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Teaching STEM in the Early Years, Second Edition

Children, Youth, and Spirituality in a Troubling World

Topics in Cryptology – CT-RSA 2025: Cryptographers’ Track at the RSA Conference 2025, San Francisco, CA, USA, April 28–May 1, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15598)

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Cryptographer's Track at the RSA Conference 2025, CT-RSA 2025, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, during April 28–May 1, 2025. The 17 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Cryptanalysis; Public-Key Cryptography; Hardware and Software Implementations; Symmetric-Key Cryptography; Multiparty Computation and Zero-Knowledge; White-box Crypto.

Engineering Trustworthy Software Systems: 6th International School, SETSS 2024, Chongqing, China, April 14–21, 2024, Tutorial Lectures (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15584)

This book PSE 15584 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International School on Engineering Trustworthy Software Systems, SETSS 2024, held in Chongqing, China, in April 14-21, 2024. The 5 full papers and 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 7 submissions. The proceedings focuses on -Preparatory Course: Introduction to Mathematical Logic and Logic of Programming; -Introduction to Digital Twins -Theories of Contracts and Their Applications -From Automata Models to Validated BCI-Based Cooperative Control On the Viability of Rigorous Approaches to Human-Cyber-Physical Systems of Systems; What Came First, Math or Computing? -What Came First, Math or Computing? -Software Engineering for Explainable AI -Distribution Testing: The New Frontier for Formal Methods

Blue Sky, Blue Water: Strategies for Protecting Air and Water Quality in the 21st Century

This book delves into the intricate interplay between air and water quality issues, shedding light on the interconnectedness of these vital components of our ecosystem. Through a meticulous examination of scientific research, case studies, and innovative solutions, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding air and water pollution and provides actionable strategies for sustainable environmental management. The book begins by laying the foundation with an introduction to the key concepts and challenges related to air and water quality. It then delves into the sources and causes of pollution, examining the various factors contributing to the deterioration of air and water quality worldwide. From there, the book explores the policy and regulatory frameworks essential for effective environmental protection, highlighting the role of government initiatives and international agreements in addressing environmental challenges. Moving beyond theoretical discussions, the book offers practical insights into technological innovations and best practices for managing air and water quality. Case studies from around the globe illustrate successful environmental conservation efforts, providing real-world examples of effective strategies in action. The book also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and public awareness initiatives in fostering a collective commitment to environmental stewardship. The book concludes with a call to action, urging readers to embrace integrated approaches to environmental management and advocating for proactive measures to safeguard our air and water resources for future generations. With its blend of scientific rigor, practical guidance, and compelling case studies, this book is an indispensable resource for policymakers, environmental professionals, researchers, and concerned citizens dedicated to protecting the planet's air and water quality.

Advanced Network Technologies and Computational Intelligence: First International Conference, ICANTCI 2024, Punjab, India, April 5–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2382)

This two-volume set, CCIS 2382 and CCIS 2383, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Computational Intelligence, ICANTCI 2024, held in Punjab, India, during April 5-6, 2024. The 38 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 153 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Advanced Network Technologies; Computational Intelligence. Part II: Computational Intelligence; Computer Technology Trends.

Shanghai: A Novel

Named a Best Mystery & Suspense Book of the Year by BookPage and CrimeReads &“A steamy, thrilling crime story&” (The Washington Post) from New York Times bestselling author Joseph Kanon set in pre-World War II Shanghai, where glamour and squalor exist side by side and murder is just the cost of doing business.After the violence of Kristallnacht (1938), European Jews, now desperate to emigrate, found the consular doors of the world closed to them. Only one port required no entry visa: Shanghai, a self-governing Western trading enclave in what was technically Chinese territory, a political anomaly that became an escape hatch—if you were lucky enough to afford a ticket on one of the great Lloyd liners sailing to the East and safety. Daniel Lohr was one of the lucky ones—lucky enough to have escaped the Gestapo when his colleagues in the resistance were caught, lucky to have an uncle waiting in Shanghai, lucky to find a casual shipboard flirtation that turns unexpectedly passionate. But even lucky refugees have to confront the reality of Shanghai. With all their assets and passports confiscated by the Nazis, they arrive penniless and stateless in a tumultuous, nearly lawless city notorious for vice. When you can sink fast, how far are you willing to go to survive? What lines do you cross? As Daniel tries to navigate his way through his uncle&’s world in Shanghai&’s fabled nightlife, he finds himself increasingly ensnared in a maze where politics and crime are two sides of the same shiny coin. The trick, his uncle tells him, is to stay one step ahead. But how do you stay ahead of murder? How do you outrun your own past? &“A Casablanca-worthy setting for World War II-era intrigue&” (Parade), Shanghai is the story of a political haven that becomes a minefield of conflicting loyalties—&“one of [Kanon&’s] most satisfying historical thrillers to date&” (The Wall Street Journal).

Sister in Law: Shocking true stories of fighting for justice in a legal system designed by men

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONDiscover the essential, must-read book about how the UK legal system is failing women, as told by one of Britain’s foremost lawyers.'This is a brilliant and important book. Harriet is a trailblazer and has done so much to get justice for so many women.' - Victoria Derbyshire'Compelling, inspiring, horrifying and humbling in equal measure. Everybody should read it.' - Professor Dame Sue Black, author of All That Remains‘Every feminist should know Harriet Wistrich’s name. There is no one better to learn from if you want to Get Shit Done.’ - Helen Lewis, author of Difficult Women'A shocking, sobering and galvanising account of her astonishing legal career fighting for women in a legal system that is all too often stacked against them' - Caroline Criado Perez*****For more than quarter of a century, Harriet Wistrich has fought the corner of people from all walks of life let down by our justice system.She has been at the forefront of some historic and ground-breaking legal victories, from helping the victims of taxi driver and serial rapist John Worboys, to representing a pioneering group of the women caught up in the ‘spy cops’ scandal – women deceived into forming long-term relationships with men later revealed to be undercover police officers.Litigation can be a long and rocky path of pitfalls and dead ends and there are defeats as well as gains, hours of painstaking work as well as courtroom drama.It takes collaboration, extraordinary tenacity and huge compassion, but Harriet Wistrich is proof that it is possible to demand better justice and to bring about important change.Exploring landmark cases, Sister in Law covers the shocking true stories demonstrating that, terrifyingly often, the law is not-fit-for-purpose for half the population and shines a feminist light on the landscape of arcane laws and systems skewed towards men.*****Praise for Sister in Law:‘Shocking, compelling and invigorating... A must read from one of the foremost feminist human rights lawyers today' Keina Yoshida & Jen Robinson'A brilliant lawyer. A brilliant book' - Baroness Helena Kennedy KC'Harriet's innovative, intense and courageous commitment to safeguarding basic rights, is compellingly set out in every chapter.' - Michael Mansfield KC‘A vivid account of cases in which the justice system has spectacularly failed women but also of how injustices can be challenged if only we know enough and care enough to do so.’ - Rt Hon Lady Hale DBE'If I was ever in trouble, I would want Harriet Wistrich fighting in my corner.' - Emeritus Professor David Wilson, author of My Life with Murderers

Unfiltered: The Sunday Times bestseller from the F1 sensation, as seen on Netflix’s Drive to Survive

THE UNMISSABLE NEW BOOK FROM GUENTHER STEINER, AUTHOR OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, SURVIVING TO DRIVE. WITH A FOREWORD BY TOTO WOLFF.Fasten your seatbelts as Formula 1's favourite underdog, Guenther Steiner, takes you on a wild ride through his ten years at Team Haas.From the first seeds of his idea to establish a new F1 team to the challenges of funding and building that team from the ground up, Guenther shares the real story of the origins of Team Haas, immerses readers in the high and lows of its first decade on the grid, and opens up about his departure from the team at the end of 2023.As Guenther recalls his proudest achievements and the many, many disasters he has faced, he takes readers behind the scenes, into the pit lanes and garages, and out on to the circuits of the world's greatest race tracks. We spend time with drivers, mechanics, executives, sponsors, commentators and fans, and take in many personal moments too, all the while grappling with the big challenges and small details that keep the wheels of a Formula 1 team turning.Told in his inimitable style, packed with hugely entertaining stories, outspoken opinions and unvarnished truths, this is Guenther at his very best – insightful, opinionated and completely unfiltered.

