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Sensing Justice examines the aesthetic frames that mediate the sensory perception and signification of law and justice in the context of twenty-first-century Spain. What senses do these frames privilege or downgrade? What kind of subjects do they show, construct, and address? What kind of affective and ethical responses do they invite? What kind of judgments do they invite? The book addresses these questions by moving away from the focus on narrative and through a close analysis of selected contemporary Spanish films such as Pan's Labyrinth, High Heels, Common Wealth, The Method, No Rest for the Wicked and Unit 7. By creating new frames of perception and signification, the films analyzed challenge the senses of law and justice traditionally taken for granted and reconfigure them anew. Engaging with legal theory, film studies, aesthetics, and politics, Sensing Justice provides a compelling illustration of how law and justice are multisensory and embodied experiences.

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Rome, Season One: History Makes Television examines the first season of the HBO-BBC collaboration, Rome, in a collection of thought-provoking essays by some of the world’s most influential scholars in the fields of classical antiquity and popular culture. Examines the first season of the HBO-BBC collaboration, Rome, in a collection of 17 thought-provoking essays by some of the world’s most influential scholars in the fields of classical antiquity and popular culture Focuses on the award-winning first season’s historical framework, visual and narrative style, contemporary thematic overtones, and influence on popular culture Addresses the artistic values, and roles of the script, sets, and actors Reveals how the series Rome ‘makes history’ in terms of representing the past on screen and producing innovative and influential television.

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The Geography of Ethnic Violence is the first among numerous distinguished books on ethnic violence to clarify the vital role of territory in explaining such conflict. Monica Toft introduces and tests a theory of ethnic violence, one that provides a compelling general explanation of not only most ethnic violence, civil wars, and terrorism but many interstate wars as well. This understanding can foster new policy initiatives with real potential to make ethnic violence either less likely or less destructive. It can also guide policymakers to solutions that endure. The book offers a distinctively powerful synthesis of comparative politics and international relations theories, as well as a striking blend of statistical and historical case study methodologies. By skillfully combining a statistical analysis of a large number of ethnic conflicts with a focused comparison of historical cases of ethnic violence and nonviolence--including four major conflicts in the former Soviet Union--it achieves a rare balance of general applicability and deep insight. Toft concludes that only by understanding how legitimacy and power interact can we hope to learn why some ethnic conflicts turn violent while others do not. Concentrated groups defending a self-defined homeland often fight to the death, while dispersed or urbanized groups almost never risk violence to redress their grievances. Clearly written and rigorously documented, this book represents a major contribution to an ongoing debate that spans a range of disciplines including international relations, comparative politics, sociology, and history.

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From the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today's shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles. See shell, stone, plastic, ivory, lava, glass, plastics, and metal cameos used in jewelry and ornamental objects. They were produced by inspired artists in fine detail using old-world crafting and are displayed here in full color. An excellent pocket guide reference for collectors or anyone who appreciates the simplicity and beauty of cameo designs.

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Cobalt blue glass holds a fascination for collectors of glassware. The origin of this distinctive blue glass goes back to the Egyptians. In this book, authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements showcase nearly 400 photographs that illustrate the wide appeal of cobalt blue glass. From Depression Era patterns and elegant glassware to reproduction pieces and new glass, the colorful photographs exemplify what appeals to the collector. Also shown are cobalt blue glass jewelry, condiment pieces, candlesticks, vases, lamps, bells, perfume bottles, bottles and jars, animals, iridescent glass pieces, and other items. This revised and expanded second edition contains up-to-date market values and nearly 30 new photographs. For anyone who appreciates the beauty of cobalt blue glass, this book is an indispensable reference guide.

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Now in paperback for the first time, this unique guide to graphology demonstrates, using more than 250 samples, how one's handwriting can be used to identify both physical and mental strengths and weaknesses.Working on the premise that handwriting is actually 'brain writing' (in that the hand simply holds the pen, whereas the brain motivates it), the author demonstrates how the structure of the writing can give vital clues to the personality behind it.Graphology can be used in a variety of ways. Employers often call upon handwriting analysis for the purpose of personnel selection and evaluation. The technique can also be used as an aid to career guidance.As well as analysing and interpreting samples of handwriting, the author has provided a selection of spontaneous drawings. She explains in great detail how these too can provide deep insights into the adults and children who produced them.Monica O'Hara-Keeton's findings make fascinating reading for all those interested in the study of handwriting to identify the nature of a person's physical and mental well-being.

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While bathing baby and very young children, enjoy three popular stories that Jesus told three popular Bible stories with its splashes and sounds to make. This simple and colourful bath book is perfect for sharing during bath time to encourage chatting about the finding of the lost sheep, the return of the lost son and the good Samaritan. An exciting book for bath time for little hands to spot things and explore. The Bubbles series of bath books are water-proof, non-toxic, completely baby safe and they float.

