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Turkeys natural geography has made it one of the world's crossroads, paving the way for a long history of fevered conquerors and grand empires. Turkey: A Primary Source Cultural Guide tells the story of Turkey from its first civilizations to the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Turks who comprise its history. Various periods such as the rise of the Ottomans, the influence of the Byzantine Empire, and the 20th century reforms of Kemal Atatürk are each discussed in detail. Modern-day Turkey and its ongoing struggle to achieve political stability, equal human rights, and entrance into the European Union are also touched upon.
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While the word "automation" may conjure images of robots taking over jobs, the reality is much more nuanced. In construction, for instance, automation is less likely to diminish employment opportunities than it is to increase productivity. Indeed, automation alongside the global need for new and updated infrastructure and better and more affordable housing can help shape the direction of the construction industry. The key will be anticipating and preparing for the shift, in part by developing new skills in the current and future workforce. This book presents all aspects of automation in construction pertaining to the use of information technologies in design, engineering, construction techno...
Want to learn and speak real Turkish? While most textbooks have you reading rules about the language… With Can Do Turkish, you’ll be able to do everyday activities such as… introduce yourself, talk about the weather or your family, give your phone number, count in Turkish, and much, much more. You’ll be able to... - Communicate in various real-life scenarios — after every single lesson. - Understand Turkish culture and nuances - Understand a ton of words, phrase and grammar rules - Measure your progress with tests on TurkishClass101 Can Do Turkish gives you a real-world approach: you learn to speak and understand everyday Turkish. You can use this textbook for self-study, with a language partner, or in a classroom. Inside, you get: - 7 units, 24 lessons & 100+ pages - Turkish dialogs with translations - Grammar explanations for grammar presented in dialogs - Key vocabulary lists from the dialogue - Writing & speaking exercises - Cultural insights
A personal odyssey through the work of six leading filmmakers, showing how their work profoundly influences the way we think about contemporary Turkey.
This wide area of the Alpine-Himalayan belt evolved through a series of tectonic events related to the opening and closure of the Tethys Ocean. In doing so it produced the largest mountain belt of the world, which extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. The basins associated with this belt contain invaluable information related to mountain building processes and are the locus of rich hydrocarbon accumulations. However, knowledge about the geological evolution of the region is limited compared to what they offer.