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The Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

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For countless millennia, the dwarves of the have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Until now. . . Abandoned as a child, Tungdil the blacksmith labors contentedly in the land of Ionandar, the only dwarf in a kingdom of men. Although he does not want for friends, Tungdil is very much aware that he is alone -- indeed, he has not so much as set eyes on another dwarf. But all that is about to change. Sent out into the world to deliver a message and reacquaint himself with his people, the young foundling finds himself thrust into a battle for which he has not been trained. Not only his own safety, but the life of every man, woman and child in Girdlegard depends upon his ability to embrace his heritage. Although he has many unanswered questions, Tungdil is certain of one thing: no matter where he was raised, he is a true dwarf. And no one has ever questioned the courage of the Dwarves.

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The Triumph of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

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The Triumph of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

The Dwarves are back! International bestselling fantasy author Markus Heitz returns to his best-loved series. After decades of occupation by the élfar, the dark elves have been defeated and peace has finally been declared. But the nations still distrust each other, and when a child is found in the Grey Mountains who speaks the language of the élfar, the dwarves believe this little girl heralds a new threat. And they will be right -- just not in the way they thought. Under the orders of Ireheart, now High King of the dwarves, a small delegation is sent to search for Tungdil Goldhand, the true High King, who many believe dead. Against all odds, Tungdil has survived his mission to the terrifying realm of Phondrasén. But is he truly the legendary hero of the dwarves, or an impostor at the heart of a deeper conspiracy? And does he realise that the fiends from Phondrasén themselves aren't far behind . . . ? The action never lets up in this next exciting story in the saga of the dwarves!

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0316489328

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Righteous Fury

By: Markus Heitz

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Righteous Fury

By: Markus Heitz

From the author of the bestselling fantasy series The Dwarves--which has sold over one million copies--come the dynamic new series The Legends of the Alfar. In Righteous Fury, the elves, dwarves and humans all know the alfar to be dark, relentless warriors. In Dson Faimon, the realm of the alfar, the warriors are planning a military campaign. Caphalor and Sinthoras are looking to enlist a powerful demon to strengthen their army - but the two alfar have very different goals. While Caphalor is determined to defend the borders of their empire and no more, the ambitious Sinthoras is intent on invasion: and he has the kingdoms of dwarves, elves, and me firmly in his sights.

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Jo Fletcher Books

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1623658845

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Approaching Human Performance

The Functionality-Driven Awiwi Robot Hand

By: Markus Grebenstein

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Approaching Human Performance

The Functionality-Driven Awiwi Robot Hand

By: Markus Grebenstein

Humanoid robotics have made remarkable progress since the dawn of robotics. So why don't we have humanoid robot assistants in day-to-day life yet? This book analyzes the keys to building a successful humanoid robot for field robotics, where collisions become an unavoidable part of the game. The author argues that the design goal should be real anthropomorphism, as opposed to mere human-like appearance. He deduces three major characteristics to aim for when designing a humanoid robot, particularly robot hands: - Robustness against impacts - Fast dynamics - Human-like grasping and manipulation performance Instead of blindly copying human anatomy, this book opts for a holistic design methodology. It analyzes human hands and existing robot hands to elucidate the important functionalities that are the building blocks toward these necessary characteristics. They are the keys to designing an anthropomorphic robot hand, as illustrated in the high performance anthropomorphic Awiwi Hand presented in this book. This is not only a handbook for robot hand designers. It gives a comprehensive survey and analysis of the state of the art in robot hands as well as the human anatomy. It is also aimed at researchers and roboticists interested in the underlying functionalities of hands, grasping and manipulation. The methodology of functional abstraction is not limited to robot hands, it can also help realize a new generation of humanoid robots to accommodate a broader spectrum of the needs of human society.

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3319035932

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The Return of the Dwarves Book 2

By: Markus Heitz

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The Return of the Dwarves Book 2

By: Markus Heitz

The hero Tungdil Goldhand vanished years ago. Until the gem-carver Goïmron discovers Tungdil's diary . . . and finds that the last entries are terrifyingly recent. Goïmron gathers a small band of trusted companions, and they set off to find Tungdil and save Girdlegard from the mysterious Albae. But the story's only half-over. Brabandor's on the trail of something extraordinary; Rodana is trying to change her fate, and Klaey remains an unknown quantity: his lust for power is unparalleled, and he'll do anything to get it. And the most worrying question of all . . . will their quest, change Goïmron himself? The epic conclusion to the story begun in The Return of the Dwarves Book 1, filled with action, adventure, and a discovery that might change life in Girdlegard for everyone . . . forever.

