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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        September 2010

        Photography and memory in Mexico

        Icons of Revolution

        by Andrea Noble

        Photography and memory in Mexico traces the 'life stories' of some of the famous photographic images made during the 1910 revolution, which have been repeatedly reproduced across a range of media in its aftermath. Which photographs have become icons of the revolution and why these particular images and not others? What is the relationship between photography and memory of the conflict? How do we construct a critical framework for addressing the issues raised by iconic photographs? Placing an emphasis on the life, afterlife and also the pre-life of those iconic photographs that haunt the post-revolutionary landscape, Andrea Noble approaches them as dynamic objects, where their rhetorical power is derived from a combination of their visual eloquence and their ability to coordinate patterns of identification with the memory of the revolution as a foundational event in Mexican history. Richly-illustrated, this book will be of interest to all those interested in photography, memory studies, and Mexican cultural history. ;

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2013

        Women of the English Nobility and Gentry, 1066-1500

        by Jennifer Ward

        While there is increasing interest in the lives of medieval women, the documentary evidence for their activities remains little known. This book provides a collection of sources for an important and influential group of women in medieval England, and examines changes in their role and activities between 1066 and 1500. For most noble and gentry-women, early marriage led to responsibilities for family and household, and, in the absence of their husbands, for the family estates and retainers. Widowhood enabled them to take control of their affairs and to play an independent part in the local community and sometimes further afield. Although many women's lives followed a conventional pattern, great variety existed within family relationships, and individuality can also be seen in religious practices and patronage. Piety could take a number of different forms, whether a woman became a nun, a vowess or a noted philanthropist and benefactor to religious institutions. This volume provides a broad-ranging and accessible coverage of the role of noble women in medieval society. It highlights the significant role played by these women within their families, households, estates and communities.

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        September 1986

        »Seien Sie nicht zu undankbar, mir zu antworten«. Bernard Shaw – Lord Alfred Douglas. Briefwechsel

        by George Bernard Shaw, Lord Alfred Douglas, Mary Hyde, Ursula Michels-Wenz

        George Bernard Shaw wurde am 26. Juli 1856 als Sohn eines Beamten in Dublin geboren. 1876 zog er nach London, wo er sich als einer der führenden Musik- und Theaterkritiker etablieren konnte. Shaw betätigte sich auch auf politischer Bühne und wurde u.a. Mitglied der Fabian Society. Seine schriftstellerische Laufbahn begann er mit fünf erfolglosen Romanen, wandte sich dann dem Schreiben von Dramen – darunter vielen Komödien – zu, die sich durch die Verbindung von Ironie, Satire und Kritik an gesellschaftlichen und politischen Mißständen auszeichnen. Shaws Gesamtwerk umfaßt über 60 Dramen. 1925 wurde er mit dem Literaturnobelpreis ausgezeichnet. Er starb am 2. November 1950 in Ayot Saint Lawrence.

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        Australasian & Pacific history
        April 2015

        History, heritage, and colonialism

        by Kynan Gentry

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        August 2018

        The Grand Canal

        by Xia Jianyong

        As the longest canal in the world, the Grand Canal connects five rivers in the land of China. This human-made river not only witnessed history of several dynasties, but also made great contribution to the economic, cultural, and political unification of the southern and northern China. This title explores large amount of historical materials concerning the Grand Canal, picturing a complete record of the canal during 2000 years.

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        December 2011

        Die letzte Nacht der Titanic

        Augenzeugen erzählen

        by Lord, Walter

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        July 2022

        Tweet Cute

        Herz über Kopf

        by Emma Lord

      • Children's & YA
        October 2022

        Big book of curiosity

        This book is a real treasure for young readers, who are constantly asking “why” and are curious about absolutely everything that surrounds them

        by Iryna Rutylo

        This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey through different facts about our World. - Who can hold its breath for the longest time under water? - Why is plastic dangerous? - Which tree is the biggest one on the Earth? - Who are the members of a symphony orchestra? - When will I be able to fly into space? Young readers can find answers to all these questions — and more — in the Big Book of CuriositiesSelling points- Couple hundres interesting facts about our world;- an exciting, fascinating journey through different cultural, scientific and history facts; - more than 30 lift-the-flap windows; - lift the flap and learn fun facts about our world: through interesting history, scientific research and the best-known facts; - vibrant and striking illustrations to enjoy at their best. REVIEW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnyu30rgjVN/

