For sled dog�racing fans worldwide, the most important calendar day is the first Saturday in March, when teams convene for the start of mushing�s Superbowl�the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race�. Every year, as it has since 1973, this ultimate challenge begins in the state�s most populated city, Anchorage, and then dives into the Alaska Bush on a historic trail that wends over mountain ranges, along frozen rivers, and onto the Bering Sea ice. The finish line lies 1,000-plus miles away in Nome, ...

This Handbook brings together contributions from leading scholars of constitutional theory, with backgrounds in law, philosophy and political science. Its sixty chapters not only offer an exceptional survey of the field but also provide a major contribution to it. The book explores three main areas. First, the values upheld by a constitution, including rights, freedom, equality, dignity and well-being. Second, the modalities of a constitutional system, such as the separation of powers, dem...

The Danger Of Falling In Love New Poems In English & Spanish takes the reader on an emotive journey of familial and amorous misadventure. In this bilingual poetry collection, Jeff King divulges “what the knife leaves behind”: layers upon layers of deep-rooted pain that when revealed, give one the space to process, overcome, and heal. Nostalgia, remembrance, introspection…It is these key elements and more that make The Danger of Falling In Love New Poems In English & Spanish a truly raw, vu...

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about both the most serious public health crisis as well as, for many states, the most profound public interventions in individual liberties in the last century. Comparing Covid Laws: A Critical Global Survey examines the evidence of how fifty-three countries from around the world fared at providing an efficacious response within a framework respecting the rule of law, rights, and democratic government. The book draws primarily on data gathered within...

Countries that now contemplate constitutional reform often grapple with the question of whether to constitutionalise social rights. This book presents an argument for why, under the right conditions, doing so can be a good way to advance social justice. In making such a case, the author considers the nature of the social minimum, the role of courts among other institutions, the empirical record of judicial impact, and the role of constitutional text. He argues, however, that when enforcing...

Public law in the UK and EU has undergone seismic changes over the last forty years: development and membership of the EU, the Human Rights Act, devolution, the fostering of public law expertise within the judiciary, the globalization of public law, and the increased interaction between the academy, judiciary, barristers, public interest groups, and legislatures have transformed the public law landscape. Commentators spend much time at the frontiers of the subject, responding rapidly to ne...

Deliberative democratic theory emphasises the importance of informed and reflective discussion and persuasion in political decision-making. The theory has important implications for constitutionalism - and vice versa - as constitutional laws increasingly shape and constrain political decisions. The full range of these implications has not been explored in the political and constitutional literatures to date. This unique Handbook establishes the parameters of the field of deliberative const...

Go on an astonishing journey with Jeff King, whose "Christmas Miracle" made international headlines. You'll meet the real Jesus face to face and experience firsthand the most dramatic moments in history. Through it all, you'll gain a new perspective on your problems and you'll find the power to pick yourself up...when life knocks you down.

The Bible meets James Patterson and Stephen King! Just when you thought you knew the whole story, experience "The Greatest Story Ever Told" as it's NEVER been told. From the slums of Cairo, to the alleys of Jerusalem, to the glittering galleries of the City of Light, "Gabriel's Promise" is an epic tale with twists, turns, and tons of action! A supernatural thriller that packs a punch.

The Authoritative Guide to Building Service-Oriented Solutions with Microsoft .NET Technologies and the Windows Azure Cloud Computing PlatformIn SOA with .NET and Windows Azure, top Microsoft technology experts team up with Thomas Erl to explore service-oriented computing with Microsoft’s latest .NET service technologies and Windows Azure innovations.The authors provide comprehensive documentation of on-premise and cloud-based modern service techno...

According to the doctrine of odious debt, loans which are knowingly provided to subjugate or defraud the population of a debtor state are not legally binding against that state under international law. Breaking with widespread scepticism, this groundbreaking book reaffirms the original doctrine through a meticulous and definitive examination of state practice and legal history. It restates the doctrine by introducing a new classification of odious debts and defines 'odiousness' by referenc...

The Home Distiller's Workbook tackles the often misunderstood and misrepresented world of moonshine and distillation and reduces them to such simple concepts that even a first time "Shiner" can understand.The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing. We will be tackling these steps one by one in a way that will have you saying "I just can't believe it was that easy." And the...