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6GN for Future Wireless Networks: 6th EAI International Conference, 6GN 2023, Shanghai, China, October 7-8, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #554)
by Jingchao Li Bin Zhang Yulong YingThis 2-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on 6GN for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2023, held in Shanghai, China, in October 7-8, 2023.The 60 full papers were selected from 151 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: intelligent systems; big data mining, D2D communication, security and privacy for 6G networks; artificial intelligent techniques for 6G networks; power and energy systems I; power and energy system; power and energy systems; image, video, and signal processing; image, video, and signal processing & software engineering; communications systems and networking & control and automation systems; computer systems and applications.
Pinewood: Anatomy of a Film Studio in Post-war Britain
by Sarah StreetThis open access book examines how Pinewood came to be Britain’s dominant film studio complex, focusing on key years following the Second World War. It presents a revisionist, micro history of the studio and its longevity during a particularly turbulentperiod, explaining Pinewood’s survival at a time when other major film studios such as Denham closed. This book also provides contemporary insights into how Pinewood’s technologies, practices, and filmmaking methods compared to Hollywood’s. Thirteen films produced in1946–47 are analysed in detail, tracking how economic pressures engendered many creative techniques and innovative technologies. Prevailing cultures of management and labour organization are foregrounded, as well as insights into being a studio employee. These are vividly brought to life through an in-depthfocus on the in-house studio magazine Pinewood Merry-Go-Round, which provides rare details of sports and leisure activities organized at the studios.
Social Justice, Multicultural Counseling, and Practice: Beyond a Conventional Approach
by Heesoon JunThis third edition book offers a paradigm shift in thinking (from binary to complex) and enables visibility for the intersectionality of multiple identities that range from privileged to oppressed. For example, real people’s heterogeneous racial identities within the same racial group are visible. A paradigm shift in learning (from conceptual to transformative) connects conceptual learning (cognition) to their experience (affect). “…. transformation does not simply emerge due to the individual’s awareness…. but is experienced” (Benetka & Joerchel, 2016, p. 22). Uncensored first-person (subjective) written responses to specific questions to access unconscious and implicit bias will connect the writer’s experience to conceptual learning of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Writing in third person (objective) interrupts the transformative aspect by bypassing the accessibility of inner experience. Writing in first-person connects the writer to their experience which allows the unconscious to be accessed if it is practiced on a regular basis. This book is for everyone who wants to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion measures by learning to access their unconscious bias. Understanding social justice and equity and good intentions alone do not lead to accessing unconscious bias.
The Stone Girl: A Novel
by Dirk WittenbornThe Stone Girl is a riveting tale of deception, vengeance, and power set against the haunting beauty of the Adirondack wilderness. Deep in the Adirondack Mountains lies a speck of a town called Rangeley. There isn’t much to this tiny town, but it is at the crossroads of serene fishing streams off the Mink River, pristine hunting grounds in the surrounding mountains, and vast estates of the extremely rich. It is also the gateway to the Mohawk Club, which houses the Lost Boys, an exclusive group of wealthy and powerful men with global influence and a taste for depravity. Raised wild and poor in the shadows of the Mohawk Club, Evie Quimby was a teenager when she first fell victim to the Lost Boys. Seventeen years later, she is now a world-renowned art restorer famous for repairing even the most-broken statues. After spending half her life in Paris, establishing her reputation and raising her daughter Chloé, Evie has come a long way from the girl who left Rangeley behind. But when Chloé receives a visit from an elegant stranger who claims to be an old friend of her mother’s, the ghosts of Evie’s past return in full force, pulling her back to the North Country of her girlhood and into the tangled, intricate web of the Lost Boys. Evie bands together with her formidable mother and an embattled heiress, both victims of the Lost Boys, in pursuit of an unusual and heart-stopping vengeance.
