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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I'm 79 years old. So why on earth should I concern myself with speaking about youth ' This is the question with which renowned French philosopher Alain Badiou begins his passionate plea to the young.Today young people, at least in the West, are on the brink of a new world. With the decline of old traditions, they now face more choices than ever before. Yet powerful forces are pushing them in dangerous directions, into the vortex of consumerism or into reactive forms of traditionalism. This is a time when young people must be particularly attentive to the signs of the new and have the courage to venture forth and find out what they're capable of, without being constrained by the old prejudices and hierarchical ideas of the past. And if the aim of philosophy is to corrupt youth, as Socrates was accused of doing, this can mean only one thing: to help young people see that they don't have to go down the paths already mapped out for them, that they are not just condemned to obey social customs, that they can create something new and propose a different direction as regards the true life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Where do we come from Are we merely a cluster of elementary particles in a gigantic world receptacle And what does it all mean.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uncertainty is interwoven into human existence. It is a powerful incentive in the search for knowledge and an inherent component of scientific research. We have developed many ways of coping with uncertainty. We make promises, manage risks and make predictions to try to clear the mists and predict ahead. But the future is inherently uncertain - and the mist that shrouds our path an inherent part of our journey. The burning question is whether our societies can face up to uncertainty, learn to embrace it and whether we can open up to a constantly evolving future.In this new book, Helga Nowotny shows how research can thrive at the cusp of uncertainty. Science, she argues, can eventually transform uncertainty into certainty, but into certainty which remains always provisional.Uncertainty is never completely static. It is constantly evolving. It encompasses geological time scales and, at the level of human experience, split-second changes as cells divide. Life and death decisions are taken in the blink of the eye, while human interactions with the natural environment may reveal their impact over millennia.Uncertainty is cunning. It appears at unexpected moments, it shuns the straight line, takes the oblique route and sometimes the unexpected short-cut. As we acknowledge the cunning of uncertainty, its threats retreat. We accept that any scientific inquiry must produce results that are provisional and uncertain. This message is vital for politicians and policy-makers: do not be tempted by small, short-term, controllable gains to the exclusion of uncertain, high-gain opportunities.Wide-ranging in its use of examples and enriched by the author's experience as President of the European Research Council, one of the world's leading funding organisations for fundamental research. The Cunning of Uncertainty is a must-read for students and scholars of all disciplines, politicians, policy-makers and anyone concerned with the fundamental role of knowledge and science in our societies today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You are paying much more in tax than you think you areWhat Everyone Needs to Know About Tax takes an entertaining and informative look at the UK tax system in all its glory to show you just how much you pay, how the money is collected and how it affects ordinary people every day. Giving context to recent controversies including the Panama Papers, tax avoidance by multinationals, Brexit and more, this book provides a straightforward explanation of tax and the policy behind it for non-specialists -- no accounting or legal knowledge is required. The system's underlying logic is illustrated through three 'golden rules' that explain many of the UK tax regime's oddities, and the discussion focuses on the way things are rather than utopian ideas about how they might be. Case studies show how the VAT on a plumber's bill all adds up; why fraudsters made a movie to throw HMRC off their scent; how a wealthy couple can pay so little tax on a six-figure income; and the way tracing the money you paid for your iPad sheds light why the EU is demanding Apple pay billions extra in tax.Ever the political battlefield, tax is too important for you to rely on media hype for information. It affects everyone, every day, and it pays for voters and taxpayers to know more. This book leaves aside technical detail and the arcana of the tax code to give you a real-world look at how tax works.\* Learn about the many ways that the tax system separates us from our money\* Discover how Brexit could change the way we pay taxes\* Understand how changing tax policy affects people's everyday lives\* See through the rhetoric surrounding controversies in the mediaWith tax, we have to admit that there are no easy answers. No one enjoys paying them, but without them, the Government would shut down. Seeing through politicians' cant and superficial press coverage is critical for your ability to make the decisions that benefit you; What Everyone Needs to Know About Tax gives you the background and foundational knowledge you need to be a well-informed taxpayer.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Updated and revised, Ethics: The Basics, Second Edition, introduces students to fundamental ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions while providing them with the conceptual tools necessary to think critically about ethical issues.