In his former years, Michael spent his life living in the shadows. But despite struggling with mental illness, addiction, bullying, and dysfunctional-family struggles, he journeys through. He comes to a dead end only to draw the curtains back to reveal the sunshine that will guide him through his adventure toward self-discovery. He travels through a spiritual journey to a life of happiness. Along the way, modalities are found, practices are learned, and he takes back the control to his once-failing life. Take the step back into control with him as he exposes you to various tools that he hopes will help you too.
This study describes the inner design of military forces in a German democracy-Innere Fuehrung-in the face of new challenges. "Transformation" and its various manifestations, including EBAO and NCW/NCO are contrasted with Innere Fuehrung. Differences of contemporary NATO, U.S., and German concepts are discussed and possible connection points for Innere Fuehrung are highlighted. Some of the approaches examined are dominated by the extensive use of technology. The analysis is focused on a possible contradiction between technology and Innere Fuehrung as an enabler of successful interagency cooperation. The study concludes that Innere Fuehrung is a guiding principle based on the application of the German constitution, the Basic Law, to the reality of soldierly service. In contrast to Transformation or RMA, Innere Fuehrung emphasizes the human being as a citizen rather than technology as tools of war. Innere Fuehrung constitutes the heart of the Bundeswehr's institutional culture and remains applicable in the present. Citizens in uniform at home in the pluralism of state and society are best able to adapt to the security and defense challenges of the present-in contrast to an exclusive military caste or an outsourced mercenary horde.
This book gives an overview on fundamental issues within the field of multimedia metadata focusing on contextualized, ubiquitous, accessible and interoperable services on a higher semantic level. The book provides a selection of basic articles being a base for multimedia metadata research. Furthermore, it brings together experts from research and industry to present a view on the current state-of-the-art in recent research in Multimedia Semantics and the role of Metadata.
For thousands of years, the world has been controlled by the "50 Families"--A secret network of vampire covens engaged in a timeless struggle for power. But when the sun rises, the vampires are forced to employ the services of a human who acts as their daytime fixer and protector ... Trained for centuries to be the mortal soldiers of their vampire employers, the Day Men go forth at sunrise, alone into the world, to do the bidding of their sleeping benefactors."--Back cover of Volume 1
The customs union is an essential element of the European Community's single market with its four basic freedoms: free circulation of goods, persons, services and capital. This single market with currently 370 million consumers is the largest in the industrialised world. The single market with no internal barriers and common rules for trade with the outside world is the catalyst for economic integration within the Community as well as for the liberalisation and promotion of world trade. Customs policy and legislation are one of the cornerstones of the single market, as well as the Community's trade, development and agricultural policy. They are furthermore linked to the collection of VAT and excise duties at importation and the relief from such taxes at exportation. Globalisation of international trade, e-commerce and the forthcoming enlargement of the Community increase the need for information on customs rules. This book contains 19 well-structured chapters with summaries, illustrative examples, law tables, rulings of the European Courts, case studies, as well as a glossary of customs terms so that it can be used both as a study tool and as a reference book for all aspects of customs legislation. It is an indispensable and reliable tool for all who require clear, comprehensive and up to date information in this field, and includes a wealth of detail for all those involved in international trade issues, such as importers and exporters, customs agents, customs officials, lawyers, consultants and trade federations.
The 3rd edition of this popular textbook covers current topics in all areas of casting solidification. Partial differential equations and numerical analysis are used extensively throughout the text, with numerous calculation examples, to help the reader in achieving a working knowledge of computational solidification modeling. The features of this new edition include: • new chapters on semi-solid and metal matrix composites solidification • a significantly extended treatment of multiscale modeling of solidification and its applications to commercial alloys • a survey of new topics such as solidification of multicomponent alloys and molecular dynamic modeling • new theories, including a theory on oxide bi-films in the treatment of shrinkage problems • an in-depth treatment of the theoretical aspects of the solidification of the most important commercial alloys including steel, cast iron, aluminum-silicon eutectics, and superalloys • updated tables of material constants.
