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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2017The West must wait
County Galway and the Irish Free State, 1922–32
by Una Newell
The West must wait presents a new perspective on the development of the Irish Free State. It extends the regional historical debate beyond the Irish revolution and raises a series of challenging questions about post-civil war society in Ireland. Through a detailed examination of key local themes - land, poverty, politics, emigration, the status of the Irish language, the influence of radical republicans and the authority of the Catholic Church - it offers a probing analysis of the socio-political realities of life in the new state. This book opens up a new dimension by providing a rural contrast to the Dublin-centred views of Irish politics. Significantly, it reveals the level of deprivation in local Free State society with which the government had to confront in the west. Rigorously researched, it explores the disconnect between the perceptions of what independence would deliver and what was achieved by the incumbent Cumann na nGaedheal administration.
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THE TRUE GOLDEN HOUR
by Prof. H. Granot
Latest findings on population reaction to natural or man-made disasters the world over, enhanced by Israeli experience. The book shows that, contrary to popular belief, people can deal with pressures derived from the most difficult emergency situations such as floods, fires, earthquakes, and more. Prof. Granot, a leading Israeli authority with recognized international standing in this area, has extensive background in civil defense practice. In The True Golden Hour, he combines comprehensive knowledge of worldwide research on human behavior under extreme circumstances with his own practical experience during the Gulf War. An English-language North-American edition was co-published in April 2009 by Dekel with THE KEY Publishing House Inc., Toronto, Canada, followed by a digital Kindle edition in spring 2010. An updated Hebrew-Language edition was published in August 2011. 160 pages, 17X24 cm
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September 2021Imagine Being a Jew for One Hour
Stories against anti-Semitism
by Kurt Oesterle
Hatred of Jews is long-standing, widespread and powerful. After Auschwitz, the lesson used to be: “Never again!” However, anti-Semitic resentment, like an epidemic, still grips the bourgeois middle-class in our society. In his book “A Jew for One Hour”, Kurt Oesterle convincingly demonstrates how hatred of Jews functions in aesthetic and emotional terms with no empathy whatsoever. He also shows that for the past 200 years of German literature a line of tradition can be acknowledged “in defence of Jewishness”. Kurt Oesterle accounts for this in his book of stories with an impressive depth of knowledge, with a generous heart and mind and incredible commitment. A truly significant book.
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2021Fit in 15 Minutes
Short training sessions for pharmacists
by Barbara Staufenbiel
No matter whether they have a simple cold, or their partner is suffering from vitiligo – customers look to pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians for help. Their skill is required for common and not so common indications. There are little gaps in the routine day in the pharmacy in which knowledge can be refreshed, either individually or in the team! This book is exactly the right reading matter for any breaks: - Bite-sized, concentrated knowledge; prepared in summarised form - More than 70 indications, each on a double page - Important background knowledge - Allopathic and complementary medical treatment options - According to current standards with guideline-compliant choice of medicinal products - Supplemented by patient counselling tips The 2nd edition has been expanded by 12 new, interesting indications and puts you in the mood for continuing professional development with a special challenge: get motivated, informed and up-to-date in 15 minutes!
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Health & Personal DevelopmentTHE 6 MINUTE SUCCESS JOURNAL
PLAN YOUR HAPPINESS - A goal without a plan is just a wish
by Dominik Spenst
Thousands of readers of Dominik Spenst’s best-selling book The 6 Minute Diary used mindfulness and gratitude to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. In his new book, The 6 Minute Journal, Spenst melds mindfulness with productivity to offer us new ways of realising our goals that are based on proven tools from positive psychology. His approach builds productive behaviour, combining target-orientated determination with calm and serenity, for example by encouraging us to reflect on our strengths every day or working in a mindful way. The skills promoted here let us focus on aspirations and dreams that would otherwise be drowned out in our hectic daily work routines. Attain your unique definition of personal and professional success in only 6 minutes a day!