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While bathing baby and very young children, enjoy three popular Bible stories with its splashes and sounds to make. This simple and colourful bath book is perfect for sharing during bath time to encourage chatting about David and Goliath, Jonah and Daniel in the lion’s den. An exciting book for bath time for little hands to spot things and explore. The Bubbles series of bath books are water-proof, non-toxic, completely baby safe and they float.

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A true celebration of seasonal changes, this eye-catching wall calendar exhibits exquisite botanical paintings by world-famous artist Siolo Thompson, creator of the Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle. With hand-made watercolor paints, Siolo imbues her personal energy into every work, capturing the spiritual essence of your favorite plants. Witchy tips by popular author Monica Crosson accompany each original artwork, offering advice for incorporating the featured plants in your practice. This calendar will welcome the enchantment of the natural world into your life throughout the year.

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Un reto en clave de diálogo judicial y constitucionalismo multinivel en la Unión Europea. La transformación digital y la innovación tecnológica, en general, y el procesamiento y difusión masiva de los datos personales, en particular, como elementos definidores de la sociedad actual, pone de manifiesto la necesidad de regular la informática y la innovación tecnológica desde el Derecho y de asegurar una protección efectiva de los derechos fundamentales más afectados. La constante evolución social y, de manera especial, la evolución tecnológico-digital, requieren un permanente esfuerzo de ajuste, reactualización y conciliación jurídica. El presente estudio ha procurado analizar la situación actual y los avances recientes, a nivel normativo y jurisprudencial, para moldear y reforzar el derecho fundamental a la protección de datos de carácter personal, como respuesta al imparable progreso tecnológico-digital. Se pretende, por lo tanto, identificar, por un lado, los diferentes sistemas de pr

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Vuelve Mónica Rouanet, la autora best seller de Despiértame cuando acabe septiembre y No oigo a los niños jugar.

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La discusión en torno al patriarcado no ha dejado deestar presente en la historiografía y en el feminismo enlas últimas décadas. Sin embargo, no existe conseso en elpensamiento feminista a la hora de dotar de centralidadal patriarcado en la estructura y organización socialcapitalista.Hasta qué punto el patriarcado atraviesa el ordenactual? En torno a qué parámetros se produjo estainstitucionalización, que comenzó en la familia y seextendió al resto de la sociedad? Gerda Lerner realizaun acercamiento a la Antigua Mesopotamia a travésde fuentes primarias. Deja de lado la victimización delas mujeres, así como el mito del matriarcado, paraafrontar un análisis que nos lleva a otras preguntas.Consigue, así mismo, dar la centralidad que se suelenegar a los discursos históricos a la hora de pensarel momento actual. Por todo esto, La creación delpatriarcado es un libro referencial para construirparámetros históricos que nos per

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Imagínese la escena: es usted vendedor a domicilio y llama a la puerta de un piso patera donde viven 17 personas de diferentes familias, a quién venderle? Este libro trata todo aquello que no le cuentan en los manuales de comercialización al uso, desde cómo resolver situaciones peliagudas como la descrita hasta cómo vender humo pasando por las jornadas interminables de las operadoras de telemarketing. Escrito de forma amena y divertida este libro es la cara B de los libros de ventas.

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Puede una pequeña librería de Londres cambiar una vida?Una historia para todos aquellos que han sentido alguna vez que la literatura les salvaba.Agnes Martí es una joven arqueóloga que se muda a Londres en busca de una oportunidad. Poco tiempo después de llegar a la ciudad, sorprendida por una repentina lluvia mientras pasea por el barrio del Temple y se refugia en una librería muy especial: Moonlight Books. Edward Livingstone está buscando una ayudante y, en el tiempo que Agnes tarda en secarse y tomar una taza de té caliente, ambos comprenden que no es casualidad que sea precisamente ella quien ha llamado a su puerta.A medida que pasan los días, Agnes va descubriendo el carácter gruñón de su nuevo jefe, las excentricidades de su clientela habitual y el encanto de esta pequeña librería. Hasta que un día, uno de los libros más preciados de las estanterías de Moonlight Books desaparece y el inspector de policía John Lockwood entra en escena para hacerse cargo de l

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Una pareja que perdió a su hijo en un accidente inexplicable, dos viajeros que acaban viéndose implicados en un ritual caníbal, sectarios sanguinarios en motocicletas, buscadores de ovnis, hombres lobo beatniks, una joven con delirios mesiánicos obsesionada con la sangre, un perturbador asesino en serie? Todas estas historias se entrecruzan a un ritmo vertiginoso y convergen en una trama terrible, absurda y memorable a partes iguales.Mónica Bustos recurre a la tradición de la serie B para construir una narración intensa, repleta de intrigas descarnadas y escenas paródicas. El humor que se desprende de la narración es ácido y, el ambiente, bizarro a la par que cautivador. El lector tiene entre manos una novela coral cuanto menos atípica, una pequeña joya que rinde homenaje a la tradición pulp, escrita en fragmentos interconectados que cobran todo su sentido al ser unidos.

