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The Bio-inspired X-Structure/Mechanism Approach for Exploring Nonlinear Benefits in Engineering: Part II-Nonlinear Inertia and Multi-direction Vibration Isolation
by Xingjian JingThis book presents a unique approach to the design and analysis of beneficial nonlinearity, which can take an important and critical role in engineering systems and thus cannot be simply ignored in structural design, dynamic response analysis, and parameter selection. A key issue in the area is thus systematically addressed about how to analyze and design potential nonlinearities introduced to or inherent in a system of under study, which is a must-do task in many practical applications involving vibration control, energy harvesting, sensor systems and robots, etc. This book, therefore, presents an up-to-date summary on the most recent development of a cutting-edge method for nonlinearity manipulation and employment developed in recent several years, named as the X-shaped structure or mechanism approach. The method is inspired from animal leg/limb skeletons and can provide passive low-cost high-efficiency adjustable and beneficial nonlinear stiffness (high static and ultra-low dynamic), nonlinear damping (dependent on resonant frequency and vibration excitation amplitude) and nonlinear inertia (low static and high dynamic) individually or simultaneously. The X-shaped structure or mechanism is a generic structure or mechanism representing a class of beneficial geometric nonlinearity with realizable and flexible linkage mechanism or structural design of different variants or forms (quadrilateral, diamond, polygon, K/Z/S/V-shape, or others) which all share similar geometric nonlinearity and thus similar nonlinear stiffness/damping properties, flexible in design, and easy to implement. This book systematically reviews the research background, motivation, essential bio-inspired ideas, advantages of this novel method, beneficial nonlinear properties in stiffness, damping and inertia, and potential applications, which have been developed ever since 2010. This book reveals important nonlinear properties and dynamic characteristics of nonlinear inertia that can be provided through the X-structure/mechanism and also presents advantageous features of X-structure/mechanism methods in multi-direction vibration control.
2nd International Conference on Engineering Manufacture 2024: Selected Contributions of EM 2024 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva Marion Merklein Maria de Fátima Reis Vaz Ricardo J. C. CarbasThis book gathers selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Manufacture, held in Porto, Portugal, May 9–10, 2024. The focus is on engineering manufacture and includes works on additive manufacturing, heat treatment, rolling, joining and fatigue. The book provides the state-of-the-art of engineering manufacture and also serves as a reference volume for researchers and graduate students working in the field of technological processes.
Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation and Active Vibration Control of Structures: 18th World Conference on Seismic Isolation (18WCSI) - Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #412)
by Cem Yenidogan Ani Natali Sigaher Fatih SutcuThis book gathers proceedings of the 18th World Conference on Seismic Isolation (18WCSI), held in Antalya, Türkiye on November 6-10, 2023. Organized by the Turkish Association for Seismic Isolation (TASI) and endorsed by the Anti-Seismic Systems International Society (ASSISi), the conference discussed state-of-the-art information, as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to seismic isolation, energy dissipation, and active vibration control of structures, and resilience and sustainability. The volume covers highly diverse topics centered around energy dissipation devices. Chapters have been dedicated to the design and testing of energy dissipation devices, and the use of these devices in the design of structures, and retrofit of existing structures and cultural heritage. The contributions, which are published after a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.
Immunomodulators and Biologics in Dermatologic Treatment: Turning Theory into Practice
by Neal BhatiaThis title provides a practically applicable guide to the use of immunomodulators and biologics to treat cutaneous diseases. Chapters cover the mechanisms, applications and safety concerns pertaining to the latest systemic therapies. Extensive guidance is provided on how to design lab monitoring schedules, manage patient follow-up visits, develop tapering plans and assess adverse outcomes. The book also reviews how to initiate off-label applications and establish methods of matching mechanisms for a range of diseases to the mechanisms of the available therapies. The latest updates in the development and utility of systemic immunomodulators, biologics and JAK Inhibitors from clinical trials and updated guidelines are also discussed. Immunomodulators and Biologics in Dermatologic Treatment comprehensively describes the use of a range of systemic therapies for immunomodulation in dermatology and how best to incorporate these into practice. It therefore represents a valuable resource for novice readers and experienced dermatologists involved in the management of these patients.
