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Begutachtung psychischer Störungen
by Frank Schneider Helmut Frister Dirk OlzenBegutachtungen von Menschen mit psychischen Störungen sind anspruchsvoll und gelten als schwierig. Das vorliegende Standardwerk bietet deshalb einen kompakten und gleichzeitig praxisnahen Leitfaden für ärztliche und psychologische Sachverständige, aber auch eine unverzichtbare und umfassende Grundlage für Juristen. Denn richtige und faire Entscheidungen der Gerichte können nur gefällt werden, wenn sich Mediziner, Psychologen und Juristen untereinander verständigen können. Dieses Buch leistet einen wesentlichen Beitrag zu diesem nicht immer einfachen, aber notwendigen und nicht zuletzt besonders interessanten und spannenden interdisziplinären Austausch. Das Werk zeichnet sich aus durch eine praxisbezogene, verständliche und klare Darstellung der wesentlichen Aspekte der psychiatrischen und psychologischen Begutachtung, ausführliche Beispielgutachten sowie zahlreiche Fallbeispiele aus der Praxis viele Tipps zum Erstellen eines Gutachtens die Darstellung des aktuellen Stands der medizinischen, psychologischen und juristischen Literatur, inklusive der neuesten Rechtsprechung und Gesetzgebung. Das Buch ist ein wertvoller Begleiter für Mediziner, Psychologen, Juristen und alle anderen Interessierten, die mit psychiatrischen und psychologischen Gutachten zu tun haben. Mit der fünften Auflage wurde es erneut überarbeitet und aktualisiert. So wird beispielsweise bereits Bezug genommen auf die künftige ICD-11-Klassifikation, es werden aktuelle gesetzliche Änderungen, z.B. im Betreuungsrecht und bei der Behandlung von Kindern mit Varianten der Geschlechtsentwicklung (§ 1631e BGB), das neue 14. Buch des Sozialgesetzbuches, das neue Strafrechtsbezogene Unterbringungsgesetz NRW, die geänderten Voraussetzungen für die Unterbringung in einer Entziehungsanstalt (§ 64 StGB) sowie geänderte juristische Terminologien und aktuelle Literatur berücksichtigt.
Springer Series in Light Scattering: Volume 10: Direct and Inverse Problems of Light Scattering Media Optics (Springer Series in Light Scattering)
by Alexander KokhanovskyThe book is aimed at description of recent progress in studies of light scattering in turbid media In particular, atmospheric optics and remote sensing research community will greatly benefit from the publication of this book.
Māori Archaeology and History of Heretaunga, New Zealand: Six Centuries of Power and Place (Conflict, Environment, and Social Complexity)
by Mark W. Allen Ngahiwi Tomoana Stella August Wikitoria MooreThis book uses Māori Kaupapa (a Māori approach, practice) to provide unique insights toward the anthropological understanding of power and place in Heretaunga, New Zealand. It examines the power of Māori leaders and ancient and modern archaeological and historical landscapes over the past six centuries. It highlights Māori warfare, characterized by impressive fortifications known as pā. Severe impacts of the colonial period are also discussed, including demographic calamity, changes in settlement pattern, and the innovative ways that Māori leaders sought to navigate the last half of the nineteenth century. Recent history and modern issues are examined as well, particularly the rise of tribal self-government. Importantly, the roles of female leaders are examined for each period. This book will be of interest across many disciplines for those interested in conflict and warfare, complex pre-state level societies, colonialism, power and women, and indigenous adaptions to globalization.
