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Ghostbusters
by Nancy HolderThe official novelization for a new generation of Ghostbusters, based on the new movie starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth and directed by Paul Feig!After Dr. Erin Gilbert is disgraced at a job interview for her belief in ghosts, she is roped into investigating a haunting by her former colleague, Abby Yates and Abby’s new co-worker, Jillian Holtzmann. The three scientists soon discover that some specters do far more than go bump in the night.MTA employee, Patty Tolan, finds that New York City’s subway tunnels are becoming a hive of ghostly apparitions. She calls on Erin, Abbey, and Jillian to investigate, revealing that paranormal activity across New York City is swiftly becoming a disaster of near-biblical proportionsTogether, these four would-be paranormal investigators are determined to find out what’s going on, save their city, and maybe make a profit while they’re at it. The team must stop a mysterious evil known only as Rowan from destroying the barrier between this life and the next and turning Manhattan into a literal hellscape.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Celestis
by Paul ParkPaul Park's Nebula Award finalist is an extraordinary, challenging, and disturbing novel about a human colony on a distant alien world, the planet Celestis. The native humanoid population is subjugated by the human colonists, but many of the Aboriginals undergo medical procedures involving surgery and drugs to make them look and think more like humans. As support from home wanes, the "improved" Aboriginals launch a rebellion against the colonists. Simon, a political functionary from Earth, and Katharine, the altered daughter of a successful native merchant, are taken hostage by the rebels. Simon falls in love with Katharine, but, cut off from a supply of the medication she needs to maintain her humanlike state, her suppressed alien nature begins to reemerge. As she discovers her true self, hidden vistas of expanded alien perception are revealed in a stunning exploration of the limits of humanity.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Story of French
by Jean-Benoît Nadeau Julie BarlowWhy does everything sound better if it's said in French? That fascination is at the heart of The Story of French, the first history of one of the most beautiful languages in the world that was, at one time, the pre-eminent language of literature, science and diplomacy. In a captivating narrative that spans the ages, from Charlemagne to Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow unravel the mysteries of a language that has maintained its global influence despite the rise of English. As in any good story, The Story of French has spectacular failures, unexpected successes and bears traces of some of history's greatest figures: the tenacity of William the Conqueror, the staunchness of Cardinal Richelieu, and the endurance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Through this colorful history, Nadeau and Barlow illustrate how French acquired its own peculiar culture, revealing how the culture of the language spread among francophones the world over and yet remains curiously centered in Paris. In fact, French is not only thriving—it still has a surprisingly strong influence on other languages. As lively as it is fascinating, The Story of French challenges long held assumptions about French and shows why it is still the world's other global language.
The Secret War Against the Jews: How Western Espionage Betrayed the Jewish People
by Mark Aarons John LoftusUnearthing the Subverted Truth: Espionage, Global Power Play and the Hidden War Against the JewsA hugely controversial work that exposes a series of scandals from Oliver North to the British royal family, The Secret War Against the Jews reveals as much about political corruption inside Western intelligence as it does about Israel.Using thousands of formerly top-secret documents and numerous insider accounts, Loftus and Aarons expose the clandestine operations of Western countries such as the United States and Great Britain. Professed allies of Israel on the world stage, these countries are revealed to have repeatedly spied on Palestine and Israel for oil, multinational profits and geopolitical gains. The startling duplicity reaches as deep as the Orwellian manipulation of international covert policies and national security agendas.This book transcends the realm of mere history, raising grave allegations that will be the subject of debate for years to come.
