This book of poetry is my first written as an expat. Ha! So much fun to write that-echoing years of disenchanted artists and writers who have left the United States to live abroad-and yet not entirely true. For I have left for love. Our lives are governed by certain essentials things and one of them must always be love. Love is rare. Love is transcendent. Love is redemptive. Love is joyful. And love is mobile. It requires a GPS system. Because love more than anything else should really move you. It should move your heart and soul to new and differing heights, dizzying heights. But it should just as easily "physically" move you as well, that is, to a new zip code or even perhaps to a new continent!

Born into a family of aviators, Merrill Wien was destined to become a pilot. His father, Noel Wien, was one of the first pilots to fly in Alaska and his life was full of firsts, including making the first round-trip flight between Asia and North America in 1929. His mother played a big role in the founding and development of Wien Alaska Airlines, the second-oldest scheduled airline in the United States and territories. One of the most versatile and experienced pilots of his time, Merrill has flown just about every aircraft imaginable from DC-3s to Lockheed 1011s to historic military planes like the cargo C-46 and B-29 bomber to the Hiller UH-12E chopper. Although fundamentally modest by nature, family and friends encouraged Merrill to share his remarkable stories given his accomplishments and experiences with so many famous people and events. His tone is engagingly informal as he recounts crossing paths with such luminaries as Joe Crosson, Howard Hughes, Lowell Thomas Sr. and Lowell Thomas Jr., Sam White, Don Sheldon, Brad Washburn, Wally Schirra, and Bill Anders. He re-creates for readers his firsthand experiences flying top-secret missions for the Air Force, viewing the devastation of the Good Friday Earthquake in Anchorage, and the challenges of starting his own helicopter company, to name just a few. His fascinating narrative is complemented by photographs from his personal archives.

Die 5. "Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft fur Okologie" enthalten die Vortrage der vom 22. bis 24. September 197 5 in Wien durchgefuhrten J ahrestagung. Schwer punktsmassig behandeln die Referate alpine und arktische Okosysteme, die okologi schen und genetischen Voraussetzungen fur das Leben in Trockengebieten sowie limnische Okosysteme. Durch die Berucksichtigung der diese Systeme tangierenden IBP- und MAB-Forschungsprogramme liefern sie zugleich auch aktuelle Informa tionen uber laufende Forschungsprojekte unserer Osterreichischen und schweizer Kollegen. Struktudle und energetische Untersuchungen uber einzelne Okosysteme, Biozo nosen und Populationen stehen dabei im Vordergrund. Die vorgelegten Arbeiten verdeutlichen, dass jedes lebendige System uber die Kenntnis seiner Struktur, Funk tion und Geschichte Informationen zu einem tieferen Verstandnis des von ihm belebten Raumes liefert. Sie zeigen, dass letztlich jeder Suche nach "Belastungsindi katoren" und "okologischen Kriterien" die Frage nach dem Informationsgehalt von Organismen und lebenden Systemen sowie deren Reaktionen auf endo- und exogene Faktoren zugrunde liegt. Sowohl aus Veranderungen der Areal- und Okosysteme, als auch aus Wandlungen von Biozonosen und deren Reaktionen wurden Ruckschlusse auf die diese Veranderungen auslosenden Faktoren gezogen. Populationen und Bio zonosen reagieren naturgemass nach eigenen Regeln, konnen jedoch nur existieren, wenn sie bestandig auch Informationen uber andere Komponenten aus ihrem Ver breitungsgebiet speichern und verarbeiten. Diese adaptiven Fahigkeiten der unter suchten Arten und Systeme sind jedoch noch weitgehend unbearbeitet. Hier klafft eine echte Lucke, die den Transfer okologischer Daten z. B. in di. c Landesplanung erschwert. Die Qualitat jeder Planung hangt weitgehend von den eingesetzten okologischen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Erhebungsdaten ab."

The first half of the twentieth century was an era of deep-seated upheaval for Austria: Two world wars, several changes of political system including a temporary loss of national autonomy, economic and monetary crises, and rapid technological progress came together to create a massive societal transformation. Each of these different aspects left its traces on the nation’s educational system, thus also influencing the development of the TU Wien. This book, part 1 of volume 1, illustrates the most important developmental aspects of the history of the TU Wien from the early twentieth century to the end of the First Republic and the "Ständestaat".

Marco ist Italiener, 32 Jahre alt und lebt in Wien seit neun Jahren. Die anfängliche Begeisterung übers neue Leben ist mit den Jahren nachgelassen: Obwohl er eine verständnisvolle Freundin und auch den langersehnten Job in einer guten Anwaltskanzlei hat, ist er generell nicht zufrieden. Liegt das Problem beim Arbeitskollegen Schmidt? Oder beim Vermieter und zugleich seinem Nachbar Bozek? Oder sind die Dreißiger im Leben eines jeden Menschen so unangenehm? Marco stellt sich Fragen und denkt laut nach – versucht seinen Unmut auf ehrliche und auch amüsante Art zu lösen. „Mein Leben in Wien – 1. Teil“ ist der erste Teil von 3 Teilen einer Geschichte. Marco is Italian, 32 years old he has been living in Vienna since nine years. His initial enthusiasm about his new life has waned over the years: Although he has an understanding girlfriend and also the long-awaited job in a good law firm, he is generally not satisfied. Does the problem lie with his work colleague Schmidt? Or with the landlord and at the same time his neighbour Bozek? Or are the thirties so unpleasant in everyone's life? Marco asks himself questions and thinks out loud - tries to solve his resentment in an honest and also amusing way. "My Life in Vienna - Part 1" is the first part of 3 parts of a story. Introducing a new addition to the "GERMAN-READER" Series Explore the latest short story in the esteemed "GERMAN-READER" series, an essential part of our extensive collection designed for learners of German as a foreign language. This series is not just about reading; it provides a multifaceted approach to language acquisition, incorporating textbooks, reading materials, audiobooks, interactive e-books, videos, and other engaging media resources. Each component is thoughtfully crafted to enhance your learning experience, making German language mastery accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your skills, our resources are designed to cater to all levels of proficiency. For more information about the "GERMAN-READER" series and other resources, including materials dedicated to mastering the German language, please visit our homepage: www.german-reader.com.