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The Amicus Curiae Phenomenon: Theory, Causes and the Significance of Third Party Interventions (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice #119)
by Shai FarberThis book offers a thorough analysis of the Amicus Curiae phenomenon, emphasizing its critical role in modern legal systems. The book reveals how these interventions influence judicial decisions, legislative processes, and societal norms by presenting third-party perspectives through amicus briefs. Delving into the historical development and global adoption of Amicus Curiae, the book provides insights into its benefits and drawbacks. Readers will learn about the various types of amici, the breadth of issues they address, and the diverse courts that accept these briefs. The author's extensive research and case studies from multiple legal systems highlight the transformative power of third-party interventions in ensuring justice and public transparency. The book explores real-world examples where amicus briefs have played pivotal roles in landmark cases, from human rights advancements to environmental protections. It discusses the strategic importance of these briefs and how they democratize the legal process by allowing more voices to be heard. By fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities and significance of Amicus Curiae, this book empowers readers to appreciate the intricate interplay between law and societal change. Ideal for legal professionals, academics, and anyone interested in law and society, this book is an essential guide to understanding the impact of Amicus Curiae on the judicial process. Whether you are a seasoned lawyer, a policymaker, or a curious reader, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most influential elements in contemporary jurisprudence.
Amid Passing Things: Life, Prayer, and Relationship with God
by Murray Bodo Jeremiah Myriam ShryockAmid Passing Things is a collection of meditations on all the ways God enters our lives, even when we're unaware. Based on his own life experiences, Franciscan friar Jeremiah Shryock offers both struggles and joys that come in a life that's consciously encountering God—the Holy One all around us—not in some far-off place, but right here and now in this life, amid passing things.
Amide Bond Activation: Concepts and Reactions
by Michal SzostakAmide Bond Activation Comprehensive resource on the pivotal role of the amide bond in organic synthesis This book provides the reader with insight into the advances that have taken place in the field of amide bond activation. It focuses on both the fundamental structural properties of the amide bond and the synthetic reactions mediated by transition-metals. By discussing amide bond activation in terms of modern organic synthesis, the reader is provided with a thorough overview of the area and its crucial role in forging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Sample topics discussed within the work include: Cross-coupling of amides Amide bond activation by twisting and nitrogen pyramidalization Electrophilic amide bond functionalization Transition metal-catalyzed radical reactions of amides Amide bond esterification, hydrolysis and transamidation Classical bridged lactams and anomeric amides Computational studies of amide C-N bond activation Cross-coupling of esters by C-O activation The book is immensely valuable to synthetic chemists in academia and the pharmaceutical industry who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the concept of amide bond activation.
Amiens: Dawn of Victory
by James McwilliamsIt was the decisive battle of World War I. German commander Erich Ludendorff called it "the black day of the German army." Many authors have stated that it was the beginning of the end of the great conflict. And yet, until now, no book has been published on the climactic battle at Amiens.Amiens was one of the first "modern" battles, and certainly the first attempted by the Allies. Employing the troops of five nations (including Canada) and utilizing secrecy, deception, and combined operations, the Allies won the first of a string of victories culminating in the Armistice one hundred days later.Amiens: Dawn of Victory is the first book to study the historic battle in minute detail. Using eyewitness accounts from dozens of survivors, plus many accounts, both published and unpublished, by the participants, the authors take us into the trenches, the tanks, and the cockpits.
