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Humanities & Social SciencesDecember 2023Transitional justice in process
Plans and politics in Tunisia
by Mariam Salehi
After the fall of the Ben Ali regime in 2011, Tunisia swiftly began dealing with its authoritarian past and initiated a comprehensive transitional justice process, with the Truth and Dignity Commission as its central institution. However, instead of bringing about peace and justice, transitional justice soon became an arena of contention. Through a process lens, the book explores why and how the process evolved, and explains how it relates to the country's political transition. Based on extensive field research in Tunisia and the US, and interviews with a broad range of international stakeholders and decision-makers, this is the first book to comprehensively study the Tunisian transitional justice process. It provides an in-depth analysis of a crucial period, examining the role of justice professionals in different stages, as well as the alliances and frictions between different actor groups that cut across the often-assumed local-international divide.
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2014EU enlargement, the clash of capitalisms and the European social dimension
by Paul Copeland, Dimitris Papadimitriou, Simon Bulmer, Andrew Geddes, Peter Humphreys
At the heart of the European integration process is the political economy debate over whether the EU should be a market-making project, or if it should combine this with integration in employment and social policy. What has been the impact of the 2004 and 2007 rounds of enlargement upon the political economy of European integration? EU enlargement, the clash of capitalisms and the European social dimension analyses the impact of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements upon the politics of European integration within EU employment and social policy. This book analyses the main policy negotiations in the field and analyses the political positions and contributions of the Central and Eastern European Member States. Through analyses of the negotiations of the Services Directive, the revision of the Working Time Directive and the Europe 2020 poverty target, the book argues that the addition of the Central and Eastern European states has strengthened liberal forces at the EU level and undermined integration with EU employment and social policy. ;
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MedicineThe infantile massage from zero level
by Liao Pindong，Xiong qian
This book lists 60 methods of massage base on children common diseases, and 8 methods base on health care. In addition, Professor Liao also sums up his thirty years of clinical massage experience in this book. He also mentioned up general massage principle which is "guard against the disease machine" , and analyzed "reason of treatment" for each common disease. Also he induced the "main treatment of each disease" based on depressing the common acupoints, and the "syndrome differentiation and subtraction" in the outpatient medical case is answered by Professor Liao. The book will not only make you be aware of how to do the infantile massage and why. It will be easier for you to make the correct massage on your child according to different diseases and acupoints. This book is suitable for all the parents, Clinical Massage enthusiasts and physicians. You can scan the QR code on book to watch the video of the infantile massage
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September 2018Massage of human body meridians
by Cheng Xiangdong
This book is a reference book designed for ordinary readers for routine health care. It introduces some basic knowledge related to massage - some special massage methods and massage methods for diseases, as well as some small folk formulas and subtle tricks.
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June 2018Chinese Tui Na Massage
by Shi Xueming
Massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tui Na, literally "Push Grab," has been practiced by Chinese martial artists, Qigong practitioners and healers for thousands of years. Specializing in injury repair and curing illness, Tui Na massage can also maintain your health by adjusting your Qi in order to flow smoothly. It will increase your Qi and blood circulation in particular areas or throughout your entire body, removing blockages and stagnations caused by injuries, exercise and/or aging. Tui Na massage is also a wonderful way to relieve stress and recover from a hard day on the job or a tough workout.
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Yang Dianhui: Regimen and Healing with Meridian Massage
by Yang Dianhui
This book explains the profound concepts of meridian in simple language and clear diagrams, and each meridian is presented with a circulation diagram. Referring to the diagrams, readers can accurately find the acupuncture points and follow the given massage methods to preserve the health of the meridians. Depicted with plain and accurate language, the book is outstanding in providing readers with systematic guidance on the healthcare of internal organs through meridian massage. Even readers who are still unfamiliar with meridians and acupuncture points can easily comprehend and learn meridian massage techniques with this book.
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Picture storybooksSeptember 2018Ambadas's Dancing Brush
by Ritu Khoda, Vanita Pai
Ambadas Khobragade felt utterly free while doodling and painting. His Dancing Brush made time and space, sky and earth quiver with movement. He was like a mystic in a trance when he played with colours on the canvas. Come, immerse yourself in Ambadas’s vibrant art. Let his story remind you that some childhood memories remain with you as powerful sources of inspiration.
