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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From Russia to Iran from Scandinavia to Vietnam this book looks at how social policy has been shaped by global social forces such as capitalism imperialism & neoliberalism & analyses why different countries & regions diverged in their ways of dealing with inequalities & social needs 306 pages XI 306 p Finkel Alvin ...

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 ...

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 ...

The foremost authority on innovation & growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products & services customers not only want to buy but are willing to pay premium prices for How do companies know how to grow? How can they create products that they are sure customers want to buy? Can innovation be more than a game of hit & miss? Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen has the answer A generation ago Christensen revolutionized business with his groundbreaking theory of disruptive innovation Now he goes further offering powerful new insights After years of research Christensen has come to one critical conclusion our long held maxim-that understanding the customer is the crux of innovation-is wrong Customers don't buy products or services; they hire them to do a job Understanding customers does not drive innovation success he argues Understanding customer jobs does The Jobs to Be Done approach can be seen in some of the world's most respected companies & fast-growing startups including Amazon Intuit Uber Airbnb & Chobani yogurt to name just a few But this book is not about celebrating these successes-it's about predicting new ones Christensen contends that by understanding what causes customers to hire a product or service any business can improve its innovation track record creating products that customers not only want to hire but that they'll pay premium prices to bring into their lives Jobs theory offers new hope for growth to companies frustrated by their hit & miss efforts This book carefully lays down Christensen's provocative framework providing a comprehensive explanation of the theory & why it is predictive how to use it in the real world-and most importantly how not to squander the insights it provides ...

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