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Solutions and Technologies for Responsible Digitalization: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik, Paderborn, Germany, 2023, Vol. 2 (Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation #75)
by Daniel Beverungen Christiane Lehrer Matthias TrierThis book is the second volume of proceedings from the 18th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik held in Paderborn, Germany, in 2023. In the context of the global trend toward digitalization, it presents the results of innovative, high-quality research in the field of information systems and digital transformation. The book covers a broad range of topics, including digital innovation, business analytics, artificial intelligence, and IT strategy, each of which has and will continue to have significant impacts on companies, individuals and societies alike.
Aktuelle Führungsthemen der Polizeiforschung
by Joachim AlbrechtDieser Sammelband präsentiert herausragende Abschlussarbeiten der Hochschule für Polizei in Baden-Württemberg zu Führungsthemen im Polizeikontext und gibt damit einen Überblick über neue, anwendungsnahe Forschung auf diesem Gebiet. Das Werk richtet sich zum einen an WissenschaftlerInnen, die sich über aktuelle und relevante Themen der Polizeiarbeit und -forschung informieren möchten. Zum Zweiten sollen die hier veröffentlichten Erkenntnisse aber auch interessierten PraktikerInnen, die täglich Führungsarbeit bei der Polizei leisten, dienen. Und nicht zuletzt unterstützt dieser Band Bachelor- oder Masterstudierende, die frisch das Studium aufgenommen haben, bei der Suche nach interessanten Fragestellungen für die eigene Abschlussarbeit.
Key Aspects of Himalayan Geology: Morphostratigraphy, Geotectonics and Geomorphology in the Darjeeling Sikkim Himalaya, India (Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management)
by Sandipan GhoshThis book serves as a ready reference book for anyone who is interested in the Himalayan geology and apprises the readers with the latest findings. The Himalayan syntaxes compose about one-third of the India-Asia collision zone and encompass a substantial part of the crustal deformation that occurs within the system. The Darjeeling Sikkim Himalaya (DSH) marks the beginning of the Eastern Himalaya, which is the most active orogenic zone, coupled with variable seismicity. It is located between Bhutan to the east and Nepal to the west. In the west, Sikkim shares Kanchenjunga, Earth's third highest mountain, with Nepal, while the ridge line forming Sikkim's eastern border flanks the Yadong-Gulu rift graben. DSH, craved by the river system of Tista, is a large geodynamic laboratory of nature where orogen is still in youth to early mature phases of evolution. Giant-scale endogenous turmoil thoroughly overhauled terrain mostly within the confines of distinct belts or divisions and spectacularly uplifted the terrain in superlative terms. Resting on the foundation of structure, tectonics, geomorphology, stratigraphy, and evolution, the wings of geology extend much further. Several books, mostly having regional approaches of different scales, have been written on the Himalayan geology with specified intentions. Geological Aspects of the DSH is based on more than direct references and succinctly opens a gateway to variable aspects of mineral study, active tectonics, crustal deformation, tectono-stratigraphy, seismicity, sedimentary geology, palaeontology, landslides, and tectonic geomorphology. The book apprises the readers with the latest findings. The book is addressed to university students for their academic needs and to those who are willing to work in Himalayan terrain. The large number of topics covered in this book is hardly available in any other single book so far. Anyone interested in the geology of the Himalaya might use the book as a quick reference. Different Dimensions of Geology and Geomorphology are described in nine key chapters.
Im Zeitalter der KI: KI im Gespräch: Aufklärung und Perspektiven (essentials)
by Mario BockWird Künstliche Intelligenz meinen Job ersetzen? Kann sie kreativ sein? Und wie sicher ist der Einsatz von KI wirklich? Dieses Buch räumt mit Halbwissen auf und gibt eine klare, fundierte Einführung in die Welt der KI. Anschaulich wird erklärt, wie Künstliche Intelligenz funktioniert, wo ihre Grenzen liegen und welche Chancen sie bietet. Wir beleuchten technische Hintergründe, gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen und ethische Fragestellungen. Im zugehörigen Online-Kurs finden Sie zudem spannende Kurzgeschichten und Video-Interviews, welche neue Perspektiven und Denkanstöße bieten.
