lap lambert academic publishing jul 2015 (Oltre 2.200 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The purpose of this explanatory research is to evaluate the impact of medical marijuana legalization (MML) in Colorado on crime. Specifically, does legalization lead to a decline in crime rates associated with marijuana (property crimes, burglary, larceny/theft, violent crimes, robbery, driving under the influence) in comparison to the national crime rate This study used existing aggregated data (national crime rates, state of Colorado crime rates) and interrupted time series regression to examine the effect of MML on violent crimes, property crimes, and DUI for alcohol arrests. Overall findings indicate that MML significantly reduced two types of crime ¿ burglary and robbery. For violent crime, property crimes, and DUI, the effect was neutral (neither increasing nor decreasing crime).Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -I believe that every one that holds this book is interested in making their marriage work. The purpose of this publication is to ensure that the marriage institution goes back to the olden days where the union offered a strong bond not to be broken unlike today where couples marry today and divorce tomorrow without even a sense of remorse. Marriage is meant to be very exciting and we marry for better or worse. In this book I have addressed how to marry and stay married, how to keep the fire burning in your relationship, how to make God the centre of your marriage and how to mend a broken marriage. This how to book is bound to lead to your happily ever after.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -People everywhere have a need for shelter, for a certain place and a sense of belonging they can call home. Although home is a concept that differs widely from culture to culture, stable societies usually contain homes and places for their people to live. In societies which are disrupted by incidents of war and other events, however, these 'homes' which offer not only shelter but also a sense of place and a feeling of belonging, can easily become eradicated. My research for my Master's thesis arose from my experience in Zagreb, Croatia. In this project, I have explored the significance of home as a connection to a particular place or meaning through diverse cultural perspectives. I have also observed the implications of successfully recreating home in a new environment. I have interviewed Croatian, Italian and German people who have immigrated to, and made their homes in San Francisco's Bay Area, as well as two American women 'native' to the Bay Area. I dedicate this project to all of you whose heart has held a desire for home.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Although Portuguese wine exports have been increasing, national wine consumption has not been following a similar trend. Not only there are a growing number of new brands and products in the market, which can difficult consumer choice, but wine itself has been losing market share to other beverages, particularly beer. It is then necessary to develop marketing strategies that reduce information asymmetries between domestic wine sellers and buyers and convert wine drinking in act of refined culture and status. This work intends to explore the sales potential of a branding concept centered in the historical character of high-quality domestic wines: the Historical Wines of Portugal. The results of this dissertation should be especially useful and have important practical implications to Portuguese wine producers, wine tourism managers and Government institutions. Successful marketing programs designed around the Historical Wines concept should increase the Portuguese consumers¿ knowledge and involvement with the category, as well as their demand for traditional national products.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book include comparative studies about foreign firms' economic performance and location choices in China. Tables and Figures are easy to read and econometric regression models provide deeper analysis. If you want to understand China economic development progress and how foreign firms' performance are there, this book is undoubtedly a good reference for you. In the book, I was putting great importance on industrial agglomeation. I use data to explain how agglomeation developed in China. This is also a vivid economic research of regional study. It will bring you to understand FDI's importance for local economic development.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -We focused on the heterogeneity in the 4G(fourth generation) which allows a high speed and capacity.The main idea consists to track a mobile user moving from a WLAN( Wireless Local Area Network) to a 3G( third generation) network.The decision of the vertical handoff is based on the strength of the signal.In the other hand the handoff execution phase start once the user is tracked at or near the border of a cell. We showed the result through OMNET++.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book addresses the issue of theoretical and practical aspects of establishing a study abroad program in such a non-traditional destination as Kazakhstan. It investigates Kazakhstan as a potential study abroad destination and discusses the issues of feasibility, timing, costs, location, areas of study, curricular and extra-curricular offerings, housing, safety, and a host of other critical questions necessary for establishing such a program.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Searching is the term used to describe the phenomenon wherein an adoptee attempts to find their family of origin. Search rates vary by study, but not all adopted people consider searching. Previous research has explored personal attributes, descriptive characteristics, and some familial contextual factors that may contribute to the desire to search. However, the literature on searching is limited, dated, and has not focused on international or adolescent adoptees. The current study provides a newer understanding of the family context and its relation to searching among internationally adopted adolescents through secondary data analysis and a Systems framework. Results indicated that no relation exists between family ecology variables and the adoptee¿s desire to search. This aligns with more current research that suggests searching is a normative process of identity development and does not reflect pathological functioning of the adoptee or adoptive family. Limitations and considerations for