This bookexplores the work of Marcel Gauchet, one of France’s most prominent contemporary intellectuals, to examine the contemporary crisis of European democracy. It does so by examining the threats from ideological co-radicalization associated with the combined impact of economic crisis and Islamic fundamentalism. It locates Gauchet’s ideas in the context of French intellectual history and notes the significant influence upon it of the social and political theories of Cornelius Castoriadi...

This book offers a new framework for comparing experiences of integration: regionalization must be reinterpreted as an aspect of modernization, modernization unfolding also at the local, national and global levels. The contributors discuss how and why the different visions of modernity that inform modernization projects encouraged the construction (or rejection) of regional integration, at different times and in different places.It starts with an analysis of plans for the economic ...

There's an irresistible thrill to the world of spies—secrets whispered in shadowy alleys, coded messages hidden in plain sight, and daring agents who risk everything to unravel conspiracies. Spy novels captivate us because they plunge us into a world of deception and high-stakes intrigue, where nothing is ever as it seems. Whether set against the backdrop of war, international espionage, or political betrayal, these stories explore the fine line between loyalty and treachery, duty and pers...

Theatre has a funny way of getting to the heart of who we are now and – particularly in the case of Connections – who we are going to be.Drawing together the work of nine leading playwrights, National Theatre Connections 2018 features work by some of the most exciting contemporary playwrights. Gathered together in one volume, the plays offer young performers an engaging selection of material to perform, read or study.From friends building bridges and siblings break...

A volta de Sherlock Holmes é uma coleção de histórias do detetive mais conhecido do mundo, originalmente publicadas entre 1903-1904, por Arthur Conan Doyle. Dado como morto havia três anos, Sherlock Holmes retorna triunfante para seu querido companheiro Dr. Watson. E não antes da hora! Londres nunca precisou tanto de seus serviços extraordinários: um assassino com uma arma de ar comprimido espreita a cidade. Entre outras treze brilhantes histórias de mistério, detecção e dedução, Sherlock ...

Coletânea de oito histórias de Arthur Conan Doyle, a que dá título a esta coleção conta como Sherlock Holmes é retirado da aposentadoria para ajudar o governo a combater a ameaça alemã, com a aproximação da Primeira Guerra Mundial. Vários dos casos anteriores do detetive completam o volume. São eles: A aventura de Wisteria Lodge, A aventura dos planos de Bruce-Partington, A aventura do pé-de-diabo, A aventura do círculo vermelho, A aventura do desaparecimento de Lady Frances Carfax e A ave...

'Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers' captures the exhilarating and treacherous world of espionage through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. This anthology presents a mosaic of suspenseful tales, each meticulously curated to showcase the genre's rich tradition and evolution. From the gripping plots and unexpected twists to the complex character studies, the collection immerses readers in a myriad of thrilling scenarios. Each story not only stands as a solitary pillar of i...

Are you tired of living a life filled with present nightmares, linked to past traumas?Struggling to find a real release from tormenting thoughts and memories. That hold you captive, continually denying you inner-peace?Are you struggling with self-esteem insecurities, overwhelming guilt or despair?OF COURSE NOT!As you have positively got it all together, you know what time it is, look fabulous! Feel great! Life has never brought you low; you always fly high, ...

Trusted: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Business Growth reveals how top companies harness trust to secure their market dominance and drive substantial growth.Expert Natalie Doyle Oldfield, a leading authority on trust in business, provides a proven framework for turning customer trust into a powerful revenue engine.Drawing from research and real-world success stories, Oldfield outlines actionable strategies to enhance your organization's "...

This book presents, for the first time in the English language, Marcel Gauchet’s interpretation of the challenges faced by contemporary Western societies as a result of the crisis of liberal democratic politics and the growing influence of populism.Responding to Gauchet’s analysis, international experts explore the depoliticising aspects of contemporary democratic culture that explain the appeal of populism: neo-liberal individualism, the cult of the individual and its related huma...

Europe sees itself as embodying the ideals of modernity, especially in relation to democracy and the respect for human rights. Faced on the one hand with the need for public recognition of a new population of Muslim identity, and the threat of violent radicalization on the other, Europe is falling prey to the politics of fear and is tempted to compromise on its professed ideals.Reflecting on the manifestations and causes of the contemporary fear of Islam gaining ground in contempor...

To all coaches, leaders, senior managers, sports coaches, and parents: If you want to learn, grow, become better at coaching, and maximize the potential in your players, clients, or team, then this book is for you. Regardless of the work we do or the industry we’re in, as leaders and managers, we need to grow and develop our people, to enable them to achieve high performance. From the front-line manager to the boardroom, it isn't enough to direct and tell people what to do. We need to driv...