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Religion, Culture, and International Conflict

A Conversation

by David Bloom, David Brooks, Peter Brown, Carl M. Cannon, Colleen Carroll, John Cochran, Patricia Cohen, Alan Cooperman, Michael Cromartie, E. J. Dionne0, Nina Easton1, Jane J. Eisner2, Franklin Foer3, Hillel Fradkin4, David Frum5, John H. Fund6, William A. Galston7, Jeffrey Goldberg8, Barbara Bradley Hagerty9, Christopher Hitchens0, Bruce Hoffman1, Samuel P. Huntington2, Philip Jenkins3, James Turner Johnson4, John B. Judis5, Wendy Kaminer6, Gilles Kepel7, John Leo8, Ruth Marcus9, Jane Mayer0, Duncan Moon1, Dan Morgan2, Roy Mottahedeh3, Caryle Murphy4, Paul Richter5, Jeffery L. Sheler6, David Shribman7, Judith Shulevitz8, Peter Steinfels9, Jay Tolson0, Karen Tumulty1, David Van Biema2, George Wiegel3, Paul West4, Kenneth L. Woodward5 ...

As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate-particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House-journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. Pope John Paul II's pronouncements ... Read more

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As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate-particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House-journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. Pope John Paul II's pronouncements
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Beyond WEIRD: Psychobiography in Times of Transcultural and Transdisciplinary Perspectives

Edited by Claude-Hélène Mayer, Roelf van Niekerk, Paul J.P. Fouché, Joseph G. Ponterotto ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This volume presents psychobiographical research in non-WEIRD—Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic—contexts and samples, focusing on culture, transcultural and transdisciplinary work. It creates a platform for researchers, scholars and scientists from diverse backgrounds to put forth new theoretical and methodological stances in psychobiography, thereby making the field more ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This volume presents psychobiographical research in non-WEIRD—Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic—contexts and samples, focusing on culture, transcultural and transdisciplinary work. It creates a platform for researchers, scholars and scientists from diverse backgrounds to put forth new theoretical and methodological stances in psychobiography, thereby making the field more
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Psychobiographical Illustrations on Meaning and Identity in Sociocultural Contexts

Edited by Claude-Hélène Mayer, Paul, J.P. Fouché, Roelf Van Niekerk ...

Series series Sociocultural Psychology of the Lifecourse
This book explores psychobiography with focus on meaning making and identity development in the life and works of extraordinary individuals. Meaning-making and identity development are existential constructs influencing psychological development, mental health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. The chapters illustrate through the eyes of 25 international psychobiographers various theoretical and ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book explores psychobiography with focus on meaning making and identity development in the life and works of extraordinary individuals. Meaning-making and identity development are existential constructs influencing psychological development, mental health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. The chapters illustrate through the eyes of 25 international psychobiographers various theoretical and
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Advances in Organic Farming

