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Amberley Publishing Arthurs Miscellany
Book SynopsisHelmut Nickelâs extensive scholarship is a considerable contribution to the world of Arthurian studies
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Walker Books Ltd Seven A Most Remarkable Pigeon
Book SynopsisA pigeon that has trouble homing in the usual way has a unique ability that ends up guiding his lost flock in this sweet tale about following your instincts.A pigeon named Seven is born alone, instead of in the usual pair, and it soon becomes clear that he's not like the rest of his flock. While pigeons always build their nests from straw and twigs, Seven lines his with rose petals (their scent is dreamy!). While the rest of the pigeons gobble crumbs in the park, Seven can't help drifting from the flock to follow the nutty aroma of rice. What's more, although pigeons are expected to home to find their way home from wherever they may be by following landmarks Seven gets too distracted by the tangy scent of peaches, the earthy smell of evergreens and the honey of a butterfly bush. But when his flock takes a long trip to the countryside and the fog rolls in on their way home, Seven's keen sense of smell might just be what leads them all back safely. Sandra Nickel's charming tale, paired with Aimée Sicuro's endearing illustrations, celebrates the different ways that folks of all feathers navigate the world.
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Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Making Light Bloom
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Mathematik und Gesellschaft: Historische,
Book SynopsisDer Band diskutiert aus philosophischer, historischer und aus fachdidaktischer Perspektive u. a. die folgenden Fragen: Wie kann die zunehmende Mathematisierung moderner Gesellschaften beschrieben und bewertet werden? Welchen Einfluss haben mathematische Beschreibungen und mathematische Rationalitätskonzepte auf unser menschliches Leben? Welche Ansprüche an mathematische Bildung ergeben sich aus dem Verhältnis von Mathematik und Gesellschaft? Welche (individuellen) Sichtweisen auf die Rolle von Mathematik in unserer Gesellschaft sind hilfreich und wie könnten sie im Mathematikunterricht gefördert werden? Welchen Einfluss haben Schule und Mathematikunterricht auf die gesellschaftliche Rolle von Mathematik? Wie hat sich das Verhältnis von Mathematik und Gesellschaft historisch entwickelt? Ergeben sich aus der historischen Betrachtung Hinweise, was die aktuelle Situation ausmacht?Der Band richtet sich an Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler sowie wissenschaftlich Interessierte vor allem aus den Bereichen Mathematik, Mathematik-Didaktik, Philosophie und Geschichte der Mathematik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Informatik sowie an interessierte Lehrerinnen und Lehrer.Table of ContentsRudolf Wille - Begründer der Allgemeinen Mathematik.- Mathematik und Gesellschaft aus philosophischer Perspektive-. Mathematik und Gesellschaft aus historischer Perspektive.-Mathematik und Gesellschaft aus didaktischer Perspektive.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Mensch und System: Ideen zu humanzentrischen
Book SynopsisDurch den zunehmenden Einsatz von Computern in nahezu allen Lebensbereichen erhöht sich die Menge verfügbarer Information extrem. Die Nutzung dieser Daten führt zu immer größeren betriebswirtschaftlichen und technischen Systemen, die zu komplex sind, um von Menschen verstanden zu werden. Als Ausgleich für dieses Manko wird im Rahmen der Digitalisierung versucht, intelligente Verfahren einzusetzen, die dem Menschen dabei helfen, die Systeme zu verstehen und zu steuern. In diesem Buch wird eine Theorie vorgestellt, die die systemischen Grenzen für diesen Ansatz aufzeigt und Alternativen vorschlägt. Systeme können nur dann nachhaltig und rational gemanagt werden, wenn die Konsequenzen von Entscheidungen auch verstanden werden können. Systeme mit entsprechenden strukturellen Eigenschaften sind mittel- und langfristig deutlich rentabler und überlebensfähiger. Der Text spiegelt die Erfahrung von mehr als 20 Jahren Beratungstätigkeit der Autoren wider. Table of ContentsSysteme.- Klassen von NES-Systemen.- Natural Systems.- Engineered Systems.- Projektionen auf E- und S-Systemen.- Die E-Wertschöpfungsmatrix.- Slipped Systems.- Abgrenzung von NES-Systemen.- Beherrschbarkeit von Systemen.- Vereinigung und Dekomposition von Systemen.- Bilanz und Stabilität von Systemen.- Kooperation auf Basis von Systemmodellen.
