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Interface problems involving materials and structures arise in most fields of engineering. They span several orders of magnitude in scale: from nanostructures in micro-electronics to macro-size structures in mining engineering. This text investigates these problems.

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Dieses Buch stellt sich der Herausforderung, ein zielgruppengerechtes interkulturelles Seminar zu konzipieren sowie eine Anleitung zu erarbeiten, wie derartige Seminare auch für andere vergleichbare Bildungskontexte entwickelt werden können. Im Mittelpunkt des Forschungsvorhabens steht die Frage, wie eine zielgruppenadäquate Vermittlung von interkultureller Kompetenz für chinesische Studierende an deutschen Hochschulen aussehen könnte. Mit dem Versuch, in theoretischer wie methodischer Hinsicht und in Bezug auf die praktische Anwendung ein neues, innovatives Seminarkonzept zu entwerfen, stellt die vorliegende Arbeit nicht nur höchste Ansprüche an ihre Zielsetzung und ihre interdisziplinäre Ausrichtung, sondern kann zugleich als Pionierleistung gewertet werden, die auch für die Strategie der Internationalisierung der Hochschulen in Deutschland von Relevanz ist. Die Arbeit liefert grundlegende Ansätze und wichtige Impulse für die Optimierung des interkulturellen Trainings aus einer neuartigen Sicht und bereitet damit der Förderung von interkultureller Kompetenz neue Wege.

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As compelling as The Lovely Bones and as memorable as Before I Fall, Minus Me raises thought-provoking questions about love and death It’s not always easy to become the person you want to be. When Linda discovers that she has a life-threatening heart condition, she refuses to be wrapped in cotton wool. Determined to experience everything a thirteen-year-old girl should, she starts to work her way through a list of all the things she and her best friend wish to do: have a first kiss, go to a pop concert, travel without her parents... But when a strange and mysterious boy called Zak appears, Linda’s life takes an unexpected turn – suddenly she is experiencing things she never dreamed possible, and every moment is precious. Minus Me is a gripping, addictive novel – written with heart-stopping emotional honesty – from one of Norway’s most acclaimed young adult writers.

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Harley s in prison for multiple heinous crimes but this time, she didn t do it! Can DC s most beloved antihero clear her name?

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A delicious and delightful narrative history of pie in America, from the colonial era through the civil rights movement and beyond. With corresponding recipes for each chapter and sidebars of quirky facts throughout, this book—winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Award for Best Literary or Historical Food Writing—​is an entertaining, informative, and utterly charming food history for bakers, dessert lovers, and history aficionados alike. Ultimately, the story of pie is the story of America itself, and it’s time to dig in. From the pumpkin pie gracing the Thanksgiving table to the apple pie at the Fourth of July picnic, nearly every American shares a certain nostalgia for a simple circle of crust and filling. But America’s history with pie has not always been so sweet. After all, it was a slice of cherry pie at the Woolworth’s lunch counter on a cool Februa

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The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects presents a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date research on the uses and impacts of media throughout the world. Provides the definitive resource on the most recent findings of media effects research Covers all aspects of the uses and impact of media, utilizing empirical, psychological, and critical research approaches to the field Features over 200 entries contributed by leading international scholars in their associated fields Offers invaluable insights to for students, scholars and professionals studying and working in related fields, and will stimulate new scholarship in emerging fields such as the Internet, Social Media and Mobile Communication Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at Wiley Online Library.

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This ambitious, interdisciplinary collection responds to present intellectual debates concerning the value and limits of privacy. Ever since the beginning of modernity, the line of demarcation between private and public spaces, and the distinction between them, have continually been challenged and redrawn. Such developments as new technologies that introduce previously unforeseen possibilities for infringement upon privacy and the modern spectacles of television talk shows and “reality-TV” give added urgency to the discussion on privacy. This collection examines the fundamental issues structuring that debate. Bringing together for the first time leading contributors to the recent debates on privacy from both Europe and the United States, this collection affirms that privacy, in all its dimensions, remains a central value of liberal democracies. Its essays expose the complex ways in which privacy is essentially and intimately intertwined with our ideas of freedom, identity, and “the good life.”

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Wexford is one of the few towns or cities in Ireland where Main Street is still the main retail and commercial street of the town. In Dublin this honour goes to O’Connell and Grafton Street; in Cork it is Patrick Street; but in Wexford, Main Street is the hub and the site of Wexford’s hidden historical gems. Main Street: Heart of Wexford contains little-known photographs, interesting advertisements and intriguing information about the street, such as the presence of a bag factory on South Main Street, Frank Hall of Radio Telefis Eireann being the official opener of the Book Centre in Wexford on 13 June 1975, and that Lamb House was a shop at the top of Anne Street on the south side and had a life-size lamb as its shop sign. Both insightful and comprehensive, this book is a wonderful history concentrating on the principal street of Wexford.

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This book explains the causes and effects of air pollution, as well as what individuals and groups can do to help reduce it. The book includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "You Can Help!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1–2 and interest levels of grades 1–3.

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This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can help their communities, such as distributing food or cleaning up. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.

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This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can help before and after meals, such as setting and clearing the table. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.

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This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can show kindness to their family members, such as helping with a task or chore. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.

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This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can show kindness to their friends, such as taking turns choosing games or activities. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.

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This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can show kindness to their family members, such as helping with a task or chore. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.

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This fun book provides a simple explanation of airplanes, helicopters, and other vehicles that fly. Labeled photos and a photo glossary help make the text engaging and easy to read.

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This title provides a basic overview of sun and how it shines. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title perfect for beginning readers.

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This title provides a basic overview of rain and how it forms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title perfect for beginning readers.

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