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October 1983Eine Minute der Menschheit
Eine Momentaufnahme
by Stanisław Lem, Edda Werfel, Franz Rottensteiner
»Das sogenannte Lemsche Gesetz lautet: Niemand liest etwas; wenn er etwas liest, versteht er es nicht; wenn er es versteht, vergißt er es sofort. Als Abhilfe in dieser fatalen Lage bietet sich eine Art Buch der Rekorde an, das festhält, was die Menschen in jeder Minute tun, was man weitgehend auch so ausdrücken kann: was sie anderen antun und was ihnen von anderen angetan wird, ein Buch nüchterner Zahlen, das durch die kalte Bewältigung des Faktischen mit den Mitteln der Statistik phantastisch wirkt, eine gewaltige Lawine von Zahlen und Ziffern, eine extreme Zusammenfassung der Menschheit, ein ungeschminktes Minutenbild, das ein Kuriositätenkabinett erstaunlicher anthropologischer Daten enthüllt, nicht zuletzt des Todes, der Krankheit, der Mißbildung, des Unglücks, des Verbrechens.«
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July 2020100 Classic Fables that Children Must See in the World
by Wang Xiaoqian, Lin Diwan
This book uses 100 world classic fables, combined with the new curriculum standard must-read fables, to cultivate children's morality and quality. The whole book uses a model that combines fables and growth inspirations, and selects the key points of knowledge in the story to endorse the child's growth, so that the child can quickly and accurately grasp the essence of the story during reading and obtain beneficial inspiration. In addition, the book is equipped with exquisite color illustrations to perfectly present the classic storyline. Let children feel the concrete and aesthetic description of the scene while reading the text, increasing the pleasure of reading. The book is divided into twelve chapters. Chapters 1-7 focus on improving children's quality, morality and literacy. The main contents include: integrity, gratitude, humility, self-confidence, perseverance, courage, and cooperation; chapters 8-12 focus on improving children's understanding of the world Such abilities mainly include: thinking ability, cognitive ability, social ability, decision-making ability, and action ability.
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The ArtsMay 2021Development, architecture, and the formation of heritage in late twentieth-century Iran
A vital past
by Ali Mozaffari, Nigel Westbrook
This book analyses the use of the past and the production of heritage through architectural design in the developmental context of Iran, a country that has endured radical cultural and political shifts in the past five decades. Offering a trans-disciplinary approach toward complex relationship between architecture, development, and heritage, Mozaffari and Westbrook suggest that transformations in developmental contexts like Iran must be seen in relation to global political and historical exchanges, as well as the specificities of localities. The premise of the book is that development has been a globalizing project that originated in the West. Transposed into other contexts, this project instigates a renewed historical consciousness and imagination of the past. The authors explore the rise of this consciousness in architecture, examining the theoretical context to the debates, international exchanges made in architectural congresses in the 1970s, the use of housing as the vehicle for everyday heritage, and forms of symbolic public architecture that reflect monumental time.
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Biography & True StoriesFebruary 2017Jackie Chan：Never Grow Up, Only Get Older
by Jackie Chan, Zhu Mo
This is an autobiography of Chinese Kongfu star Jackie Chan. The book is a true recording of this international superstar’s growth and life experience for the last 50 years. It tells us the legendary actor’s stories, and also reflects a fantastic acting age.
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Business, Economics & LawNovember 2020Tourism in Development: Reflective Essays
by Peter U C Dieke, Brian E M King, Richard Sharpley, Ali Thompson
This book: - comprises reflective essays written by internationally-ranked scholars and tourism consultants with extensive experience, particularly in the developing world countries - considers extant themes, issues and challenges related to tourism and development - offers a critical and contemporary perspective on tourism's significance and role in development.
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EL MOMENTO CRÍTICO REAL
by Prof. H. Granot
EL MOMENTO CRÍTICO REAL Cómo responde la gente en situaciones críticas Prof. H. Granot Los hallazgos más recientes acerca de la reacción de la población ante desastres naturales o provocados por el hombre en todo el mundo, enriquecidos por la experiencia israelí. El libro demuestra que, contrariamente a la creencia popular, las personas pueden enfrentar con éxito presiones creadas en las situaciones críticas más difíciles, como por ejemplo, inundaciones, incendios, terremotos, etc. El Profesor Granot, una destacada autoridad israelí en la materia y reconocido internacionalmente, posee una amplia experiencia en la práctica de la defensa civil. En El momento crítico real, combina amplios conocimientos sobre las investigaciones en todo el mundo acerca del comportamiento humano en circunstancias extremas con su propia experiencia práctica adquirida durante la Guerra del Golfo. Dekel, junto con THE KEY Publishing House Inc., de Toronto, Canadá, publicó en abril de 2009 una versión en inglés americano.
