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The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy. (Two volume set)
Par Kenneth A. Reinert, Ramkishen S. Rajan. 2009
An essential reference to all facets of the world economyIncreasing economic globalization has made understanding the world economy more important…
than ever. From trade agreements to offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this two-volume encyclopedia explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, and the broader social sciences, as well as for economic policy professionals.Written by an international team of contributors, this comprehensive reference includes more than 300 up-to-date entries covering a wide range of topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development. These topics include concepts and principles, models and theory, institutions and agreements, policies and instruments, analysis and tools, and sectors and special issues. Each entry includes cross-references and a list of sources for further reading and research. Complete with an index and a table of contents that groups entries by topic, The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy is an essential resource for anyone who needs to better understand the global economy.More than 300 alphabetically arranged articles on topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic developmentInternational team of contributorsAnnotated list of further reading with each articleTopical list of entriesFull index and cross-references Entry categories and sample topics:Concepts and principles: globalization, anti-globalization, fair trade, foreign direct investment, international migration, economic development, multinational enterprisesModels and theory: Heckscher-Ohlin model, internalization theory, New Trade Theory, North-South trade, Triffin dilemmaInstitutions and agreements: European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, World Bank, Doha Round, international investment agreementsPolicies and instruments: dollar standard, international aid, sanctions, tariffsAnalysis and tools: exchange rate forecasting, effective protection, monetary policy rulesSectors and special issues: child labor, corporate governance, the digital divide, health and globalization, illegal drugs trade, petroleum, steelMax Weber in America
Par Lawrence A. Scaff. 2011
Max Weber, widely considered a founder of sociology and the modern social sciences, visited the United States in 1904 with…
his wife Marianne. The trip was a turning point in Weber's life and it played a pivotal role in shaping his ideas, yet until now virtually our only source of information about the trip was Marianne Weber's faithful but not always reliable 1926 biography of her husband.Max Weber in America carefully reconstructs this important episode in Weber's career, and shows how the subsequent critical reception of Weber's work was as American a story as the trip itself. Lawrence Scaff provides new details about Weber's visit to the United States--what he did, what he saw, whom he met and why, and how these experiences profoundly influenced Weber's thought on immigration, capitalism, science and culture, Romanticism, race, diversity, Protestantism, and modernity. Scaff traces Weber's impact on the development of the social sciences in the United States following his death in 1920, examining how Weber's ideas were interpreted, translated, and disseminated by American scholars such as Talcott Parsons and Frank Knight, and how the Weberian canon, codified in America, was reintroduced into Europe after World War II. A landmark work by a leading Weber scholar, Max Weber in America will fundamentally transform our understanding of this influential thinker and his place in the history of sociology and the social sciences.Aristotle: His Life and School
Par Carlo Natali. 2013
The definitive account of Aristotle's life and schoolThis definitive biography shows that Aristotle's philosophy is best understood on the basis…
of a firm knowledge of his life and of the school he founded. First published in Italian, and now translated, updated, and expanded for English readers, this concise chronological narrative is the most authoritative account of Aristotle's life and his Lyceum available in any language. Gathering, distilling, and analyzing all the evidence and previous scholarship, Carlo Natali, one of the world's leading Aristotle scholars, provides a masterful synthesis that is accessible to students yet filled with evidence and original interpretations that specialists will find informative and provocative.Cutting through the controversy and confusion that have surrounded Aristotle's biography, Natali tells the story of Aristotle's eventful life and sheds new light on his role in the foundation of the Lyceum. Natali offers the most detailed and persuasive argument yet for the view that the school, an important institution of higher learning and scientific research, was designed to foster a new intellectual way of life among Aristotle's followers, helping them fulfill an aristocratic ideal of the best way to use the leisure they enjoyed. Drawing a wealth of connections between Aristotle's life and thinking, Natali demonstrates how the two are mutually illuminating.For this edition, ancient texts have been freshly translated on the basis of the most recent critical editions; indexes have been added, including a comprehensive index of sources and an index to previous scholarship; and scholarship that has appeared since the book's original publication has been incorporated.I Love Mum: The Perfect Gift to Give to Your Mum