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Kampenwand Verlag Shadow
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Kaboom Garfield Original Graphic Novel: Unreality TV:
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Big Nickel Publications Dressed In Black
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Big Nickel Publications Ultrazone
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Big Nickel Publications Nothing But Murders And Bloodshed And Hanging
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Tugboat Sand Man
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Prestel Early Rubens
Book SynopsisIn 1600, Peter Paul Rubens left his home in Antwerp to travel to Italy and study the Italian masters. Eight years later, he returned to Belgium and quickly established himself as one of the foremost painters in Western Europe. This book explores Rubens’ work from 1609 until 1621 and how, acutely aware of the possibilities for commercial success, he rose to fame by establishing a “brand” and promoting himself. He created multiple versions of paintings with subjects that had proven to be successful, used similar subject matter to that used by famous artists in the past, and sought collaborators to create more ambitious works than he could have done alone. He also created a studio and workshop with numerous students and assistants, the most famous being Anthony van Dyck who frequently collaborated with Rubens. Through paintings, drawings, and prints, this book shows how a desire for commercial success influenced and changed Rubens’ artistic style. Essays delve into Italy’s effect on Rubens, on the narrative aspect of his paintings, and how he managed commissions from famous patrons. Filled with new insights on the most fruitful phase of Rubens’ career, this book offers a refreshing look at one of the most influential Baroque artists.
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Springer The Viscera of the Domestic Mammals
Book SynopsisBody Cavities.- Digestive System.- Spleen.- Respiratory System.- Urogenital System.Table of ContentsBody Cavities.- Digestive System.- Spleen.- Respiratory System.- Urogenital System.
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Candlewick Press (MA) Seven A Most Remarkable Pigeon
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Kampenwand Verlag Haunted Love
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Pewe-Verlag Vom Wustensand in Den Schaukasten
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MY - University of Toronto Press Auxiliary Organizations
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Levine Querido The True Ugly Duckling
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Kohlhammer W. Stadien der Intensität
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Heyne Taschenbuch Rechtsruck im Klassenzimmer
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Herder Verlag GmbH Gegenwärtige Vergangenheit
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Geest-Verlag GmbH Integration ist gefragt
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Geest-Verlag GmbH Mein Heute und Morgen an der Ruhr
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Geest-Verlag GmbH den frühling an den regenbogen erinnern
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Weltenbaum Verlag Lunatic Soul Detectives
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Graefe und Unzer Verlag Sushi
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Transformation — Unternehmensreorganisation — Geschlechterforschung
Book SynopsisDie Transformationsforschung ist auch zehn Jahre nach der Zäsur der deutsch-deutschen Vereinigung noch weitgehend "geschlechtsblind". Die Vielschichtigkeit gegenwärtiger Wandlungsprozesse stellt gleichzeitig neue Anforderungen und Fragen an die aktuelle Geschlechterforschung: Wie gestaltet sich das Verhältnis von Persistenz oder Erosion geschlechtlich bestimmter Ungleichheiten (neu)? In welcher Weise wird "Geschlecht" als sozialer Platzanweiser und Zuteilungsdimension von Lebenschancen in Prozessen der Unternehmensreorganisation wirksam? Hier wird der Versuch unternommen, theoretische und empirische Befunde der Transformationsforschung, der arbeits- und betriebssoziologischen Forschung aufeinander zu beziehen, wechselseitige Interdependenzen deutlicher zu konturieren und Perspektiven für die aktuelle Diskussion aufzuzeigen. Table of ContentsParadigmen der Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung.- Erosion und Persistenz Gegen die Ausblendung des gesellschaftlichen Transformationsprozesses in der Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung.- Geschlechterdifferenz und Dekonstruktion Anmerkungen zur Verwendung des Dekonstruktionsbegriffs in der sozialwissenschaftlichen Frauenforschung.- Geschlecht und Organisation Traditionsreiche Debatten — aktuelle Tendenzen.- Berufe und Beschäftigungsstrukturen im Transformationsprozeß.- Zwischen Beschäftigungskatastophe und zu vielen Erwerbswünschen: Do qualification and competence matter? — Ein Beitrag zur Beschäftigungssoziologie im ost-westdeutschen Vergleich.- Wie aus Berufen für Frauen Frauenberufe werden Ein Beitrag zur Transformation des Geschlechterverhältnisses.- Unternehmensreorganisation, Karrierewege und Geschlecht Banken im internationalen Kontext.- Frauen im betrieblichen Transformationsprozeß — Die Perspektive der Betriebsfallstudien.- Das Ende der Eindeutigkeiten Zu Gelegenheitsstrukturen weiblicher Erwerbsarbeit in der Landesbank Berlin und der Deutschen Bahn AG.- „Und wer wollte, wer möchte, wer will, hat seine Chance auch gehabt.“ Ehemalige Ostberliner Zweigstellenleiterinnen im betrieblichen Umstrukturierungsprozeß der Landesbank Berlin.- Regulierte Desintegration Aspekte des internen Arbeitsmarktes in der Deutschen Bahn AG.- Erwerbsorientierungen und betriebliche Transformation Selbstverortungen und Handlungsstrategien ostdeutscher Frauen bei der Deutschen Bahn AG.- Die Autorinnen und Herausgeberinnen.
