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Arab Republic of Egypt: 2025 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance and Modification of Performance Criteria and Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Egypt
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Arab Republic of Egypt: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Arab-Islamic Education Systems in the Experience of Migrants and Refugees in Europe: An Historical and Cultural Analysis Focused on Morocco, Syria, Italy, Germany and Sweden (MiGS: Migration - Gesellschaft - Schule)
by Sara MazzeiIn the last decade, Europe has welcomed numerous migrants and refugees from Arab countries. Their scholastic inclusion has been challenging, and the teaching staff had to sometimes deal with unfamiliar realities. The issue has been addressed by various perspectives, from sociology to psychology, insights from which are gathered in intercultural education. In it, there are scarcity of studies that delve into pupils&’ cultural backgrounds, and countries of origin&’s history is seldom regarded as a decisive factor in the formation of identity. Among Arabic-speaking communities the Moroccan and Syrian ones are the most significant and Morocco and Syria have interesting histories and education systems. Using Nussbaum's (2010) multifactorial analysis, this research aims to better understand the educational universe where Arabic-speaking pupils come from, focusing on humanities and religious education in the experience of pupils, especially from Morocco and Syria. Methodology comprehends qualitative empirical research conducted in Europe. Results show the differences experienced by pupils in their educational paths among diverse Arab and European countries and the more sensitive topics they encounter in their education in Europe in relation to their identity.
Arab-Zionist Perspectives on the Early Struggle for Justice in Palestine
by Labeeb Ahmed BsoulThis book offers an in-depth exploration of the early history of Palestine, providing a rigorous analysis of pivotal events and underlying dynamics. The study begins with examining the emergence of Zionist movements and their proposals, the period of Ottoman governance in the Levant, and the influence of Western imperialism, concluding with the critical era surrounding the Second World War, specifically from 1939 to 1948. The following four chapters adopt a chronological and analytical approach to address topics of lasting significance. These chapters critically examine the development of ideological currents originating from early Zionist initiatives, the progression of Jewish settlement projects in Palestine from 1891 to 1917, and their contemporary relevance. Furthermore, they investigate the international political responses to the Palestine issue during the First and Second World Wars, with particular emphasis on the interactions between the Zionist movement and Western imperialism. In the final section, the book scrutinizes the foundational principles of the Zionist movement and the challenges encountered by the Arab population during the interwar period, offering valuable insights into the complex socio-political realities of the time.
Arabian Gulf Security (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Gregory Simons Khaled Al-Kassimi Kleanthis KyriakidisThis book provides a detailed analysis of the past and current political developments in the Gulf and Middle East region and the global geopolitical landscape. It is the result of the 1st International Arabian Gulf Security Conference which was hosted by the American University in the Emirates. The book focuses on a widespread of aspects such security and technological advancements in the formation of (trans)-regional alliances, mitigating local and global socio-economic developments. It addresses the evolving geopolitical landscape of the region, urging countries participating in new alliances to strengthen their partnerships and highlighting the role of a particular country in preserving regional alliances across different sub-regions. It explores the shifting dynamics of regional alliances in the Arab-Gulf and wider Asian regions. The focus shows how technological advancements and changing global socio-economic factors have influenced the formation and strengthening of these non-realist alliances through highlighting the importance of preserving these partnerships in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges. Moreover, further analysis has been addressed regarding the legal doctrine of responsibility and its application in the context of the Syrian conflict and how it has impacted the development and interpretation of international law. It explores the legal and ethical considerations surrounding humanitarian interventions in response to the use of chemical weapons. In addition, it sheds light on some of the current events influencing the region and its impact such as COVID-19, where it discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic in terms of public policy and social welfare. use of chemical weapons. In addition, it sheds light on some of the current events influencing the region and its impact such as COVID-19, where it discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic in terms of public policy and social welfare.
Arabic Language Processing: 8th International Conference, ICALP 2023, Rabat, Morocco, April 19–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2339)
by Boutaina Hdioud Si Lhoussain AouraghThis two-volume set, CCIS 2339 and CCIS 2340, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Arabic Language Processing, ICALP 2023, held in Rabat, Morocco, during April 19–20, 2024. The 30 full papers and 11 short papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 107 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Learning Arabic and dialectal and Sentiment Analysis; Advancements in Deep Learning for Arabic Language Processing: Generation, Translation, and QA. Part II: Linguistic Resources for Arabic NLP; Various analysis of Arabic.
