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While critical security studies largely concentrates on objects of security, this book focuses on the subject position from which ‘securitization’ and other security practices take place. First, it argues that the modern subject itself emerges and is sustained as a function of security and insecurity. It suggests, consequently, that no analytic frame can produce or reproduce the subject in some original or primordial form that does not already reproduce a fundamental or structural insecurity. It critically returns, through a variety of studies, to traditionally held conceptions of security and insecurity as simple predicates or properties that can be associated or not to some more essent...
The complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke) and to all road and track applications.
The seven species of swans are an easily and universally recognized group of waterfowl, which have historically played important roles in the folklore, myths and legends in many cultures. Among the largest of all flying birds, they have been used as symbols of royalty, grace and beauty, and largely for these reasons swans have only rarely been considered acceptable as targets for sport hunting. Swans occur on all continents but Africa, though most species are found in the temperate and arctic zones of North America and Eurasia. Swans are a long-lived species and are among the most strongly monogamous of birds, having prolonged pair and family bonds that influence their flocking and social behavior, and contribute to the overall high degree of human interest in them. This volume describes their distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biology. Included are nine distribution maps, 19 drawings, 23 photographs by the author, and a bibliography of nearly 700 references.
The Jack-Roller tells the story of Stanley, a pseudonym Clifford Shaw gave to his informant and co-author, Michael Peter Majer. Stanley was sixteen years old when Shaw met him in 1923 and had recently been released from the Illinois State Reformatory at Pontiac, after serving a one-year sentence for burglary and jack-rolling (mugging), Vivid, authentic, this is the autobiography of a delinquent—his experiences, influences, attitudes, and values. The Jack-Roller helped to establish the life-history or "own story" as an important instrument of sociological research. The book remains as relevant today to the study and treatment of juvenile delinquency and maladjustment as it was when originally published in 1930.
In Thornton Burgess' book 'Mrs. Peter Rabbit (Illustrated)', readers are transported to the enchanting world of the Green Forest where they follow the adventures of Mrs. Peter Rabbit and her woodland friends. Written in a charming and simplistic style, the book blends elements of fantasy with lessons on the importance of friendship, perseverance, and the wonders of nature. Burgess' vivid descriptions and gentle storytelling make this book a delightful read for both children and adults alike, with beautifully illustrated scenes bringing the characters to life. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, 'Mrs. Peter Rabbit' encapsulates Burgess' love for the natural world and desire to inspire a sense of environmental stewardship in his readers. Through the escapades of Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Burgess imparts timeless morals and values that continue to resonate with audiences today. I highly recommend this classic tale to anyone seeking a heartwarming story filled with whimsy and wisdom.