In this groundbreaking work, Sara Ahmed demonstrates how queer studies can put phenomenology to productive use. Focusing on the "orientation" aspect of "sexual orientation" and the "orient" in "orientalism," Ahmed examines what it means for bodies to be situated in space and time. Bodies take shape [...]

"The Promise of Happiness" is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: 'I just want you to be happy', 'I'm happy if you're happy'. Combining philosophy and feminist [...]

In Willful Subjects Sara Ahmed explores willfulness as a charge often made by some against others. One history of will is a history of attempts to eliminate willfulness from the will. Delving into philosophical and literary texts, Ahmed examines the relation between will and willfulness, ill will an[...]

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Offering a uniquely comprehensive comparison of aerospace engines never before published, this volume explores aircraft engines and engine components for use in both power generation and marine applications. Offering a historical overview, this up-to-date text classifies all types of aerospace engin[...]

Ahmed grows up in a small Saudi village steeped in traditional tribal culture, local legends, family ties, history, and tribal songs. As he becomes a man, the cataclysmic changes of modernity spring up around him. Islam is imposing itself more and more strongly on tribal beliefs; moreover, the city [...]

The ONLY book with 3 full-length, 4-hour exams, plus 12 comprehensive reviews for the AM portion of the FE(EIT). Step-by-step explanations are presented. Knowledge of the first 90 semester credit hours of a typical engineering program are tested. Thorough reviews are provided for all areas tested on[...]

The fourth edition of this text, which introduces multibody dynamics emphasizing flexible body dynamics, includes an additional chapter that derives some fundamental equations addressed in the book.[...]

This volume challenges our understanding of Wittgenstein's philosophy on well-known themes like thought and intentionality, and language games.[...]

Unconventional resources are those that have been bypassed by conventional oil and gas recovery technologies for decades, because they were not considered economically feasible to produce.[...]

A comprehensive guide to understanding and auditing modern information systems The increased dependence on information system resources for performing key activities within organizations has made system audits essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information sy[...]