John Mc Cormick joins Rod Hague & Martin Harrop as co-author for the 10th edition of this renowned & bestselling textbook Taking a thematic approach to Comparative Politics it introduces students to the key concepts structures & arguments that will enable them to successfully compare political systems across the globe Taking full account of the different institutions of government & political cultures that exist around the world the authors offer detailed analysis of a range of democracies & authoritarian regimes In addition an array of carefully-designed pedagogical features equip students with the tools & critical mind-set to explore debates & spark discussion With its impressively comprehensive coverage the book can be used as the sole text for teaching undergraduate courses worldwide on Comparative Politics Comparative Government Introduction to Politics & Introduction to Political Science ...

Offers comprehensive introduction to comparative Indo-European linguistics This book discusses the culture & origin of the Indo-Europeans the speakers of the Indo-European proto-language It describes the sound changes which makes it possible to follow the origin of the different Indo-European languages step by step ...

An outstanding group of internationally-renowned comparative political scientists provide a substantive introduction to comparative politics Thematic in organisation readers are guided through a comprehensive analysis of the core methods theories & concepts in comparative politics An unrivalled amount of empirical material in the text & on the supporting website illustrates key similarities & differences of political systems in practice The wealth of empirical data also encourages students to go beyond the 'what' of comparison to the 'how' Combining cutting edge treatment of theories & truly global geographical coverage this exciting textbook is essential reading for all comparative politics students ...

A tap of the foot a rush of emotion the urge to hum a tune; without instruction or training we all respond intuitively to music Comparing Notes explores what music is why we are all musical & how abstract patterns of sound that don't actually mean anything can in fact be so meaningful Taking the reader on a clear & compelling tour of major twentieth century musical theories Professor Adam Ockelford arrives at his own important psychologically grounded theory of how music works From pitch & rhythm to dynamics & timbre he shows how all the elements of music cohere through the principle of imitation to create an abstract narrative in sound that we instinctively grasp whether listening to Bach or the Beatles Based on three decades of innovative work with blind children & those on the autism spectrum the book draws lessons from neurodiversity to show how we all develop musically & to explore the experience of music from composer & performer to listener Authoritative engaging & full of wonderful examples from across the musical spectrum Comparing Notes is essential reading for anyone who's ever loved a song sonata or symphony & wondered why ...

Comparing Religions is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides inspires & challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world A unique book teaching the art & practice of comparing religions Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to demonstrate the complexity & power of comparative practices Provides both a history & understanding of comparative practice & a series of thematic chapters showing how responsible practice is done A three part structure provides readers with a map & effective process through which to grasp this challenging but fascinating approach The author is a leading academic writer & exponent of comparative practice Contains numerous learning features including chapter outlines summaries toolkits discussion questions a glossary & many images Supported by a companion website (available on publication) at wwwwileycomgokripal which

Includes:: information on individual religious traditions links of other sites an interview with the author learning features & much more

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Analayo outlines how to meditate on emptiness according to early Buddhism His presentation is geared to practical concerns something that the reader can put into practice when sitting on the cushion with an appendix giving a translation of the key discourses from the Pali & Chinese This brings out an aspect of early Buddhism so far fairly neglected providing an important perspective on emptiness as a form of meditation in relation to later developments & is a practical companion to his bestselling book Satipatthana ...

Research into the beneficial effect of developing compassion has advanced enormously in the last ten years with the development of inner compassion being an important therapeutic focus & goal This book explains how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- a process of developing compassion for the self & others to increase well-being & aid recovery
- varies from other forms of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Comprising 30 key points this book explores the founding principles of CFT & outlines the detailed aspects of compassion in the CFT approach Divided into two parts
- Theory & Compassion Practice
- this concise book provides a clear guide to the distinctive characteristics of CFT Compassion Focused Therapy will be a valuable source for students & professionals in training as well as practising therapists who want to learn more about the distinctive features of CFT



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Tapping into the hottest trend in the cookery-as-craft market right now this book is crammed with information on the art & craft of using fondant in cake decorating Fondant is the most popular method in decorating trends because of its smooth surface vivid colours & chic finish You can roll it cut it out model it & colour it & author Carol Deacon shows you how Decorated cupcakes are a much loved favourite with adults & children & this book is for you if you want to make vampire cakes for Halloween or a cupcake tower adorned with cookie-cutter daisies or give as gifts or favours adorable gum-paste animals or delicate ribbon-embellished porcelain-like flowers Crammed with over 200 professional fixes insider tips & money-saving secrets content is arranged by topic to enable any crafter to achieve a professional look to their cupcakes cake pops or celebration cakes ...

Provides information on the identity & purity of food additives used directly in foods or in food production The main objectives are to identify the food additives that have been subjected to testing for safety to ensure that additives are of the quality required for use in food & to encourage good manufacturing practice 150 pages figs tables Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ...

An indispensable compendium of technical know-how inspirational projects & troubleshooting tips 176 pages 200 Illustrations color Berry Robin ...