John P. Payne, "Germany Today (RLE: German Politics): Introductory Studies "
English | ISBN: 1138847887 | 2014 | 198 pages | EPUB | 1278 KB
This book, originally published in 1971, provides clear analysis of German affairs at the end of the 1960s. Without neglecting the historical dimension of recent developments, it examines some of the problems the German people faced in the post-war years. Written by experts, but nonethless in an accessible style the essays in this book give an insight into the methods of particular disciplines such as history, economics, politics or sociology whilst offering an introduction to many aspects of German life.
Zoe Oxley, "Gender and Political Psychology"
English | ISBN: 1138961035 | 2015 | 214 pages | EPUB | 1292 KB
This book showcases new work done by gender politics scholars and political psychologists, covering a variety of political psychology topics. These include stereotyping and prejudice, intergroup conflict, social identity, attitude formation, group affinity, group decision-making, anxiety, contextual effects on individual behaviour, and the evolutionary roots of political behaviour. Political psychological insights are applied to address topics of longstanding concern within the field of gender and politics.
Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Afterglow Era: Proceedings of the International Workshop Held in Rome, Italy, 17-20 October 2000 By Kevin Hurley (auth.), Enrico Costa, Filippo Frontera, Jens Hjorth (eds.)
2001 | 459 Pages | ISBN: 3540427716 | PDF | 4 MB
The information received from BeppoSAX, Chandra and other instruments in the last two years has more than doubled the number of samples of Gamma-Ray Bursts localized and followed up for afterglow search. This has also increased the interest of astronomers in GRBs. This book reviews the research of the last two years and covers the global properties of GRBs, GRB afterglows, GRB host galaxies, cosmology using GRBs, and theories for GRBs and their afterglows. Theoretical and observational aspects are presented as well as tools for the analysis of the data.
John Dighton, "Fungi in Ecosystem Processes"
English | 2016 | pages: 390 | ISBN: 1482249057, 1032098031 | PDF | 35,8 mb
This new edition of Fungi in Ecosystem Processes continues the unique approach of examining the roles of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions. It explores how fungi have adapted to survive within particular constraints, how they help to maintain homeostasis in ecosystems, how they facilitate resistance to perturbations, and how they influence the communities of other organisms.
From Twilight to Highlight: The Physics of Supernovae: Proceedings of the ESO/MPA/MPE Workshop Held at Garching, Germany, 29-31 Juli 2002 By Alexander Heger, S. E. Woosley, C. L. Fryer (auth.), Wolfgang Hillebrandt, Bruno Leibundgut (eds.)
2003 | 416 Pages | ISBN: 3540004831 | PDF | 5 MB
Supernovae, their bearing on cosmology and their connection to gamma-ray bursts are now at the center of astrophysical research programs. This volume deals with astronomical observations of supernovae and their relation to nuclear and particle astrophysics. All known aspects of supernovae explosions are investigated in articles specifically written for researchers and advanced graduate students. It also includes recent numerical "experiments" related to the question of hydrodynamical instability in two and three dimensions and to problems concerning the complexity of radiation transport in the models. Other contributions discuss the possible energy sources needed to drive these powerful stellar explosions.
From Sanctity to Sorcery: An Author's Guide to Building Belief Structures and Magic Systems by A Trevena
English | July 20th, 2020 | ISBN: 9781393295921 | 135 pages | True EPUB | 0.79 MB
Want to create a magic system for your world, but don't know where to start?
Elise Carlson Rainer, "From Pariah to Priority: How Lgbti Rights Became a Pillar of American and Swedish Foreign Policy "
English | ISBN: 1438485794 | 2021 | 381 pages | EPUB | 1344 KB
From Pariah to Prioritygives a unique, insider perspective that explains the unexpected incorporation of LGBTI rights into the United States and Swedish foreign policies. From original data, case study analysis, and interviews with high-level officials within the State Department, Swedish Foreign Ministry and international institutions, former diplomat Elise Carlson Rainer provides insights from leaders responsible for shaping emerging global LGBTI policies. The research findings highlight the advocacy process of reforming US and Swedish foreign policy priorities to include LGBTI rights, shedding light on how normative values evolve in foreign affairs. The book examines Sweden as the first country to implement a feminist foreign policy and commence formal LGBTI diplomacy. Through this lens, Rainer contextualizes the diplomatic precedent of revamping foreign assistance to Uganda when lawmakers there proposed a death penalty law for homosexuality. Scrutinizing effective tactics for advocacy to influence foreign policy,From Pariah to Priorityexplores not only current debates in the area of gender and sexuality in foreign affairs, but also offers pragmatic policy recommendations for civil society organizations, foreign policy leaders, and human rights practitioners.
Jonathan D. Spence, "From Ming to Ch'ing: Conquest, Region, and Continuity in Seventeenth - Century China"
English | ISBN: 0300026722 | 2009 | 444 pages | PDF | 27 MB
The collapse of the Ming dynasty and the takeover of China by Manchu rulers in the 1640s were of crucial importance in the late history of China. But because traditional Chinese sources arbitrarily divide the century at the change of dynasty in 1644, it has been difficult to form a clear picture of the transition. The nine essays in this book will contribute significantly toward understanding the complexity of change and continuity over the span of time leading up to and resulting from the tumult of the mid-1600s.
Leslie Sorrell, "From Clients to Crooks: An Insider Reveals the Real Washington D.C."
English | ISBN: 1683503155 | 2017 | 254 pages | EPUB | 1348 KB
Leslie Sorrell's had success in growing a start-up to a successful and influential political consulting firm. This has transformed her understanding of the real world of politics―the one the media fails to cover. It's a world none of us want to believe in - Leslie included.
Jan Mei Soon, Louise Manning, Carol A. Wallace, "Foodborne Diseases: Case Studies of Outbreaks in the Agri-Food Industries"
English | 2016 | pages: 428 | ISBN: 148220827X | PDF | 40,3 mb
Foodborne Diseases: Case Studies of Outbreaks in the Agri-Food Industries defines the context of foodborne disease across a range of food sectors. It provides insight into the causes and management of outbreaks along with practical lessons about foodborne disease prevention strategies relevant to stakeholders throughout the food supply chain. Individual chapters capture the epidemiological and traceback investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks in a wide range of food sectors that include fresh produce, dairy and eggs, and meat products, to complex food ingredients and products within the food manufacturing and food service sectors.