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The Revenge of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

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The Revenge of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

Though hailed a hero by his people, the course of life has not run smooth for the battle-weary Tungdil the dwarf. But there is no rest for this warrior yet -- as he must now find the strength to face the most formidable enemy the kingdom has ever encountered . . . A new evil has risen from the depths of the earth to terrorize the land of Girdlegard. Monstrous creatures -- half-orc, half-élfar -- are roaming the kingdom, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. These merciless hybrids are on a mission to obtain the most powerful weapon known to the dwarf race -- and whoever holds this weapon will control the world. Then when the fossilized Magus Lot-Ionan is stolen, Tungdil spies total disaster on the horizon. With the very existence of the dwarves under threat, he will have to resort to his trusty double ax and risk everything he knows to save his country from annihilation . . . Hold your breath for The Revenge of the Dwarves, the next thrilling installment in this spectacular fantasy epic from international bestselling author Markus Heitz

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0316193356

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Quality Assurance of Reinforced Concrete Structures Strengthened by Externally Bonded CFRP Strips

Qualitätssicherung bei Stahlbetonsanierungen mit aufgeklebten CFK-Lamellen

By: Markus Huber

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Quality Assurance of Reinforced Concrete Structures Strengthened by Externally Bonded CFRP Strips

Qualitätssicherung bei Stahlbetonsanierungen mit aufgeklebten CFK-Lamellen

By: Markus Huber

Inhaltsangabe:Zusammenfassung: Im Dezember 2002 wurde die erste österreichische Richtlinie bezüglich Stahlbetonverstärkungen mit aufgeklebten CFK-Lamellen veröffentlicht. Das vorrangige Ziel der vorliegenden Diplomarbeit ist, die Durchführbarkeit der neuen Richtlinie - mit speziellem Augenmerk auf Qualitätssicherung - anhand Europas größter CFK-Baustelle (die Wiener Marxerbrücke) zu überprüfen. Die Diplomarbeit enthält eine Übersicht über Eigenschaften und Anforderungen an CFK, deren gängigste Anwendungen als Verstärkung und eine Beschreibung des Hauptbezugsobjekts Marxerbrücke. Die Methoden der Qualitätssicherung nach der neuen Richtlinie werden erklärt und Resultate aus der Qualitätssicherung auf der Marxerbrücke inklusive einer Analyse von Fehlstellen und Sanierungsmethoden werden präsentiert. Anschließend werden die Resultate aus der Qualitätssicherung auf der Marxerbrücke mit denen von vier anderen CFK-verstärkten Bezugsobjekten verglichen. Abschließend werden Veränderungen bezüglich der Methoden der Qualitätssicherung vorgeschlagen und Empfehlungen für eine zukünftige Ausgabe der österreichischen Richtlinie werden geäußert. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: AbstractI Deutsche KurzfassungII AcknowledgementsIII Table of contents4 1.Content and aims of the thesis7 2.Strengthening with fibre reinforced polymers8 Fibre Reinforced Polymers9 Types of fibres9 2.1.1CFRP products and their properties10 Comparison of strengthening with carbon fibre reinforced polymers and externally bonded steel12 Differences in behaviour under tension12 Advantages of carbon fibre reinforced polymers12 2.1.2Disadvantages of carbon fibre reinforced polymers14 Guidelines and reference works in Austria concerning CFRP and design of strengthening elements14 2.1.3Verifications of the strengthening system according to the Austrian guidelines15 2.1.4Design bending moment capacity17 Preliminary measures and application of CFRP19 Examination of the state of the concrete member before surface preparation19 2.1.5Surface preparation and repair of the concrete member20 2.1.6Application of CFRP Reinforcement21 Basic techniques of strengthening with CFRP21 2.1.7Selected special techniques of strengthening with CFRP24 3.main reference object: Marxerbridge26 General description of the widening of the Marxerbridge26 Geographical position26 Arrangement of the structure of the Marxerbridge27 Division and numeration of the structure27 3.1.1Technical data [...]

