The Balkans in the Late Middle Ages, 1300-1500 is the first publication of its kind to provide a point of reference for the history of Southeastern Europe during the late medieval period. Scholars have long recognized the 14th and 15th centuries as an extremely important period in the history of the medieval Balkans. This was an era of intense political and military tumult, financial crisis, and social disruption, but also a time of cultural and intellectual innovation and achievement.

While a growing body of literature has focused on developments in the Byzantine Empire and Latin Greece (i.e., the states created by Western/Latin rulers in the Greek Peninsula and some of the Aegean islands), most of the other states in the region, including Serbia, Bulgaria, and Albania, have been largely neglected. What is more, no study has examined the whole peninsula as a geographic unit. The ultimate ambition of this 12-chapter volume is to fill this gap and produce a closely argued, fresh interpretation of events for the entire region, from Dalmatia, Wallachia, and Moldavia in the north to Byzantium and the Latin states in the south.

This book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students and scholars with academic interests in the medieval Balkans, as well as to readers wanting to learn more about the history of the region.

This is the first book dedicated to Alexandria's religious world, reconstructing its sacred topography, material culture, and ritual life across seven centuries from the establishment of the Ptolemaic Kingdom through its transformation under Roman imperial rule, up to the twilight of pagan antiquity.

It offers a systematic, evidence-based reconstruction of religious life in ancient Alexandria, examining the emergence of a structured 'sacred confederation' of cults under the Ptolemies, the mechanics of ruler worship and sacred kingship, and the formation of a distinctive Alexandrian religious identity from both Greek and Egyptian traditions. The study extends into the Roman period, tracing the transformation of the city's major sanctuaries, the richness of its civic and funerary culture, and glimpses of domestic cult and folk practice where the material record allows. Drawing on architecture, sculpture, inscriptions, funerary art, and recent underwater and salvage discoveries, the study treats material evidence as an independent record of religious life rather than an illustration of ancient literary sources - a methodological approach that repeatedly challenges and revises the city's inherited scholarly image.

Alexandria of Egypt, The Divine Cosmopolis is suitable for students and scholars of Hellenistic and Roman archaeology and history, Egyptian archaeology and Egyptology, and ancient religion. It is also of interest to researchers working on sacred topography, multicultural urbanism, and the archaeology of religion in the ancient Mediterranean world.

This is the first book to explore ancient Greek alliances in terms of both crisis and resilience, offering readers a deeper understanding of how such alliances were formed, dissolved and re-established.

The chapters in this volume understand disputes between Greek allies not simply as precursors to alliance breakdown, but as a structural feature of bilateral and federal formations. By analysing their susceptibility to crises from both external (etic) and internal (emic) perspectives, this volume explores how these challenges proved to be catalysts for the transformation and adaptation of alliances. Ancient concepts of crisis were seen as inherent to the system, rather than modern notions of crisis as catalysts for revolution and instability, making resilience and adaptation crucial to the formation of alliances in ancient Greece. The book highlights the creative power and potential of ancient Greek alliances through a range of case studies, which revolve around sections on concepts and historiography, rituals and media, border management and a comparison between the Delian League and NATO. To showcase how the alliances thrived in the face of crises, the views of historiographers like Herodotus, Thucydides and Polybius are discussed. Equally, the actors within alliances are characterised: the Delphic Amphiktyony, powerful poleis like Athens and Sparta and federal states like the Aitolians and the Boiotians. Mainly with a view to Hellenistic kings, the impact of external powers on the texture of Greek alliances also comes into play.

Crisis and Resilience in Ancient Greek Alliances will be valuable for students and scholars working on politics and diplomacy in ancient Greece, as well as those interested in ancient history and politics in the ancient world more broadly.

This book considers the diverse journeys which Africans have made throughout human history and how they have formed distinct socio-cultural and religious diaspora communities outside of the continent of Africa.

Starting from prehistoric times, the book traces the movements of Africans to the diaspora, highlighting how their evolving circumstances, persistence, and resilience in the face of oppression and marginalization resulted in the formation of unique heritage rooted in the African experience. The book traces the often unacknowledged and sometimes erased role that African epistemologies, cultural heritage, history, methodological understandings, evolutions, and revitalized forms religiosity and spirituality have played in shaping contemporary societies around the world. The book concludes by focusing specifically on the role of religion as an agent of socialization and empowerment of the African experience across the globe.

