Susan P. Crawford Livres

Polishing and finishing is a highly skilled specialist craft; a professional finish will transform a piece of jewellery or silver into a work of art. Written by a leading polisher, this practical book explains the traditional techniques and shares the secrets of this often under-rated craft. Topics covered setting up a workshop, tools and compounds; finishing methods including satin finish and oxidizing; polishing bangles, rings and cutlery and there are finished photographs showcasing a range of exquisite work. |Advice on setting up a workshop, tools and compoundsGuide to finishing methods including satin finish and oxidizingStep-by-step examples of polishing bangles, rings and cutlery, as well as finished photographs showcasing a range of exquisite workTips on best practice for designers, and specific advice for polishing different surfaces and gems

A fundamental, but mostly hidden, transformation is happening in the way public services are being delivered, and in the way local and national governments fulfill their policy goals.

Leveraging Big Data and 21st century technology to renew cities and citizenship in America The Responsive City: Engaging Communities Through Data- Smart Governance.

Ten years ago, the United States stood at the forefront of the Internet revolution. With some of the fastest speeds and lowest prices in the world for high-speed Internet access, the nation was poised to be the global leader in the new knowledge-based economy. Today that global competitive advantage has all but vanished because of a series of government decisions and resulting monopolies that have allowed dozens of countries, including Japan and South Korea, to pass us in both speed and price of broadband. This steady slide backward not only deprives consumers of vital services needed in a competitive employment and business market—it also threatens the economic future of the nation. This important book by leading telecommunications policy expert Susan Crawford explores why Americans are now paying much more but getting much less when it comes to high-speed Internet access. Using the 2011 merger between Comcast and NBC Universal as a lens, Crawford examines how we have created the biggest monopoly since the breakup of Standard Oil a century ago. In the clearest terms, this book explores how telecommunications monopolies have affected the daily lives of consumers and America's global economic standing.

Fürchtest du dich manchmal vor dir selbst? Dana erwacht mit pochenden Kopfschmerzen. Von draußen blitzen Lichter durchs Fenster. Polizei und Notärzte blockieren die Straße. Ihre Nachbarin Celia ist tot – ermordet. Und Dana war kurz vorher bei ihr. Die beiden Frauen hatten ein paar Gläser Wein getrunken – und sich gestritten, so berichten die Anwohner. Doch daran kann Dana sich nicht erinnern. Auch nicht, wie sie zurück nach Hause gekommen ist. Panisch versucht sie, die Ereignisse zu rekonstruieren. Als dann Drohbriefe in ihrer eigenen Handschrift auftauchen, beginnt selbst ihr Mann an ihrer Unschuld zu zweifeln. Was ist an jenem Nachmittag geschehen? Und musste Celia deshalb sterben?