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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISM Since Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment. Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being. This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca's first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca's busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca's relevance for the modern reader.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DISCOVER THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUThe quest for the work and a career that's right for you--that's fulfilling and that you enjoy--is a process of discovery. It involves learning about yourself and finding out about the wide range of work and careers available. And it involves finding out how best to access the work or career you're interested in.TAKE CONTROL AND DO WORK YOU LOVE!Whether you have no idea what work or career you want to do or there's too many options and you can't decide, Career Finder will help you discover what's right for you and how to go about achieving it.\* Understand how the world of work and careers is changing\* Overcome limiting beliefs, identify your strengths, skills and values and build your confidence\* Identify--from the wide range of career options--the best possibilities for you (not what other people think you should do!)\* Discover the opportunities that will lead to the work and career you're interested inWhatever's happening in the world and whether you've just started thinking about a career, want to go in a new direction, or have a complete change, Career Finder will guide and advise you. You'll be prepared to move toward a career that you enjoy and works in harmony with your life and who you are.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover Virginia Woolf's landmark essay on women's struggle for independence and creative opportunity A Room of One's Own is one of Virginia Woolf's most influential works and widely recognized for its extraordinary contribution to the women's movement. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, it is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë to the silent fate of Shakespeare's gifted (imaginary) sister, and the effects of poverty and sexual constraint on female creativity. The work was ranked by The Guardian newspaper as number 45 in the 100 World's Best Non-fiction Books. Part of the bestselling Capstone series, this collectible, hard-back edition of A Room of One's Own includes an insightful introduction by Jessica Gildersleeve that explains the book's place in modernist literature and why it still resonates with contemporary readers. Born in 1882, Virginia Woolf was one of the most forward-thinking English writers of her time. Author of the classic novels Mrs Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), she was also a prolific writer of essays, diaries, letters and biographies, and a member of the celebrated Bloomsbury Set of intellectuals and artists. Discover why A Room of One's Own is considered among the greatest and most influential works of female empowerment and creativity Learn why Woolf's classic has stood the test of time. Make this attractive, high-quality hardcover edition a permanent addition to your library Enjoy an insightful introduction by Jessica Gildersleeve, who connects the themes of the text to the concerns of today's audience Capstone Classics brings A Room of One's Own to a new generation of readers who can discover how Woolf's book broke new artistic ground and advanced the position of women writers and creatives around the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Our democracies repeatedly fail to safeguard the future. From pensions to pandemics, health and social care through to climate, biodiversity and emerging technologies, democracies have been unable to deliver robust policies for the long term. In this book, Graham Smith asks why. Exploring the drivers of short-termism, he considers ways of reshaping legislatures and constitutions and proposes strengthening independent offices whose overarching goals do not change at every election.More radically, Smith argues that forms of participatory and deliberative politics offer the most effective democratic response to the current political myopia, as well as a powerful means of protecting the interests of generations to come.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Empowering and elegiac'Yanis Varoufakis, author of Another Now'Utterly inspiring'Caroline Lucas, MP, Green Party'A masterpiece of measured rage and love'Jonathan Porritt, author of Hope in HellCapitalism is broken. The relentless pursuit of more has delivered climate catastrophe, social inequality and financial instability - and left us ill-prepared for life in a global pandemic. Tim Jackson's passionate and provocative book dares us to imagine a world beyond capitalism - a place where relationship and meaning take precedence over profits and power. Post Growth is both a manifesto for system change and an invitation to rekindle a deeper conversation about the nature of the human condition.