future research are discussedBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'This is an excellent book that is interesting, informed and informative. It is a pleasure to read and conveys a sophisticated understanding of the complexity of ethnicity as a driver of voting behaviour in Ghanaian politics. This is an ambitious piece of work which draws in theories and concepts from a range of fields within Politics and International Relations - notably ethnic conflict studies, political systems, voting behaviour all mixed into material from the political history of Ghana' - Dr Theresa CallanBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book seeks to critically study the status of International Commercial Arbitration in Azerbaijan in terms of Theory and Practice. After gaining its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan focuses its efforts to establish a competitive free market economy which will support the economic development in all senses. Foreign investors are encouraged to invest in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani authorities appreciate that the development and growth of the economy depends on existence of a reliable, sustainable and competitive free market place which will allow the growth of foreign direct investment. Knowing this fact, foreign investors are protected by means of several acts and legislations. These acts protecting the foreign investment and investors; provide fair resolution of disputes in theory. International arbitration is usually trusted and chosen by foreign investors in that sense. Being aware of this; Azerbaijan tailored its legal framework enabling the foreign investors to address their disputes to international arbitration.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Metabolic syndrome is a modern day epidemic with high prevalence among the population of developed countries. It is characterized is excessive waist circumference, hypertension, high blood sugar and imbalance in the lipid status. The consequences are present in the vascular and nerve structures, leading to dysfunction of almost all organ systems. The onset usually has no symptoms, and over time there is a serious and often irreversible damage to the affected organs. This book describes the diagnostic procedures and evidence - based conclusions, which shed light on the enigma called neuropathy in patients with metabolic syndrome, regardless of whether they have high blood sugar or normal glucoregulation.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In recent decades, the application of using Electrooculography signals to control the HCI systems have gained importance. Communication with the outside world is important for the persons with neurological, ophthalmological disorders and paralysed patients. An efficient way of communication and control without speech and hand movements is essential to improve the quality of life for differently abled people with lesser motor capabilities. This book, therefore, provides a method for the control of appliances by using an eye tracking method called Electrooculography technique. The technique of Electrooculography (EOG) is an inexpensive yet reliable human-computer interface that detects eye movements, a biomedical technique based on picking up signals from electrodes placed around the eyes. The signals are processed and control is set according to the requirements of the person. The main objective of measuring and processing these signals is to help the users to overcome many of the limitations and inconveniences in the physical world.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Bat populations worldwide have been under pressure for decades due to habitat loss, pollution and disease. Recently, a fungus causing White Nose Syndrome has killed millions of bats in the United States. In order to improve bat conservation efforts, mobile ultrasonic surveys were conducted along two transects in Chautauqua County, NY during the summer of 2013. Surveys began 30 minutes after sunset on nights where the temperature was > 13 degrees Celsius, and were driven between 29 - 32 kmph. Twenty surveys were completed, and 1248 bats were identified to species. Loglinear analysis revealed a significant relationship between bat calling activity and forested habitats, specifically for big brown, silver haired, eastern red, and hoary bats. Wetland, stream, residential habitats and elevation were also shown to have a significant relationship with calling activity. This study supports the hypothesis that bats vary foraging behavior at the species level, and indicates the importance of forested habitats to bats. Additionally, the methodology for this study has the potential to gather large data sets in a short period of time, while simultaneously collecting data on multiple species.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The book is targeted at the specialists of gas and hydrodynamics and is dedicated to the applied problems in this field of physics. It is shown that the contemporary concept on sound is fair only for homogeneous medium; however it is also applied to inhomogeneous media which often leads to contradictory results. The book considers the most typical examples of these applied tasks, unveils the reasons of contradiction and introduces ways of overcoming.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The aim of writing this book is to systematically present the matter so as to bring maximum clarity. Dealing with probabilities of complex events one must have a back ground of set theory and permutations and combinations. The author has taken special efforts to carefully present the different theories; and is confident that the book will clear the common doubts and confusions in student¿s mind regarding probability of complex events, set theory, permutations and combinations. Several illustrative solved examples in each chapter help students to assimilate the theories. A separate chapter has a set of twenty examples that covers the entire theory covered in earlier chapters. The last chapter gives applications from different fields. Efforts were taken to study different applications to arrive at a general method involving four steps. It is hoped; this book is useful as a reference book to higher secondary, graduate and post graduate students of different faculties. People who are interested in work on random processes, predictions of irregular, uncontrollable events, may find the book interesting and useful.