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The Richard Hannay Collection: The 39 Steps, Greenmantle, Mr. Standfast

by John Buchan ...

Major General Sir Richard Hannay is the fictional secret agent created by writer and diplomat John Buchan, who was himself an Intelligence officer during the First World War. The strong and silent type, combining the dour temperament of the Scot with the stiff upper lip of the Englishman, Hannay is pre-eminent among early spy-thriller heroes. Caught up in the first of these five gripping ... Read more

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Major General Sir Richard Hannay is the fictional secret agent created by writer and diplomat John Buchan, who was himself an Intelligence officer during the First World War. The strong and silent type, combining the dour temperament of the Scot with the stiff upper lip of the Englishman, Hannay is pre-eminent among early spy-thriller heroes. Caught up in the first of these five gripping
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The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

The Brothers Karamazov is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is generally considered the culmination of his life's work. Dostoevsky spent nearly two years writing The Brothers Karamazov, which was published as a serial in The Russian Messenger and completed in November 1880. Dostoevsky intended it to be the first part in an epic story titled The Life of a Great Sinner, ... Read more

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The Brothers Karamazov is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is generally considered the culmination of his life's work. Dostoevsky spent nearly two years writing The Brothers Karamazov, which was published as a serial in The Russian Messenger and completed in November 1880. Dostoevsky intended it to be the first part in an epic story titled The Life of a Great Sinner,
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The Contractor's NEC3 ECC Handbook

by Steven C. Evans ...

Addresses the daily challenges faced by contractors who use the NEC3 ECC with clear, practical and useable advice on how to solve themWritten in plain English for contractors and their staff, this book explains how the NEC3 contract works and provides answers to common questions. It presents complicated concepts in a simple, straightforward and understandable way, focusing mainly on day-to-day use ... Read more

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Addresses the daily challenges faced by contractors who use the NEC3 ECC with clear, practical and useable advice on how to solve themWritten in plain English for contractors and their staff, this book explains how the NEC3 contract works and provides answers to common questions. It presents complicated concepts in a simple, straightforward and understandable way, focusing mainly on day-to-day use
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Construction Law

by Julian Bailey ...

Series series Construction Practice Series
Now in its second edition, Construction Law is the standard work of reference for busy construction law practitioners, and it will support lawyers in their contentious and non-contentious practices worldwide. Published in three volumes, it is the most comprehensive text on this subject, and provides a unique and invaluable comparative, multi-jurisdictional approach.This book has been described by ... Read more

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Now in its second edition, Construction Law is the standard work of reference for busy construction law practitioners, and it will support lawyers in their contentious and non-contentious practices worldwide. Published in three volumes, it is the most comprehensive text on this subject, and provides a unique and invaluable comparative, multi-jurisdictional approach.This book has been described by
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A Practical Guide to Disruption and Productivity Loss on Construction and Engineering Projects

by Roger Gibson ...

Disruption of a construction project is of key concern to the contractor as any delay to the project will involve the contractor in financial loss, unless those losses can be recovered from the employer. It is, however, acknowledged that disruption claims in construction are difficult to prove, usually the result of poor or inaccurate project records, but the cost of lost productivity or reduced ... Read more

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Disruption of a construction project is of key concern to the contractor as any delay to the project will involve the contractor in financial loss, unless those losses can be recovered from the employer. It is, however, acknowledged that disruption claims in construction are difficult to prove, usually the result of poor or inaccurate project records, but the cost of lost productivity or reduced
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Maritime Law

Edited by Yvonne Baatz ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative guide covers all of the core aspects of maritime law in one distinct volume. Maritime Law is written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, each expert in their own field. Together, they provide clear, concise and fully up-to-date coverage of topics ranging from bills of lading to arrest of ships, all written in an accessible and engaging ... Read more

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Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative guide covers all of the core aspects of maritime law in one distinct volume. Maritime Law is written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, each expert in their own field. Together, they provide clear, concise and fully up-to-date coverage of topics ranging from bills of lading to arrest of ships, all written in an accessible and engaging
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Australian Urban Land Use Planning

Principles, Systems and Practice: Second Edition

by Nicole Gurran ...

