Lap lambert academic publishing aug 2010 (Más de 1800 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Jewish American literature holds an essential place in the literary history of the United States. It is supposed to be the first ethnic literature that achieved great influence in the U.S. and reached its mature expression in the post-war 'Jewish American novels' of Henry Roth, Saul Bellow, J.D. Salinger, Norman Mailer, Bernard Malamud, Chaim Potok, and Philip Roth. This book concentrates on the work of the triad of authors - Bellow, Potok and Malamud. It explores the cultural pulls between secular society and Jewish tradition which were acutely felt by the immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and by their children and grandchildren. Their work is also analyzed in the context of Earl H. Rovit's theory of 'applicable past' which stresses the advantage of the cultural distinctiveness of immigrant authors whose background might serve as a goldmine for fictional themes. The analysis should reveal the ways in which these authors are concerned with Jewishness and the intentions the authors have for its interpretation. This book is meant for anyone who is interested in the ethnic cultural diversity and its influence on the creative writing such as fiction. 52 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -In this study, Dubai is the case the author selects to explore the phenomenon of largescale public entrepreneurship. In the world today, public individuals, institutes, and enterprises are acting as though they are running firms; taking high risks, innovating, creating their owns opportunities, and unsurprisingly¿ competing. The facts that they are policy¿makers, which have authorities to impose or even distort their own economies emerges a concern, what is the appropriate entrepreneurship level in the public sector ¿Megalomania'' is a word that ¿means madness marked by delusions of wealth or power''. Is there megalomania in Dubai In this investigation, the author observes that failing to recognize its resources and capacities on driving a too ambitious economic growth is chaos. The consequences are that it risks collapse its own economy, and most likely, under such a scenario, cause spillover effects to its stakeholders at large. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this study, Dubai is the case the author selects to explore the phenomenon of largescale public entrepreneurship. In the world today, public individuals, institutes, and enterprises are acting as though they are running firms; taking high risks, innovating, creating their owns opportunities, and unsurprisingly competing. The facts that they are policy makers, which have authorities to impose or even distort their own economies emerges a concern, what is the appropriate entrepreneurship level in the public sector Megalomania' is a word that means madness marked by delusions of wealth or power'. Is there megalomania in Dubai In this investigation, the author observes that failing to recognize its resources and capacities on driving a too ambitious economic growth is chaos. The consequences are that it risks collapse its own economy, and most likely, under such a scenario, cause spillover effects to its stakeholders at large. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Today, it is being said that our education system is not relevant to our needs and that its standards are falling. Parents complain of the deteriorating discipline of students. In the final analysis, a limitation suggests that there is need to overhaul educational programmes to suit our needs. All these point to the idea that we must look back at what was happening in our country during colonial time and compare this with what is happening today. We can then focus ahead in the future. By doing this, we think of corrective and remedial measures. If the policies were desirable, efforts can be made to maintain and even improve them. This has for many years been done by soldiers in wars, farmers with their crops and soils, and mechanics with their repaired vehicles. In essence, all these are indicators of measurement and evaluation. Measurement and Evaluation are important processes for improvement and avoiding further errors. Even God evaluated his creation each day and saw that it was good, proceeding the next day (Genesis 1: 1-31 and Koran 57:4). In this book, you will be introduced to Measurement and Evaluation, especially their meaning, significance and styles.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -The microstrip antenna (MSA) is one of the most widely used microwave antennas possessing several advantages. However, it presents a low impedance bandwidth, low gain, and tolerance problems. Probably the most direct way of improving the impedance bandwidth of a microstrip antenna is to attach a separate lossless matching network. The aim of the this study is to develop a new wide band matching systems for improving the electrical characteristics such as, low efficiency, low antenna gain and narrow band. In the research stage of this thesis, different microstrip antenna geometries, matching networks and theoretical models for analysis and design of microstrip antennas were investigated. Three different types of the matching circuits which are realized as the negative capacitance, the negative inductance and the Pi- matching circuit with RC mutator, have been proposed.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The microstrip antenna (MSA) is one of the most widely used microwave antennas possessing several advantages. However, it presents a low impedance bandwidth, low gain, and tolerance problems. Probably the most direct way of improving the impedance bandwidth of a microstrip antenna is to attach a separate lossless matching network. The aim of the this study is to develop a new wide band matching systems for improving the electrical characteristics such as, low efficiency, low antenna gain and narrow band. In the research stage of this thesis, different microstrip antenna geometries, matching networks and theoretical models for analysis and design of microstrip antennas were investigated. Three different types of the matching circuits which are realized as the negative capacitance, the negative inductance and the Pi- matching circuit with RC mutator, have been proposed.