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Netherlands Yearbook of International Law 2022: Reparations in International Law: A Critical Reflection (Netherlands Yearbook of International Law #53)
by Julie Fraser Otto Spijkers Emmanuel GiakoumakisThis 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
by Anne Kingston"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.
Anyone Can Paint Watercolour Flowers: 6 Easy Step-by-Step Projects to Get You Started
by Julie KingThis inspiring book has been reimagined as part of the accessible Anyone Can Paint series. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the clear, straightforward written and visual steps. The outlines for each of the six projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive floral compositions straight away.Written by professional artist and tutor Julie King, this guide features a short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes, and basic equipment required before you start painting. Additionally, the book provides some brief guidance on general techniques, such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint, and how to mix your colours to achieve the perfect petal hue.The six stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey.Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers (9781782216261).
Energietechnik: Systeme zur konventionellen und erneuerbaren Energieumwandlung. Kompaktwissen für Studium und Beruf
by Richard Zahoransky Carsten FichterDieses Lehrbuch vermittelt ein grundlegendes, dennoch kurz gefasstes Verständnis für die Zusammenhänge der Energieumwandlungsprozesse. Es umfasst dabei die gesamte Bandbreite der Energietechnik und dient auch als Nachschlagewerk. Die Schwerpunkte beginnen mit einem Abriss zur Globalen Erwärmung mit Klimapolitik, reichen von der kompletten Beschreibung der nachhaltigen erneuerbaren Energietechniken über konventionelle sowie Kombinations-Kraftwerke, inklusive Kraft-Wärme-Kälte-Kopplungsanlagen, bis hin zur Energiespeicherung und Energieverteilung. Die Änderungen, speziell der deutschen Energiepolitik zur Energiewende, werden in den verschiedenen Kapiteln durch sorgfältige Überarbeitungen eingebracht.
Contemporary Religious Tourism: Multidisciplinary insights, Environmental Engagement, and Community Impact (Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management)
by Marco ValeriThis book explores the multifaceted impact of religious tourism on prominent global destinations, addressing significant research gaps in this evolving field. Religious tourism, driven by complex psychosocial motives, particularly religious and spiritual needs, has long influenced travel behavior. Pilgrimages, a key aspect of religious tourism, are examined in depth, highlighting their role in fulfilling spiritual and material needs across various belief systems. The book investigates the intricate relationship between religion and tourism, considering factors such as authenticity, emotional solidarity, pro-environmental behaviors, and the educational aspects of spiritual journeys. With case studies from diverse regions such as Greece, India, Italy, and Bulgaria, the book offers a global perspective on how religious tourism intersects with marketing, economics, social development, and sustainability. This volume provides valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the profound and diverse implications of religious tourism in different cultural and geographical contexts.
Advanced Network Technologies and Computational Intelligence: First International Conference, ICANTCI 2024, Punjab, India, April 5–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2383)
by Manoj Kumar S. B. Goyal Jaiteg Singh Ruchi MittalThis 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.
Pädagogik im Pflegealltag: Wissen, Handeln, Fördern (essentials)
by Maya Stagge Daniel Weskamp Patrick Fehling Lore Krüger Marion Roddewig Sarah SchellDieses essentials fokussiert auf die Verbesserung der Pflegeausbildung durch praxisorientierte Ansätze. Die Studien des Essentials betonen die Bedeutung guter organisatorischer Rahmenbedingungen und enger Zusammenarbeit mit Pflegeschulen. Klare Strukturen und gezielte Schulungen, insbesondere in Palliative Care, sollen Praxisanleitende effektiver qualifizieren. Neue Lerninstrumente wie Kann-Listen sollen die Motivation und Autonomie der Auszubildenden fördern und Ausbildungsabbrüche reduzieren. Diese Maßnahmen sollen die Ausbildungsqualität steigern und langfristig zur Personalgewinnung und -bindung im Pflegebereich beitragen.
Political Handbook of the World 2024-2025 (Political Handbook of the World)
by Tom LansfordThe Political Handbook of the World 2024–2025 is the most authoritative and comprehensive reference guide available for understanding the political landscape of every nation and territory across the globe. This updated edition features more than 200 entries, offering detailed coverage of governmental structures, political parties, and current leadership. Known for its unmatched depth, the volume provides in-depth analysis of both major and minor political parties and movements, and delivers timely insights into recent controversies, political crises, and key events from the past two years. This edition also includes up-to-date listings of ambassadors, international organization memberships, and expanded profiles of over 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. Trusted by researchers, analysts, journalists, and students, this resource continues to deliver essential, reliable political data and analysis.
Introducción a la teología y vida de Martín Lutero AETH: An Introduction to the Theology and Life of Martin Luther Spanish
by Assoc for Hispanic Theological EducationExplores the formation and teachings of Martin Luther, examining his life, his times, and his writings
Theories of Learning: Tools for thinking about practice
by Debra McGregorTo be a successful teacher, or student of education, it is crucial to acknowledge the learning process. This book explains major learning theories, how they have developed, what beliefs and evidence they have been based upon and what they mean for teachers′ practice. Key areas considered include: How different theories, including behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism and social culturalism, offer alternate perspectives about learning; Detailed case studies, in a range of school contexts, show how theoretical considerations play out in real situations; How a deeper understanding of learning theory can enhance your professional teacher knowledge and practice. The book also includes a range of practical tasks and questions for consideration to encourage deeper reflection about teaching and learning processes. This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary and secondary education, Education Studies students, and teachers seeking to refresh their knowledge and understanding of different perspectives of learning. Debra McGregor is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.
Theories of Learning: Tools for thinking about practice
by Debra McGregorTo be a successful teacher, or student of education, it is crucial to acknowledge the learning process. This book explains major learning theories, how they have developed, what beliefs and evidence they have been based upon and what they mean for teachers′ practice. Key areas considered include: How different theories, including behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism and social culturalism, offer alternate perspectives about learning; Detailed case studies, in a range of school contexts, show how theoretical considerations play out in real situations; How a deeper understanding of learning theory can enhance your professional teacher knowledge and practice. The book also includes a range of practical tasks and questions for consideration to encourage deeper reflection about teaching and learning processes. This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary and secondary education, Education Studies students, and teachers seeking to refresh their knowledge and understanding of different perspectives of learning. Debra McGregor is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.
Joy: A Novel
by Danielle SteelNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this deeply moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a determined young woman must survive a series of abandonments to find a love that is worthy of her.When she is only six years old, Allegra Dixon&’s party-loving mother leaves without so much as a goodbye. Her father, an emotionally distant military officer, is also unable—or unwilling—to care for her. Sent to live like a ghost in her grandparents&’ joyless home, Allegra finds her only solace through an escape into books. Attending boarding school, life finally takes a turn when she meets a dashing young West Point cadet named Shep Williams. Soon their friendship blossoms into something more, and they fall deeply in love. After college, Allegra has established herself as a book editor and Shep is rising through the ranks of the military. But then Shep suddenly receives a posting to Afghanistan, and they decide to marry before he goes. Between his deployments, they cling to their brief and fraught stolen moments together. Each time he leaves, Shep promises the separations will soon come to an end. But soon Allegra realizes that the horrors of war have begun to change her husband into a man she no longer recognizes. The trauma he has experienced proves to be too harrowing, and Allegra will find herself feeling utterly alone again just when she thought she&’d finally found happiness. In her new novel, Danielle Steel tells the unforgettable story of a woman who refuses to give up until she finds the joy she deserves.
Toddler 411, 6th Edition: Your Child, Age 1 to 4
by Denise Fields Ari Brown M.D.The go-to resource with everything you to know about raising your toddler in today&’s world, organized topic by topic, from a nationally renowned pediatrician and author of Baby 411You&’ve made it! Your baby has turned one—and now the real fun begins. From temper tantrums to toilet training, raising a toddler brings its own set of challenges. Pediatrician Ari Brown, author of Baby 411 and Expecting 411, offers answers to the most common questions in a user-friendly Q&A format that makes it easy for you to find what you need in a flash. Now in its sixth edition, Toddler 411 offers the evidence-based guidance and essential know-how on every aspect of your baby&’s daily life, including:• Nutrition: Find the best tricks for managing high-chair hijinks, diversifying your toddler&’s diet, and coping with picky eating.• Sleep: Transition your child from the crib to their big-kid bed, troubleshoot nightmares, and build consistent bedtime routines.• Behavior: Learn the truth about The Terrible Twos, know what to do when your child tests your limits, and pick up strategies to neutralize power struggles.• Developmental milestones: Distinguish between odd but normal behaviors and red flags worth discussing with your doctor.• First aid and illness: Know what to do when your toddler gets sick and how to address the most common health emergencies.Packed with answers to everyday conundrums and time-tested strategies from parents who have been there before, Toddler 411 covers it all for anyone with a child who is in this demanding and exciting time of their life.
