In The Black Veil, Jack the Ripper terrorizes Victorian London with ritualistic killings that are linked to ancient magical artifacts. Blind occultist Miranda Griffin is plunged into a chilling mystery that blends history, literature, and the horror found in the arcane myths of Britain. Made invisible by a cursed ancient relic, Miranda steps into the darkness to uncover the truth behind the legendary Thirteen Treasures: objects that wield terrible power. Those who seek them leave bloody tr...

What do we know of masculinities in non-patriarchal societies? Indigenous peoples of the Americas and beyond come from traditions of gender equity, complementarity, and the sacred feminine, concepts that were unimaginable and shocking to Euro-western peoples at contact. Indigenous Men and Masculinities, edited by Kim Anderson and Robert Alexander Innes, brings together prominent thinkers to explore the meaning of masculinities and being a man within such traditions, further examin...

Wie muss ein Krankenhaus gestaltet sein, um den Bedürfnissen von Menschen mit Demenz gerecht zu werden? In diesem Handbuch erfahren Sie gebündelt, was ein demenzsensibles Krankenhaus auszeichnet. Die hochkarätigen Autoren verbindet dabei das gemeinsame Ziel, die Situation von kognitiv beeinträchtigten Patienten zu verbessern. Aus der Praxis für die Praxis entstanden, bietet das Werk einen umfassenden Überblick anhand der Abläufe im Krankenhaus - von der Aufnahme über die Diagnostik und Beh...

Deleuze remains indifferent to the ambient pathos related to the end of metaphysics and compares the undertakings of destruction, overcoming and deconstruction of metaphysics with the gestures of murderers. He considers himself “a pure metaphysician,” which is rather unique in the contemporary philosophical landscape. What are we to make of this and similar claims? What do they mean in light of the effort made during the last several centuries to overcome, overturn, destroy, or deconstruct...

Wiege der Eidgenossenschaft, militärisches Réduit, Transitort, technisches Experimentierfeld, Fiktionsmaschine: Der Gotthard setzt Fantasien frei, und zwar nicht nur im Jahr der Eröffnung des Basistunnels, sondern schon seit mehr als zwei Jahrhunderten. Experten aus Politik-, Geschichts-, Kultur- und Literaturwissenschaft sowie von Transtec Gotthard beleuchten die sich bis heute wandelnden Narrative. Dabei beschränken sie sich nicht auf eine Schweizer Nabelschau, sondern präsentieren auch ...

In einem Krankenhaus als Wirtschaftsbetrieb besteht aufgrund der sehr unterschiedlichen Aufgabenbereiche ein hoher Bedarf an juristischen Vertragsmustern, Formulierungshilfen und Mustertexten. Erfahrene Praktiker stellen in Kooperation mit der Bayerischen Krankenhausgesellschaft e. V. (BKG) die für einen Krankenhausbetrieb erforderlichen Muster in der notwendigen Bandbreite zur Verfügung. Das Werk erleichtert damit den Verantwortlichen der Krankenhäuser deutlich die Erstellung von Verträge...

Was könnte ein bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen für die Gestaltung einer sozialen Zukunft bedeuten? Die Meinungen für und wider ein existenzsicherndes Grundeinkommen für jeden Menschen, ob er arbeitet oder nicht, gehen weit auseinander. Doch die große Debatte um Sinn und Realisierbarkeit der »grandiosen Utopie" könnte für die Zukunftsfähigkeit einer modernen Gesellschaft wegweisend sein.

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a remarkable anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences and profound reflections of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This collection presents a wide range of literary styles, from detailed diary entries to eloquent memoirs, capturing the raw and unfiltered perspectives of those who fought on the front lines. Through these diverse narratives, the anthology explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the ...

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Was it worth it? Why did they volunteer in the first place? What did they experience on the battlefield? Which comrades did they have to leave behind, in the midst of blood and mud? How did they survive? What are they most proud of? How do they view those harrowing experiences as time has gone by? Was the conviction worth the sacrifice? Learn the real truth from the veterans of the Brothers' War. This anthology is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War, to every soldier who had to endure...

This anthology is dedicated to honor and preserve from oblivion the great courage, the sacrifices and the ultimate devotion of all Americans during the Civil War - the soldiers, the volunteers, the medical stuff and the civilians who supported the troops. In the hope this great divide and bloodthirsty hatred never emerges again in our nation, we honor the people who gave their lives or sacrificed everything they could offer in order to serve the greater good in which they believed. The edi...