This book examines the often contentious world of early 20th-century European nationalism, focusing on the ideologies and movements of Action Française and Integralismo Lusitano. It explores how these movements emerged as reactions against the perceived failures of democracy, particularly in the wake of significant national crises such as France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and Portugal's colonial setbacks. At the heart of the analysis is Charles Maurras, the leader of Action França...

This volume draws together contemporary topics, themes and methodologies in the field of sustainability reporting and assurance to reveal how sustainability information is actually used, interpreted and processed by internal and external users. The volume covers the following topics: 1 value relevance of sustainability information; 2 methodology and performance of Socially Responsible Investment funds; 3 the current regulatory environment for both professional and legislative corporate sus...

The Reality and the Rhetoric examines the gap between the external reporting of four Australian organisations and their internal management practices and systems necessary to support comprehensive and reliable disclosure.The book finds evidence of a significant rift between the external rhetoric of sustainability and the internal management processes and culture.However, the book also finds that the rhetoric can be effective in driving real change internally, as or...

A hopeful and emotional novel about twists of fate, enduring friendships, and life’s never-ending surprises by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart.In the decade since Emma Dean’s husband died, she’s maintained a peaceful and organized life in her hometown of Wyndham Beach—until she finds evidence of her husband’s longtime affair. How, Emma wonders, can a man who’s been gone for ten years still break her heart?Still reeling from the bet...

English local government is in a state of decline after 40 years of incremental but cumulative centralisation by central government.This book is the first to directly address this trend's impact upon the institution of local government, a crucial element in the democratic viability of a unitary state. The process of centralisation, and its corrosive effect on the status and responsibilities of local government, have been widely recognised and deplored among politicians and senior o...

A small walled village on a mountain top in Italy gives a surface picture of pastoral, peaceful, bucolic monotony; yet underneath that surface lies a world of emotions and a sea of changes. Quickly one discovers what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called the interrelated structure of reality. From kidnappings to murder; from teenage angst to mature passion; from prejudice to understanding; from greed to benevolence; from festivals to funerals--this small village reveals that what affects one,...

National Director of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Stuart is described in Baroness Cox's biography as 'larger than life in every respect ... a combination of ex-RAF, ex-British Intelligence and Assemblies of God pastor'. A former Barnardo's boy, Stuart has been involved in extraordinary adventures from delivering aid under shell fire in Nagorno Karabakh to redeeming slaves in Sudan. Along the way he has met and helped many of the heroes of today's persecuted church. His story is la...

With the Dust Bowl heating up, Sarah makes her play to put the horrors of New Hope on the front pages. Meanwhile, Sheriff Meadows goes in alone to take down his top murder suspects and is aided by an unexpected ally.

Brought to you by Penguin.In***The Heart Code*** Dr Bradley Nelson hones in on breaking down our Heart-Walls, to unlock happiness and emotional freedom. All of us have walls around our hearts — emotional barriers that prevent us from fulfilling our potential and finding our true purpose.The Heart Code offers an in-depth exploration into the mechanisms of Heart-Walls and practical guidance toward breaking down these barriers around our hearts. You w...

Drift into a world of magic, wonder, and sweet dreams!This enchanting collection of fairy bedtime stories is perfect for helping little ones relax and settle down for a peaceful night’s sleep. Filled with gentle adventures, kind-hearted fairies, and soothing storytelling, each tale is designed to calm busy minds and create a cozy bedtime atmosphere.Whether it’s a fairy granting wishes in a moonlit garden or a tiny winged friend guiding a lost traveler home,...

In a follow-up book, which re-iterates the principles of “Digital Creature Rigging: The Art & Science of CG Creature Setup in 3ds Max”, and enhances their relativity with advanced wing, tail and tentacle setups. This book will discuss advanced rigging techniques in 3ds Max, while readers create a fish, octopus and a Game of Thrones style dragon!Key FeaturesThis is the next step in CG creature setups in 3ds Max.Although 3ds Max specific, the techniqu...

My Crazy Family is a collection of memories and life experiences expanding across a period of 70 years. Some will have you splitting your sides in laughter, while others may bring you to tears.