Wort, das wir sind: Aspekte einer Ontologie des Logos (Colloquium Metaphysicum)
by Daniel SchmidtWie ist es möglich, dass im Erklingen einer komplexen Folge von Lauten ein Sinn offenbar wird, der mit der lautenden Gestalt selbst scheinbar wenig bis gar nichts zu tun hat? Das Buch nähert sich der Frage nach der Seinsweise des gesprochenen Wortes auf dem Wege zeitgenössischer Phänomenologie und Hermeneutik und erörtert sie vor dem Hintergrund etablierter Modelle der philosophischen Sprachauslegung. Es nimmt dabei die vielfältigen Ebenen des Bedeutens, die an die Verfasstheit des Wortes als leibhaft-lautender Akt gebunden sind, in den Blick. In Anknüpfung an die von Hans-Georg Gadamer angeregte Deutung vom Kerngedanken der Inkarnation her, entwickelt der Autor eine Philosophie der Sprache, die ihren Ausgang nimmt im Verständnis des Logos, wie es im Prolog des Johannes begründet und unter anderem von Augustinus, Thomas von Aquin und Nicolaus Cusanus entfaltet wird. Im Lichte dieser Zugänge erscheint das Wort – fernab jeder reduktionistischen Auslegung als bloßes Laut-Zeichen – in einem umfassenden Sinn als leibhaftes Symbol des Menschen in seiner Befindlichkeit und seinem Verhalten in der Welt.
Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices (Nanostructure Science and Technology)
by H. P. Nagaswarupa H. C. Ananda Murthy Ramachandra Naik Mika E. T. SillanpääThis contributed volume provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterials tailored for energy storage applications, covering fundamental concepts such as computational design and modeling, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and advanced strategies for enhancing energy storage performance. Through case studies, it demonstrates the practical applications of nanomaterials in specific energy storage devices, highlighting their significance. The book also explores advanced electrode types and fabrication techniques, addresses challenges and opportunities in the field, and offers insights into future perspectives and emerging trends. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and students interested in materials science, nanotechnology, and energy storage, providing a thorough understanding of the latest advancements and potential developments in the field.
Teaching Case Studies for Tourism and Hospitality in Asia and The Pacific: With Cartoon Illustrations (Perspectives on Asian Tourism)
by Cindy Lee Ranjana Tiwari Madalyn Scerri"Teaching Case Studies for Tourism & Hospitality in Asia and The Pacific – With Cartoon Illustrations" represents a creative contribution to the field of tourism and hospitality education. By combining teaching case studies with cartoon illustrations, this resource aims to stimulate curiosity, encourage intellectual exploration and empower the development of future industry professionals. This book introduces readers to real-life industry case studies and the challenges inherent in the Asia-Pacific region's tourism and hospitality business contexts. It equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the variety of situations in the industry and provides valuable practical applications for when they enter the workforce. The case studies featured in the book can be used as teaching tools in tertiary tourism and hospitality education. Using the teaching notes, educators are able to stimulate discussions and classroom activities to unpack key themes, ideas, concepts, and theories within the case to facilitate active learning.
Urban Wetlands in Latin America: Protection, Conservation, Innovation, Restoration, and Community for Sustainable and Water Sensitive Cities (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Carolina Rojas QuezadaThis book is about the contribution of urban wetlands in livable cities. Urban wetlands are very valuable blue-green infrastructure spaces for human settlements, yet they are disappearing as a result of urbanization. This phenomenon is worldwide, but is particularly intense in Latin America. Although international literature has made an effort to document the multiple ecosystem services provided by these ecosystems, such as water and air cleansing, flood mitigation and recreation, among others, we want to draw attention to the fact that the loss of urban wetlands affects the sustainability of cities and future generations. Therefore, and given the weakness of public policies implemented in the region for their protection, it is essential to highlight good practices, mechanisms and strategies aimed at Protection, Conservation, Innovation, Restoration, and work with the Community, all of this hand in hand with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The book offers a comprehensive coverage combining the need to protect and conserve urban wetlands from the pressures of urban growth, as well as highlighting successful experiences of regulation and of course applied research aimed at nature-based solution design for flood management and wastewater treatment, restoration areas, green infrastructure plans, as well as experiences of collective work with communities in contexts of political tensions for the defense of wetlands.
