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The book provides a comprehensive examination of the relationship between the Third Reich and European Jewry, enriched by a collection of original documents, some newly translated into English. It includes a chronology, glossary, and a Who's Who section, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand this intricate and significant historical topic.

Focuses on the critical period after the free world became aware of Nazi Germany's plan to destroy every Jew within reach, of the existence of an apparatus for carrying out that intent, and of the fact that the victims of the Nazi murder campaign already numbered in the millions.

Zionism is an international political movement that was originally dedicated to the resettlement of Jewish people in the Promised Land, and is now synonymous with support for the modern state of Israel. This addition to the Short Histories of Big Ideas series looks at the controversial and topical notion of Zionism from a balanced viewpoint, concentrating on where it came from, how it accomplished its goals, and why it affected so many people.

This new Seminar Study presents a straightforward, matter-of-fact analysis of the encounter between the Third Reich and the Jews. David Engel sets out to clarify the basic facts and to explore the possible reasons why 5.8 million European Jews died in its course. As with a murder investigation, he sifts the evidence relating to motives, means and opportunities for the killing of European Jewry. In the process he raises some vexatious and sharply contested Why was it a German government that perpetrated the mass murder? What led that government to the conclusion that all Jews had to die? Could the murder have been prevented or its scale reduced had victims or bystanders acted differently?

Reflecting on a life lived, the author, now sixty years old, shares personal insights and experiences that have shaped their journey. This introspective narrative captures the essence of aging, the passage of time, and the importance of documenting one's story. Through this writing, the author aims to preserve memories and lessons learned, inviting readers to contemplate their own lives and the legacies they wish to leave behind.

"David M. Engel demolishes the myth that America is a litigious society. The sobering reality is that the vast majority of injury victims--more than nine out of ten--rely on their own resources, family and friends, and government programs to cover their losses. When real people experience serious injuries, they dont respond as rational actors. Trauma and pain disrupt their decision making, and potential claims are discouraged by negative stereotypes that pervade American television and popular culture. (Think Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad, who keeps a box of neck braces in his office to help clients exaggerate their injuries.) Social norms convince us that injuries are natural even when they could be easily prevented, and the psychology of self-blame makes many victims reluctant to hold negligent actors accountable. But this widespread tendency to "lump it" doesn't just hurt the victims; it hurts us all"--Book jacket.

Im Mai 1926 erschoss in Paris ein jüdischer Emigrant aus der Ukraine, der Uhrmacher Scholem Schwarzbard, den ehemaligen Präsidenten der Ukrainischen Nationalrepublik, Symon Petljura. Siebzehn Monate später wurde Schwarzbard von einem Pariser Gericht freigesprochen, obwohl er die Tat gestanden und nicht auf mildernde Umstände plädiert hatte. Das Attentat und der Prozess, in dem die tausendfachen Morde an den Juden der Ukraine im Jahr 1919 zur Sprache kamen, erregten öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit in Frankreich und der gesamten Welt. Sie schlugen sich wesentlich auf die Beziehungen zwischen Juden und Ukrainern, den zwei größten staatenlosen nationalen Minderheiten Europas, nieder. Der Band vereint neu entdeckte Archivalien in acht Sprachen sowie journalistische Beiträge aus französischen, deutschen, ukrainischen, russischen, hebräischen, jiddischen und amerikanischen Zeitungen und Zeitschriften. Damit wird diese historische Episode aus zahlreichen Perspektiven beleuchtet. Eine ausführliche Einleitung und ein umfassender Anmerkungsapparat setzen diese komplizierte und vielschichtige Geschichte in ihren historischen Kontext und helfen Lesern den Ablauf der Geschehnisse und deren Bedeutung für die unterschiedlichen Gruppen zu verstehen, die wesentlichen Anteil an ihnen hatten.

Computer vision seeks to enable machines and algorithms to 'see,' ultimately creating intelligent applications that assist humans in various scenarios. This thesis investigates computer vision across three layers: low-level features, mid-level representations, and high-level applications. Each layer builds on the previous one while imposing constraints that influence the others. The application layer integrates human-machine interfaces, linking human perception with computer vision. By examining all layers collectively, we gain deeper insights into the interplay of methods, rather than isolating problems. Constraints from different layers and users are incorporated into algorithm design, moving beyond mere algorithmic performance. Chapter 1 introduces the topic, while Chapter 2 focuses on the feature layer, presenting novel shape-centered interest points formed at locations of high local symmetry. These points demonstrate robustness against common image transformations like scaling and noise. Chapter 3 introduces two strategies for creating robust mid-level representations, including a new feature grouping method that combines the strengths of shape-centered and corner-based interest points, and a set of medial feature superpixels for compact image representation. Chapter 4 connects computer vision with human observers through three applications utilizing shape-centered representations. It presents a multi-class scene labeli