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  The White Plague , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1189min

  A warm day in Dublin, a crowded street corner. Suddenly, a car-bomb explodes, killing and injuring scores of innocent people. From the second-floor window of a building across the street, a visiting American watches, helpless, as his beloved wife and children are sacrificed in the heat and fire of someone else's cause. From this shocking beginning, the author of the phenomenal Dune series has created a masterpiece. The White Plague is a marvelous and terrifyingly plausible blend of fiction and visionary theme. It tells of one man's revenge, of the man watching from the window who is pushed over the edge of sanity by the senseless murder of his family and who, reappearing several months later as the so-called Madman, unleashes a terrible vengeance upon the human race. John Roe O'Neill is a molecular biologist who has the knowledge, and now the motivation, to devise and disseminate a genetically carried plague - a plague to which, like those that scourged mankind centuries ago, there is no antidote, but one that zeroes in, unerringly and fatally, on women. As the world slowly recognizes the reality of peril, as its politicians and scientists strive desperately to save themselves and their society from the prospect of human extinction, so does Frank Herbert grapple with one of the great themes of contemporary life: the enormous dangers that lurk at the dark edges of science. The White Plaguepbul is a prophetic, believable, and utterly compelling novel. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Scott Brick. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/000903/bk_tant_000903_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Translational Criminology in Policing (eBook, PDF)

  With contributions from international policing experts, this book is the first of its kind to bring together a broad range of scholarship on translational criminology and policing. Translational criminology aims to understand the obstacles and facilitators to implementing research by decisionmakers to improve effectiveness, fairness, and efficiency in the criminal justice system. Although the emergence of the translation of knowledge from research to policy and practice has gained momentum in policing in recent years, it is imperative to understand the specific mechanisms required to create collaborative structures to produce and disseminate information. This progressive and cutting-edge collection of articles addresses the growing interest in creating and advancing evidence-based policing through translational mechanisms. It describes a varied, dynamic, and iterative decision-making process in which researchers and practitioners work simultaneously to generate and implement evidence-based research. Not only does this book incorporate a process for translating criminological information, it offers varying perspectives on researcher-practitioner partnerships around the world. Translational Criminology in Policing provides practical principles to help research, practitioner, and policymaker audiences facilitate evidence translation and research-practitioner partnerships. It is essential reading for policing scholars and policymakers, and may serve as a reference and textbook for courses and further research in translational criminology in policing.

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  Translational Criminology in Policing (eBook, ePUB)

  With contributions from international policing experts, this book is the first of its kind to bring together a broad range of scholarship on translational criminology and policing. Translational criminology aims to understand the obstacles and facilitators to implementing research by decisionmakers to improve effectiveness, fairness, and efficiency in the criminal justice system. Although the emergence of the translation of knowledge from research to policy and practice has gained momentum in policing in recent years, it is imperative to understand the specific mechanisms required to create collaborative structures to produce and disseminate information. This progressive and cutting-edge collection of articles addresses the growing interest in creating and advancing evidence-based policing through translational mechanisms. It describes a varied, dynamic, and iterative decision-making process in which researchers and practitioners work simultaneously to generate and implement evidence-based research. Not only does this book incorporate a process for translating criminological information, it offers varying perspectives on researcher-practitioner partnerships around the world. Translational Criminology in Policing provides practical principles to help research, practitioner, and policymaker audiences facilitate evidence translation and research-practitioner partnerships. It is essential reading for policing scholars and policymakers, and may serve as a reference and textbook for courses and further research in translational criminology in policing.

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  Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators Will Make College Accessible and Affordable , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 746min

  Colleges and universities have become increasingly costly and - except for a handful of highly selective, elite institutions - unresponsive to 21st century needs. But for the past few years, technology-fueled innovation has begun to transform higher education, introducing new ways to disseminate knowledge and better ways to learn - all at lower cost. In this impassioned account, Richard DeMillo tells the behind-the-scenes story of these pioneering efforts and offers a road map for transforming higher education. Building on his earlier book, Abelard to Apple, DeMillo argues that the current system of higher education is clearly unsustainable. Colleges and universities are in financial crises. Tuition continues to rise inexorably. Graduates of reputable schools often fail to learn basic skills, and many cannot find suitable jobs. Meanwhile, student loan default rates have soared, while the elite Ivy and near-Ivy schools seem remote and irrelevant. Where are the revolutionaries who can save higher education? DeMillo's heroes are a small band of innovators who are bringing the revolution in technology to colleges and universities. DeMillo chronicles, among other things, the invention of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) by professors at Stanford and MIT; Salman Khan's Khan Academy; the use of technology by struggling historically black colleges and universities to make learning more accessible; and the latest research on learning and the brain. He describes the revolution's goals and the entrenched hierarchical system it aims to overthrow, and he reframes the nature of the contract between society and its universities. The new institutions of a transformed higher education promise to demonstrate not only that education has value, but also that it has values: virtues for the common good. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Barrett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/005133/bk_tant_005133_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Bedtime Stories for Kids: Unicorn, Dragon, Dinosaurs, Meditation Stories for Kids to Help Children Fall Asleep Fast, Thrive and Achieve Mindfulness, Relaxation and Go to Sleep Feeling Calm , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 200min