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3836641186

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Business Process Transformation

By: Varun Grover,M Lynne Markus

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Business Process Transformation

By: Varun Grover,M Lynne Markus

Featuring contributions from prominent thinkers and researchers, this volume in the "Advances in Management Information Systems" series provides a rich set of conceptual, empirical, and introspective studies that epitomize fundamental knowledge in the area of Business Process Transformation. Processes are interpreted broadly to include operational and managerial processes within and between organizations, as well as those involved in knowledge generation. Transformation includes radical and incremental change, its conduct, management, and outcome. The editors and contributing authors pay close attention to the role of IS organizations and information technologies in facilitating business process transformation. Each chapter places major emphasis on clearly articulating the "knowledge" generated, both theoretical and applied. The book incorporates case studies and tables throughout, and provides fundamental grounding for any stakeholder of business process transformation.

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1317475518

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Devastating Hate

By: Markus Heitz

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Devastating Hate

By: Markus Heitz

They are the enemies of the dwarves and control the darkest magics, but even then power of the Älfar has its limits. To save their own people, they must enter into an unwinnable war. Sinthoras and Caphalor, two very different Älfar, watch as their plans come to fruition: the hidden land-the home of the dwarves-has fallen to their army of trolls, barbarians and Älfar, and now the lands of the hated elves are within their grasp. But the alliance is beginning to crumble as greed triumphs over obedience. And Sinthoras and Caphalor face another threat: an enemy from the empire of the Älfar, thought to be defeated, has resurfaced, and while their best warriors fight in the hidden land, the Älfar homeland lies almost defenseless.

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1623657075

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The Fate of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

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The Fate of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

The dwarves are going to battle for the last time. There has been no word from the courageous warrior Tungdil since the bitter struggle at the Black Abyss. Dragons, magicians, and the cruel élfar have advanced far into the kingdom Girdlegard, ruthlessly seizing vast areas of land. It seems that the dwarves are facing their next battle with very little hope of survival. But then the inexplicable happens; a dwarf warrior dressed in black armor returns from the abyss -- with a formidable army in tow. This warrior calls himself Tungdil, and for his most loyal friend Ireheart and his allies, this means a new hope. But soon doubts begin arise . . . Could this really be Tungdil the dwarf, or is this warrior following his own dark agenda? It is a question of the future of Girdlegard -- and the future of all the dwarves. In the final installment of this spectacular fantasy epic, the greatest of the dwarves' adventures begins . . .

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0316202681

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Open Source GIS

A GRASS GIS Approach

By: Markus Neteler,Helena Mitasova

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Open Source GIS

A GRASS GIS Approach

By: Markus Neteler,Helena Mitasova

Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach was written for experienced GIS users, who want to learn GRASS, as well as for the Open Source software users who are GIS newcomers. Following the Open Source model of GRASS, the book includes links to sites where the GRASS system and on-line reference manuals can be downloaded and additional applications can be viewed. The project's website can be reached at http://grass.itc.it and a number of mirror sites worldwide. Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach, provides basic information about the use of GRASS from setting up the spatial database, through working with raster, vector and site data, to image processing and hands-on applications. This book also contains a brief introduction to programming within GRASS encouraging the new GRASS development. The power of computing within Open Source environment is illustrated by examples of the GRASS usage with other Open Source software tools, such as GSTAT, R statistical language, and linking GRASS to MapServer. Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach is designed to meet the needs of a professional audience composed of researchers and practitioners in industry and graduate level students in Computer Science and Geoscience.

