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The Quest for Freedom—A Five Hundred Year History

by Timo H. Schaefer ...

A sweeping, five-hundred-year-history of Latin America that highlights the contributions of ordinary people in the struggle for free, democratic societies.The history of Latin America is usually told in a melancholy key. Conquered at the dawn of the modern age, centuries of European colonialism in the region eventually gave way to brittle governments in the nineteenth century. Many countries ... Read more

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A sweeping, five-hundred-year-history of Latin America that highlights the contributions of ordinary people in the struggle for free, democratic societies.The history of Latin America is usually told in a melancholy key. Conquered at the dawn of the modern age, centuries of European colonialism in the region eventually gave way to brittle governments in the nineteenth century. Many countries
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The Startup Handbook

by Timo Ahopelto, Jyri Engeström, Timo Numminen, Linda Saukko-Rauta ...

Narrated by Andrew Smith ...

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4 hours 46 min

Ready to kick off your startup journey?The Startup Handbook is the essential guide for anyone dreaming of building their own company.Packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and playful illustrations, it takes you inside the world of startups with entrepreneurial savvy and a dash of humor. Whether you’re a student, a first-time founder, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this book ... Read more

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Ready to kick off your startup journey?The Startup Handbook is the essential guide for anyone dreaming of building their own company.Packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and playful illustrations, it takes you inside the world of startups with entrepreneurial savvy and a dash of humor. Whether you’re a student, a first-time founder, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this book
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Mom Inc.

How to Raise Your Family and Your Business Without Losing Your Mind or Your Shirt

by Amy Ballon, Danielle Botterell, Rebecca Reuber ...

From designing better baby shoes all the way to producing erotic videos, mompreneurs have been shaking up the world of business even while working carpool to carpool. For many women, self-employment is the answer to the challenge of combining work and family, which is why over 900,000 entrepreneurs in Canada are women (many of them moms) -- it’s one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian ... Read more

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From designing better baby shoes all the way to producing erotic videos, mompreneurs have been shaking up the world of business even while working carpool to carpool. For many women, self-employment is the answer to the challenge of combining work and family, which is why over 900,000 entrepreneurs in Canada are women (many of them moms) -- it’s one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian
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FND Stories

Personal and Professional Experiences of Functional Neurological Disorder

Edited by Markus Reuber, Maxanne McCormick, Gregg H. Rawlings, Jon Stone ...

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is one of the most common diagnoses among patients referred to neurology clinics, but is still misunderstood and under-recognised by medical professionals and the public.This vital book brings together the voices of healthcare professionals and people living with FND across the world. Experts in neurology provide a clear, evidence-based explanation of FND as ... Read more

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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is one of the most common diagnoses among patients referred to neurology clinics, but is still misunderstood and under-recognised by medical professionals and the public.This vital book brings together the voices of healthcare professionals and people living with FND across the world. Experts in neurology provide a clear, evidence-based explanation of FND as
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Mining and Financial Imperialism

The Central African Copper Bonanza, c. 1890–1970

by Timo Särkkä ...

Series series Routledge Explorations in Economic History
Mining finance houses were substantial public corporations with access to money markets in the City of London, the world’s leading capital market for mining. These institutions became dominant at the inception of colonial rule and, in varying forms, remained so throughout the twentieth century.Drawing on a rich corpus of primary sources, this book analyses the Western colonial origins of the ... Read more

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Mining finance houses were substantial public corporations with access to money markets in the City of London, the world’s leading capital market for mining. These institutions became dominant at the inception of colonial rule and, in varying forms, remained so throughout the twentieth century.Drawing on a rich corpus of primary sources, this book analyses the Western colonial origins of the
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The Way of the World

by Timo Whistler ...

