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Today, the optimization of production planning processes by means
of IT and quantitative methods is a de-facto standard in the energy
industry. Franch et al.
inChapter1andIkenouyeinChapter2giveanintroduction, overview, and
reasonsforthis. Furthermore,
theenergyproblemnowisnotonlyachallenging one but also one of the
most important issues in the world from the political and
economical points of view. In every country, the government is
faced with the problem of how to adopt the system of 'Cap and
Trade. ' Especially energy consuming industries, such as steel,
power, oil and chemicals, are seriously confronted with this
problem. VIII Preface This is also the reason why the German
Operations Research Society (GOR) and one of its working groups,
held a symposium with the title "Stochastic Optimization in the
Energy Industry. " During the 78th meeting of the GOR working group
"Praxis der Mathematischen Optimierung/Real World Optimization" in
Aachen at Procom GmbH on April 21/22, 2007, the speakers with an
application background explained their requirements for
stochasticoptimizationsolutionsbasedonpracticalexperiences.
Thespeakers from the research side and the software system
suppliers examined di?erent aspects of the whole subject - from the
integration of wind energy, the chain of errors in nuclear power
plants and the scheduling of hydroelectric power stations, and the
risk assessment in trading activities to the various software
systems which support stochastic optimization methods. The
symposium o?ered an interesting overview which re?ected the -
quirements, possibilities and restrictions of "Stochastic
Optimization in the Energy Industry.
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks includes detailed maps and concise
descriptions for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in these two
stunningly beautiful parks as well as a trail map provided by
National Geographic.
Noted scholars of environment-aging relations and environmental
psychology examine the value of selected classic, contemporary, and
in one instance, completely new theories for enhancing both
research and service provision on housing for elderly populations.
The contributors examine the housing needs of older populations and
provide theory-driven innovative solutions for improving the fit
between older persons and their residential environments. Some
issues covered are the need for greater understanding of the
psychological needs of older individuals seeking environmental
support; for a holistic understanding of elder-environment
relations in physical, social, and phenomenological contexts; for
inclusion of ignored perspectives; and for recognition of the
continuing value of major founding theories. This book will be of
interest to students, scholars, and professionals in psychology,
gerontology, environmental policy, housing, and social services.
Environmental gerontology - the research on aging and environment -
evolved during the late 1960s, when the domain became a relevant
topic due to societal concerns with the problems of housing for
elderly people. The field proliferated during the 1970s and 1980s,
and remains viable and active today on an international scale.
However, in recent times, the viability of the field and its future
has been brought into question. In this volume, international
experts across diverse areas reflect on the current progress of
their respective disciplines, illustrating research-grounded
benefits emerging from their work, and suggesting new agenda that
can guide progress in the future. The contributors address a wide
range of issues, including: evaluation of existing paradigms and
new theories that might advance both research and training; issues
and applications in methods, measures, and empirically-generated
research agenda; innovative approaches to environmental
transformations in home, community, and long-term care settings;
and understudied populations and issues in environmental
gerontology. This book was originally published as a special issue
of the Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
Environmental gerontology - the research on aging and environment -
evolved during the late 1960s, when the domain became a relevant
topic due to societal concerns with the problems of housing for
elderly people. The field proliferated during the 1970s and 1980s,
and remains viable and active today on an international scale.
However, in recent times, the viability of the field and its future
has been brought into question. In this volume, international
experts across diverse areas reflect on the current progress of
their respective disciplines, illustrating research-grounded
benefits emerging from their work, and suggesting new agenda that
can guide progress in the future. The contributors address a wide
range of issues, including: evaluation of existing paradigms and
new theories that might advance both research and training; issues
and applications in methods, measures, and empirically-generated
research agenda; innovative approaches to environmental
transformations in home, community, and long-term care settings;
and understudied populations and issues in environmental
gerontology. This book was originally published as a special issue
of the Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
A tribute and guide to M. Powell Lawton's groundbreaking work!
Dr. M. Powell Lawton, who died in January 2001, was arguably the
most significant thinker, researcher, and practitioner in
environment-behavior studies within the field of gerontology. The
authors of Physical Environments and Aging represent three
generations of internationally recognized researchers whose lives
and work were greatly influenced by both Lawton the professional
and Lawton the man. This book presents their assessment of his
contributions to environmental theory, purpose-built housing,
community study, long-term care settings, and other related topics.
Many of the contributors also share personal anecdotes that
illustrate how Lawton's professional visions were shaped by his
remarkable intellect and personality.
Physical Environments and Aging examines many aspects of
environmental gerontology, including: housing policy reform and
home modification place therapy philosophic foundations of
environment-aging studies the future of theory, practice, and
policy in the field the role of neighborhoods More than just an
homage, Physical Environments and Aging is also a practical guide
to the field, offering you tractable theory, useful methods and
measures, and functional research overviews in the realms of
everyday experience of older adults.
A tribute and guide to M. Powell Lawton's groundbreaking work!
Dr. M. Powell Lawton, who died in January 2001, was arguably the
most significant thinker, researcher, and practitioner in
environment-behavior studies within the field of gerontology. The
authors of Physical Environments and Aging represent three
generations of internationally recognized researchers whose lives
and work were greatly influenced by both Lawton the professional
and Lawton the man. This book presents their assessment of his
contributions to environmental theory, purpose-built housing,
community study, long-term care settings, and other related topics.
Many of the contributors also share personal anecdotes that
illustrate how Lawton's professional visions were shaped by his
remarkable intellect and personality.
