The definitive account of the most famous music festival of all time: Woodstock."[A] vivid and lively account of those hectic and historic three days….The best fly-on-the-wall account, tantamount to having had a backstage pass to an iconic event."— New York PostThe Woodstock music festival of 1969 is an American cultural touchstone, and no book captures the sights, sounds, and behind-the-scenes machinations of the historic gathering better t...

A Global Overview of International Tax Disputes on DTCThis book is a unique publication that gives a global overview of international tax disputes in respect of double tax conventions and thereby fills a gap in the area of tax treaty case law. It covers the 38 most important tax treaty cases that were decided around the world in 2024. The systematic structure of each chapter allows for the easy and efficient study and comparison of the various methods adopted for a...

CJEU – The most important cases in the field of direct taxationA great number of cases pending before the European Court of Justice (CJEU) concern the fundamental freedoms and State aid in respect of direct taxation. The CJEU is still a driving force in the field of direct tax harmonisation. All judgments and pending cases, therefore, have to be carefully analysed by academics as well as practitioners.This book discusses the most important cases in the fiel...

The year was 2046, and a once-thriving Earth was reduced to a barren wasteland as Mother Earth evicted humanity from her soul.Cast out by their actions and driven by a desperate hope for survival, they set course for Mars. A planet rumored to hold the key to their cosmic salvation. Beneath the Martian pyramids, ancient beings, guardians of the universe's negative (Netro) energy, watched humanity's plight with a mix of pity and disdain. These creatures cast a spell on the Cosmic Cre...

Basic knowledge of European Tax LawThis concise handbook has become a traditional instrument for gaining basic knowledge of European tax law with emphasis on direct taxes. It is directed at students, experienced international tax specialists with little knowledge of European law, European law specialists and non-Europeans who deal with Europe for business or academic reasons and need to understand the foundations of European tax law. Moreover, this book can be usef...

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This book is a short introduction to the development of the Roman Rite of Mass, the most widely used of the Church’s liturgical rites, from its origins in early Christianity until the present day. Over the centuries, the form of Mass most Catholics are familiar with has been shaped by the Apostolic See of Rome in contact and exchange with other local churches. Understanding this rich and complex history will help not only the clergy in their sacramental ministry, but all the faithful in pa...

This book is a commonsense guide to becoming a reflective practitioner, written by a practitioner for practitioners. This second edition is fully revised and updated, incorporating extensive new material emphasizing hands-on tools, worksheets, and guides along with practical advice for those interested in adopting reflective practice individually or in a group setting. It also provides useful resources, step-by-step instructions, and more case studies and commentaries from practitioners.

This volume features a selection of the best papers from the 32nd International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD 2024), which focused on “Harnessing Opportunities: Reshaping ISD in the Post-COVID-19 and Generative AI Era”.The significantly expanded and revised contributions in this volume provide a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of technology and shed light on the symbiosis between innovative technologies and organizational processes. The v...

The most important and recent judgments of the CJEUConsidering the ever-increasing importance of indirect taxation as a source of revenue for governments, the intensifying complexity of the legal framework, and the proliferating number of countries adopting indirect taxation, it is essential to scrutinize how the law is applied in practice. The primary driving force in this area is, undoubtedly, the Court of Justice of the European Union.This book analyses ...

This volume is a collection of papers on emerging concepts, significant insights, and novel approaches to Information Systems Development (ISD). It delves into the latest trends in ISD and examines how organizational goals, structure, and the business environment--including regulations and societal trends--can impact the creation and implementation of information systems. The book draws on invited papers selected from the proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Information Syst...

Among the most important modern Catholic thinkers, Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, fundamentally shaped Christian theology in the 20th and early 21st centuries. His collaborations and debates with figures such as Henri de Lubac, Karl Rahner, Jean Daniélou, Hans Küng, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Jürgen Habermas reflect the key role he has played in the development of Christian life and doctrine. The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger conveys the depth and breadth of his sign...