There are increasingly strident calls from many sectors of society for the tourism industry, the world’s largest industry, to adopt a more ethical approach to the way it does business. In particular there has been an emphasis placed on the need for a more ethical approach to the way the tourism industry interacts with consumers, the environment, with indigenous peoples, those in poverty, and those in destinations suffering human rights abuses. This book introduces students to the important ...

The second edition of A History of Sub-Saharan Africa continues to provide an accessible introduction to the continent's history for students and general readers. The authors employ a thematic approach to their subject, focusing on how the environment has shaped the societies and cultures of the African peoples. The text demonstrates how the geography, climate and geology of Africa influenced the rise of states and empires, the emergence of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the European conques...

C’est l’histoire d’une rupture amoureuse, une nuit, à Tokyo. C’est la nuit où nous avons fait l’amour ensemble pour la dernière fois. Mais combien de fois avons-nous fait l’amour ensemble pour la dernière fois ? Je ne sais pas, souvent.

Faire l’amour est le premier volet de l’ensemble romanesque « Marie Madeleine Marguerite de Montalte », qui retrace quatre saisons de la vie de Marie, créatrice de haute couture et compagne du narrateur : Faire l’amour, hiver (2002) ; ...

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages. Includes numerous pedagogical features such as 'practice' boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the 'hows' and the 'whys' of sentence structure. Guides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive manner. Takes the myster...

Looking at the intersection of religion and popular culture through a theoretical lens, this new text offers an insightful treatment of this topical area of study. Each chapter outlines different theories and explores how key ideologies inform and interact with aspects of popular culture, including television, film, music, and the Internet.

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Second Edition offers a detailed introduction to the foundations of anatomy and physiology in a wide range of domestic species. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides in-depth information on the guiding principles of this key area of study for animal science students, fostering a thorough understanding of the complex make-up of domestic animals. This Second Edition includes access to supplementary material online, including images and tables...

Rather than focus solely on theological concerns, this well-rounded introduction takes an expansive view of Islamic ideology, culture, and tradition, sourcing a range of historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. Neither overly critical nor apologetic, this book reflects the rich diversity of Muslim identities across the centuries and counters the unflattering, superficial portrayals of Islam that are shaping public discourse today. Aaron W.

Hughes uniquely traces the development of...

Hoe komt betekenis tot stand? Hoe past taal op de werkelijkheid? In Taal en betekenis leidt Martin Stokhof de lezer langs de voornaamste kwesties in de taalfilosofie. Dit nieuwe deel in de serie Boom Basisboeken is een volledig geactualiseerde versie van het eerder bij Boom onder dezelfde titel verschenen, succesvolle studieboek. Bij uitstek geschikt voor studenten wijsbegeerte, taalwetenschap, kunstmatige intelligentie en psychologie.Martin Stokhof is hoogleraar taalfilosofie aan de Universi...

An accessible guide for all teachers and trainee teachers in FE. It considers what is means to teach Higher Education courses in Further Education and how an HE environment can be created in an FE setting.

In dit boek past Eliyahu Goldratt de TOC (Theory Of Constraints)-principes toe op projectmanagement. Hij doet dit in de vorm van een roman, een benaderingswijze die in 'Het doel' al bijzonder effectief bleek. 'De zwakste schakel' is een vlot geschreven business-roman die gaat over hoe projecten succesvol kunnen worden afgerond, binnen de gestelde tijd en het budget en zonder compromissen.