This is an examination of the progress that Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia have made in the process of transformation since the collapse of the Soviet bloc. Looking at issues such as democratization, the transition to a market economy and the new orientations in foreign policy, this book provides a report of th
The book »On the Eve of the Great War« represents various perspectives of Slovenian, Austrian and German historians on the happening at the time of the outbreak of World War I. The authors` studies are based on many years of literature studying and research of archive material. These published contributions are providing an insight into various spheres of pre-war and mid-war events and are, regarding few areas of research, leading to completely new conclusions. They will allow the readers to understand better geopolitical circumstances that led to the outbreak of World War I. In the book that was published during the time of many ceremonies, marking the 100th anniversary of fatal assassination in Sarajevo and the beginning of World War I, the authors emphasize the importance of the research of the fundamental factors that forced global superpowers into the mutual conflict. Foreign authors` contributions allow us to review historical facts from various standing points of national historiography as they present fundamental viewpoints of the historical development. This publication, released in English, due to all stated factors, presents an important piece of work for the research of World War I. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ V knjigi so predstavljena različna gledanja slovenskih, avstrijskih in nemških zgodovinarjev na dogajanje ob izbruhu prve svetovne vojne. Študije avtorjev temeljijo na dolgoletnem preučevanje literature in arhivskega gradiva. Objavljeni prispevki dajejo vpogled v različne sfere predvojnega in medvojnega dogajanja in na nekaterih področjih prinašajo povsem nova dognanja. Bralcu bodo omogočila boljše razumevanje geopolitičnih okoliščin, ki so pripeljale do izbruha prve svetovne vojne. V času obeležij stote obletnice usodnega atentata v Sarajevu in začetka prve svetovne vojne avtorji poudarjajo pomen raziskovanja temeljnih dejavnikov, ki so svetovne velesile potisnili v medsebojni konflikt. To jim omogoča presojanje zgodovinskih dejstev iz različnih zornih kotov nacionalnih zgodovinopisji.
Franz Liszt is most well-known for his compositions for piano and orchestra, but his influence is also strong in chamber music, choral music, and orchestral transcriptions. This new collection of essays presents a scholarly overview of all of the composer's work, providing the most comprehensive and current treatment of both his oeuvre and the immense amount of secondary literature written about it. Highly regarded critics and scholars write for both a general and academic audience, covering all of Liszt's major compositions as well as the neglected gems found among his choral and chamber works. Following an outline of the subject's life, The Liszt Companion goes on to detail Liszt's critical reception in the German press, his writings and letters, his piano and orchestral works, his neglected secular choral works, and his major organ compositions. Also explored here are his little-known chamber pieces and his songs. An exhaustive bibliography and index of works conclude the volume. This work will both elucidate aspects of Liszt's most famous work and revive interest in those pieces that deserve and require greater attention.
Photochemistry: An Introduction covers topics such as industrial photochemistry, solid state photochemistry, spectroscopy and photochemistry of the solid state, industrial applications of photochemistry, and photochromism. The book discusses the application of bonding, structure, energetics, and reactivity of the ground states of molecules to describe the same properties for molecules in their electronically excited states; the electronic spectra of excited states; and how the excited states react to form chemical transients. The text also describes light sources, techniques for measuring light intensities and quantum yields, methods used to detect transient photochemical products, and some ancilliary techniques. A review of some features of typical photochemical processes conducted in the vapor state and a survey of the reactions of the urban atmosphere, are also considered. The book further tackles the mechanisms of organic photochemical reactions; the synthetic applications of organic photochemistry; and the photochemistry of the solid state. The text also looks into photochromism and the industrial applications of photochemistry. People involved in the field of photochemistry will find the book useful.
This is an examination of the progress that Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia have made in the process of transformation since the collapse of the Soviet bloc. Looking at issues such as democratization, the transition to a market economy and the new orientations in foreign policy, this book provides a report of th
In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial and truly unique life. Born in a small Austrian town in 1947, a year of famine, he was the son of an austere police chief. He dreamed of moving to America to become a bodybuilding champion and a movie star. By the age of 21, he was living in Los Angeles and had been crowned Mr Universe. Within five years, he had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilder in the world. Within ten years, he had earned his college degree and was a millionaire from his business enterprises in real estate, landscaping and bodybuilding. He was also the winner of a Golden Globe Award for his debut as a dramatic actor in Stay Hungry. But that was only the beginning. The Terminator spawned numerous sequels and made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, as he had a series of hit films including Predator, Total Recall, True Lies and Twins. He married Maria Shriver, becoming part of the Kennedy clan, while going on to become the Republican governor of California, where he led the state through a budget crisis, natural disasters and political turmoil. It is the greatest immigrant success story of our time. His story is unique, and uniquely entertaining, and he tells it brilliantly in these pages. Until now, he has never told the full story of his life, in his own voice. Here is Arnold, with total recall.
Before he was a traitor, Benedict Arnold was a true American hero. He was fearless in battle and a beloved leader of men. He risked his life for his country and was instrumental in the early success of the American Revolution. George Washington called him, "The bravest of the brave." His name was Benedict Arnold. What started Washington's favorite military leader down the path to treachery? In The Life of Benedict Arnold, Isaac N. Arnold, a descendant of Benedict Arnold, looks at both sides of this mysterious and compelling individual. The author shows us the complete man--Arnold's boyhood and military success, the betrayal, and his last years in England. Isaac Arnold also draws a portrait of Benedict Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen, who played a critical role in her husband's treachery. With dozens of excerpts from the actual letters and memorandum of George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Peggy Shippen, and many others, Isaac Arnold leads us up to that moment when Benedict Arnold made his fateful decision--one which he truly believed would end the ongoing bloodshed of his fellow Americans. The Life of Benedict Arnold is a timeless and tragic tale of a disgraced American warrior. "Let me die in my old American uniform...God forgive me for putting on any other." - Benedict Arnold, on his deathbed.
Arnold Zack is a teacher, judge and expert on labor management disputes in the US and abroad. He serves as Vice President of the Administrative Tribunal of the Asian Development Bank,teaches Dispute Resolution at the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School, is former President of the National Academy of Arbitrators, and has developed dispute resolution systems for a number of countries and international organizations. This book describes his family background, career and travels including the establishment of the Peace Corps, work with the UN Mission to the Congo and missions and family travel throughout all seven continents.
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