Ren: 2365 books
Diversity and Contact
Immigration and Social Interaction in German Cities
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
This book analyzes how the socio-demographic and cultural diversity of societies affect the social interactions and attitudes of individuals and groups within them. Focusing on Germany, where in some cities more than one third of the population are first or second-generation immigrants, it examines...
Sports Injuries
Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2011
In recent years, research studies into sports injuries have provided healthcare professionals with a better understanding of their etiology and natural history. On this basis, novel concepts in the diagnosis and management of these conditions are now being explored. This timely book offers a complete...
by René Chartrand, Keith Durham, Mark Harrison
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2016
The history of the Vikings is bloody and eventful, and Viking warriors capture the popular imagination to this day. They made history, establishing the dukedom of Normandy, providing the Byzantine Emperors' bodyguard and landing on the shores of America 500 years before Columbus. Beautifully illustrated...
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Nevada
From Boys to Men
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
The Great Depression of the 1930s had a devastating impact on sparsely populated Nevada and its two major industries, mining and agriculture. Luckily, thanks to Nevada’s powerful Senate delegation, Roosevelt’s New Deal funding flowed abundantly into the state. Among the programs thus supported...
by Sören Noack
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2011
Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2008 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Studies, grade: 1,3, Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, language: English, abstract: Fast economic growth is often given higher importance than a more...
The Postmodern Joy of Role-Playing Games
Agency, Ritual and Meaning in the Medium
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2018
Historian Johan Huizinga once described game playing as the motor of humanity’s cultural development, predating art and literature. Since the late 20th century, Western society has undergone a “ludification,” as the influence of game-playing has grown ever more prevalent. At the same time, new...
The Middle Class in Neoliberal China
Governing Risk, Life-Building, and Themed Spaces
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Since the late 1970s, China’s move towards neoliberalism has made it not only one of the world’s fastest growing economies, but also one of the most polarised states. This economic, social and political transformation has led to the emergence of a new Chinese middle class, and understanding the...
Mandarin Chinese Picture Dictionary
Learn 1,500 Key Chinese Words and Phrases (Perfect for AP and HSK Exam Prep; Includes Online Audio)
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2018
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Mandarin—whether you're 5 or 100!
This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Mandarin characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce...
Empathy
From Bench to Bedside
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Recent work on empathy theory, research, and applications, by scholars from disciplines ranging from neuroscience to psychoanalysis.
There are many reasons for scholars to investigate empathy. Empathy plays a crucial role in human social interaction at all stages of life; it is thought to help...
Earth System Modelling - Volume 1
Recent Developments and Projects
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2013
Collected articles in this series are dedicated to the development and use of software for earth system modelling and aims at bridging the gap between IT solutions and climate science. The particular topic covered in this volume addresses the usefulness of coupling infrastructures and data management,...
Fighting Weight
How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Khaliah Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, shares her success at overcoming obesity through banding surgery—a minimally invasive, reversible, and extremely effective choice for drastically overweight people
When Muhammad Ali's daughter Khaliah hit 325 pounds, she didn't need to be told again...
by Yiqun Tang, Jie Zhou, Xingwei Ren
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2014
Involving several areas of geological engineering, geotechnical engineering and tunnel engineering, this book describes the soft soil deformation characteristics and dynamic responses induced by subway vibration load. Based on field monitoring and laboratory testing data, with both comprehensive micro-and...
by Ying Zhu, Malcolm Warner, Shuang Ren
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2017
The quality of its business leadership is a key issue for the future development of Asia’s economies. Although Asia’s economies have grown spectacularly in recent decades, they are currently facing increasing challenges. This book explores the current state of business leaders and leadership in...
by Renée Dunan
Language: French
Release Date: May 29, 2015
Language: French
Release Date: May 29, 2015
On pourrait peut-être croire que ce livre est tout imaginaire et de pure littérature. Cela, certes, ne lui enlèverait rien. Pourtant, ce lui apportera un charme de plus et un divertissement, je dirai même une richesse nouvelle, que de révéler en quoi les aventures...