St. Edmund Campion, born in London in 1540, was an outstanding student and orator from his early years. After schooling at St Paul's, and Christ Church, he entered St John's College, Oxford, where he studied philosophy, theology and the classics.

Caught in the middle of the Elizabethan Reformation, he compromised his Catholic faith at University, took the Oath of Supremacy, and was ordained an Anglican deacon.

After a change of heart and retreat into Ireland, he eventually went to Rome in 1573 to enter the Society of Jesus. In 1580 he was commissioned by the Jesuit...

This book brings together thoughts, approaches, facts and arguments for translating the debate on green economy at the local level. It offers insights in reducing future costs and ecological scarcities.

With all bridges burnt in London, Richard Simpson seeks to create stability in his life by becoming an English teacher in China. Once there he tries to comprehend an ancient land and culture, an endeavour made more arduous by the problems he brings with him. Set amidst a dramatically changing society and emerging superpower, the story is about one man's quest to discover himself and find love, and a journey which is the precedent of a necessary but terrifying acceptance of who and what he is. Shocking, poignant, and funny, most of all Love, China and Alcohol will strike you for its brutal...

A dying aristocrat, Lord De Baldur, lies in bed reflecting upon his existence and wonders about life after death. Pyotr, a Russian artist, is convinced of the consciousness and genius of animals and sets out to prove it. In a sleepy English village a clash of culture unsettles all with the arrival of a contingent of goths. Lauren the nerd looks forward to a dull day at work which is unexpectedly changed by a host of militant angels. These are some of the characters in a fugue of stories which bears testament that life is a fantastical realm where, when we least expect it, the wonders or...

This book brings together thoughts, approaches, facts and arguments for translating the debate on green economy at the local level. It offers insights in reducing future costs and ecological scarcities.

This book contains a comprehensive overview of all current uses of robots in rehabilitation. The underlying principles in each application are provided. This is followed by a critical review of the technology available, of the utilization protocols, and of user studies, outcomes, and clinical evidence, if existing. Ethical and social implications of robot use are also discussed. The reader will have an in depth view of rehabilitation robots, from principles to practice.