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The finite generation theorem is a major achievement in modern algebraic geometry. Based on the minimal model theory, it states that the canonical ring of an algebraic variety defined over a field of characteristic 0 is a finitely generated graded ring. This graduate-level text...

With the promise of greater efficiency and effectiveness, public authorities have increasingly turned to algorithmic systems to regulate and govern society. In Algorithmic Rule By Law, Nathalie Smuha examines this reliance on algorithmic regulation and shows how it can erode the rule of law....

Alicia, a third-generation Canadian, doesn't know much about her Punjabi heritage. But that starts to change when she stumbles across a memorial for the Punjabi passengers who tried immigrating to Canada on the Komagata Maru ship. To her surprise, she finds a familiar face...

This little book is a series of personal vignettes by award-winning author/journalist Skip Johnson that are just plain down fun to read, like how his fiancee introduced him to her best friend, whom a year later he married, or how he joined a venerable...

A little getaway takes a deadly turn, and everyone has something to hide...Morgan Murphy has always longed for a romance for the ages. And she's found it with the love of her life, husband Kyle Murphy-until their spicy marriage suddenly starts to cool off.Is...

"All About Sahara Desert: A Kid's Guide to the World's Largest Hot Desert" takes young readers on an exciting adventure through the vast and mysterious Sahara. From towering sand dunes and hidden oases to ancient civilizations and fascinating wildlife, this book explores every corner...

All the Noise is in the Shallow End of the Pool is about you and Jesus. It's about following His lead, responding to His invitations, attending to His presence, and letting Him love you. It's about moving from familiarity to intimacy, about living out...

Anger is all around us, from divisive social media arguments and heightened political divides to road rage and personal spats; from Black Lives Matter and climate justice movements to Trump, incels and white supremacists. When it materialises, it seems to cry out for recognition...

"In this very old, magical place / I knew I was not alone."A vibrant, moving sophomore collection, All the Small Things offers a gentle reminder to readers young and old: You are not alone. Through poetic lyricism and whimsical watercolour illustrations, Libby McKechnie showcases...

A Love Letter to You acknowledges the theme of insecurities that everyone can relate to. When a young child looks at her reflection, the mirror shines light on all of her beauty, both inside and out. A Love Letter to You emphasizes the importance...

When Amish housewife, Ada Schwartz, lost her husband in a tragic accident, it was left up to her to raise nine young children alone. Using the knowledge most familiar to her, she began compiling a treasury of favorite family recipes, which has withstood the...

Second in a series, this anthology of short stories set in in rural and semi-rural places is written by contemporary rural American writers of color. Edited by Erika T. Wurth, the collection features work by Ron Austin, Venita Blackburn, Erin Brown, Caridad Cole, Deidra...

This monograph discusses different philosophical and theological components of Aquinas's view regarding the relation between human agency and divine providence. Against many contemporary scholars it argues that this view includes a plausible form of strong compatibilism whose philosophical premises are largely independent of Aquinas's...

In A Nation of Family and Friends, sociologist Aarti Ratna examines the complex and dynamic relationships between South Asian women and sporting and leisure cultures. Mining autobiographical insights (as a South Asian scholar living in the UK) she links the chapters of this innovative...

Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry centers on masterpieces of ancient Greek literature, from the Iliad and Odyssey to tragedies from the Classical Age of Athens and beyond. With a focus on the Olympics, Gregory Nagy investigates how the heroes of ancient Greek poetry related...

The French countryside is as beloved by the many millions of tourists who visit it each year as it is of French people themselves. But it has not always looked like it does today. An Environmental History of France instead presents the countryside in...

A New Rhetoric of Social Movements explains the rhetoric-visual, aural, verbal, and technological-of social change actors from a theoretical perspective that emphasizes the interrelationship of agitation and control and the spectrum of movement activities from the reformist to the revolutionary. Readers learn not only...

Anglican Spirituality lays out a concise vision for how Anglican Christians can become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Emphasizing the importance of the threefold rule of Daily Office, Holy Eucharist, and Private Devotion, the book shows how Anglican spirituality is rooted in the Book...

Animal-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Clinician's Guide is an essential resource for clinical mental health professionals who are considering integrating animals into their work. This unique text provides in-depth information and examples of how to provide treatment with real clients, describing hundreds of interventions,...

In this groundbreaking collection of sign language gloss poetry, the first of its kind to be published, Raymond Luczak explores the dynamics of written English poetry and ASL gloss by communing with the animals living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.Having lost much of his hearing...