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Bioinspired Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Ionic Artificial Muscles (Springer Theses)
by Van Hiep NguyenThis book presents the development of four multifunctional nanomaterials: two electrolyte membranes with high ionic conductivity and robust mechanical strength and two electrode materials with excellent electrical conductivity and high capacitance. The integration of these materials has led to a substantial improvement in the performance of ionic actuators, enabling their application in four demonstrative models: soft fingers, inchworms, dynamic tensegrity structures, and dragonflies. Therefore, this multidisciplinary book is highly relevant to a wide range of scientific fields, including materials science, ionic actuators, soft robotics, bioinspiration, and biomimetics, as well as energy storage systems such as batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells.
Keyword-Design in der Suchmaschinenwerbung: Konzeptionelle Grundlagen und empirische Untersuchungen im Online-Handel (Marketing und Marktorientierte Unternehmensführung)
by Nadine AmplerDieses Werk analysiert anhand von Realdaten eines deutschen Online-Händlers die Gestaltung von Keywords in der Suchmaschinenwerbung . Durch umfassende empirische Untersuchungen werden sowohl absolute als auch relative Zielgrößen betrachtet, wobei der Einfluss von inhaltlichen, formalen und wettbewerbsbezogenen Gestaltungskriterien untersucht wird. Neben der Untersuchung der verschiedenen Gestaltungskriterien wird das Suchvolumen der im Keyword beworbenen Produktarten als differenzierende Variable berücksichtigt. Die Ergebnisse bieten Werbetreibenden wertvolle Erkenntnisse und Handlungsempfehlungen, um ihre Keywordgestaltung gezielt auf das Suchvolumen der beworbenen Produktarten auszurichten.
Digitale Zwillinge: Werkzeuge und Konzepte für intelligente Bioproduktion
by Christoph Herwig Ralf Pörtner Johannes MöllerDies ist der erste von zwei Bänden, die zusammen einen Überblick über die neuesten Fortschritte bei der Erzeugung und Anwendung digitaler Zwillinge in der Bioprozessentwicklung und -optimierung geben. Bioprozesse haben sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark entwickelt, von datengetriebenen Ansätzen hin zur Digitalisierung der Bioprozessindustrie im 21. Jahrhundert. Darüber hinaus erfordert die hohe Nachfrage nach biotechnologischen Produkten effiziente Methoden, sowohl in der Forschung und Entwicklung als auch im Technologietransfer und in der Routineproduktion. Ein vielversprechendes Werkzeug ist in diesem Zusammenhang der Einsatz von digitalen Zwillingen als virtuelle Darstellung des Bioprozesses. Sie spiegeln die Mechanik des biologischen Systems, die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Prozessparametern, Kennzahlen und Produktqualitätsmerkmalen in Form eines mathematischen Prozessmodells wider. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen digitale Zwillinge den Einsatz computergestützter Methoden, um ein besseres Prozessverständnis zu erlangen, neuartige Bioprozesse zu testen und zu planen sowie diese effizient zu überwachen. Dieses Buch erläutert die mathematische Struktur digitaler Zwillinge, ihre Entwicklung und die einzelnen Teile des Modells sowie Konzepte zur wissensbasierten Erzeugung und strukturellen Variabilität digitaler Zwillinge. Die beiden Bände decken sowohl Grundlagen als auch Anwendungen ab und bieten damit den idealen Einstieg in das Thema für Forscher und Entwickler in Wissenschaft und Industrie gleichermaßen.
Extended Reality: First International Conference, ICXR 2024, Xiamen, China, November 14–17, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15461)
by Weitao Song Frank Guan Shuai Li Guofeng ZhangThis LNCS conference set constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference on Extended Reality, ICXR 2024, Xiamen, China, held during November 14–17, 2024.
The Science and Culture of Surfing
by David M. KennedyThis volume explores all aspects of surfing from the underlying physics of waves, the shape of wave breaks through to the development of surf culture and its influence on society. It explores the links between science and engineering with arts, sociology and economics, all through the lens of surfing. The book provides the one-stop location of knowledge on this global sport, bringing together the leading researchers in the field in a coherent framework. The book will appeal to undergraduate students and the general public, and will cater to readers from all backgrounds due to its transdisciplinary reach.
