David James

This book is the first published English-language translation of the significant History of Islamic Spain by Ibn al-Qutiya (d. Cordova 367 / 977). Including extensive notes and comments, a genealogical table and relevant maps, the text is preceded by a study of the author and his work, and is the only serious examination of the unique manuscript since Pascual de Gayangos’ edition in 1868. Ibn al-Qutiya’s work is one of the significant and earliest histories of Muslim Spain and an important source for scholars. Although like most Muslims of al-Andalus in this period, Ibn al-Qutiya was of European origin, he was a loyal servant of the Iberian Umayyads, and taught Arabic, traditions (hadith) and history in the Great Mosque of Cordova. Written at the height of the Umayyad Caliphate of Muslim Spain and Portugal (al-Andalus), the History describes the first 250 years of Muslim rule in the peninsula. The text, first fully translated into Spanish in 1926, deals with all aspects of life, and includes accounts of Christians, Jews and Muslim converts. This book will be of great interest to scholars and students of the history of Spain and Portugal, Islamic history, and Mediaeval European history.

In this important new book, David James offers an innovative interpretation of a key element of Hegel's political thought. James seeks to identify the basic aims of Hegel's philosophy of right through an analysis of his approach to subjectivity. He argues that the basic aim of Hegel's philosophy of right is to accommodate subjectivity within a framework of universally valid ethical norms and that an analysis of how Hegel attempts to do this provides a key to understanding his philosophy of right. This in turn makes possible a highly unified interpretation of the project that determines the shape and structure of his theory of modern ethical life. The ways in which Hegel uses the term subjectivity have never before been analysed in sufficient detail. James shows that Hegel's understanding of this term depends very much on the context in which he is using it and by analysing this carefully shows that this concept is essentially related to his theory of freedom. This fascinating book offers a unified interpretation of Hegels philosophy of right and will make an important contribution to the study of Hegel's political thought.

Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a philosopher of major and enduring influence. The author of The Phenomenology of Spirit and Foundations of the Philosophy of Right, cornerstones of the philosophical canon, he will be encountered by anyone studying or interested in Western philosophy. Hegel: A Guide for the Perplexed offers an invaluable introduction to Hegel's thought. David James employs the concept of freedom to offer a unified account of the most important parts of his philosophical system: his theory of intersubjectivity; his theory of the modern state; his accounts of art and religion; and his idea of a speculative logic. This accessible but authoritative text places Hegel in an historical context, exploring his engagement with thinkers including Fichte, Jacobi and Rousseau. This is a comprehensive and coherent introduction, ideal for anyone studying this fascinating thinker.

Turn L&D into a strategic skills engine that drives organizational performance, influence and competitive advantage. Strategic L&D by David James is an essential guide for senior L&D professionals who need to close skills gaps, prove business impact and position learning as a mission-critical function. Moving beyond courses, platforms and content, this book shows how L&D leaders can shift from visible activity to measurable performance improvement. It explains how to build strategic influence, align learning with business priorities and demonstrate the value of L&D in revenue, productivity and organizational resilience. You will learn how to: - Build a robust L&D strategy - Close workforce skills gaps at scale - Increase influence with senior stakeholders - Measure learning impact on business performance - Use data to prove strategic value With practical advice, real-world examples and a clear L&D maturity model, Strategic L&D gives senior learning leaders the tools to elevate their function, strengthen organizational capability and help the business outperform the competition. Themes include: L&D strategy, skills gaps, learning impact, workforce capability, business performance, strategic influence

Turn L&D into a strategic skills engine that drives organizational performance, influence and competitive advantage. Strategic L&D by David James is an essential guide for senior L&D professionals who need to close skills gaps, prove business impact and position learning as a mission-critical function. Moving beyond courses, platforms and content, this book shows how L&D leaders can shift from visible activity to measurable performance improvement. It explains how to build strategic influence, align learning with business priorities and demonstrate the value of L&D in revenue, productivity and organizational resilience. You will learn how to: - Build a robust L&D strategy - Close workforce skills gaps at scale - Increase influence with senior stakeholders - Measure learning impact on business performance - Use data to prove strategic value With practical advice, real-world examples and a clear L&D maturity model, Strategic L&D gives senior learning leaders the tools to elevate their function, strengthen organizational capability and help the business outperform the competition. Themes include: L&D strategy, skills gaps, learning impact, workforce capability, business performance, strategic influence