Selbstbestimmung und Causal Agency-Theorie: Von der Forschung in die Praxis
by Karrie A. Shogren Sheida K. RaleyDieses Buch führt die Causal Agency-Theorie als Rahmen zur Definition von Selbstbestimmung ein und beschreibt deren Entwicklung sowie wesentliche Merkmale. Es fasst die Forschung zur Förderung und Verbesserung der Selbstbestimmung zusammen und untersucht die praktischen Implikationen im Kontext von Behinderung über den Lebensverlauf. Das Buch hebt auch zukünftige Richtungen für Theorie, Forschung und Praxis in den Bereichen positive Psychologie und Behinderung hervor. Wichtige Themenbereiche umfassen: Theoretische Grundlagen der Entwicklung von Selbstbestimmung sowie Forschungsergebnisse und praktische Implikationen über den Lebensverlauf. Fragen im Zusammenhang mit der Umsetzung evidenzbasierter Praktiken zur Förderung von Selbstbestimmung im Kontext von Behinderung. Mögliche Strategien zur Überwindung von Barrieren für Selbstbestimmung durch forschungsbasierte Praktiken. Zukünftige Richtungen zur weiteren Integration der Causal Agency-Theorie in Interventionen der positiven Psychologie sowie in Unterstützungsstrukturen bei besonderen Beeinträchtigungen. Selbstbestimmung und Causal Agency-Theorie ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für Forscher, Professoren und Graduiertenstudenten sowie für Kliniker, Therapeuten und andere Fachleute in den Bereichen Entwicklungs- und positive Psychologie, Bildungsrichtlinien und -praxis, Sonderpädagogik, Sozialarbeit, Ergotherapie, Sprach- und Sprachtherapie, öffentliche Gesundheit und Gesundheitspolitik.
Life Cycle Analysis Based on Nanoparticles Applied to the Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Curriculum
by Pilar Mercader-Moyano Paula Porras-PereiraThis open access book describes in the recent years, there has been a notable upsurge in the use of nanomaterials, particularly within the construction and building sectors. The incorporation of nanoparticles introduces noteworthy changes in the physico-mechanical and physical–chemical characteristics of construction materials. Despite the acknowledged advantages of employing nanomaterials, uncertainties persist regarding their widespread adoption in development and applications, especially concerning potential environmental and human health implications. A crucial aspect in thoroughly assessing the environmental impacts of nanoproducts is the imperative quantification of effects on ecosystems and human health throughout the entire life cycle of these products. The indispensable utilization of a comprehensive tool, such as Life Cycle Assessment, becomes paramount in gaining a nuanced understanding of potential environmental and health challenges, thereby ensuring the environmental sustainability of nanomaterials. This academic publication endeavours to provide nanoproduct manufacturers, construction industry professionals, and waste managers with the necessary knowledge to comprehend the environmental and health impacts associated with the manufacturing, application, and disposal processes of nanoproducts used in the construction industry. This contribution aims to enhance their personal and professional development, consequently bolstering their employability at the European level. A thorough comprehension of potential releases throughout the entire life cycle of nanoproducts and their potential effects is imperative for ensuring the safe and sustainable utilization of these innovative materials. The application of life cycle thinking emerges as a pivotal component in appropriately evaluating the potential impacts associated with nanomaterial releases.
The Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation: Volume III (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1391)
by Limin Jia Dechen Yao Feng Ma Liguo Zhang Yuejian Chen Qingwan XueThis book reflects the latest research trends, methods and experimental results in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital research area that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the topics covered include Autonomous Transportation Systems, Autonomous Transportation Management and Control Technology, Autonomous Transportation Equipment Technology, Vehicular Networking and Information Security, Emerging Technologies and Future Mobility, Intelligent water transportation technology, Cross-Domain Transportation Technology, and so on. The goal of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation. Engineers and researchers from academia, industry, and government will also explore an insight view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this area. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchers and graduate students working in the areas of rail transportation, electrical engineering, and information technology.
