From the streets of Cairo in the midst of the Arab Spring, to rebellions on distant planets, and from a daring rescue on a seastead-studded ocean to the gallows and grimy streets of 17th century London, here are ten short stories of liberty and revolution.Imagine...a world where independent seasteads and private airship companies keep the peace on the high seas.Imagine...a dying planet ruled by a rigid caste system, but with one last chance to be free.Imagine...a jo...

The Gods of Egypt**, first published in France in 1992 and now in its third French edition, is a short, elegant, and highly accessible survey of ancient Egyptian religion.** The clarity and brevity of Claude Traunecker's book make it especially valuable to readers seeking an authoritative introduction to this complex topic. The Cornell edition, the first English translation, is enhanced by 23 illustrations.Traunecker begins with an overview of the source m...

This book provides a multidisciplinary and comparative look at the contemporary phenomenon of conscientious objection or contestation in the name of religion and examines the key issues that emerge in terms of citizenship and democracy. These are analysed by looking at the different ways of challenging or contesting a legal obligation on the grounds of religious beliefs and convictions.The authors focus on the meaning of conscientious objection which asserts the legitimacy of convi...

“A fount of practical tips for cat owners.” —The New York TimesFrom a leading veterinary psychiatrist, a groundbreaking look into the minds of our feline companions and “a guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats” (Focus Vif).Cats are mysterious creatures, and the relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. They are contradictory creatures: curious and aloof, independent and affectionate, preda...

To women the whole world over, perfume means glamour, and in the world of perfume, Jean-Claude Ellena is a superstar. In this one-of-a-kind book, the master himself takes you through the doors of his laboratory and explains the process of creating precious fragrances, revealing the key methods and recipes involved in this mysterious alchemy.Perfume is a cutthroat, secretive multibillion-dollar industry, and Ellena provides an insider’s tour, guiding us from initial inspiration thro...

Rich Brand Poor Brand is the follow-up to the #1 Amazon bestseller on branding, Brand Intervention.Rich Brand Poor Brand helps you craft a culture capable of sustaining the brand you've built.It takes the next inevitable step in building a brand that can be maintained, grown, and expanded no matter the size of your company, the number of employees, or the industry you're in.What Rich Brand Poor Brand

The time has come when advertising has in some hands reached the status of a science. It is based on fixed principles and is reasonably exact. The causes and effects have been analyzed until they are well understood. The correct methods of procedure have been proved and established. We know what is most effective, and we act on basic laws.Advertising, once a gamble, has thus become, under able direction, one of the safest business ventures. Certainly, no other enterprise with compa...

What if the greatest force for success has been within you all along? Claude M. Bristol distills a lifetime of investigation into religions, healing traditions, and the habits of history's highest achievers into one practical system built on a single principle: belief is power. Through the card technique, the mirror technique, and the disciplined repetition of affirmations — the "tap, tap, tap" method — you will learn to impress your desires upon the subconscious mind and watch circumstanc...

Innovation is a key source of competitive advantage, but it remains frustratingly elusive for many organizations. This book shows you how to close the innovation gap by making individuals and organizations systematically and sustainably innovative. You will learn how to embrace a culture of innovation and make it permeate every level of the organization. You will find a clear road map and practical tools to redefine your workplace's culture, identify and tap into the existing innovative in...

“French Nobel Laureate Claude Cohen-Tannoudji is second to none in his understanding of the modern theory and application of atom-photon interactions. He is also known for his lucid and accessible writing style … Advances in Atomic Physics is an impressive and wonderful-to-read reference text … Certainly researchers in the fields of atom-photon interactions and atom traps will want it as a reference on their bookshelves … A selection of chapters may be of benefit to students: the early cha...

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that strives to understand the functioning of neural systems at levels ranging from biomolecules and cells to behaviour and higher brain functions (perception, memory, cognition). Neurophysics has flourished over the past three decades, becoming an indelible part of neuroscience, and has arguably entered its maturity. It encompasses a vast array of approaches stemming from theoretical physics, computer science, and applied mathematics. This book p...

The thymus gland has always fascinated me and, despite the ever-growing abun dance of medical books, this subject seemed to be a bit of a "poor relation." As a surgeon, the lack of information was particularly frustrating, and this is why I de cided to edit a text covering the different aspects of thymic pathology, surgery, and prognosis. It is always difficult to strike a balance between what is to be included and left out of a book about a subject intended for readers of different specia...