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Delicious dinners don’t have to mean endless dishes! Introducing Skillet & Sheet Pan Suppers, a collection of one-pan meals that will revolutionize the way you prepare dinner. Feed your family in half the time with a fraction of the effort—and no one will know the difference! With mouthwatering meals like: Roasted Salmon with Lemony Asparagus and Tomato Cheesy Pea & Carrot Frittata Lemony Chicken Wings and Sweet Corn These heartwarming, stick-to-your-ribs spreads will provide delicious and nutritious meals for your table. Spend less time prepping and cleaning, and more time with the ones you love.

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An accessible, practical guide to incorporating the 10 essential EdTech skills and strategies in every learning setting.In a world awash in technology, what EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use of online spaces for classroom learning? How can they navigate through the overwhelming number of options in digital tools and spaces? How can they guide students in learning best practices?EdTech consultant Monica Burns answers these and other questions in this powerful and reader-friendly guide to incorporating EdTech across all grade levels and subject areas, and in both distance-learning and face-to-face environments. Readers will gain practical advice on Navigating online spaces, Curating resources, Introducing opportunities for exploring the world, Developing collaboration structures, Providing time and space to create learning products, Assessing students, Creating opportunities for sharing, Connecting student work to relevant audiences, Developing transferable skills, and Planning for tech-rich learning experiences. Each chapter explains why the skill or strategy is essential, including supporting research, classroom examples, guiding questions for planning and reflection, and suggested websites and digital tools for classroom use. The book also includes access to downloadable forms to help you set goals, assess your progress, and build your EdTech tool belt.Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials is a must-read for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom.

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A Kids' Indie Next List pick! Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charming picture book about a lonely raccoon and a glowing seed, and the world’s most important question: Can this seed grow cheeseburgers? Grub is a lonely racoon. Rumbling in the trash. Looking for food.Seed is, well, a seed! Patiently waiting in the trash. Hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub has just one big question first: What will Seed grow? Could Seed grow Grub’s favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers? Seed isn’t sure what a cheeseburger is exactly, but . . . maybe!And so begins a hilarious friendship following two unlikely strangers learning more about the other and discovering the pressure that comes with fulfilling expectations. Author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo will leave readers giggling and clamoring for more in this charming story that celebrates the unexpected—and how the most special friendships bloom only when we are unapologetically ourselves.

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Monica Minott’s host of witnesses are women who are collectively grounded in ritual and spiritual understanding, practical, sensible – though, like all of us, flawed in their humanity.

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER‘The Power of Wonder explains how cultivating healthy curiosity increases our wellbeing.’The Sunday TimesFrom the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world, there isn't a person who hasn't experienced wonder, and yet the why and how of this profoundly beneficial emotion is only just beginning to be scientifically examined. The Power of Wonder takes readers on a multidisciplinary journey through psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, literature and business to share some of the surprising secrets behind the mechanics of wonder. This inspiring book explores the power of wonder to change the way we learn, develop new ideas, build resiliency and ultimately become better humans. If we embrace this essential emotion, we can find deeper meaning and lead a more fulfilling life. From art and architecture to love and sex, to sleep and psychedelics, you will learn about how wonder can transform our bodies and brains. Where it's taking a daily 'wonder walk', embracing the benefits of daydreaming or discovering a new absorbing intellectual pursuit, this book shows us how to become more wonderprone and reconnect with a reverence for the world and all the magic in it.

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The first full-length study of a once revolutionary visual and linguistic medium Literature has “died” many times—this book tells the story of its death by postcard. Picturing the Postcard looks to this unlikely source to shed light on our collective, modern-day obsession with new media. The postcard, almost unimaginably now, produced at the end of the nineteenth century the same anxieties and hopes that many people think are unique to twenty-first-century social media such as Facebook or Twitter. It promised a newly connected social world accessible to all and threatened the breakdown of authentic social relations and even of language. Arguing that “new media” is as much a discursive object as a material one, and that it is always in dialogue with the media that came before it, Monica Cure reconstructs the postcard’s history through journals, legal documents, and sources from popular culture, analyzing the postcard’s representation in fiction by well-known writers such as E. M. Forster and Edith Wharton and by more obscure writers like Anne Sedgwick and Herbert Flowerdew. Writers deployed uproar over the new medium of the postcard by Anglo-American cultural critics to mirror anxieties about the changing nature of the literary marketplace, which included the new role of women in public life, the appeal of celebrity and the loss of privacy, an increasing dependence on new technologies, and the rise of mass media. Literature kept open the postcard’s possibilities and in the process reimagined what literature could be.

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