This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea of humanitarianism & its evolution exploring its triangulation with war & politics Tracing the profound changes in the culture & capacities that underpin the sector the authors assess the reinventions that constitute revolutions in humanitarian affairs 344 pages 19 Tables unspecified; 10 Maps; 14 Halftones black & white Hoffman Peter J ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play For years declining birth rates have forced what&s left of the human race to cede more & more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche Now only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization & Earth is dominated by faeries
- tiny ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence But humanity&s importance isn&t over quite yet as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown & assume her grandfather&s position as an arbitrator between the races Unfortunately the job isn&t going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected & it&s going to take wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play For years declining birth rates have forced what&s left of the human race to cede more & more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche Now only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization & Earth is dominated by faeries
- tiny ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence But humanity&s importance isn&t over quite yet as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown & assume her grandfather&s position as an arbitrator between the races Unfortunately the job isn&t going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected & it&s going to take wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission Language Japanese Number of discs 3 Run Time 300 minutes
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What is it that makes humans human? As science & technology challenge the boundaries between life & non-life between organic & inorganic this ancient question is more timely than ever Acclaimed Object-Oriented philosopher Timothy Morton invites us to consider this philosophical issue as eminently political It is in our relationship with non-humans that we decided the fate of our humanity Becoming human claims Morton actually means creating a network of kindness & solidarity with non-human beings in the name of a broader understanding of reality that both

Includes:: & overcomes the notion of species Negotiating the politics of humanity is the first & crucial step to reclaim the upper scales of ecological coexistence not to let Monsanto & cryogenically suspended billionaires to define them & own them

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Humanoid Helper This steampunk inspired robot helper is here to help you with the most sensitive of tasks This mechanical exoskeleton is steam-powered & moving using a series of hydraulic pistons & cogs Using those hydraulic powered hand the service bot provides you with the softest possible toilet paper for your wiping pleasure Cast in the finest resin before being painstakingly h&-painted this humanoid helper is perfect for anyone with a passion in steampunk science-fiction Our toilet roll holder ornaments are designed with three screw holes in the middle & bottom sections of the ornament to secure it in place All ornaments are supplied with a single toilet roll holder & three raw plugs along with three screws ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play C4’s record-breaking drama series Humans with an all-star cast featuring William Hurt (A History of Violence Damages) & Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd The Honourable Woman) is a brand new eight-part drama series from the makers of Utopia & Broadchurch set in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for a busy family is a Synth--a life-like humanoid ...

An insightful engaging tour by a noted Silicon Valley insider of how accelerating developments in Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we live & work Selected as one of the 10 best science & technology books of 2015 by The Economist After billions of dollars & fifty years of effort researchers are finally cracking the code on artificial intelligence As society stands on the cusp of unprecedented change Jerry Kaplan unpacks the latest advances in robotics machine learning & perception powering systems that rival or exceed human capabilities Driverless cars robotic helpers & intelligent agents that promote our interests have the potential to usher in a new age of affluence & leisure
- but as Kaplan warns the transition may be protracted & brutal unless we address the two great scourges of the modern developed world volatile labor markets & income inequality He proposes innovative free-market adjustments to our economic system & social policies to avoid an extended period of social turmoil His timely & accessible analysis of the promise & perils of artificial intelligence is a must-read for business leaders & policy makers on both sides of the aisle
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'A fabulous & much needed testament to how beautiful living with our differences is'
- Emma Thompson A magical collection of photographs
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A Number One New York Times bestseller Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010 when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City Armed with his camera he began crisscrossing the city covering thousands of miles on foot all in his attempt to capture ordinary New Yorkers in the most extraordinary of moments The result of these efforts was Humans of New York a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside"es & anecdotes The blog has steadily grown gathering millions of devoted followers Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog With four hundred colour photos including exclusive portraits & all-new stories & a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of New York but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays Heartfelt & moving Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality & a tribute to the spirit of a city ...

Brandon Stanton is back with the follow up to Humans of New York that his loyal followers have been waiting for Humans of New York Stories Ever since Brandon began interviewing people on the streets of New York the dialogue he's had with them has increasingly become as in-depth intriguing & moving as the photos themselves Humans of New York Stories presents a whole new group of humans complete with stories that delve deeper & surprise with greater candour Back in the summer of 2010 photographer Brandon Stanton began an ambitious project
- to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City The photos he took & the accompanying interviews became the blog Humans of New York In the first three years his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million In 2013 his book Humans of New York based on that blog was published & immediately catapulted to the top of the NY Times Bestseller List where it stayed for many weeks The appeal of the Humans of New York blog has been so great that in the course of the next year Brandon's following increased tenfold to over 12 million followers on Facebook & is still growing With his second inspiring look at the residents of New York let Brandon Stanton & the people he's photographed astonish you
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