How is pan-nationalism different from other forms of nationalism? This book explores the diversity of pan-nationalism in both theory and practice.Drawing on Rogers Brubaker, the book introduces "pan-nationalism" as a category of practice. It shows that pan-nationalism implied transcending political frontiers, intermittently possessed a pejorative subtext, and differed from unmodified “nationalism” partly due to a retroactively applied success/failure criterion. Pan-nationalists alw...

2009 Moonbeam Fantasy Award Winner for Excellence in Literature Named Dragonroots Magazine's Best New Fantasy Saga of 2009 In a sleepy farming stead a young man Alant Cor is found to be one of the few Humans who can manipulate the Essence. And not simply manipulate it. Alant has more power over this magical force than any Human in known history. Does his younger brother Arderi Cor possess the same ability or something more sinister? Clytus Rillion the commander of a mercenary troop embarks...

The Path of Rebirth – Flip Side of the Coin of Collision Duology is one side of a story that takes place some 16 years before Farmers & Mercenaries – Book One of the Genesis of Oblivion Saga begins. This side of the coin gives the fans of this series insight into the relationship between the Revered Father and the Immortal Emperor, as well as shedding some light onto the Shikalu’s past. While you can read this story without having read the novels, it contains some spoiler...

The Habsburg Empire’s development into a modern nation state was, necessarily, bound up with the emergence of a vast bureaucratic network of civil servants. Responsible for addressing diverse social problems in areas such as education, public transportation, and health services, these officials enabled the Habsburg monarchy to maintain rule over geographically disparate domains. While Habsburg civil servants were often maligned as instruments of an oppressive regime, this volume provides a...

The definitive guide to putting spinal cord injury research into practiceEssentials of Spinal Cord Injury is written for the spinal cord injury (SCI) team and reflects the multidisciplinary nature of treating patients with SCI. It integrates emerging medical and surgical approaches to SCI with neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, neuroplasticity, and cellular transplantation. This comprehensive yet concise reference will enable neurosurgeo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the secret to building meaningful, lasting relationships in a world filled with surface-level connections. Beyond the Color Code for Connections is your essential guide to understanding personality and creating impactful interactions in both personal and professional settings.Have you ever wondered why some connections feel effortless while others are a struggle?Beyond the Color Code r...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world overflowing with screens and noise, how do you reclaim life’s authenticity? Homesteading Unplugged offers a refreshing blueprint for living sustainably in the digital age.This isn’t just a manual—it’s a journey back to simplicity, purpose, and connection. Imagine harvesting your own food, crafting essentials, and embracing eco-conscious habits that make life richer and calmer. Each chapter blends nostalgia wi...

Miroslav Hroch’s Social Preconditions of National Revival has profoundly influenced the study of nationalism since it first appeared in English translation, particularly because of its famous three-phase model for describing and analyzing national movements in Eastern Europe. Contributors to this book explore Hroch’s continued relevance to the field of nationalism studies with four case studies and two theoretical/historiographic essays. Two case studies apply Hroch’s thinking to ...

Book Two of this Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed Fantasy Series Thrust into an Essence Node by what he thought were his benevolent teachers Alant Cor has transcended the bonds of reality to become the first MahSukai to walk the Plane of TalicNauth in thousands of years. Now he must not only learn to deal with his new powers before they overwhelm and destroy him he must also escape the wrath of those who hunt him. Alants brother Arderi Cor has joined the ranks of the mysterious TatSu...

The year is 2013 and you have found that which you were seeking. However, in finding it you have inadvertently placed yourself in harm's way and zombies are hunting you.

Sixteen winters before a fledgling Tat’Sujen Traveled to Bin’Satsu, the brothers had a different problem to deal with - the Immortal Emperor had uncovered a powerful relic from the last War of Power that could herald the end of days for all of Talic’Nauth.This tale gives fans of this series some insight into the relationship between the brothers who call the Citadel their home, as well as shedding some light onto the mysterious Immortal Emperor.This novella should be read a...

This book deals with the waves of revolutions in North Africa labelled as the Arab Spring. Each of the countries in the region was affected by the Arab Spring and has experienced specific processes and consequences. Due to the complexity of the phenomenon, any kind of comprehensive research and analyses need an interdisciplinary approach to deal with the Arab Spring from multiple perspectives. This volume brings together a group of scholars from various disciplines covering different aspec...