Michael Robinson Books

The memoir chronicles the author's journey from a philosophical foundation in Anthropology and Law to a fulfilling career in various Canadian NGOs from 1969 to 2014. It intricately weaves personal stories and case studies featuring significant influences throughout his career, while also exploring his roles as a son, husband, and father in Vancouver and Calgary. The narrative highlights economic development in northern Canada and the Kola Peninsula, showcasing Indigenous cultures like the Mowachaht, Blackfoot, and Sami. The book culminates in a fictional celebration of its characters.

This study provides the first exclusive analysis of disabled First World War veterans who returned to Ireland. With a case study of mental illness, it foregrounds how the treatment and experiences of disabled communities in past societies is shaped by the existing socio-economic, cultural and political context. -- .

Woodblock printing is a traditional artistic medium in Japan renowned for its use in ukiyo-e prints. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction to Japanese woodblock art, Japanese Woodblocks Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works by artists such as Katsuhika Hokusai and Ando Hiroshige.

Focusing on two-dimensional Art Nouveau works, this coffee-table book features fascinating text on the movement in general, graphic art and fine art, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by artists such as Toulouse- Lautrec, Gaudi and Tiffany.

The hauntingly beautiful work of Germany'smost renowned Romantic painter springs tolife in the pages of this beautifully producedoverview featuring famous and lesser-knownworks in full and in detail.

International Arts and Crafts is a celebration of the design movement that started in Britain and spread throughout the world at the end of the nineteenth century. Depicting both well-known and unusual artifacts from this most fascinating of eras, this provides a wealth of information about the lives and times of the designers, artchitects and artists who figured prominently in the movement. This book is an indispensable resource for collectors, artists and artisans and everyone with an eye for art and beauty.

Bringing the life and works of the great painter to life, Kandinsky explores the extraordinary output of one of Russia’s most well-known and influential artists. This book follows his artistic development, from the early folk art inspired by his native Russia, via his involvement with both Der Blaue Reiter (‘The Blue Rider’) group and the Bauhaus, where he taught for several years, to the later abstract paintings that are so recognizable today. A complex and intriguing character, Kandinsky trained as a lawyer before abruptly turning to art at the age of 30. Although known internationally as the ‘Father of Abstraction’, this was a concept over which he anguished for years, before embracing it in his later work. Both in his writings and in his paintings, Kandinsky’s influence has been enormous. He in turn was influenced by many different movements, from Art Nouveau to Symbolism and Surrealism. This book charts his artistic progress, and is a stunning of an exceptional artist.

A delightful destination for lovers of cobbled lanes and old-fashioned bars, tiny cafés and gorgeous, ancient architecture, Prague boasts a cultural heritage in music and art that surrounds the visitor with wonder and calm. The city of Alphonse Mucha houses vaulting gothic buildings, collections of modern art and, of course, the music of Dvořák in a breathtaking setting that leaps from every page of this new book.

Focusing on Art Deco graphic art and illustration, this coffee-table book features fascinating text on the movement in general, fashion and advertising, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by talents such as Barbier, Erte, Cassandre and Colin. Echoing examples of other forms of Art Deco are also included.

Celebrate the life and work of Peter Paul Rubens with this informative introduction to the Flemish artist.

William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents and an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. William Morris Masterpieces of Art offers a survey of his life and work alongside stunning decorative works.

London: Secrets & Celebrations takes you on a virtual tour of this wonderful city, at a time when London will be in the spotlight and visited by even more people than the millions who already come every year to discover the magnificent architectural heritage, cultural riches, vibrant social scene and must-see sights. Divided into sections covering historical London, London's parks and gardens, London landmarks, London transport and much more, you can explore this exciting city from the comfort of your armchair, or flick through to reminisce about your recent visit. From Trafalgar Square, via the daffodils and crocuses of St James's Park, to the less well known treasure of Charles Dickens' house, the stunning photography and informative text make this the ideal gift or souvenir for Londonophiles.

Case studies from throughout the world show how the destruction of tropical forests can be halted and their sustainable management maintained.

The book delves into the Principle of Alternative Possibilities (PAP), which posits that moral responsibility hinges on the ability to have acted differently. It explores the nuances between justificatory and exculpatory excuses when someone fails to fulfill a promise, using relatable scenarios to illustrate how these excuses impact moral blame. Justificatory excuses demonstrate moral justification for actions, while exculpatory excuses reveal a lack of moral responsibility due to circumstances beyond one's control. This distinction is crucial for understanding moral accountability.

The book provides comprehensive final league tables for various Welsh football leagues spanning from 1893 to 2024. It includes detailed records for the Cymru Premier League, Cymru North, Cymru South, and several other leagues, showcasing the evolution of Welsh football over more than a century. Notably, it features historical data from the Welsh League North for the first time, making it a valuable resource for fans and historians alike.

Michael Robinson, an acclaimed poet, has garnered prestigious accolades including the 2009 Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize and the 2023 Tom Collins Poetry Prize. His talent was also recognized with a shortlist nomination for the Tom Collins Poetry Prize in 2007, highlighting his significant contributions to contemporary poetry.

This book contains a statistical record of every English Football League & FA Premier League game played from 1958 to 2020 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Results and some statistics for the FA Cup's final stages are contained too.

This book contains a statistical record of every French National League game played from 1894 to 2020 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for the 2nd Division are also included. Results and some statistics for the French Cup's final stages are contained too.

This book contains a statistical record of every Spanish Liga 1 game played from 1928 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for Liga 2 are also included. Results and some statistics for the Spanish Cup's final stages are contained too.

This book contains a statistical record of every game played in the League of Ireland initially the Free State Football League) from 1921 to 2021. Includes charts listing all match results for the top 2 divisions, final seasons' tables and also FAI Cup results and statistics of final stages for each year too.

This book contains a statistical record of every game played in the Irish Football League from 1890 to 2021. Includes charts listing all match results, final seasons' tables and also Irish Cup results and statistics of final stages for each year too.

This book contains a statistical record of every Serie A game played from 1898 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for Serie B are also included. Results and some statistics for the Italian Cup's final stages are contained too.

As contentious politics in the United States raise concerns over the "politicization" of non-partisan institutions, attention has shifted to the impact on the American military. Following a low point after the Vietnam War, public opinion has dramatically reversed, with the military becoming one of the most trusted institutions. However, this trend is complicated; while individuals have grown fonder of the military, they have also become increasingly polarized along partisan lines. This polarization creates a new political environment that challenges traditional civil-military norms. In a data-driven analysis of contemporary attitudes, the book examines the current state of U.S. civil-military affairs, exploring public perceptions of the military and the potential effects of partisan tribalism on this relationship. The author studies the sources and limits of American trust in the armed services, focusing on the interactions among the public, political parties, media outlets, and the military itself concerning politicization and its challenges. As democratic institutions face ongoing pressures globally, this work offers crucial insights into the current trajectory of American civil-military relations and provides recommendations for maintaining a non-partisan military.

This statistical record features the results and final tables of every Scottish Football League, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Professional Football League game played between 1973 and 2022. Also includes Scottish F.A. Cup results for the Semi-final stage onwards during these years and lists of top goal scorers.

This book contains a statistical record of every Albanian Football League top division game played from 1930 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for the 2nd division are also included. Results and some statistics for the Albanian Cup's final stages are contained too.

A statistical record of football in West Germany which includes results of every top division Bundesliga game 1963-1991 and final tables. Also includes final tables for regional leagues from 1945-1974 and Bundesliga 2 from 1974-1991 plus four rounds of results of the German Cup 1952-1991 plus team line-ups and scorers for the Final itself.

A statistical record of football in Yugoslavia which contain every top division result and final table from inception to the dissolution of the state in 1992. Second Division tables are included for operational years along with results of the Yugoslav Cup 1923-1992 for the quarter-final stage onwards plus line-ups and stats for the Finals.

