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        January 2016

        Die Zelle

        Thriller

        by Winner, Jonas

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        June 2013

        Berlin Gothic

        Thriller

        by Winner, Jonas

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        October 2012

        Der Architekt

        Psychothriller

        by Winner, Jonas

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        April 2023

        Evolutionary Epistemology

        by Gerhard Vollmer

        — The seminal work reissued — A science and philosophy classic — On the occasion of the author's 80th birthday According to evolutionary epistemology, the fact that we can know the world is neither coincidence nor divine providence, but has a natural explanation. Thinking and cognition are achievements of the human brain. Our cognitive structures fit into our world because they have evolved in adaptation to this world. This fit is not ideal, but it is enough for survival under competition. Gerhard Vollmer was instrumental in developing evolutionary epistemology. In his standard work, he explains the achievements and failures of our cognitive apparatus.

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        Psychology

        When Great AchiWhen Great Achievements Lead to Great Self-doubtevements Lead to Great Self-doubt

        The Impostor Self-image and its Effects

        by Sonja Rohrmann

        They are successful high performers and to the outsider they appear to be capable, qualified, and skilled. Nevertheless, despite obvious evidence of their actual capacities, some of them fear that they will not be able to repeat their successes. They tend to attribute career success not to personal expertise but to excessive effort or uncontrollable factors such as luck. People with the impostor self-image or “imposter syndrome” are convinced that they are not as intelligent and capable as they ap-pear to others and that they have arrived in their positions undeservedly. They thus experience themselves as “frauds” or “impostors” and fear that sooner or later they will be exposed as such.This book examines the characteristics of the impostor self-image, how it can be identified, how widespread it is, how it develops, its links with other personality traits, and its effects. Finally, the question of countering the impostor self-image is explored, along with how people can arrive at a realistic assessment of their own skills, counter self-doubt, and achieve greater psychological well-being.   For: • interested lay people• academic specialists and practitioner

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        The Arts
        January 2026

        Wendy Toye

        by Iram Kamran Qureshi

        This groundbreaking book delves into the remarkable career of Wendy Toye, one of Britain's most prolific, versatile and pioneering directors. Spanning a fascinating journey through her work in cinema, television, and advertising, the study highlights her mastery of visual storytelling, choreographic brilliance, and technical innovation. From her landmark short film The Stranger Left No Card to her contributions in musicals, comedy, fantasy films, and television productions, Toye's work consistently broke boundaries in a male-dominated industry. This insightful analysis also examines her ability to combine artistry with precision, her influence on the postwar cultural landscape, and her lasting legacy as a multidimensional creative force. A must-read for cinema enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone inspired by women's achievements in the media landscape.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        November 2010

        Globalisation, Integration and the Future of European Welfare States

        by Theodora-Ismene Gizelis, Emil Kirchner, Thomas Christiansen

        This book argues that the welfare state cannot be understood purely as a set of social policy arrangements, but must be seen as a political institution, intended to achieve certain political objectives. The political dimension of the welfare state is essential for understanding its initial emergence as well as assessing its ability to deal with contemporary challenges. Governments use welfare transfers to decrease the risk of political instability that may be politically disruptive and threaten to undermine social cohesion. The success of welfare institutions stems from their ability to foster a redistribution of resources and political consensus that has enabled long-term political stability and economic development. The book develops a general model that looks at the interactive effects between welfare transfers, political instability and state capacity. It provides a unique theoretical contribution to the study of welfare spending in the context of globalisation and integration, analyses the key politial rationale for welfare programmes, namely their role in preserving social cohesion and governance and demonstrates clearly that welfare policies can be successfully adopted to meet new challenges and that retrenchment of the welfare state is not inevitable, using Scandinavia as a leading example of modern thinking policies. ;

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2017

        Ephemeral vistas

        by Paul Greenhalgh

        The international exhibitions held around the world between 1851 and 1939 were spectacular gestures, which briefly held the attention of the world before disappearing into an abrupt oblivion, of the victims of their planned temporality. Known in Britain as Great Exhibitions, in France as Expositions Universelles and in America as World's Fairs, the genre became a self-perpetuating phenomenon, the extraordinary cultural spawn of industry and empire. Thoroughly in the spirit of the first industrial age, the exhibitions illustrated the relation between money and power, and revelled in the belief that the uncontrolled expression of that power was the quintessence of freedom. Philanthropy found its place on exhibition sites functioning as a conscience to the age although even here morality was inextricably linked to economic efficiency and expansion. Imperial achievement was celebrated to the full at international exhibitions. Nevertheless, most World's Fairs maintained an imperial element and out of this blossomed a vibrant racism. Between 1889 and 1914, the exhibitions became a human showcase, when people from all over the world were brought to sites in order to be seen by others for their gratification and education. In essence, the English national profile fabricated in the closing decades of the nineteenth century was derived from the pre-industrial world. The Fine Arts were an important ingredient in any international exhibition of calibre. This book incorporates comparative work on European and American empire-building, with the chronological focus primarily on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, when these cultural exchanges were most powerfully at work.

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        May 2025

        Proof of Expertise in Over-the-Counter Medicines

        A textbook for exam preparation (Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK))

        by Bernd Küllenberg

        Every retail employee who dispenses over-the-counter medicines must demonstrate their expertise to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce. However, the volume of learning material is often difficult to manage alongside day-to-day work. This training book focuses solely on exam-relevant content and is divided into 30 concise, easily digestible learning units. With a daily commitment of just half an hour, it will optimally prepare readers within a month. Subsequent mock examinations provide readers with confidence by simulating real-life conditions. Making study-related stress and exam anxiety a thing of the past. Through his seminars, the author has successfully pre- pared hundreds of candidates for the subject knowledge test – achieving a success rate close to 100%. Anyone who works through this training book consistently will be well- positioned to pass with confidence. Target group: Candidates for the expertise examination ‘Over-the-Counter Medicines’ in retail

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        August 2017

        Literature of the Stuart successions

        by Andrew McRae, John West

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        July 2023

        The stars we reach - Emerald Bay, Band 1

        Hochromantische Strangers-to-Lovers-Geschichte vor australischer Kulisse - für alle Fans von Gilmore Girls (Erstauflage exklusiv mit Charakterkarte)

        by Lorena Schäfer

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