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Liebe ohne Ende: Liebesbiografische Erzählungen vom Leben
by Johanna L. Degen Jo Reichertz Andrea Kleeberg-NiepageIst Liebe romantisch und hält ein Leben lang oder ist sie ein fragiles, potenziell toxisches Konstrukt? Lässt sich Liebe als neurochemischer Prozess (Biologie), als marktkonforme Idee (Soziologie) oder als Möglichkeit zur Erweiterung des Selbst (Psychologie) verstehen? Und wie leben Menschen mit der Liebe, welche Bedeutung hat oder gibt sie ihrem Leben, welche Vorstellungen, Träume aber auch Ängste verbinden sie mit ihr? Anhand von biografischen Interviews mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Altersgruppen, Milieus und sexuellen Orientierungen fragt dieses Buch nach der Bedeutung der Liebe im Leben und danach, ob sich die Vorstellung von Liebe in den letzten Jahrzehnten wesentlich verändert hat. Deutlich wird dabei die zentrale Kraft der Liebe im Leben, die jenseits medial geglätteter Idealisierungen antreibt, hart erarbeitet oder unerreichbar ist, Leiden und Verzweiflung, aber auch Erfüllung und Sinn zu bringen vermag. Die Liebesbiografien bieten tiefe Einblicke in das subjektive Erleben von Liebe, begleitende interdisziplinäre Einordnungen differenzieren und ergänzen aktuelle Theoretisierungen von Liebe.
Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of ICEAI 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by David Asirvatham Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt Przemyslaw Falkowski-Gilski R. KanthavelThis book gathers a collection of selected works and new research results of scholars and graduate students presented at International Conference on Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2023) held in Malaysia during 13-14 September 2023. The focus of the book is interdisciplinary in nature and includes research on all aspects of evolutionary computation to find effective solutions to a wide range of computationally difficult problems. The book covers topics such as particle swarm optimization, evolutionary programming, genetic programming, hybrid evolutionary algorithms, ant colony optimization, evolutionary neural networks, evolutionary reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, memetic algorithms, novel bio-inspired algorithms, evolving multi-agent systems, agent-based evolutionary approaches, and evolutionary game theory.
Differential Geometry: Riemannian Geometry and Isometric Immersions (Book I-B) (Infosys Science Foundation Series)
by Elisabetta Barletta Sorin Dragomir Mohammad Hasan Shahid Falleh R. Al-SolamyThis book, Differential Geometry: Riemannian Geometry and Isometric Immersions (Book I-B), is the first in a captivating series of four books presenting a choice of topics, among fundamental and more advanced in differential geometry (DG). Starting with the basics of semi-Riemannian geometry, the book aims to develop the understanding of smooth 1-parameter variations of geodesics of, and correspondingly of, Jacobi fields. A few algebraic aspects required by the treatment of the Riemann–Christoffel four-tensor and sectional curvature are successively presented. Ricci curvature and Einstein manifolds are briefly discussed. The Sasaki metric on the total space of the tangent bundle over a Riemannian manifold is built, and its main properties are investigated. An important integration technique on a Riemannian manifold, related to the geometry of geodesics, is presented for further applications. The other three books of the series are Differential Geometry 1: Manifolds, Bundle and Characteristic Classes (Book I-A)Differential Geometry 3: Foundations of Cauchy-Riemann and Pseudohermitian Geometry (Book I-C)Differential Geometry 4: Advanced Topics in Cauchy–Riemann and Pseudohermitian Geometry (Book I-D) The four books belong to a larger book project (Differential Geometry, Partial Differential Equations, and Mathematical Physics) by the same authors, aiming to demonstrate how certain portions of DG and the theory of partial differential equations apply to general relativity and (quantum) gravity theory. These books supply some of the ad hoc DG machinery yet do not constitute a comprehensive treatise on DG, but rather authors’ choice based on their scientific (mathematical and physical) interests. These are centered around the theory of immersions—isometric, holomorphic, Cauchy–Riemann (CR)—and pseudohermitian geometry, as devised by Sidney Martin Webster for the study of nondegenerate CR structures, themselves a DG manifestation of the tangential CR equations.