Urban and regional planning is increasingly central to public policy in Australia and internationally. As cities and regions adapt to profound economic, societal and technological shifts, new urban and environmental problems are emerging – from inadequate systems of transport and infrastructure, to declining housing affordability, biodiversity loss and human-induced climate change.Australian Urban ... Read more

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Urban and regional planning is increasingly central to public policy in Australia and internationally. As cities and regions adapt to profound economic, societal and technological shifts, new urban and environmental problems are emerging – from inadequate systems of transport and infrastructure, to declining housing affordability, biodiversity loss and human-induced climate change.Australian Urban
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Construction Delays

Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims

by Roger Gibson ...

This book provides guidance on delay analysis, particularly in relation to extension of time submissions. It gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended good practice is given on all the common delay analysis techniques, and worked examples of ... Read more

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This book provides guidance on delay analysis, particularly in relation to extension of time submissions. It gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended good practice is given on all the common delay analysis techniques, and worked examples of
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Introduction to Construction Contract Management

by Brian Greenhalgh ...

This book is an introduction to construction contract administration and management, covering the delivery and execution stage of a construction project and the various issues which the contract administrator needs to proactively manage. It can therefore be used as a contract administrator’s resource book covering what needs to be done (and why) to keep a construction project on track from a ... Read more

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This book is an introduction to construction contract administration and management, covering the delivery and execution stage of a construction project and the various issues which the contract administrator needs to proactively manage. It can therefore be used as a contract administrator’s resource book covering what needs to be done (and why) to keep a construction project on track from a
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MacRoberts on Scottish Construction Contracts

by MacRoberts ...

Provides a guide to the general principles of Scottish law relevant to construction contracts and the main provisions of the standard forms of construction contract used in Scotland including:the obligations of employers and contractorscertificationpaymentending a construction contractremediessubcontractscollateral warrantiesinsurancedispute resolutionregulatory mattersThe... ... Read more

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Provides a guide to the general principles of Scottish law relevant to construction contracts and the main provisions of the standard forms of construction contract used in Scotland including:the obligations of employers and contractorscertificationpaymentending a construction contractremediessubcontractscollateral warrantiesinsurancedispute resolutionregulatory mattersThe...
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Complete Works

by Swami Vivekananda ...

This ebook contains all the books, lecture, discussions, prose, poetry, and letters written by Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual teacher from India at the end of the 19th century who brought Vedanta to the United States and Europe. Vivekananda was a disciple of realized and awakened saint Sri Ramakrishna. CONTENTS Introduction Volume I Addresses at The Parliament of Religions Karma-Yoga Raja-Yoga ... Read more

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This ebook contains all the books, lecture, discussions, prose, poetry, and letters written by Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual teacher from India at the end of the 19th century who brought Vedanta to the United States and Europe. Vivekananda was a disciple of realized and awakened saint Sri Ramakrishna. CONTENTS Introduction Volume I Addresses at The Parliament of Religions Karma-Yoga Raja-Yoga
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Wives and Daughters

by Elizabeth Gaskell ...

Wives and Daughters is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in the Cornhill Magazine as a serial from August 1864 to January 1866. When Mrs Gaskell died suddenly in 1865, it was not quite complete, and the last section was written by Frederick Greenwood. The story revolves around Molly Gibson, only daughter of a widowed doctor living in a provincial English town in the 1830s. ... Read more

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Wives and Daughters is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in the Cornhill Magazine as a serial from August 1864 to January 1866. When Mrs Gaskell died suddenly in 1865, it was not quite complete, and the last section was written by Frederick Greenwood. The story revolves around Molly Gibson, only daughter of a widowed doctor living in a provincial English town in the 1830s.
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Let's Explore the Construction Site

Construction Site Kids Book

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Heavy Machinery Books
The construction site is a dangerous place to visit but it's rich in lessons too. With the use of a picture book, your child can be "in" a site but without any danger involved. A picture book is a wonderful tool that helps your child surpass all basic development stages with flying colors. It appeals to the senses, it fuels the mind and it cultivates a love for learning too! ... Read more

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The construction site is a dangerous place to visit but it's rich in lessons too. With the use of a picture book, your child can be "in" a site but without any danger involved. A picture book is a wonderful tool that helps your child surpass all basic development stages with flying colors. It appeals to the senses, it fuels the mind and it cultivates a love for learning too!
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Contract Law in the Construction Industry Context

by Carl J. Circo ...

Series series Spon Research
This book chronicles how contract cases from the construction industry have influenced, solidified, refined and particularized U.S. contract law. The book’s central claim is that the construction industry experience has helped to contextualize U.S. contract law and, therefore, has encouraged the common law to be more receptive to flexible legal standards and practices and less constrained by the ... Read more

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This book chronicles how contract cases from the construction industry have influenced, solidified, refined and particularized U.S. contract law. The book’s central claim is that the construction industry experience has helped to contextualize U.S. contract law and, therefore, has encouraged the common law to be more receptive to flexible legal standards and practices and less constrained by the
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The Presentation and Settlement of Contractors' Claims - E2

by Mark Hackett, Geoffrey Trickey ...

Contractual disputes, often involving large sums of money, occur with increasing frequency in the construction industry. This book presents - in non-legal language - sound professional advice from a recognized expert in the field on the practical aspects of claims. This edition has been brought right up to date by taking into account legal decisions promulgated over the last 17 years, as well as ... Read more

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Contractual disputes, often involving large sums of money, occur with increasing frequency in the construction industry. This book presents - in non-legal language - sound professional advice from a recognized expert in the field on the practical aspects of claims. This edition has been brought right up to date by taking into account legal decisions promulgated over the last 17 years, as well as
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Understanding and Negotiating EPC Contracts, Volume 1

The Project Sponsor's Perspective

by Howard M. Steinberg ...

In Understanding and Negotiating EPC Contracts, Volume 1, Howard M. Steinberg presents a practical and comprehensive guide to understanding virtually every aspect of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for infrastructure projects.The 25 chapters in Volume 1 are supplemented with real-life examples and court decisions, and offer tactical advice for anyone who must negotiate or ... Read more

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In Understanding and Negotiating EPC Contracts, Volume 1, Howard M. Steinberg presents a practical and comprehensive guide to understanding virtually every aspect of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for infrastructure projects.The 25 chapters in Volume 1 are supplemented with real-life examples and court decisions, and offer tactical advice for anyone who must negotiate or
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Infrastructure

The Social Value of Shared Resources

by Brett M. Frischmann ...

Infrastructure resources are the subject of many contentious public policy debates, including what to do about crumbling roads and bridges, whether and how to protect our natural environment, energy policy, even patent law reform, universal health care, network neutrality regulation and the future of the Internet. Each of these involves a battle to control infrastructure resources, to establish ... Read more

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Infrastructure resources are the subject of many contentious public policy debates, including what to do about crumbling roads and bridges, whether and how to protect our natural environment, energy policy, even patent law reform, universal health care, network neutrality regulation and the future of the Internet. Each of these involves a battle to control infrastructure resources, to establish
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Les Pandectes – Droit de la construction

by Gaston Vogel ...

Series series Les Pandectes
Cette édition actualisée des Pandectes « Droit de la construction » rassemble et structure de façon cohérente les dernières jurisprudences les plus significatives – dont certaines inédites – dans ce domaine. Au départ des questions auxquelles les professionnels du secteur luxembourgeois de la construction sont confrontées dans leur pratique quotidienne, l’auteur charpente la matière en 15 parties ... Read more

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Cette édition actualisée des Pandectes « Droit de la construction » rassemble et structure de façon cohérente les dernières jurisprudences les plus significatives – dont certaines inédites – dans ce domaine. Au départ des questions auxquelles les professionnels du secteur luxembourgeois de la construction sont confrontées dans leur pratique quotidienne, l’auteur charpente la matière en 15 parties
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Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook

by Dominique Rawley QC, Merissa Martinez, Kate Williams, Peter Land ...

Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook provides a user-friendly and practical guide to adjudication and payments under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and subsequent legislation. It provides a compendium of case law and materials which is invaluable to the construction industry, adjudicators, legal practitioners, and students. The book covers both the ... Read more

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Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook provides a user-friendly and practical guide to adjudication and payments under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and subsequent legislation. It provides a compendium of case law and materials which is invaluable to the construction industry, adjudicators, legal practitioners, and students. The book covers both the
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Niedersächsische Bauordnung

Textausgabe mit ergänzenden Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften des öffentlichen Baurechts

by Wolff-Dietrich Barth, Marco Trips ...

Die 17. Auflage enthält das gesamte niedersächsische Bauordnungsrecht, insbesondere die - Niedersächsische Bauordnung (NBauO), - Allgemeine Durchführungsverordnung zur NBauO, - Bauvorlagenverordnung, - Verkaufsstättenverordnung, - Garagen- und Stellplatzverordnung, - Verordnung über Campingplätze, Wochenendplätze und Wochenendhäuser. Außerdem die sonstigen für Bauvorhaben maßgebenden Vorschriften ... Read more

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Die 17. Auflage enthält das gesamte niedersächsische Bauordnungsrecht, insbesondere die - Niedersächsische Bauordnung (NBauO), - Allgemeine Durchführungsverordnung zur NBauO, - Bauvorlagenverordnung, - Verkaufsstättenverordnung, - Garagen- und Stellplatzverordnung, - Verordnung über Campingplätze, Wochenendplätze und Wochenendhäuser. Außerdem die sonstigen für Bauvorhaben maßgebenden Vorschriften
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Mängel am Bau erkennen

Schnelleinstieg für Architekten und Bauingenieure

by Felix Reeh ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Felix Reeh gibt in kompakter Form einen Einstieg in die Gesetzeslage und Rechtsprechung des BGH zu Mängeln an Bauleistungen und Architekten- bzw. Ingenieurleistungen. Es werden insbesondere die Voraussetzungen für einen Mangel im werkvertragsrechtlichen Sinne vermittelt und die Bedeutung der allgemein anerkannten Regeln der Technik, DIN-Normen und Herstellervorschriften besprochen. Die zutreffende ... Read more

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Felix Reeh gibt in kompakter Form einen Einstieg in die Gesetzeslage und Rechtsprechung des BGH zu Mängeln an Bauleistungen und Architekten- bzw. Ingenieurleistungen. Es werden insbesondere die Voraussetzungen für einen Mangel im werkvertragsrechtlichen Sinne vermittelt und die Bedeutung der allgemein anerkannten Regeln der Technik, DIN-Normen und Herstellervorschriften besprochen. Die zutreffende
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Der Artenschutz im Bebauungsplanverfahren

by Eckart Scharmer, Matthias Blessing ...

Dem Artenschutz kommt erhebliche Bedeutung in Verfahren zur Aufstellung von Bebauungsplänen zu. Dabei stellt die Bewältigung artenschutzrechtlicher Konflikte eine nicht zu unterschätzende Hürde für die Festsetzung von Bebauungsplänen dar. Vor dem Hintergrund dieser Probleme werden das Artenschutzrecht und seine Behandlung im Bebauungsplanverfahren praxisnah und wissenschaftlich fundiert erläutert. ... Read more

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Dem Artenschutz kommt erhebliche Bedeutung in Verfahren zur Aufstellung von Bebauungsplänen zu. Dabei stellt die Bewältigung artenschutzrechtlicher Konflikte eine nicht zu unterschätzende Hürde für die Festsetzung von Bebauungsplänen dar. Vor dem Hintergrund dieser Probleme werden das Artenschutzrecht und seine Behandlung im Bebauungsplanverfahren praxisnah und wissenschaftlich fundiert erläutert.
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Code de droit économique

Livre X - Commerce électronique et services de la société de l’information

by Various ...

Ce livre présente le Code de droit économique, Livre X, consacré au commerce électronique et aux services de la société de l’information, dans le cadre des codes fédéraux en droit belge. Il offre une compilation claire et accessible des dispositions légales régissant les activités en ligne, les obligations des prestataires de services, ainsi que les droits des consommateurs. Destiné aux ... Read more

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Ce livre présente le Code de droit économique, Livre X, consacré au commerce électronique et aux services de la société de l’information, dans le cadre des codes fédéraux en droit belge. Il offre une compilation claire et accessible des dispositions légales régissant les activités en ligne, les obligations des prestataires de services, ainsi que les droits des consommateurs. Destiné aux
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Baugesetzbuch (BauGB)

Edited by Hoffmann ...

Baugesetzbuch in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom 3. November 2017 (BGBl. I S. 3634). Das deutsche Baugesetzbuch (BauGB) ist das wichtigste Gesetz des Bauplanungsrechts in Deutschland. Seine Bestimmungen haben großen Einfluss auf Gestalt, Struktur und Entwicklung des besiedelten Raumes und der Städte und Dörfer. Es definiert die wichtigsten stadtplanerischen Instrumente, die den Gemeinden zur ... Read more

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Baugesetzbuch in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom 3. November 2017 (BGBl. I S. 3634). Das deutsche Baugesetzbuch (BauGB) ist das wichtigste Gesetz des Bauplanungsrechts in Deutschland. Seine Bestimmungen haben großen Einfluss auf Gestalt, Struktur und Entwicklung des besiedelten Raumes und der Städte und Dörfer. Es definiert die wichtigsten stadtplanerischen Instrumente, die den Gemeinden zur
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