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Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Workers around the World : Case Studies 1950-2010 /
Published 2017Table of Contents: “…Bremer Vulkan: A case study of the West German shipbuilding industry and its narratives in the second half of the twentieth century / Johanna Wolf; 4. From boom to bust: Kockums, Malmö (Sweden), 1950-1986 / Tobias Karlsson.…”
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Leading Science and Technology-Based Organizations : Mastering the Fundamentals of Personal, Managerial, and Executive Leadership.
Published 2018Table of Contents: “…Productivity-The Ability to Manage One's Energy and Focus -- Discernment-The Ability to Consistently Make Good Decisions Based on Cognitive and Intuitive Judgment -- Critical Coaching Attributes -- Integrity-Behavior That Is Genuine in Words and Actions -- Empathy-The Willingness to Walk a Mile in Another's Shoes -- Teaching Skills-The Ability to Foster Self-Learning in Others -- Chapter Summary -- Leadership Attributes -- Management Attributes -- Coaching Attributes -- References -- PART II: MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP: LEADING TEAMS -- 5 Transitioning from Me to We -- I Am Excited about the Opportunity of Becoming a Manager -- I Am Worried about the Challenge of Becoming a Manager -- Managerial Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations -- Transitioning to a Management Role Will Be Both Exciting and Challenging -- Developing a Managerial Identity and Style -- Do Your Homework -- Chapter Summary -- References -- 6 The Art of Supervision -- Take Control of Your Agenda -- Get Organized -- Important/Urgent Activities -- Important/Nonurgent Activities -- Nonimportant/Urgent Activities -- Nonimportant/Nonurgent Activities -- Focus Most of Your Attention on Your Staff -- Surround Yourself with Talented and Motivated Staff Aligned with Your Vision and Values -- Set High Performance Standards Starting with Yourself -- Critically, Honestly, and Frequently Evaluate Performance -- Coach up Your High Performers -- Marginalize Your Low Performers -- Chapter Summary -- References -- 7 Project Leadership -- The Transition to Project Leadership -- The Importance of Project Leadership -- Technology-Based Business -- Business Development in a Technology-Based Business -- Staff Development in a Technology-Based Business -- Business Management in a Technology-Based Business -- The Customer Service Model -- What Is a Traditional Product-Driven Company?.…”
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Micro- and nano-structured interpenetrating polymer networks : from design to applications /
Published 2016Table of Contents: “…Ipns characterization techniques 4.3 Influence of HBP(A) contents in ipns on ipns mechanical properties 4.3.1 Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) 4.3.2 Thermogravimetric analysis 4.4 Influence of the reactive diluent in ipns on ipns properties 4.5 Conclusions References 5 Micro- meso- and nano-porous systems designed from IPNs Daniel Grande 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Porous Systems Derived from Semi-IPNs 5.2.1 Porous Networks by Selective Degradation of Un-Cross-Linked Chains 5.2.2 Porous Networks by Solvent Extraction of Un-Cross-Linked Chains 5.3 (Nano-)Porous Systems Derived from IPNs 5.3.1 Pioneering studies 5.3.2 Porous Networks by "Selective" Electron Beam Degradation 5.3.3 Nano-Porous Networks by Selective Hydrolysis 5.4 Conclusions 5.5 Acknowledgements References 6 Natural rubber-based micro- and nano-structured IPNs Sa-Ad Riyajan 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Natural rubber 6.2.1 Basic information of NR 6.2.2 Properties 6.2.3 Applications Synthesis of polymer IPN 6.3 Synthesis of polymer IPN 6.4 Preparation of Semi-IPN ENR and PVA 6.5 Properties of IPN made from NR and plastics 6.5.1Swelling behavior and solvent resistance 6.5.2 Mechanical strength 6.5.3 Creep properties 6.5.4 Thermal properties 6.6 Biodegradation 6.7 Possible application 6.8 Conclusion 6.9 Acknowledgement References 