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View book details for Genese naturlicher Entscheidungsprozesse und Determinanten kluger Entscheidungen
Theoretische und empirische Reflexionen im Spannungsfeld zwischen analytisch-bewusstem und intuitivem Entscheiden
Menschen sind, egal ob im privaten oder im beruflichen Bereich mehr oder weniger standig damit konfrontiert, Entscheidungen treffen zu mussen und es ist evident, dass es fur Entscheidungstrager von groem Vorteil ware, wenn es gelingen konnte, moglichst viele gute und …
This book contains a comprehensive study of the internal ocean waves, which play a very important role in ocean physics providing mechanisms for ocean water mixing and circulation, as well as the transportation of gases, nutrients, and a very large …
View book details for Das Gluck des Traurigseins
Uber die Vorzuge der Melancholie
In diesem Buch uber Gluck und Melancholie konnen alle, die von dem Trend-Phanomen Glucksstreben ermudet sind, erfahren, was zu einem wirklich guten Leben gehoren konnte. In einer Zeit, zu der man den Eindruck bekommt, jeder Zweite sei von Burnout betroffen …
This book summarizes recent advances in applying saddlepoint approximation methods to financial engineering. It addresses pricing exotic financial derivatives and calculating risk contributions to Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall in credit portfolios under various default correlation models. These standard problems involve …
Dit boek gaat over intimiteit en seksualiteit bij mensen met dementie en hun partners. Dat zijn algemeen menselijke basisbehoeften, die niet verdwijnen als mensen ouder worden of dementie krijgen. Als die behoeften niet worden vervuld, dan kunnen mensen ongelukkig worden …
View book details for Pan Tadeusz. The Last Foray in Lithuania
A Tale of the Polish Nobility in the Years 1811 and 1812 in Twelve Books
Arguably the most authoritative English translation of Polands great national poem. Sometimes called the last epos in world literature, Pan Tadeusz (first published in Paris in 1834) is a classic tale of romance, mystery, war, and patriotism set in the …
Cambridge University Press
This is an introductory text for students interested in identification and analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites. The emphasis is on animals whose remains inform us about the relationship between humans and their natural and social environments, especially site …
View book details for Reading Greek
Text and Vocabulary
Cambridge University Press
First published in 1978, Reading Greek has become a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines the best of modern and traditional language-learning techniques and is used widely in schools, summer schools and universities …
This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics and all the key elements of …
Cambridge University Press
The second edition of this best-selling textbook is thoroughly updated to include expanded coverage of the late eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, and incorporates recent advances in gender history, global connections and cultural analysis. It features summaries, timelines, maps, illustrations …
Cambridge University Press
This fourth edition of Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks's prize-winning survey features significant changes to every chapter, designed to reflect the newest scholarship. Global issues have been threaded throughout the book, while still preserving the clear thematic structure of previous editions. Thus …
View book details for Secularism and State Policies toward Religion
The United States, France, and Turkey
Cambridge University Press
Why do secular states pursue different policies toward religion? This book provides a generalizable argument about the impact of ideological struggles on the public policy making process, as well as a state-religion regimes index of 197 countries. More specifically, it …
The Gateless Barrier is one of the most cherished yet also one of the most enigmatic Chan or Zen texts of East Asian Buddhism. Compiled by the Chinese Chan master Wumen Huikai in 1228, it contains forty-eight Zen stories of …
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Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earths crust. It is also ubiquitous in the modern world, from aircraft to soda cans. A dizzying number of consumer and industrial products employ aluminum, typically alloyed, because of its availability, versatility, …
In "Silent Bears," the reader is invited into a hauntingly beautiful world where nature's whispers tell stories of resilience and reflection. Through a collection of evocative verses, the poet delves into the gentle power of silence and the hidden struggles …
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World Languages Review
World Languages Review aims to examine the sociolinguistic situation of the world: to describe the linguistic diversity that currently characterizes humanity, to evaluate trends towards linguistic uniformity, and to establish a set of guidelines or language planning measures that favour …
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The Development of Oral Narrative and Literacy
Communication skills are considered extremely important for the development, preservation, and transmission of culture to future generations, and incorporate the complicated relationship between language and culture. This book focuses on an analysis of personal narratives by Japanese pre-school children. The …
View book details for At War with Diversity
US Language Policy in an Age of Anxiety
Bilingualism is a reality that many Americans still find difficult to accept; hence the prominence of English-only activism in U.S. politics. This collection of essays analyzes the sources of the anti-bilingual movement, its changing directions, and its impact on education …
This book is about reading and why reading is so crucial. No matter what it takes get an education love to read and learn new things. Reading is Fundamental.What would you do if you found out an antelope could talk? …
In "The Frosted Pines of Light," readers are invited into a serene landscape where nature's beauty intertwines with the delicate emotions of the human experience. Each poem, delicately crafted, reflects the glimmering frost that adorns towering pines, illuminating the profound …
In "The Glow of Frosty Dreams," journey through the delicate interplay of winter's chill and the warmth of vivid imagination. This collection captures the ethereal beauty of frost-kissed landscapes and the shimmering glow of dreams that spark in the heart …
In "The Deer's Solstice," nature's whispers dance through each verse, inviting readers to wander into a world where the ethereal beauty of the wilderness intertwines with the introspective journey of the soul. This collection of poems captures the tranquil moments …
"Twilight Murmurs" invites readers into a realm where the fading light dances with the whispering shadows of dusk. This evocative collection of poems captures the delicate interplay between hope and melancholy, illuminating the beauty hidden in the transient moments of …
"Sculpting Silence" is a mesmerizing collection of poems that explore the delicate interplay between utterance and absence. Delving into the profound depths of human emotion, this book captures moments of introspection, vulnerability, and transcendence, inviting readers to embrace the beauty …
In "The Bear's Echo," journey into the heart of nature through evocative verses that capture the wild spirit of the forest. Each poem resonates with the powerful imagery of bears-symbolizing strength, solitude, and the raw beauty of life untamed. Explore …
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