Inhaltsangabe:Zusammenfassung: Das Programmprojekt ¿Big Brother¿ zeichnet sich als die Fernsehsendung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland aus, welche die wohl größte Resonanz seit Bestehen des Fernsehens auslöste. Die geplanten und ungeplanten Reaktionen zu der Sendung mündeten in einer öffentlichen Diskussion mit enormen Ausmaßen. Die Vertreter der Politik, der Medien, der Kirchen und der Wissenschaft machten ¿Big Brother¿ durch ihre Debatte zu...
The development of statistics has been driven by the broader environment within which it operates: by applications in the sciences, medicine, engineering, and business, by the appearance of new types of data demanding interpretation, and by the rapid advances in computer technology. Statistics for the 21st Century comprises contributions from the foremost statisticians in the field that highlight the most important statistical advances and tre...
Working in Spain, Louise finds life as exciting as ever. She's turning heads and taking money. Away from Manchester, Jonathan believes things have taken an upward turn. But now the mob know where he is and are out to get him. Jonathan needs money, a lot of money.
From the divine right of kings to the political philosophies of writers such as Machiavelli, the medieval city-states to the unification of Spain, Daniel Waley and Peter Denley focus on the growing power of the state to illuminate changing political ideas in Europe between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Spanning the entire continent and beyond, and using contemporary voices wherever possible, the authors include substantial sections o...
A practical introductory guide to the principles of process measurement and control. Written for those beginning a career in the instrumentation and control industry or those who need a refresher, the book will serve as a text or to supercede the mathematical treatment of control theory that will continue to be essential for a well-rounded understanding. The book will provide the reader with the ability to recognize problems concealed among a ...
The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can't wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting. When he gets to school, though, he's not so sure he's ready for kindergarten. But before long Henry discovers that the only thing he's not ready for is how much fun he's going to have at school! This gently humorous, encouraging story will give children about to enter kindergarten an extra boost of confidence."Perfect for p...
Java has taken the computing world by storm - now it arms itself to conquer telecommunications!
What links today's hottest programming language to telecommunications? The same characteristics that brought about Java's remarkable success on the Internet: its platform independence and mobility.
Recent developments such as JAIN (Java APIs for Integrated Networks), JAIN Parlay and the Java Telephony API equip Java for the next generation of tele...
Defiant, funny and courageously honest, High Tide in Tucson is an engaging and immensely readable collection from one of the most original voices in contemporary literature. 'Possessed of an extravagantly gifted narrative voice, Kingsolver blends a fierce and abiding moral vision with benevolent and concise humour.
Boeing's model 377 was developed from the World War II B-29 bomber. Named the Stratocruiser, this four-engine passengerliner bridged the gap for Boeing from war-time production to the introduction of the all-jet 707 in the late 1950s. The Stratocruiser, which set the standards for luxury air travel, represents a romantic era in the golden age of commercial aviation. The plane was equipped with sleeper seats, fold-down berths, and a 14-passenge...
We all have passports: we belong to a nation. Yet the nationalism that has created nations is an ambiguous phenomenon that has brought self-determination to some people and persecution and death to others. When is nationalism ethically acceptable?
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Der Sport, die wahrscheinlich schönste Nebensache der Welt, nimmt in der aktiven und passiven Freizeitgestaltung der Bevölkerung einen immer größeren Stellenwert ein und fasziniert durch Elemente wie Gesundheit, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit, Leistung und Dynamik. Dieses geradezu fantastische Einsatzfeld nutzen Sportvereine und Wirtschaftsunternehmen immer häufiger in Gestalt von Sportsponsoring für ihre Interessen.
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