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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In the wake of spectacular economic scandals, there has been a surge in interest about rule-breaking in organizations and the question of how to prevent such violations. More and more organizations are setting up 'compliance management' positions that are responsible for monitoring compliance with rules, sanctioning deviations from the rules, and establishing and interpreting new rules. The motto here is: from now on, we'll do everything by the book! In this book, we show why the hopes associated with compliance management are often overstated, while the risks are typically underestimated. Compliance management needs to be managed and discursively designed; it cannot ensure complete control. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In the wake of spectacular economic scandals, there has been a surge in interest about rule-breaking in organizations and the question of how to prevent such violations. More and more organizations are setting up 'compliance management' positions that are responsible for monitoring compliance with rules, sanctioning deviations from the rules, and establishing and interpreting new rules. The motto here is: from now on, we'll do everything by the book! In this book, we show why the hopes associated with compliance management are often overstated, while the risks are typically underestimated. Compliance management needs to be managed and discursively designed; it cannot ensure complete control.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -For fifty years, 4ZZZ has been more than just a broadcaster - it s been a movement, a megaphone, and a meeting place for radicals, musicians, punks and radio nerds alike. People Powered Radio captures the oral and archival histories of one of Australia s oldest and most unique community radio stations. From the station s subversive roots in the 1970s to its present-day digital renaissance, this rich and deeply researched book documents the lasting contributions made by 4ZZZ; promoting independent music, producing alternative news and fostering authentic community collaborations. People Powered Radio is not just a story about radio. It s an insider s perspective on what happens when people build something together and refuse to let it go. It s a celebration of everything that 4ZZZ has offered over the last half a century and what the future might hold for the station. 284 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers a philosophical exploration of the extraordinary depth of Herman Charles Bosman s humorous short stories. It argues that while his stories are entirely readable as light fiction, they are also revelatory of the nature of literary art. Their art allows us to experience the depth that ordinary life possesses.The book sets its argument in the context of a discussion of the depth of fiction in relation to truth, and consequently of the relation of the charms of the worlds of fiction to the reality of everyday life.Herman Charles Bosman and the Depth of Humorous Storytelling is essential reading for philosophers of literary aesthetics as well as for scholars in literary studies, narrative theory, and comparative literature. 148 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -For fifty years, 4ZZZ has been more than just a broadcaster - it's been a movement, a megaphone, and a meeting place for radicals, musicians, punks and radio nerds alike. People Powered Radio captures the oral and archival histories of one of Australia's oldest and most unique community radio stations. From the station's subversive roots in the 1970s to its present-day digital renaissance, this rich and deeply researched book documents the lasting contributions made by 4ZZZ; promoting independent music, producing alternative news and fostering authentic community collaborations. People Powered Radio is not just a story about radio. It's an insider's perspective on what happens when people build something together and refuse to let it go. It's a celebration of everything that 4ZZZ has offered over the last half a century and what the future might hold for the station.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers a philosophical exploration of the extraordinary depth of Herman Charles Bosman's humorous short stories. It argues that while his stories are entirely readable as light fiction, they are also revelatory of the nature of literary art. Their art allows us to experience the depth that ordinary life possesses.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book explores how public opinion toward the European Union has evolved during the age of polycrises. It shows that not all crises are perceived in the same way, nor do they generate uniform political responses. By distinguishing between process-oriented threats, event-driven crises, and recurrent threat-to-crisis issues, the book offers an original framework to analyse the impact of global challenges. Situating Italy within a comparative framework alongside France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, the volume reveals how specific types of crises foster greater support, while others exacerbate disaffection or ambivalence. Despite signs of rising Euroscepticism in many European countries in recent years, the book argues that recent global threats and crises have helped to redefine the role of the EU in its relationship with national governments, leading to a shift in public opinion that mitigates criticism against it. The book will appeal to all those interested in European politics, political communication, and European studies. 