Amiens 1918: From Disaster to Victory
by Gregory BlaxlandGregory Blaxland has written a superb account of 1918, the final year of the war when the balance of advantage between the combatants changed so dramatically in a matter of weeks that summer.As the realities of the changing nature of warfare by late 1917 made the retention of static lines, no matter how sophisticated, no longer a long term viable option for the defence; and with Russia knocked out of the war, the Germans under Hindenburg and Ludendorff determined on a bold series of major offensives, the first of which was aimed at the British Fifth Army with the objective of seizing Amiens, a crucial rail head and the city that marked the boundary between the BEF and the French. Capture this and the Germans had a good chance of separating the key allied powers. Despite almost destroying Fifth Army and advancing within ten miles of Amiens, the Germans failed in their objective; they turned to a number of other hard thrusts along the line but were foiled on each occasions.Reinforced by substantial numbers of American troops, the allies launched their first, French led, counter attack on 18 July, which many considered the turning point of the 1918 campaign and, indeed the whole war. Shortly afterwards, on 8 August, the BEF (with some French support) attacked with Fourth Army before Amiens and was stunningly successful what Ludendorff described as the Black Day of the German Army. There followed a sequence of blows by all the allies along the Western Front, pushing the Germans back to the borders; with her allies collapsing and with the Imperial Navy in a state of mutiny,The book largely concentrates on the British and Dominion troops of the BEF. The first half is taken up with the attack on Amiens (and, to a lesser extent, on Arras). In the second half of the book the author provides a cohesive account of the British response in retaking the initiative from the Germans, though not failing to give allied nations their due.Besides giving a full narrative account, he also provides a useful critical commentary of the performance of armies and generals.This is a welcome reprint of an accessible account of the crucial year of the war, when on the Western Front the conflict broke free of its entrenched deadlock. Despite the extraordinary achievements of the BEF in 1918, they still remain remarkably little known and even less appreciated.
Amiens 1918: The Last Great Battle
by James McWilliams R James SteelOn 8 August 1918, the Allied forces launched the surprise attack that heralded the end of the First World War. With skill and daring, 21 divisions of men breached the German lines, supported by 500 tanks and 1,000 aircraft. This book considers the successes and failures of both sides in this conflict.
Amiga, deja de disculparte: Un plan sin pretextos para abrazar y alcanzar tus metas
by Rachel HollisRachel Hollis, autora del superventas y fundadora de TheChicSite.com, exhorta a las mujeres a dejar de disculparse por sus deseos, esperanzas y sueños y, en cambio, perseguirlos con pasión y confianza.Rachel ha sido testigo con frecuencia de mujeres que tienen temor de lograr sus propios objetivos. Temen pasar vergüenza, no alcanzar la perfección o no ser lo suficientemente valiosas. Pero el mayor temor de todos es ser juzgadas por el solo hecho de tener una ambición.Habiendo aprendido a definirse a sí mismas a la luz de otras personas –ya sea como esposas, madres, hijas o amigas– muchas mujeres han olvidado quiénes son en realidad y quiénes deberían ser. En este libro la celebridad emprendedora en línea, Rachel Hollis, alienta a las mujeres a ser dueñas de sus esperanzas, deseos y metas, y les recuerda que no tienen que pedir permiso para desear alcanzar más. Con un llamado a las mujeres de todo el mundo para que no dejen de hablar de sus sueños, Hollis identifica las excusas de las que tienen que liberarse, los comportamientos que deben adoptar y las habilidades que necesitan adquirir, en el camino hacia el crecimiento, la confianza y la mejor versión de sus vidas.
Amiga, lávate esa cara: Deja de creer mentiras sobre quién eres para que te conviertas en quien deberías ser
by Rachel HollisCon un ingenio irónico y una sabiduría lograda con esfuerzo, la popular celebridad en línea y fundadora de TheChicSite.com, Rachel Hollis, ayuda a sus lectoras a liberarse de las mentiras que las mantienen alejadas de la vida exuberante y rebosante de alegría que deberían tener.Fundadora del sitio web sobre estilos de vida TheChicSite.com y directora ejecutiva de su propia compañía de medios, Chic Media, Rachel Hollis ha creado una base de fans en línea de cientos de miles de fanáticas al impartir consejos para una vida mejor, mientras revela intrépidamente su propio desorden. Ahora llega su tan esperado primer libro, presentando la típica combinación de honestidad, humor y consejos prácticos y directos.Cada capítulo comienza con una mentira específica que ella una vez creyó y la hizo sentir abrumada, indigna o lista para darse por vencida. Siendo una madre trabajadora, exmadre adoptiva y una mujer que ha lidiado con todo tipo de inseguridades acerca de su cuerpo y sus relaciones, Hollis habla con la comprensión y el afecto de una mejor amiga, ayudando a las mujeres a deshacerse de la mentalidad limitante que destruye su confianza en sí mismas e impiden el avance.Desde una obsesión pasajera por casarse con Matt Damon, hasta una ensoñación que involucra iguanas hipnóticas, a la petición de su hijo de que se comprara un collar para “ser como las otras mamás”, Hollis no oculta nada. Con fe y tenacidad inquebrantables, estimula a otras mujeres a vivir con pasión y prisa, y a despertar sus sueños dormidos.
¿Amigas para siempre?: La Complicada Vida De Claudia Cristina Cortez (Claudia Cristina Cortez En Español Ser.)
by Diana G GallagherLas únicas que consiguen entrar en el equipo de porristas son las chicas populares, y Claudia y sus amigas no pertenecen a ese grupo. Así que a Claudia le sorprende mucho que Mónica, una de sus mejores amigas, quiera hacer las pruebas. Claudia intenta convencer a su amiga de que no lo haga y Mónica se enoja. ¿Podrá Claudia apoyar a su amiga a pesar de estar convencida de que no conseguirá entrar en el equipo?
El amigo americano
by James CostosLa insólita historia de James Costos, el hombre de Obama en España. ¡Bienvenidos a la diplomacia de la pista de baile! -James, me acaban de preguntar si quiero decorar la Casa Blanca. -Oh, por Dios. Cuelga el teléfono. Es una broma pesada. -No, no. Creo que es en serio. Así empieza la historia que acabó con James Costos, alto ejecutivo de HBO y arquetipo del self-made man como embajador de Obama en España. El amigo americano son las memorias del hombre que supo marcar tendencia con su impronta personal al redefinir el papel de la diplomacia en pleno siglo XXI. Íntimo amigo de Obama, James Costos no solo normalizó la diplomacia gay, sino que además convirtió la embajada estadounidense de Madrid en el lugar de encuentro, donde confluían jóvenes emprendedores, altos cargos del mundo empresarial, personalidades mediáticas, militares, políticos, jefes de Estado o representantes del mundo del arte y la cultura. Cercano, talentoso, comprometido con sus causas y tremendamente activo en el acercamiento de Estados Unidos y España, Costos supo ir a contracorriente y romper las rígidas barreras del protocolo diplomático, dinamizando con su contagioso y transformador espíritu todos los ámbitos de su embajada. Reseñas:«¿Diplomacia innovadora? ¡Sí! Desde el comienzo de su mandato Costos proclamó que su papel como embajador sería el de emprendedor. En El amigo americano descubrirás cómo fue contagiando su espíritu transformador a todo el universo de su embajada.»Eric Schmidt, presidente ejecutivo de Google «Costos retira el pesado velo diplomático y nos invita a recorrer el curioso viaje que lo llevó a ser el hombre de Obama en España. El amigoamericano es el maravilloso retrato, íntimo y divertido, de un hombre que ama España desde el fondo de su corazón estadounidense.»Gwyneth Paltrow «En El amigo americano, Costos usa todos los utensilios (algunos poco convencionales y bastante únicos) de su caja de herramientas para cumplir su distinguido, colorido y memorable mandato como embajador como nunca antes hemos visto en España.»Jorge Moragas «El amigo americano demuestra de manera brillante la importancia de la diplomacia y del trabajo con nuestros aliados cercanos para resolver problemas globales mientras se construye una prospera embajada en Madrid.»Arianna Huffington, Fundadora del HuffPost y presidenta ejecutiva de Thrive Global
Amigos: Supervivencia para adolescentes (Especialidades Juveniles)
by Mark Oestreicher Kurt JohnstonNo se preocupe, Amigos le proporcionará todos los consejos y secretos que necesita para aprovechar al máximo sus amistades. En las páginas de este libro hallará consejos útiles para la amistad como: • Qué puede aprender en la Biblia en cuanto a la amistad • Maneras de ser un buen amigo • Cómo lidiar con el conflicto y otras cosas peliagudas • Cómo hacer amigos, y más. Es normal sentirse algo abrumado debido a los montones de tareas escolares, la necesidad de comprender a la variedad de personas «interesantes» que trabajan en el colegio, y el hecho de tener que lidiar con los nuevos retos de cambiarse de ropa para la gimnasia frente a todos.