White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy
by Paul Waldman Tom SchallerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A searing portrait and damning takedown of America&’s proudest citizens—who are also the least likely to defend its core principles&“This is an important book that ought to be read by anyone who wants to understand politics in the perilous Age of Trump.&”—David Corn, New York Times bestselling author of American PsychosisWhite rural voters hold the greatest electoral sway of any demographic group in the United States, yet rural communities suffer from poor healthcare access, failing infrastructure, and severe manufacturing and farming job losses. Rural voters believe our nation has betrayed them, and to some degree, they&’re right. In White Rural Rage, Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman explore why rural Whites have failed to reap the benefits from their outsize political power and why, as a result, they are the most likely group to abandon democratic norms and traditions. Their rage—stoked daily by Republican politicians and the conservative media—now poses an existential threat to the United States.Schaller and Waldman show how vulnerable U.S. democracy has become to rural Whites who, despite legitimate grievances, are increasingly inclined to hold racist and xenophobic beliefs, to believe in conspiracy theories, to accept violence as a legitimate course of political action, and to exhibit antidemocratic tendencies. Rural White Americans&’ attitude might best be described as &“I love my country, but not our country,&” Schaller and Waldman argue. This phenomenon is the patriot paradox of rural America: The citizens who take such pride in their patriotism are also the least likely to defend core American principles. And by stoking rural Whites&’ anger rather than addressing the hard problems they face, conservative politicians and talking heads create a feedback loop of resentments that are undermining American democracy.Schaller and Waldman provocatively critique both the structures that permit rural Whites&’ disproportionate influence over American governance and the prospects for creating a pluralist, inclusive democracy that delivers policy solutions that benefit rural communities. They conclude with a political reimagining that offers a better future for both rural people and the rest of America.
Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill
by Candice MillardFrom the bestselling author of Destiny of the Republic, this thrilling biographical account of the life and legacy of Wintson Churchill is a "nail-biter and top-notch character study rolled into one" (The New York Times). At the age of twenty-four, Winston Churchill was utterly convinced it was his destiny to become prime minister of England. He arrived in South Africa in 1899, valet and crates of vintage wine in tow, to cover the brutal colonial war the British were fighting with Boer rebels and jumpstart his political career. But just two weeks later, Churchill was taken prisoner. Remarkably, he pulled off a daring escape—traversing hundreds of miles of enemy territory, alone, with nothing but a crumpled wad of cash, four slabs of chocolate, and his wits to guide him.Bestselling author Candice Millard spins an epic story of bravery, savagery, and chance encounters with a cast of historical characters—including Rudyard Kipling, Lord Kitchener, and Mohandas Gandhi—with whom Churchill would later share the world stage. But Hero of the Empire is more than an extraordinary adventure story, for the lessons Churchill took from the Boer War would profoundly affect twentieth century history.Look for Candice Millard&’s latest book, River of the Gods.
We Were Liars (We Were Liars)
by E. LockhartCOMING SOON AS THE ORIGINAL STREAMING SERIES WE WERE LIARS#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY • The modern, sophisticated suspense novel that became a runaway smash hit on TikTok and introduced the world to a family hiding a jaw-dropping secret."Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, We Were Liars is utterly unforgettable." —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsA beautiful and distinguished family.A private island.A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.A revolution. An accident. A secret.Lies upon lies.True love.The truth.Read it.And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.Don&’t miss any of the We Were Liars novelsWE WERE LIARS • FAMILY OF LIARS • WE FELL APART (Coming in November!)