Metrical and Ergodic Theory of Continued Fraction Algorithms (Frontiers in Mathematics)
by Gabriela Ileana Sebe Dan LascuThis monograph presents the work of the authors in metrical theory of continued fractions in the last two decades. The monograph cuts a particular path through this extensive theory and describes the theory in its current form for three families of continued fractions, namely, θ-continued fractions, N-continued fractions, and generalized Rényi continued fractions. The book systematically lays out the required preliminaries, making the book easy to read. This monograph provides a solid introduction into the theory of continued fractions. The book is intended for researchers in metrical theory, as well as advanced graduate students and mathematicians interested in this field.
Gallium Nitride and Related Materials: Device Processing and Materials Characterization for Power Electronics Applications (The Materials Research Society Series)
by Isik C. Kizilyalli Jung Han James S. Speck Eric P. CarlsonThis book presents progress in device processing and materials characterization of the wide-bandgap semiconductor gallium nitride (GaN) and related materials for power electronics applications. The content of the book is based on the output of multiple well defined and actively managed programs from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The material is organized into eight parts with a total of 28 chapters contributed from invited experts that were part of the ARPA-E programs along with chapters from a few select experts from around the world who are actively engaged in GaN and related WBG semiconductor research and development. The book includes an overview of GaN power electronic devices and systems and a comprehensive review of the key vertical device processing challenges (Part I), detailed descriptions of bulk GaN substrate technology (Part II), discussions of the challenges in GaN epitaxial growth and processing (Part III), an in-depth examination of approaches and challenges in GaN selective area p-type doping with an eye towards mechanistic understanding (Part IV), an overview of innovative material characterization techniques developed to understand the device processing challenges (Part V), an analysis of the fundamental materials properties of GaN in relation to its use in power electronics (Part VI), a discussion of related earlier stage nitride wide bandgap materials development and application in power electronics and other applications (Part VII), and concludes with a forward-looking discussion of the areas that still need research and development to push the limits of power electronics to utilize wide bandgap semiconductors along with potential high impact application areas (Part VIII). This book is intended to be an essential reference for anyone working in either basic research or advanced development of vertical architecture GaN power electronics and technologies. It is anticipated this book will become a go-to reference for any scientist and engineer working in any nitride semiconductor material seeking an updated coverage of the state-of-the-art processing and characterization techniques that will push GaN know-how to new materials and device frontiers.
The ‘Kiss’ and the Medicine of Love: A Critical Edition of Francesco Patrizi’s Il Delfino (Palgrave Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Medicine)
by Tommaso GhezzaniThis is a revised critical edition of philosopher and scientist, Francesco Patrizi's manuscript, Il Delfino, overo del bacio (c.1555), with an English translation and commentary. Il Delfino, or ‘The Kiss’ survives in a single manuscript, compiled by an assistant and interspersed with autograph corrections by Patrizi himself. The only modern critical edition of the text, edited by Danilo Aguzzi Barbagli (1975), is known to contain many errors that prevent a correct understanding of the work. This book therefore fills this historiographical gap and at the same time provides a reliable text for further translations of Patrizi's work into other languages.
A Review of CO₂ Storage Integrity and Fault Zone Risk (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences)
by Yves GuglielmiThis book compares how seismic fault activation can be described by frictional-based theories such as the rate and state theory or by a general dynamic plasticity approach such as the Cam-Clay theory. In this book, the leading edge of fault physics concepts that are best suited and applicable to assess the risk of leakage and induced seismicity associated with large-scale CO₂ storage in sedimentary basins are explored. It compares the hydromechanical response of faults under deviatoric loading at laboratory, field experiment and basin scales. A review of some key parameters that drive the brittle-ductile behavior of faults affecting the reservoir-caprock system is presented. It is suggested that more general plastic criteria than the Coulomb failure should be used to better account for the ratio between the bulk plasticity and localized frictional strength of a fault zone. Based on new field data, it is shown that most of the fault permeability increase occurs at the onset of activation due to bulk dilation, whereas shearing has less impact on the permeability. This is different from laboratory observations where shearing often results in strong permeability reductions. This last part leads to some new concepts that have not been discussed to date, such as the possibility of slow fault movements eventually evolving to earthquakes at timescales of years to decades, thus relevant to the time life of CO₂ storage permits.
The Foundations of Multi-channel Neighborhood Governance (Local and Urban Governance)
by Łukasz DamurskiThe book presents various aspects of the current urban development in the context of the recent rapid growth of the ICT sector. It focuses on the local scale, in line with the notion that the neighborhood is the fundamental component of any urban area. Beginning with a critical overview of the urban governance paradigms, through a careful analysis of the multifaceted relationships between the Internet and the urban functions, followed by a description of selected approaches to local urban spatial policy, it concludes with a concept of multi-channel neighborhood governance (MCNG). The key observation is that the accelerating virtualization of urban life has profound consequences for the spatial, social, and economic structures of cities. At the local level, it is changing the functional profile of neighborhoods, replacing some traditional on-site local services with online ones, reducing (or even eliminating) the need for face-to-face social interaction, rejoining work and home roles, and modifying the spatial behaviors of residents. All of this calls for a prompt response from the neighborhood governance, which should include the nonspatial (online) components of contemporary urban lifestyles. The book searches for an alternative to conventional planning, capable of addressing the virtualization of different urban functions at the neighborhood level and providing satisfactory solutions for shaping an optimal balance between online and offline environments. The study defines a comprehensive method for the management of essential services in urban neighborhoods, with special attention to the integration of online and offline channels. The MCNG concept includes a list of recommendations for urban policy practitioners on how to deal with digital conversion, how to manage land use, how to stimulate entrepreneurship, and how to improve quality of life.
Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare: 18th EAI International Conference, PervasiveHealth 2024, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, September 17–18, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #611)
by Haridimos Kondylakis Andreas TriantafyllidisThe two-volume set LNICST 611 and LNICST 612 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, PervasiveHealth 2024, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, during September 17–18, 2024. The 45 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They were split in topical sections as follows: Part I : Patient Empowerment; Artificial Intelligence; Medical Imaging; Education. Part II : Education; mHealth and Telemonitoring; 3rd IOT-HR: Workshop on Internet of Things in Health Research; Posters
Advanced Information Networking and Applications: Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2025), Volume 4 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #248)
by Leonard BarolliNetworks of today are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of various functionalities such as sensing, communications, intelligence and actuations are emerging as a critically important disruptive computer class based on a new platform, networking structure and interface that enable novel, low-cost and high-volume applications. Several of such applications have been difficult to realize because of many interconnection problems. To fulfill their large range of applications different kinds of networks need to collaborate and wired and next generation wireless systems should be integrated in order to develop high performance computing solutions to problems arising from the complexities of these networks. This volume covers the theory, design and applications of computer networks, distributed computing and information systems. The aim of the volume &“Advanced Information Networking and Applications&” is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of information networking and applications.
Wild Love: Discover the Sunday Times bestseller* and your newest small town romance obsession! (Rose Hill #1)
by Elsie Silver"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOODSmall-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series.____She's been driving him wild for years . . . the good kind of wild.The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her.Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont.After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay―friction that soon turns to blistering heat.Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things.And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . 'Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The banter. The tension. The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was hooked from the first chapter'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Wild Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.