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1402070888

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Another Opening, Another Show

A Lively Introduction to the Theatre, Third Edition

By: Tom Markus,Linda Sarver,Frank Kuhn

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Another Opening, Another Show

A Lively Introduction to the Theatre, Third Edition

By: Tom Markus,Linda Sarver,Frank Kuhn

Another Opening, Another Show derived from the authors asking students what they wanted in an introductory theatre textbook. They've given them exactly that: • A book that doesn't cost a lot • A book that is fun to read • A book that helps them understand and enjoy theatre • An insider's look at theatre, not a scholar's critique of it • An opportunity to learn about plays on a stage rather than plays on a page • Pictures that illustrate the ideas in the text instead of just decorating it Instructors will appreciate the Third Edition's modularity. Each chapter stands on its own, allowing for maximum flexibility for individual course needs. The book's inclusive approach touches on cultural diversity and gender issues in American theatre, as well as adding an entirely new chapter on Asian theatre. Photos of contemporary productions enrich the text, and a variety of side material shows students how the concepts they read about are applied by theatre professionals.

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1478639377

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Handbook of Tunnel Engineering I

Structures and Methods

By: Bernhard Maidl,Markus Thewes,Ulrich Maidl

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Handbook of Tunnel Engineering I

Structures and Methods

By: Bernhard Maidl,Markus Thewes,Ulrich Maidl

Der Ingenieurtunnelbau ist einer der ältesten, interessantesten, aber auch schwierigsten Ingenieurdisziplinen und erfordert theoretische Kenntnisse und praktische Erfahrung in Geologie, Geomechanik, Statik, Massivbau, Maschinentechnik, Bauverfahrenstechnik und Baumanagement. Das zweibändige "Handbuch des Tunnel- und Stollenbaus" gilt seit 30 Jahren in der deutschsprachigen Fachwelt als Standardwerk für Lehre und Praxis. Die vorliegende englische Ausgabe basiert auf einer überarbeiteten und angepassten Fassung der dritten deutschen Auflage und ist auf dem heutigen Stand der Kenntnisse. Das Buch erscheint in zwei Bänden, wobei sich der erste Band den mehr praktischen Themen von Konstruktion und Bauverfahren im Sprengvortrieb und maschinellen Vortrieb widmet. Der zweite Band widmet sich sowohl theoretischen Themen wie Planungsgrundsätze als auch praktischen Belangen der Baustellenabwicklung sowie Fragen der Ausschreibung, Vergabe und Vertrag.

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3433603510

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The Book Thief

By: Markus Zusak

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The Book Thief

By: Markus Zusak

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. “The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times “Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.” —USA Today DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.

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Knopf Books for Young Readers

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0375842209

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Judgment, Decision-Making, and Embodied Choices

By: Markus Raab

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Judgment, Decision-Making, and Embodied Choices

By: Markus Raab

Judgment, Decision-Making, and Embodied Choices introduces a new concept of embodied choices which take sensorimotor experiences into account when limited time and resources forces a person to make a quick decision. This book combines areas of cognitive psychology and movement science, presenting an integrative approach to understanding human functioning in everyday scenarios. This is the first book focusing on the role of the gut as a second brain, introducing the link to risky behavior. The book's author engages readers by providing real-life experiences and scenarios connecting theory to practice. - Discusses the role of gut feelings and the brain-gut behavior connection - Demonstrates that behavior influences decision and other people's perceptions about mood or character - Includes research on medical decisions and shopping decisions - Illustrates how to train embodied choices

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0128235608

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The Celebrity Exposures of Markus and Indrani

By: Markus,Markus Klinko,Indrani,Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri,Cindy De La Hoz

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The Celebrity Exposures of Markus and Indrani

By: Markus,Markus Klinko,Indrani,Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri,Cindy De La Hoz

A collection of definitive images of pop culture icons, complete with stories behind them from photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani.

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Running Press Book Publishers

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0762446765

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Rethinking Self-Defence

The 'Ancient Right's' Rationale Disentangled

By: T Markus Funk

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Rethinking Self-Defence

The 'Ancient Right's' Rationale Disentangled

By: T Markus Funk

Self-defence – the 'ancient right' – has never been more relevant than in the present era of widespread calls for criminal justice reform. The book substantially advances the patinaed discussion by introducing for the first time a comprehensive value-centric approach to thinking about the defence's deeper rationale. It tackles core issues such as the relative importance of the State's claimed monopoly on force, procedural justice and the need to shore up the justice system's legitimacy and creditworthiness, everyone's presumptive 'right to life,' and the importance of ensuring equal standing between citizens. And, in so doing, the book breaks ground by addressing public perceptions of 'just' and 'right' outcomes, as well as the emphasis legal systems place (and should place) on State power.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1509934197