Arabic Language Processing: 8th International Conference, ICALP 2023, Rabat, Morocco, April 19–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2340)
by Boutaina Hdioud Si Lhoussain AouraghThis two-volume set, CCIS 2339 and CCIS 2340, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Arabic Language Processing, ICALP 2023, held in Rabat, Morocco, during April 19–20, 2024. The 30 full papers and 11 short papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 107 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Learning Arabic and dialectal and Sentiment Analysis; Advancements in Deep Learning for Arabic Language Processing: Generation, Translation, and QA. Part II: Linguistic Resources for Arabic NLP; Various analysis of Arabic.
Arabic Media and the Ukrainian Conflict: Discourse and Ideology (Routledge Studies in Middle East Film and Media)
by El Mustapha LahlaliFocused on two renowned Arabic networks, Al-Jazeera and Al-Arabiyya, this book examines Arabic media discourses and strategies adopted in the coverage of the conflict in Ukraine.Providing an in-depth textual analysis of the coverage of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the book focuses on the types of discourse employed, key linguistic devices used, and the representation of different actors, whether directly or indirectly involved. This encompasses the attitudes and perceptions of Russians, Ukrainians, Europeans, Americans, and NATO, as well as the wider international community. The book aims to establish the inextricable link between language and the socio-cultural and political ideologies that contribute to the production of media discourse on conflicts. It is argued that some of these ideologies are represented through language, which itself reflects the networks' policies, the influence of their sponsors, and their individual stances towards the war.The book will be of interest to students and researchers in a range of fields, including Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, Media and Communications, and Applied Linguistics, as well as to general readers interested in media’s coverage of conflicts.
Arabic for Politics and International Relations
by Yehia A. MohamedArabic for Politics and International Relations is the first textbook for high-intermediate to advanced students of Arabic that focuses on Arabic as it is used in the fields of politics, diplomacy, governance, and international relations.Thematically organised, each chapter includes a selection of authentic reading texts that demonstrate the language in use while introducing students to a key topic or theme such as political systems, government, human rights, conflict resolution, and defence. Each chapter has a range of exercises that include comprehension questions, questions designed to develop vocabulary, understanding the morphology, rhetoric and style. There are a range of activities that allow students to practice all four language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.Arabic for Politics and International Relations is ideal for advanced- level Arabic courses.
Arabic, Qurʾān, and Poetic License: Reciting the Word of God (Routledge Studies in the Qur'an)
by Shady Hekmat NasserThis book examines the similarities between the Qurʾān and ancient Arabic poetry, analyzed through the framework of Arabic grammar prior to their standardization and subsequent development into distinct genres.Of central relevance is the relationship between the Qurʾān and Arabic poetry, and how Muslim scholars defined this relationship based on a formulaic structural approach rather than a thematic and motif-oriented one. The book aims to reposition the so-called non-standard usages of Arabic vernaculars, non-canonical readings of the Qurʾān, and unusual grammatical structures in ancient poetry at the heart of the Arabic-Islamic tradition. The book deals with different theological, legal, and social controversies regarding the proper recitation of the Qurʾān and its individuation from poetry and other verbal arts. For the first time, this study offers a comprehensive categorization of unusual grammatical structures in both the Qurʾān and ancient Arabic poetry, which Arab grammarians classified as poetic license. The close affinity between the linguistic styles of the Qurʾān and ancient Arabic poetry suggests that the Qurʾān was a form of ancient Arabic poetry. To individuate the Qurʾān, Muslim scholars put in place various theological and legal restrictions for its proper recitation, the most important of which was tajwīd (Qurʾānic recitation).The book will interest students and scholars of Qurʾānic and Islamic studies, as well as those researching Arabic poetry and grammar.
Arabs, Politics, and Performance (ISSN)
by Samer Al-Saber Roaa Ali George PotterThis book is a ground-breaking collection on contemporary Arab theatre.Through three sections discussing occupation and resistance, diaspora, migration, and refugees, and nationalism and belonging, this study provides nuanced responses to the contested points of intersection between Arab culture and the West, as well as many of the major concerns within contemporary Arab theatre. The collection draws together scholars from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the United States who write about Arab theatre and the representation of Arabs on European and American stages. It introduces concerns in contemporary Arab theatre, the regions in which Arab theatre is performed, and the issues with representations of Arabs onstage.This volume will be of great significance for those interested in expanding the range of global, postcolonial, African, Asian, or diasporic theatre that they study, teach, or stage.
