My play is a play of ideas, as I suppose all plays are, however, it is one in which nothing happens. It's a play about the English language and Shakespeare, sex, THC, television shows, music, art as well as technology, mental illness, BDSM, crossdressing, and other things. It is also a cautionary tale of sorts.A play on words, a play on gender and the tricks the mind plays: it is an answer to and a play on Percy B. Shelley's Prometheus Unbound, George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superma...

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound-or was the tree ever there at all?This book unfolds as a dialogue between two minds: Gene, the realist, and Abraham, the idealist. Across sixteen conversations, they wrestle with one of philosophy's oldest questions: is reality made of matter or of mind? Are trees and cappuccinos truly physical objects composed of atoms or are they manifestations of consciousness itself?As Gene and Abraham pr...

For a long time the morphologic diagnosis of diseases of the pancreas - which is the most hidden organ of the abdomen - by means of radiologic methods was inade quate. Diagnostic radiology of pancreatic diseases has been revolutionized by new cross-sectional methods such as computed tomography with volume CT scanning, further progress in ultrasonography in the form of color duplex Doppler, and magnetic resonance imaging. Therefore we had the idea of publishing an up-to-date treatise on rad...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delving into the intricate world of the beloved television drama, this book explores the genesis, impact, and enduring legacy of The West Wing. By examining the show's groundbreaking storytelling, complex characters, and timeless themes, it sheds light on its significance in shaping perceptions of American politics and governance. The West Wing became a cultural phenomenon for its ability to portray the inner workings of the White House...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In our rapidly changing world, the topic of transportation has never been more crucial. With overpopulated areas and soaring congestion levels, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to provide efficient mobility for millions. Transportation in Tomorrow's World: Mobility for Millions delves into the exciting future of transportation, where cutting-edge technologies and advanced systems converge to shape our urban landscapes. T...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this insightful book, we delve into the complex connection between two pressing environmental issues: global warming and ocean acidification. Exploring their profound interdependence, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of how global warming affects the delicate balance of our oceans. With clarity and scientific expertise, it unravels the intricate relationship between rising greenhouse gas emissions and the acidification of m...

Ares is a one-of-a-kind dog who prefers swimming to playing fetch. Despite the teasing from the other animals in the neighborhood, Ares stays happy and proud of his love for the water. However, everything changes when an accident sends chaos through the community. Will Ares rise to the occasion and save the day? Or will his love for swimming be put to the ultimate test?About the AuthorElizabeth B. Suarez is a dedicated and decorated police officer residing in Miami, Florida...

Ethnic specificity has become an integral part of research in the overlapping sciences of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics in Admixed Populations was conceived to compile pharmacogenetic/-genomic (PGx) data from peoples of four continents: Africa, America, Asia and Oceania, where admixture and population stratification occurs

Unique focus on achieving more resilient, ‘climate-smart’ coffee cultivationDistinctive agroecological approach based on improving cultivation through optimising ecosystem servicesComprehensive coverage of the value chain in coffee cultivation, from breeding to pest management and post-harvest practices

Globalization defines our era. While it has created a great deal of debate in economic, policy, and grassroots circles, many aspects of the phenomenon remain virtual terra incognita. Education is at the heart of this continent of the unknown. This pathbreaking book examines how globalization and large-scale immigration are affecting children and youth, both in and out of schools. Taking into consideration broad historical, cultural, technological, and demographic changes, the contributors—...

This volume explores the repercussions of a changing world order on regional security in Latin America. It examines how global and regional power shifts impact on the evolution of regional institutions as well as on state policies adopted in response to regional security challenges such as border conflicts, political instability, migration, drug-trafficking, organized crime, and terrorism.Contributions to this volume analyze the topic from three angles: power dynamics and its effec...

Culture, Space and Power: Blurred Lines collects essays that study contemporary mutations of public and private space in multiple cultural contexts and media from a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches. The essays range from the general to the specific: the first section will explore how recent trends in globalization, nationalism, city design, and ruralist revival yield particular spatial morphologies. The second part of the volume investigates spaces of privacy and togeth...