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Megatrend Gesundheit: 10 Trends und 30 Learnings für die Zukunft (Megatrends und Transformations-Management)
by Eike WenzelGesundheitserleben und medizinische Forschung stehen vor einem fundamentalen Wandel. Die Rollen für Ärzt*innen, Apotheker*innen, Forscher*innen und vor allem den Patient*innen werden neu definiert. Krankenkassen, Pharmaindustrie, Medizintechnik und nahezu alle Akteur*innen der Gesundheitsversorgung stehen vor großen Herausforderungen - und Chancen. Diese Trendstudie erläutert wie Digitalisierung und Individualisierung unsere Gesundheitsversorgung revolutionieren und analysiert die zehn wichtigsten Veränderungstreiber, die das Feld der Gesundheit in den kommenden Jahren signifikant transformieren werden.
The Architecture and Geography of Sound Studios: Sonic Heritage (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Even Smith WergelandThis is a book about sound studios, focusing on their architectural and geographical aspects. It explores how music is materialized under specific spatial and technological conditions and the myths associated with this process.Through ten in-depth studies, it examines the design, evolution and current function of sound studios amidst economic and technological shifts in the music industry. Traditional studios are in flux between the past and future. The industry, while steeped in romanticism and nostalgia, also embraces forward-driven pragmatism and an extensive reuse culture, encompassing heritage audio, building materials and existing buildings. A surprisingly diverse architectural heritage, the most significant feature is the host building, the framework around the studio capsule. Many traditional studios adapt to digitalization with hybrid solutions, reflecting a shift toward smaller, more versatile spaces. In a time when recordings in theory can happen anywhere, destination studios must excel to attract clients, balancing historical legacies with diversification. Although they may be easy to deconstruct, many of the myths endure, sustaining ideas of landmark recordings, unique locations and distinct remnants of sonic heritage. Courtesy of their capacity to keep the past alive in the present, traditional sound studios are best described as museums that work.This book aims to reach scholars and students with an interest in history, theory and preservation, as well as practicing architects and architectural students who wish to find out more about the relationship between sound and space, acoustic design and retrofitting of historical buildings into specialized functions. It also aims to reach practicing musicians, producers, music students and music scholars.
Forest of Forbidden Magic: A spooky supernatural adventure of spine-tingling mystery
by Eve Wersocki MorrisDare to stray off the path into a spooky supernatural adventure of dark twists and creepy turns? The magic of Grimmhart Forest awaits..."Full of suspense, daringly dark magic and a forest-full of imagination - this is a book children will get a thrill from reading long after lights out." A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series"An enchanting adventure story expertly woven, and rich with dark fairy tale magic. I loved getting lost in the world of Grimmhart!" - Zohra Nabi, bestselling author of The Kingdom Over the SeaNever go into the forest at night Only trust a map written by your own handAnd, above all, do not show the trees your fear . . . A mysterious letter containing ominous hints and strange silver charms of a howling wolf and a malevolent fairy leads Tig and Elsa deep into Grimmhart Forest, a dark enchanted world of sinister secrets and creatures unknown. A place where the magical powers of ancient animals are unleashed. The place into which their grandfather has vanished...Tig and Elsa must stray far from the forest path if they are to outwit those who wish them harm. But trouble lurks in the shadows and danger does not always come from outside. Can Tig resist the lure of his Ice Wolf charm or will his newfound courage spell out his destruction?
Managing Workers' Compensation: A Guide to Injury Reduction and Effective Claim Management (Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series)
by Keith Wertz James J. BryantLaying out management and safety procedures that reduce injuries and the aggravation that follows, this book covers hiring, training, and managing employees with injury avoidance in mind. The authors provide a blueprint for dealing with injured employees and their families, and for determining the correct time for the employee to return to work. The book discusses the all-important issues of fraud, modified duty, substance abuse testing, and accident investigations. It also provides guidance for managing safety efforts in a manner that controls workers' compensation cost. The book shows readers how they can impact - favorably - the amount their organization pays in premiums.
