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Windows on Justice in Northern Iberia, 800–1000
by Wendy DaviesAlthough it has a rich historiography, and from the late ninth century is rich in textual evidence, northern Iberia has barely featured in the great debates of early medieval European history of recent generations. Lying beyond the Frankish world, in a peninsula more than half controlled by Muslims, Spanish and Portuguese experience has seemed irrelevant to the Carolingian Empire and the political fragmentation (or realignment) that followed it. But Spain and Portugal shared the late Roman heritage which influenced much of western Europe in the early middle ages and by the tenth century records and practice in the Christian north still shared features with parts farther east. What is interesting, in the wider European context, is that some of the so-called characteristics of the Carolingian world – the public court, collective judgment – are as characteristic of the Iberian world. The suggestion that they disappeared in the Frankish world, to be replaced by 'private' mechanisms, has played a major role in debates about the changing nature of power in the central middle ages: what happened in judicial courts has been central to the grand narratives of Duby and successive historians, for they are a powerful lens into the very real issues of politics and power. Looking at the practice of judicial courts in Europe west of Frankia allows us to think again about the nature of the public; identifying all the records of that practice allows us to adjust the balance between monastic and lay activity. What these show is that peasants, like other lay people, used the courts to seek redress and gain advantages. Records were not entirely framed nor practice entirely dominated by ecclesiastical interests.
Windows Registry Forensics: Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis of the Windows Registry
by Harlan CarveyWindows Registry Forensics: Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis of the Windows Registry, Second Edition, provides the most in-depth guide to forensic investigations involving Windows Registry. This book is one-of-a-kind, giving the background of the Registry to help users develop an understanding of the structure of registry hive files, as well as information stored within keys and values that can have a significant impact on forensic investigations. Tools and techniques for post mortem analysis are discussed at length to take users beyond the current use of viewers and into real analysis of data contained in the Registry. This second edition continues a ground-up approach to understanding so that the treasure trove of the Registry can be mined on a regular and continuing basis.Named a Best Digital Forensics Book by InfoSec ReviewsPacked with real-world examples using freely available open source toolsProvides a deep explanation and understanding of the Windows Registry—perhaps the least understood and employed source of information within Windows systemsIncludes a companion website that contains the code and author-created tools discussed in the bookFeatures updated, current tools and techniquesContains completely updated content throughout, with all new coverage of the latest versions of Windows
The Windrush Betrayal: Exposing the Hostile Environment
by Amelia Gentleman***LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2019***How do you pack for a one-way journey back to a country you left when you were eleven and have not visited for fifty years?'[Gentleman's] reporting proves why an independent press is so vital.' Reni Eddo-Lodge'A timely reminder of what truly great journalists can achieve.' David Olusoga'It is impossible to overstate the importance of this heartbreaking book.' James O'BrienAmelia Gentleman's exposé of the Windrush scandal shocked the nation, and led to the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary. Her tenacious reporting revealed how the government's 'hostile environment' immigration policy had led to thousands of law-abiding people being wrongly classified as illegal immigrants, with many being removed from the country, and many more losing their homes and their jobs.In The Windrush Betrayal, Gentleman tells the full story of her investigation for the first time. Her writing shines a light on the people directly affected by the scandal and illustrates the devastating effect of politicians becoming so disconnected from the world outside Westminster that they become oblivious to the impact of their policy decisions. This is a vitally important account that exposes deeply disturbing truths about modern Britain.'Gentleman boldly chronicles the devastating reality of a scandal that illegalised, imbruted and abandoned British citizens [w]ith the same tenacity that she used to expose the truth of Windrush in the first place'. David Lammy MP
Winke für die Handhabung der Gebührenordnung für Zeugen und Sachverständige nebst Wortlaut der Gebührenordnung vom 10. Juni 1914
by Kurt Perlewitz
Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World
by Anand Giridharadas'Entertaining and gripping . . . For those at the helm, the philanthropic plutocrats and aspiring "change agents" who believe they are helping but are actually making things worse, it's time for a reckoning with their role in this spiraling dilemma' Joseph Stiglitz, New York Times Book Review'In Anand's thought-provoking book his fresh perspective on solving complex societal problems is admirable. I appreciate his commitment and dedication to spreading social justice' Bill GatesAn insider's trenchant investigation of how the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo and obscure their culpabilityFormer New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can - except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it. We see how they rebrand themselves as saviours of the poor; how they lavishly reward "thought leaders" who redefine "change" in winner-friendly ways; and how they constantly seek to do more good, but never less harm. But why should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions it erodes by lobbying and dodging taxes? Rather than rely on scraps from the winners, Giridharadas argues that we must take on the gruelling democratic work of building more robust, egalitarian institutions. Trenchant and revelatory, Winners Take All is a call to action for elites and citizens alike.
Winning Business in the Property Sector
by Patrick ForsythThis book reviews a variety of aspects of the specific task of selling successfully as it applies to those working in the property sector. It provides guidelines and approaches that will enable one to sharpen their sales skills and maximise the results they produce.
Winning Business in the Property Sector
by Patrick ForsythThis book reviews a variety of aspects of the specific task of selling successfully as it applies to those working in the property sector. It provides guidelines and approaches that will enable one to sharpen their sales skills and maximise the results they produce.
Winning Not Fighting: Why you need to rethink success and how you achieve it with the Ancient Art of Wing Tsun
by John Vincent Sifu Julian HitchWinning Not Fighting draws on the philosophy of Wing Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art, to offer a profound and practical guide to achieving success at work, life and business. By explaining what these teachings reveal about decision-making, professional relationships, personal targets and positivity, it challenges some of our deepest-held assumptions and forces us to unlearn many ideas that inform our current ideas on professional success.Why, for example, do we refer to business through a lens of conflict? Why does winning always require confrontation, competition and a loser? John Vincent and Julian Hitch challenge our ingrained assumptions about success and achievement to to guide us through a path of self-cultivation using the eight wisdoms of Wing Tsun.John Vincent, the co-founder of LEON, has applied these mantras to his healthy fast- food empire with enormous success. In Winning Not Fighting, he collaborates with Wing Tsun master, Sifu Julian Hitch to sculpt this timeless wisdom into a practical and accessible guide to achieving success for your business.
Winning the Tax Wars: Tax Competition and Cooperation
by Brigitte Alepin, Blanca Moreno-Dodson, Louise OtisOver the past few decades, the concentration of wealth and property in the hands of a few has been facilitated by tax evasion, tax avoidance, and above all by tax competition. Fortunately, a determined move toward international cooperation among tax authorities is gathering its forces to do battle. This invaluable book shows how the globalization of trade, the digitization of the economy, tax competition between sovereign states, the erosion of the tax base, and the transfer of pro ts have all revealed the weaknesses of a traditional tax system that has reached its limits, and how numerous states and groups of states have joined efforts in creating a new international tax system designed to restore fairness and stability in the levying of taxes worldwide. Stemming from a 2016 conference initiated by the Canadian non-pro t organization TaxCOOP, convened by the World Bank and bringing together well-known taxation experts from prominent international organizations, the book presents outstanding contributions highlighting the impacts of tax competition and viable solutions. Among the issues and topics covered are the following: – electronic commerce and electronic money; – transfer pricing; – derivatives and hedge funds; – protecting tax whistle-blowers; – offshore tax investigations; – possibility of an international tax court; – impact of tax competition on developing countries; – carbon pricing; – tobacco taxation; and – effective taxation of the ultra-wealthy and their nancial capital. The chapters include details of country experiences and results, in some cases analyzed by key protagonists themselves. Collectively, the contributions take a giant step toward reinforcing the power of sovereign states in sectors such as the environment, education, and health. As an authoritative guide to increasing the level of transparency and accountability of private and public economic actors and restoring citizens’ trust in the fairness of our global governance systems, this peerless volume will be warmly welcomed by tax lawyers, taxation authorities, and interested academics worldwide.
Winning Ways through Corporate Governance
by Neville Bain David BandThe motivation for writing this book is the authors' deeply held conviction that good governance is an essential element for any organisation that wishes to maximise its effectiveness. They are not alone in observing that in many cases companies or other organisations that perform badly are often poorly governed. Indeed, the key explanation for poor performance is often poor governance. This observation is not limited geographically and there are many examples from around the world. Concern with good governance is not just limited to the free enterprise system. It is universal.
The WIPO Internet Treaties at 25: A Retrospective
by R. V. AyyarThe book explores the WIPO journey so far and looks at how relevant the treaties are in contemporary world after 25 years of their existence. It revisits the WIPO Diplomatic Conference, narrates briefly how the Internet Treaties came into being, describes all the developments germane to the Internet Treaties over the last twenty-five years and examines at length how well these treaties withstood the creative gales of destruction having a bearing on the production, distribution and consumption of digital content. The retrospective consists of two parts. The first part looks back at the conference, its course of events, its negotiation dynamics, the doctrinal differences and sharply conflicting economic interests underlying the stands taken by the main parties to negotiations and the national and transnational interest groups that sought to influence the negotiation process and outcomes. The second part reflects on the outcomes and assesses with the wisdom of hindsight, how appropriate the outcomes were and how well they withstood the passage of time. This second aspect is the main focus of this book. The retrospective is limited to the digital agenda of DipCon; but for the digital agenda, the DipCon is convened so soon and the Internet Treaties concluded so fast. The book provides rich material for researchers studying the WIPO journey and also the practitioners by throwing light on discussions that led to a treaty that has in general withstood the trials of time.
