Mathematics is an activity—something we do—not just something inert that we study. This rich collection begins from that premise to explore the various social influences, institutional forces and lived realities that shape and mould the study and practice of mathematics, and are moulded by it in turn.These twenty-one essays explore questions of mathematics as a topic of philosophy, but also the nature and purpose of mathematics education and the role of mathematics in moulding citi...

'He's reckless, irresponsible and can't - or won't - avoid getting involved in fights no matter what duty he's supposed to be carrying out!'That was the sort of comment which the senior officer of the Texas Light Cavalry might, with some justification, have made about the hot-headed Lieutenant Red Blaze during the War between the States. However, it was uttered by Colonel William Barrett Travis shortly before his departure to take command of the garrison at the Alamo Mission in San ...

Captain Jackson Baines Hardin had been given the task of ensuring the safe delivery of a five hundred caplock rifles, on which depended the success of the Texians' struggle to liberate themselves from the tyrannical rule of the Mexican dictator, Presidente Antonio Lopes de Santa Anna. Not only was he being pursued by a large contingent of the Arizona Hopi Activos Regiment, but it was likely that an even larger enemy force would be coming after him. So he found that devising a way of transp...

The Texans' defeat at the Alamo had embittered their bloody rebellion with the gall of revenge. But Major General Sam Houston was determined to meet Santa Anna's superior forces on his own terms. While the Mexican Army--fifteen hundred strong--camped on the banks of the San Jacinto, it fell to three men of the Texas Light Cavalry to even the odds. At their lead was the "Ole Devil" himself, Jackson Baines Hardin. If anybody could pull off a behind-the-lines mission--an impossible victory in...

An American shipload of Caplock rifles has been unloaded on the Texas coast. This new-fangled firepower could be vital to the Texians fighting for freedom from Mexico … if it ever reaches its destination. There's only one man General Sam Houston trusts to escort the Caplock shipment, and that's Jackson Baines Hardin … the 'Ole Devil' himself. Ole Devil is a man to be reckoned with, and this time he's got a pistol-packin' girl and a sword-swinging Oriental in his corner. But he hadn't count...

This tall board book, in the tradition of I am a Bunny and The Rooster Struts, is back in print with adorable new illustrations!The classic board book I am a Puppy is back*—*fully reillustrated and ready to be embraced by a new generation of children. Join Bruno, an adventurous puppy, as he plays with friends, leaps in the snow, takes a bath, and more! With simple words and adorable illustrations, this is perfect for toddlers.Also...

The Kray twins were Britain's most notorious gangsters. Ruling London's underworld for more than a decade, as gang lords they were among the most powerful and feared men in the city. Photographed by David Bailey and even interviewed for television, they became celebrities in their own right and are infamous to this day.Ronnie and Reg's reign of terror ended on 8 March 1969 when they were sentenced to life with the recommendation that they serve at least thirty years. Ronnie ended h...

Steam Deck OLED Complete Handbook: From First Boot to Pro-Level Customization & Gameplay Master your Steam Deck OLED with this all-in-one handbook designed for both new users and seasoned PC gamers. Whether you’re unboxing your device for the first time or diving deep into advanced tweaks, this guide walks you through every essential step—from setup and game installs tosystem mods, controller mapping, and visual performance tuning. Inside, you’ll learn: How to set up your Steam Deck OLED f...

This book develops the idea that since decolonisation, regional patterns of security have become more prominent in international politics. The authors combine an operational theory of regional security with an empirical application across the whole of the international system. Individual chapters cover Africa, the Balkans, CIS Europe, East Asia, EU Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America, and South Asia. The main focus is on the post-Cold War period, but the history of each r...

Whether it's to adhere to regulations, access markets by meeting specific standards, or devise data analytics and AI strategies, companies today are busy implementing metadata repositories—metadata tools about the IT, data, information, and knowledge in your company. Until now, most of these repositories have been implemented in isolation from one another, but that practice lies at the core of problems with data management in many companies today.Author Ole Olesen-Bagneux, chief ev...

Women in Country celebrates the biggest female musicians and key players who changed the face of country music over the last 100 yearsWomen in Country is a beautifully illustrated book highlighting women who contributed greatly to the growth of country music artistically and commercially over the last 100 years. Each chapter chronicles contextual overview of each decade in country music, followed by biographical portraits of each ...

This book provides a detailed study of the role of the judiciary in environmental law. It examines theoretical issues concerning the role of judges, taking account of different legal cultures and contexts, exploring the multifaceted pressures which rest on the shoulders of courts when navigating the tensions between maintaining neutrality, resolving disputes, and providing guidance and assistance for future courts, policy-makers and decision-makers. In addition, it explores the particular ...