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At the hands of a minor talent, profiles are often flat, two-dimensional outlines of a thinker’s intellectual physiognomy. At the hands of a master like Jürgen Habermas, they can become something far more substantial and profound. With astonishing economy, Habermas sketches his impressions of the giants of recent German thought, several of whom were his personal mentors. For those of his readers accustomed to the demandingly abstract level of his theoretical work, the results will prove a welcome surprise. Without sacrificing any of the rigor and brilliance of those longer studies, he displays a remarkable ability to combine depth with brevity. Philosophical-Political Profiles not only adds a new dimension to our understanding of the intellectual odyssey of Germany’s leading contemporary thinker but also provides a series of stunning insights into the thought of the generation that preceded him. Martin Jay, University of California, Berkley «With enormous sensitivity, judiciousness, and critical insight, Habermas engages in dialogue with many of the leading German-trained intellectuals of our time-including Heidegger, Jaspers, Löwith, Bloch, Adorno, Benjamin, Marcuse, Arendt, Gadamer, Scholem, and others. These essays range over the most central and vital issues of contemporary life. Whether dealing with Jewish mysticism or critiques of modernity, Habermas is always illuminating and incisive. These essays can serve as an excellent introduction to his thinking. They also help to situate his theoretical work by revealing his deepest concerns.» Richard Bernstein, The New School for Social Research

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Die digitale Transformation wird in vielen Fällen nicht ausreichen, um die Herausforderungen der Zukunft zu bewältigen. Digital Rebirth ist mehr, es bedeutet eine Neukonzeption der Ziele, Leistungen, Kultur und Prozesse eines Unternehmens, inklusive der technologischen Plattform. Dieses Buch präsentiert praktische Rahmenbedingungen für den Digital Rebirth. Es richtet sich an etablierte große und mittlere Unternehmen, an deren Zulieferer und Dienstleister ebenso wie an jüngere Unternehmen und Startups. Und damit an Vorstände und Eigentümer, Führungskräfte, Unternehmensgründer und Consultants. – In jedem Kapitel beschreibt es bewährte Konzepte des Digital Rebirth, von der digitalen Neuausrichtung über digitale Plattformen und Ökosysteme bis zu Hinweisen, wie man von überkommenen Auffassungen zu neuartigen Denkweisen kommt und sich von unternehmerischem Ballast und alten Prozessen befreit. – Es zeigt deutlich, wie bekannte Unternehmen den Rebirth bereits gemeistert haben – oder gerade dabei sind, sich zu einem der Spielmacher der digitalen Wirtschaft zu entwickeln. – Darstellungen für Unternehmen und Branchen werden unterstützt durch Beschreibungen der Ansätze, Methoden und praktische Tools. – Der Inhalt des Buchs dient als Grundlage für Workshops, Management-Meetings sowie Führungskräfte-Brainstormings, wie sie von den Autoren bereits erfolgreich durchgeführt wurden. – Am Ende des Buchs wird der Ansatz des Digital Rebirth zu einem Set von fünf digitalen Treibern zusammengefasst, als Tools für eine zielgerichtete und erfolgreiche Unternehmensneuausrichtung. Das Konzept des Digital Rebirth zeigt deutlich, dass etablierte Business- und Wettbewerbsmodelle unter dem Aspekt des Internet der Dinge, künstlicher Intelligenz, Industrie 4.0 und cloudbasierten Diensten nicht mehr ausreichen, die digitale Welt abzubilden und zu verstehen. Inhalt Digital Rebirth. Weil Digitale Transformation und Roadmaps nicht ausreichend sind Was Digitalisierung wirklich bedeutet. Trends, Konsequenzen, Mythen Was Digitalisierung von uns verlangt. Neue Denkweisen, richtige Fragestellungen Das Kernkonzept des Digital Rebirth. Der Aufbau digitaler Unternehmensplattformen Horizontaler Digital Rebirth. Unternehmens-Ökosysteme gestalten und pflegen Vertikaler Digital Rebirth. Die Nutzung cloudbasierter Dienste Prozesse, Menschen, Qualifikationen. Die Fähigkeiten zum Digital Rebirth entwickeln Digital Leadership. Die Neuausrichtung von Unternehmen Das Werkzeug. Fünf Treiber für erfolgreichen Digital Rebirth Fazit. Digital Rebirth als entscheidender Impulsgeber für Unternehmen «Eine zeitgemäße Orientierungshilfe für Manager und Berater in praktisch jeder Branche.» ? Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer

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Smart Textiles: Wearable Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive presentation of recent advancements in the area of smart nanotextiles giving specific importance to materials and production processes. Different materials, production routes, performance characteristics, application areas and functionalization mechanisms are covered. The book provides a guideline to students, researchers, academicians and technologists who seek novel solutions in the related area by including groundbreaking advancements in different aspects of the diverse smart nanotextiles fields. This ground-breaking book is expected to spark an inspiration to allow future progress in smart nanotextiles research. The diversity of the topics, as well as the expert subject-matter contributors from all over the world representing various disciplines, ensure comprehensiveness and a broad understanding of smart nanotextiles.

