springer springer jan 2026 (Oltre 4.700 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book explores how two million years of natural selection left us with a strong tendency to bestow purposeful intention to the natural worldforming a robust cognitive basis for religious belief across human cultures. This cognitive legacy forms the foundation of much of how we interpret the world around us today, and understanding the reasons why and how it evolved can shed light on the peculiar relationships we sometimes form with the many complex social institutions of our time, including one of the most dominant and ubiquitous ones, the nation-state.To explore how our tendencies for religious belief interact with the complex social institutions we currently live under, we go on a journey from the start of the Pleistocene era to domestication, from ancient states to colonialism, and from the industrial revolution to the birth of modern nations, all while tracking the various biological, cognitive, and social elements that explain why today we interpret the nation-state (and other modern social institutions) in very similar ways to how we understood deities of the ancient past. Understanding why and how this happens requires reconstructing how evolution shaped our cognition, how complex social organizations arose after domestication, how they act as external forces to ourselves, and how they grew into distinct and cohesive social entities that our cognition interprets as purposeful players with agency and intent.This book continues the long-held tradition in the social sciences of making this type of interdisciplinary synthesis accessible to the general public, and for that reason, it minimizes discipline-specific jargon and describes experiments and results rather than relying on cited works.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Using the fascinating stories surrounding the lives and struggles of eight Nobel Laureate scientists, this book illustrates the complexity of scientific discovery. Factors such as their passion for science, gender, Jewish roots, nationalism, self-promotion, and just plain hubris all shaped their careers and their discoveries, while competition and politics influenced the Nobel Prizes that they were awarded or denied. For example, the discovery of fission by Hahn and Meitner depended on perseverance, taking months of tedious work to prove that the accepted theories were wrong, while the discovery of the transistor by Bardeen and Brattain was serendipitous.The lives of the Nobel Laureates also illustrate the importance of ethics in science. Fritz Haber s fixation of nitrogen to make fertilizer now feeds half the world s population, but he also introduced poisonous gas into World War I, and after sharing the Nobel Prize for the transistor, William Shockley went into racist eugenics. Several of the lives described in the book, show how Nobel Prize discoveries have had varying impacts on the world, from the fixation of nitrogen and its huge influence on global supply and the transistor s birthing of the digital age, to a disease found deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea and prion research.Finally, the book tells the story of Alfred Nobel himself, and the founding of the Nobel Prizes. How the Prizes have been awarded or denied and how they have affected the lives and of scientists and their discoveries make an engaging story. Each scientific discovery discussed in the text is explained in elementary terms, making this book essential reading for anyone interested in science as a human endeavor or the complex relationship between science and society. 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The book offers a didactically elaborated introduction to theoretical fluid mechanics and provides insights into the diversity of its applications in nature and technology. The focus is on aerodynamics for lower flight speeds, which continues to be of high practical value.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Burnout remains a current and socially relevant issue, especially in the education sector, yet it is rarely openly discussed. It is often accompanied by feelings of shame and guilt, depending on the individual. Everyone has their own perception of what burnout is-but does this perception truly reflect reality And if so, why does burnout seem to affect so many people unnoticed The author aims to change this situation with her book and the approaches it offers for organizations, teams, leaders, consultants, as well as those affected and their families and friends. She seeks to foster a new awareness of social responsibility. In doing so, she builds a bridge to a new perspective on resilience and health, providing an active contribution to prevention and education. Her book offers accessible and approachable insights into a serious topic, enabling an open and healthy approach to this complex, insidious, and life-altering condition. 