Philosopher, film star, father of “post truth”—the real story of Jacques DerridaWho is Jacques Derrida? For some, he is the originator of a relativist philosophy responsible for the contemporary crisis of truth. For the far right, he is one of the architects of Cultural Marxism. To his academic critics, he reduced French philosophy to “little more than an object of ridicule.” For his fans, he is an intellectual rock star who ranged across literature, politics, and ...

Good communication is necessary for good clinical care, but defining good communication has been surprisingly difficult and controversial. Many current ideas that identify good communication with certain communication behaviours, or 'skills', were ethically inspired to help doctors see beyond disease to the whole patient. However, promoting specific behaviours is problematic because communication is contextually dependent. In recent decades, observational research into practitioner-patient...

Embark on an exhilarating expedition through human history with this whirlwind tour of the essentials of archaeologyFrom the ancient wonders of Egypt and Pompeii to the mysteries of lost Mayan civilizations and the enigmatic Nazca Lines in Peru, this captivating guide offers a whirlwind tour of humanity's past through the art of archaeology.Archaeology isn't just about dusty artifacts and buried ruins - it's about understanding ourselves and our shared hist...

If you've ever been curious about the rich culture and vibrant history of Ancient Greece, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this epic civilization- Bite-size chapters help you learn about this fascinating civilisation- Get to know influential figures from the period, and how Ancient Greek lifestyles and philosophy are relevant todayAlthough they lived over 2,000 years ago, the echoes of the...

At an archeological dig on the Sinai Peninsula, an obscure piece of parchment kicks off a frantic search for the fabled Emerald Tablet. Andrew Coulter leads a team of internationally renowned experts in Egyptian history and archeology in a desperate search for ancient clues to the Tablet’s location.Unbeknownst to Coulter's team, a ruthless international organization, the League, also hunts for the Tablet, and tracks Coulter's team. The League has searched for the Tablet and the pow...

This bestselling study guide explains the basic steps of software testing and how to perform effective tests in both traditional and Agile environments. It provides an overview of all key techniques, including dynamic and static, and guidance on exam preparation for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level exam (current to v4.0)This is the official BCS and UKITB textbook , and includes self-assessment exercises, guidance notes on the syllabus topics, plus exampl...

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Colin Salmon known for his starring roles in Resident Evil and Alien Vs Predator. He is also known for his role as Charles Robinson alongside Pierce Brosnan's James Bond. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Maurice Hindle, read by Peter Noble.A terrifying vision of scientific progress without moral limits, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein ...

How does the ontological turn in anthropology redefine what modern, Western ontology is in practice, and offer the beginnings of a new ontological pluralism?On a planet that is increasingly becoming a single, metaphysically homogeneous world, anthropology remains one of the few disciplines that recognizes that being has been thought with very different concepts and can still be rendered in terms quite different than those placed on it today. Yet despite its critical acuity, even th...

How did Terry Daniher save a famous Melbourne stately home's priceless chandelier from crashing to the floor? What happened when Lou Richards gave big Simon Madden a massage? Is Billy Brownless any good at making milkshakes? And what did James Hird want with the Fish at 3am, one hour after surgery? Paul Salmon - the Big Fish - reveals all in More Fish Tales. In his second collection of stories from a long and eventful playing career, Australian football's most celebrated big man takes us b...