Aracy de Carvalho and Jewish Rescue from 1930s Germany: A Righteous Brazilian
by Mônica Raisa SchpunAracy de Carvalho (1908-2011), 'Righteous Among the Nations', saved German Jews by facilitating their emigration to Brazil in the late 1930s, while working at the Brazilian consulate in Hamburg. Margarethe Levy (1908-2011), who left for Brazil shortly after Kristallnacht with her husband, was one such case. In the late 1970s, she claimed the title of Righteous from Yad Vashem for Carvalho, who had become her lifelong friend. The main thread of this book follows the crossed migrations of these two women between Brazil and Germany, and the long friendship that brought them together. Through this axis it traces the migratory paths of a group of German Jews who, like Levy, left Hamburg to settle in São Paulo.
Arbeitgeberattraktivität aus Sicht der Generationen: Einigkeit statt Unterschiede (essentials)
by Katharina Sachse Claus-Peter Heinrich Silke F. Heiss Sandra SülzenbrückDie Diskussion um Generationenunterschiede in der Arbeitswelt ist allgegenwärtig – oft geprägt von Klischees und Pauschalisierungen. Dieses Buch liefert eine fundierte, empirisch gestützte Analyse zur Frage, ob sich die Erwartungen an attraktive Arbeitgeber tatsächlich zwischen Generationen unterscheiden. Die Ergebnisse zeigen: Vieles, was als generationsspezifisch gilt, ist eher Ausdruck von gesellschaftlichem Wandel. Auf Basis einer groß angelegten Befragung von Berufstätigen aus vier Generationen werden zentrale Einflussfaktoren identifiziert, die Arbeitgeber unabhängig vom Alter ihrer Mitarbeitenden attraktiv machen. Das Buch bietet praxisnahe Empfehlungen für ein nachhaltiges Personalmanagement – jenseits von Generationsmythen.
Arbeitsmarktökonomik klipp & klar: Ökonomische Theorien und politische Perspektiven auf Arbeit und Bildung (WiWi klipp & klar)
by Wiebke StörmannDieses Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick zum Thema Arbeitsökonomik, in dem es die sonst überwiegend getrennt voneinander behandelten Ansätze der Arbeitsmarkt- und Bildungsökonomik miteinander verbindet und die räumliche Perspektive miteinbezieht. Es behandelt sowohl traditionelle Grundlagen der Arbeitsmarktökonomik als auch ausgewählte neue, fortgeschrittene Arbeitsmarktmodelle und überträgt die Schlussfolgerungen auf lokale, regionale, nationale und internationale Arbeitsmarktpolitik. Herausforderungen wie Bevölkerungsalterung und schrumpfende Erwerbsbevölkerung, Arbeitsmarktintegration von Neuzuwanderern, Digitalisierung und Automatisierung, Homeoffice, Dekarbonisierung der Wirtschaft und die Einhaltung der arbeitsmarktbezogenen UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele werden von der Autorin ebenso diskutiert wie die Auswirkungen von Diskriminierung auf dem Arbeitsmarkt und der Einführung des Mindestlohns. Das Buch richtet sich an Studierende der Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften sowie an Praktiker:innen, die sich einen Überblick über die wirtschaftspolitischen Handlungsempfehlungen verschiedener mikro- und makroökonomischer Theorieansätze mit Arbeitsmarktbezug verschaffen möchten.