The WIPO Treaties on Copyright: A Commentary on the WCT, the WPPT, and the BTAP
by Jörg Reinbothe Silke Von LewinskiThis work is the leading guide to the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT), the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT), and the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances and includes a chapter on the Marrakesh Treaty of 2013. More than ten years have passed since the entry into force of the WCT and the WPPT. This revised commentary on the treaties reflects on the impact of their implementation and illustrates how they have come to be applied in different ways in particular through national legislation. It gives a detailed analysis of the development and meaning of all articles of these treaties and integrates current debates on copyright and neighbouring rights protection in the digital age. Written by two leading experts in copyright law, both closely involved in the evolution of the treaties and their implementation into national and EU law, this work is the definitive guide to the recently adopted international copyright treaties.
The WIPO Treaties on Copyright: A Commentary on the WCT, the WPPT, and the BTAP
by Jörg Reinbothe Silke Von LewinskiThis work is the leading guide to the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT), the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT), and the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances and includes a chapter on the Marrakesh Treaty of 2013. More than ten years have passed since the entry into force of the WCT and the WPPT. This revised commentary on the treaties reflects on the impact of their implementation and illustrates how they have come to be applied in different ways in particular through national legislation. It gives a detailed analysis of the development and meaning of all articles of these treaties and integrates current debates on copyright and neighbouring rights protection in the digital age. Written by two leading experts in copyright law, both closely involved in the evolution of the treaties and their implementation into national and EU law, this work is the definitive guide to the recently adopted international copyright treaties.
Wireless: An Agatha Christie Short Story
by Agatha ChristieA classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation
by Gregory KipperSecurity is always a concern with any new technology. When we think security we typically think of stopping an attacker from breaking in or gaining access. From short text messaging to investigating war, this book explores all aspects of wireless technology, including how it is used in daily life and how it might be used in the future. It provides a one-stop resource on the types of wireless crimes that are being committed and the forensic investigation techniques that are used for wireless devices and wireless networks. The author provides a solid understanding of modern wireless technologies, wireless security techniques, and wireless crime techniques, and shows how to conduct forensic analysis on wireless devices and networks. Each chapter, while part of a greater whole, is self-contained for quick comprehension.
The Wiriyamu Massacre: An Oral History, 1960-1974
by Mustafah DhadaUsing interviews as primary sources this book shines a light on the infamous Portuguese massacre of Wiriyamu in colonial Mozambique in 1972. Twenty-four carefully curated testimonies are presented, covering Portugal's last colonial war in Mozambique, and the nationalist response that led to the massacre. Survivors share with you their escape from Wiriyamu, while data collectors, priests and journalists tell of their struggle to collect evidence and defend the truth about the killings in the international press.The Wiriyamu Massacre contextualizes the unique importance of the oral evidence it contains and reveals the in-depth interview methods used to gather the oral testimonies, and subsequently curate the transcript into readable texts.This is the horrific story of Wiriyamu, and what it can tell you about European colonialism, genocide and the darkness in humanity, spoken by the people who were there and who tried to tell the world.
The Wiriyamu Massacre: An Oral History, 1960-1974
by Mustafah DhadaUsing interviews as primary sources this book shines a light on the infamous Portuguese massacre of Wiriyamu in colonial Mozambique in 1972. Twenty-four carefully curated testimonies are presented, covering Portugal's last colonial war in Mozambique, and the nationalist response that led to the massacre. Survivors share with you their escape from Wiriyamu, while data collectors, priests and journalists tell of their struggle to collect evidence and defend the truth about the killings in the international press.The Wiriyamu Massacre contextualizes the unique importance of the oral evidence it contains and reveals the in-depth interview methods used to gather the oral testimonies, and subsequently curate the transcript into readable texts.This is the horrific story of Wiriyamu, and what it can tell you about European colonialism, genocide and the darkness in humanity, spoken by the people who were there and who tried to tell the world.
