1795 results for 'Verne, Jules'

Francis Humberston Mackenzie, Lord Seaforth (1754-1815), was a complex figure whose life defied expectations. Despite being profoundly deaf and partially mute from a young age, he went on to become a...

A practical guide for chief data officers to manage data governance programs effectively. This book provides a blueprint for implementing successful data governance practices within the context of...

February 1605 marks a turning point in Devon's Tavy valley as a series of killings shakes the quiet life. Physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner is summoned to examine the bodies, and he believes that...

English local government is in decline after 40 years of centralisation by central government. This book addresses the impact of this trend on the institution of local government, crucial for a...

Gogol's Three Plays: A Satirical Masterpiece This collection brings together three completed plays by Nikolai Gogol, widely regarded as the greatest play in the Russian language. The Government...

A Theory of Global Governance Authority, Legitimacy, and Contestation by Michael Zürn offers a major new perspective on world politics. The author argues that global governance is embedded in a...

The Constitution of Development: Crafting Capabilities for Self-Governance by Shivakumar This book examines the foundations of development and argues that societies can reconstitute themselves to...

A Call to Action: Democracy in Crisis In this thought-provoking essay, Krist Novoselic, co-founder of Nirvana, makes a compelling case for representative democracy. With his unique perspective as a...

P. J. Proudhon's What Is Property? is a foundational work in political philosophy that explores the principles of right and government. First published, this collection of correspondence has been...

Politics and the Architecture of Choice This influential work draws on insights from political science, economics, cognitive science, and psychology to explore how people and organizations adapt to...

The nature of global governance has evolved significantly in recent years. Traditional forms of diplomacy and international treaties are now complemented by a range of new institutions, including...

Self-Service Data Analytics and Governance for Managers by Nathan E. Myers and Gregory Kogan provides a much-needed framework to address the governance gap in data analytics. As digital...

Methods and Nations critiques one of the primary deployments of twentieth-century social science: comparative politics. This field has focused on "nation-building" in the "Third World", often...

Helping you prepare for your AQA A-level Politics exams, this Student Guide provides clear topic summaries, sample questions and answers, and exam tips to reinforce your understanding throughout the...

True freedom and lasting peace are aspirations we all share for ourselves and our loved ones. Can such a life be found in today's world? This collection of excerpts from Joel S. Goldsmith's lectures...

Derek Birrell and Ann Marie Gray explore the radical changes in the governance and delivery of social welfare in the UK. They argue that these changes represent a fundamental transformation, driven...

Jazz Dance: The Story Of American Vernacular Dance This book explores the unique dance styles that have evolved in America, shaped by its rich musical heritage. At its core is the concept of swing, a...

The major social problems in the United States have been caused by well-intentioned government actions. Deteriorating education, lawlessness and crime, homelessness, the collapse of family values,...

The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor Part Two by Jay Bonansinga and Robert Kirkman This is the epic conclusion to Robert Kirkman's New York Times bestselling series, set in the universe of his...

The influence of postrevolutionary Mexico on global economic institutions is a surprising and significant story. Christy Thornton's Revolution in Development uncovers how Mexican officials played a...

The 'undesirables' - those classified as refugees, asylum seekers, disaster victims, and others left out of count - are often kept apart and out of sight in humanitarian camps. Yet, in situations of...

Proverbs and Politics: A Biblical Foundation for Rightful Governing In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God offers a promise to his people: if they humble themselves, pray, seek his face, and turn from their...

Academies and Educational Reform Governance, Leadership and Strategy explores the development of academies in the UK education system. These schools were established to support disadvantaged...

Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity by Paisley Currah explores the complexities of transgender rights and the law in the United States. The author examines how different government...

The Unitary Executive Theory: A Danger to Constitutional Government By Jeffrey Crouch, Mark J. Rozell and Mitchel A. Sollenberger University Press of Kansas, 2020 This book examines the rise of the...

Creating musical arrangements with harmony and chord changes is made accessible in this practical guide. With numerous examples and a step-by-step approach, readers can learn to apply these...

Policing and Public Management Governance, Vices and Virtues by Kevin Morrell and Ben Bradford offers a fresh perspective on the governance of police forces. By combining ideas from public management...

Vernacular Modernism challenges traditional views of modern architecture as a universal language that erases local traditions and creates a faceless urban landscape. This collection of essays...

The Dress Regulations (India) 1931 provides detailed information on the uniform and equipment used by the Indian Army during this period. Following the Kitchener reforms of 1903, these regulations...

International Statebuilding: The Rise of Post-Liberal Governance by David Chandler offers a concise and accessible analysis of the policy paradigm informing international statebuilding interventions...

Governance of Teaching Hospitals: Turmoil at Penn and Hopkins by John A. Kastor MD explores the factors that influence changes in governance among medical schools and their associated teaching...

The use of emergency powers during crises can pose significant challenges to democratic governance. This book examines how the American states responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by invoking emergency...

Governor Jesse Ventura presents a collection of 63 government documents that reveal the truth behind various US government programs.These documents, now in the public domain, shed new light on the...

