This book presents current trends and developments in the rapidly growing field of biomimetics. It takes an application-oriented approach to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of this field: Experts, from academic as well as professional backgrounds, contribute to this book by describing and presenting state-of-the-art experiments and practical developments. A strong emphasis is put on the various possibility to apply biomimetics in tissue engineering, regenerative surgery, neurosurgery for clinical applications.

The late 16th century and the first half of the 17th century saw a final resurgence of the concept of Fortuna. Shortly thereafter, this goddess of chance and luck, who had survived for millennia, rapidly lost her cultural and intellectual relevance. This volume explores the late heyday and subsequent erasure of Fortuna. It examines vernacular traditions and confessional differences, analyses how the iconography and semantics of Fortuna motifs transformed, and traces the rise of complementary concepts such as those of probability, risk, fate and contingency. Thus, a multidisciplinary team of contributors sheds light on the surprising ways in which the end of Fortuna intersected with the rise of modernity.

The late 16th century and the first half of the 17th century saw a final resurgence of the concept of Fortuna. Shortly thereafter, this goddess of chance and luck, who had survived for millennia, rapidly lost her cultural and intellectual relevance. This volume explores the late heyday and subsequent erasure of Fortuna. It examines vernacular traditions and confessional differences, analyses how the iconography and semantics of Fortuna motifs transformed, and traces the rise of complementary concepts such as those of probability, risk, fate and contingency. Thus, a multidisciplinary team of contributors sheds light on the surprising ways in which the end of Fortuna intersected with the rise of modernity.

In den letzten Jahrzehnten sind die Begriffe und Themen von Kontingenz und Zufall geradezu zu einem Modethema der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften geworden, in der Philosophie, aber auch in der Geschichtswissenschaft und in der Soziologie. Doch was genau ist unter Kontingenz oder Zufall zu verstehen? Dieser Frage widmet sich Peter Vogts Arbeit, in der erstmals in einer moglichst vollstandigen und zugleich fur zeitliche und disziplinare Grenzen offenen Weise analysiert wird, wie die Begriffe und Themen von Kontingenz und Zufall in der Begriffs- und Ideengeschichte von der Antike bis in die unmittelbare Gegenwart verhandelt werden."

Since 1st January 1989 Switzerland has a new International Arbitration Act, in the form of Chapter Twelve of the Federal Statute on Private International Law (PILS). In the German version of the "Basler Kommentar" on the PILS published in 1996, experienced Swiss arbitration practitioners gave a detailed commentary of the provisions on international arbitration. This commentary is now available in an English translation based on drafts by Stephen V. Berti. The book contains a comprehensive, updated introduction to international arbitration by Marc Blessing, followed by: the commentary of articles 176 - 194 PILS by Felix R. Ehrat (article 176); Robert Briner (article 177); Werner Wenger (articles 178 and 186); Wolfgang Peter and Thomas Legler (article 179); Wolfgang Peter and Caroline Freymond (article 180); Nedim Peter Vogt (article 181); Michael E. Schneider (articles 182 and 184); Stephen V. Berti (articles 183, 185 and 193); Pierre A. Karrer (article 187); Markus Wirth (articles 188 and 189); Stephen V. Berti and Anton K. Schnyder (articles 190 and 191); and Paolo Michele Patocchi and Cesare Jermini (articles 192 and 194). The work provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Swiss International Arbitration Act, and explains how they became law and how they have been interpreted in practice during the first few years since they came into force.

This "Liber Amicorum" celebrates the 60th birthday of Thomas Bar and Robert Karrer, who set up their international law practice more than 28 years ago. Contributions in the book are from practitioners and scholars in the field of international law. The "Liber Amicorum comprises 16 articles on topics ranging from business law to arbitration and from a global perspective.

In 2005, Americans spent some $181 billion on fashion and apparel, according to The NPD Group, an international marketing information company specializing in consumer purchasing and behavior. Fashion trends are always changing, and each season presents new styles for the public and new opportunities for all sectors of the fashion industry. ""Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry, Second Edition"" covers the exciting developments in this trend-setting industry. Comprehensive and accessible, this second edition has had a complete makeover: it now features revised and updated entries, concise new job profiles, and updated appendixes. The new and revised career profiles include: boutique owner; costume designer; fabric librarian; fashion buyer; fashion designer; fashion illustrator; fit model; media buyer; samplemaker; and textile designer.

Career Wisdom for College Students is a career advice book for those who need it most - college students facing monumental decisions about their future but who may not have all the information they need. Offering insights readers won't get in class, on the Internet, or from their parents, expert author Peter Vogt guides college students through the process of career preparation. While many books exist to aid the first-time jobs seeker or the recent college graduate, few offer help during the formative time when a major is chosen, an initial career path is charted, and internship and work experience opportunities abound. Filling this niche, this practical book consists of more than 60 advice articles separated into four major sections: ""Take A Look Around - A Real Look Around,"" ""Be Careful What You Think You Know,"" ""Build Your Skills and Experience Through Hands-on Activities,"" and ""Land the Job You Really Want."" An epilogue offers advice on getting the most out of the campus career counselor, and an appendix suggests helpful resources for further research or career exploration. Chapters include: What Are You Good At? Ask Someone Else! You Can Make a Career Out of Almost Anything; Career Decision-Making Traps to Avoid; Money, Status, and Power Aren't the Only Forms of Pay; Experience Isn't Optional; It's Essential; Don't Take Your Technology Skills for Granted; Introverts Can Network Too; and ""Out-research"" Your Competitors, Win the Job.