Being an island nation, the ocean is never too far from Sri Lanka. Situated right at the center of the world\'s busiest sea lanes of communication, the geography connects the country with the Indian Ocean, and its destiny is linked to this strategic body of water. For centuries, the Indian Ocean has been part of Sri Lanka\'s strategic, security, and political narratives. However, over the years, the

The Time Is Out of Joint handles the Shakespearean oeuvre from a philosophical perspective, finding that Shakespeare\'s historical dramas reflect on issues and reveal puzzles which were taken up by philosophy proper only in the centuries following them. Shakespeare\'s extraordinary handling of time and temporality, the difference between truth and fact, that of theory, and that of interpretation and

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This updated and augmented third edition of this landmark encyclopedia contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics adorned with full color pictures. This unique reference

This volume synthesizes theoretical and practical aspects of both the mathematical and life science viewpoints needed for modeling of the cardiovascular-respiratory system specifically and physiological systems generally. Theoretical points include model design, model complexity and validation in the light of available data, as well as control theory approaches to feedback delay and Kalman filter applications

This book by the Russian novelist Vsevolod Sergeyevich Solovyov 1849 1903, translated and abridged by Walter Leaf 1852 1927 and published in 1895, reflects on the life of Madame Helena Blavatsky 1831 1891, co-founder of the theosophy movement in the United States. Originally published over eight months in literary magazine Russy Vyestnik \'Russian Messenger\', the book considers the controversy that

This is a book about a deeply beloved place-many call it the spiritual capital of India. Located at a dramatic bend in the River Yamuna, a hundred miles from the center of Delhi, Vrindavan is the spot where the god Krishna is believed to have spent his childhood and youth. For Hindus it has always stood for youth writ large-a realm of love and beauty that enables one to retreat from the weight and

bAn experiential guide to re-orienting our understanding of late adulthood as one of life\'s most meaningful and transformative stagesb pAging can bring new fears, challenges, and concerns. Loss of career, loved ones, or changing physical and cognitive abilities can leave us feeling isolated and scared. Sandi Peters shows us that growing older need not mean the end of personal growth. In fact, late

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When it comes to popularity, American enthusiasm for sports is right up there with mom and apple pie. From this long love affair with the games of men and boys--and, increasingly, women--has sprung a vast literature that moves across fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

pThis book was written for anyone who is looking to make the best out of their life, and to be the best they can be in every areas of life. This is not just about a chosen career or about climbing the corporate ladder. This is about evolving into the best possible being you can be without any restrictions on religion, culture or nationality. This is about discovering who you truly are and want to be.

EAN: 9781621007029Nova Science Publishers Inc 2012

In this vivid and highly original reading of recent Chinese history, Xuelei Huang documents the eclectic array of smells that permeated Chinese life from the High Qing through to the Mao period. Utilising interdisciplinary methodology and critically engaging with scholarship in the expanding fields of sensory and smell studies, she shows how this period of tumultuous change in China was experienced

A guide to the all-time must-have jazz recordings by a maven of the genre. pPossibly the twentieth century\'s greatest musical innovation, jazz is now more popular than it has been for the past fifty years. But with the plethora of new recordings and the phenomenon in jazz of the same standards being recorded seemingly by almost every artist and band or trio, it\'s very hard to know where to start

pstrongCallahan Cowboy Whiskey is a natural-born protector, a Dark Knights biker, and a hell of a rancher. What happens when he falls for a woman who has no idea who she really isstrongppstrongFrom emNew York Timesem bestselling author Melissa Foster comes The Whiskeys Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, a small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy

pPropositions about artificial intelligence are being debated seriously in the 21st Century, but machines, unlike plants, are not even living organisms.ppSo, are plants sentient beings, like humans Do they feel Can they communicateppPlant sentience is a subject that has intrigued mankind over the ages - from the ancient Greeks, Plato and Aristotle, through to modern day philosophers and psychologists.ppIn

pstrongThis beautiful fairy tale collection presents seven original versions of emSnow Whiteem from around the world.strongp pDiscover the origins of your favourite fairy tale in this wonderful anthology. Featuring seven different versions of emSnow Whiteem, this volume showcases the amazing breadth and diversity of classic fairy tales. Beautifully illustrated, the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

pbToday, everything and everyone is a brand. If you want to develop your personal brand, but can\'t afford the fees of a branding firm, this book provides access and insights into a thought-leading mind.bppFor entrepreneurs and professionals looking to manage their business career, it\'s more than just theory. It\'s part step-by-step guide, part story-sharing written to inspire and help bring your

2014 Reprint of 1963 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Stratonovich was a Russian physicist, engineer, and probabilist and one of the founders of the theory of stochastic differential equations. The genesis of this book, the first of two volumes concerned with various topics in the theory of random noise, is evidenced in the author\'s