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The Australian Year Book of International Law focuses on Australian practice in international law and general international law, across a broad range of sub-fields including human rights, environmental law and legal theory, which are of interest to international lawyers worldwide.Author: Donald R. RothwellISBN-10: 900441486XISBN-13:...

Offering a great variety in terms of subject area, methodology, and style, this book contains a selection of papers by international legal scholars from the Nordic region addressing the question of distinct Nordic Approaches to International Law.Author: Astrid Kjeldgaard-PedersenISBN-10: 900434358XISBN-13: 9789004343580Publisher: Brill NijhoffLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In the Shadow of Vitoria: A History of International Law in Spain (1770-1953) offers the first comprehensive treatment of the intellectual evolution of international law in Spain from the late 18th century to the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.Author: Ignacio de la Rasilla...

In Picaresque Fiction Today Luigi Gussago delineates the legacy and further development of the picaresque in a selection of novels by contemporary Italian and Anglophone writers along several thematic and stylistic lines.Author: Luigi GussagoISBN-10: 900431122XISBN-13: 9789004311220Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2016Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.40h x...

In Bovo d'Antona, Claudia Rosenzweig presents a critical and annotated edition of a Yiddish Romance, composed in the first half of the 16th century by the Jewish polymath Elye Bokher (Elia Levita).Author: Claudia RosenzweigISBN-10: 9004306846ISBN-13: 9789004306844Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2015Pages: 582Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.12lbsSize: 9.30h x...

In Family Law in Britain and America in the New Century: Essays in Honor of Sanford N. Katz nineteen leading family law scholars in the US and Britain pay tribute to Sanford Katz, Darald and Juliet Libby Millennium Professor Emeritus and Professor of Law,...

In Cultural Property Crime, experts from a wide range of disciplines provide analytical insights into classical and contemporary criminal acts that affect our cultural heritage worldwide, both in peace and wartime.Author: Joris KilaISBN-10: 9004279717ISBN-13: 9789004279711Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2014Pages: 380Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.63lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.40w...

Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea suggests legal and political measures to support the development of a network of marine protected areas in the South China Sea. They could not only help protect the marine environment but also promote peace and...

International lawyers usually disregard the vital functions that general principles of law may play in the decisions of international courts and tribunals. As far as international criminal law is concerned, general principles of law may be crucial to the outcome of an international trial,...

Aesthetic seduction, superb workmanship, and historical interest are the three central themes in the collection of Fondation Gandur pour l'Art (Geneva), created in 2010 and still expanding. The aim of this first volume is to catalog the works in the collection, whose decorative aspects...

First performed a dozen years after the composer's death, Deux Hommes et une femme (Rita) has become, in the last fifty years, one of the more frequently performed of all of Donizetti's operas. Yet the version known to modern audiences reflects apocryphal additions introduced...

This book gives an updated and detailed overview of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for rectal cancer. Rectal cancer has become an increasing and serious disease in western countries, mainly linked to lifestyle and bad alimentation habits. This specific cancer is not only a threat...

Minimally invasive joint replacement has become one of the hottest topics in the orthopedic world. In the case of the knee, however, this concept has been widely misunderstood. All too frequently it is taken to mean keyhole surgery in which traditional components are implanted...

The axis (second cervical) vertebra is of special interest owing to its particular anatomy, biomechanics, and position in the spine. Despite this, the role of the axis in the function of the cervical spine and the nature of its involvement in trauma and other...

This book offers a comprehensive description of the main surgical treatments for adrenal tumors, encompassing both open surgery and laparoscopy. Introductory chapters cover surgical anatomy, pathology, the clinical diagnostic pathway, the role of different imaging techniques, and perioperative management. After discussion of general principles...

Since the very beginning of critical care medicine, much attention has been paid to the risk of bleeding, but only recently the risk of thrombosis has been recognized in critical patients; in fact, current laboratory investigations aimed to monitor blood coagulation are more focused...

Chocolate and Health focuses on the technological developments to improve the healthy qualities of chocolate. The text provides a cohesive collection of contributions, including historical notes, food technology, and cocoa biochemical and clinical trials. Author: Rodolfo PaolettiISBN-10: 8847020379ISBN-13: 9788847020375Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2011Pages: 153Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Immune-mediated neurological disorders present an increasing challenge to neu- rologists. Recent advances have identified new antibodies, new effector mechanisms and new diagnostic tests; these have greatly enhanced our understanding of disease aetiology and opened up therapeutic opportunities, but a critical understanding of this fast...

The annual Congress of the Italian Biochemical and Molecular Biology Society (SIB) was held in September 1999 in Alghero, Sardegna, Italy. The programme envisaged a symposium on molecular adaptations of haemoglobin function in ver- tebrates. Haemoglobin specialists from several countries were invited to speak...

This series offers an interactive way of teaching children some favorite Bible stories. Children will have lots of fun trying to create the images with the cubes. Each book contains 6 puzzles and 4 blocks. Ages 3-5. From back cover: The Puzzle Block Bible...

I Love U by God is a wonderful book offering children a highly interactive experience illustrating God's love for them. Ages 1-4.From the back cover: When curious, 3-year-old Kyla Christie asks, "Does God love me?" and "How much does God love me?," her mother...

Beowulf may be the most important work in Old English literature, but the poem takes place in Denmark and southern Sweden. And it is Denmark where the poem was first published, and where some of the earliest literary criticism of the work saw the...

Our best-selling format, the padded hardcover book with a handle and lockThe complete Christmas story, as it is found in Matthew and Luke, told verse by verse, chapter by chapter. With handle and lock.Author: ScandinaviaISBN-10: 8772475870ISBN-13: 9788772475875Publisher: Scandinavia Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2011Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight:...

