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The Senate majority and minority leaders stand at the pinnacle of American national government – as important to Congress as…
the speaker of the House. However, the invention of Senate floor leadership has, until now, been entirely unknown. Providing a sweeping account of the emergence of party organization and leadership in the US Senate, Steering the Senate is the first-ever study to examine the development of the Senate's main governing institutions. It argues that three forces – party competition, intraparty factionalism, and entrepreneurship – have driven innovation in the Senate. The book details how the position of floor leader was invented in 1890 and then strengthened through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Drawing on the full history of the Senate, this book immediately becomes the authoritative source for understanding the institutional development of the Senate – uncovering the origins of the Senate party caucuses, steering committees, and floor leadership.
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Music
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A Companion not only to the historic, path-breaking ballet production by Diaghilev, Nijinsky, Roerich and Stravinsky that premiered in Paris…
in 1913, but also to its legacy across the centuries. The newly commissioned essays will guide students and ballet-goers as they encounter this fascinating work and enable them to navigate the complex artistic currents it set in motion, intertwining music, theatrical ballet and modern dance with the wider world of ideas. The book embraces The Rite of Spring as a spectrum of creative possibility that has impacted the arts, politics, gender, race and national identity, and even popular culture, from the 1910s to the present day. It distils an enormous body of literature, sharing insights from the very latest research while inviting readers to rethink standard scholarly narratives, and brings together contributions from specialists across multiple disciplines: music history, theory and analysis, dance and theatre studies, art history, Russian history, and European modernism.
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Business and economics
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Written for undergraduate students with little or no exposure to economics, this introductory textbook offers a new perspective on environmental…
economics for the 21st century. It explains how economics for a sustainable world requires a new approach: accepting that the economy is intrinsically dependent on nature. Drawing on up-to-date case studies from around the globe, the book examines how economic concepts and techniques can apply to a wide range of environmental challenges while ensuring that poor and vulnerable members of society are included in progress toward sustainable development. The book also addresses current environmental policy options and innovations at the local, regional, and international levels. Chapters cover key topics such as climate change, pollution, energy, minerals, forests, land use, oceans, biodiversity, and water scarcity. Included in the book are the following pedagogical features: learning objectives, boxed examples, discussion questions, lists of further resources, and a glossary.
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Laws and statutes
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In Law and Inhumanity, Luigi Corrias explores fundamental philosophical issues underlying the law and politics of atrocity crimes within international…
criminal justice. Focusing on understanding the experiences of victims and perpetrators, Corrias draws on numerous disciplines to construct his conceptual framework while also using several case studies to examine important issues including references to 'humanity' in the discourse on atrocity crimes; the need for a first-person plural perspective of a 'We' within international criminal justice; the experiences of dehumanization of both victims and perpetrators; the temporalities of suffering and justice; and the tension between individual criminal responsibility and structural violence.
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Asian history, Politics and government
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Fifteen years since the publication of its second edition, this foundational text in the history of Arab-Israeli peacemaking endeavors has…
been updated to include developments from the past twenty-five years.Thoroughly revised and expanded, the third edition of Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace examines the history of recurrent efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict since the 1970s and identifies a pattern of negative negotiating behaviors that repeatedly derail peacemaking efforts. In addition to updating all of the book's existing chapters with post-2010 sources and developments, authors Eisenberg and Caplan have added new chapters on the Arab Peace Initiative, the Annapolis Conference, the Kerry mission, and the Abraham Accords, as well as a conclusion that questions several core notions regarding the nature of the conflict, the possibility of its resolution, Arab-Israeli "normalization," and the viability of the two-state solution. An epilogue extends the book's framework into present-day crises in the region, specifically Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel and Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. A companion website comprises nine appendices, among them 145 primary source documents, expanded notes, links to websites for maps, data and analysis, peace activities, and additional visual and documentary sources. Also online is a robust instructor's guide offering supplementary resources and ideas for assignments, research and classroom exercises, all of which draw upon and complement the themes running throughout the text. By measuring contemporary diplomatic episodes against the historical pattern of counterproductive negotiating habits, Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace makes possible a coherent comparison of some eighty years of Arab-Israeli negotiations and offers readers a framework with which to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of peace-making attempts—past, present, and future.
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Fairy tales and fables.
