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Manga : an anthology of global and cultural perspectives
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Editor's Notes . . vii
List of Figures . . viii
Introduction . . 1
Manga and Genres
1. Manga: A Historical Overview . . 17
2. An Overview of Manga Genres . . 34
3. What Boys Will Be: A Study of Shonen Manga . . 62
4. The "Beautiful Boy" in Japanese Girls' Manga . . 77
5. Shojo Manga in Japan and Abroad . . 93
Manga in Depth
6. Oishinbo's Adventures in Eating: Food, Communication, and Culture in Japanese Comics . . 109
7. Osamu Tezuka's Gekiga: Behind the Mask of Manga . . 128
8. A Look at Hikawa Kyoko's Kanata kara . . 137
9. The Power of Truth: Gender and Sexuality in Manga . . 157
10. The Reluctant Messiah: Miyazaki Hayao's Nausicad of the Valley of the Wind Manga . . 173
Reading Manga
11. Japanese Visual Language: The Structure of Manga . . 187
12. International Singularity in Sequential Art: The Graphic Novel in the United States, Europe, and Japan . . 204
13. The Manga Polysystem: What Fans Want, Fans Get . . 221
Manga in the World
14. Hybrid Manga: Implications for the Global Knowledge Economy . . 235
15. Manga in Europe: A Short Study of Market and Fandom . . 253
16. Manga Shakespeare . . 267
17. The Manga Phenomenon in America . . 281
18. Manga in East Asia . . 297
19. The Manga Publishing Scene in Europe . . 315
20. Globalizing Manga: from Japan to Hong Kong and Beyond . . 332
Notes on Contributors . . 351
Index . . 353
Euro-Crash 2007 : der Countdown läuft
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1 Einleitung - Die letzten Tage des Euro 9
2 Ruckblickauf die Borsenzusammenbruche
1720,1929,1987,1991,1994 und 1997 11
3 Einfuhrung des Euro im Mai 1998 23
4 Vorahnungen 27
4.1 Unsolide Praktiken 27
4.2 Diffamierungen 31
4.3 Verfohlte Zielvorgaben - das Vorbild versagte 32
5 Das Maastrichter Europa als Kunstgebilde 39
6 Schleichender Wandel 1997-2007 45
6.1 Relative Stabilitat 1998/99 45
6.2 Unsolide Finanzierungen (1997-2007) 47
6.3 Soziale Spannungen, schwachereWirtschaft
und steigende Arbeitslosigkeit 51
6.4 Vernachlassigte Verantwortlichkeit 55
6.5 Stabilitat und Wettbewerb 62
7 Beitritt Englands 2002 65
7.1 England sieht Chancen 65
7.2 Beitragsverhandlungen 66
8 Selbstblockade der Politik 69
8.1 Eine Regierung ist nur so gut wie die
Opposition 69
8.2 Irreale Abstimmungen 71
9 Harmonisierungsbestrebungen 2002-2004 77
9.1 Konsensgesprache 78
9.2 Steuererhohungen 80
9.3 Gleichschaltung 82
9.4 Widerspruche der Grundauffassungen 85
9.5 Eskalation der wirtschaftspolitischen Gegen-
satze 89
10 Verteilungskaempfe 95
11 Die Subventionsspirale 101
11.1 Staatliche Buergschaften - sozialisierte
Risiken 109
11.2 Abschreibungen - ungerechte und
unkontrollierbare Lenkungsmechanismen 110
11.3 Die unsoziale Sozialpolitik 111
12 Das Ende der Marktwirtschaft 2003 115
Aenderungen ordnungspolitischer Rahmen-
bedingungen 115
12.1 Die Prinzipien der Marktwirtschaft 115
12.2 Wie marktwirtschaftliche Prinzipien
untergraben wurden -
Die Situation im Jahre 2003 117
12.3 Wirtschaftspolitische Widersprueche
innerhalb der Gemeinschaft 126
13 Standort Europa substantiell gefaehrdet 131
13.1 Der weiche Euro 131
13.2 Effektivitaetsverlust und Arbeitslosigkeit 135
13.3 Die Abschaffung des Subsidiaritaetsprinzips
und seine Wirkung 141
14 Das Scheitern der EZB-Politik 145
15 Das Pariser Geheimprotokoll vom 14. Maerz 2004 149
16 Entmachtung der EZB am 12. Juni 2004 155
17 Beschaeftigungs- und Exportoffensive 2004/05 157
18 Eskalation der Verschuldung 2005 163
18.1 Die Zinseszinsfalle - Aufschuldung 163
18.2 Bruesseler Euro-Bonds und andere
Finanzierungen 165
18.3 Inflation 169