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Business, Economics & LawAugust 2020Tourism Planning and Development in Latin America
by Carlos Monterrubio, Konstantinos Andriotis, Dimitrios Stylidis
Despite the significance of tourism to the economic, social and environmental structures of Central and South America, little has been documented in the English literature about tourism in this sub-region, which in terms of population size, ranks fourth in the world with 652 million inhabitants. The first of its kind, this book focuses exclusively on tourism development, planning and their impacts in a wide number of Central and South American countries. It covers experiences, challenges, successful and unsuccessful stories, specific cases, and other tourism related issues of twelve countries in total. Each chapter is authored by scholars who have done extensive research on tourism in the countries covered. This book:Examines the impact of tourism development and planning within Latin American countries.Takes a multidisciplinary approach including Anthropology, Development, Economics, Ecology, Policy, Sociology and Tourism Planning and Management.Is the first book in English to offer an insight into extensive research undertaken within the region.This book will provide a valuable insight for tourism researchers, practitioners and decision-makers in private and public organisations, not only from the regions of Central, South and North America, but also individuals from other parts of the world who want a more encompassing view of global tourism. Table of contents Chapter 1: Strategies for regional tourism development in Argentina. A path with new initiatives for tourism dispersal policies Chapter 2: The commitment to sustainable tourism and the development of indigenous tourism in Chile Chapter 3: Tourism development in Colombia: between conflict and peace Chapter 4: Ecotourism development in Costa Rica Chapter 5: The challenges of natural and cultural heritages of Galapagos and Quito, Ecuador Chapter 6: Tourism development in Mexico Chapter 7: Panama, the "affordable exotic destination": planned tourism success and its unplanned consequences Chapter 8: The impacts of tourism in economic growth and development in Uruguay Chapter 9: Peru and Nicaragua: tourism development in postconflict eras Chapter 10: Ecuador and Panama: Lifestyle mobilities, the golden years and the quest for paradise
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Business, Economics & LawDecember 2018World Heritage Sites
Tourism, Local Communities and Conservation Activities
by Takamitsu Jimura
Heritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, with World Heritage Site designations increasing year-on-year. This book reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local communities and conservation work, bringing together the various opportunities and challenges for different destinations. World Heritage status is a strong marketing brand, and proper heritage management and effective conservation are vital, but this tourism must also be developed and managed appropriately if it is to benefit a site. As many sites are located in residential areas, their interaction with the local community must also be carefully considered. This book: - Reviews new areas of development such as Historic Urban Landscapes, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Memory of the World and Global Geoparks. - Includes global case studies to relate theory to practice. - Covers a worldwide industry of over 1,000 cultural and natural heritage sites. An important read for academics, researchers and students of heritage studies, cultural studies and tourism, this book is also a useful resource for professionals working in conservation, cultural and natural heritage management.
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January 2018Plant Development, Second Edition
by William G. Hopkins; Series Editor: William G. Hopkins
A plant grows by taking in carbon dioxide from the air and water, as well as nutrients from the soil. Using light energy from the sun, a plant turns these simple materials into more complex organic molecules that add to its increasing size. Plant Development, Second Edition explores this natural process, from the plant as a single cell to a mature organism, giving students a reference point for their understanding of the complex changes in both form and function of a plant's development. This is a valuable tool for students and teachers of plant biology.
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January 2018Climate Management, Second Edition
Solving the Problem
by Julie Kerr, Ph.D.
Whether people argue that global warming is caused by natural phenomena or that it is caused by humans—or both—it is one of the most controversial topics in the scientific world today. There are varying opinions between scientists about the effects of global warming because so many interrelated factors are involved, making it difficult to pinpoint specific impacts and make changes accordingly. The Earth's climate is an extremely complicated system, and climatologists must conduct research daily in order to improve their understanding of all the interrelated components. Climate Management, Second Edition focuses on changing human behavior as the first step toward a positive management system that will benefit current society and those to come. Thoroughly updated and featuring new graphs, charts, and illustrations, this full-color resource explores human psychology and how cultural value systems, politics, and news dissemination affect people's opinions, thereby driving public response. Informing readers on how global warming affects national security and terrorism and why its progression is a very real threat to everyone's future, this accessible resource presents various conservation programs that have been developed and looks at what is and isn't working. Climate Management, Second Edition also outlines the importance of public education and the role it plays in the future. Chapters include: The Beginning: the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and IPCC The U.S. Political Arena Cap-and-Trade Programs and Other Mitigation Strategies The International Political Arena Global Warming, Human Psychology, and the Media The Stand on the Debate Green Energy and Global Warming Research Climate Modeling Practical Solutions That Work: Getting Everyone Involved The Future: What Lies Ahead.
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Humanities & Social Sciences2002Ukraine Incognita
by Larysa Ivshyna
“Ukraine Incognita” is a book dedicated to the biographies of outstanding Ukrainians whose talents are recognised both internationally and nationally. The history of the Ukrainian people, starting from the Scythians and Sarmatians and up to the tragedies and achievements of the 20th century. The book describes the times when Ukrainians reached the heights of their historical creativity, and the times when they suffered under the yoke of total despotism. The history of the spiritual achievements of Ukrainians – creators of the beautiful cathedrals, painters, composers, soldiers and ambassadors. The story of a thousand-year struggle of people for freedom and dignified life. The reader will find all of these facts in the collection of historical essays about biographies of famous Ukrainians. History should not be Terra Incognita: it is our responsibility to the future generations to tell the story.
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