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The Netanyahu Years
by Ben CaspitBenjamin Netanyahu is currently serving his fourth term in office as Prime Minister of Israel, the longest serving Prime Minister in the country’s history. Now Israeli journalist Ben Caspit puts Netanyahu’s life under a magnifying glass, focusing on his last two terms in office. "A biography of the steely Israeli prime minister that underscores his relentless, seemingly emotionless competitive drive … A highly readable portrait of an enigmatic politician." - Kirkus Reviews Caspit covers a wide swath of topics, including Netanyahu’s policies, his political struggles, and his fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and zeroes in on Netanyahu’s love/hate relationship with the American administration, America’s Jews, and his alliances with American business magnates. A timely and important book, The Netanyahu Years is a primer for anyone looking to understand this world leader.
Mutiny: A Novel of the Bounty
by John BoyneInternationally bestselling author John Boyne has been praised as "one of the best and original of the new generation of Irish writers" by the Irish Examiner. With Mutiny, he's created an eye-opening story of life--and death--at sea. Fourteen-year-old pickpocket John Jacob Turnstile has just been caught red-handed and is on his way to prison when an offer is put to him---a ship has been refitted over the last few months and is about to set sail with an important mission. The boy who was expected to serve as the captain's personal valet has been injured and a replacement must be found immediately.Given the choice of prison or a life at sea, John soon finds himself on board, meeting the captain, just as the ship sets sail. The ship is the Bounty, the captain is William Bligh, and their destination is Tahiti. Their journey, however, will become one of the most infamous in naval history.Mutiny is the first novel to explore all the events relating to the Bounty's voyage, from the long passage across the ocean to their adventures on the island of Tahiti and the subsequent forty-eight-day expedition toward Timor. This vivid retelling of the notorious mutiny is packed with humor, violence, and historical detail, while presenting an intriguingly different portrait of Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian than has ever been presented before.
The Midpoint Plan: Taking charge of your health, habits and happiness to thrive in midlife and beyond
by Gabby LoganIT'S TIME TO REDEFINE MIDDLE AGEMAKE THE MIDPOINT THE START OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Inspired by the hit podcast, The Mid-Point Plan is your midlife survival kit.Packed to the brim with advice and life lessons from experts in their field (Dr Louise Newson, Prof Greg Whyte amongst others) and successful people navigating this time of life (Claudia Winkleman, Jo Whiley, Lee Mack, Michael Johnson, Caitlin Moran, Phil Neville and so many more) the book draws on their wise words to help you to navigate the biggest challenges that midlife can throw at you. It will help you to:- keep yourself fit and healthy into older age- keep your brain firing on all cylinders- improve your sleep- deal with anxiety- thrive in your career- navigate changing relationships (whether that's empty nests or aging parents)- cope with illness and loss- be a healthier, more productive, creative and happy older personWith a Midpoint Action Plan (MAP) at the end of each chapter, it contains all the tips and tricks, habits and practices you need for a positive mindset, a healthy body and a happy life. It's a must-have manual for all mid-life men and women.You can read it all the way through or you can keep it by the bed, on the shelf in the kitchen or in the loo to dip into when you need help with something in particular. However you read it, it will be there to offer comfort, motivation and maybe a shared experience to help you through the tougher days.
Sura’s TNPSC (CCSE IV) Group 4 + VAO (Combined) Exam Book Guide 2024 - Part 1 - General Tamil - Competitive Exam: TNPSC ஒருங்கிணைக்கப்பட்ட GROUP IV மற்றும் VAO தேர்வு பகுதி 1 பொது தமிழ்
by V V K Subburasuஇந்த புத்தகம் வீ.வீ.கே. சுப்புராசு சுரா காலேஜ் ஆஃப் காம்படிஷன் அவர்களால் வெளியிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இப்புத்தகத்தில் ஒருங்கிணைந்த குடிமைப் பணிகள் தேர்வு 4 மற்றும் கிராம நிர்வாக அலுவலர் பணிகளுக்கான தமிழ் பாடங்களை அறிந்து கொள்ளலாம். மேலும் இப்புத்தகத்தில் கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழித் தகுதி மற்றும் மதிப்பீட்டுத் தேர்வுகான வினாக்கள் விளக்கமான விடைகளுடன் தரப்பட்டுள்ளன.