7 Synthesis and applications of IPNs based on smart polymers Guillermina Burillo, Emilio Bucio and Lorena Garcia-Uriostegui 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Stimuli-responsive polymers 7.3 IPNs and SIPNs 7.4 The synthesis and the applications of SIPNs and IPNs 7.4.1 Sequential SIPNs 7.4.2 The simultaneous method for the synthesis of SIPNs 7.4.3 A comparison of the properties between sequential and simultaneous SIPN films 7.4.4 The SIPNs of sensitive star polymers 7.5 IPNs 7.5.1 IPNs synthesized in one step by the simultaneous method 7.5.2 IPNs synthesized in two steps 7.6 IPNs and SIPNs synthesized by ionizing radiation 7.7 S-IPN and IPNs in the heavy ions immobilization 7.8 The novel architectures of IPNs developed by ionizing radiation polymerization 7.8.1 Polymer-g-IPNs synthesized via irradiation and the addition of a chemical initiator in three steps 7.8.2 Polymer-g- IPNs synthesized only by radiation in three steps 7.9 Conclusions 7.10 Acknowledgments References 8 Microscopy of IPNs Rameshwar Adhikari 8.1 Introduction and Overview 8.2 Sample Preparation for Microscopic Analysis 8.2.1 Microtomy and Ultramicrotomy 8.2.2 Staining of Thin Sections 8.2.3 Etching of Surfaces 8.2.4 Fracture Surface Preparation 8.3 Microscopy of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs): An Overview 8.4 Morphological Characterization of Polymer Networks 8.4.1 Biomaterials and Biomedical Materials 8.4.2 Porous Networks 8.4.3 Elastomer and Latex Based Networks 8.4.4 Micro- and Nanostructured Materials and Hybrids 8.4.5 IPN-like Systems 8.5 Concluding Notes Acknowledgements 9. …”
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A companion to comparative literature
Published 2011Table of Contents: “…David Murphy.How French Studies became Transnational; Or postcolonialism as comparatism.26. …”
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Marijuana and madness
Published 2012Table of Contents: “…The epidemiology of cannabis use: an international perspective Sandeep Chawla; 5. Is cannabis becoming more potent? Mahmoud ElSohly and David Potter; 6. …”
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Activism and Rhetoric : Theories and Contexts for Political Engagement /
Published 2020Table of Contents: “…Works Cited8 Memory War: Activist Rhetoric for Historical Justice; History: Japanese Military Sexual Slavery (aka, "Comfort Women"); Reflection: How I Became Involved in the Movement; The NYT Article: The Agreement and the Statue; Memory War: The Final (Re)Solution and Activist Rhetoric for Historical Justice; Works Cited; Part III Modalities and Audiences; 9 Raging Media: Investing in an Infrastructure for Resistance; Spawn of the Raging Chicken; Hollowing Out Democracy; Investing for the Long-Haul; Notes; Works Cited…”
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Human Life (Before Birth
Published 2019Table of Contents: “…Blastocyst (initiation of cell differentiation)Two-layered embryonic disc; Gastrulation and the three-layered embryonic disc; Neurulation; Neural tube; Neural crest; Embryonic induction; The changing mesoderm; Somitic, intermediate, and lateral mesoderm; Cardiogenic mesoderm; From layers to tubes: The fourth week; Becoming a recognizable human: Weeks 5-8; Cell movements; Artificial embryos; Study questions; Critical thinking; 9. …”
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Setting up and running a therapy business : essential questions and answers /
Published 2021Table of Contents: “…How can I increase the chances of an inquiry becoming a client?; 19. How can I increase access to my services?…”
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Children in the Bible and the ancient world : comparative and historical methods in reading ancient children /
Published 2019Table of Contents: “…Difficulties experienced during labor and childbirthRebecca, Esau, and Jacob; Rachel and Ben-Oni / Ben-Jamin; Tamar, Peretz, and Zerah; Beyond birth: putting medical knowledge into a theological context; When birth becomes a metaphor for crisis; Terminological choices as indicators of literary purpose; 'He came out': yatsa; 'How have you broken through your breach?'…”
