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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The aim of 'Analysing Harmony' is to make some kind of sense or order from tonal harmony as used in the popular music of the mid-20th century; the kind of music that is known as the 'great American songbook' and used as 'standards' by jazz musicians. The benefit of using this kind of repertoire is that, because it is highly 'refined', in the sense of being systematised and predictable, other musics, such as classical and pop, may be usefully compared with it to highlight similarities and differences of tonal use. The particular purpose of the booklet is twofold. Firstly, it may assist songwriters suffering from the 'lost chord' of songwriter's block. The patterns and substitute chords analysed here can provide a range of chords that have the 'correct' harmonic function: it's then a matter of choosing one according to taste. Secondly, an analytical understanding can greatly assist the improvising musician to develop broader and more complex melodic ideas over longer time-frames, rather than responding to each individual chord as it comes along. 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Innovation and regional development are two topics that were (separately) very much discussed by scholars and in recent literature there have been attempts to examine how the former is connected to the latter. At the same time, different types of regional agglomeration systems have been developed and discussed. However, there is a significant gap in literature particularly concerning Innovation Zones. Thus, there is a need to look into this concept and examine the benefits that Innovation Zones can provide to the region to which they are affiliated. Consequently, it is necessary to examine who are the main actors of an Innovation Zone and the prerequisites for a successful Innovation Zone. This analysis will provide to the reader knowledge on regional development theories, the importance of knowledge and it would be especially useful to students or professionals that deal with issues related to innovation, regional development and knowledge agglomeration systems.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Children in many Kenyan communities are conceived as sources of wealth, an investment and thus, socially, emotionally and economically rewarding. My interest in studying street children stemmed from the desire to understand what exactly happened in the this[Kenyan] society where children are highly valued, yet we witness armies of children taking over major towns in Kenya as scavengers to whom the street is the only source of livelihood. In this publication, I have utilized an anthropological perspective of understanding street children from their own point of view. Issues of social and economic organization of the street children while on the streets have been documented, among others, the opportunities and challenge they face as they wring a livelihood on the streets. Being largely a qualitative approach, I have drawn several inferences that have been logically explained to express the push and pull factors that influence patterns of migration among street children in the study area. The book culminates with a conceptual framework derived from the study and thus, recommendations that are drawn for policy purposes. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Children in many Kenyan communities are conceived as sources of wealth, an investment and thus, socially, emotionally and economically rewarding. My interest in studying street children stemmed from the desire to understand what exactly happened in the this[Kenyan] society where children are highly valued, yet we witness armies of children taking over major towns in Kenya as scavengers to whom the street is the only source of livelihood. In this publication, I have utilized an anthropological perspective of understanding street children from their own point of view. Issues of social and economic organization of the street children while on the streets have been documented, among others, the opportunities and challenge they face as they wring a livelihood on the streets. Being largely a qualitative approach, I have drawn several inferences that have been logically explained to express the push and pull factors that influence patterns of migration among street children in the study area. The book culminates with a conceptual framework derived from the study and thus, recommendations that are drawn for policy purposes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Innovation and regional development are two topics that were (separately) very much discussed by scholars and in recent literature there have been attempts to examine how the former is connected to the latter. At the same time, different types of regional agglomeration systems have been developed and discussed. However, there is a significant gap in literature particularly concerning Innovation Zones. Thus, there is a need to look into this concept and examine the benefits that Innovation Zones can provide to the region to which they are affiliated. Consequently, it is necessary to examine who are the main actors of an Innovation Zone and the prerequisites for a successful Innovation Zone. This analysis will provide to the reader knowledge on regional development theories, the importance of knowledge and it would be especially useful to students or professionals that deal with issues related to innovation, regional development and knowledge agglomeration systems.