Risk and Resilience in the Era of Climate Change
by Vinod ThomasThis book presents essential insights on the interaction between rising risks and raising the bar for resilience during the climate crisis. Its timeliness lies in applying important findings on risk and resilience to runaway climate change. When risk and resilience are brought together in the context of climate catastrophes, three key messages emerge. The first is that accounting for the root causes, and not just their symptoms, is essential to slowing these events. It is therefore vital to link carbon emissions from human activity to the sharp rise in climate disasters globally. The second is that growth economics and policy must factor in the failure of governments and businesses to tackle spillover harm from economic activities, as seen strikingly with global warming AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS. With climate risks rising, this calls for a fundamental revision of the framing of growth in the teaching and practice of business and economics. And third, prevention must become a far bigger part of resilience building, with preparedness to avert or handle tougher eventualities built into interventions. Emphasis on prevention deems disaster recovery as not just returning to how things were but building back better.
International Aging: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Growing Old (International Perspectives on Aging #43)
by Jason L. PowellAs the world undergoes huge demographic shifts with aging populations and increasing life expectancy, it is essential to recognize the importance of understanding aging in different international, cultural, social, and economic contexts. This book aims to explore the diverse experiences of growing older across various regions and societies. By adopting an international perspective, this book will critically analyze the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in different aging populations in Asia, Americas, EU and Africa. Through this exploration, readers can gain a deeper understanding of aging and develop more effective strategies to support older individuals across the globe relating to pensions, employment, care and leisure. The purpose of this book is to shed light on the diversity of aging experiences internationally and examine the cultural, social, economic, and public policy factors that shape these experiences. By adopting an international approach, this book illuminates the variations in expectations, perceptions, and practices related to aging. This book seeks to promote a broader understanding of aging that goes beyond singular narratives and encourages the development of inclusive and contextually relevant approaches to aging and care.
Recent Advancements in Computational Finance and Business Analytics: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computational Finance and Business Analytics – ICCFBA-2024 (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #42)
by Srikanta Patnaik Francesco Bartolucci Rangan Gupta Vasilios N. KatsikisThis book presents the latest breakthroughs and cutting-edge advancements within this rapidly evolving field. By providing computational finance and business analytics, organizations can secure a competitive advantage in today’s data-driven and cutting-edge business landscape. This book explores the most recent innovations and significant developments in both the domains of computational finance and business analytics, offering a thorough overview of the current landscape. It encompasses various dimensions including: Business Analytics Financial Analytics HR & Marketing Analytics By integrating the latest theoretical insights with practical applications, this book equips researchers, practitioners, and students with the knowledge and tools necessary to explore and progress in the ever-changing realm of computational finance and business analytics. As the present organizations confront the challenges and adapt the opportunities presented by the data revolution, this book serves as an essential guide, illuminating the transformative frontiers where computational finance and business analytics are redefining the realm of possibilities.
Essential Slow Cooker Recipes: 103 Fuss-Free Slow Cooker Meals Everyone Will Love (RecipeLion)
by Addie GundryA slow cooker is the ideal partner in crime when it comes to tackling dishes that can be too time- and work-intensive for every day, like French onion soup or chicken cordon bleu. And in this cookbook, we’re going way beyond the expected soups and stews. Cutthroat Kitchen winner Addie Gundry offers up recipes for appetizers like BBQ Meatballs, breads like Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls, make-ahead breakfasts like Banana Pecan French Toast, and desserts like Pineapple Upside Down Cake, not to mention slow cooker twists on beloved recipes like Lasagna, Meatloaf, and Stuffed Peppers. Each recipe is paired with a finished-dish full-bleed color photo.
Escaping Plato's Cave: How America's Blindness to the Rest of the World Threatens Our Survival
by Mort RosenblumCave BlindnessLike Plato's cave-dwellers who only saw inaccurate reflections of reality on the wall, America has been blinded to dangerous realities inside and outside our borders, argues award-winning journalist Mort Rosenblum. Our ignorance is not just deplorable, it is literally killing us—and others. Rosenblum—who has reported from more than one hundred countries, many of which he has outlived—explains how we all can and must learn more about what's really happening in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, in matters of war, peace, business, the environment, and education. This cri de coeur by one of our planet's most eloquent journalists is a must-read for anyone concerned about what they don't see in the newspaper or on TV. Escaping Plato's Cave offers both insight and practical ways for Americans to get out of the cave and see what's really going on around us.