Amigos mejores: Construye amistades sanas, suelta las que no lo son y cura las heridas del pasado
by Alicia GonzálezLa psicóloga Alicia González presenta la guía más completa sobre la amistad. Tener buenos amigos no es una cuestión de suerte, sino de responsabilidad. ¿Qué hago con esa amiga que me dice que me quiere, pero no deja de aprovechase de mí? Si no tengo un grupo de amigos de toda la vida, ¿es que he hecho algo mal? ¿Debo volver a escribir a ese amigo que me dejó de hablar sin más? ¿Cómo puedo conectar mejor con las personas de mi alrededor que me gustan? ¿Existe algún truco para conocer gente?Tener amistades profundas es esencial en todas las etapas de nuestra vida para disfrutar de una buena salud mental. Sin embargo, nadie nos ha enseñado a construir vínculos sanos, a gestionar los conflictos del día a día ni a recolocar o soltar las relaciones que ya no nos hacen bien. En Amigos mejores encontrarás herramientas prácticas y sencillas que te ayudarán a establecer vínculos de amistad fuertes y sanos. Comprende cómo funcionan las relaciones, identifica lo que tú necesitas y aprende a comunicarte de manera asertiva. Toma las riendas para tener amigos mejores y ser un amigo mejor para los demás. CON ESTE LIBRO APRENDERÁS A: • Conocerte a ti mismo, tus gustos y tus necesidades • Sanar tu autoestima • Poner límites • Comunicarte con asertividad • Iniciar y mantener conversaciones interesantes • Conectar de manera profunda con los demás• Conocer gente afín a ti • Hacer amigos nuevos • Reforzar y cuidar vínculos que ya tienes • Construir una relación sana con la soledad • Identificar cuándo debes soltar y cuándo recolocar • Dejar atrás relaciones tóxicas • Gestionar el duelo por una amistad perdida• Tener amigos mejores y ser un amigo mejor para los demás
AmiguruME: Make Cute Crochet People
by Allison HoffmanMake a miniature version of you, your friends, and celebrities too! Youll absolutely love this comprehensive guide to creating amigurumi people. Media favorite Allison Hoffman—whose delightful creations have graced the sets of Conan, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more—explains how to craft and customize these Japanese dolls at every stage. Youll learn everything from depicting the face of the person youre designing to getting the clothing, hair, and accessories just right. The possibilities are infinite . . . and infinitely fun!
AmiguruMe Eats: Make Cute Scented Crochet Foods
by Allison HoffmanAmiguruMe Eats serves up a buffet of projects that recreate the look, scents, and textures of your favorite foods! This irresistible collection of 40 food-themed amigurumi makes a delicious treat for crafters. Perfect for beginners, it offers a menu of charming projects, including a plate of pancakes served with strips of bacon, a sandwich (with your filling of choice), and a full dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, a freshly crocheted salad, and a slice of pie. There are even patterns for kitchen accessories, from a lunch box that opens and closes to a miniature pot with a removable lid. Every project features instructions for adding scent using wax melts or common household items like herbs and coffee beans, and there's plenty of guidance on creating fun variations and customizing your creations. Crochet novices will be able to tackle these super-cute items in no time with the help of the &“Getting Started&” section, illustrated with step-by-step photos.
