Available for the first time in English language translation, this is the long-awaited second volume of the three part set on Totalitarianism and Political Religions, edited by the eminent Professor Hans Maier. This represents a major study, with contributions from leading scholars of political extremism, sociology and modern history, the book shows how new models for understanding political history arose from the experience of modern despotic regimes. We are used to distinguishing the despotic regimes of the twentieth century - Communism, Fascism, National Socialism, Maoism - very precisely according to place and time, origins and influences. But what should we call that which they have in common? On this question, there has been, and still is, a passionate debate. Indeed, the question seemed for a long time not even to be admissible. Clearly this state of affairs is unsatisfactory. The debate has been renewed in the past few years. After the collapse of the communist systems in Central, East and Southern Europe, a (scarcely surveyable) mass of archival material has become available. Following the lead of Fascism and National Socialism, communist and socialist regimes throughout the world now belong to the historical past as well. This leads to the resumption of old questions: what place do modern despotisms assume in the history of the twentieth century? What is their relation to one another? Should they be captured using traditional concepts - autocracy, tyranny, despotism, dictatorship - or are new concepts required? Here, the most important concepts - totalitarianism and political religions - are discussed and tested in terms of their usefulness. This set of volumes is as topical and relevant to current world events in the twenty first century.

Available for the first time in English language translation, this is the long-awaited second volume of the three part set on Totalitarianism and Political Religions, edited by the eminent Professor Hans Maier. This represents a major study, with contributions from leading scholars of political extremism, sociology and modern history, the book shows how new models for understanding political history arose from the experience of modern despotic regimes. We are used to distinguishing the despotic regimes of the twentieth century - Communism, Fascism, National Socialism, Maoism - very precisely according to place and time, origins and influences. But what should we call that which they have in common? On this question, there has been, and still is, a passionate debate. Indeed, the question seemed for a long time not even to be admissible. Clearly this state of affairs is unsatisfactory. The debate has been renewed in the past few years. After the collapse of the communist systems in Central, East and Southern Europe, a (scarcely surveyable) mass of archival material has become available. Following the lead of Fascism and National Socialism, communist and socialist regimes throughout the world now belong to the historical past as well. This leads to the resumption of old questions: what place do modern despotisms assume in the history of the twentieth century? What is their relation to one another? Should they be captured using traditional concepts - autocracy, tyranny, despotism, dictatorship - or are new concepts required? Here, the most important concepts - totalitarianism and political religions - are discussed and tested in terms of their usefulness. This set of volumes is as topical and relevant to current world events in the twenty first century.

This book comprises the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computational Engineering (ICCE 2017), held in Darmstadt, Germany on September 28-29, 2017. The conference is intended to provide an interdisciplinary meeting place for researchers and practitioners working on computational methods in all disciplines of engineering, applied mathematics and computer science. The aims of the conference are to discuss the state of the art in this challenging field, exchange experiences, develop promising perspectives for future research and initiate further cooperation. Computational Engineering is a modern and multidisciplinary science for computer-based modeling, simulation, analysis, and optimization of complex engineering applications and natural phenomena. The book contains an overview of selected approaches from numerics and optimization of Partial Differential Equations as well as uncertainty quantification techniques, typically in multiphysics environments. Where possible, application cases from engineering are integrated. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners of Computational Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Sciences and Computer Science.

This book comprises the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computational Engineering (ICCE 2017), held in Darmstadt, Germany on September 28-29, 2017. The conference is intended to provide an interdisciplinary meeting place for researchers and practitioners working on computational methods in all disciplines of engineering, applied mathematics and computer science. The aims of the conference are to discuss the state of the art in this challenging field, exchange experiences, develop promising perspectives for future research and initiate further cooperation. Computational Engineering is a modern and multidisciplinary science for computer-based modeling, simulation, analysis, and optimization of complex engineering applications and natural phenomena. The book contains an overview of selected approaches from numerics and optimization of Partial Differential Equations as well as uncertainty quantification techniques, typically in multiphysics environments. Where possible, application cases from engineering are integrated. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners of Computational Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Sciences and Computer Science.