Grounding its discussion in interdisciplinary pan-African ideas, this book will be of interest to researchers across the fields of African studies, history, anthropology, sociology, culture, and religion.

This book explores the role of Eric Miller in establishing and developing the practice and application of the systems psychodynamics paradigm to organisational development consultancy, research and training.

The book covers the key areas of Miller's focus: developing the idea and role of the consultant; the importance of psychoanalytical thinking and socio-technical systems; the need for a deep understanding of group work; the application of his ideas in a wide variety of different urban and rural settings, and the role of women in organisations.

With contributions from across the world of organisation consultancy and systems psychodynamics, this is key reading for any interested in group dynamics, organisational work and the application of systems psychodynamics interventions in business and societal settings.

Logotherapy and Existential Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques is a practical, inspiring guide to Viktor Frankl's meaning-centered approach.

In 100 concise, engaging chapters, it offers a clear roadmap for anyone navigating uncertainty, burnout, loss, loneliness, or the disorienting pace of modern life-whether in their personal journey or professional practice. Drawing from Frankl's timeless framework and contemporary research and clinical developments in the field, the book moves from foundational principles to hands-on techniques and real-world applications across a remarkable range of settings: therapy and counseling, healthcare, education, organizations, community, and beyond. What makes this volume distinctive is its integration of theory, evidence, and ready-to-use practices in one coherent, highly readable format. At a time when uncertainty, disconnection, and rapid change have made the search for meaning more urgent than ever, this book is an invaluable companion-insightful, motivating, and deeply human-for anyone who wants to live and work with greater purpose, courage, and direction.

Logotherapy and Existential Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques serves as an indispensable resource for psychotherapists, counsellors, and anyone seeking to integrate meaning-centred perspectives into their personal or professional lives.

Embracing Trauma in the Classroom articulates a framework for understanding trauma not as a merely biological or individual reality, but as a social production that is inseparable from systems of power and oppression. Drawing from social theorists, educators, and on-the-ground activists, this book considers how a politically conscious understanding of trauma rooted in the lived experiences of oppressed and dehumanized people can trouble and reform social justice education.

Moving between theory, practice, and experience, Embracing Trauma in the Classroom queries how social justice educators can move forward at a time when the world feels confused and classrooms are under attack. Trauma doesn't get left at the door when class starts; it's always all around us, and it unavoidably affects teaching and learning. This text offers concrete skills and understanding for educators to apply in a wide range of classrooms and educational settings, both on campuses and in the community.

As the last Holocaust survivors bear witness in an age of deepfakes, avatars, and artificial intelligence (AI), the authenticity of witness is at stake as never before. Holocaust XR examines immersive and extended reality (XR) technologies through the lens of testimonial methodology, ethics, representation, and authenticity.

Written by a principal architect of the field of immersive testimony-Dimensions in Testimony, The Last Goodbye, IWalk-this volume moves from the philosophy of Walter Benjamin and Martin Buber to the technologies of virtual reality (VR) and conversational AI, asking a single urgent question: what methods do we use to preserve the agency of the eyewitness in an agentic world? At the book's ethical center is the "first-person-first" principle: the conviction that survivors must remain co-creators in the final act of witness.

Scholars and students in Holocaust studies, memory studies, digital humanities, and immersive media will find here both a theoretical framework and a practitioner's guide-one that equips readers to navigate the ethical, representational, and technological choices that will define Holocaust memory for generations to come.

This groundbreaking book explores the understudied phenomenon of victimization recurrence, introducing the clinically robust concept of the recidivist victim and translating it into an innovative diagnostic tool: the Clinical Spectrum of Recidivist Victims, developed from over twenty years of clinical practice.

Drawing from extensive psychotherapeutic experience and doctoral research in forensic psychology, Dr. Rojas presents a relational psychoanalytic framework that maps the range of psychological positions individuals may occupy in relation to repeated harm-from those who remain caught in recurrent victimization without awareness, to those who have moved out of victimization as an organizing position in their lives. Each position within the spectrum is clinically characterized through its subjective, relational, and embodied dimensions. Using embodied language, the book interweaves theoretical foundations with clinical vignettes and personal narratives, offering clear concepts and practical tools for addressing traumatic repetition without reducing it to willpower or individual deficit.

