Essays about: "winston"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the word winston.

  1. 6. The implementation of e-books into Icelandic libraries

    University essay from

    Author : Íris Alda Ísleifsdóttir; [2018]
    Keywords : E-books; public librarians; Rafbókasafnið; innovation; marketing; Iceland;

    Abstract : This study examines whether librarians’ views on ebooks in libraries can impact the potential success of ebooks in libraries. Because of the lack of research available concerning e-books in Iceland a preliminary research was conducted to gather information on the current situation in Iceland. READ MORE

  3. 7. Community Resilience and the Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Republic of Fiji : A qualitative field study on Mudu Village’s ability to recover from natural disasters

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Nathalie Sjösvärd; Julia Björkdahl; [2018]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Fiji; Resilience; Disaster Recovery; Adaptive Capacities;

    Abstract : The ability to recover from the effects of climate change among communities is acknowledged in previous research, where focus is laid on disaster recovery through adaptive capacities and resilience. The objective of this study was to investigate a rural community’s ability to cope with natural disasters in in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston, by using the case of Mudu Village in Koro Island, Fiji. READ MORE

  4. 8. Modeling of nailed timber connection : Displacement path dependency in sheathing-to-framing connections

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Winston Mmari; [2017]
    Keywords : Displacement path; Sheathing-to-framing; Beam-on-foundation; Embedment properties; Connector Elements;

    Abstract : Connections in wood have been investigated and advanced ever since the ground-breaking work of Johansen in the early nineteenth century. Nevertheless, not much investigation has been undertaken on the existence of load-displacement path dependency in a sheathing-to-framing connection. READ MORE

  5. 9. The impact of hybrid capital on insurance companies' performance : A study in the context of Solvency II

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : David Winston Deboben; Sebastian Würtz; [2015]
    Keywords : Hybrid capital; hybrids; performance; capital structure; pecking-order; trade-off; insurance companies; Solvency II;

    Abstract : The recent development within the European regulatory environment, namely the Solvency II regime, causes complex challenges the European insurance industry has to cope with. One of those affects capital structure decisions as sufficient regulatory capital has to be provided to meet the stringent capital requirements. READ MORE

  6. 10. A Rhetorical Reading of George Orwell's 1984 : The brainwashing of Winston in the light of ethos, logos and pathos

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

    Author : Emelie Brax; [2015]
    Keywords : Orwell; Nineteen Eighty-four; brainwashing; rhetoric; persuasive appeals; Orwell; Nittonhundraåttiofyra; hjärntvätt; retorik; övertalningsmedel;

    Abstract : The aim with this essay is to cast a light upon the brainwashing carried out by the totalitarian Party in George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984, and induce a deeper understanding of its persuasive effect on Winston Smith, the main character. Winston passionately hates the Party and its leader Big Brother who govern the country Oceania in which he lives. READ MORE