And How Are You, Dr. Sacks?: A Biographical Memoir of Oliver Sacks
by Lawrence WeschlerThe untold story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, his own most singular patient"[An] engrossing biographical memoir. This is Sacks at full blast: on endless ward rounds, observing his post-encephalitic patients . . . exulting over horseshoe crabs and chunks of Iceland spar." —Barbara Kiser, NatureThe author Lawrence Weschler began spending time with Oliver Sacks in the early 1980s, when he set out to profile the neurologist for his own new employer, The New Yorker. Almost a decade earlier, Dr. Sacks had published his masterpiece Awakenings—the account of his long-dormant patients’ miraculous but troubling return to life in a Bronx hospital ward. But the book had hardly been an immediate success, and the rumpled clinician was still largely unknown. Over the ensuing four years, the two men worked closely together until, for wracking personal reasons, Sacks asked Weschler to abandon the profile, a request to which Weschler acceded. The two remained close friends, however, across the next thirty years and then, just as Sacks was dying, he urged Weschler to take up the project once again. This book is the result of that entreaty.Weschler sets Sacks’s brilliant table talk and extravagant personality in vivid relief, casting himself as a beanpole Sancho to Sacks’s capacious Quixote. We see Sacks rowing and ranting and caring deeply; composing the essays that would form The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat; recalling his turbulent drug-fueled younger days; helping his patients and exhausting his friends; and waging intellectual war against a medical and scientific establishment that failed to address his greatest concern: the spontaneous specificity of the individual human soul. And all the while he is pouring out a stream of glorious, ribald, hilarious, and often profound conversation that establishes him as one of the great talkers of the age. Here is the definitive portrait of Sacks as our preeminent romantic scientist, a self-described “clinical ontologist” whose entire practice revolved around the single fundamental question he effectively asked each of his patients: How are you? Which is to say, How do you be? A question which Weschler, with this book, turns back on the good doctor himself.
Practical Applications of GIS for Archaeologists: A Predictive Modelling Toolkit
by Konnie L. Wescott R. Joe BrandonGIS is the most powerful technology introduced to archaeology since the introduction of carbon 14 dating. The most widespread use of this technology has been for the prediction of archaeological site locations. Practical Applications of GIS for Archeologists: A Predictive Modeling Kit focuses on the use of GIS for archaeological predictive modeling. The contributors include internationally recognized researchers who have been at the forefront of this revolutionary integration of GIS and archaeology, as well as first generation researchers who have begun to critically apply this new technology and explore its theoretical implications. A CD-ROM of color illustrations is provided.
Forest Forensics: A Field Guide To Reading The Forested Landscape
by Tom WesselsTake some of the mystery out of a walk in the woods with this new field guide from the author of Reading the Forested Landscape. Thousands of readers have had their experience of being in a forest changed forever by reading Tom Wessels's Reading the Forested Landscape. Was this forest once farmland? Was it logged in the past? Was there ever a major catastrophe like a fire or a wind storm that brought trees down? Now Wessels takes that wonderful ability to discern much of the history of the forest from visual clues and boils it all down to a manageable field guide that you can take out to the woods and use to start playing forest detective yourself. Wessels has created a key—a fascinating series of either/or questions—to guide you through the process of analyzing what you see. You’ll feel like a woodland Sherlock Holmes. No walk in the woods will ever be the same.
Girl in the Bedouin Tent (Sinful Desert Nights #2)
by Annie WestSheikh Prince Amir has vowed to redeem his scandalous family name-so the last thing he needs on a tour of his desert kingdom is to have a sensuous blonde with more spirit than clothes presented for his harem.Fiery Cassie might have been kidnapped by bandits and dolled up as the Sheikh's love slave, but she refuses to be any man's plaything. Yet spending a week in Amir's desert tent pretending to be his mistress would get under any girl's skin. Especially when she is under his sheets....
The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife (In the Greek Tycoon's Bed #1)
by Annie WestA billionaire is reunited with his convenient wife and discovers a real passion for her in this international romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Stavros Denakis is furious when Tessa Marlowe turns up without warning. Weary and cynical from his past experiences with women, Stavros suspects the wife he hardly knows is a gold digger—surely she’s here to claim her share of the Denakis millions. But Tessa is a temptation that he can’t resist . . . Bedded by her gorgeous Greek husband, Tessa realizes she has fallen in love with him, and longs for their marriage to become real. Only, Stavros, though he may be passionate in private, remains cold in public, and is determined they stay married in name only . . .
Seducing His Enemy's Daughter
by Annie WestJust a pawn in Salazar's game? Donato Salazar can't forget his tragic past and he has no intention of forgiving the man responsible. Jilting his enemy's daughter will be the icing on the cake of his revenge, and beautiful Ella Sanderson is certainly sweet enough. Except Ella isn't the vacuous socialite he expected and she refuses to marry him! Her rebelliousness only makes Donato want her more, so he'll have to persuade her...touch by breathtaking touch. But soon Donato finds himself enthralled by their magnetic connection. As their fake wedding day approaches, one question weighs heavily on Donato's mind: to love, honor...and betray?
