Subject(s): International relations | Social sciences and state Summary: "Cause is a problematic concept in social science, as in all fields of knowledge. We organise information in terms of cause and effect to impose order on the world, but this can impede a more sophisticated understanding. In his latest book, Richard Ned Lebow reviews un

Subject(s): European Union -- Europe, Eastern | Democratization -- Europe, Eastern | Democratization -- Government policy -- Europe, Eastern | New democracies -- Europe, Eastern | Post-communism -- Europe, Eastern | Europe, Eastern -- Politics and government -- 1989- Summary: "This book theorizes a mechanism underlying regime-change waves,

Subject(s): Entrepreneurship | Urban economics | Home-based businesses -- Management | Economic policy | Economic development Summary: "Entrepreneurship in cities' focuses on the neglected role of the home and the residential neighbourhood context for entrepreneurship and businesses within cities. The overall objective of the book is to

Subject(s): Democracy -- East Asia | East Asia -- Politics and government Summary: "This book explores a mode of democracy that is culturally relevant and socially practicable in the contemporary pluralistic context of historically Confucian East Asian societies, by critically engaging with the two most dominant theories of Confucian democr

Subject(s): Duncan, Eve (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | Secrets -- Fiction | FICTION / Suspense Summary: "This is the finale that fans have been waiting for. In Taking Even, the game began. In Hunting Eve, the chase was on. Now, in Silencing Eve, the prey is cornered. Will Eve Duncan survive? Will those she loves take the fall with her?

Subject(s): Multimedia systems Summary: "This thoroughly revised and updated full-color text covers the most current multimedia tools, techniques, and technologies, including Web and mobile content design and deliveryMultimedia: Making It Work, Eighth Edition teaches fundamental multimedia concepts and shows you the process of managing mult

Subject(s): Space (Architecture) -- Psychological aspects | Landscapes -- Psychological aspects | Walking -- Psychological aspects Summary: "The experience of movement, of moving through buildings, cities, landscapes and in everyday life, is the only involvement most individuals have with the built environment on a daily basis. Yet this con

Subject(s): Information technology -- Management | Information storage and retrieval systems -- Management | Information technology projects -- Management | Project management Summary: Discover exciting "behind-the-scenes" opportunities and challenges in technology today with Schwalbe's unique INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEME

Subject(s): Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) | Technology -- Study and teaching (Secondary) | Engineering -- Study and teaching (Secondary) | Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) Summary: "The skills, knowledge and understanding of the subjects involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are vital f

Subject(s): Women private investigators -- Fiction | Missing persons -- Fiction | Boy bands -- Fiction | Depression, Mental -- Fiction | Ireland -- Fiction Summary: "A witty novel of second chances from internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes As the youngest of the five Walsh girls, Helen has had a tough time finding her way in th