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'Makes the case for Annie Besant as a truly eminent Victorian, as brilliant and fearless as she was beautiful' The Times _________ London, 1877. A petite young woman stands before an all-male jury, about to risk everything. She takes a breath, and opens her defence. Annie Besant and her confidant Charles Bradlaugh are on trial for the crime of publishing a birth control pamphlet. Remarkably, Annie is defending herself against obscenity charges 45 years before women can practice law in England. At a time when women were expected to be obedient, Annie's fearless voice was a sensation and spotlighted issues of sex, censorship and morality. A Dirty, Filthy Book tells the gripping story of a little-known pioneer who refused to accept the role that the establishment assigned her, and chose instead to resist.

The book captures the author's journey through Nebraska's craft beer scene, highlighting memorable encounters with diverse individuals. It intertwines personal narratives with descriptions of exceptional craft beers, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant culture surrounding brewing. The stories emphasize the connections formed through shared experiences, inviting readers to appreciate both the people and the brews that define this unique journey. The author hopes readers will find joy in these tales as much as he did in crafting them. Cheers!

London, 1877. A petite young woman stands before an all-male jury, about to risk everything. She takes a breath, and opens her defence. Annie Besant and her confidant Charles Bradlaugh are on trial for the sordid crime of publishing and selling a birth control pamphlet. Remarkably - forty-five years before the first woman will be admitted to the English bar - Annie is defending herself. Before Britain's highest judge she declares it is a woman's right to choose when, and if, to have children. At a time when women were legally and socially subservient to men, Annie's defiant voice was a sensation. The riveting trial scandalised newspapers, captivated the British public and sparked a debate over morals, censorship and sex. Drawing on unpublished archives, private papers and courtroom transcripts - and featuring an incredible cast including Queen Victoria, George Bernard Shaw and London itself - A Dirty, Filthy Book tells the gripping story of a forgotten pioneer who refused to accept the role the Establishment assigned to her. Instead, she chose to resist.

Chronicling a two-year journey of RV ownership, this narrative shares the challenges and humorous mishaps encountered while traveling across the country. The author reflects on the decision to buy an RV named Winnie and candidly admits to being a less-than-stellar driver, recounting various ill-fated choices along the way. Alongside personal anecdotes, the book offers practical tips for current and prospective RV owners, aiming to help them avoid some of the more unpleasant experiences, such as unexpected messes.

"Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man. But at the end of his illustrious life, the Founder allowed himself a final wager on the survival of the United States: a gift of two thousand pounds to Boston and Philadelphia, to be lent out to tradesmen over the next two centuries to jump-start their careers. Each loan would be repaid with interest over ten years. If all went according to Franklin's inventive scheme, the accrued final payout in 1991 would be a windfall. In Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet, Michael Meyer traces the evolution of these twin funds as they age alongside America itself, bankrolling woodworkers and silversmiths, trade schools and space races. Over time, Franklin's wager was misused, neglected, and contested--but never wholly extinguished"--

Focusing on the mathematics of security markets, this text rigorously develops the theory of stochastic integration, particularly in relation to valuing derivative securities. It provides essential tools and concepts necessary for understanding this advanced topic, catering to the growing interest sparked by the recent stock market boom in the U.S. and Europe. Through its comprehensive approach, the book aims to equip readers with the mathematical foundations needed to navigate and analyze financial derivatives effectively.

Vom 10. bis 13. September 2017 veranstaltete die Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie den XVI. Europäischen Kongress für Theologie an der Theologischen Fakultät der Universität Wien. Der Kongress stand unter dem Thema »Christentum und Europa« und beschäftigte sich mit der Frage, welche Gestalt der europäische Kontinent dem Selbstverständnis des Christentums gegeben hat und welche aktuelle und zukünftige Bedeutung der christliche Glaube für die europäische Identität hat. Am ersten Tag ging es um das Christentum in der europäischen Geschichte, am zweiten um das Christentum in der europäischen Pluralität und am dritten um das Christentum in der europäischen Wissenskultur; im Mittelpunkt der Eröffnungsveranstaltung standen religiöse Vielfalt und Teilhabe im Einwanderungsland Österreich. Der Band dokumentiert die Plenar- und Sektionsvorträge des Kongresses. [Christianity and Europe. XVIth European Congress for Theology] From September 10 to 13, 2017, the Scientific Society for Theology organized the XVIth European Congress for Theology at the Theological Faculty of the Vienna University. The congress, under the theme »Christianity and Europe«, dealt with the question which specific self- image Christianity has been given by the European continent and what could be the current and future impact of the Christian faith on European identity. The subthemes of the three days were Christianity in European history, Christianity within European plurality, and Christianity in European knowledge culture. The opening event focused on the theme of religious diversity and participation in Austria, regarded as an immigration country. The volume documents the plenary and session presentations of the congress.

"In 1995, at the age of twenty-three, Michael Meyer joined the Peace Corps and, after rejecting offers to go to seven other countries, was sent to a tiny town in Sichuan. Knowing nothing about China, or even how to use chopsticks, Meyer wrote Chinese words up and down his arms so he could hold conversations, and, per a Communist dean's orders, jumped into teaching his students about the Enlightenment, the stock market, and Beatles lyrics. Soon he realized his Chinese counterparts were just as bewildered by China's changes as he was. Thus began an impassioned immersion into Chinese life. With humor and insight, Meyer puts readers in his novice shoes, winding across the length and breadth of his adopted country --from a terrifying bus attack on arrival, to remote Xinjiang and Tibet, into Beijing's backstreets and his future wife's Manchurian family, and headlong into efforts to protect China's vanishing heritage at places like "Sleeping Dragon," the world's largest panda preserve. In the last book of his China trilogy, Meyer tells a story both deeply personal and universal, as he gains greater ? if never complete ? assurance, capturing what it feels like to learn a language, culture and history from the ground up"--Amazon.com