There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters. This book argues for a set of rules which respect the rights of coastal states to protect their sovereignty and of warships to navigate lawfully, whilst also outlining the limits of each.The book addresses the issue of the clash between warships and states by considering the general principles applying to use of force in the law of the sea ...

It is 1914 and Lithgow is booming. Daniel is a young German-Australian, a coalminer and a socialist; Francine is the bourgeois, Irish-Catholic, too-good-for-this-place daughter of one of the mine's owners. When their paths collide, they fall in love despite themselves – raising eyebrows all around town. But before the signatures on their marriage certificate are dry, war erupts, confronting them with a new and much more terrifying obstacle. Against his principles but driven by a sense of s...

In the enchanting realm of Christ Legends, Selma Lagerlöf weaves a tapestry of captivating tales that illuminate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Through the eyes of ordinary people, we witness extraordinary encounters with the divine, as miracles unfold and hearts are transformed. From the humble shepherds who receive the celestial announcement to the enigmatic figure of Veronica, whose compassion leaves an eternal imprint, these legends offer a profound and moving exploration of f...

In The Together Tales Vol.1: While We Were Lost, ten visionary Black authors invite readers into worlds where survival, identity, and belonging collide with the extraordinary. From ruined cities and sleeping worlds to galaxies scarred by colonization, each tale illuminates the resilience of community and the power of imagination:A young girl confronts harsh realities in Dry Cereal by Daniel Duhon, navigating family and fractured identity in a city on...

Communicating Mental Health: History, Contexts, and Perspectives explores mental health through the lens of the communication discipline. In the first section, contributors describe the major contributions of the communication discipline as it pertains to a broader perspective and stigma of mental health. In the second section, contributors investigate mental health through various narrative perspectives. In the third and fourth sections, contributors consider many applied contexts such as...