Signed, Sealed, Married (A Diamond in the Rough #4)
by Annie WestTheir engagement is purely contractual…but their chemistry is all too real! Lose yourself in this marriage of convenience romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Annie West.&“I&’m acquiring the House of Fontaine…and I want you as my wife.&” Razor-sharp Australian businessman Adam Wilde needs a high-society bride. Marrying Gisèle Fontaine, head of the luxurious French parfumerie he&’s buying, will obliterate memories of his deprived childhood. But the ruthless tycoon is finding he can think of just one thing: his fiancée. Gisèle&’s company—and family&’s legacy—will crumble without Adam&’s financial takeover. She reluctantly accepts Adam&’s proposal, only for her body to be electrified by his touch. How can this be a marriage of pure convenience when Gisèle craves much, much more?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Book 1: The Italian's Pregnant Enemy by Maisey YatesBook 2: Hidden Heir with His Housekeeper by Heidi RiceBook 3: The Tycoon's Diamond Demand by Joss WoodBook 4: Signed, Sealed, Married by Annie WestBook 5: Greek Pregnancy Clause by Maya Blake
A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps
by Chris WestDISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessible and spirited West as your guide, discover the remarkable breadth of America's short history through a fresh lens.On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.
Representations of Language Learning and Literacy: How to Read Literacy Narratives (Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory)
by Elena WestRepresentations of language learning and literacy, also known as “literacy narratives” are a staple of literature. They tell stories of conflict that illuminate the sociocultural dynamics whereby we learn to speak, read, and write. Yet, they tend to be read as stories about the “powers” of language and literacy – the power to make someone “human”, to form identity, and improve one’s social status. This book introduces the “literacy narrative approach”, a methodology for the study of literacy narratives that accounts for the conflict that pervades them. It achieves this by focussing on how the texts represent the interactions between writing and other semiotic modes (multimodality).Sitting at the interface between theory and practice, it provides three practical applications of the literacy narrative approach and, in the process, develops a theoretical perspective for thinking about language learning, literacy, and communication as they are practised in the real world.
Compass of the Heart
by Eliana WestWhen Steve Bernard finds his college classmate Ava Jones stranded in the rain, he takes his chance to be a knight in shining armor and offer her a ride home. Only instead of a white steed, he&’s driving a white Volkswagen camper van named Pearl. State by state, Ava and Steve get to know each other on the road trip of a lifetime. When they reach the West Coast, will the compass of Ava&’s heart point toward a new home?Compass of the Heart is a short story originally included in the Loving Hearts anthology in honor of Richard and Mildred Loving
The Way Forward (Mockingbird Bridge #1)
by Eliana WestThe small town he couldn&’t wait to leave is calling him home… Dax Ellis returns to Colton, Mississippi, a changed man. He traveled the world, earned a fortune, and made a lifetime of memories, but now he longs to put down roots. Time hasn&’t been kind to his hometown, and Dax wants to help—if only he can convince everyone he&’s not the same petulant boy he used to be. Especially the one woman who has every reason not to trust him. Librarian Callie Colton cherished summers with her grandparents, in the town her ancestors helped build, in spite of the boy who called her names. Now that Colton is her home, life is quiet until Dax returns…and, along with him, threatening letters on her doorstep. He may still have the power to hurt her, but she&’s not the same scared little girl she used to be. But as the danger escalates, Dax will have to face his past to find a way forward for the relationship they were cheated of once before.
The Way Home (Mockingbird Bridge #2)
by Eliana WestA letter from the past will transform their future… Taylor Colton always loved the crumbling plantation house passed down through his family for generations. Now he&’s bringing his popular renovation reality show to the small town of Colton, Mississippi, so he can bring the plantation house known as Halcyon back to life for the cameras. After an ugly breakup, Josephine Riley needs a new start to heal her broken heart in peace. A hidden letter reveals a family secret that leads her to Colton to protect her family&’s history and honor a promise made before the Civil War… and to a house she didn&’t know was hers. Suddenly, Josephine must decide if she&’s ready for the challenge of restoring a run-down mansion and its history, and Taylor&’s facing a challenge he can&’t charm away. Together, they must untangle a tragic history, a rocky relationship, and risk everything they love. Can they overcome the past to find their way home?