Arbeitsplatz Augenpraxis: Wissen für medizinische Fachangestellte
by Wolfram Goertz Birgit HartmannDieses Buch ist ein treuer Begleiter für die tägliche Arbeit in der augenärztlichen Praxis und ermöglicht den mühelosen Einstieg in die Augenheilkunde. Es bietet das nötige Rüstzeug für medizinische Fachangestellte (MFAs), um jede Situation des Praxisalltags erfolgreich zu meistern. Das Buch unterstützt in allen wichtigen Aufgabenfeldern und erleichtert eine Einarbeitung durch einfache sprachliche Verständlichkeit. Profitieren Sie vom Erfahrungsschatz des renommierten Autorenteams und gewinnen Sie schnell Sicherheit für Ihren Alltag. Aus dem Inhalt: Hilfreiche Tipps: Augenheilkunde ist heute „Hightechmedizin&“. Dieses Buch gibt Anleitung zum Bedienen der zahlreichen medizinischen Geräte und Durchführen von Untersuchungen. Medizinisches Wissen: Die wichtigsten Augenerkrankungen, ihre Entstehung, Symptome und Therapien werden besprochen. Fachbegriffe werden erklärt. Handeln in Notfallsituationen: Was ist zu tun bei Patienten mit Glaukomanfall, wenn jede Sekunde zählt? Wichtige Grundlagen: Qualitätsmanagement, Abrechnung, Individuelle Gesundheitsleistungen (IGeL), Schriftwechsel und Bestellwesen Gesprächsführung: Das kleine ABC der Kommunikation für zufriedene Patienten und eine gute Zusammenarbeit im Team. Das erfolgreiche Buch für medizinische Fachangestellte in der Augenpraxis - jetzt in aktualisierter, 3. Auflage!
Arbeitsplatz HNO-Praxis: Wissen für die medizinische Fachangestellte
by Hans Werner EichelMedizinische Fachangestellte, die in einer HNO-Praxis oder -Klinik arbeiten möchten, haben während ihrer Ausbildung den HNO-Bereich oft nur gestreift oder überhaupt nicht erlebt. Das Wissen über die speziellen Abläufe und Tätigkeiten in einer HNO-Praxis konnten sie nur durch "learning by doing" und mit Hilfe von Weiterbildungen erwerben. In diesem Buch profitieren Praxismitarbeiterinnen vom Erfahrungsschatz des renommierten Autors und gewinnen schnell die gewünschte Sicherheit am "Arbeitsplatz HNO-Praxis“.
Arbeitsplätze sind Beziehungsplätze: Führung und Organisation im Spiegel der Psychoanalyse Freuds und Lacans (essentials)
by Moritz Senarclens de GrancyIn Zeiten digitaler Transformation und Künstlicher Intelligenz stoßen klassische Führungsmodelle zunehmend an ihre Grenzen. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie Unternehmen und Organisationen gerade unter den Bedingungen tiefgreifenden Wandels Beziehung als zentrales Organisationsprinzip verstehen lernen – und wie Führungskräfte narrative, emotionale und unbewusste Dynamiken aktiv gestalten können. Auf Grundlage psychoanalytischer Konzepte von Freud, Lacan und anderen eröffnet der Autor einen neuen Blick auf Organisationen: als Räume libidinöser Ökonomie, in denen sich Begehren und Genießen diskursiv entfalten.
Arbeitsrecht: Grundlagen und Praxis (FOM-Edition)
by Tim JesgarzewskiDieses Buch hilft Ihnen, das Arbeitsrecht besser zu verstehen Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundzüge des Arbeitsrechts. Im Vordergrund steht der Praxisbezug, der einen schnellen Einstieg in die für die Wirtschaft wesentlichen Anwendungsfälle des Rechts gewährleistet. Tim Jesgarzewski vermittelt fundiertes Basiswissen, mit dem Sie rechtliche Probleme selbstständig formulieren und lösen können. Da in zunehmendem Maße selbst einfache unternehmerische Sachverhalte rechtlich überprüft werden müssen, sind juristische Kenntnisse für Führungskräfte unverzichtbar. Darum richtet sich dieses Buch an Entscheider in Unternehmen und an Studierende und Dozierende der Betriebswirtschaft und des Wirtschaftsrechts. Darüber hinaus eignet es sich zur Klausurvorbereitung und als Arbeitshilfe. Das Buch behandelt alle Facetten des Arbeitsrechts Der Leser erhält einen umfangreichen Überblick über die Grundkenntnisse des Arbeitsrechts. Dazu gehören unter anderem: Rechtliche Grundlagen des Arbeitsverhältnisses Kollektivarbeitsrecht Individualarbeitsrecht Während der Autor zunächst auf die Geschichte des Arbeitsrechts und die Abgrenzung zu anderen Rechtsgebieten eingeht, erläutert er im Folgenden die rechtlichen Grundlagen eines Arbeitsverhältnisses. Daneben beschäftigt sich das Arbeitsrecht-Buch mit dem Kollektivarbeitsrecht. Tim Jesgarzewski zeigt, welche Rechte Arbeitergemeinschaften zustehen, zum Beispiel in Bezug auf Gewerkschaften. Anschließend geht er auf die Vorschriften des Arbeitsrechts des Einzelnen ein. Dazu gehören Thematiken wie: Urlaubsrecht Inhaltskontrolle des Arbeitsvertrages Diskriminierungsschutz im Arbeitsverhältnis Entgeltfortzahlung Betriebliche Altersversorgung Arbeitsschutzrecht Prozessrecht In der 3. Auflage wurden die aktuelle Gesetzeslage sowie die in der Zwischenzeit ergangene Rechtsprechung berücksichtigt.