324 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Burnout remains a current and socially relevant issue, especially in the education sector, yet it is rarely openly discussed. It is often accompanied by feelings of shame and guilt, depending on the individual. Everyone has their own perception of what burnout is-but does this perception truly reflect reality And if so, why does burnout seem to affect so many people unnoticed The author aims to change this situation with her book and the approaches it offers for organizations, teams, leaders, consultants, as well as those affected and their families and friends. She seeks to foster a new awareness of social responsibility. In doing so, she builds a bridge to a new perspective on resilience and health, providing an active contribution to prevention and education. Her book offers accessible and approachable insights into a serious topic, enabling an open and healthy approach to this complex, insidious, and life-altering condition. 324 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Burnout remains a current and socially relevant issue, especially in the education sector, yet it is rarely openly discussed. It is often accompanied by feelings of shame and guilt, depending on the individual. Everyone has their own perception of what burnout is-but does this perception truly reflect reality And if so, why does burnout seem to affect so many people unnoticed The author aims to change this situation with her book and the approaches it offers for organizations, teams, leaders, consultants, as well as those affected and their families and friends. She seeks to foster a new awareness of social responsibility. In doing so, she builds a bridge to a new perspective on resilience and health, providing an active contribution to prevention and education. Her book offers accessible and approachable insights into a serious topic, enabling an open and healthy approach to this complex, insidious, and life-altering condition.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book offers honest support to anyone who wants to finally lose weight and maintain their desired weight in the long term.Using the I DIET MY WAY principle, it provides guidance for your personal path to weight losshelping you reach your ideal weight with a tailored concept and maintain it permanently.The tips and recommendations are based on the latest scientific findings on weight loss, nutrition, and lifestyle change. In a time when new diets and food trends seem to emerge almost weekly, this book combines solid scientific knowledge with honest, straightforward advice for lasting weight loss.In this edition, the author's successful concept is updated with the latest social trends and scientific findings. In a digestible and entertaining way, you'll learn:The core principle behind all 'classic' diets is always the same.Maintaining weight loss is the real challenge.Yo-yo effect & more: Risks that can cause your weight to fluctuate.Practical tips: How to get startedand stick with it.The essential guide to losing weight successfully and staying slim for good!

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive examination of crime patrolling problems across various domains, including robotics, security, and law enforcement, with a focus on the mathematical models used to optimize patrolling strategies. Patrolling is a critical crime prevention and deterrence strategy, requiring the effective allocation of resources to address evolving security challenges. In addition, patrolling is one of the most effective and widely adopted crime prevention and deterrence strategies worldwide. It is integral to security agencies such as police and military forces across various domains, including land, air, and maritime areas. As such, effective patrolling requires the coordination of manpower, technological resources, and policies to address evolving security challenges.The authors review recent research on robotic patrolling, multirobot systems, and police patrolling and also explore advances in modeling, optimization, and practical applications. In addition, the author s analysis categorizes studies by core modeling themes, such as Game Theory, Mathematical Optimization, and Stochastic methods, and highlights the secondary modeling themes that frequently complement the primary approaches. Each study is categorized by fields including, but not limited to domain, patrolling focus, area representation, and solution methodology to facilitate cross-comparison. The book identifies gaps in current research, particularly the lack of a holistic examination of patrolling from robotic, autonomous, human, and hybrid perspectives, and proposes future directions for research in this evolving field. 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive examination of crime patrolling problems across various domains, including robotics, security, and law enforcement, with a focus on the mathematical models used to optimize patrolling strategies. Patrolling is a critical crime prevention and deterrence strategy, requiring the effective allocation of resources to address evolving security challenges. In addition, patrolling is one of the most effective and widely adopted crime prevention and deterrence strategies worldwide. It is integral to security agencies such as police and military forces across various domains, including land, air, and maritime areas. As such, effective patrolling requires the coordination of manpower, technological resources, and policies to address evolving security challenges.The authors review recent research on robotic patrolling, multirobot systems, and police patrolling and also explore advances in modeling, optimization, and practical applications. In addition, the author s analysis categorizes studies by core modeling themes, such as Game Theory, Mathematical Optimization, and Stochastic methods, and highlights the secondary modeling themes that frequently complement the primary approaches. Each study is categorized by fields including, but not limited to domain, patrolling focus, area representation, and solution methodology to facilitate cross-comparison. The book identifies gaps in current research, particularly the lack of a holistic examination of patrolling from robotic, autonomous, human, and hybrid perspectives, and proposes future directions for research in this evolving field. 