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FROM SCRATCH
A Futuristic Apocalyptic Thriller
by Ron Adam
Just as in a Greek tragedy, America is moving towards the inevitable collision with the ultimate threat: the fatal combination of fanatic Islam, nuclear arms, and the richest energy resources in the world. On September 11, 2001, Osama Bin Laden demonstrated to the world how US dollars and American technology could be easily turned around and used as a boomerang to strike into the heart of America. It is easy, though shattering, to imagine what can happen once such fanatic zeal is equipped with the monstrous power of nuclear weapons. A quick look at the map shows that the United States did learn the lesson, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were just the closing of the circle around the real threat – Iran. From Scratch takes you into the whirlpool that sweeps the world from a local war in the Persian Gulf through a military coup in Russia - Iran’s new old ally - to a veritable nuclear holocaust. An all-male US submarine crew that unwillingly played an active role in destroying mankind, finds out in the aftermath that the opposite task – to recreate the human race rests on their shoulders – From Scratch. They will emerge, after nine months underwater, at a remote Pacific Island where conditions can again support life. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, they carry with them two dozen frozen fertilized ova, each of which is destined to become a new "Eve", and who together will be the mothers of the new humankind. However, there are too many “Adams” on the island, and more than a hundred men are eagerly waiting for the 24 baby girls to mature into grown women. Therefore the struggle for control over the precious “resource” is predetermined. These men find out that human nature cannot be changed. Even after the ultimate war that destroyed everything, man will go on using sheer force in order to get what he wants and to resolve disputes. Despite the pessimistic scenario, the book is essentially optimistic, and is driven by faith in the law of history: although the good may suffer and pay a precious price, they will eventually prevail. The Author: A Fighter Pilot, Naval Officer, and Senior Hi-tech Engineer. Ron Adam has enjoyed an impressive military career, from Israeli Navy submarine and torpedo boat service to the Israeli Air Force as a fighter pilot, captain of an aircraft carrier, flight instructor, and electronic warfare staff officer. Holding a degree in Electronics Engineering, Adam has headed a 1.2 billion dollar defense program and has also established three high-tech start-ups. Today, Adam is a senior consultant to the aerospace industry, and shares his time between top-level engineering and writing of books and scripts. He is happily married and has 3 children. An English-Language eBook edition has been scheduled for publication in late 2017 by Samuel Wachtman's Sons ,Inc., CA. 180 pages, 15X21 cm
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June 2020Ma Liang and His Magic Painting Brush
by Hong Xuntao, Yang Yongqing
Ma Liang with a magic paint brush is a classic character created by the fairy tale master Hong Xuntao. The picture book "Ma Liang and His Magic Painting Brush" created by the famous painter Yang Yongqing is also an immortal classic -- it exbibits Ma Liang's spirit as diligent and kind, and fearless towards violence.
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150 acupuncture points selected massage for illness
by Wu Zhongchao
6 large colourful pictures, easy to find and massage the acupuncture points. The central point health specialist Wu Zhongchao shows you how to massage by yourself at home. You can remit the unwell was of headache, bad cold, high blood pressure, diabetes and so on by massaging the certain acupuncture point. 内容简介 一穴配有6张大彩图，找穴快又准，用穴方法全，中央保健会诊专家吴中朝先生手把手教你在家做保健！只要一个穴位就能缓解头痛、感冒、高血压、糖尿病等所引起的不适症状，用起来方便快捷，疗效好。
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Babyn Jar. Stimmen
Gedichte. Ukrainisch und deutsch Aus dem Ukrainischen von Claudia Dathe
by Marianna Kijanowska
In Babyn Jar, einer Schlucht bei Kiew, wurden Ende September 1941 mehr als 33 000 Kiewer Juden von den deutschen Einsatzgruppen, der Wehrmacht und lokalen Helfern erschossen. Das Hier und Jetzt jener endlosen Tage verwandelt die ukrainische Lyrikerin Marianna Kijanowska in eine nicht mehr weichende Gegenwart. Die 67 Gedichte ihres Zyklus, die »Stimmen«, sind fiktive Selbstaussagen von Kiewer Bürgern, die durch die Straßen getrieben wurden, aber auch von anderen, die am Fenster standen oder von ferne die Schüsse hörten. Das Buch ist in vieler Hinsicht einzigartig und wird Anlass zu Diskussionen geben. Der wohl bedeutsamste Aspekt: Eine nicht-jüdische Ukrainerin klagt und erinnert an die Kiewer Juden, deren Ermordung erst nach und nach den Platz in der Erinnerungskultur der heutigen Ukraine einnimmt. Ihr Gedichtzyklus ist ein Monument aus Stimmen – visionär und verfremdend zugleich.
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The ArtsEvolution of the way to hold the brush
by Zhuang Tianming
This book collected hundreds images of the way to hold the brush since the Han dynasty until late Qing dynasty during the period of the republic of China. It investigates systematically the ancient Chinese written evolution in detail methods. In order to let everybody to have a more comprehensive understanding, it also collected approximate ways of hold the brush in Egypt, Japan, Europe and other countries and regions. Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign methods will make an interesting comparison.
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September 2018Quick check of acupoint selection and location in family massage
by Cheng Xiangdong
The magic of meridians and acupoints lies in that they are all over the body, and each meridians and acupoints has a unique health care effect. We will touch them in the process of rubbing arms, pressing legs and feet, and patting shoulders and backs. By massaging these acupoints, we can have a variety of effects, such as treatment, fitness, beauty and so on. This book selects 160 commonly used acupoints, and explains the health and disease prevention effects of each acupoint in detail. Understand the true meaning of health care of each acupoint, and press and knead on the acupoint, can play the role of disease prevention and disease control.
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Humanities & Social SciencesFebruary 2022Transitional justice in process
by Mariam Salehi, Simon Mabon
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The ArtsOctober 2019The never-ending Brief Encounter
by Brian McFarlane
This is a book for all those who have been absorbed and moved by Brief Encounter in the seventy or so years since its first appearance. It explores the central relationship of the film, where two people who fall unexpectedly in love come to realise that there is more to life than self-gratification. Mores have undoubtedly changed, for better or worse, but that essential moral choice has never lost its power. While acknowledging this, the book goes further in an effort to account for the way the film has passed into the wider culture. People born decades after its first appearance are now adept at picking up references to it, whether a black-and-white scene in a much later film or a passing joke about a bald man in a barber's shop.
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2014EU enlargement, the clash of capitalisms and the European social dimension
by Paul Copeland
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