John Hill Livres

A war that has killed more than a million Iraqis was a “humanitarian intervention”, the US army is a force for liberation, and the main threat to world peace is posed by Islam. These are the arguments of a host of liberal commentators, including such notable names as Christopher Hitchens, Kanan Makiya, Michael Ignatieff, Paul Berman, and Bernard-Henri Lévy. In this critical intervention, Richard Seymour unearths the history of liberal justifications for empire, showing how savage policies of conquest—including genocide and slavery—have been retailed as charitable missions. From the Cold War to the War on Terror, Seymour argues that colonialist notions of “civilization” and “progress” still shape liberal pro-war discourse, concealing the same bloody realities. In a new afterword, Seymour revisits the debates on liberal imperialism in the era of Obama and in the light of the Afghan and Iraqi debacles.

The essential walking companion to more than two hundred cutting-edge buildings constructed since the new millennium. The first decade of the 21st century has been a time of lively architectural production in New York City. A veritable building boom gripped the city, giving rise to a host of new―and architecturally cutting-edge―residential, corporate, institutional, academic, and commercial structures. With the boom now waning, this guidebook is perfectly timed to take stock of the city’s new skyline and map them all out, literally.This essential walking companion and guide features 200 of the most notable buildings and spaces constructed in New York’s five boroughs since the new millennium―The High Line, by James Corner Field Operations/Diller Scofidio + Renfro; 100 Eleventh Avenue, by Ateliers Jean Nouvel; Brooklyn Children’s Museum, by Rafael Vinoly Architects; 41 Cooper Square, by Morphosis; Poe Park Visitors Center, by Toshiko Mori Architect; and One Bryant Park, by Cook + Fox, to name just a few. Projects are grouped by neighborhood, allowing for easy, self-guided tours, with photos, maps, directions, and descriptions that highlight the most important aspects of each entry. 400 full-color photographs and 22 maps

Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City Chicago's wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in the city and suburbs. Features include: Entries organized by neighborhood Maps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit options Background on each entry, including the design architect, name and address, description, and other essential information Sidebars on additional sites and projects A detailed supplemental section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by architect, building name, and building type Up-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.

(Guitar Solo). 20 unique solo guitar arrangements of rock classics in standard notation and tablature, including: Bohemian Rhapsody * Don't Fear the Reaper * Dust in the Wind * Free Bird * Hotel California * Let It Be * Nights in White Satin * Tears in Heaven * Time in a Bottle * Wonderful Tonight * You Are So Beautiful * and more.

Shwebo; Singu; Mandalay; Burma; Japan; Regimentshistorie; Royal Berkshire Regiment;

The book delves into the complex meanings of home, examining its role as a physical space, cultural identity, and therapeutic sanctuary. It explores themes of homelessness and homesickness within the context of contemporary global culture. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the text presents diverse narratives that reflect on personal experiences of loss and recovery, offering profound insights into the individuation process and the emotional significance of home in people's lives.

Exploring the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, this book delves into how these criteria influence investment decisions and corporate behavior. It highlights the growing importance of sustainable practices and ethical considerations in finance, emphasizing the impact of ESG factors on long-term profitability and risk management. The text offers insights into integrating ESG metrics into investment strategies, catering to both individual and institutional investors aiming to align their portfolios with responsible and impactful investing.

The book explores Mill's life and influence on the liberal tradition and argues that his reformulation of liberalism has indelibly influenced our modern constitutional rights tradition in the twentieth century including the right to privacy, freedom of expression, equality and, most fundamentally, how we now conceptualize the meaning of liberty.

Chaucer's Neoplatonism covers his major works and the ways in which he has absorbed a Boethian, essentially rational Neoplatonism. By means of that philosophy he poetically engages issues of truth, falsehood, love, friendship, joy, and community. His widely recognized, capacious humanism arises from that engagement.

