This collection of essays is dedicated to the prolific career of Paul Ricoeur. In his lifetime, Ricoeur made significant contributions to many fields, such as theology, aesthetics, narratology, linguistics, and of course, philosophy. Within philosophy alone, he engaged many currents of thoughts, always providing careful and faithful analyses of philosophers while adding his own unique perspectives. Many essays in this anthology revisit Ricoeur’s own works, carefully placing him in his phil...

Imagination and Postmodernity addresses the role of the imagination in philosophy today. By focusing on philosophy at the boundary of reason with constant reference to Kant’s view of the boundary-limit, it is possible to advance a viable alternative to deconstructing the imagination. Patrick L. Bourgeois puts forth the claim that by refocusing the imagination in the postmodern conversation, a far-reaching contemporary position can be reached that reestablishes the position of the humanitie...

Canadian federalism, as a particular form of political organization for a complex society—with multiple economic, political, geographic, cultural, and national divides—faces important challenges. The political realignment that brought the Conservative Party to power in the last quinquennium has set in motion a significant transformation of the Canadian state and its federal system of governance.The contributors in this collection focus on three recurrent themes: the issues arising ...

They sip fair-trade lattes, post activist slogans from luxury lofts, and warn of capitalism’s dangers while investing in tech startups. Meet the new cultural elite: the bourgeois bohemians—or bobos. You may not know the term, but you know the type.Originating in France and coined by political commentator David Brooks, bourgeois bohemians are the well-educated, affluent progressives who mix the aesthetics of counterculture with the privileges of wealth. Th...

This WWII history chronicles the legendary British Armored Division in combat across northern Europe with veterans' personal recollections.The British Army's 11th Armored Division, famous for its Black Bull insignia, was famous for its courageous fighting during the Second World War. In this volume, Black Bull veterans tell the story of their Division in their own words. Beginning with the Normandy invasions, they vividly describe the role they played in Operations ...

The excavations in the centre of Birmingham uncovered evidence of habitation from prehistoric and Roman times, but the 12th to 19th centuries presented by far the most evidence, from artefacts, environmental samples and structural remains. The medieval industrial past was of particular interest, with tanning and the manufacture of hemp and linen all playing a large role in the city's prosperity. Metal working reached its peak in the seventeenth century, with brass founding becoming importa...

In the five years since the first edition of this book published, there has been an accelerated rise in the number and influence of COO roles in the legal sphere. No longer the preserve of the largest national and international firms, mid-tier firms and even New Law and alternative legal service providers are considering a COO as a potential – perhaps even essential – component of law firm management, to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, and meet the demands of a highly competiti...

This comprehensive textbook brings together a unique vision and multidisciplinary approach – embracing and combining MD, DO and DPM foot and ankle training disciplines – into a singular focus on improving and mastering surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders. It opens with a chapter presenting the specific preoperative considerations and protocols commonly followed by foot and ankle surgeons of all specialties. Divided into three main thematic sections detailing the forefoot, midfoo...

“The Heart of a Worshipper: A Lifestyle of Worship” is an inspiring book that draws on Derrick’s own awareness, life experiences and discoveries as a minister and worshipper of God; and it will touch your heart from the very moment you begin to read through its pages. The music of Derrick L. Bull has touched millions of hearts worldwide, on his journey to draw people closer to God. Now, in this devotional book, “The Heart of a Worshipper: A Lifestyle of Worship,” Derrick shares his insight...