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Chemometrics and Chemoinformatics gives chemists and other scientists an introduction to the field of chemometrics and chemoinformatics. Chemometrics is an approach to analytical chemistry based on the idea of indirect observation. Measurements related to the chemical composition of asubstance are taken, and the value of a property of interest is inferred from them through some mathematical relation. Basically, chemometrics is a process. Measu...

These eleven essays look at the current state of sociology in Britain from a number of intriguing perspectives. How important is it for British sociologists to be aware of the historical development of their subject in this country? How is British sociology seen by British scholars working in related fields, such as social history, social anthropology and demography? And how are British sociologists perceived by their colleagues working abroad...

Significant increases in regulatory competition have sharpened the comparative awareness of advantages of different national models of political economy, governance and regulation. The most important change in this regard is a shift in governance from state to the market. The transition from corporatist governance to market governance poses a daunting challenge to regulators and academics. This book addresses these challenges in a comparative ...

This book considers how languages have traditionally been divided into families, and asks how they should be classified in the future. It tests current theories and hypotheses, shows how new ideas can be formulated, and offers a series of demonstrations that the new techniques applied to old data can produce convincing results. It will be of great practical interest to all those concerned with the classification and diffusion of languages in f...

This groundbreaking volume explores Plutarch's unique survival in the argument that animals are rational and sentient, and that we, as humans, must take notice of their interests. Exploring Plutarch's three animal-related treatises, as well as passages from his ethical treatises, Stephen Newmyer examines arguments that, strikingly, foreshadow those found in the works of such prominent animal rights philosophers as Peter Singer and Tom Regan. U...

At last...an indispensable handbook for health care professionals who encounter diverse cultures every day. Immigrant, minority and refugee populations make up a quarter of our population, but special challenges await the doctors, nurses, clinical care providers, social workers, public health professionals and others who care for our diverse population on a daily basis. Some groups lack health insurance, arrive with no medical records or prese...

Das Werk beinhaltet eine Bestandsaufnahme der Baseler Eigenkapitalvereinbarungen. Ausgehend von den politischen Forderungen nach einem Rating, die eine höhere Sicherheit im Kreditgeschäft zum Ziel haben, wird aufgezeigt, wie diese politischen und gesetzlichen Vorgaben und Rahmenbedingungen bei den einzelnen Kreditinstituten, Kreditversicherern und Ratingagenturen etc. umgesetzt werden. Darüberhinaus schafft es Transparenz, in welchem Umfang di...

Bringing together a wealth of scholarship which provides a unique integrated approach to identity, The Archaeology of Identity presents an overview of the five key areas which have recently emerged in archaeological social theory: * gender* age* ethnicity* religion * status.This excellent book reviews the research history of each areas, the different ways in which each has been investigated, and offers new avenues for research and exploring th...

This book is a systematic effort by leading international scholars to map the trends in major-power warfare and explore whether it is waxing or waning. The main point of departure is that major-power war as a historical institution is in decline. This does not mean, though, that wars between states are in general disappearing. While there is some convergence in the conclusions by individual authors, they are by no means unanimous about the tre...

This excellent book remaps the limits and possibilities of change, clearly shifting the focus from outmoded debates on agency and structure to new practice-based discourses on agency and change. Offering readers a selective and critical review of key literature and empirical research, it will help students contextualize this complex subject area and independently evaluate future prospects for effective change agent roles in organizations Pres...

The essays in this volume offer a general overview and a number of detailed examinations of Arthur's fortunes, in two senses. First is the role of Fortune itself, often personified and consistently instrumental, in accounts of Arthur's court and reign. More generally the articles trace the trajectory of the Arthurian legend - its birth, rise and decline - through the middle ages. The final essay follows the continued turning of Fortune's wheel...

Explores the history of cinephilia and its ramifications for contemporary film criticism.

With case studies, a detailed look at the issue as it affects Britain and Europe, material on the UN and the British government's 2005 proposals for dealing with refugees, this objective introduction is ideal for newcomers and modern history students

Clear design helps busy people find what they want fast. Words and phrases are explained clearly in simple language. Groups of common phrases show words that are always used together to help learners combine words correctly (to open/close/have/hold an account). Special notes build areas of vocabulary, explain the difference between words that are often confused and give information on aspects of business. Illustrations and diagrams explainbusi...

In a stunning first novel, renowned hip-hop artist, writer and activist Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life with a powerful and utterly unforgettable tale. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, business minded and fashionable, Winter knows no restrictions. No one can control her. She's nobody's victim. Winter knows the Brooklyn streets like she know...

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Chaos and hilarity in this Wodehouse romantic comedy

Die Lateinsoftware mit bewährtem Konzept:Optisch aufbereitete Einstiegsseiten zu jeder Lektion verschaffen einen perfekten Überblick über den gesamten Lehrstoff und den jeweiligen Lernfortschritt.Individuelle Bearbeitungsmöglichkeiten: Übersetzungen können direkt in der Lektion angefertigt und gespeichert werden.Der interaktive Formentrainer wird automatisch auf den Lektionsstand eingestellt und kann auch als Arbeitsblatt ausgedruckt werden.Vo...

After the Vietnam War the US Army had to rebuild itself while the US government had to reconsider its military intervention strategy. This book examines how it was done and how this has affected US intervention policy, from the victory of the Gulf War to the failure of Somalia, before examining the Bosnian and Kosovo interventions.This volume sets out to analyze the changes in US military intervention strategy by examining two separate issues:...