17 readable articles give a thorough and self-contained overview of recent developments in relativistic gravity research. The subjects covered are: gravitational lensing, the general relativistic n-body problem, observable effects in the solar system, gravitational waves and their interferometric detection, very-long-baseline interferometry, international atomic time, lunar laser- ranging measurements, measurement ofthe gravitomagnetic field of the Earth, fermion and boson stars and black holes with hair, rapidly rotating neutron stars, matter wave interferometry, and the laboratory test of Newton's law of gravity.Any scientist interested in experimentally or observatio- nally oriented relativistic gravity will read the book with profit. In addition, it is perfectly suited as a complementary text for courses on general relativity and relativistic astrophysics.

Observing our Universe and its evolution with ever increasing sensitivity from ground-based or space-borne telescopes is posing great challenges to Fundamental Physics and Astronomy. The remnant cosmic microwave background, as beautifully measured by successive space missions COBE, WMAP, and now PLANCK, provides a unique probe of the very early stages of our Universe. The red-shift of atomic lines in distant galaxies, the dynamics of pulsars, the large scale structure of galaxies, and black holes are a few manifestations of the theory of General Relativity. Yet, today, we understand only 4% of the mass of our Universe, the rest being called dark energy and dark matter, both of unknown origin! A second family of space missions is currently emerging; rather than designing ever more re nedobservationalinstruments,physicistsandengineersseekalsotousethespaceenvironment to perform high-precision tests of the fundamental laws of physics. The technology required for such tests has become available only over the course of the last decades. Clocks of high accuracy are an example. They are based on advances in atomic and laser physics, such as cold atoms, enabling a new generation of highly sensitive quantum sensors for ground and space experiments. Two experiments in space have now tested Einstein's relativity theory: * Several decades ago, Gravity Probe A con rmed the accuracy of the gravitational red-shift ?5 according to general relativity to a level of 7x 10 [R. F. C. Vessot et al. , Test of Relativistic Gravitation with a Space-Borne Hydrogen Maser, Phys. Rev. Lett. 45, 2081-2084 (1980)].

The topic of the 29th Hosbach Colloquium Energy Transduction in Biological Membranes is one of the most formidable problems in biology. Its solu- tion in molecular terms has proved to be a very difficult task for a whole generation of biochemists. The Mosbach Colloquia had so far not yet covered this subject. In for- mer Mosbach Colloquia some contributions were closely related, such as the lecture by E. C. Slater on the mitochondrial respiratory chain, presented 25 years ago. A broader coverage of this subject was given in the Mosbach Colloquia on Biochemistry of Oxygen in 1968, and on Inhib- itors: Too ls in Ce II Research in 1 969, which contained several lectures related to bioenergetics. Today progress and understanding of the energy transduction in biolog- ical membranes had advanced to the stage where we can formulate reli- able theories on many facets of the energy transduction process. On the other hand, the primary energy conservation steps are as contro- versial as ever and challenge the field for an all-out effort for re- solving these burning problems. The 29th !1osbach Colloquium has given a broad and vivid picture of this situation, illustrating the progress and also the controversial problems currently debated.

This book uses numerous examples to describe the current opportunities and risks of air freight against the backdrop of stagnating transport volumes since the financial crisis in 2008. It shows what impact these developments have had on those involved, in particular shippers, airlines, airports and freight forwarders. The application-oriented presentation also provides an insight into the design of complex supply chains and the areas of tension in which the players in air freight operate.

Observing our Universe and its evolution with ever increasing sensitivity from ground-based or space-borne telescopes is posing great challenges to Fundamental Physics and Astronomy. The remnant cosmic microwave background, as beautifully measured by successive space missions COBE, WMAP, and now PLANCK, provides a unique probe of the very early stages of our Universe. The red-shift of atomic lines in distant galaxies, the dynamics of pulsars, the large scale structure of galaxies, and black holes are a few manifestations of the theory of General Relativity. Yet, today, we understand only 4% of the mass of our Universe, the rest being called dark energy and dark matter, both of unknown origin! A second family of space missions is currently emerging; rather than designing ever more re nedobservationalinstruments,physicistsandengineersseekalsotousethespaceenvironment to perform high-precision tests of the fundamental laws of physics. The technology required for such tests has become available only over the course of the last decades. Clocks of high accuracy are an example. They are based on advances in atomic and laser physics, such as cold atoms, enabling a new generation of highly sensitive quantum sensors for ground and space experiments. Two experiments in space have now tested Einstein's relativity theory: * Several decades ago, Gravity Probe A con rmed the accuracy of the gravitational red-shift ?5 according to general relativity to a level of 7x 10 [R. F. C. Vessot et al. , Test of Relativistic Gravitation with a Space-Borne Hydrogen Maser, Phys. Rev. Lett. 45, 2081-2084 (1980)].

Dieses Buch beschreibt anhand zahlreicher Beispiele die gegenwartigen Chancen und Risiken der Luftfracht vor dem Hintergrund stagnierender Transportmengen seit der Finanzkrise im Jahr 2008. Es zeigt, welche Auswirkungen diese Entwicklungen auf die Beteiligten haben, insbesondere auf Versender, Fluggesellschaften, Flughafen und Spediteure. Die anwendungsorientierte Darstellung ermoeglicht zudem einen Einblick in die Gestaltung komplexer Lieferketten und die Spannungsfelder, in denen sich die Akteure der Luftfracht bewegen.

Das vordringliche Problem in der Gynakologie ist das Uteruscarcinom, seine Verhiitung, seine friihzeitige Erkennung und seine Bekampfung. Un geheuer viel ist auf diesen Gebieten gearbeitet und auch manches erreicht worden. In gut geleiteten gynakologischen Kliniken werden heute fast 1/3 aller Carcinomkranken und mehr als die Halfte der guten Carcinome dauernd geheilt. Die geheilten Carcinompatienten brauchen den Arzt nlcht mehr, wohl aber das groBe Heer der ungeheilten, mit denen sich diese Monographie befaBt. Was diese Frauen zu leiden haben, welche Belastung sie fiir ihre Umgebung, fiir das Krankenhaus, fiir die Versicherungstrager und fiir die Offentlichkeit darstellen, kann in seinem ganzen Umfang nur der ermessen, der taglich mit solchen Frauen umzugehen hat. Die Carcinomstationen der groBen Frauenkliniken sind der Ort, wo diese Frauen zusammenstromen und Linderung ihrer Leiden suchen. So ist das in dieser Schrift zusammengetragene Material in der Universitats-Frauen klinik Berlin gesammelt. Es verdient deswegen Beachtung, weil es die vor handene Ansicht beseitigt, daB der Gebarmutterkrebs den Knochen nicht befallt. Wie der Leser sehen wird, geht das Carcinom yom Parametrium aus in die seitliche Beckenwand, von den retroperitonealen Drusen aus in die Wirbel saule und in das Kreuzbein. Rontgenbilder und Sektionspraparate haben uns dies so oft bewiesen, daB wir sagen diirfen, daB es sich hier um typische Krank heitsbilder handelt, die genau so zur Klinik der vorgeschrittenen Gebar muttercarcinome gehoren, wie z. B. das Befallensein von Blase und Rectum. Der eine von uns (PHILIPP) hat in einigen Arbeiten der letzten Jahre (Zbl. Gynak."