In a world of numerous challenges, the search for meaning and purpose is an important pursuit. This book offers diverse perspectives on the connections between meaning and service, helping readers integrate them into their own personal and professional life.
Coleridge and Hinduism
The only comprehensive study of Coleridge’s profound ties to Oriental Tales, revealing how Hindu works, especially the Bhagavadgītā, shaped his poetic imagination and his quest for the “One life.”
This book offers VET teachers a set of practical, tested tools to develop students’ transversal competences. The units cover teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution, providing In-TRAY type activities with downloadable elements for direct use in the classroom.
This book sheds light on the history of Karabakh, an integral part of Azerbaijan, through archival documents. It covers the final Soviet years and the post-Cold War era, with a special focus on the history and architecture of Shusha, Karabakh’s cultural heart.
This book develops a unique framework for exploring the evolution of banking systems amidst global transformations. By comparing the divergent paths of the EU, US, and Canadian sectors, it reveals key strategies for enhancing banking system efficiency and competitiveness.
In his most controversial poetry, Horace is a writer in torment. This new interpretation reveals an artwork forged from the agony of expression—a book he may never have wanted to write. His fate is to be forever persecuted by his own masterpiece.
Canadian Readings of Jewish History
This book explains how history, language, and power perpetuate the oppression of marginalised identities. It shines a spotlight on elitist knowledge, propelling the reader to re-interpret discourse, challenge their own beliefs, and recreate taken-for-granted “universal truths.”
Managing Mass Education, and the Rise of Modern and Financial Management
This book reveals the unrecognized link between modern management and mass education. It explores how the charismatic teacher Joseph Lancaster’s plan for mass education enabled the industrial revolutions and the parallel growth of financial management worldwide.
Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
This book explores how monetary policy and a stable financial system promote growth. Analyzing central bank responses to the global financial crisis, it offers insights for students, researchers, and practitioners into the unending quest to reconcile growth and stability.
The Books of Samuel and Kings tell of formative events in Israel’s history, foreshadowing the coming Messiah. This book re-considers the lives of kings Saul and David and prophets Elijah and Elisha, uncovering new perspectives on their contribution to Christian thought.
Modern Administrative Law in the 21st Century
Administrative law is a guardian of governmental actions, ensuring accountability and justice. This book offers a comparative perspective on global governance challenges and serves as a practical guide for navigating the complexities of administrative law and digital governance.
Secretis bene uiuere siluis
Honoring Robert Maltby, this rich collection of scholarship covers Latin literature from Augustan times to the Renaissance. It offers fresh interpretations of texts, with special focus on the Corpus Tibullianum, etymology, and textual criticism. For classicists and beyond.
King Hu’s Kung Fu Cinematic Art
This analysis explores King Hu’s transformative impact on martial arts cinema. Delving into films like *Dragon Inn* and *A Touch of Zen*, it critiques his representation of women and highlights his mastery of storytelling, cementing his legacy as a pivotal cultural auteur.
Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II
The life of coach Alec Nelson explores the hypocrisy of British athletics in the Chariots of Fire era. Though necessary for success, professional coaches were kept in their place by elite athletes, exposing the class-based antagonism at the heart of the sport.
This book details a philosophical approach to Freemasonry designed to take it where it has never been. It provides a system of esoteric work and interdisciplinary education—a creative synthesis of esotericism and science—to create polymaths for a better world order.
This book explores the British myth of Russia—a collection of images, stereotypes, and plots formed over centuries by cultural and historical forces. It describes the major stages of the myth’s development and analyzes the forms it takes in British fiction.
Nietzsche and Music
Friedrich Nietzsche was not just a philosopher; he was a composer. This ground-breaking volume explores the connection between his thought and his music, analyzing his radical compositions and tracing his influence on genres from classical composers to heavy metal.
This book surveys the history of the Burroughs Corporation, from its days as an early mainframe vendor to its merger with Univac to form Unisys. Burroughs developed one of the most innovative computer architectures, whose advanced designs survive today as a counterpoint to IBM.
Teaching Students with Disabilities
Written by leaders in the field, this book presents the most current best practices for teaching students with disabilities. It covers fundamental and innovative pedagogies, making it an excellent resource for special educators, administrators, counselors, and psychologists.
The Seven-String Guitar in Russia
This definitive history of the seven-string guitar in Russia explores its cosmopolitan origins, diverse repertoire, and unique sound. It details the tradition’s connections to the country’s cultural and political context, including the role of the Russian Roma in its formation.
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