From well-known leaders making life-and-death decisions to ordinary people who have overcome incredible loss to do inspirational things, meet the Israelis who thrive against all odds and learn how you can too.ISResilience is a study of a nation that has had to collectively and individually hang tough like no other country on earth. Imbued in Israel's DNA is the understanding that survival isn't optional - it's a necessity. Any Israeli could have gi...

This new resource covers the material selection, structural design and connections detailing of truly sustainable timber buildings through:consideration of the nature of wood and the heritage of timber construction, including the importance of forestry and conservationa review of modern techniques to improve the durability, fire resistance and predictability of structural timber elements and their vital connections

Addressing a wide range of topics, from Newton to Post-Kuhnian philosophy of science, these essays critically examine themes that have been central to the influential work of philosopher Michael Friedman. Special focus is given to Friedman's revealing study of both history of science and philosophy in his work on Kant, Newton, Einstein, and other major figures. This interaction of history and philosophy is the subject of the editors' "manifesto" and serves to both explain and promote the e...

Would you like to unlock your fullest potential and become the best version of yourself?Do you want to learn how to improve your relationships? Have you ever wondered about the triggers behind your emotions, and how to better understand them?Do you struggle to manage your reactions, or your emotions, and wish to feel in-control?If this sounds like you, then don’t waste another minute – keep reading!Even the most...

A rock pool with a deadly secret. A bank holiday heatwave dominated by the murder of an unknown man.A sun-drenched picnic that ends in a sinister locked-room mystery. And an Adriatic holiday interrupted by a beautiful couple ... who aren't quite who they seem to be.All these, and many more, can be found in these classic stories of summertime murder and mayhem, featuring masters of the genre from Dorothy L. Sayers to Arthur Conan Doyle. From St Mark's Square in Venice to the ...

Christmas Eve. While the world sleeps, snow falls gently from the sky, presents lie under the tree ... and murder is afoot. In this collection of ten classic murder mysteries by the best crime writers from the 1920s to today, death and mayhem take many festive forms, from the inventive to the unexpected.From a Santa Claus with a grudge to a cat who knows who killed its owner on Christmas Eve, these are stories to enjoy - and be mystified by - in front of a roaring fire, mince pie i...

In "Records of the Spanish Inquisition, Translated from the Original Manuscripts," Andrew Dickson White delves into one of history's most notorious institutions, presenting a meticulous collection of primary documents that illuminate the Inquisition's complex operations. White's literary style is characterized by a scholarly rigor, blending historical narrative with detailed analysis, making the sometimes daunting archival material accessible to a broader audience. The book is set against ...

Mountains have long held an appeal for people around the world. This book focusses on the diversity of perspectives, interaction and role of tourism within these areas. Providing a vital update to the current literature, it considers the interdisciplinary context of communities, the creation of mountain tourism experiences and the impacts tourism has on these environments. Including authors from Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the development, planning and governance issues are als...

In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve never seen people more stressed, anxious, and time poor than we are now. The big question is: how can we help individuals overwhelmed by constant pressures to cultivate a better mindset and cope with daily challenges? How can you transform your mindset and conquer these with ease?In the Time Poor Series: Mindset, we’ve gathered insights, practical tips, and real-life strategies fr...

When a historic battlefield site is discovered and studied, the focus is often on the “hardware”: remnants of weaponry, ammunition, supplies, and equipment that archaeologists carefully unearth, analyze, conserve, and frequently place on display in museums.But what about the “software”? What can archaeology teach us about the humans involved in the conflict: their social mores and cultural assumptions; their use and understanding of power?In The Archaeology of Engagemen...

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the differe...

When a spiritual medium is murdered in a locked hut on a haunted estate, Sir Henry Merrivale seeks a logical solution to a ghostly crime.Plague Court is old and crumbling, long neglected after its lord, hangman's assistant Louis Playge, fell victim to the black death hundreds of years before. Famously haunted by Playge's ghost, the property finally has a new owner and banishing the spirit is the first order of business. And when the medium employed with this task is...