Civilizations and World Order: Geopolitics and Cultural Difference examines the role of civilizations in the context of the existing and possible world order(s) from a cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary perspective. Contributions seek to clarify the meaning of such complex and contested notions as "civilization," "order," and "world order"; they do so by taking into account political, economic, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of social life. The book deals with its main theme from three angles or vectors: first, the geopolitical or power-political context of civilizations; secondly,...

As our front cover demonstrates, a Big Five safari is all about the sightings and experiences and sharing the thrill of these experiences with friends and family on social media is what travellers do. But internet connectivity at game reserves can be sporadic, if available at all. So how important is WiFi access? Is it a factor when travellers make their destination decisions? Do properties with great connectivity benefit more than those with poor or no connectivity? Our feature on page 08 finds out.

Along Came a Twist defies easy explanation. Christopher Brown's eclectic collection of short stories freely crosses genre borders, hopping from romance to horror, speculative fiction, and gritty realism without missing a beat. Only one factor remains constant. Like Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe before him, Brown has a knack for story-changing twists.

In these ten tales, you'll meet Wade, a business executive whose chance meeting with a waitress offers him a tantalizing choice. In a darkened bar sits a paranoid hit man-and a woman with the face of one of his victims. Or...

The potential for research evidence to improve educational policy and practice is immense. Yet internationally, research used by teachers and governments is currently sporadic rather than systematic. In response, this book brings together seven chapters that encompass a range of research projects and ideas in relation to evidence-informed policy and practice (EIPP) in education. These projects and ideas all share a single overarching purpose: providing insight into how EIPP in education can be achieved.
Underpinning each chapter is the notion that the world is complex. If we are to...

The essential volume for all those working on International Political Theory and related areas.

New studies tell how human action is causing planetary degradation and how changes to our diets and financial behaviours could lead to significant benefits. But how many of us adjust our behaviour in response to such information? This book explores people's reactions to Optimal Rational Positions: propositions that set out requirements for change.