The Sustainability of Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Quality Assurance Perspectives (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Peter Neema-AbookiThis book delves into the role of higher education as a means of sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Contributions from across the region examine the strategies and technological advances available to enable students to deal with an uncertain future and are organised under two key themes: Curriculum and Teaching and Higher Education and Innovations. The volume brings together theoretical and practical perspectives, relating them to international benchmarks while maintaining the specificities of the African context. It will be of interest to students and scholars as well as practitioners whose work interrogates higher education, quality assurance, and sustainable development goals.
Proceedings of the 13th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2023—Volume 1: NUSYS’23 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1183)
by Huiping Li Zainah Md. Zain Rama Rao Karri Zool Hilmi Ismail Xianbo XiangThis book comprises the proceedings of the 13th National Technical Symposium on Unmanned System Technology 2023 (NUSYS’23) held on October 2–3, 2023. It covers a number of topics, including intelligent robotics, novel sensor technology, control algorithms, acoustics signal processing, imaging techniques, biomimetic robots, green energy sources, and underwater communication backbones and protocols, and it appeals to researchers developing marine technology solutions and policy-makers interested in technologies to facilitate the exploration of coastal and oceanic regions. This book is part of a 2-volume series of these conference proceedings, it represents Volume 1 in the series.
Digitale transformatie bij een zorginstelling: Aan de slag met kennis en leiderschap
by Rob PoelsDit boek legt uit hoe digitalisering kan helpen de uitdagingen in de zorg op te lossen. Bijvoorbeeld in het terugdringen van personeelstekorten of de zorgkosten. Daarom besteedt dit boek veel aandacht aan strategie en praktische vraagstukken, en de complexe context waarin een zorginstelling zich bevindt: Een krachtenveld van toezichthouders, financiers, vaak verschillende regionale indelingen en soms dominante commerciële partijen. Digitale transformatie bij een zorginstelling – aan de slag met kennis en leiderschap helpt de toegevoegde waarde van digitalisering in de zorg te vergroten. Het biedt technische en organisatorische instrumenten waarmee bestuurders, managers en professionals in de zorg het verschil kunnen maken. Het is ook waardevol voor toezichthouders, en voor IT’ers die nieuw zijn in de zorg en het complexe speelveld nog niet overzien. Tot slot bespreekt de auteur hoe we de digitale transformatie het best kunnen organiseren, en welke leiderschap daarvoor nodig is. Alle hoofdstukken zijn afzonderlijk leesbaar.
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking: 15th TPC Technology Conference, TPCTC 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14247)
by Meikel Poess Raghunath NambiarThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings from the 15th TPC Technology Conference on Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking, TPCTC 2023, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during August 28 – September 1, 2023. The 9 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. These papers focus on various novel ideas and methodologies for Performance evaluation and Benchmarking in emerging technology areas.
Solving the Giving Pledge Bottleneck: How to Finance Solutions Using Philanthropic Private Equity
by Sean DavisThis book highlights the historic inflection point we are in, both in terms of philanthropy in general, and specifically in financing the solutions to our largest and most urgent social and environmental problems. It covers the two movements that have recently had a dramatic influence on capitalism. First, wealthy millennials have been pressuring their bankers to invest their family portfolios in companies with high social and environmental impact (ESG ratings), triggering a wave where the wealth management industry, and now all public companies, are significantly adapting to the increasing demand for good. Second, The Giving Pledge triggered another wave, changing what success and the accumulation of wealth means. It has even begun to redefine the goal of capitalism as more than 230 billionaires have pledged to give half or more of their wealth away. This book also focuses on the bottleneck problem that The Giving Pledge has created, as it is very hard to give hundreds of billions away with measurable impact to nonprofits lacking detailed long-term plans to scale. Nonprofits have never had the luxury of having all the resources to invest in the planning, management training and systems needed to rapidly expand. Thus taking in very large gifts is very difficult, and almost impossible to justify. Large philanthropy can always be used for traditional capital campaigns and to fund endowments, yet The Giving Pledge signers are often looking for large visible impact beyond these traditional avenues. The result is a bottleneck which has grown as more billionaires pledge their funds away while their wealth continues to skyrocket and giving rates stay very small. Finally, this book covers the emergence of large giving vehicles, modelled after the private equity industry. They have sophisticated third-party managers focused on deploying funds and supporting management teams. It also covers the scaling of nonprofits in a significant way (“Big Bets”) as well as investing large philanthropy through for-profits as Philanthropic Private Equity. This book is of interest specifically to nonprofit and foundation leaders, as well as wealth managers, estate attorneys and other philanthropic advisors. It is also of interest to investors and corporate CEOs as they begin to access these large pools for philanthropic capital to increase their impact. This book is focused on providing those with the ability to make large philanthropic investments a path to scale their impact and increase their fulfillment and that of their family. It provides a step-by-step guide of how these approaches, especially Philanthropic Private Equity, can actually solve the social and environmental challenges that have been seemingly hopeless. The second edition also presents a plan to use these concepts to create a path to solve the housing crisis in America.
