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      • Angelo Pontecorboli Editore Firenze - EDAP

        Angelo Pontecorboli Editore - Florence – ItalyAcademic Contents, Professional Editing, Premium Design, Online Distribution and Marketing. Editore indipendente con sede a Firenze.  Le riviste e gli articoli pubblicati riguardano principalmente l’Antropologia, l’Architettura, il Giardino e le Scienze Umane. Independent publisher based in Florence (Italy). The Journals and Articles it publishes are concentrated mainly in the areas of Anthropology, Architecture, Gardens, and Human Sciences.

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      • Terra Ignota Ediciones - Grupo Angkor SL

        Publishing house from Spain working since 2015. We publish all kind of books and lately we are trying to improve our non-fiction line. Here we would like to show a very small sample of our books, for the complete catalogue, please visit us here. Open to new proposals, business and dreams.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        September 2018

        Beslan: Six stories of the siege

        by Sue-Ann Harding

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        September 2023

        Being Able to Stop

        Against the delusion of permanent growth

        by Edited by Jean-Pierre Wils

        We moderns were the inhabitants of an age of impetuous forward movement and voracious discontent. Our main virtue was to increase our reach. Increasing our having and accelerating our being were the signposts towards the future. We just could not get enough. Using the blinkers of ignorance and self-anaesthesia, however, we managed to forget the tremendous costs incurred by this intoxication. Now disillusionment has set in. We look to the future with anxiety. We know that we have long since crossed a line and that a revision of our lifestyle is imminent. We have a bad feeling, and doubts about progress often give way to anger and rebellion. Which stocks of the modern narrative should we defend; which would we do better to let go? How will we even "be able to stop"? The path to a different society needs an attractive goal, because without the prospect of a different, better life, we will not move forward. We should start practising immediately. There is no time to lose.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2025

        England’s military heartland

        Preparing for war on Salisbury Plain

        by Vron Ware, Antonia Dawes, Mitra Pariyar, Alice Cree

        A considered investigation of a long-standing army base's impact on the British countryside. What is it like to live next door to a British Army base? Beyond the barracks provides an eye-opening account of the sprawling military presence on Salisbury Plain, drawing on a wide range of voices from both sides of the divide. Targeted for expansion under government plans to reorganise the UK's global defence estate, the Salisbury 'super garrison' offers a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the military footprint in a particular place. But this is no ordinary environment: as well as being the world-famous site of Stonehenge, the grasslands of Salisbury Plain are home to rare plants and wildlife. How does the army take responsibility for conserving this unique landscape as it trains young men and women to use lethal weapons? Are its claims that its presence is a positive for the environment anything more than propaganda? Beyond the barracks investigates these questions against the backdrop of a historic landscape inscribed with the legacy of perpetual war.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        July 2021

        Post-everything

        An intellectual history of post-concepts

        by Herman Paul, Adriaan van Veldhuizen

        Postmodern, postcolonial and post-truth are broadly used terms. But where do they come from? When and why did the habit of interpreting the world in post-terms emerge? And who exactly were the 'post boys' responsible for this? Post-everything examines why post-Christian, post-industrial and post-bourgeois were terms that resonated, not only among academics, but also in the popular press. It delves into the historical roots of postmodern and poststructuralist, while also subjecting more recent post-constructions (posthumanist, postfeminist) to critical scrutiny. This study is the first to offer a comprehensive history of post-concepts. In tracing how these concepts found their way into a broad range of genres and disciplines, Post-everything contributes to a rapprochement between the history of the humanities and the history of the social sciences.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        April 2010

        Defeated flesh

        Welfare, warfare and the making of modern France

        by Bertrand Taithe

        Defeated flesh dwells on the French defeat of 1870 and the socialist uprising of the Commune of Paris.. This is one of the first books to develop an in-depth, comparative analysis of the Franco-Prussian war and the Commune.. By looking at the history of the body and medicine it considers how the French people mobilised for the war effort and how their ultimate defeat had cultural and social consequences which led to the fin-de-siècle spirit.. Looking at the siege of Paris, the war suffering and rationing in an exceptionally harsh period of French history it revises the current debates on citizenship, centralisation and modern warfare.. Looking at many untouched sources, Taithe seeks to understand why 1870-1871 became such an important phase in the making of modern France. ;

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        The Arts
        September 2024

        The renewal of post-war Manchester

        Planning, architecture and the state

        by Richard Brook

        A compelling account of the project to transform post-war Manchester, revealing the clash between utopian vision and compromised reality. Urban renewal in Britain was thrilling in its vision, yet partial and incomplete in its implementation. For the first time, this deep study of a renewal city reveals the complex networks of actors behind physical change and stagnation in post-war Britain. Using the nested scales of region, city and case-study sites, the book explores the relationships between Whitehall legislation, its interpretation by local government planning officers and the on-the-ground impact through urban architectural projects. Each chapter highlights the connections between policy goals, global narratives and the design and construction of cities. The Cold War, decolonialisation, rising consumerism and the oil crisis all feature in a richly illustrated account of architecture and planning in post-war Manchester.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        February 2024