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Deubner Recht & Steuern Die 100 typischen Mandate im Familienrecht
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Have You Heard
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Pfennigfuchser deluxe
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Independently Published A Series of Open Letters To You, My Dear
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Packt Publishing Limited Mastering Identity and Access Management with Microsoft Azure: Empower users by managing and protecting identities and data, 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisStart empowering users and protecting corporate data, while managing identities and access with Microsoft Azure in different environmentsKey Features Understand how to identify and manage business drivers during transitions Explore Microsoft Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) solution Over 40 playbooks to support your learning process with practical guidelines Book DescriptionMicrosoft Azure and its Identity and access management are at the heart of Microsoft's software as service products, including Office 365, Dynamics CRM, and Enterprise Mobility Management. It is crucial to master Microsoft Azure in order to be able to work with the Microsoft Cloud effectively.You’ll begin by identifying the benefits of Microsoft Azure in the field of identity and access management. Working through the functionality of identity and access management as a service, you will get a full overview of the Microsoft strategy. Understanding identity synchronization will help you to provide a well-managed identity. Project scenarios and examples will enable you to understand, troubleshoot, and develop on essential authentication protocols and publishing scenarios. Finally, you will acquire a thorough understanding of Microsoft Information protection technologies.What you will learn Apply technical descriptions to your business needs and deployments Manage cloud-only, simple, and complex hybrid environments Apply correct and efficient monitoring and identity protection strategies Design and deploy custom Identity and access management solutions Build a complete identity and access management life cycle Understand authentication and application publishing mechanisms Use and understand the most crucial identity synchronization scenarios Implement a suitable information protection strategy Who this book is forThis book is a perfect companion for developers, cyber security specialists, system and security engineers, IT consultants/architects, and system administrators who are looking for perfectly up–to-date hybrid and cloud-only scenarios. You should have some understanding of security solutions, Active Directory, access privileges/rights, and authentication methods. Programming knowledge is not required but can be helpful for using PowerShell or working with APIs to customize your solutions.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Building and Managing Azure Active Directory Understanding Identity Synchronization Exploring Advanced Synchronization Concepts Monitoring Your Identity Bridge Configuring and Managing Identity Protection Managing Authentication Protocols Deploying Solutions on Azure AD and ADFS Using the Azure AD App Proxy and the Web Application Proxy Deploying Additional Applications on Azure AD Exploring Azure AD Identity Services Creating Identity Life Cycle Management on Azure Creating a New Security Culture Identifying and Detecting Sensitive Data Understanding Encryption Key Management Strategies Configuring Azure Information Protection Solutions Azure Information Protection Development Overview
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De Gruyter The Things that Make for Peace: Jesus and Eschatological Violence
Book SynopsisThis study offers fresh insight into the place of (non)violence within Jesus' ministry, by examining it in the context of the eschatologically-motivated revolutionary violence of Second Temple Judaism. The book first explores the connection between violence and eschatology in key literary and historical sources from Second Temple Judaism. The heart of the study then focuses on demonstrating the thematic centrality of Jesus’ opposition to such “eschatological violence” within the Synoptic presentations of his ministry, arguing that a proper understanding of eschatology and violence together enables appreciation of the full significance of Jesus’ consistent disassociation of revolutionary violence from his words and deeds. The book thus articulates an understanding of Jesus’ nonviolence that is firmly rooted in the historical context of Second Temple Judaism, presenting a challenge to the "seditious Jesus hypothesis"—the claim that the historical Jesus was sympathetic to revolutionary ideals. Jesus’ rejection of violence ought to be understood as an integral component of his eschatological vision, embodying and enacting his understanding of (i) how God’s kingdom would come, and (ii) what would identify those who belonged to it.
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Geest-Verlag GmbH Auch der Löwe hatte seinen ersten Schultag
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Zondervan The Quran with Christian Commentary
Book SynopsisThe Quran with Christian Commentary includes the full text of the Quran along with notes and articles that explain its contents and analyze its important themes.Trade Review'Dr. Gordon Nickel displays an encyclopedic intimacy with the Quran and the tradition of classical commentary that ambushes its margins. He brings a committed Christian perspective without compromising high standards of detached scholarly engagement. At times combative, always clear and eloquent, and never evasive, this learned commentary on the entire Islamic scripture will both provoke and inform thoughtful Muslim and Christian readers alike. Believers eager to probe and question but not too ready with stereotypical answers shall find in it a treasure of insights. Dr. Nickel notes and assesses the Quran's high 'Quranology,' that is, its many self- referential verses about its uniquely miraculous status. He ultimately rejects the book's claims and finds its assessment of its two rival faiths exaggerated and unwarranted. He emphasizes that the Quran, despite appearances, endorses the scriptural and textual integrity of its two revealed biblical predecessors. However, he concludes that despite its confident claims to the contrary, the Quran fails to be an adequate sequel to the Bible. Dr. Nickel has placed both Muslim and Christian scholars in his debt with this remarkable work of Christian advocacy, offered in the spirit of Christian humility and courtesy. This is a major contribution to critical quranic scholarship, a discipline not found among the traditional sciences of the Quran approved by Islamic orthodoxy.' * SHABBIR AKHTAR, faculty of theology, University of Oxford, author of The New Testament in Muslim Eyes *'Gordon D. Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran fills a gap in the Christian book market, allowing non-Arabic speakers to get deep insight into the contents and theology of the Quran. All 114 surahs of the Quran are translated and commented on with a focus on quranic statements about Christianity. This much-desired work is the fruit of a life-long study of Islam and interaction with Muslim friends--a must-have for all who aim at obtaining a deeper understanding of Islam and engaging with Muslims.' * CHRISTINE SCHIRRMACHER, professor of Islamic studies and Middle Eastern languages, Department of Oriental and Asian Studies, Universität Bonn *'In this commentary on the scripture of Islam, Gordon Nickel has performed a great service for Christians who wish to know about Islam. The Quran presents distinctive accounts of stories familiar from the Bible and directly denies fundamental Christian doctrines. Nickel's unfailingly respectful yet unmistakably Christian responses present the similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical traditions with unflinching directness. He has produced a reliable and accessible resource for both students studying the Quran and general readers.' * DAVID THOMAS, FBA, emeritus professor of Christianity and Islam, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom *'In this landmark study, Dr. Nickel carefully explains the meaning of the text of the Quran for non-Muslim readers. Dr. Nickel is a highly respected authority on the Quran, and his knowledge of its content, historical context, and the history of its interpretation by Muslim commentators is astounding. He writes with a gracious respect for the Quran and for Muslims, but he also raises important questions for thoughtful readers to consider. This is a treasure trove of information and insight, and it will undoubtedly become the standard work on the subject for years to come.' * HAROLD NETLAND, professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'Nickel reads the Quran primarily as a rhetorical text engaged in polemics, mostly against Jews and Christians. His reading is done largely through the lens of--and to some extent in response to--classical Muslim exegesis, though he does not often refer to the classical occasions of the revelation as the Quran's exclusive historical setting. This, in my view, is very commendable, for it allows him to adopt a fresh reading of the text. He does, nevertheless, often assume this classical rhetorical reading, and in this sense his commentary is often a response to classical interpretation. Nickel's reading resists the temptation of being driven by a polemical agenda, and indeed he allows himself to be positively surprised by the Quran's primary meaning, even when he shows awareness of more classical polemical readings. By doing so, Nickel reflects a desire to discern in the Quran a more positive and apologetic stance towards earlier scriptures and their recipients, removing himself from a negative polemic. By doing so, he is, in my view, imminently fair to the text. The occasional articles on specific issues, interspersed throughout his