Gabriel Garcia Marquez in Retrospect gathers fifteen essays by noted scholars in the fields of Latin American literature, politics, and theater. The volume offers broad overviews of the Colombian author’s total body of work, along with closer looks at some of his acknowledged masterpieces. The Nobel laureate’s cultural contexts and influences, his variety of themes, and his formidable legacy (Hispanic, U.S., world-wide) all come up for consideration. New readings of One Hundred Years of Solitude are further complemented by fresh, stimulating, highly detailed examinations of his later novels (Chronicle of a Death Foretold, The General in His Labyrinth, Of Love and Other Demons) and stories (Strange Pilgrims). Further attention is focused on “Gabo’s” labors as journalist and as memoirist (Living to Tell the Tale), and to his sometime relationships with the cinema and the stage. Reactions to his enormous stature on the part of younger writers, including recent signs of backlash, are also given thoughtful scrutiny. Feminist and ecocritical interpretations, plus lively discussions of Gabo’s artful use of humor, character’s names, and even cuisine, are to be found here as well. In the wake of García Márquez’s passing away in 2014, this collection of essays serves as a fitting tribute to one of the world’s greatest literary figures of the twentieth century.
This comprehensive textbook gives an insight into all relevant aspects of business administration, as they are all subject to fundamental changes due to the transformation to a more sustainable economy. It starts with the background on sustainability and the scientific classification of sustainable business administration. Next, it sheds light on the boundary conditions regarding environmental economics and social responsibility. The next section deals with management functions, from strategy and international management to change management, legal implications and HR management. The last part focuses on value creation. Here, the authors shed light on the influence of sustainability in all areas of the corporate value chain, from procurement on to production and ending with marketing and sales. Also addressed are expert functions such as environmental management or sustainable product design, which are essential in driving sustainable innovation in a dynamically changing environment.
The world is not what mortals think, and neither are angels and demons. Celestials have been around since the dawn of time, occasionally being seen for what they really are and then being immortalized in pictures and in print, such as in the Bible. However, as Gabriel and Michael would both be quick to point out, those are mortal man's versions of them. Angels and demons are not good and evil, but simply two sides with differing political views, both vying for control over the balance of power, and mortal man just happens to be in the line of fire. Add to this mix a third part, Pure Souls, mortals who are somehow untainted by the standard negative energy that touches most mortals. The Pure Souls are the key to a prophecy that changes the rules. Lucifer Morningstar and his faction are in pursuit of a Pure Soul, Billy Strong, who is unaware of his key role in the grand scheme of things. Alas, Billy is an attractive young man, and Archangel Gabriel is smitten with the young man. As the saying goes, you can't help with whom you fall in love. What ensues is a action packed romp through the world of the celestial beings, and a lot of soul searching for the Archangel and the object of his affection. The gay erotic tale of celestial love and politics takes on global proportions, and traverses several levels of Heaven and Hell.
Das klassische, all umfassende Lehrbuch der Physikalischen Chemie nun in der 5. Auflage! Bei diesem Lehrbuch zeigt sich wieder, dass Gerd Wedler ein Autor ist, der sein Buch nach den Bedürfnissen der Studenten konzipiert und nicht nach eigenen Vorlieben. Die Physikalische Chemie wird hier nicht nur als Bindeglied zwischen Physik und Chemie, sondern als Basis für die Theoretische Chemie und Technische Chemie begriffen und so werden die Grundlagen für weitere Gebiete der Chemie gelegt. Teilgebiete, die nach der jahrelangen Erfahrung des Autors für den Lernenden besonders schwierig zu erfassen sind, werden sehr ausführlich behandelt, wobei zum Verständnis sicherlich auch die zahlreichen Rechenbeispiele am Ende der jeweiligen Kapitel sorgen. Bei dieser Neuauflage wurde das bewährte Konzept der vorigen Auflage erhalten und um Neuerungen auf dem Gebiet der Physikalischen Chemie erweitert. Der "Wedler" ist das Lehrbuch für all diejenigen, die sich mit der Physikalischen Chemie beschäftigen wollen oder gar müssen und deren Studium mit einem erheblichen Gewinn an Verständnis für dieses Fach verbunden sein wird.
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW PAIN & SUFFERING? One of the most asked and longest running questions of all time is, "If there is a loving God, then why do bad things happen?" Warning: this book will provide some real answers to this question. These answers will be actual factual information and not just some made up emotional responses. So buckle up and please prepare yourself to read some things that you may have never heard or thought of before.
This is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the field, which reviews current scholarly literature. This contributed volume stresses the role PR plays in building relationships between organizations, markets, audiences and the public.
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