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Nurse Writers of the Great War /
Published 2016Table of Contents: “…Disillusionment and despair: meeting the realities of warThe mystery of War Nurse; Conclusion: the truth about the war; Notes; 8 The British 'VAD'; Introduction: becoming a VAD; Realising war's realities; Vera Brittain's Testament; Enid Bagnold: military medicine as part of the 'war machine'; Needed by the country: Irene Rathbone's 'novel'; Conclusion: the VAD as witness; Notes; 9 Epic romance on Western and Eastern Fronts; Introduction: the romance of volunteer work; Ordeals on the Western Front; 'Wide open world': the adventures of Florence Farmborough.…”
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The Governance of International Migration : Irregular Migrants' Access to Right to Stay in Turkey and Morocco /
Published 2018Table of Contents: “…2 The production of migrant illegalityInternational and domestic dynamics in a comparison; 2.1 Becoming lands of destination; 2.2 The international context in the production of illegality; Morocco's migration diplomacy; Irregular migration in Turkey's long-standing EU accession; From international production of illegality to public policy; 2.3 Moroccan immigration politics from criminalization to integration; Emergence of immigration policy and criminalization/; Towards integration?…”
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Art in Spain and Portugal from the Romans to the Early Middle Ages : Routes and Myths /
Published 2016Table of Contents: “…Urban Repair and RenewalChristianity becomes Visible; Villa Estates; Villa Mosaics; Christian Mausolea?…”
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The flying tiger women shamans and storytellers of the Amur /
Published 2001Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: 1 Udegei Storytellers in Gvasyugi 3 -- EOFU SISILIEVICH KIMONKO -- Two girls and Kanda Mafa 9 -- VALENTINA TUNSYANOVNA KYALUNDZYUGA -- Kanda Mafa and the Bones 1 -- The Seagull 18 -- Crow and Otter 21 -- Biatu and Belye 24 -- The Ice Mountain 29 -- Yegdyga and the Seal 32 -- 2 More Stories from Gvasyugi 34 -- EVDOKIA BATOVNA KYALUNDZYUGA -- Sister and Brother 39 -- The Girl Who Married a Crow 49 -- Two Sisters 52 -- 3 Nivkh Storytelling in Nikolaevsk-na-Amure 58 -- MARIA SEMYONOVNA PIMGUN -- Nivkh Writing 62 -- KLAVDIA IVANOVNA TIDIP -- Knee Bump (Swan Girl) 63 -- 4 Nanai Storytelling in Dada and Jari 71 -- MARIA GRIGORIEVNA BELDI -- Frog and Mouse 74 -- The Terrible Frog 76 -- The Girl in the Ice 78 -- ANNA PETROVNA KHODZHER -- Endohochen 82 -- The Boy Who Went to a Forbidden Place 89 -- Duchieke 91 -- 5 Nanai Storytelling in Nergen and Naikhin 94 -- VIOLETTA KHODZHER -- Violetta's Legends 96 -- TOMTO VASILIEVNA BELDI -- The Mosquito Net 97 -- ANNA PETROVNA KHODZHER -- Frog, Mouse, and Moose loo -- Pole, Caviar, Bladder, Haystack, and Bigeyes 103 -- The Lazy Boy 104 -- The Puppy 105 -- NIKOLAI PETROVICH BELDI -- Tiger Story 1o ^ -- The Passar Shaman 111 -- MINGO CHUSANBOVNA GEIKER -- Applesauce 112 -- 6 Gvasyugi Storytelling 117 -- VALENTINA TUNSYANOVNA KYALUNDZYUGA -- Gounya 123 -- The Monkeys 126 -- Palam Padu - The Hunter's Bag 128 -- Six Brothers and the Squirrels 132 -- Toad Wife 136 -- Seven Girls 138 -- Belye and Naundyaka 140 -- Gamuli 144 -- 7 Ul'chi Storytelling in Bulava 148 -- NADEZHDA DUVAN -- Ul'chi Bear Ceremony 154 -- YMYNDA YCHA -- Two Sisters 155 -- CHANA MARFAN -- Memories of a Shaman 161 -- SOPHIA ANGA -- The Sheat-fish 166 -- How Anga Became a Shaman 170 -- The Tiger Husband 171 -- Anga's Grandfather and the Tiger 173 -- MADO SOPCHOVNA DECHULI -- Two Girls Who Married Tigers 174 -- NINA VASILIEVNA MUNINA -- The Boy and the Tiger 176 -- ANNA ALEXEEVNA (NYURA) KAVDA -- The Swan Girls 180 -- The Taimen Girl 182 -- 8 Nanai Storytelling in Nizhnye Khalby -- and Kondon 185 -- VALENTIN ILYCH GEIKER -- The Geiker Clans 187 -- LYUBOV FEODOROVNA SAMAR -- The Flea Drum 192 -- Lakicho 197 -- The Girl and the Skull 201 -- Bear and Fox 204 -- KSENIA IVANOVNA DIGOR (PURMA BOGDANOVNA) -- Girl-Bride and Frog-Bride 208 -- Two Old Women and Their Pants 212 -- MARIA BORISOVNA KILE -- The Crocodile 217 -- Appendices -- History of the Amur Peoples 227 -- Readings on Siberian Shamanism 237.…”