Step Lover: Sie liebt ihren Stiefbruder ... ein wenig zu sehr
by S. A. WestAls Max herausfindet, dass seine Stiefschwester Mel einige Freunde vom Cheerleading mitgebracht hat, um ihren Geburtstag zu feiern, hoffte er auf eine spaßige Nacht. Als dieses Missverständnis jedoch gegen ihn verwendet wird, erfährt er, wie weit seine Stiefschwester doch gehen würde, um ihm ihre Liebe zu beweisen. Diese heiße, erotische Kurzgeschichte ist die Erzählung verbotener Liebe, Lust und Verlangen.
Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters)
by Tracey WestThe legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!
Anticultism in France: Scientology, Religious Freedom, and the Future of New and Minority Religions (Elements in New Religious Movements)
by null Donald A. WestbrookThis Element introduces readers to the problem of anticultism and antireligious movements in France. The first section offers an overview of anticultism in France, including the paradoxical place of modern French secularism (laïcité) that has shaped a culture prejudiced against minority religions and new religions (sectes or 'cults') and impacted Europe more broadly. This includes state-sponsored expressions, in particular MIVILUDES, an organization funded by the French government to monitor cultic or sectarian deviances. The second section takes up the case of the American-born Church of Scientology, tracing its history in the country since the late 1950s and how it has become a major focus of anticultists in France. The Element concludes with reflections on the future of new and minority religions in France. A timeline provides major dates in the history of anticultism in modern French history, with a focus on items of relevance to Scientology in France.
The Risen Empire: Book One Of Succession (Succession #1)
by Scott WesterfeldFrom Scott Westerfeld, the acclaimed author of the Leviathan trilogy and the Uglies series comes a sweeping space opera, The Risen Empire, book one of the Succession duology. The undead Emperor has ruled his mighty interstellar empire of eighty human worlds for sixteen hundred years. Because he can grant a form of eternal life, creating an elite known as the Risen, his power has been absolute. He and his sister, the Child Empress, who is eternally a little girl, are worshiped as living gods. No one can touch them. Not until the Rix, machine-augmented humans who worship very different gods: AI compound minds of planetary extent. The Rix are cool, relentless fanatics, and their only goal is to propagate such AIs throughout the galaxy. They seek to end, by any means necessary, the Emperor's prolonged tyranny of one and supplant it with an eternal cybernetic dynasty of their own. They begin by taking the Child Empress hostage. Captain Laurent Zai of the Imperial Frigate Lynx is tasked with her rescue.Separated by light-years, bound by an unlikely love, Zai and pacifist senator Nara Oxham must each in their own way, face the challenge of the Rix, and they each will hold the fate of the empire in their hands. The Risen Empire is the first great space opera of the twenty-first century.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Tables & Spreads: A Go-To Guide for Beautiful Snacks, Intimate Gatherings, and Inviting Feasts
by Shelly Westerhausen WorcelFrom the author of the bestselling Platters & Boards comes a beautifully photographed recipe collection and styling guide that shows you how to easily create lovely, abundant spreads for every occasion.Tables & Spreads is a must-have cookbook and resourceful styling guide from bestselling author Shelly Westerhausen. Here are more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes plus behind-the-scenes insight into creating a beautiful, inviting table for every occasion, including tips on choosing a theme, styling your food in creative ways, and achieving that "wow factor" with linens, flowers, music, and more. There are 20 visually striking spreads that range from Ladies Night Lettuce Wraps to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party, Dips for Dinner, and a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar. Rich with gorgeous and instructive photography, Tables & Spreads is inspiring yet totally accessible, perfect for home cooks who like to host gatherings of all sizes, and those who loved Shelly's first book, Platters & Boards. Complete with timelines, shopping lists, diagrams, and more, this book includes all the tools you need to make every meal delicious and unforgettable.• NEXT LEVEL ENTERTAINING: Tables & Spreads takes easy entertaining to the next level with additional recipes and robust guidance on casual styling of beautiful platters and tables for any number of guests.• ON TREND: The simple but impactful guidelines in this book speak to the way people are eating and entertaining today—often casually, with beautiful presentation, and a "help yourself" mentality. This book teaches us how to do that elegantly and create gorgeous grazing tables whether you're preparing a "snack dinner" for one, a family brunch, or a large-scale wedding or holiday table.• FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Anyone can make successful, beautiful spreads with these easy-to-follow guidelines and visual inspiration. These grazing spreads offer low-effort, high-impact results with easily sourced ingredients to feed a crowd—perfect for anyone that loves to eat and entertain.Perfect for:• Fans of Shelly Westerhausen and of Platters & Boards• Ina Garten and Martha Stewart fans who are always looking for creative & tasty ideas• People who seek inspiration in tablescaping, arranging, menus, and party inspirations
