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Demonstrationsexperimente gestalten: Konzeption und Umsetzung in Theorie und Praxis
by Alexander Pusch Malte S. Ubben Paul Schlummer Julia WelbergDas Vorführen von Experimenten ist in der Praxis mit ganz unterschiedlichen „Verständnis-Stolpersteinen“ für das Publikum verbunden und bei der Gestaltung des Aufbaus entstehen häufig auch ganz praktische Probleme. Dieses Buch liefert sowohl theorie- als auch erfahrungsgestütztes Wissen zur Konzeption, Ausgestaltung, Vorführung und Auswertung von Demonstrationsexperimenten an vielen konkretisierten Beispielen. Die Zielgruppen sind vor allem angehende Lehrkräfte, Lehrkräfte im Quereinstieg, Fachleitungen und Studierende, die die Faszination, die Fachmethodik und die Fachinhalte der Physik durch das Vorführen von Experimenten anderen Menschen näher bringen wollen.
DC Motors: Modeling, Designing and Building with 3D Printers (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Fernando Vega Erik Cuevas Óscar González Daniel Zaldivar Ernesto AyalaThis textbook provides readers with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, design, and construct their own functional DC motors using 3D printing technology. The authors provide a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of DC motors, explaining how they work, their different types, and their applications in a way that is easy for readers with limited technical background to understand. The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, so that readers see how theoretical concepts translate into real devices. The authors guide readers through the process of building their own DC motors, using 3D printing technology. Readers can gain hands-on experience creating functional devices, using the step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and diagrams. The authors’ focus on 3D printing enables readers to explore the field of customization, so they can adapt motor designs to fit their specific needs, whether for a project, a prototype, or an application.
Annual Report on the Big Data of New Energy Vehicle in China (2023)
by Zhenpo WangThis open access book, based on static indicators and dynamic big data from local electric vehicles, is the first research annual report on the Big Data of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China. Using the real-time big data collected by China's National Monitoring and Management Platform for NEVs, this book delves into the main annual technological progress of NEVs, the vehicle operating characteristics, and it also anticipates the trend of NEVs industry. Various graphs and charts and detailed data this book will familiarize readers with the operation characteristics and practical application of China's NEVs industry and popularize the concept of automobile electrification. Besides, this book also makes an objective evaluation of the current situation and technological improvement of China's NEVs industry, presenting sensible suggestions for the development of the industry. This book is written for government staff, researchers, college staff, and technical staff of automobile and spare parts enterprises, which serves as an important reference for the decision-making of government departments and strategic decisions of automotive companies.
Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications: 20th International Conference, ICIC 2024, Tianjin, China, August 5–8, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14875)
by De-Shuang Huang Qinhu Zhang Xiankun ZhangThis 6-volume set LNAI 14875-14880 constitutes - in conjunction with the 13-volume set LNCS 14862-14874 and the 2-volume set LNBI 14881-14882 - the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2024, held in Tianjin, China, during August 5-8, 2024. The total of 863 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 2189 submissions. The intelligent computing annual conference primarily aims to promote research, development and application of advanced intelligent computing techniques by providing a vibrant and effective forum across a variety of disciplines. This conference has a further aim of increasing the awareness of industry of advanced intelligent computing techniques and the economic benefits that can be gained by implementing them. The intelligent computing technology includes a range of techniques such as Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, Evolutionary Computing, Informatics Theories and Applications, Computational Neuroscience & Bioscience, Soft Computing, Human Computer Interface Issues, etc.
Philosophical Foundations of Communication Studies: A Praxeological Approach
by Pavel SlutskiyThis book explores the philosophical foundations of communication studies, suggesting that communication phenomena extend beyond the scope of traditional scientific methods. It argues that communication, deeply intertwined with human behavior, cannot be fully comprehended through empirical methods alone. The book presents an epistemological alternative to empiricism in communication studies—an alternative rooted in the praxeological perspective. Drawing from the principles of rationalism, it proposes that conclusions about communication can be deduced from a priori theoretical truths, rather than empirical evidence. This book is a crucial resource for scholars in both philosophy and communication studies.
