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Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English
by Ben YagodaA spot-on guide to how and why Americans have become so bloody keen on Britishisms—for good or illThe British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America—from French fries to Awesome, man!—are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases—such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky—have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks.After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked! discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can&’t be arsed to can&’t be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as &“divissive.&” Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse.Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked.
Neuroendocrine Tumours: Diagnosis and Management
by Suayib Yalcin Kjell ÖbergThe second edition of this important textbook covers all aspects of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), from epidemiology, pathological classification and evaluation, and molecular biology through to diagnostic imaging methods and therapeutic options, including the latest targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Readers will find individual discussion of each of the various types of NET: gastrointestinal, lung, and pancreatic tumors such as insulinomas, gastrinomas, glucagonomas, VIPomas, somatostatinomas, PPomas, and non-functioning pancreatic NETs, as well as medullary thyroid carcinomas, pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas, etc. In addition to NETs, endocrine tumors such as thyroid tumors and adrenocortical tumors are also covered. The contributing authors are internationally recognized experts who bring a wealth of science and experience to the subject. This book will be an invaluable source of information for practicing medical oncologists, surgeons, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, and pathologists as well as for trainees in these fields.
Applied OSS Reliability Assessment Modeling, AI and Tools: Mathematics and AI for OSS Reliability Assessment (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering)
by Shigeru Yamada Yoshinobu TamuraThis textbook introduces the theory and application of open source software (OSS) reliability. The measurement and management of open source software are essential to produce and maintain quality and reliable systems while using open source software. This book describes the latest methods for the reliability assessment of open source software. It presents the state of the art of open source software reliability measurement and assessment based on stochastic modeling and deep learning approaches. It introduces several stochastic reliability analyses of OSS computing with application along with actual OSS project data. The book contains exercises to aid learning and is useful for graduate students and researchers.
Mathematical and Physical Fundamentals of Navigation and Positioning with Earth's Natural Fields (Navigation: Science and Technology #13)
by Lei Yan An Li Wanfeng Ji Yang LiThis book covers various fields relevant to navigation, including Earth's magnetic field, gravity field, topography, celestial polarization field, electrostatic field, and relativistic celestial field effects. It introduces the principles and applications of navigation positioning using various natural field navigation and terrain-assisted methods, including gravity field navigation positioning, geomagnetic field navigation positioning, terrain-assisted navigation positioning, polarization field navigation positioning, electrostatic field navigation positioning, and relativistic effect verification. This book comprehensively introduces the algorithm principles and engineering implementation approaches, providing basic theoretical support for precision navigation positioning and deep space exploration. Based on the principles of gravity, geomagnetic, and terrain-assisted navigation positioning, corresponding to the universal gravitational force and Earth's rotation in Newtonian mechanics, it combines polarization field navigation positioning with the energy field effect of solar incident light waves, as well as electrostatic field navigation positioning with relativistic effect verification. This forms a relatively complete theoretical technical system and abstracts the mathematical essence of each link in the geomagnetic, gravity, and terrain navigation positioning systems. Taking mechanism exploration and algorithm implementation as the basic approach, it has confirmed the theoretical correctness and practical feasibility of natural field navigation positioning through verification with actual measurement data. This book is mainly targeted at professionals, researchers, students, and readers interested in deep space, deep Earth, deep sea, and polar exploration, as well as those working in the field of navigation positioning. It is of reference value in deep space, deep Earth, and deep sea exploration.
Public Participation in Urban Renewal in Macao: Types, Characteristics, and Evaluation Tools (Urban Sustainability)
by Xiaoyi YanThis book analyses of public participation in the different development stages of urban renewal in Macao. Three types of participation are summarized from practice, analyzed their characteristics. And then develops a framework and a set of standards of participation quality evaluation that are applicable to Macao. Through a case study of public consultation meeting on Macao Urban Renewal Legal System, the participation quality of government-led public participation was evaluated. Finally, the applicability of the evaluation framework and standards was discussed. This book enriches the existing theories, and it provides new experience and the cases of public participation in urban renewal. Public participation in a new local context with multicultural and strong social connections was discussed. It builds the systems theoretical foundation on this field in Macao. It is a useful book for graduate students and the researcher in the academic field of urban renewal or urban governance to understand the public participation in urban renewal theory. This book can provide references for the government, associations, and private individuals to initiate and carry out public participation activities. It could provide decision-makers and researchers in Macao a reference for the quality evaluation of public participation.
