Im Ersten Weltkrieg pragte OEsterreich-Ungarn den Kampf um Palastina entscheidend mit und wurde zudem mit diversen humanitaren, propagandistischen und religionspolitischen Massnahmen in der Region aktiv. Das Buch beleuchtet die politischen Hintergrunde, die Wien zu diesem exotischen Engagement veranlassten. Anhand umfangreichen Quellenmaterials werden Erfolg und Misserfolg der militarischen und zivilen Initiativen verdeutlicht, ebenso die Sichtweisen der wichtigsten Akteure. Es entsteht so das Bild einer europaischen Grossmacht, die trotz hoechster Bedrangnis in Europa einen expansiven Kurs im Vorderen Orient steuerte und daran bis weit in das Jahr 1918 festhielt.
True Crime in Adams County Adams County, Illinois...a place where the Mississippi carves its path through the land and history runs deep in every brick and backroad. But beneath the surface of this quiet Midwestern county lies a trove of chilling secrets and unspeakable acts long whispered about and rarely confronted. In True Crime in Adams County, these unforgettable stories take readers on a haunting journey through two centuries of murder, mystery, and mayhem. These are not fictional accounts, but true events pulled from dusty courthouse records, yellowed newspaper clippings, and the long memories of townsfolk who haven't forgotten. In True Crime in Adams County you'll find tales of: - Small-town murders that shocked entire communities - Cold cases that still leave law enforcement baffled - Frontier justice and mob retribution - Disappearances that were never solved - Crimes of passion, greed, and power that tore families and towns apart From the cobblestone streets of historic Quincy to the forgotten fields of Burton, Lima, and Payson, these cases shed light on a darker thread woven through the fabric of this beloved Illinois county. The identities may be familiar. The places might feel like home. But the stories... the stories will make you question just how well we ever really know a place-or the people who live there. Some stories were buried long ago. Others were never told at all. Now, for the first time, they come together in this compelling volume of real-life crime-equal parts historical account, investigative narrative, and haunting reminder that evil often lurks where we least expect it. Step into the shadows of Adams County-if you dare.
Following this colorful Texan through the extraordinary details of his life is more fun than an afternoon at the movies. Like the hero in a Gary Cooper movie, Robert H. Williams marches through the history of the twentieth century on the front lines of American culture. And editor/historian Craig Miner makes certain the reader never wants for a deeper understanding of all that our protagonist experiences. Pairing the original memoir with a lively running commentary rich in historical context and unexpected detail, Joyful Trek guides the reader across the wild prairies of central Texas at the turn of the century into World War I with the infant Army Air Force and around the world in the Merchant Marine. Williams goes on to become a Harvard student, a journalist, an intelligence officer in World War II, an inventor, a Hollywood writer, a family man, a bit of a philosopherand foremost a consummate storyteller. This is a journey to savor.
Horror Trek is a non-fiction book that tells the true story of Robert Woodrow Levering's experiences during World War II. The book details his time as a soldier in the Philippines, specifically during the Battle of Bataan and the subsequent Death March that followed. Levering was one of the thousands of American and Filipino soldiers who were captured and taken prisoner by the Japanese army. The book provides a harrowing account of Levering's time in Japanese prison camps, where he endured brutal treatment, starvation, disease, and torture. He recounts the daily struggles of life in the camps, including the constant fear of death, the lack of medical care, and the inhumane living conditions. Throughout the book, Levering describes the resilience and courage of his fellow prisoners, as they banded together to support one another and survive the horrors of their captivity. He also shares his own personal journey of survival, including his attempts to escape and his eventual liberation by American forces. Horror Trek is a powerful and moving account of one man's experience during one of the most brutal and tragic periods in human history. It provides a vivid and detailed look at the realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The depiction of computers on the various "Star Trek" series has ranged from lame to breathtakingly imaginative. This book covers the gamut, and makes lucid and entertaining comparison of these fictional computers with those that now exist or are likely to inhabit our future. Throughout its history, "Star Trek" has been an accurate reflection of contemporary ideas about computers and their role in our lives. Affectionately but without illusions, The Computers of Star Trek shows how those ideas compare with what we now know we can and will do with computers.