Die UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele als interdisziplinäre Herausforderung: Aufgaben, Aspekte und Ansätze (Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – Umsetzung in Praxis, Lehre und Entscheidungsprozessen)
by Christa Reicher Silvio Beier Peter Hense Claudia Klümper Stefan LechtenböhmerDieses Buch gibt Einblicke in die Zielsetzungen und zu den Herausforderungen der Nachaltigkeistzielde der UN. Ausgehend von den Blickwinkeln einzelner Fachdisziplinen wird allgemein verständlich die Zelsetzung mit einem Blick auf europäische Verhältnisse erläutert und mit den Anforderungen an andere Fachdisziplinen verknüpft, die notwendig sind, damit ein Erreichen realistisch und zielführend vorangetrieben werden kann.
Machine Learning and Granular Computing: A Synergistic Design Environment (Studies in Big Data #155)
by Witold Pedrycz Shyi-Ming ChenThis volume provides the reader with a comprehensive and up-to-date treatise positioned at the junction of the areas of Machine Learning (ML) and Granular Computing (GrC). ML offers a wealth of architectures and learning methods. Granular Computing addresses useful aspects of abstraction and knowledge representation that are of importance in the advanced design of ML architectures. In unison, ML and GrC support advances of the fundamental learning paradigm. As built upon synergy, this unified environment focuses on a spectrum of methodological and algorithmic issues, discusses implementations and elaborates on applications. The chapters bring forward recent developments showing ways of designing synergistic and coherently structured ML-GrC environment. The book will be of interest to a broad audience including researchers and practitioners active in the area of ML or GrC and interested in following its timely trends and new pursuits.
Digital Natives zwischen Emanzipation und Konformität: Individuation im digital-medial geprägten Möglichkeitsraum der Adoleszenz (Adoleszenzforschung #14)
by Micha SchlichtingIn dieser Studie geht es um junge Menschen, die zur ersten Generation gehören, die in eine hochgradig digitalisierte und mediatisierte Welt hinein sozialisiert wird. Es geht darum zu erforschen, wie die Nutzung digitaler Medien mit den ihnen inhärenten Strukturen sich auf adoleszente Individuation auswirkt. Digitale Medien bieten den Jugendlichen mittels Präsenz und Form sowohl neuartige Möglichkeiten der Individuierung als auch Herausforderungen und Hemmnisse. Man könnte also sagen, sie bieten Adoleszenten einen medial erweiterten Möglichkeitsraum, der mit dem analogen psychosozialen Möglichkeitsraum der Adoleszenz auf je individuelle Weise verschwimmt und dessen mediale Form einerseits auf produktive und andererseits auch auf kontraproduktive Weise in den Prozess der adoleszenten Individuierung eingreifen kann. Digitale Medien können somit zur „Entstehung des Neuen in der Adoleszenz“ beitragen. Es werden typische Aneignungsweisen digitaler Medien im Prozess adoleszenter Individuierung rekonstruiert. Dabei wird den Fragen nachgegangen, inwieweit emanzipierende Potenziale für die Bewältigung adoleszenter Entwicklungsaufgaben entstehen können und ob auch ein Zusammenhang mit einer den Jugendlichen immer wieder zugeschriebenen Konformität bestehen kann.
Führungskompetenz im Zeitalter der Digitalen Transformation (BestMasters)
by Vanessa KriegDie Digitalisierung hat erhebliche Auswirkungen auf das Arbeitsleben und verändert die Art und Weise, wie Menschen miteinander interagieren. Dabei spielt Führung eine zentrale Rolle in der Arbeitsorganisation. Die aktuellen Veränderungen machen Führung nicht obsolet, sondern werden ihre Rolle innerhalb der Organisation verändern. Zukünftig wird Führung weniger von fachlicher Expertise abhängig sein und eine eigene, neu definierte Rolle einnehmen, bei der sich Aufgaben und Anforderungen ändern. Dies erfordert ein überarbeitetes Kompetenzprofil, welches zusätzliche Fähigkeiten umfasst. Dieses Buch zielt darauf ab, das Spannungsfeld der Führung zu erfassen, Einflussgrößen und das Hauptkompetenzprofil für erfolgreiche Führung zu identifizieren und ein mögliches Werkzeug für die Kompetenzbewertung anzubieten. Vanessa Krieg entwirft den Mockup eines Bewertungstools, um einen Abgleich von externen Erwartungen und Selbstbewertung herzustellen. Dies soll Abweichungen aufzeigen und Empfehlungen für weitere Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten bieten. Die Fallstudien zeigen, dass diese Methodik dazu beiträgt, persönliche Lücken und Kompetenzmuster auf Organisationsebene zu identifizieren, aber auch einen angemessenen Rahmen im Unternehmen erfordert, da der richtige Mindset zur Führung und der Wille zum lebenslangen Lernen notwendig sind.
Einsatz digitaler Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie im Bewegungs- und Sportunterricht: (Fach)didaktische Zugänge und qualitative Befunde aus Sicht von Lehrkräften
by Andreas RaabDigitalisierungsprozesse und Anliegen einer digitalen Bildung prägen aktuell das Schulwesen. Dies wurde durch die Covid-19-Pandemie zusätzlich verstärkt. Gleichzeitig wird digitale Technologie im Freizeit- und Leistungssport umfassend genutzt und ist allgegenwärtiger Bestandteil der Bewegungs-, Spiel- und Sportkultur. Daher ist die Einbindung digitaler Technologie auch als Thema für den Bewegungs- und Sportunterricht relevant. Zentrale Akteur*innen der Umsetzung curricularer Neuerungen und didaktischer Innovationen sind die Lehrkräfte. Ziel dieses Buches ist, den Beitrag, den der Einsatz von digitaler Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie (IKT) zu einem zeitgemäßen und zielorientierten Bewegungs- und Sportunterricht gegenwärtig und perspektivisch leisten kann, herauszuarbeiten. Den theoretischen Rahmen bildet die Verknüpfung der bildungswissenschaftlichen Diskussion zur fortschreitenden Digitalisierung in Schule und Unterricht mit pädagogischen, didaktischen und curricularen Ansprüchen an das Fach Bewegung und Sport. Im empirischen Teil werden die Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Interviewstudie mit Bewegungs- und Sportlehrkräften zur Einbindung digitaler Technologie dargestellt und diskutiert. Zusammenfassend werden Empfehlungen für die qualitätsvollen Einsatz von IKT im Bewegungs- und Sportunterricht abgeleitet.
Artificial Intelligence in Prescriptive Analytics: Innovations in Decision Analysis, Intelligent Optimization, and Data-Driven Decisions (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #260)
by Witold Pedrycz Eduardo Fernández Gilberto Rivera Gustavo Javier MeschinoConsidering the advances of the different approaches and applications in the last years, and even in the last months, this is a particular moment in history to transform every data-driven decision-making process with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book reveals, through concrete case studies and original application ideas, how cutting-edge AI techniques are revolutionizing industries such as finance, health care, and manufacturing. It invites us to discover how machine learning, decision analysis, and intelligent optimization are changing, directly or indirectly, almost all aspects of our daily lives. This comprehensive book offers practical insights and real-world applications for professionals, researchers, and students alike. It helps to learn how to apply AI for smarter, data-driven decisions in areas like supply chain management, risk assessment, and even personalized medicine. Be inspired by the chapters of this book and unlock the full potential of AI in your field!