More Than Two, Second Edition: Cultivating Nonmonogamous Relationships with Kindness and Integrity (More Than Two Essentials #9)
by Eve Rickert Andrea ZaninA modern topology of nonmonogamy' s many possibilities— and consequences.“ Can you love more than one person?” A lot of conversations about nonmonogamy start this way. When we discuss “ opening” relationships, contemplate whether we want to be exclusive with our partners, or introduce multiple partners to friends and family, we are asking the people in our lives, and ourselves, to contend with this question.The answer is obvious, and misleading. The love one feels in their heart and the love one expresses through daily acts of care and affection are both “ love” in the true sense, but they have different requirements, present different options and produce different outcomes.More Than Two can' t promise outcomes, but it is a guide to the paths— from anchor or nesting partnerships to relationship anarchy— possible within nonmonogamy. This long-awaited second edition bridges emerging theories on attachment and relationship diversity with authors Eve Rickert and Andrea Zanin' s insight and experience. The arcs of nonmonogamous partnerships bend towards complexity, introspection and compromise— or at least they can, if we work at it.
Terror at the Sound of a Whistle
by Caroline Shannon DavenportA successful career woman, at a juncture in her life, has finally attained the beautiful lifestyle, the security, all she had ever dreamt of during her trauma laden upbringing— only to realize she may have lost the only thing of worth. Fear, drama, trust, grief— and eventually, understanding and redemption dominate this novel-like memoir.
Crooked Out of Compton
by Ron L. DowellMention “ California,” and most people think of sun-kissed beaches, star-studded glamour, Hollywood success, or Silicon Valley. However, the stories in Crooked Out of Compton expand the narrative to include stories about othered Californians— each story reveals a different facet of the South [Central] Los Angeles community and its inhabitants. “ Professor Roach” follows the story of a disaffected young boy who' d rather be an insect. Sheriff' s deputy Daniel Brown finds institutional change difficult when he questions the status quo in “ Job Collateral Lies Dead on Compton Creek.” Leland Otis Dunwitty meets Mysteree, his first love, and finds how complicated relationships can be when lovers come from different track sides. At the Watts Towers, Tamara Thomas shares wisdom and teaches her children the facts of life in “ The Niggalators.” In “ Bruised,” Trina Thomas uses her mother' s teaching when she confronts several obstacles while rescuing her younger brother from his heinous foster mom, Starkañ a Wilkerson. The speculative ending story, “ Baba Nam Kevelam (My Most Beloved is the Only One),” occurs in 2037. Ulan Mohammed, an unemployed school food service worker, experiences the still unsolved unhoused issue.These gritty stories show how people find hope and joy in lives where basic needs are demanding to be met.
Red Roses (Broken Petals Ser.)
by Tasha HutchisonFour girlfriends with an eclectic mix of vibrant personalities plan a trip around the world after drunkenly taking ancestry tests during a wine-filled girl's night.It all seems harmless until a long-standing secret is uncovered where they experience enlightenment and revelations in equal measure, joys and traumas, and sometimes madness.
A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects, Volume 2: Revenge of the Prosthetics
by Christopher PayneA Beginner’s Guide to Special Makeup Effects, Volume 2 builds on the foundations covered in A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects: Monsters, Maniacs and More, introducing more professional-level materials and techniques and preparing readers for the next steps in their career.This book is divided into two sections: Paint and Buildups and Prosthetics. The first section shows a variety of characters created using two-dimensional painting techniques and materials that can be built up right on the skin, while the second section teaches how to apply a variety of store-bought prosthetics. Foam latex, silicone and prosthetic transfers are all covered. Each character is introduced with a full-page photograph of the finished makeup and illustrated with full-color, step-by-step photographs. The makeup tutorials in this book are designed to build on the lessons learned in the previous chapters, allowing readers to gradually expand on their skill set. The book also includes instruction on airbrushing, applying fake tattoos, making bald caps, PAX paint, wig application and a variety of other materials and skills. Five appendices cover topics including building a makeup kit, photographing your work and getting jobs as a makeup artist.This is practical, easy-to-follow makeup book is suited for students of stage makeup courses, as well as for the theatre technician working and training on their own.