Digitalization in Procurement
by Florian Schupp Heiko WöhnerThe book vividly describes how digitalization affects and changes procurement in companies in various ways. Numerous contributions from academia and practice show design options and provide advice for practical implementation. In this context, procurement encompasses not only the classic areas of supplier search, negotiation, and nomination on one side but also supplier development in terms of quality and technology as well as supply management on the other side, with the goal of ensuring efficient production and production control. In this design area of procurement, 15 starting points for digitalization are located and outlined in content. The implementation of digitalization in procurement offers opportunities for both buyers and suppliers. In the 2nd edition, the chapters have been updated, and topics such as digital twins and collaborative digitalization approaches in supplier quality and supply management have been newly included.
6G Enabled Healthcare Systems: Theory, Implementation and Applications (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Bernard Fong Haesik Kim Vyasa SaiThis book introduces 6G enabled healthcare systems and helps readers understand state-of-the-art techniques and applications for future healthcare systems. Readers will be able to obtain a background knowledge about AI, wireless systems, implementation methods, and applications, enabling the upcoming migration from 5G to 6G for supporting mission-critical healthcare applications.
Addressing Corruption in The Police Service: The Thick Blue Line (Palgrave's Critical Policing Studies)
by Brendan BrookshawThis book offers an autoethnographic examination of the author's last three years as a serving police officer and as Head of the Professional Standards Department, recorded in personal journals. It analyses the emotional and philosophical impact arising from day-to-day interactions with police officers and reflects on corruption and how it is perceived both inside and outside the service. This book posits a model of the kakistocratic police milieu as a theoretical framework for analysis of the police in contemporary neoliberal liquid modernity which could be used to explore other police phenomenological research data. This autoethnographic insider research provides a rare addition to the knowledge on police corruption. It speaks in particular to those doing professional policing degrees and police practitioners.
ICT for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2024, Volume 5 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1111)
by Amit Joshi Jyoti Choudrie Parikshit N. Mahalle Thinagaran PerumalThis book gathers papers addressing state-of-the-art research in all areas of information and communication technologies and their applications in intelligent computing, cloud storage, data mining, and software analysis. It presents the outcomes of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS 2024), held in Ahmedabad, India. The book is divided into six volumes. It discusses the fundamentals of various data analysis techniques and algorithms, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.
Carrying Verbs Across the Channel: Modelling Change in Bilingual Medieval England (New Approaches to English Historical Linguistics)
by Achim Stein Michael Percillier Yela Schauwecker Carola TripsThis book examines grammatical changes that took place in the medieval language contact situation between English and French from 1066 until 1500. It investigates structural copying phenomena and their connection with the lexicon, finding that copying of lexical verbs with a predicate-argument structure accelerated wider grammatical changes, and shows why the traditional notion of borrowing should be replaced with the more adequate concept of copying. The authors start by taking a fresh look at the relationship between Old French and Middle English in light of recent developments in the fi eld of linguistics, arguing that what has traditionally been seen as a diglossic situation (i.e., as contact between the dominating speakers of French and the native speakers of English) should instead be analysed through the framework of bilingualism. The two contact scenarios under scrutiny are the ones between Old French and Middle English and Middle English and the contact variety of Anglo-French. On the basis of their case studies they develop a holistic model of contact-induced change that integrates the bilingual individual as well as the speech community and its sociolinguistic background. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of language history and change, language contact and acquisition, sociolinguistics, multilingualism, and psycholinguistics.
Wie sich Jugendliche Demokratie vorstellen: Eine Studie zur Didaktik der Politischen Bildung (Citizenship. Studien zur Politischen Bildung)
by Dirk Lange Sarah Straub Lara Kierot Corinna Metz Clara BergerDie Studie „Wie sich Jugendliche Demokratie vorstellen“ beleuchtet die Demokratievorstellungen und Politikeinstellungen von jungen Menschen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei die empirischen Untersuchungen der Ansichten, Interessen und des politischen Engagements von Jugendlichen in Wien. Basierend auf sowohl quantitativen als auch qualitativen Daten eröffnen die Ergebnisse der Studie neue Perspektiven auf eine bedarfsorientierte Politische Bildung für junge Bürger:innen. Durch eine Typenbildung werden unterschiedliche Profile der politischen Involvierung von Jugendlichen identifiziert, die es ermöglichen, gezielt auf die Bedürfnisse der Lernenden einzugehen. Das Buch bietet abschließend konkrete Impulse für die politische Bildungsarbeit.