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Stroke Medicine

By: Hugh Markus,Anthony Pereira,Geoffrey Cloud

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Stroke Medicine

By: Hugh Markus,Anthony Pereira,Geoffrey Cloud

The second edition of Stroke Medicine incorporates considerable advances in the treatment of stroke that have occurred since the first edition published. This provides an up-to-date and easily accessible source of information on all aspects of stroke care, from acute care through to rehabilitation and secondary prevention. The new edition includes some additional updates on cardiac investigation of stroke, due to novel methods for detecting atrial fibrillation, and new trial data has been added to the chapter on Treatment of Stroke. The book includes numerous illustrations and tables presenting information in an easy-to-follow way and is designed to be used by the practising physician as a practical handbook of stroke care.

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Oxford University Press

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019105822X

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Managing (e)Business Transformation

A Global Perspective

By: Ali Farhoomand,M. Lynne Markus,Guy Gable,Shamza Khan

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Managing (e)Business Transformation

A Global Perspective

By: Ali Farhoomand,M. Lynne Markus,Guy Gable,Shamza Khan

Managing (e)Business Transformation comprises text and cases designed to show students how a business can be transformed into an internetworked enterprise where IT infrastructures are used to link customers, suppliers, partners and employees to create superior economic value. The book is written based on the premise that integrating internet technologies throughout the value chain is crucial to building and managing customer relationships. Importantly, it underscores the centrality of basic business and economic principles within the context of a networked environment. The book builds on established business and economic theories, concepts and fundamentals to show that 'e-business' will soon be synonymous with 'business'. The book takes a strong managerial perspective, especially popular with MBA students, to argue that the internet is simply an enabling technology, which allows firms to build the infrastructure needed to operate in an evolving business world. The application of theory/concepts is emphasized throughout and contains a range of international case studies enhance the learning experience. This book is a must for all students studying e-business strategy at undergraduate, MBA and postgraduate level. Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below - http://www.palgrave.com/business/farhoomand/index.asp

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1137083808

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The War of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

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The War of the Dwarves

By: Markus Heitz

The dwarves have gone to battle and they have been victorious. But outside the realm, dark forces are at work.. . A secret army of Orcs, made immortal by the hidden powers of the Black Water, now marches towards Girdlegard, set to unleash its fury upon the kingdom. Sooner than they realize, Tungdil and his comrades will need to summon all their courage to do battle against this bloodthirsty horde. The Orcs are not the only threat. An unspeakable new power is growing and threatens the very existence of the dwarves. But both enemies have forgotten one very important truth: a dwarf is never more dangerous than when total obliteration seems inevitable . . .

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0316097594

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Unity Is Strength

German Immigrant Associations in New York, 1890s-1930s

By: Markus Bierkoch

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Unity Is Strength

German Immigrant Associations in New York, 1890s-1930s

By: Markus Bierkoch

Migration has been one of the most pressing societal issues throughout history. Immigrant associations play a crucial role in understanding this phenomenon. They channel migration streams, influence the assimilation of their members, and serve as representatives of the entire immigrant group in society. However, they remain an understudied subject, particularly in historical research. To address this gap, this study examines German immigrant associations in New York from the 1890s to the 1930s. Through an innovative combination of statistical and textual analyses, it explores the class composition of these associations, their intricate system of mutual aid, and their political activities. This study offers insights into how specific socio-economic motivations influenced immigrant organization and collective action, including aspects such as long-distance nationalism and cross-border ethnic identity. Ultimately, based on these findings, this study demonstrates that immigrant associations played a crucial role in helping their members adapt to a new social and economic environment. Additionally, it shows why and how immigrant associations significantly shaped the image of German immigrants in American social and political life.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3111423182

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9783111423180

When Our Fathers Return to Us as Birds

By: Peter Markus

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When Our Fathers Return to Us as Birds