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Children in many Kenyan communities are conceived as sources of wealth, an investment and thus, socially, emotionally and economically rewarding. My interest in studying street children stemmed from the desire to understand what exactly happened in the this[Kenyan] society where children are highly valued, yet we witness armies of children taking over major towns in Kenya as scavengers to whom the street is the only source of livelihood. In this publication, I have utilized an anthropological perspective of understanding street children from their own point of view. Issues of social and economic organization of the street children while on the streets have been documented, among others, the opportunities and challenge they face as they wring a livelihood on the streets. Being largely a qualitative approach, I have drawn several inferences that have been logically explained to express the push and pull factors that influence patterns of migration among street children in the study area. The book culminates with a conceptual framework derived from the study and thus, recommendations that are drawn for policy purposes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book reports on a six month implementation of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model when taught in a New Zealand secondary school physical education program. Two classes were taught using TPSR as the predominant pedagogical approach, while two control classes were taught using traditional physical education pedagogy. A mixed methods approach was used to examine the impact of the implementation on students and teachers. The results showed an improvement in students behavior in class; in their relationships with each other and with the teacher; and in their engagement with the physical education curriculum. For most students the learning about personal and social responsibility was restricted to the physical education context. For a small number of student, however, the program had a strong impact on other aspects of their lives. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book reports on a six month implementation of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model when taught in a New Zealand secondary school physical education program. Two classes were taught using TPSR as the predominant pedagogical approach, while two control classes were taught using traditional physical education pedagogy. A mixed methods approach was used to examine the impact of the implementation on students and teachers. The results showed an improvement in students behavior in class; in their relationships with each other and with the teacher; and in their engagement with the physical education curriculum. For most students the learning about personal and social responsibility was restricted to the physical education context. For a small number of student, however, the program had a strong impact on other aspects of their lives.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Innovation and regional development are two topics that were (separately) very much discussed by scholars and in recent literature there have been attempts to examine how the former is connected to the latter. At the same time, different types of regional agglomeration systems have been developed and discussed. However, there is a significant gap in literature particularly concerning Innovation Zones. Thus, there is a need to look into this concept and examine the benefits that Innovation Zones can provide to the region to which they are affiliated. Consequently, it is necessary to examine who are the main actors of an Innovation Zone and the prerequisites for a successful Innovation Zone. This analysis will provide to the reader knowledge on regional development theories, the importance of knowledge and it would be especially useful to students or professionals that deal with issues related to innovation, regional development and knowledge agglomeration systems. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Children in many Kenyan communities are conceived as sources of wealth, an investment and thus, socially, emotionally and economically rewarding. My interest in studying street children stemmed from the desire to understand what exactly happened in the this[Kenyan] society where children are highly valued, yet we witness armies of children taking over major towns in Kenya as scavengers to whom the street is the only source of livelihood. In this publication, I have utilized an anthropological perspective of understanding street children from their own point of view. Issues of social and economic organization of the street children while on the streets have been documented, among others, the opportunities and challenge they face as they wring a livelihood on the streets. Being largely a qualitative approach, I have drawn several inferences that have been logically explained to express the push and pull factors that influence patterns of migration among street children in the study area. The book culminates with a conceptual framework derived from the study and thus, recommendations that are drawn for policy purposes. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book reports on a six month implementation of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model when taught in a New Zealand secondary school physical education program. Two classes were taught using TPSR as the predominant pedagogical approach, while two control classes were taught using traditional physical education pedagogy. A mixed methods approach was used to examine the impact of the implementation on students and teachers. The results showed an improvement in students behavior in class; in their relationships with each other and with the teacher; and in their engagement with the physical education curriculum. For most students the learning about personal and social responsibility was restricted to the physical education context. For a small number of student, however, the program had a strong impact on other aspects of their lives. 276 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This report details the entire production process which the maker had gone through for the creation of this film. It attempts to address the lack of a uniquely Chinese science fiction film in the Mandarin speaking world. It seeks to highlight how the original nature of the production can be changed due to the limitations of time and the production pipeline. It also reflects the author's decision making process, showing the influences he chose to aid in the production of the film and how he attempts to reconcile a Western dominated medium with Chinese elements. It also addresses some of the problems and benefits of using Adobe Creative Suite CS4 pipeline. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines the effects of EU trade liberalisation on changes in the structure and concentration of manufacturing industries in Spain. The analysis develops a three-region model to classify a country s administrative regions into Core-, Adjacent-, and Periphery regions. The CAP model is significant in so far that it can be extended into a multi-regional CAP model to provide a framework for analysing the forces of agglomeration and dispersion at the national regional levels where the shocks of economic integration are initially felt. The analysis employs the Krugman Index to measure changes in the similarity/diversity of a region s industry structure. The model furthermore develops a manufacturing labor-land ratio to measure industry s relative and absolute regional concentration. The methodology, analysis, and outcomes of this study could be of particular interest to professionals in the fields of Marketing and Communication, Urban and Industrial Park planners, Real Estate Developers, and Regional Economic Development and Policy Planners. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book gives an account of government involvement in defined benefit pension plans and an analysis of resultant negative effects, both explicit and implicit. This book also covers, in broad terms, the workings and advantages of defined benefit plans, the laws governing defined benefit plans, the costs imposed on them by poor legislation, and the resulting disarray (including potential for financial crisis) in the defined benefit pension plan industry. 56 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Evaluation of the unique needs of children with complex chronic health conditions and their families has captured the attention of researchers and clinicians. As medical research continues to improve treatments and survival rates for many children with life-threatening illnesses, the need for ongoing assessment of children's needs is essential to understanding these needs and maximizing quality of life. The research summarized in this book was designed to examine the content validity of a comprehensive model of children's needs via a case synthesis. The results of the study will help to refine the content validity of the model and suggest future directions for research on the needs of this population. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study gives a global summary of the number of constitutions and the number of articles in each constitution for many representative countries around the world. The objective is to compare the numbers of constitutions and articles in the following regions of the world: North America, Latin America, Europe, Oceania, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Around the world, on average, Latin America has had the most convoluted constitutional history. The Dominican Republic has had a total of 32 constitutions, the largest number of constitutions in any country, since its independence in 1844. Three other countries have also had 20 or more constitutions throughout their history, all of them in Latin America: Venezuela (26), Haiti (24) and Ecuador (20). On the other hand, there are societies that do not even have codified constitutions, like the United Kingdom in Europe, Hong Kong in Asia and New Zealand in Oceania. In the Middle East, Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have official written constitutions for historical and religious reasons. Comparative constitutional numbers and history help explain the relative stability of political systems, but not necessarily their quality. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Companies pay attention to their product mix. They also pay attention to their marketing mix. That philosophy is rather encompassing. Current and future executives are to borrow a leaf and develop a knack for searching for the mix in their everyday business activities. The pertinent question to ask oneself is what factors affect this process This should then be applied to products, business relationships, production plans, budgets, mergers and acquisitions, new developments, current and future economies, and all issues that come to mind, as far as they are likely to affect the organization''s business activities. This means, therefore, that cause and effect cannot be ruled out in virtually every human endeavor. Corporate profitability is presented here as dependent upon the KSDR Mix Knowledge Management, Succession Planning, Decision-Making and Risk Analysis. Companies and their executives always take critical look at everything that has a tendency to affect their business, whether it has a positive or negative potential. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study offers a framework for approaching an analysis of the discourse on Palestine in the contemporary United States by conducting a close investigation of print news contributions to that discourse. Relevant theoretical frameworks are applied in order to interpret definitions of discourse, processes of discourse formation, and in particular contributions from the news media to contemporary discourse in the United States. This study argues that contemporary discourse constructs Palestine as an other opposed to contemporary conceptions of a national self. This assertion is made according to relevant theoretical approaches considering the formation of individual and group identities. This study further seeks to delineate the characteristics of the self and the other through an analysis of relevant examples from news media discourse. Aspects of the contemporary American identity are thereby examined, and through this investigation, the dynamic relationship between conceptions of the American 'self' and constructions of the Palestinian 'other' is elucidated. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The magic impetus behind the employment scenario today is the word of spell Employability . The term employability refers to a person's capability of gaining initial employment, maintaining employment and obtaining new employment; if required. The employability of an individual depends on the KSA Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes that one possesses: the way in which these assets are used and presented to the employers. The changing nature of the work environment, the emergence of technology-driven processes and the diversified needs are the challenges to the ability of college and university students. So, they need various forms of support to overcome the physical and mental barriers to learn English for personal development. What we need is Thought Shift from employment to employability; from providing fish to teaching how to fish. The journey has just begun with regard to the challenge of linking Education to Employability in the global knowledge economy. The analysis should be very useful to the higher order learners who want to develop their market oriented skills to make themselves more employable. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This paper, which is based on a positivistic epistemology, is built upon a quantitative case study where SIX Harcourt HFXS Index is optimized in purpose of achieving an outperformance in terms of the risk-adjusted return. The optimization uses an adjusted mean-variance methodology and is limited to a maintained correlation above 0,9 towards the standard SIX Harcourt HFXS Index. The optimization is created through the use of an Excel application created by Harcourt Investment Consulting. Also, based on the outperformance by Swedish hedge funds compared to global hedge funds, this study aims to show the effect of incorporating Swedish hedge funds in a traditional portfolio consisting of equities and bonds. This effect is analyzed by the use of several performance-and risk measures. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The 2007 US subprime mortgage crisis caused uncertainty on stock markets worldwide and eventually resulted in the collapse of large financial institutions, the bailout of commercial banks by national governments, and a deep worldwide recession. Central banks influence the allocation of financial resources through monetary policy decisions. This book discusses the role of commercial banks in the monetary policy transmission mechanism during liquidity crises. The empirical research presented in this book suggests that during a liquidity crisis expansionary monetary policy has only limited potential to stimulate economic activity. The current state of the both the US and European economies seems to illustrate this point. Despite the historically low interest rates in both the US and Europe (i.e. extreme expansionary monetary policy), the global economy is only slowly recovering from the recession, which fuels the fear for a so-called double dip recession . An earlier version of this book was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Finance at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This work critically evaluates the role and extent investment promotion agencies played in the effort of two Central European states to attract foreign direct investment. Several variables defining the authority, political independence, competence of these government-established institutions, as well as variables that have effect on formulation, implementation and successfulness of a suitable investment promotion strategy were assessed. The detailed scrutiny of Czech and Slovak investment promotion agencies shows considerable differences in various aspects of their organizational structure, functions and their performance, all having impact on the quantity and quality of attracted FDI into their home economies. Moreover, both of the examined investment promotion agencies seem to at least partially influence the economic-development record of their country and its further developmental prospects. The primary contribution of this book dwells in its in-depth examination of two regionally competing national IPAs, currently missing in the investment promotion literature. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Today's business world not only believes on big business corporations like MNCs and INCs, but also equally believes on small business organization like Business Enterprises. It has been accepted by one and all that small business enterprises must be assigned a top priority in any programmed of economic development. Survey display the major part of economy in developed countries like Japan, USA, UK just because of small business growth i.e. Enterprises having less than 100 labors, and to execute such enterprises having small organization more need to lead and less need to manage to get maximum effective work by labors with keep them motivated for work and honest for the business. This book is not only with the intention leadership for small organization but also for corporations which highlights concepts, tools, types, techniques and theories of business leadership and emphasized why balanced leadership need with the management. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The effectiveness of Pap smear screening and the barriers to obtaining one have been well researched. However, there is limited information on young women s experiences of Pap smear screening and the context in which they move from intending to be screened to actually undertaking the screening. This qualitative research study consisted of eight semi structured interviews with young women who had participated in Pap smear screening. The data analysis revealed that the Pap smear experiences of young women were complex and influenced by personal, social and environmental contexts and upon further examination five broad themes were identified. As a result, the findings from this research provides Health Promoters with information on which to base potential Pap smear campaign strategies and gives direction on how to facilitate young women in moving from intention to action. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The research presents a historical perspective of emergence and evolution of Georgian environmental movement. The timeline is divided into Soviet and post Soviet periods. Soviet time movement exhibits many similarities with its counterparts from other former Communist block countries. Distinct characteristic of Georgian environmentalism of that period is close ties with national liberation movement and high level of politicization. Post Soviet movement that emerged as a response to international assistance and partly as an attempt to counterweigh the policy of the government oriented exclusively towards economic development is different from Soviet time movement in many ways. Unlike the predecessor, it no longer enjoys widespread popularity among population. Troubled by internal divisions, the focus of modern Georgian environmentalism is directed towards the development projects that bring the issue of environmental protection back into the spotlight, but only for the limited period of time. Economic model of the country s new government is emerging as a novel challenge that Georgian environmentalists have to address. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The subject of fraud is prevalent in the financial services industry globally. This book is a guide for those who manage fraud and those who aspire to join our beloved risk management field. The following fields have been deliberated fairly well: definition of fraud, causes of fraud, factors that cause fraud, pressure of work, opportunity to do fraud, integrity, management fraud, computer fraud, internet fraud, various models, common types of fraud, corporate governance, fraud prevention strategies, indirect controls, direct controls, pre- employment screening, employee appraisal and monitoring, whistle blowing, commitment, communication, general controls, specific controls, control over ITC, conflict of interest and many more. The book is a real life case study of the South African number one commercial bank (ABSA) now a division of Barclays Bank. Fraud is a common phenomenon particularly in the banking industry, and must be proactively managed at all costs. It's a game management must win against criminals.In most cases management do not know what is going on in their own back yard. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the last 20 years the cooperation between Russian Federation and the European Union had increased to a large extend. Currently, both are binded by a Partnership Agreement. However , it is important to take a look if Russia can be potentially a member of the EU, by addressing the basic criteria of accession . Moreover, it is initial to have a look at the benefits and the drawbacks for the both partners in Russian accession. This book, therefore, will provide a conclusion about the Russian potential to become a member state of the European Union. 52 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -International society is a changing entity. The number of international entities continuously grows. New states are created, old states diminish or disappear. Complex states dissolute and simple states sometimes unite. And then it is up to the states to decide whether they will accept the new circumstances and recognize the particular eventuality and additionally, to decide on the time framework.The end of the Cold War brought unexpected changes to the map of Europe. The breakup of the USSR and Czechoslovakia fortunately was negotiated with minimal friction, but the creation of the new states in the former Yugoslavia was not so peaceful. Several issues in the violent dissolution of the Yugoslav federation were raised and among others, the issue of the recognition of the Yugoslav republics.In that sense,the recognition process of Macedonia, in many ways represents an important precedent in the contemporary theory for recognition of states in international law. In that direction, this thesis is an attempt to analyze the specifics of the Macedonian recognition process and eventually to examine the consequences of this process on the theory and future practice of recognition of states. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Uptake of the HPV vaccine has been a major health issue since its release. This study follows up on current work that suggests that higher knowledge and awareness of HPV lead to greater vaccination coverage. Emory undergraduate students participated in an online survey and follow-up interviews to gauge their perceptions of the vaccine and their views on sexual activity on college campuses under the influence of the 'hook-up' culture. The aim of the study was to gauge whether knowledge or culture held more weight in determining students' intentions to be vaccinated and their sexual decision-making processes. The results suggest that knowledge does not play a significant role; rather, perceptions of the vaccine and a student's own sexual activity level were more accurate predictors. Among Emory's student population, knowledge on safe sex competes with cultural ideals that encourage or reward increased sexual behavior among students. This underscores the importance of the vaccine, and marketing officials, public health practitioners, and health educators alike need to work around students' perceptions of the vaccine and the high cost to ensure maximum coverage. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is particularly concerned with what the effects of ideology on the selection process of the translation are and how and why ideology aborts authors or texts-to-be-translated. The 'ideology' concept of this work is not just the specific thought system of a group but a curriculum of power and control with its apparatuses, aims, directions, financial resources and political aspect. Different dimensions of ideology, which make it a curriculum, are also analyzed: the ideology of the author, the ideology of the translator(s), the ideology of institutions, the ideology of countries, the ideology of concepts and the ideology of theories. Ideology with all of its dimensions can affect the very first movement of translation and try to repress or even abort a text-to-be-translated. Thus, this book focuses on the place of selection, repression/ abortion and ideology in translation theory and analyzes the repression and abortion of The Satanic Verses both in the world and in Turkey to make concrete the ideas in the theoretical framework. 88 pp. Englisch. …