The world is being pushed apart, not falling apart. In this new era of disunited nations, the rules of international cooperation are coming apart. Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan presents a...

Essentials of UK Politics and Government provides a comprehensive introduction to the main institutions of the UK government, exploring the most recent developments in broader economic, social, and...

The Men of 1924: Britain's First Labour Government In January 1924, a significant shift occurred in British politics, as the Labour Party took power for the first time. The cabinet of this new...

A Level Geography Topic Master: Global Governance by Bob Digby and Sue Warn provides in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills for A-level Geography students. This focused topic book extends...

The Fed Unbound: Central Banking in a Time of Crisis The Federal Reserve's efforts to stabilize the economy have led to increased responsibilities for the central bank. Originally designed for a...

Global Environmental Politics provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts, theories, methods, and debates in environmental politics. This book encourages students to critique a wide...

Resisting Tyranny: A Christian Response to Government OverreachThis book is a statement from the church to the state, drawing a clear line in the face of government overreach. It provides a biblical...

Jesse Ventura presents an explosive account of wrongful acts and ensuing cover-ups in American Conspiracies. He examines the theories that have been presented over the years, looking closely at the...

Governance and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union provides a comprehensive update on the EU's policies and institutions since 2010. An international team of leading scholars offers systematic...

Victor F. Keen's remarkable collection of outsider and vernacular art is presented in this comprehensive volume, featuring over 250 works by more than forty artists. The Bethany Mission Gallery in...

Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Governance Made Easy provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of clinical effectiveness and governance in healthcare. This fourth...

Caesar and the Church: A Biblical Study of Government and Church explores the complex relationship between civil authority and the Christian church. As governments impose restrictions in response to...

The Governance of Cyberspace Politics, Technology and Global Restructuring by Brian Loader explores the emerging debates about regulating the internet. This book considers issues of surveillance,...

Asian Family Businesses Succession, Governance and Innovation by Jean Lee A collection of cases addressing key challenges faced by family enterprises in Asia, including succession, governance, and...

The Indian Ocean plays a crucial role in global seaborne trade, with over eighty per cent of oil passing through its waters. However, access to resources such as fishing and deep sea bed mining...

The Human Genome Diversity Project was initially met with enthusiasm in 1991 as a way to archive human genetic diversity. However, it soon faced criticism from physical anthropologists and...

The Medical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and His Associates. Few cases involving frightening medical conditions have been documented in the Sherlockian Canon. However, it is likely that many more...

The Long Battle for Global Governance by Stephen Buzdugan and Anthony Payne explores how countries that were once excluded from global governance have challenged the dominant centres of power,...

Gambling in America has undergone a significant transformation over the years. From its illicit beginnings, dominated by gangsters like Benny Binion and Bugsy Siegel, to the current state where...

Climate change as a symptom of neoliberal governance challenges our understanding of environmental concern. Brian Elliott argues that this framing has led to a consumer responsibility issue rather...

Oregon's story is one of pioneering spirit and social change. From its early days as an incorporated territory to its current status as a leader in national environmental and social movements, this...

Implement and manage data governance effectively with this comprehensive guidebook. Written by a seasoned practitioner, it offers a flexible framework for implementing data governance on any scale...

The Caverns of Kalte is an action-packed adventure that takes you to the icy kingdom, where you'll face formidable challenges and test your skills to the limit. In this third episode of a unique...

Building Evolutionary Architectures: Automated Software Governance By Neal Ford, Rebecca Parsons, Patrick Kua and Pramod J. Sadalage The software development landscape is constantly evolving,...

Paul Volcker's remarkable career as chairman of the Federal Reserve is a testament to his unwavering commitment to integrity and sound governance. From his early days serving six presidents, to his...

Traditional farm buildings in Britain have their roots in medieval designs that evolved over time to meet changing agricultural needs. Although new building ceased in the 1880s, many traditional...

The Principles of Representative Government by Bernard Manin is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of representative government. Professor Manin challenges conventional views by arguing...

Corporate Governance by Thomas Clarke provides a comprehensive examination of the key issues in corporate governance, taking a problem-oriented approach to deliver practical insights and research...

The Limits of the Market: The Pendulum Between Government and Market by Paul De Grauwe The debate between market and state is no longer relevant. Instead, the question is how to strike the right...

Alan Warner's Morvern Callar is one of the most acclaimed novels of recent years, and this guide provides a thorough analysis of its themes and ideas.This study draws out the key elements of the...

Central Government and the Localities Hampshire 1649-1689 by Andrew M. Coleby This study explores the complex relationship between central government and local communities in a key English county...

This fully revised edition provides an ideal introduction to public management and the policy process in developing countries. It covers current debates on civil society, aid and intervention, as...

The Sexual State: Sexuality and Scottish Governance 1950-80 by Roger Davidson and Gayle Davis explores how the Scottish government responded to changing attitudes and behaviour towards sex from 1950...

Victory's Shadow: Conquest and Governance in Medieval Catalonia by Thomas W. Barton offers a comprehensive account of the capture and integration of Muslim-ruled territories by an ascendant Christian...