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        January 1996

        Primäre Bindungen

        Über den Einfluß pränataler Erfahrungen

        by Noble, Elizabeth / Englisch Zachhuber, Monika

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        May 2021

        Falling in love with the secret of reading 2

        by Big J, Lu Jun

        This book adopts the method of combining theory and practice. Through the in-depth interpretation of more than 150 picture books, it integrates the cutting-edge research results of psychology, cognitive science, and brain science. It carefully demonstrates what parents say and how to do when they read. "Can't speak" is promoted to "Parental Science". By reading this book, parents can learn to combine the high-quality explanation methods of picture books, solve more than 160 common children's upbringing problems in the family education scene, and improve children's habit formation, self-confidence, problem-solving ability, learning ability, exploration ability, etc. 20 core competencies. At the same time, it can effectively help parents to improve themselves and guide the positive development of the whole family.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2006

        Gentry culture in late-medieval England

        by Raluca Radulescu, Steve Rigby, Alison Truelove

        Essays in this fascinating and important collection examine the lifestyles and attitudes of the gentry in late medieval England. They consider the emergence of the gentry as a group distinct from the nobility, and explore the various available routes to gentility. Through surveys of the gentry's military background, administrative and political roles, social behaviour, and education, the reader is provided with an overview of how the group's culture evolved, and how it was disseminated. Studies of the gentry's literacy, creation and use of literature, cultural networks, religious activities and their experiences of music and the visual arts more directly address the practice and expression of this culture, exploring the extent to which the gentry's activities were different from those of the wider population. Joining the editors in contributing essays to this collection is an impressive array of eminent scholars, all specialists in their respective fields: Christine Carpenter, Peter Fleming, Maurice Keen, Philippa Maddern, Nicholas Orme, Tim Shaw, Thomas Tolley and Deborah Youngs. As a whole, the book offers a broad view of gentry culture that explores, reassesses, and sometimes even challenges the idea that members of the gentry cultivated their own distinctive cultural identity. It will appeal to students looking for a comprehensive introduction to late medieval gentry culture, as well as to researchers interested in gentry studies more generally. ;

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        Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions
        June 2010

        Tropical Deltas and Coastal Zones

        Food Production, Communities and Environment at the Land–Water Interface

        by Edited by Chu T Hoanh, Brian Szuster, Suan-Pheng Kam, Abdelbagi Ismail, Andrew Noble.

        Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse and rapidly changing biophysical regions in the developing world. These deltas are home to large populated areas, are significant centres of agricultural production and industrial development, and contain fragile ecosystems that are now facing new threats as a result of expected sea-level rises associated with global warming. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, chapters explore the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. New techniques and methodologies are explored in land and water management to try and solve the conflicts between rice-based agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and the environment in tropical delta regions. Illustrating how to protect tropical deltaic systems in the face of serious future challenges, this will be essential reading for students, researchers, policy makers and natural resource managers in agriculture and aquaculture.

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        Psychology

        Trauma Practice

        by Anna B. Baranowsky, J. Eric Gentry

        Clearly written and detailed, Trauma Practice provides the reader with an array of techniques, protocols and interventions for effectively helping trauma survivors. This book helps address the (cognitive, behavioral, body-oriented, and emotional/ relational) aftermath of trauma using impactful care approaches. In addition to presenting the foundations of CBT trauma treatment, the authors also provide step-by-step explanations of many popular and effective CBT techniques developed through the lens of phased trauma therapy. Interventions include Trigger List Development, 3-6 Breath Training, Layering, Systematic Desensitization, Exposure Therapy, Story-Telling Approaches, as well as new approaches inspired by recent research on neuroplasticity such as Picture Positive, Corrective Messages from Old Storylines, and Thematic Map. Completely new sections are devoted to forward-facing trauma therapy, and clinician self-care which makes this book an essential reference and tool-kit for treating trauma survivors.   Target Group: Clinical psychologists Trauma therapists Counselors Psychiatrists

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        January 1987

        Alberto Giacometti

        Der Mensch und sein Lebenswerk. Die erste umfassende Biographie eines der genialsten Plastiker, Maler und Zeichner unserer Zeit

        by Lord, James / Übersetzt von Mulch, Dieter

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