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Für Gerüste und Schalung im konstruktiven Ingenieurbau verbinden sich die Fachgebiete des Holz-, Stahl- und Betonbaus in spezieller Weise. Im Rahmen dieses Buches interessieren die planerisch-rechnerischen Gesichtspunkte. Wegen ihrer relativ kurzen Standzeit haben sich für Gerüste Konstruktionsformen entwickelt, die von denen für dauerhafte Bauwerke deutlich abweichen. Hauptgründe hierfür sind industrielle Vorfertigungen von Schalungs- und Gerüstbauteilen, verhältnismäßig geringe Gewichte sowie schneller Auf- und Abbau. Trotz ihres temporären Charakters verlangen Gerüstkonstruktionen bei Planung und Ausführung die gleiche konstruktive Sorgfalt, die für dauerhafte Bauwerke angezeigt ist. Zur Berücksichtigung der speziellen konstruktiven Zusammenhänge sind hierbei Kenntnisse erforderlich, die über diejenigen des üblichen Holz-, Stahl- und Betonbaus hinausgehen. Voraussetzung dafür ist die Kenntnis der besonderen technischen Regeln für den Schalungs- und Gerüstbau, die auf den neuesten Stand gebracht werden. Technische Regeln im Sinne dieser Betrachtung sind neben den im nationalen und europäischen Bereich gültigen Bauvorschriften auch und in besonderem Maße die Vorschriften in Bezug auf den Arbeitsschutz.

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A highly original and compelling account of individual Jews who resisted Nazi persecution, challenging the traditional portrayal of Jewish passivity during the Holocaust Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, Holocaust category “These are the stories that longtime readers of Holocaust literature have been waiting to read: evidence of small, covert acts of resistance (often by individuals working on their own initiative) against a fanatically coordinated genocidal force.”—Library Journal (starred review) Drawing on twelve years of research in dozens of archives in Austria, Germany, Israel, and the United States, this book tells the story of five Jewish people—a merchant, a homemaker, a real estate broker, and two teenagers—who bravely resisted persecution and defended themselves in Nazi Germany. These stories have not been told until now, and each case is one of many, as Gruner shows by resurfacing similar accounts of Jewish refusal to accept persecution and violence in Germany and Austria between 1933 and 1943, upending the notion of passive Jews and expanding the concept of resistance. Each individual described here represents a category of resistance: written opposition, oral protest, contesting Nazi propaganda, defiance of anti-Jewish laws and measures, and self-defense against physical attacks. Many of these courageous acts resulted in the resisters being prosecuted and put on trial, and often receiving harsh punishments, while some led to acquittal by courts and others to changes in Nazi policies. Taken together, these accounts reframe our understanding of German Jewish attitudes during the Holocaust, while also providing an astonishing examination of the complex Nazi reactions to the many individual acts of Jewish resistance.

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A courageous, heart-warming book about death that has become a cornerstone of the Gecko Press catalogue worldwide In a strangely heart-warming and beautifully illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Duck, Death and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt, and enchant readers of all ages. Simple, warm, and witty, this book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant and life-affirming.

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How Walt Disney and the Disney Studios wove the aesthetics of French decorative arts into the fairy-tale worlds of beloved animated films, from Cinderella to Beauty and the Beast and beyond Pink castles, talking sofas, and objects coming to life: what may sound like the fantasies of Hollywood dream-maker Walt Disney were in fact the figments of the colorful salons of Rococo Paris. Exploring the novel use of French motifs in Disney films and theme parks, this publication features forty works of eighteenth-century European design—from tapestries and furniture to Boulle clocks and Sèvres porcelain—alongside 150 Disney film stills, drawings, and other works on paper. The text connects these art forms through a shared dedication to craftsmanship and highlights references to European art in Disney films, including nods to Gothic Revival architecture in Cinderella (1950); bejeweled, medieval manuscripts in Sleeping Beauty (1959); and Rococo-inspired furnishings and objects brought to life in Beauty and the Beast (1991). Bridging fact and fantasy, this book draws remarkable new parallels between Disney’s magical creations and their artistic inspirations.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (December 10, 2021–March 6, 2022)Wallace Collection, London (April 6–October 16, 2022)Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA (December 10, 2022–March 27, 2023)

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Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Antigone is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Antigone is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

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The book series of the University of Applied Arts Vienna Edition Angewandte, published by Birkhäuser Basel and De Gruyter Berlin/Boston, comprises anthologies, documentations, and monographs with a focus on architecture, visual and media art, design, conservation and restoration, art theory, art pedagogy, art education, and language arts. Appearing since 2007, the series has become widely known and recognized as an established platform for relevant publications from art and science. The books are published in German as well as in English.

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