API Testing and Development with Postman: API creation, testing, debugging, and management made easy
by Dave WesterveldAvoid common API coding pitfalls and make test automation effortless with Postman and the Newman CLIKey FeaturesLearn the tenets of effective API testing and design with workflow testing and moreGain an in-depth understanding of Postman’s new and existing features, including Mock ServersKnow when and how to use Postman to create high-quality APIs for software and web appsBook DescriptionPostman is an invaluable tool for exploration and testing of web APIs and helping testers and developers figure out how an API works. With Postman, you can create effective test automation for any APIs, and this guide will help you unleash its full potential. API Testing and Development with Postman is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to create a good quality API, but isn't sure how to go about it. This guide will help you unleash the full potential of Postman’s test automation capabilities. A combination of theory coupled with real-world examples will help you learn how to use Postman to create well-designed, documented, and tested APIs. After you’ve familiarized yourself with the theory, you’ll move on to hands-on projects that will teach you how to add test automation to an existing API. You’ll also learn some of the new and powerful features that Postman has that can help you avoid introducing bugs. This second, fully updated edition features new chapters on workflow testing, creating and using mock servers, API security testing, and performance testing. The new and expanded information in this edition will help you future-proof your APIs. By the end of this book, you'll be able to use Postman to set up and run API tests for any API that you are working with.What you will learnFind out what is involved in effective API testingLeverage Postman to improve the quality of you APIUse data-driven testing in Postman to create scalable API testsHow to create and use a Mock Server in PostmanVerify and improve the quality of an API using contract testingUnderstand the basic principles of security testingGet to grips with functional and non-functional testing of an APIDiscover how to use industry standards such as OpenAPI and mockingWho this book is forThe book is for software testing professionals and software developers looking to improve product and API quality through API test automation. You’ll also find this book useful if you have a basic understanding of APIs and want to build your skills for creating, testing, and documenting them. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of JavaScript and API development.
Die virtuelle technische Universität zur Aus- und Weiterbildung von Ingenieuren nach dem Dualen Modell
by Engelbert WestkämperNeue Wege in der technischen Aus- und Weiterbildung Dual bis zur höchsten wissenschaftlichen Promotion - Wanderung (Walz) zum Lernen bei den Besten Plattform der Virtuellen Universität Die Digitalisierung eröffnet der Aus- und Weiterbildung den Weg zur Virtuellen Universität. In diesem Buch wird der Schwerpunkt auf die Ausbildung von Ingenieuren an einer Universität gelegt, welche durch ein duales und anwendungsnahes Modell der Qualifizierung von Ingenieuren geprägt wird und einen neuen Weg zur lebensbegleitenden Weiterbildung zeigt. Es folgt der Philosophie der forschungsorientierten – Universität, die auch Ingenieure in der Praxis begleitet. Das Buch enthält Modelle zum Lernen von den Besten auf einer zeitlich begrenzten Wanderung bzw. Walz für Ingenieure.
Good Housekeeping: 70+ Nourishing Recipes (Good Food Guaranteed #14)
by Susan Westmoreland Good HousekeepingFrom America&’s most trusted test kitchen, a collection of traditional, global, family-friendly recipes for satisfying soups—includes photos. Nothing beats the aroma of a simmering soup, and Good Housekeeping has seventy+ triple-tested recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Offering a mouthwatering array of choices and flavors, the choices include everything from classics like Chicken Noodle, Split Pea with Ham, and Vegetable Chowder to Vichyssoise, a refreshing summer Gazpacho, Lobster Bisque, and Pasta e Fagioli with Sausage. In addition to the delicious recipes, you&’ll get expert advice on how to plan ahead as well as tips and tricks for making the perfect bowlful of goodness every time.
Districts on the Move: Leading a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement
by Jay Allen WestoverBuilding off the framework Fullan and Quinn introduced in the International best-seller Coherence The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, Westover presents a roadmap to help district and school leaders navigate the journey of creating a coherent system of continuous improvement. Based on more than 15 years of successful partnerships with school districts, this book includes case studies of how districts progressed over time, leadership competencies shown to be critical factors for success, tools and rubrics for action planning and guiding implementation, and reflective questions for inquiring about the current state of district systems and practices and strategies for systemic improvements efforts. Readers will discover Benchmarks of Capacity that will serve as guideposts to • Create clarity of district goals and school priorities for student learning • Cultivate a culture of shared leadership and systemic collaboration • Develop collective expertise with a coherent instructional framework • Engage in evidence-based cycles of inquiry for continuous improvement Learn how to lead systemic improvement that builds capacity at the classroom, school and district levels.