiring Modes of Being Black explores how literature unearths theoretical blind spots while reasserting the legitimacy of emotional turbulence in the controlled realm of reason that rationality claims to establish....

The concept of transnationalism has been widely used for many years to describe mobility and cross-border relations in the modern, globalized world. Most uses of the concept of transnationalism neglect its historical trajectory and largely ignore the networks that constructed its meaning and normativity....

Practical guidance to ensuring that your users can access and personalise the online resources they are entitled to use with the minimum of fuss.With the rapid increase in the use of electronic resources in libraries, managing access to online information is an area many...

This book explores how an understanding of organisational information culture provides the insight necessary for the development and promotion of sound recordkeeping practices.It details an innovative framework for analysing and assessing information culture, and indicates how to use this knowledge to change behaviour and...

This ground-breaking book is the first to provide museum staff, librarians and archivists with practical guidance on creating and organizing successful exhibitions.Drawing on international museum practice but applicable to any exhibition or display, the book sets out a time-line from the initial idea to...

If you want to provide an information service that truly fulfils your users' needs, this book is essential reading.Analysing and assessing the information needs of clients is key to the provision of effective service and appropriate collections in both face-to-face and virtual library services....

This book provides an overview of various challenges and contemporary research activities in cultural heritage information focusing particularly on the cultural heritage content types, their characteristic and digitization challenges; cultural heritage content organization and access issues; users and usability as well as various policy...

This book will inform and inspire librarians, archivists, curators and technologists to make better use of data to help inform decision-making, the development of new services and the improvement of the user experience.Following on from their ground-breaking first book, Delivering the Best Start, Rankin...

This book brings together a wide range of diverse perspectives on digital and information literacy that provide a comprehensive blend of theory and practice for library and information professionals. Digital Literacy Unpacked demonstrates the importance of digital literacy in all areas of life, the...

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels, and is a major focus for libraries and museums. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to serve their communities. Getting Resource Discovery Right for...

Barton and Roche have drawn on the expertise of leading Irish historians to examine the history and political/ideological character of Irish nationalism and unionism and the origins and implementation of Partition. The book also draws on the expertise of historians, political analysts and economists...

Contemporary British composers talk about their music, with the emphasis on the aesthetic sensibilities and psychological processes behind composing rather than technique. This book features interviews with leading and upcoming British composers who use the same raw materials but produce classical music that takes...

'Athletic CEOs: Leadership in Turbulent Times' presents an unorthodox model of effective business leadership for turbulent environments - Athletic Leadership. Athletic CEOs are not humble or empathic; their leadership is grounded in a combination of toughness and adaptability. They deliver superior performance and transform...

Emerging Technologies for Promoting Food Security: Overcoming the World Food Crisis discusses rising energy prices, increased biofuel use, water scarcity, and the rising world population, all factors that directly affect worldwide food security. The book examines the range of approaches to promoting global food...

Becoming Mobius is about living with uncertainty. Uncertainty is a state of being that many people struggle with both in day-to-day life and in education; being uncertain has almost become a sin. If we are truly to have an education system that 'works', we...

This book includes a brief history of laughter, gives you the rules of Funny and explains why having a laugh should be in your job description. Included are exercises to encourage laughter and techniques that will create an environment that is linked to encouraging...

In The Cartel, bestselling true-crime author Graham Johnson revealed how Britain's biggest drugs syndicate grew from a one-man band founded by a used-car salesman to become a global corporation employing thousands of criminals. In this jaw-dropping sequel, Johnson covers the Cartel's story from 2003...

The only Westerner ever to escape from Thailand's notorious prison Bangkok Hilton, drug smuggler David McMillan tells his story from the very beginning A millionaire by the age of 21, David McMillan smuggled two tons of marijuana from northern Thailand by Learjet, befriended drug-dealing...

From an honoured bard to a Warlord's sexual slave ...Brannan Marec Mavrenn, Master Bard and keeper of the possessed harp Mavrenn, has endured a year of untenable imprisonment under Samir, the ruthless Warlord of Torrent Mountain, for aiding in Samir's wife's escape after she...

A collection of essays examining cultures of consumption on the African continent From early department stores in Cape Town to gendered histories of sartorial success in urban Togo, contestations over expense accounts at an apartheid state enterprise, elite wealth and political corruption in Angola...

"A ground-breaking compilation that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in cardiovascular healthcare... Offers helpful insights into the enormous potential of AI to change the landscape of cardiovascular care, from basic AI concepts to the most recent developments in...

A photographic record of the weather--dangerous, devastating, and often beautiful--that shapes the Canadian Prairies and the people who live there. Nothing brings Prairie people together like the weather. It's a common tie and a topic discussed almost daily at water coolers in the region....

In Canadian universities in the early 1960s, no courses were offered on Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam. Only the study of Christianity was available, usually in a theology program in a church college or seminary. Today almost every university in North America has a religious...

The author takes us on a raucous journey into the life and mind of Richard Bonhom. He is a post modern portrait of success despite his failed marriage, delinquent drug addicted daughter and looming financial scandal at work. The story takes place in a...

From Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano to Darth Sidious, Legends of the Force journeys through the galaxy to explore the legendary characters that maintain the delicate balance of The Force. Discover the Jedi and Sith Lords that have inspired generations of fans...

"There is no team that gives pleasure to the sporting public like the Canberra Raiders." --Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia The Canberra Raiders' spectacular grand final win against the Balmain Tigers in 1989 is widely regarded as Australian rugby league's greatest ever...

Celebrate the world of outdoor cooking with The Barbecue Guide--a collection of tempting barbecue meals to share with friends and family. The easy-to-follow recipes and striking illustrations will have you presenting restaurant quality barbecue meals before you know it! The Barbecue Guide takes you...

May 27, 2015 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes. After he died, the London Times described him as a colonial colossus. Henry Parkes received little schooling and worked on a rope-walk, breaking stones, as an ivory and bone turner,...

From the Garden showcases delicious food, inspired by the produce that grows in the award-wining garden at Pashley Manor, set in beautiful British countryside.With stunning photographs of the gardens that are now open to the public, each chapter also includes tips on how to...

This treasure trove of seafood recipes shows you how to prepare and cook a wide range of delicious seafood dishes. Impress your friends and family with a range of restaurant-style dishes which are simple to prepare and delicious to eat.There's great recipes for starters,...

Courtney's Roulston's passion for the art of making and dressing real salads is brought to life in The Salad Kitchen. No more drab, tasteless bowls of leaves; but zingy explosive dishes with a distinctive twist.The Salad Kitchen will show you just how easy it...

Through the magic of streaming video and cable television, new generations are discovering the magic and art of classic television shows.Retro TV is a pictorial showcase of the best shows from the 1950s and 1960s in both color and glorious black and white.Variety shows,...

Miguel has brought his energy and passion to his book 'Tapas', authentic tapas from Miguel's Spain. The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation and Miguel brings us tapas for all times of the day. Bring together snacks of food to create a...

From majestic carved chairs and handsome cedar desks in Victoria's banks to bookcases in grand country residences and stately furniture that is still used in Government House today, Made to Order celebrates the colonial furniture made by Melbourne firm Geo. Thwaites & Son. For...

The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) has been a notably successful international collaboration that has fostered scientific discovery, environmental protection and--most of all--peace, while enabling national interest and endeavor. Published to coincide with the Antarctic Treaty's 50th anniversary, this record examines Australia's crucial contributions to...

In November 1941, the HMAS Sydney, the pride of Australia's wartime fleet, and its crew of 645 disappeared without a trace off the Western Australian coast. All that was known was Sydney had come under fire from the German raider HSK Kormoran, which also...

Razed to the ground four times in its short history, the city of Darwin, Australia, has picked itself up out of the debris to not only rebuild but grow. Darwin has known catastrophes and resurrections; it has endured misconceived projects and birthed visionaries. To...

After an existential crisis of loss and displacement in the West, the Poet, and the Artist, relocated to the ancient Occidental city of Hanoi.Rather than living on the outskirts of Hanoi in opulent dwellings designated for foreigners, they chose to rent a 1920's French...

Baking with Papan is always an adventure as stories swirl in the kitchen. Join Papan and Vanessa as they go from the bumpy Pyrenees Mountains into fancy Paris and to the tropical island of Cuba while kneading, dancing and singing along the way. Based...

Join Sophie and Stephie in their exciting escapade as they begin a thrilling journey through the country of Brazil! Tasked with solving Globik's mission, the sisters must find the golden tickets to the most important soccer game of the year. From soaring above Rio...

Join Sophie and Stephie on an exhilarating journey down under in "Hello, Australia!" This vibrant children's picture book, penned by the imaginative Ekaterina Otiko, invites young readers aged 4-8 on an outback adventure they won't forget.In their latest escapade, the spirited travel sisters embark...

HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT - that's what this book is offering. If the reader has a special needs child, they likely struggle with guilt, fear, disappointment, anger, depression, anxiety, panic - a host of emotions. This book, through the telling of Tim and Marie Kuck's...

At the same time intimate and sweeping, Born of the Sun tells the story of a young man from a Namibian village whose life is forever changed by global forces swirling around him. Muronga, a new father, must first navigate the changes that foreign...

Something is wrong in the skies. Birds in a small town in Southern California begin attacking people and it seems impossible to stop them. As panic spreads and the death toll rises, scientists, military leaders, and ordinary families scramble to understand the cause before...

What really happens to the soul when people die? This groundbreaking book may appeal both to Luther experts and to those who know little about the Reformer. It demonstrates that Luther constantly taught over the last twenty-four years of his life that death is...

French playwright, novelist, activist, and journalist Louis Sébastien Mercier (1740-1814) passionately captured scenes of social injustice in pre-Revolutionary Paris in his prolific oeuvre but today remains an understudied writer. In this penetrating study--the first in English devoted to Mercier in decades--Michael Mulryan explores his...