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Record Nr.

UNINA9910146622303321

Titolo

Physics of active galactic nuclei at all scales / / Danielle Alloin, Rachel Johnson, Paulina Lira (editors)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Germany ; ; New York, New York : , : Springer-Verlag, , [2006]

©2006

ISBN

1-280-62710-7

9786610627103

3-540-34621-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2006.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (242 p.)

Collana

Lecture Notes in Physics, , 0075-8450 ; ; 693

Disciplina

523.1125

Soggetti

Active galactic nuclei

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Active Galactic Nuclei: Basic Physics and Main Components -- Multiwavelength Evidence of the Physical Processes in Radio Jets -- The Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei -- Cold Gas Near Active Galactic Nuclei -- AGN Beyond the 100pc Scale -- The Fueling and Evolution of AGN: Internal and External Triggers -- X-Ray Survey Results on Active Galaxy Physics and Evolution -- The Links Between AGN and Galaxy Formation.

Sommario/riassunto

The energy source in Active Galactic Nuclei is commonly accepted to be gravitational and released through accretion of matter onto a supermassive black hole. Since the discovery of the first radio galaxies and quasars in the early sixties, tremendous progress has been made in unveiling, analyzing and modelling the different components in AGN: the accretion disk, the jets of relativistic particles, the X-ray absorber close to the central engine, the "torus" which funnels the ionizing radiation, the surrounding clouds of dense material in the broad-line region and narrow-line region, the cool molecular and dusty material around the torus, as well as jet-induced effects on larger scales. Yet, it remains to incorporate all these components and physical processes within a self-consistent AGN model that would take into account, and predict, all the facets of observed AGN activity. Besides discussing the



elements of this "Unified Model of AGN," this book also addresses the still not-entirely-understood link of an AGN with its host galaxy and also the related question of the birth and growth of massive black holes in the universe, which is of prime interest for cosmology. The collection of lecture notes in this volume written by recognized experts in the field of Active Galactic Nuclei address students and young researchers. They are aimed at providing both an introduction and at the same time an overview of the state of the art of AGN research.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784335003321

Autore

Jenkins Dela

Titolo

Managing relationships at work / / [Dela Jenkins]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford : , : Pergamon Flexible Learning, , 2003

ISBN

1-136-38225-9

1-136-38226-7

1-281-01426-5

9786611014261

0-08-049633-4

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (125 p.)

Collana

Superseries

Disciplina

650.13

658.4/062

Soggetti

Interpersonal relations

Leadership

Teams in the workplace

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Published for the Institute of Leadership & Management."

Previous ed.: 1997.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Managing Relationships at Work; Copyright Page; Contents; Workbook introduction; 1. ILM Super Series study links; 2. Links to ILM Qualifications; 3. Links to S/NVQs in Management; 4. Workbook objectives; 5. Activity planner; Session A: The importance of good relationships; 1. Introduction; 2. A definition of 'relationship'; 3. Formal and informal relationships within organizations; 4. External



relationships; 5. Differences between people - the effects on relationship building; 6. Relationships and organizational culture; 7. Summary; Session B: Building a positive environment

1. Introduction2. Groups and teams; 3. Behaviour breeds behaviour; 4. Personal qualities; 5. Interpersonal skills; 6. Emotional intelligence; 7. Developing a culture of trust; 8. Confidentiality; 9. Choosing your leadership style; 10. Summary; Session C: How to get the result you want; 1. Introduction; 2. Instructing; 3. Influencing; 4. Persuading; 5. Negotiating; 6. Summary; Session D: Managing conflict; 1. Introduction; 2. The value of personal power; 3. Causes of conflict; 4. Resolving conflict situations; 5. The 4-step model for resolving conflict; 6. Achieving a win-win situation

7. SummaryPerformance checks; 1. Quick quiz; 2. Workbook assessment; 3. Work-based assignment; Reflect and review; 1. Reflect and review; 2. Action plan; 3. Extensions; 4. Answers to self-assessment questions; 5. Answers to activities; 6. Answers to the quick quiz; 7. Certificate

Sommario/riassunto

With forty well structured and easy to follow topics to choose from, each workbook has a wide range of case studies, questions and activities to meet both an individual or organization's training needs. Whether studying for an ILM qualification or looking to enhance the skills of your employees, Super Series provides essential solutions, frameworks and techniques to support management and leadership development.