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to use your time as a student to supercharge your careerTo University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear delivers a step-by-step guide to using your educational years to put you in the right position to accelerate your career, optimize your time, and build valuable and rewarding relationships. You'll learn everything you need to know about taking advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the first ten years of your career.Broken down into 21 accessible chapters, To University and Beyond features a wide array of practical and strategic advice on topics like:\* How to write the perfect resume or CV\* How to hack your career path to achieve what you've always dreamt of\* How to access rarely used scholarships and grants\* How to find selective short-term learning programs\* How to thrive in a virtual learning environment\* How to get paid to learn with options beyond traditional degree programs\* How to communicate and present so people get your messagePerfect for high school, college, and university students who want to make the most of their time and start their career off on the right foot, To University and Beyond provides a wealth of actionable advice you can put to work today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Improve customer and employee loyalty with your brand stories Your brand is the stories people share about you when you're not in the room. Whether a small, one or two-person company or a large multinational; a not for profit or a Government organisation; a start-up entrepreneur or a corporate institution; a school or a sporting team; a religious institution or a political party; a local café or a global franchise - everyone has a brand and everyone has a story. The reality is people are already sharing stories, both the good and the bad. Magnetic Stories will walk you through how to develop and communicate your own brand stories, focusing on the five types of stories you need in business to connect and engage people with your brand. You'll learn how to: Connect with your customers in a more authentic way Increase the engagement of your employees Make decisions based on your company values and purpose Have a stronger presence online by sharing great stories Take control of your brand and reputation for greater success Magnetic Stories delivers a unique and timely message which is perfect for any business, regardless of size or industry.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fuel your business' transition into the digital age with this insightful and comprehensive resourceDigital Business Transformation: How Established Companies Sustain Competitive Advantage offers readers a framework for digital business transformation. Written by Nigel Vaz, the acclaimed CEO of Publicis Sapient, a global digital business transformation company, Digital Business Transformation delivers practical advice and approachable strategies to help businesses realize their digital potential.Digital Business Transformation provides readers with examples of the challenges faced by global organizations and the strategies they used to overcome them. The book also includes discussions of:\* How to decide whether to defend, differentiate, or disrupt your organization to meet digital challenges\* How to deconstruct decision-making throughout all levels of your organization\* How to combine strategy, product, experience, engineering, and data to produce digital resultsPerfect for anyone in a leadership position in a modern organization, particularly those who find themselves responsible for transformation-related decisions, Digital Business Transformation delivers a message that begs to be heard by everyone who hopes to help their organization meet the challenges of a changing world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With the right mindset and insight, anyone can become a millionaire.Are you tired of just paying bills until you die Are you wasting your life at a job that doesn't make you fulfilled or financially secure Then Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling Your Destiny in an Uncertain World is for you.In this life-changing book, celebrated author and entrepreneur Jay Samit, who's worked with such visionaries as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Reid Hoffman, and hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, shares the key understandings and step-by-step process for becoming rich and never needing another job again. To prove the power of his 12 Truths, Samit also details the journey of how he mentored a broke millennial with these principles and empowered him to go from being on welfare to becoming a self-made millionaire in one year.Building upon the principles in his internationally acclaimed book Disrupt You, Samit explains:\* How to identify an idea and market to start your business\* How to build a virtual company with little or no capital\* The latest free software tools for managing your business\* Ways to get a piece of a trillion-dollar opportunity bigger than mobile\* How to harness the three primary fears of others to generate more sales\* Strategies for finding the right mentors to accelerate your success\* Techniques to structure any deal for creating recurring revenue and lasting wealthThis book is perfect for anyone who is tired of jobs with no security, hopes to truly realize their professional and personal potential, and is looking for a way to build a better life for them and their family. Future Proofing You also belongs on the bookshelves of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs everywhere who hope to inspire their teams to become something greater than what they already are.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A breakthrough guide to the real lessons of business Have you ever noticed that individuals of brilliance often fall short of their true potential Great ideas, concepts and initiatives seldom break through the sea of business mediocrity. As a senior international leader with over 30 years corporate experience, Hamish Thomson has discovered that true transformation and breakthrough comes from personal insight - derived not from intellect or technical mastery, but from experience and observation of real-life occurrences. It's Not Always Right to Be Right offers unique business and leadership insights, teachable models, and practical advice on what one needs to do differently to achieve desired results. Writing in a casual, autobiographical style, Hamish shares the key experiences and hard-won lessons that enabled him to drive significant change when all the right ways of doing things didn't work. Packed with fascinating true-to-life stories and powerful, often counterintuitive lessons, this invaluable guide: - Distills a lifetime of business wisdom into a single volume - Offers honest business and leadership lessons drawn from a long and successful corporate career - Features learning messages, practical steps, and shareable strategic models and frameworks to help you make a tangible difference where it counts - Provides strategic models that can be used to frame discussions and drive change in individuals, teams, and entire organizations It's Not Always Right to Be Right is a must-read for anyone starting out in the business and corporate world, for anyone in the middle of their career looking to break through to the next level, and for senior leaders seeking to improve performance and drive meaningful change.