Sustainable Global Development in Environment, Energy, Building, and Infrastructure

This book emphasizes the comprehensive application of sustainability for all sectors of Environment, Energy, Building, and Infrastructure to secure a well-balanced world. Hence, the goal of this book is to define the context of instigation to think through the scientific theories and practical technical applications of the sustainable mechanism to confirm the global sustainability by implementation of the following six themes, Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Sustainable Environment; Chapter 3: Sustainable Energy; Chapter 4. Sustainable Building; 5. Sustainable Infrastructure; Chapter 6: Conclusion; which are very much interconnected to secure the global sustainability. Consequently, the importance of the application of sustainability in all sectors of these six sectors has been expedited in this book considering the wise application of technologies by trickling down the advancement thoughts, research, and practices to achieve a broader result to build a better world.

Moving Beyond the WEIRD: Lessons from an Amazigh Community in Shaping Pluralistic Digital Futures (Medien der Kooperation – Media of Cooperation)

In this open-access book, Sarah Rüller offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities and nuances of conducting Western digital research in non-Western contexts, focusing on a case study in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The research underscores the importance of addressing the challenges inherent in navigating this intercultural landscape, particularly as Western researchers immersed in ethnographic work. The studies highlight the multifaceted issues surrounding postcolonial frameworks, extractivism, technocapitalism, exploitation, and the evolving paradigms of development and sustainability, and underscores the urgent need for a more pluralistic, site-specific co-design approach. This approach is central to promoting inclusive and just digital futures, mitigating the impact of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) biases, and unraveling the complex interplay of local and rural contexts torn between authenticity and exploitation by information and communication technologies (ICTs). This research delves deeper into a critical analysis of the establishment of a MediaSpace and the different community perspectives on technology access, revealing tensions and contradictions that shape the discourse on development and self-determination.

Humanism and Artificial Intelligence (SpringerBriefs in Philosophy)

This book contributes to the debate on humanism in AI by providing a, so far lacking, comprehensive account of the significant challenges posed by AI to organizations from a humanistic perspective. It does so in two ways: by discussing ethical challenges of AI using humanistic assumptions, normative implications, and underpinning theoretical stances and by focusing on those challenges that can be considered well suited to be tackled from a humanistic perspective as they are more urgent for humanistic-led organizations, as well as those willing to become so. This new perspective allows for new and important discussions, making the book an important read for philosophers of technology and AI.

Nursing School, NCLEX and Career Transition Success: Think, Learn, Succeed

This unique textbook is designed as a comprehensive resource to empower nursing students through their educational journey and transition to nursing practice. It bridges theory and practice, offering strategies to master critical thinking, adopt brain-based learning, and develop a growth mindset—essential skills for thinking like a nurse and applying classroom knowledge to clinical practice. Critical thinking and brain-based learning concepts are integrated with real-world nursing education scenarios, providing students with actionable strategies to support success. The book includes foundational concepts in critical thinking and brain-based learning applied to learning; self-assessment tools to identify strengths and areas for improvement; case studies to foster critical thinking and application of concepts; and practical strategies for applying concepts to support academic and nursing practice success. The book addresses contemporary challenges faced by nursing students, including time management, stress management and test anxiety. It goes beyond typical nursing school guides by providing in-depth coverage of: Choosing your first nursing job and navigating early career decisions Understanding the NCLEX: its structure, purpose, and how to prepare effectively Applying brain-based learning, critical thinking, and growth mindset principles to excel in nursing school, on the NCLEX, in clinical experiences, and in professional practice Whether you're just starting your nursing education or preparing for the NCLEX and your first job, this textbook provides the tools and strategies needed to excel. It's an indispensable companion for any nursing student aiming to thrive in their studies and launch a successful nursing career.

Practical Serverless Applications with AWS: Harnessing the Power of Serverless Cloud Applications

This comprehensive guide is your gateway to unlocking the potential of serverless computing on the AWS platform. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey, this book is your essential companion. Dive into the world of serverless architecture as we demystify AWS services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more. From design principles to deployment strategies, we'll equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective serverless applications. Practical Serverless Applications with AWS is tailored for anyone eager to grasp the fundamentals of AWS services for constructing serverless applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your cloud journey or a student delving into the world of cloud computing, or a freelance developer seeking to expand your skill set, this resource is your gateway to mastering serverless application development on AWS. With a practical approach and real-world examples, this book caters to a diverse audience keen on harnessing the power of serverless computing. From fledgling enthusiasts to seasoned practitioners, this book is your indispensable tool for embarking on a transformative journey into serverless architecture with AWS. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to app development in the cloud! You Will Learn: The fundamentals of AWS empowering you to navigate the AWS environment with confidence. Both frontend and backend development services in the context of building serverless applications, enabling you to create robust and scalable solutions. Many AWS services and how to use them for building serverless applications, ensuring efficient and effective implementation. data engineering and DevOps best practices within the AWS ecosystem, providing a well-rounded skillset for holistic app development. how to build a complex serverless application, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a practical, hands-on way. Who It's for: web developers, cloud and data engineering who are looking to improve their cloud-native app development skills