Housemates: A Novel
by Emma Copley EisenbergNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Two young housemates embark on a road trip to discover themselves in this &“exceptional, keenly observed meditation on art and love&” (People) in a fractured America, by the award-winning author of The Third Rainbow Girl&“Tender, nuanced, and hilarious.&”—Oprah Daily15 LGBTQ+ Books to Read for Pride—TimeA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: People, The Boston Globe, NBC, Them, Autostraddle, Electric Lit, Kirkus ReviewsFour housemates, looking for a fifth, the ad read. Queer preferred (we all are).This is how Bernie, a film photographer, meets Leah, a writer, and from opposite sides of a thin bedroom wall in West Philadelphia, the two become closer than they ever could have imagined. When Leah volunteers to accompany Bernie on a road trip to settle a complicated inheritance, what ensues is an unexpected journey into the heart of America as the duo try to make sense of the times they are living in—falling in love with each other and rediscovering the power of making art along the way.With humor, warmth, and beautifully observed characters, and told through two generations of queer artists reflecting on the question of how a person should be, Housemates is a glorious celebration of creativity, body liberation, chosen family—and of finding your place in an uncertain world.
Redhead by the Side of the Road: A novel
by Anne TylerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author, a sparkling novel about misperception, second chances, and the sometimes elusive power of human connection.Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life. But one day his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses to call anyone in her late thirties a "girlfriend") tells him she's facing eviction, and a teenager shows up at Micah's door claiming to be his son. These surprises, and the ways they throw Micah's meticulously organized life off-kilter, risk changing him forever. An intimate look into the heart and mind of a man who finds those around him just out of reach, and a funny, joyful, deeply compassionate story about seeing the world through new eyes, Redhead by the Side of the Road is a triumph, filled with Anne Tyler's signature wit and gimlet-eyed observation.
Blood Test: A Comedy
by Charles BaxterFrom the winner of the PEN/Malamud Award and &“one of our most gifted writers&” (Chicago Tribune) comes a comic novel about a divorced Midwestern dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns that he has a predisposition to murder.In this fresh take on love and trouble in America, Brock Hobson, an insurance salesman and Sunday-school teacher, finds his equilibrium disturbed by the results of a predictive blood test. Baxter, a master storyteller, brings us a gradually building rollercoaster narrative, and a protagonist who is impertinent, searching, and hilariously relatable. From his good-as-gold, gentle girlfriend to the macho subcontractor guy his ex-wife left him for, not to mention his well-raised teenage kids, now exploring sex and sexuality, the secondary characters in Brock's life all contribute meaningfully to the drama, as increasing challenges to his sense of self and purpose crash over him. The final battle—no spoilers, but there is one—couldn't be more delightful, as this quick and bracing novel reminds us to choose the best people to love, accept the ones we love even if we didn&’t choose them, and love them all well.
Pizza Girl: A Novel
by Jean Kyoung FrazierLAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST • An audacious and wryly funny coming-of-age story about a pregnant pizza delivery girl who becomes obsessed with one of her customers. Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl in suburban Los Angeles, our charmingly dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial. She's grieving the death of her father, avoiding her supportive mom and loving boyfriend, and flagrantly ignoring her future.Her world is further upended when she becomes obsessed with Jenny, a stay-at-home mother new to the neighborhood, who comes to depend on weekly deliveries of pickled-covered pizzas for her son's happiness. As one woman looks toward motherhood and the other toward middle age, the relationship between the two begins to blur in strange, complicated, and ultimately heartbreaking ways.
How the Irish Saved Civilization (The Hinges of History)
by Thomas CahillNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift!Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.