Wirksame Führung bedeutet Haltung zeigen: Im Einklang aus innerer & äußerer Haltung zur authentischen Führungspersönlichkeit reifen. Eine Einführung (essentials)
by Oliver DreberDieses Buch ist eine Einführung in den Themenkomplex der Führung durch Haltung. Es bietet eine pragmatische Anleitung zur Selbstreflexion mit dem Ziel der Persönlichkeitsentwicklung. Theoretisches Grundlagenwissen zu Persönlichkeit & Führung wird mit neurowissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen aus dem Embodiment und aktiven Körperwahrnehmungsübungen kombiniert. Ganz nach dem Motto des Autors: „Raus aus dem Kopf, rein in den Körper.“.Empathie, bedürfnisorientierte Kommunikation, aktives Zuhören, Integrität, Loyalität, Kreativität, Resilienz & Achtsamkeit sind nur einige der new work soft skills, die für erfolgreiche Führung immer bedeutsamer werden. Doch kaum einer wird mit all diesen Sozialkompetenzen geboren. Wir müssen uns diese im Laufe unserer persönlichen Entwicklung meist erst erwerben. Wenn wir das tun, bildet sich Schicht um Schicht eine individuelle Persönlichkeit. Im Zuge dieser Reifung entstehen auch unsere Haltungen. Eine Haltung ist nicht nur ein mentales Konstrukt (innere Haltung), sondern findet immer auch Niederschlag in einer äußeren Haltung (Körperhaltung). Erst wenn innere wie äußere Haltung miteinander korrespondieren, kann eine authentische und damit wirksame Führungspersönlichkeit entstehen.
Wirksame und unwirksame Klauseln im VOB-Vertrag: Nachschlagewerk zum Aufstellen und Prüfen von Vertragsbedingungen
by Uwe Diehr Enrico Klingbeil Michael Knipper Thomas Mestwerdt René Teichmann Hermann Rothfuchs
Wirksames Führen in der Polizei: Transformationale Führung – Chance auf ein modernes Führungsverständnis
by Karl-Heinz Fittkau Phil HeynaDieses Buch stellt ein neues Führungsmodell vor, das den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Polizeiarbeit bestmöglich gerecht werden soll. Die Autoren hinterfragen, ob das derzeit gültige Kooperative Führungssystem (KFS) der Polizei noch zeitgemäß ist. Zudem stellen sie mit dem „Transformationalen Personalführungsmodell“ ein neues Führungskonzept vor und loten dessen Chancen in der Polizei aus.Dieses Führungsmodell muss zwei Aspekten gerecht werden: Einerseits muss es theoretisch fundiert sein und einer empirischen Überprüfung standhalten. Andererseits muss es im besonderen Maße die alltäglichen Probleme der Polizei – wie beispielsweise der potenziell hohe Anteil innerlich Gekündigter und die relativ niedrige Gesundheitsquote – aufgreifen und dafür Lösungsansätze bieten.Die Autoren ermöglichen mit diesem Buch allen am Führungsprozess Beteiligten ein besseres Verständnis für Führung und Raum zur Selbstreflexion. Aus dem InhaltTransformationale Führung und das Full Range of Leadership ModelDie führungsspezifischen Besonderheiten der PolizeiStärken und Schwächen des Kooperativen Führungssystems Studien zur Wirksamkeit transformationaler Führung Die Führungskraft im Transformationales Personalführungsmodell: Handlungsfelder und Verhaltensweisen in der Führungspraxis
Wirksamkeit von Sozialkonzepten bei Glücksspielanbietern (Glücksspielforschung)
by Ingo Fiedler Ann-Christin Wilcke Gesine Thoma Lennart Ante Fred SteinmetzDie Autoren zeigen auf, dass Sozialkonzepte aus theoretischer Sicht einen Beitrag zu effektiver Suchtprävention leisten können, zum Beispiel durch ein anbieter- und spielformübergreifendes Sperrsystem sowie ein Opt-Out-Selbstlimitierungssystem. Jedoch steht ein inhärenter Anreizkonflikt der Anbieter einer wirksamen Umsetzung entgegen und selbst die nur bedingt wirksamen Maßnahmen bestehender Sozialkonzepte werden nur unzureichend umgesetzt. Es wird daher empfohlen, Sozialkonzepte von einer unabhängigen staatlichen Instanz entwickeln und durchsetzen zu lassen.
