Michael Burgess: 10 books
Comparative Federalism
Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2006
A new examination of contemporary federalism and federation, which delivers a detailed theoretical study underpinned by fresh case studies.
It is grounded in a clear distinction between 'federations', particular kinds of states, and 'federalism', the thinking that drives and promotes them....
Federalism and European Union
Political Ideas, Influences, and Strategies in the European Community 1972-1986
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2006
One of the most frequent criticisms levelled at the European Community is the discrepancy between federalist rhetoric and the intergovernmental response: between its ideological aspirations and contemporary political reality. The federalist heritage of the European Community has become discredited...
Federalism and the European Union
The Building of Europe, 1950-2000
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2002
A revisionist interpretation of the post-war evolution of European integration and the European Union (EU), this book reappraises and reassesses conventional explanations of European integration. It adopts a federalist approach which supplements state-based arguments with federal political ideas,...
Being Fuzzy
A Quick Guide to being a Background Performer
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2013
Ever wanted to be a part of the film and television industry but just weren't sure where to start? Being a background performer, traditionally called an Extra, is one of the best oppotunities to get involved. But once you are on set, even before that, what do you do? This is what Being Fuzzy covers...
by Nicola Belte, Jackson Burgess, Christopher DeWan
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2015
Here at Jersey Devil Press, there are three things we look for in a story: strangeness, beauty, and poop jokes. And while this collection is admittedly a little shy on scatological humor, the 18 works collected here are easily the strangest and most beautiful things we’ve ever published.
The...
My Macguffin
Business as a Spiritual Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
Advisor Coach Mentor Support Professional Therapist Business owner Spiritual beliefs
Business and spirituality are thought to be irreconcilable. In humorous, non-prescriptive style, the authors share the highs and lows of integrating the two.
Touching, profound, raw, and raucous, My...
Rockabilly
The Twang Heard 'Round the World: The Illustrated History
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
It was the twang heard 'round the world: Rockabilly was born out of country, bluegrass, jazz, and the blues in the 1950s, becoming rock ’n’ roll and ruling the world. Here’s the story of Elvis Presley’s first Sun records that inspired all. And here’s Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran,...
by Amal El-Mohtar, Susie Moloney, Claire Humphrey
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Imaginarium 2013: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing is a reprint anthology to be published annually by ChiZine Publications, collecting speculative short fiction and poetry (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, etc.) that represents the best work produced by Canadian writers. Canadian...
Global Romanticism
Origins, Orientations, and Engagements, 1760–1820
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2014
For several decades, interest in the British Romantics’ theorizations and representations of the world beyond their national borders has been guided by postcolonial and, more recently, transatlantic paradigms. GlobalRomanticism: Origins, Orientations, andEngagements, 1760–1820 charts a new intellectual...
The U.S.-China Military Scorecard
Forces, Geography, and the Evolving Balance of Power, 1996–2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2015
A RAND study analyzed Chinese and U.S. military capabilities in two scenarios (Taiwan and the Spratly Islands) from 1996 to 2017, finding that trends in most, but not all, areas run strongly against the United States. While U.S. aggregate power remains greater than China’s, distance and geography...