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ultimate guide to understanding biologyHave you ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work--starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work Now there is.From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies answers all your questions about how living things work. Written in plain English and packed with dozens of enlightening illustrations, this reference guide covers the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology. It's also complemented with lots of practical, up-to-date examples to bring the information to life.\* Discover how living things work\* Think like a biologist and use scientific methods\* Understand lifecycle processesWhether you're enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, Biology For Dummies will help you unlock the mysteries of how life works.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie-franchise.\* The first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by the complex and enduringly iconic super-heroine\* Fighting fascism with feminism since 1941, considers the power of Wonder Woman as an exploration of gender identity and also that of the human condition - what limits us and what we can overcome\* Confronts the ambiguities of Wonder Woman, from her roles as a feminist cause and fully empowered woman, to her objectification as sexual fantasy\* Topics explored include origin stories and identity, propaganda and art, altruism and the ethics of care, Amazonians as transhumanists, eroticism and graphic novels, the crafting of a heroine, domination, relationships, the ethics of killing and torture, and many more.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Stories for Work will give you everything you need to be more inspiring and effective in your business communications. A must read business book!' --Michael Ebeid, CEO & Managing Director, SBS.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are androids artificial people or glorified toasters.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - MEET THE ROCK STARS OF CYBERSECURITY.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn about the human body from the inside outSome people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery--which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection.Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.\* Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology\* Get to know the body's anatomical structures--from head to toe\* Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive\* Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and healthWritten in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Map to the Magic of ReadingStop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now--as you read this paragraph How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request Why does it matter The Reading Mind is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most important skill: reading. Daniel T. Willingham, the bestselling author of Why Don't Students Like School , offers a perspective that is rooted in contemporary cognitive research. He deftly describes the incredibly complex and nearly instantaneous series of events that occur from the moment a child sees a single letter to the time they finish reading. The Reading Mind explains the fascinating journey from seeing letters, then words, sentences, and so on, with the author highlighting each step along the way. This resource covers every aspect of reading, starting with two fundamental processes: reading by sight and reading by sound. It also addresses reading comprehension at all levels, from reading for understanding at early levels to inferring deeper meaning from texts and novels in high school. The author also considers the undeniable connection between reading and writing, as well as the important role of motivation as it relates to reading. Finally, as a cutting-edge researcher, Willingham tackles the intersection of our rapidly changing technology and its effects on learning to read and reading.Every teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and school administrator will find this book invaluable. Understanding the fascinating science behind the magic of reading is essential for every educator. Indeed, every 'reader' will be captivated by the dynamic but invisible workings of their own minds.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A roadmap to success for tomorrow's leadersThe EQ Leader provides an evidence-based model for exceptional leadership, and a four-pillar roadmap for real-world practice. Data collected from thousands of the world's best leaders--and their subordinates--reveals the keys to success: authenticity, coaching, insight, and innovation. By incorporating these methods into their everyday workflow, these leaders have propelled their teams to heights great enough to highlight the divide between successful and not-so-successful leadership. This book shows you how to put these key factors to work in your own practice, with clear examples and concrete steps for improving skills and competencies. New data from the author's own research into executive functioning describes the neurological aspects of leadership, and a deep look at the leaders of tomorrow delves into the fundamental differences that set them apart--and fuel their achievement.Leadership is changing, both in look and practice; strictly authoritative approaches are quickly losing ground as today's workers discover the power of collaboration and the importance of interpersonal awareness. This book provides step-by-step guidance for leading from within this space, with evidence-based approaches for success.