This Element is an interdisciplinary analysis of the language evidence produced before, during and following a lone-actor terrorism attack in Halle, Germany, on October 9, 2019, resulting in two casualties. During his final preparations, the perpetrator, twenty-seven-year-old Stephan Balliet, announced his attack online and disseminated a targeted violence manifesto shortly before live-streaming his violent act. This post-hoc investigation introduces a multi-method approach that synchroniz...

The Chinese Yams: Dioscorea Batatas (6th revised edition, January 2025) by Dr. Tobias and Julia Hartkemeyer explores the historical, botanical, and health aspects of the Chinese yam, also known as the light root or Lichtyam. This comprehensive work delves into the plant's taxonomy, ethnobotany, cultivation, nutritional properties, and medicinal significance, drawing on contributions from experts in biodynamic farming, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and anthroposophic principles. The b...