Barbara Miller Bücher

In ihrer Dissertation fokussiert die Autorin die berufliche Interaktion innerhalb der heterogenen Angestelltenstruktur Südafrikas und beantwortet die Frage, inwieweit sich das unterschiedliche Zeitverständnis der Mitarbeiter auf ihre Zusammenarbeit auswirkt. Dabei erhält sie Antworten auf die Fragen nach der Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements für die erfolgreiche Gestaltung interkultureller Zusammenarbeit und dem Weiterbildungsbedarf der Angestellten. Der Erkenntnisgewinn dieser Arbeit ist daher sowohl für Bildungsinstitutionen und Manager im südafrikanischen Unternehmenssetup interessant als auch für Unternehmen, die in Südafrika expandieren wollen.

Kinder wollen ständig Überraschungen erleben und am liebsten jeden Tag ein neues Spielzeug haben. Das kann den Geldbeutel schon arg strapazieren. Aber es geht auch anders, denn mit etwas Phantasie hält man Kinder auch ohne teure Geschenke bei Laune. Egal ob Spiele, Bastelanregungen, Ausflüge, gemeinschaftliche Aktivitäten zu Hause oder im Freien, dieses Buch hält 99 tolle Freizeit-Ideen bereit, die garantiert jedes Kind glücklich machen und seine Eltern gleich mit. Denn das Kindergeld bleibt unangetastet!

Analysing Stasi files and interviews with one time informers, the author examines the confrontation with this legacy in united Germany. She discusses the daily machinations of the state and the motivation and justification of being an informer.

The focus is on empowering readers to cultivate willpower and harness their inner strength to quit smoking, even if they feel resistant to the idea. This guide provides practical strategies to motivate change and build self-discipline, aiming to transform the quitting process into a manageable and achievable goal.

The book features a unique compilation of traditional weaving drafts from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, meticulously gathered by Frances L. Goodrich. It includes over 160 color photos and more than 200 modern translations of these drafts, making them accessible for contemporary weavers. Goodrich's dedication to the community in North Carolina, where she lived and worked, is highlighted through her efforts to support local artisans and establish educational initiatives. This collection reflects both the artistry and cultural significance of the weavers' craft.

The book explores the profound impact of the 1992 release of the Stasi's extensive files on former East Germans, who grapple with the revelations of surveillance and betrayal. It delves into personal stories of individuals confronting their pasts, highlighting themes of memory, identity, and the struggle for truth in post-communist society. Through these narratives, the book examines the broader implications of state control and the quest for reconciliation in a divided nation.

Dating from about the third century A.D., the Yoga Sutra distills the essence of the physical and spiritual discipline of yoga into fewer than two hundred brief aphorisms. It is the core text for any study of meditative practice, revered for centuries for its brilliant analysis of mental states and of the process by which inner liberation is achieved. Yet its difficulties are legendary, and until now, no translation has made it fully accessible. This new translation, hailed by Yoga Journal for its "unsurpassed readability," is by one of the leading Sanskrit scholars of our time, whose Bhagavad Gita has become a recognized classic. It includes an introduction to the philosophy and psychology underlying the Yoga Sutra, the full text with explanatory commentary, and a glossary of key terms in Sanskrit and English.

The Southern Highland Craft Guild is the oldest craft guild in the United States and the only guild to be defined by a geographical area. First conceived by Olive Dame Campbell in the 1920s, the craft guild was launched in 1930 with an exhibition of regional arts. Frances Louisa Goodrich contributed her Allanstand Shop so that families living in an already depressed region would have a sales venue for their work throughout the Great Depression and the years of World War II. From that early start, the Southern Highland Craft Guild has grown to nearly a thousand members and has established a worldwide reputation for fine workmanship. The guild is governed by the artist membership, which is made up of a wide range of craftspeople from institute-trained artists to local makers trained by parents and friends.