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Nurse Writers of the Great War /
Published 2016Table of Contents: “…Disillusionment and despair: meeting the realities of warThe mystery of War Nurse; Conclusion: the truth about the war; Notes; 8 The British 'VAD'; Introduction: becoming a VAD; Realising war's realities; Vera Brittain's Testament; Enid Bagnold: military medicine as part of the 'war machine'; Needed by the country: Irene Rathbone's 'novel'; Conclusion: the VAD as witness; Notes; 9 Epic romance on Western and Eastern Fronts; Introduction: the romance of volunteer work; Ordeals on the Western Front; 'Wide open world': the adventures of Florence Farmborough.…”
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The Governance of International Migration : Irregular Migrants' Access to Right to Stay in Turkey and Morocco /
Published 2018Table of Contents: “…2 The production of migrant illegalityInternational and domestic dynamics in a comparison; 2.1 Becoming lands of destination; 2.2 The international context in the production of illegality; Morocco's migration diplomacy; Irregular migration in Turkey's long-standing EU accession; From international production of illegality to public policy; 2.3 Moroccan immigration politics from criminalization to integration; Emergence of immigration policy and criminalization/; Towards integration?…”
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Art in Spain and Portugal from the Romans to the Early Middle Ages : Routes and Myths /
Published 2016Table of Contents: “…Urban Repair and RenewalChristianity becomes Visible; Villa Estates; Villa Mosaics; Christian Mausolea?…”
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The road to information literacy librarians as facilitators of learning /
Published 2012Table of Contents: “…Walker -- Information lliteracy in a Web-scale discovery world : a case study of user experience vs. content at Sheffield Hallam University, UK / Matthew Borg and Angie Donoghue -- Information literacy and knowledge management tools for first year students / Sharon Favaro -- Forging strong links : strategies for building a collaborative information literate learning community through the school library / Elizabeth Greef -- Librarians : moving from being "the elephant in the room" to becoming central to the learning process / David V. …”
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A handbook of children and young people's participation : perspectives from theory and practice /
Published 2010Table of Contents: “…Tisdall -- After participation : the socio-spatial performance of intergenerational becoming / Greg Mannion -- Children as active citizens : an agenda for children's civil rights and civic engagement / Joachim Theis.…”
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Contemporary Thought on Nineteenth Century Socialism
Published 2021Table of Contents: “…. -- 5 The Man with the Red Flag (London: Twentieth Century Press, 1886), 3-12. -- 6 "How I became a Socialist", Justice, 30 June 1894.…”
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Activism in Architecture : Bright Dreams of Passive Energy Design.
Published 2018Table of Contents: “…3 Harold Hay's influence and the Zomeworks CorporationAlternatives to movable insulation; Skytherm and drum walls; Notes; 4 Free passive solar heating for cold, cloudy winters: Designing molecules and crystal structures; Uniting inventions: Weather Panel; Massive success of Low-E glazing and a missed opportunity; Development of Cloud Gel thermo-optical shutter; The urgent necessity for free clean energy; Notes; 5 The empire strikes back: When too good becomes threatening; Harold Hay's legacy; Notes; 6 Determining market demand and feasibility for roof pond systems in California; Flat roofs.…”
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