\* Lead authentically to inspire and motivate others\* Support employee's needs and nurture development\* Communicate with purpose, meaning, and vision\* Foster ingenuity, imagination, and autonomous thinkingAn organization's success rests on the backs of its leadership. At all levels, true leadership is about much more than management and task distribution--it's about commitment, collaboration, nurturing talent, developing skills, fostering relationships, and so much more. The EQ Leader integrates the essential factors of successful leadership into a concrete blueprint for the future's leaders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Win more new business todayNew business is the lifeblood of every company - and this book expertly guides you through the process of securing more than your fair share of it. If you're a salesperson in the trenches looking for inspiration, this book offers real-life advice on improving your customer-facing skills to win more new business. The structured approach presented inside will have you walking the walk, talking the tallk and closing more deals in no time!Inside.\* Know your subject\* Be an active listener\* Make a great first impression\* Present solutions\* Stay on-brand and on-message\* Prospect effectively\* Overcome objections\* Structure the deal.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Outsmart the traps that are holding you back from success!Trap Tales is your guide to avoiding the seven obstacles that ensnare people every day. We all fall into traps, and we often don't even realize it until we're deeply entrenched. Like quicksand, traps are easy to step into, but difficult to escape--it seems that the harder we try to climb out, the deeper we sink. But what if there were another way What if we knew the right strategies to escape the traps we have fallen into What if we could spot traps from a distance, and avoid them entirely In this book, authors David M. R. Covey and Stephan M. Mardyks train you in the art of Trapology. You'll meet Alex and Victoria, who have fallen into traps you're sure to recognize. As you read their stories, you'll learn about the seven most common traps in life and work, and how even the smartest and seemingly most accomplished people find themselves stuck and unable to see their way out. Traps are masters of disguise, but there are telltale signs that give them away every time. If you discover that you're trapped right now, consider this book your lifeline--the lessons contained in Trap Tales will teach you how to escape these traps and how to sidestep them in the future.This book, unlike most books, offers counter-intuitive strategies and unconventional wisdom to:\* Learn the seven biggest traps in life and work that catch people unaware\* Identify the traps that are holding you back right now\* Discover your escape route and climb out of the quicksand\* Become a 'Trapologist' and avoid traps altogetherThe core message of Trap Tales is hope--the belief that anybody can change the trajectory of their life, at any stage of their life. Stop letting traps steal your time, money, energy, and happiness--Trap Tales provides survival training of a different sort, allowing you to write your own tale of success.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An easy-to-follow Nikon D5600 photography class--in a book!Your Nikon D5600 is a powerful tool equipped to take top-notch photos. But unless you know how to use it to its full potential, your professional-grade camera will produce underwhelming amateur-grade photos. And that's where Nikon D5600 For Dummies comes in! Packed with all the expert tips and tricks you need to get your Nikon to live up to its name, this guide shows you how to use it to get truly striking shots--in a flash.Written by an expert on all things Nikon--and brimming with inspiring full-color photos--the step-by-step instruction offered inside arms shutterbugs of all skill levels with the know-how to turn any scene into a beautiful work of art. Whether you're looking to capture a cozy low-light shot or forever memorialize an awesome action scene, Nikon D5600 For Dummies will take your photography skills to picturesque new heights.\* Discover all your camera's features and capabilities\* Get better photos in auto or manual mode\* Adjust focus on the fly\* Start speaking photography lingo like a proEven Leonardo da Vinci had to learn to work with paints and brushes before he could create the Mona Lisa. Before you let your frustration get the best of you, take heed in the friendly guidance in Nikon D5600 For Dummies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Modern Spain: 1808 to the Present is a comprehensive overview of Spanish history from the Napoleonic era to the present day.\* Places a large emphasis on Spain's place within broader European and global history\* The chronological political narrative is enriched by separate chapters on long term economic, social and cultural developments\* This presentation of modern Spanish history incorporates the latest thinking on key issues of modernity, social movements, nationalism, democratization and democracy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical, real-world training manual for mid-level managementManaging to Make a Difference presents a leadership guide for those in the middle. The C-suite has a wealth of resources for leadership guidance, but middle managers face a quandary: often given little guidance on how to excel, they are also under enormous pressure to do a variety of things other than 'lead.' This book provides much-needed tools and techniques for building a high-performing team--without letting your other duties suffer. Organized around a coherent philosophy and based on solid research, the discussion offers a roadmap to engagement, talent development, and excellence in management. From difficult situations and organizational challenges to everyday motivation and inspiration, these techniques help middle managers achieve the goals of their organization while empowering their workers to achieve their own.Talent development is probably not your full-time job--yet it drives the engagement that results in high performance. This book shows you how to hit the 'sweet spot' of middle management, with a host of tools and strategies to help you help your team shine.