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Constitutional & administrative lawFrom Imperial Myth to Democracy
Japan's Two Constitutions, 1889-2002
by Lawrence W Beer , John M Maki
While English-language studies of Japanese law have enjoyed remarkable growth in the past half-century, scholars have given only scant attention to the broad sweep of Japan's constitutional history. Deftly combining legal and historical analysis, Lawrence W Beer and John M Maki contrast Japan's two modern-era constitutions -- the Meiji Constitution of 1889 and the Showa Constitution of 1947. Moving beyond a narrowly focused study of the documents themselves, Beer and Maki present these constitutions as key to understanding differences in Japanese society and politics before and after World War II. Their clear and fluid presentation makes this an engaging and approachable study of not only constitutional law but also this remarkable period in Japanese history.
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PENANCE
by KANAE Minato
When they were girls, Sae, Maki, Akiko and Yuko were tricked into leaving their friend Emily with a mysterious stranger. Then the unthinkable occurred: Emily was found murdered hours later.The four friends were never able to describe the stranger to the police; the killer's trail went cold. Asako, the bereaved mother, curses the surviving girls, vowing that they will be the ones to pay for her daughter's murder... Like Confessions, Kanae Minato's award-winning, internationally bestselling debut, PENANCE is a dark tale of revenge and psychological drama that will leave readers breathless.
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FictionJugoslavija, moja dežela/Yugoslavia, My Fatherland
by Goran Vojnović
It is the summer of 1991 and Vladan Borojević, 11, is enjoying an almost idyllic childhood in the seaside town of Pula in today’s Croatia. Unaware of underlying tensions within their country on the brink of disintegration, he and his young friends spend their days hanging out, swimming and playing sports. His Serbian-born father is a proud member of the Yugoslav Army who is first redeployed to Belgrade with his family, which puts a sudden end to Vladan’s childhood, and ultimately disappears from their life.Seventeen years later, Vladan, now estranged from his mother and living in Slovenia, googles the name of his father and unexpectedly discovers a dark family secret. The discovery that he is the son of a fugitive war criminal sends him off on a journey around the Balkans to find his elusive father. On the way, he begins to understand how the falling apart of his family is closely linked with the disintegration of the world they used to live in. The story of the Borojević family deals intimately with the tragic fates of the people who managed to avoid the bombs but were unable to escape the war.
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October 2020The Mermaid Handbook
by Taylor Widrig (author), Briana Corr Scott (illustrator)
The book mermaids-in-training have been waiting for! From history and folklore to recipes and tips for ocean preservation, as well as profiles and original illustrations of mer-maidens from all around the world, The Mermaid Handbook features everything you need to know to follow the mermaid way of life.
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FictionEVERNA Azure Sun
Fireheart Legacy, Book Two
by Andry Chang
The Red Eagle flies to the Blue Sun. Terra Everna's epic future and epic fantasy continues. The journey of Robert, Cristophe and their friends gets them closer to the source of the series of terror that hits Everna. The source turns out to be a powerful demonic sword sealed in the azure sun, possessed by a powerful demon spirit named Vordac, the Absolute Lord of Darkness. Heroes gather at the Sacred Enia Temple. Their job is to prevent the agents of darkness from breaking the seal, sparking another Age of Darkness on Terra Everna. Fight on, Knights of Light! For Everna!
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Cook'n Roll again
by Audrey BASSET
Because rock’n roll is never dead, here are brand new recipes for all lovers of cook and rock !
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Typography & letteringOptimum Type
Custom Typography Design and Application
by Sandu Publishing
We see before we read. We are attracted by the character of a word before getting its meaning. A tailor-made creative type makes use of this effect, visualising a specific brand to deliver its ideas and make the brand stand out among the crowd. To create an optimum type, designers must understand the brands’ philosophies, communicate and empathise with the clients, and reach a perfect solution with their professional skills. This publication features over 100 creative custom-created types from designers and agencies all over the world. In this book, readers can draw a lesson from their work processes and their solution proposals, and get inspiration on how to design a type that satisfies their clients and makes them go wow!
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Health & Personal DevelopmentTHE DETOX MIRACLE SOURCEBOOK
Raw Food and Herbs for Complete Cellular Regeneration
by Robert Morse N.D.
The Detox Miracle system is based on the power of specific raw foods, herbs and juices to cleanse and purify individual systems of the body which allows cellular regeneration! The premise of raw food detoxification is that having an acid system will kill you, while gradually reaching an alkaline system will allow healing and unexpected levels of health! This book includes a textbook primer on each system of the body, what symptoms mean, and, most importantly, how to detoxify and regenerate using only raw foods and herbs. The Detox Miracle Sourcebook shows you how to cleanse your body of the poisons that are destroying your health, and start the process of complete cellular regeneration that leads to true healing. Based on 30 years of clinical experience, treating thousands of people with conditions ranging from overweight to cancer, Dr. Robert Morse reveals his ultimate healing system – the Detox Miracle! • Covers the A-Z of Detoxification, including: Why do it? When to do it? What to expect? How it works, and how long it takes. • Explains the uses of specific raw foods and herbs for cleansing and healing every organ, system, and unbalanced condition in the body. • Details the interface of body, mind and soul in the achievement of lifelong health. • Presents the Detox Miracle Diet, and how to adapt it for life. • Includes dozens of easy-to-use References: lists of herbs, herbal formulas, properties of foods, minerals, phytochemicals, and cell salts, etc.; along with raw food recipes; a detailed Index; broad-based Resource Guide; and extensive Glossary and Bibliography.
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Business, Economics & LawCONFIDENT UNDER PRESSURE
Discover the Hidden Advantages of Stress
by Rick Lewis
The vast majority of “stress less” books are concerned with the modern problem of too much stress and how to reduce it. Not this one Confident Under Pressure is about the advantages of stress, clarifying the critical role that intentionally engaged stress plays in personal and professional development. Author Rick Lewis makes his living by putting leaders, executives and organizational teams into challenging situations to help them see the habitual ways they respond to stress. He then offers unique guidance in the practice of “stress production,” rather than stress reduction – revealing how to make a dynamic turnaround, an attitude of YES to stress. Confident Under Pressure weaves colorful personal stories, recent neuroscience, the research of human performance experts, and the inspiration of leading business executives into a compelling and lucid argument for moving toward stress, conflict and change in order to become more creative, effective and happy in life, on the way to making our highest contribution in the world. The result is an eminently readable and practical book that anyone can use, at home, on the job, and in one-on-one relationships.The author has been a corporate consultant for over twenty years, with contracts with over 500 corporations, associations and government agencies. He has presented to audiences that have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, the Prime Minister of Canada, and worked with CEOs, dignitaries, and government organizations from The Federal Reserve Bank to the International Board of Mastercard. The result of this lifetime of experience - both successes and failures - is distilled within this book.