Differential Equations and Data Analysis (Synthesis Lectures on Mathematics & Statistics)
by Aleksei BeltukovThis book is focused on modeling with linear differential equations with constant coefficients. The author starts with the elementary natural growth equation and ends with the heat equation on the real line. The emphasis is on linear algebra, Fourier theory, and specifically data analysis, which is given a very prominent role and is often the book's main driving force. All aspects of modeling with linear differential equations are illustrated by analyzing real and simulated data in MATLAB®. These modeling case studies are of particular interest to students who anticipate having to use differential equations in their fields. The book is self-contained and is appropriate as a supplement for a first course in differential equations whose prerequisites include proficiency in multivariate calculus and MATLAB literacy.
The Global Housing Crisis: A Sustainable New Home Financing Model
by Levent SümerUnder the high inflationary period and high interest rate market conditions, financing became extremely difficult for homebuilders and homebuyers. The land is expensive, construction costs are high, and the wages are not satisfactory enough to afford a house. Due to increased prices, the renting or buying dilemma is not even the case for millions of people. Unfortunately, bank loan-dependent financing is unable to provide a sustainable solution to the industry's boom and bust cyclical nature. This book introduces a sustainable new home financing model by creating an investment and financing ecosystem that integrates real estate capital market instruments with pension funds. The model proposed in the book shifts the mindsets from a conventional bank loan-oriented housing financing system to an interest-free collective and cooperative approach. The practical implications of the model are discussed, mainly in terms of how the model could increase affordability in the housing sector. The book will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, regulators, practitioners, and government agencies related to real estate investments, pension funds, and capital markets.
Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia
by Ravi P KanojiaEsophageal atresia is a common neonatal emergency, and surgical repair in the newborn period is conventionally achieved by thoracotomy. With the development in pediatric minimal access surgery, esophageal atresia repair has been done with thoracoscopy after its first description in 1999. Many centers now prefer the thoracoscopic approach, which is claimed to be beneficial in terms of outcome both in the short and long term. Neonatal thoracoscopy is a difficult procedure and has a long learning curve. It requires a team approach with a competent anesthetist and surgical assistant. A surgeon alone cannot accomplish this procedure. This book presents comprehensive details on the procedure of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. The chapters sequentially explain all the procedure steps, from setup, instrumentation, patient selection, and ergonomics to detailed stepwise descriptions of the operative procedure. Since esophageal atresia can have so many variations in anatomy, the chapters cover how to tackle these variations. To keep the reader's interest, a detailed review of history and current literature, along with controversies, is presented. Interested readers will start from the history as the first chapter and can go through the descriptions of the entire procedure from start to finish. Any Pediatric surgery trainee interested in Pediatric Minimal access discipline will find this book as a one-stop resource on everything he wants to know about Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. The book also includes coverage of non-surgical aspects such as anesthesia and ventilation and effects on cerebral oxygenation during thoracoscopy. The book provides easy-to-understand English and is richly supplemented with illustrations and high-resolution operative photographs. Video clips also supplement the text wherever an operative step is explained. These videos are linked to the publisher’s website for easy access.
Making Home in the Suburb: Everyday Encounters in the Lebanese Australian House
by Maram ShaweeshThis book investigates everyday life within Lebanese Australian homes, documenting how these homes integrate Lebanese Australian culture into suburban Australian life. It explores how the homemaking practices of Lebanese Australian families both influence and are influenced by the context of suburban housing in Australia. Drawing from in-depth interviews, household tours, photographic documentation, mental mapping, and historical imagery data collection, the book illuminates homemaking practices that have evolved from creating a "home away from home" to practices influenced by a unique Lebanese Australian lifestyle, rooted in the perception of Australia as their home.