Labor Market Institutions in China
by Xinxin MaThis book examines labor market policy and institutional reforms and their impact on outcomes in the Chinese labor market, utilizing both institutional and empirical study perspectives. It furnishes readers with academic evidence essential for comprehending the transformation of labor policies and institutions within the Chinese context—an emerging market economy housing one of the largest workforces globally. The main content of this book is divided into two parts: (i) Social institutions and labor market policies, encompassing topics such as trade unions and union wage premiums, minimum wage regulations and wage distributions, labor contracts, employment security and the high education expansion policy. (ii) Wage and employment institutions in the workplace, including areas such as seniority wages, mandatory retirement systems, the wage-experience profile, the dual labor market phenomenon, discrimination against women and minority ethnic workers, work hours, work-family conflict, job satisfaction, and the influences of Communist Party of China membership on managerial promotions. This book presents academic evidence on these issues, grounded in institutional transition background, economic theories, and empirical studies. It draws upon various Chinese nationwide representative survey datasets. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in institutional transitions, seeking up-to-date and in-depth empirical studies on the associations between labor policies/institutions and labor market outcomes. It particularly appeals to those with an interest in the Chinese economy, labor policymakers, scholars with a background in econometric analysis, and managers in companies.
Doing Kita in Randzeiten: Eine Ethnografie zu Handlungsvollzügen und Positionierungen von Kitakindern (Methodologisch-Methodische Perspektiven auf Kindheit(en))
by Dana HarringIn dieser Studie werden soziale Praktiken rekonstruiert, die der Herstellung, der Aufrechterhaltung und der Beendigung eines Beziehungsgefüges in den Randzeiten institutioneller Kindertagesbetreuung dienen. Dabei werden mit einem ethnografischen Zugang insbesondere die Handlungsvollzüge und Positionierungen von jungen Kindern in Kindertageseinrichtungen in den Blick genommen. Mit einer sozialkonstruktivistisch-praxistheoretischen Perspektive sowie in Bezug auf theoretische Konzepte der Kindheitsforschung wird nachgezeichnet, wie Kinder in Auseinandersetzung mit Räumen, Materialien und pädagogischen Fachkräften Randzeiten als soziale Form herstellen. Weiterhin werden die Selbst- und Fremdpositionierungen von Kindern als Kitakinder, „Doing Kitakind“, in Relation zu generationalen Ordnungsprozessen rekonstruiert. „Doing Kita in Randzeiten“ stellt eine konzeptuelle Weiterentwicklung dar, die insbesondere die relationale Handlungsmacht von Kindern in Kindertageseinrichtungen als machtvolle Insider betont.
Democratic Defence as Normal Politics: Everyday Opposition to Populist Parties in Multilevel Europe
by Angela K. BournePopulist parties in Europe attract many more votes than they did just a few decades ago and are now much more likely to govern. They have also become key players in the international sphere. At the same time, the relationship between democracy and populism is subject to substantial scholarly and public debate. This raises questions about opposition to this controversial set of political actors: do opponents favour the use of rights-restricting and exclusionary repertoires typical of ‘militant democracy’ responses to anti- democratic or extremist parties? Or do opponents favour the ordinary, persuasive and sometimes inclusive strategies more typical of the daily conduct of liberal democratic politics? To what extent is opposition conceived of as democratic defence? How do strategies vary among countries and in relation to different types of populist parties? How do international and transnational actors respond? Addressing these questions, the book presents new research mapping opposition to the Hungarian Civic Alliance (Fidesz), Law and Justice in Poland, Alternative for Germany, League and Five Start Movement in Italy, Podemos and Vox in Spain, the Sweden Democrats and the Danish People’s Party. It argues that opposition to populist parties in contemporary Europe is, in most cases, best conceived of as democratic defence as normal politics. That is, while there is no direct link between populism and a decline in democratic quality, critical claims justifying acts of opposition often problematise populist parties as threats to liberal democratic principles and values. At the same time, opponents are more likely to respond to populist parties using the repertoires of normal politics – or strategies typically employed against less controversial groupings – than the exceptional, rights-restricting instruments typically used against extremists. The case of Alternative for Germany, in which exceptional politics continues to guide much opposition, remains a case apart.