This book presents selected papers from the 3rd International Workshop on Computational Engineering held in Stuttgart from October 6 to 10, 2014, bringing together innovative contributions from related fields with computer science and mathematics as an important technical basis among others. The workshop discussed the state of the art and the further evolution of numerical techniques for simulation in engineering and science. We focus on current trends in numerical simulation in science and engineering, new requirements arising from rapidly increasing parallelism in computer architectures, and novel mathematical approaches. Accordingly, the chapters of the book particularly focus on parallel algorithms and performance optimization, coupled systems, and complex applications and optimization.

This book presents selected papers from the 3rd International Workshop on Computational Engineering held in Stuttgart from October 6 to 10, 2014, bringing together innovative contributions from related fields with computer science and mathematics as an important technical basis among others. The workshop discussed the state of the art and the further evolution of numerical techniques for simulation in engineering and science. We focus on current trends in numerical simulation in science and engineering, new requirements arising from rapidly increasing parallelism in computer architectures, and novel mathematical approaches. Accordingly, the chapters of the book particularly focus on parallel algorithms and performance optimization, coupled systems, and complex applications and optimization.

With regard to both the environmental sustainability and operating efficiency demands, modern combustion research has to face two main objectives, the optimization of combustion efficiency and the reduction of pollutants. This book reports on the combustion research activities carried out within the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 568 "Flow and Combustion in Future Gas Turbine Combustion Chambers" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). This aimed at designing a completely integrated modeling and numerical simulation of the occurring very complex, coupled and interacting physico-chemical processes, such as turbulent heat and mass transport, single or multi-phase flows phenomena, chemical reactions/combustion and radiation, able to support the development of advanced gas turbine chamber concepts

Several new developments in the field of neuroimmunology with focus on the brain-to-immune system communication have been the incentive for this PIR volume. It covers topics such as brain-immune interactions, the impact of stress on the immune response, pain and immunosuppression, the modulation of inflammation and pain by the sympathetic nervous system, consequences of nerve injury for the immune system, neuronal mechanisms of immune cell recruitment, and the modulation of the immune response by corticotropin-releasing hormone or adenosine. The authors are a unique group of scientists who are all interested in brain-to-immune interactions; however, each from a different perspective. The volume will serve both neurobiologists and immunologists to understand the influence of the central nervous system on peripheral inflammation. Many aspects of this book will also be stimulating for researchers in the pain field.

With regard to both the environmental sustainability and operating efficiency demands, modern combustion research has to face two main objectives, the optimization of combustion efficiency and the reduction of pollutants. This book reports on the combustion research activities carried out within the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 568 Flow and Combustion in Future Gas Turbine Combustion Chambers funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). This aimed at designing a completely integrated modeling and numerical simulation of the occurring very complex, coupled and interacting physico-chemical processes, such as turbulent heat and mass transport, single or multi-phase flows phenomena, chemical reactions/combustion and radiation, able to support the development of advanced gas turbine chamber concepts"

This volume in the series Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering presents a collection of papers presented at the International Workshop on FSI, held in October 2005 in Hohenwart and organized by DFG's Research Unit 493 "FSI: Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization." The papers address partitioned and monolithic coupling approaches, methodical issues and applications, and discuss FSI from the mathematical, informatics, and engineering points of view.

Several new developments in the field of neuroimmunology with focus on the brain-to-immune system communication have been the incentive for this PIR volume. It covers topics such as brain-immune interactions, the impact of stress on the immune response, pain and immunosuppression, the modulation of inflammation and pain by the sympathetic nervous system, consequences of nerve injury for the immune system, neuronal mechanisms of immune cell recruitment, and the modulation of the immune response by corticotropin-releasing hormone or adenosine. The authors are a unique group of scientists who are all interested in brain-to-immune interactions; however, each from a different perspective. The volume will serve both neurobiologists and immunologists to understand the influence of the central nervous system on peripheral inflammation. Many aspects of this book will also be stimulating for researchers in the pain field.

Numerical simulation methods in all engineering disciplines gains more and more importance. The successful and efficient application of such tools requires certain basic knowledge about the underlying numerical techniques. The text gives a practice-oriented introduction in modern numerical methods as they typically are applied in mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering. Problems from heat transfer, structural mechanics, and fluid mechanics constitute a thematical focus of the text. For the basic understanding of the topic aspects of numerical mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and the corresponding engineering area are simultaneously important. Usually, the necessary information is distributed in different textbooks from the individual disciplines. In the present text the subject matter is presented in a comprehensive multidisciplinary way, where aspects from the different fields are treated insofar as it is necessary for general understanding. Overarching aspects and important questions related to accuracy, efficiency, and cost effectiveness are discussed. The topics are presented in an introductory manner, such that besides basic mathematical standard knowledge in analysis and linear algebra no further prerequisites are necessary. The book is suitable either for self-study or as an accompanying textbook for corresponding lectures. It can be useful for students of engineering disciplines as well as for computational engineers in industrial practice.

Numerical simulation methods in all engineering disciplines gains more and more importance. The successful and efficient application of such tools requires certain basic knowledge about the underlying numerical techniques. The text gives a practice-oriented introduction in modern numerical methods as they typically are applied in mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering. Problems from heat transfer, structural mechanics, and fluid mechanics constitute a thematical focus of the text. For the basic understanding of the topic aspects of numerical mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and the corresponding engineering area are simultaneously important. Usually, the necessary information is distributed in different textbooks from the individual disciplines. In the present text the subject matter is presented in a comprehensive multidisciplinary way, where aspects from the different fields are treated insofar as it is necessary for general understanding. Overarching aspects and important questions related to accuracy, efficiency, and cost effectiveness are discussed. The topics are presented in an introductory manner, such that besides basic mathematical standard knowledge in analysis and linear algebra no further prerequisites are necessary. The book is suitable either for self-study or as an accompanying textbook for corresponding lectures. It can be useful for students of engineering disciplines as well as for computational engineers in industrial practice.

Duetotheenormousprogressincomputertechnologyandnumericalmethods thathavebeenachievedinrecentyears, theuseofnumericalsimulation me- ods in industry gains more and more importance. In particular, this applies to all engineering disciplines. Numerical computations in many cases o?er a cost e?ective and, therefore, very attractive possibility for the investigation and optimization of products and processes. Besidestheneedfordevelopersofcorrespondingsoftware, thereisastrong - and still rapidly growing - demand for quali?ed specialists who are able to e?ciently apply numerical simulation tools to complex industrial problems. The successful and e?cient application of such tools requires certain basic knowledge about the underlying numerical methodologies and their possib- ities with respect to speci?c applications. The major concern of this book is the impartation of this knowledge in a comprehensive way. The text gives a practice oriented introduction in modern numerical me- ods as they typically are applied in engineering disciplines like mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering. In corresponding applications the by far most frequent tasks are related to problems from heat transfer, structural mech- ics, and ?uid mechanics, which, therefore, constitute a thematical focus of the text. Thetopicmustbeseenasastronglyinterdisciplinary?eldinwhichaspects of numerical mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and the cor- sponding engineering area are simultaneously important. As a consequence, usually the necessary information is distributed in di?erent textbooks from the individual disciplines. In the present text the subject matter is presented in a comprehensive multidisciplinary way, where aspects from the di?erent ?elds are treated insofar as it is necessary for general understandin

Die biblische Prophezeiung der Apokalypse droht real zu werden. Das ist den meisten zwar bewusst. Aber die halbherzigen Massnahmen zur Verhinderung des Untergangs konzentrieren sich zudem "nur" auf die drohende Klimakatastrophe. Gewaltiges Gefahrdungspotenzial haben auch der ruinoese Raubbau an den dramatisch schrumpfenden irdischen Ressourcen und die Vermullung weiter Teile der Erde. Anerkannte Experten sagen voraus, dass der Kollaps der fur das Leben wesentlichen OEkosysteme wie die Weltmeere und tropischen Regenwalder kaum noch zu verhindern ist. Dieses Buch entwickelt eine ebenso radikale wie einfache Formel zur Rettung der Schoepfung. Das "Zauberwort" heisst Kreislaufwirtschaft, wozu auch die Erneuerbaren Energien gehoeren. Alle Stoffe, die in die Wertschoepfungskette eingehen, mussen nach dem Lebenszyklus der Produkte komplett zuruckgewonnen werden. Das ware fur alle bezahlbar, und wir verfugen auch uber das noetige Know-how. Was wir brauchen, ist "nur" ein Verursacherprinzip fur die Ruckgewinnung und eine Marktwirtschaft, fur die wir das Soziale viel umfassender und vor allem einklagbar definieren. Dies wird von den Autoren erstmals theoretisch entwickelt. Dazu prasentieren sie praktikable Vorschlage zur politischen Umsetzung. Schlagkraftige Argumente liefert ein (fiktives) Interview der Autoren mit Papst Franziskus, Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels. Die drei antworten mit Aussagen aus ihren Schriften auf gleichlautende Fragen. Was verblufft und beeindruckt, sind die grossen UEbereinstimmungen in den Bestandsaufnahmen und Loesungsvorschlagen.