Plant Elicitor Peptides: New Tool for Sustainable Agriculture
by Shachi Singh Rajesh MehrotraThis book provides an overview on plant innate immunity triggered by peptide elicitors. It explains how peptide signals provide protection against phytopathogens and can act as an eco-friendly crop protectant. The chapters in the book deal with identification and characterization of plant elicitor peptides and their receptors, understanding the process of defense activation conferred by peptide signals, methods of isolation and application. Various new techniques and future strategies are discussed for utilization of these immunity inducers. Molecular and functional characterization of the elicitors will be useful in the development of elicitation-based technology, including large scale production and commercialization. This book serves as an essential resource for researchers and industries working in the field of physiology and biotic stress management of crop plants.
Love to Hate You: The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy mega-hit
by Jo WatsonThe 100,000+ copy seller! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'I've laughed out loud far too many times, until my sides hurt!!' Goodreads reviewerIf you love Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson!'Made me laugh from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Such an amazing read!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Had me laughing, crying and falling in love with the story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review........................................................................................Sera is usually a good girl. (Except for one wild night in the backseat of a stranger's car!) But what happens when that bad boy turns out to be her new boss? And what happens when he wants more than one night . . . and he can be very persuasive . . .........................................................................................'Sparkles from beginning to end. If you love funny romantic stories you really don't want to miss Love to Hate You' With Love For Books'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics'More than just a rom-com, besides the inevitable plenty of laughs it will have you wonder, sigh, hope, and dream' Darkest SinsFor more laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy hijinks, don't miss Jo's other laugh-out-loud rom-coms: Burning MoonAlmost A BrideFinding YouAfter the RainThe Great Ex-ScapeLove You, Love You NotYou, Me, ForeverTruly, Madly, Like MeJust the Way I Am
Cook Smart: 90 quick and easy energy-saving recipes
by Dean EdwardsCooking food quickly and efficiently, the air fryer is the hot new gadget if you want to save money, time and energy. A healthier alternative to frying, it gives you that all-important crunch with little to no oil.Discover how to make the most of your air fryer with more than 90 simple and delicious recipes to try at home. With dishes to suit every occasion, this book shares all the creative ways you can benefit from this awesome appliance.Contents Include:Chapter 1: Start The Day RightThrow it all in omelette; Baked chocolate chip protein oats; Sausage & cheese muffinChapter 2: Light LunchesAir fryer cheese & ham toastie; Roasted red repper & harissa soup; Spiced falafel wrapChapter 3: Crisp it UpHot honey buffalo wings; Cajun spiced cauliflower steak; Crispy oregano halloumi friesChapter 4: Family Favourites Festive mini chicken roasts; Onion bhaji burger; Spicy meatballs in tomato sauceChapter 5: Lighter BitesChilli cheese naan bread pizza; Gambas pil pil with smokey chorizo; Pizza roll-upsChapter 6: Something SaucyChicken curry in a hurry; Super easy mac & cheesy; Pork & black bean noodles Chapter 7: On The SideCreamy leek & cabbage gratin; Best ever roast potatoes; Garlic & parmesan broccoliChapter 8: Time Saver MealsThai sticky chicken thighs; Miso glazed aubergine; Red pesto chicken & mozzarella bakeChapter 9: Something SweetChocolate salted caramel pudding; Banana & chocolate chip muffins; Air fryer shortbread biscuits
Twisted: Don't let murder get in the way of a good story
by Steve CavanaghFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIRTEEN'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' Lee Child******************BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOKI WANT YOU TO KNOW THREE THINGS:1. The police are looking to charge me with murder.2. No one knows who I am. Or how I did it.3. If you think you've found me. I'm coming for you next.After you've read this book, you'll know: the truth is far more twisted...