Russkij Mir und Anderer Anfang: Alexander Dugins Heidegger-Rezeption als ontologische Rechtfertigung von Russlands kriegerischem Imperialismus
by Paul KlingenbergDie Arbeit befasst sich kritisch mit der Heidegger-Rezeption des Ideologen Aleksandr Dugin. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Interpretationen zeigt Klingenbergs Arbeit auf, dass Dugin ein profunder Kenner von Heideggers Werk ist, das sich auch durch Dugins Vermittlung als hochgradig anschlussfähig für den russischen Faschismus erweist. Zugleich kann eine Kritik dieser Rezeption zu einer Korrektur der in der westlichen Philosophie immer noch wirkmächtigen Apologie eines gewaltsamen, unrettbar mit dem Nationalsozialismus verstrickten Denkens beitragen. Von der „offiziellen“ oder besser gesagt ernstzunehmenden russischen Philosophie wurde Dugins ausführliche Darstellung von Heideggers Philosophie kaum beachtet oder als unseriös abgelehnt. Von daher ist es zu begrüßen, wenn hier eine Arbeit vorgelegt wird, die im Gegensatz zu einer weitgehend positiven Heidegger-Rezeption und -Interpretation in Westeuropa und auch in Russland, wo diese aufgrund der kulturpolitischen Situation in der Sowjetunion erst relativ spät einsetzt, eine Linie in Heideggers Denken aufzeigt, die dessen „völkische“ und latent nationalsozialistische Einstellung nicht als Verirrung oder zeitlich bedingte Einstellung bis zu seiner „Kehre“ einschätzt, sondern als einen Wesenszug seiner grundsätzlich antimodernen, im Grunde faschistischen Philosophie herausarbeitet. (Wolfgang Eismann)
Women in Logistics, Transport and Commodity Sector: Gender Equality, Recent Trends and Key Challenges
by Nor Aida Abdul Rahman Emilia Vann Yaroson Norlin Khalid Fathien Azuien YusrizaThis book explores the fundamental human right of gender equality as a cornerstone for a peaceful, affluent, and sustainable world. Members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and other countries have formulated strategies to increase the participation of women in business and leadership roles, highlighting its significance. Women currently hold 29% of senior or managerial positions, as noted in Catalyst (2019). Despite this progress, women's participation in logistics and transport remains low due to factors like "low expectations, limited access to critical skills, and inadequate advancement," especially in aviation, maritime, and rail sectors. The book offers a comprehensive review and empirical study of women's capacity building, talent management, and leadership in logistics, transportation, and commodity sectors, including palm oil, gold, and copper. It covers female empowerment, leadership values, and challenges faced during crises such as COVID-19, wars, and natural disasters. With international case studies, this book is a vital resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in logistics and transport. It aims to benefit advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, managers, and decision-makers worldwide.
Secondary Use of Electronic Health Data: Public Health Perspectives, Use Cases and Challenges (SpringerBriefs in Public Health)
by Fidelia CasciniThis open access book provides an in-depth overview of the characteristics, significance, backgrounds and limits of the most relevant electronic health data categories used at a global level for secondary purposes. These include healthcare system improvement, patient safety and quality of care, health policymaking, surveillance of diseases, personalized medicine, research and innovation such as artificial intelligence training for clinical practice. A detailed and thorough representation of published evidence, practical experiences and concrete examples is offered to the reader who has the opportunity to explore the main areas of utilization of electronic health records, biobanking data, genetic and &‘omic&’ data, real-world data and many other health data from different sources. The challenges and advantages of health data reuse are explained from a public health perspective that addresses risks, benefits and impacts for different stakeholders such as health data holders (e.g., healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies), health authorities and data permit issuers (e.g., health data access bodies), and health data users (e.g., healthcare professionals, researchers, business partners in the healthcare system such as insurers, commercial providers of digital solutions). Given the increasing expansion of health data used for secondary purposes, Secondary Use of Electronic Health Data: Public Health Perspectives, Use Cases and Challenges serves as a go-to resource to facilitate the implementation of health data reuse ecosystems. In this regard, it also highlights emerging opportunities such as the European Health Data Space which is extensively explained.
Modern Series Methods in Econometrics and Statistics (Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics #45)
by Chaohua Dong Jiti GaoThis book introduces modern series methods with a focus on applications in econometrics and statistics. It explores how new orthogonal series techniques can address challenges in model building and estimation, particularly for variables with unbounded support, nonparametric nonstationary data, and high-dimensional models. By extending traditional series methods, which are typically limited to variables with bounded supports, this book provides tools to tackle emerging problems in econometrics and statistics effectively. The book is organized into the following key parts. Part one provides the mathematical foundation for modern series methods, offering the theoretical background needed for their application. Part two introduces fundamental econometric concepts, including conditional expectations and regression models, within the context of modern series techniques. The last part, part four examines advanced topics, such as the connections between series methods and generalized functions, and compares series methods with kernel methods, highlighting their respective strengths and use cases. With a balanced mix of theory and practical insights, this book is ideal for researchers, practitioners, and students looking to deepen their understanding of series methods and their applications in econometrics, statistics, and related fields.