A Little Life: A Novel
by Hanya YanagiharaNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning &“portrait of the enduring grace of friendship&” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century.NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZEA Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara&’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves.Look for Hanya Yanagihara&’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.
The Diamond Explorer
by Kao Kalia YangFrom APALA-winning author and Guggenheim Fellow Kao Kalia Yang, a middle-grade debut about a Hmong American boy's struggle to find a place for himself in America and in the world of his ancestors.Malcolm is the youngest child of Hmong refugees, and he was born over a decade after his youngest sibling, giving him a unique perspective on his complicated immigrant family.In the first part of the story, we meet Malcolm as an elementary school kid through the eyes of the adults in his life—his parents and siblings, but also the white teachers at his Minnesota schools. As middle school begins, we encounter Malcolm in his own words, and suddenly we see that this "quiet, slow Hmong boy" is anything but. Malcolm is a gifted collector of his family's stories and tireless seeker of his own place within an evolving Hmong American culture, and his journey toward becoming a shaman like his grandparents before him is inspiring and revelatory.
Engineering Applications of AI and Swarm Intelligence (Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing)
by Xin-She YangThe book is focused on latest developments and findings on engineering applications of AI and swarm intelligence. It provides comprehensive reviews and surveys on implementations and coding aspects of case studies and applications where appropriate. The book is useful for scholars, lecturers, and practitioners from academia and industrial applications. The readership of this book also includes Ph.D. students and researchers with a wide experience in the subject areas.
Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2024, London, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1011)
by Xin-She Yang Nilanjan Dey Amit Joshi Simon SherrattThis open access book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on February 19–22, 2024. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers an asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in ten volumes.
Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2024, London, Volume 8 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1004)
by Xin-She Yang Simon Sherratt Nilanjan Dey Amit JoshiThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on 19–22 February 2024. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers an asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The book is presented in 10 volumes.
Exploring Educational Policy Transfer: China’s Vocational Education under Japanese Influences (Palgrave Studies on Chinese Education in a Global Perspective)
by Yijun YangThis book examines the detailed process of China’s borrowing from the Japanese vocational education model from the perspective of educational policy transfer. It is expected that a systematic examination of the history of China’s borrowing of Japanese vocational education through the lens of educational policy transfer will, on the one hand, fill the gap in the study of the history of vocational education in China from the perspective of educational policy transfer, and on the other hand, allow the applicability of the educational transfer theoretical framework to be tested through the example of China’s borrowing from Japanese vocational education.
Friendship First: How To Make Your Friends Matter The Most
by Gyan YankovichOur friends enrich every part of our lives. Now you can make them matter the most. Despite modern technology and the ample ways we have to keep in touch, we risk neglecting our relationships with the people who have the most profound effect on our well-being: our friends. Weaving together personal stories, interviews with experts, and social research, Friendship First empowers you to nurture relationships with friends both new and old. Journalist Gyan Yankovich reveals how friendships play a vital role in our happiness with insights on how to: Deepen workplace friendships outside the office Invite friends into activities typically reserved for families Use social media to strengthen connections Maintain friendships through major life transitions. An ode to group chats and chosen family, Friendship First invites you to care for and count on those who matter most.
Microbial Electrolysis Cell Technology: Fundamental to Sustainable Applications (Sustainable Materials and Technology)
by Asim Ali Yaqoob Akil AhmadThis book covers the different aspects of microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) technology and its applications in wastewater treatment such as nutrient recovery and heavy metals removal. The MEC technique is related to the technique the microbial fuel cells (MFC);, while the MFC uses the microbial decomposition of organic molecules to generate an electric current, MEC partly reverses the process by using an electric current to generate hydrogen or methane from organic material. If a sustainable energy source is used to generate the electric current, the generated hydrogen or methane can be used in an internal combustion engine or PEM fuel cell to generate energy. The chapters in this book describe the basic principles and working mechanism of the MEC, its effectiveness depending on the kind of microorganisms present, type of electrode materials, use of catalysis, and lastly its potential industrial applications for environmental remediation. This book benefits students, young researchers, academicians, and industrial scientists who are working in the field of environmental pollutants and their safe removal using new technologies.