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
Show your amazing mum just how much she means to you with this delightful collection of heartfelt quotes and timeless…
wisdom Is your mum one in a million? Whether she's the best hug-giver, the ultimate counsellor or simply your biggest fan, say a massive thank you with the help of this little book. These pages offer a curated collection of wise and witty words from actors, leaders, writers and musicians about the joys and quirks of motherhood. Whatever you want your message to be - kind, moving or just plain funny - pay tribute to your mum with this perfect keepsake. This is for the mums who:- can mend anything, even broken hearts - always know exactly what to say- will always love you, no matter what There is nobody quite like your mum. Let her know how much you care with a meaningful gift celebrating everything that makes her the best ever.Positive Mental Gratitude: Quotes and Affirmations to Help You Appreciate the Good Things in Life
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
This gentle book - spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of gratitude - will empower you…
to celebrate the present, even in times of challenge and changeGratitude is a gift that never stops giving. Helping you to see wonderful moments in the everyday, strengthen your relationships and improve your health, practising gratitude can boost your spirits and drive positive change.The uplifting quotations and inspiring affirmations within these pages will help you tap into this quiet power. This book will remind you to find the good in each moment, and how an attitude of gratitude can: Improve your mental and physical well-being Help you to motivate yourself to embrace the day Help strengthen your relationships by spreading kindness Positive Mental Gratitude is your go-to guide to harnessing the power of positive thought, and will help you to relish the small pleasures, be kind to your mind and brighten your world.You're the Best: Uplifting Quotes and Awesome Affirmations for Absolute Legends
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
Embrace your brilliance with the help of the powerful quotations and motivational affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of praise and…
positivityThere's no one better than you. Nobody has your unique blend of talent, wit, passion and personality. And it never hurts to be reminded how great you truly are, or receive some encouragement when you really need it.This little book is bursting with supportive quotes and inspiring mantras to lift your spirits and celebrate your successes. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to live by.As well as the hard-won wisdom of leaders, legends and trendsetters, this book includes a host of empowering affirmations and daily reminders such as: Own your energy Live what you believe, and believe what you live Wear your crown with pride Be completely and perfectly you You are worthy of joy Save some love for yourselfHop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet's beloved…
mushroom frog "Don't forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day" Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide. Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog- Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it's okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings- A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivityThese illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it's brave and wonderful of you to exist!You're Doing Great: Uplifting Quotes to Empower and Inspire
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2022
You’ve already survived 100 per cent of your worst daysLife sends challenges to us all, but this little book is…
here to provide you with a boost of self-confidence when you need it most, acting as your personal cheerleader and lifting you up when you’re feeling down. Brimming with empowering affirmations and uplifting quotes from some of the world’s most inspirational figures, You’re Doing Great will kick-start the feel-good vibes and remind you just how amazingly awesome you are.Featuring a sunny design and cheerful affirmations to deliver a dose of positivity every dayFind your inner pizzazz with kick-ass quotes from a range of inspirational people, from Lizzo to Lady GagaDip into it whenever you need a boost and let the encouraging words spur you into actionEven the smallest moment of positivity can transform your outlook, and this pocket-sized book is the perfect reminder to keep doing what you’re doing, because you’re doing great!Think Positive, Stay Positive: Inspirational Quotes and Motivational Affirmations to Lift Your Spirits
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
Stay at the top of your game and be your best self with the help of the empowering quotations and…
