All the basic principles of this important topic are clearly presented here in an account which takes as examples many compounds of industrial and biological significance. Consideration is given to the structure, reactions, and properties of benzene and classes of aromatic compounds derived from it, and topics such as thermodynamic versus kinetic control and pericyclic reactions are introduced. The text also covers polycyclic arenes and the small and large ring systems which are embraced by t...

Explains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts-the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook Sociology of the Arts is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics-enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole. Thr...

Callister's Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th Edition promotes student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties.

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Die Geschichte Hasans, neunzehn, der mit seiner Familie jahrelang zwischen Bosporus und Spree hin- und hergependelt ist und der am Tag des Mauerfalls beschließt, Istanbul zu verlassen und ganz nach Berlin zurückzukehren.

Ein atemberaubend tragikomischer Roman voll farbigster Charaktere und Episoden aus Ost und West. Er handelt vom Erwachsenwerden, von Freundschaft, von der Suche nach der großen Liebe, von Verrat und Identität. Ein kosmopolitisches Buch, das Klischees aufzeigt und zerstört."

Elke ouder kent het wel: strijd over bedtijd, eten of schermtijd. Klinkt dat je bekend in de oren? Dit boek vertelt je hoe je beter kunt communiceren binnen het gezin, voor meer contact en verbinding én een betere sfeer in huis.

Dr. Thomas Gordon ontwikkelde vijftig jaar geleden zijn wereldberoemde, revolutionaire methode voor communicatie binnen het gezin, waardoor conflicten op een harmonieuze manier opgelost kunnen worden. Hij schreef er 9 boeken over, die in 28 talen zijn vertaald. Werel...

Het geschiedenisonderwijs werkt in Nederland, van basisschool tot en met centraal examen, met tien tijdvakken. De kern van de leerstof ligt vast in een aantal ‘kenmerkende aspecten’ per tijdvak, bijvoorbeeld absolutisme in de tijd van regenten en vorsten (17e eeuw) en industrialisatie in de tijd van burgers en stoommachines (19e eeuw). In totaal komen negenenveertig kenmerkende aspecten aan de orde. Samen vormen zij de basiskennis waarmee leerlingen zich in de historische tijd moeten kunn...

A concise, coherent and easily readable textbook about the field of science communication, connecting the practice of science communicators with theory. In the book, recent trends and shifts in the field resonate, such as the transition from telling about science to interacting with the public and the importance of science communication in health and environmental communication. The chapters have been written by experts in their disciplines, coming from philosophy of science and communication...

As we increase our awareness of the planetary challenges and how they intersect with the discipline or profession we choose to focus on, we have put our attention on the external forces and impacts. What remains untouched however is the set of beliefs, values, assumptions, mental processes, and paradigms that we hold and share: our mindset. But how do we change a mindset?This book is the first to introduce the 12 Principles for a Sustainability Mindset, presenting educators with a framework t...

Innovation principles to bring about meaningful and sustainable growth in your organization Using a list of more than 2,000 successful innovations, including Cirque du Soleil, early IBM mainframes, the Ford Model-T, and many more, the authors applied a proprietary algorithm and determined ten meaningful groupings the Ten Types of Innovation that provided insight into innovation. The Ten Types of Innovation explores these insights to diagnose patterns of innovation within industries, to identi...