Military Justice: A Broader Approach to Rights and Duties. This accessible book examines military justice from a wider consideration of the rights and duties of government and soldiers engaged in...

The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli In the world of business, leadership is often likened to a delicate balance of power and strategy. Jules Josat's guide, The Mafia Manager,...

Tom Horn's life was marked by controversy and contradiction. As a lawman, detective, outlaw, and assassin, he was a figure of both fascination and revulsion. This is his story, told in his own words...

Understanding governance in portfolios, programs, and projects is crucial for organizational success, as it directly impacts the outcome of strategic initiatives and projects. However, implementing...

Andrew Colclough's Essentials of US Politics and Government is a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities of US politics and government. Organized around key debates, this book provides...

Groups outside the centres of scientific power are often seen as passive recipients of technological products and knowledge. However, this study reveals that they persistently reinvent consumer...

The Cavern Under the Lake by A.D. Downton is set in a world where nature holds a profound power that not everyone can see or feel. For Levi, a cartographer, this reality was familiar until a young...

This 2008 book explores the concept of crisis government in modern democracies, focusing on the role of controlling accounts and the balance sheet in financial management.The authors examine how...

Designing and orchestrating vibrant software platform ecosystems requires a thoughtful alignment of architecture and governance. This hands-on guide offers actionable tools to develop your own...

Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity by Paisley Currah explores the deeply flawed system governing transgender rights in the United States. The author examines how different government...

Rebels in Government: Is Sinn Féin Ready for Power? The February 2020 general election in Ireland sent shockwaves through the country's political system, as Sinn Féin secured its place as a potential...

The U.S. government's prime enemy in the War on Terror is not a shadowy mastermind dispatching suicide bombers, but rather the informed American citizen. This book explores how military propaganda...

Unknotting the Heart: Unemployment and Therapeutic Governance in China by Jie Yang explores the impact of mass unemployment on urban workers in China. Since the mid-1990s, severe job losses have led...

Governance of the Smart Mobility Transition by Greg Marsden and Louise Reardon explores the key governance questions surrounding the transition to smart mobility technologies. This book aims to...

The Internet Trap: Five Costs of Living Online by Ashesh Mukherjee explores how our online activities impact our lives. The internet has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, but it also comes...

The Deadly Cavern is a thrilling fantasy adventure that combines magic, imagination, and problem-solving. When Eevie and Tommy find themselves trapped in an underground labyrinth filled with deadly...

Controlling Modern Government Variety, Commonality and Change by Christopher Hood This book explores the long-term development of controls over government across five major state traditions in...

Suburban Governance: A Global View explores how governance shapes the world's suburban spaces and everyday life within them. Edited by Pierre Hamel and Roger Keil, this collection brings together...

American Modern Home by Simon Jacobsen showcases the elegant and sophisticated style of Jacobsen Architecture, which blends traditional comfort with modern design. At its core is a philosophy that...

Local Politics: A Practical Guide to Governing at the Grassroots is a readable introduction to real-life local politics, providing a jargon-free overview of the subject. This book focuses on the...

Hardcover, 429 pages, 2021. This book explores the complex and often tumultuous history of global governance, tracing the rise and fall of various world orders over the past seven centuries. From the...

The Government of No One: A Study of Anarchism's History and Theory. Anarchism is often misunderstood as meaning chaos and disorder, but in reality, it's a complex philosophical movement with...

Governments worldwide face significant challenges in managing their finances sustainably. One key issue is that they often fail to provide basic financial information that businesses are required to...

A meticulously researched examination of British collaboration with loyalist paramilitaries during the 1970s and early 1980s is presented in this book. Official documents, previously secret, reveal a...

Vernon Scannell was a complex and multifaceted individual, whose life was marked by both great creativity and profound suffering. This biography offers a deeply personal and nuanced portrait of a...

Beyond the Conspiracy: Unmasking the Invisible World Government by John Coleman. The average person often has little time to consider politics and economics beyond their daily lives. Governments know...

The Devil's Coming to Get Me: The Haunting of Malvern Manor By Richard Estep Malvern Manor has been home to many different types of people over the years, from travelers and businessmen to those...

The internet was designed to be a free-speech paradise, but in practice it has become a breeding ground for hate speech and misinformation. Three major social media platforms - Facebook, YouTube, and...

The Kingdom and the Glory: A Theological Genealogy of Economy and Government by Giorgio Agamben, Lorenzo Chiesa, and Matteo Mandarini. In this thought-provoking work, Agamben explores how power in...

The Internet has become an indispensable part of modern life, rivaling electricity in its importance. However, its stability is precarious and relies heavily on developing technical and social...

Taxation in the 21st Century: A Comprehensive Guide By Miranda Stewart, published by Cambridge University Press. This book provides an accessible overview of taxation and its role in modern...

The British Antislavery World System: A New Perspective on Humanitarian Governance Maeve Ryan explores how the suppression of the slave trade and the "disposal" of liberated Africans shaped the...

Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life by Nathan Schneider explores how the internet can be transformed into a more democratic medium. Schneider argues that the current online landscape...