AmiguruME Pets: Make Cute Crochet Animals
by Allison HoffmanCrochet yourself a cute pet with the irresistible art of amigurumi! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, adorable, stuffed animals and creatures—and this collection delivers on the sweetness. Crochet more than 60 projects, including dogs (Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle, Pug, Bulldog, Corgi), cats (American shorthair, Maine Coon, Siamese), small pets (like rabbits and turtles), pets we wish we could own (T-Rex, unicorn, and dragon), as well as accessories (beds, bowls, leashes) to complement your pets. The dog and cat sections include recipes for individual body parts with information on how to combine the components. A helpful dog and cat breed guide will show you which parts to combine to create a specific breed or even designer breed (Goldendoodle, Puggle, Yorkipoo), or use your imagination to create your own unique and lovable mixed breed. All other projects include specific patterns for each animal. Give them as gifts . . . or keep them to snuggle yourself! Most patterns are created to scale with the dolls from AmiguruME, so make a best friend for your AmiguruME doll to enjoy.
Amigurumi Christmas
by Sarah-Jane HicksDo you love to decorate your home and make wonderful Christmas decorations for all your family and friends to enjoy? Then this is the book for you. It will delight and surprise with its fantastically cute, kawaii-style crocheted Christmas cuties. There are 20 great projects to make, including a wonderful Santa Claus accompanied by a lovely Mrs Claus; a cute penguin, polar bear and gingerbread man; Brussels sprouts, Christmas angel and even pigs in blankets! With a short techniques section at the beginning to explain the basics, these projects can be worked up quickly and easily using small amounts of yarn in your stash. You can even customize some of the projects if you wish and make Santa, the elf or the snowman's head into baubles with a short piece of yarn to hang them up. Whether you make these for your family or as gifts for friends, now is the time to pick up your hook and get crocheting amigurumi style!
Amigurumi for Beginners: Learn to Crochet Creative Figures with 20 Easy Patterns
by Julia SimpsonCreate beautiful amigurumi critters—even if you've never crocheted before!Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys—and it's easy to make your own with this fun project book for beginners! Inside, you'll find expert guidance and stitch-by-stitch instructions to help you craft adorable amigurumi, from pudgy penguins to four-limbed foxes. Crochet for beginners—Find photos of every creature along with tips for the essential supplies and techniques, so you can jump right into amigurumi, no experience necessary. Cute and cuddly patterns—Build a whole menagerie of creatures to keep, gift, and share with 20 patterns for cats, dogs, frogs, and more. Grow your skills—All of these projects are designed for beginners, but still offer a range of complexity so you can get better at crochet as you work through the book. Begin your journey into the whimsical world of amigurumi with this crochet book for beginners.
Amigurumi Style Crochet: Make Betty & Bert and Dress Them In Vintage Inspired Crochet Doll’s Clothes and Accessories (Crafts Ser.)
by Cara MedusCrochet cute and quirky dolls that explore the fun side of the 1950s. Boudoir Betty is a must-see! Crochet Betty, an amigurumi-style doll, with patterns for her fifties outfits ranging from shopping to movie-going. There&’s a detailed explanation of how to make the basic doll Betty, as well as her cute cat Bert. Each section has patterns for a selection of stylish removable garments and accessories on a fifties theme, with a few added extras for Bert too. Come with Betty as she channels her inner Audrey Hepburn at the movies or takes off on holiday in the glamorous footsteps of Grace Kelly.Praise for Amigurumi Style Crochet&“This little slip of a book from crochet designer Medus will delight crafters. Using the Japanese style of amigurumi, which involves &“working in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch,&” Medus presents plans for creating two dolls, Betty, a &“1950s housewife, stylish to a tee&” and her cat, Bert, along with accessories for both. . . . Medus provides shortcuts that make creating Betty somewhat easier. . . . It&’s this attention to detail that makes the book enjoyable.&” —Publishers Weekly
Amil and the Health Care System in Brazil
by Regina E. Herzlinger Ricardo Reisen de PinhoDr. Edson Bueno created Amil, Brazil's largest health insurer. Unlike many others, it is vertically integrated. Dr. Bueno has two opportunities for growth. Which, if any, should he pursue?
