This book introduces the reader to modern computational and statistical tools for translational epigenomics research. Over the last decade, epigenomics has emerged as a key area of molecular biology, epidemiology and genome medicine. Epigenomics not only offers us a deeper understanding of fundamental cellular biology, but also provides us with the basis for an improved understanding and manage…
By using field survey and World Bank investment project evaluation method, this book investigates the experience of slum rebuilding in Liaoning province, China. It figures out that the experience of Liaoning province is relatively successful and can be of great significance for developing countries and regions. The issue of slums is a huge challenge in the process of global urbanization. The po…
Vorwort Die Talente eines Unternehmens, also seine Mitarbeiter, sind eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen, in vielen Fällen die wichtigste, die Unternehmen zur Verfügung stehen, um sich erfolgreich vom Wettbewerb abzusetzen. Das von McKinsey geprägte und inzwischen zum geflügelten Wort - wordene Konzept des War for Talents verdeutlicht dies. Talent- Management ist folglich eine der wichtigsten A…
Vorwort Die Talente eines Unternehmens, also seine Mitarbeiter, sind eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen, in vielen Fällen die wichtigste, die Unternehmen zur Verfügung stehen, um sich erfolgreich vom Wettbewerb abzusetzen. Das von McKinsey geprägte und inzwischen zum geflügelten Wort - wordene Konzept des War for Talents verdeutlicht dies. Talent- Management ist folglich eine der wichtigsten A…
The book introduces tourism earth-science as a new scientific discipline by applying the principles of earth-science in the study of natural and human tourism resources. It involves studying the geo-scientific characteristics of these tourism resources through surveys, evaluation and aesthetic value assessment. It also discusses about the principles behind geopark establishment and management. …
A faded image of a family gathered at a festively served dinner table, raising their glasses in unison. A group of small children, sitting in orderly rows, with stuffed toys at their feet and a portrait of Lenin looming over their heads. A pensive older woman against a snowy landscape, her gaze directed lovingly at a tombstone. These are a few of the evocative images in In Visible Presence by O…
Throughout history rivers have always been a source of life and of conflict. This book investigates the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine’s (CCNR) efforts to secure the principle of freedom of navigation on Europe’s prime river. The book explores how the most fundamental change in the history of international river governance arose from European security concerns. It exa…
ABSTRACT Crime and the fear of crime are issues high in public concern and on political agendas in most developed countries. This book takes these issues and relates them to the contribution that urban planners and participative planning processes can make in response to these problems. Its focus is thus on the extent to which crime opportunities can be prevented or reduced through the design,…