How would first contact—on earth, in space, on another planet—transform our understandings of technology, philosophy, and what it means to be human? What kind of cognitive dissonance would society experience, if we discovered a previously unrecognized sentience on Earth?What would life be like if it originated in a frigid ocean beneath an impenetrable shell of ice? Or on a world whose haze obscures any view of the universe beyond? Or on an unfathomable scale in the...

Sind wir allein im Universum? Dieses Buch bietet eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Frage, die die Menschheit von Anbeginn beschäftigt. In klarem und allgemein verständlichem Stil untersuchen zwei führende Forscher aus der Astrobiologie die verschiedenen Wege, die zu einer vielfältigen Biosphäre führen. Ist der Mensch eine galaktische Besonderheit oder entwickelt sich immer komplexes Leben auf Planeten, die lange genug bewohnbar sind? Leben wir in einem „einsamen Universum“ oder gibt es...

Is contemporary international order truly a secular arrangement? Theorists of international relations typically adhere to a narrative that portrays the modern states system as the product of a gradual process of secularization that transcended the religiosity of medieval Christendom. William Bain challenges this narrative by arguing that modern theories of international order reflect ideas that originate in medieval theology. They are, in other words, worldly applications of a theological ...

Are humans a galactic oddity, or will complex life with human abilities develop on planets with environments that remain habitable for long enough? In a clear, jargon-free style, two leading researchers in the burgeoning field of astrobiology critically examine the major evolutionary steps that led us from the distant origins of life to the technologically advanced species we are today.Are the key events that took life from simple cells to astronauts unique occurrences that would b...

The international administration of troubled states - whether in Bosnia, Kosovo, or East Timor - has seen a return to the principle of trusteeship; that is when some form of international supervision is required in a particular territory in order both to maintain order and to foster the norms and practices of fair self-government. This innovative study rescues the normative discourse of trusteeship from the obscurity into which it has fallen since decolonization. It traces the development ...

Cuban International Relations at 60 brings together the perspectives of leading experts and the personal accounts of two ambassadors to examine Cuba’s global engagement and foreign policy since January 1959 by focusing on the island’s key international relationships and issues. Thisbook’s first section focuseson Havana’s complex relationship with Washington and its second section concentrates on Cuba’s other key relationships with consideration also being given to Cuba's external trade and...

A monumental historical collection that explores the forces, events, and individuals who shaped the modern world. Compiled by distinguished historians and scholars, The Cambridge Modern History offers a sweeping examination of global history from the Renaissance to the modern era. Covering political transformations, scientific discoveries, cultural movements, religious developments, international relations, and social change, the series provides an in-depth understanding of the events that...

In 'Scientific and Evolutionary Foundations of Morality – 4 Classic Moral Studies,' readers are invited to traverse the evolving landscape of moral philosophy as shaped by 19th-century thought. This collection delves into the intricate interplay between scientific advancement and ethical reasoning, showcasing a diversity of literary styles ranging from philosophical treatises to reflective analyses. Renowned pieces within this anthology interrogate the nature of morality through the lens o...

The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with Stanley Leathes, Adolphus Ward and George Prothero. The Cambridge Modern History Collection features all five original volumes: Volume I: The Renaissance Volume II: The Reformation, the End of the Middle Ages Volume III The Wars of Religion Volume IV: The 30 Years' War Volume V: The Age of Louis XIV

Drawing on his testimony before the Zondo Commission, Williams reveals the full extent of what Bain did not want the public to know. Deep Collusion uncovers the inner workings of state capture design. While this book exposes corporate corruption and lifts the lid on foreign profiteering and the weakening of South Africa’s public institutions, it also highlights the lonely burden of the whistleblower and the great personal cost of telling the truth in the face of overwhelming pressure.

Bloomsbury presents The Daffodil Days by Helen Bain, read by Finty Williams'Beautiful, affecting and deeply impressive' Louise Kennedy, author of TrespassesIn the early 1960s, in a small town near Dartmoor, the church bells ring. The people of North Tawton go about their days, catching glimpses of one another’s lives.There’s the local GP, who knows more about his patients than he would sometimes prefer. There’s the...

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