Mind Over Menopause: Lose Weight, Love Your Body, And Embrace Life After 50 With A Powerful New Mindset
by Pahla BowersFrom YouTuber Pahla Bowers, here is a radically simple, motivational method to lose weight that guides you in banishing negative thoughts while managing your sleep, exercise, and diet. “A necessary roadmap for a mindful and confident menopause transition and the tools to navigate it on one’s own terms.”—Heather Hirsch, MD, author of Unlock Your Menopause Type Welcome to menopause, where everything you thought you knew about your body changed overnight. You’re always hot (unless of course you’re freezing cold), you’re moodier than ever, sleep seems like a distant memory, and your skin is forming “age spots.” . . . You can’t help but wonder, Is this it? Thankfully, no. Weight-loss life coach Pahla Bowers is here to help with a radically simple and powerful method to flip the script on menopause—by adjusting how you think. Pahla teaches how to target Really Unhelpful Thoughts (RUTs), to shed extra pounds and stay healthy. With this book, you will learn to: transform the way you think about food—and no longer fear calories and carbs practice moderate exercise, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep develop awareness about how you feel, with journaling prompts accept your body, choose a realistic weight goal, and never slow down! Combining exercise science, cognitive and behavioral psychology, and an inspiring, pragmatic perspective, Mind Over Menopause equips you with the tools and confidence to achieve your goals.
The Amplified Study Bible
by ZondervanGrasp the full meaning behind the original Greek and Hebrew texts with the first-of-its-kind Amplified® Study Bible, featuring verse by verse study notes and the text of the newly revised Amplified translation.The Amplified® translation was created to deliver enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original Bible languages. For this kind of study, no working knowledge of Greek or Hebrew is required—just a desire to know more about what God says in his Word. Now the updated Amplified translation is even easier to read and better than ever to study and understand. It includes more amplification in the Old Testament and refined amplification in the New Testament. Additionally, the Bible text has been improved to read smoothly with or without amplifications, so that the text may be read either way. It&’s the same study material that Amplified readers love, now with even clearer wording for deeper understanding.A unique system of punctuation, italics, references, and synonyms to unlock subtle shades of meaning as found in the original languagesMore than 5000 concise study notes provide helpful, practical, application-oriented comments on passages of Scripture and open the Word for readers to apply it to life330 practical theological notes draw attention to important doctrinal content in the Bible and explain how to apply it every dayBook introductions give background information about each of the Bible&’s 66 BooksA topical index provides an alphabetical listing of key words and study topics and their related passages10.5-point type size
CCEA AS-level History Student Guide: Russia (1914-1941)
by Fin LappinBuild, reinforce and assess students' knowledge throughout their course; tailored to the 2016 CCEA specification and brought to you by the leading History publisher, this study and revision guide combines clear content coverage with practice questions and sample answers.- Ensure understanding of the period with concise coverage of all Unit content, broken down into manageable chunks- Develop the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in A-level History- Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions- Practise exam-style questions matched to the CCEA assessment requirements for every question type- Improve students' exam technique and show them how to reach the next grade with sample student answers and commentary for each exam-style question- Use flexibly in class or at home, for knowledge acquisition during the course or focused revision and exam preparation
CCEA A2-level History Student Guide: Partition of Ireland (1900-25)
by Henry JefferiesBuild, reinforce and assess students' knowledge throughout their course; tailored to the 2016 CCEA specification and brought to you by the leading History publisher, this study and revision guide combines clear content coverage with practice questions and sample answers.- Ensure understanding of the period with concise coverage of all Unit content, broken down into manageable chunks- Develop the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in A-level History- Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions- Practise exam-style questions matched to the CCEA assessment requirements for every question type, including source-based examples- Improve students' exam technique and show them how to reach the next grade with sample student answers and commentary for each exam-style question- Use flexibly in class or at home, for knowledge acquisition during the course or focused revision and exam preparation
CCEA A2-level History Student Guide: Clash of Ideologies in Europe (1900-2000)