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great Myths of Personality teaches critical thinking skills and key concepts of personality psychology through the discussion of popular myths and misconceptions.\* Provides a thorough look at contemporary myths and misconceptions, such as: Does birth order affect personality Are personality tests an accurate way to measure personality Do romantic partners need similar personalities for relationship success \* Introduces concepts of personality psychology in an accessible and engaging manner\* Focuses on current debates and controversies in the field with references to the latest research and scientific literature.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete guide to trading and researching the Australian sharemarket online, fully revised and updatedIt has never been easier to use the internet to trade and invest in the Australian sharemarket. Thanks to the wide availability of online brokers and financial websites, online market data, low cost broadband and trading sites and user-friendly digital platforms, a growing number of Australians are taking more direct control of their investments and wealth management. Online Investing on the Australian Sharemarket is a comprehensive guide to researching and trading shares and other securities online in Australia. This popular book offers step-by-step guidance on choosing an online broker, accessing and making best use of online share investing resources, planning trades, identifying profit-making opportunities, timing of and placing online orders, managing investment risks, and much more.Bestselling author and successful trader Roger Kinsky provides a step-by-step process for harnessing the power of the internet to make informed and profitable trading and investment decisions. Now in its fifth edition, this time-proven resource features extensively revised content and up to date information throughout. Featuring real-world advice and practical tips drawn from the author's decades of online share investing experience, this valuable guide will:\* explain the basic concepts, terminology, and advantages of online investing and share trading\* explore how to avoid the potential pitfalls and common mistakes that might otherwise occur\* examine the different types of financial websites, data, information, tools, and other resources available online\* provide guidance on fundamental and technical analysis, online charting and indices, and strategic risk managementOffering authoritative information and proven trading strategies, Online Investing on the Australian Sharemarket, Fifth Edition is essential reading both for those new to the market and more experienced investors alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take advantage of a powerful visual management tool for teams as you work together and deliver great results. It's been used by thousands of teams for project success!59% of U.S. workers say that communication is their team's biggest obstacle to success, followed by accountability at 29% (Atlassian). High-Impact Tools for Teams explains a simple, powerful tool that helps team leaders and members align and get clarity on exactly who is responsible for each part of the team's most important activities and projects. The tool is complemented by 4 trust add-ons that help teams build trust and increase psychological safety, so every member can be confident in sharing ideas or concerns about obstacles the team may face. It's a proven tool for project teams, based on years of research, and thousands of teams are already using the Team Alignment Map to run effective 'get-to-action meetings', give projects a good start and de-silo organizations.\* Co-author Alex Osterwalder is the international best-selling author who co-created the Business Model Canvas, a strategic management tool used by 1 million+ industry leaders globally. Plan as a team and know who does what\* Uncover and proactively remove the most likely obstacles to any project\* Boost team member contributions\* Run more effective team meetings\* Get more successful projectsWith the guidance of High-Impact Tools for Teams, you can be better prepared as a team leader or team member to plan effectively, reduce risks, and collaborate with others. Your team will be accountable and ready to deliver results.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Agile is broken.Most Agile transformations struggle. According to an Allied Market Research study, '63% of respondents stated the failure of agile implementation in their organizations.' The problems with Agile start at the top of most organizations with executive leadership not getting what agile is or even knowing the difference between success and failure in agile.Agile transformation is a journey, and most of that journey consists of people learning and trying new approaches in their own work. An agile organization can make use of coaches and training to improve their chances of success. But even then, failure remains because many Agile ideas are oversimplifications or interpreted in an extreme way, and many elements essential for success are missing. Coupled with other ideas that have been dogmatically forced on teams, such as 'agile team rooms', and 'an overall inertia and resistance to change in