The Technique of Thought explores the relationship between philosophy and science as articulated in the work of four contemporary French thinkers--Jean-Luc Nancy, François Laruelle, Catherine Malabou, and Bernard Stiegler. Situating their writings within both contemporary scientific debates and the philosophy of science, Ian James elaborates a philosophical naturalism that is notably distinct from the Anglo-American tradition.
The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions.
Recent revisions of the Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model have prompted the second edition of this guide to assessing and treating a range of behaviours when caring for older people with dementia. New material includes the use of physical restraint during personal care, lies and deception, end of life issues, and racism towards care staff.
Paul Virilio is a challenging and original thinker whose work on technology, state power and war is increasingly relevant today. Exploring Virilio's main texts from their political and historical contexts, and case studies from contemporary culture and media in order to explain his philosophical concepts, Ian James introduces the key themes in Virlio's work, including: speed virtualization war politics art. As technological and scientific innovations continue to set the agenda for the present and future development of culture, communications, international economy, military intervention and diverse forms of political organization, Virilio's unique theoretical and critical insights are of enormous value and importance for anyone wishing to understand the nature of modern culture and society.
Set in the late 1970s, the story follows Detective Ian James, who transitions from the London Metropolitan Police to the Cleveland Regional Crime Squad. With a decade of experience, he focuses on infiltrating the criminal underworld, managing informants, and tackling issues related to drugs and firearms. The narrative explores the challenges and complexities of law enforcement in a gritty landscape.
In a gripping tale of resilience and determination, Nicole Karam fights against the FBI to clear her husband's name from baseless accusations. As Hartmann grapples with the devastating impact of these allegations, losing his business and mental stability, Nicole's unwavering support becomes crucial. Their struggle highlights themes of loyalty, justice, and the lengths one will go to defend loved ones in the face of overwhelming adversity.
With a terminal global war about to eliminate the human species, a group of NASA-led pioneers leave Earth on a four-year journey to try and inhabit Proxima B – rotating around our nearest star-neighbour, Proxima Centauri – captained by the happy-go-lucky Jamie Fraser, together with Anna, his attractive West Indian second-in-command and co-pilot, Petra, a New Zealand Maori. On-board is Michael, a young innovative astrophysicist specialising in black holes and time, who, because of paranormal experiences during his youth, believes that time-travel is possible through a black hole. He uses this hypothesis to attempt to address the pending annihilation of mankind by travelling into the past. Arriving in medieval France, Michael struggles to remember his reason for being in this time-zone. Using the occult to unravel his real purpose for being there, he finally starts to re-discover himself.
A short, comprehensive layman's guide to the police.
The house in which I was born (20A Lordship Road), had only been occupied by my future family for a few months before my birth. Coming from the London suburbs, they settled in the green-belt area of Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. Unlike the other two-storey houses in our street which were parallel to the road, ours, at three storeys, was not only bigger than all the others, it also faced at right angles to them and parallel with Cheshunt Great House. In the stained-glass window on our front door was a picture of Oliver Cromwell. Why Oliver Cromwell should be depicted, as he had no known attachments to Cheshunt unlike his son, Richard Cromwell, who resided, using a hidden identity in the form of John Clarke in Cheshunt around 1680, until his death in 1712, remains a mystery. Though recorded as being buried at Hursley, in Winchester, there was rumour that his real resting place was, in fact, in an unmarked tomb in the grounds of St Mary's church, in Cheshunt. St Mary's church was close to, or in part of, the former grounds of Cheshunt Great House, which was gifted to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey by Henry VIII; and, as the crow flies, St Mary's church was less than two minutes' walk from our house. In fact, Cheshunt Great House was only ten minutes away. Our road was a cul-de-sac; its name was 'Lordship Road'. Oh, I forgot to say...our house was haunted...