Das Kurzel OEPP darf nicht mehr das Synonym fur Vertragspartnerschaften beim Bau und Betrieb von Infrastrukturprojekten und den dazu standig kolportierten Geschichten des Scheiterns sein. Im Gegensatz zu diesen Klischees gibt es ein reales Erfolgsmodell. Das sind gemeinsame Unternehmen von OEffentlicher Hand und Privatwirtschaft in der kommunalen Daseinsvorsorge. Warum ist das so und worin liegen die konkreten Rahmenbedingungen fur eine gedeihliche Kooperation? Antworten auf diese und weitere Fragen geben die Autoren Michael Schafer und Ludger Rethmann in diesem essential.

Dieses Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch fuhrt in den modernen Entwurf grosser Chips ein. Ein grosser, leistungsfahiger RISC-Prozessor wird in einer Hardware-Beschreibungssprache (HDL) spezifiziert, hierarchisch entwickelt und schliesslich als Gattermodell dem Halbleiterhersteller zur Fertigung ubergeben. Das Ergebnis ist ein Semi-Custom-Prozessor mit uber 100.000 Bruttogattern und einer Rechenleistung von bis zu 40 MIPS. Das Buch mit Diskette fuhrt auch ausfuhrlich in die HDL VERILOG ein."

Das B}rger-Syndrom (Thrombangiitis obliterans) ist eine der h{ufigsten entz}ndlichen Gef{~erkrankungen. In diesem Buch werden Epidemiologie, Pathologie, Klinik, Diagnostik und Therapie systematisch dargestellt. Es wird herausgearbeitet, da~ es sich bei diesem Syndrom um eine klinische Entit{t handelt. Die diagnostischen und therapeutischen Empfehlungen entsprechen dem neuesten Forschungsstand. F}r Gef{~chirurgen und internistische Angiologen bietet dieser Band eine F}lle von Informationen anhand des eindrucksvollen Bildmaterials und aufgrund der metaanalytisch aufgearbeiteten relevanten Literatur.

Die beiden Prufungsvorbereitungstitel fur Auszubildende in Buroberufen enthalten alle prufungsrelevanten Themen mit umfassenden Musterlosungen sowohl in programmierter als auch konventioneller Form. Nicht nur Auszubildenden, sondern auch Praktikern, die in der betrieblichen Aus- und Weiterbildung tatig sind, sowie Lehrern und Prufern bietet dieses Arbeitsbuch die Moglichkeit, eine umfassende Kontrolle der Lernziele durchzufuhren.

This book is by a girl with Turner syndrome, about this relatively common but little understood genetic disorder and her experiences with it. It contains warnings, advice, and valuable tips for any family affected by Turner syndrome.

Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: B-, University of Leicester (Management Center), 38 entries in the bibliography, language: English, comment: The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the importance of customer relationship management (CRM) in a specific industry for a specific company. More precisely, this work will explore the automotive supplier industry, and within that industry, the company Y will be analysed, discussed and explored., abstract: The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the importance of CRM in a specific industry for a specific company. More precisely, this work will explore the automotive supplier industry; and within that industry, the company Y will be analysed, discussed and explored. Y is a supplier of aluminium tubes and aluminium profiles to the global automotive industry. The research will encompass several key areas in an effort to present a multi-perspective work, including best practices, an overview of CRM, and key factors of success as well as an automotive industry survey that the author administered, documented and integrated into this dissertation to add an element from the real business world to the research. First, a broad overview of relevant CRM theories and their meaning will be presented in order to set the stage for a discussion of Y as a specific competitor in the automotive supplier industry and to facilitate realistic and effective comparison and contrast between industry trends and the chosen company in particular. Following the CRM theory overview, differences between business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets will be differentiated for a complete understanding of these two distinct segments of the industry. Success factors within CRM will be presented, together with the limitations and problems associated with the application of CRM. After that supplement