by Henry JefferiesBuild, reinforce and assess students' knowledge throughout their course; tailored to the 2016 CCEA specification and brought to you by the leading History publisher, this study and revision guide combines clear content coverage with practice questions and sample answers.- Ensure understanding of the period with concise coverage of all Unit content, broken down into manageable chunks- Develop the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in A-level History- Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions- Practise exam-style questions matched to the CCEA assessment requirements for every question type- Improve students' exam technique and show them how to reach the next grade with sample student answers and commentary for each exam-style question- Use flexibly in class or at home, for knowledge acquisition during the course or focused revision and exam preparation
CCEA AS Unit 1 Business Studies Student Guide 1: Introduction to Business
by John McLaughlin David McAreeReinforce your understanding of CCEA AS Unit 1: Introduction to Business and improve your exam technique for the CCEA Business AS Unit 1 assessment.Packed full of clear topic summaries, knowledge check questions and sample exam-style questions and answers with commentaries, this guide will help you aim for and achieve the highest grades. This Student Guide will help you to:- Identify key content for the exams with our concise coverage of topics- Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout- Reinforce your learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section- Test your knowledge with rapid-fire knowledge check questions and answers- Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions & Answers section
Cómo funciona una empresa: Guía gráfica para el éxito empresarial (DK How Stuff Works)
by Alexandra BlackUn máster empresarial en una práctica guía ilustrada¿Por qué el flujo de efectivo es tan importante? ¿En qué consiste la producción ágil? ¿Cómo funciona el marketing digital? ¿Quién forma parte del consejo ejecutivo?Cómo funciona una empresa explica los conceptos clave de la empresa mediante atractivos gráficos y un lenguaje sencillo y alejado de tecnicismos. Constituye una excelente introducción para estudiantes de estudios empresariales, personas que desee conocer las bases de los negocios sin hacer un MBA y empresarios que deseen tener éxito en el mercado global del siglo XXI.SOBRE LOS AUTORESEl Dr. Julian Sims se incorporó al mundo académico tras una exitosa carrera empresarial en Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido. Es profesor de Dirección de Empresas en Birkbeck, Universidad de Londres, censor jurado de cuentas y profesional colegiado de tecnologías de la información. Ha publicado un gran número de artículos en revistas académicas.Philippa Anderson es escritora de temas empresariales y consultora de comunicación, y ha trabajado como asesora de distintas multinacionales, entre las que están 3M, Anglo American y Coca-Cola.Alexandra Black estudió comunicación empresarial y ha sido periodista del diario financiero del grupo Nikkei Inc. en Japón. En su etapa en Tokio fue editora de la división de análisis de riesgos del banco de inversión JP Morgan.Joe Stanley-Smith es periodista de la International Tax Review en Londres, donde está especializado en impuestos indirectos y litigios fiscales. Se graduó en periodismo, en la especialidad de información empresarial, por la Universidad de Kingston, Reino Unido.
Cómo estamos acabando con el planeta (How We're F***ing Up Our Planet): Guía gráfica del cambio climático
by Tony JuniperDiez millones de personas cada año se ven afectadas por inundaciones costeras y la contaminación por plásticos es una amenaza constante para la vida marina. La pandemia, el cambio climático, la superpoblación, el consumismo, la polución...¿tienen solución? Cómo estamos acabando con el planeta resuelve todas tus dudas sobre los retos y dificultades a los que se enfrenta el mundo en el que vivimos. - Imágenes, gráficos y datos claros para una mejor comprensión de aspectos como la polución, el calentamiento global, la deforestación o los patrones climáticos - Mensajes positivos e ideas para hacer de nuestro planeta un lugar mejor donde vivir - Cifras y comparativas por años de la población, del aumento de las energías renovables, de personas desplazadas... - Basado en las últimas investigaciones científicasEsta guía explicativa te invita a aprenderlo todo sobre los temas ambientales más actuales y a reflexionar cómo los problemas mundiales impactan nuestras vidas.
El gran libro de la costura (The Sewing Book New Edition): Más de 300 técnicas paso a paso
by Alison SmithEl único libro que necesitarás para aprender y dominar todas las técnicas para coser a mano y a máquina.El gran libro de la costura expone paso a paso y con gran riqueza de detalles y fotografías todas las técnicas: pinzas, lorzas, pliegues, dobladillos, bolsillos, ojales, cremalleras y muchas más.Las fotografías de las herramientas muestran el mejor equipo para cada labor y garantizan que sabrás exactamente cómo usarlas.25 proyectos acompañados de patrones te permitirán aplicar tus conocimientos de costura para elaborar prendas de vestir y ropa para el hogar.Un libro de referencia ideal para personas que desean comenzar, personas que desean expandir su repertorio de técnicas y profesores.
MRI of Short and Ultrashort-T_2 Tissues: Making the Invisible Visible
by Jiang Du Graeme M. BydderThis book comprehensively covers ultrashort echo time (UTE), zero echo time (ZTE), and other magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) acquisition techniques for imaging of short and ultrashort-T2 tissues. MRI uses a large magnet and radio waves to generate images of tissues in the body. The MRI signal is characterized by two time constants, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1) which describes how fast the longitudinal magnetization recovers to its initial value after tipping to the transverse plane, and spin-spin relaxation time (T2) which describes how fast the transverse magnetization decays. Conventional MRI techniques have been developed to image and quantify tissues with relatively long T2s. However, the body also contains many tissues and tissue components such as cortical bone, menisci, ligaments, tendons, the osteochondral junction, calcified tissues, lung parenchyma, iron containing tissues, and myelin, which have short or ultrashort-T2s. These tissues are “invisible” with conventional MRI, and their MR and tissue properties are not measurable. UTE and ZTE type sequences resolve these challenges and make these tissues visible and quantifiable.This book first introduces the basic physics of conventional MRI as well as UTE and ZTE type MRI, including radiofrequency excitation, data acquisition, and image reconstruction. A series of contrast mechanisms are then introduced and these provide high resolution, high contrast imaging of short and ultrashort-T2 tissues. A series of quantitative UTE imaging techniques are described for measurement of MR tissue properties (proton density, T1, T2, T2*, T1p,magnetization transfer, susceptibility, perfusion and diffusion). Finally, clinical applications in the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems are described.This is an ideal guide for physicists and radiologists interested in learning more about the use of UTE and ZTE type techniques for MRI of short and ultrashort-T2 tissues.
Coding Examples from Simple to Complex: Applications in MATLAB® (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Science)
by Paul A. GagniucThis book provides a comprehensive guide to Matlab, which stands as the cornerstone of modern education and is the main computer language driving development in science and engineering. The author introduces readers to the rich world of Matlab, taking them on a journey from the fundamentals to advanced topics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient Matlab developer or scientist. The book provides a treasure trove of practical examples, meticulously crafted to deepen the reader understanding of Matlab. This comprehensive exploration is designed to cater to novice learners as well as mature developers and scientists, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and competencies to harness the Matlab full potential in their respective projects. From the basics of variable naming and program structure to complex matrix operations, recursion, and object-oriented programming, this book covers it all. This book is part of a series of worksdesigned to present both the examples and their explanations in various computer languages, as close to a mirror version as possible.
A Late Divorce: A Novel
by A. B. YehoshuaA novel of a Jewish family coming together, and coming apart, by an award-winning &“master storyteller&” (The Wall Street Journal). &“Anyone who has had experience of the sad and subtle ways in which human beings torment one another under license of family ties will appreciate the merits of A.B. Yehoshua&’s A Late Divorce.&” —London Review of Books A powerful story about a family—and a country —in crisis. The father of three grown children comes back to Israel to get a divorce from his wife of many years; another woman, newly pregnant, awaits him in America. Narrated in turn by each family member—husband and wife, sons and daughter, young grandson—the drama builds to a crescendo at the traditional family gathering on Passover eve. &“Each character here is brilliantly realized. . . . Thank goodness for a novel that is ambitious and humane and that is about things that really matter&” —New Statesman &“A master storyteller whose tales reveal the inner life of a vital, conflicted nation.&” —The Wall Street Journal
American Romantic: A Novel
by Ward JustA young diplomat is torn between two women during the earliest days of the Vietnam War in this &“wide-ranging and well-written&” novel (The Christian Science Monitor). Harry Sanders is a young Foreign Service officer in 1960s Indochina when the course of his life is suddenly altered by a dangerous and clandestine meeting with insurgents that ends in quiet disaster—and a brief but passionate encounter with Sieglinde, a young German woman. Absorbing the impact of his misstep, Harry returns briefly to Washington before traveling to Africa, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean on assignments. He marries the captivating May, who is fleeing her own family disappointments in New England and looking for an escape into Harry&’s diplomatic life. On the surface, they are a handsome, successful couple—but the memory of Sieglinde persists in Harry&’s thoughts, and May has her own secrets too. As Harry navigates the increasingly treacherous waters of diplomacy in an age of interminable conflict, he also tries to narrow the distance between himself and the two alluring women who have chosen to love him, in a novel from a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist that &“considers the toll that a life lived upon the great stage of international politics can take on a man of substance&” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Impact of a Regional Business School on its Communities: A Holistic Perspective (Humanism in Business Series)
by Bob MacKenzie Rob WarwickThe place and impact of large, elite business schools is hotly debated. Compared to such establishments, little has been written about smaller, regional, community-oriented business schools that serve and interact with their various communities at home or abroad.Focusing on one of the smaller regional business schools in the UK, and incorporating perspectives from further afield, this book seeks to redress that balance. This local focus enables a more holistic understanding of what really goes on in terms of the complex relationships, practices, challenges and contexts at play in such an arena. The book, conceived throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reverberates with a multiplicity of voices, perspectives and narratives, and reflects a process of collaborative autoethnography and critical friendship. It will be of great value to academics, students and others who are interested in optimising the benefits of regional business schools around the world.