An Analysis of Gender and Ethnic Prejudices in Erasmus's Adagia and Other Writings
by Nathan RonThis book explores Erasmus's ethnic and gender prejudices. It does not in any way seek to undermine the esteem in which Erasmus is generally held, as a prince of the humanists; it is rather a consideration of common early modern prejudices. The book&’s principal innovation is the use of Erasmus&’s commentaries on thousands of Greek and Roman proverbs (his adagia) as a source for examining Erasmus&’s worldview. Researchers have often considered the adages as not voicing or reflecting Erasmus&’s views, and as such have chosen to ignore them. However, this book shows that Erasmus occasionally expresses his opinions through the adages, giving us an invaluable window into his worldview. An Analysis of Gender and Ethnic Prejudices in Erasmus's Adagia and Other Writings is essential reading for all scholars and researchers of early modern philosophy and intellectual history especially those researching the thought of Erasmus.
Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library #47)
by Gilles ClémentThis fundamental 3rd Edition offers a comprehensive overview of performance declines observed in astronauts and cosmonauts throughout various space missions, spanning from Gagarin's flight to the Apollo lunar surface activities, as well as Space Shuttle landings and long-duration stays on board the International Space Station. This evidence forms the basis for identifying risks to crew health and performance during extended space missions, as well as for developing countermeasures to mitigate these risks. In this edition, you'll read how space agencies are currently gearing up for human missions beyond low-Earth orbit, which necessitates addressing numerous physiological, psychological, operational, and scientific challenges prior to establishing bases on the surface of Moon and Mars. The emerging commercial sub-orbital and orbital flight capabilities have captivated both the public and the scientific community. This book also identifies the anticipated hurdles, or "showstoppers," for these space missions and what must be understood to grasp fully the implications and risks for space explorers. Over 650 astronauts from various nations have collectively spent over 184 years in space. Currently, the 72nd expedition crew resides on the International Space Station, maintaining a continuous human presence since 2000. Investigations during this time have explored issues like bone and muscle health, space motion sickness, immune function changes, crew dynamics, and medical challenges such as visual impairment and radiation effects. These studies, including those led by Gilles Clément, have provided valuable insights into human adaptation to space.
Advancements in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing: 3rd International Conference on Language Processing and Knowledge Management (LPKM’2024) (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1303)
by Khaled Shaalan Lamia Hadrich BelguithThis book discovers groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence with innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This book showcases state-of-the-art methodologies like deep learning and transfer learning to tackle sentiment analysis, fake news detection, and multi-dialectal named entity recognition, with a special focus on Arabic language technologies. Bridging the gap between research and practice, it highlights topics such as knowledge extraction, AI ethics, and the societal impacts of big data. Targeted at researchers, educators, and professionals, it serves as a vital guide for beginners and a comprehensive reference for experts seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
The Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation: Volume IV (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1392)
by Quan Yu Jun Liu Jianjian Yang Minyi Xu Wenchao ShenThis book reflects the latest research trends, methods and experimental results in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital research area that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the topics covered include Autonomous Transportation Systems, Autonomous Transportation Management and Control Technology, Autonomous Transportation Equipment Technology, Vehicular Networking and Information Security, Emerging Technologies and Future Mobility, Intelligent water transportation technology, Cross-Domain Transportation Technology, and so on. The goal of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Transportation. Engineers and researchers from academia, industry, and government will also explore an insight view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this area. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchers and graduate students working in the areas of rail transportation, electrical engineering, and information technology.
Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation
by Thammineni PullaiahA comprehensive survey of exemplary wetlands that highlights their importance for local livelihoods as well as for global biodiversity Covering 17 different regions, Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa provides detailed information on some of the world’s most important wetlands and wetland types across those countries, as well as their current and potential biological resources. Each wetland is analyzed by a regional expert. Written with UN sustainable development goals in mind, Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa includes information on: Recommendations for the sustainable management of wetlands in the Asian and African tropicsThe importance of sustaining local economic livelihoods in each wetland region by providing food resources as well as recreational opportunitiesWetland ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, water filtration, nutrient retention, and flood mitigationThreats to the integrity of each wetland region as well as management strategies and practical conservation and restoration measures Wetlands of Tropical and Subtropical Asia and Africa is an essential reference on the subject for ecologists, conservation scientists, hydrologists, and environmental and water resource managers. Governmental agencies and professionals in fisheries, agriculture, and rural development will also find value in the book.