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The issue of prostitution is important in developing countries nowadays because it is one of the key social issue that has multiple faces that impacts the general sexual reproductive health the population. This study was carried out between September 2005 and august 2010 in five major cities of Ethiopia i.e. Addis Ababa, Awassa, Bahrdar, Diredawa, and Nazereth. The author directly interviewed samples of women and men in each city and town who at that point in time were working in one of the mentioned types of prostitution. An extensive open-ended questionnaire was used and individual and focus group discussions were carried out which on average lasted 45 minutes. This is a prelude to upcoming social researches on human trafficking, gender studies, reproductive health, and related socio-epidemiological studies that will be carried out in the horn of Africa region. The case of Ethiopia is interesting because of its conservative culture and tight politics, which eclipse the public from these potentially detrimental social issues. Enjoy your reading.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The decline in productivity in mature gas fields is often attributed to liquid loading but in reality it may be a result of salt deposition which can have similar consequences. The phenomenon of salt precipitation is gradually increasing and is becoming a serious issue in the North Sea.During gas production the reservoir brine will evaporate leading to an increase of dissolved salt concentration. Once the solubility limit is exceeded salt precipitation occurs which can have a detrimental impact. Salt precipitation results in a decrease in porosity and ultimately in a decrease of gas production eventually killing the well. Salt precipitation increases towards the end of the life time of gas fields. Currently water washes are used to remove and dissolve the salts but a good understanding is still lacking as the problem is complex.In this study we develop a radial flow model which is then further enhanced to help predict the location and rate of salt deposition in order to help in increasing the productivity.The Contents of this book are specifically targeted towards operators of oil companies who face salt precipitation problems during gas production.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative disease of the nervous system, whose incidence increases with age. Despite increasing progress in the treatment of PD, resulting from development of diagnostic methods and experimental research into the understanding of the essence of this disease, an increase in the severity of disability is still observed with the passing time. Physiotherapy is one of the non-pharmacological methods, which through its complexity, phases and regularity is aimed at preventing early physical disability as well as permanent disability. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of rehabilitation on the severity of the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, depending on the severity of the disease. The conclusion that may be drawn is that systematically conducted rehabilitation reduces the consequences of Parkinson's disease, allows for improvement in daily activities. The use of physical rehabilitation improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents the application of a mathematical model in the process of decision-making on the subject of components supply of an APS (Advanced Planning System) production-programming model in a textile garment industry. This is the report of the Research Project: Information Technologies for the integration of manufacturing, with emphasis on production scheduling. The objective is to integrate and manage the manufacturing materials supply from the cutting process, having as a principle the sequencing criteria previously defined in the production programming model. The management occurs proactively, as the programmer identifies critical items of factory supply by making the necessary interventions. From the combination of supply and demand, the production management focuses on finding an overall increase in company productivity both by eliminating the lack of raw material in the manufacture process, and by minimizing the excess of cut material according to standard predetermined cutting setup types.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book aimed to present an overview of the concept of Comparative Mythology by comparing three different archaic myths from three different parts of the world. Comparative Mythology explores the humans¿ past in order to help us understand the world we live in today and in this domain of study an ¿ancestor myth¿ is seen as a symbolic narrative on how the world began and how the first ancestors by the divine order came to inhabit a certain geographical area. In this book, the discussed myths illustrate how human has evolved from plant-life nature to human nature and in this way they illustrate the priority of vegetation life and agriculture culture in these societies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book aims at challenging modern society's view upon the practice of cannibalism. The book provides historical insight concerning different tribes' reasons for cannibalistic practices, and shows how cannibalism has even been common practice in Europe all the way up to the 19th century. By using philosophy theories of ethics and morals by Immanual Kant, Plato, Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, this project aims at showing the reader a new perspective on cannibalism. In doing so this book is intended to make the reader aware of the historical background of cannibalism and provide new insights as to the morality or ethical reasoning in terms of eating another human being.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Cervical cancer can be preventable by regular screening. Screening identifies the precancerous lesions, which helps in prevention and further progression to cancer. Despite the limited accuracy of the Conventional Pap, liquid based cytology (LBC) has been introduced in the NHS Cervical screening programme (NHSCSP) UK. National institute of clinical excellence (NICE) recommended a pilot study to evaluate the accuracy of LBC in 2003 and the pilot report showed that LBC reduces the inadequate rates of samples. However, there were insufficient evidence to justify the sensitivity and specificity of LBC. Many studies compared the accuracy between LBC and the Conventional method; some studies showed that LBC is sensitive in detecting CIN2 or worse lesions and some study found no difference between the two methods. This study looked at the reporting profile of cytology in England over the past 10 year period for comparing the two methods. LBC has been introduced in the NHSCSP in the year 2003/04 and the complete rollout of LBC was done in 2008. The information for this study has been collected from the NHCSP website and the analysis has been done using the Microsoft Excel.