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The captivating original English translation of Rilke's landmark poetry cycle, by Vita and Edward Sackville-West

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Der Forschung geläufig ist die Rede von einer ersten (5./4. Jh. v. Chr.) und der sog. Zweiten Sophistik (2. Jh. n. Chr). Aber auch die Literatur des Hellenismus und der frühen Kaiserzeit kennt zahlreiche Sophisten. Der Sophist, verstanden als (schlechter) Lehrer und Redner, Gegenspieler des Philosophen oder Vertreter der griechischen Bildung, bildet deshalb den Dreh-und Angelpunkt der Beiträge, die Schlaglichter auf Orte, Methoden und Personen der Bildungsvermittlung werfen. Sophisten wirken im Gymnasion, im Museion in Alexandreia, in Tempeln in Rom oder privaten Schulen in Ägypten und Judäa. Der vorliegende Band diskutiert neben diesen Orten die Methoden der Bildungsvermittlung und die soziale Herkunft der Lehrer. Weitere wichtige Aspekte sind die Konkurrenz als strukturierendes Element des Lebens eines Sophisten und das Bankett als Ort der Bildungsvermittlung. Die Beiträge zeigen, wie pagane und jüdische Denker, Platoniker und Stoiker Bildung als Weg zum richtigen Welt- und Gottesverständnis verstehen.

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Umfassendes Handbuch über die Eigenschaften und Funktionen von Böden, deren Veränderungen durch verschiedene Faktoren wie Erosion, Be- und Entwässerung, Düngung, Überbelastung durch Metalle, Säuren, Salze, organische Verbindungen, Radionuklide, Sickerwasser u. a.; Schutz und Sanierungsmethoden; zahlreiche Tabellen und Schwarz-Weiß-Zeichnungen sowie Farbaufnahmen.

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This book questions whether investment law influences the wider field of general international law, and more specifically, whether approaches adopted by tribunals in investment arbitrations have radiated, or should radiate, into other fields of international law.To answer this question, the book engages in a detailed analysis of pronouncements by investment tribunals on state responsibility, the law of treaties, and general principles of dispute resolution, and evaluates their impact beyond the narrow field of investment law. The perspectives provided in the book highlight how rules of general international law are concretised, specified, and at times moulded in investment arbitration practice. By doing so, the book enhances our understanding of the relationship between general international law and one its most dynamic sub-disciplines.Combining conceptual and practical perspectives, and offering a detailed analysis of the pertinent case law, the book is a plea for a fuller engagement directed at both general international lawyers and international investment lawyers. It will help investment lawyers better understand the role of general international law in their field of practice. General international lawyers will benefit from paying close attention to how investment lawyers apply and interpret rules of general international law.

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The global crises of the early 21st century have tested the international financial architecture. In seeking to ensure stability, governments have regulated financial and capital markets. This in turn has implicated international investment law, which investors have invoked as a shield against debt restructuring, bail-ins or bail-outs. This book explores whether investment law should protect against such regulatory measures, including where these have the support of multilateral institutions. It considers where the line should be drawn between legitimate regulation and undue interference with investor rights and, equally importantly, who draws it. Across the diverse chapters herein, expert international scholars assess the key challenges facing decision makers, analyze arbitral and treaty practice and evaluate ways towards a balanced system of investment protection in the financial sector. In doing so, they offer a detailed analysis of the interaction between investment protection and financial regulation in fields such as sovereign debt restructuring and bank rescue measures. Combining high-level analysis with a detailed assessment of controversial legal issues, this book will provide guidance for both academics and legal practitioners working in international economic law, international arbitration, investment law, international banking and financial law.Contributors include: A. Asteriti, P. Athanassiou, C.N. Brower, A. De Luca, A. Goetz-Charlier, A. Gourgourinis, R. Hofmann, H. Kupelyants, Y. Li, M. Mendelson, M.W. Müller, M

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International investment law has often been seen as an obstacle to sustainable development. While the connections between investment and development are plain, for a long time there has been relatively little scholarship exploring them. Combining critical reflection and detailed analysis, this book addresses the relationship between contemporary investment law and development.The book is organized around two competing visions of investment and development - as working either harmoniously or in conflict with one another. The expert contributors reflect on both of these views and analyse the social dimensions of development and its impact on investment law. Coverage includes in-depth discussion on such issues as human rights, poverty reduction, labor standards, and indigenous peoples.Students and scholars of international investment law will benefit from the informed analysis of the links between investment and development. This book will also be of use to practitioners and experts of development law who are looking for an up-to-date perspective of the field.Contributors: W. Ben Hamida, C. Binder, J. Bonnitcha, M.-C. Cordonier Segger, D.A. Desierto, M.G. Desta, I. Feichtner, M.W. Gehring, A.R. Hippolyte, R. Hofmann, K. Magraw, K.Nadakavukaren Schefer, V. Prislan, Y. Radi, A. Saldarriaga, S.W. Schill, M. Sornarajah, C.J. Tams, C. Tan, R. Zandvliet

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Passivhausplanung für Architekten Der Passivhausstandard entwickelt sich immer mehr zur Leitwährung des energieeffizienten Bauens. Passivhäuser werden inzwischen in fast allen Teilen der Welt und für alle Arten von Nutzern errichtet. Gleichzeitig besteht vielfach noch Unsicherheit: Was leisten Passivhäuser wirklich, und welche Fehlerquellen gilt es in der Planung zu vermeiden? Dieses Buch vermittelt Architekten die notwendige Sicherheit im Umgang mit dem Passivhausstandard. Es zeigt die wesentlichen Gestaltungsspielräume und erläutert Entwurfsstrategien, die zu besseren Passivhäusern führen. Internationale Gebäudebeispiele verdeutlichen, wie Entwurf, Konstruktion und Gebäudetechnik in Passivhäusern zusammenwirken. Kapitel zu Bauphysik, technischem Ausbau und energetischer Bilanzierung runden den Planungsleitfaden ab.

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This Hindi book will help you learn the vocabulary you need to socialize with other young Hindi speakers and enjoy cultural attractions such as nightlife and Bollywood movies. Making Out in Hindi is a fun, accessible guide to the contemporary Hindi language as it's spoken in real life. It's the perfect phrase book geared towards everyday interactions and includes current slang and street expressions not covered in other phrase books, accompanied by line art illustrations. Making Out in Hindi also features a pronunciation guide, notes on the Hindi language and Indian culture, and guidance on male and female usage, so that you can learn Hindi both quickly and accurately. With this Hindi language phrasebook, you'll be able to express yourself when: Making acquaintances Sharing a meal Going out on the town Flirting and getting amorous And more! Each expression is also shown in Hindi script to enhance your recognition of the language (and in a pinch, you can even show the book to the person you're speaking to). Making Out in Hindi also includes occasional references to Bollywood films, so even if your travels take you no further than your art-house cinema or your TV, this is the phrase book you will want to have. Tuttle's Making Out series has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, and Making out in Hindi is recognisable as the best resource for everyday Hindi-to-English vocabulary and quintessential Hindi expressions.

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