the Agile community,' the Agile movement is ripe for change since its birth twenty years ago.'Agile 2' represents the work of fifteen experienced Agile experts, distilled into Agile 2: The Next Iteration of Agile by seven members of the team. Agile 2 values these pairs of attributes when properly balanced: thoughtfulness and prescription; outcomes and outputs, individuals and teams; business and technical understanding; individual empowerment and good leadership; adaptability and planning. With a new set of Agile principles to take Agile forward over the next 20 years, Agile 2 is applicable beyond software and hardware to all parts of an agile organization including 'Agile HR', 'Agile Finance', and so on.Like the original 'Agile', 'Agile 2', is just a set of ideas - powerful ideas. To undertake any endeavor, a single set of ideas is not enough. But a single set of ideas can be a powerful guide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive, relevant, and accessible look at all aspects of Indigenous Australian history and culture What is The Dreaming How many different Indigenous tribes and languages once existed in Australia What is the purpose of a corroboree What effect do the events of the past have on Indigenous peoples today ¿Indigenous Australia For Dummies, 2nd Editionanswers these questions and countless others about the oldest race on Earth. It explores Indigenous life in Australia before 1770, the impact of white settlement, the ongoing struggle by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to secure their human rights and equal treatment under the law, and much more. Celebrating the contributions of Indigenous people to contemporary Australian culture, the book explores Indigenous art, music, dance, literature, film, sport, and spirituality. It discusses the concept of modern Indigenous identity and examines the ongoing challenges facing Indigenous communities today, from health and housing to employment and education, land rights, and self-determination. - Explores significant political moments-such as Paul Keating's Redfern Speech, Kevin Rudd's apology, and more - Profiles celebrated people and organisations in a variety of fields, from Cathy Freeman to Albert Namatjira to the Bangarra Dance Theatre and the National Aboriginal Radio Service - Challenges common stereotypes about Indigenous people and discusses current debates, such as land rights and inequalities in health and education Now in its second edition, Indigenous Australia For Dummies will enlighten readers of all backgrounds about the history, struggles and triumphs of the diverse, proud, and fascinating peoples that make up Australia'sIndigenous communities.With a foreword by Stan Grant, it's a must-read account of Australia's first people.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISM Since Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment. Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being. This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca's first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca's busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca's relevance for the modern reader.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A key introductory philosophy textbook, making use of an innovative, interactive technique for reading philosophical textsReading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners, Second Edition, provides a unique approach to reading philosophy, requiring students to engage with material as they read. It contains carefully selected texts, commentaries on those texts, and questions for the reader to think about as they read. It serves as starting points for both classroom discussion and independent study. The texts cover a wide range of topics drawn from diverse areas of philosophical investigation, ranging over ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, and political philosophy.This edition has been updated and expanded. New chapters discuss the moral significance of friendship and love, the subjective nature of consciousness and the ways that science might explore conscious experience. And there are new texts and commentary in chapters on doubt, self and moral dilemmas.\* Guides readers through the experience of active, engaged philosophical reading\* Presents significant texts, contextualized for newcomers to philosophy\* Includes writings by philosophers from antiquity to the late 20th-century\* Contains commentary that provides the context and background necessary for discussion and argument\* Prompts readers to think through specific questions and to reach their own conclusionsThis book is an ideal resource for beginning students in philosophy, as well as for anyone wishing to engage with the subject on their own.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eine gute Allgemeinbildung hat so ihre Vorteile. Viele Menschen beurteilen im Privat- und im Berufsleben Menschen danach, was sie so von dem wissen, was sie wissen sollten. Dieses Buch hilft Ihnen, Ihr Wissen zu testen. So erfahren Sie, wie solide Ihr Wissen zu Geschichte, Literatur, Philosophie, Chemie, Biologie, Mathematik und vielen anderen Gebieten ist. Das Buch hilft Ihnen, wenn Sie Schwachstellen in Ihrer Bildung entdecken wollen oder auch einfach nur Spaß daran haben, sich selbst zu testen.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quickly learn the ropes with the Rust programming language using this practical, step-by-step guideIn Beginning Rust Programming, accomplished programmer and author Ric Messier delivers a highly practical, real-world guide to coding with Rust. Avoiding dry, theoretical content and 'Hello, world'-type tutorials of questionable utility, the book dives immediately into functional Rust programming that takes advantage of the language's blazing speed and memory efficiency.Designed from the ground up to give you a running start to using the multiparadigm system programming language, this book will teach you to:\* Solve real-world computer science problems of practical importance\* Use Rust's rich type system and ownership model to guarantee memory-safety and thread-safety\* Integrate Rust with other programming languages and use it for embedded devicesPerfect for programmers with some experience in other languages, like C or C++, Beginning Rust Programming is also a great pick for students new to programming and seeking a user-friendly and robust language with which to start their coding career. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Both theoretically informed and empirically rich, Youth Urban Worlds explores how urban cultures affectpolitical actionamongst youth. - Argues thaturban cultures challenge the verymeaning and contours of the political process - Includesethnographies, delving into the perspectives andknowledgesofracialized youth,urban farmers,and 'voluntary risk takers,' like dumpster divers,building climbers, andstudent protestors - Theorizes thataesthetics are an increasinglycrucial form ofpolitical action inthecontemporary urban setting and explains the impact ofaesthetics on the political - Examines the centrality of fun, warmth, aesthetics, and embodimentto these youth's experience of being in the world - Explainshowyouth are able to practically and concretely impact the political process through the performanceof risky and disruptive behavior.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A wide-ranging introduction to the multi-faceted history of Asia--from early origins to the presentAsia Past and Present is an expansive survey of the social, political, and economic history of the continent from the Paleolithic era to the early 21st century. As there is no physically discrete continent, rather an arbitrary division of the Eurasian landmass, this book focuses on terrain that encompasses India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, and Southeast Asia--the area which most modern scholars identify as Asia.Offering broad chronological and topical coverage of Asia, this book examines subjects including written languages, religions and philosophies, concepts of monarchy, militarism, independence and nation building, and more. Particular focus is placed on the varying levels of influence the core cultures of India and China have had on the continent in a multitude of socio-political areas. Historical dialogues of how colonies, later emerging nations, blended traditional Asian culture and Western political and economic models of modernization complement contemporary discussions of globalization, nuclear tensions, and growing demands for greater individual freedom. Written in an engaging, accessible style, this book:\* Covers of a wide range of topics, perspectives, geographic regions, and time periods\* Highlights India and China as the pre 19th century cultural cores of Asia\* Presents a relatable political-cultural narrative framework\* Discusses contemporary themes including gender, sexual orientation, the environment, and Western and Islamic influence on Asian culture\* Includes coverage of commonly underrepresented regions such as the Himalayan nations, Maldives, and New GuineaAsia Past and Present: A Brief History is a valuable resource for undergraduate courses where Asian cultures are introduced, and in courses on Asian politics, diplomacy, environmental issues, and socio-economics.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new, fully revised edition of this bestselling textbook in linguistic anthropology, updated to address the impacts of globalization, pandemics, and other contemporary socio-economic issues in the study of language Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology has introduced thousands of students to the engaging and compelling field of linguistic anthropology. Now in a new, fully updated and revised third edition, this bestselling textbook provides a student-friendly exploration of language as a social and cultural practice. Covering both theory and real-world practice, this clear and highly accessible textbook examines the relationship between language and social context while highlighting the advantages of an ethnographic approach to the study of language. The third edition includes a timely new chapter that investigates how technologies such as social media and online meetings have changed language. The new edition also considers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on linguistic practices, ensuring that this text will be a valuable resource for students for years to come. This insightful text: Offers an engaging introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology Features all-new material covering contemporary technologies and global developments Explains how language use is studied as a form of social action Covers nonverbal and multimodal communication, language acquisition and socialization, the relationship between language and thought, and language endangerment and revitalization Explores various forms of linguistic and social communities, and discusses social and linguistic differentiation and inequality along racial, ethnic, and gender dimensions Requiring no prior knowledge in linguistics or anthropology, Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology, Third Edition, is the perfect textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in introductory linguistic anthropology as well as related courses in sociolinguistics, sociology, and communication.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rediscover the Reformations in Europe with this insightful and comprehensive new edition of a long-time favoriteAmongst the authoritative works covering the European Reformation, Carter Lindberg's The European Reformations has stood the test of time. Widely used in classrooms around the world for over twenty-five years, the first two editions of the book were enjoyed and acclaimed by students and teachers alike.Now, the revised and updated Third Edition of The European Reformations continues the author's work to sketch the various efforts to reform received expressions of faith and their social and political effects, both historical and modern. He has expanded his coverage of women in the Reformations and added a chapter on reforms in East-Central Europe.Comprehensively covering all of Europe, The European Reformations provides an in-depth exploration of the Reformations' effects on a wide variety of countries. The author discusses:\* The late Middle Ages and the historical context in which the Reformations gained a foothold\* Martin Luther, the theological and pastoral responses to insecurity, and the theological implications of those responses\* The implementation of reforms in Wittenberg, Germany\* Zwingli's reform program, the Reformation in Zurich, Switzerland, and the impact of medieval sacramental theology\* The Genevan Reformation and 'The Most Perfect School of Christ'Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in courses on Reformation studies, history, religion, and theology, this edition of The European Reformations also belongs on the bookshelves of theological seminary students and anyone with a keen interest in the Reformation and its ongoing impact on faith and society.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sie müssen sich in der Schule oder im Studium mit Biologie beschäftigen Sie möchten einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Themen der Biologie Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen kompakten Einstieg in die spannende Welt der lebenden Organismen. Die Autorin erklärt leicht verständlich, was Sie über den Aufbau von Zellen, Mikroorganismen, Biodiversität, Genetik sowie Evolution und Co. wissen sollten. Damit ist 'Biologie kompakt für Dummies' der perfekte Nachhilfelehrer für die Tasche: einfach, kompetent und günstig.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Take advantage of a powerful visual management tool for teams as you work together and deliver great results. It's been used by thousands of teams for project success! 59% of U.S. workers say that communication is their team's biggest obstacle to success, followed by accountability at 29% (Atlassian). High-Impact Tools for Teams explains a simple, powerful tool that helps team leaders and members align and get clarity on exactly who is responsible for each part of the team's most important activities and projects. The tool is complemented by 4 trust add-ons that help teams build trust and increase psychological safety, so every member can be confident in sharing ideas or concerns about obstacles the team may face. It's a proven tool for project teams, based on years of research, and thousands of teams are already using the Team Alignment Map to run effective 'get-to-action meetings', give projects a good start and de-silo organizations. - Co-author Alex Osterwalder is the international best-selling author who co-created the Business Model Canvas, a strategic management tool used by 1 million+ industry leaders globally. Plan as a team and know who does what - Uncover and proactively remove the most likely obstacles to any project - Boost team member contributions - Run more effectiveteammeetings - Get more successful projects With the guidance of High-Impact Tools for Teams, you can be better prepared as a team leader or team member to plan effectively, reduce risks, and collaborate with others. Your team will be accountable and ready to deliver results!Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An ambitious comparative introduction to Asian thought, expertly written for undergraduate courses in Asian Studies, Asian philosophy and neighboring disciplinesRecent decades have witnessed a sharp increase of interest in the cultures and regions of South and East Asia, owing in part to the prominent role Asian economies have played in the era of globalization. Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories is a unique, reader-friendly introduction to the intellectual heritage of the region. Assuming no previous background in Asian cultural history, Asian Worldviews moves beyond chronological and geographic boundaries to present an integrated treatment of the beliefs, teachings, and ideologies that have shaped the worldviews of approximately half of the global population. Rein Raud explores forms of knowledge in China, India, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, providing balanced coverage of all historical periods from antiquity to the modern day.Asian Worldviews embraces the connections rather than the divisions between the religious and philosophical dimensions of South and East Asian thought, and emphasizes a robust engagement with each culture's political, social, and economic contexts. Clear, accessible chapters discuss the development of religious, philosophical, and political thought in India, China, and Japan, and provide succinct overviews of the history of ideas in Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Throughout the book, Raud uses a comparative approach to examine the mutual influence and productive dialogue, past and present, between Asian cultures as well as with the West, and considers the impact of various worldviews on the development of modern Asian societies.Comprehensive and well-informed by recent developments in the scholarship, Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories is an unparalleled resource for a broad range of courses in Asian studies, philosophy, religious studies, and global politics, as well as an excellent introduction for non-specialist readers looking for a contextual foothold in the rich cultural and intellectual history of South and East Asia.