This thesis presents pioneering work in the relatively new field of focused ion beam (FIB) sculpting of single crystals to produce bespoke devices and enable the investigation of physics that cannot be studied in bulk samples. It begins with a comprehensive and didactic account of how to achieve this sculpting, revealing the ‘tricks of the trade’ of state-of-the-art FIB microstructuring. In subsequent chapters, the author presents ground-breaking results obtained from microstructures of th...

The present volume constitutes an attempt to compile contem porary features of diagnosis and treatment of renal and adrenal tumors. A thorough survey of the field is ensured by the authors' considerable scientific experience. Tumors of the kidneys and the adrenal glands are being diagnosed and treated by physicians of different medical disciplines. For both types of tumor, the pathologic cellular substrate is of crucial importance in diagnosis and therapy. In recent years significant diagn...

This book links ethical leadership theory to the implementation of improved leadership practices, particularly in highly operational environments. It builds on the recognition that bad forms of leadership lead to declining motivation and consequently to problems in the social climate and quality of work in organizations and the personal health of employees. It is based on a qualitative study from 100 in-depth interviews using inductive categorization, retrieving deep, rich and unprompted d...

After the positive response which followed the first edition of this book 6 years ago, the editors were encouraged to prepare a completely reworked second edition that includes the modern advances in this field. There has been a complete change of diagnostic procedure in the detection of renal tumors, which is now based on sonography, computed tomography, and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, pushing intravenous urography and angiography completely into the background. Also, new methods ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Get ready to puke your soul out and cash in your chakras, because The Profit Muhamed is here to flip spirituality on its head and slap a price tag on enlightenment. Johann Bachmann unleashes a fever dream so wild it'll make your grandma's prayer circle look like a pyramid scheme—and trust me, this one's got better ROI. This ain't your dusty Bible study or some crunchy yoga retreat bullshit; it's a cosmic rollercoaster of ayahua...

Gemstone Water: Harnessing the Power of Crystals for Balanced Life Energy and Holistic Well-Being Do you often feel drained, tired, and unmotivated? Do you long for change and progress but still feel stuck? Then it's high time to try the healing power of gemstones! They address the root cause of blocked life energy, and this book will show you how to restore balance to your energy system. People suffering from the typical ailments of modern life often think of stress, vitamin deficiency, a...

This e-book contains high-resolution graphics and tables that can only be read on e-readers capable of enlarging images. A lecturer who is equipped with the necessary awareness, knowledge and skills, can with reasonable effort successfully deal with the challenges in today's international higher education. This publication focuses on the essentials of teaching and providing the best possible concrete and practical guidance for novices from different subject areas.

Israel and the Nations: Paul's Gospel in the Context of Jewish Expectation provides various perspectives of leading contemporary scholars concerning Paul’s message, particularly his expressed expectation of the end-time redemption of Israel and its relation to the Gentiles, the non-Jewish nations, in the context of Jewish eschatological expectation. The contributors engage the increasingly contentious enigmas relating to Paul’s Jewishness: had his perception of living in a new era in Chris...

A suspenseful tale of witches, family, and magic from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. When a twelve-year-old orphan unexpectedly becomes the mistress of a seemingly abandoned castle, she is thrust into a mysterious plot involving murderous spells, false identity, and a magical battle of wills between the living and the dead. Readers of Kate Milford's Greenglass House, Victoria Schwab's City of Ghosts, and Diana Wynne Jones will be riveted.Twelve-year-old Zita, a...

What does a successful adjuster do? What makes them different from everyone else?In this book, John Bachmann reveals the secrets of successful claims handling.Whether you are new to the industry or a veteran, the insights offered will show you how to have satisfied customers and employers."This is the book EVERY adjuster should read."—Chris Stanley Founder of IA Path Author of the Insurance Adjuster's Playbook series.

Liza, an overweight college aged girl, who loved books, was persecuted in her small midwestern town for not being the ideal. Life was terrible, but then she learned her hero was going to be in the big city for a book signing. He was the Paragon, a larger than life super hero that everyone adored. Having never travelled so far on her own, she arrived late, and ended up with a seat in the back. This put her in the wrong place at the wrong time as Paragon appeared and one of his arch villains...

This book is about the art, science, history, politics, religion, romance, business, and adventure of, and surrounding the sport of fly fishing, which directly mirrors and affects conservation and environmental movements in much of the world today. Woven through all of the history is Mark Bachmann’s narrative created from his personal experiences, behavior, and choices. His intent is to approach man’s dominion vs the natural world honestly and provocatively with a broad based science persp...