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Showing 1 - 12 of 24 results for “damian j smith”
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  • Innocent III and the Crown of Aragon

    The Limits of Papal Authority

    by Damian J. Smith ...
    Series series Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West
    Drawing on an extensive study of the primary sources, Damian Smith explores the relationship between the Roman Curia and Aragon-Catalonia in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. His focus is the pontificate of Innocent III, the most politically influential medieval Pope, and the reign of King Peter II of Aragon and the first years of King James I. By analysing the practical example of papal ... Read more

    $91.99 CAD

  • Pope Gregory IX (1227-1241)

    Power and Authority

    Edited by Damian J. Smith ...
    As Cardinal Hugo and as pope, Gregory was one of the dominant figures in the history of the papacy of the High Middle Ages. Coming to prominence under Pope Innocent III, Hugo played an important political role, particularly as legate on various occasions, as well as being a major promoter of the new religious orders. As pope, his battle with Emperor Frederick II is one of medieval history’s most ... Read more

    $91.99 CAD

  • From Scientist to Stroke Survivor

    Life Redacted

    by Elly Katz, Dr Damian Mellifont, PhD, Dr Jennifer Smith-Merry, PhD ...
    Series series Jewish Studies
    How does the journey of self-discovery unfold in the aftermath of a life-altering stroke?From Scientist to Stroke Survivor is a poignant work of narrative nonfiction, a tapestry woven of prose, poetry, and lyrical essays. Diving deep into the facets of identity and the quest for self-reclamation, Elly Katz navigates the aftermath of a stroke, using the written word as a tool for understanding and ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • A Research Agenda for Lived Experience and Disability Policy

    Edited by Jennifer Smith-Merry, Damian Mellifont ...
    Series series Elgar Research Agendas
    Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This highly informative Research Agenda examines how lived experiences are understood and incorporated in disability policy. It explores various policymaking ... Read more

    $41.99 CAD

  • Untapped Talent

    A Practical Guide for Hiring and Retaining Neurodivergent Staff

    by Aron Mercer, Dr Damian Mellifont, PhD, Dr Jennifer Smith-Merry, PhD ...
    Series series Disability Studies
    How can employers develop their hiring processes for neurodivergent people and best support people with diverse neurotypes to thrive in the workplace?Drawing on academic research and professional and lived experiences, Untapped Talent offers strategies for managers and allies to create a more inclusive workplace that empowers neurodivergent people with conditions including autism, ADHD, and ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon

    A Translation of the Medieval Catalan Llibre dels Fets

    Edited by Damian J. Smith, Helena Buffery ...
    Series series Crusade Texts in Translation
    The 'Book of Deeds' is the first known autobiography by a Christian king. Its author was James I of Aragon (1213-76), known as 'The Conqueror', one of the great political figures of 13th-century Europe and a successful crusader. In his 'Deeds', James describes the turbulent years of his minority, the thrilling capture of Majorca, the methodical conquest of the kingdom of Valencia, the reconquest ... Read more

    $78.99 CAD

  • Pope Innocent II (1130-43)

    The World vs the City

    Edited by John Doran, Damian J. Smith ...
    Series series Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West
    The pontificate of Innocent II (1130-1143) has long been recognized as a watershed in the history of the papacy, marking the transition from the age of reform to the so-called papal monarchy, when an earlier generation of idealistic reformers gave way to hard-headed pragmatists intent on securing worldly power for the Church. Whilst such a conception may be a cliché its effect has been to ... Read more

    $91.99 CAD

  • Pope Celestine III (1191–1198)

    Diplomat and Pastor

    Edited by John Doran, Damian J. Smith ...
    Series series Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West
    Hyacinth Bobone (c. 1105-1198) was one of the great figures of twelfth-century Europe. Active in the Roman Curia from the 1120s, a student in Paris, and associated with both Peter Abelard and Arnold of Brescia, he was made cardinal deacon of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in 1144 and served there during forty-seven years before being elected as pope in 1191. As curial cardinal and as papal legate in ... Read more

    $91.99 CAD

  • King Alfonso VIII of Castile

    Government, Family, and War

    by Damian J. Smith, Miguel Gómez, Kyle C. Lincoln, Martín Alvira Cabrer, Carlos de Ayala Martinez, Janna Bianchini, Thomas E. Burman, Sam Zeno Conedera, SJ0, Joseph F. O'Callaghan1, Teofilo Ruiz2, Miriam Shadis3, James J. Todesca4 ...
    Series series Fordham Series in Medieval Studies
    King Alfonso VIII of Castile: Government, Family and War brings together a diverse group of scholars whose work concerns the reign of Alfonso VIII (1158–1215). This was a critical period in the history of the Iberian peninsula, when the conflict between the Christian north and the Moroccan empire of the Almohads was at its most intense, while the political divisions between the five Christian ... Read more

    $71.99 CAD

  • Left Behind

    The Employment Crisis Facing Persons with Disabilities in South Africa

    by Liändrie Steffens, Dr Damian Mellifont, PhD, Dr Jennifer Smith-Merry, PhD ...
    Series series Disability Studies
    Why, despite decades of legislation, quotas, and incentives, do persons with disabilities in South Africa remain excluded from meaningful work?Left Behind presents original nationwide research into the employment crisis facing persons with disabilities. Using a mixed methods approach that combines survey findings with qualitative insights, the book uncovers systemic barriers in recruitment, ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • Picking Up the Pieces

    Finding My Way as a Visually Impaired Woman in Higher Education

    by Stephanie A.N. Levin, Dr Damian Mellifont, PhD, Dr Jennifer Smith-Merry, PhD ...
    Series series Gender Studies
    What barriers and traumas do students with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments, experience in higher education settings?Drawing on personal experience, author Stephanie Levin provides an overview of disability history within higher education settings and explains the impact of poor care on disabled students. Stephanie was only 20 when she experienced retinal detachment that ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • Lived Experiences, Challenges, and Learnings about Dyspraxia

    Toward Greater Inclusion

    by Dr Damian Mellifont, PhD, Dr Jennifer Smith-Merry, PhD, Kimberley Fraser ...
    Series series Disability Studies
    How can we better support and promote inclusivity for those living with Dyspraxia?Documenting her journey from childhood and diagnosis to adulthood, author Kimberley Marie Fraser explores the challenge she has faced living with Dyspraxia. An invisible disability with challenges that evolve as life progresses, Kimberley highlights areas where her life has been affected, including education, ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD