This open access book offers a multidisciplinary dialogue on relational anthropology in contemporary economics. A particular view of the human being is often assumed in economic models, but seldom acknowledged let alone explicated. Addressing this neglected area of research in economic studies, altogether the contributors touch upon the importance and potential of virtues, the notions of freedom and self-love, the potential of simulation models, the dialectics of love, and questions of met...

The ebook 'Secrets of Amsterdam' contains more than 50 suggestions on what to do and where to go in Amsterdam: museums, theatres, concert halls and much more. But you have to work for it! Each listing is presented in 15 questions that, we hope, will increase your appetite. Where is Rembrandt buried? How many bicycles are there in Amsterdam? What is the Miracle of Amsterdam? All the answers to the almost 1000 questions are given at the end of each chapter. Learn about the Rijksmuseum, the...

First published in 1945, Pilates’ Return to Life Through Contrology contains the authorized, legal, edited, and original Library of Congress version of Joseph H. Pilates’ and William J. Miller’s first complete fitness writings. It details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind, and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that continue to ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD'Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and RecoveryThe effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world's experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatm...

What does it mean to be a Christian minority community, particularly in the context of Islam? That is the main question of this collection of high-quality academic contributions. Believers belonging to religious minority communities can struggle when it comes to defining their identity as part of the majority society while yet differing from that majority in various ways. It could also lead to the question as to how they might contribute positively to society, being in an often vulnerable ...

Jolan has become a robust kid who is interested in everything. The strange signs he draws without knowing their meaning thoroughly intrigue his parents. During one escapade, he makes friends with a boy his age. The child seems to be lost and is terrified of adults. Along with being deaf and mute, he cannot answer questions raised by his mysterious presence. Surprised by a storm, Thorgal has been taken in by an old couple. Without boat or money, he can’t return to his village. Perhaps an ar...

In these new adventures, Aaricia is crowned Queen, and Thorgal will have to face many difficult tests to track down his beauty. Then they spend some happy days together in the countryside... Their first child is announced. But, alas, everything is turned upside down into horror by the jealousy of Shaniah, a teenager turned away by Thorgal. Prisoner on board the Black Galley, Thorgal becomes a plaything in the hands of Veronar, a degenerate tyrant... This two-volume book includes “The Black...

Three stories, three people and three connections that span the twists and turns of the 17th century. As commonwealths fall and the states of Western Europe race to establish their place in history the lives of Andrea the palace servant, William the playwright and Alphonse du Monde of the French King's Guard become intertwined with Louisa Auguste Béjart – King Charles II’s illegitimate daughter.A selection of prequel stories set in the world of Nicole van Niekerk's Mother of the Fi...

In a world obsessed with the virtual, tangible things are once again making history. Tangible Things invites readers to look closely at the things around them, ordinary things like the food on their plate and extraordinary things like the transit of planets across the sky. It argues that almost any material thing, when examined closely, can be a link between present and past. The authors of this book pulled an astonishing array of materials out of storage--from a pencil manufactur...

She went to research pirates... and found herself in their world.When museum historian Samantha Morrison takes a solo sailing trip while in the Caribbean, the last thing she expects is to be shipwrecked in 1690—smack in the middle of the Golden Age of Piracy. Rescued by the crew of the Sea Dancer, a privateer ship, Sam poses as a cabin boy to survive. But when her secret—and her future knowledge—are discovered, everything changes. Especially with the ship's rugged ...

As a teenager, he washed dishes in a restaurant while chasing his football dream. No big academy wanted him.Discover the story of how Virgil van Dijk took the long road to the top, using patience, hard work and talent to become the world's most expensive defender and Liverpool's captain.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books co...

There are 6 titles in this book, which are:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.Book 2: How did the ancient Vikings live?What was their society like?This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to wome...