upbeat affirmations in this pocket-sized dose of winner's wisdomWith a positive mood and the right attitude, nothing can hold you back. Whatever your aims or ambitions in life, confident thoughts and good advice make all the difference.This little book, packed with incisive quotes and optimistic affirmations, is here to support you on your journey to sweet success and greater happiness. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling inspired and thinking like a true champion.As well as the hard-won wisdom of leaders, legends and trendsetters, this book includes a host of encouraging affirmations and daily reminders such as: Do something today that your future self will thank you for Start and end each day with a positive thought Inside every setback hides an opportunity Believe in magic and you will find itHow to Find Calm in Five Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Bring You Peace Every Day
Par Joanne Mallon. 2023
This book includes over 60 prompts and ideas to help you pause for peace and connect to calm every single…
day - and each tip takes no longer than five minutes Pockets of calm are all around us, even on the busiest of days - and they're easy to find when you know where to look. All you need is five minutes. Guiding you through each stage of your day, these soothing rituals will help you to recentre yourself and rise above everyday stresses. Tips include:- How to incorporate mindfulness into your routine- Starting the day with a relaxation exercise and a calming mantra- Visualizing what calm looks like to you- Writing down your worries to gain focus and perspectiveEven the smallest moment of calm can transform your outlook, so whether you follow one tip or many, you're sure to de-stress, boost your well-being and find clarity and calm every day.Super Cats: Inspirational True Stories of Real-Life Cat Heroes That Will Melt Your Heart
Par Ashley Morgan. 2023
Discover the true tales of extraordinary felines with this heart-warming and inspirational collection, perfect for fans of A Streetcat Named…
Bob and Nala's WorldMeet some of the world's most incredible real-life cat heroes in this awesome compendium of true stories, including: Scarlett, the brave mother who went into a burning building five times to rescue her kittens. Emily, the cat who survived an epic journey across the Atlantic trapped in a shipping container from America to France. Oscar, the care-home cat who predicts when residents are about to pass on and comforts them in their final hours. Whether they're testing the boundaries of their nine lives or demonstrating unusual talents, cats are always full of surprises. In Super Cats, prepare to meet the most surprising of all.From loyal companions who put their lives at risk to help others to intuitive cats who detected danger when no one else did, these extraordinary felines will capture your heart and make you marvel at their astonishing powers.How to Live Your Best Life: Live a Life You Love and Find Joy and Fulfilment Every Day
Par Sophie Golding. 2023
Live your life to the fullest! Filled with thoughtful advice and inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book will show you…
how to envision your best, happiest life and make it reality. Your best life is yours to define. Whether it means reaching for your dreams, finding a sense of purpose or making more time for the things you love, it's whatever makes you feel like the very best version of yourself. Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips and words of wisdom, this book will help you to create a life you love. Learn how to:- Visualize what your best life looks like for you- Identify your core values and align your life with them- Adjust your mindset with small changes and habits to stay motivated and happy- Find peace within yourself and nurture self-loveWe are at our happiest when what we do matches up with who we are, so dive into these beautiful pages to begin your journey towards a life of joy and fulfilment.I Believe in You: Uplifting Quotes and Powerful Affirmations to Fill You with Confidence
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
If you want to lift someone's spirits and fill them with confidence, look no further than this pocket-sized book of…
inspiring quotes and affirmationsSimple words of encouragement are powerful things. Sometimes the best gift you can give is letting someone know just how special they truly are. That's why this little book is packed with empowering quotes and affirming statements, perfect for telling someone you care about that you believe in them.From the worldly wisdom of early philosophers to the musings of modern superstars, these words will inspire, motivate and uplift. The ideal gift for any occasion, whether you know someone who's taking their driving test, about to graduate, or perhaps just in need of a little confidence boost.As well as the wise words of great writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of positive affirmations and daily reminders such as: Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppableEverything that you are is enoughYou have to believe in order to achieveLive life on your terms and never apologize for itYou are the creator of your own destinyShit Happens So Get Over It: Uplifting Quotes for Bad Days
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
This little book of uplifting and pithy quotes is the ultimate antidote to all the days that couldn't end quickly…