Amination and Formation of sp2 C-N Bonds (Topics in Organometallic Chemistry #46)
by Marc Taillefer Dawei MaPalladium-Catalyzed sp2C-N Bond Forming Reactions: Recent Developments and Applications. Metal-catalyzed C(sp2)-N bond formation. - Recent Developments in Recyclable Copper Catalyst Systems for C−N Bond Forming Cross-Coupling Reactions Using Aryl Halides and Arylboronic Acids. Assembly of N-containing heterocycles via Pd and Cu-catalyzed C-N bond formation reactions. Copper-Catalyzed C(aryl)-N Bond Formation.
Amines and Their Metabolites (Neuromethods #2)
by Alan A. Boulton Glen B. Baker Judith M. BakerA book about amines and their metabolites.
Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2030)
by Michail A. AltermanAmino Acid Analysis (AAA) is an integral part of analytical biochemistry. In a relatively short time, the variety of AAA methods has evolved dramatically with more methods shifting to the use of mass spectrometry (MS) as a detection method; another new aspect is miniaturization. However, most importantly, AAA in this day and age should be viewed in the context of Metabolomics as a part of Systems Biology. Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition presents a broad spectrum of all available methods allowing readers to choose the method that best suits their particular laboratory set-up and analytical needs. In this volume, readers can find chapters describing general, as well as specific approaches to the sample preparation. A number of chapters describe specific applications of AAA in clinical chemistry, as well as in food analysis, microbiology, marine biology, drug metabolism, even archaeology. Separate chapters are devoted to the application of AAA for protein quantitation and chiral AAA. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and accessible, Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition provides crucial techniques that can be applied across multiple disciplines by anyone involved in biomedical research or life sciences.
Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #828)
by Michail A. Alterman Peter HunzikerAmino Acid Analysis (AAA) is an integral part of analytical biochemistry. In a relatively short time, the variety of AAA methods has evolved dramatically with more methods shifting to the use of mass spectrometry (MS) as a detection method. Another new aspect is miniaturization. However, most importantly, AAA in this day and age should be viewed in the context of Metabolomics as a part of Systems Biology. Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols presents a broad spectrum of all available methods allowing for readers to choose the method that most suits their particular laboratory set-up and analytical needs. In this volume, a reader can find chapters describing general as well as specific approaches to the sample preparation. A number of chapters describe specific applications of AAA in clinical chemistry as well as in food analysis, microbiology, marine biology, drug metabolism, even archeology. Separate chapters are devoted to the application of AAA for protein quantitation and chiral AAA. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and accessible, Amino Acid Analysis: Methods and Protocols provides crucial techniques that can be applied across multiple disciplines by anyone involved in biomedical research or life sciences.
Amino Acid Analysis Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #159)
by Catherine CooperA collection of classic and cutting-edge techniques of high utility in answering specific biological questions about amino acids. Common methods include those based on HPLC or gas chromatography separation and analysis after precolumn derivatization. New techniques based on capillary electrophoresis separation, high-performance anion exchange chromatography, and mass spectrometry are also presented. Each method is described in step-by-step detail to ensure successful experimental results and emphasizes sample preparation, particularly the collection and storage of bodily fluids. Up-to-date and highly practical, Amino Acid Analysis Protocols offers analytical and clinical chemists, as well as a broad range of biological and biomedical investigators, a rich compendium of laboratory tools for the productive analysis of both common and uncommon amino acids.
Amino Acid Chelation in Human and Animal Nutrition
by H. DeWayne AshmeadAlthough introduction of amino acid chelates in mineral nutrition initially met considerable skepticism and controversy, the greater absorption and bioavailability of amino acid chelated minerals compared to nonchelated minerals have been well-documented for decades. Amino Acid Chelation in Human and Animal Nutrition compiles published chemical, nu