Besides writing for hit series such as Crazy Like a Fox and Jake and the Fatman, Paul Coyle was a writer for Xena: The Warrior Princess; a writer/producer for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys; and a writer for three Star Trek shows - The Animated Series; Voyager; and Deep Space Nine. Paul also wrote for other genre series, such as Superboy, The Dead Zone, and Space Precinct. Now, in his engrossing book revealing the ups and downs of a life writing and producing for TV, Paul takes the reader behind the scenes of these popular series. Paul shares inside information and candid recollections, bringing the reader deep into the worlds of Xena, Hercules, Trek, and others, to discover the secrets behind creating the characters and stories of iconic series dealing with Swords, Starships and Superheroes.
Out of the Cocoon by William Leisner. Centuries ago two sets of colonists were transported to new worlds. Over a decade ago the Starship Enterprisebrought the colonies back together. But the union has not been as fruitful as Captain Picard had hoped, and the S.C.E. has been called in to solve the colonists' problems -- but will the solution make the situation worse? Honorby Kevin Killiany. Repairing an observation post, P8 Blue and Dominica Corsi find themselves caught in an interplanetary conflict. Corsi and Blue must risk breaking the Prime Directive in a fight they know they may not even win. Blackout by Phaedra M. Weldon. When a Federation world suffers a planet-wide blackout, the S.C.E. comes to the rescue. Linguist Bart Faulwell is given a special assignment -- but the fallout threatens to destroy not only the world of Asario, but the USS da Vincias well. The Cleanupby Robert T. Jeschonek. During the Dominion War, the Miradorn allied themselves with the Dominion. Now the S.C.E. team must deactivate the devices the Dominion left behind, which threaten the very existence of the Miradorn.
Dieses neue Lehrbuch stellt die Grundlagen zur Berechnung chemischer Reaktoren in einer kompakten und modernen Struktur vor. Es bietet sowohl im Studium als auch für die Berufspraxis ein solides Fundament und ist für das Selbststudium geeignet. Die grundlegenden Konzepte der Chemischen Reaktionstechnik werden anhand allgemeingültiger mathematischer Beschreibungen eingeführt und mit einer Vielzahl illustrativer und vertiefender Beispiele ergänzt. Dabei werden auch komplexere Fragestellungen behandelt, die numerische Lösungsmethoden erfordern und somit die Brücke in die Berufspraxis schlagen. Damit bietet das Buch auch eine Basis für die mathematische Modellierung und numerische Simulation realer, mehrphasiger Reaktoren, die ein Grundpfeiler für eine moderne Tätigkeit von Reaktionstechnikern in der digitalisierten Berufspraxis ist.
Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer: Future Applications and Therapeutics Tarik Regad, The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK, Thomas J. Sayers, Centre for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, USA and Robert Rees The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK The field of cancer stem cells is expanding rapidly, with many groups focusing on isolating and identifying cancer stem cell populations. Although some progress has been made developing efficient cancer therapies, targeting cancer stem cells remains one of the important challenges facing the growing stem cell research community. Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer brings together original contributions from international experts in the field to present the very latest information linking stem cell biology and cancer. Divided into two parts, the book begins with a detailed introduction to stem cell biology with a focus on the characterization of these cells, progress that has been made in their identification, as well as future therapeutic applications of stem cells. The second part focuses on cancer stem cells and their role in cancer development, progression and chemo-resistance. This section of the book includes an overview of recent progress concerning therapies targeting cancer stem cells. Features: An authoritative introduction to the link between stem cell biology and cancer. Includes contributions from leading international experts in the field. Well-illustrated with full colour figures throughout. This book will prove an invaluable resource for basic and applied researchers and clinicians working on the development of new cancer treatments and therapies, providing a timely publication of high quality reviews outlining the current progress and exciting future possibilities for stem cell research.