The Wreck of the River of Stars
by Michael FlynnMichael Flynn has written the best SF in the tradition of Robert A. Heinlein of the last decade. His major work was the Firestar sequence, a four-book future history. "As Robert A. Heinlein did and all too few have done since, Michael Flynn writes about the near future as if he'd been there and was bringing back reports of what he'd seen," said Harry Turtledove. Now, in this sweeping stand-alone epic of the spaceways, Flynn grows again in stature, with an SF novel worthy of the master himself. Indeed, if Heinlein's famous character, the space-faring poet Rhysling, had ever written a novel, this would be it.This is a compelling tale of the glory that was. In the days of the great sailing ships, in the mid-twenty-first century, when magnetic sails drew cargo and passengers alike to every corner of the solar system, sailors had the highest status of all spacemen, and the crew of the luxury liner the River of Stars, the highest among all sailors. But development of the Farnsworth fusion drive doomed the sailing ships, and now the River of Stars is the last of its kind, retrofitted with engines, her mast vestigial, her sails unraised for years. An ungainly hybrid, she operates in the late years of the century as a mere tramp freighter among the outer planets, and her crew is a motley group of misfits. Stepan Gorgas is the escapist executive officer who becomes captain. Ramakrishnan Bhatterji is the chief engineer who disdains him. Eugenie Satterwaithe, once a captain herself, is third officer and, for form's sake, sailing master.When an unlikely and catastrophic engine failure strikes the River, Bhatterji is confident he can effect repairs with heroic engineering, but Satterwaithe and the other sailors among the crew plot to save her with a glorious last gasp for the old ways, mesmerized by a vision of arriving at Jupiter proudly under sail. The story of their doom has the power, the poetry, and the inevitability of a Greek tragedy. This is a great science fiction novel, Flynn's best yet.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Obama and the Middle East: The End of America's Moment?
by Fawaz A. GergesA hard-hitting assessment of Obama's current foreign policy and a sweeping look at the future of the Middle East The 2011 Arab Spring upended the status quo in the Middle East and poses new challenges for the United States. Here, Fawaz Gerges, one of the world's top Middle East scholars, delivers a full picture of US relations with the region. He reaches back to the post-World War II era to explain the issues that have challenged the Obama administration and examines the president's responses, from his negotiations with Israel and Palestine to his drawdown from Afghanistan and withdrawal from Iraq. Evaluating the president's engagement with the Arab Spring, his decision to order the death of Osama bin Laden, his intervention in Libya, his relations with Iran, and other key policy matters, Gerges highlights what must change in order to improve US outcomes in the region. Gerges' conclusion is sobering: the United States is near the end of its moment in the Middle East. The cynically realist policy it has employed since World War II-continued by the Obama administration--is at the root of current bitterness and mistrust, and it is time to remake American foreign policy.
Saturn's Race
by Larry Niven Steven BarnesThe future is a strange and dangerous place. Chaz Kato can testify to that. He is a citizen of Xanudu, a city-sized artificial island populated by some of the wealthiest men and women on future Earth. A place filled with hidden wonders and dark secrets of technology gone awry. Lenore Myles is a student when she travels to Xanadu and becomes involved with Chaz Kato. She is shocked when she uses Kato's access codes to uncover the grizzly truth behind Xandu's glittering facade.Not knowing who to trust, Lenore finds herself on the run. Saturn, a mysterious entity, moves aggressively to break the security breach. With interests of the world's wealthiest people at stake, and powerful technology at it's fingertips, Saturn, puts Lenore racing for her life, against a truly formidable foe.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Singing Was the Easy Part
by David Chanoff Vic DamoneBorn Vito Farinola in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in 1928, Vic worked as an usher at the fabled Paramount Theatre before realizing a dream by shooting to the top of the Billboard Chart in 1947 with his first hit "I Have But One Heart." He was mentored by everyone from Perry Como to Tommy Dorsey. Frank Sinatra praised his voice and became a friend for life, giving him advice on singing and women. Damone had one of the most successful careers ever had by an American pop singer and one of the most glamorous and exciting lives of any guy who lived while the Ratpack reigned. • He was almost thrown out of the window of a New York City hotel by a mobster. • He dated Ava Gardner, who got him drunk for the first time. • He married glamorous Italian actress Ana Maria Pierangeli and later, Diahann Carroll. • He appeared at the Sands Hotel during the glory days of Vegas and once took a nude chorus girl into the steam room where the Ratpack was relaxing. In Singing Was the Easy Part, he talks frankly about his bankruptcy, his many marriages and his belief in God. It's a warm, funny, and inspiring memoir from one of America's greatest pop singers.
Fear Itself: The Origin and Nature of the Powerful Emotion that Shapes Our Lives and Our World
by Rush W. Dozier Jr.What are you afraid of?In Fear Itself, Pulitzer-nominated science author Rush W. Dozier, Jr., takes on such challenging questions as: What is fear? Where does it originate? What purpose does it serve? He reveals how our daily lives are shaped by fear, and yet, how it also pushes us to fulfill our greatest potential. Succeeding in making complicated points of modern neuroscience both accessible and fascinating, Dozier takes us on a thriling journey through the science of the brain and the everyday reality of this most human emotion.
Merge and Disciple: Two Short Novels (From Crosstown to Oblivion)
by Walter MosleyWalter Mosley's talent knows no bounds. Merge and Disciple are but two of six fragments in the Crosstown to Oblivion short novels in which Mosley entertainingly explores life's cosmic questions. From life's meaning to the nature of good and evil, these tales take us on speculative journeys beyond the reality we have come to know. In each tale someone in our world today is given insight into these long pondered mysteries. But how would the world really receive the answers? MergeRaleigh Redman loved Nicci Charbon until she left him heartbroken. Then he hit the lotto for twenty-four million dollars, quit his minimum wage job and set his sights on one goal: reading the entire collection of lectures in the Popular Educator Library, the only thing his father left behind after he died. As Raleigh is trudging through the eighth volume, he notices something in his apartment that at first seems ordinary but quickly reveals itself to be from a world very different from our own. This entity shows Raleigh joy beyond the comforts of twenty-four million dollars….and merges our world with those that live beyond.DiscipleHogarth "Trent" Tryman is a forty-two-year-old man working a dead-end data entry job. Though he lives alone and has no real friends besides his mother, he's grown quite content in his quiet life, burning away time with television, the internet, and video games. That all changes the night he receives a bizarre instant message on his computer from a man who calls himself Bron. At first he thinks it's a joke, but in just a matter of days Hogarth Tryman goes from a data-entry clerk to the head of a corporation. His fate is now in very powerful hands as he realizes he has become a pawn in a much larger game with unimaginable stakes—a battle that threatens the prime life force on Earth.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sonia Gandhi: An Extraordinary Life, An Indian Destiny
by Rani SinghSonia Gandhi's story represents the greatest transformational journey made by any world leader in the last four decades. Circumstance and tragedy, rather than ambition, paved her path to power. Born into a traditional, middle-class Italian family, Sonia met and fell in love with Rajiv Gandhi, son of future Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, while studying English in Cambridge. Cruelly tested by the assassinations of her mother-in-law and of her husband, Sonia grew into a strong, authoritative but always private figure, now president of a coalition ruling over a billion people in the world's largest democracy. Through exclusive interviews with members of Sonia's party, political opponents and family friends, Rani Singh casts new light on Sonia. In the first mainstream biography of this inspirational figure, the author's compelling narrative retraces the path of the brave and beautiful Sonia Gandhi, examining what her life and legacy mean for India.
