First published in 1975, Opening the Door is a survey of policies and problems in services for the mentally handicapped. It describes the improvements which have taken place since 1969, when the inquiry into conditions of patients at Ely hospital in South Wales stimulated public concern into the quality of life of many mentally handicapped people in hospital. The authors discuss the continuing gap between the idea – as laid down in the 1971 Government White Paper, Better Servi...

Today's archaeologists and law practitioners must have an increased awareness of legal issues pertaining to historic preservation and cultural resource management (CRM). Archaeological sites and finds are non-renewable resources inciting numerous legal debates based upon claims of legitimacy and ownership. In this edited volume of original articles, law professionals and legal scholars offer their perspectives on current debates for the heritage community, giving multiple viewpoints and in...

Social Networking and Impression Management: Self-Presentation in the Digital Age, edited by Carolyn Cunningham, offers critical inquiry into how identity is constructed, deconstructed, performed, and perceived on social networking sites (SNSs), such as Facebook, and LinkedIn. The presentation of identity is key to success or failure in the Information Age, especially because SNSs are becoming the dominant form of communication among Internet users. The architecture of SNSs provide opportu...

This book charts the shifting boundaries of Judaism from antiquity to the modern period in order to bring clarity to what scholars mean when they claim that ancient texts or groups are “within Judaism,” as well as exploring how rabbinic Jews, Christians, and Muslims have negotiated and renegotiated what Judaism is and is not in order to form their own identities. Belief in Jesus as the Messiah was seen as part of first-century Judaism, but by the fourth or fifth century, the boundaries had...

Teaches the principles, methods, and fundamentals of exegeting the New Testament. Any serious student of Scripture would benefit from utilizing this book in the study of the Bible.

Engagement is trendy. Although paired most often with community, diverse invocations of engagement have gained cache, capturing longstanding shifts toward new practices of knowledge making that both reflect and facilitate multiple ways of being an academic. Engagement functions as a gloss for these shifts—addressing more expansive understandings of where, how, and with whom we research, teach, and partner. This book examines these shifts, locating them within socio-economic trends within a...

This carefully curated anthology brings together a broad selection of timeless works in one digital edition. Readers can discover essential voices, memorable stories and enduring ideas across a rich variety of literary styles. Prepared for comfortable continuous reading, this collection is ideal for exploring classic literature or returning to lasting favorites.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the differe...

Contracts play a fundamental role in modern society, particularly in a commercial setting, as they protect the interests of the parties to an agreement.Who is the Course Designed for?Agreements feature in many areas of life, especially following the rise of the internet and e-commerce.Many people are doing business online for a living and shall prepare and enter agreements with online consumers, partners and suppliers.Other people work in an industry, or wan...

Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead. Fenrir was dangerous before, but now the chains are off.Fenrir, the wolf god, destined to bring the end of days is loose in New Orleans. The problem is that he has no clue who or what he really is. If you were to ask him, he'd just shrug, smile and tell you that he 's the Savage Pack's Sargent -at-arms, but nothing special. It's only a matter of time until the power inside him finds its way out, and the clock is tick...

Master the art of negotiation and elevate your business success with our comprehensive digital self-study course titled "Negotiation Skills: Essentials, Strategies, Tactics, and Techniques." Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, this resource is your key to becoming a skilled negotiator, enabling you to thrive in any business environment.What Will I Learn?The course is comprised of 5 lessons:Lesson 1: Negotiation Definition I...

"Soccer (Football) Contracts:An Introduction to Player Contracts and Contract Law" - will provide you with basic knowledge about the law relating to the formation of contracts, the types of contracts and contractual terms typically used in the football industry.What Will I Learn?The course is comprised of 3 Chapters:Chapter 1: An Introduction to Contract Law (the formation of valid contracts);Chapter 2: How the Law Treats Agents;Chapter 3: Contract O...