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Russian Folklore (Paperback)
Y.M. Sokolov; Translated by Catherine Ruth Smith
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The Report predicts that the coming five years will witness the
five countries keep improving in national innovative
competitiveness, with China and Russia maintaining their strong
growth momentum, India growing at a moderate rate, and Brazil and
South Africa gradually picking up speed and climbing out of the
trough. It estimates that the five countries' national innovative
competitiveness will be keeping steady growth by 2030. The General
Reports part presents a comprehensive analysis of the current
status and achievements of STI cooperation between China and other
BRICS countries and proposes priority areas of BRICS STI
cooperation to provide valuable decision inputs for the BRICS
countries to accelerate the improvement of their national
innovative competitiveness. The Country Reports part respectively
analyzes and makes predictions on the national innovative
competitiveness of the BRICS countries based on a survey of their
STI development and STI cooperation within the BRICS framework. The
Thematic Reports part focuses on four thematic areas closely
related to STI, i.e. digital economy, financial inclusion, energy,
and agriculture, and offers detailed analysis of the STI
development and potential of the countries in relevant areas,
providing additional inputs for a further understanding of the
national innovative competitiveness of the BRICS countries.
This book takes a closer look at the diversity of fiction writing
from Diderot to Markson and by so doing call into question the
notion of a singular "theory of fiction," especially in relation to
the novel. Unlike Forster's approach to "Aspects of the Novel,"
which implied there is only one kind of novel to which there may be
an aspect, this book deconstructs how one approach to studying
something as protean as the novel cannot be accomplished. To that
end, the text uses Diderot's This Is Not A Story (1772) and David
Markson's This Is Not A Novel (2016) as a frame and imbedded within
are essays on De Maistre's Voyage Around My Room (1829), Machado de
Assis's Posthumous Memoirs Of Braz Cubas (1881), Andre Breton's
Nadja (1928) and Elizabeth Smart's By Grand Central Station I Sat
Down And Wept (1945).
Grasslands are among the largest ecosystems in the world and
consequently are of great importance to mankind. The genotypes of
the species which are the main components of the grasslands have
great influence on total outcome and successful utilization of
grasslands. Therefore fodder crops and turf swards should be
constantly improved to follow modern trends in agriculture
production and landscape architecture. The wide range of breeding
programs for forage and amenity species, as well as new breeding
methods and techniques, is rapidly expanding the boundaries and is
making it possible to achieve outstanding breeding results. This
book includes papers presented at the 30th EUCARPIA Fodder Crops
and Amenity Grasses Section Meeting. The challenging title of the
book focuses on breeding of quantitative traits, which directly
impact the profitability and sustainability of grasslands and
fodder crops production, as well as on multidisciplinary approach
in grassland research and utilisation. Included papers offer a
unique collection of ideas and breakthroughs in the fields of
fodder crops and amenity grasses breeding and genetics, as well as
in the creative and innovative application of new tools in
practical breeding.
Proceedings of a Seminar on the Practical Applications of Remote
Sensing in Forestry, Jonkoping, May 1985, under the Auspices of the
Joint FAO/ECE Working Party on Forest Economics and Statistics and
the Swedish National Board of Forestry under the Ministry of
Agriculture
This book examines one work dealing with madness from each of five
prominent authors. Including discussion of Fowles, Hamsun, Hesse,
Kafka, and Poe, it delineates the specific type of madness the
author associates with each text, and explores the reason for that
- such as a historical moment, physical pressure (such as
starvation), or the author's or his narrator's perspective. The
project approaches the texts it explores from the perspective of a
writer of fiction as well as from the perspective of a critic, and
discusses them as unique manifestations of literary madness. It is
of particular significance for those interested in the interplay of
fiction, literary criticism, and psychology.
This book presents the results of studies that determine the most
effective ways for human development, ensuring a decent life, and
preserving natural resources within the framework of the defined
issues. Russia is a participant of the United Nations Global
Agreement on implementing sustainable development, adopted in 2015.
