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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -There has recently been a growing interest among the largest Brazilian firms to better understand the performance outcomes of their internationalization strategies. Measuring organizational performance plays a very important role in translating corporate strategy into results thus developing strategic plans, evaluating achievements and organizational objectives, compensating managers, managing and allocating resources. Is there more to financial measures when evaluating organizational performance This study focuses on the new trends in performance measures and correlates their practice to boosting a firm¿s Internationalization degree as well as its Foreign EBITDA/Total EBITDA ratio. Three Brazilian firms in different ranking and different strategies in terms of internationalization are compared and investigated in depth.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The purpose of this study is to show how digital media platforms and grants can prove to be an influential part in a nonprofit organization¿s fundraising efforts. In this study, these various elements were explored and implemented with Ashadeep Association. The use of content, graphics, statistics, understanding the mindset of donor, and their preferences all can have a large impact on the kind of charity to which donors are more open to contributing. Charities need to know their target audience before creating a fundraising strategy. While some people might be more inclined to donate to a dog¿s charity, others could be more interested in helping children, homeless people, or for preserving the nature. Other non-profit or charitable organizations can use the results of this study to learn and adapt their fundraising strategies to bring in more donors and volunteers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book addresses the following research question: How did the US government construct the triple threat of terrorism, ¿outlaw¿ regimes, and weapons of mass destruction after the September 11th attacks, and use this triple threat to justify subsequent policy decisions Through a critical examination of the political rhetoric employed by the Bush administration following the September 11th terrorist attacks, this book traces the process of threat construction, and its utilization for the justification of any means necessary in combating security threats. Over 40 official government texts have been analyzed, resulting in the isolation of certain verbal triggers that serve to elucidate the securitizing moves of the government, and American public acceptance of the securitization. It emerges that securitization, cocooned in sanitizing discourse, enabled the government to make sordid practices seem clean. Buttressed by teachings of political psychology, the second half of the book is devoted to examining how this obfuscation facilitated moral disengagement in the American public, which allowed for a successful securitization.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -By observing the relative positions of the rock basins (dispersed by six areas under study, complying a total of about 1000m2), and the combinations possible to establish between their shape, geographical positions, and marks displayed nearby (rock carved inscriptions and ¿cut marks¿), several patterns became evident, although pertaining to different cultural paradigms, none of them from those of the first settlers ¿ 1450s. But the existence of a metaphoric code concealed in an apparently unintentional and beautiful landscape, is now under the scope. All the possible information, for those interested in decrypting, is already presented here (and also in preparation, for use in electronic devices).Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The use of drugs represents serious, global and complicated problems which negatively affect the general life and the functioning of the human community as well as the individual¿s professional, family and social plans, which result in tremendous losses and physical suffering. The aim of this book is to raise awareness and give information about the effects that drugs have on people and society, but also provide knowledge about the various treatments available for the people in need, which suffer from drug addiction.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The acylation reactions of alkylphenols is the one of the promising area in petroleum chemistry. They are used as the feedstock for the synthesis of high-performance thermal and photo stabilizers for polyolefin, additives to oils and fuels. This book is about the acylation reaction of p-cycloalkylphenol with acetic acid in the presence of KY-23 and zinc chloride catalysts and the affects of parameters ( temperature, duration, mol ratio, amount of catalyst) on the yield of 2-hydroxy-5-cycloalkylacetophenones.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book seeks to examine the representation of female sanctity within the context of Counter-Reformation Rome. The time period I have focused my studies is 1588 to 1625: 1588 marked the first post-Tridentine canonization, as well as Sixtus V¿s formation of the Congregation of Rites and Ceremonies; 1625 marked the first of Urban VIII¿s decrees that formed the long, judicial and centralized process of saint-making that is essentially still in effect today. The only women canonized within this time frame were Santa Francesca Romana in 1608, Saint Teresa of Ávila in 1622 and Elisabeth of Portugal in 1625. I examine these three new saints through text and engravings that relate to their canonization in Rome, and assess the ways in which these women act as representatives of the Counter-Reformation Church. In order to properly contextualize the history of these women¿s canonizations, I look at the patrons of their canonization ceremonies, the temporary structures erected inside Saint Peter¿s for the events, and finally the contemporary campaign for canonization of Ludovica Albertoni who, while beatified in 1671, was ultimately unsuccessful in achieving official sainthood.