"FoxHide" is a charming story about a family of foxes and their meandering adventures. Through a number of adventures here, there, and way over there, the foxes carve out a living in the forest caring for each other. They find that there are some things in life that no one else can figure out for you.A powerful poetic tide carries the lyrical prose of this story of a band of lovable foxes. Through their adventures, and misadventures, readers will gain laughs and life lessons.

Two hundred years after her death, Mary Shelley is alive, granted immunity from death by the Fifth Estate, a vampire-led organization that prevents the world from being overrun by sentient zombies. She is among many human storytellers, including Bram Stoker and George Romero, tasked with revealing the presence of the undead. Their works have prepared society for an impending judgment day, with even organizations like the CDC unknowingly contributing through contingency plans. However, the world has changed; people are desensitized and no longer fear what goes bump in the night. In our ignorance, vampires have become guardians while zombies have evolved into more cunning and strategic threats. Humanity, now facing extinction, must confront the reality of a zombie apocalypse, but it may be too late, as the attack has already begun. Zombies have evolved over centuries, no longer slow and mindless; they now use guile and science to attack. Their latest invention is a vaccine for H1N1 that turns its recipients into full-fledged zombies. Contrary to popular belief, a zombie bite or scratch won't transform you, as they leave nothing to turn. Zombies are the ultimate predators, and like Shelley's Frankenstein, only science can create one. Once the latest flu was labeled a global pandemic, humanity's fight was over before it even began.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of John Carpenter's sci-fi/horror classic film "The Thing", this 400-page first volume hardcover of Printed In Blood's ARTBOOK series features over 375 brand-new pieces of artwork created specifically for this collection. Bringing together artists from the worlds of comics, fine art, animation and illustration. Over 350 artists from all over the world have contributed art for this comprehensive collection. Also included in the book, an al-new introduction by horror director/actor/producer Eli Roth and an afterword by the Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter

WILLKOMMEN zurück im EverRealm! Dieses Mal machen sich die Minecraft-Freunde auf die Suche nach einem Ozeanmonument. Aber unfreundliche Gestalten machen Evan, Tyler, Tobi, Candace und Grace das Leben schwer - im Spiel und in der Realität. Gegen plündernde Piraten und miese Mitschüler hilft nur eines: Teamwork!

Ein Buch für alle, die es genauer wissen wollen und sich für großartige Architektur interessieren! Bereits seit dem Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts stoßen Wolkenkratzer in den Metropolen der Welt in die Weiten des Himmels vor; sie alle bilden markante Elemente der Skylines dieser Städte. Auch heute, in Zeiten explodierender Grundstückspreise nicht nur in den Zentren großer Städte weltweit, wachsen neue Gebäude vor allem immer weiter in die Höhe. Architekten, Ingenieure und Investoren wetteifern miteinander, immer größere, höhere und intelligentere Gebäude zu entwerfen und zu bauen. 45 dieser baukonstruktiven und technischen Wunderwerke aus der ganzen Welt stellt das Buch ausführlich vor: vom Tribune Tower, einem der ganz frühen Chicagoer Wolkenkratzer, bis hin zum aktuell höchsten Gebäude der Welt, dem Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Baudaten, informative Kurztexte zu den jeweiligen Besonderheiten und Fotografien vermitteln grundlegende Informationen. Die extra für dieses Buch angefertigten Zeichnungen und Schnitte machen die konstruktive Raffinesse und die interne Organisation der Gebäude besonders anschaulich. Ein Buch für alle, die es genauer wissen wollen und sich für großartige Architektur interessieren! Ausstattung: Mit ca. 180 Farbabbildungen

Při přednášce na univerzite v Los Angeles na téma smrt a umírání se shodou okolností setkávají dva nemocní lidé. Jeffrey Griffin, pojišťovací agent z Nového Mexika, a Sarah Phoenixová, sekretářka ze Seattlu. Zamilují se do sebe, ale jeden před druhým svou nemoc tají. Tráví krásné dny v domku na pláži v Santa Monice a odmítají věřit, že čas je neúprosný...