by John Paull, Uygun Aksoy, Muazzez Cömert Acar, Fabio Caporali, Ehsan Ebrahimi, Adnan Sisic, Raffaele Zanoli, Francesco Solfanelli, Ryoichi Komiya, Helga Willer, Jan Travnicek, Bernhard Schlatter, Victor Olowe, Jude Obi, Olabisi Somefun, Leonard Pollara, Raya J. Amara, Wilson C. Wilson, Lucas T. Manda, Nyandula S. Mwaijande, Janet F. Maro, Yohana C. Haule, Abdul Shango, David Frost, Othmane Merah, Ashoka Gamage, Bernhard Freyer, Kandiah Pakeerathan, Stefanie Christmann, Youssef Bencharki, Hamdi Özaktan, Gheorghe Cristian Popescu, Mehmet Yaman, Wing K.P. Ng, Adrian Crew, Day Teixeira, Pete Maxfield, Matt J. Bell, Sito-Obong Udofia, Lisa Williams, Alison Wills, Hector Valenzuela, Amjad Ahmad, Maria Eugenia Ortiz Escobar, N.V. Hue, Mary Cole, Rachel Cavallo, Jochen Mayer, S. Folaranmi G. Yusuf, Eyinade Gabriel Adewunmi, A Mushunje, Roberto Mancinelli, Mariam Atait, Mohamed Allam, Emanuele Radicetti, Yves Theoneste Murindangabo, Marek Kopecky, Petr Konvalina, Thangapandian Dhanikodi, Uma Maheswari Rajadurai, Rameshwari Ramaswamy, Bina Mistry, Bharti Suthar, Monica Popescu, Dang Khoa Tran, Thi Xuan Phuong Tran, Anne-Kristin Løes, Joshua Cabell, Sara Hansdotter, Violeta Alexandra Ion, Ingrid Olesen, Tatiana Rittl, Kanu Murmu, Tahira Batool, Wenhao Zhang, Joel Allainguillaume, Alessia Iacavone, Jacopo Menghi, Philippe Belliard, Alice Caselli, Ruggero Petacchi, Matthias Schoeller, Masoud Latifian, Abdel JabbarAl-Rajab, Nagarjuna ReddyDesam, Matthew Russell Gates, Ben Hassine Mortadha, Quintarelli Valentina, Borgatti Daniele, Alireza Taab, Ahsan Muhammad, Arnd Verschwele, Jelena Golijan Pantovic, Maria Claudia Dussi, Thierry Gidenne, Laurence Fortun-Lamothe, Davi Savietto, Luciana Bignardi da Costa, Georgios I. Papakonstantinou, Georgia Terzidou, Dimitrios A. Gougoulis, Lampros Fotos, Vasileios G. Papatsiros, Fikru Kefyalew Alemayehu, Habtamu Alem, Gudbrand Lien, Linda C. Familusi, Abdi-Khalil Edriss, Mthakati A. R. Phiri, John A. Kazembe, Anthony O. Onoja, Jagjeet Singh Gill, Rachid Mrabet, Thamali Wanasinghe, Yasavi Jayakodi, Wasana Gunawardana, Moulay Chrif Smaili ...

This book describes critically reviewed key aspects of organic farming and provides a unique and timely science-based resource for researchers, teachers and extension workers, undergraduates, postgraduate students, primary producers and others interested in organic farming. The first section of the book provides an overview of organic farming: a general introduction followed by the origins of ... Read more

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This book describes critically reviewed key aspects of organic farming and provides a unique and timely science-based resource for researchers, teachers and extension workers, undergraduates, postgraduate students, primary producers and others interested in organic farming. The first section of the book provides an overview of organic farming: a general introduction followed by the origins of
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Selfless

The Social Creation of “You”

by Brian Lowery ...

A Best Book of 2023 by Inc.Social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential "self"—our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact —exploring what that means for who we can be and who we allow others to be.There’s nothing we spend more time with, but understand less, than ourselves. You’ve ... Read more

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A Best Book of 2023 by Inc.Social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential "self"—our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact —exploring what that means for who we can be and who we allow others to be.There’s nothing we spend more time with, but understand less, than ourselves. You’ve
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Aquaponics Food Production Systems

Combined Aquaculture and Hydroponic Production Technologies for the Future

Edited by Simon Goddek, Alyssa Joyce, Benz Kotzen, Gavin M. Burnell ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This open access book, written by world experts in aquaponics and related technologies, provides the authoritative and comprehensive overview of the key aquaculture and hydroponic and other integrated systems, socio-economic and environmental aspects. Aquaponic systems, which combine aquaculture and vegetable food production offer alternative technology solutions for a world that is increasingly ... Read more

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This open access book, written by world experts in aquaponics and related technologies, provides the authoritative and comprehensive overview of the key aquaculture and hydroponic and other integrated systems, socio-economic and environmental aspects. Aquaponic systems, which combine aquaculture and vegetable food production offer alternative technology solutions for a world that is increasingly
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Case Study Research

Principles and Practices

by John Gerring ...