The History of Western Palearctic Falcons
by Giovanni LeonardiFalcons have been exploited by humans as food source, ornamental purposes or for the falconry practices. There is a large historical literature in which falcons were often mentioned but always along broader topics (mainly ancient falconry and poetry). This book is the result of a parallel project developed during the preparation of "Behavioral Ecology of Western Palearctic falcons" (published by Springer in 2020). The main aim is to use archaeological and historical sources on falcons to delineate the past distribution and population ecology of these predators in the Western Palearctic ecozone. Ultimately, the approach to the data is aimed at defining the population dynamics of falcons over time. The relationship/conflict with human populations is also placed in this context. By putting falcons as a central subject of study, this book outlines their path in the Western Palearctic from the Pleistocene to modern ornithology.
In the Rhododendrons: A Memoir with Appearances by Virginia Woolf
by Heather Christle'IN THE RHODODENDRONS is vital consolation, amidst the amidst. It's a triumph, an instant classic. Christle has become one of our art's most urgent living practitioners' Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!When Heather Christle realises that she, her mother, and Virginia Woolf share a traumatic history, she begins to rewrite and intertwine each of their stories, in search of a more hopeful narrative and a future she can live with.When Heather Christle realises that she, her mother, and Virginia Woolf share a traumatic history, she begins to rewrite and intertwine each of their stories, in search of a more hopeful narrative and a future she can live with.On a recent visit to London's Kew Gardens, Christle's mother revealed details of a painful story from her past that took place there, under circumstances that strangely paralleled Heather's own sexual assault during a visit to London as a teenager.Her private, British mother's revelation - a rare burst of vulnerability in their strained relationship - propels Christle down a deep and destabilising rabbit hole of investigation, as she both reads and wanders the streets of her mother's past, peeling back the layers of family mythologies, England's sanctioned historical narratives, and her own buried memories. Over the course of several trips to London, with and without her mother, she visits her family's 'birthday hill' in Kew Gardens, the now-public homes of the Bloomsbury set, the archives of the British Library, and the backyard garden where Woolf wrote her final sentence. All the while, she finds that Woolf and her writings not only constantly seem to connect and overlap with her mother's story, but also that the author becomes a kind of vital intermediary: a sometimes confidante, sometimes mentor, sometimes distancing lens through which Christle can safely observe her mother and their experiences.Wide-ranging and prismatic, the fruit of an insatiably curious, delightfully brilliant mind, In the Rhododendrons is part memoir, part biography of Virginia Woolf, part reckoning with the things we cannot change and the ways we can completely transform, if we dare. This utterly original book will stir readers into new ways of seeing their own lives.
Executive Orders: Do not miss this edge-of-your-seat Tom Clancy thriller (Jack Ryan #7)
by Tom ClancyPre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan thriller, TOM CLANCY EXECUTIVE POWER, now!________________'A top-notch novelist for anyone who loves a powerful story' Boston GlobeThe US President, along with most of the Cabinet and Congress, is dead. Dazed and confused, the man who only minutes before had been confirmed as the new Vice-President of the United States is told that he is now President.President John Patrick Ryan.With stunning force, Ryan's responsibilities crush on him. He must calm an anxious and grieving nation, all while attempting to reconstitute a Cabinet and a Congress with the greatest possible speed.But that is not all. Both within Washington DC and across the globe, there are those eager to act on the animosity towards the United States and others from Jack Ryan's past that harbour a grudge towards the new President himself. Soon they will present Jack Ryan with a crisis so big even he cannot imagine it.___________Reader reviews for EXECUTIVE ORDERS'Tom Clancy at his best - political intrigue, military detail, plot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I do not know how he manages to keep all the plot lines so cohesive, but he does' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I have read Clancy tales for years. This is amongst the best' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Excellent Read. Lots of players and twists' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I would recommend this to anyone, great book for taking on holidays, absolute bliss lying on a lounger at the beach, the water gently lapping and being engrossed in this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Football, Community and Social Responsibility: Everton’s ‘Blue Family’ and Sport at the Service of Humanity (Critical Research in Football)
by Chris StoneThis book shines a light on the value and effectiveness of football clubs’ community engagement work, the cultural value of sport and the position sport plays within people’s daily lives.The book considers the deep historical roots that many football clubs have as charitable institutions within their civic locales. Including original research carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book presents an in-depth case study of Everton FC and their associated charitable trust. It takes a close look at the outreach work that they undertook during the pandemic to support vulnerable people in the local community and considers the value of that work more generally for local residents, football fans, club staff and other stakeholders. The book also places the Everton case study in the context of wider debates around the use of sport in the service of humanity, and corporate social responsibility in the sport industry.This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher, policy maker, practitioner or football fan with an interest in sport (for) development, community work, the relationship between sport consumption and wider society, ethical business or the English Premier League.
