A presidential transition has a major impact on the life of an institution. Hundreds of presidential transitions take place annually, and when they are not amicable and carefully orchestrated, they can scar both the institution and the president. Sanaghan, Goldstein, and Gaval estimate that more than one-third of the presidential transitions in higher education are involuntary and have a negative effect on the institution. This book is designed to provide assistance to presidents, trustees...

What would you do if justice meant tearing apart your own family?FROM AWARD-WINNING USA TODAY & MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDYIN NAZI GERMANY, IT WASN’T JUST WHO YOU KNEW.IT WAS WHO YOU MARRIED.In 1941 Nazi Berlin, the body of a 19-year-old woman is found brutally murdered, with clues suggesting there might be an accomplice, or a witness, to the horrific act.Assigned the case, Kriminalinspekto...

What would you do if solving a murder meant the certain death of an innocent? FROM AWARD-WINNING USA TODAY & MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY WHILE WAR RAGED IN NAZI GERMANY, ONE MAN WAS DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PEACE.Berlin. 1941. Nazi Germany controls most of Europe, and the war has barely touched the German capital. Life goes on, with most civilians optimistic about the future. Bakers baked. Fishermen fished. Cl...

Weltweit sind immer mehr Vogelarten vom Aussterben bedroht. Unsere Morgendämmerungen und Frühlingstage werden von Jahr zu Jahr stiller. Ein nahezu unvorstellbarer Reichtum geht verloren. Es müsste nicht so sein – doch wir werden nicht schützen, was wir nicht lieben.Das Buch der Vögel ist ein Kompendium von neunundvierzig Vogelarten – vom mächtigen Fischadler über die Nachtigall bis zur Waldohreule –, die gegenwärtig in Europa bedroht sind oder deren Bestände stetig schwind...

Zielgruppenanalyse, Sicherheit, internationale Entwicklungen - das sind nur einige Aspekte, mit denen sich die Erlebnispädagogik in Theorie und Praxis auseinandersetzen muss. Sie ist mittlerweile eine fest verankerte Disziplin in der Pädagogik, zu der auch an Universitäten zunehmend geforscht wird. Das "Handbuch Erlebnispädagogik" bündelt Wissen, Forschungsergebnisse und Erfahrungen systematisch. Es werden sowohl theoretische Grundlagen als auch konkrete Handlungsfelder wie z. B. City Boun...

Steigende Ungleichheit, ein niemals endendes wirtschaftliches Wachstum und ressourcenvernichtende Ausbeutung stellen uns heute vor viele Probleme. Dennoch scheint es legitime Motive und überzeugende Argumente zu geben, die das Engagement der Menschen für den Kapitalismus rechtfertigen. Dieses Buch untersucht aus kulturellen, ökonomischen und ökologischen Perspektiven, wie der Kapitalismus trotz seiner verheerenden Auswirkungen weiterhin die dominante Wirtschaftsform bleibt. Es fragt nach d...

In "Tunnel Engineering: A Museum Treatment," Robert M. Vogel offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between tunnel engineering and its representation in museum contexts. The book employs a meticulous narrative style, merging historical analysis with technical perspectives, effectively situating tunnel engineering within the broader landscape of civil engineering and architectural history. Vogel emphasizes the educational and cultural significance of tunnels as bot...

»Revolution« ist zum Modewort geworden und findet scheinbar überall statt: digitale Revolution, sexuelle Revolution, Energie-Revolution bis zur Geschmacksrevolution. Aber was ist eigentlich eine Revolution? Welche gab und gibt es? Was zeichnet beispielsweise die Oktoberrevolution in Russland von 1917 aus, was die kubanische Revolution 1958/59, was die Friedliche Revolution in der DDR 1989 oder die Revolution auf dem Maidan in der Ukraine Anfang 2014?Dieses Lesebuch versammelt zur An...

In "The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman," Robert M. Vogel meticulously chronicles the transformative impact of Wendel Bollman, a key figure in American engineering during the 19th century. This illuminating work not only showcases Bollman'Äôs innovations in bridge design but also situates his contributions within the broader context of industrialization and civil engineering. Vogel employs a blend of rigorous historical analysis and rich descriptive prose, effectively capturing...

THESE LADIES AREN'T WAITING.Twenty bestselling and award-winning authors offer enchanting tales of women and girls forging paths through darkness and peril. Cleverness, curiosity, and determinations make worthy heroines in fantastical new worlds.Featuring stories by:Jody Lynn NyeKatie CrossRobyn BennisRaven OakFrog and Esther JonesDawn VogelMatt YoungmarkLee FrenchConnie J. JaspersonJeff...

In "The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman," Robert M. Vogel meticulously examines the pioneering work of Wendel Bollman, an often-overlooked figure in 19th-century engineering. This scholarly work combines historical analysis with technical exploration, showcasing Bollman's innovations in bridge design and transportation infrastructure. Vogel employs a clear and engaging literary style, drawing from a rich trove of archival sources to illuminate Bollman's influence on American en...

In "Elevator Systems of the Eiffel Tower, 1889," Robert M. Vogel meticulously examines the pioneering engineering marvels that made Gustave Eiffel's iconic structure functional and accessible. Through detailed technical analysis and rich historical context, Vogel illuminates the innovations behind the tower's elevator systems, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century industrialization. His eloquent prose, laced with vivid descriptions and technical terminology, provides both an academ...