  Do you want to make your child fall asleep faster at night?Do you want your child to learn mindfulness while listening to beautiful short stories?In this audiobook, you will find a collection of stories to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off into sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imagination in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy.The following chapters are designed to take you and your family on an exciting adventure through space and time, laden with humor and surprises, while also attempting to disseminate valuable lessons about important principles, such as family, home, wrongdoing, and numerous other themes. The underlying purpose of each stories remains the same, to confer some degree of insight into moral behavior and proper conduct.So, let’s jump right on in and take a trip into a magical world from which your children will drift off in their sleep.This audiobook includes:Meditation bedtime stories that will truly captivate the young mind of your childFun stories about animals, princesses, adventures, and legendsA valuable lesson for each storyIn addition:Your kid will learn new animals while listening.This is a good way to encourage your child to go to sleep by listening.Each story will enhance your child’s imagination and thinking.And much more....Are you excited? Do you want to hear more?Would you like your child to learn and relax, falling asleep in peace?Grab your copy today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: D. Paul Faulkner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/198048/bk_acx0_198048_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Ancient and Modern Initiation , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 240min

  Within the chapters of this little volume are to be found some of the most priceless gems belonging to the deepest phases of the Christian religion. These gems are the result of the spiritual investigations of that inspired and illumined seer, Max Heindel, the authorized messenger of the Elder Brothers of the Rose Cross, who are working to disseminate throughout the Western world the deeper spiritual meanings that are both concealed and revealed within the Christian religion.    The various important steps as outlined in the life of our savior, Christ Jesus, form the general plan of initiation for humanity.  Max Heindel in this work gives a deeper and more mystic insight into this alchemical process as it takes place in the body of man himself.  For we are but "a little lower than the angels...and it doth not yet appear what we shall be".    This volume will be a welcome addition to the libraries of many ministers and church organizations throughout the world.   It will sound a new note of inspiration and encouragement to all those who labor in His name.                                     The Rosicrucian School has a priceless heritage in the opportunity to promulgate, during this crucial time in the spiritual evolution of men and nations, the esoteric teachings belonging to the Christian Church. "Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required." Therefore it is in the spirit of reverence and humility that the Rosicrucian Fellowship dedicates the priceless teachings contained within this little book to the service of all humanity.    May its truth enlighten, its wisdom guide, and its love enfold all those who come to partake of its waters of life.  And may each one who comes find the illumined way that is outlined herein.     ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Betsy Chang. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/206227/bk_acx0_206227_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Bedtime Stories for Kids: Adventures, Meditations Stories for Kids to Help Children Fall Asleep Fast, Thrive and Achieve Mindfulness, Relaxation and Go to Sleep Feeling Calm , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 201min

  Do you want to make your child fall asleep faster at night?Do you want your child to learn mindfulness while reading beautiful short stories?In this audiobook, you will find a collection of stories to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off into sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imagination in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy.The following chapters are designed to take you and your family on an exciting adventure through space and time, laden with humor and surprises, while also attempting to disseminate valuable lessons about important principles, such as family, home, wrongdoing, and numerous other themes.  The underlying purpose of each stories remains the same: to confer some degree of insight into moral behavior and proper conduct.So, let’s jump right on in and take a trip into a magical world from which your children will drift off in their sleep.This audiobook includes:Meditation bedtime stories that will truly captivate the young mind of your childFun stories about animals, princesses, adventures, and legendsA valuable lesson for each storyIn addition:Your kid will learn about new animals while reading.This is a good way to encourage your child to go to sleep by listening.Each story will enhance your child’s imagination and thinking.And much more...Are you excited? Do you want to know more? Would you like your child to learn and relax, falling asleep in peace?Buy the audiobook today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: D. Paul Faulkner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/217848/bk_acx0_217848_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Case for Books: Past, Present, and Future , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 339min