Marvel: What If . . . Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings? (What If . . . ? #2)
by Seanan McGuireWanda and Peter Parker embrace great responsibility in the next adventure of an epic multiversal series that reimagines iconic Marvel origin stories.So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched death court the Scarlet Witch. But . . . what if Wanda didn&’t have to suffer her grief alone?All Wanda has ever known is her friendly little neighborhood in Queens. As an infant, after her parents died, she was adopted into a family where her doting Aunt May and Uncle Ben would always be at the breakfast table. One that includes her idiot brother, Peter Parker, who thinks hiding a spider bite, joining a secret fight club, and becoming a super hero are somehow good ideas.When Wanda&’s own powers emerge, blood, chaos, and suspicion follow in their wake. But as she learns to harness her power under the guidance of Doctor Strange, Peter is standing beside her in the Sanctum Sanctorum. And as they try to protect New York City, the Parker siblings learn that with great powers, there must also come great responsibilities—and greater losses.Reeling from tragedy, Wanda finds herself truly alone for the first time in her life. Peter is lost to his own grief, and so she must forge ahead on her own. But on her first solo outing, she runs into a mysterious speedster—a man named Pietro. And everything she has ever known shatters like glass.Faced with unbelievable truths, Wanda is forced to choose between the life she knows and the life she could have.
Expecting 411, 4th Edition: The Insider's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Michele Hakakha M.D. Ari Brown M.D.An essential guide to pregnancy with up-to-date guidance on everything you need to know about each trimester and childbirth, from a nationally renowned pediatrician and a board-certified OB/GYNCongratulations, you&’re having a baby! Now come the questions—what&’s safe to eat? Is this normal? Pediatrician Ari Brown, author of Baby 411 and Toddler 411, and OB/GYN Michele Hakakha come to the rescue with answers to these common questions and many more. They share their combined expertise in a user-friendly Q&A format that makes it easy for busy parents-to-be to find what they need in the moment. Now in its fourth edition, Expecting 411 offers an insider&’s guide to every aspect of your experience as an expecting parent, including:• What&’s going on down there?: Use the trimester-by-trimester guide to learn how your baby is growing and what changes you can expect to see, and get advice on how to handle morning sickness and other common complaints.• Nutritional needs: Find the latest guidelines on your nutritional needs and choose which supplements to take.• Getting ready for the big event: Know what to expect with labor, get a preview of the hospital birth experience, and be prepared when things don&’t go according to the birth plan.• Postpartum care: Learn how to recover after delivery and enlist others to help and how to adjust to new routines after you return home.• Pregnancy 911: Understand when to call your doctor and what to expect if complications arise.With perspectives from real-life parents and other pregnancy experts, including a certified lactation consultant and midwife, Expecting 411 will equip you with essential knowledge, offering peace of mind through each stage of your pregnancy so you can enjoy the start of your parenting journey.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, Lucca, Italy, April 6–10, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15574)
by Dietmar Jannach Craig Macdonald Fabrizio Silvestri Claudia Hauff Fabio Pinelli Gabriella Kazai Franco Maria Nardini Nicola TonellottoThe five-volume set LNCS 15572, 15573, 15574, 15575 and 15576 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, held in Lucca, Italy, during April 6–10, 2025. The 52 full papers, 11 findings, 42 short papers and 76 papers of other types presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 530 submissions. The accepted papers cover the state-of-the-art in information retrieval and recommender systems: user aspects, system and foundational aspects, artificial intelligence and machine learning, applications, evaluation, new social and technical challenges, and other topics of direct or indirect relevance to search and recommendation.
Circular Economy and its Implementations in Southeast Asia (Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research)
by Almas Heshmati Pham Khanh NamThis edited volume explores the implementation of the circular economy (CE) in Southeast Asia, a densely populated region with a significant share of global production. It examines the region’s transition from a linear to a circular economy, providing a comprehensive overview of CE applications across various parts of Southeast Asia. The book offers unique and empirical insights into the approaches, methods, laws, and policies that facilitate the transformation to a CE. It highlights how recent research, trends, and attitudes can be practically oriented towards sustainable development. By linking environmental theory with practice, the book provides practitioners with a deeper understanding of CE and the challenges involved in its implementation. A timely and practical guide, this book is essential for sustainability researchers and policymakers in Asia striving to achieve CE and sustainable development goals. It presents an up-to-date picture of Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economy, showcasing the region’s heavy investment in development infrastructure and cooperative efforts towards environmental sustainability. Authored by professionals with deep insights into the region’s economy and development potential, the chapters offer empirical, research-based perspectives on recent economic trends. This volume fills a crucial knowledge gap regarding Southeast Asian economies, their environmental conditions, and development potential. It also guides emerging economies like Vietnam in sustainable development, helping them avoid the pitfalls of environmental missteps in production, resource utilization, and consumption.