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Wilbur Lucius Cross was, to our knowledge, the first scholar to assert, without producing any biographical evidence in support of this claim, that The Cry: A New Dramatic Fable, published anonymously in March 1754, had been written by Sarah Fielding with her friend Jane Collier. Many critics have accepted this joint attribution, despite contrary biographical evidence pointing to Sarah Fielding as the sole author. This essay uses corpus linguistics techniques and NLP software to compare the style of The Cry with that of Jane Collier¿s only published work, An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting (1753), and explore the hypothesis of a joint authorship. It will be of interest to specialists in British 18th-century literature, digital humanities, and feminist studies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Mara-Lise Owen¿s book presents adaptation theory and how film techniques affect two Stephen King adaptations, 'Carrie' and 'Children of the Corn.' In the films 'Carrie' and Children of the Corn,' there are many examples of film techniques being used and also many moments where there is a clear difference between the use of specific film techniques, such as character development, the close-up, camera angles and lighting. During the release of 'Carrie,' most audience members were astounded by its complexity as a film, and merely eight years later, 'Children of the Corn' did not receive nearly as much praise. This book argues that it is the significant use or lack of use of film techniques that affect how adaptations are experienced, and how a specific medium's techniques affect how we adapt to our real world's society.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Aiming to contribute to the investigation of the effects of globalisation in humanitarian organisations, this paper examines the leadership role played by governing boards in assuring accountability of these organisations. After reviewing the existing literature in the area of board roles and responsibilities, accountability of NGOs and globalisation of humanitarian organisations, the paper focuses on a case study of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) that is the humanitarian global organisation par excellence having presence in 190 countries or 97% of UN member nations. In conclusion, the paper explores the challenges faced by the Governing Board of IFRC in keeping the organisation accountable vis-à-vis stakeholders as a result of globalisation. This review identifies some measures taken by the IFRC in addressing these challenges and some of the coping mechanisms adopted by the Governing Board.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The present research project aimed at delivering an update on networked journalism practices within hybrid media systems¿ theorizations. It approached such theoretical framework, completed by the notions of framing and (inter-media) agenda setting, through the consideration of the case study of tech giant Apple and Irish rock group U2¿s promotional deal directed at the giveaway of the band¿s latest album ¿Songs of Innocence¿ on iTunes, which was notably accompanied by widespread disapproval and a questioning of its means. The study set to appraise and analyse the reactions of the mainstream and social media to the promotional stunt as hybridised phenomena.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The study, the results of which constitute this book aimed at determining the perception of expatriate employee¿s challenges in the working environments in the developing countries and also to inject a new impetus in the area of expatriate in Kenya particularly in the NGO sector.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The UN Security Council (UNSC) acting under chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations has the mandate in article 13 (b) of the Rome Statute to refer situations to the International Criminal Court(ICC) Prosecutor for investigation and possible prosecution. The mandate, however, is a sword that cuts both ways. The ICC benefits from the UNSC through enforcement mechanisms and also acquires jurisdiction over situations it would not normally handle. In the same breath, the ICC may suffer from loss of legitimacy and independence. This book discusses the nature of the relationship between the ICC and the UNSC in the light of the latter¿s power to impact on the work of the Court. The case study of the ICC arrest warrant against Sudanese president comes handy. The Rome Statute provision mandating the UNSC to refer situations to the ICC will therefore be critically analysed. Suggestions for an alternative regime based on request for an opinion will be made against the current referral regime. The view taken is that an opinion regime will allow the ICC some more discretion, independence and in the end legitimacy. It will also facilitate the proper sequencing of justice and peace.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The research was primarily a critical approach of MEM (Municipal Environmental Management), which can contribute to LAs (Local Authorities) waste administrations efforts to perform more systemically. The primary tool used to achieve this aim was the benchmarking between the EMSs (Environmental Management Systems) components and the waste management practices and procedures of LAs. Preliminary analysis of the practical problem manifested that LAs as administrators of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) in Greece have some core issues for potential improvement. The main aim of this research was to identify the gap between the EMSs requirements and LAs¿ practices and procedures and produce recommendations of action items required to address deficiencies. By taking into account the issues for potential improvement mentioned above, an indication was given as to the areas requiring research. These include the management for the waste process of the administrations; environmental review of their waste activities and LAs environmental policy. The resultant information indicated the need of separate authority for the environmental issues, evaluation of the environmental aspects of their servicesBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The author seeks to trace the history of Admiralty law of England and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) was a British Colony for nearly one hundred and fifty years and the British were responsible for the development of many of her commercial law and maritime law. The introduction of maritime law to the island of Ceylon could be related to parallel developments in this area of law of England. In order to appreciate the issues relating to admiralty law of Sri Lanka, specially in relation to the application of English law, it is necessary to examine the recent developments of the admiralty law of England.