A Robinson: 131 books

In recent years controversy has surrounded the narrative turn in history and the historical turn in fiction. This book clarifies what is at stake, tracing connections between historiography and life-writing, arguing that the challenges posed in representing the past illuminate issues which are central to all literary narrative.

From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, the world of Grendel returns with two value-priced omnibus volumes collecting all Grendel Tales stories! Featuring some of the best writers and artists in the industry and never-before-collected material, Grendel Tales Omnibus Volume 1 is sure to be a hit with...

This book develops a framework for analyzing the creation and consolidation of democracy. Different social groups prefer different political institutions because of the way they allocate political power and resources. Thus democracy is preferred by the majority of citizens, but opposed by elites....

In 2014, The Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte hosted its first biennial International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In 2016, the second hosting of the conference took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 2018,...

“Most kids grow up never believing they can reach their dreams.”When small town girl, Dara Howell, wins the Gold in the Sochi Olympics, the whole town is raving. Never has the community been more excited than to celebrate and show their hometown proud. With a parade planned in Dara's honor,...

While the environmental performance of most ASEAN member states is above the world average, ASEAN nations will continue to face growing environmental challenges due to pressures exerted on them such as population growth, urbanization and industrialization. The authors of this book look at how the...

The Bhagavad-Gita is probably the most popular - and certainly the most frequently quoted and widely studied - work of the Hindu scriptures. This book investigates the relationship between the various interpretations of the Bhagavad-Gita and the Hindu tradition. Taking into account a range...

Even at a young age, Vincent's obsession with money and his love of attention were preeminent traits. Because of it, his life would be forever changed and nowhere near mediocre. He recognized he was quite different from his peers and quickly sensed that he was twice as advanced, albeit in streetwise...

This book outlines a complex, nuanced, dynamic tool kit of interrelated factors that are key to propelling aspiring women into the C-Suite. These factors, some tangible, some intangible, can be used by business and professional woman as tools that they can actively cultivate as a means of empowering...

This book focuses on the activities of the scientific staff of the British National Institute of Oceanography during the Cold War. Revealing how issues such as intelligence gathering, environmental surveillance, the identification of ‘enemy science’, along with administrative practice informed...

Summons: In the Case of Attorney General v. Church Trustees (How Trustees Actually Contribute to Church Crimes) This Book Contains: The essentials to church bylaws, The legal defi nition & function of church trustees, How to get lOO% participation of church members, The...

This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty...

Middle-aged Delfina's life has been indelibly marked by her mother's violent death at the hand's of Delfina's father when she was a young girl. Her grandmother's terminal illness occasions the sudden reappearance of her father, provoking a series of quietly shattering revelations that will permanently...

Environmental Regulation of Real Property enables you to anticipate and solve a wide range of environmental law problems. It not only offers indepth analysis of federal environmental statutes having a bearing on land use, but also looks closely at rules imposed by state and local governments. The...