commentary, such as on the tampering with the scriptures, jihad, apocryphal references in the Quran, the death of Jesus, manuscripts of the Quran, or the Quran's language of love, are useful to varying degrees. Some contain a more polemical edge than others, reflecting more or less faithfulness to the spirit of the Quran. Overall, Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran is a very helpful work that offers the contemporary English reader a useful entry into a text that can otherwise appear as rather opaque to the uninitiated.' * MARTIN ACCAD, associate professor of Islamic studies, Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California *'One can hardly think of a more important book for Christians to appear this year. This translation of the Quran contains commentary by Gordon Nickel, a foremost scholar of Islam who lived among Muslims for many years. The commentary is immensely informed, fair, and accessible. Every class on Islam ought to use this text.' * GERALD R. MCDERMOTT, Anglican chair of divinity, director of the Institute of Anglican Studies, Beeson Divinity School *'The text of the Quran is reproduced here in the excellent translation of Droge and supplemented by a substantial introduction, many explanatory notes, and several focus articles that shed light on various key themes of the Quran. Gordon Nickel has done very fine work in providing the Christian reader precious keys for approaching the quranic text and interreligious dialogue with Muslims.' * GUILLAUME DYE, professor in Islamic studies, Université libre de Bruxelles *'This admirably comprehensive commentary explains the contents of the Quran to non-Muslim readers. In analyzing and interpreting key verses and passages that address the 'People of the Book,' namely Christians and Jews, Gordon Nickel, along with his team of top-ranking scholars, brilliantly opens up the varied historical contexts, meanings, and implications of the Quran to a wider readership. Muslims and non-Muslims alike will benefit immensely from the erudition and exegesis that this commentary manifests, resulting in a more accurate understanding of how Islam fundamentally stands apart from the other Abrahamic faiths.' * GRANT HAVERS, chair, Department of Philosophy, Trinity Western University *Table of Contents114 surahs (chapters) in the Quran 6,236 ayat (verses) The Quran with Christian Commentary will include either a public domain English translation of the Quran or, if we can obtain rights, the translation that HarperOne commissioned for its Study Quran. The Quran will include the following types of notes: - a general introduction to the history, significance, and place within Islam that the Quran holds - overviews of the history and content in each surah - summaries of the interpretive history and theological significance of key ayat, passages, and surahs - highlighting of ayat and surahs that are commonly featured within Muslim worship - explanations of ayat that directly address Christians and Jews - discussions of ayat and surahs that are similar to the Bible or confirm/contradict passages within the Bible - comparisons of doctrines derived from the Quran to core Christian doctrines - textual criticism of ayat, passages, and surahs In addition, The Quran with Christian Commentary will include 20 standalone short articles throughout the book, written by quality contributors, on topics such as: - folk Islam - main sects of Islam - Five Pillars of Islam - textual criticism - and more
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Bradan Press The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook Authentic Words
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Lerner Publishing Group Big Bear and Little Fish
Book SynopsisWhen she gets a fish instead of the giant teddy bear she wanted to win at the carnival, Bear worries they?ll have nothing in common until the unexpected happens. Illustrations.
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Caitlin Press Essential Tremor: Poems
Book SynopsisTaking the name of a nervous system disorder that causes involuntary shaking, Essential Tremor undertakes an exploration of the body that holds disruption at its heart. The captivating and timely poems in Essential Tremor attend to many bodiesthe body of the world, changing, unreachable, at times momentarily illumined; the human body, loved, ill, mourning, passing or passed from this world; and the divine body, questioned, encountered and not, sought by people from the margins in the body of a biblical palimpsest. In her third collection, award-winning poet Barbara Nickel blends sonnets in sequences and scattered stand-alones with more formal innovations and extensionserasures of the notes accompanying da Vincis anatomical drawings, lines found from Beethovens autopsy, and the musings of poet isolating in the midst of a twenty-first-century pandemic. Nickel asks her readers to consider the many facets of the body, how it finds the words, lines and poems that together form an essential life, a gift among our deepest wounds and terrors.