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prepare yourself to take on new and exciting Java programming challenges with this one-stop resourceJob Ready Java delivers a comprehensive and foundational approach to Java that is immediately applicable to real-world environments. Based on the highly regarded and effective Software Guild Java Bootcamp: Object Oriented Programming course, this book teaches you the basic and advanced Java concepts you will need at any entry-level Java position.With the 'Pulling It Together' sections, you'll combine and integrate the concepts and lessons taught by the book, while also benefiting from:\* A thorough introduction to getting set up with Java, including how to write, compile, and run Java programs with or without a Java IDE\* Practical discussions of the basics of the Java language, including syntax, program flow, and code organization\* A walk through the fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming including Classes, Objects, Interfaces, and Inheritance, and how to leverage OOP in Java to create elegant code.\* Explorations of intermediate and advanced Java concepts, including Maven , unit testing, Lambdas, Streams, and the Spring FrameworkPerfect for Java novices seeking to make a career transition, Job Ready Java will also earn a place in the libraries of Java developers wanting to brush up on the fundamentals of their craft with an accessible and up-to-date resource.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ideal study aid for the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health EducationQuestions and Answers in Oral Health Education comprehensively and efficiently prepares students for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Oral Health. Written by a dental tutor and course administrator, as well as a certified NEBDN examiner, this revision guide includes tips and techniques to help students with the test. It also includes examples of mock examination questions along with answers and explanations to further students' understanding of the material contained within.Presented in question-and-answer format to aid with retention and learning, Questions and Answers in Oral Health Education contains the most up-to-date regulations, policies, and oral health guidance.Full of useful information to better cater to each student's unique style of learning, it features:\* An introduction to the exam process and exam structure, including the style of questions a test-taker is likely to see\* A discussion of legislation and General Dental Council standards and guidance\* A summary of the material contained within the book along with website links for further, supplementary study\* Treatments of a wide variety of topics, including plaque, sugars, erosion, fluoride, and moreQuestions and Answers in Oral Health Education is perfect for qualified dental nurses seeking to extend their duties with a post-registration qualification like the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The thoroughly revised third edition of a Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion is an essential guide to help dental nurses prepare for a qualification in Oral Health Education and thereafter practice as an Oral Health Educator. It will help readers confidently educate patients about diseases and conditions that affect the oral cavity, and support their prevention, treatment, and management.Designed with an accessible layout to enhance learning, this course companion is divided into six sections covering: the structure and functions of the oral cavity; diseases and conditions; disease prevention; effective communication; treating specific patient groups, and oral health promotion and society.Invaluable to all members of the dental team and other health professionals involved in educating and promoting oral health, this key text:\* Offers a guide for dental nurses taking a post-registration Certificate in Oral Health Education\* Is fully updated to reflect changes in the industry, science, and course syllabus\* Incorporates information on the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases\* Contains new information on topics including dementia, denture advice, and burning mouth syndrome\* Includes an expanded section on promotion.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first textbook to focus on the history of lived Shi'ism in South AsiaEveryday Shi'ism in South Asia is an introduction to the everyday life and cultural memory of Shi'i women and men, focusing on the religious worlds of both individuals and communities at particular historical moments and places in the Indian subcontinent. Author Karen Ruffle draws upon an array primary sources, images, and ethnographic data to present topical case studies offering broad snapshots Shi'i life as well as microscopic analyses of ritual practices, material objects, architectural and artistic forms, and more.Focusing exclusively on South Asian Shi'ism, an area mostly ignored by contemporary scholars who focus on the Arab lands of Iran and Iraq, the author shifts readers' analytical focus from the center of Islam to its periphery. Ruffle provides new perspectives on the diverse ways that the Shi'a intersect with not only South Asian religious culture and history, but also the wider Islamic humanistic tradition. Written for an academic audience, yet accessible to general readers, this unique resource:\* Explores Shi'i religious practice and the relationship between religious normativity and everyday religious life and material culture\* Contextualizes Muharram rituals, public performances, festivals, vow-making, and material objects and practices of South Asian Shi'a\* Draws from author's studies and fieldwork throughout India and Pakistan, featuring numerous color photographs\* Places Shi'i religious symbols, cultural values, and social systems in historical context\* Includes an extended survey of scholarship on South Asian Shi'ism from the seventeenth century to the presentEveryday Shi'ism in South Asia is an important resource for scholars and students in disciplines including Islamic studies, South Asian studies, religious studies, anthropology, art history, material culture studies, history, and gender studies, and for English-speaking members of South Asian Shi'i communities.…