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This book examines the context, motivation and current status of biometric systems based on the palmprint, with a specific focus on touchless and less-constrained systems. It covers new technologies in this rapidly evolving field and is one of the first comprehensive books on palmprint recognition systems. It discusses the research literature and the most relevant industrial applications of palmprint biometrics, including the low-cost solutio...

What makes a good God-fearing woman go bad? And once she's gone, is there any way to get her back? Eva spends much of her life torn between the man she had and the man she has. On paper they both look like ideal husband material. But looks, as we all know, can be bought, faked, or photo-shopped.Everyone around Eva seems to keep shoveling lies to bury their secrets. As Eva starts to dig for the truth she realizes it's impossible to stay clean, ...

The rise of presidential power poses a significant threat to America's democratic values. As the presidency apparently eclipses Congress, the courts in power, and public/media attention, the balance of powers has tilted. In this accessible book, leading scholars explore the reasons for and implications of the rising power of the presidency.

Il cantautore Luigi Tenco si è sparato un colpo di pistola alla tempia destra. È la notte tra il 26 e il 27 gennaio 1967, Hotel Savoy di Sanremo. Poche ore prima la sua canzone "Ciao amore ciao" è stata eliminata dal Festival. È la delusione ad averlo condotto al suicidio? Il mistero della morte di Luigi Tenco indagato da due maestri del fumetto italiano.

Leadership in an Age of Hyper-Change considers how the rapid changes of today will affect the leaders of tomorrow. Renowned Leadership scholar Michael A. Genovese argues that one of the key challenges for future leaders will be to effectively and constructively manage the 'hyper-change' taking place both within organizations and in the broader social and political spheres. Taking a Futures Studies approach to envision the state of leadership i...

The Future of Leadership considers how the rapid changes of today will affect the leaders of tomorrow. Renowned Leadership scholar Michael A. Genovese argues that one of the key challenges for future leaders will be to effectively and constructively manage the `hyper-change¿ taking place both within organizations and in the broader social and political spheres. Taking a Futures Studies approach to envision the state of leadership in the coming...

The American public hungers for a heroic leader

Può un'impalpabile ombra avere tanto coraggio da sopravvivere ai secoli, da sfidare persino il corso delle cose? Può una semplice, falsa immagine cambiare addirittura il destino di un intero popolo? Persino nella tenebra più fitta si nasconde la luce. Nulla è eterno in questo mondo caduco ed imprevedibile. In questo si cela l'immensa, incredibile bellezza del mondo reale. Tutto può cambiare. L'avvincente leggenda di un'ombra che sfidò le leggi...

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A study of Nixon's presidency, focusing on Nixon as a political leader and on his style of decision-making and management. The book includes a biographical sketch of Nixon's early years and rise in politics and an examination of the events that led to Watergate and the collapse of his presidency.

This book examines how presidents from Nixon to Obama have faced the challenges of global leadership in a dramatically changing world-one with more limited resources and an increasing number of threatening challengers. The immediate post-World War II era was undeniably a period of American power and influence. Even during the Cold War, the United States was the leader of the West, exerting wide-ranging power internationally. But beginning wit...

What makes a good God-fearing woman go bad? And once she's gone, is there any way to get her back? Eva spends much of her life torn between the man she had and the man she has. On paper they both look like ideal husband material. But looks, as we all know, can be bought, faked, or photo-shopped.Everyone around Eva seems to keep shoveling lies to bury their secrets. As Eva starts to dig for the truth she realizes it's impossible to stay clean, ...

This comprehensive case law book examines the evolution of judicial interpretation of the scope and limitations of presidential power. From interbranch struggles for power, to presidential selection, to campaign financing, to war powers, hardly an issue arises for the modern presidency that does not eventually find itself framed as a legal problem to be addressed by the courts. Each section provides an introduction providing background and fra...

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The ultimate guide to New Jersey's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well

If happiness had a flavor, could you describe it? If love had a price that you could afford to pay, would you? Michelle is back, and in this mind-blowing sequel to Baby Momma 2, she is by no means taking her losses lightly. She's been broken down, restored, and at the hands of Honey, practically demolished. The woman that has emerged is hell bent on revenge, until an unexpected twist of destiny turns her world completely inside out. Honey is p...

The definitive collection of New Jersey's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for New Jersey residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Sull'Acropoli di Atene una storia già antica riprende vita dalle parole di una donna. Nel momento di massimo splendore e potenza di Atene, tra le sue strade si snoda la vicenda di Afrodisia la bella, raccontata dalla voce di un'altra donna, Corinna, che molti anni dopo la fa rivivere nella memoria. La storia personale di Corinna trascolora in una trama speculare nelle vicende di Afrodisia e il racconto di una vita si allarga a descrivere un in...

This book examines the context, motivation and current status of biometric systems based on the palmprint, with a specific focus on touchless and less-constrained systems. It covers new technologies in this rapidly evolving field and is one of the first comprehensive books on palmprint recognition systems. It discusses the research literature and the most relevant industrial applications of palmprint biometrics, including the low-cost solutio...

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