This book provides a vivid critique of the modernist analysis of world politics by focusing on communalist and sacral discourses, and by asking: what might be a world affairs worthy of the name?
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Uses a model that was designed around the five CREDE (Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence) standards for effective pedagogy: joint productive activity; language learning; contextualization; rigorous curriculum; and, instruction conversations. This book includes an array of ex[...]
Of interest to mathematicians as well as engineers and technicians in computer science and telecommunications, this book deals with the theory of Hadamard matrices and its applications to various fields, in particular, coding theory, cryptography, and telecommunications. The first two parts of the b[...]
This is the essential primer on the complexities of history writing, and writing history. "What is historiography?" asked the American historian Carl Becker in 1938 and professional historians continue to argue over the meaning of the term. This book challenges the view of historiography as an esote[...]
The nine papers of this Supplement on these significant issues and important ideas are closely accentuated and critically discussed by well-established specialists, philosophers and historians, from various relevant disciplines of study.[...]
Molecular Genetic Pathology, Second Edition presents up-to-date material containing fundamental information relevant to the clinical practice of molecular genetic pathology. Fully updated in each area and expanded to include identification of new infectious agents (H1N1), new diagnostic biomarkers a[...]
"Statistics for Business and Financial Economics, 3rd Edition" is the definitive Business Statistics book to use Finance, Economics, and Accounting data throughout the entire book. Therefore, this book gives students an understanding of how to apply the methodology of statistics to real world situat[...]
With a pronunciation guide for every word and phrase, a two-way dictionary that provides ready reference on the go, and a phrase book including useful cultural tips, "Complete Mandarin Chinese Pack" is ideal for both business and vacation travelers.[...]
"This book emphasizes applying control fundamentals to practical industry systems such as ALSTOM gasifier system in power station and underwater robotic vehicle (URV) in marine industry. The text begins with basic principles such as understanding the control engineering and recognizing that powerful[...]
Given the far-reaching effects of status on human societies, understanding the psychology of social status is crucial. Across all societies, differences in social rank or status not only determine who leads and who follows, but also the ways in which individuals resolve conflicts, allocate goods and[...]
This guide provides T'ai Chi students and practitioners with a methodical and philosophical grounding in the martial art of Cheng Hsin T'ui Shou, which is rooted in three traditional arts: T'ai Chi, Alido and Pa Kua Ch'ang.[...]
"A traditional manual on the Chinese martial art of taijiquan, based on the demonstration narrative of the eminent master, Yang Chengfu. Presents the complete Yang family form, along with interesting application scenarios" --Provided by publisher.[...]
The complete, step-by-step, full-colour how-to book of designing, forming, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete countertops by the undisputed master of the technique. Fu-Tung Cheng is a California architect and designer who has reinvented the kitchen/bathroom countertop using the medium of concret[...]
Fu-Tung Cheng's surprise bestseller Concrete Countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house. Combining cutting-edge design with helpful how-t[...]
This remarkable DVD/Book set from internationally known Fu-Tung Cheng is ideal for homeowners and contractors. Fu-Tung Cheng is known internationally for his sophisticated and innovative concrete designs for the home market, and in seven simple steps, he takes the reader through the process of desig[...]
In its first English-language edition, this detailed training manual is a complete guide to Gao-style bagua zhang, as preserved through the lineage of Liu Fengcai. The youngest of the major bagua lineages, Gao-style bagua shows the influence of taiji quan, xingyi quan, and shuai jiao, incorporating [...]
Written by authors at the forefront of modern algorithms research, Delaunay Mesh Generation demonstrates the power and versatility of Delaunay meshers in tackling complex geometric domains ranging from polyhedra with internal boundaries to piecewise smooth surfaces. Covering both volume and surface [...]
A translation of the early document of Chinese philosophy.