Automobilfahrwerksingenieurwesen
by David Charles Barton John D. FieldhouseFür Studierende und Praktiker im Bereich Fahrzeugtechnik geschrieben, bietet dieses Buch ein grundlegendes, aber umfassendes Verständnis der Fahrwerksysteme und erfordert nur geringe Vorkenntnisse seitens der Leser. Es präsentiert das Material auf praktische und realistische Weise und verwendet Reverse Engineering als Grundlage für Beispiele, um das Verständnis der Themen zu verstärken. Die Spezifikationen und Merkmale von Fahrzeugen, die derzeit auf dem Markt sind, werden genutzt, um die Anwendung der Theorie zu veranschaulichen, und es wird darauf geachtet, die verschiedenen behandelten Themen zu verbinden, um ihre Zusammenhänge klar darzustellen. Diese zweite Auflage ist vollständig aktualisiert und überarbeitet und umfasst ein neues Kapitel zum Verzögerungsverhalten von Fahrzeugen. Das Buch beginnt mit einem Kapitel über grundlegende Fahrzeugmechanik, das die auf ein sich bewegendes Fahrzeug wirkenden Kräfte unter der Annahme eines starren Körpers behandelt. Das neue Kapitel über das Verzögerungsverhalten von Fahrzeugen führt die grundlegenden Konzepte eines herkömmlichen Bremsystems ein, bevor es Möglichkeiten zur Optimierung der Verzögerungsleistung eines jeden radgebremsten Fahrzeugs basierend auf den Haftungsverhältnissen von Reifen und Straße betrachtet. Das nächste Kapitel konzentriert sich auf die Fahrzeugdynamik, indem es die Federungssysteme und die Interaktion der wichtigen Komponenten des Systems, wie Reifen, Verbindungen, Federn, Stoßdämpfer usw., zur Erzielung der erforderlichen Leistungsmerkmale des Fahrzeugs untersucht. Das Buch fährt dann mit einem Kapitel über Lenksysteme fort, das den Lesern ein fundiertes Verständnis der Prinzipien und Kräfte unter statischer und dynamischer Belastung vermittelt. Das Kapitel über Fahrwerksstrukturen und -materialien skizziert Analysetools (typischerweise Finite-Elemente-Analyse) und Designmerkmale, die zur Reduzierung der Masse und Erhöhung der Sicherheit der Insassen in modernen Fahrzeugen verwendet werden. Das abschließende Kapitel über Geräusche, Vibrationen und Harshness (NVH) bietet einen grundlegenden Überblick über Akustik- und Vibrationslehre und nutzt umfangreiche Forschungsuntersuchungen und praktische Erfahrungen, um NVH-Probleme zu behandeln. In allen Fachbereichen berücksichtigen die Autoren die neuesten Trends, einschließlich der Entwicklung hin zu Elektrofahrzeugen, On-Board-Diagnoseüberwachung, aktiven Systemen und Leistungsoptimierung. Das Buch enthält zahlreiche durchgerechnete Beispiele und Fallstudien, die auf aktuellen Forschungsprojekten basieren. Alle Studierenden, einschließlich der Masterstudierenden im Bereich Fahrzeugtechnik, sowie Fachleute aus der Industrie, die ein besseres Verständnis der Fahrzeugchassistechnik erlangen möchten, werden von diesem Buch profitieren.
Education, Disability and Social Policy
by Steve Haines and David RuebainEducational opportunities for disabled children remain a vital contemporary issue in British social policy. This new edition of the milestone book Education, Disability and Social Policy outlines critical debates in education concerning the position and experiences of disabled children and young people within a contemporary policy context. Incorporating new voices from leading thinkers, this second edition includes a fresh introduction and updates to key chapters, including whether the Children and Families Act (2014) resolved tensions between parents and local authorities over resources, and proposals for a whole-school, strengths-based approach to social, emotional and mental health difficulties. In addition, it includes a new discussion on the intersection of race and disability.
