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Is this Cell a Human Being?
By Antoine Suarez, Joachim Huarte. 2010
The central question of this book is whether or not particular cell entities of human origin ought to be considered…
human beings. The answer is crucial for making moral decisions for or against research and experimentation. Experts in the field discuss the production of embryonic-like pluripotent stem cells by altered nuclear transfer, parthenogenesis and reprogramming of adult somatic cells. They thoroughly analyse the biological and moral status of different cell entities, such as human stem cells, embryos and human-animal hybrid embryos, and make a decisive step towards establishing final criteria for what constitutes a human being. The topic is challenging in nature and of broad interest to all those concerned with current bioethical thought on embryonic human life and its implications for society.Intellectual Property Rights in China
By Andy Scott, Sam Woollard, Chris Devonshire-Ellis. 2010
This Guide is a detailed overview of all aspects of IPR and protection in China. Produced in association with AWS,…
the Austrian Federal Bank's specialist IPR unit based in Shanghai, this is an essential work for any businessman trading with or conducting business in China. From covering protocol for dealing with Trade Fairs, to the application processes for trademarks, patents, copyright and licensing, as well as dealing with infringements and enforcement,this guide is a practical reference for any businessman with concerned with their IPR in China.Leadership, Gender, and Organization
By Patricia Werhane. 2011
This text provides perspectives on the way in which gender plays a role in leadership dynamics and ethics within organizations.…
It seeks to offer new theoretical models for thinking about leadership and organizational influence. Most studies of women's leadership draw on an ethics of care as characteristic of the way women lead, but as such, it tends towards essentialist gender stereotypes and does little to explain the complex systemic variables that influence the functioning of women within organizations. This book moves beyond the canon in exploring alternative paradigms for thinking about leadership and gender in organizations. The authors draw on the literature available in systems thinking, systemic leadership, and gender theory to offer alternative perspectives for thinking about the ways women lead. The book offers invaluable theoretical perspectives and insightful narratives to graduate students and researchers who are interested in women's leadership, gender and organization. It will be of interest to all women in leadership positions, but specifically to those interested in understanding the systemic nature of leadership and their role within it.Romanisch-kanonisches Prozessrecht
By Knut Wolfgang Nörr. 2011
Die Prozessordnungen des europäischen Kontinents wurzeln sämtlich im Prozessrecht des Mittelalters, wie es seit dem 12. Jahrhundert an den Universitäten…
gelehrt und den Gerichten praktiziert worden ist. Das Buch widmet sich dem Prozessrecht in civilibus, nach heutigen Begriffen dem Zivil- und Verwaltungsverfahren. Der romanisch-kanonische Prozess war seinerseits aus hauptsächlich drei Quellengruppen hervorgegangen: dem römisch-justinianischen Recht aus dem 6. Jahrhundert, den Konzils- und päpstlichen Texten seit der Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts sowie dem Statutarrecht und Gerichtsbrauch der italienischen Kommunen desselben Zeitraums. Besonderes Gewicht wird auf die Grundfragen gelegt, die jedes Prozessrecht zu beantworten hat und in denen die jeweiligen Vorstellungen von der rechten Ordnung des Verfahrens deutlich werden; zwei hiervon seien genannt: Wie sind die Kompetenzen zwischen den Parteien einer- und dem Richter andererseits verteilt, bezogen auf die Beibringung des Streitstoffs und auf den Fortgang des Verfahrens? Wie handhabte man das Grunddilemma zwischen Gründlichkeit und Zügigkeit des Verfahrens?Electronic Signatures for B2B Contracts: Evidence from Australia
By Aashish Srivastava. 2013
The last few centuries have seen paper-based documents and manuscript signatures dominate the way businesses enter into a contractual relationship…
with each other. With the advent of Internet, replacing paper-based contracts with B2B electronic contracts is a possibility. However, an appropriate technology and an enabling legislation are crucial for this change to happen. On the technology front this feature has the potential to enable business executives to sit in front of their computer and sign multi-million dollar deals by using their electronic signatures. On the legal front various pieces of legislation have been enacted and policies developed at both national and international levels to give legal recognition to such type of contracts. This book presents the findings of an empirical study on large public listed Australian companies that examined businesses' perception towards the use of electronic signatures in B2B contracts. Essentially, it identifies six key factors that create a disincentive to businesses to move from the practice of paper- based signatures to the new technology of electronic signatures. This book offers legal practitioners, academics and businesses insights into issues associated with the use of electronic signatures and suggests a number of measures to promote its usage in B2B contracts.American Indian Design and Decoration
By Le Roy Appleton. 1971
The most original and most powerful design art produced in the Western Hemisphere is also its most indigenous: that of…
the Indian, in innumerable cultures existing from prehistory to the arrival of the white man, reaching from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. It owes, of course, nothing to Europe or the classical Orient. It is tremendous in variety, differing region by region, era by era, often tribe by tribe. It is always vigorously distinctive. This book, 20 years in preparation, shows us that art in all its profuse diversity and in the almost numberless crafts for which the American Indian is famous. Well over 700 examples, drawn with painstaking care, are shown: representations of flora and fauna, men and gods, earth and sky; symbols of clan and tribe, religion and magic; formal designs from the primal to the highly intricate. They appear in examples of basketry, weaving, pottery, sculpture, painting, lapidary work, masks, drumheads, weapons, apparel, beadwork, goldwork, blankets, ponchos, and many other forms. The arts and crafts of Inca, Tiahuanaco, Chimú, Maya, Axtec, Zapotec, Totonac, Mixtec, Navaho, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, Cherokee, Creek, Winnebago, Dakota, Blackfoot, Nez Percé, Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, Cochiti, Haida, Bellacoola, and others known and unknown are here. Each section is preceded by a page of typical motifs of an area, making it easy to isolate the design elements. In addition, the lore and tradition behind the designs are told in a text reproducing the Indians' own stories and songs. Separate indices simplify locating the work of particular tribes and regions. Craftspeople will find in this book a prolific source of timeless, eternally valid design ideas representing years of research in museums all over the hemisphere; for the graphic artist there is a wealth of material than can be adapted directly to his needs. All those interested in the Americans who preceded us on these continents will find this work unique.Projektverträge im Anlagenbau und für vergleichbare Investitionsprojekte
By Christoph Schmitt, Eberhard Krügler. 2013
Projektverträge regeln das Rechtsverhältnis zwischen dem Investor als Auftraggeber und dem Unternehmer als Auftragnehmer. Sie sind bei der Realisierung komplexer…
Projekte weit verbreitet, vor allem im Anlagenbau, aber auch bei der Beschaffung von Gütern und bei der Softwareentwicklung. In dem Buch werden die wesentlichen Aspekte und Inhalte vor dem Hintergrund der einschlägigen gesetzlichen Regelungen besprochen. Hinweise und Vorschläge zur Vertragsgestaltung berücksichtigen die aktuelle nationale und internationale Unternehmens- und Vertragspraxis.Legal Risks in EU Law
By Emilia Mišćenić, Aurélien Raccah. 2016
This book takes a completely new and innovative approach to analysing the development of EU law. Within the framework of…
different important areas of EU law, such as the internal market, consumer protection law, social law, investment law, environment law, migration law, legal translation and terminology, it examines the Union's approach to the regulation and management of legal risks. Over the years, the Union has come to a point where it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify its authority to regulate in various areas of law. In managing legal risks deriving from the diversity of Member States' laws, which create barriers to trade and hinder the Union's economy, the Union itself has actually produced new legal risks that now have to be addressed. This failure on the part of EU institutions to manage legal risks has contributed to legal uncertainty for actors operating on the internal market. This book intends to contribute to the Union's smoother functioning and continuing development by proposing effective concrete solutions for managing the legal risks distorting the development of various areas of EU law. It pursues an innovative and effective approach to identify legal risks, their causes at the EU level and their impacts on the functioning of the Union and its Member States. By presenting new approaches in this context, the first book on legal risk management in the EU will actively promote the improvement of the EU lawmaking process and the application of EU law in practice.Key Aspects of German Employment and Labour Law
By Jens Kirchner, Pascal R. Kremp, Michael Magotsch. 2010
This publication gives an overview of all key aspects of German labour and employment law as well as adjoining fields.…
Legal professionals with expert knowledge and many years of experience explain the legal basis of these aspects of German law, point out typical practical problems and suggest solutions to those problems. In addition, examples are given on how to best manage legal pitfalls to minimize risks. This book translates employment and labour law for foreign in-house counsels and human resources managers at international companies and provides a clear understanding of the complex legal regulations in Germany. All three editors of the book, Dr. Jens Kirchner, Pascal R. Kremp and Michael Magotsch, are key legal professionals working at the Frankfurt office of DLA Piper, one of the largest legal services providers in the world (www.dlapiper.com), with national and multinational clients. Their experience includes the management of cross-border restructurings, outsourcing and transfer of undertaking measures, as well as the management of national and multi-jurisdictional merger and acquisitions projects, including post-merger integration processes.Cutting-edge science has shown that the microbiome is the secret to healthy weight loss and to feeling healthy, energized, optimistic,…