Psalms 101-150, Volume 21: Revised Edition (Word Biblical Commentary #21)
by Leslie C. AllenThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary OrganizationIntroduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.Each section of the commentary includes:Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope.Translation—the author&’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English.Notes—the author&’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliographycontains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Public Administration in Italy in Political and Historical Context: The Craft of the Italian State (Governance and Public Management)
by Francesco Longo Edoardo Ongaro Alessandro Natalini Carla Barbati Fabrizio Di MascioThis book is one of three volumes that provide a systematic overview of public administration, public management and public governance in Italy. This first volume examines the broad societal, institutional and political context of public administration in the country. It provides an overview of the trajectory of administrative reforms since the establishment of Italy as a unitary state in 1861 to the present, and analyses key components of the functioning of the administrative system, including strategic planning, financial management, expenditure management, spending reviews, transparency and performance management. It also considers trajectories of reform of public services in key policy sectors, such as healthcare, social care, and higher education. Chapters are written by some of the leading experts of public administration in Italy, including economists, historians, lawyers, political scientists and public management scholars, some of whom have also served in positions of direct administrative responsibility in the Italian public sector. The book will appeal to students and scholars of public administration, public management and public governance, as well as practitioners with an interest in Italy.
How to Build a Lab-on/in-Fiber
by Libo YuanThis book explores the technical foundations of constructing diverse laboratories on optical fiber. In recent years, microstructured-based optical fiber devices and sensors have emerged as a rapidly advancing area within the field of optical fiber sensing technology. The concept of creating a laboratory on optical fiber has been inspired by advances in micro-structured fiber optics. Given the natural existence of optical waveguide channels within fibers, it is feasible to integrate a wide range of materials such as inorganic, organic, biological, and nonlinear optical substances—into or onto the fiber's end face or side. This integration facilitates the interaction between light and matter, leading to measurable optical outcomes through the fiber's optical channel. The rapid evolution of this concept is driven by the ease with which strong interactions can be achieved between light and matter at the micro-nano scale within the fiber, making it an ideal platform for experiments in lightwave microscale physics, photochemistry, and the interaction between light and both biological and microbial materials. The fiber optics laboratory thus offers a compelling stage for interdisciplinary research endeavors. This book serves as a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the core techniques involved in establishing various laboratories on fiber, complemented by practical examples that illustrate the purpose, methodology, and technical approaches to developing fiber-based laboratories. It stands as an invaluable reference for students and researchers intrigued by the cutting-edge advancements in fiber optic technology.
Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA: A Guide for Family Historians (Tracing Your Ancestors Ser.)
by Graham S. HoltonAn easy-to-use, straightforward guide for British family historians looking to trace their ancestry using DNA testing. DNA research is one of the most rapidly advancing areas in modern science, and the practical use of DNA testing in genealogy is one of its most exciting applications. Yet there is no recent British publication in this field. That is why this accessible, wide-ranging introduction is so valuable. It offers a clear, practical way into the subject, explaining the scientific discoveries and techniques and illustrating with case studies how it can be used by genealogists to gain an insight into their ancestry. The subject is complex and perhaps difficult for traditional genealogists to understand but, with the aid of this book, novices who are keen to take advantage of it will be able to interpret test results and use them to help answer genealogical questions which cannot be answered by documentary evidence alone. It will also appeal to those with some experience in the field because it places the practical application of genetic genealogy within a wider context, highlighting its role as a genealogical tool and suggesting how it can be made more effective.
