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This important text offers a full and detailed account of how to use discourse analysis to study foreign policy. It provides a poststructuralist theory of the relationship between identity and foreign policy and an in-depth discussion of the methodology of discourse analysis. Part I offers a detailed discussion of the concept of identity, the intertextual relationship between official foreign policy discourse and oppositional and media discourses and of the importance of genres for authors' ability to establish themselves as having authority and knowledge. Lene Hansen devotes particular attention to methodology and provides explicit directions for how to build discourse analytical research designs Part II applies discourse analytical theory and methodology in a detailed analysis of the Western debate on the Bosnian war. This analysis includes a historical genealogy of the Western construction of the Balkans as well as readings of the official British and American policies, the deb...

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A thoughtful and provocative collection, in the vein of the intellectual spiritual classic The Weight of Glory, from N. T. Wright, the influential Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author widely regarded as a modern C. S. Lewis. An unusual combination of scholar, churchman, and leader, N. T. Wright--hailed by Newsweek as "the world's leading New Testament scholar"--is not only incredibly insightful, but conveys his knowledge in terms that excite and inspire Christian leaders worldwide, allowing them to see the Bible from a fresh viewpoint. In this challenging and stimulating collection of popular essays, sermons, and talks, Wright provide a series of case studies which explore how the Bible can be applied to some of the most pressing contemporary issues facing us, including: Why it is possible to love the Bible and affirm evolution Why women should be allowed to be ordained Where Christians today have lost focus, and why it is important for them to engage in politics...

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EMPOWERING...KINARI WEBB IS AN INSPIRATION. --BILL MCKIBBEN A WONDERFUL BOOK. --JANE GOODALL A TIMELY, HOPEFUL MEMOIR ABOUT A WOMAN SPEARHEADING A GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO HEAL THE WORLD'S RAINFORESTS AND THE COMMUNITIES WHO DEPEND ON THEM Full of hope and optimism, Kinari Webb takes us on an exhilarating, galvanizing journey across the world, sharing her passion for the natural world and for humanity. In our current moment of crisis, Guardians of the Trees is an essential roadmap for moving forward and the inspiring story of one woman's quest to heal the world. When Webb first traveled to Indonesian Borneo at 21 to study orangutans, she was both awestruck by the beauty of her surroundings and heartbroken by the rainforest destruction she witnessed. As she got to know the local communities, she realized that their need to pay for expensive healthcare led directly to the rampant logging, which in turn imperiled their health and safety even further. Webb realized her true calling wa...

The instant New York Times bestseller! Leslie Knope is running for class president! She campaigns all around Pawnee Elementary with her friends, Ann and Ben. In order to win over voters, though, Leslie starts to make some big promises . . . ones she's not sure she can keep. Will Leslie be able to keep her word and become the best president Pawnee Elementary has ever seen? Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. The story will introduce Parks and Recreation to a whole new generation and will teach them the importance of staying true to yourself. And waffles. Parks and Recreation (c) Universal Television LLC. All Rights Reserved. Product details Format ...

Excerpt from Oeuvres Choisies du Cardinal J. Sifrein Maury, Vol. 5: Contenant Son Essai sur l'Éloquence de la Chaire, Ses Éloges, Panégyriques, Y Compris Celui de Saint Vincent de Paul, Et Ses Discours Prononcés A l'Assemblée Constituante; Précédées d'une Notice sur Sa Vie Et Ses Ouvrages, Ornées d'un Beau Portrait Pour entrer dans les principes de la question que vous examinez dans ce moment, il importe de retracer d'abord à vos esprits la série des faits qui en ont amené la discussion. L'histoire seule de votre délibération suffirait en quelque sorte pour vous dicter votre décret. Que dis-je? Vo tre décret fut rendu par ce premier cri de l'ê quité qui rej eta la proposition de M. Bouche; et en fatigant votre raison par des sophismes; en vous traînant d'ajournements en ajournements, vers le terme où l'on veut parvenir; en vous en hardissant enfin par les plus grands forfaits à dépouiller un souverain de ses états, on ne par viendra pas sans ...

Every fly fisher knows how crucial leader construction and knot tying are. But with continual changes in line technology, what served as effective leader and tippet connections a decade ago might not be optimal now. By updating the original Orvis Streamside Guide to Leaders, Knots, and Tippets, this handy take-along book addresses the technical issues surrounding leaders and connections in relation to state-of-the-art line materials and types, and details the best overall knots for fly-line connections. Staying connected to the fish just got easier! Product details Format Paperback | 168 pages ...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Product details Format Paperback | 408 pages ...

Das Vokabelheft enthält den Lernwortschatz aus dem Text- und Übungsband – nach Lektionen sortiert –, ein Stammformenverzeichnis und das alphabetische Vokabelverzeichnis. Product details Format Paperback | 88 pages Dimensions 120 x 188 x 10mm | 104g ...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). To mark the band's 21st anniversary, Rammstein released this luxurious songbook with 13 arrangements for piano and voice including a CD with 13 piano recordings all in an elegant hardcover edition. The music of Rammstein has been described as like listening to the construction of monumental buildings in the desert. If that is the case, such an imposing structure has been worked on over 21 years already. With album and DVD sales in the upper seven figures, Rammstein's output is at once controversial, creative and always exciting. This and their headline shows at the biggest festivals and sold-out arenas throughout the world have put this band at the top of a great pyramid of rock music titans in just two decades. They owe their status as an unmatched performing band to their unique art which is dramatic, emotional and a bleak and spectacular fairytale, always courting controversy. Such a fascinating band means this lavish songbook is fittin...