        Governing the military

        by Carlos Solar

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        Wie, Was?

        by Gideon Bar-Sinai

        Wie, Was? Bildrätsel für junge Leser von Gideon Bar-Sinai Kinder sind, ebenso wie viele Erwachsene, von Natur aus wissbegierig. Sie erkennen mit Leichtigkeit Prinzipien und nehmen Herausforderungen freudig an. Doch wie können wir ihre natürliche Neugier fördern und vertiefen? Wenn man ein solches originelles Buch entdeckt, ist es, als würde man eine Schatzkiste voller Überraschungen finden; farbig, intelligent und faszinierend. Dies ist ein einzigartiges Konzept, in erster Linie zur Unterhaltung junger und erwachsener Leser. Die Nutzung und Ermunterung ihrer natürlichen Neugier trägt zur Faszination des Buches bei. Die gesamte Serie enthält 82 vielfarbige Bilderrätsel, die eine reichhaltige und diverse Welt von Ereignissen abdeckt. Jeder Teaser enthält ein Rätsel, dessen Entdeckung allein bereits eine Herausforderung darstellt. Beim Versuch, das Rätsel zu entziffern, entwickelt der Leser Fertigkeiten des kreativen und forschenden Denkens sowie Abstraktion, räumliche Wahrnehmung und Anregung der Phantasie. Der Autor Gieden Bar-Sinai dazu: „Mein Buch will mehr als Neugier und Forschungsdrang anregen. Es will gelichzeitig auf die Vielfalt und Komplexität unserer Welt verweisen. Es erklärt, dass die Welt nicht so einfach strukturiert, so einseitig und dogmatisch ist, wie die meisten psychometrischen Testbücher suggerieren wollen.“ Diese brillante Serie erweitert die Vorstellungskraft des Lesers durch seine Farbigkeit und seinen Humor. Obwohl es nur wenige Worte enthält, bietet es dem jungen Leser – und seinen Eltern, die noch nicht ihre natürliche Neugier verloren haben – Unterhaltung, Lernen, Einsichten und Freude. Als universales Buch ohne Worte überschreitet es die Grenzen von Alter, Sprache und Kultur und ist ein ideales Geschenk. Ein Folgeband mit 27 weiteren Bilderrätseln wird in Kürze erscheinen. Gideon Bar-Sinai, 49, verheiratet und Vater dreier Kinder, ist Ex-Pilot mit einem B.Sc. in Computerwissenschaften. Er arbeitete viele Jahre in der Softwareentwicklung und hatte höhere Managementpositionen in mehreren Hi-Tech-Firmen inne. Wie, Was? ist der erste Band in seiner Originalserie von Bilderrätselbüchern.

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        September 2008

        Sichere Siege

        Fußball und organisiertes Verbrechen Oder wie Spiele manipuliert werden

        by Hill, Declan

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        Y, De Qué Se Trata?

        by Gideon Bar-Sinai

        Y, De Qué Se Trata? – Acertijos gráficos (teasers) para lectores jòvenes por Gideon Bar-Sinai Como muchos adultos, los niños son muy curiosos por naturaleza. Captan principios con facilidad, encuentran desafíos y disfrutan resolviéndolos pero, ?cómo fomentar su curiosidad? Al encontrarse con un libro tan original, que es como el cofre de un tesoro de sorpresas: colorido, inteligente y fascinante. Se trata de un concepto único, cuyo objetivo primordial es entretener igualmente a lectores jóvenes y adultos. La utilización y el fomento de su curiosidad natural aumenta el disfrute del libro. Toda la serie contiene 81 acertijos gráficos (“teasers”) multicolores que cubren una amplia y diversa gama de acontecimientos. Cada “teaser” oculta un acertijo cuyo descubrimiento constituye en sí un desafío. En su intento de revelar el misterio, el lector desarrolla una capacidad de pensamiento creativo e investigador, así como abstracción, percepción espacial e imaginación. El autor Gideon Bar-Sinai explica: “La obra va más allá de la estimulación de la curiosidad de los lectores y busca investigar, enfrentándolos a la complejidad de nuestro mundo. El libro pone en claro que el mundo no es tan sencillo y estructurado como lo sugieren todos los manuales psicométricos, que son la antítesis dogmática y monodimensional de ?Y, de qué se trata?” Esta brillante serie amplía la imaginación del lector con la vistosidad y el humor que se ha invertido en ella. Aun cuando contiene pocas palabras, permite a los jóvenes lectores y a padres que aún no han perdido su curiosidad natural, entretenerse, aprender, discernir y disfrutar. En su calidad de libro universal sin palabras, supera las barreras de edad, idioma y cultura y es un regalo ideal. Próximamente saldrá a la luz una continuación, con 27 acertijos gráficos adicionales. Gideon Bar-Sinai, de 49 años, casado y padre de tres hijos, es expiloto y licenciado en ciencias informáticas. Trabajó durante muchos años en el desarrollo de programas de software y ocupó altos cargos directivos en varias empresas de alta tecnología. ?Y, de qué se trata? es el primer volumen de esta original serie de libros de acertijos gráficos.