Capitalism Reloaded: The Rise of the Authoritarian-Financial Complex
by Peter BloomAvailable Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND license. In Capitalism Reloaded, Peter Bloom charts a pivotal shift from the well-known military-industrial complex to a new ‘Authoritarian-Financial Complex’. Unlike its predecessor, which centred on armaments and defence, this emerging power structure fuses financial interests with advanced surveillance and digital control, turning social repression into a lucrative industry. Bloom introduces a ground breaking theory of ‘complex power', where control itself becomes a central driver of capitalism, shaping economies and societies. Bloom explores how this insatiable demand for security and profit extends beyond traditional authoritarian regimes, permeating everyday life and eroding democratic freedoms. This book challenges readers to confront the deep entanglements of modern capitalism before they solidify into a techno-authoritarian order.
The Harms of Beauty (Studies in Social Harm)
by Sam BarnesThe beauty industry thrives on creating a sense of dissatisfaction with appearance, with social media adding pressure to conform to idealized images of beauty. This has led to a growing use of products for bodily improvement such as facial injectables and weight loss drugs, which have arguably become increasingly normalized throughout society. This groundbreaking ethnographic study lifts the lid on the dark side of beauty – revealing why young people are willing to inflict self-harm in the pursuit of ‘perfection’ and exploring the motivations for using, buying and selling counterfeit beauty products and services.
VANISH: #1 bestselling author of WAKE and RIPPER (Lane Holland 3) (Lane Holland)
by Shelley Burr'Shelley Burr does not take prisoners. Bloody loved this book . . . It's crime fiction at its effortless best - beautifully drawn characters, rich relationships, fast and fascinating plot, and twists that make you go "ah"' LAINIE ANDERSON, author of The Death of Dora Black'A constant unnerving undercurrent bubbling away on every page' DARCY TINDALE, author of Burning Mountain'A sizzling, boldly original page-turner - an intense and utterly gripping thriller. Her best yet!' ROSE CARLYLE, author of The Girl in the MirrorPeople go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Or something far more dangerous? Lane Holland's crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Against the odds, Lane finds a lead - a mysterious farm community where Matilda lived briefly, led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. The farm attracts lost souls. People looking for answers. People hiding from their pasts. People who have nowhere else to go. But some of those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace.Inspired by a real-life criminal case, VANISH is a chilling thriller from award-winning Shelley Burr, the bestselling author of Australian noir. Praise for Shelley Burr's sensational novels: 'Compulsive, propulsive, addictive' New York Times 'Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery' The Guardian 'A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying, it stays with you' The Australian Women's Weekly 'Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction' CHRIS HAMMER 'Stunning, masterfully written, thought-provoking and intense, it is Aussie noir at its finest' Sunday Express
The Opposite of Lonely
by Hilde HintonFrom the bestselling author of THE LOUDNESS OF UNSAID THINGS comes a compelling new novel that illuminates the joys and sorrows of an ordinary life and delivers profound insights into human nature. 'She glanced back at the sleeping boy on the back seat and flashing blue and red lights caught her eye in the rear vision mirror. A police car pulled up behind her. There was nowhere to go. What had she done?'Rose knows that she should be happy. She has a thoughtful son, a kind boss and a dream box full of savings for a rainy day. But sometimes the brick in her chest gets so heavy that it's all she can do to simply watch the minutes tick by on the oven clock.Things change when a stranger arrives. Rose can't believe that someone like Ellie would want to be her friend. Ellie always knows what to do. She is bright and shiny and so caring. With Ellie by her side, things feel possible again, and Rose starts to remember who she is. Soon, she can't imagine how it was without Ellie there. Sometimes, all you need is one friend to change your life. Because the best things in life are free. Aren't they?A novel about discovering that what you need is often right in front of you. And that friendship can hide many truths. 'In her third novel, Hilde Hinton delicately confronts the complexities of motherhood and friendships . . . [Her] strength lies in her ability to create characters who feel remarkably familiar, holding up a mirror to the reader and telling us something about ourselves. Fans of Kim Lock's The Other Side of Beautiful will enjoy this important story about finding your way back to yourself.' BOOKS+PUBLISHING'Hilde Hinton has written another gentle and perceptive look at the travails of life' THE BOOKLIST
The City of Stardust: the enchanting, escapist and bewitching dark fantasy (The City of Stardust)