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Economics, United States history, Politics and government, General non-fiction
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How neoliberals turned to nature to defend inequality after the end of the Cold WarNeoliberals should have seen the end…
of the Cold War as a total victory—but they didn&’t. Instead, they saw the chameleon of communism changing colors from red to green. The poison of civil rights, feminism, and environmentalism ran through the veins of the body politic and they needed an antidote.To defy demands for equality, many neoliberals turned to nature. Race, intelligence, territory, and precious metal would be bulwarks against progressive politics. Reading and misreading the writings of their sages, Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises, they articulated a philosophy of three hards—hardwired human nature, hard borders, and hard money—and forged the alliances with racial psychologists, neoconfederates, ethnonationalists, and goldbugs that would become known as the alt-right.Following Hayek&’s bastards from Murray Rothbard to Charles Murray to Javier Milei, we find that key strains of the Far Right emerged within the neoliberal intellectual movement not against it. What has been reported as an ideological backlash against neoliberal globalization in recent years is often more of a frontlash. This history of ideas shows us that the reported clash of opposites is more like a family feud.
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Computers and internet, Science and technology, General non-fiction
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This book presents an extensive exploration of the latest trends in Electric Vehicle and the boundless opportunities they offer. It…
has encompassed various facets including Intelligent Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Technology, Power Electronics and Motor Drives, Energy Systems and Storage, Electronic Control Systems, Battery Technologies, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles. The book is tailored for researchers, engineers, and practitioners deeply involved in the field of Electric Vehicle. It delves into the intricate technicalities of EV technology, providing profound insights and comprehensive discussions on its fundamental principles.
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Medicine, Science and technology
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The study and therapeutic application of macrophages is a rapidly developing field. Tremendous progress has been made in understanding the…
phenotypes and functions of macrophages in healthy and diseased tissues and organs. Following the great success of Volume 62: "Macrophages - Origin, Functions and Biointervention" published in this series, this new book now focuses on the role of monocytes and macrophages in development, regeneration and disease. This new volume offers an overview of the latest developments in monocyte and macrophage subtypes and functions across various tissues including adipose tissue, bones, liver, lungs, testes, and the nervous system. The book also reviews existing and potential therapies targeted towards the macrophages and describes their homeostatic functions. It explores how macrophage cell cycle, metabolism, mitochondrial activity, histone acetylation status, and interaction with the extracellular matrix contribute to changes in macrophage phenotype and function in health and disease. Additionally, it examines the interactions between macrophages and cancer cells, bacteria, helminth parasites, and their role in the colonization and spread of HIV. For ease of reference, the volume is divided into three sections: Part I Nonimmunologic and immunologic functions of monocytes/macrophages Part II Tissue/organ specific functions of macrophages Part III Macrophage functions and dysfunction in diseases This book will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of developmental biology, immunology, cancer research, and therapeutic applications. It is written to inform and inspire experts and newcomers to the field of macrophages.
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History, General non-fiction
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This edited volume advances meaning-centered approaches to understanding the social construction of public intellectuals and their enduring influence on contemporary…
societies. The contributors reject reductionist perspectives that depict intellectuals and their ideas as mere byproducts of broader social forces. Instead, the volume champions a multidimensional approach that recognizes the semi-autonomy and causal power of intellectual discourses. At the core of this framework is the concept of dramatic intellectuals—figures who navigate collective anxieties and hopes, shaping public discourse through master narratives of salvation and catastrophe, utopia and apocalypse. Through diverse case studies, the volume identifies key features of their master stories, including stark binaries, the social construction of meta-adversaries and meta-saviors, the mobilization of cultural traumas and ideological packs, and the Cassandra complex. Each chapter examines at least one pivotal dramatic intellectual within her cultural context, exploring how these figures shape public discourse and collective imagination. The volume covers a diverse range of intellectuals, including Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Bertrand Russell, Noam Chomsky, Arne Naess, Ingemar Hedenius, Ayn Rand, Otis Eugene &“Gene&” Ray, Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Laje, Slavoj Žižek, Jordan Peterson, and Giorgio Agamben. Beyond detailed case studies, the book lays the groundwork for new research agendas in the sociology of intellectuals. This book will be essential reading for scholars of cultural sociology.
