... Joan Boeken

The events that took place on September 11, 2001, in New York City are the background for a series of essays exploring the response of different cities at different times to natural or man-made disaster. How have cities coped with cataclysmic change in the urban fabric both physically and psychologically? How have they memorialized what they have lost, and how have they imagined their future? What have been the effects, in both the short and long term, of these efforts to rebuild the city? From the devastating earthquake that shook Lisbon in 1755 to the Great Chicago fire in 1871; from the bombing of Hiroshima to the destruction of Rotterdam and Plymouth during the second World War; from the cities and towns ravaged by the Bosnian War to the symbolism of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem—this book offers varying perspectives on how cities have responded to catastrophic disasters. Following these case studies is a history of destruction and rebuilding in Manhattan, and a reflection on the role of cities in sustaining democratic culture concludes the book. Contributors to this volume include leading urban theorists, architectural historians, cultural critics, architects, and a film-maker.

Architektur ist seit jeher ein fester Bestandteil des Tourismus. Dabei zählen Ikonen wie der Mont Saint-Michel, die Alhambra und das Taj Mahal schon lange zum Standardrepertoire der Kulturreisenden. Aber warum sind neuerdings zeitgenössische Bauten wie das Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao oder das Blur Building auf der expo.02 in der Schweiz zum Reiseziel nicht nur von Architekturkennern, sondern auch des Massenpublikums geworden? Mehr als 30 internationale Architekten, Künstler und Kritiker tragen in dem reichhaltig illustrierten Buch mit ihren Interpretationen zum Verständnis dieses neuen globalen Phänomens bei und vermitteln eine Reihe höchst überraschender Einsichten: Eine spannende Weltreise durch die architektonische Kultur unserer Zeit.

This informative book takes readers on an enjoyable journey through the La Garrotxa volcanoes. In addition to a general description of the main geological and volcano logical values of the region, it also provides a detailed account of the history of the region, its biological diversity, and its cultural heritage including architecture, folklore and gastronomy. La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone was declared a Natural Park in 1982 to protect the numerous sites of special interest that are found in this region. The Natural Park has been pioneering in many initiatives aimed at preserving the landscape and natural values and promoting awareness of the area within the community. An important part of this book is dedicated to the insights into the educational programs and outreach developed to disseminate the main values of this region. It shows how sustainable tourism has been implemented and the management plan that has been designed to preserve such important natural and cultural values. Including local experts’ views on the topics covered, this book will appeal to a general audience interested not only in visiting the area but also in gaining insights into an example of geoheritage and geoconservation that has successfully integrated of education, tourism, planning and environmental management.

This volume of Springer’s Lecture Notes in Computer Science features the scientific proceedings from the 10th International Workshop on Digital Mammography (IWDM), held from June 16–18, 2010, in Girona, Catalonia. The IWDM meetings unite a diverse group of researchers, including physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and clinicians, all dedicated to advancing technology that aids in the early detection and management of breast cancer. The conference series began in 1993 at the SPIE Medical Imaging Symposium in San Jose, CA, with subsequent meetings occurring biennially in various locations, including York, Chicago, Nijmegen, Toronto, Bremen, Durham, Manchester, and Tucson. Each event has featured successful industrial and research exhibits showcasing the progress in digital mammography. For this workshop, 141 paper submissions from 21 countries were received. Each four-page abstract underwent a blind review by at least two members of the Scientific Committee, culminating in the selection of 46 oral presentations and 57 posters over the course of the two and a half days of scientific sessions.

KurzbeschreibungDie junge Jüdin Ester soll mit dem mächtigen König Xerxes verheiratet werden. Doch sie fürchtet sich vor ihm. Wie es ihm gelingt, ihre Liebe zu gewinnen und wie sie es schafft, trotz der Intrigen am persischen Hof eihr Volk vor dem Untergang zu bewah

Die abenteuerreiche Geschichte einer jungen Frau, die im heutigen Südfrankreich vor ca. 15000 Jahren ihre Stellung zwischen rivalisierenden Clans zu behaupten weiss.

Ihre Liebe war unmöglich. Aber sie war auch unendlich. Arthur ist jung, als ihn der Zauberer Merlin nach Avalon bringt. Und nur zu bald verliebt sich der künftige König in Morgan, die schöne Tochter des Magiers. Dann aber erfährt Arthur, daß er Morgan niemals heiraten können wird. Ohne zu wissen, daß Morgan ein Kind von ihm erwartet, vermählt er sich mit der Prinzessin Gwenhwyfar von Gwynedd, um die Thronfolge zu sichern. Doch es ist eine Verbindung ohne Zukunft, da Arthurs Herz Morgan gehört, heute, für immer und über die letzten Tage hinaus.

14000 Jahre vor unserer Zeit: Alin, Priesterin des Hirsch-Clans, wird von einem anderen Stamm entführt. In der fremden Welt muss sie sich gegen Verachtung und Erniedrigung behaupten