The past shapes our choices, but it does not teach us how to live with them.Raised by the soldier who killed his parents, Cinder has learned to expect little from the world beyond survival. When a chance encounter leads him to the Arcanum, an academy where the rare art of transmutation is studied, he seizes the opportunity to leave his past behind.A quiet, growing sense that he is not only ... Read more

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The past shapes our choices, but it does not teach us how to live with them.Raised by the soldier who killed his parents, Cinder has learned to expect little from the world beyond survival. When a chance encounter leads him to the Arcanum, an academy where the rare art of transmutation is studied, he seizes the opportunity to leave his past behind.A quiet, growing sense that he is not only
... Read more
The Challenges of Religious Literacy

The Case of Finland

Edited by Tuula Sakaranaho, Timo Aarrevaara, Johanna Konttori ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This open access book presents religious literacy as the main explanatory factor when dealing with certain ethnic groups that attract stereotypes which gloss over other personal factors such as age, class, gender and cultural differences. It discusses freedom of religion, and the Christian revival movement. It examines religious literacy and religious diversity in multi-faith schools. It looks ... Read more

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This open access book presents religious literacy as the main explanatory factor when dealing with certain ethnic groups that attract stereotypes which gloss over other personal factors such as age, class, gender and cultural differences. It discusses freedom of religion, and the Christian revival movement. It examines religious literacy and religious diversity in multi-faith schools. It looks
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In Our Words

Personal Accounts of Living with Non-Epileptic Seizures

Edited by Markus Reuber, MD, PhD, FRCP, Gregg Rawlings, Steven C Schachter ...

Series series The Brainstorms Series
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) can cause blackouts, collapses, involuntary movements, loss of memory and have major impact on quality of life. Whereas epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, PNES are psychological-based responses to triggers inside or outside the body that are perceived as threatening by the person affected. PNES are poorly understood by the ... Read more

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Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) can cause blackouts, collapses, involuntary movements, loss of memory and have major impact on quality of life. Whereas epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, PNES are psychological-based responses to triggers inside or outside the body that are perceived as threatening by the person affected. PNES are poorly understood by the
... Read more
Managing (in) Networks

Learning, Working and Leading Together

by Timo Järvensivu ...

What is network management? What is the basis for vibrant networking? What kind of leadership is needed? What are the required tools and steps? This book answers these and other questions with research based perspectives, common sense practical solutions and experience from dozens of real world networks. The author PhD Timo Järvensivu has studied and developed public service and non-profit network ... Read more

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What is network management? What is the basis for vibrant networking? What kind of leadership is needed? What are the required tools and steps? This book answers these and other questions with research based perspectives, common sense practical solutions and experience from dozens of real world networks. The author PhD Timo Järvensivu has studied and developed public service and non-profit network
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Formation of Electronic Contracts under traditional Common Law Principles

Offer and Acceptance in E-Commerce

by Timo Siemer ...

Master's Thesis from the year 2008 in the subject Law - Comparative Legal Systems, Comparative Law, grade: 72 % - Distinction , Bournemouth University (Law Academic Department), language: English, abstract: Approximately eight years ago, an electronic invention called the Internet has initiated a phenomenon of exuberant fascination and economic upturn of individuals and businesses at the same time ... Read more

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Master's Thesis from the year 2008 in the subject Law - Comparative Legal Systems, Comparative Law, grade: 72 % - Distinction , Bournemouth University (Law Academic Department), language: English, abstract: Approximately eight years ago, an electronic invention called the Internet has initiated a phenomenon of exuberant fascination and economic upturn of individuals and businesses at the same time
... Read more
Automated Detection of Media Bias

From the Conceptualization of Media Bias to its Computational Classification

by Timo Spinde ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
This Open Access book explores the automated identification of media bias, particularly focusing on bias by word choice in digital media. The increasing prevalence of digital information presents opportunities and challenges for analyzing language, with cultural, geographic, and contextual factors shaping how content is portrayed. Despite the interdisciplinary nature of media bias research across ... Read more

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This Open Access book explores the automated identification of media bias, particularly focusing on bias by word choice in digital media. The increasing prevalence of digital information presents opportunities and challenges for analyzing language, with cultural, geographic, and contextual factors shaping how content is portrayed. Despite the interdisciplinary nature of media bias research across
... Read more
Attribution of Advanced Persistent Threats

How to Identify the Actors Behind Cyber-Espionage

by Timo Steffens ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
An increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US ... Read more

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An increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US
... Read more

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