The Between
by Ryan LeslieWhile landscaping his backyard, ever-conscientious Paul Prentice discovers an iron door buried in the soil. His childhood friend and perpetual source of mischief, Jay Lightsey, pushes them to explore what's beneath. When the door slams shut above them, Paul and Jay are trapped in a between-worlds place of Escher-like rooms and horror story monsters, all with a mysterious connection to a command-line, dungeon explorer computer game from the early '80s called The Between. Paul and Jay find themselves filling roles in a story that seems to play out over and over again. But in this world, where their roles warp their minds, the biggest threat to survival may not be the Koŝmaro, risen from the Between's depths to hunt them; the biggest danger may be each other. "I found The Between dark, super creepy, and pushing the limits of my limited amounts of courage to explore-but I couldn't stop myself from coming back for more because it's propulsive, addictive, and scary good fun." - Sean Gibson, author of The Stuff About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True "...an incredibly intricate novel that skillfully blends aspects of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and cyberpunk." - Nicole Willson, author of Tidepool. "While in the first third of this book, I mentioned that the atmosphere reminded me of one of my favorite horror novels, SL Grey's The Mall. There's a surreal, not-right quality to that book that touched off a nerve in me that I just adored....I don't at all mean this as an insult, as that's a damn fun book- and so is this one! ....It's almost like a grown up, more gory and violent horror version of Heir Apparent." - Alexandra, Goodreads "This debut novel by author Ryan Leslie combines elements of science fiction and horror that at times reminded me of The Hike by Drew Magary and Off To Be The Wizard by Scott Meyer, all while being something distinctly different." - Matt, Goodreads "It was a great mix of horror, sci-fi and adventure gaming!" - Stephanie, Goodreads
Adventures of Don Quixote (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Argentina Palacios"Once, there was a man who went crazy from too much reading. He only read books about knighthood; that was the problem." So begins this charming retelling of Don Quixote de la Mancha, one of the most entertaining books ever written. Young people will delight in the hilarious adventures of the idealistic would-be knight and his "squire," Sancho Panza, as they set out to right the wrongs of the world. Ms. Palacios, a talented storyteller, captures all the flavor and irony of the original as the two heroes ride forth to conquer evil. Along the way the well-meaning but addled knight-errand mistakes a miserable inn and its keeper for a castle and its lord; imagines an ordinary peasant girl to be the noble lady Dulcinea, perceives windmills as giants to be overcome, and gets enmeshed in other cases of mistaken identity. These, and many more incidents and adventures are retold here in a beguiling, easy-to-read version, enhanced by six new black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros. This edition is sure to delight today's youngsters, just as the original has enchanted countless readers since its publication nearly 400 years ago.
Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People
by Daisy Auger-DominguezA timely and incisive resource for business leaders and people managers struggling with complacency and burnout in this rapidly evolving world of work Facing the challenges of global cultural, commercial, political, and technological shifts, managers are in dire need of strategies to move from survival to revival. Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People by Daisy Auger-Domínguez illuminates the often overlooked and difficult aspects of management and offers a lifeline for managers struggling to adapt and thrive. Crafted by a seasoned executive with experience at companies like Disney, Google, and VICE Media, this book delivers a rich blend of inspiration and practical tools for today's managers. Through a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies, Auger-Domínguez walks business leaders and people managers down a path designed to reignite the passion and drive necessary for effective leadership. This book is for you if your work life leaves you seeking: Rest, inspiration, and a renewed enthusiasm for your work Techniques to help managers understand themselves, each other, and the members of their teams Strategies for dealing with, and helping your teams deal with, unexpected and dramatic workplace upheavals - be they layoffs, organizational shifts, financial restructurings, global health crises, and more Tactics to reignite your own passion for your role and share your enthusiasm with your teams in an approach that motivates and uplifts Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, this book is the roadmap you need to overcome obstacles, re-energize your leadership, and achieve new levels of success. Discover how to transform your approach to management and create a more engaged, motivated, and thriving workplace with Burnt Out to Lit Up.