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The US role in the international system has been dominating the literature over the last decades, in an attempt to understand the impact of the US foreign policy on international political order. The most dominant analysis of the US role has arguably been provided by the realist perspective, particularly its hegemonic stability theory (HST) branch.According to this approach, the hegemon is perceived as benign as it provides the stability and security for others to benefit and prosper under its leadership, while sacrificing its short-term interests for the sake of the stability of the system. In this book, the author challenges this theory by using the neo-Gramscian theory that was introduced in the 1970s by Robert Cox based on the writings of Antonio Gramsci regarding the concept of hegemony and ideology. The book focuses on the US foreign policy in the Middle East because of the importance of this region to the material interests of the US and the dominant hegemonic class. So, the case of the Middle East can arguably be ideal in understanding how the hegemonic ideology of the elites was applied, and still is, in order to safeguard those interests.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The word 'tattoo' comes from the Samoan word tatau, which means 'open wound', and so tattoos are defined as a 'self-inflicted wound' (McCarron 2008). They are a permanent mark made on the skin, and have been associated with both sailors and criminals for many decades, as well as the lower class (Fletcher 1971).' The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the negative perceptions of tattoos within society, and the consequences thereof. It focuses on many aspects within society, including the employment practices of the police and how these relate to their behaviour when dealing with tattooed members of society. The aim of this study is to ascertain whether individuals with tattoos are in fact treated differently by and within society, and whether a social stigma affects their life chances, such as obtaining employment.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This work explores the effectiveness of Facebook marketing in raising awareness and donations for charities by examining the work of Our Village, a Canadian NGO. Our Village uses Facebook to generate donations, awareness, and perform all forms of marketing and outreach. Utilizing the author¿s unique position within the NGO, this research provides unique insight into how charities can increase growth and engagement with donors and supporters by analyzing Facebook metrics including impressions, user engagement, number of people reached, number of posts, types of posts and other key indicators. Individual donors have been contacted to evaluate and understand their motivation to donate as Our Village experienced record growth and donations following a targeted marketing campaign in response to the 2013 Typhoon in the Philippines. This important and pioneering research will help charities improve their marketing, outreach, and increase their number of supporters and donors. This will ultimately increase revenue to enable them to have a greater impact in meeting the most pressing needs around the world.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -By using thermal imaging camera we found out that acute blood loss, as well as the voluntary apnea and cuff occlusion test, result in local hypothermia in the exposed fingers¿ pads. The increase in the volume of lost blood, as well as an increase in the duration of apnea and hand vessels occlusion, increases hypothermia and local hypothermia area in fingers, which is consistently expanding first to the entire distal phalanx, and then to the middle phalanx of each finger. Growing local hypothermia and expansion of its area in fingers are suggested to use as a diagnostic symptom for increased hypoxia, all other conditions being equal. Therefore, diverse changes in local temperature in exposed fingers after the use of shortened cuff occlusion test (i.e. decrease in the local temperature at the beginning and its increase later) are suggested to be considered as a diagnostic symptom of availability of reserves for adaptation to hypoxia. This diverse change in local temperature in finger pads in a patient after acute massive blood loss allows us to conclude that he has sufficient reserves for adaptation to acute hypoxia and predict high probability of his survival.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The work published in this book is purely research based and represent a field that remained relatively unknown to science of the mining environment. The use of Deep Sea Tailing Placement is still a new method of disposing mine tailing waste into great depths of the ocean. Studies on the adverse implications of these wastes on the oceanic environment is still scarce. This book covers relevant information on DSTP science as well as forging a way to assess potential impacts on the receiving environment. It presents a new face of mining and environmental pollution science, but what makes it more interesting is that environmental impact assessment has to be traced all the way down to the seafloor.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The design of selective fluorescent molecular sensors for cations is a subject of considerable interest because of their numerous potential applications in analytical chemistry, biology, medicine (clinical diagnosis), environmental chemistry, chemical oceanography etc. Most fluorescent molecular sensors consist of a cation recognition unit (ionophore) linked to a fluorophore; thus they are often called fluoroionophores. Also this book address graduate students of chemistry and analytical science about the structural and elucidation and synthesis and characterization of organic substances using sophisticated analytical instruments. This book also address the possibility of developing calixarene based fluoroionophore and their ion recognition property.