By: Peter Markus

A luminous and heartfelt collection of mourning poetry. Over the course of two decades and six books, Peter Markus has been making fiction out of a lexicon shaped by the wordsbrother and fish and mud. In an essay on Markus's work, Brian Evenson writes, "If it's not clear by now, Markus's use of English is quite unique. It is instead a sort of ritual speech, an almost religious invocation in which words themselves, through repetition, acquire a magic or power that revives the simpler, blunter world of childhood." Now, in his debut book of poems, When Our Fathers Return to Us as Birds,Markus tunes his eye and ear toward a new world, a world where father is the new brother, a world where the father's slow dying and eventual death leads Markus, the son, to take a walk outside to "meet my shadow in the deepening shade." In this collection, a son is simultaneously caring for his father, losing his father, and finding his dead father in the trees and the water and the sky. He finds solace in the birds and in the river that runs between his house and his parents' house, with its view of the shut-down steel mill on the river's other side, now in the process of being torn down. The book is steadily punctuated by this recurring sentence that the son wakes up to each day: My father is dying in a house across the river.The rhythmic and recursive nature to these poems places the reader right alongside the son as he navigates his journey of mourning. These are poems written in conversation with the poems of Jack Gilbert, Linda Gregg, Jim Harrison, Jane Kenyon, Raymond Carver, Theodore Roethke too—poets whose poems at times taught Markus how to speak. "In a dark time . . .," we often hear it said, "there are no words." But the truth is, there are always words. Sometimes our words are all we have to hold onto, to help us see through the darkened woods and muddy waters, times when the ear begins to listen, the eye begins to see, and the mouth, the body, and the heart, in chorus, begin to speak. Fans of Markus's work and all of those who are caring for dying parents or grieving their loss will find comfort, kinship, and appreciation in this honest and beautiful collection.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814348513

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Dark Paths

The Legends of the Alfar Book III

By: Markus Heitz

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Dark Paths

The Legends of the Alfar Book III

By: Markus Heitz

The third in the fast-and-furious fantasy adventure The Legends of the Älfar: the worlds of the dark elves and the dwarves collide in what Malazan Empire calls 'Tolkien with a dash of Gemmell and a sprinkling of George R.R. Martin'. There are four races: the Elves, the Dwarves and the Humans and the Älfar. The other three all know the Älfar to be dark, relentless warriors, set on conquest; they have been deadly enemies since time immemorial. But are things about to change? The young älfar triplets Sisaroth, Tirigon and Firüsha have been banished to the deadly underground realm of Phondrasôn, two of them exiled for a murder they did not commit, the third determined to stay with them, to help them survive this terrifying place full of monsters. Then Sisaroth meets a dwarf, Tungdil, who has been locked up in the Dark Abyss (Tungdil will be well-known to readers of the Dwarves series!) - and their unexpected relationship will change the fate of the älfar and the dwarves - for ever. Dark Paths is the third book in bestselling author Markus Heitz's Legends of the Älfar series.

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1784299707

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords (Paperback)

By: Markus Sesko

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords (Paperback)

By: Markus Sesko

This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 entries, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.

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1312563680

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Breakdown in Emily Dickinsons Poem 280

By: Markus Widmer

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Breakdown in Emily Dickinsons Poem 280

By: Markus Widmer

Seminar paper from the year 1995 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1 (A), University of Zurich (English Seminar), course: Introduction to Literature Part 2, 6 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper is a discussion of mental breakdown and its consequences on the lyrical self in Emily Dickinson's poem #280. It investigates the nature of the breakdown described in the poem as well as its results. The author's conclusion is that Dickinson points towards a new kind of perception beyond sanity, which is mirrored in the poem's use of language.

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3640202708

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Stone Magic of the Ancients

Petroglyphs, Shamanic Shrine Sites, Ancient Rituals

By: Markus Jaquemain

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Stone Magic of the Ancients

Petroglyphs, Shamanic Shrine Sites, Ancient Rituals

By: Markus Jaquemain

The CiP shows the subtitle as The Petroglyphs and Shrine Sites of the Upper Little Colorado Region: The Magic of the Image and the Power of the Place: A Collection of Prehistoric Rock Art Images that Still Radiate the Magic of Their Making. Presents black and white photographs and accompanying drawings that clarify the image of such anthropomorphs, tools and weapons, death and spirits, natural features, tracks, animals, place markers, and geometric designs. Each section ends with a vignette postulating a context and function of the art. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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1885590040

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Management Approach for Resource-Productive Operations

