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Psychic medium Rand is a magnet for opinionated young people who have lots to say even after they die. Ms. Rand became their conduit when she recognized their deep desire to heal broken hearts and to change our views of life and death.

Meisterwerke der Baukunst und des Kunstgewerbes" zeigt 115 Baudenkmäler aus Italien, genauer aus Arezzo, Assisi, Benevent, Citerna, Florenz, Lucca, Mailand, Neapel, Ravello, Rom, Siena, Syrakus und Venedig. Das Buch ist Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts entstanden (genaue Jahresangabe fehlt). Entsprechend finden sich Bilder von Gebäuden, die heute möglicherweise nicht mehr existieren.

Nach der Aufsatzsammlung Pathos und Distanz (1988), der Gesamtdarstellung der Philosophie Friedrich Nietzsches (1992, 4. Aufl. 2006) und der 1996 erschienenen Monographie Vom Willen zur Macht liefert der vorliegende Band Die Funken des freien Geistes eine Sammlung jüngerer Nietzsche-Studien des an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin lehrenden Philosophen Volker Gerhardt. Der Band vereint Originalbeiträge sowie bereits publizierte Aufsätze. In i...

Die intellektuelle Biographie des Literaturwissenschaftlers Max Kommerell (1902-1944) stellt ein brisantes, doch erst in Ansätzen erschlossenes Kapitel der deutschen und europäischen Wissenschafts- und Kulturgeschichte in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts dar. Durch seine Doppelbegabung als Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler und durch die Einbindung als Person seiner Zeit in divergierende Entwicklungsprozesse ergibt sich ein besonderes Fo...

Cryopreservation of buffalo oocytes collected from slaughtered animals of high genetic value and their subsequent utilization for production of transferable embryos may provide an opportunity to replenish the valuable germplasm lost and the genetic improvement of the species. Various protocols, such as slow cooling , rapid cooling and ultra-rapid cooling, have been attempted.Vitrification is a relatively recent approach and is defined as a phy...

For courses in Building Construction and Systems. Designer's Guide to Building Construction and Systems for Residential and Commercial Structures offers students a concise, easy-to-understand guide for learning about building construction and systems in preparation for a successful practice as an interior designer. Using language geared for students of interior design, the text covers basic structural principles applied to the building environ...

This is a must-read for every student, lecturer and professor. It establishes Internet Studies as essential to an understanding of how learners and educators can capture the value of our networked world." Professor William H. Dutton, Director of the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford In E-learning Theory and Practice the authors set out different perspectives on e-learning. The book deals with the social implications of e-learni...

Considering the rights of the child is now central to all fields involving children and to good multi-agency working. This book offers an explanation of the theoretical issues and the key policy developments that are crucial to all professions, and helps the reader to understand children's rights in relation to their role in working with children and young people. Looking at education, health, social care and welfare, it bridges the gap betwee...

The war in Afghanistan has made Central Asia an ever more important strategic theater and one over which many states compete to exert influence. This monograph comprehensively analyzes Russia's efforts to exert its influence in the region through 2010

Danny Hansen is a priest who lives by a law of love and compassion. It is powerful men and hypocrites who abide by legal law but eschew the law of love that most incense Danny. As an avenging angel, he believes it is his duty to show them the error of their ways, at any cost.

More than 200 rare photographs and 30 removable facsimiles of collectible memorabiliaCarnegie Hall Treasures is the story of the world's most famous musical institution. Ten thematic chapters—from vocalists, conductors, and composers to rock and folk performers—offer a wealth of visuals of the jazz, world, classical, and popular musicians who've graced the Carnegie Hall stages, accompanied by informative, entertaining anecdotes by Pulitzer Pri...

Social research is a bourgeoning field. Of course it has many traditions and approaches, but there is a high premium upon thinking differently and thinking anew because social life is never static or wholly predictable. The Handbook, edited by internationally recognized scholars, provides a comprehensive, pitch-perfect critical assessment of the field. The main features of the Handbook are: Clear organization into 4 parts dealing with The S...

School leadership and management are fundamental components of school improvement. This is the first study of its kind to relate the principles of effective leadership to the broad spectrum of school life in Ireland. A key resource for school leaders in their personal and professional study, this book critically appraises issues in leading and managing schools. The editors bring together an array of renowned scholars to inform and stimulate t...

Heres the text that builds a strong foundation in the science of sports medicine, and teaches you to apply that knowledge to the planning, development, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs for specific dysfunctions for all joints of the body.

Gegenstand der vorgelegten Edition, Übersetzung und Untersuchungen ist das 1631 zu Straßburg in vier , Büchern' (ca. 1600 Hexameter) erschienene alchemische Lehrepos des Arztes, Alchemikers und Apothekers Johannes Nicolaus Furichius (1602-1633). Diskurs- wie formgeschichtlich betrachtet ist der Autor den bedeutenden Vertretern einer teils weit über das Schrifttum der europäischen Renaissance hinausreichenden Literatur- und Wissenstradition zuz...

Includes an online guide to laws & practices in all 50 states"--Cover.

Now updated--the indispensable guide to the latest techniques, research, and applications for ionic liquids Ionic liquids are salts that remain in a liquid state over a wide range of temperatures, including room temperature. They are becoming widely recognized as "green" solvents for various applications such as organic synthesis, separation technology, and electrochemistry. This Second Edition continues to present the most up-to-date informa...

A comprehensive and integrated reference on biophysico-chemical reactions and processes of AOCs in various environments Anthropogenic organic compounds (AOC) comprise a group of synthetically made organic chemicals that can breed toxicity and deteriorate an ecosystem, giving rise to various diseases--even death. Employing a novel approach that differs from other texts covering this field, this breakthrough guide integrates discussion of key ...

A one-of-a-kind review of traditional Arab herbal medicine in modern use As one of the foremost herbal systems in the world, traditional Arab-Islamic herbal medicine plays an increasingly influential role in modern Western medicine. This book addresses the need in the field for a comprehensive, English-language work on the subject, introducing an important academic treatment of Arab herbal medicine. The authors offer for the first time an in...

A state-of-the-art presentation of spatio-temporal processes, bridging classic ideas with modern hierarchical statistical modeling concepts and the latest computational methods From understanding environmental processes and climate trends to developing new technologies for mapping public-health data and the spread of invasive species, there is a high demand for statistical analyses of data that take spatial, temporal, and spatio-temporal info...