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\* Thoroughly updated with the most recent advances in the field of implant dentistry. \* Compiles all the basic knowledge, evidenced - based information, explanations thereof and words of wisdom that the authors have gained from their long experience. \* Emphasis on new three-dimensional(3D) diagnosis and treatment planning technologies in implant dentistry. \* Comprehensive coverage of radiographic diagnosing, surgical implant positioning strategies, various stent systems in laboratory, advantages and limitations of cone beam computed tomography, possible errors in computer-assested dental implants placement surgery. \* Text enriched with illustrative clinical photographs, radiographic image, explanatory tables for better understanding. \*Helpful to the prosthodontics, periodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery residents and post graduate students in the field of implant dentistory.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'How do you build a house with ONLY Rs.80,000 (approximately 1100 Euro) ' One day in 1976 a retired school teacher came to architect Professor Samaresh Mukherji with this question. The teacher had a small plot of land and managed a lifetime saving of Rs.80,000. The intense frustration of turning this man down, drove Professor Mukherji to find a solution. Thus was born, PLVA or Permanent Low-cost Vernacular Architecture, towards an attempt to reduce conventional resource usage and cost by half. The book is a testimony to the life of Samaresh Mukherji and his works in this field of PLVA, a term he coined. In the first part, the planning and construction methodology, elaborated with various detailed diagrams for roofs, floors, fenestrations, are covered. The second part explores through conversations, the intrinsic rubric, bolstering his architecture - his ideology and philosophy in life. An ardent believer of his vernacular philosophy, he smokes a beedi, wears khadi, refuses to possess more than two pairs of clothings or even use a mobile phone. Stripping down the architecture to local necessities, this book is the answer to many seeking a path in alternative sustainability.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -With the increase in demand of environmentally friendly housing driven by legislation and consumer demand, this book is an in-depth look at the benefits of using System Insulated Panels (SIPs) in the construction of sustainable homes. The study looks at the leading manufacturers of SIPs in the UK, contractors and builders who work with SIPs, plus looks at the benefits of using SIPs. This book has examples, illustrations and designs and is written by a professional with years of experience in the field of SIPs manufacture, site construction and architecture.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book tries to analyse postmodern characteristics in Douglas Adams¿s The Hitchhiker¿s Guide to the Galaxy in terms of postmodern structural features, mainly parody, irony, satire and laughter and their correspondences with science fictional qualities. Another question that will also be raised in the study is that whether postmodern qualities including ontological features, structural features (parody and so on) and the issues of alternative reality have an influence upon the way the book was shaped and handled as postmodern science fiction novel.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -¿A nation is not defined by its borders or the boundaries of its land mass Rather, a nation is defined by adverse people who have been unified by a cause and a value system and who are committed to a vision for the type of society they wish to live in and give to the future generations to come.¿ Fela DurotoyeBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -New Engineer Education¿s keyword is collaboration with community residents. 'New engineers' can understand the region¿s culture and history as software in addition to the conventional hard technology. Students meet real life complex problems in the community and students solve them and propose an innovative concept and an architectural design in collaboration with community residents, municipal officers, city planners and architects. Local region is an ideal educational place and collaboration experience is the most important fact to develop students¿ potential. This book shows a lot of concrete examples of collaboration with community residents and discusses possibilities and challenges for approaching project based learning in National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Chinese global presence as an investor country has started growing rapidly after the introduction of the Go Global strategy in the beginning of the new millennium. However, China is still a latecomer investor with a high degree of State-Owned Enterprises and it seems that they are following a somewhat different strategy than other global investors. China invests mainly in developing countries with weaker institutions. This book has investigated the effects of institutions on Chinese investments in Africa and found that Chinese firms tend to invest in countries with the same level of rule of law, and that oil producing countries receives more investments when there is less corruption or when the rule of law is weak.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book uses the work of Castle and Fett (2000) and Richard J Fenno (1873) to compare defection in the US political system with crossing the floor by MPs in UK Parliament between 1994-2010, when New Labour were a dominant force. It first explains these authors¿ suggestion that US Congressmen move for career based reasons rather than political ones, before looking at examples from British history and three case studies from the New Labour era. These case studies are Alan Howarth, Shaun Woodward and Quentin Davies. Based on personal interviews with these three switchers, along with the historical examples, this work argues that British MPs change parties not for career based reasons but largely for ideological ones. In all these cases the MPs themselves have remained relatively consistent whilst the parties changed around them until they were no longer compatible, whilst at the same time New Labour became a much more attractive prospect.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.