“…He was the first to define the role of the Jews on the basis of their economic and social functions, disregarding the classic categorisation of Judaism's alleged privileged religious status in world history.Nonetheless, going beyond the socio-economic arguments of the book, it is essential to point out Luzzatto's resort to sceptical strategies in order to plead in defence of the Venetian Jews. …”

“…It also contributes to the research literature on legal mobilisation by going beyond the Western world. Finally, the book offers perspectives on the ‘middle ground’ of social mobilisation phenomenons, which are neither social movements nor everyday resistance…”

“…The prevalence of multi-domain coercion across but also beyond traditional dimensions of armed conflict raises an important question: what does effective deterrence look like in the 21st century? …”

“…takes stock of progress made by African countries through the AfricaSan process since 2008 and the progress needed to meet the MDG on sanitation by 2015 and beyond. This book addresses priorities which have been identified by African countries as the key elements which need to be addressed in order to accelerate progress. -- Reviews progress on implementing the eThekwini Declaration to meet the MDG for sanitation and progress generally in Africa. …”

“…As indicated above, those choices are currently beyond the capacity of democratic governments to address and in some cases, even to recognize. …”

“…A choplicking feast for Edison biographers—well into the next century, and perhaps beyond."—Fred Howard, Washington Post."A triumph of the bookmaker's art, with splendidly arranged illustrations, essential background information, and cautionary reminders of the common sources on which Edison's imagination drew."…”

“…Yves Menez, whose research at Paul was corroborated by a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne University, chose to venture beyond an interrogation based on complete and objective documentation of the site. …”

“…Of fundamental importance for the study of palaeolithic art, the Solutrean settlement site of Roc de Sers and the sculpted cave-wall art which typihes it are presented within a rigorous scientific framework Beyond the form-support relationship, developed to its fullest expression in the Magdalenian period, and the canon of gestures resulting from carefully controlled transmission of technical sculpting procedures, artistic and symbolic expression, seen from a techno-economic and sociocultural perspective, were enhanced by other inventive innovations Complex construction, use of contours and mastery of shadow work together to create Visual effects suggesting volume and perspective. …”

“…Examine exponentials like a pro Find out how to graph inequalities Go beyond your Algebra I knowledge Ace your Algebra II exams with ease Whether you're looking to increase your score on a standardized test or simply succeed in your Algebra II course, this friendly guide makes it possible…”

“…What You Will Learn Set up and configure your development environment properly the first time Build Alexa skills quickly and efficiently using Agile tools and techniques Create a variety of data-driven Alexa skills for home and business Access data from web applications and Internet data sources via their APIs Test with unit-testing frameworks throughout the development life cycle Manage and query your data using the DynamoDb NoSQL database engines Who This Book Is For Developers who wish to go beyond Hello World and build complex, data-driven applications on Amazon's Alexa platform; developers who want to learn how to use Lambda functions, the Alexa Skills SDK, Alexa Presentation Language, and Alexa Conversations; developers interested in integrating with public APIs such as real estate listings and stock market prices. …”

“…The evolution of IRT is now going beyond educational measurement. Recent advances in multidimensional extensions of IRT and computerized adaptive testing are leading to major advances in patient reported outcome measures of physical and emotional well being. …”

“…With the knowledge in this book, you can leverage simple concepts that are beyond mere buzz words to practice innovation in your team. …”

“…From finding the right brand name and developing a cohesive storyline to designing effective advertising, expanding reach, maintaining momentum, and beyond , Kellogg on Branding in a Hyper-Connected World arms you with the knowledge and skills to: Apply cutting-edge techniques for brand design, brand positioning, market-specific branding, and more Adopt successful strategies from development to launch to leveraging Build brand-driven organizations and reinforce brand culture both internally and throughout the global marketplace Increase brand value and use brand positioning to build a mega-brand In today’s challenging and complex marketplace, effective branding has become a central component of success. …”

“…Rico reveals many hidden features, functions, and procedures, so photographers of every level—beginners, enthusiasts, and experienced pros—will learn new and better ways to use their Fuji X series camera to its full potential. Beyond beneficial practices for all X series shooters, Rico also covers advanced concepts, such as the capabilities of Fujifilm's ISOless sensors with Dual Conversion Gain, and offers solutions for common issues, such as inaccurate focus or RAW conversion artifacts. …”

“…The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error' will help you understand how to move beyond 'human error'; how to understand accidents; how to do better investigations; how to understand and improve your safety work. …”

“…Follow along with Derrick as he teaches you all about: • Customizing the interface for organizing and viewing your images • The thinking behind viewing options such as Moments, Collections, Years, and Albums • Working with iCloud Photo Library to sync your photos across your devices • Adding location data to your images so you can map your travels with your photos • Editing your images with Photos’ basic tools, then going beyond with more advanced techniques • Integrating third-party Editing Extensions into your workflow so you can build a digital darkroom tailored to your style of photography • Creating projects such as books, cards, calendars, prints, and slideshows—and showing you how to create your own Fine Art Cards at home with just your Mac and an inkjet printer • Working with videos as well as still photos • Sharing your images on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr Apple’s Photos is a robust, all-in-one solution for managing, editing, and sharing your photos. …”

“…Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite is your guide, from the fundamentals to the neat little tricks that make the Mac experience something far beyond computing. Customize your Mac to better suit your workflow Discover the newest updates to your favorite tools Get to know your way around Mission Control and the App Store Accomplish more in less time, and make the most of your Mac Like any computer, your Mac is a tool. …”

“…Tracks include: Business & Industry: How organizations of all sizes use data to make better decisions Connected World: Navigating in an always-connected, always-on world Data Science: Everything from the latest algorithms and advances in machine learning to cultural change and team-building Design & Interfaces: Capturing user experience, design, new interfaces, and visualization Law, Ethics & Open Data: Issues on governance, ethics, and compliance in the era of open data Machine Data: Extracting meaningful insights from data collected and generated by things Security: Fighting fraud, detecting threats, increasing trust—and securing data Beyond Hadoop: How tools like Cassandra, Storm, Accumulo, Kafka and Spark fit in the data science toolkit Hadoop in Action: Real-world case studies of the Hadoop ecosystem in action The Hadoop Platform: A deep dive into the dominant big data stack, with practical lessons and integration tricks…”

“…It can be fun, human and inspiring for everyone involved, but change requires a deep shift in thinking and behaviour that goes way beyond the transaction or the sale. To stay relevant in the modern economy, businesses must show what's at their core, why they do what they do and why it matters. …”

“…The books are designed for all levels of Lean practitioners and introduce proven tools for analysis and implementation that go beyond the traditional point kaizen event. Each book can be used as a stand-alone volume or used in combination with other titles based on specific needs. …”