by Georgia SummersTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCurses are made to be broken. 'THIS FAIRY TALE IS DEADLY' LAINI TAYLOR'BEAUTIFULLY SPELLBINDING' M.A. KUZNIAR 'A DARK, GORGEOUS TALE' SANGU MANDANNA Filled with magic, stardust, and a shockingly dark heart, this is a stunning standalone fantasy perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. For centuries, Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor is a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never grows sick - and never forgives a debt. Ten years ago, Violet Everly's mother left to break the curse, and never returned. Now Violet must find her mother, or she will be taken in her place. Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods, and monsters bent on revenge. And into the path of Penelope's quiet assistant, Aleksander, who she knows cannot be trusted - and yet to whom she finds herself undeniably drawn. Tied to a very literal deadline, Violet will travel to the edges of the world to find her mother and the key to the city of stardust, where the Everly story began . . . READERS LOVE THE CITY OF STARDUST 'Reminiscent of Laini Taylor and Erin Morgenstern. [...] This is as near a perfect book as you can get' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I inhaled The City of Stardust in one day. [...] This book has it all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! I so loved this book, I resented having to put it down to go to sleep, it was so gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Summers is a talent - her poetic, vivid prose wound through me and had me immediately rooting for Violet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow what an absolutely wonderful surprise this book was . . . a gorgeously atmospheric fairytale, it fully immerses you, consumes you - I finished this book in a few hours I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Breaking Dawn: Twilight, Book 4 (Twilight Saga #4)
by Stephenie MeyerTwilight tempted the imagination . . . New Moon made readers thirsty for more . . . Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . . . Breaking Dawn.In the much anticipated fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's love story, questions will be answered and the fate of Bella and Edward will be revealed.
The God and the Gumiho: the witty, romantic contemporary fantasy that reads like a K-drama (Fate's Thread)
by Sophie KimA delightful romantic Korean contemporary fantasy tale - a quest to track down a demon of darkness before it devours the mortal realm. Two bickering immortals. One chance to save the world. Kim Hani - the once-terrible gumiho known as the Scarlet Fox - spends her days working at a café and trying not to let a certain customer irk her. Seokga - a trickster god thrown from the heavens for his attempt at a coup - spends his days hunting demons and irking a particular gumiho. When a demon of darkness escapes the underworld, and the Scarlet Fox briefly emerges from hiding, Seokga is offered a chance at redemption: kill them both, and his sins will be forgiven. But Hani is prepared to do anything to prevent Seokga from bringing her to justice, even trick her way into his investigation. Anything, that is - except fall in love . . . READERS LOVE SOPHIE KIM'I have NO WORDS!!! I'M REELING!!!! THIS BOOK RUINED ME FOR ANY OTHERS! [...] WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW??????' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you liked Crescent City, enjoyed Disney's Zootropolis, and police procedural dramas: you're going to love this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm sorry in advance for the amount of fangirling I will be doing in this review . . . it just grabbed me by my arms and quite literally dragged me out of my slump swamp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you like Korean culture, K dramas and the grumpy/sunshine trope this is definitely for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Night Ends With Fire: the #1 Sunday Times bestselling fantasy (The Night Ends with Fire)
by K. X. SongTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'EPIC AND ROMANTIC' AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO'TRULY EPIC' THEA GUANZON'DEFIANT AND COURAGEOUS' NALINI SINGHThis sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destiny - even if it means going against everyone she loves. RAISED TO OBEY. DESTINED TO REBEL.The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin's father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry instead - but when she discovers that her husband-to-be is violent and ill-tempered, she decides to take matters into her own hands. The very next day, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her father's place. In the army, Meilin's hard work brings her recognition, friendship - and a growing closeness with Sky, a prince turned training partner.But as her kingdom barrels towards destruction, Meilin must decide who to trust: Sky, who inspires her loyalty and love; a sea dragon spirit with the power to grant her impossible magic; or an infuriating enemy prince who makes her question everything she once knew - about her kingdom, her loyalty and her own heart.READERS ARE LOVING IT'It blew me away and left me hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance is flawless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There's nothing I love more in fiction these days than an ambitiously flawed woman' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The pacing of this was absolutely perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a book devoured this in 24 hours' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Paying Guests: shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
by Sarah Waters'A page-turning melodrama and a fascinating portrait of London on the verge of great change' GuardianIt is 1922, and in a hushed south London villa life is about to be transformed, as genteel widow Mrs Wray and her discontented daughter Frances are obliged to take in lodgers. Lilian and Leonard Barber, a modern young couple of the 'clerk class', bring with them gramophone music, colour, fun - and dangerous desires. The most ordinary of lives, it seems, can explode into passion and drama... A love story that is also a crime story, this is vintage Sarah Waters.'Another wild ride of a novel... magnetic storytelling' Tracy Chevalier, Observer'You will be hooked within a page' Charlotte Mendelson, Financial Times'Sumptuous... the writing is impeccable. A joy in every respect' New Statesman'An unsurpassed fictional recorder of vanished eras and hidden lives' Sunday Times