19 Die Zinsverordnung im Jahre 2005 173
20 Der Aktienboom 2005-2007 177
21 Der Countdown 2007 183
22 Der Crash 2007 - der Tag der Wahrheit 189
23 Nachwort 199
24 Anhang 207
24.1 Die Grunde fur den Crash 207
24.2 Auszuge aus dem Vertrag von Maastricht 210
24.3 Abkuerzungen 218
Catastrophic disaster planning and response
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Preface . . xix
Introduction . . xxiii
The Author . . xxix
SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO CATASTROPHIC PLANNING AND RESPONSE
Chapter 1 The Definition and History of Catastrophes . . 3
1.1 Learning Objectives . . 3
1.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 3
1.3 Definition of Catastrophe . . 4
1.4 Continuum of Magnitude . . 7
1.5 Brief Examples of Historical Catastrophes . . 10
1.6 Potential Catastrophe Effects on U.S. Emergency Management . . 14
1.7 Culture and Definitions of Catastrophe . . 14
1.8 The Big Picture . . 17
1.9 Discussion Questions . . 18
References . . 18
Chapter 2 How Catastrophes Differ from Disasters . . 19
2.1 Learning Objectives . . 19
2.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 19
2.3 Overview . . 20
2.4 Introduction to Catastrophe Response Planning . . 23
2.5 Past and Future Catastrophes: Their Etiologies and Challenges . . 25
2.6 Potential Future Catastrophes . . 43
2.7 Factors Common in Catastrophes . . 48
2.8 Discussion Questions . . 50
References . . 50
I Conclusion . . 53
SECTION II ETHICAL, POLITICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES
Chapter 3 Ethics . . 59
3.1 Learning Objectives . . 59
3.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 59
3.3 An Introduction to Catastrophic Ethics . . 60
3.4 Defining Ethics . . 61
3.5 Ethical Duties Related to Professional Roles . . 66
3.6 The Moral Community: How It Is Defined in Terms of Catastrophic Response and Readiness . . 68
3.7 Competing Ethical Theories and Frameworks . . 69
3.8 Utilitarian Catastrophic Response . . 70
3.9 Deontological Perspectives: Duties and Principles to Govern Catastrophic Planning and Response . . 68
3.10 Environmental Ethics . . 76
3.11 Virtue Ethics and Catastrophic Response . . 77
3.12 Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Ethical Dilemmas . . 79
3.13 Discussion Questions . . 80
References . . 80
Chapter 4 Political and Legal Issues . . 83
4.1 Learning Objectives . . 83
4.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 83
4.3 Overview . . 85
4.4 FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide . . 85
4.5 The National Incident Management System (NIMS) . . 88
4.6 The National Response Framework (NRF) . . 89
4.7 Principles of Federalism and Exceptions to Federalism . . 92
4.8 Intergovernmental Collaboration: A Cornerstone of Effective Catastrophic Planning and Response . . 95
4.9 Federal Government Plans for Catastrophe Readiness and Response . . 100
4.10 Ensuring Enduring Federal and State Constitutional Governments . . 103
4.11 Local Government Comprehensive Emergency Response Plans . . 109
4.12 The Political Structure of the U.S. Emergency Management System . . 110
4.13 Use of National Guard or Other Military Forces in Catastrophe Response . . 114
4.14 Potential Federal System Breakdowns in Hypothetical Future Catastrophic Events . . 116
4.15 State Government Legal Powers during a Catastrophe . . 119
4.16 State Legal Protection Laws for Volunteers . . 121
4.17 Political Implications of Catastronhes at Various Governmental and Political Levels . . 125
4.18 Legal Issues Involving Governmental Powers for Catastrophe Response and Reconstruction . . 128
4.19 Political and Legal Change That Can Result from Catastrophes . . 130
