When originally published in 1984, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan provided the first focused consideration of the 1978 Saur Revolution and the subsequent Soviet invasion and occupation of the country. Nearly four decades later, its conclusions remain crucial to understanding Afghanistan today.In this much-anticipated re-release, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan offers an opportunity for fresh i...

¿Aplaudir o cuestionar a los poderosos? El corazón de las ciencias sociales late al ritmo de ese enigma todavía irresuelto. Las corrientes que se dedican a legitimar las injusticias "normales", aceptan solo una agenda de problemas, un repertorio limitado de categorías y una lista estricta de fuentes confiables. Con arrogancia, pretenden monopolizar el "pensamiento contemporáneo". Quienes no acepten trabajar para las grandes fundaciones y ONGs que inundan con dineros sucios nuestro campo cu...

The most abstract, playful and confounding of reggae subgenres, dub is a vital component of sound system culture that has wielded disproportionate influence. Emerging as an underground phenomenon in Kingston during the early 1970s, dub was wrought by sonic alchemists such as King Tubby, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Prince Jammy and Scientist, conjuring musical mutations at the mixing desk. Dub reached other lands through the Jamaican diaspora and as Lloyd 'Bullwackie' Barnes furthered the form in ...

Favouring manoeuvre over attrition and often punching above their weight, South African soldiers have become known for their tenacity, dash and ability to defy the odds. Their unique directive command style has also helped them to excel in defining battles and operations, from the campaign in German South West Africa in 1915 to the cross-border operations in Angola during the Border War. In 20 Battles, military historians Evert Kleynhans and David Brock Katz investigate the evolution of So...

FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE CROOKSSolid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaica's holy music: reggae in all its forms, from the earliest ska and rock steady pioneers to the dancehall and reggae revival stars of the twenty-first century. Woven together into an engrossing narrative, this is an extensive history charting the progression and development of the music, with all the glorious highlights and the controversies and feuds in between. First published in 2003...

Create lasting positive change in every area of life, from fitness to finance to family.In this empowering book, Eddie Miller shares his own personal process for creating and sustaining a happy, healthy, and purposeful life—and masterfully interweaves inspiring, hard-won wisdom from such national experts as:Brian Biro * Barbara De Angelis, PhD * Felice Dunas, PhD * Jane Greer, PhD * Jim Karas * Byron Katie * David Katz, MD * Lisa Nichols * Bob Proctor * Pau...

A Comprehensive Collection of Magical Wisdom in One Indispensable BookLlewellyn's Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick brings together the myriad occult philosophies and techniques necessary for a thorough understanding of the esoteric arts. This magnificent treasury is filled with fascinating insights from today's most esteemed working practitioners, developing the rich details of a dozen topics that together comprise the Western Mystery Tradition....

Wie können wir im Hier und Jetzt glücklich sein – anstatt uns immer danach zu sehnen, was wir nicht haben? Mit dieser Frage empfängt der Dalai Lama die Top-Influencerinnen Indiens. Dabei wollten die jungen Frauen eigentlich nur schnell erfahren, wie man sich mit der Kraft der Gedanken die neueste Designer-Sonnenbrille oder sogar den Traummann herbeimanifestieren kann. Ein Anliegen, das auch die Katze seiner Heiligkeit brennend interessiert, wünscht sie sich doch gerade nichts sehnlicher al...

»Der Dalai Lama ist ein Meister im Umgang mit dem Dosenöffner«, weiß die Katze Seiner Heiligkeit. Dass er zudem einer der wichtigsten spirituellen Führer der Welt ist, findet sie durchaus angemessen ... Auf leisen Pfoten und auf höchst vergnügliche Weise vermittelt die Hauskatze in Dharamsala die ganze Fülle buddhistischer Lebensweisheit. Eine bezaubernde Lektüre für Menschen, die Glück und Sinn suchen, für Katzenliebhaber und alle, die wissen wollen, warum der Dalai Lama kein Fan von tote...

The landmark dermatology text that bridges the gap between science and clinical medicine—updated for today’s practiceGenerations of clinicians, skin biologists, residents, and educators have acclaimed Fitzpatrick’s as the most authoritative and complete guide to dermatologic basic sciences, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Edition after edition, it reflects the latest insights into skin diseases and skin biology—and their practical relevance to ge...

Glücklich leben im Hier und Jetzt: Diese Katze zeigt, wie’s gehtEigentlich gestaltet sich das Leben im Kloster des Dalai Lama recht angenehm und friedlich – nur nicht für die Katze Seiner Heiligkeit. Denn ihr neugieriges, unruhiges Naturell macht ihr bei der Suche nach Glück und Gelassenheit immer wieder einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Deshalb schickt sie der Dalai Lama auf eine Mission: Sie soll den Zauber des Augenblicks erforschen, das Geheimnis wahren inneren ...

Understand the constructs of the Python programming language and use them to build data science projectsKey FeaturesLearn the basics of developing applications with Python and deploy your first data applicationTake your first steps in Python programming by understanding and using data structures, variables, and loopsDelve into Jupyter, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and sklearn to explore the data science ecosystem in PythonBook Descriptio...