Frontiers in Food Biotechnology
by Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi Bharati S. Meti Sulochana B. Mudgulkar Dayanand AgsarThis is a great book to explore the science underlying the Food Biotechnology, which explores and presents current biotechnological advances and approaches to improving the nutritional value of modern-foods. Novel fermentation and enzyme technological processes, protein engineering, genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, bioengineering, quorum sensing and nanobiotechnology have been incorporated to fetch into new dimensions in current food biotechnology research and this book provides a deep insight on all these aspects as a comprehensive resource for anybody interested in all the types of foods, latest processing, preservation technology and safety. Written by leading scientists in the field, the book will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of food chemistry, nutritional science, taste physiology, and neuroscience, as well as for professionals in the food industry.
10/7: 100 Human Stories
by Lee YaronThe definitive account of the 10/7 attacks through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home.On October 7, 2023—the Sabbath and the final day of the holiday of Sukkot—the Gaza-based terror group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on the people of Israel. Crashing through the border, attacking from the sea and air, militants indiscriminately massacred civilians in what became one of the worst terror attacks in modern history, and the most lethal day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.A radically passionate work of investigative journalism and political critique by acclaimed Haaretz reporter Lee Yaron, 10/7 chronicles the massacre that ignited a war through the stories of more than 100 civilians. These stories are the products of extensive interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and beyond. The victims run the gamut from left-wing kibbutzniks and Burning Man-esque partiers to radical right-wingers, from Bedouins and Israeli Arabs to Thai and Nepalese guest workers, peace activists, elderly Holocaust survivors, refugees from Ukraine and Russia, pregnant women, and babies.At a time when people are seeking a deeper understanding of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how internal political turmoil in Israel has affected it, they predominantly encounter perspectives from the powerful—from politicians and military officers. 10/7 takes a fresh approach, offering answers through the stories of everyday people, those who lived tenuously on the border with Gaza.Yaron profiles victims from a wide range of communities—depicting the fullness of their lives, not just their final moments—to honor their memories and reveal the way the attack ripped open Israeli society and put the entire Middle East on the precipice of disaster. Each chapter begins with a portrait of a community, interweaving history with broader political analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to provide context for the narratives that follow. Ultimately, 10/7 shows that the tragedy is much greater than the violence of the attacks, and in fact extends back through the entire Netanyahu era, which propagated a false image of Israel as a technologically advanced, militarily formidable powerhouse so essential to the region that it could continue to ignore and undermine Palestinian statehood indefinitely.
Autumn: A Twist of Fate
by YasauniBeing the oldest of identical triplets, Autumn Spaulding craved her individuality and independence. Right after graduation, she enlisted in the Marines for five years. She gained the identity she desperately needed but came home to tragedy. Here she is, eight years later, and all she wants is that sisterly bond she lost. At the age of twenty-six, Autumn has already lost one sister, and the other sister is self-destructing quickly. But out of all the bad she is surrounded with, she gains her ray of sunshine in raising her only nephew—until she meets the man who could derail it all. Dylan Holmes is an average playboy billionaire who refuses to settle down until he is given an ultimatum. Not seeing himself in a long-term relationship, he does the only thing that seems fit for him to do. Buying a bride gives him more than he bargains for once he gets with Autumn. Will these two put their differences aside and give in to each other?
Djinnology: An Illuminated Compendium of Spirits and Stories from the Muslim World
by Seema YasminAn intriguing and spine-tingling guide to the world of djinn.Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim communities across time and throughout the world, but this is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to these beguiling creatures.Emmy Award–winning journalist Seema Yasmin and Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator Fahmida Azim invite readers into the world of djinn, whether they are practicing Muslims steeped in the stories from childhood or are simply curious about Islamic culture and international folklore. Cultural and religious context, poetic reflections, and a collection of spooky tales are all nestled within a compelling narrative about the mysterious Dr. N, a contemporary scientist discovering the djinn realm. This book shines a light on a long-overlooked yet dazzlingly rich subject.INCLUSIVE VISION OF ISLAMIC LORE: Written by two progressive Muslim women, this book welcomes readers with diverse relationships to Islam. Yasmin and Azim blend a deep respect for and knowledge of the lore with a fresh perspective. The book incorporates stories from a Muslim diaspora that stretches from Paris to New Jersey and from Durban to Shanghai, showcasing a kaleidoscopic variety of djinn legends.DELUXE TOME: In this richly illustrated volume, Fahmida Azim's expressive and sensitive art captures the mysterious nature of djinn. A centerpiece map shows the djinn realm overlaid over our own world, and the book itself is embellished with shimmering accents and a striking dyed page edge.PERFECT FOR MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE FANS: This is the perfect addition to any collection of world mythology. Anyone who enjoys learning about cultures through their folklore will relish the chance to explore the realm of the djinn.Perfect for:Folklore and mythology loversMuslims seeking to celebrate their heritageAnyone interested in Islamic history and cultureSpooky story buffsFans of illustrated booksFans of mock-memoir fantasy novels like A Natural History of Dragons
Childhood Glaucoma: Current Trends and Future Prospects
by Yasmine M. El Sayed Abdelrahman M. ElhusseinyThis book is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of childhood glaucoma, covering both its clinical and surgical aspects. Spanning 28 chapters, this work is the collective effort of esteemed international authors, exploring a wide range of topics from fundamental classification, diagnosis, and genetics, to detailed surgical procedures. The sections dedicated to surgical techniques present a step-by-step guide to various glaucoma surgeries, complete with practical advice to enhance the proficiency of both beginners and experienced surgeons. The reader is acquainted with basic surgical procedures, as well as updates such as circumferential angle surgeries, novel glaucoma shunts, and the role of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in the treatment of children. Moreover, the book addresses the management of concurrent conditions often seen with childhood glaucoma, like corneal pathologies, lens anomalies, amblyopia, and strabismus, providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. The concluding section provides insights into the psychosocial and economic aspects of this complex condition, enriching readers with a deeper understanding of its extensive impact. Childhood Glaucoma: Current Trends and Future Prospects is a must-have resource for trainees and expert surgeons alike, with each chapter enriched with high-quality images and illustrations. A collection of carefully selected surgical videos guides the reader through the more intricate aspects of childhood glaucoma surgery, making this book an indispensable resource in the field.
Other People's Weddings: The joyful new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates!
by Maisey YatesThe sparkling new enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates, perfect for fans of Emily Henry's You and Me on Vacation.If Poppy Love could just avoid Ryan Clark, her life would be fine.The brooding photographer hated her on sight when they met at twelve years old, and the feeling is mutual. And yet somehow he's always . . . there: Poppy's first wedding as a cake designer, the second wedding when a bear ate her cake, and then there was the fifth wedding when. . . well, it's probably best not to mention it, actually.Now her best friend is getting married and moving to the other side of the world. And as if that impossible heartbreak wasn't awful enough, Poppy, as Maid of Honor, is about to be stuck with Ryan for the whole wedding trip to New Zealand, because of course he's the Best Man.Perhaps it's time to finally call a truce. Or perhaps it's time Poppy admitted the heat between them isn't truly hate, at all. . .
Other People's Weddings: The joyful new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates!
by Maisey YatesThe sparkling new enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates, perfect for fans of Emily Henry's You and Me on Vacation.If Poppy Love could just avoid Ryan Clark, her life would be fine.The brooding photographer hated her on sight when they met at twelve years old, and the feeling is mutual. And yet somehow he's always . . . there: Poppy's first wedding as a cake designer, the second wedding when a bear ate her cake, and then there was the fifth wedding when. . . well, it's probably best not to mention it, actually.Now her best friend is getting married and moving to the other side of the world. And as if that impossible heartbreak wasn't awful enough, Poppy, as Maid of Honor, is about to be stuck with Ryan for the whole wedding trip to New Zealand, because of course he's the Best Man.Perhaps it's time to finally call a truce. Or perhaps it's time Poppy admitted the heat between them isn't truly hate, at all. . .
Rancher's Return
by Maisey YatesSometimes the hardest thing about homecoming Is letting go of the past. Buck Carson knew returning to Lone Rock would be hard. But family and stability for his three adopted sons far outweigh his feelings or his past. He&’ll make amends with family and ignore outside judgment. Until Marigold Rivers comes knocking with his teenage son in tow, after discovering him in her daughter&’s bedroom. The single mom is stunned that the boy is Buck's son. Buck Carson, the ultimate bad boy of Lone Rock. The man Marigold blames for her brother&’s death. And the last man she should want to encounter. But Buck is different now. The past is behind them, and there is a chemistry neither can ignore. Still, can Marigold trust her heart to the former wild child of Lone Rock? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
Integrated Waste Management: Trends, Policies, and Perspectives (Environmental Nexus in Waste Management)
by Ali Mohd Yatoo Pankaj Kumar Gupta Rajeev Pratap SinghThis book addresses multiple focus areas identified and provides solutions with respect to the circular economy, water pollution, potable water availability, reducing population impact on the environment, and better health by integrated waste management. It explains techniques to handle waste generation, characterization, minimization, collection, separation, treatment, and disposal, and includes chapters that address waste management policy, education, and economic and environmental assessments.Features: Introduces waste management, pollution, and toxicity profile of potentially toxic environmental contaminants and industrial wastes. Describes field studies on the application of microbes and plants in bio/phytoremediation of environmental contaminants/industrial wastes. Reviews eco-friendly remediation techniques such as phytoremediation, vermi-remediation, nano-remediation, and myco-remediation. Presents recent advances and challenges in bioremediation research and applications in environmental management. Details underlying tools and techniques for sustainable waste management and (nature-based) solutions in each chapter. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental engineering and waste management.
Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics: A Practical Guide for Students
by Christian Yavorsky Emma Barkus Jeremy J FosterUnderstanding and Using Advanced Statistics is a comprehensive, practical guide for postgraduate students advising how and when to use more advanced statistical methods. Perfect for students without a mathematical background, the authors refresh important basics such as descriptive statistics and research design as well as introducing essential upper-level techniques to cater for the advanced student. Key Features: - Comprehensive guide informing how to use a range of advanced statistical methods such as MANOVA, path analysis and logistical regression; - Inter-disciplinary: ideal for students studying upper level statistical methods in any subject across the social sciences; - Practical guide: case studies, further reading, key terms explained in order to help the non-mathematically orientated student get ahead with their research. Building on undergraduate statistical grounding, Understanding and Using Advanced Statistics provides the upper-level researcher with the knowledge of what advanced statistics do, how they should be used, and what their output means.
Capital, Interest, and Waiting: Controversies, Puzzles, and New Additions to Capital Theory
by Leland B. Yeager Steve H. HankeProminent economists including Nassau Senior, Eugene von Bӧhm-Bawerk, Gustav Cassel, Irving Fisher, Walter Eucken, and Robert Dorfman have recognized or toyed with the idea of waiting as a factor of production, but this concept has not yet been explored in its entirety until now. In this book, Leland B. Yeager and Steve H. Hanke dive into the economic theory behind waiting and contextualize its relevance to modern-day monetary policy. Capital, Interest, and Waiting challenges economists to reconsider capital theory. The arguments presented within the book embrace extant literature on capital theory, including the numerous controversies, puzzles, and debates crowding the subject. These debates range from the Cambridge controversies triggered by Joan Robinson’s work to the famous “reswitching” problem to a broader array of important problems in capital theory that were laid out by Walter Eucken, among others. Leland B. Yeager and Steve H. Hanke present, discuss, and resolve these many complexities of capital theory. Chapters break new ground again and again by demonstrating how waiting is a factor of production and interest is its price. Those who read this book will challenge long-held beliefs relevant to monetary economics and reconsider their approach to capital theory.
Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice
by Mike YearworthCurrent perspectives on approaches to problem structuring in operational research and engineering and prospects for problem structuring methods applicable to a wide range of practice. Bridging between operational research (OR) and engineering practice, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is grounded in the emergence of soft OR and its development over time as a distinctively new field, broadening the scope of OR to deal with issues of transforming, strategising, and planning in the context of wicked problems. The book is centred on a methodological framing of intervention processes known as problem structuring methods (PSMs) and the techniques presented are suitable for practitioners across a broad range of disciplines. Written by a highly qualified professor of engineering and management, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice contains four linked sections that cover: I. Problem formulation when dealing with wicked problems, justification for a methodological approach, the emergence of soft OR, the relevance of pragmatic philosophy to OR practice. II. Traces debates and issues in OR leading to the emergence of soft OR, comparative analysis of PSMs leading to a generic framework for soft OR practice, addressing practical considerations in delivering PSM interventions. III. Charts the emergence of a problem structuring sensibility in engineering practice, introduces a new PSM based on hierarchical process modelling (HPM) supported by teaching and case studies, makes the case for a processual turn in engineering practice supported by HPM with relevance to OR practice. IV. Evaluation of PSM interventions, survey of applications, use of group support systems, new developments supported by machine learning, recontextualising soft OR practice. Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is a thought-provoking and highly valuable resource relevant to all “students of problems.” It is suitable for any UK Level 7 (or equivalent) programme in OR, engineering, or applied social science where a reflective, methodological approach to dealing with wicked problems is an essential requirement for practice.