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -How many times have you looked at your electricity or gas bill and thought, how can they be so high Nowadays, the energy is an important part of our lives and it's time to know how to live with it. The thesis written in this book, shows a different way to provide the energy of a family house, located in Mallorca, using the solar thermal energy as a source of heat and a system that releases the heat from the floor of the building. Therfore, in this book you will find an alternative way to provide the energy of your house, at the same time that you take care of the environment.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book has been designed to act as a useful resource for researchers working on Anti dermatophytes. Lactic acids are used as excipients in pharma industries. Nosocomial lactic acid may also be used as an effective drug active or as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations against the dermatophytic strains. The dermatomycoses are a serious threat to human health. Although hundreds of pharmaceutical preparations are being marketed, but bacterial produced lactic acids are not included in their dosage forms. This book endeavours to provide insights on the incorporation of nosocomial lactic acid or its drug active form in the pharmaceutical preparations to combat the dreaded dermatomycotic infections through formulation of a cost effective and reliable pharmaceutical preparation against the dermatomycoses, in addition to serving as a source of a bioprospective study for the 'bad guys' of Hospitals.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Endoscopic surgery is carried out without any direct visual contact with the operation area.The surgeon will perform operations by just looking on the monitor screen of the computer.The operation area is displayed on a monitor for visual feedback.During the course of an operation,image quality may be low due to degradations of the endoscopic images.The goal of our research is to enhance the endoscopic image by using total variation texture enhanced image decomposition technique.Several papers address the topics highlight detection and substitution of missing image data,but we do not know of any research group working on general endoscopic image enhancement. In this book we describe the texture enhanced histogram equalization method to enhance endoscopic images.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Since the first World War, battle tanks constitute one of the basic combat assets of the army, most often deciding on their force of impact. Tanks are being used for supporting the infantry (mechanized units nowadays), especially in destroying resistance field points and for fighting armoured combat vehicles of the enemy. A sequence of factors comprises the combat efficiency of a contemporary battle tank, as follows: the armoured protection, fire control system, layouts of the data transmission and commanding system, the manoeuvrability etc. However, weaponry is still the most important, thus classifying battle tanks as the main factor in direct combat on the contemporary battlefield. In the monograph I presented my own conception and results of dynamic tests of new subcalibre projectiles with segmented penetrators which are characterized by an increased resistance to bending forces keeping the cohesion of the penetrator during penetration process.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is an effort to look at women at workplace and the various conflicts that surround them. Our effort is to look at society, demographic and organizational variables together. Women at work have raised multiple queries and issues which are still under research. Our effort puts a framework in place for people to pick up these variables and study them to develop and grow in there own direction. The work will be helpful to all researchers working in this field and allow them a comprehensive list to work onBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book analyses the judgments in the Work Choices Case through the lens of socio-political and legal factors. The authors contend that the case differs significantly from other constitutional cases due to the connection between the subject area being dealt with ¿ the multi-faceted area of ¿industrial relations¿ as the law regulating work ¿ and the shifting focus to the corporations power as the locus of regulation of employees. The contested terrain for the regulation of labour in Australia is firstly examined. Concurrent developments within the apparently disparate subjects of corporate law and labour law are then discussed, particularly within the Australian context of corporate managers¿ increasing prerogative to regulate their workers. Finally, a critical overview of the Work Choices changes is provided.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This research examines socio-cultural, economic and political interactions between Muslims majority and Christians minority in Katsina state. The study attempts detail analysis of the relationship between Hausa religious groups of Muslims and Christians in some selected areas that cover the three Senatorial zones of Daura, Funtua and Katsina in the state. It is discovered that there is a cordial relationship between the two groups in spite of the fact that they belong to two different faiths of Islam and Christianity, in view of the incessant religious crisis in the country. Review of some socio-political problems in these communities and their attending social, cultural, and political implications has been made and some recommendations have also been provided.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Most often, professional integration is analyzed by means of a series of objective indicators - the employment rate, unemployment rate, unemployment rate - which, while very important, fail to capture the complexity of the process. This is also because professional integration is a complex process which involves decisions, multiple professional trajectories, socio-professional identity formation etc.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.