Transferinnovationen und Innovationstransfer zwischen Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft: Grundlagen, Erkenntnisse und Praxisbeispiele
by Mario A. Pfannstiel Alma DautovicDieses Buch befasst sich mit Transferinnovationen und zeigt verschiedene Möglichkeiten für den Innovationstransfer zwischen Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft auf. Im Markt, der aus unterschiedlichen Branchen, Einrichtungen, Unternehmen und Gesellschaften besteht, werden Innovationen erzeugt, die wiederum Wachstum, Beschäftigung, Stabilität und Fortschritt ermöglichen. Mit innovativen Ideen, Vorgehensweisen und Methoden verändert sich das Wissen im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung, wodurch es auf ein neues Niveau steigt. Hochschulen sind neben Unternehmen Ausgangspunkte für Innovationen, die durch neue Lösungsansätze entstehen. Durch Unternehmen, die mit Partnern und Netzwerken kollaborieren, breiten sich Innovationen im Markt und in allen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen aus. Unternehmen profitieren von Innovationen durch den Verkauf und die Befriedigung der Kundenbedürfnisse. Der Staat setzt die Rahmenbedingen für Innovationen und den Einsatz von neuen Technologien. Erst der Austausch „Transfer“ zwischen den einzelnen Akteuren ermöglicht die Entstehung marktfähiger Innovationen, die durch einen hohen Kundennutzen gekennzeichnet sind.Neben theoretischen Grundlagen und wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen zum Transferverständnis vermittelt das Herausgeberwerk praktisches Handlungswissen, ausgewählte Praxisbeispiele und innovative Lösungsansätze.Das Buch richtet sich einerseits an Dienstleistende, die sich mit Transferinnovationen und dem Innovationstransfer beschäftigen, Transferbeauftragte, Projektmanager und andere Personen mit Entscheidungsbefugnis. Andererseits adressiert es WissenschaftlerInnen und Dozierende mit den Schwerpunktfächern Wissens- und Technologietransfer, Innovations- und Transfermanagement, Business Management und Entrepreneurship. Zu den weiteren Zielgruppen zählen Innovation Hubs und Labs, Transferstellen, -netzwerke und -agenturen, Beratungsunternehmen und Institutionen für Forschung und Entwicklung.
Biomaterial-based Hydrogels: Therapeutics Carrier and Tissue Regeneration
by Sougata JanaThis book highlights recent advances in natural and synthetic biomaterials-based hydrogel for drug delivery carriers and tissue engineering. It covers key topics such as chitosan, alginate, gelatin, cyclodextrin, cellulose, starch, hyaluronic acid, dextran, collagen hydrogel, Injectable hydrogel magnetic hydrogel, DNA-based hydrogels, 3D printing of hydrogels, hydrogel for bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, etc. Each chapter develops a particular aspect of recent advances in biomaterial-based Hydrogels delivery systems to cover the importance, fabrication technology, characterization, evaluation, delivery of therapeutic and biomedical applications, and future perspectives. Written by a group of renowned scientists, chemists, biologists, and engineers from around the world, the book is designed as an important reference resource for scientists and researchers working on advanced biomaterials in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biomedical science, biomedical engineering,nanotechnology, and material science for most updated findings and future research trends.
