In ancient Greek comedy, nothing is ever 'just a joke'. This book treats jokes with the seriousness they deserve, and shows that far from being mere surface-level phenomena, jokes in Greek comedy are in fact a site of poetic experimentation whose creative force expressly rivals that of serious literature.Focusing on the fragments of authors including Cratinus, Pherecrates, and Archippus alongside the extant plays of Aristophanes, Naomi Scott argues that jokes are critical to comedy...

Using case studies from around the world, the book develops a new theory of federalism, showing that it can enhance deliberative democracy and civil society.

In Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, Jade Scott, a historian and expert on Mary’s correspondence, draws on hundreds of her encrypted letters to paint a vivid portrait of her years in captivity.A fascinating and revealing new biography of Mary Queen of Scots in captivity.For almost two decades before her or execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was a prisoner. From her chambers, she wrote countless letters, many encrypted u...

Drawings are everywhere. Daubed on ancient cave walls and projected on screens. Drawings helps us describe science, depict emotions and discover. Yet many of us laid aside drawing - or more simply, mark-making - in childhood, thereby losing a rich and varied way to tell our stories.This book gathers research evidence to demonstrate the substantial value of drawing for health, healthcare and improving wellbeing. It is for anyone interested in engaging in drawing - the low-cost, low-...

From the Orkney Islands in Scotland to Costa Rica, Delaware and Peru and finally Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ken tells the story of his journey as a student, missionary, Bible teacher, husband, father and grandfather.

A fascinating and revealing new biography of Mary Queen of Scots in captivity.For almost two decades before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was a prisoner. From her chambers, she wrote countless letters, many encrypted using complex ciphers to prevent her communications from being intercepted. In this way, she used language to exert her will and her influence, even while incarcerated.More ...

This book is "arranged in a very useful manner and has great information for people of all experience levels. I'm hoping it becomes a staple for all teaching hospitals." Dr Dave McRuer, Director of Veterinary Services, Wildlife Center of Virginia, USA Comprehensive, intensely practical, and extensively illustrated, this unique book consolidates years of practical knowledge of dealing with injured birds of prey. Written by a practicing veterinarian, it: concisely covers helpful, day-to-day ...

Comprehensive, practical and extensively illustrated, this book accumulates years of practical knowledge when dealing with injured birds of prey. Written by a practicing veterinarian it is a concise, helpful, day-to-day guide which outlines everything from handling and the intake examination, through to practical procedures and the treatment of a comprehensive range of conditions and injuries. Also covering advice on housing, rehabilitation and eventual release, and fully updated throughou...

Want a Strong Promise? ... Read This or Go Broke!Order now!Can you spare just a few minutes a year to beat the market? The Worry-Free Wealth Guide to Stock Market Investing and its FREE BONUS AUDIOS AND VIDEOS is a plain language, clear, concise, and powerful “magic formula” approach to a Stocks for the Long Run investment strategy that Warren Buffet himself describes as the best for most stock market investors. In this 2017 edition, readers will learn one simple -- 10 minu...

In Break Up Glue, Dr. Tina Scott channels her experience as a relationship coach and therapist. She has created practical tools to help anyone feeling the pain and intensity of a break up by offering tools to help put the piece of your life back together. Putting the pieces together after a break up can be very painful. Each piece feels like a sharp fragment of glass, and when you go to pick up the pieces, you get cut. Your healing seems impossible, and the pain feels deeper.The hea...

Invigorate your well-being,one juice at a time over the next days!!This book is filled with seven juice recipes that are aimed to cultivate mental clarity over a seven-day period. As you embark on this juice journey I invite you to purchase one of my adult coloring books.

Uncover Meaning in Humanity’s Darkest MomentsWITH A FOREWORD BY DR. PHILIP STONEIn Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism, Dr. Chad Scott, multi-category #1 Amazon bestselling author, takes readers on a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of some of history’s most profound and challenging sites.From the solemn corridors of Auschwitz to the shadowy depths of the Paris Catacombs and th...