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The only language you need to know to change your results. Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why? There’s a language we understand, but rarely use. A language that’s sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of words—and actions—that can’t be denied. Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ineffective “business speak”, so you can change the conversation. And change your results. Imagine what could happen when you replace frustration with an irresistible vision—for yourself, your team and your organization. Today’s leaders face so many challenges—employee retention, operational efficiency, culture, collaboration, leading across generations, and more—but communication is at the heart of every one of those issues. A clear message with a powerful delivery gets you halfway home. Honing in on your next conversation can drive more impact, better relationships, and greater overall effectiveness. For yourself. Your career. Your company. They say there’s nothing that can stop an idea whose time has come. So, take the lead. It’s time for you to create what’s missing. And Leadership Language will show you how. Get clear on your vision, get aligned with your story, and get others engaged with your message Connect with the people that matter most, in a way that invites innovation and new outcomes Find the courage to move forward, conquer change, and create powerful impact—while you help others do the same From student leaders to the C-suite, there is only one way for a leader to make an impact: communication. Leadership Language is your personal guide to mastering critical skills and unveiling your authentic potential.

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Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networks Relationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students. Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people’s lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can: Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students’ lives Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships Deploy emerging technologies that expand students’ networks to experts and mentors from around world Exploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help. Networks need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.

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Feminist approaches within the social sciences have expanded enormously since the 1960s. In addition, in recent years, geographic perspectives have become increasingly significant as feminist recognition of the differences between women, their diverse experiences in different parts of the world and the importance of location in the social construction of knowledge has placed varied geographies at the centre of contemporary feminist and postmodern debates. Gender, Identity and Place is an accessible and clearly written introduction to the wide field of issues that have been addressed by geographers and feminist scholars. It combines the careful definition and discussion of key concepts and theoretical approaches with a wealth of empirical detail from a wide-ranging selection of case studies and other empirical research. It is organized on the basis of spatial scale, examining the relationships between gender and place from the body to the nation, although the links between different spatial scales are also emphasized. The conceptual division and spatial separation between the public and private spheres and their association with men and women respectively has been a crucial part of the social construction of gendered differences and its establishment, maintenance and reshaping from industrial urbanization to the end of the millennium is a central linking theme in the eight substantive chapters. The book concludes with an assessment of the possibilities of doing feminist research. It will be essential reading for students in geography, feminist theory, women's studies, anthropology and sociology.

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The topic of NoSQL databases has recently emerged, to face the Big Data challenge, namely the ever increasing volume of data to be handled. It is now recognized that relational databases are not appropriate in this context, implying that new database models and techniques are needed. This book presents recent research works, covering the following basic aspects: semantic data management, graph databases, and big data management in cloud environments. The chapters in this book report on research about the evolution of basic concepts such as data models, query languages, and new challenges regarding implementation issues.

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A much-needed, up-to-date guide on conventional and alternative power generation This book goes beyond the traditional methods of power generation. It introduces the many recent innovations on the production of electricity and the way they play a major role in combating global warming and improving the efficiency of generation. It contains a strong analytical approach to underpin the theory of power plants—for those using conventional fuels, as well as those using renewable fuels—and looks at the problems from a unique environmental engineering perspective. The book also includes numerous worked examples and case studies to demonstrate the working principles of these systems. Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is divided into 8 chapters that comprehensively cover: thermodynamic systems; vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, combustion; control of particulates; carbon capture and storage; air pollution dispersal; and renewable energy and power plants. Features an abundance of worked examples and tutorials Examines the problems of generating power from an environmental engineering perspective Includes all of the latest information, technology, theories, and principles on power generation Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is an ideal text for courses on mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering.

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Over the last several years, manufacturers have expressed increasing interest in reducing their energy consumption and have begun to search for opportunities to reduce their energy usage. In this book, the authors explore a variety of opportunities to reduce the energy footprint of manufacturing. These opportunities cover the entire spatial scale of the manufacturing enterprise: from unit process-oriented approaches to enterprise-level strategies. Each chapter examines some aspect of this spatial scale, and discusses and describes the opportunities that exist at that level. Case studies demonstrate how the opportunity may be acted on with practical guidance on how to respond to these opportunities.

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