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investment and Reporting

This volume provides comprehensive coverage of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, offering an exhaustive examination of foundational concepts, specific factors, and their integration into investment analysis, ensuring a holistic understanding of the subject. It places a strong emphasis on the ethics of investing, exploring the importance of aligning investments with personal and societal values, which enriches the reader's ethical perspective. Practical insights are provided through real-world examples and case studies, making the content more relatable and actionable. The textbook also introduces cutting-edge concepts such as Corporate Digital Responsibility and ESGD reporting, preparing readers for future developments in ESG practices and keeping them ahead of industry trends. Detailed examinations of various global ESG reporting frameworks and standards, like GRI, IR, SASB, IISB, and ESRS, equip readers with the knowledge to choose the most appropriate methods for their needs. Emphasizing the seamless integration of ESG factors into traditional investment analysis, the book enhances readers' analytical skills and demonstrates how ESG considerations can be incorporated into all aspects of investment decision-making. Additionally, by addressing contemporary issues like greenwashing and bluewashing, it makes readers aware of the ethical challenges in ESG reporting and communication, equipping them to navigate these complexities effectively. Key takeaways include an in-depth understanding of ESG principles and their impact on investment decisions, insights into ethically integrating ESG considerations into investment strategies, and practical application skills through case studies. The forward-looking content ensures readers are prepared for future trends in ESG reporting and investing, including the impact of new technologies. Familiarity with various global standards allows readers to select suitable methodologies for their contexts. The focus on holistic integration of ESG factors improves analytical capabilities, making readers adept at identifying ESG risks and opportunities. This ESG investment and reporting book is intended for a diverse audience spanning academia, professionals, and classrooms alike. Academically, it serves as a comprehensive resource for students studying finance, business management, sustainability, or related fields, offering in-depth insights into the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into investment strategies and reporting practices. Professionals in finance, investment management, corporate governance, sustainability consulting, and ESG reporting will find it invaluable for enhancing their understanding and practical application of ESG principles in their respective industries. Additionally, educators can leverage this book as a teaching tool in university courses focusing on sustainable finance, corporate governance, or ESG investing, providing students with practical knowledge and real-world examples to enrich their learning experience.

Erbbaurecht (essentials)

Dieses Essential beschäftigt sich mit den Grundlagen des Erbbaurechtes, seiner Entstehung, den wesentlichen Inhalten eines Erbbaurechtsvertrages sowie dessen Beendigung. Es zeigt unter anderem auf, welche grundlegenden Rechte und Pflichten Erbbaurechtsgeber sowie Erbbaurechtsnehmern obliegen, wie Rechte des Erbbaurechtsgebers und Grundstückseigentümers vor dem Hintergrund des Zwangsversteigerungsgesetzes gegebenenfalls abgesichert werden können und was die Parteien bei Auslaufen des Erbbaurechtsvertrages in Hinblick auf die Rückgabe der Immobilie sowie etwaiger Entschädigungszahlungen zu beachten haben.

Advances in Geoinformation Sciences (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography)

Proceedings of ESRI Users Conference series (by ESRI California); - This book provides discussions on the usage of the specific software like ArcGIS Pro, thus, unlike the intended book which is more advanced solutions and methods. Proceedings of 31st ACM International Conference (by ACM); - This book offers specific solutions to the computing and spatial science community but more for system developers etc, whereas this intended book has broader knowledge spectrum. Proceedings of 18th 3D Geoinfo International Conference (Springer). - This book specifically discusses on 3D GIS research, whereas the intended book gives more breadth thus offers extra insights to the knowledge.

