In early modern Europe the law developed as one of the few non-religious orderings of civil life. Its separation from religion was, however, never complete and we see the contest continued today not only in the campaigns of religious fundamentalists of the right, but also in the clains of critical intellectuals to reshape government institutions and the legal apparatus in accordance with moral principle - whether of indivudual autonomy or communitarian self-determination.  Meer

This eagerly awaited study of Russia under Alexander I, Nicholas I and Alexander II -- the Russia of War and Peace and Anna Karenina -- brings the series near to completion.  Meer

This indispensable guide to museum lighting, written by distinguished conservation scientist David Saunders, is the first newvolume of its kind in over thirty years.  Meer

This book links quantifiable cattle movement to mainstream archaeological research to highlight that areas of pasture affected by winter flooding correlate with the precise alignment and location of cursus monument sites.  Meer

This book uses the medium of film to explore poetic history as a subtle form of psychology expressed within Islamic and Japanese civilizations. It develops this “poetic history” as a nuanced alternative logic for understanding, and, more importantly, metabolizing the past through juxtaposed images, rather than linear cause-and-effect narrative.  Meer

In this Element, the authors examine David Hume, a critic in support of traditional Christian theism in Western philosophy, his chief objections to the cosmological argument, the design argument, and the argument from miracles, along with some main responses to these objections.  Meer

In this Element, the authors examine David Hume, a critic in support of traditional Christian theism in Western philosophy, his chief objections to the cosmological argument, the design argument, and the argument from miracles, along with some main responses to these objections.  Meer

Wanneer Sander de Kramer in 2007 oog in oog staat met de piepjonge kindslaven die in de diamantmijnen van het straatarme land meedogenloos worden uitgebuit, doet hij zichzelf een belofte: hij gaat hen hoogstpersoonlijk redden.  Meer

Essentials of Negotiation is a condensed version of the main text, Negotiation. It explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation.  Meer

How to play with full instructions, techniques and tactics for players of all levels.  Meer

At a time of escalating urban disasters and sharply reduced aid budgets, humanitarian aid, long held in need of reform, has no choice but to reset. This book will be crucial reading to anyone working in humanitarian aid, especially planners, architects, engineers and community development practitioners.  Meer

At a time of escalating urban disasters and sharply reduced aid budgets, humanitarian aid, long held in need of reform, has no choice but to reset. This book will be crucial reading to anyone working in humanitarian aid, especially planners, architects, engineers and community development practitioners.  Meer

This volume presents the life story of Carl David Anderson, who in 1963, at the age of 31, became the youngest Nobel laureate for his discovery of antimatter when he observed positrons in a cloud chamber.  Meer

Als journalist moest en zou hij naar de ellendigste plek ter wereld: Sierra Leone. Wanneer Sander de Kramer in 2007 oog in oog staat met de piepjonge kindslaven die in de diamantmijnen van het straatarme land meedogenloos worden uitgebuit, doet hij zichzelf een belofte: hij gaat hen hoogstpersoonlijk redden.  Meer