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        June 2023

        be nature

        80 Yoga-Übungen, die dich mit Himmel und Erde verbinden

        by Schöps, Inge

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        2019

        When a Virus Defeated Napoleon

        How nature makes history

        by Sebastian Jutzi

        Humans write history, but nature and coincidence often play a significant part in making history. The weather, volcanoes, celestial bodies, pathogens: all of them can influence historical events. In 413 BC, a lunar eclipse contributed to the defeat of the Athenians by Syracuse. In 1802, Napoleon’s soldiers on Saint-Domingue, the Haiti of today, were carried off in their thousands by yellow fever; the slave revolt that the troops had been sent to suppress succeeded, and the island declared itself independent in 1804. Nature not only makes history, it can also contribute to the understanding of history. For example, the route that the Carthaginians took over the Alps was only revealed recently by the discovery of ancient manure – not too surprising since Hannibal was accompanied by an estimated 10,000 horses. Sebastian Jutzi relates these and many other (hi)stories in a knowledgeable, entertaining and informative way – a treasure trove for anyone who wants to get to know history from an “unusual” perspective.

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        Lifestyle, Sport & Leisure
        March 2017

        The empire of nature

        by John M. MacKenzie

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        May 2021

        Escapades in Evolution

        Of humans, chimps and other capers of nature

        by Matthias Glaubrecht

        Humans are rapidly changing the conditions of evolution, and while many species have not yet been discovered, the extinction of numerous species is becoming more and more dramatic. In this book, Matthias Glaubrecht contrasts the impending “end of evolution”, of which the evolutionary biologist writes in his bestseller of the same name, with the beauty, diversity and also the whims of nature. In 36 short chapters, the zoologist presents the animal and the all-tooanimal from the curiosity cabinet of evolution, easy to understand and with a good touch of humour – from dinosaurs with four wings to the annual new “Minnelied” hit of the humpback whale to the women’s communes of bonobos who use sex as a form of social bonding.

      • Business, Economics & Law
        March 1905

        The Path of the Law

        by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

        In The Path of the Law, Holmes discusses his personal philosophy on legal practice. The Common Law is a series of lectures that established Holmes's reputation as a witty and articulate writer.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        September 2024

        Law across imperial borders

        British consuls and colonial connections on China’s western frontiers, 1880-1943

        by Emily Whewell

        Law across imperial borders offers new perspectives on the complex legal connections between Britain's presence in Western China in the western frontier regions of Yunnan and Xinjiang, and the British colonies of Burma and India. Bringing together a transnational methodology with a social-legal focus, it demonstrates how inter-Asian mobility across frontiers shaped British authority in contested frontier regions of China. It examines the role of a range of actors who helped create, constitute and contest legal practice on the frontier-including consuls, indigenous elites and cultural mediators. The book will be of interest to historians of China, the British Empire in Asia and legal history.

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        September 2011

        Conquering nature in Spain and its empire, 1750–1850

        by Helen Cowie, Andrew Thompson, John Mackenzie

        This book examines the study of natural history in the Spanish empire in the years 1750-1850. During this period, Spain made strenuous efforts to survey, inventory and exploit the natural productions of her overseas possessions, orchestrating a serries of scientific expeditions and cultivating and displaying American fauna and flora in metropolitan gardens and museums. This book assesses the cultural significance of natural history, emphasising the figurative and utilitarian value with which eighteenth-century Spaniards invested natural objects, from globetrotting elephants to three-legged chickens. It considers how the creation, legitimisation and dissemination of scientific knowledge reflected broader questions of imperial power and national identity. This book will be of particular interest to scholars and students of Spanish and Latin American History, the History of Science and Imperial Culture ;

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2025

        Catholics and the law in Restoration Ireland

        by Paul Smith

        In 1660 Charles II was restored to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland, but his hold on power was precarious. In particular, Ireland was fundamentally unstable - Catholics formed the majority of the population in a country where Protestantism was the established religion, a state of affairs unique in Europe. It was through the law that the restored Stuart monarchy governed its subjects and its colonial dependencies, and this book examines how Catholics engaged with and experienced English common law primarily through the eyes of Catholic clerics and Gaelic poets. It also examines how Catholics engaged with the Courts and the particular challenges they faced as lawyers. The book draws on an extensive body of primary source materials, including Irish-language poetry and little-used archival material relating to elite Catholic families.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2013