At the heart of one of the most successful transmedia franchises of all time, Star Trek, lies an initially unsuccessful 1960s television production, Star Trek: The Original Series. In Star Trek and American Television, Pearson and Messenger Davies, take their cue from the words of the program's first captain, William Shatner, in an interview with the authors: "It's a television show." In focusing on Star Trek as a television show, the authors argue that the program has to be seen in the context of the changing economic conditions of American television throughout the more than four decades of Star Trek's existence as a transmedia phenomenon that includes several films as well as the various television series. The book is organized into three sections, dealing with firstly, the context of production, the history and economics of Star Trek from the original series (1966-1969) to its final television incarnation in Enterprise (2002-2005). Secondly, it focuses on the interrelationships between different levels of production and production workers, drawing on uniquely original material, including interviews with star captains William Shatner and Sir Patrick Stewart, and with production workers ranging from set-builders to executive producers, to examine the tensions between commercial constraints and creative autonomy. These interviews were primarily carried out in Hollywood during the making of the film Nemesis (2002) and the first series of Star Trek: Enterprise. Thirdly, the authors employ textual analysis to study the narrative "storyworld" of the Star Trek television corpus and also to discuss the concept and importance of character in television drama. The book is a deft historical and critical study that is bound to appeal to television and media studies scholars, students, and Star Trek fans the world over. With a foreword by Sir Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
At the heart of one of the most successful transmedia franchises of all time, Star Trek, lies an initially unsuccessful 1960s television production, Star Trek: The Original Series. In Star Trek and American Television, Pearson and Messenger Davies, take their cue from the words of the program's first captain, William Shatner, in an interview with the authors: "It's a television show." In focusing on Star Trek as a television show, the authors argue that the program has to be seen in the context of the changing economic conditions of American television throughout the more than four decades of Star Trek's existence as a transmedia phenomenon that includes several films as well as the various television series. The book is organized into three sections, dealing with firstly, the context of production, the history and economics of Star Trek from the original series (1966-1969) to its final television incarnation in Enterprise (2002-2005). Secondly, it focuses on the interrelationships between different levels of production and production workers, drawing on uniquely original material, including interviews with star captains William Shatner and Sir Patrick Stewart, and with production workers ranging from set-builders to executive producers, to examine the tensions between commercial constraints and creative autonomy. These interviews were primarily carried out in Hollywood during the making of the film Nemesis (2002) and the first series of Star Trek: Enterprise. Thirdly, the authors employ textual analysis to study the narrative "storyworld" of the Star Trek television corpus and also to discuss the concept and importance of character in television drama. The book is a deft historical and critical study that is bound to appeal to television and media studies scholars, students, and Star Trek fans the world over. With a foreword by Sir Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
With Capt. Picard as the role model for effective leadership, this bestselling book uses Star Trek: The Next Generation as advice guide for successful business management.The fast-changing business world of today is far different from just a few years ago. Success in today's marketplace requires new leadership techniques, new thinking, and an eye on the future... In Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation®, Wess Roberts and coauthor Bill Ross take their inspiration from today's most striking and most popular vision of the future -- Star Trek -- an unprecedented television, feature film and publishing phenomenon. From the top-rated television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roberts and Ross find a new symbol for successful leadership: Captain Jean-Luc Picard. As entertaining as it is useful, Make It So captures the mythos of Star Trek: The Next Generation as it delivers dramatically rich lessons on leadership, including the importance of the ability to focus on a single "mission," effective communication, teamwork, honor . . . and other important concepts. The examples are taken from the on-screen adventures of Captain Picard and the Starship EnterpriseTM, but the lessons and the benefits are real -- and can be applied to everyday situations where the goal is the kind of high-performance organization embodied by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Sure to appeal to Star Trek enthusiasts and serious students of leadership alike, Make It So is the most exciting business book on the shelves -- the one book that shows the future of modern leadership while giving managers the tools they need for success today!
In the novel's Preface, the Author states: "In a few short words, the content of the book is this: A boy dedicates himself to the clerical profession with the fire of childlike enthusiasm, the youth goes astray in his profession, and the man, 'because not all flowering dreams ripened, ' has the notion of giving it up and 'fleeing to the desert.' Yet Heaven has decided otherwise. With resignation he comes back to himself and begins again to believe in his calling. Besides this, everything which is presented in the book belongs partly to the characteristics of the hero appearing in it, partly to the characteristics of our time chiefly with regard to religious, ecclesiastical, and especially clerical matters."