184 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This volume on Cognitive Athletic Training in Team Handball tackles the question of which game and exercise forms can train cognitive abilities alongside athleticism and endurance of soccer players. As the second book in the series Cognitive Athletic Training, it stands out with its clear structure, divided into theoretical and practical parts. With essential theory provided in the first part, the practical section illustrates exercises and games with numerous photos and graphs, allowing easy understanding and implementation in a training routine. It provides advice and exercises to train athleticism, endurance, and cognitive abilities. Particular focus is on perception, creativity, anticipation, and attention, as well as physical abilities such as strength, endurance, speed, and coordination.This book is structured with a clear didactic and methodological approach, featuring numerous examples and offering a concise, well-organized presentation in the theoretical section. Countless photos and illustrations support the implementation of the various games and exercises in the practical section, which makes up the main part of the book.With a foreword by Markus Gaugisch, who is the head coach of the German women s national handball team since 2022, has won the German Cup twice, the German Supercup once, two German Championships, and the 2022 EHF European League title with SG BBM Bietigheim. The connection between cognitive skills and physical abilities discussed in this book offers coaches the opportunity to motivate learners and to create training conditions that prepare them for the diverse game situations in handball. This volume will serve as a great reference for all team handball trainers and athletes seeking guidance on cognitive athletic trainingThe translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content 228 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book explores how public opinion toward the European Union has evolved during the age of polycrises. It shows that not all crises are perceived in the same way, nor do they generate uniform political responses. By distinguishing between process-oriented threats, event-driven crises, and recurrent threat-to-crisis issues, the book offers an original framework to analyse the impact of global challenges. Situating Italy within a comparative framework alongside France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, the volume reveals how specific types of crises foster greater support, while others exacerbate disaffection or ambivalence. Despite signs of rising Euroscepticism in many European countries in recent years, the book argues that recent global threats and crises have helped to redefine the role of the EU in its relationship with national governments, leading to a shift in public opinion that mitigates criticism against it. The book will appeal to all those interested in European politics, political communication, and European studies. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book takes an in-depth look at the debates surrounding democracy and social democracy. Questioning the effectiveness of elections and referenda in expressing the 'voice of the people', it explores how voters' decisions are influenced by ideology and politicians' past performance. It examines how political parties converge towards the median voter's position, and the strategies they use to win elections and justify their past performance. Furthermore, it explores the relationship between socialism and liberalism within European social democracy, highlighting the compatibility of egalitarian policies with economic competitiveness.Written by José María Maravall, the former Spanish Minister of Education and Science (1982-1988), the book's analysis is enriched by the author's personal background. With a history of anti-Francoist activism, membership of underground organisations, and roles within the Spanish Socialist Party, the author's experiences offer unique insights into political strategy and governance. Drawing additionally on extensive data and empirical evidence, the book provides a thorough analysis of democracy, accountability, and the survival of governments, making it essential reading for anyone interested in democracy and social democracy. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nanocrystals have been established as an important cancer diagnosis and therapeutic tool due to their ability to deliver poorly soluble drugs with sustained release, low toxicity, and flexibility of administration. In this book, the importance and current status of nanocrystals in cancer therapy are presented, along with challenges, and future prospects.The book focuses on several therapies of nanocrystals, including anticancer, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, biotheranostics, targeted therapy, photothermal, and photodynamic. Further, different imaging and diagnostics using nanocrystals are mentioned, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), biosensing, and luminescence. Finally, the limitations and potential solutions of nanocrystals in the field of cancer theranostics are also discussed.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Explainable and Transparent AI and Multi-Agent Systems, EXTRAAMAS 2025, held in Detroit, MI, USA, during May 19-20, 2025.The 12 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI interpretation & social dimensions; LLMs & generative AI in XAI; agent architectures & inter-agent explainability; and human-XAI interaction, quality & ethics.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The two-volume set CCIS 2617 and 2618constitutes the refereed post-conferenceproceedings of the 5th International Conference on Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications, OL2A 2025, held in Sesti Levante, Italy, during April 28 30, 2025.The 38 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Optimization; Optimization in Control Systems Design; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine; and Deep Learning.Part II: Optimization in the SDG context; Machine Learning; and Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Robotics.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This second edition introduces Python programming to readers with little or no prior experience, specifically tailored for physicists and natural sciences students. The book begins with interactive Python exercises to foster familiarity with the language. It then progresses to more complex Python scripts (programs) that readers are encouraged to run on their own computers. Each program listing is thoroughly explained, and readers are encouraged to experiment by modifying code lines or blocks to observe and understand their effects. The text introduces Matplotlib graphics for creating figures representing data, function plots, and visualizations like field lines and equipotential surfaces. It also explores 3D graphics and animated function plots. A dedicated chapter covers the numerical solution of algebraic and transcendental equations.The underlying mathematical principles are thoroughly discussed and the