enoughWhen the shit hits the fan, you don't just need a massive mop. You need some words of wisdom that will keep you going no matter what is thrown your way. You scratched the side of your car: pick up this book. You sent private snaps to your family WhatsApp by mistake: let your tears streak these pages. You delivered a presentation at work with your flies undone and toothpaste on your chin: stiffen that upper lip with every quote you read.By the end of this remarkably astute collection of quotes, you'll have: Enough resilience to make light of the worst scenario Enough willpower to overcome all obstacles And enough quotes under your belt to last you a lifetime! Why waste time wondering if the glass is half full or half empty when you can just get on and drink it!I Love You: Romantic Dates and Meaningful Quotes for the One You Love
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
Show your one true love how much they mean to you with this heartfelt collection of creative date ideas and…
amorous quotes Spending time with the one you love makes every day special, and this little book of charming date ideas gives you new ways to sweep your partner off their feet. Filled with inspiration and romance, this book is a gorgeous gift for that special someone to show them how much you care. With novel suggestions such as whisking them away for a beach-front picnic, cooking a romantic three course meal or watching the stars from your back garden, this book is packed with many ways to light a spark in your love life. As well as dreamy date ideas, this book is also filled with thoughtful and profound quotes about love. Be inspired by the beautiful words of poets and writers, and explore the most passionate ways to tell your partner, "I Love You".The Founders on Religion: A Book of Quotations
Par James H. Hutson. 2005
What did the founders of America think about religion? Until now, there has been no reliable and impartial compendium of…
the founders' own remarks on religious matters that clearly answers the question. This book fills that gap. A lively collection of quotations on everything from the relationship between church and state to the status of women, it is the most comprehensive and trustworthy resource available on this timely topic. The book calls to the witness stand all the usual suspects--George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams--as well as many lesser known but highly influential luminaries, among them Continental Congress President Elias Boudinot, Declaration of Independence signer Charles Carroll, and John Dickinson, "the Pennsylvania Farmer." It also gives voice to two founding "mothers," Abigail Adams and Martha Washington. The founders quoted here ranged from the piously evangelical to the steadfastly unorthodox. Some were such avid students of theology that they were treated as equals by the leading ministers of their day. Others vacillated in their conviction. James Madison's religious beliefs appeared to weaken as he grew older. Thomas Jefferson, on the other hand, seemed to warm to religion late in life. This compilation lays out the founders' positions on more than seventy topics, including the afterlife, the death of loved ones, divorce, the raising of children, the reliability of biblical texts, and the nature of Islam and Judaism. Partisans of various stripes have long invoked quotations from the founding fathers to lend credence to their own views on religion and politics. This book, by contrast, is the first of its genre to be grounded in the careful examination of original documents by a professional historian. Conveniently arranged alphabetically by topic, it provides multiple viewpoints and accurate quotations. Readers of all religious persuasions--or of none--will find this book engrossing.Søren Kierkegaard: A Biography
Par Joakim Garff. 2005
"The day will come when not only my writings, but precisely my life--the intriguing secret of all the machinery--will be…
studied and studied." Søren Kierkegaard's remarkable combination of genius and peculiarity made this a fair if arrogant prediction. But Kierkegaard's life has been notoriously hard to study, so complex was the web of fact and fiction in his work. Joakim Garff's biography of Kierkegaard is thus a landmark achievement. A seamless blend of history, philosophy, and psychological insight, all conveyed with novelistic verve, this is the most comprehensive and penetrating account yet written of the life and works of the enigmatic Dane who changed the course of intellectual history. Garff portrays Kierkegaard not as the all-controlling impresario behind some of the most important works of modern philosophy and religious thought--books credited with founding existentialism and prefiguring postmodernism--but rather as a man whose writings came to control him. Kierkegaard saw himself as a vessel for his writings, a tool in the hand of God, and eventually as a martyr singled out to call for the end of "Christendom." Garff explores the events and relationships that formed Kierkegaard, including his guilt-ridden relationship with his father, his rivalry with his brother, and his famously tortured relationship with his fiancée Regine Olsen. He recreates the squalor and splendor of Golden Age Copenhagen and the intellectual milieu in which Kierkegaard found himself increasingly embattled and mercilessly caricatured. Acclaimed as a major cultural event on its publication in Denmark in 2000, this book, here presented in an exceptionally crisp and elegant translation, will be the definitive account of Kierkegaard's life for years to come.Tocqueville: The Aristocratic Sources of Liberty