4.20 Challenges of Interjurisdictional Partnerships . . 136
4.21 Discussion Questions . . 138
Further Readings . . 140
References . . 140
II Conclusion . . 143
SECTION III OPERATIONAL ISSUES
Chapter 5 Logistics . . 149
5.1 Learning Objectives . . 149
5.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 149
5.3 Overview . . 149
5.4 The Concept of Convergence . . 150
5.5 Logistics in Disasters Compared to Catastrophes . . 151
5.6 Challenges to Critical Resource Provision . . 155
5.7 Social and Cultural Context . . 159
5.8 Discussion Questions . . 162
References . . 162
Chapter 6 Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR) . . 165
6.1 Learning Objectives . . 165
6.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 165
6.3 Introduction . . 166
6.4 Overview of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR) . . 166
6.5 CI/KR Protection . . 167
6.6 Effects of a Catastrophe on Infrastructure . . 169
6.7 Critical Infrastructure Needs of Responders . . 172
6.8 Prioritization of Restoration of Critical Infrastructure . . 173
6.9 Discussion Questions . . 174
Further Readings . . 175
Chapter 7 Mass Care: Public Health . . 177
7.1 Learning Objectives . . 177
7.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 177
7.3 Introduction . . 178
7.4 Basic Vocabulary . . 178
7.5 Infectious Disease Vocabulary . . 180
7.6 Disease Control Mechanisms . . 182
7.7 Catastrophes and Public Health . . 183
7.8 Public Health Priorities . . 187
7.9 Infrastructure and Support Needed for Public Health . . 187
7.10 Role of Surge Capacity Planning in Catastrophes . . 187
7.10 Role of Surge Capacity Planning in Catastrophes . . 190
7.11 Emergency Management: Public Health Collaboration in Catastrophes . . 191
7.12 Discussion Questions . . 192
References . . 192
Chapter 8 Mass Evacuation and Relocation . . 195
8.1 Learning Objectives . . 195
8.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 195
8.3 Introduction . . 196
8.4 Defining Mass Relocation . . 197
8.5 Complexity and Causation . . 199
8.6 Understanding Mass Relocation . . 200
8.7 Historic Perspective of Catastrophes and Mass Relocation . . 202
8.8 Global Climate Changes and Mass Relocation . . 208
8.9 Defining the Displaced . . 210
8.10 Human Rights Dimensions of Mass Relocation . . 211
8.11 Mass Relocation and the Legal Status of the Displaced . . 212
8.12 Identifying the Potentially Displaced . . 214
8.13 Mass Relocation as Mitigation . . 215
8.14 Social Vulnerability . . 216
8.15 Demographic Movement . . 217
8.16 Continua of Displacement . . 218
8.17 Displacement and Loss . . 220
8.18 Involuntary Displacement and Recovery . . 223
8.19 Resettlement . . 224
8.20 Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction Model . . 228
8.21 Responsible Agencies in Mass Relocation . . 230
8.22 Resettlement Action Plan . . 231
8.23 The Near Future . . 234
8.24 Discussion Questions . . 234
References . . 235
III Conclusion . . 239
SECTION IV PLANNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS: RESPONSE, RECOVERY, AND RECONSTRUCTION
Chapter 9 Response Planning . . 245
9.1 Learning Objectives . . 245
9.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 245
9.3 Risk Management System for Catastrophe Response . . 246
9.4 Importance of Flexibility in Catastrophe Response . . 250
9.5 Strategic Thinking with Regard to Catastrophe Response . . 251
9.6 U.S. Catastrophic Response Assistance . . 254
9.7 Planning Needs for Management of Voluntary Responders . . 260
9.8 Methods of Integrating International Responders into the Response Effort . . 261
9.9 Systemic Differences between Disasters and Catastrophes . . 263
9.10 Integration Strategies . . 264
9.11 Planning Issues Related to Managing of Mass Casualties . . 264