Condé Nast: The Man and His Empire: A Biography
by Susan RonaldThe first biography in over thirty years of Condé Nast, the pioneering publisher of Vogue and Vanity Fair and main rival to media magnate William Randolph Hearst.Condé Nast’s life and career was as high profile and glamorous as his magazines. Moving to New York in the early twentieth century with just the shirt on his back, he soon became the highest paid executive in the United States, acquiring Vogue in 1909 and Vanity Fair in 1913. Alongside his editors, Edna Woolman Chase at Vogue and Frank Crowninshield at Vanity Fair, he built the first-ever international magazine empire, introducing European modern art, style, and fashions to an American audience. Credited with creating the “café society,” Nast became a permanent fixture on the international fashion scene and a major figure in New York society. His superbly appointed apartment at 1040 Park Avenue, decorated by the legendary Elsie de Wolfe, became a gathering place for the major artistic figures of the time. Nast launched the careers of icons like Cecil Beaton, Clare Boothe Luce, Lee Miller, Dorothy Parker and Noel Coward. He left behind a legacy that endures today in media powerhouses such as Anna Wintour, Tina Brown, and Graydon Carter.Written with the cooperation of his family on both sides of the Atlantic and a dedicated team at Condé Nast Publications, critically acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the life of an extraordinary American success story.
Migration and Entrepreneurship in the Global Context: Case Studies, Processes and Practices (Palgrave Studies in Entrepreneurship and Society)
by Denis Hyams-Ssekasi Eirini DaskalakiPresenting a collection of case studies on immigrant and migrant entrepreneurship, this book offers an understanding of the phenomenon as a creation of a distinctive labor market that leads to innovation, productivity, and economic growth. As such, it contributes to SDG 8: 'Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.'Reflecting on the increasing interest in the subject, contributors provide new perspectives of migrants in diaspora, thus offering a better grasp of lived experiences. Chapters explore the common adversities that immigrant entrepreneurs face, such as the lack of knowledge in terms of operations of the host country market, dealing with unfair treatment, and the subsequent challenge of building long term relationships with locals. Focusing on individual migrant entrepreneurship cases and the recurrent challenges that such entrepreneurs encounter, many of the chapters are written by academics who are migrants with entrepreneurial experiences, which brings a unique insight into the topic. Exploring issues such as gender and enterprise, family business, and entrepreneurial activities, this distinctive collection provides a comprehensive overview of varied experiences of migrant entrepreneurs in both developed and developing countries.
Mass Spectrometry Based Single Cell Proteomics (Methods in Molecular Biology #2817)
by Ákos Végvári Jaakko S. Teppo Roman A. ZubarevThis volume explores the latest advancements made in the field of mass spectrometry (MS) based single cell proteomics. The chapters in this book focus on technologies, methods, and biological applications and together cover the entire single cell proteomics analysis workflow, from sample collection and preparation through liquid chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric data acquisition to data analysis and interpretation. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and authoritative, Mass Spectrometry Based Single Cell Proteomics: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for all researchers interested in using these technologies and methods in their laboratories to continue making biological discoveries in this important field.