Russia is a large country, both in terms of population and
territory, that can significantly influence the achievement of
sustainable development goals. Russia is actively promoting social
responsibility practices and sustainable development among
scientists, specialists, and students. The presented articles
highlight the main problems in ecology, economy, education, and
law; and analyses the opportunities and prospects in achieving
sustainable development goals in the context of modern conditions.
The monograph presents the results of the development of the
theoretical foundations of geoinformation management of the
development of distributed organizational and technical systems and
territories. The objectives of the research identified the main
tasks to be solved:Â 1)Â conceptual analysis of the
processes of geoinformation management of the development of
spatially distributed natural and technical
systems. 2) methodological foundations for managing the
development of natural and technical
systems. 3) methodological apparatus for providing
geoinformation management for the development of natural and
technical systems. 4) geoinformation systems for
managing the development of natural and technical systems. 5)
methods and models of decision-making risk management in managing
the development of natural and technical systems. The results
obtained allow, at subsequent stages of research, to develop
decision-making methods based on geoinformation for real control
systems of various levels and purposes, practical recommendations
for improving geoinformation risk management for the development of
territories and organizational and technical systems, as well as
methods for measuring the parameters of distributed systems,
territories and water areas.
The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and
researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight
studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making,
Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are
commonly understood as a supportive tool in designing
future-oriented strategies. The book outlines approaches and
experiences of integrating such Foresight studies in the making and
implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies
at different national levels. It delivers insights into practical
approaches of developing STI policy measures oriented towards
future societal and technological challenges based on evidence
drawn from comparable policy measures worldwide. Authors from
leading academic institutions, international organizations and
national governments provide a sound theoretical foundation and
framework as well as checklists and guidelines for leveraging the
potential impact of STI policies.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments
in network dynamics and control with applications to supply chains,
manufacturing and logistics systems. It systemizes these
developments in the form of new taxonomies and methodological
principles to shape the research domain of supply network dynamics
control. Uniquely, the book links the fundamentals of control and
system theories and artificial intelligence with supply chain and
operations management. It addresses the needs of researchers and
practitioners alike, revealing the challenges and opportunities of
supply chain and operations management by means of dynamic system
analysis.
This book is the result of the study of metabolic and hormonal
disorders in patients suffering obesity and diabetes mellitus,
focusing on mechanisms of formation of atherosclerotic changes in
the myocardium and vessels in diabetes mellitus patient.
The increase of emotional stress has disturbing effects on the
neurohumoral regulation of metabolic processes, especially in
relation to the cardiovascular system, and increases the changes of
organisms developing atherosclerosis. This book studies the effects
on the cardiovascular system (in IHD patients) caused by emotions
of diverse biological qualities (both positive and negative). At
the same time, the relationship between these effects on the
functional activity of various hormonal systems and the blood
coagulation system are studied in order to determine the mechanisms
and development of atherosclerotic processes.
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Sanctifying Art (Hardcover)
Deborah Sokolove; Foreword by Bruce C. Birch
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R1,052
R854
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This book has resulted from the activities of IFAC TC 5.2
"Manufacturing Modelling for Management and Control". The book
offers an introduction and advanced techniques of scheduling
applications to cloud manufacturing and Industry 4.0 systems for
larger audience. This book uncovers fundamental principles and
recent developments in the theory and application of scheduling
methodology to cloud manufacturing and Industry 4.0. The purpose of
this book is to present recent developments in scheduling in cloud
manufacturing and Industry 4.0 and to systemize these developments
in new taxonomies and methodological principles to shape this new
research domain. This book addresses the needs of both researchers
and practitioners to uncover the challenges and opportunities of
scheduling techniques' applications to cloud manufacturing and
Industry 4.0. For the first time, it comprehensively conceptualizes
scheduling in cloud manufacturing and Industry 4.0 systems as a new
research domain. The chapters of the book are written by the
leading international experts and utilize methods of operations
research, industrial engineering and computer science. Such a
multi-disciplinary combination is unique and comprehensively
deciphers major problem taxonomies, methodologies, and applications
to scheduling in cloud manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
This book develops foresight techniques to turn future societal
challenges into opportunities. The authors present foresight
approaches for innovation policy and management. Future
developments in fields such as education, energy, new materials,
nanotechnologies are highlighted for different countries. Readers
will discover tools and instruments to capture the potentials of
the grand societal challenges as defined by the United Nations.
This book is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars with
an interest in foresight methods and gives practical hints for
policy makers and managers to take account of the grand
opportunities in their business and policy strategies.
Decision-makers at all levels are being confronted with novel
complexities and uncertainties and face long-term challenges which
require foresight about long-term future prospects, assumptions,
and strategies. This book explores how foresight studies can be
systematically undertaken and used in this context. It explicates
why and how methods like horizon scanning, scenario planning, and
roadmapping should be applied when dealing with high levels of
uncertainty. The scope of the book moves beyond "narrow" technology
foresight, towards addressing systemic interrelations between
social, technological, economic, environmental, and political
systems. Applications of foresight tools to such fields as energy,
cities, health, transportation, education, and sustainability are
considered as well as enabling technologies including nano-, bio-,
and information technologies and cognitive sciences. The approaches
will be illustrated with specific actual cases.
Relationships of the theory of integrable systems with various
branches of mathematics are extremely deep and diverse. On the
other hand, the most fundamental exactly integrable systems often
have applications in theoretical physics. Therefore, many
mathematicians and physicists are interested in integrable
models.The book is intelligible to graduate and PhD students and
can serve as an introduction to separate sections of the theory of
classical integrable systems for scientists with algebraic
inclinations. For the young, the book can serve as a starting point
in the study of various aspects of integrability, while
professional algebraists will be able to use some examples of
algebraic structures, which appear in the theory of integrable
systems, for wide-ranging generalizations.The statements are
formulated in the simplest possible form. However, some ways of
generalization are indicated. In the proofs, only essential points
are mentioned, while for technical details, references are
provided. The focus is on carefully selected examples. In addition,
the book proposes many unsolved problems of various levels of
complexity. A deeper understanding of every chapter of the book may
require the study of more rigorous and specialized literature.
A guide to using Calling on God in worship communities, with: A
sample order of service Suggestions for enhancing the visual
environment for worship Guidelines for creating liturgies
collaboratively in your own worship community This special
prayerbook is for today¡s Christians who find comfort in the
rhythm of the traditional lectionarybut long to connect with God in
ways that are satisfying to the modern heart and mind. Founded on
creativity, inclusivity and sharing, it encourages us to remember
the divine elements of the natural world around us as we express
our hopes and fears for others and ourselves. Inspiring words help
us givethanks for human inventions and lament the evils of poverty,
violence and oppression of all kinds while remaining mindful of
God¡s promises of healing for a broken world. Following the annual
procession of the seasons with prayers that are appropriate for
personal devotion as well as for use in leading worship, these new
ways to call on God will feed your soul and inspire you to fi nd
your own fresh language for thanksgiving, praise, intercession and
petition, whether in your community or personal spiritual life.
A guide to using Calling on God in worship communities, with: A
sample order of service Suggestions for enhancing the visual
environment for worship Guidelines for creating liturgies
collaboratively in your own worship community This special
prayerbook is for today¡s Christians who find comfort in the
rhythm of the traditional lectionarybut long to connect with God in
ways that are satisfying to the modern heart and mind. Founded on
creativity, inclusivity and sharing, it encourages us to remember
the divine elements of the natural world around us as we express
our hopes and fears for others and ourselves. Inspiring words help
us givethanks for human inventions and lament the evils of poverty,
violence and oppression of all kinds while remaining mindful of
God¡s promises of healing for a broken world. Following the annual
procession of the seasons with prayers that are appropriate for
personal devotion as well as for use in leading worship, these new
ways to call on God will feed your soul and inspire you to fi nd
your own fresh language for thanksgiving, praise, intercession and
petition, whether in your community or personal spiritual life.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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