76 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book focuses on four key parts of the Blockchain ecosystem, which are the most relevant for financial services executives: Tokenomics and Digital Platforms, Markets, Privacy and the emerging phenomenon of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).Tokenomics and Digital Platforms explores some of the key tenants of distributed ledger technology. Markets introduces important dynamics of both centralized (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Privacy describes the cryptographic primitives that enable safe, blockchain-based digital transactions, perhaps the most critical infrastructure for global adoption of Web3. The last part of the book on DAOs highlights benefits but also risks and boundaries of the emerging new form of organization.Each part is introduced in a short chapter to set the stage, followed by the contributions of selected scholars. The chapters explain not only what the phenomenon in question is, but also what the associated opportunities and risks are. They highlight what practitioners can do with the insight their research provides.All chapters are short, easy-to-read, and tailored to the practitioners who need to understand these topics but whose busy schedule doesn t allow for enough time to read full academic articles to do so. 220 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book provides an overview of career opportunities in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors to help students and young professionals address some of the key questions they face today - What career options do I have How do I find the right path for me What does it take to succeed.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book presents a comprehensive examination of crime patrolling problems across various domains, including robotics, security, and law enforcement, with a focus on the mathematical models used to optimize patrolling strategies. Patrolling is a critical crime prevention and deterrence strategy, requiring the effective allocation of resources to address evolving security challenges. In addition, patrolling is one of the most effective and widely adopted crime prevention and deterrence strategies worldwide. It is integral to security agencies such as police and military forces across various domains, including land, air, and maritime areas. As such, effective patrolling requires the coordination of manpower, technological resources, and policies to address evolving security challenges. The authors review recent research on robotic patrolling, multirobot systems, and police patrolling and also explore advances in modeling, optimization, and practical applications. In addition, the author's analysis categorizes studies by core modeling themes, such as Game Theory, Mathematical Optimization, and Stochastic methods, and highlights the secondary modeling themes that frequently complement the primary approaches. Each study is categorized by fields including, but not limited to domain, patrolling focus, area representation, and solution methodology to facilitate cross-comparison. The book identifies gaps in current research, particularly the lack of a holistic examination of patrolling from robotic, autonomous, human, and hybrid perspectives, and proposes future directions for research in this evolving field.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), tubes of nanometer diameter, have exceptional properties and promising technological applications including in electronics. Different permutations and combination of mechanical, electrical, or chemical properties can be obtained by controlling the structure and surface chemistry and topography of these carbon-based nanomaterials.In this book, carbon nanotube materials, their range of properties from semiconductors, metals, and dielectrics, and fabrication methods, are introduced as well as their current and potential applications in electronics. 148 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book provides essential foundations of mathematics, covering set theory, algebra, the theory of real and complex numbers, and topology. It serves as the basis for further exploration of mathematics. Not only are the necessary concepts introduced, but also essential - including deeper - statements are proven. The material is illustrated and supplemented by unusual examples and diverse exercises. The book is suitable for self-study, but primarily designed as companion reading from the beginning for a study in mathematics, physics, and computer science. Its coherent approach makes it highly readable and comparatively easy to understand.This book is a translation of the original German edition 'Grundkonzepte der Mathematik' by Uwe Storch and Hartmut Wiebe, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH, DE in 2017. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content (by the author Hartmut Wiebe only, as Uwe Storch is no longer with us).