\* Motivate, inspire, and lead your team with confidence\* Manage through challenges and overcome obstacles\* Develop key talent and maintain high engagement\* Adopt practical management tools based on substantiated researchMost organizations direct the majority of their development resources to the C-suite, but still expect their mid-level managers to attract, engage, retain, and develop talent; but successfully juggling everyday duties while maintaining team performance and leading around roadblocks leaves little room for management planning. Managing to Make a Difference offers the solution in the form of tools, techniques, and practical strategy for a high performing team.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A no-holds-barred exposé on the financial transactions of the world's favourite sportThe transfer fees clubs pay to sign top players now top EUR4 billion a year but much of the money has been flowing out of the game. A small group of wealthy investors including Russian oligarchs, English racehorse owners and a former billionaire gold miner have seized the opportunity to enter this booming market.Some have moved in on the territory of banks and lent money to clubs in exchange for a share in fees generated by Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and dozens more of today's stars. Others have acquired obscure teams to get a piece of the pie.Even as the global financial crisis sent fortunes tumbling this select group found a profitable place to park their money. The size of the transfer market has continued to rise -- it increased seven-fold in value the last two decades, more than the FTSE share index.Between them, these wealthy investors have amassed hundreds of millions of euros in profits. At the same time, they have managed to stay out of the spotlight the world's most popular sport brings.Football's Secret Trade follows the money along a trail very few know about, from nondescript offices in the U.K. and ramshackle stadiums of South American clubs you have probably never heard of to offshore bank accounts in the Caribbean. Warning - you won't see a major transfer deal in the same light again.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Featuring many important updates and revisions, the highly-anticipated second edition of The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness offers a collection of readings that together represent the most thorough and comprehensive survey of the nature of consciousness available today. Chapters delve deeply into the wide variety of scientific and philosophical problems that arise from the study of consciousness--as well as the philosophical, cognitive, neuroscientific, and phenomenological approaches to solving them.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 848 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introducing Christian Ethics 2e, now thoroughly revised and updated, offers an unparalleled introduction to the study of Christian Ethics, mapping and exploring all the major ethical approaches, and offering thoughtful insights into the complex moral challenges facing people today. - This highly successful text has been thoughtfully updated, based on considerable feedback, to include increased material on Catholic perspectives, further case studies and the augmented use of introductions and summaries - Uniquely redefines the field of Christian ethics along three strands: universal (ethics for anyone), subversive (ethics for the excluded), and ecclesial (ethics for the church) - Encompasses Christian ethics in its entirety, offering students a substantial overview by re-mapping the field and exploring the differences in various ethical approaches - Provides a successful balance between description, analysis, and critique - Structured so that it can be used alongside a companion volume, Christian Ethics: An Introductory Reader, which further illustrates and amplifies the diversity of material and arguments explored here.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Standard for Evaluating and Achieving Business Excellence.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Analytics can make government work better--this book shows you howA Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments provides demonstrations of real-world analytics applications for legislators, policy-makers, and support staff at the federal, state, and local levels. Big data and analytics are transforming industries across the board, and government can reap many of those same benefits by applying analytics to processes and programs already in place. From healthcare delivery and child well-being, to crime and program fraud, analytics can--in fact, already does--transform the way government works. This book shows you how analytics can be implemented in your own milieu: What is the downstream impact of new legislation How can we make programs more efficient Is it possible to predict policy outcomes without analytics How do I get started building analytics into my government organization The answers are all here, with accessible explanations and useful advice from an expert in the field.Analytics allows you to mine your data to create a holistic picture of your constituents; this model helps you tailor programs, fine-tune legislation, and serve the populace more effectively. This book walks you through analytics as applied to government, and shows you how to reap Big data's benefits at whatever level necessary.