The Witcher and Philosophy: Toss a Coin to Your Philosopher (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
by Kevin S. Decker Matthew BrakeEmbark on a revealing philosophical journey through the universe of The Witcher “If I'm to choose between one evil and another, I'd rather not choose at all,” growls the mutant “witcher,” Geralt of Rivia. Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher books lay bare the adventures of monster hunters like Geralt, who seek to avoid humanity's conflicts and live only for the next kill and the coin that comes with it. But Geralt's destiny is complicated by his relationship with a powerful sorceress, Yennefer of Vengerberg. When he connects with a displaced princess, Ciri, Geralt lands right in the middle of the political conflicts of the Continent, which is endangered by Nilfgaard, a domineering southern kingdom that threatens to conquer the world. Part of the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, The Witcher and Philosophy brings on twenty-seven philosophers to test their mettle against werewolves, the bruxa, strigas, vodyanoi, and kikimora; their work addresses the phenomenally popular books, three standalone Witcher video games, and the hit Netflix streaming show. These authors pass on their fascination with all manner of horror and sorcery: the mutations that make Geralt and others witchers, the commonalities between the Continent and post-apocalyptic settings, the intricacies of political power and scandal in the world of The Witcher, and reflections of our own world's changing views on race and gender that might offer hope—or portend a grim future. Engaging and accessible, The Witcher and Philosophy considers key themes and questions such as: Who is human, and who is a monster? Can Geralt afford to stay neutral? What kind of politics do sorceresses engage in? How many universes converge on the Continent? If we stare long enough into the abyss, does it stare back into us? Silver or steel? “Destiny is just the embodiment of the soul's desire to grow,” says Jaskier the bard, proving himself to be a natural philosopher. The tales of The Witcher remind us that our lives are a play written by both choice and destiny. And it is your destiny to read and be inspired by The Witcher and Philosophy.
Horizons unfolding' (Bregdan Chronicles #12)
by Ginny DieHorizons Unfolding is the 12th in the best-selling Bregdan historical fiction series. Is reconstruction healing America or is it really covering for a new war? America continues the struggle to become a country for everyone. Carrie steps into a new love, but needs to leave the plantation to fulfill her dream. She is challenged when Frances makes friends that reveal a new hidden horror. And then there are the new conflicts facing Rose and Moses. Last of all Thomas and Abbey create an unexpected but beautiful miracle. A really nice read.
Handbook of Medical Aspects of Disability and Rehabilitation for Life Care Planning
by Richard Bowman Steven Barna Virgil Robert May IIIThis textbook is an essential resource for life care planners in understanding and assessing a range of medical disabilities, life care planning as a health care service delivery practice, certification under the International Commission on Health Care Certification, and the path to rehabilitation for mild to catastrophic injuries.Written by a team composed of expert physicians and doctoral-level practitioners, the book covers the key areas of traumatic injury and resultant disability that life care planners so often face. From acquired brain injury and spinal disorders to amputation, chronic pain, posttraumatic debilitating headaches, and plastic reconstructive surgery, the book provides a road map not only to the treatment options available but also the strategies that can lead to rehabilitation and a possible return to work. Each chapter also discusses possible complications, allowing a holistic perspective on each issue.Also including chapters on medical cost projection analysis and functional capacity evaluation, this is the complete text for both professionals in the fields of rehabilitation services and life care planning, as well as students training to qualify.
Researching Educational Practices, Teacher Education and Professional Development for Early Language Learning: Examples from Europe (Routledge Research in Language Education)
by Sandie Mourão Carolyn LeslieRecognising the urgent need for further progress in teacher education and preparation for the success of early language learning, this volume presents research on the education and professional development of teachers, exploring how they can foster multilingual spaces in the early years of formal education.Investigating a range of European contexts, the book examines the effectiveness of teacher education for early language learning, covering contexts of multilingualism and English as a foreign language (EFL) with children under the age of 12. Split into three parts examining research into teacher practices, education, and curricula, chapters cover emerging topics such as teacher education and local linguistic encounters; global citizenship and transcultural education; linguistic landscapes and visual narratives; mixed-age classrooms and literacy skills; pre-service and in-service teacher education; and teacher and teacher educator competencies and beliefs.Offering a unique combination of foci on teachers, teacher education and classroom practice, this book will be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of early language education, multilingualism, EFL and teacher education more broadly. Student teachers and teachers working in early language learning contexts may also find the volume of interest.Introduction, Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.