Election Day: How We Vote and What It Means for Democracy
by Emilee Booth ChapmanAn original defense of the unique value of voting in a democracyVoting is only one of the many ways that citizens can participate in public decision making, so why does it occupy such a central place in the democratic imagination? In Election Day, political theorist Emilee Booth Chapman provides an original answer to that question, showing precisely what is so special about how we vote in today’s democracies. By presenting a holistic account of popular voting practices and where they fit into complex democratic systems, she defends popular attitudes toward voting against radical critics and offers much-needed guidance for voting reform.Elections embody a distinctive constellation of democratic values and perform essential functions in democratic communities. Election day dramatizes the nature of democracy as a collective and individual undertaking, makes equal citizenship and individual dignity concrete and transparent, and socializes citizens into their roles as equal political agents. Chapman shows that fully realizing these ends depends not only on the widespread opportunity to vote but also on consistently high levels of actual turnout, and that citizens’ experiences of voting matters as much as the formal properties of a voting system. And these insights are also essential for crafting and evaluating electoral reform proposals.By rethinking what citizens experience when they go to the polls, Election Day recovers the full value of democratic voting today.
Figures of the Future: Latino Civil Rights and the Politics of Demographic Change
by Michael Rodríguez-MuñizAn in-depth look at how U.S. Latino advocacy groups are using ethnoracial demographic projections to bring about political change in the presentFor years, newspaper headlines, partisan speeches, academic research, and even comedy routines have communicated that the United States is undergoing a profound demographic transformation—one that will purportedly change the “face” of the country in a matter of decades. But the so-called browning of America, sociologist Michael Rodríguez-Muñiz contends, has less to do with the complexion of growing populations than with past and present struggles shaping how demographic trends are popularly imagined and experienced. Offering an original and timely window into these struggles, Figures of the Future explores the population politics of national Latino civil rights groups.Based on eight years of ethnographic and qualitative research, spanning both the Obama and Trump administrations, this book investigates how several of the most prominent of these organizations—including UnidosUS (formerly NCLR), the League of United Latin American Citizens, and Voto Latino—have mobilized demographic data about the Latino population in dogged pursuit of political recognition and influence. In census promotions, get-out-the-vote campaigns, and policy advocacy, this knowledge has been infused with meaning, variously serving as future-oriented sources of inspiration, emblems for identification, and weapons for contestation. At the same time, Rodríguez-Muñiz considers why these political actors have struggled to translate this demographic growth into tangible political gain and how concerns about white backlash have affected how they forecast demographic futures.Figures of the Future looks closely at the politics surrounding ethnoracial demographic changes and their rising influence in U.S. public debate and discourse.
Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity
by Claudia GoldinWinner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in EconomicsA renowned economic historian traces women&’s journey to close the gender wage gap and sheds new light on the continued struggle to achieve equity between couples at homeA century ago, it was a given that a woman with a college degree had to choose between having a career and a family. Today, there are more female college graduates than ever before, and more women want to have a career and family, yet challenges persist at work and at home. This book traces how generations of women have responded to the problem of balancing career and family as the twentieth century experienced a sea change in gender equality, revealing why true equity for dual career couples remains frustratingly out of reach.Drawing on decades of her own groundbreaking research, Claudia Goldin provides a fresh, in-depth look at the diverse experiences of college-educated women from the 1900s to today, examining the aspirations they formed—and the barriers they faced—in terms of career, job, marriage, and children. She shows how many professions are &“greedy,&” paying disproportionately more for long hours and weekend work, and how this perpetuates disparities between women and men. Goldin demonstrates how the era of COVID-19 has severely hindered women&’s advancement, yet how the growth of remote and flexible work may be the pandemic&’s silver lining.Antidiscrimination laws and unbiased managers, while valuable, are not enough. Career and Family explains why we must make fundamental changes to the way we work and how we value caregiving if we are ever to achieve gender equality and couple equity.