9.12 Planning Issues Related to Managing Mass Fatalities . . 270
9.13 Myths About Planning for Catastrophes . . 272
9.14 Discussion Questions . . 273
References . . 273
Chapter 10 Recovery and Reconstruction Planning . . 277
10.1 Learning Objectives . . 277
10.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 277
10.3 Overview . . 278
10.4 Issues Faced Following a Catastrophe . . 278
10.5 Defining Catastrophe Recovery . . 279
10.6 Elements of Recovery . . 280
10.7 Catastrophic Recovery Process . . 283
10.8 Stakeholders and Their Roles in Recovery . . 285
10.9 U.S. Disaster/Catastrophic Recovery Assistance Framework . . 293
10.10 FEMA's Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program . . 298
10.11 Rules and Understanding of Local Needs . . 298
10.12 Timing of Catastrophic Assistance . . 299
10.13 Horizontal and Vertical Integration . . 301
10.14 Catastrophe Recovery Planning . . 303
10.15 Catastrophic Recovery Plan . . 309
10.16 Discussion Questions . . 310
References . . 310
IV Conclusion . . 313
SECTION V ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL CATASTROPHE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 11 Essential Leadership Skills for Successful Catastrophe Management . . 317
11.1 Learning Objectives . . 317
11.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 318
11.3 Overview . . 318
11.4 Introduction . . 318
11.5 The Need for Skilled Crisis Leaders . . 324
11.6 Defining/Measuring Crises . . 324
11.7 Organizational Crisis Scenarios . . 325
11.8 Defining Leadership . . 326
11.9 Leadership's Role in a Crisis . . 334
11.10 Preparing for Crisis . . 336
11.11 Leading during a Crisis . . 337
11.12 Recovery and Rebuilding . . 337
11.13 What Leaders Can Do to Take Care of Themselves during a Crisis . . 338
11.14 Discussion Questions . . 339
References . . 339
V Conclusion . . 341
Epilogue . . 343
Index . . 345
Oracle8i Web Development
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1 Hardware Considerations 3
2 Installation 25
3 Designing the Site 47
4 0AS Configurationand Tuning 89
5 WebDB 183
6 Oracle Extras 235
7 24x7Uptime 267
8 HTTP Listeners 293
9 Oracle8i Built-InPackages 311
PART II
Core Concepts
10 Differences Among the Various Oracle Web Server Versions 373
11 HTML Development 431
12 JavaScript Development 463
13 XML 499
14 PL/SQL Cartridge 549
15 Security 601
Part III
Oracle Tools
16 Using Designer to Develop Web Code 659
17 Oracle Developer Forms 729
PART IV
Other Cartridge Options
19 Javaand OAS 799
20 Perl and the Perl Cartridge 831
21 LiveHTML Cartridge 857
22 Oracle Internet Commerce Server 865
PART V
Miscellaneous
23 Utilities to Help Web Development 937
24 Troubleshooting 983
25 Debugging Your Code 991
26 Logging and Site Analysis 1025
PART VI
Appendix
A Good Sites 1053
Encyclopedia of reincarnation and karma
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Preface . . 1
Introduction . . 3
The Encyclopedia . . 9
Sources Consulted . . 283
Index . . 299
Premarital sex in America : how young Americans meet, mate and think about marrying
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Acknowledgments . . vii
One - Introduction . . 1
Two - The Partnerships and Practices of Emerging Adults . . 14
Three - Inside Sexual Relationships . . 51
Four - The College Campus: Sex 101? . . 101
Five - No Strings Attached? Sex and Emotional Health . . 135
Six - Marriage in the Minds of Emerging Adults . . 169
Seven - Red Sex, Blue Sex: Relationship Norms in a Divided America . . 205
Eight - The Power of Stories and Ten Myths about Sex in Emerging Adulthood . . 236
Appendix A: Regression Models . . 251
Appendix B: Original Research Interview Methods . . 265
