An uncommon treat! Reading this book is a visit to a Colombia that no longer exists. Vivid characters bring the dynamics of an isolated mountain village into sharp focus revealing a spicy stew of local customs and superstitions. Here a young doctor just out of a big city medical school struggles to serve as the only physician and surgeon to people accustomed to magic while sidestepping the local matchmakers.

the strategies' performance outcomes. Drawing on organizational learning theory, she identifies the organizational abilities and processes that constitute a firm's Strategy Implementation Capability construct and shows empirically that the concept is very valuable in explaining how innovative strategies translate into a firm's performance.

In der Lebensmittelproduktion werden in zunehmendem Masse biotechnologisch her- gestellte Produkte verwendet. In diesem Zusammenhang sind insbesondere die mikro- biellen Enzyme bzw. Enzympraparate zu nennen. Die derzeit bekannten Kultiven rungsverfahren fur Mikroorganismen, die dank den Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse, aus der allgemeinen und technischen Mikrobiologie, der molekularen Genetiki der Verfahrenstechnik sowie des Anlagenbaues u. a. Disziplinen zu hoher Reife gelangt sind, haben die grosstechnische Herstellung von Enzympraparaten und ihre viel- seitige Verwendung volkswirtschaftlich bedeutsam und oekonomisch vertretbar ge- macht. Der Einsatz von Enzymen ermoeglicht es, herkoemmliche lebensmitteltechnologische Verfahren zu rationalisieren, die Qualitat zahlreicher Produkte zu verbessern, das Sortiment zu erweitern oder aber neue Nahrungsquellen zu erschliessen. Auch in der Landwirtschaft, im medizinischen Bereich der Therapie und Diagnostik, in ver- schiedenen Sektoren der Leichtindustrie sowie im biochemisch-analytischen Labo- ratorium werden Enzyme mit Erfolg herangezogen. Das Gebiet der Enzymgewin- nung und -verwendung schliesst demzufolge eine ganze Reihe Fach- bzw. Teildiszi- plinen ein, wie die Mikrobiologie, die Chemie und Biochemie, die Physik und physi- kalische Chemie, die Biophysik, die Molekularbiologie, die allgemeine und chemische Verfahrenstechnik, das Bioingenieurwesen, die Lebensmittelchemie und -technologie, die Ernahrungswissenschaft, die Medizin, die Pharmazie u. a. m. Die Vielzahl der eng miteinander verflochtenen Disziplinen kann als Ursache dafur geIten, dass es trotz einer umfangreichen Spezialliteratur auf den Einzelgebieten noch kein geschlossenes deutschsprachiges Buch gibt, in dem die verschiedenen Teilaspekte der industriellen Herstellung und Verwendung von Enzympraparaten unter einer einheitlichen Konzeption zusammengefasst sind. Mit dieser Monographie soll diese Lucke geschlossen werden.

Force Design is the process of designing the organization of army units. This monograph evaluates the design process to determine if it is capable of producing units oriented on operational effects. It concludes that the elements of force design process can be adapted to evaluate the operational effectiveness of a unit.

Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANET) are comprised of wireless systems that communicate without the assistance of centrally managed routers or base stations. MANET research and development has increased due to computing technologies offering smaller, faster, smarter, and more power efficient platforms to operate on. Largely the testing and evaluation of new and existing MANET protocols has resided in simulation environments. This is due in part to the complexities and expenses incurred when conducting real world tests. Many researchers have come to recognize that these current simulations tend to assume away critical components of the MANET domain. These assumptions are made either to simplify the physical layer of the simulation so that the protocol can be tested or out of necessity because the current simulation platforms are not capable of providing a more realistic physical layer simulation environment. This thesis is focused on addressing these assumptions that affect the physical layer of the MANET protocol by gathering data in the real world and then modifying the simulation environment to model as closely as possible to the gathered results. This modified environment is then compared to the basic MANET simulation environment by analyzing packet delivery and propagation effects of both models.

An uncommon treat! Reading this book is a visit to a Colombia that no longer exists. Vivid characters bring the dynamics of an isolated mountain village into sharp focus revealing a spicy stew of local customs and superstitions. Here a young doctor just out of a big city medical school struggles to serve as the only physician and surgeon to people accustomed to magic while sidestepping the local matchmakers.

"Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes" discusses how to improve coaching success and athletic performance through the application of teaching principles and theories. Delving deeper than an explanation of what athletes learn and what coaches teach, "Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes" offers insight into the "how" of athletes' learning and coaching by considering

- principles of psychology that drive the emotions, motivation, expectations, self-worth, and relationships of athletes;

- application of principles of psychology to the motor learning process; and

- use of principles of educational psychology to improve sport expertise and coaching success.

A three-time U.S. Olympic coach and veteran collegiate coach, Huber infuses his own experience in applying theories of educational psychology in working with individual athletes, as well as world-class national and international teams. With an engaging presentation and strong practical applications, Huber assists coaching students and practicing coaches in utilizing educational psychology as a platform for improving coaching skills.

"Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes" introduces the idea of the developing coach as both teacher and learner, and how coaching principles and a strong coaching philosophy provide a foundation for effective management and decision-making. By considering the theories that drive successful coaching, developing coaches gain focus, motivation, and guidance as they learn how a thoughtful coach provides the structure and discipline to make athletes more successful on the field of play.