Series series Strategies for Social Inquiry
Case Study Research: Principles and Practices provides a general understanding of the case study method as well as specific tools for its successful implementation. These tools are applicable in a variety of fields including anthropology, business and management, communications, economics, education, medicine, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. Topics include: a survey of ... Read more

$38.99 USD

Case Study Research: Principles and Practices provides a general understanding of the case study method as well as specific tools for its successful implementation. These tools are applicable in a variety of fields including anthropology, business and management, communications, economics, education, medicine, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. Topics include: a survey of
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The Biobased Economy

Biofuels, Materials and Chemicals in the Post-oil Era

Edited by Johan Sanders, Marieke Meeusen, Hans Langeveld ...

The impending threats of catastrophic climate change and peak oil are driving our society towards increased use of biomass for energy, chemical compounds and other materials - the beginnings of a biobased economy. As alternative development models for the biobased economy emerge, we need to determine potential applications, their perspectives and possible impacts as well as policies that can steer ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The impending threats of catastrophic climate change and peak oil are driving our society towards increased use of biomass for energy, chemical compounds and other materials - the beginnings of a biobased economy. As alternative development models for the biobased economy emerge, we need to determine potential applications, their perspectives and possible impacts as well as policies that can steer
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English for Diplomatic Purposes

Edited by Patricia Friedrich ...

English is used in diplomatic contexts worldwide, including in situations where none of the interlocutors are native-speakers. This ground-breaking volume brings together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to discuss the needs of those using and learning English for Diplomatic Purposes. Chapter authors use concepts from sociolinguistics, World Englishes, Peace Linguistics and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

English is used in diplomatic contexts worldwide, including in situations where none of the interlocutors are native-speakers. This ground-breaking volume brings together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to discuss the needs of those using and learning English for Diplomatic Purposes. Chapter authors use concepts from sociolinguistics, World Englishes, Peace Linguistics and
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A Philosophy of Loneliness

by Lars Svendsen ...

Translated by Kerri Pierce ...

Loneliness is a difficult subject to address, because it has such negative connotations. But the truth is that wherever there are people, there is loneliness: everyone is lonely at some point in their lives. You can belonely in a crowd or at home, outdoors or in an empty church, and countless songs have been written about the condition. For many people, loneliness can significantly impact their ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Loneliness is a difficult subject to address, because it has such negative connotations. But the truth is that wherever there are people, there is loneliness: everyone is lonely at some point in their lives. You can belonely in a crowd or at home, outdoors or in an empty church, and countless songs have been written about the condition. For many people, loneliness can significantly impact their
... Read more
A Critical History and Philosophy of Psychology

Diversity of Context, Thought, and Practice

by Thomas Teo, Angelina Baydala, Richard T. G. Walsh ...

In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring ... Read more

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In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring
... Read more
Achieving sustainable cultivation of wheat Volume 2

Cultivation techniques

by Mukesh Meena, Dr Q. Xue, J. Rudd, J. Bell, T. Marek, S. Liu, Tadesse Dessalegn, Tesfaye Solomon, Tesfaye Gebre Kristos, Abiy Solomon, Prof. Arun Kumar Joshi, Shure Seboka, Yazie Chane, Dr Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Kamala A. Roberts, Fetien Abay, Rizana Mahroof, J. R. Guarin, Dr Brian L. Beres, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Haley Catton, Dr Thomas F. Döring, J. M. Clarke, K. Nilsen, D. Khitiri, X. Lin, Prof. C. J. Pozniak, K. Ammar, Dr Tinashe Chiurugwi, Simon Kerr, Simanchal Sahu, Ian Midgley, L. A. Boyd, Johnson Kamwaga, Peter Njau, Terry van Gevelt, Claudia Canales, Max Marcheselli, Dr Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Dr W. Tadesse, A Amri, Prof. Peter J. Gregory, M Sanchez-Garcia, M El-Bouhssini, M Karrou, S Patil, F Bassi, Dr M. Baum, Prof. T. Oweis, Christina K. Clarke, Dr Vijesh Krishna, Alwin Keil, Sreejith Aravindakshan, Dr Reem Aboukhaddour, Dr Senthold Asseng ...

Series Book 6 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques;Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation;Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world ... Read more

$152.99 USD

Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques;Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation;Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world
... Read more

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