Analysing how Indigenous Peoples come to be identifiable as bearers of human rights, this book considers how individuals and communities claim the right of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) as Indigenous peoples.The basic notion of FPIC is that states should seek Indigenous peoples’ consent before taking actions that will have an impact on them, their territories or their livelihoods. FPIC is an important development for Indigenous peoples, their advocates and supporters beca...

To succeed in achieving its national security objectives the United States needs to use Associative Power in place of both Hard Power and Soft Power. Associative Power is the use of joint ventures and alliances to optimize the forms of power brought to bear in conflicts responding with precision to a spectrum of enemy threats, situational challenges, and political opportunities. Associative Power was wisely and successfully used by the United States in the Vietnam War through the CORDS pro...

The Letter to Philemon has been read by generations of interpreters, including towering figures such as John Chrysostom, as having to do with Paul returning the fugitive slave Onesimus to his master. Hence the letter, at best, was made complicit in the institution of slavery and, at worst, was foundational for the view that slavery was God ordained. This oppressive interpretation still holds sway in the academy and church alike.In his interdisciplinary study, Stephen E. Young sets ...

The Journey to Major Success" chronicles the meteoric rise of golf prodigy Collin Morikawa. From his humble beginnings on the greens to clinching major victories, this gripping narrative delves into Morikawa's relentless pursuit of excellence, his unwavering determination, and the countless hours of practice that paved his path to greatness. Through triumphs and setbacks, Morikawa's resilience and tenacity shine, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams with passion and dedication. This co...

*"Conveying communal wisdom and collective hope, this volume honors reading and knowledge as staples for a proverbial lifeboat." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a charming, accordion-style picture book about the life of a library.Rendered in gorgeous mixed-media collage, and in a striking, accordion-style format, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's Vessel of Promises outlines the life of a...

Most folks are lucky enough not to lose a good friend at an early adult age. I was one of the unlucky ones. This is the tale I wrote for my dying friend while she was undergoing cancer treatments some 1,700 miles away in her fight to survive. She was able to have the manuscript read to her, in its entirety, by her family, before leaving us.Stephen Banister has written ten works of fiction, half of which have reached publication. He is working to get the other five in print and audi...

The book gives information and support using evidence-based, low-intensity psychological treatments involving CBT for mild to moderate mental illness.

Endogenous Growth traces the intellectual evolution of growth theory, from its formative origins to its modern formalisation. The authors investigate how endogenous growth theory developed alongside the dominant analytical frameworks of dynamic macroeconomics. The book examines why models incorporating imperfect competition, heterogeneous returns, and alternative equilibrium concepts were long overshadowed. Through careful attention to the mathematical foundations—Hamiltonians, dy...

ZERO PIRANESI Giovanni Battista Piranesi's engravings, Campo Marzio dell'antica Roma of 1762, have a peculiar position within the discipline of ar- chitecture. With their dissemination, the folio collection of six etch- ings have till this day nurtured architects' speculations on the city. Since the Enlightenment, they - and in particular the Campo Marzio plan - have fuelled research, discussions and visions for the future of architecture. These engravings are also some of the most beau- t...

The term “spiritual transmission” refers to the passing of the state of enlightenment from teacher to student, which takes place in many spiritual traditions. In itself, the transmission is synonymous with the experience of enlightenment. But the fact that the student’s experience is rooted in a relationship with a human teacher who is perceived to possess absolute knowledge lends the experience much of its intrinsic, yet hidden, nature.Following the breakup of his 21-year relation...

A long weekend in Liverpool, one murder and four stunning dramasA fantastic four-part series, this story of interwoven lives is set in Liverpool over a long weekend, created in collaboration by four Liverpudlian writers. In each of the stories the characters gently touch each others lives, bring a richness and depth to the narrative, centred around the mystery of a local murder.In Friday both Edith and Albert are on the run. Edith from the ...

In his raw and inspiring memoir, "The Boy Who LIVED!", Stephen Young takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through his exceptional life. From a disastrous motorcycle accident at age 19, which nearly claimed his life, Stephen's journey is marked with trials and triumphs, medical challenges, business ventures, and the ceaseless pursuit of his varied interests. Living through five heart surgeries and additional motorcycle accidents, Stephen's resilience is nothing short of astounding. Howeve...