Introduction:Fellow Traveler: A person who is not a member of a particular group or political party, but who sympathizes with the group's aims and policies. —(definition from Oxford Language Dictionary)The term Fellow Traveler is often used in relation to communist nations, but it is even more relevant when discussing fascism. When Stalin began setting up the Soviet satellite nations he searched for allies in places like Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovaki...

This book discusses how ancient Japanese mythology was utilized during the colonial period to justify the annexation of Korea to Japan, with special focus on the god Susanoo. Described as an ambivalent figure and wanderer between the worlds, Susanoo served as a foil to set off the sun goddess, who played an important role in the modern construction of a Japanese national identity.Susanoo inhabited a sinister otherworld, which came to be associated with colonial Korea. Imperialist i...

David Weiss Halivni emerges his original approach to critical study of the Talmudic text not only in its modern printed form but as it was in its original form, the Oral Torah from the mouths of countless sages.

Presents a new vision for HR's role in businessFocusing on strategic solutions for HR, Leadership-Driven HR challenges the traditional view of HR as a service function and replaces it with a new vision of HR as an internal business accountable for the return on investment of essential corporate assets—people and organizational processes. Leadership-Driven HR provides practical strategies for leveraging HR's role, priorities, accountabilities, and ...

The fully updated classic guide to the mechanics of securities processing—a must for professional investorsThis third edition of After the Trade Is Made reflects the changes that have taken place in recent years as a result of new products, technological breakthroughs, and the globalization of the securities industry. Comprehensive and easy to understand, it provides brokers, operations personnel, and individual investors with definitive and up-to-the-minu...

Music Supervision, or matching music to TV, film, new media, video games, live events, brands, and a host of other media, is a fast-growing career path. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, profiles key players, explores mixing and sound design, and provides time-saving project form templates.For those who want to break into the field of music supervision, this book tells you how to get the job. Artists, publishers and labels seeking more ...

Completely revised to feature a new, more modern design, Orthopaedic Surgical Approaches presents all of the latest imaging modalities and techniques used in orthopaedics today. This medical reference book captures the changes in this rapidly evolving field, equipping you with an expert, illustrative guide to the full array of common and contemporary surgical approaches, as well as the relevant regional anatomy. No matter what your level of training, this volume promises to be your go-to m...

Want to learn the insider secrets of the top 1% sales achievers? Discover the inspiring techniques of 20 sales VIPs so you can climb the ranks and bring in the biggest commissions of your career.Fed up with the same old sales results? Tired of advice from so-called sales gurus who don't actually sell for a living? Want to learn closing techniques from real-world doers? Account director, podcast host, and top 1% achiever Scott Ingram has spent his whole life obsesse...

Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult and paediatric, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. This new edition, with updated cardiac surgery and thoracic sections, provides on-the-spot guidance to common and less common operative procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference, with pages on intensive care edged in red for immediate access. Completely updated with current evidence and guidelines, the book is ...

Since the financial bubble burst, the U.S. has created and pushed a monetary and fiscal policy which was at best blatantly wrong - and at worst carried an enormous financial risk -- and this is what started the real estate bubble. Those responsible repudiated the clearly visible problems and closed their eyes to the huge risks involved. Using quotes from their own work of the past few years, the authors prove that the dangers could indeed be clearly recognized: absurd rises in real estate ...

Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology is the first textbook to blend modern tools of organic chemistry with concepts of biology, physiology, and medicine. With a focus on human cell biology and a problems-driven approach, the text explains the combinatorial architecture of biooligomers (genes, DNA, RNA, proteins, glycans, lipids, and terpenes) as the molecular engine for life. Accentuated by rich illustrations andmechanistic arrow pushin...

Demons! Vampires! Time Travelers! A Giant Chicken?The creators of Twelve Hours Later and Thirty Days Later are back for another time-turning read with adventure in the offing, steam in the air, and tongue occasionally in cheek. Join us for fantastical stories from fifteen authors, including Harry Turtledove, Kirsten Weiss, Katherine Morse and David Drake, Anthony Francis, and Madeleine Holly-Rosing as we journey through time and genre.Take a tour of Jolly ...