Digital Transformation and Innovation in Chinese Higher Education: Governance, Policy, and Strategy (SpringerBriefs in Education)

This book presents the development of digital transformation and innovation in Chinese higher education. It conducts policy analysis and critical discourse analysis of national policies and initiatives. It focuses on organizational perspectives to explore how conventional and open universities respond to digital transformation and innovation through multiple case studies. It conducts impacts of digital transformations on technical, socio-cultural, economic and pedagogical changes, including changes in structural and regulatory frameworks at the organisational and policy levels. It identifies challenges in digital transformation and innovation in Chinese higher education and proposes recommendations for strategies and governance. It shows the future perspectives on digital transformation and innovation in Chinese Higher Education. This study could be used to as a reference for digital transformation and innovation in higher education institutions in Asia and beyond.

Darstellungsvernetzung bei bedingten Wahrscheinlichkeiten: Entwicklungsforschung mit Fokus auf Praktiken von Lehrkräften (Dortmunder Beiträge zur Entwicklung und Erforschung des Mathematikunterrichts #55)

Bedingte Wahrscheinlichkeiten stellen sowohl Jugendliche als auch Erwachsene vor Herausforderungen, unter anderem beim Verständnis des Konzepts und beim Dekodieren von Aussagen zu Wahrscheinlichkeiten. In diesem Buch entwickelt und untersucht die Autorin Monika Post in einer Entwicklungsforschungsstudie verstehens- und sprachförderliche Unterrichtsansätze zur Förderung konzeptuellen Verständnisses zu bedingten Wahrscheinlichkeiten und nutzt hierzu das Designprinzip der Darstellungsvernetzung. Durch Verschränkung der semiotischen und epistemischen Perspektive betrachtet sie das Designprinzip der Darstellungsvernetzung im Zusammenhang mit relevanten Verstehenselementen zu bedingten Wahrscheinlichkeiten in seinen Wirkungen und Gelingensbedingungen. Aufgrund der Relevanz des Handelns von Lehrkräften für Lerngelegenheiten wird der Fokus über die Untersuchung von Lernprozessen hinaus auf Lehrprozesse gesetzt. Neben gemeinsamen Lernwegen einer Klassengemeinschaft rekonstruiert und untersucht die Autorin daher unterrichtliche Praktiken von Lehrkräften zur Etablierung von Darstellungsverknüpfung.

Painting Portraits in Acrylics: A Practical Guide to Contemporary Portraiture

Award-winning artist Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike.Assuming nothing and starting from the basics – making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner – this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more.The book covers many types of portraiture – from the self-portrait to full-length portraits – all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style.

The Mystery in the Rye: Ergot and LSD – A Cultural-Historical Quest

There are countless reports on microorganisms and their special abilities. The saga of the ergot fungus is perhaps the most unusual of them all. The unique history of this plant pathogenic microbe, which began with its infection of grasses, is told through a broad storyline that stretches from the early medical writings of Mesopotamia, Greece, and China, to the industrial and academic laboratories of pharmaceutical research in the 21st century.... Among cultivated grasses, the ergot fungus mainly infests rye. Its overwintering structure, the black-purple ergot kernel, grows out of the ears of the grain. The highly active substances it contains caused mass poisonings in Europe over a period of 1,000 years, in the course of which the victims suffered from terrible symptoms of illness. Only in the 17th century, doctors recognized ergot as the corpus delicti for the regularly recurring waves of mass poisoning. The development of drugs from pure ergot compounds is one of the fascinating contributions of pharmaceutical natural product and medicinal chemistry and was of great importance for the modernization of medicine. A straight line can be drawn from this research to the synthesis of LSD, whose accidentally observed psychotropic effect revealed the chemical basis of the psyche. In combination with other centrally active substances, the LSD studies opened the therapeutic research field of psychopharmacology. The ergot fungus stands for legendary advances in pharmaceutical science and human therapy. At the same time, the people who investigated this unique microorganism scientifically, for a wide variety of reasons, became part of its cultural history. Throughout the centuries, they have kept the wheels turning - an innovative power which is still effective today.

