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The Individualization of War examines the status of individuals in contemporary armed conflict in three main capacities: as subject to violence but deserving of protection; as liable to harm because of their responsibility for attacks on others; and as agents who can be held accountable for the perpetration of crimes.

An advanced textbook that reviews the conceptual approaches and the most important advances in our current understanding of insect physiology, ecology, evolution and conservation, in the ongoing and rapidly developing context of global anthropogenic climate change.

When Emerald finds a precious teddy lying in a clump of seaweed, she's tempted to keep it for herself, but the tag says it belongs to a human called Jack. Emerald asks her land-loving friend, Isadora Moon, and Isadora's cousin, Mirabelle, to help her return it and together they embark on an exciting adventure across the land and sea!

Best friends Mirabelle and Carlotta sneak into big sister Edith's bedroom during a sleepover and accidentally break one of her prized possessions. If Edith finds out, they're in big trouble. Does this mean the end of their planned midnight feast?

Rudy and Femi have been invited to Edie's birthday party! But ghost parties are a little different to what they're used to, and there are spooky pranks, ghastly games, and a hunt for a missing poltergeist to deal with. Will they conquer their fears and give Edie the best birthday ever? Prepare for a hauntingly good time with Rudy and his friends.

When Isadora's mum gets fairy flu, Isadora is determined to be the best nurse possible. But Isadora's attempts to help go a bit wrong, and she accidentally makes baby sister Honeyblossom magically grow to giant proportions! Can she find a cure before the situation gets even bigger?

This new edition of Copyright and the Court of Justice of the European Union remains the leading reference on EU copyright case law. Fully updated with the latest decisions of the Court of Justice (CJEU), it fully describes the role and actions of the Court in the copyright field and its resulting legacy.

This book draws on a detailed corpus analysis of fifth-century historiographical texts to explore the influence of the Iranian languages on the syntax of Armenian. Robin Meyer argues that the Armenian periphrastic perfect was created on the model of similar constructions in Parthian via a long period of language contact.

A comprehensive introduction to international relations theories which aids understanding of their purpose and function. Readers are introduced to each IR theory and asked to consider its social, political, and historical context. Pedagogical features help students to critically assess their assumptions and apply IR theory to global issues.

Written by leading authorities in the field, International Law of Human Rights takes students through a rigorous exploration of the theoretical foundations and principles of the subject, alongside current practice and procedures.

Join Evie and her best friend Dr Dino on an incredible adventure, and learn all about space along the way.

The Dispersion of Power is an urgent call to rethink centuries of conventional wisdom about what democracy is, why it matters, and how to make it better.

Join Little Dragon as she searches for a bedtime hug in this enchanting story. With accompanying mindfulness exercises, this book is perfect for calm bedtimes.

Join Little Bear as he looks for the perfect place to sleep in this dreamlike bedtime story. With accompanying mindfulness exercises, this book is perfect for creating calm bedtimes.

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Penguin as he hops, huddles, and slides on the ice. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Frog as he leaps, hops, and swims around the pond. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

Come on a llama chase with two friends around the city! There are wild and wacky animals to discover around every corner. But are any of them llamas? And can you follow the clues to where they might really be?A hilarious caper all about animal recognition with a fun fact file at the end of the book.

When a big wave sweeps Crab and Prawn into a much larger rockpool, he has to reevaluate his place in the hierarchy. If Crab doesn't RULE THE ROCKPOOL, who does?

The Many Paths of Change in International Law analyses drivers, conditions, and consequences of change across the different fields of international law. Tracing change processes and the conditions that facilitate and hinder their success, the book paints complex and varied picture of an international legal order in flux.

The first text to focus on the impact of climate change at a local and regional level, enriched with real-world case studies to help students understand and apply the science of climate change.

As one of the world's major religions, Hinduism has been studied from countless perspectives. What is often neglected, however, is the study of the Rigvedic religion as its ancestor. The Religion of the Rigveda uncovers fundamental concepts found in Hinduism, providing an up-to-date foundation for renewed examination of the origins of Hinduism.

Jane Webster develops a pioneering approach to 'rebuilding' British slaving vessels, creating a new archaeology of the Middle Passage. The book also examines multiple sources and accounts, questioning why the African Middle Passage experience remains elusive, even after decades of scholarship dedicated to uncovering it.

This book is a study of the relationship between revolution and terror. Graeme Gill uses a detailed analysis of the French, Russian, and Chinese revolutions to show that in order to understand that relationship, it is necessary to distinguish between different types of terror: revolutionary, transformational, and inverted.

The most complete review of human nutrition, ideal for those looking for a deeper grounding in the subject before pursuing a career in the discipline.

This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of why and how social economy organizations create superior value for society. The chapters discuss the social economy's role in promoting innovation for impact, as well as its role as an agent of societal change and as a partner to businesses, governments, and citizens.

This edited volume traces the varied history of Oxford's Sedleian Professorship of Natural Philosophy through the first four centuries of its existence, combining contributions from historians of medicine, science, mathematics, and universities with personal reminiscences of some of the more recent holders of the post.