Reset Your Inner Clock reveals a powerful program that recalibrates our internal clocks that can be decimated by the modern demands of a 24/7 lifestyle"--
Comprehensive Reference Manual for the NCEES PE Mechanical Exams The Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive textbook for the three NCEES PE Mechanical exams: HVAC and Refrigeration, Machine Design and Materials, Thermal and Fluid Systems. This book’s time-tested organization and clear explanations start with the basics to help you quickly get up to speed on common mechanical engineering concepts. Together, the 75 chapters provide an in-depth review of the PE Mechanical exam topics and the NCEES Handbook. Michael R. Lindeburg’s Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual has undergone an intensive transformation in this 14th edition to ensure focused study for success on the 2020 NCEES computer-based tests (CBT). As of April 2020, exams are offered year-round at approved Pearson Vue testing centers. The only resource examinees can use during the test is the NCEES PE Mechanical Reference Handbook. To succeed on exam day, you need to know how to solve problems using that resource. The Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual, 14th Edition makes that connection for you by using only NCEES equations in the review and problem solving. Topics Covered Fluids Thermodynamics Power Cycles Heat Transfer HVAC Statics Materials Machine Design Dynamics and Vibrations Control Systems Plant Engineering Economics Law and Ethics Key Features Improved design to focus study on most important PE exam material Explanations and demonstration of how to use NCEES handbook equations NCEES handbook equations are highlighted in blue for quick access In chapter callouts map to the specific PE exam to streamline review process Extensive index contains thousands of entries, with multiple entries included for each topic Binding: Hardcover Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company
With the popularity of bourbon becoming a global phenomenon, the historic town of Bardstown, KY, is booming – but all booms come with growing pains. This first book of the new Economics of Vice series tells the story of Bardstown’s challenges, traditions, opportunities, and the people who shouldered them all.
The main objective of logistics is to co-ordinate the movement of products through the supply chain in a way that meets customer requirements at minimum cost. In the past this cost has been defined in purely monetary terms. As concern for the environment rises, companies must take more account of the external costs of logistics associated mainly with climate change, air pollution, noise, vibration and accidents. Green Logistics analyses the environmental consequences of logistics and how to deal with them. Written by a leading team of logistics academics, the book examines ways of reducing these externalities and achieving a more sustainable balance between economic, environmental and social objectives.
Learn the essentials of fresh expressions for your church. An Ecumenical Field Guide for Fresh Expressions is a practical manual for understanding and implementing Fresh Expressions for a church in any denominational setting. The Fresh Expressions movement is a new way of thinking about the local church and a new way of doing church as a congregation. It refers to new (fresh) iterations or types (expressions) of ministry, usually outside the confines of the church building. These iterations or types of ministries are formed intentionally but organically out in the community, where people are. They are based on shared activities or interests, where people are gathering already, and where the people are open to or interested in learning about Jesus. Christian people share their own stories of how Jesus is part of their lives. Often, these gatherings become regular and increasingly begin to adopt the practices of a church community, like worship, service, study, and giving. Thus, they become fresh expressions of the church from which they sprang.
Protecting Apartments, Condominiums, and Gated Communities is a guide for owners and managers of multifamily properties. This book offers comprehensive advice on assessing the security risks at your property and in the planning and implementation of an effective security program. Chapters within the book explain the basic concepts for good security, the types of physical and electronic security systems that can be used to protect a property, and the strategies that can be used to successfully secure areas both inside and outside of the property. Protecting Apartments, Condominiums, and Gated Communities also discusses the operational aspects of managing a security program including the development of security policies and procedures, providing security training for residents and staff, using security officers, and procuring various types of security products and services. This book provides an unbiased source of advice to people who have responsibility for managing security at a multifamily property. This can range from a private owner who manages a small apartment building, to a regional property manager who has a portfolio of hundreds of properties throughout the country. This book is especially useful to Homeowner’s Association (HOA) Board Members who have little or no previous security experience, but must make decisions on how security problems at their property can be solved.
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