David S. Simon Bücher

David Richter stellt das Medium Buch und dessen gesellschaftlichen Stellenwert in den Mittelpunkt seiner Bachelorarbeit. Dabei nutzt er als Zugangsweise die literarische Dystopie, die aufgrund ihres appellierenden und extrapolierenden Charakters interessante Rückschlüsse auf ihre jeweilige Gegenwart zulässt. Exemplarisch analysiert er anhand George Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Four die zentrale Rolle des Informationsmediums Buch in der fiktionalen Welt des Romans, sowie der zeitgenössischen Welt des Autors. Entscheidende Funktionen werden mittels Aleida und Jan Assmanns Theorie des kulturellen Gedächtnisses aufgeschlüsselt. Die aufgezeigten Konsequenzen des Missbrauchs und der Monopolisierung - insbesondere für das Speichergedächtnis - verdeutlichen hierbei die Relevanz des Mediums Buch, auch oder gerade im 21. Jahrhundert. Diese Arbeit ist Teil der Reihe Initialen, in deren Rahmen herausragende Abschlussarbeiten der Mainzer Buchwissenschaft veröffentlicht werden.

Sex, drugs, gambling, ghosts, drinking, rugby, overseas adventures – and even some police work. Hong Kong on the edge of empire was a place teeming with triads, smugglers, Chinese immigrants and Vietnamese refugees. Simon's memoir of his time in the Hong Kong police force – from the 1970s until after the 1997 handover – is a fast-paced tale of his exploits. From the murky back streets of Kowloon to the open seas in the Marine division, his shocking and hilarious tales offer an alternative look back at what life was really like on the Hong Kong beat.

First published in 1979. This book studies the social outlook which historians today call paternalism. It was an ideology which informed social attitudes at all levels of society and expressed itself in countless ways. In this work, David Roberts provides a comprehensive examination of the revival, amplification, and transformation of the ideals of paternalism as a social remedy in the Early Victorian Period. This title will be of interest to students of history.

A major new reassessment of the Stuart kings roles in the development of the Royal Navy

By bringing this holistic analysis of the evidence to bear, Joseph adds a powerful and insightful voice to the decades-long debate surrounding the Essenes and Christianity.--Bruce Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion, Bard College

Exploring innovative light beam types with extraordinary properties, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for undergraduate and beginning graduate students, as well as researchers new to the field. It emphasizes practical applications and offers insights into concepts that challenge traditional understanding, making complex topics accessible to those without extensive expertise.

Presents studies of Roman imperial cult, political propaganda, and topography.

Heraldry had its origin in the decorative shields used in Western Europe in the twelfth century. Today the varied and colorful designs that have developed over the centuries carry a rich aura of medieval romance that can enhance any number of artistic and design projects.For this volume, Carol Belanger Grafton has selected 1,047 authentic heraldic designs and motifs from The Art of Heraldry, a classic study by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies (1871–1928), an English barrister and foremost authority on the subject. Dating from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries, the illustrations include 393 full-color and 654 black-and-white arms of individuals, among them such notables as Edward the Black Prince, John Milton, and Maximilian I; arms of institutions, corporations, guilds, towns, and cities; heraldic windows; examples of heraldic lions, eagles, and dragons; banners and crests; and more.These designs represent a superb source of authentic royalty-free images that will give aristocratic flair to book and magazine illustrations, advertisements, newsletters, and other graphic projects. This volume is also a valuable visual reference for those interested in genealogy.

A thrilling, unputdownable debut, with extraordinary twists and incredible action, from an incredible new voice in children's fiction. I can steal time. The most I can take at the moment is fifteen seconds, which is not a lot.

A fascinating and revelatory look at how our bodies learn unconsciously and how understanding this can transform our lives.