Wirkung von IT-Governance auf IT-Komplexität in Unternehmen: Beeinflussung der IT-Redundanz durch Verantwortungsteilung im IT-Projektportfoliomanagement
by Karl Richard BeetzWirtschaftswissenschaftliche Stu Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Studie Die Komplexität von IT-Landschaften und ihr Management fordern insbesondere Großunternehmen seit Jahrzehnten heraus. Zur Problemlösung wird häufig eine starke IT-Governance gefordert. K. Richard Beetz untersucht, was IT-Komplexität bedeutet und welchen Einfluss eine starke IT-Governance haben kann. Er legt seinen Fokus auf die Betrachtung der Verantwortungsteilung sowie die IT-Aufbauorganisation. Die verwendeten Abbildungsmodelle werden in einer explorativen Studie untersucht. IT-Projektportfoliomanagement sowie IT-Redundanz werden mithilfe eines theoretischen Modells und einer multiplen Fallstudienuntersuchung zusätzlich vertieft. Der Autor zeigt Wege auf, die Verantwortungsteilung zu verbessern, um unerwünschte IT-Redundanz zu verringern.
Wirkungen von E-Government: Impulse für eine wirkungsgesteuerte und technikinduzierte Verwaltungsreform
by Jürgen Stember Wolfgang Eixelsberger Andreas SpichigerDer vorliegende Sammelband untersucht die theoretischen Grundlagen und die praktischen Instrumente rund um zentrale Themen der öffentlichen Verwaltungen – den demographischen Wandel und knappe Haushaltsbudgets. Da durch die finanziellen Einschränkungen E-Government-Projekte nicht mehr so wie in der Vergangenheit geplant und umgesetzt werden können, erwarten Politiker wie auch Führungskräfte vor der Bewilligung von Ressourcen Angaben zu den erwarteten oder erhofften Einsparungen. Die beitragenden Autoren stellen Forschungsergebnisse und Pilotprojekte aus Deutschland, Österreich, Italien und der Schweiz vor, um daraus Strategien, Impulse und Instrumente für eine wirkungsgesteuerte und technikinduzierte Verwaltungsreform abzuleiten.
Wirkungsanalyse verschiedener Content-Formate und Kommunikationskanäle in der CSR-Kommunikation: Storytelling vs. Fakten (BestMasters)
by Sevgi OrduDie Übernahme gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung ist eines der wichtigsten strategischen Themen für Unternehmen. Doch gerade gewinnorientierte Organisationen stoßen mit moralisch aufgeladenen Kampagnen in der Öffentlichkeit zunehmend auf Skepsis. Daher liegt eine zentrale Herausforderung für Unternehmen darin, ihre Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) transparent und glaubwürdig zu kommunizieren. Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich deshalb mit den Wirkungspotenzialen von CSR-Kommunikation aus der Perspektive der Rezipient*innen. Im Rahmen einer Experimentalstudie unter 208 deutschen Konsument*innen wird anhand einer fiktiven CSR-Maßnahme mit dem Thema Umweltschutz untersucht, inwiefern die Wahl des Kommunikationsformats und -kanals zu unterschiedlichen Reaktionen auf eine CSR-Botschaft führt. Die Ergebnisse deuten auf ein komplexes Wirkungsgefüge hin. So erzeugen CSR-Stories beispielsweise stärkere Gefühle und positivere Verhaltensintentionen als rein faktenorientierte CSR-Kommunikation. Weiterhin wird die Corporate Website als informativer und vertrauenswürdiger eingestuft als das soziale Netzwerk Instagram. Die Studie liefert mit diesen Ergebnissen wichtige Anhaltspunkte für effektive CSR-Kommunikation in der Unternehmenspraxis.
Wirkungsorientiertes Kontraktmanagement: Konstitutive Rahmenbedingungen für die Festlegung von Wirkungszielen im Rahmen von Leistungskontrakten mit Nonprofit-Organisationen (NPO-Management)
by Martina RechbergerIn vielen Feldern der Zusammenarbeit zwischen öffentlichen Einrichtungen und privaten NPO sind Kontrakte als zentrales und ergebnisorientiertes Steuerungsinstrument etabliert. Den inhaltlichen Kern von Leistungsvereinbarungen bilden die mit der Kooperation angestrebten Wirkungen. In der Folge ergibt sich ein wirkungsorientiertes Kontraktsystem und es stellt sich die Frage nach einem einheitlichen und systemübergreifenden Wirkungsverständnis und dessen Schnittstellenkonforme Ausprägung. Martina Rechberger zweigt auf, dass im hochkomplexen System der Kooperation auch der Wirkungsbegriff nur mehrdimensional verstanden werden kann. Das mehrdimensionale Wirkungskonzept ermöglicht es den beteiligten institutionellen Akteuren mit ihren jeweiligen Handlungsfeldern und Rationalitäten die angestrebten Wirkungsziele ganzheitlich zu verorten und intern sowie extern zu kommunizieren.