        Crime, Law and Society in the Later Middle Ages

        by Anthony Musson, Edward Powell

        This book provides an accessible collection of translated legal sources through which the exploits of criminals and developments in the English criminal justice system (c.1215-1485) can be studied. Drawing on the wealth of archival material and an array of contemporary literary texts, it guides readers towards an understanding of prevailing notions of law and justice and expectations of the law and legal institutions. Tensions are shown emerging between theoretical ideals of justice and the practical realities of administering the law during an era profoundly affected by periodic bouts of war, political in-fighting, social dislocation and economic disaster. Introductions and notes provide both the specific and wider legal, social and political contexts in addition to offering an overview of the existing secondary literature and historiographical trends. This collection affords a valuable insight into the character of medieval governance as well as revealing the complex nexus of interests, attitudes and relationships prevailing in society during the later Middle Ages.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2009

        The making of the Irish poor law, 1815–43

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        by Peter Gray

        The making of the Irish poor law, 1815-43 examines the debates preceding and surrounding the 1838 act on the nature of Irish poverty and the responsibilities of society towards it. It traces the various campaigns for a poor law from the later eighteenth century. The nature and internal frictions of the great Irish poor inquiry of 1833-36 are analysed, along with the policy recommendations made by its chair, Archbishop Whately. It considers the aims and limitations of the government's measure and the public reaction to it in Ireland and Britain. Finally, it describes the implementation of the Poor Law between 1838 and 1843 under the controversial direction of George Nicholls. It will be of particular importance to those with a serious interest in the history of social welfare, of Irish social thought and politics, and of British governance in Ireland in the early nineteenth century. ;

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        January 1995

        La notion de nature chez Leibniz

        Colloque organisé par le Département de Philosophie de l’Université de Provence (Aix-en-Provence), le CNRS (Paris), et la G. W. Leibniz-Gesellschaft (Hannover) Aix-En-Provence, 13-15 Octobre 1993

        by Herausgegeben von de Gaudemar, Martine

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        September 2022

        Die verborgenen Zeichen der Natur

        Was uns Himmel, Wetter, Wasser, Pflanzen und Tiere über unsere Welt verraten | Sachbilderbuch für Kinder ab 8 Jahren

        by Craig Caudill, Carrie Shryock, Stefanie Ochel, Steven Backshall

        Die Natur kann uns so viel erzählen – wenn wir nur lernen, genau hinzusehen. Eine Herde Schafe kann das Wetter vorhersagen, der Polarstern bietet auch in dunkler Nacht einen Orientierungspunkt und die Form der Dünen in der Wüste verrät, aus welcher Richtung der Wind weht. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie wir die Zeichen der Natur deuten können, und ist zugleich eine Reise durch die wunderbare Vielfalt der Landschaften unserer Erde: von der eisigen Arktis über die Alpen bis zu den tropischen Regenwäldern am Amazonas – und sogar direkt vor der eigenen Haustür gibt es vieles zu entdecken. Ein Buch für alle, die neugierig sind und die Geheimnisse von Landschaft und Lebewesen entschlüsseln wollen. Denn wer die Zeichen der Natur versteht, sieht die Welt mit anderen Augen.

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        Medicine

        Episodic Depression

        Successful and Effective Treatment in Practice

        by Ulrich Leutgeb

        With medical help, the troublesome symptoms of episodic depression (e.g., insomnia, agitation) can be alleviated right at the start of a treatment program. Drawing on his extensive practical experience, the author describes the details of treatment, the effects of commonly used drugs, the role of psychotherapy, and the latest research findings in layman’s terms. This can help those suffering from episodic depression and their family members understand the disorder and prepare for therapy.   Target Group: Anyone affected by episodic depression and their relatives; psychiatrists and psychotherapists; physicians treating patients with depression.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2018

        Law and violence

        by Christoph Menke, David Owen

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        Nature-based Therapy (NTB)

        Treat Stress Sequelae in a Landscape and Childhood-­oriented Manner

        by Anna A. Adevi, Melitta Breznik

        This practical book introduces “nature­-based therapy” (NBT) as a newer thera­peutic approach to the treatment of stress­related illnesses. The authors, with many years of experience in the felds of psychosomatics and garden therapy, use NBT as an extension of garden therapy and landscape medi­cine. They present the theoretical foun­dations and justify the use of nature as a therapeutic space. They show how the therapeutic approach can be applied in the felds of stress research, psycho­ neuro­immunology, epigenetics, per­sonality psychology, and lifestyle re­search. In 20 case descriptions they present the use of concrete therapy modules and describe each module with preparatory nature anamnesis, core topics, goals, materials and exercises.

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        October 2006

        Hannah Arendt

        by Thomas Wild

        Hannah Arendt ist eine der bedeutendsten Denkerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Von den Nazis ins amerikanische Exil getrieben, stellte die deutsche Jüdin grundlegende Fragen zur Philosophie und Politik – nicht nur in ihrem aufsehenerregenden Bericht Eichmann in Jerusalem. Den Zwängen der Zeit setzen ihr Leben und Denken eine Haltung der Unabhängigkeit und Freiheit entgegen.

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