Focusing on rural development and environmental management, this book brings together the detailed history of development in East Timor under two colonial regimes and under the contemporary conditions of national independence. It addresses two comparative areas of development: across the three political regimes and across four case studies of projects delivered by various national or international development agencies in independent East Timor.Employing an original classificatory f...

Key Cases is the essential series for anyone studying law, including A Level, LLB, ILEX and post-graduate conversion courses. Understanding and memorising leading cases fully is a vital part of the study of law - the clear format, style and explanations of Key Cases will ensure you achieve this. Key Cases provides the simplest and most effective way for you to memorise and absorb the essential cases needed to pass your exams. Key Features: * All essential and leading cases explained * User...

What if the story of Jesus was told by the one who never left his side? Shepherd is a quiet and deeply moving retelling of the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of a dog who understands faith not through doctrine, but through presence, loyalty, and the simple act of staying. When a wandering dog finds himself drawn to a man unlike any other, he begins to follow—not because he understands the teachings, but because peace seems to follow wherever this man walks. As crowds gather, tensions...

Indigenous Knowledge (IK) reviews cutting-edge research and links theory with practice to further our understanding of this important approach's contribution to natural resource management. It addresses IK's potential in solving issues such as coping with change, ensuring global food supply for a growing population, reversing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable practices. It is increasingly recognised that IK, which has featured centrally in resource management for millenni...

Travers turned to Wharton. “I ask you, George, as a man of the world—do schoolmasters and mistresses have souls full of glamour and passion and intrigue? Are they torn by the same emotions that rend people like us?”At first the old schoolmaster’s poisoning was judged a suicide. But there were too many suspicious circumstances to satisfy Inspector Wharton of Scotland Yard. Why, for instance, had the dead man clung to a large book as he expired? And where is Flint, the schoo...

Glimmercraft - The Shepherd of ShardsMegi Ćurković thought she was just taking a break. A weekend escape into the woods of Marjan Hill was supposed to clear her head, not unravel her reality. But when glowing reflections start whispering her name and strangers vanish without a trace, Megi is pulled into an ancient mystery hidden beneath the soil of Split, Croatia. There's something beneath the forest-an ancient tree fed not by sunlight, but by acts of kindness. And it's blooming ag...

Two features especially distinguish the Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary series: theological exegesis and theological reflection. Both of these features are fully realized in this THOTC volume on Ezra and Nehemiah by David J. Shepherd and Christopher J. H. Wright.Following an introduction and concise, verse-by-verse commentary on both books, Shepherd and Wright highlight key ways in which these Old Testament texts continue to speak to us today. They closely examine what Ezra an...

The Shepherd of Hermas, composed in the late 1st or mid-2nd century AD, is an intriguing early Christian work filled with vivid visions, parables, and teachings. It follows the journey of Hermas, a former slave, who receives divine revelations through a figure known as the Shepherd. The text explores themes of repentance, moral integrity, and the necessity of maintaining a pure and faithful Christian community.This fascinating narrative offers insights into early Christian beliefs ...

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Here, adults with Asperger Syndrome speak out about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering sound advice for other Aspies and providing valuable insights for family, friends and also for mental health professionals.Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, mi...

David the Giant Killer: A Shepherd Boy Becomes King of Israel tells the inspiring and timeless story of one of the most remarkable figures in biblical history-David. From humble beginnings as a young shepherd tending sheep in the quiet fields of Bethlehem, David's journey unfolds as a powerful testimony of faith, courage, perseverance, and divine purpose.Before he was a warrior, before he wore a crown, David was a boy with a harp, a sling, and an unshakable trust in God. While king...

In "Die Entdeckung des Erdballs" unternimmt Wilhelm Cremer eine faszinierende Reise durch die Geschichte der großen Entdecker und ihrer Abenteuer. Mit einem detailreichen und fesselnden Schreibstil gibt Cremer Einblicke in die gewaltigen Reisen von Marco Polo bis James Cook und skizziert die Abenteuerlust sowie den Entdeckergeist, die die Menschen motivierten, unbekannte Kontinente zu erkunden. Der Autor beleuchtet nicht nur die geografischen Entdeckungen, sondern auch die kulturellen und ...

Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining ‘Big Data’, this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings.Analysing the power of data ...