and at the top of your game. The microbiome is a whole inner world that lives within your intestines--trillions of tiny microbes that help you extract the nutrients from your food, balance your mood, and sharpen your clarity and focus. These beneficial bacteria make up a separate ecology within the body and have an enormous influence on your metabolism, your hormones, your cravings--even your genes. The microbiome's health is intimately involved with yours: when it flourishes, you flourish. When it craves sugar, so do you. When it operates at peak efficiency, so does your metabolism. And when your microbiome is out of balance, you might find yourself gaining weight or unable to lose weight, no matter how much you exercise or how carefully you eat. To achieve your ideal weight, you need the help of your microbiome. Now, drawing from nearly two decades of experience as a specialist in functional medicine and intestinal health, Raphael Kellman, MD, has developed the first diet based upon on these scientific breakthroughs. The Microbiome Diet offers an effective three-phase plan to heal your gut, reset your metabolism, and achieve dramatic, sustainable weight loss. The Microbiome Diet will help you. . . Reset your metabolism Free yourself from food cravings and uncontrollable appetite Incorporate prebiotics, probiotics, and healing foods into every meal Lose weight--and keep it off--with a nonrestrictive life plan With delicious recipes, convenient meal plans, and helpful information on Microbiome Superfoods and Supersupplements--including prebiotics and probiotics--The Microbiome Diet gives you the tools to achieve your healthy weight, boost your mood, regain your mental focus, and be in your best shape for life.Regulation of Commercial Space Transport
By Ruwantissa Abeyratne. 2015
This book provides a look at the various nuances of the commercial aspects of space transport and offers a workable…
and practical legal and regulatory approach to be taken by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The book also addresses the perceived lack of wisdom in neglecting to consider the basic legal structure of a regulatory regime for commercial space transport as a first step and goes on to analyze ways and means of using the existing legal instruments pertaining to international civil aviation as an analogous system that can be moulded into a separate and cohesive set of multilateral legal instruments that could apply to commercial space transport. As expected, commercial space transport has taken off with a flourish. It is now evident that, from sub-orbital flights to mining asteroids, this industry will grow exponentially. Signs of its importance are reflected by various international conferences being convened on the subject both by academia and the international community. The only snag is the lack of a regulatory instrument or in the least a contrived approach to a definitive legal regime that would provide a structure, purpose and direction to commercial space transport. This blatant lacuna and neglect has resulted in the emergence of various theories by academics and a half hearted look at the subject by the international legal community.Did you know that avocados can help lower cholesterol and that tomatoes are full of cancer-beating lycopene? From chillis to…
cranberries and limes to lentils, find out about the foods that will make a real difference to your health.Whether you want to cure a cold, have more energy, lower blood pressure or prevent heart disease, you'll find the 100 best foods here, complete with an accompanying recipe as well as vital information about what each food contains and why it will boost your health.Eat Real Food: Simple Rules for Health, Happiness and Unstoppable Energy
By Julie Montagu. 2016
Eating healthy doesn t have to be complicated or confusing But somewhere along the way even the most…
health-conscious of us can become overwhelmed by the endless information and advice available to us and feel tempted to give up Eat Real Food takes things back to basics and guides you to make simple but positive dietary choices that will increase your intake of Julie s Flexi Five the five healthy food groups that are most important for keeping your brain and body balanced and happy Green leafy vegetables Whole grains Healthy fats Natural sweeteners Superfoods Julie introduces you to the superheroes in each of these different food groups shares the best ways to prepare them explains their nutritional benefits and then provides a variety of imaginative ways to include these foods in your diet every day whether you re at home or on the go As well as delicious recipes Julie shares how you can improve your health and increase your happiness with meditation affirmations simple breathing exercises and gentle yoga poses You can have boundless energy and glowing health you just need to give your body the food and attention it craves and deserves It really is that simpleThe Politics of Shari’a Law
By Michael Buehler. 2016
The Islamization of politics in Indonesia after 1998 presents an underexplored puzzle: why has there been a rise in the…
