The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Roman Empire, highlighting its multifaceted nature through cultural, political, civic, social, and religious lenses. Goodman provides a clear and balanced analysis, allowing readers to understand the complexities and dynamics that shaped the Roman world.
Environmentally, our planet lacks the laws to keep it safe and those laws we do have are feebly enforced. Every new year is the hottest in human history, while forest, reef, ice, tundra, and species are disappearing forever. It is easy to lose all hope. Who will stop the planet from committing ecological suicide? The UN? Governments? Activists? Corporations? Engineers? Scientists? Whoever, environmental laws need to be enforceable and enforced. Step forward a fresh breed of passionately purposeful environmental lawyers. They provide new rules to legislatures, see that they are enforced, and keep us informed. They tackle big business to ensure money flows into cultural change, because money is the grammar of business just as science is the grammar of nature. At the head of this new legal army stands James Thornton, who takes governments to court, and wins. And his client is the Earth. With Client Earth, we travel from Poland to Ghana, from Alaska to China, to see how citizens can use public interest law to protect their planet. Foundations and philanthropists support the law group ClientEarth because they see, plainly and brightly, that the law is a force all parties recognize. Lawyers who take the Earth as their client are exceptional and inspirational. They give us back our hope.
In AD 70, after a war that had flared sporadically for four years, three Roman legions under the future Emperors Vespasian and his son Titus surrounded, laid siege to, and eventually devastated the city of Jerusalem, destroying completely the magnificent Temple which had been built by Herod only eighty years earlier. What brought about this extraordinary conflict, with its extraordinary consequences? This superb book, by one of the world�s leading scholars of the ancient Roman and Jewish worlds, narrates and explains this titanic struggle, showing why Rome�s interests were served by this policy of brutal hostility, and how the first generation of Christians first distanced themselves from its Jewish origins and then became increasingly hostile to Jews as their influence spread within the empire. The book thus also provides an exceptional and original account of the origins of anti-Semitism, whose history has had often cataclysmic reverberations down to our own time.
A panoramic history of Judaism from its origins to the presentJudaism is by some distance the oldest of the three Abrahamic religions. Despite the extraordinarily diverse forms it has taken, the Jewish people have believed themselves bound to God by the same covenant for more than three thousand... číst celé
The Essential Handbook for Emerging and Established Writers
The Write Mentoring is the handbook for emerging and established writers. Authors Martin Goodman and Sara Maitland explain how to establish and run successful mentoring schemes for writers. Witty and candid, this groundbreaking book is essential reading for writers and for those involved in developing them.
The Extraordinary Story of the Bishnoi, the World's First Eco-Warriors
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan exemplifies a profound dedication to environmental conservation, rooted in their belief in the interconnectedness of all life. This book delves into their historical and cultural practices, highlighting their extreme actions to protect nature, including the sacrifices made to save trees and combat poaching. Martin Goodman reflects on the lessons from the Bishnoi's sustainable way of life, especially relevant in today's climate crisis, offering insights into how we can adapt our lives to better protect the planet.
Universal Lessons on Bullying from Contemporary French Storytelling
Focusing on the issue of workplace bullying in France, this study explores the rise of fictional narratives addressing this social phenomenon since 2000. It delves into the cultural and societal implications of bullying in contemporary work environments, highlighting how literature reflects and critiques these experiences. The analysis sheds light on the controversies surrounding the topic and the ways in which storytelling can illuminate the complexities of workplace dynamics.
The Extraordinary Story of the Bishnoi, Guardians of Nature
Exploring the lives of the Bishnoi people in India, this book highlights their deep commitment to environmental conservation and their unique ecological insights. It presents a compelling narrative that emphasizes the significance of their traditional practices and beliefs in protecting nature, offering valuable lessons for contemporary society. Readers will discover the rich cultural heritage and the passionate advocacy of the Bishnoi, making a strong case for the importance of harmonizing human life with the natural world.
Award-winning author Martin Goodman presents a collection of vibrant and exuberant stories that celebrate joy and diversity. These narratives explore themes of love, identity, and the human experience through a lens of humor and warmth, showcasing the wild and colorful aspects of life. With a unique voice, Goodman invites readers into a world filled with laughter and authenticity, making each story a delightful journey.
Climate change makes fossil fuels unburnable, yet global coal production has almost doubled over the last 20 years. This book explores reasons for continuing coal dependence, and this can be overcome. Documenting efforts to halt mining in India, Germany, and Australia, it provides inspiration for energy transition for researchers and policymakers.