The definitive guide to the critical issue of slope stability and safetySoil Strength and Slope Stability, Second Edition presents the latest thinking and techniques in the assessment of natural and man-made slopes, and the factors that cause them to survive or crumble. Using clear, concise language and practical examples, the book explains the practical aspects of geotechnical engineering as applied to slopes and embankments. The new second edition includ...

Das gesellschaftliche Bewusstsein für die Folgen interpersoneller Gewalt - insbesondere gegenüber Kindern und Jugendlichen - ist in den letzten Jahren enorm gewachsen. Maßgeblich dazu beigetragen hat die psychotraumatologische Forschung. Sie zeigt eindrücklich und immer deutlicher, dass maladaptiv verarbeitete belastende Lebenserfahrungen in Form chronischer Stress- und Affektdysregulation Ursache für eine Vielzahl psychischer wie auch körperlicher Störungen sind. Der transdiagnostisch aus...

Thomas Aquinas, born around 1225 in the Kingdom of Sicily, represents one of the most significant figures in Christian theology and philosophy. His contributions to Western thought extend far beyond theology, shaping various domains such as metaphysics, ethics, and political theory. His comprehensive and systematic theological framework, best encapsulated in his monumental work Summa Theologiae, integrates Christian doctrine with Aristotelian philosophy, offering a vision of God, ...

DER NEUE AQUAMAN Jackson Hyde ist der Nachwuchsheld Aqualad und einer der Gefährten von Arthur Curry alias Aquaman, dem berühmten Helden von Atlantis. Für eine wichtige Mission muss Arthur nun das Untersee-Reich verlassen und ernennt Jackson zum neuen Aquaman! Doch kaum ist Arthur fort, kommt es in Atlantis zu einem Bombenanschlag, und der Verdacht richtet sich ausgerechnet gegen Jackson! Gejagt von der atlantischen Garde muss er die Hintergründe des Anschlags aufdecken. Dabei erfährt er v...

Collects Star Wars: Empire (2002) #26-27, 29-30, 32-35, Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) #6-16, Star Wars: A Valentine Story. Following Star Wars: A New Hope, the struggling Rebellion has won their first major victory, giving them inspiration to continue the fight-but the war against the Empire is not even near its conclusion. In this omnibus collection, you'll find stories of your favorite classic-era characters, along with several new faces of the Rebellion: Luke is recognized as a Jedi Gener...

A seasoned veteran of the road loses his way.Earl isn’t the kind of trucker who succumbs to road rage.Unfortunately, he no longer has the bladder of a young man.A bathroom break threatens to change the whole direction of his life.Ride along with Earl on the most harrowing delivery of his career!Can he navigate his way back to safety before its too late?

Drawing heavily from the original letters and papers of Thomas Jefferson and his contemporaries, this resource chronicles the world of the Founding Father who wrote the Declaration of Independence. From his early critiques of the colonial policies of Great Britain and King George III to his governmental roles as the first secretary of state, the minister to France, and the third president of the United States, Jefferson's groundbreaking achievements are described in historical context. The...

Historically, interventions designed to impact the lives of disabled people were predicated upon deficits-based models of disability. This began to change with the introduction of World Health Organization (WHO) frameworks, particularly the International Classification of Function (ICF), that emphasized that disability could only be understood in the context of interactions among health, environmental factors, and personal factors and by examining the impact of such factors on a person’s a...

For the first time ever in audio! GraphicAudio and Brandon Sanderson are proud to present WHITE SAND produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music.On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an...

On its 50th anniversary, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has found renewed popularity and a generally positive representation in popular culture. Reflecting on these fifty years of development and history, and looking forward to D&D's bright future, Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds explores the intersection of D&D with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. From Tolkien's noti...

In 2005, Brandon Sanderson debuted with Elantris, an epic fantasy unlike any other then on the market. Graphic Audio is reissuing Elantris in a completely new audiobook production, a fresh chance to introduce it to the myriad listeners who have since become Sanderson fans. This new version is re-recorded with a larger cast of actors, new sound effects and new music scoring!This edition begins with a preface by author Dan Wells, the first person to read the completed novel, and a ne...

Dystopia, from the Greek dus and topos “bad place,” is a revelatory genre and concept that has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity at the start of the twenty-first century. This book addresses approaches to the study of dystopia from the academic fields of theology and religious studies. Following a co-written chapter where Scott Donahue-Martens and Brandon Simonson argue that dystopia can be understood as demythologized apocalyptic, ten unique contributions each engage a work of pop...