AP Environmental Science Premium, 2025: Prep Book With 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Gary S. Thorpe M.S.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Environmental Science Premium, 2025 includes in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent examGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book, and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questionsStrengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Environmental Science examReinforce your learning with practice questions at the end of each unit that cover all frequently tested topicsLearn to think like an environmentalist by reviewing dozens of relevant laws, acts, and Case Studies that can be cited in your responses to the FRQsRobust Online PracticeContinue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests and virtual lab experiments on Barron&’s Online Learning HubSimulate the exam experience with a timed test optionDeepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice for all test and lab questionsGain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress
Wilderness Reform: A Novel
by Harrison Query Matt QueryThe authors of the &“impossible to put down&” (The Guardian) thriller Old Country return with a terrifying novel about a wilderness camp for troubled teens that is plagued by mysterious events and disappearances, taking survival and discipline to a frightening extreme.Thirteen-year-old Ben is sent to a remote reform program for troubled teens by a juvenile court judge. But when he arrives at the camp, located on the edge of the vast wilderness of northwestern Montana, he immediately recognizes that there is something off about the counselors. They&’re too friendly and upbeat…yet Ben can tell there&’s an undercurrent of menace. As he gets to know the boys in his cabin, he soon discovers that they each have far more going for them than whatever crime landed them there. And each has a different critical skill, one that could help them unearth what is really going on in this place—and how to make it out alive. They are inching ever closer to the truth, and the hidden evil beneath the camp&’s surface will make itself known in order to deter them.
Holden vs Ford Commemorative Edition
by Steve BedwellCelebrates Australia's greatest automotive rivalry.Holden versus Ford, Ford versus Holden, Red versus Blue, Blue versus Red. Even the order in which you say these two precious words marks you for life as to which side of the white line you drive on. Going straight to the heart of what it means to be Australian, this book is a must-have addition to any Ford or Holden lover's bookshelf. Loyalty, faith, competition and love is expressed through two brands of motor car. Never before has this nation-dividing topic been faced head on, and written about in such a detailed and humorous way. Holden vs Ford: Commemorative Edition includes a comprehensive list of all the Ford and Holden models released since the beginning of the twentieth century to the mid-1980s. It covers everything from the panel van craze during the 1970s to the Great Race at Philip Island, Mt Panorama and the glory days of other Ford versus Holden racing victories. With over 300 photos and great design! Holden v Ford is a full-throttle car book and the perfect Father s Day gift book.
An A-Z of Animal Symbolism: Your complete guide to over 150 animal symbols
by Aurore PramilLearn to interpret the messages the animal world has for you!A bird knocks insistently on your window, your cat brings you a lizard, you find yourself face to face with a spider or you dream of an elephant ... what if each animal had a message for you? Animals have always been a source of fascination for humans - we love to watch them, learn about them and keep them as pets. But what if animals could actually communicate with us? In this complete guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the symbolism and signs of more than 150 animals, whether they appear to you in a dream or 'happen' to cross your path. You'll learn their individual characteristics as well as the elements and seasons they're associated with. You'll also discover what these encounters mean for different aspects of your life including love, career, family and health. Messages from the animal world are always filled with compassion but animals aren't there to flatter your ego. Rather, they aim to help you advance in consciousness in your life's journey. Sometimes you'll receive an encouraging sign that confirms you're on the right path or guidance to help you move forward. Other times, an animal will deliver a deeper lesson for you to explore, because that's how we learn. More than anything, their messages can open avenues of questioning and help to make your way forward clearer. The animals wish you well; they want you to hear their messages. Let them become your guides!