Drown Me With Dreams: the darkly enchanting young adult fantasy (Sing Me To Sleep)
by Gabi Burton'RAZOR-SHARP' NATASHA NGAN'A LUSH, COMPELLING YA MAGICAL FANTASY' GUARDIAN 'IMMERSIVE' GLAMOURThe darkly seductive sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling YA romantic fantasy Sing Me To Sleep, in which a siren must decide if saving her kingdom is worth betraying the boy she loves.Saoirse Sorkova is on the run. Framed for the old king's death, her siren identity compromised, even the newly crowned King Hayes can't protect her if she's caught. The only way to save her life is to send her on a dangerous mission across the magical barrier that surrounds Keirdre.As Saoirse unravels multiple plots that threaten her family, and the kingdom, and Hayes is forced to make dangerous compromises, Saoirse begins to ask the question: is Hayes the best future for her, or Keirdre?And if not . . . is she willing to turn against him?READERS LOVE GABI BURTON'I'd definitely recommend this duology to lovers of dark YA fantasy! I was absolutely enraptured by both books and could barely put this sequel down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An incredible sequel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'the absolute best series everrrr!!!'READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Blood Orchid: the high-anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist! (The Scarlet Alchemist)
by Kylie Lee BakerThe highly anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist from Sunday Times bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker. 'DAZZLING' CHLOE GONG 'GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING' GUARDIAN A YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family. Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all. In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it's rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders just how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . .READERS LOVE THE BLOOD ORCHID'It's exciting, unique, interesting, and a lot of fun' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of adventure, magic, resurrection' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was just "chef's kiss" and I could not put it down! 💕' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Action packed, gritty, tense and addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A captivating narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guardian of the Drowned Empire: the second book in the Drowned Empire romantasy series (Drowned Empire Series #2)
by Frankie Diane MallisGuardian of the Drowned Empire is the second book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Loyalty will be tested. Lines will be crossed. Ancient promises will be reforged.Lyr has only three months to prepare for a test that will decide her fate. Despite Rhyan's promise of additional training, her life has never been in more danger, and her enemies inch closer every day.Staying safe means more time under Rhyan's protection. But the closer they become, the more their desire ignites, and the harder it becomes to resist temptation. Secrets can only remain hidden for so long.As new threats arrive at the Bamarian border, Lyr delves deeper into solving the mystery of her power. But revealing these secrets and surviving the Emperor's test may cost Lyr more than she can bargain for.And most dangerous of all: as passion burns, oaths will be broken.A LUSH ROMANTASY, INSPIRED BY CLEOPATRA AND FEATURING A HIGH-STAKES MILITARY ACADEMY AND DEADLY FORBIDDEN ROMANCE.'One fantastical world. One fierce heroine to take it down! Daughter of the Drowned Empire is sexy, thrilling, and pure magic!' Cecy Robson, author of BloodguardReaders love the Drowned Empire series!'I haven't read a book that's dragged me in as much as this since I discovered Throne of Glass' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this. The tension, angst - it was exactly what I look for in a good back!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance is *chefs kiss*. For fans of Throne of Glass or people who like high fantasy!! It's worth it, I promise you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the kind of book that I can definitely see conquering the heart of many and being the next surprise hit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you are ready for an ancient world full of mages, warriors, fallen gods, and forbidden love, then you need to read Daughter of the Drowned Empire IMMEDIATELY' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dracula’s Baby Girl
by Tasha CoryellTHE BRILLIANT NEW STORY FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR TASHA CORYELL. EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS INSIDE!Sometimes, love bites.You're at your best friend's funeral, which would be hard enough if your boyfriend wasn't drunk out of his mind and making a spectacle of himself.And then he appears. Drake.This impossibly kind and handsome stranger helps you get your embarrassment of a boyfriend home, and you tell yourself you'll never see him again. He's too much of a temptation. But fate seems to have other ideas, and you find yourself running into him again, and again...There's more to Drake than meets the eye, but letting him into your life could mean changing it forever.
