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 The Letters of Martin Buber: A Life of Dialogue By Martin Buber, Nahum N. Glatzer, Paul Mendes-Flohr, Richard Winston, Clara Winston, Harry Zohn 1996 | 722 Pages | ISBN: 0815604203 | EPUB | 5 MB This carefully edited selection of correspondence includes letters both to - and from - Martin Buber from world-renowned scholars, thinkers, and philosophers. This edition contains the Preface to the German edition, as well as a Biographical Sketch by Grete Schaeder.
 The Landmarks of New York: An Illustrated Record of the City's Historic Buildings, 5th Edition by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel English | September 1, 2011 | ISBN: 1438437692 | True EPUB/PDF | 760 pages | 89.4/159 MB As the definitive resource on the architectural history of New York City, The Landmarks of New York, Fifth Edition documents and illustrates the 1,276 individual landmarks and 102 historic districts that have been accorded landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission since its establishment in 1965. Arranged chronologically, by date of construction, the book offers a sequential overview of the city's architectural history and richness, presenting a broad range of styles and building types: colonial farmhouses, Gilded Age mansions, churches, schools, libraries, museums, and the great twentieth-century skyscrapers that are recognized throughout the world.  The Incredible Router by Jeremy Broun English | 1989 | ISBN: 0946819173 | 210 pages | PDF | 102 MB Well illustrated with drawings and photos The Incredible Router will guide you through a multiple of techniques and demonstrate just how creative it can be.  Heejung Chung, "The Flexibility Paradox: Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation " English | ISBN: 144735477X | 2022 | 270 pages | PDF | 16 MB Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men, such as more care responsibilities or increased working hours. Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences.
 The Field Of Electromagnetics: A Concise Introduction Into Basics Electromagnetic Theory by Marcellus Sheridan English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09QDQH3R3 | 130 pages | EPUB | 1.22 Mb This is a well-structured and handy text on electromagnetic theory; it gives a lot of structure and context to a lot of that electromagnetic theory learned back in standard undergraduate electromagnetics class.  Michel Fédou, Peggy Manning Meyer, Brian E. Daley, "The Fathers of the Church in Christian Theology" English | 2019 | pages: 426 | ISBN: 081323171X | PDF | 30,7 mb The main purpose of The Fathers of the Church in Christian Theology is to argue that Patristic studies still has much to contribute to theological reflections in our time. Throughout history, the reading of the Fathers of the Church has made major contributions to Christian thinking. This fecundity was notably verified in the 20th century through the work of theologians like Henri de Lubac and Hans Urs von Balthasar. It was as well manifested broadly in the life of the church that, with the Vatican II council, drew from the patristic tradition a source of inspiration for its own renewal.  The Extraordinary World of Birds by David Lindo English | ISBN: 0744050081 | 80 pages | EPUB | March 10, 2022 | 73 Mb Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground.  Paul Belleflamme, "The Economics of Platforms: Concepts and Strategy" English | ISBN: 1108482570 | 2022 | 274 pages | PDF | 3 MB Digital platforms controlled by Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, Tencent and Uber have transformed not only the ways we do business, but also the very nature of people's everyday lives. It is of vital importance that we understand the economic principles governing how these platforms operate. This book explains the driving forces behind any platform business with a focus on network effects. The authors use short case studies and real-world applications to explain key concepts such as how platforms manage network effects and which price and non-price strategies they choose. This self-contained text is the first to offer a systematic and formalized account of what platforms are and how they operate, concisely incorporating path-breaking insights in economics over the last twenty years.  Jonathan Sacks, "The Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations" English | 2003 | ISBN: 0826468500, 0826414435 | PDF | pages: 229 | 47.2 mb The year 2001 began as the United Nations Year of Dialogue between Civilizations. By its end, the phrase that came most readily to mind was 'the clash of civilizations.' The tragedy of September 11 intensified the danger caused by religious differences around the world. As the politics of identity begin to replace the politics of ideology, can religion become a force for peace?  The Development of Children's Memory: The Scientific Contributions of Peter A. Ornstein English | 2022 | ISBN: 1108836453 | 397 Pages | PDF | 3 MB This book provides an understanding of memory development through an examination of the scientific contributions of eminent developmental scientist Peter A. Ornstein. His fifty-year career not only coincided with but also contributed to a period of extraordinary progress in the understanding of children's memory. The volume describes this historical context, constructs a theoretical structure for understanding memory development, and emphasizes research applications for educational and forensic practice. Organized around Ornstein's four influential research programs in children's memory strategies, children's event memory, family socialization of memory, and classroom socialization of memory, the chapters examine contemporary directions in each area, with commentaries addressing each program provided by internationally renowned developmental psychologists. The book presents a comprehensive overview of memory development for psychologists and educators at all levels of training and practice, and also provides a model of a generative life in science. |
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