Ecology of Wildlife Diseases in the Neotropics
by Gerardo Acosta-Jamett Andrea ChavesThis contributed volume focuses on the Neotropical region, and explores the environmental, ecological and socio-economic components that facilitate the emergence of zoonotic diseases. This book highlights the primary ecological, environmental, social, and economic variables associated with the risk of maintenance, transmission, and dissemination of emerging, re-emerging, and neglected infectious diseases, in which Neotropical vertebrates are involved. It compiles up-to-date knowledge and research for the neotropical region, as well as discusses the current needs of knowledge improvement. The chapters include various examples of the cycles of infectious diseases, all with world-wide relevance where neotropical wild vertebrates are affected or involved.
Strategic Blueprint for Enterprise Analytics: Integrating Advanced Analytics into Data-Driven Business (Studies in Big Data #150)
by Liang Wang Jianxin ZhaoThis book is a comprehensive guide for professionals, leaders, and academics seeking to unlock the power of data and analytics in the modern business landscape. It delves deeply into the strategic, architectural, and managerial aspects of implementing enterprise analytics (EA) systems in large enterprises. The book is meticulously structured into three parts. Part 1 lays the foundation for adaptable architecture in EA. Part 2 explores technical considerations: data, cloud platforms, and AI solutions. The final part focuses on strategy execution, investment, and risk management. Acting as a comprehensive guide, the book enables the creation of robust EA capabilities that foster growth, optimize operations, and keep pace with EA's dynamic world. Whether readers are leaders harnessing data's potential, practitioners navigating analytics, or academics exploring this evolving domain, this book provides insights and knowledge to guide readers toward a thriving, data-driven future.
Fossil Fuels in the European Union: Geopolitical Change, Climate Policy and Financing Conditions (Lecture Notes in Energy #99)
by Zbigniew Korzeb Paweł Niedziółka Kari Liuhto Agnieszka Bryc Dorota Niedziółka Maciej MrózThis book identifies scenarios for changes in transmission infrastructure, contracting, consumption patterns and fossil fuel financing policies, considering climate goals and the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine. The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has fundamentally changed the geopolitical situation, approaches to energy security issues, the EU’s energy (in)dependence and the implementation of previously outlined climate policies, including the planned gradual withdrawal from fossil fuels.This book presents the geopolitical architecture, energy mix, energy fuel supply structure, long-term energy policy and financing conditions of the oil and gas and sectors in the EU in the period preceding and following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The authors consider the date of Russia’s attack on Ukraine as a symbolic caesura marking the beginning of the process of creating a new energy order in the EU. A novel part of the book is the attention it pays to the role of the credit and investment policy of the EU banking sector in relation to carbon-intensive sectors and to the significance of the financial system from the point of view of the effectiveness of international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, including, above all, sanctions related to the fossil fuel sector. The book is of interest to researchers and all those interested in learning about these subjects.
Religion, Mysticism, and Transcultural Entanglements in Modern South Asia: Towards a Global Religious History
by Soumen MukherjeeThis book explores the location of spirituality and mysticism in modern Indian religious and intellectual life. It examines select personalities and their ideas since the early twentieth century, their role in the interwoven spheres of socio-religious and political thought, and in burgeoning spiritual imaginaries, often at the intersection of academic and public discourse. As part of a global ecumene connected by affective bonds, these spiritual cosmopolitans often defied binary frameworks (East/ West; imperial core/ periphery; colonizer/ colonized), and in the upshot reappraised and recast the very concept of religion in response to overarching ‘this-worldly’ exigencies.
The Eastern Shore: A Novel
by Ward JustA novel about journalism and one man&’s moral choices, &“evoking the rhythms of Ernest Hemingway&’s early fiction . . . A quietly affecting, mournful achievement&” (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Ned Ayres has never wanted anything but a newspaper career. His defining moment comes early, when Ned is city editor of his hometown paper. One of his beat reporters fields a tip: William Grant, the town haberdasher, married to the bank president&’s daughter and the father of two children, once served six years in Joliet. The story runs—Ned offers no resistance to his publisher&’s argument that the public has a right to know. The consequences, swift and shocking, haunt him throughout a long career—until eventually, as the editor of a major newspaper in post-Kennedy Washington, DC, Ned has reason to return to the question of privacy and its many violations.