\* Learn how analytics is already transforming government service delivery\* Delve into the digital healthcare revolution\* Use analytics to improve education, juvenile justice, and other child-focused areas\* Apply analytics to transportation, criminal justice, fraud, and much moreLegislators and policy makers have plenty of great ideas--but how do they put those ideas into play Analytics can play a crucial role in getting the job done well. A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments provides advice, perspective, and real-world guidance for public servants everywhere.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring many important updates and revisions, the highly-anticipated second edition of The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness offers a collection of readings that together represent the most thorough and comprehensive survey of the nature of consciousness available today. Chapters delve deeply into the wide variety of scientific and philosophical problems that arise from the study of consciousness--as well as the philosophical, cognitive, neuroscientific, and phenomenological approaches to solving them.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Assessments in Forensic Practice: A Handbook provides practical guidance in the assessment of the most frequently encountered offender subgroups found within the criminal justice system. Topics include:

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The effectiveness of CBT depends on the quality of the supervision and training that is provided to its practitioners. A Manual for Evidence-Based CBT Supervision is intended to significantly strengthen the available resources for training and supporting CBT supervisors. The authors drew on the insights of many accredited CBT supervisors to develop the guidance, and the work is built firmly on an evidence-based approach.This manual will also be useful for individual supervisors and to those who support and guide trainers and supervisors (e.g., peer groups, consultants, managers, administrators, training directors), as the authors include training supervision guidelines and training materials (e.g., video clips, guidelines and PowerPoint slides).In summary, this manual provides critical guidance in a number of areas:\* Training resources and evidence based guidance to individual supervisors in a continuing education/professional development workshop format\* Criteria and guidance (including measurement tools and competence standards) to support the certification of supervisors\* Assisting in a 'train the trainers' approach suitable for agency or organization-based training of supervisors\* Coaching and training supervisors and supervisees remotely, through supplementary materials and an interactive website.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An updated edition of the definitive handbook on the physical basis for learning for professionals involved in education and child development, written by the respected author of acclaimed titles in the field.\* A comprehensive overview of the relationship between neuromotor maturity and physical development on learning outcomes and behaviour in childhood and later life\* Explores why early reflexes are important, their functions in early development, their effects on learning and behavior if retained, and the possible effects on other aspects of development\* Brings together a specialist body of knowledge and makes it accessible to anyone involved in treating the symptoms of specific learning difficulties and emotional problems.\* Includes new information on the role of the vestibular system in anxiety and agoraphobia, a new chapter of case studies, and an Epilogue placing the INPP Method in a broader scientific context.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An important new guide to flexible empirically supported practice in CBT.There is a growing movement across health care to adopt empirically supported practice. Treatments for Psychological Problems and Syndromes makes an important contribution by offering a comprehensive guide for adopting a more flexible approach to cognitive behavioural therapy. Edited by three recognized experts in the field of CBT, the text has three key aims: firstly to identify components of models describing specific psychological conditions that are empirically supported, poorly supported or unsupported; secondly to propose theoretical rationales for sequencing of interventions, and criteria for moving from one treatment procedure to the next; and thirdly to identify mechanisms of psychological syndromes that may interfere with established protocols in order to promote more informed treatment and improve outcomes. Written in clear and concise terms, this is an authoritative guide that will be relevant and useful to a wide range of readers from beginning clinicians to experienced practitioners.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Statistics Analysis of Geographical Data: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of statistical analysis in geography. It covers a wide range of topics including graphical and numerical description of datasets, probability, calculation of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, collection and analysis of data using analysis of variance and linear regression. Taking a clear and logical approach, this book examines real problems with real data from the geographical literature in order to illustrate the important role that statistics play in geographical investigations. Presented in a clear and accessible manner the book includes recent, relevant examples, designed to enhance the reader's understanding.