This 14th edition contains final league tables for the Scottish Professional Football League from 2013-2024 and predecessors the Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League, 1890-2013. Also covers the Scottish Lowland League 2012-24, Highland League 1893-2024, East of Scotland League 1923-2024 and West of Scotland League 2020-24.

The 27th edition contains final league tables and play-off match results for the English Football League and FA Premier League from inception to the end of the 2023-24 season. The book also contains final tables for Women's football - WSL, WNL and WPL - plus information about semi-finals and finals of the FA Cup and League Cup from 1872-2024.

This 23rd edition contains the final league tables for the top tiers of the English Non-league Football pyramid - The National League from 1979-2024 plus its 3 feeder leagues, The Southern Lge, Isthmian Lge & Northern Premier Lge from inception to 2024. Also The Football Alliance 1889-1892, (which then became the 2nd Division of the Football Lge).

The British Museum, in London, is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest museums of human history and culture. Its permanent collection, numbering some eight million works, is amongst the finest, most comprehensive, and largest in existence and originates from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. The British Museum was established in 1753, largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759 in Montagu House in Bloomsbury, on the site of the current museum building. Its expansion over the following two and a half centuries was largely a result of an expanding British colonial footprint and has resulted in the creation of several branch institutions, the first being the British Museum (Natural History) in South Kensington in 1887. Some objects in the collection, most notably the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, are the objects of intense controversy and of calls for restitution to their countries of origin.

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Die Mauer ist weg, Berlin wird Hauptstadt Deutschlands. Es fließt sehr viel Geld bei Spekulationen um prominente Grundstücke, beim gigantischen Wiederaufbau ganzer Stadtteile. Kein Wunder, dass die Politik in diesem Kampf ums Geld mitmischt und dabei mafiose Netze und Abhängigkeiten zwischen Medien, Banken und Politik entstehen, die man in Deutschland gemeinhin so nicht vermutet, die aber schnell eingespielt und selbstverständlich sind. Jonathan Kaplan, ein englischer Drehbuchautor, fliegt nach Berlin, um für einen bekannten Theaterproduzenten ein Musical nach Klaus Manns 'Mephisto' zu schreiben. Als er in Berlin ankommt, ist sein Auftraggeber Caprivi verschwunden, wahrscheinlich Opfer eines Anschlags. Zusammen mit einer befreundeten Schauspielerin gerät er in ein ebenso undurchdringliches wie gefährliches Geflecht von Interessen und Abhängigkeiten im Theater- und Spekulantenmilieu. Ihre Versuche, diese Verbindungen zwischen korrupten Politikern, Sicherheitsdiensten, Schweizer und deutschen Banken aufzudecken, führen zu turbulenten Aktionen in Berlin, Leipzig, Zürich und Paris. Dabei geht es um verdeckte Konten, faule Kredite, heimlich aufgenommene Gespräche und nicht zuletzt um einen Fotoabzug von einem Geheimtreffen, auf dem zwei Politiker zu sehen sind, die aber vier Schatten werfen.

Dějiny významného státu Dálneho východu s bohatou a dlouhou minulostí i neméně dramatickou historií novodobou, kterou završilo politicky i vojensky labilní rozdělení na dva státy po korejské válce v roce 1953, pocházejí z dílny kolektivu významných historiků a politologů Harvardovy univerzity. Nejstarší písemné památky dokumentují vznik prvních států na korejském poloostrově v 1. tisícíletí př.n.l., v dalších obdobích se korejská státnost vyvýjela pod vlivem Číny a jejích momentálních zájmů na poloostrově, korejští vládci se často stávali vazaly čínského císaře. Přesto však Korejci dokázali vytvořit svébytné písmo a kulturu, které v ničem nezaostávaly za tvorbou mohutného souseda, a naopak se často stávali prostředníky mezi Čínou a Japonskem, které využívalo strategické polohy korejského poloostrova.

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