The author presents an accessible, clear introduction to dynamical systems and chaos theory, important and exciting areas that have shaped many scientific fields. While the rules governing dynamical systems are well-specified and simple, the behavior of many dynamical systems is remarkably complex.
The story follows the deep bond between Scott Davis and Doug Simons, who not only share a close friendship as college roommates and baseball teammates but also become brothers-in-law by marrying sisters. Their lives seem perfect, filled with fame, fortune, and promising careers in Major League Baseball. However, a sudden event disrupts their idyllic existence, leading to unforeseen challenges that test their relationship and dreams.
This new edition of the successful and authoritative textbook has been extensively updated. It discusses developments such as the growing importance of the ECHR, the increased commitment of the EC to human rights, and the election of a Labour government in the UK which is determined to increase respect for rights and civil liberties. A new section on equality and discrimination law has been added.
From the American Revolution to the Campaign to Boycott Israel
Introduction. Boycotts From the American Revolution to BDS; David Feldman.- 2. Consumer Boycotts in Modern History: States, Moral Boundaries and Political Action; Frank Trentmann.- 3. In Defense of the Nation: Protectionism and Boycotts in the Habsburg Lands, 1844-1914; Michael Miller.- 4. The Enemy Within: The Anti-Jewish Boycott and Polish Right-Wing Politics in the Early Twentieth Century; Grzegorz Krzywiec- 5. The Other in Zionist 'Buy National' Campaigns in Interwar Palestine; Hizky Shoham.- 6. The Blockade of Jewish Owned Businesses in Nazi Germany - a Boycott?; Christof Kreuzmueller.- 7. Boycott Campaigns of the Radical Left in Cold-War West Germany; Alexander Seidlmeier.- 8. 'The Onward March of a People Who Desire to be Totally Free': The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott; Derek Charles Catsam, - 9. The United Farm Workers Union and the Use of the Boycott Against American Agribusiness, 1965-1970; Lori A. Flores.- 10. Sanctions Against South Africa: Myths, Debates and Consequences.- 11. Sanctioning Apartheid: Comparing the South African and Palestinian Campaigns for Boycotts, Disinvestment and Sanctions; Lee Jones.- 12. A Collision of Frames: The BDS Movement and its Opponents in the United States; Sina Arnold.- 13.The British Summer of 2014: Boycotts, Antisemitism and the Jews; Dave Rich.- 14. Palestine: Boycott, Localism and Global Activism; Philip Marfleet- 15. The BDS Movement and Radical Democracy; John Chalcraft.- 16. Moral-Historical Questions of the Anti-Israel Boycott; Jeremy Krikler.- Index
A new account of the late-fourteenth-century mystic and pilgrim Margery Kempe.
A thought-provoking exploration of philosophical questions, this book invites readers to reflect on the nature of existence, consciousness, and the universe. Through engaging narratives and profound insights, it challenges conventional thinking and encourages deep contemplation. The author weaves together personal anecdotes, scientific theories, and philosophical musings, creating a rich tapestry of ideas that stimulate the mind and inspire curiosity about life’s fundamental mysteries.
This compilation of arcane facts about everyday objects, practices, and traditions reveals how Teflon sticks to cookware, why the sides of aluminum foil are different, and other mysteries
An Imponderables Book
The inimitable David Feldman does it again with an all new book of "Imponderables"--the sixth book in the wildly successful series. The man with all the answers presents a whole new collection of intriguing solutions to questions for which encyclopedias and dictionaries just don't have the answers. 50 line drawings.
Written for a broad audience and illustrated with full colour plates, this book includes essays encompass history, literature, art history, religious studies and medical humanities and explore some of the most challenging issues surrounding blood and ritual.
As the world faces another water crisis, it is easy to understand why this precious and highly-disputed resource could determine the fate of entire nations. In reality, however, water conflicts rarely result in violence and more often lead to collaborative governance, however precarious.