Arbeitstagungen mit Großgruppen erfolgreich partizipativ gestalten: Grundlagen und konkrete Einsatzmöglichkeiten in der Organisationsentwicklung
by Stephanie VossDieses Fachbuch zeigt, wie Arbeitstagungen auch mit Großgruppen partizipativ und damit erfolgreich gestaltet werden können. Abteilungsbesprechungen, Strategietage, Workshops, Seminare etc. – es gibt im Arbeitsumfeld zahlreiche Großgruppen-Veranstaltungen mit mehr als 20-30 Personen, doch viele Teilnehmende empfinden die Inhalte als wenig hilfreich und sehen nur einen geringen Mehrwert für sich und ihre Arbeit. Das Buch möchte Wege aufzeigen, wie Arbeitstagungen neu gedacht werden können und Mut machen, einmal andere Wege einzuschlagen: Partizipativ gestaltete Arbeitstagungen im Großgruppen-Format sind nachhaltig, bringen Menschen zusammen und bereichern Entscheidungen durch die unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und Facetten, die die Diskussionen mit sich bringen. Es werden zunächst die Grundbedingungen für Großgruppen-Methoden in den beiden Haupteinsatzfeldern Organisationsentwicklung und Erwachsenenbildung erörtert sowie nützliche und notwendige Rollen für partizipative Großgruppen vorgestellt. Praxisnah und verständlich erläutert die Autorin die Einsatzmöglichkeiten der sechs interessantesten und gängigsten Großgruppen-Methoden: Future Search Conference (FSC), Open-Space-Technology, Real-Time-Strategic-Change, World Café, Appreciative Inquiry Summit und Barcamp. Der Inhalt Arbeitstagungen mit Großgruppen partizipativ gestalten Rollen und Auftragsklärung Allgemeine Hinweise und Tipps zur Planung und Durchführung von Arbeitstagungen (Hybride) Großgruppen-Arbeitstagungs-Methoden Evaluation und nachhaltiger Erfolg von Großgruppen-Arbeitstagungen
Arbeitszufriedenheit im Zeitverlauf: Eine qualitative Befragung unter älteren aktiven und ehemaligen Journalist*innen (BestMasters)
by Karoline SteinbockIn einer sich wandelnden Medienwelt sind Fragen nach der Zufriedenheit mit der Arbeit und nach Veränderungen der Zufriedenheit im Laufe des Berufslebens von zentraler Bedeutung. Die Forschungsarbeit geht der Frage nach, wie sich die beruflichen Erwartungen, die Veränderungen in der Medienlandschaft und die individuellen Karriereentscheidungen auf die Zufriedenheit ausgewirkt haben. Durch problemzentrierte Interviews mit ehemaligen, aktiven und bereits pensionierten Journalist*innen bietet die Arbeit wertvolle Einblicke, wie sich die Arbeitszufriedenheit unter dem Einfluss von Faktoren wie der digitalen Transformation und der Medienkrise entwickelt. Darüber hinaus wird untersucht, welche weiteren Faktoren die Arbeitszufriedenheit beeinflusst haben. Diese Untersuchung liefert nicht nur praxisrelevante Erkenntnisse für das Personalmanagement und die Organisationsentwicklung in der Medienbranche, sondern bietet auch eine tiefgehende Reflexion über die Arbeitswelt von Journalist*innen in einem sich ständig wandelnden Umfeld.
