In Bodies That Matter renowned theorist & philosopher Judith Butler argues that theories of gender need to return to the most material dimension of sex & sexuality: the body. Butler offers a brilliant reworking of the body examining how the power of heterosexual hegemony forms the matter" of bodies sex & gender. Butler argues that power operates to constrain sex from the start delimiting what counts as a viable sex. She clarifies the notion of "performativity" introduced in Gender Trouble & via bold readings of Plato Irigaray Lacan & Freud explores the meaning of a citational politics. She also draws on documentary & literature with compelling interpretations of the film Paris is Burning Nella Larsens Passing & short stories by Willa Cather." ...

Bodin's Six livres de la republique is a vast synthesis of comparative public law & politics the theoretical core of which is formed by the four chapters translated in this volume. These contain his celebrated theory of sovereignty which informed his thinking on the state & made his Republique a landmark in the development of European political thought. This theory however also included a seductive but erroneous thesis that was of great importance for the development of royalist ideology: the idea that sovereignty is indivisible that the entire power of the state has to be vested in a single individual or group. This thesis together with the crisis of authority in the French religious wars led Bodin to a systematically absolutist interpretation of the French & other contemporary monarchies. His primary aim was to exclude any legal ground of forcible resistance. A king of France he hoped would continue to adhere to moral & prudential limitations but a proper king he insisted could not be lawfully constrained. This is the first complete translation of these chapters into English since 1606. It is accompanied by a lucid introduction a chronology & a bibliography. ...

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is one of the most scenic of Britains preserved lines & the combination of steam & Cornish countryside proves irresistible for thousands of visitors each year. This 25th volume in the Recollections series coincides with the 25th anniversary of first trains running on the preserved line & embarks on a fascinating trip down the line photographic tour of the railway taking us from the main line at Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General & along the branch to Boscarne Junction & onwards to Wenford which the B&W has long-term plans to re-open. We also lookback in time with classic black & white images. There are evocative period photographs from the days of the Great Western & Southern Railways & BR. Essential behind-the-scenes activities in engine sheds & workshops are not forgotten. The views will be of absorbing interest to many making this book the ideal companion for all who know the line rail enthusiasts visitors & locals alike. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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Developed over a period of 100 years the Alexander Technique has helped people to successfully manage a wide variety of conditions including back pain stress anxiety ME & asthma. The Alexander Technique is not a therapy or an exercise program. It is an in-depth study of how human reaction co-ordination & movement play a part in everything we do. It has enhanced the performance of athletes actors singers & musicians. Body Breath & Being" explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it & benefited from it. These include: * A keen amateur sportsman who was reborn after being resigned to a lifetime of pain * A photographer who overcame a debilitating back problem that was interfering with his professional work * A pregnant woman who used the technique to relieve indigestion & handle her changing posture * A musician who managed an asthmatic problem that was affecting her playing. " Body Breath & Being": Is ideal for both beginner & expert;

Includes:: over 100 full colour photographs & diagrams; provides practical experiments in every chapter. This book offers a new view of the way we use our bodies & the consequences not only on our health but also our approach to life."

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Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program In Body By Science bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug Mc Guff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength revving metabolism & building muscle for a total fitness experience. ...

Body Confidence" is a revolutionary nutrition & fitness program that doesn't require you to develop superhuman willpower shun entire food groups or devote your every waking moment to the treadmill. " Body Confidence" is a revolutionary approach based on three key nutrition factors that stabilize your blood surgar & keep your body in balance: Eating at consistent meal intervals; Absolute certainty in essential nutrient ratio of protein fat & carbohydrates; Identifying & consuming the right amount of calories per meal. With " Body Confidence" readers will learn to master determining their current metabolism & reprogramming it focusing on body fat percentage rather than weight setting measurable goals following a customized exercise plan & harnessing the powers of sleep supplements water & stress management in perfect sync to optimize your body's performance. Packed with recipes success stories nutrition guides & exercise journals. " Body Confidence" is practical doable & packed with highly effective lifestyle changes that will finally make the traditional diet obsolete." ...

The figure in the mask stumbles bleeding through the streets his pursuers closing in. They also wear masks but they dont stumble. They stalk. They carry machetes clubs & knives. & they know how to use them.. . Who is kidnapping seemingly random victims & then slaughtering them in an elaborate game of cat & mouse? & why are these murders being streamed over the internet? Watching the horror unfold at New Scotland Yard is Detective Inspector Joe Chapman who searches for clues hints
- anything that might tell him where & when this savage hunt is happening. Hed give anything to know. But DI Chapman is about to learn that you should be careful what you wish for. Very soon he will be closer to the blood-letting than he could have imagined. Forced to fight for his life & the life of someone he holds dear the only way out looks to be to rack up the biggest body count. But even that might not be enough.
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Maura Isles deals with death. As a pathologist in downtown Boston she has seen more than her share of corpses. But never before has the body on the medical examiners table been her own. There can be no denying the evidence though. The dead woman is her mirror image right down to the most intimate physical details. Even more chilling is the discovery that they share the same birth date & blood type. Then a DNA test confirms that Mauras mysterious double is indeed her twin sister & suddenly an already bizarre murder investigation becomes a disturbing excursion into a past full of dark & deadly secrets.. . ...