Local Government Finance: International Perspectives (Routledge Revivals)
by Ronan Paddison Stephen BaileyOriginally published in 1961, this book became widely used as a textbook, as an important source of primary data on British government expenditure statistics and as the point of departure for further empirical and analytical studies of the behaviour of governments. The book was recognised as one of the formative influences in the development of a positive theory of government expenditure which sought to explain the size and structure of the system of public finance rather than justify it
Dante, Michelangelo and Milton (Routledge Revivals)
by John ArthosOriginally published in 1963, this is a study of the greatness of Dante, Michelangelo and Milton, and of the differences in the power and effect of their work. This book shows how differing philosophical commitments help explain differences in the character of their greatness. The ancient treatise On the Sublime provides the starting point for these studies and in an introductory essay the author examines Longinus’ obligations to Platonic and Stoic philosophy. In the essays which relate the critical doctrines of Dante, Michelangelo and Milton to philosophy, he shows how far their thought accords with Longinus’ and to what degree they depend upon the same philosophic traditions. The final emphasis, however, is upon the relation of their ideas to the distinctive elements of their greatness.
France in World Politics (Routledge Revivals)
by Robert Aldrich John ConnellOriginally published in 1989, this book analyses France’s distinctive role in international affairs and examines the characteristics of French foreign policy in the Fifth Republic. The introduction provides an overview of France’s role in international relations, then specific chapters look at topics such as French military strategy and relations with the superpowers of the late 20th Century; France and the European Community; immigrant workers and their impact on France’s international presence and France & Africa, among others. The final chapter discusses the evolution and formulation of French foreign policy in historical perspective. The contributors were historians, geographers and specialists in French civilization, all with experience in France. Each chapter includes notes and references to work in both English and French, making the book an important source, especially for students of politics, international relations, modern history and French studies
The Transformation of Work?: Skill, Flexibility and the Labour Process (Routledge Revivals)
by Stephen WoodOriginally published in 1989, and now reissued with a new preface by the editor, this interdisciplinary study brings together an internationally distinguished group of scholars to shed light about work organization and the effects of new management methods and technologies. The book gives an incisive account of changes in work organization and relations during the latter part of the 20th Century. Accessible and comprehensive, it will be of interest to those in the sociology of work, industrial relations, organization theory, economics, geography and management
The Degradation of Work?: Skill, De-Skilling and the Labour Process (Routledge Revivals)
by Stephen WoodOriginally published in 1982 and now reissued with a new Preface by Stephen Wood the contributors of this book discuss the issues surrounding the organization of labour. They use insights from industrial sociology, historical research and Marxist-Feminist debates. In particular they stress that work organization cannot be seen simply as a reflection of the strategy of an omniscient management; any examination of it must involve product and labour markets, technology, trade unionism and, above all, the way in which production systems are jointly created out of the interrelationship between management and workforces. The Degradation of Work? asks if there has been a general de-skilling and routinization of jobs and if ‘skilled’ jobs are really any different from semi-skilled or unskilled ones.
Social Science and Social Pathology (Routledge Revivals)
by Barbara WoottonOriginally published in 1959, this book critically examines, in the light of numerous research, both the relation between unacceptable behaviour and economic and social status and the validity of several popular hypotheses of the 20th Century: that anti-social attitudes are due to lack of maternal affection in infancy, or that problem families produce problem families generation after generation. The author discusses the factors affecting the growth of modern psychiatry and how this shaped attitudes towards anti-social behaviour and conceptions of social work. The final section of the book considers the wider methodological implications.
