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In 1980, the University of Oklahoma Press published a ten-book series titled Newcomers to a New Land that described and analyzed the role of the major ethnic groups that have contributed to the history of Oklahoma. The series was part of Oklahoma Image, a project sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Library Association and made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.In response to numerous requests, the University of Oklahoma Press has reissued all ten volumes in the series. Published unaltered from the original editions, these books continue to have both historical and cultural value for reasons the series editorial committee stated as well.""Though not large in number as compared to those in some states, immigrants from various European nations left a marked impact on Oklahoma's history. As in the larger United States, they worked in many economic and social roles that enriched the state's life. Indians have played a crucial part in Oklahoma's history, even to giving the state her name. Blacks and Mexicans have also fulfilled a special set of roles, and will continue to affect Oklahoma's future. The history of each of these groups is unique, well worth remembering to both their heirs and to other people in the state and nation. Their stories come from the past, but continue on the future.""

In der sich schnell verändernden Geschäftswelt sind agile Frameworks zu einem Schlüsselwerkzeug für Unternehmen geworden, die ihre Effizienz steigern und auf Veränderungen reagieren wollen. Dieser umfassende Leitfaden beleuchtet die Vielfalt der agilen Methoden, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Scrum@Scale. Er bietet klare und verständliche Erklärungen der Methoden, ergänzt durch Praxisbeispiele und Fallstudien. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Führungskräfte und Teams, die ihre agilen Prozesse optimieren möchten. Durch die praktischen Anwendungsbeispiele und die klare Darstellung der Vorteile und Herausforderungen der einzelnen Methoden wird dieses Werk zu einer wertvollen Ressource für jedes Unternehmen, das seine agile Reise vorantreiben will.

Historians often debate the worst year to be alive, but scientific consensus points to a single, terrifying date: 536 AD. A massive, mysterious volcanic eruption spewed an impenetrable veil of ash across the Northern Hemisphere, plunging Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia into a literal darkness that lasted for eighteen months. Temperatures plummeted, crops failed globally, and mass starvation brought entire empires to their knees. This book investigates the geological and historical evidence of this apocalyptic event. It reveals how the sudden climate shock destroyed the remnants of the Roman economy, halted the expansion of civilizations, and created the perfect, weakened environment for the Justinianic Plague to wipe out half the population of the Mediterranean. By analyzing ice cores, tree rings, and ancient chronicles, this deep-dive exposes how fragile human civilization is against the raw mechanics of the planet. Learn how humanity survived the literal dark ages and what the devastating climate collapse of 536 AD can teach us about our own environmental vulnerabilities today.

LESS - Die smarte Wahl für Ihre agile Produktentwicklung! In diesem Buch teilt Michael M. Smith seine umfangreiche Expertise und führt Sie durch die Grundlagen und Kernelemente von LESS. Lernen Sie, wie Sie mit LESS Ihre Produktentwicklung skalieren und gleichzeitig eine hohe Produktqualität beibehalten. Dieses Buch ist eine wertvolle Ressource sowohl für Anwender, die ihre agilen Praktiken optimieren möchten, als auch für Entscheider, die nach einem effektiven Framework suchen, um ihr Unternehmen erfolgreich in die agile Zukunft zu führen.

Agile frameworks have become a critical tool for firms aiming to optimize efficiency and adapt to change in the quickly changing business environment. This thorough reference emphasizes the variety of agile approaches, with a particular emphasis on Scrum@Scale. It includes simple and straightforward descriptions of the methodology, as well as real-world examples and case studies. This book is for managers and teams that wish to improve their agile processes. This book is a fantastic resource for any business trying to improve its agile journey because of the practical application examples and clear description of the benefits and challenges of each technique.