Written with depth, sensitivity, and ethical commitment, this book is intended for clinicians, researchers, and practitioners, as well as for anyone who believes they are-or have been-caught in recurring patterns of victimization and seeks to understand them without judgment.

Taking into account sociological, anthropological, and historical considerations, this novel volume offers a history and ethnography of Hare Krishnas in the People's Republic of China (PRC), challenging assumptions about both devotees themselves and the institution to which they belong: the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Drawing on a rich compendium of English- and Chinese-language sources, including archived recordings and interviews carried out through multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork, chapters explore how Chinese Hare Krishnas maintain their religious practice despite social opposition and describe the role of collective emotions and affective synchronization in strengthening the faith of devotees. The book identifies strategies ISKCON members use to position their tradition and proselytize within China, contextualizing these methods among a broader consideration of how practitioners of unofficial religions in the country conduct outreach differently from those belonging to state-sanctioned ones. The book contributes to a more comprehensive picture of religion in the PRC, broadening the traditional body of knowledge based primarily on ethnographic data collected before the Xi Era from the five religions officially recognized by the Chinese state.

The book will be of value to scholars and researchers in the fields of religious studies, East Asian studies, and anthropology.

Presenting case studies from across the lifespan, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes and complications of complex trauma, as well as a framework for trauma-informed care. Complex trauma significantly impacts upon survivors' sense of identity, emotional self-regulation and relationships.

The author presents four new theoretical underpinnings to address CPTSD's disturbances in a child and non-offending parents' identity, self-regulation, self-compassion, and posttraumatic cognitions. Case studies and trauma survivor testimonies are introduced at the beginning of each chapter and interwoven throughout the theory and research. The chapter narratives support the reader with decision points and reflections to embed learning by practically linking theories, concepts, and practices to real-world examples to embody learning outcomes. Collectively the chapters build a relational model of trauma-informed care grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration across education, psychology, law, policy, medicine, and trauma-informed ethics.

A much-needed contribution to the knowledge and treatment of complex PTSD, this is an essential resource for professionals and educators working in childhood trauma and mental health.

For-Profit K-12 Educational Excellence presents a structured approach to building academically rigorous, financially viable, and globally scalable education businesses, emphasising compliance with local regulations, cultural adaptation, and technological innovation.

For-profit education is a rapidly expanding global industry, offering solutions to the growing demand for high-quality and scalable education. As governments struggle to provide adequate educational opportunities, private and for-profit institutions have emerged to fill the gaps. However, balancing academic excellence, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance remains a challenge for many education entrepreneurs. This book provides a definitive roadmap for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and educators seeking to build successful, ethical, and sustainable education ventures. It integrates best academic practices, financial strategies, business models, technology-driven innovations, and regulatory frameworks, equipping readers with actionable insights for thriving in this dynamic sector.

Through global case studies and research-backed insights, this book demonstrates how scalable for-profit education ventures can drive meaningful learning outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability. Whether you're launching a private K-12 school, investing in an EdTech startup, or leading a global education initiative, this book offers the strategic guidance that can help you succeed.

This comprehensive work systematically describes Wilfred Bion's work on psychosis and critically develops his contribution in order to arrive at an appropriate and modern understanding of the disorder.

The book provides deep insights into the psychoanalytic treatment of psychotic patients through comprehensive analysis of key concepts including the alpha function, the failure to dream, and psychic retreat. It bridges theoretical understanding with clinical application, examining how psychotic minds function as sensory organs rather than thinking apparatus, and offers practical guidance for therapeutic work with severely impacted patients. The text critically evaluates both the achievements and limitations of Kleinian approaches while presenting fresh perspectives on childhood withdrawal and delusional structure formation.

Bion and Psychosis is essential reading for psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and mental health professionals working with psychotic patients. It serves as an invaluable resource for trainees, postgraduate students and researchers in psychoanalysis, particularly those studying Kleinian theory, Bion's work, or severe mental disorders.