The Economic Theory of Fiscal Policy (Routledge Revivals)
by Alan Peacock G. K. ShawOriginally published in 1971, this book uses the famous Tinbergen/Theil approach to the theory of economic policy, demonstrating the place of fiscal policy in a realistic policy context. The volume marries analytical developments in macroeconomics to the influence on the economy of the system of public finance. Attention is given to the problem co-ordinating fiscal policy with other policy instruments, notably monetary policy. A final chapter discusses the problems encountered in applying fiscal policy models to real situations.
The Growth of Public Expenditure in the United Kingdom (Routledge Revivals)
by Alan Peacock Jack WisemanOriginally published in 1961, this book became widely used as a textbook, as an important source of primary data on British government expenditure statistics and as the point of departure for further empirical and analytical studies of the behaviour of governments. The book was recognised as one of the formative influences in the development of a positive theory of government expenditure which sought to explain the size and structure of the system of public finance rather than justify it
Land Use and Living Space (Routledge Revivals)
by Robin H. BestFew people have any coherent idea of whether the shifts taking place in land-use structure are critically important for us all, or whether they are largely immaterial. This book (originally published in 1981) by setting down a more quantified and carefully researched statement and appraisal of land-use structure and change than had previously been attempted, shows that much of the conventional wisdom about land use can be shown to be incorrect or very suspect. Land-use planning has often been built on the insecure foundation of myth rather than reality, the author maintains. Land Use and Living Space shows that much of the perceived land problem in Britain is not substantiated by evidence on the ground and concludes that there is no real ‘problem’ at all. This analysis was a welcome contribution to the debate during the 1970 and 80s about the true state of land use in Britain, Europe and the USA.
The Therapist's Daughter: A brand new totally gripping psychological thriller full of twists
by Megan TaylorAs she seeks the truth about a long-ago murder case, a woman wonders: Can confidentiality become a cover-up? Caitlin Shaw hasn&’t set foot in her hometown since her girlfriend Livy was accused of killing her mother and committed to a secure psychiatric hospital. But now, as a grown woman and a parent herself, Caitlin is forced to return to care for her ailing mother. But Livy&’s mother&’s murder hangs over Caitlin like a cloud. And she feels like she&’s being watched. When Caitlin learns that Livy has recently been released, it compounds her fear and guilt, and she is forced to address what happened all those years ago. Caitlin&’s father had been Livy&’s therapist before the murder, and he uncovered a history of abuse—so when he was dragged into the investigation, Caitlin was stunned he didn&’t do more to help. But now her father is dead, and Caitlin has more questions than answers. Why did Livy murder her own mother? Could the truth be closer to home than she realizes?
And Now for Something Completely Different: A Chronicles of St Mary's Short Story (Chronicles of St. Mary's #17)
by Jodi TaylorA Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor. Here's a question for you. What's the most exciting thing ever found in a fire bucket? And don't say 'fire' because you'll be wrong.Suppose - just suppose - it was the technology to take a pod to Mars? Yeah, now we're talking!Every Christmas, for reasons which seem good at the time - especially after an eggnog or two - Max and the others leap into the nearest pod and indulge in their illegal Christmas jump. It's a tradition. This year, however, just to be different, they find themselves part of someone else's illegal Christmas jump. It's time to don a spacesuit and bring your own urine! Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' 'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' 'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked' 'A tour de force'
Plan for the Worst: The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 11 (Chronicles of St. Mary's #11)
by Jodi Taylor'A great mix of British properness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' ***** BOOK 11 IN THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S SERIESFor fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, Jasper Fforde and Doctor Who.I would have trusted this man with my life. Until a couple of days ago, anyway.You know what they say - hope for the best, but plan for the worst.Max is quite accustomed to everything going wrong. She's St Mary's, after all. Disaster is her default state. But with her family reunited and a jump to Bronze Age Crete in the works, life is getting back to normal. Well, normal for St Mary's. And then, following one fateful night at the Tower of London, everything Max thought she knew comes crashing down around her.Too late for plans. The worst has happened. And who can Max trust now? Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun''Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it''Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked''A tour de force'