available Python tools for solving these equations are presented. A further chapter is dedicated to the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). This is of vital importance for the physicist, since differential equations are at the base of both classical physics (Newton s equations) and quantum mechanics (Schroedinger s equation). The shooting method for the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations with boundary conditions is also presented. Python programs for the solution of two quantum-mechanics problems are discussed as examples. Two chapters are dedicated to Tkinter graphics, which gives the user more freedom than Matplotlib, and to Tkinter animation. A special chapter is dedicated to computer animation involving differential equations, with a discussion of the effect of the accumulation of truncation errors, particularly relevant for such fields as molecular dynamics or celestial mechanics, which often require integrating Newton s equations over a very long time starting from some initial conditions. Symplectic algorithms for tackling this problem are introduced. Programs displaying the animation of physical problems involving the solution of ordinary differential equations (for which in most cases there is no algebraic solution) in real time are presented and discussed. Finally, 3D animation is presented with Vpython. 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At the point of the often-contentious intersection of sacred site preservation and resource development, archaeology has a unique and valuable role. Archaeology has been criticized as a destroyer of sacred sites through the unbridled pursuit of knowledge through excavation or aiding unbridled development by failing to identify sacred sites. However, archaeology can act as a mitigator between the conflicting goals of preservation and development, while giving the indigenous a voice. At the heart of this mitigation is understanding the sacred: how it might be physically manifested, how those of diverse cultures understand it, and how it is effected by the laws and norms of diverse cultures. The purpose of this book is to enhance the discussion surrounding contemporary human interaction with our natural and cultural landscape. Its first goal is make this discussion more productive and less contentious by presenting and thus recognizing the cultural ways of knowing and perspectives of indigenous people. Its second goal is to foster the preservation of our scared landscape. As more and more of our physical landscape is being altered worldwide through rapid growth and development, the cultural landscape is also being changed and challenged. These changes often reflect the interests of some members of society, while the interests of others, including those of Native and Indigenous communities and many archaeologists, environmentalists and others who understand the importance of knowing the past, are disregarded. The latter group is dedicated toward preserving special places, and continuing to provide for Native people the ability to celebrate their traditions and focusing on defining the sacred landscape.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book comprehensively explores the educational experiences of refugee students in primary schools, specifically addressing literacy, mathematics, and science skills through innovative teaching methods, including artificial intelligence, coding, and drama-based etc. approaches. Embracing a skill-based learning, the book is enriched with practical applications designed to enhance essential skills among refugee learners effectively. Drawing upon the extensive expertise of contributing authors, each chapter provides in-depth analyses of various dimensions of refugee education, offering valuable insights into targeted pedagogical strategies. Chapters conclude with illustrative activities specifically designed for refugee students, accompanied by detailed evaluations of their outcomes. These activities are not merely theoretical; they are purposefully structured to ensure applicability and adaptability within diverse global educational contexts. This book serves as an essential resource for teacher candidates, educators, researchers, and academics specializing in refugee education and general pedagogy, combining rigorous theoretical perspectives with actionable, real-world strategies. 324 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This Festschrift is dedicated to Jean-Bernard Stefani, a leading researcher in the field of component-based software engineering, system modelling, and formal methods for distributed systems.From 2001 to 2015 Jean-Bernard led first the SARDES research team at Inria Grenoble-Rhône-Alpes then the SPADES research team, and from 2015 to 2021 he was the Head of Science of the Inria Grenoble-Rhône-Alpes Research Center. Previously he worked at CNET (Centre National d Études des Télécommunications) and France Télécom R&D. He has been a long-time board member of DisCoTeC, the main conference on Distributed Computing Technologies, and is a past chair of IFIP Working Group 6.1. His current research interests include concurrency theory, reversibility, process calculi, and reactive and distributed programming languages.In addition to his research and organizational achievements, Jean-Bernard has been an inspiring collaborator, the scope and success of his career is reflected in the contributions to this volume.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume constitutes the proceedings of First International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Computer Technology, ICMSCT 2024, held in Skikda, Algeria, during November 5 6, 2024.The 45 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 133 submissions. They focus on Natural Language Processing; Database Applications; Image Processing; Distributed Databases; and Big Data Analytics.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers alternative theoretical approaches and pedagogies that challenge the worldview that divides things/people into bounded categories/units perceived to be internally homogeneous, what it calls 'unit thinking' built on the nation-state ideology. Unit thinking is problematic not only because it is inaccurate but also because it encourages an imposition of the 'ideal model' (e.g., the standard language) onto people and a hierarchization based on their proximity to the 'ideal' (e.g., devalued 'dialects'). This book explores an alternative approach-'post-unit thinking'-by drawing on the notions of 'fetish' by Slavoj Zizek and Integrationist Linguistics by Roy Harris and suggests pedagogies in fields that capitalize on 'learning from difference.' Theoretically, this discussion of (post) unit thinking is of interest to researchers seeking alternatives to post-structuralist discussions of the politics of difference. This book is also a practical resource for practitioners in study abroad, service learning, and world language education. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers alternative theoretical approaches and pedagogies that challenge the worldview that divides things/people into bounded categories/units perceived to be internally homogeneous, what it calls 'unit thinking' built on the nation-state ideology. Unit thinking is problematic not only because it is inaccurate but also because it encourages an imposition of the 'ideal model' (e.g., the standard language) onto people and a hierarchization based on their proximity to the 'ideal' (e.g., devalued 'dialects'). This book explores an alternative approach-'post-unit thinking'-by drawing on the notions of 'fetish' by Slavoj iek and Integrationist Linguistics by Roy Harris and suggests pedagogies in fields that capitalize on 'learning from difference.' Theoretically, this discussion of (post) unit thinking is of interest to researchers seeking alternatives to post-structuralist discussions of the politics of difference. This book is also a practical resource for practitioners in study abroad, service learning, and world language education.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -For fifty years, 4ZZZ has been more than just a broadcaster - it's been a movement, a megaphone, and a meeting place for radicals, musicians, punks and radio nerds alike. People Powered Radio captures the oral and archival histories of one of Australia's oldest and most unique community radio stations. From the station's subversive roots in the 1970s to its present-day digital renaissance, this rich and deeply researched book documents the lasting contributions made by 4ZZZ; promoting independent music, producing alternative news and fostering authentic community collaborations. People Powered Radio is not just a story about radio. It's an insider's perspective on what happens when people build something together and refuse to let it go. It's a celebration of everything that 4ZZZ has offered over the last half a century and what the future might hold for the station. 284 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book looks at the process of relocating Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan. It looks critically at the surrounding conflict and its causes, as well as the solution from the perspective of evidence-based-policy and regulatory impacts assessments whose presence is increasingly needed today, to campaign for participatory policies and achieve the right targets.It is not widely known that the process of relocation of the capital took place behind closed doors and unilaterally. Through a closed legislative process, without public debate, and by amending the constitution later, this takeover process took place without resistance from disadvantaged regions. Following this, when the central government faced financing difficulties along the way, its development budget initially relied on foreign investment, then became dependent on domestic financing, both sourced from state finances (APBN) and local resources. From here, the book maps the subsequent problems that arose, the first of which relates to local resources. It shows how local residents are also affected with land evictions without proper relocation. Through political-economic research and analysis, the book dissects the conflict as it appears in central-regional power relations, by exploring the roots of the problem and recommending several solutions, as well as looking at possible future development of the conflict. This timely book is helpful to those who carry out development studies and are involved in making public policy for campus, government, parliament and the business world. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book looks at the process of relocating Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan. It looks critically at the surrounding conflict and its causes, as well as the solution from the perspective of evidence-based-policy and regulatory impacts assessments whose presence is increasingly needed today, to campaign for participatory policies and achieve the right targets. It is not widely known that the process of relocation of the capital took place behind closed doors and unilaterally. Through a closed legislative process, without public debate, and by amending the constitution later, this takeover process took place without resistance from disadvantaged regions. Following this, when the central government faced financing difficulties along the way, its development budget initially relied on foreign investment, then became dependent on domestic financing, both sourced from state finances (APBN) and local resources. From here, the book maps the subsequent problems that arose, the first of which relates to local resources. It shows how local residents are also affected with land evictions without proper relocation. Through political-economic research and analysis, the book dissects the conflict as it appears in central-regional power relations, by exploring the roots of the problem and recommending several solutions, as well as looking at possible future development of the conflict. This timely book is helpful to those who carry out development studies and are involved in making public policy for campus, government, parliament and the business world.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 19th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2025, held in Mytilene, Greece, during July 79, 2025.