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Ten years ago, EVN Sammlung, an Austrian power company, set itself the task of collecting the most intensely contemporary art it could lay hands on, without concern for how the work would mature. Its first decadeís booty, documented in this substantial catalogue, includes Liam Gillick, Fischli & Weiss, Andreas Gursky, Sol LeWitt, Anri Sala, Maurzio Cattelan, Thomas Demand and Sam Taylor-Wood. ... Read more

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Where should Goering be placed in the Third Reich hierarchy? Like Rommel and Guderian, was he a master military tactician, or a slave to his master's dictates? Like Goebbels and Himmler was he an able administrator, or a lethargic glory-seeker? This biography of Hermann Goering details his life, including his education, career, marriage, social life, wartime role, capture and trial. It presents facts and opinions about his place in the Third Reich hierarchy, assessing his military tactics, administrative skills, and decline from power. It reassesses the impact he had on the formation of Reich policy and doctrine, reflects his heroism as a World War I flying ace, and his failure to keep the Luftwaffe in the skies in 1941, and documents his decline to a figurehead bereft of power. ... Read more

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Weakly written; limited in scope and content.
'Hermann Goring, Hitler Paladin or Puppet' by Wolfgang Paul is very weakly written.Covering the life of one of history's most fascinating individuals, the author, Wolfgang Paul fails miserably to deliver an interesting, well written book.Supposedly covering the life of the Reichmarshall from birth until death, this booklacksdifferent and varied source material for quotes and does not even include a bibliography.Poorly written when compared to some of the classic works on World War II, such as Toland's work on Adolph Hitler, this book is better left on the shelf in the bookstore.One is forced to wonder if the author even bothered to do adequate research on his subject.A BIG disappointment from the first page until the last. ... Read more

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Ultrafast Phenomena X presents the latest advances in ultrafast technology and the study of ultrafast phenomena. It includes picosecond and femtosecond processes in physics, chemistry, and biology as well as engineering applications of ultrafast technology. Ultrafast laser and measurement technology on the picosecond and femtosecond time scales has a profound impact in a wide range of scientific and engineering applications and extends also towards real-world applications in biology, high-speed communication and material diagnostics. This book summarizes results presented at the 10th Ultrafast Phenomena Conference and describes the state of the art of this exciting and rapidly advancing field. ... Read more

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Researched and written by local correspondents, Nelles Guides are updated on a regular basis to provide only the very latest information. A well-rounded introduction delves into the culture and history of Australia, tempting you to explore. The "What to See & Do" section covers everything from sightseeing, driving tours and adventurous excursions, museums and galleries. You'll find detailed entries for restaurants, shopping, entertainment, festivals and more. All accommodations are categorized by price level, making it easy for you to select a place that suits your budget. Practical travel issues – health concerns, currency, transportation, climate & clothing, visa requirements – are also given. Illustrated with over 160 color photos and maps. Fully indexed. ... Read more