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #334 (Betty & Veronica Double Digest #334)
by Archie SuperstarsBRAND-NEW STORIES! First, the girls have their hearts set on going to a Serena Carpenter concert but Betty is BROKE and Veronica has been CUT OFF from her father so the duo must do the unthinkable—GET A RETAIL JOB! Their work is made worse by the arrival of a difficult customer—Jinx Holliday!
Portrait of a Decision: The Council of Four and the Treaty of Versailles (Routledge Revivals)
by Howard ElcockFirst published in 1972, Portrait of a Decision drawing on materials like- Cabinet minutes, the Lloyd George and Lothian papers, Foreign Office correspondence- provides the first comprehensive reassessment of the negotiations in Paris since those who were present wrote their memoirs. The making of the Treaty of Versailles was a watershed between the diplomatic worlds of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. An enormously wide-ranging piece of diplomatic negotiation, it largely determined the shape of the modern international world.This book makes an attempt to portray the personalities and attitudes of the four principal actors in the drama: Woodrow Wilson, George Clemenceau, David Lloyd George and Vittorio Orlando. It was to be their decisions on such crucial questions as war guilt and reparations, military occupation, the redrawing of national boundaries and the application of the ‘Fourteen Points’, and the setting up of the League of Nations, which set the scene for the turbulence of the next two decades. This historical reference work is a must read for scholars and researchers of international relations, history, European history, modern history and diplomacy and strategic studies.
Revitalizing European Rituals (Routledge Revivals)
by Jeremy BoissevainFirst published in 1992, Revitalizing European Rituals explores why revitalization of celebrations is taking place in communities throughout Europe. The festive behaviour appears to contradict the sober, rational conduct associated with modernization and industrialization. The contributors examine fairs, carnivals, fiestas, Holy Week, and national rituals in Britain, Poland, Spain, Italy, Malta and Greece. They have lived and worked in the communities they describe, celebrated the festivities they analyse, and have discussed them with the celebrants.The underlying reasons for the revival are complex and examined fully. The conclusions provide surprising insights into the changes sweeping across Europe. This book will be valuable reading for researchers and lecturers in social anthropology, sociology, religious studies, cultural studies, and tourism.
Broadcasting in Peninsular Malaysia (Routledge Revivals)
by Ronny AdhikaryaFirst published in 1977, Broadcasting in Peninsular Malaysia begins with a brief analysis of Peninsular Malaysia’s social, economic and political situation so that the reader has a clearly delineated frame within which to understand the development and the present-day definitions of broadcasting in the region. Ronny Adhikarya explores the difficulties facing authorities who have to cope with racial and political tensions within the community and details the laws and regulations constructed to achieve harmony. This is a study wide in its scope. The media structures covered include, in addition to the Government-controlled Radio/TV Malaysia, Rediffusion, the Royal Australian Air Force Radio, magazines, books, telecommunications and newspapers. Yet it is detailed in its elucidation of how broadcasting is structured, what purposes it is meant to fulfil in educational, developmental and other fields, and of how it may evolve in the future.This book should serve as a forerunner of studies on how broadcasting can help to determine the development of plural societies within one nation and will be of interest to students and researchers of media studies, political media, and Asian studies.
Modern Child Psychology (Routledge Revivals)
by Agatha H. BowleyFirst published in 1948, Modern Child Psychology intends to give a summarised account of the most important work on child psychology back in the 1940s. A vast amount of careful research on the problems and the progress of development has been undertaken and much valuable data obtained. Agatha Bowley has attempted to outline in non-technical language the most important findings of the psychoanalytic school. The discoveries of psychoanalysis have had far reaching and revolutionary effects on our methods of bringing up children. Probably the contributions of Freudian psychology have done more to change the outlook of child psychology than any other school of thought.This important historical reference work will be of interest to students of developmental psychology, child psychology and psychology in general.