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University of British Columbia Press Assembling Unity
Book SynopsisEstablished narratives portray Indigenous unity as emerging solely in response to the political agenda of the settler state. But the concept of unity has long shaped the modern Indigenous political movement. With Indigenous perspectives and frameworks in the foreground, Assembling Unity explores the relationship between global political ideologies and pan-Indigenous politics in British Columbia through the history of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC). Sarah Nickel demonstrates that while unity has been an enduring goal for BC Indigenous peoples, its expression was heavily negotiated between UBCIC members, grassroots constituents, and Indigenous women's organizations. Nickel draws on oral interviews, newspaper articles, government documents, and UBCIC records to expose the uniquely gendered nature of political work, as well as the economic and emotional sacrifices that activists make. This incisive work unsettles dominant Western and patriarchal political iTrade Review"Assembling Unity offers a great deal to scholars interested not only in the Canadian context but more broadly in Indigenous politics and Indigenous feminisms. Nickel’s conceptual framework stands as a model to inspire other scholars who seek to use insights from Indigenous studies in order to reframe old debates and frameworks." -- Paige Raibmon * Native American and Indigenous Studies Journal *Assembling Unity is an important book. Sarah Nickel’s timely study of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs was shortlisted for the Canadian Historical Association’s 2020 Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Prize and was recently announced the winner of this year’s CHA Indigenous History Book Prize. Both accolades are much deserved. -- Chelsea Horton * Ormsby Review *A rich examination of the work Indigenous political leaders and grassroots organizers did to negotiate unity as part of a longer history of political activism in the context of continued settler colonialism. -- Lianne C. Leddy * Herizons, Fall 2019 *Table of ContentsBeginningsPart 1: Pan-Indigenous Unity1 Unity: “United we stand, divided we perish”2 Authority: “Ordinary Indians” and “the private club”3 Money: “A blessing and a golden noose”Part 2: A Philosophical Revolution and Competing Nationalisms4 Refusal: “Empty words and empty promises”5 Protest: Direct Action through “Militant May”6 Sovereignty: “If you really believe that you have the right, take it!”ReflectionsAppendixNotesBibliographyIndex
£62.90
University of British Columbia Press Assembling Unity
Book SynopsisEstablished narratives portray Indigenous unity as emerging solely in response to the political agenda of the settler state. But the concept of unity has long shaped the modern Indigenous political movement. With Indigenous perspectives and frameworks in the foreground, Assembling Unity explores the relationship between global political ideologies and pan-Indigenous politics in British Columbia through the history of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC). Sarah Nickel demonstrates that while unity has been an enduring goal for BC Indigenous peoples, its expression was heavily negotiated between UBCIC members, grassroots constituents, and Indigenous women's organizations. Nickel draws on oral interviews, newspaper articles, government documents, and UBCIC records to expose the uniquely gendered nature of political work, as well as the economic and emotional sacrifices that activists make. This incisive work unsettles dominant Western and patriarchal political iTrade Review"Assembling Unity offers a great deal to scholars interested not only in the Canadian context but more broadly in Indigenous politics and Indigenous feminisms. Nickel’s conceptual framework stands as a model to inspire other scholars who seek to use insights from Indigenous studies in order to reframe old debates and frameworks." -- Paige Raibmon * Native American and Indigenous Studies Journal *Assembling Unity is an important book. Sarah Nickel’s timely study of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs was shortlisted for the Canadian Historical Association’s 2020 Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Prize and was recently announced the winner of this year’s CHA Indigenous History Book Prize. Both accolades are much deserved. -- Chelsea Horton * Ormsby Review *A rich examination of the work Indigenous political leaders and grassroots organizers did to negotiate unity as part of a longer history of political activism in the context of continued settler colonialism. -- Lianne C. Leddy * Herizons, Fall 2019 *Table of ContentsBeginningsPart 1: Pan-Indigenous Unity1 Unity: “United we stand, divided we perish”2 Authority: “Ordinary Indians” and “the private club”3 Money: “A blessing and a golden noose”Part 2: A Philosophical Revolution and Competing Nationalisms4 Refusal: “Empty words and empty promises”5 Protest: Direct Action through “Militant May”6 Sovereignty: “If you really believe that you have the right, take it!”ReflectionsAppendixNotesBibliographyIndex
£25.19