number of shari'a laws despite the electoral decline of Islamist parties? Michael Buehler presents an analysis of the conditions under which Islamist activists situated outside formal party politics may capture and exert influence in Muslim-majority countries facing democratization. His analysis shows that introducing competitive elections creates new pressures for entrenched elites to mobilize and structure the electorate, thereby opening up new opportunities for Islamist activists to influence politics. Buehler's analysis of changing state-religion relations in formerly authoritarian Islamic countries illuminates broader theoretical debates on Islamization in the context of democratization. This timely text is essential reading for students, scholars, and government analysts.The Placebo Diet: Use Your Mind to Transform Your Body
By Janet Thomson. 2016
Fed up with endless fad diets that never deliver the results you want and leave you lunging for the…
chocolate with a guilty conscience It s time to stop looking to crazy regimes for weight-loss solutions and to start recognizing that the solutions are actually within you - in your own mind In The Placebo Diet life coach and nutritionist Janet Thomson explains that the key to losing weight is not calorie-counting but identifying and re-shaping your attitudes towards your body This book will help you do just that by utilizing the most powerful mind-tool we have - the placebo effect This occurs when we have an absolute belief that something will work which generates a feeling so powerful that it changes our physiology often spontaneously Using this tool The Placebo Diet incorporates a range of psychological techniques that will change the structure of your thoughts towards food generating brand new beliefs and habits Combined with a simple-to-follow nutrition plan that will maximize fat loss and increase energy levels you will change not only your body but also your entire outlook on life Ditch the fad diets deprivation and guilt and prepare to fall back in love with food and your own body once and for all This is an updated edition of Think More Eat Less with all-new material focusing on the placebo effectMeatLess: Transform the Way You Eat and Live--One Meal at a Time
By Kristie Middleton. 2017
Countless people are now cutting back on meat by enjoying more plant-based meals-to look and feel better, have a lighter…
eco-footprint, or to help animals. If you want to eat less meat and dairy without giving them up entirely, MeatLess offers concrete rationale and easy steps for reducing animal products. Kristie Middleton, senior food policy director for The Humane Society of the United States, shares inspirational stories from people who've lost weight, reached their health goals, helped animals, and improved their environmental footprint through plant-based eating. Along with its delicious, satisfying recipes that anyone can make, MeatLess offers tips and tricks for overcoming common barriers to diet change and how to make a better lifestyle stick-such as easy food swaps, where to dine out, and how to set and meet your goals. Whether you're a passionate meat lover or vegan-curious, MeatLess is the roadmap for a healthier life and a better you.For a time of growing concern about living well with serious illness and getting the best possible end-of-life care, Life…
After the Diagnosis delivers a compassionate and sensitive guide for patients, families, and caregivers.In Life After the Diagnosis, Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat, a renowned international expert in palliative care, shares innovative approaches for dealing with serious illness, outlines the steps that patients should take, and demystifies the medical system. He makes sense of what doctors say, what they actually mean, and how to get the best information to help make the best medical decisions. Dr. Pantilat covers everything from the first steps after the diagnosis and finding the right caregiving and support, to planning your future so your loved ones don't have to. He offers advice on how to tackle the most difficult treatment decisions and discussions and shows readers how to choose treatments that help more than they hurt, stay consistent with their values and personal goals, and live as well as possible for as long as possible.Great Speeches by Native Americans (Dover Thrift Editions Ser.)
By Bob Blaisdell. 2000
Remarkable for their eloquence and depth of feeling, these 82 speeches encompass 5 centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous peoples.…
Speakers include Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Seattle, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and many lesser-known leaders, whose compelling words are graced by forceful metaphors and vivid imagery.In Heal Your Pain Now, Dr. Joe Tatta teaches you how to regain control of your life by breaking the…
cycle of persistent pain. Following Dr. Tatta's program, you learn the role of the brain in pain--and how to use your brain to STOP your pain; how nutrition can eliminate the inflammation in your body, which is exacerbating your pain; and how to overcome Sedentary Syndrome and choose the best movement strategy. Dr. Tatta provides quizzes, self-assessments, meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, and exercises to support you throughout the program. If you struggle with chronic pain from an injury, autoimmune disease, or musculoskeletal pain--or are overweight and have tried everything without success--Heal Your Pain Now provides natural solutions to finally eliminate your pain and return to an active, healthy, and fulfilling life.