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -In this study, Dubai is the case the author selects to explore the phenomenon of largescale public entrepreneurship. In the world today, public individuals, institutes, and enterprises are acting as though they are running firms; taking high risks, innovating, creating their owns opportunities, and unsurprisingly¿ competing. The facts that they are policy¿makers, which have authorities to impose or even distort their own economies emerges a concern, what is the appropriate entrepreneurship level in the public sector ¿Megalomania'' is a word that ¿means madness marked by delusions of wealth or power''. Is there megalomania in Dubai In this investigation, the author observes that failing to recognize its resources and capacities on driving a too ambitious economic growth is chaos. The consequences are that it risks collapse its own economy, and most likely, under such a scenario, cause spillover effects to its stakeholders at large.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Today, it is being said that our education system is not relevant to our needs and that its standards are falling. Parents complain of the deteriorating discipline of students. In the final analysis, a limitation suggests that there is need to overhaul educational programmes to suit our needs. All these point to the idea that we must look back at what was happening in our country during colonial time and compare this with what is happening today. We can then focus ahead in the future. By doing this, we think of corrective and remedial measures. If the policies were desirable, efforts can be made to maintain and even improve them. This has for many years been done by soldiers in wars, farmers with their crops and soils, and mechanics with their repaired vehicles. In essence, all these are indicators of measurement and evaluation. Measurement and Evaluation are important processes for improvement and avoiding further errors. Even God evaluated his creation each day and saw that it was good, proceeding the next day (Genesis 1: 1-31 and Koran 57:4). In this book, you will be introduced to Measurement and Evaluation, especially their meaning, significance and styles. 184 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -When asylum seekers and refugees are displaced, how do they use communication technologies to maintain links with friends and family during flight and forced migration When they are detained, what role does technology play in the ways asylum seekers communicate with the outside' How do asylum seekers and refugees appropriate and use new communication technologies whilst establishing themselves in a new country This monograph presents the findings of a qualitative pilot research study that sought to answer these questions. It provides an insight into how asylum seekers use communication technologies during conflict, flight, detention and resettlement, to maintain links with their families and friends back home, with diaspora from their country of origin and with communities in the country where they are seeking asylum. It is also one of the first studies to examine how communication with the outside world occurs in immigration detention centres and to document asylum seeker perspectives on the communication restrictions encountered there. 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Ecotourism has emerged to be an important element of the tourism industry mostly due to the alarming negative impacts of conventional tourism. Ecotourism weighs heavily in its potential to reduce the negative impacts of mass tourism which was seen to be destroying the resource on which it thrives and therefore unsustainable in the long run. However, academicians and practitioners contend that without community participation in ecotourism projects, ecotourism will not mean a lot to the people who suffer most the burden of conservation. Community participation has of recently attracted the attention of development experts and practitioners arguing that participation yields better results than in projects where it is absent prompting governments and development organizations to embrace participatory approaches in their projects. This books of which the case study was BINP answers the questions ; do people participating in ecotourism enjoy higher incomes compared to non-participants And how does the level of participation relate to the level of incomes earned Do people participating at higher levels enjoy higher incomes And if so, could participation really be an end in itself 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Business incubation is that place where start up entrepreneurs can thrive when they are surrounded by fellow entrepreneurs to get more effective training, guidance, required motivation and confidence building measures to form enterprises from entrepreneurs and practicing professional business development service providers. The research study follows the concept of comprehensive incubation system framework to understand the South Korean successful incubation process and simultaneously designing a successful approach for Nepal, which can be an effective model of Business Incubation Center development. Incubator program in the service package designed for Nepal, explains the inputs that come from community to incubator startups to meet the challenges during their graduation period and let off in the community as growing companies such as superstars, small medium enterprises, talented entrepreneurs for spin-off companies, and support for R&D of large companies having innovative ideas. Lastly, the key is not to have a fancy framework but to design a valuable service program for clients for business start ups supported by incubation services in Nepal. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Spiritual Ecology and Ecotheology: This work is based on a study of four contemporary Indic organisations within the purview of Hinduism in terms of their perspectives on ecological consciousness, ecological initiatives and micro and macro implications of perspectives and initiatives. The basic purpose is to see how spiritual and religious consciousness influences ecological consciousness. The pragmatic value of the exploration lies in providing a new insight to ecological consciousness (of the influence of religious and spiritual consciousness within the purview of Hinduism on ecological consciousness) in the wake of the current ecological crisis. The core finding is that sacralisation of nature is viewed as an ecologically viable proposition to combat the present day ecological crisis - sacralisation as instrumental in nature preservation, also bringing in dimensions of embedded morality in human nature relationships, soul-cosmos relations as revealing the individual being as the microcosm of the macrocosmic universe and the universe as a manifestation of the Ultimate Reality. 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Trao Reef Locally Managed Marine Reserve was established in 2001 to protect coral reef being under threat because of human activities. However, the economic value of coral reef represents an important sight to help local people and resource managers in using and managing the resource effectively in the marine reserve has not been seen. By using financial analysis to calculate producer surplus of resource users, this study evaluated the direct use value consisting of fishery and aquaculture values of coral reef in the marine reserve. The findings show that the direct use value of coral reef is US$207,819 in which aquaculture is an important contribution. This study also investigated the evaluation of effectiveness of the marine reserve management under the context of community based management approach by contrasting with Nha Trang Bay MPA management which follows top-down management approach. The results show that community in Trao Reef marine has higher awareness, higher compliance, and higher participation to the marine reserve management. These indicators imply that Trao Reef management is performing better than Nha Trang Bay MPA management. 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The present study aimed to explore the role of Self- Regulation in prediction of Decision Making Styles (DMS). The study is an initiative to assess the predictive role of self-regulation in decision making styles. The investigation of individual and organizational factors increases the worth as well as theoretical and practical implication of the current study. The role of various demographics including management level, gender, age, education and experience were also investigated. This research has vast implications in the organizational setup of Pakistan, because it can be used in developing positive self-regulatory abilities and can further give a comparative analysis of different personnel, their self- regulation abilities and decision making styles. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Long-Form Improvised theater can be found in cities across the globe. This peculiar form of entertainment holds surprises for both audience and performer. From a few suggestions from the audience, performers create a whole act of spontaneous, often comedic, theater. A sense of unity and oneness can emerge from the interaction between performers. Utilizing an ethnographic study of Long-Form performers, shows and audiences, this book explores this uncanny experience and investigates what it is that can lead to these feelings. 100 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The macroscopic phenomenology of hydrophobicity - the segregation of oil and water - is well studied. However, its theoretical understanding in a molecular level is still incomplete. Recent progress in X-ray diffraction allowed for the first time to determine the structure of the oil/water interfaces with atomic resolution, yielding information on the molecular-scale origin of the hydrophobic interaction. Although bare oil/water interfaces occur only rarely, these interfaces are often decorated by surfactants, which modify the hydrophobic interaction. Oil/water interfaces, modified by non-ionic, electrically neutral, alcohol surfactants have been already studied. However, molecular resolution measurements for the more complex electrically-charged ionic surfactants are not available in the literature. Thus, a key ingredient in the fundamental understanding of the relation between ionic surfactants and the hydrophobic interactions is still missing. Here, we employ X-ray diffraction and surface tension techniques in order to investigate the structure and thermodynamics of these surfactant decorated oil/water interfaces and their hydrophobic interactions. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This monograph presents a few analytical and characterizing methods for miniturizing of antenna. Although this presentation is far from complete the emphasis is on the methods which are most effective and the best known to author for reducing the size of an antenna. The analytical methods have difficaulties to deal or implement a full scale numerical solution for the structure due to its arbitrary shape. On the other hand assumptons and avers made at the begining of the study proved fairly, however while constructing the structure there were several conditions that could not be represented accurately and adequately. Nonetheless with continued improvements in computational resources, the capability of desgning structures should continue to improve. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Traffic Engineering (TE) is the stage which deals with geometric design planning and traffic operation of networks, network devices and relationship of routers for the transportation of data. TE is that feature of network engineering which concentrate on problems of performance optimization of operational networks. It involves techniques and application of knowledge to gain performance objectives, which includes movement of data through network, reliability, planning of network capacity and efficient use of network resources. This thesis addresses the problems of traffic engineering and suggests a solution by using the concept of Multi- Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). We have done simulation in Matlab environment to compare the performance of MPLS against the IP network in a simulated environment. MPLS is a modern technique for forwarding network data. It broadens routing according to path controlling and packet forwarding. In this Book MPLS is computed on the basis of its performance, ef ficiency for sending data from source to destination.A MATLAB based simulation tool is developed to compare MPLS with IP network in a simulated environment. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -National forest in Nepal is being increasingly handed over as community forest to fulfill the basic needs of forest products along with generation of income and employment to the rural people. Operational plan of the forests and constitution of the user group are the basic technical and legal documents required to implement community forestry at grass root level. Proper implementation of these documents will contribute to the sustainability of the community forestry. This book mainly deals with assessing users' awareness, implementation status and problems faced during implementation of operational plan and constitution in community forestry. 80 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Malaria remains the major source of health malaise in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is responsible for recurrent febrile illnesses that are a major source of worry for all ages, especially for mothers of children under five years of age. It solicits a monthly allocation of household budget to either treatment or prophylaxis thereby stealing from a much needed, and already very limited resources. Furthermore, over diagnosis of malaria resulting from poor clinical practice or laboratory practice increases pressure on outpatients for anti-malarial drugs which in turn tends to exacerbate poverty. Can antigen capture assays without pan malarial monoclonal antibodies be trusted in diagnosing malaria in endemic and remote areas Are dipsticks other than HRP-2 dipsticks available in remote settings in West Africa 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Psychotherapy research has documented that the quality of the therapeutic alliance is consistently related to outcome across a variety of diverse treatments and modalities. In order to build on previous research and to further test systemic theory about the alliance in individual therapy, it is important to understand better the session-by- session relationship between alliance and outcome, the extent to which clients differ in the types of alliances they form with their therapists, and what factors might account for these differences. Distinguishing within-person from between-person variability is also essential in understanding stability and change in the alliance-outcome relationship. While many previous studies only take one or two alliance measurements throughout treatment, this study used multilevel modeling techniques to explore the association between alliance and outcome at each session. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In contemporary times, women have broken down gender barriers in some facets of life (such as education) while still facing discrimination in others (such as the workplace). Most people would agree that women have made great gains since the feminist movements of the 1960s and the women's suffrage movements of the 19th century but few people would trace successes made in women's education back to the Middle Ages (500-1500) or the Early Modern Period (1500-1750). History however, as has been demonstrated time and again, is not simply black or white; there is much to be gained from studying the gray areas. This work sheds light on attitudes towards women's education in the 17th century by providing an in-depth study of the correspondence between the famed philosopher, Rene Descartes and three learned women--Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia, Duchess Margaret Cavendish of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Queen Christina of Sweden. A thorough analysis of these individuals puts their correspondence in context and allows one to see its effects. This book will prove useful to anyone who is interested in these intriguing historical figures, education, politics, women's history, or philosophy. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Few studies of psychological adaptation to an HIV+ diagnosis have inquired into its existential dimension. Existentialism contributes valuable insights into human experience without pathologising that experience. In this research study, the life experiences of six HIV+ gay men were explored using semi-structured in-depth interviews incorporating Focusing, a form of intensive self-reflection. The transcripts of these sessions were analysed phenomenologically and the results compared to previous studies as well as to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. The question is posed as to whether the existential insights of HIV+ gay men can teach us all something about the structure of our lives. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Materials which are both ferromagnetic and ferroelectric like yttrium manganite have interesting features and applications as non-volatile memory devices. In this book different properties of Yttrium Manganite is investigated using first principle calculation on cubic and Hexagonal structures. Electronic structures, phonon modes and structural stabilities are one of the properties that has been discussed. DFT calculations of such strongly correlated materials shows metallic ground state though they are insulators. In order to correct this we implement Generalized Gradiednt Approximation (GGA) plus Hubbard U correction to density functional theory found interesting results. All the results in this book were done using electronic structure simulation code, Quantum Espresso (QE). 