Notes . . 271
Index . . 291
Lucan, Bellum civile II 1-525 : ein Kommentar : Inauguraldissertation zur Erlangung des Doktorgrades der Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln
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Abkürzungsverzeichnis ... S. I - XII
Abweichungen von den Editionen HOUSMANS ... S. XIII
und SHACKLETON BAIEEYS
Kommentar zu den Versen I - 525 ... S. I - 219
ed. by Dinesh Gupta and Réjean Savard
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Preface/Preface . . vii
Foreword/Avant-propos . . xi
Section-I: Web 2.0 and marketing: general concepts
The Library 2.0: origins of the concept, evolutions, perceptions and realities . . 3
Making Web 2.0 work for users and libraries . . 13
Le marketing des bibliotheques supplante par le Web 2.0: mythe ou realite? . . 23
Section-II: Adopting Web 2.0 strategies
Staying free from "Corporate Marketing Machines" library policy for Web 2.0 tools . . 43
Innovation as a framework for adopting Web 2.0 marketing approaches . . 57
Section-III: Marketing with Web 2.0 and the client
Web 2.0 : de nouveaux usagers en bibliotheque? . . 69
Creating and using Personas for library service in the Web 2.0 era: a case study of the Chinese Academy of Sciences . . 79
The impact of CMR 2.0 in the library . . 87
Section-IV: Case studies
How tangible is your library in the digital environment? Implications of social media marketing in reinventing communities' library experiences . . 97
La dimension participative du Web 2.0 : un atout marketing pour la bibliotheque de 1'Ecole Superieure de Banque d'Alger . . 109
Library Marketing 2.0: experiences of the ETH-Bibliothek with social media . . 125
Section-V: International perspectives
Web 2.0 tools and the marketing of libraries: the case of Africa . . 137
Brazilian librarians and Twitter . . 147
Conclusion
Marketing in a Web 2.0 world: a conference perspective . . 157
A history of India
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List of illustrations . . vii
Preface . . viii
Acknowledgements . . xi
Introduction: History and the Environment . . xii
Chapter One Early Civilisations of the Northwest . . 1
Prehistory and the Indus civilisation . . 1
Immigration and settlement of the Indo-Aryans . . 12
Chapter Two The Great Ancient Empires . . 26
The rise of the Gangetic culture and the great empires of the east . . 26
Ashoka, the Beloved of the Gods . . 38
The end of the Maurya empire and the northern invaders . . 43
The classical age of the Guptas . . 54
Subjection and alliance: Shakas and Vakatakas . . 58
The rise of south India . . 63
Chapter Three The Regional Kingdoms of Early Medieval India . . 72
The rise and conflicts of regional kingdoms . . 72
Kings, princes and priests: the structure of Hindu realms . . 86
The emergence of regional kingdoms . . 88
Gods, temples and poets: the growth of regional cultures . . 96
India's impact on southeast Asia: causes and consequences . . 106
Chapter Four Religious Communities and Military Feudalism in the late Middle Ages . . 113
The Islamic conquest of northern India and the sultanate of Delhi . . 113
The problems of administrative penetration . . 125
The states of central and southern India in the period of the sultanate of Delhi . . 127
Chapter Five The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire . . 139
The great Mughals and their adversaries . . 139
Indian land power and European sea power . . 155
The struggle for supremacy in India . . 165
Chapter Six The Period of Colonial Rule . . 178
Company Bahadur: trader and ruler . . 178
The colonial economy . . 190
The regional impact of British rule . . 194
The pattern of constitutional reform . . 207