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Into the Heart of the Mafia
Lane shows how globalisation has transformed the Mafia into more than simply a local phenomenon. It describes in painful detail the daily accommodation to Mafia pressure endured by priests, politicians and prosecutors, businessmen, trade unionists and ordinary citizens. At the same time he incorporates a portrait of the South's long and tumultuous history and powerful flavours to provide a richly coloured portrait of a European region under siege.
Contemporary British Drama
This book offers an extended analysis of writers and theatre companies in Britain since 1995, and explores them alongside recent cultural, social and political developments. Referencing well-known practitioners from modern theatre, this book is an excelle
Soviet Society Under Perestroika
This is an up-to-the-minute revised edition of a text which, since its publication in 1990, has been extremely influential. The great changes of the past 18 months have entailed a comprehensive updating of the book. This edition takes account of new developments that include the independence of the Baltic states and the treaty which sparked 1991's attempted coup.
The Modern Scientist-Practitioner
The Modern Scientist-Practitioner argues for a radical rethink of how we understand the science-practice relationship and the notion of the scientist-practitioner model. Drawing on the latest innovations and research from the fields of anthropology, industry, philosophy, psychology and science, David Lane and Sarah Corrie present a new vision of the scientist-practitioner model that is dynamic, contextualised and synergistic. Subjects covered include: innovation and improvization: The unacknowledged world of the creative scientist-practitioner. what kind of scientists are we? re-examining the Nature of Scientific knowledge. acquiring the art of reasoning: straddling the worlds of rigour and meaning. arriving at shared psychological narratives: formulation and explanation. the scientist-practitioner in applied psychology settings. learning for tomorrow: professional survival in an uncertain world. This timely and thought-provoking book will appeal to professionals at all stages of their careers, including psychologists of all disciplines, researchers, educators, policy-makers, healthcare professionals and students.
Russia in Transition
An accessible book covering the momentous changes that have occurred, and are still occurring, since the fall of the USSR in 1989. Contributions from an impressive collection of authors are drawn from the most recent and original research available and address political and social issues which impact on all levels of Russian society. The book consists of a selection of specially commissioned pieces which have evolved from the conference of the same name, held at Cambridge University in December 1994.
The Other End of the Needle
The Other End of the Needle encourages readers to step into the complex world of tattooists. Through interviews with tattooists, and observations in their shops, Lane challenges us to understand how people collectively create and sustain culture. By asking how people make things, this book shows how tattoos are more than just images on the skin.
Edward and Lane on European Union Law
'Faced with the challenge of studying EU law, students and other interested parties need guidance and accessible materials. Despite the ground clearing of the Lisbon Treaty, the terrain is still not properly mapped. Edward and Lane's completely rewritten book provides just what's needed. Clear, comprehensible and comprehensive, it will be an important port of call for anyone trying to figure out key aspects of the EU's ever burgeoning legal order.' - Jo Shaw, University of Edinburgh, UK A comprehensively updated and expanded new edition of a classic text, this authoritative volume provides expert analysis on the key issues across all areas of European Union law - including its constitutional, procedural and substantive aspects. Importantly, the book incorporates the Treaty of Lisbon reorientation and immediate post-Lisbon developments. Throughout the book there is extensive reference to primary sources (Treaty, legislation, case law) and to issues of national adaptation which, together, bring a depth of understanding and analysis to this increasingly complex discipline.
All Stressed Up and No Place to Go
A BIBLICALLY-BASED SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT..."All Stressed Up and No Place to Go," is a magnetic and magnificent mixture of biblical knowledge, clinical theology, therapeutic insights and immensely practical applications to address stress matters based on Psalms 23. This book will solidify the comprehension and increase the level of instruction of stress-coping skills of ministers, counselors and lay persons. The 23rd Psalm will never be viewed the same after this reading.
Online Statistics Education
Online Statistics: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study is a resource for learning and teaching introductory statistics. It contains material presented in textbook format and as video presentations. This resource features interactive demonstrations and simulations, case studies, and an analysis lab.This print edition of the public domain textbook gives the student an opportunity to own a physical copy to help enhance their educational experience. This part I features the book Front Matter, Chapters 1-10, and the full Glossary. Chapters Include:: I. Introduction, II. Graphing Distributions, III. Summarizing Distributions, IV. Describing Bivariate Data, V. Probability, VI. Research Design, VII. Normal Distributions, VIII. Advanced Graphs, IX. Sampling Distributions, and X. Estimation. Online Statistics Education: A Multimedia Course of Study (http: //onlinestatbook.com/). Project Leader: David M. Lane, Rice University.