Donald Hume: Notorious Bank Robber and Double Murderer
by Jonathan OatesFrom the bestselling author of John Christie of Rillington Place. &“If you have an interest in post war crime and criminals this is one for you!&” —Robert Bartlett, author of Blood Royal The trial of the year in 1950 was of Donald Hume, a North London petty thief accused of stabbing car dealer Stanley Setty to death, of cutting up his corpse and dropping his body parts from an airplane. The press and public were horrified and fascinated by the details. But Hume was convicted and jailed as an accessory—he later claimed his wife was guilty of the crime. He then fled to Switzerland, taking up with a Swiss woman in Zurich, but he needed money to finance his lavish lifestyle and he returned to robbery. He carried out two armed robberies, shooting a member of the bank staff, but getting clean away. Then in 1959 his attempt to rob a bank failed and he shot dead a bystander. Arrested, he stood trial and was sentenced to life, but was later deemed criminally insane and was returned to Britain and to Broadmoor. Jonathan Oates&’s compelling account of Hume&’s notorious life of crime is based on extensive primary research. It sheds new light on Hume and his crimes, especially the murder of Setty, and gives the reader a rare insight into the criminal underworld of the time.
Great War Lives: A Guide for Family Historians (How Your Ancestors Lived)
by Paul ReedThe Great War was a key event of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and rewarding areas for historical research—and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war, and Paul Reeds new book is the perfect guide to how to locate and understand these sources—and get the most out of them.In fascinating detail he follows the stories of twelve service men who fought and died in the Great War a rifleman, an infantry officer, a tunneller, a gunner, a Royal Marine, a naval rating, an airman, and others. He describes their wartime careers and shows how they fitted into the armed forces. He looks at what they did, at their lives in the front line, in the rear areas, on leave, and at the conditions they endured and the experiences they had. And he demonstrates how the research was done and how the lives of these individuals were reconstructed—the methods that were used, the sources that were consulted.Paul Reeds informative and accessible book will be essential reading and reference for anyone who wants to find out about the Great War and is keen to understand the part an ancestor played in it.
Angel Numbers: The Message and Meaning Behind 11:11 and Other Number Sequences
by Kyle GrayDISCOVER THE MEANING OF ANGEL NUMBER SEQUENCES AND NUMBER PATTERNS YOU SEE FROM BEST-SELLING ANGEL EXPERT AND AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAYLEARN WHAT MESSAGES YOUR ANGELS HAVE FOR YOU WHEN YOU SEE NUMBERS FROM 0 THROUGH 999 LIKE 1:11, 2:22, AND 5:55Are you seeing repeating numbers like 11:11 and 4:44 everywhere you turn?In Angel Numbers, world-renowned angel author Kyle Gray explains exactly what your angels and spirit guides are trying to tell you through repeated number sequences you see.In this day and age, our understanding of the cosmos is all calculated using numbers, so it&’s no wonder that angels, the universe&’s greatest divine messengers since the dawn of time, are using numbers to send us signs and messages from heaven.There&’s a good chance you have seen number sequences appearing time and time again in your life—on license plates, purchase receipts, flight numbers and of course your phone—and these numbers aren&’t just numbers, they&’re angel numbers.They are angel messages and calls to action. Now that we are living in what can only be described as a digital age, angels are using the numbers we see on digital clocks, such as 11:11, 1:23, 21:12, 22:22, and 5:55 to help remind you of your higher truth.Some Example Angel Number Meanings:12:12You have the power to bring healing and light to the world. Notice how your intentions and actions are already doing just that.4:44Your guardian angels want you to know that they are with you. Your prayers are being heard loud and clear. Have faith.1:23You are moving up a step. All the challenges you have previously experienced are now being released. The angels of ascension are with you.&“Kyle Gray is one of the world&’s most incredibly gifted angel communicators. I have seen him work and he is authentic, intelligent, and deeply compassionate. I highly recommend him and all his creations!&”– Colette Baron-Reid, international bestselling oracle expertWhenever you need guidance from your angels, simply ask. Angel Numbers is the perfect companion to refer to daily as a reminder that your angels are always listening and sending you loving messages to help with whatever you are going through.