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book takes an in-depth look at the debates surrounding democracy and social democracy. Questioning the effectiveness of elections and referenda in expressing the 'voice of the people', it explores how voters' decisions are influenced by ideology and politicians' past performance. It examines how political parties converge towards the median voter's position, and the strategies they use to win elections and justify their past performance. Furthermore, it explores the relationship between socialism and liberalism within European social democracy, highlighting the compatibility of egalitarian policies with economic competitiveness.Written by José María Maravall, the former Spanish Minister of Education and Science (1982-1988), the book's analysis is enriched by the author's personal background. With a history of anti-Francoist activism, membership of underground organisations, and roles within the Spanish Socialist Party, the author's experiences offer unique insights into political strategy and governance. Drawing additionally on extensive data and empirical evidence, the book provides a thorough analysis of democracy, accountability, and the survival of governments, making it essential reading for anyone interested in democracy and social democracy. 204 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 19th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2025, held inMytilene, Greece, during July 7 9, 2025.The 30 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Awareness & Education; Security Culture; Privacy andTechnical Attacks & Defenses.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is about zero generation witness literature: texts written by those who died in the Holocaust and who knew, at the time of their writing, that they would not survive. As such, they offer a unique perspective that differs from the more widely read and taught literature written by first generation survivors like Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi. These texts were produced across the concentrationary universe and include: the ghetto diaries of Dawid Sierakowiak (Lódz) and Chaim Kaplan (Warsaw); transit camp work, such as the paintings of Felix Nussbaum (Saint-Cyprien) and the poetry of Yitchak Katznelson (Vittel); anonymous letters thrown from cattle cars; Sonderkommando writing and photography from Auschwitz; non-Jewish letter-writing from Gestapo prisons by Helmuth-James and Freya Von Moltke (Tegel); and the literary work of Hannah Szenes, from her diaries in Palestine to her last poetry and letter in a Budapest prison the day of her execution.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book charts the representation of East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) people in popular performance and media in the US and UK from 1848 to the present day. It offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the major stereotypes, their historical evolution, and their persistence in contemporary comedy and performance. By delving into this rich history, readers are encouraged to critically examine the representations they encounter and create. The chapters cover pivotal topics such as the impact of large-scale ESEA immigration, international relations through major wars, and the role of comedy in perpetuating stereotypes. Through detailed case studies from Vaudeville scripts to modern stand-up comedians this book reveals how these stereotypes have been reinforced, subverted, or transformed over time. Readers discover how historical events shaped Western perceptions of ESEA cultures and how these perceptions continue to influence media today. This book is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in media studies, cultural history, or racial representation. It provides valuable insights into the power structures that have shaped societal norms and offers a critical lens for analysing racial stereotypes in performance. Whether you re a researcher or an interested lay reader, this book invites you to explore the complex interplay between history, comedy, and cultural representation.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book contributes to contemporary debates on innovation by taking a philosophical approach to interpreting the development of key concepts in the neo-Schumpeterian tradition of innovation studies undergirding current innovation policy frameworks concerned with sustainable transformations. Interpreting the concepts directionality, national systems of innovation and mission-oriented innovation in a historical light, this book aims to contribute to the clarification of their meaning as belonging to a tradition of economic and social thought which has its roots in various debates on political economy since the early modern period. Specifically, the book explores how leading neo-Schumpeterian scholar Christopher Freeman synthesized the ideas of Friedrich List and Joseph Schumpeter in order to challenge what he saw as the neoclassical orthodoxy of his day, and to what extent this synthesis might anticipate present day directional policies for transformative change. Written from a post-metaphysical philosophical perspective, and engaging with core concepts in innovation studies and innovation policy, this work is of great interest to a broad readership within both fields.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book charts the representation of East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) people in popular performance and media in the US and UK from 1848 to the present day. It offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the major stereotypes, their historical evolution, and their persistence in contemporary comedy and performance. By delving into this rich history, readers are encouraged to critically examine the representations they encounter and create. The chapters cover pivotal topics such as the impact of large-scale ESEA immigration, international relations through major wars, and the role of comedy in perpetuating stereotypes. Through detailed case studiesfrom Vaudeville scripts to modern stand-up comediansthis book reveals how these stereotypes have been reinforced, subverted, or transformed over time. Readers discover how historical events shaped Western perceptions of ESEA cultures and how these perceptions continue to influence media today. This book is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in media studies, cultural history, or racial representation. It provides valuable insights into the power structures that have shaped societal norms and offers a critical lens for analysing racial stereotypes in performance. Whether you're a researcher or an interested lay reader, this book invites you to explore the complex interplay between history, comedy, and cultural representation. 264 pp. Englisch.…