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        September 2010

        Apollodorus Mechanicus: Siege-matters (Poliorketiká)

        Translated with Introduction and Commentary

        by Herausgegeben von Whitehead, David

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        April 2022

        The Blackest Thing in Slavery Was Not the Black Man

        The Last Testament of Eric Williams

        by Brinsley Samaroo

        The Blackest Thing in Slavery Was Not the Black Man: The Last Testament of Eric Williams represents the final instalment of research and analysis by one of the Caribbean’s foremost historians. In this volume, Eric Williams reflects on the institution of slavery from the ancient period in Europe down to New World African slavery and considers, too, other forms of bondage that followed slavery, including of Japanese, Chinese, Indians and Pacific peoples in many locations worldwide. Williams points ways in which this bondage led to European and American prosperity and the manner in which bonded peoples created their own spaces. This they did through the preservation and revival of the transported culture to the new locations.   The Blackest Thing in Slavery makes a significant contribution in that it moves beyond African slavery. It continues the narrative after abolition by showing how the capitalist impulse enabled Europe and the United States to devise other (non-slavery) ways of further exploiting of non-African people in developing countries. These nations fought this further exploitation in banding together to create the south-to-south nonaligned movement, which gave mutual assistance in a number of areas. Most other works tend to separate these issues or deal with them on a regional basis. Eric Williams offers a comprehensive view, tying together many themes in a vast compendium.

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        Psychiatry

        Character Strength Interventions

        A Field Guide for Practitioners

        by Ryan M. Niemiec

        This unique guide brings together the vast experience of the author with the science and the practice of positive psychology in such a way that both new and experienced practitioners will benefit. New practitioners will learn about the core concepts of character and signature strengths and how to fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot. Experienced practitioners will deepen their knowledge about advanced topics such as strengths overuse and collisions, hot button issues, morality, and integrating strengths with savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-on practitioner tips throughout the book provide valuable hints on how to take a truly strengths-based approach. The 24 summary sheets spotlighting each of the universal character strengths are an indispensable resource for client sessions, succinctly summarizing the core features of and research on each strength. 70 evidence-based step-by-step activity handouts can be given to clients to help them develop character strengths awareness and use, increase resilience, set and meet goals, develop positive relationships, and find meaning and engagement in their daily lives.   Working with client’s (and our own) character strengths boosts well-being, fosters resilience, improves relationships, and creates strong, supportive cultures in our practices, classrooms, and organizations.   Target Group: psychotherapists / clinical psychologists / counselors/ teachers

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        W.G. Sebald

        Nach der Stille

        by Carole Angier

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        September 2008

        Every Man Out of His Humour

        Ben Jonson

        by David Bevington, Helen Ostovich, Richard Dutton, Alison Findlay, Helen Ostovich

        Despite its popularity when it first appeared in print in 1600, Every Man out of His Humour has never appeared as a single modern critical edition until now. The volume's introduction and annotations convey early modern obsessions with wealth and self-display by providing historical contexts and pointing out the continuity of those obsessions into modern life. The play is of interest because of its influence on the course of city comedy and its wealth of information about social relationships and colloquial language at the end of Elizabeth's reign. Jonson's experiments in generating theatrical meaning continued throughout his career, but Every Man out of His Humour - with its youthful vigour and extraordinary visualizations of the urban capacity for self-deceit - is a text that enriches the understanding of all the plays that come after it. ;

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        The Arts
        March 2017

        Images of the army

        The military in British art, 1815-1914

        by J. W. M. Hichberger

        In an age when engraving and photography were making artistic images available to a much wider public, artists were able to influence public attitudes more powerfully than ever before. This book examines works of art on military themes in relation to ruling-class ideologies about the army, war and the empire. The first part of the book is devoted to a chronological survey of battle painting, integrated with a study of contemporary military and political history. The chapters link the debate over the status and importance of battle painting to contemporary debates over the role of the army and its function at home and abroad. The second part discusses the intersection of ideologies about the army and military art, but is concerned with an examination of genre representations of soldiers. Another important theme which runs through the book is the relation of English to French military art. During the first eighty years of the period under review France was the cynosure of military artists, the school against which British critics measured their own, and the place from which innovations were imported and modified. In every generation after Waterloo battle painters visited France and often trained there. The book shows that military art, or the 'absence' of it, was one of the ways in which nationalist commentators articulated Britain's moral superiority. The final theme which underlies much of the book is the shifts which took place in the perception of heroes and hero-worship.

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