Advanced Particle Methods

This book provides an in-depth, comprehensive, and comprehensible description of the theoretical background and numerical methodologies corresponding to advanced particle methods formulated in classical Newtonian mechanics for simulation of fluids, structures, and their interactions. Particle methods are regarded as new-generation computational technology with a broad range of applications in engineering and science. Advanced particle methods refer to the latest developed particle methods with high stability, accuracy, conservation, and convergence properties. Distinctively, the described advanced particle methods are characterized by a clear, consistent mathematical–physical background, the absence of artificial numerical stabilizers that often require parameter tuning, rigorous satisfaction of boundary conditions, and excellent numerical results that have been extensively and scrupulously verified with respect to reliable analytical and experimental reference solutions. This book presents a unified description for both smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and moving particle semi-implicit (MPS) methods through a coherent presentation of fundamental equations, and numerical algorithms and schemes. Special attention is devoted to meticulous and coherent explanation of the advanced particle methods such that even undergraduate students can follow the derivation process and thoroughly understand the concepts and equations. The state-of-the-art particle method technology is also portrayed with the presentation of developed multi-physics, multi-scale particle methods corresponding to multi-phase flows, and hydroelastic fluid–structure interactions with rigorous treatment of interfacial moving boundaries.

Gerónimo de Uztáriz and his Economic Work: New Politics and the Origins of the Science of Commerce in 18th Century Europe (Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought)

This book provides a detailed and compelling guide to the life and economic work of Gerónimo de Uztáriz. It contextualises his work within the economic and political trends of the time, including the Enlightenment, Spanish liberalism, and colonial empires. Particular attention is given to de Uztáriz’s seminal work Theórica y Práctica de comercio y de marina and how it achieved international circulation and recognition. Its influence on 18th century Spain is examined, alongside a detailed analysis of the trade systems of the day. The translation and reception of Theórica in France, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, and Germany is also discussed. This book aims to shed new light upon the economic work of Gerónimo de Uztáriz and highlights why his ideas remain relevant and important. It will be of interest to students and researchers working within modern history and the history of economic thought.

Netherlands Yearbook of International Law 2022: Reparations in International Law: A Critical Reflection (Netherlands Yearbook of International Law #53)

This book on international law explores the ways in which traditional forms of reparation (restitution, compensation, and satisfaction) have been (re)interpreted since the rendering of the landmark Factory at Chorzów judgment in 1928 of the Permanent Court of International Justice. It examines how the concept of reparations has developed in international law and evolved to reflect broader community values like human rights, as well as criminal and transitional justice. Contributions to this year’s volume of the Netherlands Yearbook of International Law examine the ways in which reparation has been understood in the jurisprudence of various courts and jurisdictions including the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and the UN human rights treaty body system. Several regional or internationalised bodies are also examined, including the Inter-American and European Courts of Human Rights and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. The volume includes chapters focusing on recent efforts to repair historical wrongs — such as reparations for colonial times, dictatorial oppression, and failed peacekeeping missions — and the ways in which the legal principle of reparation has been conceptualised in support of these claims. The book illustrates the shift of reparations from a largely state-centric approach concerned with financial compensation, to a more victim-centred one that encompasses a diverse range of reparative measures. Despite this positive shift, multiple complex obstacles remain in the way of victims realising their right to reparation, including limited financial resources, ineffective victim consultation, long delays, and the absence of political will. The Netherlands Yearbook of International Law was first published in 1970. It offers a forum for the publication of scholarly articles in a varying thematic area of public international law. Chapter 13 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

The Meaning of Wife: A Provocative Look at Women and Marriage in the Twenty-First Century

"One part The Beauty Myth . . . and one part Backlash"*--a provocative exploration of who and what a wife really is.There is a wife crisis in North America, a brewing storm of conflicting forces swirling around what it means to be a wife at the beginning of the 21st Century. The word is so fraught with ambiguity that it has become a litmus test, eliciting from women emotions ranging from longing to antipathy, anxiety to derision. This crisis is at the heart of Anne Kingston's The Meaning of Wife.Delving into the complex, troubling, and sometimes humorous contradictions, illusions, and realities of contemporary wifehood, Kingston takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the wedding industrial complex, which elevates the bride to a potent consumer icon; through the recent romanticization of domesticity; and across the conflicted terrain of wifely sexuality. She looks at "wife backlash," and the new wave of neo-traditionalism that urges women to marry before their "best-before" dates expire; explores the apotheosis of abused wives and the strange celebration of wives who kill; and muses on the fact that Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart, two of the world's wealthiest and most influential women, are both non-wives whose success has hinged on thier understanding of wives. The result is an entertaining mix of social, sexual, historical, and economic commentary that is bound to stir debate even as it reframes our view of both women and marriage.