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book focuses on four key parts of the Blockchain ecosystem, which are the most relevant for financial services executives: Tokenomics and Digital Platforms, Markets, Privacy and the emerging phenomenon of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).Tokenomics and Digital Platforms explores some of the key tenants of distributed ledger technology. Markets introduces important dynamics of both centralized (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Privacy describes the cryptographic primitives that enable safe, blockchain-based digital transactions, perhaps the most critical infrastructure for global adoption of Web3. The last part of the book on DAOs highlights benefits but also risks and boundaries of the emerging new form of organization.Each part is introduced in a short chapter to set the stage, followed by the contributions of selected scholars. The chapters explain not only what the phenomenon in question is, but also what the associated opportunities and risks are. They highlight what practitioners can do with the insight their research provides.All chapters are short, easy-to-read, and tailored to the practitioners who need to understand these topics but whose busy schedule doesn't allow for enough time to read full academic articles to do so.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Der Beitritt zum Europarat vor 75 Jahren war für die Deutschen in der Bundesrepublik der erste große Schritt zur europäischen Integration. Er öffnete ihnen den Weg in die (west-) europäische Völkerfamilie und bedeutete nicht weniger als das Bekenntnis Deutschlands zu den Grundwerten Europas: Demokratie, Menschenrechte und Rechtsstaatlichkeit. Doch anders als die Europäische Union oder die NATO erfährt die Straßburger Organisation mit ihren 46 Mitgliedstaaten in Deutschland heute zu Unrecht vergleichsweise wenig politische, mediale, öffentliche, aber auch wissenschaftliche Aufmerksamkeit. Vor diesem Hintergrund bietet dieses essential einen einführenden interdisziplinären Überblick über die Mitgliedschaft Deutschlands im Europarat. Zum einen skizziert es aus geschichtswissenschaftlicher Perspektive die wichtigsten Entwicklungen der bundesdeutschen Mitgliedschaft seit 1950. Zum anderen informiert es aus politikwissenschaftlicher Sicht über die gegenwärtige institutionelle Mitwirkung Deutschlands in der paneuropäischen Organisation, den aktuellen Stand der Beteiligung an den völkerrechtlichen Verträgen des Europarates sowie insbesondere die zentrale Rolle der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention und des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte für den Grundrechteschutz. Abschließend fasst es die Bedeutung der Arbeit des Europarates für die Deutschen und die Bundesrepublik zusammen. 60 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In diesem Beitrag diskutieren wir die Frage, inwiefern lohnsteuerbegünstigte Vergütungsbestandteile einen Anreiz für Mitarbeiter konstituieren können und wie diese gestaltet werden müssen, um für Mitarbeiter und Unternehmen effektiv zu sein. Der Leser lernt, welche Einflussfaktoren deren Attraktivität und Wirkung auf das Mitarbeiterverhalten beeinflussen, ebenso, welche Kosten und welcher Nutzen sich für Unternehmen ergeben können. Dabei werden systematisch die Grundlagen der Vergütungsgestaltung und der Motivationspsychologie mit den lohnsteuerlichen Gegebenheiten verbunden. Aus den Erkenntnissen werden Handlungsempfehlungen für Unternehmen abgeleitet und in einem Handlungsleitfaden für Personalmanager zusammengefasst. 76 pp. Deutsch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Chapter 1: Spanish in Jamaica's Language Education Policy.- Chapter 2: Officialdom: Spanish versus Jamaican Creole.- Chapter 3: The CARICOM Mandate.- Chapter 4: Jamaica's Response to the CARICOM Mandate.- Chapter 5: Teachers of Spanish for the Primary Level.- Chapter 6: At What Age Should Foreign Language Learning Start .- Chapter 7: The 'Restart Policy': Articulation of Spanish in Schools.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book focuses on minor characters in fiction, primarily nameless and unimportant figures found within medieval Icelandic sagas but weaving in examples from Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky, and the Pet Shop Boys. Jakobsson examines minor characters and their role, as well as their absence, through narratology. He also studies the sagas as literature, arguing that few elements open up sagas as much as how minor characters function.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Essential richtet sich an Führungskräfte in Gesundheitseinrichtungen, die sich mit zukunftsorientiertem Management auseinandersetzen möchten, um Nachhaltigkeit in ihre Organisation zu integrieren. Es verbindet Grundlagenwissen mit praxisnahen Impulsen zur Implementierung ökologischer, sozialer und ökonomischer Ziele in die Unternehmensführung. Im Fokus steht die Transformation hin zu einer nachhaltigen Organisationskultur für gesunde, motivierte und leistungsfähige Mitarbeitende. 60 pp. Deutsch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the complex dynamics of manipulative behaviour, whether in the workplace, at home, or in social settings. It offers practical insights and guidance for HR professionals, managers, supervisors, therapists, health, social care workers and service users who encounter individuals who lie, deceive, cheat, control, or manipulate, as well as those who have been harmed by such behaviour.