Transforming Educational Research: Realizing Equity and Social Justice Worldwide
by Gonzalo Jover Mustafa Yunus Eryaman Ingrid Gogolin Liesel Ebersöhn Stephan DippenaarIn an era marked by both persistent and emerging challenges, Transforming Educational Research: Realizing Equity and Social Justice Worldwide offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic landscape of education and educational research. It delves into the multifaceted issues faced by educators and policymakers worldwide, from the disruptions caused by the global pandemic to the rapid integration of digital technologies.With contributions from diverse regional, theoretical, and methodological perspectives, this volume provides insights into contemporary educational strategies and practices, the crucial role of socio-emotional development, the transformations occurring in higher education, and the impact of global educational policies. It is organized into four thematic clusters, each addressing a specific dimension of the challenges faced by education systems globally. The first cluster focuses on educational strategies and practices, examining approaches to creating conducive teaching and learning environments. The second cluster highlights the socio-emotional dimensions in education, emphasizing the importance of fostering emotional well-being and cultural understanding. The third cluster explores the complexities of higher education, particularly in the context of sustainability, digital transformation, and academic publishing. The final cluster delves into policy perspectives in education, analyzing the influence of globalization and the implementation of learning theories.By fostering dialogue and critical reflection, this book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the common challenges faced by education systems worldwide. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in creating equitable, inclusive, and effective education systems for all.
Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: Enhancing Knowledge in the Disciplines
by Sharon KaneThe fifth edition of Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: Enhancing Knowledge in the Disciplines provides readers with the knowledge, motivation, tools, and confidence for integrating literacy in their disciplinary classrooms. Offering a literature-based approach to teaching disciplinary literacy, the new edition shares important ways in which teachers of courses in the disciplines can enhance student learning of subject matter and skills while also fostering their growth in the many facets of literacy. Throughout each chapter, Kane provides engaging and creative strategies and activities to make literacy come alive in discipline-specific courses and to encourage students to explore and learn in the classroom. Embedded in each chapter are examples, resources, and strategies to help readers actively engage with and implement literacy practices. These features include Teaching in Action examples by subject area; Activating Prior Knowledge activities to stimulate critical thinking to prepare readers to learn complex theoretical and conceptual material about teaching, learning, and literacy; and end-of-chapter Application Activities to apply field experiences to classroom use.New to the Fifth Edition Every chapter of this new edition is updated to reflect the current approaches, standards, and benchmarks for discipline-specific literacy A new introduction with reading activities for professors to exemplify a common reading experience with their students, supported by online reading materials New book talks to highlight books that show disciplinary thinking in action, including literature related to art, physical education, economics, computer science, engineering, food science, music, robotics, environmental science, family and consumer science, and technology Expanded practical instructional strategies, with new examples focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) fields and topics relating to diversity and language, ESL/ENL, and modern language learning Updated examples and activities to emphasize students’ active involvement in their own learning
Messianic and Utopian Influences on Imperial Spain: A Comparative Study in the Works of Tommaso Campanella and Pedro Fernández de Quirós (Routledge Studies in Cultural History)
by George M. RoureRoure draws a novel connection between Tommaso Campanella’s utopian ideas for Imperial Spain and Catholicism and Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernández de Quirós’ vision of an idyllic society and a mythical city of New Jerusalem in the antipodes.The book presents newfound evidence suggesting Spain experimented with Messianism to secure their empire in the late Renaissance. The case is made that the Spanish monarchy contemplated Campanella’s Messianic ideas and sent Quirós to initiate them on the imagined Terra Australis Incognita. Campanella and Quirós shared idiosyncratic beliefs that by means of divine providence Spanish power would imminently transform the world, elevate humanity to a higher spiritual plane, dominate politics and religion, and prepare for the second coming. The work advances our understanding of previously unknown links amongst Campanella’s religious solutions for idealising temporal government, Quirós’s objective of a utopian society in the great south land, and Spain’s tentative experimentation with Messianism. It also permits the drawing of inferences on the possible rationale behind political messianism in the contemporary world.This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, researchers, and professionals interested in European and World History of the late Renaissance as well as those interested in the religious and political imperatives of Imperial Spain during the Habsburg period.