AP European History Premium, 2025: Prep Book with 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Seth A. Roberts M.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP European History Premium, 2025 includes in‑depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations, sample responses, and scoring guidelines for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all Units on the AP European History Exam Reinforce your learning with long essay, short-answer, and multiple-choice practice questions at the end of each chapter Determine which topics you know well and which you need to brush up on with comprehensive practice assessments for each major time period in European History Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Going forward, this exam will only be offered in a digital format. Barron's AP online tests offer a digital experience with a timed test option to get you ready for test day. Visit the Barron's Learning Hub for more digital practice.
101 Silly Dinosaur Jokes for Kids (Silly Jokes for Kids)
by Editors of Ulysses PressLooking for some jokes that will never go extinct? Look no further. . .101 Silly Dinosaur Jokes for Kids is filled with funny, delightful Jurassic-era puns, knock-knocks, and gut-busters that dinosaur-obsessed kids will love reading, sharing, and telling.This dino-mite joke book is filled to the brim with hilarious jokes, funny riddles, and side-splitting puns that are all about DINOSAURS! Whether you're a Triceratops-tripper, a Veloci-riddler, or just someone who loves good old dinosaur fun, this book is the perfect excavation site for you. Why was the T-Rex upset? Because he was happy and he knew it… Why did the dinosaur cross the road? Because the chicken hadn't evolved yet What game do pet Brontosauruses like to play with humans? Squash What do you call a near-sighted dinosaur? A Do-you-think-he-saurus
The House Divided: Sunni, Shia and the Making of the Middle East
by Barnaby RogersonAn incisive look at the past, present, and future of the religious divide that lies at the heart of the Middle East.At the heart of the Middle East, with its regional conflicts and proxy wars, is a 1400-year-old schism between Sunni and Shia. To understand this divide and its modern resonances, we need to revisit its origins—which go back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632; the accidental coup that set aside the claims of his son Ali; and the slaughter of Ali's own son Husayn at Karbala. These events, known to every Muslim, have created a slender faultline in the Middle East. The House Divided follows these narratives from the first Sunni and Shia caliphates through the medieval empires of the Arabs, Persians, and Ottomans to the contemporary Middle East. It shows how a complex range of identities and rivalries—religious, ethnic, and national—have shaped the region, jolted by the seismic shift of the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Rogerson's original approach takes the modern chessboard of nation states and looks at each through its particular history of empires and occupiers, minorities and resources, sheikhs and imams. The result is wide-ranging empathy, understanding, and insight—a book that is vital for anyone wishing to understand many of the current tensions in the Middle East today.
High Times: Seasonal Sips & High Teas for Every Occasion
by Jamie EvansBartend your way to new highs with the official cannabis cookbook of mocktails, cocktails, and teas from High Times, the world&’s foremost magazine written by experts on all things related to weed, edibles, and beyond.Craft dank drinks and high teas with High Times: Cannabis Cocktails: Seasonal Sips & High Teas for Every Occasion! Create delicious THC-infused drinks with this easy-to-follow cookbook that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Featuring more than 60 seasonal recipes inspired by High Times Magazine, this cookbook takes readers on a journey to bliss and relaxation, one sip at a time. This cocktail book also includes plenty of tips and tricks that every at-home bartender can use to master the art of creating tasty infused beverages and elevated libations. With beautiful full-color photography, High Times: Cannabis Cocktails is a must-have for everyone—because it&’s definitely 420 somewhere! 60+ RECIPES: Enjoy more than 60 recipes for infused and non-infused drinks that are sure to wet your whistle BARTENDING MADE EASY: Budding mixologists of all skill levels can create high-quality beverages with these easy-to-follow instructions and simple techniques INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful photos offer inspiration and ideas for serving infused beverages fit for any occasion INCLUSIVE RECIPES: Also includes helpful tips and suggestions for alternative ingredients, so those with dietary restrictions can also enjoy SERVING TIPS: Includes serving tips to playfully present the delectable drinks you create
The Piano Player of Budapest: A True Story of Survival, Hope, and Music
by Roxanne de BastionA story about a piano and its most prodigious player—and how they both survived one of the darkest periods in history.When her father died, singer-songwriter Roxanne de Bastion inherited a piano she knew had been in her family for over a hundred years. But it is only when she finds a cassette recording of her grandfather, Stephen, playing one of his compositions, that the true and almost unbelievable history of the piano, this man, and her family begins to unravel. Stephen was a man who enjoyed great fame, a man who suffered the horrors of concentration camps in WWII, a man who ultimately survives—along with his piano. By piecing together his cassette recordings, unpublished memoirs, letters, and documents, Roxanne sings out her grandfather's story of music and hope, lost and found, and explores the power of what can echo down through generations.