Arbitrage and Rational Decisions (Chapman and Hall/CRC Financial Mathematics Series)
by Robert NauThis unique book offers a new approach to the modeling of rational decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and strategic and competition interactions among agents. It presents a unified theory in which the most basic axiom of rationality is the principle of no-arbitrage, namely that neither an individual decision maker nor a small group of strategic competitors nor a large group of market participants should behave in such a way as to provide a riskless profit opportunity to an outside observer.Both those who work in the finance area and those who work in decision theory more broadly will be interested to find that basic tools from finance (arbitrage pricing and risk-neutral probabilities) have broader applications, including the modeling of subjective probability and expected utility, incomplete preferences, inseparable probabilities and utilities, nonexpected utility, ambiguity, noncooperative games, and social choice. Key results in all these areas can be derived from a single principle and essentially the same mathematics.A number of insights emerge from this approach. One is that the presence of money (or not) is hugely important for modeling decision behavior in quantitative terms and for dealing with issues of common knowledge of numerical parameters of a situation. Another is that beliefs (probabilities) do not need to be uniquely separated from tastes (utilities) for the modeling of phenomena such as aversion to uncertainty and ambiguity. Another over-arching issue is that probabilities and utilities are always to some extent indeterminate, but this does not create problems for the arbitrage-based theories.One of the book’s key contributions is to show how noncooperative game theory can be directly unified with Bayesian decision theory and financial market theory without introducing separate assumptions about strategic rationality. This leads to the conclusion that correlated equilibrium rather than Nash equilibrium is the fundamental solution concept.The book is written to be accessible to advanced undergraduates and graduate students, researchers in the field, and professionals.
Arboreal Symbolism in European Art, 1300–1800 (Routledge Research in Art and Religion)
by Katherine T. BrownArboreal Symbolism in European Art, 1300–1800 probes the significance of trees in religious iconography of Western art.Based in the disciplines of art history, botany, and theology, this study focuses on selected works of art in which tree forms embody and reflect Christian themes. Through this triple lens, Brown examines trees that early modern artists rendered as sacred symbols—symbols with origins in the Old Testament, New Testament, Greek and Roman cultures, and early medieval legends. Tree components and wood depicted in works of art can serve as evidence for early modern artists’ embrace of biblical metaphor, classical sources, and devotional connotations. The author considers how artists rendered seasonal change in Christian narratives to emphasize themes of spiritual transformation. Brown argues that many artists and their patrons drew parallels between the life cycle of a tree and events in the Gospels with their respective annual, liturgical celebrations.This book will interest scholars in art history, religion, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies.
Arc Welding Qualification Standards: Fundamentals and Application (Synthesis Lectures on Welding Engineering)
by Darren BarborakThis textbook introduces the reader to the development and qualification of arc welding procedures and personnel to industry codes and standards. The mechanics of using welding standards, how to address their requirements, and their relationship with other standards are explained. The reader will gain a working knowledge of common welding standards including a review of welding processes variables, the inspection and testing of welds, and their acceptance criteria. The reader will develop a basic understanding of: Common arc welding standards Welding related documentation The welding procedure development & qualification process Essential, non-essential, & supplementary essential variables for arc welding processes The requirements for the inspection & testing of weld qualification coupons Purpose, intent, & compliance of a Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Purpose, intent, & compliance of a Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) The welder/operator performance qualification process Purpose, intent, & compliance of a Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQR) This textbook was written for use in an undergraduate course in Welding Engineering Although the book is aimed at Welding Engineering students, it should also serve as a useful guide to other engineers, technicians, and specialists who are working in the field of welding and are seeking how to apply relevant codes and standards to qualify welding procedures and personnel. While the book focused primarily on the common arc welding processes using AWS B2.1 and ASME BPVC Section IX, the principles discussed will apply to most welding processes in general and most welding qualification standards.
Arcana Academy (Arcana Academy)
by Elise Kova&“Magical from nail-biting beginning to shocking end!&”—Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in BloodA woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards—a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy&’s enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape—for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time.In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be.Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world—and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?Book One of The Arcana Academy Series
Arcana Academy: an enthralling, addictive, unputdownable fantasy romance (Arcana Academy)
by Elise KovaClara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job goes awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards - a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape - for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time. In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be. Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world - and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?