The Internet has been described as having the potential to ameliorate social and economic disparities among countries and to lead to greater democratization throughout the contemporary world. However, despite references to it as the "World Wide Web," a vast technological gap is apparent between developed and developing countries in accessing and using the Internet. In fact, bridging this "digital divide" has become a central objective of several national and international policy initiatives. These initiatives have typically stressed greater democratic liberties ...

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Este libro de Beverly Cleary que gano el Newbery Medal investiga los pensamientos y las emociones de un niño de sexto grado, Leigh Botts, en la forma de carta mientras el escribe a su escritor preferido, Boyd Henshaw. Después que su parientes se separan, Leigh Botts se mueve a una ciudad nueva con su madre. Esforzando a hacer amigos y enfrentarse con su propio ira por su padre ausente ...

Title: Grosses Adressbuch des Handels-, Fabrik- und Gewerbstandes von Nord-Deutschland. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating ...

Create an entire orchestra through the art of origami. Over one thousand illustrations will guide you in folding these works of art for yourself. This is one of those rare collections that is geared towards the advanced origami folder and is sure to provide many hours of fun challenges. The diagrams have been updated and new photos are included to inspire you. There are also chapters to aid you with paper choice and preparation. Each model is prefaced with folding tips and some insight into the creative process. This new edition features the whimsical Original ...

Tai Chi and Qigong have long been recognised for their benefits to health and relaxation. This book explores some of the theory behind the practice of both Tai Chi Ch'uan and Qigong to provide students with a better understanding of why they are taught to do things in particular ways within classes. The theory is presented in the context of the Lee Family Internal Arts as taught within Hand of the Wind Tai Chi and Qigong classes but would be useful for students of any style of Tai Chi or Qigong. Covering the basics of Chinese Medicine including the Twelve ...

The 60 Day Power Plan is perfect for those that want to lose weight and get focused really quickly. You have advice on nutrition and a great workout plan for the next 60 days and beyond. This book will start you off on the right track but it is up to you to take it to the next level. You have to make sure you follow the directions carefully and you will succeed. Antoine goes deep into the way you think to motivate you to reach those difficult goal. You will enjoy this book and you will want to buy it for your friends. Also, $1 dollar from each book sale goes ...

These stories explore the human heart in conflict with itself, created out of the human spirit and brought to life by the experiences and imagination of the writer. Each story depicts the struggles to resolve those human dilemmas that confront, confound and confuse us in making the choices that determine how we live our lives. The more troubling and controversial the questions, the more relevant and compelling the story. These are emotionally charged stories about things that matter—love and honor and pity and pride and compassion—that speak ...

Brendan Kennelly was one of Ireland's most popular and prolific poets. Over five decades he wrote thousands of poems published in over 30 books of poetry, including three previous editions of Selected Poems . Published on his 75th birthday, this new selection presents just over a hundred of Kennelly's most essential poems, with a QR code giving readers access to an online album of readings by Brendan Kennelly of many poems from the book. The e-book with audio edition incorporates the same recordings. The Essential Brendan Kennelly has been edited by ...

Innerhalb eines Unternehmens kommen heutzutage zahlreiche verschiedenartige Softwarewerkzeuge zum Einsatz, welche kontinuierlich neue Informationen erhalten bzw. generieren und diese zentralisiert zur Verfügung stellen. Aufgrund der zunehmenden Menge von Datenquellen nimmt Quantität und Frequenz der emittierten Nachrichten bzw. Informationen weiter zu, was zur Folge hat, dass ein Mitarbeiter mehr und mehr Aufwand investieren muss, um die relevanten Informationen erkennen und analysieren zu können. Diese Problematik wird gemeinhin unter dem ...