Claudia Martin

What is terrorism? How do terrorists differ from other criminals? What makes some individuals and groups decide to use violence to create terror as a means of achieving their aims? This book looks at the history of terrorism and analyses the motivations for its use. It looks at what is being done to tackle terrorism and asks readers to think about what they can do to help people in countries affected by terrorism, for example by fundraising for organisations supporting victims of terrorist attacks.

Did you know that thousands of years ago the ancient Chinese found dinosaur fossils and thought they were dragon bones? Or that everyone thought the coelacanth fish had been extinct for 66 million years, and then in 1938 living coelacanths were discovered off the coast of Africa? Fossils are the remains of animals and plants that lived thousands or millions of years ago and are the best way for us to understand how we, and other species, have evolved over time. This comprehensive and accessible introduction to palaeontology shows the beliefs and myths that have advanced – and inhibited – our understanding of evolution. Full of facts and photos of real-life excavations from all over the , world, it gives advice on where to find fossils and how to treat ancient remains with care. A brilliant first introduction to palaeontology, featuring awesome photography that captures ancient fossils.

People have many different reasons for leaving their home country, but they are nearly always looking for a better or safer life. This book considers the pull factors that attract people to another country and the push factors that drive them from their home country. It looks at movements of people in the past, the impact of current immigration and the arguments that people put forward in favour or against welcoming immigrants to a country. It asks readers to think about what they can do to learn more about this global issue and the people affected by it.

The history of robots in the industrial world is filled with technological advances and pioneering engineers. These captivating stories are presented to readers through detailed main text and additional fact boxes, creating a comprehensive picture of how robots have influenced industries for long periods of time. Colorful photographs fill each page, captivating readers and providing detailed examples of industrial robots. Readers interested in science, technology, engineering, and math, collectively known as STEM, will enjoy this inside look at robotics in the world around us.

Understanding the war in Afghanistan is a critical component of understanding today's geopolitical climate. Yet facts and figures alone aren't able to capture the experiences of the men, women, and children who lived through the war. Through firsthand accounts, historical context, and critical thinking questions, this volume presents a human perspective on a war that continues to influence foreign policy today.

Take a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held. Find out about memory, outputs and inputs, explore amazing feats of computing such as the web, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and imagine what computers might be able to do in the future. Test your understanding with fun activities, such as writing your own program using a programming language such as Scratch. Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

Ingenuity is the only hope for surviving the powerful, mysterious depths of the ocean. Readers of this innovative book will learn the STEM skills necessary for staying alive in this deadly aquatic environment. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer their way out of real-life scenarios at sea. They'll gain confidence in their critical thinking, creativity, and STEM abilities as they find solutions to hazardous situations. A map and supply list give readers the basics they'll need to generate survival techniques and plans, while fact boxes satiate their curiosity about the vicious ocean environment. This high-interest book is sure to become a favorite in any library.

The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures. Do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test. Readers will tackle real-life scenarios unique to rain forest environments, relying on a map, a supply list, and STEM principles. Along the way, they'll devour fact boxes brimming with fascinating information about this exotic habitat. The interactive format and real-life approach to STEM ensures this immersive book will be a popular read.

The stakes are as high as the altitude in deadly mountain environments. Readers of this innovative book will push themselves to the peak of their critical thinking skills, creativity, and STEM abilities. Makerspace activities introduce readers to real-life scenarios of surviving on a mountain. A map and supply list serve as the base for their creative solutions to deadly problems. Fact boxes fully immerse readers in the mountain environment as they plan their survival. Even readers who may be reluctant to learn STEM will gravitate towards this book, making it a valuable addition to any library.

This book focuses on descriptions of the developments in legal frameworks and policies regarding the human rights of older persons. First, it covers the policies adopted and practices developed at the universal system, particularly within the sphere of the United Nations. Second, it includes a side-by-side comparison of the work of regional human rights mechanisms, which have picked up some momentum in the past decade. Through its inclusion of law, policy, and current processes, the widest net possible has been cast to collect a descriptive resource for advocates. Overall, we hope that this book contributes to a better understanding of the current limitations and possibilities that international institutions offer to uphold the human rights of older persons. We expect that this information will allow states and other policy makers to move forward with the international recognition of the human rights of older persons. We know this is only a first effort in compiling and reporting the standards that are being produced by different international institutions. But we have no doubt that many others will follow with their expert analysis of these emerging standards, and that the ongoing discussion will finally crystalize in international human rights binding instruments explicitly recognizing the universal rights of older persons.

Become a history detective and find out more about early Islamic civilization. How did Islam start? What weapons did Islamic warriors use? Where was the 'Round City'? Who invented the elephant clock? Using a question and answer approach, this book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in local libraries where they can find out more about early Islamic civilization. The detective shows readers how to create their own project reimagining a stroll through Baghdad, interview their favourite scientist or inventor from the Islamic world and spot the key features of mosques. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past.