Neugestaltung des Gesundheitssystems: Wie man die Gesundheitsversorgung personenzentriert, gerecht und nachhaltig gestaltet
by Joachim P. SturmbergDieser zukunftsweisende Band fordert Fachleute und interessierte Laien dazu auf, unsere Sichtweise von Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden, krank fühlen und krank sein sowie die Ziele von Gesundheits- und Sozialsystemen zu überdenken. Das Buch betrachtet Gesundheitssysteme als komplexe adaptive Systeme und identifiziert die Gesundheitsversorgung als einen zentralen Aspekt der sozialen Versorgung und Sicherheit für alle Menschen, insbesondere für die Schwächsten. Darauf aufbauend skizziert der Autor die notwendigen organisatorischen, gestalterischen, medizinischen und kommunalen Schritte zum Aufbau von Gesundheitssystemen, die die Gesundheitsversorgung als Menschenrecht betrachten und praktizieren und langfristig eine optimale Versorgung gewährleisten können. Ausführliche Illustrationen veranschaulichen die effektive Zusammenarbeit bei der Problemlösung innerhalb dieser Systeme, sowohl in faszinierenden theoretischen Modellen als auch in der realen Welt.Höhepunkte der Berichterstattung:- System- und Komplexitätsdenken in der Gesundheit und Gesundheitsversorgung- Neugestaltung auf der Grundlage von "ersten Prinzipien"- Neugestaltung aus einer organisatorischen Perspektive- Effektives und effizientes Zusammenarbeiten, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen- Analyse der "Funktionsweise" von Gesundheitssystemen als komplexe adaptive Systeme- Personenzentrierte, gerechte und nachhaltige Gesundheitssysteme: das Ziel erreichenDie Neugestaltung von Gesundheitssystemen verleiht den drängendsten Problemen bei der Erbringung von Gesundheitsdienstleistungen eine Stimme und eine Vision und bietet Entscheidungsträgern in der Gesundheitspolitik, Finanziers des Gesundheitswesens, Organisationsleitern, Klinikern und besorgten Mitgliedern der lokalen Gemeinschaft neue Ziele und Zwecke.
Handbook of Trustworthy Federated Learning (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #213)
by My T. Thai Bhavani Thuraisingham Hai N. PhanThis handbook aims to serve as a one-stop, reliable resource, including curated surveys and expository contributions on federated learning. It covers a comprehensive range of topics, providing the reader with technical and non-technical fundamentals, applications, and extensive details of various topics. The readership spans from researchers and academics to practitioners who are deeply engaged or are starting to venture into the realms of trustworthy federated learning. First introduced in 2016, federated learning allows devices to collaboratively learn a shared model while keeping raw data localized, thus promising to protect data privacy. Since its introduction, federated learning has undergone several evolutions. Most importantly, its evolution is in response to the growing recognition that its promise of collaborative learning is inseparable from the imperatives of privacy preservation and model security. The resource is divided into four parts. Part 1 (Security and Privacy) explores the robust defense mechanisms against targeted attacks and addresses fairness concerns, providing a multifaceted foundation for securing Federated Learning systems against evolving threats. Part 2 (Bilevel Optimization) unravels the intricacies of optimizing performance in federated settings. Part 3 (Graph and Large Language Models) addresses the challenges in training Graph Neural Networks and ensuring privacy in Federated Learning of natural language models. Part 4 (Edge Intelligence and Applications) demonstrates how Federated Learning can empower mobile applications and preserve privacy with synthetic data.
Facharztwissen Endokrinologie und Diabetologie: Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie
by Birgit Harbeck Iris van de LooDieses Buch bietet kompakt das gesamte praxisrelevante Wissen zu Hormonen und Stoffwechsel. Oft handelt es sich um angeborene bzw. chronische Erkrankungen. Hier ist es wichtig, frühzeitig die richtigen Weichen zu stellen und die potentiell lebenslange Therapie optimal auf den Patienten anzupassen. Diagnostik, Differentialdiagnostik Leitsymptome, FrüherkennungWelche Verdachtsdiagnose ist plausibel?Erkrankungen zuverlässig nachweisen bzw. ausschließenWelche Begleit- und Folgeerkrankungen müssen bedacht werden?Stufendiagnostik: Was ist medizinisch und wirtschaftlich sinnvoll und effizientTestdurchführung und –auswertungVerlaufskontrolle: Was, wann, wie häufig Therapiestrategien Individuell auf den Patienten abgestimmt(Alter, Schwangerschaft, Begleiterkrankungen, Lebensumstände …)Konservativ/operativ – interdisziplinär abgestimmtKomplikationenVerlauf, Prognose, Nachsorge, Beratung für Patienten und Familienangehörige Konkret und zuverlässig Zahlen, Fakten, Dosierungen in zahlreichen Algorithmen und TabellenTipps für die Praxis (z.B. Verhalten bei Sport, Reisen), FAQs, typische FehlerFallbeispiele Für die FacharztprüfungLern- und Strategiebuch, um sicher die Facharztprüfung Innere Medizin und Endokrinologie und Diabetologie zu bestehen.Für den erfahrenen AnwenderNachschlagewerk für den klinisch-praktischen Alltag für Endokrinologen, Internisten, Allgemeinmediziner, Gynäkologen, pädiatrische Endokrinologen, Nuklearmediziner.