The Science of Why We Exist: A History of the Universe from the Big Bang to Consciousness
by Tim CoulsonFrom the Big Bang and the evolution of the genetic code to the birth of consciousness, this is the extraordinary story of the chain of events that led to human life on earth.Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you to be alive and conscious? Scientists have come a long way in answering this question, and this book describes what they have found out. It also examines whether our existence was inevitable at the universe&’s birth 13.77 billion years ago—or whether we are just incredibly lucky. The book is aimed at readers who are interested in science but are not experts. Written in an entertaining and accessible style, the narrative begins by describing how scientists discover facts before taking the reader on a journey from the Big Bang to the creation of the human genome. Covering physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, the emergence of life, evolution, consciousness, the rise of humanity, and how our personalities are moulded by genes, chance, and the environment, the journey explains how the universe started as point of intense energy that over time, in our corner of the universe, resulted in our wonderful planet—and in you.
White Supremacy and Anti-Supremacy Forces in the United States: A Sociohistorical and Social-Psychological Approach (Frontiers in Sociology and Social Research #12)
by George LundskowThis book applies the most recent research in social psychology to decisive historical events that arguably built white supremacy as a cultural force, institutional system, and dominant social character. Simultaneously, the discussion considers the progressive counter-forces that have and continue to challenge white supremacy, and how this dialectical battle has brought the United States to the polarizations of the present day. The book builds a four-part argument. First, it considers the origins of white supremacy in the United States, and how some people uphold it today. Second, it discusses personality types that find white supremacy appealing. Third, it lays out the sociohistorical patterns that promoted white supremacy, rewarded people who practiced it, and created generations of people who find meaning and comfort in racist, misogynist, and heteronormative domination. Fourth, it discusses the social counterforces that challenge white supremacy and links these to personality types as well. Overall, the book examines how social character correlates with differing personality types, resulting in very different social movements, cultural expressions, political activities, and daily interactions.
Entwicklung einer adaptiven digitalen Logistikkette für eine intelligente Fabrik im Bauwesen
by Bennet ZanderDeutschland strebt bis 2045 eine Treibhausgasneutralität an und unternimmt in allen Wirtschaftssektoren Maßnahmen in diese Richtung. Da insbesondere Gebäude zu über 30 % der CO2-Emissionen beitragen, spielt das Bauwesen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verlangsamung des Klimawandels. Zukünftig können im Bauwesen intelligente Fabriken einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Reduzierung von Emissionen leisten, da in diesen die Produktion von individuellen Fassaden- und Dachpaneelen für die energetische Gebäudesanierung entsprechend eines industriellen Maßstabs erfolgen kann. Dieses Buch bietet einen Ansatz für den Aufbau der Logistikkette einer intelligenten Fabrik im Bauwesen und veranschaulicht die digitale Verknüpfung von Beschaffungs-, Produktions-, Distributions- sowie Baustellenprozessen. Die Grundlage für die Systemintegration stellen Cyber-Physische Systeme, einheitliche Kommunikationsstandards und digitale Plattformen dar, wodurch ein transparenter Nachweis der Herkunft und der Prozessschritte vorliegt.
Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management: 15th International Conference, DHM 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14710)
by Vincent G. DuffyThis three-volume set LNCS 14709-14711 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. DHM 2024 method focuses on: Part I: Digital Human Modeling for Design and Evaluation; User Experience and Assistive Technologies; User Experience, Communication, and Collaboration. Part II: Healthcare Design and Support; Technology in Mental Health and Wellbeing; Artificial Intelligence and Health Applications. Part III: Work, Safety, and Ergonomics; Ergonomics, Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies, Advanced Technologies for Training and Learning.
The Handbook of Cultural Linguistics (Springer Handbooks in Languages and Linguistics)
by Alireza KorangyBringing together a wide selection of work on cultural linguistics and pragmatics, this comprehensive handbook offers global, comparative insights into the field. Diversity does not always imply differences, but it also offers insights into surprising similarities and parallels when it comes to expressions. By the same token, this collection shows that when we see that linguistic differences, when they exist, stem from not merely language, but from the cultural and historical context that cultivates and nurtures them. Within that paradigm, then, this handbook locates the importance of philosophy, religion (or even the lack thereof), political affiliations, and so on, in forming expressions. In addition, comparisons with other models of cultural linguistics are undertaken. These trends provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to issues in cultural linguistics, addressing the peculiarities of the field under the rubric of localized studies, and speaking to the possibilities that exist in interpretation of what metaphors are. The book highlights the complexities that are so tightly interwoven into the fabric of every word and a sentence, across cultures and linguistic traditions. A must-have collection for anthropologists, philosophers, linguists, philologists, theoreticians, rhetoricians, and scholars of poetics, this is the one-stop reference in cultural linguistics.
New Mobility – vom 9-Euro-Ticket zur Verkehrswende?: Umsetzung, Wirkungen und Herausforderungen für den ÖPNV in Deutschland
by Andreas KrämerDieses Buch analysiert die Einführung und Auswirkungen des 9-Euro-Tickets und seines Nachfolgers, des Deutschlandtickets, im deutschen Nahverkehr. Es zeigt, wie diese Maßnahmen im Kontext des Entlastungspakets von 2022 entstanden sind, umgesetzt wurden und welchen Einfluss sie auf die Verkehrs- und Klimawende in Deutschland haben.Die Einführung des 9-Euro-Tickets stieß zunächst auf Skepsis, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Umsetzung, Effektivität, Effizienz und Finanzierung. Später wird dann das Bild des „Sommermärchens“ zur Beschreibung genutzt. Auch beim Nachfolgeangebot zum 9-Euro-Ticket bestehen in der ersten Marktphase erhebliche Unsicherheiten darüber, inwiefern es zu Fahrtenverlagerungen und positiven Klimawirkungen kommt. Während der Implementierungsphase wird immer deutlicher, dass die Wirkungen mehr als ein Entlastungselement umfassen und eine gesamtgesellschaftliche und volkswirtschaftliche Betrachtung erfordern. Der Autor bietethierfür allumfassende Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und Potenziale, die die Diskussionen um das 9-Euro-Ticket sowie Deutschlandticket begleitet haben. Er geht auch darauf ein, wie in Deutschland Reformen tatsächlich umsetzbar sind, sofern ein politischer Wille besteht und zeigt, wie Mobilität – besonders bezogen auf den ÖPNV – nachhaltig und kundenorientiert gedacht werden kann. Beide Wirkungen zusammen machen deutlich, dass eine Verkehrs- und Klimawende in Deutschland tatsächlich möglich ist. Die damit verbundenen Chancen, aber auch Risiken in der Gestaltung sind Gegenstand dieses Buches.Das Buch enthält vier Teile: Im ersten Schritt wirft der Autor einen Blick zurück und ermittelt, wo der ÖPNV Mitte 2022 im Allgemeinen steht. Des Weiteren werden im zweiten Teil die Einführung, Umsetzung und zunächst ambivalenten Erfahrungen mit dem 9-Euro-Ticket evaluiert. Der dritte Teil geht auf die Ausgestaltung, öffentliche Rezeption und den Wirkungsmechanismen des Nachfolgeangebots Deutschlandticket ein. Der letzte Teil wagt einen Blick nach vorne und geht der Frage nach, welche Optionen für eine Zeit „nach dem Deutschlandticket“ bestehen.
