Set in a Bavarian town, this satirical comedy critiques societal hypocrisy and the pretense of moral superiority. The plot unfolds as the local Moralverein (Morality Association), led by self-righteous officials, campaigns against vice and immorality, targeting establishments like brothels and cabarets.The story takes a twist when a scandal erupts involving the association's members, who are revealed to be secretly frequenting the very establishments they publicly condemn. Through biting h...

Moral opens within a polished social gathering where polished manners mask the contradictions that define the world of the privileged. The work uses lively conversation to reveal an atmosphere filled with posturing, ambition, and the constant performance of virtue. As members of an influential circle discuss public responsibility and moral reform, their dialogues gradually expose a widening gap between declared ideals and personal conduct. The early scenes highlight how easily righteousnes...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th International Conference, ISC High Performance 2015, [formerly known as the International Supercomputing Conference] held in Frankfurt, Germany, in July 2015.The 27 revised full papers presented together with 10 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 67 submissions. The papers cover the following topics: cost-efficient data centers, scalable applications, advances in algorithms, scientific libraries, program...

Is it possible to integrate scientific psychology with a Christian understanding of human nature? Are science and religion locked in an inevitable conflict, or is there an underlying harmony between these two sources of knowledge about humans? This book goes to the heart of the past and present dialogue between Christianity and psychology, comparing three models that have been used to describe the relationship between them.Because Christianity and psychology deal with different lev...

Contraceptives have always provided ground for controversy. This book describes and discusses latest findings concerning the advantages as well as hazard and risk factors of contraception. The clinical impact of oral contraceptives on metabolism is particularly highlighted. In addition, behavioral methods, intrauterine devices, implants and modern approaches in animal and clinical research in the field of immunization against pregnancy are considered. Last, but not least, the book summariz...

In "Trusty Eckart and Tannenhäuser," Ludwig Tieck masterfully interweaves the themes of loyalty and artistic struggle within a narrative steeped in medieval German folklore. The book employs a romantic literary style characterized by lush prose, rich imagery, and a profound exploration of the human condition. Tieck uses the frame of a tale to examine the ideals of friendship and the burdens of artistic genius, inviting readers into a world where the boundaries between dream and reality bl...

Ludwig Tieck's "The Runenberg" is a fascinating exploration of romantic idealism intertwined with the themes of folklore and the supernatural. The narrative is steeped in vivid imagery and poetic prose, characteristic of the early German Romantic movement. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious forest, the story unfolds through a series of interconnected tales that delve into the depths of human emotion, confronting the sublime and the uncanny. Tieck's masterful use of symbolism and lyri...

Afghanistan is an extremely complex and nuanced country that has been one of the centers of imperial conflict at least for 150 years. From the Czarist Russia’s march south in the 19th Century threatening British India, three Anglo-Afghan Wars, the Soviet Invasion and occupation of Afghanistan starting in December 1979 and the resulting anti-Soviet Jihad by the Afghan Mujahideen to Kabul’s and their allies’ (U.S. and NATO) conflict with the Taliban, Afghanistan has been one of the centers o...

Thomas Carlyle’s works contained 10 works written and translated by Thomas Carlyle (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881) was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher during the Victorian era.He called economics "the dismal science", wrote articles for the Edinburgh Encyclopedia, and became a controversial social commentator. These are the 10 works of Thomas Carlyle in this book: 1. Sartor Resartus (1833) 2. On Heroes, Hero Wo...

Now in its second edition, this textbook provides an applied and unified introduction to parametric, nonparametric and semiparametric regression that closes the gap between theory and application. The most important models and methods in regression are presented on a solid formal basis, and their appropriate application is shown through numerous examples and case studies. The most important definitions and statements are concisely summarized in boxes, and the underlying data sets and code ...

The aim of this book is an applied and unified introduction into parametric, non- and semiparametric regression that closes the gap between theory and application. The most important models and methods in regression are presented on a solid formal basis, and their appropriate application is shown through many real data examples and case studies. Availability of (user-friendly) software has been a major criterion for the methods selected and presented. Thus, the book primarily targets an au...

In Search of Enlightenment: 50 Spiritual Masterworks gathers a capacious cross-cultural archive of religious reflection, mystical testimony, philosophical inquiry, devotional counsel, and literary meditation. Moving among aphorism, sermon, autobiography, visionary prose, theological argument, and poetic revelation, the volume stages enlightenment not as a single doctrine but as a continuing struggle over selfhood, grace, reason, suffering, and ethical action. Its most memorable selections ...