“…The book goes on to analyse the American 'empire films' of the 1930s, which adapted British narratives of empire to represent the United States as a new global paradigm.Presenting close readings of films, literature and art from the era, the book engages cinema studies with theories of post-colonialism and transnationalism, and provides a novel approach to the study of Indian cinema"--…”
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“…Nevertheless, local beliefs and practices appear to be adaptive, accommodating biomedical food and health information and practices in certain cases. …”
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“…On the occasion of the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), this 11th special issue of International Development Policy explores the Organization's capacity for action, its effectiveness and its ability to adapt and innovate. The collection of thirteen articles, written by authors from around the world, covers three broad areas: the ILO’s historic context and contemporary challenges; approaches and results in relation to labour and social protection; and the changes shaping the future of work. …”

“…These molecular approaches together with an increasingly accurate phenotyping will facilitate the breeding of new climate-resilient varieties resistant to abiotic and biotic stress, with suitable productivity and quality, to extend the adaptation and viability of the current varieties…”

“…Viewing the microbiota from an ecological perspective can provide insight into how to promote plant health and stress tolerance of their hosts or how to adapt to a changing climate by targeting this microbial community. …”

“…Ces milieux tropicaux ont été l’objet d’occupations humaines parfois très anciennes, donnant lieu en plusieurs régions du globe à des développements socioculturels complexes, témoignant d’adaptations durables. L’analyse sur le temps long des interactions entre les sociétés et leurs environnements tropicaux forestiers témoigne cependant de l’existence de périodes de crises et de ruptures dans l’histoire ancienne du peuplement. …”

“…L’étude est accompagnée du corpus des textes qui ont forgé l’image du vampire : la nouvelle fondatrice de Polidori ; le roman initial de Bérard ; les trois adaptations théâtrales de Nodier, Scribe et Dumas ; la nouvelle de Gautier et celle, en extraits, de Mérimée. …”

“…Cet ouvrage mêle donc aspects disciplinaires et études de droit positif pour comprendre comment s’est construite la séparation entre droit public et droit privé et comment elle s’adapte aujourd’hui aux évolutions sociales. L’ouvrage comporte des analyses dans les champs constitutionnel, administratif, financier, européen, international... on y rend compte d’une double identification du droit public : par sa propre dynamique, ses objets, et par sa confrontation différencialiste avec le « droit commun »…”

“…La pastorale des sacrements, loin d'être rigide, s'adapte souvent à la complexité des situations réelles, en particulier quand celles-ci sont difficiles…”

“…The last part of the book considers robustness with respect to nonlinearity and explicitly nonlinear extensions, as well as advanced topics such as adaptive control and model predictive control. New students, as well as scientists from other backgrounds who want a concise and easy-to-grasp coverage of control theory, will benefit from the emphasis on concepts and broad understanding of the various approaches…”

“…Pour échapper au piège du ressassement stérile, ou de la fossilisation nés d'un respect excessif du "devoir de mémoire" il importe de préserver la possibilité de se libérer créativement des visions héritées du passé, qu'elles soient historiques ou littéraires; l'artiste et la société révisent leur "textes sacrés", négocient, s'adaptent, évoluent, bon gré mal gré..…”

“…Based on these cross-case comparisons, this book also draws a set of general conclusions on possible ways of improving the governance of the Baltic Sea by promoting what are identified as vital functions of environmental governance: coordination, integration, interdisciplinarity, precaution, deliberation, communication and adaptability. …”

“…Among those most directly affected were musicians, who had to adapt to successive inventions and refinements in audio technology—from wax cylinders and gramophones to radio and sound films. …”

“…Differences and similarities between cases allow us to foresee alternative models of urban planning better adapted to tackle poverty and find efficient ways for more inclusive cities in developing and emerging countries, interacting several dimensions linked with high rates of urbanization: territorial fragmentation; environmental contamination; social disparities and exclusion, informal economy and habitat, urban governance and democracy…”

“…The growing importance of offshore petroleum exploration in the North Sea from the 1970s was both a threat and an opportunity to the shipping companies. By adapting both business strategies and the political regime to the new circumstances, the Norwegian shipping sector managed to maintain a leading position internationally…”

“…Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age nimbly balances the technological and pedagogical aspects of these rapid changes, gathering papers from noted researchers on a wealth of topics relating to cognitive approaches to learning and teaching, mental models, online learning, communications, and innovative educational technologies, among them: Cognition and student-centered, Web-based learning The progression of mental models throughout a course of instruction Experiencing education with 3D virtual worlds Expanding educational boundaries through multi-school collaboration Adapting e-learning to different learning styles The student blog as reflective diary With its blend of timely ideas and forward thinking, Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age will enrich the work of researchers in educational psychology, educational technology, and cognitive science…”

“…Each chapter has four short sections that cover specific issues in depth, allowing professors to adapt the text to their particular needs. By utilising this carefully crafted approach, the 6th Edition provides students with the tools they need for strategic analysis. …”

“…This proven process has been used now in 5000 organizations and this new book adapts the method directly to this critical area of innovation, showing examples and case studies…”

“…Yet, organizations need to adapt to a virtual way of working as virtual leadership plays an increasingly important role in driving overall organizational effectiveness and performance"--…”

“…You will: Review fundamental human machine interfacing with supervisory control and data acquisition software Examine timing, counting, and serial communication concepts Adapt microcontrollers to perform sophisticated functions Understand collection and presentation of data…”