Throughout the text, Huber focuses on how athletes learn, considering theories of motivation, behaviorism, cognition, and humanism, and the interplay between emotions and motor learning and performance. Each chapter opens with a coaching related anecdote that readers can relate to in order to highlight the significance of the theory under consideration. After careful explanation of each theory, Huber details concrete examples, guidelines, and specific applications for coaching. In addition to summary information, each chapter concludes with 'Your Coaching Toolbox, ' which focuses readers on ways to incorporate their newly gained knowledge into their interactions with athletes.

"Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes" is unmatched in its depth of insight into the teaching and learning process in sport and how to put it into practice. By examining how athletes learn and coaches teach, the text helps coaches understand how to maximize athlete performance and increase their athletic success.

This book turns the traditional approach to student success on its head by examining the learning habits of successful students based on what they have told us about their learning strategies, on what they do to succeed in college, and on the teaching practices they think best foster their learning. This approach is in stark contrast to most recent studies of learning at the college level which focus on what students need to do to succeed, but are written from the point of view of "experts" who provide advice to struggling students. Learning from the Learners: Successful College Students Share Their Effective Learning Habits is based on what "expert" students tell us about what they - as learners - do to succeed. It is grounded in a 10-year study that rests on a rich qualitative data set that includes open-ended survey responses gathered on a term-by term basis and in depth interviews during the freshman and junior years with over 700 students of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, since many students interviewed were the first in their family to attend college and from backgrounds traditionally underserved by higher education, the book's insights will be of particular interest to educators elsewhere who are increasingly expected to help similar students succeed. Themes include student success, academic challenges, diversity, pedagogy, and technology in the classroom. No other book on the widely discussed subject of student success relies on such a wealth of quantitative and qualitative data about what works from the point of view of students themselves.

This book turns the traditional approach to student success on its head by examining the learning habits of successful students based on what they have told us about their learning strategies, on what they do to succeed in college, and on the teaching practices they think best foster their learning. This approach is in stark contrast to most recent studies of learning at the college level which focus on what students need to do to succeed, but are written from the point of view of "experts" who provide advice to struggling students. Learning from the Learners: Successful College Students Share Their Effective Learning Habits is based on what "expert" students tell us about what they - as learners - do to succeed. It is grounded in a 10-year study that rests on a rich qualitative data set that includes open-ended survey responses gathered on a term-by term basis and in depth interviews during the freshman and junior years with over 700 students of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, since many students interviewed were the first in their family to attend college and from backgrounds traditionally underserved by higher education, the book's insights will be of particular interest to educators elsewhere who are increasingly expected to help similar students succeed. Themes include student success, academic challenges, diversity, pedagogy, and technology in the classroom. No other book on the widely discussed subject of student success relies on such a wealth of quantitative and qualitative data about what works from the point of view of students themselves.

Reiseberichte und Infos aus neun L ndern: La Palma " SpanienAntikes " LibyenRas al Khaima " VAEKiew bis Jalta " UkraineAlexandrien " gyptenReich der Mitte " ChinaMausoleen " IranSamarkand " UsbekistanT rme des Schweigens " IranTheben-West " gyptenIban auf Borneo " Malaysia141 Farbfotos (ganzseitig)Grafiken

Mit Japans ph nomenalen Z gen werden von Norden nach S den Highlights japanischer Geschichte und Kultur angesteuert, vom turbulenten kaiserlichen und wirtschaftlichen Zentrum Tokyo ber historisch und kulturell bedeutende Orte wie Nikko, Kyoto und Himeji, das wieder erstandene Hiroshima und Kobe, beschaulich in Berg und Tal gelegene Tempel, Schreine und G tterstatuen bis zu den k stlichen hei en Quellb dern im famili ren Ambiente seiner G steh user; Schiffe, Hunderte Stufen und Gondeln f hren ber See und Berg. Informative Texte zu Geschichte, Religionen, Kunst und Kultur (auch K che, Sumo und Manga fehlen nicht) sowie rund zweihundert teils farbige Fotos, Pl ne von Burgen, G rten und Tempelanlagen und zahlreiche Illustrationen der Autorin vermitteln ein lebendiges Bild des Landes mit seinen vielen Gesichtern. Sakura, das Fest der Kirschbl te, berstrahlt das Ende der Reise.

In the years since John Huber's trailblazing Lean Library Management was published, budget pressures on libraries have only increased. Yet libraries who have adopted his strategies have turned conventional management thinking-that if budgets are reduced, customer service suffers-on its head. These libraries have proven that by streamlining and improving customer services, they can eliminate wasteful activities and bring down costs. In The Purpose-Based Library, Huber and seasoned public library administrator Potter build on insight gleaned from decades of experience to demonstrate how libraries can create real growth opportunities through concentrating on their true mission and purpose, and without spending a lot more money. With a focus on putting ideas into action, they point the way towards New ways to think about metrics Reexamining customer self-driven services Effectively leveraging the considerable footprint of libraries Identifying and assessing community needs and realigning library services accordingly Actively encouraging community fundraising Offering cutting-edge services and programs Packed with boots-on-the-ground commentary, this book presents strategies to help libraries survive and succeed.