The Children in the Bible series is a well-written and delightfully illustrated character building series for kids age 3 and up. The 10 books introduce the reader to the childhood of famous Bible-characters like Isaac and Jesus teaching children the values of determination, generosity,...

13 of Hans Christian Andersen's most cherished stories: The Little Mermaid; The Snow Queen; The Little Match Girl; She Was Good for Nothing; It's Absolutely True; The Pig Keeper; Little Claus and Big Claus; The Racers; The Buckwheat; The Nightingale; The Pen and the...

The Children in the Bible series is a well-written and delightfully illustrated character building series for kids age 3 and up. The 10 books introduce the reader to the childhood of famous Bible-characters like Isaac and Jesus teaching children the values of determination, generosity,...

Following the adventures of a fearless explorer through his research, children will be brought face to face with some of the most bizarre and fascinating reptiles in the world. Reptiles are extraordinary animals, with prehistoric ancestors and incredible characteristics. You may be familiar with...

Biotechnology for Treatment of Wastes Containing Metals addresses various aspects related to different wastes that have a metallic content and represent a serious risk for the environment and human health. These wastes, due to their physical and chemical characteristics, have been the object of...

The new Jesus Puzzle Bibles contain a selection of expressive and colourful pictures from the life of Jesus, and the early church illustrated by Gustavo Mazali. The window in the front cover creates exciting expectations for the reader. Bible verses and colourful illustrations describe...

The new Jesus Puzzle Bibles contain a selection of expressive and colourful pictures from the life of Jesus, and the early church illustrated by Gustavo Mazali. The window in the front cover creates exciting expectations for the reader. Bible verses and colourful illustrations describe...

The new Jesus Puzzle Bibles contain a selection of expressive and colourful pictures from the life of Jesus, and the early church illustrated by Gustavo Mazali. The window in the front cover creates exciting expectations for the reader. Bible verses and colourful illustrations describe...

This is a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and solutions related to environmentalism and sustainability. It is both history and foundational reference for the future, bridging the gap between theory and practice for those who care deeply about the planet and humanity's future.Author: Medani...

The Sense of a Beginning is the first comprehensive exploration of the openings of novels. With a title that deliberately echoes Frank Kermode's famous book on endings, the book addresses the formal challenge of opening lines, especially in modernism, and illustrates their significance to...

Agronomists and ecologists need each other and can learn from each other: agriculture cannot ignore ecological facts, neither can ecology study and conserve ecosystems without understanding contemporary agriculture. With this intention a symposium was organized on "the ecological implications of contemporary agriculture". Five major...

After 23 formative and producive years as Director of the Abisko Scientific Research Station, Mats Sonesson will retire from his duties. To honour Mats, to celebrate his career, and to thank him for all that he has done to enhance our research, we have...

American photographer Mark Alor Powell (born 1968) is known for his images of street scenes and unusual characters in urban environments such as Detroit and Mexico City. Winner of RM's fifth Iberoamerican Photobook Competition, this publication presents Powell's most provocative and surprising work.Author: Mark...

Self-care is more essential than ever, lately, nothing has been on our minds more than the health of our minds.Journaling is one of the most accessible forms of self-care. Reflective writing provides a greater sense of emotional clarity and has been shown to improve...

Manohar Devadoss is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award. The book is a chronicle of his and Mahe's extraordinary life together and the ways in which they triumphed over adversity. A candid account of life as a caregiver and living with disability.Author:...

-Refers to the Naxalbari period in India and is situated in the communist Czechoslovakia of 1947 -This novel is a follow up of the first novel Ami Anupam on the Naxal movement in West Bengal published in 1976 -The novel is about language and...

India has a strong and ancient tradition of astronomy, which seamlessly merges with the current activities in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the country. While the younger generation of astronomers and students are reasonably familiar with the current facilities and the astronomical research, they might...

Author: K. L. TutejaISBN-10: 8132236955ISBN-13: 9788132236955Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2017Pages: 379Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

Author: Jim M. CushingISBN-10: 8132236386ISBN-13: 9788132236382Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2016Pages: 438Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

This volume brings together important and original perspectives from South Asia on the relationship between violence---an increasingly important issue in multicultural societies---and the process of othering. The contributors state that societies create 'others' through deliberate acts of selection over a period of time. The...

This book presents an enquiry into the interface between nature, economy and society, which is still in its early stages, notwithstanding the commendable progress and advances made in the field of environmental and natural resource economics within the ever-expanding boundaries of economics as a...

The book provides a platform for dealing with the flaws and failings of the soft computing paradigm through different manifestations. The different chapters highlight the necessity of the hybrid soft computing methodology in general with emphasis on several application perspectives in particular. Typical examples...

This edited book provides a conceptual framework of managing flexibility in the areas of people, process, technology and business supported by researches/case applications in various types of flexibilities in business. The book is organized into following five parts: (i) Managing Flexibility; (ii) People Flexibility;...

​This volume is a compilation of essays that focus on livelihood issues faced by forest communities of the southern Western Ghats region of India. Communities living along the fringes of forests are, more often than not, overlooked in academic and policy discussions. However, they...

This book is a compilation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theory and practices, with special reference to the Indian context. Over the last few decades, which have seen the onset of globalization, emergence of the industrial sector and an increased focus on community development,...

In India a globally impressive talent pool co-exists with the highest incidence of poverty in theworld. The engaged citizen is aware of this situation, wants to know how it has come to be andwhat can be done to improve it.Author: Balakrishnan PulapreISBN-10: 8129132737ISBN-13: 9788129132734Publisher:...

Written between 1954 and 1957 and treating events from the Stalinist era of Czechoslovakia's postwar Communist regime, Midway Upon the Journeyof Our Life flew in the face of the reigning aesthetic of socialist realism, an anti-heroic novel informed by the literary theory of Viktor...