E.J. Rudsdale's role as a museum curator and air-raid shelter superintendent at Colchester Castle during the Second World War gave him the perfect opportunity to record life on the Home Front in his journals. Seventy years later, the selected extracts gathered here provide a remarkable insight into wartime life. Rudsdale's writing is characterised throughout by his wry observations of wartime officialdom and his lack of conformity with the prevailing views of the time. He ...

Exploring the role of museums, galleries and curators during the upheaval of the Second World War, this book challenges the accepted view of a hiatus in museum services during the conflict and its immediate aftermath. Instead it argues that new thinking in the 1930s was realised in a number of promising initiatives during the war only to fail during the fragmented post-war recovery. Based on new research including interviews with retired museum staff, letters, diaries, museum archives and ...

La médiation interentreprises prend chaque année davantage d'ampleur. Les évolutions législatives y contribuent. Les juges, qui en comprennent l’intérêt, incitent les parties à y recourir. Les avocats la recommandent. Les entreprises en perçoivent également le sens : la médiation commerciale permet bien souvent de concentrer les ressources sur le business plutôt que sur les conflits et, parfois, de renouer des liens commerciaux un temps abîmés.Fruit de l’expérience des auteurs, cet...

In Understanding the Boundary between Disability Studies and Special Education through Consilience, Self-Study, and Radical Love, the authors explore what it means to engage in boundary work at the intersection of traditional special education systems and critical disability studies in education. The book consists of fifteen groundbreaking accounts that challenge dominant medicalized discourses about what it means to exist within and around special education systems that create sp...

Women who came of age in the late twentieth century were raised in the era of choice; they grew up believing that reproductive decision-making is a political right, a responsibility of women living the successes of second wave feminism, and under their control. Contemplating Maternity in an Era of Choice: Explorations into Discourses of Reproduction explores contemporary maternity both within and in light of these late-twentieth century understandings. Employing a variety of femin...

Friedrich von Hügel's "The Mystical Element of Religion (Vol. 1&2)" embarks on an ambitious exploration of the intertwined nature of mysticism and the institutional aspects of religion. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, von Hügel meticulously dissects the complexities of religious experience, emphasizing the significance of mysticism as a vital element that transcends mere dogma and ritual. His work is notable for its rich historical context, probing deeply into the thoughts of ...

Discover how AI is revolutionizing content marketing and SEO. Industry experts Catherine Seda and Jenny Halasz explore the impact, risks, and game-changing strategies for brands.AI-Powered Content Marketing and SEO is a must-read to build brand authority, optimize search visibility, and win customers. Packed with actionable insights, this book fills a critical gap for marketing teams and business leaders in today’s AI-driven world.Key Topics Covered:

Kids are wrestling with tough issues these days—peer pressure, purpose, unexpected change or loss, and wondering where their faith fits in with it all. Roar Like a Lion encourages your kids to "run toward the roar" as they face their fears, knowing that God is with them every step of the way.Pastor and bestselling author Levi Lusko is known for making tough topics accessible while drawing his readers toward a richer spiritual life. In his first children's ...

Loneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love ...

Tips from the Top is a collection of advice from more than sixty architects who have earned the respect of their peers and are willing to share their knowledge on building a successful and meaningful career in architecture.This book compiles more than sixty tips from a broad range of successful architects and design professionals from around the world. Organized by theme in seven broad categories—Beginnings, Inspiration, Values, Engagement, Process, Person...

Read by the author and his kids!Loneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adult...

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) Foundation Learning Guide Second EditionFoundation learning for the CCNA Security IINS 640-554 examImplementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) Foundation Learning Guide, Second Edition, is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA® Security 640-554 foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to secure Cisco® networks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorou...