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Land Use and Living Space (Routledge Revivals)
by Robin H. BestFew people have any coherent idea of whether the shifts taking place in land-use structure are critically important for us all, or whether they are largely immaterial. This book (originally published in 1981) by setting down a more quantified and carefully researched statement and appraisal of land-use structure and change than had previously been attempted, shows that much of the conventional wisdom about land use can be shown to be incorrect or very suspect. Land-use planning has often been built on the insecure foundation of myth rather than reality, the author maintains. Land Use and Living Space shows that much of the perceived land problem in Britain is not substantiated by evidence on the ground and concludes that there is no real ‘problem’ at all. This analysis was a welcome contribution to the debate during the 1970 and 80s about the true state of land use in Britain, Europe and the USA.
The Therapist's Daughter: A brand new totally gripping psychological thriller full of twists
by Megan TaylorAs she seeks the truth about a long-ago murder case, a woman wonders: Can confidentiality become a cover-up? Caitlin Shaw hasn&’t set foot in her hometown since her girlfriend Livy was accused of killing her mother and committed to a secure psychiatric hospital. But now, as a grown woman and a parent herself, Caitlin is forced to return to care for her ailing mother. But Livy&’s mother&’s murder hangs over Caitlin like a cloud. And she feels like she&’s being watched. When Caitlin learns that Livy has recently been released, it compounds her fear and guilt, and she is forced to address what happened all those years ago. Caitlin&’s father had been Livy&’s therapist before the murder, and he uncovered a history of abuse—so when he was dragged into the investigation, Caitlin was stunned he didn&’t do more to help. But now her father is dead, and Caitlin has more questions than answers. Why did Livy murder her own mother? Could the truth be closer to home than she realizes?
And Now for Something Completely Different: A Chronicles of St Mary's Short Story (Chronicles of St. Mary's #17)
by Jodi TaylorA Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor. Here's a question for you. What's the most exciting thing ever found in a fire bucket? And don't say 'fire' because you'll be wrong.Suppose - just suppose - it was the technology to take a pod to Mars? Yeah, now we're talking!Every Christmas, for reasons which seem good at the time - especially after an eggnog or two - Max and the others leap into the nearest pod and indulge in their illegal Christmas jump. It's a tradition. This year, however, just to be different, they find themselves part of someone else's illegal Christmas jump. It's time to don a spacesuit and bring your own urine! Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' 'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' 'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked' 'A tour de force'
Plan for the Worst: The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 11 (Chronicles of St. Mary's #11)
by Jodi Taylor'A great mix of British properness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' ***** BOOK 11 IN THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S SERIESFor fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, Jasper Fforde and Doctor Who.I would have trusted this man with my life. Until a couple of days ago, anyway.You know what they say - hope for the best, but plan for the worst.Max is quite accustomed to everything going wrong. She's St Mary's, after all. Disaster is her default state. But with her family reunited and a jump to Bronze Age Crete in the works, life is getting back to normal. Well, normal for St Mary's. And then, following one fateful night at the Tower of London, everything Max thought she knew comes crashing down around her.Too late for plans. The worst has happened. And who can Max trust now? Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun''Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it''Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked''A tour de force'
Doing Time: The Time Police, Book 1 (The Time Police #1)
by Jodi TaylorIntroducing The Time Police, the brand-new series by international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor - an irresistible spinoff from the much-loved Chronicles of St Mary's series. Perfect reading for fans of Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde. 'The best way to describe this book: lots of fun' British Fantasy Society'Inventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series' CultureflyA long time ago in the future, the secret of time travel became known to all. Unsurprisingly, the world nearly ended. There will always be idiots who want to change history.Enter the Time Police. An all-powerful, international organisation tasked with keeping the timeline straight. At all costs. Their success is legendary. The Time Wars are over. But now they must fight to save a very different future - their own. This is the story of Jane, Luke and Matthew - the worst recruits in Time Police history. Or, very possibly, three young people who might change everything. DOING TIME is a five-star read!:'I blooming well loved this book. Read start to finish in only a couple of sittings' *****'Excellent start to this St Mary's Chronicles spinoff series. There is Taylor's trademark humour, along with moments of real lump-in-the-throat poignancy' *****'Clever, witty, humourous, touching, emotional, just about everything anyone could want. Can't wait for the next one' *****'Another superb book from the pen of Jodi Taylor' *****'This book does not disappoint' *****
Business Process Management: 22nd International Conference, BPM 2024, Krakow, Poland, September 1–6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14940)
by Michael Rosemann Andrea Marrella Manuel Resinas Mieke JansThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Business Process Management, BPM 2024, which took place in Krakow, Poland, in September 2024. The 29 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Foundations; Engineering; and Management. .
Angewandte Psychologie für die Wirtschaft: Arbeit – Konsum – Gesellschaft
by Jörn Basel Sylvia Manchen SpörriLehrbuch zur angewandten Psychologie in der Wirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Arbeit, Konsum und Gesellschaft Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft werden durch Megatrends wie digitale Transformation, nachhaltige Entwicklung, demografischen Wandel und weltweite Krisen herausgefordert. Dieses wirtschaftspsychologische Lehrbuch stellt den Menschen in den Mittelpunkt dieser Dynamik und bietet einen anwendungsbezogenen Einblick in die drei zentralen Bereiche: 1.) Arbeit und Organisation 2.) Konsum und Markt sowie 3.) Kapital und Gesellschaft Klar strukturiert und didaktisch ansprechend bietet es einen gut verständlichen und praxisorientierten Überblick zu wirtschaftspsychologischen Themen wie: Generationen-übergreifendes Management, Freiwilligenarbeit, Zukunft der Arbeit und künstliche Intelligenz, New Work, digitale Transformation, Führung von virtuellen und hybriden Teams, Führung und Nachhaltigkeit, Future Skills undMythen der Personalauswahl Konsumentenverhalten im Mehrkanalhandel, Kundenvertrauen und Misstrauen, Nachhaltiger Konsum, User und Customer Experience, nachhaltiges Mobilitätsverhalten Gestaltung von Anreizsystemen und Experimentability, Corporate Social Responsibility, das Verhältnis von Gemeinsinn und Eigennutz, verhaltensorientierte Wirtschaftsethik Dazu erhalten Sie digitale Zusatzmaterialien. Zu den Zielgruppen: Studierende der Wirtschaftspsychologie und anderer Studiengänge im Bereich Wirtschaft, Teilnehmende von Weiterbildungen, Entscheidungsträger, Führungskräfte und alle, die sich für aktuelle Herausforderungen für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft interessieren. Zu den Herausgebern: Prof. Dr. Jörn Basel, Professor für Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Hochschule Luzern (HSLU). Mitglied des First International Network on Trust (FINT). Seine Forschung beschäftigt sich unter anderem damit, wie Organisationen verlorenes Vertrauen wiederaufbauen können und wie erfolgreiche Verhandlungen gelingen können. Prof. Dr. Sylvia Manchen Spörri, Professorin für Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Hochschule Luzern (HSLU). Mitglied der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Mitbegründerin des Bachelorstudiengangs Business Psychology, Forschung im Bereich Führung, Diversity und Nachhaltigkeit, Mentorin und Coach.
Medicinal Plants from Sub-Saharan Africa: Undiscovered Therapeutic Potential
by Namrita Lall Anna-Mari KokSouth Africa boasts high biodiversity among its flora and this is associated with many undiscovered medicinal plants with therapeutic potential. To target this untapped resource, the first step is to introduce these species to a wider spectrum of audience, be they the academics who carry out research, students interested in holistic medicine and healing, or those working in the natural product industry. In this work, we document a list of medicinal plants from Sub-Saharan Africa that have been underestimated in their therapeutic value and not thoroughly studied. Our book contains the recent scientific studies and validation on the individual plants. Written and organised in an easily accessible way, each entry includes specific information on the plant’s distribution, traditional usage and their phytochemical content. In summary, this book introduces new and exciting plants of Sub-Saharan Africa in a comprehensive and well-thought-out format for academia, pharmacists, clinicians, complementary and alternative medicine practitioners, traditional healers, industry and the general experienced or novice botanist.
Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases. Applied Data Science Track: European Conference, ECML PKDD 2024, Vilnius, Lithuania, September 9–13, 2024, Proceedings, Part X (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14950)
by Albert Bifet Slawomir Nowaczyk Ioanna Miliou Tomas KrilavičiusThis multi-volume set, LNAI 14941 to LNAI 14950, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases, ECML PKDD 2024, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, in September 2024. The papers presented in these proceedings are from the following three conference tracks: - Research Track: The 202 full papers presented here, from this track, were carefully reviewed and selected from 826 submissions. These papers are present in the following volumes: Part I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII. Demo Track: The 14 papers presented here, from this track, were selected from 30 submissions. These papers are present in the following volume: Part VIII. Applied Data Science Track: The 56 full papers presented here, from this track, were carefully reviewed and selected from 224 submissions. These papers are present in the following volumes: Part IX and Part X.
Integrated Building Intelligence
by Hamidreza Alavi Soheila Kookalani Farzad Rahimian Núria ForcadaThis book integrates of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Decision Support Systems (DSS) in the field of building design, construction, and maintenance. The book explores how BIM and DSS technologies can be synergistically utilized to enhance performance, comfort, and maintenance efficiency in buildings. With an emphasis on practical applications, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in BIM and DSS, including real-world case studies and implementation guidelines. The book features illustrations, tables, and examples that aid in understanding complex concepts and demonstrate the practical application of BIM and DSS in building projects. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how BIM and DSS can be integrated to optimize building design, streamline construction processes, and improve facility management and maintenance. The main benefit of reading this book is that it provides a valuable resource for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries who want to leverage the power of BIM and DSS to enhance their building projects. Additionally, the book explores how BIM and DSS can contribute to energy efficiency.
Sign Language Processing: From Gesture to Meaning
by Achraf OthmanIn a world where communication is key to human connection, understanding, and learning from one another, the book investigates the rich and intricate world of sign languages, highlighting the fascinating complexities of visual-spatial languages and their unique role in bridging the gap between hearing and deaf communities through information and communication technology. The book takes a journey through the evolution of sign language processing tools while exploring the cutting-edge techniques used to decipher, analyze, and process them, from the fundamentals of sign language structure and the nuances of non-manual signals to the latest developments in computational linguistics (corpora design, annotation tools, and notation systems), sign language recognition, and machine/deep learning applications. With a mission to reveal the silent language of expression, the author provides a captivating and thought-provoking look into a world often overlooked yet teeming with life and meaning. Offering a comprehensive and engaging overview of the current state of sign language research as well as its prospects, this monograph is an introduction resource for computer scientists, linguistics, educators, academics and sign language interpreters alike. This monograph is an invitation to discover the incredible potential of sign languages to transform human communication, promote inclusivity, and shape the future of technology. The readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the beauty and complexity of sign languages through technology, and they will be inspired to embrace the power of visual communication in our increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
Advances in Databases and Information Systems: 28th European Conference, ADBIS 2024, Bayonne, France, August 28–31, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14918)
by Richard Chbeir Yannis Manolopoulos Johann Gamper Joe TekliThis volume LNCS 14918 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 28th European Conference, ADBIS 2024, held in Bayonne, France, during August 28-31, 2024. The 15 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 43 submissions. The conference focuses on Algebra, Models, Schemata, Discovery and Data Analysis, Algorithms and Optimization, Access Methods and Query Processing, Advanced Architectures, Machine Learning, Large Language Models.
Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management: 23rd International Conference, CISIM 2024, Bialystok, Poland, September 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14902)
by Khalid Saeed Jiří DvorskýThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management, CISIM 2024, held in Bialystok, Poland, during September 27-29, 2024. The 31 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. These papers focus on biometrics and pattern recognition applications; computer information systems and security; industrial management and other applications; machine learning and artificial neural networks; modelling and optimization.
Mountain Lexicon: A Corpus of Montology and Innovation (Montology #2)
by Fausto O. Sarmiento Alexey GunyaThis book is the second volume in a series on montology dedicated to the transdisciplinary reflection of mountain research, considering the diversity of views on mountains and their problemata in the context of rapid technological development and unprecedented accumulation and dissemination of information around the world. The necessity for a new orderly and structured lexicon arose from the need to critically reassess the colonial past in the development of mountain territories, the development of a new and alternative understanding of mountain topics in the light of decolonized epistemology. The creation of coordinated and ordered terms for the main parts of mountain research creates the basis for an unorthodox understanding of the ontology of mountains and helps to better understand the complex cultural and natural essence of mountain socio-ecological systems. At the same time, a local episteme of mountains, considering local values, small scales, and vernacular visions are of particular importance, which must be taken into account in the current terminology. The purpose of the book is to provide methodological support for montology as a convergent and transdisciplinary science of mountains, based on the harmonization of its terminological base. The book pays special attention to onomastics, toponymy, standardization and other nuances of terms used in mountain research. According to this goal, three dozen articles in a relatively small format (about 3 pages) vividly, attractively and innovatively reflect the modern view of one or more related terms. Articles include definition(s) of the term, description of etymology, onomastics or toponymy used, examples of local characteristics compared to traditional sources, possible vernacular terms. Articles are grouped into four main areas: 1) Basic glossary of montology terminology, 2) Towards mountain socio-ecological systems, 3) Innovative disciplinary systemic realm, 4) Mountain classifications, onomastics, critical toponomy and rediscovery of meaning. The authors of the articles are leading experts in the field of mountain research from around the world. The book is intended for scientists, experts and teachers. It is provided with an annotated list of the most important montology terms.
Industrial Upgrading in China in the Era of New Industrial Revolution
by Changwen Zhao Zhaoyuan XuThis book delves into China's transition to mid-to-high-end industries amid a new wave of global industrial revolution. It explores the fundamental principles and current dynamics of industrial upgrading, addressing topics such as industrial policies, managing overcapacity, and the removal of inefficient enterprises, all viewed through historical experiences, objective analyses, and systemic considerations. Based on the in-depth analysis of China’s advantages, challenges and strategic choices, the book concludes that upgrading is a must way-to go for China, involving pivotal areas such as structural upgrading, value chain optimization, product space expanding, quality enhancing, platform economy and sharing economy developing, as well as the intersection of finance with industrial upgrading.
Investmentstrategien bei Startup- und Private-Equity-Beteiligungen: Ein Vergleich von Industrie-Unternehmen, Family Offices und Investment-Gesellschaften
by Thomas ForsterIn diesem Buch werden systematisch die strategisch wie operativ unterschiedlichen Herangehensweisen von Investment-Gesellschaften (im Sinne unabhängiger VC- und PE-Firmen), Industrie-Unternehmen (bzw. deren Beteiligungstöchtern) und Family Offices bei deren Startup- und Private-Equity-Beteiligungen herausgearbeitet und verglichen. Im Fokus steht dabei der deutsche Markt. Anhand von 15 Hypothesen diskutiert der Autor in seiner empirischen Untersuchung, nach welchen Kriterien die Investoren ihre Targets bewerten, wie und anhand welcher Kennzahlen sie diese nach ihrem Einstieg steuern und ob sie ihre selbstgesteckten Ziele erreichen. Dabei dienen vier Module – zum strategischen Framework, zur Strukturierung der Investments und deren Absicherung sowie zur Erfolgsbewertung des Gesamt-Portfolios – als modelltheoretische Grundlage.
Imaminnen und Doing Gender: Kollektive Orientierungen im transnationalen Bildungsraum (Islam in der Gesellschaft)
by Betül KarakoçMoscheen als binär codierte Binnenräume spannen transnationale Bildungsräume auf und stoßen Erziehungs- und Bildungsprozesse an. Durch pädagogische und religiöse Handlungsfelder eröffnen sie Räume der religiösen Wissensvermittlung oder der politischen Bildung, aber auch Räume der Geschlechtererziehung, in denen die Teilhabenden Normen- und Wertevorstellungen verhandeln. Imaminnen in Moscheen lassen sich dabei als pädagogische Orientierungspersonen verstehen, die durch ihre Handlungsfelder Geschlechtervorstellungen verfestigen und an der Konstruktion und Konstitution von Geschlecht mitwirken. Vor diesem Hintergrund rückt die Studie türkische und deutsch-türkische Imaminnen in DITIB-Moscheen in den Vordergrund und rekonstruiert die kollektiven Orientierungen und Modi der Bearbeitung in den Geschlechterkonstruktionen – im Doing Gender – der Imaminnen, die an den theologischen Fakultäten in Ankara und Konya (Türkei) und in unterschiedlichen Moscheegemeinden in Hessen interviewt wurden. Die Studie gibt folglich Aufschlüsse, wie sich Doing Gender im transnationalen Bildungsraum gestaltet und Geschlechterkonstruktionen transnational wirkmächtig werden.
Strategic Crisis Leadership in the Middle East: Covid-19 and Lebanon
by Alessia TortoliniThis book assesses strategic crisis management in Lebanon during the Covid-19 pandemic. It compares the government’s responses to the crisis with those offered by Hezbollah, and assesses how their varying responses were perceived by the public. By shining light on the case of Lebanon, the book broadens our understanding of crisis management into a region that, due to social and political complexity, has been vastly understudied. It will appeal to scholars and students of public administration, crisis management and international relations, as well as all those interested in the Middle East more generally.
Database Systems for Advanced Applications: 29th International Conference, DASFAA 2024, Gifu, Japan, July 2-5, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14856)
by Yoshiharu Ishikawa Yongxin Tong Jae-Gil Lee Chuan Xiao Sihem Amer-Yahia Makoto Onizuka H. V. Jagadish Kejing LuThe seven-volume set LNCS 14850-14856 constitutes the proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications, DASFAA 2024, held in Gifu, Japan, in July 2024. The total of 147 full papers, along with 85 short papers, presented together in this seven-volume set was carefully reviewed and selected from 722 submissions. Additionally, 14 industrial papers, 18 demo papers and 6 tutorials are included. The conference presents papers on subjects such as: Part I: Spatial and temporal data; database core technology; federated learning. Part II: Machine learning; text processing. Part III: Recommendation; multi-media. Part IV: Privacy and security; knowledge base and graphs. Part V: Natural language processing; large language model; time series and stream data. Part VI: Graph and network; hardware acceleration. Part VII: Emerging application; industry papers; demo papers.
Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases. Applied Data Science Track: European Conference, ECML PKDD 2024, Vilnius, Lithuania, September 9–13, 2024, Proceedings, Part IX (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14949)
by Albert Bifet Slawomir Nowaczyk Ioanna Miliou Tomas KrilavičiusThis multi-volume set, LNAI 14941 to LNAI 14950, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases, ECML PKDD 2024, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, in September 2024. The papers presented in these proceedings are from the following three conference tracks: - Research Track: The 202 full papers presented here, from this track, were carefully reviewed and selected from 826 submissions. These papers are present in the following volumes: Part I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII. Demo Track: The 14 papers presented here, from this track, were selected from 30 submissions. These papers are present in the following volume: Part VIII. Applied Data Science Track: The 56 full papers presented here, from this track, were carefully reviewed and selected from 224 submissions. These papers are present in the following volumes: Part IX and Part X.
Optimization of Spiking Neural Networks for Radar Applications
by Muhammad ArsalanThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role that edge devices play in advancing Internet of Things (IoT) applications. By providing real-time processing, reduced latency, increased efficiency, improved security, and scalability, edge devices are at the forefront of enabling IoT growth and success. As the adoption of AI on the edge continues to surge, the demand for real-time data processing is escalating, driving innovation in AI and fostering the development of cutting-edge applications and use cases. Delving into the intricacies of traditional deep neural network (deepNet) approaches, the book addresses concerns about their energy efficiency during inference, particularly for edge devices. The energy consumption of deepNets, largely attributed to Multiply-accumulate (MAC) operations between layers, is scrutinized. Researchers are actively working on reducing energy consumption through strategies such as tiny networks, pruning approaches, and weight quantization. Additionally, the book sheds light on the challenges posed by the physical size of AI accelerators for edge devices. The central focus of the book is an in-depth examination of SNNs' capabilities in radar data processing, featuring the development of optimized algorithms.
Visible Light Communications (Synthesis Lectures on Communications)
by Xin LinThis book describes the methods and application of Visible Light Communication (VLC) and covers topics such as light sources, detectors, VLC systems, optical modulation schemes, optical multiple-access techniques, new VLC standards, and current applications including ubiquitous indoor information services, visible-light wireless LAN (LiFi), underwater optical wireless communications, and VLC with art.
Persistent Luminescence: Fundamentals, Mechanisms and Applications (Progress in Optical Science and Photonics #30)
by Vijay Kumar Hendrik C. Swart Yogendra Kumar Mishra Irfan AyoubThis book presents the fundamental and applied properties of different phosphor materials that exhibit the phenomenon of persistent luminescence (PerLum). PerLum offers a solution for the limitations of existing fluorescent probes, with new lanthanide-based materials for in vivo bio-imaging and demonstrates the practical applications of these materials. The book offers a basic understanding of PerLum, different mechanisms, models, related spectroscopic techniques, and a few applications essential for anyone interested in learning about PerLum materials. This is partly due to the fact that the property of long-lasting luminescence is closely associated with other properties and functionalities, which besides being essential for many technological applications, such as bioimaging and biosensing, involve in-depth physics and chemistry. Although the concept of luminescence has been explored for many decades, the different types of luminescence have always led to versatile breakthroughs in different fields of science and technology. Among the same is one more well-established phenomenon known as "PerLum," which is characterized by the maintenance of luminescence for periods ranging from minutes to hours in the absence of an external excitation source. Because of their remarkable properties, an enormous number of PerLum materials have been developed and are now widely used in a variety of fields, particularly bioimaging, biosensing, therapeutics, etc.
Tricks and Traps in MRI of the Pituitary Region
by Jean-François BonnevilleThis book describes the challenges occurring during a pituitary examination and provides key pieces for diagnosis. It takes into account unusual issues encountered when reading a pituitary MRI. Each chapter covers the common traps faced during the interpretation of pituitary MRI, for instance, in the presence of pituitary adenomas, Rathke cleft cysts, craniopharyngiomas, and many other pathological conditions, before offering solutions to come to the correct diagnosis. This concise practical guide offers helpful information for radiologists and neurosurgeons, but the book will also interest endocrinologists and internists.
SDGs in Africa and the Middle East Region (Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives)
by Walter Leal FilhoAfrica is one of the most vulnerable regions, and one where the implementation of the SDGs is particularly urgent. Underinvestments in natural conservation are increasing the vulnerability of people across many African countries, whose well-being is endangered by deteriorating socio-economic and environmental conditions. This volume provides a contribution towards showcasing how natural resources may be more efficiently used and investments may be mobilised to augment the limited public sector funds available to achieve the SDGs.This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative".