The accuracy with which clinicians can locate nerves and blood vessels has increased greatly with the development of portable handheld ultrasound scanners, and no specialty has felt the benefit more than anesthesia. This practical atlas of ultrasound anatomy addresses the two main challenges for anyone learning ultrasound-guided techniques: 1. Where do I place the probe? 2. What exactly am I looking at? Each nerve block or vascular access site is illustrated with: • An anatomical line illu...

WORLDBUILDING: Videospiele und Kunst im digitalen Zeitalter untersucht die Beziehung zwischen Gaming und zeitbasierter Medienkunst. Es ist die erste generationenübergreifende Ausstellung dieser Größenordnung, die einen Überblick vermittelt, wie sich zeitgenössische Künstler*innen weltweit Ästhetiken und Technologien aus dem Videospielbereich für ihre Praxis aneignen.Das Projekt präsentiert Arbeiten von mehr als 50 Künstler*innen, darunter Rebecca Allen, Cory Arcangel, LaTur...

Wie lernen wir die Ordnungen des Schöpferischen erkennen und mitgestalten? Der Garten ist ein begrenzter Ort im Freien, von Menschen gestaltet und gepflegt: ein Ort von Kultur und Natur. Könnte es solche "Orte" der Zeit geben, so wie es in der Natur Gärten als Orte des lieblichen Zusammenwirkens mit dem Menschen gibt? Welchen Sinn können wir den Worten "Im Garten der Zeit" verleihen?

WORLDBUILDING: Gaming and Art in the Digital Age examines the relationship between gaming and time-based media art. It is the first transgenerational show of this scope to survey how contemporary artists world-wide are appropriating the aesthetics and technology of gaming as their form of expression. Commissioned by the Julia Stoschek Foundation and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, the exhibition features works by more than 50 artists, including Rebecca Allen, Cory Arcangel, LaTurbo Avedon, ...

Practice and research of peace education has grown in the recent years as shown by a steadily increasing number of publications, programs, events, and funding mechanisms. The oft-cited point of departure for the peace education community is the belief in education as a valuable tool for decreasing the use of violence in conflict and for building cultures of positive peace hallmarked by just and equitable structures. Educators and organizations implementing peace education activities and pr...

Artificial Intelligence in Japan's Language Learning Classrooms brings together leading researchers and practitioners to explore how generative AI is reshaping language education in Japan. Moving beyond initial enthusiasm and concern, the volume offers a nuanced and critical examination of AI's role in second language acquisition, classroom practice, and institutional policy. The contributors highlight a wide range of perspectives, from practical applications such as AI-assisted f...

Currently, peace education remains marginalized in our education system, however, a united front can be formed and powerful paradigms can empower educators to play a critical role in peace building through scholarship, practice and activism. Indeed, educators around the world are developing effective strategies to transform education as a powerful force for global peace. The diverse array of contributors in the book demonstrate that educators as peace makers can be and have been instrument...

23 Erzählungen internationaler Spitzen-Autoren und -Autorinnen, vereint in einer Fantasy-Anthologie der Extra-Klasse (zusammengestellt und herausgegeben von Christian Dörge): u. a. von Tanith Lee, Michael Moorcock, Karl Edward Wagner, Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter, Roger Zelazny, C. J. Cherryh, Andrew J. Offutt, Ramsey Campbell, L. Sprague de Camp, Andre Norton, Henry Kuttner, Fitz Leiber.

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an exquisite, nutritionally and economically valuable crop of tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It outshines other tropical fruits in productivity, hardiness, adaptability, nutritional value, and ensures higher economic returns to growers. Guava is commercially grown in over 70 countries, and is gaining in popularity as a 'super fruit' due to its nutritional and health benefits. Notable recent developments include the potential to improve crop yie...

A magical queen who died long ago snares Lin Finity—her only hope to live again. Now in her forties, Lin's romance with Jack gets hotter, but will she choose him or any of the infinite tempting lives possible for her?After Lin speaks the Words of God, the magic of powerful Queen Gloriana snares her. She drags Lin to the Godless empty spaces between the Islands Of Time where no life can exist. Gloriana has but one chance to live again: only Lin's power can save her....

Seventy percent of the oil America uses each year goes to transportation. That means that the national oil addiction and all its consequences, from climate change to disastrous spills to dependence on foreign markets, can be greatly reduced by changing the way we move. In Transport Beyond Oil, leading experts in transportation, planning, development, and policy show how to achieve this fundamental shift.The authors demonstrate that smarter development and land-use decision...

Tempted by nearly-real worlds of her own creation,Lin risks being lost there forever.What is it about her flightsThat captivates her more—Gaining new powers? Or chasing her fantasy?Lin Finity made a desperate decision to take her daughter and end their lives as women. They've returned after six weeks, but they're not quite themselves. Lin learns that becoming herself again will take more than chocolate. Jack's steadfast love helps and so...