“…This book presents theoretical works as well as empirical studies that contrast the arguments offered by the leading, ground-breaking theories on the firm value. …”

“…Several countries around the globe have established mandatory pension systems based on personal savings accounts. In contrast to the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) financed pensions that these new systems have partly replaced, retirement benefits are the outcome of an investment process. …”

“…The goal is to foster local development by leveraging cultural heritage and environmental conservation, with a focus on participatory processes. The work also contrasts the Cuban context with European experiences, emphasizing the potential of ecomuseums as tools for community empowerment and sustainable development…”

“…You'll learn how to import using the RAW dialog in Photoshop, soften skin, brighten eyes, enhance lips, remove a subject from the background, create duotone like images, straighten and extend images, remove wrinkles, create a popular high contrast look, and even learn to make your own actions…”

“…It offers innovative ideas and fresh thoughts to help you capture images that reflect your personal creative vision, plus advice on setting up your camera for your shooting style; using Canon's Picture Styles to manage color, contrast, and sharpness; and capturing outstanding action, wildlife, portrait, travel, nighttime, and macro shots…”

“…He has helped to fund scientific research institutes, K-12 education reform, and some of the world's greatest contemporary art museums. By contrast, ""reasonable"" people come up with all the reasons something new and different can't be done, because, after all, no one else has done it that way. …”

“…This unfortunate status quo contrasts with a crucial place of the theory of knowledge in the thought of such prominent authors as Origen and the Cappadocian fathers. …”

“…Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is an emerging non-invasive imaging modality that integrates the advantages of deep ultrasound penetration and high optical contrast. It provides better resolution than pure ultrasonic imaging and deeper penetration than pure optical imaging. …”

“…It has a wide range of applications, including remote sensing, industry sorting, food analysis, biomedical imaging, etc. However, in contrast to RGB images from which information can be intuitively extracted, hyperspectral data is only useful with proper processing and analysis. …”

“…The book discusses the application of the principle of opportunity by public prosecutors, contrasting it with the principle of legality in both penal and procedural contexts. …”

“…De Waard shows that, especially in the early text form represented by the Old Greek, Jeremiah 52 is not a mere appendix to the book, but a golah-oriented epilogue, indicating the contrasting destinies of pre-exilic Judah and the exilic community in Babylon"…”

“…"Often considered as the first phenomenon of mass media in history, the use of books and prints by Protestants has been widely studied and has generated a rich and plentiful bibliography. In contrast, the production and use of these supports by the partisans of the Counter-Reformation have not received the attention they deserve, especially in the context of the Low Countries. …”

“…In this selection of studies we proceed, in contrast, to envisage life in the Aristotelian perspective in which energia, forces, and dynamisms of life at work are at the fore. …”

“…His searching investigations in the "logic of science" have profoundly influenced subsequent work in epistemology and the philosophy of science, and his semiotics has had a similar impact on the philosophy of language. By contrast, Peirce's philosophy of mathematics has received relatively little attention, despite its centrality to his thought and the depth of his insights into the perennial problems of the subject. …”

“…The book critically examines poverty in Argentina, exploring its causes, manifestations, and the political dynamics that perpetuate it. It contrasts the promises made by various Argentine political leaders against the persistent and worsening social issues. …”

“…Miguel Benasayag's 'La Singularidad de lo Vivo' explores the complexity and uniqueness of living systems in contrast to mechanistic and reductionist views. The book critiques the tendency of modern sciences and technologies to oversimplify biological life by reducing it to algorithms and digital constructs. …”

“…This work examines the evolution of democratic principles, particularly the equality of conditions and the disruption of traditional hierarchies, contrasting them with totalitarian regimes. The book targets scholars and thinkers interested in political philosophy, history, and democratic theory, aiming to stimulate reflection on contemporary societal structures and the essence of democratic life…”

“…It delves into the Veneto controversy, contrasting misogynistic and philogynistic perspectives through historical texts. …”

“…This book explores how indigenous Iranian photographers constructed their own realities in contrast to how foreign photographers constructed Iranians' realities. …”

“…Known for detailed, quick footwork and delicate arm and torso contrast, Bournonville’s style of dance became known as the Bournonville Method, today considered the unfiltered 19th century technique of the French school of classical dance. …”