Creative Play in Family Therapy: Effective Strategies and Interventions for Child-Centered Treatment
by Lisa René ReynoldsThis practical resource integrates family therapy theory with playful interventions and techniques to allow family therapists to successfully engage and include children in the session.Many therapists who are trained in family therapy lack training in child-centered play techniques. This book effectively bridges the gap between popular theories and models in family therapy and the practice of working with children in a family context. Showcasing playful therapy techniques across and within each of the most common models of a family therapy such as Experiential, Structural, and Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book is accessible to a wide range of clinicians. Additionally, the author offers clear tangible interventions adaptable for both in-person and teletherapy sessions.This book is essential reading for practicing therapists, students in training, clinical supervisors, and anyone who works with children in a therapeutic capacity.
Territorial Development in Latin America: Cultural, Economic and Environmental Dimensions (Regions and Cities)
by Diana Morales Laura Sariego-Kluge Tiago TeixeiraThis book explores one of the most pressing issues of our time: development, a concern that has persisted from the past century through to today, and is increasingly intertwined with challenges related to environmental sustainability and growing inequalities. Despite numerous academic and policy interventions, development remains an elusive goal. Hence, this book explains how conceptualisations alternative to economic growth, have evolved in Latin American geographical literature and shows their practical applications in various contexts.The book argues for a broader, more inclusive approach to development - territorial development - that integrates ecological, cultural, economic and social concerns. By focusing on territorial development seen from a theoretical perspective but also applied through case studies, the book underscores the importance of understanding the historical and power dynamics that influence how territories are shaped, for whom, and by whom. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a theoretical and historical background on development and territory in Latin America, presenting critical methodological perspectives for aligning academic research with community and environmental wellbeing. The second part consists of case studies that illustrate how different understandings of territory influence development agendas in diverse settings across the region.Scholars, researchers and post-graduate students will find this an invaluable resource, as will policymakers and organizations interested in developmental practices.
Codified Leadership: Behaviours and Habits that Make a Difference in Schools
by Caroline Sherwood Andrew FinneyCodified Leadership draws from research and evidence-based practices to provide every school leader – regardless of their experience – with authentic opportunities to improve and transform them into the very best leader. It breaks down complex leadership behaviours into manageable steps that can be used for both self and peer instructional coaching.Exploring the real and significant challenges school leaders face every day, Section 1 considers overarching complex and nuanced leadership concepts such as trust, adaptability, clarity, and vision, providing insights into the nature and purpose of school leadership at all levels. Section 2 breaks down day-to-day tasks such as leading meetings, giving staff feedback, making decisions, and setting expectations to help leaders develop the habits and behaviours they need to lead their staff and schools effectively. Throughout, the chapters spotlight three school leaders who solve relatable problems by being deliberate and purposeful in their leadership actions.Codified Leadership is key reading for both primary and secondary level leaders looking to promote excellence in themselves and those they work with. If you want to understand how successful leaders work – the signals they transmit, the language they speak, and repeated actions they take – this is the ideal guide for you.