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this study, Dubai is the case the author selects to explore the phenomenon of largescale public entrepreneurship. In the world today, public individuals, institutes, and enterprises are acting as though they are running firms; taking high risks, innovating, creating their owns opportunities, and unsurprisingly competing. The facts that they are policy makers, which have authorities to impose or even distort their own economies emerges a concern, what is the appropriate entrepreneurship level in the public sector Megalomania' is a word that means madness marked by delusions of wealth or power'. Is there megalomania in Dubai In this investigation, the author observes that failing to recognize its resources and capacities on driving a too ambitious economic growth is chaos. The consequences are that it risks collapse its own economy, and most likely, under such a scenario, cause spillover effects to its stakeholders at large. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The institution of nyai, or female religious leaders in pesantren, Islamic boarding school community of East Java, Indonesia, has been overlooked despite their significant roles. Their voices regarding women's issues are also unheard while they pose strategic position in shaping gender discourse in traditionalist Muslim community in Indonesia. This book is one of the few works specifically to study the discourse and functions of nyai in a gender context. The study will assess three aspects: first, nyai's leadership, second, nyai's attitudes on gender issues, such as polygamy, domestic violence and the state laws regarding marriage and violence in household; and third, the varieties of nyai discourse in promoting particular gender views to the broader Muslim community. Whether nyai can be agents of progressive gender education in the pesantren community or vice versa is the key question. The work provides indicator for measuring the development of gender awareness in pesantren community. This book is valuable for students and lecturers in gender studies, Asian studies, anthropologists, and those who have interest in women's issues in general. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The form of production relations found in any society is fundamentally determined by who is the proprietor of the means of production.upon this lay the the decisive factors upon which definite political, juridical, ideological and institutional realities within any given society are established. Paradoxically, exploitation is inevitable and can easily be discerned in the rules, processes and institutional framework that administer the production and distribution process, which were instituted by the proprietors to safeguard their interests.The emergence and dynamics of IMF validate this theory. In pursuance of her interests, the United States led the economic negotiations that necessitated the emergence of IMF, its rules, structure, power relations and programmes or tranche. These were manipulated both in character and implementation to foster America's economic interest and consolidate her dominance. this book therefore focuses is on the political economy of IMF with a view to explicate it's nuances and implications/consequences. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the Vatican's attempt to come to grips with the sexual abuse crisis, Pope Benedict XVI has approved a set of revisions to church law. He has allowed the laity to serve as judges and lawyers on church tribunals in sex abuse cases. This book aimed at exploring indepth the administration of justice according to the African customary procedures.it indicates that Custom is the best interpreter of laws and the laity should be conversant with their local customary law to participate actively in the church tribunals. The book will be a great help to inculturate Christian, Civil and Customary law. There is lack of harmony between the penal law and disciplinary precepts and the customary penal law. The offenders usually seem to imply that traditional practice of the penal law is more binding than the church penal laws and precepts. There is lack of assimilation of noble customary values which could enable Christians to be more at home with the church disciplinary precepts.For Africans an offence once forgiven is never recalled.The book is an asset to both private and state colleges, universities, institutes and individuals dealing with law anywhere in the world. 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Due to increasing competition in this complex business world , quality and customer service becomes a vital element. Achieving cost-efficiency through strict governing practices has become important for survival. It calls for the need to align all the processes with the vision and objectives of the organization. For achieving objectives it is essential to record, evaluate and control performance making introduction of monitoring for quality and control for achieving service levels. It is the presence, efficiency and effectiveness of these processes that enable organizations to reach and exceed their goals while differentiating them within a fiercely competitive market. It is imperative to identify the reasons to assess the implications of implementation of such systems [Business Process Management System] on employees and the management. However,it is crucial to take into consideration the impact deployment will have on the employees. This book is an attempt to study the implications of business process management system in a strategic business unit of a customer relationship management firm. 76 pp. Englisch.…