This book focuses on descriptions of the developments in legal frameworks and policies regarding the human rights of older persons. First, it covers the policies adopted and practices developed at the universal system, particularly within the sphere of the United Nations. Second, it includes a side-by-side comparison of the work of regional human rights mechanisms, which have picked up some momentum in the past decade. Through its inclusion of law, policy, and current processes, the widest net possible has been cast to collect a descriptive resource for advocates. Overall, we hope that this book contributes to a better understanding of the current limitations and possibilities that international institutions offer to uphold the human rights of older persons. We expect that this information will allow states and other policy makers to move forward with the international recognition of the human rights of older persons. We know this is only a first effort in compiling and reporting the standards that are being produced by different international institutions. But we have no doubt that many others will follow with their expert analysis of these emerging standards, and that the ongoing discussion will finally crystalize in international human rights binding instruments explicitly recognizing the universal rights of older persons.

Moot Court competitions constitute an alternative model of human rights training, giving students the skills to contribute to the development of international human rights law and thus make them qualified advocates for human rights change in their home countries and abroad. By focusing on the perfection of oral as well as written skills, participants are more likely to be successful not only in cases brought before their home courts, but in front of international tribunals and other organs. Such competitions have opened the doorway for more human rights classes in law schools, more clinical training programs, more NGOs dedicated to human rights law, and overall more lawyers dedicated to participating in an expanded notion of a human rights community. As demonstrated in this volume, moot court competitions have revolutionized human rights legal education in Africa, Europe and the Americas. The yearly Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition was established in 1995. The full text of the hypothetical cases, bench memoranda, and winning memorials from the first ten years of this Competition are included as a resource to be used creatively by scholars, NGOs, international organizations, governments, practitioners, students, etc., to further promote human rights legal obligations.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Wirtschaft - Personal und Organisation, Note: 1,3, Universität Hamburg (IÖP - Arbeitsbereich Personalwirtschaftslehre), Veranstaltung: Change Management, 28 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit stetigen Veränderungen umgehen zu können, ist heute quasi zu einer Daueraufgabe für Unternehmen geworden: "Die meisten Geschäftsleute, mit denen ich heute spreche, sind sich darin einig, dass umwälzende Veränderungen in der Unternehmens-welt stattfinden. Diese Veränderungen gehen weit über das Un-gleichgewicht von Angebot und Nachfrage oder die Fortschritte neuer Technologien hinaus. Sie sind Ausdruck einer Anpassung an weitreichende Kräfte, einschließlich einer nie da gewesenen Ausweitung des globalen Arbeitsmarktes". Es ist also nicht verwunderlich, dass sich auch die Wirtschaftswissenschaft seit Jahrzehnten mit dem Thema Change Management beschäftigt. Wie groß der Stellenwert mittlerweile ist, zeigt eine Stichwortsuche in wissenschaftlichen Publikationen mit Hilfe des ISI Web of Knowledge. (...) Bevor die einzelnen Modelle näher erläutert werden, folgt im zweiten Kapitel eine Abgrenzung der zwei grundlegenden Arten von Wandel, der Reorganisation bzw. Re-volutionsstrategie auf der einen Seite sowie der Organisationsentwicklung bzw. Evolutionsstrategie auf der anderen Seite. Das dritte Kapitel befasst sich mit einer Darstellung der oben genannten Modelle des Wandels. In dem daran anschließenden Kapitel 4 wird der Versuch einer Bewertung der Modelle mit Hilfe eines eigenen Bewertungssystems anhand von vier Kriterien unternommen.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich BWL - Allgemeines, Note: "-", Universit t Hamburg (Institut f r Verkehrswissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Europ ische Bahnen im wettbewerbspolitischen Wandel, 18 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Situation im Eisenbahnverkehr in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat sich durch die weitreichenden gesetzlichen Neuordnungen grundlegend gewandelt. Der politische Wille zur Privatisierung und ffnung des Eisenbahnverkehrs-marktes f r den Wettbewerb ist mit dem Eisenbahnneuordnungsgesetz, der Novellierung des Allgemeinen Eisenbahngesetzes (AEG), der dazugeh rigen Regionalisierungsgesetze der L nder, sowie der Umwandlung der deutschen Bundesbahn in eine Kapitalgesellschaft zur Deutschen Bahn AG in die entspre-chenden gesetzlichen und wirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen umgesetzt worden. Auf dieser Grundlage ist erstmals seit dem Bestehen der Bundesrepu-blik Deutschland f r diesen Bereich ffentlicher Dienstleistungen die Erbringung von Verkehrsleistungen unter Wettbewerbsbedingungen m glich, d.h. Angebot und Nachfrage k nnen sich unter Marktmechanismen entwickeln. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird ein kurzer R ckblick auf die Ursachen der Bahnreform und deren Beeinflussung auf die Wettbewerbssituation gegeben, sowie das nat rliche Monopol, die Deutsche Bahn, vorgestellt. Des Weiteren werden die Liberalisierung und Deregulierung, die Markt ffnung und der Markteintritt neuer Unternehmen thematisiert.