  The invention of writing was one of the most important technological, cultural, and sociological breakthroughs in human history. With the printed book, information and ideas could disseminate more widely and effectively than ever before - and in some cases, affect and redirect the sway of history. Today, nearly one million books are published each year. But is the era of the book as we know it - a codex of bound pages - coming to an end? And if it is, should we celebrate its demise and the creation of a democratic digital future, or mourn an irreplaceable loss? The digital age is revolutionizing the information landscape. Already, more books have been scanned and digitized than were housed in the great library in Alexandria, making available millions of texts for a curious reader at the click of a button, and electronic book sales are growing exponentially. Will this revolution in the delivery of information and entertainment make for more transparent and far-reaching dissemination - or create a monopolistic stranglehold? In The Case for Books, Robert Darnton, an intellectual pioneer in the field of the history of the book and director of Harvard University's Library, offers an in-depth examination of the book from its earliest beginnings to its shifting role today in popular culture, commerce, and the academy. As an author, editorial advisor, and publishing entrepreneur, Darnton is a unique authority on the life and role of the book in society. This book is a wise work of scholarship - one that requires listeners to carefully consider how the digital revolution will broadly affect the marketplace of ideas. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Henry. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/puba/000026/bk_puba_000026_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Competitive Intelligence for Dummies , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 873min

  Make competitive intelligence part of your business practice - and be on the cutting edge. Competitive intelligence is the art of defining, gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence about products, customers, competitors, individuals, concepts, information, ideas, or data needed to support executives and managers in making strategic decisions for an organization. Competitive Intelligence for Dummies introduces you to this fascinating subject and gives you the tools you need to incorporate it into your business decision-making process. Conducted within an organization, competitive intelligence serves as a catalyst in planning and strategic growth. It is part of the value chain that converts gathered data to actionable information that results in strategic decisions. Competitive Intelligence for Dummies helps listeners gather valuable information on the competition, the operational environment, and the target customer. It also explains how to carefully analyze and use this information in decision making processes to gain market share and stay on the cutting edge of an industry. Whether you are just starting a business, venturing into new areas with your existing company, or looking to gain ground on a key competitor, Competitive Intelligence for Dummies gives you insight on how to gather valuable information on not only your competitors, but on your market and key customer base. Gets you up to speed on how to locate, collect, and process competitive intelligence Shows you how to carefully analyze competitive intelligence and disseminate it throughout your organization Illustrates how competitive intelligence can help you gain market share If you're a business owner, analyst, manager, or researcher, Competitive Intelligence for Dummies gives you and your business an edge. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying referenc ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jesse Einstein. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/019312/bk_adbl_019312_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Bringing Montessori to America: S. S. McClure, Maria Montessori, and the Campaign to Publicize Montessori Education , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 788min

  2016 Choice Outstanding Academic Title!Bringing Montessori to America traces in engrossing detail one of the most fascinating partnerships in the history of American education - that between Maria Montessori and S. S. McClure, from their first meeting in 1910 until their final acrimonious dispute in 1915.Born on the Adriatic, Montessori first entered the world stage in 1906 as the innovator of a revolutionary teaching method that creates an environment where children learn at their own pace and initiate skills like reading and writing in a spontaneous way.McClure was an Irish-born media baron of America’s Gilded Age, best known as the founder and publisher of McClure’s Magazine. After meeting in 1910, McClure and Montessori embarked on a five-year collaboration to introduce Montessori’s innovative teaching style in the United States.The American entrepreneurial spirit, along with a desire to disseminate the Montessori method quickly, led to major conflicts between the Italian educator and American business people, particularly McClure. Gutek and Gutek describe the fascinating story of this first wave of Montessori education in the United States, which did not sustain itself during Montessori’s lifetime. It would not be until the 1950s that Montessori education was revived with the successful establishment of Montessori academies throughout the United States.The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.“A fascinating book...reads like a novel.” (Vitae Scholasticae)“This engaging book will appeal to a wide range of readers.” (Martha May Tevis, University of Texas-Pan American)“This study should be a staple and case study for communications departments across the United States.” (Karen L. Riley, author of Schools Behind Barbed Wire) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Murphy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/135914/bk_acx0_135914_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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