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Gathered from Washington State Magazine pieces published across multiple decades, The Evergreen Collection celebrates the state's vast diversity and the impressive accomplishments of those who call it home.

Nahe der Kleinstadt Burbanks im Nordwesten Kanadas ist es nicht so friedlich, wie es scheint. An der Green River Brücke wird eine Leiche im Gebüsch gefunden. Es sind keine Spuren eines Gewaltverbrechens erkennbar. Die zuständige Kriminalabteilung der Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Burbanks wird eingeschaltet. Detective Inspector Sandra Vane und Ronny Sunderland werden mit den Ermittlungen betraut. Sie können den Toten identifizieren. Es ist Dudley Strong, ein ehemaliger Klassenkamerad von Ronny Sunderland. Der Gerichtsmediziner stellt fest, dass der Tod am Vorabend eingetreten ist. Die Todesursache ist vor Ort nicht feststellbar. Eine Obduktion muss Klarheit bringen. Starb Strong eines natürlichen Todes, oder handelt es sich um einen heimtückischen Mord? Warum wurde der Tote im Gebüsch versteckt?Erste Nachforschungen ergeben, dass Strong als Fotomodell arbeitete und in Fort Banning lebte. Die Nachforschungen gestalten sich schwierig. Die Liste der Fragen wird im Laufe der Ermittlungen immer länger: Wie sah das Leben des Dudley Strong aus? Wann wurde er zuletzt lebend gesehen? Was hat er in seinen letzten Stunden gemacht? Wo hat er sich aufgehalten? Hat er jemanden getroffen? Wo starb Dudley Strong? Um die Rätsel zu lösen, ist das Team gezwungen im Nachbarbezirk zu ermitteln.

Wenn man in einem fremden Haus übernachtet, gibt es nach dem Aufwachen diesen kurzen Moment, etwa 10 Sekunden, in dem man nicht weiß, wo man ist oder aus welchem Grund. Man richtet sich auf und dann erst fällt es einem wieder ein; natürlich, man ist im Zimmer der besten Freun­din. Auf dem Boden liegen noch die rosa Luftschlangen von der Geburtstagsparty gestern Abend und das Geburtstags­kind liegt friedlich schlum­mernd ne­ben einem, den Abdruck des Kopfkissens im Gesicht. Man muss über sich selbst leise lachen, ku­schelt sich wie­der in seine Decke, schließt die Au­gen und fühlt sich si­cher und geborgen.Aber jetzt stell dir vor, dir fällt nach diesen 10 Sekun­den nicht ein, wo du bist. Auch nicht nach 20 Se­kunden, oder nach 30. Stell dir vor du richtest dich auf, siehst dich um und erkennst nichts von deiner Umge­bung wieder. Du versuchst dich zu erin­nern, aber da ist nichts, an das du dich erinnern könntest. Kein Ort, kei­ne Zeit, kein Name.Nicht einmal dein eigener.

Die Schriftenreihe Notizen zu Uecker macht die Forschungsergebnisse der StipendiatInnen des Günther Uecker Instituts der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich. Der Akzent der geförderten Projekte liegt auf einer lebendigen Auseinandersetzung mit dem Werk Günther Ueckers. In Band 2 widmet sich die Kunstwissenschaftlerin Xiao Xiao spirituellen Begriffen aus dem ostasiatischen Raum. Der Fokus ihrer Analyse liegt auf der verblüffenden Nähe philosophischer Vorstellungen von ,Handlung' in der chinesisch-daoistischen Tradition und Ueckers künstlerischer Praxis. Xiao Xiao zeigt auf, wie die Begriffe wuwei [,Nicht-Eingreifen'], ganying [korrelative Resonanz] und ziran [von-selbst-so] Denkbewegungen bestimmbar machen, die den künstlerischen Schaffensprozessen Ueckers tief eingeschrieben sind. Günther Uecker und sein Werk in neuer Perspektive Wichtiger Beitrag zur zeitgenössischen Kunsttheorie zweisprachig deutsch-englisch

"Marty Baron took charge of The Washington Post newsroom in 2013. Seven months into his new job, Baron received explosive news: Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, would buy the Post. Just over two years later, Donald Trump won the presidency. In the face of Trump's unceasing attacks, Baron steadfastly managed the Post's newsroom, during a period of rapidly changing societal dynamics. In Collision of Power, Baron recounts this with the tenacity of a reporter and the sure hand of an experienced editor. The result is elegant exploration of the nature of power in the 21st century"--

Andet bind i svenske Rebecka Aldéns Søredderne-serie er skærgårdskrimi og intens psykologisk spænding i ét. På en stenstrand i Stockholms skærgård ligger liget af en kvinde, skyllet op fra havet. For Søredderne Annika og Simon ligner det en ulykke. Men da kvindens datter dukker op, viser det sig, at hendes mor havde ringet kun få timer før og afsløret en frygtelig sandhed. Ægteparret Charlotte og Fredrik tager på en romantisk sejltur, bare de to. Men mødet med en gruppe gamle venner bringer velbevarede og fatale hemmeligheder op til overfladen. Om forfatteren: Rebecka Aldén (f. 1972) er svensk journalist og forfatter. Hendes krimiserie Søredderne foregår på en søredningsstation i Stockholms smukke skærgård og blander klassisk krimidrama med intens psykologisk spænding.