Design of a Time-Based and Analytics-Supported Methodology Grounded in Six Sigma

By: Markus Hammer

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Management Approach for Resource-Productive Operations

Design of a Time-Based and Analytics-Supported Methodology Grounded in Six Sigma

By: Markus Hammer

Markus Hammer investigates a time-based and analytics-supported operations management approach. He explores five perspectives: 1) the needs of industry, in particular manufacturing in process industries, 2) the impact of digitization, with focus on Big Data and analytics, 3) the management of operations through time-based performance metrics, 4) how operations improvement methods and advanced process control help achieve resource-productive operations and 5) learning from practice based on two empirical case studies. The author conceives, explains, and tests an implementation methodology. The final case study proves that the developed implementation methodology works in practice.

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Springer

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365822939X

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Bleeding for Allah

Why Islam Will Conquer the Free World. What Americans Need to Know.

By: Markus Aurelius

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Bleeding for Allah

Why Islam Will Conquer the Free World. What Americans Need to Know.

By: Markus Aurelius

Over 4 years in the making, Bleeding for Allah scrutinizes Islam from the very birth of the religion. The Koran, the Holy Book of more than one billion people worldwide, is systematically analyzed to reflect the true nature of its message. Bleeding for Allah goes the full distance in detailing the uncomfortable and painful truth of that message. Although touted as a peaceful religion and Islamic terrorists dismissed as misguided fanatics, it is clear that the very words of Allah, as voiced through the Archangel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad, are anything but peaceful. Markus Aurelius, in concise and clear fashion, gives countless examples of Koranic verse that readily demonstrates its militancy and violence. The author speaks to cultural bias and is quite sensitive to its influence on interpretation. But the author finds it extremely difficult to dismiss countless holy verse such as: Believers, take neither the Jews nor the Christians for your friends. (Koran, 5:51) or: Prophet, make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites, and deal sternly with them. (Koran, 66:9). To further try to eliminate cultural bias, the book includes a comparative analysis of specific words between the New Testament and the Koran. For example, the words punishment and torture appear 600% more in the Koran while the word love appears 500% less. The author carefully examines the Prophet Muhammads life and outlines the gruesome details of his explosive success in the 7th century. The shrewd Prophet creatively found divine support from Allah for his banditry and mass murder. Sadly, more than one billion people believe those words today. Americans are woefully in the dark regarding the Koran. But few Americans have taken the time to read the Koran itself. Markus Aurelius challenges the American public to do just that. Bleeding for Allah is the perfect primer.

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AuthorHouse

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1467863882

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ProGenesis: 95 Theses Against Evolution

A Scientific Critique of the Naturalist Philosophy

By: Dr. jur. Dieter Aebi,Dr. med. Markus Bourquin,Prof. a.D. Dr. Ing. Werner Gitt,Roland Schwab,Dipl.Ing. Hansruedi Stutz,lic. theol. Marcel Wildi

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ProGenesis: 95 Theses Against Evolution

A Scientific Critique of the Naturalist Philosophy

By: Dr. jur. Dieter Aebi,Dr. med. Markus Bourquin,Prof. a.D. Dr. Ing. Werner Gitt,Roland Schwab,Dipl.Ing. Hansruedi Stutz,lic. theol. Marcel Wildi

In the natural sciences today, research and teaching are often carried out on the assumption of evolution. The evolution theory is at present one of the main basic concepts of the scientific community. However, there are at least 75 scientific arguments that invalidate the evolution theory. 95 Theses Against Evolution makes it clear that alternative concepts are necessary, such as ID (intelligent design). This book shows that ID is much more credible than evolution. Though unresolved questions of detail are included, the model of the theory of evolution, primeval soup, and the Big Bang, is not called into question as a basic principle. This paradigm contains fundamental, non-provable extrapolations into the distant past as well as philosophical assumptions that are elevated to scientific dogmas. The assumption of evolution is so deeply rooted in science that only a massive change in thinking can lead to freer handling of questions of origin and development. The 95 Theses described here are intended to contribute to this discussion. Today’s situation is similar to that in the 16th century, when Dr. Martin Luther with his 95 Theses, invited debate on church practices of the time. Hopefully, this publication will have a similar effect.

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1681810727

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