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 James J. Wilhelm, "Gay and Lesbian Poetry: An Anthology from Sappho to Michelangelo " English | ISBN: 0815318863 | | 344 pages | PDF | 5 MB First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.  Gangs of the El Paso-Juárez Borderland: A History by Mike Tapia 2019 | ISBN: 0826361099, 0826362168 | English | 200 pages | PDF | 17 MB This thought-provoking book examines gang history in the region encompassing West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Chihuahua, Mexico. Known as the El Paso-Juárez borderland region, the area contains more than three million people spanning 130 miles from east to west. From the badlands-the historically notorious eastern Valle de Juárez-to the Puerto Palomas port of entry at Columbus, New Mexico, this area has become more militarized and politicized than ever before. Mike Tapia examines this region by exploring a century of historical developments through a criminological lens and by studying the diverse subcultures on both sides of the law.  Abdulnabi Alshoala, "Gandhi: His Engagement With Islam And The Arab World" English | 2021 | ISBN: 9390547342, 9390547334 | 260 pages | AZW3 / EPUB / MOBI | 0.93 MB The Arab world has witnessed, during the last decades not long ago, the ugliest and most horrifying images of extremism, violence and terrorism, fueled and reinforced by ideas and speeches of mobilization in the name of religion. These ideas and speeches incite hatred, and bloodshed, fragmenting society and putting the very foundations of civilizations at stake. If these ideas are not addressed, they will inevitably result in the establishment of a dangerous intellectual deviation, pushing the whole Arab nation to the abyss of despair, frustration, crisis and decay. In the midst of these harsh and desperate circumstances, the author revisits Gandhi's intellectual heritage and ponders over Mahatma's two focal points-Gandhi's decisive stance against any and all forms of injustice, discrimination, violence and terrorism, whether they are apparent or hidden under the guise of politics, religion, nationalism or racism; and his fair and equitable attitude on the issues relating to Arabs and Muslims, stemming from his appreciation of Islam and the persona of Prophet Mohammed. This position is apparent in support for the rights of Indian Muslims in South Africa and then in India, as well as, in his reluctant understanding and sympathy for the idea of Muslims separating from India to establish Pakistan. The topic then continues to address Gandhi's opposition to Zionism and his refusal to the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, a stance that boldly drew the lines of Indian policy which continue to support the overall Arab and Islamic cause. Through these different stages in the life of Gandhi, the Author sheds some light on some of the briery and paradoxical precursors that paved the way for the separation of Muslims from India, such as the issue of the Caliphate and the apprehension of Muslims towards some of Gandhi's stances. Gandhi: His Engagement with Islam and the Arab World is an effort seeking to address issues faced by Islam and the Muslim countries in a Gandhian way.  David Lochbaum, Edwin Lyman, Susan Q. Stranahan, The Union of Concerned Scientists, "Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster" English | 2014 | ISBN: 1595589082, 1620970848 | 320 pages | EPUB | 3.4 MB "A gripping, suspenseful page-turner" (Kirkus Reviews) with a "fast-paced, detailed narrative that moves like a thriller" (International Business Times), Fukushima teams two leading experts from the Union of Concerned Scientists, David Lochbaum and Edwin Lyman, with award-winning journalist Susan Q. Stranahan to give us the first definitive account of the 2011 disaster that led to the worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.  Frontiers and Progress in Multiphase Flow I By 2014 | 212 Pages | ISBN: 3319043579 | PDF | 9 MB This volume presents state-of-the-art of reviews in the field of multiphase flow. In focusses on nonlinear aspects of multiphase flow networks as well as visualization experiments. The first chapter presents nonlinear aspects or deterministic chaos issues in the systems of multi-phase reactors. The second chapter reviews two-phase flow dynamics in combination with complex network theory. The third chapter discusses evaporation mechanism in the wick of copper heat pipes. The last chapter investigates numerically the flow dynamics and heat and mass transfer in the laminar and turbulent boundary layer on the flat vertical plate.  Michael Carroll, "From a Persian Tea House: Travels in Old Iran" English | 2007 | pages: 230 | ISBN: 1845115007 | PDF | 13,8 mb An evocative and beautifully written account of Michael Carroll's journey to Iran that took him through the heart of the country - from the Taurus mountains to the Gulf of Oman, during the years following the CIA-led coup of 1953. He explores countless mosques, tombs and palaces, goes in pursuit of an elusive dervish and bargains for Silk Road jade and carpets. The narrative is adorned with colorful episodes from Iran's long history and with amusing anecdotes that complement and enrich Carroll's travels in a country that has since changed beyond all recognition.  Marco Polo, "French Riviera Nice, Cannes and Monaco Marco Polo Guide" English | 2012 | ISBN: 3829706731 | EPUB | pages: 140 | 32.1 mb Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique "insider tips" are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination. Includes special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start - tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car... and much more! The perfect day / perfect route - the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. A fully indexed street atlas AND a pull-out map. Links, blogs, apps and more... easy access to up-to-date information online. Practical information on shopping, food & drink and much more - plus a phrasebook section.  Freedom of Speech and Its Limits By Wojciech Sadurski (auth.) 1999 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 1402002815 | PDF | 38 MB In authoritarian states, the discourse on freedom of speech, conducted by those opposed to non-democratic governments, focuses on the core aspects of this freedom: on a right to criticize the government, a right to advocate theories arid ideologies contrary to government-imposed orthodoxy, a right to demand institutional reforms, changes in politics, resignation of the incompetent and the corrupt from positions of authority. The claims for freedom of speech focus on those exercises of freedom that are most fundamental and most beneficial to citizens - and which are denied to them by the government. But in a by-and large democratic polity, where these fundamental benefits of freedom of speech are generally enjoyed by the citizens, the public and scholarly discourse on freedom of speech hovers about the peripheries of that freedom; the focus is on its outer boundaries rather than at the central territory of freedom of speech. Those borderline cases, in which people who are otherwise genuinely committed to the core aspects of freedom of speech may sincerely disagree, include pornography, racist hate speech and religious bigoted expressions, defamation of politicians and of private persons, contempt of court, incitement to violence, disclosure of military or commercial secrets, advertising of merchandise such as alcohol or cigarettes or of services and entertainment such as gambling and prostitution.  Reuel Schiller, "Forging Rivals: Race, Class, Law, and the Collapse of Postwar Liberalism " English | ISBN: 1107012260 | 2015 | 355 pages | PDF | 8 MB The three decades after the end of World War II saw the rise and fall of a particular version of liberalism in which the state committed itself to promoting a modest form of economic egalitarianism while simultaneously embracing ethnic, racial, and religious pluralism. But by the mid-1970s, postwar liberalism was in a shambles: while its commitment to pluralism remained, its economic policies had been abandoned, and the Democratic Party, its primary political vehicle, was collapsing. Schiller attributes this demise to the legal architecture of postwar liberalism, arguing that postwar liberalism's goals of advancing economic egalitarianism and promoting pluralism ultimately conflicted with each other. Through the use of specific historical examples, Schiller demonstrates that postwar liberalism was riddled with legal and institutional contradictions that undermined progressive politics in the mid-twentieth century United States.  Fitbit For Dummies by Paul McFedries English | July 11, 2019 | ISBN: 1119592313 | 336 pages | PDF | 20 Mb Take a complete tour of the Fitbit ecosystem |
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