The war in Afghanistan pushed military, diplomatic, judicial and humanitarian organizations to their limits. Was it all in vain?Based on interviews with twenty-one key decision-makers and participants, many of whom are speaking publicly for the first time, Unwinnable Peace recounts the personal and professional challenges faced by individuals deeply committed to securing and rebuilding Kandahar province. Generals, diplomats, aid workers, politicians, interpreters--these are the men and women who are still struggling to reconcile their sacrifices with the eventual Taliban victory.

Kash Patel tells the fantastical story of how two inquisitive minds, Dinesh and Debbie, search for the truth and uncover evidence of a terrible scheme to elect Sleepy Joe instead of King Donald on Choosing Day. Included in the book is a special message from Dinesh D'Souza.

Kash Patel partners with BRAVE Books to bring a fantastical retelling of Hillary's horrible plot against Trump to the whole family.

The first building-by-building survey of the remarkable architectural achievements in Saudi Arabia over the last fifty years, featuring case studies of 45 outstanding projects as well as previews of buildings due for completion by 2030.Since the mid-1970s, there has been unprecedented construction in Saudi Arabia, much of which has involved high-profile architects and engineers from the Kingdom and around the world. They have produced buildings that are often highly innovative in their style, sustainability, construction techniques, and materials while drawing on the country's rich architectural heritage and taking account of environmental and climatic factors. Many of these developments were commissioned by King Salman when he was governor of Riyadh, giving rise to a body of architecture known as Salmani. The principles of the Salmani architectural style - authenticity, continuity, human-centered design, liveability, innovation, and sustainability - have determined much of the architecture, interior design, landscaping, and urban planning of recent decades. Through detailed case studies, this new book shows how innovation has been combined with an interest in conservation and urban regeneration, as well as a concern for the social and human impact of architectural and planning decisions. From commercial developments and government and civic buildings to cultural and leisure facilities and palaces and mosques, a wide variety of projects are featured. While some have a strong basis in vernacular styles, others are daring, visionary designs, among them NEOM, an ambitious development incorporating a smart, car-free city known as The Line. Among the featured international and Saudi architects are Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Beeah, Bjarke Ingels Group, Foster + Partners, Henning Larsen, HOK, Kengo Kuma & Associates, Omrania, Saudi Oger, Snøhetta, SOM, Thomas Heatherwick, and Zaha Hadid Architects.As author Christopher Masters discusses in his text, the radicalism of NEOM (part of the Vision 2030 plan led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman), the traditionalism of Salmani architecture, and the conservation programs in such locations as central Jeddah and the historic town of Diriyah appear to be very different in approach and philosophy. Yet all promote a strong interest in urbanism, an alternative to the car-oriented cities constructed as Saudi Arabia rapidly modernized in the last decades of the 20th century. They embody an aspiration to improve society through architecture and environment and to create cities that are fit for the challenges of the future. Lavishly illustrated with plans, drawings, and photographs, this timely volume highlights a field of architecture that has international importance and relevance and deserves to be more widely known outside the region.

Examines how young male migrants in urban Nairobi navigate the tension between expectations of success and repetitive failure.

Ukrainian politics, the Russian invasion and the escalating crisis of the post-Soviet world

Eine weitere Sammlung blanker Lügen eines Unvernünftigen. In Dithmar Mayers achten Roman flüchten drei Menschen vor ihren Schuldgefühlen. Geschicke berühren einander im Vorübergehen, Wunde blutet in Wunde. Wer stehen bleibt, wird Teil der Geschichte des andern. Hinter grauen Schläfen lauern dunkle Geheimnisse. Eine Parallelwelt zerfällt in die nächste. Zeit ist eine Illusion. Ein absurder Roman. Was einen Namen hat, kann man töten; ich schreie den Namen meiner Schuld hinaus und zertrample sie.

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions?

As flowers and trees begin to bloom and bud, Nox Ap, the bee mother, emerges from her winter sleep. To the Gitxsan, she is nature’s gardener. In the seventh book of the Mothers of Xsan series, readers will discover the important role of the bumblebee, the honeybee, and the yellow jacket wasp as pollinators in the Xsan ecosystem.

Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Join Alex as he navigates a new school, deals with new friends and bullies alike, and proves that on the ice, only the colour of your jersey matters.

"As a long-time book critic and columnist in Washington, Carlos Lozada dissects all manner of texts: commission reports, political reporting, Supreme Court decisions, and congressional inquiries to understand the controversies animating life in the capital. He also reads copious books by politicians and top officials: tell-all accounts by administration insiders, campaign biographies by candidates longing for high office, revisionist memoirs by those leaving those offices behind. With this provocative essay collection, Lozada argues that no matter how carefully political figures sanitize their experiences, positions, and records, no matter how diligently they present themselves in the best and safest and most electable light, they almost always let slip the truth."--

19 intuitive Gedichte, die innere Erfahrungen kontemplativer und meditativer Glaubenspraxis widerspiegeln.

An eye-opening account of government failings during the COVID-19 pandemic, written by one of the UK's top journalists. In Unfit, Hugh Pym takes readers on a gripping journey to the heart of the COVID-19 crisis. From the early days of the pandemic to the dramatic revelations of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, he exposes the failings of the British state and the Whitehall machine. This hard-hitting exposé draws on untold stories from the corridors of power, providing an insider's perspective on the drama, personalities and critical decision-making processes. Going beyond individual accounts, it presents a comprehensive assessment of the UK's preparedness, lockdown measures and response strategies. A tale of resilience and devastating consequences, Unfit challenges the very foundations of the UK's response to the pandemic, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for truth. Finally, it looks ahead to ask what is in store for the future of the NHS.

Warum bin ich hier? Weil mich meine Eltern in diese Welt gesetzt haben, ohne mich zu fragen. Warum haben mich meine Eltern nicht gefragt, ob ich gewillt bin, hier zu sein? Weil meine Eltern ebenfalls nicht gefragt wurden. Und deren Eltern wurden ebenso nicht gefragt. Wer wurde überhaupt gefragt, hier auf dieser Welt zu sein? Niemand wurde gefragt.Generation um Generation wurde nicht gefragt. Was stand am Anfang der Frage?Hat sich das Bakterium, was vor Jahrmillionen in den Giftschloten am Meeresgrund hauste, ein Haus gebaut? Bin ich eines der Häuser? Sind wir das trojanische Pferd der Bakterien, die auf der menschlichen Klaviatur gegeneinander Krieg führen?Die aller unser Leben diktieren und gegenseitig mit uns russisch Roulette spielen?Besteht die Möglichkeit, das es ein Mensch schafft, sich aus der Schlangengrube der Bakterien zu befreien, die in ihm und an ihm unser Leben erst ermöglichen.Schwarzweldt

Noahs vorgetäuschter Tod hat seine Schattenseiten ... ... denn seitdem wird der Halbdämon von Langeweile geplagt - bis er nur knapp ein Attentat überlebt. Zerissen zwischen Schuld und Zorn, bringt ihn die Jagd nach dem Drahzieher an den Ort, an dem sein Leben damals geendet hat - mit Feinden im Nacken und Blut an den Händen.Man kann vor der Vergangenheit fliehen, aber ihr niemals ganz entkommen.

The annual EURAS Conferences bring together academics from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, representatives from national and regional standards bodies, and government agencies, and company representatives. They all share an interest in standardisation research and education. The papers presented at EURAS conferences address a broad variety of issues relating to standards and the underlying standardisation process. These include, among many others, standardisation policies, the economics of standardisation, participatory, legal and regulartory issues, as well as the history and the future of standards and standardisatoin.Since 1999, SIIT conferences are bringing together experts from academia, government and industry with an interest in ICT standardisation. It thus serves as a platform to foster the exchange of insights and views on all issues surrounding standards, standardisation and innovation. Contributing academic disciplines include, but are by no means limited to: Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, History, Information Systems, Law, Management Studies and Sociology.The theme of the 2023 joint EURAS & SIIT converence was '(Responsible) Standardisation for Smart Systems'. The injection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into more 'traditional' technologies has created a wide range of 'smart' systems. Specifically, 'smartness' is based on a number of enabling technologies, including the internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Machine Learning (ML). Taken together, these technologies may help establish a perfect Orwellian surveillance society, a more liveable, greener and more secure environment or something in between. In any case, smart technologies will affect individuals, governments, businesses and society at large alike. As one of the earliest stages in the technology development process standardisation can help ensure that smart systems will not exhibit any undesired and undesirable characteristics. To this end, the standards setting process will have to leave the techno-economic realm and to also take into account e.g. societal, environmental and ethical aspects. To do so, a much broader variety of stakeholders will have to be involved in the process. This, in turn, may imply that the process will need to be adapted.

Essays that describe the efforts of several groups in a variety of political settings to achieve greater control over the policies that affect them, the strategies they employ to do so, and their status today.