Developing Leaders and Leadership: Principles, Practices, and Processes
by David V. DayThis book offers a unique perspective on the principles and developmental pathways (i.e., practices, and processes) associated with developing leaders and leadership. Unlike most offerings on the topic of leadership development, it adopts an evidence-based approach to the scientific study of developing leaders and leadership, including the underlying theories that support this study. Focused on the processes associated with development within and across levels, the author presents a comprehensive summary of what we know about the developmental pathways associated with developing leaders and leadership, practices that motivate effective processes, and the theoretical principles that guide the study and understanding how individuals and collectives develop (i.e., change over time) in ways that increase their respective capacities for leadership. This book will appeal to those interested in understanding how leaders develop and the differences between developing leaders and developing leadership. It draws from theory and research from management, psychology, sociology, and education.
Women's Lives after Marriage in Rural Sri Lanka: An Ethnographic Account of the ‘Beautiful Mistake'
by Tharindi UdalagamaDrawing on extensive research from a 14-month ethnographic study, this book delves into the intricate lives of married women in a rural Sinhala village in Sri Lanka. It explores their efforts to uphold community expectations while employing innovative and strategic approaches to navigate ruptures within their marital journeys. The chapters progress by dissecting the pivotal gender roles assumed by women in building happy marriages, establishing stable households, cultivating harmonious homes, and achieving effective household management. At the heart of this narrative is the concept of ‘homemaking,’ which symbolises not only family life but also social stature. The text discusses how the categorisation of homes as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ relies on women’s conscientious adherence to gender norms. Notably, the author also looks at the unique practice of married women resorting to sorcery as a means to mitigate the challenges stemming from marital disruptions while remaining aligned with societal gender expectations. Throughout, chapters systematically investigate the spectrum of opportunities available to these women, alongside the constraints they encounter, as they endeavour to cultivate successful marriages. Overall, the book provides profound insights into the complex interplay of married life, spotlighting women’s astute negotiations of their roles and adept management of ruptures within the framework of established gender norms. This book will be of interest to scholars in Gender Studies, Anthropology, Family Studies, and South Asian Studies.
Portfoliomanagement in Wirtschaftskrisen: Eine Untersuchung wirksamer Absicherungsstrategien mit börsengehandelten Optionen und Futures zur Krisenbewältigung
by Stefan MeyerStefan Meyer untersucht in diesem Buch empirisch standardisierte Terminhandelsstrategien auf ihre Eignung zur Reduzierung des systematischen Portfoliorisikos. Hierfür analysiert er Kurs-, Zins- und Volatilitätsdaten während der zwölf größten Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrisen zwischen 1987 und 2022. Es wird gezeigt, dass Derivate, entgegen der Argumentation der neoklassischen Kapitalmarkttheorie, im modernen Portfoliomanagement im Allgemeinen einen Nutzen stiften können. Der Nutzen kann in einem geringeren Risiko und/oder einem höheren Ergebnis am Periodenende bestehen. Insgesamt passen die Ergebnisse besser zur Sichtweise der Vertreter der Verhaltensökonomie (Behavioral Finance), für die derivate Finanzinstrumente in Krisenzeiten helfen, Risiken zu begrenzen und effizient auf mehrere Marktteilnehmer zu verteilen.