Pa Portobello Market i London doeljer sig en hemlighet som kan vanda upp och ner pa Lukas varld. Nar han hittar en gammal tarotkortlek i en bortgloemd butik anar han inte att en enda kortdragning kommer att riva upp gransen mellan varldarna. Verkligheten spricker. London foervandlas till Arcanum - en kuslig spegling av staden han trodde att han kande, dar byggnader viskar hemligheter och vanner foervandlas till levande arketyper. Allt verkar bekant, men nagot i luften har foerandrats... och alla som han en gang kande? De ar annorlunda. Gatuartisten? Han ar Daren i koett och blod. Den eleganta kvinnan i den svarta kappan? Hoegprasterinnan sjalv. Valkommen till ett parallellt London dar varje kort han dragit nu lever och roer sig bland manniskorna. Med en urgammal skoeldpadda som ovantat sallskap tar sig Lukas genom en varld dar skuggorna jagar och dar Djavulen erbjuder foerfoerisk makt - till ett fruktansvart pris. Nar granserna mellan verklighet och magi suddas ut upptacker han att vissa doerrar inte gar att stanga igen - nar de val oeppnats.

A novel of refuge, resilience, and the unexpected families forged by war When the De Ruyter, a shot-up Dutch paddle-steamer, limps into Chatham in May 1940, its decks crowded with terrified Jewish refugees, the lives of three strangers are changed forever. Sam da Souza, fourteen years old and already marked by tragedy, carries the weight of a family he may never see again. Jannie Jansen, an aging marine engineer, has lost the closest friend he ever had in the chaos of Dunkirk. Now he clings to the promise he made to protect the refugee boy beside him. Miriam Cohen, elegant, grieving, and fiercely compassionate, believes she has left the heartbreak of London behind, only to find her purpose reignited by the fragile young life placed in her care. Safe for a moment in the wild beauty of Cornwall, the three try to rebuild themselves. Sam finds unexpected hope on a windswept farm by the sea; Jannie and Miriam discover a love neither expected; and together they attempt to stitch meaning back into a world unravelled by war. But duty calls them apart, and the shadows of the conflict are never far behind. As London braces for the Blitz and Sam begins to heal, each must face the truth: survival is not just about escaping danger, it is about holding on to love, courage, and the promise of return. Moving, intimate, and profoundly human, Out of the Depths is a sweeping wartime story of found family, second chances, and the small acts of kindness that save us.

Tervetuloa Pohjoismaiden suurimpaan verkkokirjakauppaan! Adlibris kannattaa sananvapautta, ja haluamme edistää kirjallisuuden ja tiedon saatavuutta.

Tervetuloa Pohjoismaiden suurimpaan verkkokirjakauppaan! Adlibris kannattaa sananvapautta, ja haluamme edistää kirjallisuuden ja tiedon saatavuutta.

Pa Portobello Market i London doeljer sig en hemlighet som kan vanda upp och ner pa Lukas varld. Nar han hittar en gammal tarotkortlek i en bortgloemd butik anar han inte att en enda kortdragning kommer att riva upp gransen mellan varldarna. Verkligheten spricker. London foervandlas till Arcanum - en kuslig spegling av staden han trodde att han kande, dar byggnader viskar hemligheter och vanner foervandlas till levande arketyper. Allt verkar bekant, men nagot i luften har foerandrats... och alla som han en gang kande? De ar annorlunda. Gatuartisten? Han ar Daren i koett och blod. Den eleganta kvinnan i den svarta kappan? Hoegprasterinnan sjalv. Valkommen till ett parallellt London dar varje kort han dragit nu lever och roer sig bland manniskorna. Med en urgammal skoeldpadda som ovantat sallskap tar sig Lukas genom en varld dar skuggorna jagar och dar Djavulen erbjuder foerfoerisk makt - till ett fruktansvart pris. Nar granserna mellan verklighet och magi suddas ut upptacker han att vissa doerrar inte gar att stanga igen - nar de val oeppnats.