At the time when Calderon began to compose for the stage, the Spanish drama was at its height. Lope de Vega, the most prolific and, with Calderon, the greatest, of Spanish dramatists, was still alive; and by his applause gave encouragement to the beginner whose fame was to rival his own. The national type of drama which Lope had established was maintained in its essential characteristics by Calderon, and he produced abundant specimens of all its varieties. Of regular plays he has left a hundr...

Sincerely do I hope that the issue of this little book may prove useful in drawing the attention of the public to the mental and physical condition of the unfortunates who form such a large proportion of our prison population.

To our authorities the sad plight of this mass of smitten humanity is well known. Year after year our Prison Commissioners, in presenting their reports, have not failed to impress upon the State the great part physical and mental afflictions play in the production of c...

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First published in March 2001, this work was the first and only book of its kind in the Dutch intellectual landscape, and it rapidly became a classic for multigenerational audiences with an interest in intersectional theory and praxis. By zooming in on the issues that Black, migrant, and refugee (BMR) women placed on the feminist and multicultural agenda of the late twentieth century, the writers in this volume highlight the exclusionary practices BMR women encountered within Dutch institutio...

An adventurous Guide for Regenerative Educators invites readers into a shared exploration on what it means to become regenerative educators in todays and tomorrow’s world. Through biographical letter writing, a deep dive into the multidisciplinary theoretical foundations of these journeys, and the development of a cutting edge innovative methodological approach of co-constructed auto-ethnography, the book sheds light on the interwoven inner-transformations and outer systemic transitions inv...

This volume contains the proceedings of the 66th Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space held in October 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as well as the report of the IISL Standing Committee on the Status of International Agreements Relating to Activities in Outer Space.

Jung Chang, auteur van de alom geprezen en veel verkochte boeken Wilde zwanen en Mao, komt nu met De keizerin. Zij vertelt het dramatische levensverhaal van Cixi, een sterke, eigenzinnige vrouw die bijna vijftig jaar lang China zou regeren, voor en achter de schermen. Een vrouw die begon als nederige concubine, maar uiteindelijk eeuwenlange tradities en formaliteiten overboord gooide en de basis legde voor het moderne, machtige China van vandaag de dag.

Cixi werd op twaalfjarige leeftijd...

In today’s fast-paced world, organisations face unprecedented and ever-evolving challenges, making effective change management more vital than ever. Leaders, managers, and change agents often struggle to make their organisations more resilient, as choosing the right change methods can feel daunting. Without clear guidance on which approaches work best in specific situations, organisations risk adopting solutions that fall short or fail to deliver lasting results, jeopardising their strategi...

Effective participation in venture capital negotiations depends on a solid understanding of the deal terms, their commercial implications, the context in which they’re presented, and the available alternatives. Mastering these elements not only strengthens your position at the table but also helps streamline the negotiation and closing process.

This fully revised edition provides entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors with a clear and practical overview of the most commonly used practices, t...

For anyone who wants to design marketing with their head and their heart — and courage.

This isn’t a book that teaches you how to become a good marketer; it’s a book that teaches you how to become a good marketing designer. Marketing isn’t approached as a component of business and management but of design. It’s this design perspective that makes this book fundamentally different from other marketing books.

Using international examples — from the worlds of design, art, branding, an...