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Business and economics, Computers and internet
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Das Buch stellt die Entwicklung der Automotive-Anwendungen auf Basis von Open Source Java XDEV5/6 Framework, Eclipse Java, Jakarta EE (Version…
10) mit Datenbank MySQL, Server Tomcat, Glassfish, Wildfly und Scrum-Vorgehensmodell dar, welches das Scrum-Projektmanagement bezüglich der Realisierung der Automotive-Anforderungen ermöglicht. Während des Verlaufs des Projektmanagements mit Scrum wird der Entwurf des Projekts auf das User-Story-Modell fokussiert. Das Projekt stellt die Web-Entwicklung mit den Open Sources RapidClipse und Jakarta Enterprise Edition Eclipse bezüglich der Webanwendung dar. Java-Oberflächen werden mit dem Java Enterpise Framework Jakarta EE auf Basis von Faces 4.1.0 erstellt. Das Buch gibt einen Überblick über das Konzept „Vom Modellieren zum Programmieren“ mit dem Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF).
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Politics and government
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Nach dem russischen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine und der ausgerufenen Zeitenwende erkennt die deutsche Gesellschaft mehrheitlich die Notwendigkeit eines bedrohungsgerechten…
Fähigkeitsaufwuches der deutschen Streitkräfte an. Die Friedensdividende ist aufgebraucht, der Pazifismus offenbar gescheitert, die Zivilmachtrolle überholt - findet in Deutschland somit ein sicherheitspolitischer Kulturwandel statt? Der vorliegende Band vereint Entscheidungsträger sowie Expertinnen und Experten aus unterschiedlichen Fachrichtungen, um zunächst die dramatisch veränderte sicherheitspolitische Lage aufzuzeigen und sodann die Beziehung der deutschen Gesellschaft zu ihren Streitkräften, die Veteranenkultur und -politik im Vergleich zu anderen Nationen sowie die Auswirkungen der Zeitenwende auf die Bundeswehr als Ganzes, aber auch auf den einzelnen Soldaten zu untersuchen.
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Science and technology
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This book presents the select proceedings of the 8th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (8IYGEC 2021) on the following conference…
themes: Foundation Engineering, Rock Engineering, Slope Stability and Landslides and Deep Excavation and Underground Structures. The book covers a wide range of topics on foundation engineering that include analysis and performance of piled raft foundations, uplift capacity of helical and micro piles, and behaviour of anchor plates. The topics on slope stability and landslides include early warning system for landslides, landslide mitigation and simulation, rainfall induced landslide analysis and slope stability assessment of highway embankments, backfills, concave slopes, coal mine overburden dump and shallow footing on slope. Further, the various aspects of deep excavation and underground structures including the performance predictive models and ground response due to excavations, buried drainage pipe leakage, and urban metro tunnel construction are covered in this book. This book can be a valuable reference for academicians and practicing engineers.
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Science and technology
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This collection presents papers from the 154th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.
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Business and economics
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Dieses Buch erläutert alle Aspekte der Transformation hin zu einer Digital Economy und analysiert die Auswirkungen auf Marketing, Sales und…
Management.Der interdisziplinäre Begriff der Digital Economy adressiert zunächst den Megatrend der Digitalisierung, der wiederum als fundamentaler sozioökonomischer Wandel definiert werden kann, welcher durch die Verbreitung digitaler Technologien ausgelöst wird. Speziell aus betriebswirtschaftlicher Sicht bringt die Transformation zur Digital Economy eine Reihe von Herausforderungen mit sich:• Der digitale Einfluss ermöglicht Konsument*innen neue Wege der Kommunikation und somit mehr Einfluss auf Unternehmenserfolg.• Die Interaktion mit Kund*innen auf allen Kanälen und an allen Touchpoints ist für Marken essenziell, um relevant zu bleiben.• Soziale Medien haben Konsument*innen mehr Gehör verschafft. Soziale Medien werden genutzt, um sich permanent auszutauschen, zu informieren und Angebote zuvergleichen –aber auch, um die eigene Meinung zu Unternehmen und Marken öffentlich kundzutun.• Produktinnovationszyklen verändern sich und nehmen neue Formen an.• Vertriebskanalstrukturen sind durch den Erfolg digitaler Plattformen und ihrer zugrundeliegenden Dynamiken im Wandel.• Markt- und Wettbewerbsgrenzen verschwimmen zunehmend.• Bisherige Voraussetzungen für Unternehmenserfolg verlieren zuweilen ihre Gültigkeit.Neben diesen Veränderungen bringt diese neue (Wirtschafts-)Welt der Digital Economy aber vor allem neue Chancen, um Mehrwert für Kund*innen, Unternehmen, Mitarbeiter*innen sowie die Gesellschaft anders, besser und neu zu schaffen. Bei den Beiträgen dieses Werkes handelt es sich sowohl um konzeptionelle als auch um empirisch ausgerichtete Arbeiten, untermauert durch einzelne Case Studys.