The Territorial Air Force: The RAF's Voluntary Squadrons, 1926–1957
by Frances Louise Wilkinson“What is almost certainly the definitive account of the Auxiliary Air Force, the Special Reserve and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.” —Paul Nixon, Army Ancestry ResearchTo date, little has been written about the Territorial Air Force as a voluntary military organization and no sustained analysis of its recruitment and social composition undertaken. Made up of three different parts, the Auxiliary Air Force, the Special Reserve and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, these three separate and different groups have not featured significantly in existing literature.Along with a history of the Territorial Air Force, this book includes an analysis of how the volunteers joined, and what kinds of men were accepted into the organizations as both pilots and officers. The influences class and social status had on recruitment in the run up to the Second World War are also discussed. There is an exploration of the key differences between the Auxiliary squadrons and the SR squadrons, as well as the main reasons for the idea of merging the SR squadrons into the AAF squadrons. Briefly discussed are the newly formed University Air Squadrons that were set up to promote “air mindedness” and to stimulate an interest and research on matters aeronautical. Military voluntarism continued to play a key role in the defense of twentieth-century Britain, and class ceased to be the key determining factor in the recruitment of officers as the organizations faced new challenges. Within both the AAF and the RAFVR the pre-war impression of a gentlemen’s flying club finally gave way to a more meritocratic culture in the post-war world.
From F-4 Phantom to A-10 Warthog: Memoirs of a Cold War Fighter Pilot
by Colonel Steve Ladd Steven K. LaddThis behind-the-scenes account of a USAF career is “an absorbing read, written with the classic humor fighter pilots seem to have” (Flight Line Book Review). From Baron von Richthofen to Robin Olds, the mystique of the fighter pilot endures. The skill, cunning, and bravery that characterizes this distinctive band of brothers is well known, but there are other dimensions to those who take to the skies to do battle that have not been given the emphasis they deserve—until now.You don’t have to be an aviation aficionado to enjoy Colonel Steve Ladd’s fascinating personal tale, woven around his twenty-eight-year career as a fighter pilot. This extremely engaging account follows a young man from basic pilot training to senior command through narratives that define a unique ethos. From the United States to Southeast Asia, Europe to the Middle East, the amusing and tongue-in-cheek to the deadly serious and poignant, this is the lifelong journey of a fighter pilot.The anecdotes are absorbing, providing an insight into life as an Air Force pilot, but, in this book, as Colonel Ladd stresses, the focus is not on fireworks or stirring tales of derring-do. Instead, this is an articulate and absorbing account of what life is really like among a rare breed of arrogant, cocky, boisterous, and fun-loving young men who readily transform into steely professionals at the controls of a fighter aircraft.“This book will appeal to a variety of readers with its Vietnam War combat stories and accounts of flying the Warthog in Cold War Europe. Fun, flying, international experiences—you won’t want to put it down.” —Aviation News
Layered Leadership: Drive Double-Digit Growth and Dominate Your Competition with Creative Strategies and Execution
by Lawrence R. ArmstrongNew York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller From one of the world&’s most successful global leaders in architecture and design, discover a holistic, humanist approach to leadership centering on an unwavering commitment to developing well-rounded leaders within any organization.Larwrence Armstrong&’s vision for competitive excellence is animated by investing in and caring about the development of the whole person and their surrounding community. Under his creative, layer-based approach, Ware Malcomb has become a global leader in the industrial building sector—one of the world&’s most successful and admired businesses of its kind. Now, in Layered Leadership, Lawrence distills the secrets and internal processes of Ware Malcomb&’s &“whole brain leadership&” culture and its fearless Strategic Growth strategy, teaching companies of all kinds how to: Synthesize influences, metaphors, and life lessons into a style of leadership Build a mentoring culture that coaches and supports rising leaders Protect executive time for creative work Drive consistent growth through up and down economic cycles Find your formula for greatness and deploy it to attract, keep, and expand business Implement succession strategies that stick When people can bring their whole selves to work, cultivate their diverse capabilities, and identify their best career opportunities, they&’re on the path to becoming great leaders—and building a surrounding culture of success. An accessible handbook featuring illustrations by Larry, also an accomplished artist, Layered Leadership is an evidence-based guide to raising leaders who will prove instrumental to all kinds of companies&’ success.
