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Shows how Eastern thought has dealt with Western contact in the 19th and 20th centuries. Suitable for students familiar with Western philosophy, this book also shows how Indian, Chinese and Islamic traditions responded to these questions: How did philosophy arise? What is the origin of order in the universe? What is human nature? What is truth?

The bestselling author and award-winning TV journalist crosses the nation to find everyman's version of the universal ideal--the American dream.

The man behind Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own amazing story in a book packed with punch, humor, anecdotes, and a gallery of never-before-seen photographs. Stan Lee is the most legendary name in the history of comicbooks. The leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics, he brought to life some of the world's best-known heroes and most infamous villains. His stories, featur...

Nelly McNosh is taking her dog, George, out for a quiet walk in the park when a little squirrel crosses their path. Suddenly George breaks free from his leash and launches into a chase that wreaks havoc everywhere he goes. Full-color illustrations.

Being a superstar isn't as easy as many think, as Crystal finds out when the dark side of the glamorous world of modeling threatens to envelop her. She must decide on her own what she wants more--to be a beautiful model, or to be herself.

Bobby Jobe is a pro golfer whose swing is better than his attitude. When he bogies the last four holes and blows his lead in a major tournament -- again -- he berates his caddy, Henry "Greyhound" Mote. Jobe loses both Greyhound, who walks off the course, and the game. And before the day is out, he'll lose his eyesight to a lightning strike and his future in golf -- unless he can do what no one has ever done blind: make a comeback. Bob Cullen's...

Available in this Harper Trophy edition, "Dinosaurs Big and Small" is a spectacular introduction to the world of dinosaurs, from the biggest to the smallest. Full-color illustrations.

From the first surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the emotional aftermath of World War II's final victory, this rich and powerful tapestry of voices offers firsthand memories of a nation united...

The closely contested presidential election of 2000, which many analysts felt was decided by voters for the Green Party, cast a spotlight on a structural contradiction of American politics. Critics charged that Green Party voters inadvertently contributed to the election of a conservative Republican president because they chose to "vote their conscience" rather than "choose between two evils." But why this choice of two? Is the two-party syste...

After a decade of studies, this report draws together RAND's research on New American Schools, highlighting the organization's significant contribution to comprehensive school reform and noting the challenges that came with implementing whole-school designs.

NASCAR, one of America's favorite pastimes, got its start on Daytona Beach--"The World's Famous Beach." For decades people have flocked to Daytona's 23 miles of white sand not only for relaxation and spring breaks, but also for the racing action once offered on its hard-packed sand shore. Dozens of records were set on the beach during low tide before promoter Bill France Sr. organized the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing at the St...

For over 200 years, Northern Virginia has enjoyed a respected reputation for its equestrian heritage. The present-day home of horse museums and libraries, as well as breeding, sports, and shows of all sort, Northern Virginia truly is "hunt country." Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage showcases the area's early hunting history and offers a singular glimpse into the past glory days of fox hunts, hound-breeding, horse races, and horse shows....

Isle of Hope, Georgia, nine miles south of Savannah, is a charming settlement with a story reaching back into the 1700s. Visitors to the area marvel at scenic views along the Skidaway River, grand homes built by early Savannahians, numerous historic sites, abundant wildlife, and water sports. This treasured lifestyle is one that islanders have waged heated battles to protect, and their collective experience is celebrated within the pages of th...

Until 1725, the Saco River was the main artery for the Pequawket Indians traveling in canoes to and from the Atlantic. Soon thereafter came trappers, followed by loggers, who harvested the colossal white pine and sent the logs floating down the river to sawmills mushrooming all along its course. By 1871, the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad had reached Fryeburg, fifty miles from Portland, thus linking the Upper Saco River with Boston and beyon...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Soll man als Bank Kredite an junge Technologieunternehmen vergeben, oder nicht? Diese Frage kann zunächst nicht mit einem klaren Ja oder Nein beantwortet werden. Die aktuellen Insolvenzzahlen, die Ertragslage im Kreditgeschäft und die oft unzureichenden Kenntnisse des Kreditsachbearbeiters im Hinblick auf neue Technologien sprechen dagegen, umfangreiche Erträge aus Provisionsfolgegeschäften, Kooperationsmöglichkeiten...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Mittlerweile stehen zahlreiche Geodaten in digitaler Form zur Verfügung. Darunter Karten, Digitale Geländemodelle, Virtual Reality Modelle von Gebäuden usw. Diese liegen jedoch in unterschiedlichen Formaten vor oder sind verschieden georeferenziert. Die zunehmend automatisierte großflächige Erfassung von 3D-Stadtmodellen liefert Datenbestände für den Aufbau von echten 3D-Geoinformationssystemen. Flächendeckend sind ...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Die zunehmende Dynamik der Weltmärkte, die Globalisierung und die rasche Weiterentwicklung von Technologien im Internetzeitalter stellen die Unternehmen vor neue und sich ständig verändernde Herausforderungen. Einerseits bietet dies zahlreiche Chancen und Möglichkeiten, andererseits erwachsen aus dieser Entwicklung auch Risiken. So werden z.B. die Produkt- und Innovationszyklen immer kürzer, was eine schnelle Produkt...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Nachdem im Jahr 2000 in den europäischen Ländern Lizenzen für die dritte Generation des Mobilfunks versteigert worden sind, ist die Telekommunikationsbranche weltweit von einer bis zum heutigen Zeitpunkt andauernden Konsolidierungswelle erfasst worden. Einer der Gründe hierfür ist in den immensen Summen zu sehen, die für die Ersteigerung der Lizenzen zu erbringen waren. Zu den fast 50 Mrd. ¿ für die UMTS-Lizenzen mus...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: In der modernen Forstwirtschaft wird die Schlägerung und Aufarbeitung von Holz mit Hilfe von Harvestern oder Prozessoren durchgeführt. Es sind dies Baumerntemaschinen, welche die Bäume fällen, entasten und zuschneiden. Das Rohholz soll dabei möglichst genau nach Bestellung des Sägewerkes abgelängt werden. In derzeit eingesetzten Systemen wird die Länge des Stammes über die Umdrehungen eines Zahnrades gemessen, welche...

Social scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians have adapted evolutionary theory for use in a variety of disciplines for several decades, but until now historians have lagged behind. In The Return of Science, several distinguished historians join prominent scholars from a wide range of disciplines to debate the applications of evolutionary theory to cultural, social, economic, and political phenomena. The contributors offer original theore...