Par Lucien Jaume. 2013
A major intellectual biography of Toqueville that restores democracy in America to its essential contextMany American readers like to regard…
Alexis de Tocqueville as an honorary American and democrat—as the young French aristocrat who came to early America and, enthralled by what he saw, proceeded to write an American book explaining democratic America to itself. Yet, as Lucien Jaume argues in this acclaimed intellectual biography, Democracy in America is best understood as a French book, written primarily for the French, and overwhelmingly concerned with France. "America," Jaume says, "was merely a pretext for studying modern society and the woes of France." For Tocqueville, in short, America was a mirror for France, a way for Tocqueville to write indirectly about his own society, to engage French thinkers and debates, and to come to terms with France's aristocratic legacy.By taking seriously the idea that Tocqueville's French context is essential for understanding Democracy in America, Jaume provides a powerful and surprising new interpretation of Tocqueville's book as well as a fresh intellectual and psychological portrait of the author. Situating Tocqueville in the context of the crisis of authority in postrevolutionary France, Jaume shows that Tocqueville was an ambivalent promoter of democracy, a man who tried to reconcile himself to the coming wave, but who was also nostalgic for the aristocratic world in which he was rooted—and who believed that it would be necessary to preserve aristocratic values in order to protect liberty under democracy. Indeed, Jaume argues that one of Tocqueville's most important and original ideas was to recognize that democracy posed the threat of a new and hidden form of despotism.The Quotable Thoreau
Par Jeffrey S. Cramer. 2011
The most comprehensive and authoritative collection of Thoreau quotations ever publishedFew writers are more quotable than Henry David Thoreau. His…
books, essays, journals, poems, letters, and unpublished manuscripts contain an inexhaustible treasure of epigrams and witticisms, from the famous ("The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation") to the obscure ("Who are the estranged? Two friends explaining") and the surprising ("I would exchange my immortality for a glass of small beer this hot weather"). The Quotable Thoreau, the most comprehensive and authoritative collection of Thoreau quotations ever assembled, gathers more than 2,000 memorable passages from this iconoclastic American author, social reformer, environmentalist, and self-reliant thinker. Including Thoreau's thoughts on topics ranging from sex to solitude, manners to miracles, government to God, life to death, and everything in between, the book captures Thoreau's profundity as well as his humor ("If misery loves company, misery has company enough"). Drawing primarily on The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau, published by Princeton University Press, The Quotable Thoreau is thematically arranged, fully indexed, richly illustrated, and thoroughly documented. For the student of Thoreau, it will be invaluable. For those who think they know Thoreau, it will be a revelation. And for the reader seeking sheer pleasure, it will be a joy.Over 2,000 quotations on more than 150 subjectsRichly illustrated with historic photographs and drawingsThoreau on himself and his contemporariesThoreau's contemporaries on ThoreauBiographical time lineAppendix of misquotations and misattributionsFully indexedSuggestions for further readingThe Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ Studies, 2nd Edition
Par Abbie E. Goldberg. 2024
The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies, 2nd Edition will be a broad, interdisciplinary product aimed at students and educators interested…
in an interdisciplinary perspective on LGBTQ issues. This far-reaching and contemporary set of volumes is meant to examine and provide understandings of the lives and experiences of LGBTQ individuals, with attention to the contexts and forces that shape their world. The volume will address questions such as: What are the key theories used to understand variations in sexual orientation and gender identity? How do LGBTQ+ people experience the transition to parenthood? How does sexual orientation intersect with other key social locations (e.g., race) to shape experience and identity? What does LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy look like? How have anti-LGBTQ ballot measures affected LGBTQ people? What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences during COVID-19? How were LGBTQ+ people impacted by the Trump administration? What is life like for LGBTQ+ people living outside the United States? This encyclopedia will be a unique product on the market: a reference work that looks at LGBTQ issues and identity primarily through the lenses of psychology, human development, and sociology, and emphasizing queer, feminist, and ecological perspectives on this topic. Entries will be written by top researchers and clinicians across multiple fields—psychology, human development, gender/queer studies, sexuality studies, social work, nursing, cultural studies, education, family studies, medicine, public health, and sociology—contributing to approximately 450-500 signed entries. All entries will include cross-references and Further Readings.