Doing Time: The Time Police, Book 1 (The Time Police #1)
by Jodi TaylorIntroducing The Time Police, the brand-new series by international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor - an irresistible spinoff from the much-loved Chronicles of St Mary's series. Perfect reading for fans of Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde. 'The best way to describe this book: lots of fun' British Fantasy Society'Inventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series' CultureflyA long time ago in the future, the secret of time travel became known to all. Unsurprisingly, the world nearly ended. There will always be idiots who want to change history.Enter the Time Police. An all-powerful, international organisation tasked with keeping the timeline straight. At all costs. Their success is legendary. The Time Wars are over. But now they must fight to save a very different future - their own. This is the story of Jane, Luke and Matthew - the worst recruits in Time Police history. Or, very possibly, three young people who might change everything. DOING TIME is a five-star read!:'I blooming well loved this book. Read start to finish in only a couple of sittings' *****'Excellent start to this St Mary's Chronicles spinoff series. There is Taylor's trademark humour, along with moments of real lump-in-the-throat poignancy' *****'Clever, witty, humourous, touching, emotional, just about everything anyone could want. Can't wait for the next one' *****'Another superb book from the pen of Jodi Taylor' *****'This book does not disappoint' *****
Business Process Management: 22nd International Conference, BPM 2024, Krakow, Poland, September 1–6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14940)
by Michael Rosemann Andrea Marrella Manuel Resinas Mieke JansThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Business Process Management, BPM 2024, which took place in Krakow, Poland, in September 2024. The 29 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Foundations; Engineering; and Management. .
Angewandte Psychologie für die Wirtschaft: Arbeit – Konsum – Gesellschaft
by Jörn Basel Sylvia Manchen SpörriLehrbuch zur angewandten Psychologie in der Wirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Arbeit, Konsum und Gesellschaft Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft werden durch Megatrends wie digitale Transformation, nachhaltige Entwicklung, demografischen Wandel und weltweite Krisen herausgefordert. Dieses wirtschaftspsychologische Lehrbuch stellt den Menschen in den Mittelpunkt dieser Dynamik und bietet einen anwendungsbezogenen Einblick in die drei zentralen Bereiche: 1.) Arbeit und Organisation 2.) Konsum und Markt sowie 3.) Kapital und Gesellschaft Klar strukturiert und didaktisch ansprechend bietet es einen gut verständlichen und praxisorientierten Überblick zu wirtschaftspsychologischen Themen wie: Generationen-übergreifendes Management, Freiwilligenarbeit, Zukunft der Arbeit und künstliche Intelligenz, New Work, digitale Transformation, Führung von virtuellen und hybriden Teams, Führung und Nachhaltigkeit, Future Skills undMythen der Personalauswahl Konsumentenverhalten im Mehrkanalhandel, Kundenvertrauen und Misstrauen, Nachhaltiger Konsum, User und Customer Experience, nachhaltiges Mobilitätsverhalten Gestaltung von Anreizsystemen und Experimentability, Corporate Social Responsibility, das Verhältnis von Gemeinsinn und Eigennutz, verhaltensorientierte Wirtschaftsethik Dazu erhalten Sie digitale Zusatzmaterialien. Zu den Zielgruppen: Studierende der Wirtschaftspsychologie und anderer Studiengänge im Bereich Wirtschaft, Teilnehmende von Weiterbildungen, Entscheidungsträger, Führungskräfte und alle, die sich für aktuelle Herausforderungen für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft interessieren. Zu den Herausgebern: Prof. Dr. Jörn Basel, Professor für Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Hochschule Luzern (HSLU). Mitglied des First International Network on Trust (FINT). Seine Forschung beschäftigt sich unter anderem damit, wie Organisationen verlorenes Vertrauen wiederaufbauen können und wie erfolgreiche Verhandlungen gelingen können. Prof. Dr. Sylvia Manchen Spörri, Professorin für Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Hochschule Luzern (HSLU). Mitglied der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Mitbegründerin des Bachelorstudiengangs Business Psychology, Forschung im Bereich Führung, Diversity und Nachhaltigkeit, Mentorin und Coach.