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -What are Einstein s field equations Can they be understood without a physics degree This book provides the answer. With care and clarity, the author offers scientifically curious readers an accessible path into Einstein s theories of relativity.Only high school-level knowledge is assumed, making the material approachable for anyone with a strong interest in science.Readers explore both the physical phenomena and the mathematical techniques needed to grasp Einstein s theory of gravity on a quantitative level.Step by step, the book guides readers toward answers to fundamental questions about General Relativity:How does Einstein s theory of gravity differ from Newton s How can gravitational attraction be described geometrically How can a black hole swallow light 624 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Essential zeigt für Psychotherapie, Beratung und Rehabilitation, wie Menschen in ambivalenten Arbeitssituationen Schlüsselkompetenzen vermittelt werden können. In Zeiten hohen Veränderungsdrucks bekommt die Fähigkeit, mit Ungewissheit und widersprüchlichen Anforderungen am Arbeitsplatz umzugehen, besondere Relevanz, sowohl für Führungskräfte wie für Einzelne in Projekt- und Teamarbeit. Viele Menschen erleben dies als belastend und überfordernd. Mit gezielten Methoden lässt sich innere Flexibilität und psychische Gesundheit fördern. Praxisbeispiele hypnosystemischer Interventionen zeigen, wie Ambiguitätstoleranz gestärkt werden kann.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This is a ground-breaking book that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of students with disabilities in universities in Australia. This book explores the literature of both university staff and students, shedding light on the challenges, barriers, and successes encountered by students with disabilities. It offers valuable insights for improving inclusive practices, enhancing support systems, and promoting the academic success and well-being of these students.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In diesem Beitrag diskutieren wir die Frage, inwiefern lohnsteuerbegünstigte Vergütungsbestandteile einen Anreiz für Mitarbeiter konstituieren können und wie diese gestaltet werden müssen, um für Mitarbeiter und Unternehmen effektiv zu sein. Der Leser lernt, welche Einflussfaktoren deren Attraktivität und Wirkung auf das Mitarbeiterverhalten beeinflussen, ebenso, welche Kosten und welcher Nutzen sich für Unternehmen ergeben können. Dabei werden systematisch die Grundlagen der Vergütungsgestaltung und der Motivationspsychologie mit den lohnsteuerlichen Gegebenheiten verbunden. Aus den Erkenntnissen werden Handlungsempfehlungen für Unternehmen abgeleitet und in einem Handlungsleitfaden für Personalmanager zusammengefasst.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is about the Arduino microcontroller and the Arduino concept. The visionary Arduino represented a new innovation in microcontroller hardware in 2005, the concept of open source hardware, making a broad range of computing accessible for all.This book, Arduino V: AI and Machine Learning, second edition, is an accessible primer on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for those without a deep AI and ML background. The author concentrates on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications for microcontroller based systems. The intent is to introduce the concepts and allow readers to practice on low cost, accessible Arduino hardware and software. Readers should find this book a starting point, an introduction, to this fascinating field. A number of references are provided for further exploration. 376 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is about the Arduino microcontroller and the Arduino concept. The visionary Arduino represented a new innovation in microcontroller hardware in 2005, the concept of open source hardware, making a broad range of computing accessible for all.This book, Arduino V: AI and Machine Learning, second edition, is an accessible primer on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for those without a deep AI and ML background. The author concentrates on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications for microcontroller based systems. The intent is to introduce the concepts and allow readers to practice on low cost, accessible Arduino hardware and software. Readers should find this book a starting point, an introduction, to this fascinating field. A number of references are provided for further exploration. 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Das Essential präsentiert die Rahmen-Perspektiven-Theorie im Rahmen der Depression, nachdem diese Theorie bereits im Rahmen der Schizophrenie geschildert wurde (siehe Publikation mit Springer auf Englisch 2024). Diese Theorie zeigt sich prägnant, um sowohl die klinische Charakteristiken der Depression als auch die Aufgaben der Psychotherapie zu beschreiben.Zentral in dieser phänomenologischen Beschreibung sind die Änderungen der Zeit-, der Raum- und der Sozialwahrnehmung des depressiven Patienten.Nach einer allgemeinen Fachbeschreibung wird im 4. Kapitel den Verlauf der Depression und der Psychotherapie anhand der Kunstproduktion einer depressiven Patientin erläutert.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Das Buch präsentiert erstmals eine phänomenologische Beschreibung der bipolaren Störung anhand von Gedichten und Texten einer Patientin, die an dieser psychiatrischen Erkrankung leidet. Die bipolare Störung wird aus phänomenologischer Perspektive betrachtet. Dabei werden die Wahrnehmung von Zeit, Raum und Wirklichkeit durch die literarische Produktion der Patientin analysiert.