Sensorgestützte Kartierung von Bodeneigenschaften für die teilflächenspezifische Kalkung: Textur, pH und Humus: Von den Messwerten zur Streukarte
by Eckart Kramer Jörg Rühlmann Robin GebbersDieses Open Access Buch vermittelt fundierte Grundlagen und praxisorientierte Anleitungen für die genaue Kartierung von Ackerflächen auf der Grundlage von Bodenparametern wie Textur, pH-Wert und Humusgehalt. Es werden die gegenwärtig bestgeeigneten Kartierungsverfahren beschrieben. Von der Bereinigung der Bodensensordaten bis hin zur Erstellung von Streukarten und der Auswahl des optimalen Kalkdüngers wird jeder Schritt des Prozesses detailliert erklärt. Sämtliche Funktionen und Algorithmen zum Buch sind als “R”-Skripte via Download verfügbar. Mit Hilfe von Beispieldaten und einem Tutorial kann die Prozesskette zur Streukartenerstellung mit der freien Softwareumgebung “R” als Einstieg in mathematische Methoden des Precision Farming, u.a. räumliche Statistik und Entscheidungsunterstützungsalgorithmen, nachvollzogen werden. Darüber hinaus bietet dieses Buch praktische Einblicke in die landwirtschaftliche Praxis, indem es die Bedeutung präziser Bodentexturkarten für eine effiziente Grunddüngung erläutert. Anhand von anschaulichen Praxisbeispielen werden die Auswirkungen ungenauer Bodeninformationen auf die Nährstoffversorgung des Bodens und die Umwelt verdeutlicht. Mit seinem ganzheitlichen Ansatz liefert dieses Buch nicht nur praktische Anleitungen, sondern auch wertvolles Hintergrundwissen zu Fachthemen wie Bodenacidität, Kalkdüngestoffen und Kartierungsmethoden. Es ist ein idealer Begleiter für Landwirt*innen, Berater*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen, die ihre landwirtschaftlichen Praktiken optimieren und ihre Erträge steigern möchten.
Understanding the Digital Revolution and Its Influences
by Yanqing Jiang Yuxin YuGuided by the question of why digital technology has a transformative impact, this book systematically explains the root causes of the transformative impact, reexamines the history of human development and the basic point of social division of labor, and further conducts a new deconstruction and elaboration of the logic and development trend of the digital technology impact. The book also analyzes and explains the latest commercial phenomena and future trends associated with the development of digital technology that have emerged. This book creatively points out the necessity and importance of introducing a decision cost analysis into the behavioral choices of economic agents, and puts forward that information processing efficiency is a new standard for measuring the competitive advantage of individuals and economic organizations in the digital era, thus reinterprets the logic of human-economic development. This book has a unique research perspective, includes innovative research and a unified analytic framework, and has achieved an organic and deep integration of the logic of technological evolution and the logic of economic operation, forming many fresh and profound views and insights.
Holocaust Survivors in Postwar Britain: Community and Belonging
by Ellis SpicerThis book pays particular attention to the experiences of younger child survivors of the Holocaust, considering how they kept in touch with one another, and how they integrated into larger cohorts of survivors settling in postwar Britain. Digging deeper than ever before into their postwar circumstances exposes the process of rebuilding shattered lives and the evolution of community relations, including both the beneficial and re-traumatising effects engendered by these networks. Newly conducted interviews put the experiences of younger survivors centre stage. These individuals did not receive much attention or status as survivors until the 1990s, and whilst they represent the most active cohort of survivor speakers in the UK, their narratives and community relations have been markedly absent from academic study.