The Fantasy of Individuality: On the Sociohistorical Construction of the Modern Subject (Hernando Almudena)(Pevná vazba)

The Fantasy of Individuality: On the Sociohistorical Construction of the Modern Subject (Hernando Almudena)(Pevná vazba)

The Enlightenment promised humanity a bright future of emancipation which never actuallymaterialized. Instead, our social order is still based on gender inequality, which rests upon afalse conviction: that the individual can be conceived of as separate from community; that the more individualized a

The Subject of Human Rights (Celermajer Danielle)(Pevná vazba)

The Subject of Human Rights is the first book to systematically address the 'human' part of 'human rights.' Drawing on the finest thinking in political theory, cultural studies, history, law, anthropology, and literary studies, this volume examines how human rights-as discourse, law, and

Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs (Townsend Camilla)(Pevná vazba)

In November 1519, Hernando Cort s walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always following the narrative offered by the Spaniards. After all, we

Munkman: The Technique of Advocacy (Munkman John)(Pevná vazba)

Provides an analytical approach to the subject of

Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality (Linden David)(Pevná vazba)

Inspired by the abundance of unique personalities available on dating websites, a renowned neuroscientist examines the science of what makes you, you.David J. Linden has devoted his career to understanding the biology common to all humans. But a few years ago he found himself on OkCupid. Looking

The Psychological Construction of Emotion (Barrett Lisa Feldman)(Pevná vazba)

Islamic Architecture of Deccan India (Michell George)(Pevná vazba)

Embraces the visual diversity of a rare subject, architecture of the Deccan, without sacrificing the vigour of academic

Book of Anna (Noble Stella Kuzyk)(Pevná vazba)

Stella Kuzyk Noble is the second youngest of the 16 children of Anna Zabiaka Kuzyk, the subject of this book. Stella was born in Fork River, Manitoba, Canada in 1929 and now resides in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada. She enjoys painting, playing cards, watching baseball and driving around town in her

The Construction of Words: Advances in Construction Morphology (Booij Geert)(Pevná vazba)

This volume focuses on detailed studies of various aspects of Construction Morphology, and combines theoretical analysis and descriptive detail. These are the recipes for coining new words and word forms, and they motivate the properties of existing complex

The Censor's Hand: The Misregulation of Human-Subject Research (Schneider Carl E.)(Pevná vazba)

An argument that the system of boards that license human-subject research is so fundamentally misconceived that it inevitably does more harm than good.Medical and social progress depend on research with human subjects. When that research is done in institutions getting federal money, it is

Laboratory Lifestyles: The Construction of Scientific Fictions (Kaji-O'Grady Sandra)(Pevná vazba)

economics of population - Key Modern Writings(Pevná vazba)

This comprehensive two volume set includes the most important articles and papers on the subject written since World War II. The main emphasis is on the effects of demographic change but the key modern writings on the determinants of population change are also

The Split Subject of Narration in Elizabeth Gaskell's First Person Fiction (Koustinoudi Anna)(Pevná vazba)

The Split Subject of Narration in Elizabeth Gaskell's First-Person Fiction analyzes a number of Elizabeth Gaskell's first-person works through a post-modern perspective employing such theoretical frameworks as psychoanalytic theory, narratology, and gender theory. It attempts to explore the

Over at the Construction Site (Wise Bill)(Pevná vazba)

Come to the construction site where there's a whole lot of activity going on With its irresistible rhyme, plus a fun counting element, this picture book will become every truck-loving toddler's favorite. Spend a day with mommy and daddy construction vehicles--bulldozers, front loaders, cement

Hit the Road: Vans, Nomads and Roadside Adventures (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

Get behind the wheel, turn the key, and feel the breeze. Hit the Road features the individuality of overland vehicles, their passionate owners, and the inspiring journeys that celebrate a life on the move. There's a worldwide movement of people escaping the buzz of cities and diving into

Building Physics of the Envelope - Principles of Construction(Pevná vazba)

The facade is the building's interface with its environment. It is here that building physics parameters such as heat, humidity, sound and light interact with the building. All these influences need to be controlled by the building envelope in order to ensure the comfort of the user and the

Self-Portraits (Rebel Ernst)(Pevná vazba)

The self as a subject is one of the most fascinating and fruitful of artistic enterprises. From the 15th century to today, this collection brings together some of the best examples of self-portraiture to explore the genre’s evolution over the centuries as well as the enduring questions of

The Ultimate Construction Site Book (Baumann Anne-Sophie)(Pevná vazba)

Experience the sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site: A crane lifts steel bars for a skyscraper, a tunnel boring machine digs underground... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring trucks, bridges, and structures to life. Readers will learn how roller

The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790 (Robertson Ritchie)(Pevná vazba)

This magisterial history--sure to become the definitive work on the subject--recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history,

Histories (Herodotus)(Pevná vazba)

Traditionally known as the Father of History, the Greek writer Herodotus(c. His subject is the war between the Persians and the Greeks but, in order to explain how this war came about, he also describes the rise of the Persian empire and analyses the causes of its conflict with neighbouring

On Nationalism (Hobsbawm Eric)(Pevná vazba)

An insightful and enlightening collection of Eric Hobsbawm's writing on the subject of

The Art of the Dragon Prince (Ehasz Aaron)(Pevná vazba)

Date Subject To Change. The world behind The Dragon Prince is finally revealed The Dragon Prince has enchanted and enthralled viewers since its initial release in September of 2018. Now, for the first time ever, dive into the world behind its creation with this all-new hardcover collection

Vermeer's Mistress and Maid (Ivory James)(Pevná vazba)

The subject of writing and receiving letters, which recurs frequently in the work of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), is given dramatic tension in this masterful painting of two women in a mysterious moment of crisis. The artist seldom, if ever, surpassed the subtly varied effects of light seen here

Modern Construction Management (Harris Frank)(Paperback)

While the construction process still requires traditional skills, the dynamic nature of construction demands of its managers improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. This well established, core undergraduate textbook reflects current best practice in the