Real Food Has Curves: How to Get Off Processed Food, Lose Weight, and Love What You Eat
by Bruce Weinstein Mark ScarbroughCURVE YOUR APPETITE. Dumping the fake stuff and relishing real food will make you feel better, help you drop pounds, and most importantly, take all the fear out of what you eat. Does that sound too good to be true? It isn’t—despite the fact that lately we’ve given up ripe vegetables for the canned stuff; tossed out sweet, tart orange juice for pasteurized concentrate; traded fresh fish for boil-in-a-bag dinners; and replaced real desserts with supersweet snacks that make us feel ridiculously overfed but definitely disappointed. The result? Most of us are overweight or obese—or heading that way; more and more of us suffer from diabetes, clogged arteries, and even bad knees. We eat too much of the fake stuff, yet we’re still hungry. And not satisfied. Who hasn’t tried to change all that? Who hasn’t walked into a supermarket and thought, I’m going to eat better from now on? So you load your cart with whole-grain crackers, fish fillets, and asparagus. Sure, you have a few barely satisfying meals before you think, Hey, life’s too short for this! And soon enough, you’re back to square one. For real change, you need a real plan. It’s in your hands. Real Food Has Curves is a fun and ultimately rewarding seven-step journey to rediscover the basic pleasure of fresh, well-prepared natural ingredients: curvy, voluptuous, juicy, sweet, savory. And yes, scrumptious, too. In these simple steps—each with its own easy, delicious recipes—you’ll learn to become a better shopper, savor your meals, and eat your way to a better you. Yes, you’ll drop pounds. But you won’t be counting calories. Instead, you’ll learn to celebrate the abundance all around. It’s time to realize that food is not the enemy but a life-sustaining gift. It’s time to get off the processed and packaged merry-go-round. It’s time to be satisfied, nourished, thinner, and above all, happier. It’s time for real food.Shape your waist, rediscover real food, and find new pleasure in every meal as Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough teach you how to:• Eat to be satisfied• Recognize the fake and kick it to the curb• Learn to relish the big flavors you’d forgotten• Get healthier and thinner • Save money and time in your food budget• Decode the lies of deprivation diets• Relish every minute, every bite, and all of lifeREAL FOOD. REAL CHANGE. REAL EASY.
The Trial of the Century
by Gregg JarrettA &“masterful&” (The American Spectator) history of the iconic attorney Clarence Darrow and the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Russia Hoax and Witch Hunt.Nearly a century ago, famed liberal attorney Clarence Darrow defended schoolteacher John Scopes in a blockbuster legal proceeding that brought the attention of the entire country to the small town of Dayton, Tennessee. Darrow&’s seminal defense of freedom of speech helped form the legal bedrock on which our civil liberties depend today. Expertly researched, &“colorful, and dramatic&” (Publishers Weekly), The Trial of the Century calls upon our past to unite Americans in the defense of the free exchange of ideas, especially in this divided time.
Change of Heart
by Jude DeverauxTwo childhood playmates grow into more than just friends in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux’s full-length romantic novel based on her short story of the same name.In the hugely popular, New York Times bestseller A Holiday of Love, Jude Deveraux wrote a novella about two kids playing matchmakers—Eli and Chelsea, best friends who were determined to find true love for Eli’s bighearted mother. But what happens when these ambitious children grow up? What exactly made Eli’s mother, Miranda, fall in love with Frank all those years ago? And how does that affect their future together?Eli and Chelsea lost touch with each other over the years, until Eli bought a house in his father’s hometown of Edilean, Virginia, and invited Chelsea for a visit. She had her own life, and was certain that a childhood friendship couldn't be anything more, but she went nonetheless—and found herself quite unprepared for the changes she saw in Eli. And neither of them were prepared to run into a mystery, with a family that needed to be rescued. Now, just like when they were children, they must join together to straighten out a very big problem. The question is what happens after the mystery is solved; they are very different people—so can they stay together?Combining love and passion with sweet, unexpected twists, and shedding new light on Miranda and Frank’s relationship, Change of Heart is an unforgettable addition to Deveraux’s classic bestselling novels.