Physical Environments and Aging examines many aspects of
environmental gerontology, including: housing policy reform and
home modification place therapy philosophic foundations of
environment-aging studies the future of theory, practice, and
policy in the field the role of neighborhoods More than just an
homage, Physical Environments and Aging is also a practical guide
to the field, offering you tractable theory, useful methods and
measures, and functional research overviews in the realms of
everyday experience of older adults.
Commercial Law AUTHORED BY WORLD GROUP MEMBER FIRMS Although the
economic downturns of 2001 and 2002 have threatened to dampen
enthusiasm for employee equity participation in business
enterprises, such plans continue to be offered by employers in
nearly all major national jurisdictions. The time is ripe, in fact,
to clarify and elucidate the legal complexities of extending such
plans across borders to employees working in other countries. This
is the first book to provide in-depth, country-by-country coverage
of the national law issues that must be considered by an employer
implementing (or considering the implementation of) a multinational
employee equity plan. For each of thirty countries, International
Employee Equity Plans presents a detailed survey of applicable law,
trends, and customs affecting employee participation. Each chapter
is written by practicing employment lawyers in that particular
jurisdiction, ensuring that the critical issues, potential
pitfalls, and likely changes are incisively dealt with. Among the
matters described and analysed for each country are the following:
the most advantageous (and disadvantageous) types of plans;
relevant securities offering rules; all legal compliance steps;
available exemptions and reliefs and the conditions upon which they
are offered; the fine line between "informing" and "advising";
taxation of employee benefits and other tax rules; and the extent
to which local courts will recognize foreign law in all pertinent
matters. The wealth of guidance and information in this book will
help many more organisations to follow the lead of those companies
that have already achieved remarkable success in this important
area of international business. Legal practitioners, in-house
counsel, human resources executives and others involved in
implementing employee equity plans have here a detailed and
user-friendly handbook covering the most important jurisdictions.
Today, the optimization of production planning processes by means
of IT and quantitative methods is a de-facto standard in the energy
industry. Franch et al.
inChapter1andIkenouyeinChapter2giveanintroduction, overview, and
reasonsforthis. Furthermore,
theenergyproblemnowisnotonlyachallenging one but also one of the
most important issues in the world from the political and
economical points of view. In every country, the government is
faced with the problem of how to adopt the system of 'Cap and
Trade. ' Especially energy consuming industries, such as steel,
power, oil and chemicals, are seriously confronted with this
problem. VIII Preface This is also the reason why the German
Operations Research Society (GOR) and one of its working groups,
held a symposium with the title "Stochastic Optimization in the
Energy Industry. " During the 78th meeting of the GOR working group
"Praxis der Mathematischen Optimierung/Real World Optimization" in
Aachen at Procom GmbH on April 21/22, 2007, the speakers with an
application background explained their requirements for
stochasticoptimizationsolutionsbasedonpracticalexperiences.
Thespeakers from the research side and the software system
suppliers examined di?erent aspects of the whole subject - from the
integration of wind energy, the chain of errors in nuclear power
plants and the scheduling of hydroelectric power stations, and the
risk assessment in trading activities to the various software
systems which support stochastic optimization methods. The
symposium o?ered an interesting overview which re?ected the -
quirements, possibilities and restrictions of "Stochastic
Optimization in the Energy Industry.
Throughout the past decades, the understanding of the
pathophysiology of chronic heart failure and the therapeutic
approach to this condition have un dergone considerable change. New
developments are reported every year. Perhaps it is because of this
continuing interest of researchers and physi th cians that the
chapter on chronic heart failure of the 4 edition of Klinische
Kardiologie has been so positively received. Several colleagues
asked the authors to publish the chapter on chronic heart failure
separately, because it would be more practical to use in daily
work. When the request for an En glish version of this chapter
reached the authors and Springer-Verlag, we were happy, on the one
hand, because of the interest, but did wonder whether it would be
wise to translate a typically German textbook into Eng lish. We
invite you to send us your critical comments. Although Guidelines
for the Treatment of Heart Failure have been pub lished recently by
the WHO, by the European Society of Cardiology, and by the American
Heart Association Task Force clinicians, practitioners, and stu
dents still seem to need , a comprehensive view with emphasis on
pathophys iology, epidemiology and therapy. The authors are
grateful to Springer-Verlag for the good co-operation and
tremendous personal commitment in making the English edition of
Chronic Heart Failure possible. We hope to give our readers a good
overview on this important clinical syndrome, one which re quires
intelligent clinical research and sound clinical practice as weIl.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, situated in California's
rugged Sierra Nevada, boast some of the most spectacular landscapes
on the continent: towering groves of giant sequoia trees,
crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and
Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48. Discover 20 of
the best easy day hikes in the parks, accompanied by detailed
descriptions and trail maps. This book is a personal guide to the
wonders of the California Sierra.
This anthology from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender features all your favorite characters, brought to life by a cast of all-star creators!
Journey along with Team Avatar as they rescue a pumpkin farmer waylaid by monsters, go undercover in the Fire Nation, help an old rival with a hair-raising problem, and reflect on what it means to save the world.
Featuring the work of Gene Luen Yang (Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South), Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Ron Koertge (Vampire Planet), Dave Scheidt (Dreamworks Trolls, Wrapped Up), Sara Goetter (Dungeon Critters, Boozle), and more, this anthology features stories both hilarious and heartwarming.
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