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Health and medicine, Paranormal, Self help
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"This powerful healing work is something that&’s missing in the world of mental and physical health today and is a…
light for others to find themselves and create new references and meaningful experiences that can be channeled to overcome any obstacle and succeed beyond their wildest dreams." — Anthony William, The Medical Medium, # 1 New York Times best-selling authorManifestation requires staying in alignment with your best intentions and highest good; and many of the secrets to manifesting a beautiful life revolve around managing the defeating thoughts, feelings, and actions that throw you out of alignment.Noted manifestation expert Mandy Morris shares the eight powerful manifestation techniques she has developed based on divine guidance, scientific research, and a decade of work. They are fast, effective, and proven. These tools of the most highly effective manifesters include: Infusing the manifestation process with self-love to help you work through your past, set positive intentions, and create a high vibration for manifestation goals to come trueDetangling dense energy (which impacts the neurological pathways) by understanding why what we want doesn&’t show up, so we can set a clear path of creation (think of an unpaved road with potholes versus a smooth drive to your destination)Creating ways to energetically check in with yourselfManaging your psychological triggers with &“pattern interrupts&”Examining the rules you live by and being brave enough to rewrite them
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Computers and internet, General non-fiction
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communications, ADCOM 2024, held in…
Bangalore, India, during December 18–20, 2024. The 21 full papers and 9 short papers presented here were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. These papers focus on the recent research trends and developments in the field of Computational and Communications engineering.
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Computers and internet, General non-fiction
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This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Workshop, AI4Research 2025, and First International Workshop, SEAS 2025, which were…
held in conjunction with AAAI 2025, Philadelphia, PA, USA, during February 25–March 4, 2025. AI4Research 2025 presented 8 full papers from 35 submissions. The papers covered diverse areas such as agent debate evaluation, taxonomy expansion, hypothesis generation, AI4Research benchmarks, caption generation, drug discovery, and financial auditing. SEAS 2025 accepted 7 full papers from 17 submissions. These papers explore the efficiency and scalability of AI models.
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Psychology
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Das Ziel dieses Buches ist es, das Thema „Krisenführung“ aus verschiedenen psychologischen Perspektiven zu betrachten. Krisen sind durch drei Merkmale…
gekennzeichnet: Existenzielle Bedrohung von Menschen, Gruppen und Organisationen Dringlichkeit und Notwendigkeit von Verhaltensänderungen Hohe zeitliche Dynamik, Unvorhersehbarkeit und Agilität der Krisenereignisse Es werden verschiedene Facetten des Führungshandelns in Krisensituationen sowohl aus der Perspektive der Führenden als auch der Geführten beleuchtet und Handlungsempfehlungen für Führungskräfte zur Mitarbeiter- und Teamführung in akuten Krisen abgeleitet.
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History, General non-fiction
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This book presents an extensive study of women’s involvement in agricultural activities at the family level in rural Bangladesh, with…
a particular emphasis on their participation in decision-making. The authors examine the extent to which women are involved in decision-making regarding agricultural practices at family level. In addition to examining women’s contributions to various agricultural tasks, the research expands its scope to include discussions on gender inequality and empowerment, integrating these concepts into the decision-making framework. The authors argue that true participation should not only address the involvement of women in agriculture but also consider their influence on decision-making processes. They stress the importance of factors such as autonomy, control over resources, and self-confidence, which play a crucial role in shaping women’s decision-making ability within the family. Moreover, the research identifies several key barriers to participation, including entrenched patriarchal norms, societal cultural expectations, and institutional challenges, which hinder women’s active involvement in decision-making. The authors advocate for policy reforms and institutional changes to address these challenges, urging government bodies to align policies with their recommendations. The book provides valuable insights for policymakers, government officials, and NGOs working to promote gender-based approach and improve women’s empowerment in rural communities.