******************'A fantastic standalone thriller. Punchy, ridiculously gripping, fast-paced, clever. Beautifully-plotted and incredibly fun to read. He's done it again. SUPERB.' Will Dean'Brilliant and devilishly twisty and turny.' C.L. Taylor'Outstanding. Totally absorbing and compelling. Amasterpiece in thriller plotting - twists and turns at a ferocious pace, leading to a nail-biting conclusion.' Mel Sherrat'Twisted and dark, another rip roaring rollercoaster ride.' Angela Clarke'Looks set to cement his status as heir apparent to John Grisham.' Daily Express'As nastily inventive as his highly successful Thirteen.' Sunday Express'A fantastic read. Guaranteed to be one of the big books of 2019. You won't be able to put this down. It's about time we found out the truth about JT LeBeau...' Luca Veste'A corkscrewing rollercoaster of thrills, switchbacks, loop-de-loops and screaming good fun. Add it to your wish list!' Mark Edwards'Steve Cavanagh must have sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads outside of Rosedale, Mississippi in exchange for becomingone of the world's best crime writers. Just read TWISTED and he's done it again. As edgy, gripping & brilliant as Thirteen. Steve is 5/5' Adrian McKinty
Understanding Business Offenders: A Comparative Analysis of Workplace Deviance, Convenience and Control
by Petter Gottschalk Christopher HamertonFocusing on understanding business offenders through an exploration of workplace deviance and crime, this book closely examines a number of illustrative contemporary case studies and underpins the analysis of original comparative fieldwork, with an interdisciplinary approach, which informs, develops, and augments the existing literature on white-collar criminology. The book contends, inter alia, that the traditional centrality of the individual actor within narratives of white-collar offending has receded somewhat in recent years despite being a founding artifact within its late twentieth- century discourse, and that therefore a detailed reassessment is overdue.
Data & AI Imperative: Designing Strategies for Exponential Growth
by Lillian PiersonUnlock predictable bottom line growth through tailored data and AI strategies. In The Data & AI Imperative: Designing Strategies for Exponential Growth, celebrated data-driven growth leader, Lillian Pierson, delivers a masterclass in developing custom strategies to harness the full potential of data and AI within your organization. This book offers a clear, actionable roadmap for leveraging your company's data and technology assets to drive significant, reliable growth. With over two decades of experience, Pierson unveils her proprietary STAR framework through which you'll learn to survey, take stock of, and assess your company's current state. Finally, you'll be guided on how to recommend strategies that drive growth via the execution of optimally positioned data- and AI- intensive projects or products that directly improve your business bottom line. From conception to execution, learn to: Identify high-impact opportunities for data or AI interventions within your business. Assess your organization's readiness and data literacy to ensure successful outcomes. Implement practical, effective tactics for overseeing your data-intensive projects, from strategic plans to profitable realities. Develop and deploy AI and data strategies that exceed your business goals. While ideal for executives, managers, and other leaders of data- or AI-intensive companies, The Data & AI Imperative is also invaluable to data and technical professionals who aspire to elevate their impact by turning technical expertise into strategic leadership success.
Multiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics: Proceedings of the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) Volume 1: Moisture and Materials (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #552)
by Umberto BerardiThis book contains selected papers presented at the 9th edition of the official triennial conference of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP), held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 25-27 July, 2024. The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers and practioners of the building sector. Readers will encounter new ideas for realizing more efficient and resilient buildings and cities. The approach followed in the book aims to explore how building physics can be explored using multi domains and scales.
Super-Resolution for Remote Sensing (Unsupervised and Semi-Supervised Learning)
by M. Emre Celebi Michal Kawulok Bogdan Smolka Jolanta KawulokThis book provides a comprehensive perspective over the landscape of super-resolution techniques developed for and applied to remotely-sensed images. The chapters tackle the most important problems that professionals face when dealing with super-resolution in the context of remote sensing. These are: evaluation procedures to assess the super-resolution quality; benchmark datasets (simulated and real-life); super-resolution for specific data modalities (e.g., panchromatic, multispectral, and hyperspectral images); single-image super-resolution, including generative adversarial networks; multi-image fusion (temporal and/or spectral); real-world super-resolution; and task-driven super-resolution. The book presents the results of several recent surveys on super-resolution specifically for the remote sensing community.