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The Divine Names: A Mystical Theology of the Names of God in the Qurʾan (Library of Arabic Literature)
by ʿAfīf al-Dīn al-TilimsānīA Sufi scholar’s philosophical interpretation of the names of GodThe Divine Names is a philosophically sophisticated commentary on the names of God. Penned by the seventh-/thirteenth-century North African scholar and Sufi poet ʿAfīf al-Dīn al-Tilimsānī, The Divine Names expounds upon the one hundred and forty-six names of God that appear in the Qurʾan, including The All-Merciful, The Powerful, The First, and The Last. In his treatment of each divine name, al-Tilimsānī synthesizes and compares the views of three influential earlier authors, al-Bayhaqī, al-Ghazālī, and Ibn Barrajān.Al-Tilimsānī famously described his two teachers Ibn al-ʿArabī and al-Qūnawī as a “philosophizing mystic” and a “mysticizing philosopher,” respectively. Picking up their mantle, al-Tilimsānī merges mysticism and philosophy, combining the tenets of Akbarī Sufism with the technical language of Aristotelian, Neoplatonic, and Avicennan philosophy as he explains his logic in a rigorous and concise way. Unlike Ibn al-ʿArabī, his overarching concern is not to examine the names as correspondences between God and creation, but to demonstrate how the names overlap at every level of cosmic existence. The Divine Names shows how a broad range of competing theological and philosophical interpretations can all contain elements of the truth.An English-only edition.
Bedouin Poets of the Nafūd Desert (Library of Arabic Literature)
by Khalaf Abū Zwayyid ʿAdwān al-Hirbīd ʿAjlān ibn RmālA collection of poems from a changing Bedouin worldBedouin Poets of the Nafūd Desert features poetry from three poets of the Ibn Rashīd dynasty—the highwater mark of Bedouin culture in the nineteenth century. Khalaf Abū Zwayyid, ʿAdwān al-Hirbīd, and ʿAjlān ibn Rmāl belonged to tribes based around the area of Jabal Shammar in northern Arabia. A cultural and political center for the region, Jabal Shammar attracted caravans of traders and pilgrims, tribal shaykhs, European travelers (including T.E. Lawrence), illiterate Bedouin poets, and learned Arabs. All three poets lived at the inception of or during modernity’s accelerating encroachment. New inventions and firearms spread throughout the region, and these poets captured Bedouin life in changing times. Their poems and the accompanying narratives showcase the beauty and complexity of Bedouin culture, while also grappling with the upheaval brought about by the rise of the House of Saud and Wahhabism.The poems featured in Bedouin Poets of the Nafūd Desert are often humorous and witty, yet also sentimental, wistful, and romantic. They vividly describe journeys on camelback, stories of family and marriage, thrilling raids, and beautiful nature scenes, offering a window into Bedouin culture and society in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.An English-only edition.
Doing Criminological Research
by Pamela Davies Peter FrancisThe new edition of this bestselling textbook comes completely revised and updated to take students on a guided tour of criminological research. As a trusted companion, this book brings together a range of experts in the field to provide key perspectives on how to prepare, do and present research. Each chapter comes with a range of learning features and contextualised case studies, giving an in-depth review on conducting research projects. The book: Includes fascinating case studies on transnational crime and policing, victims, male offenders, institutional abuse and more Comes with study questions, activities, key terms and a glossary Includes visual material which highlights and illustrates key points Contains new chapters on mixed methods; web based criminological research; experimental criminological research and quantitative criminological research This is the go-to for any student studying criminology, essential to those conducting their own research in the field.
Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations
by John G. CullenWith an emphasis on psychoanalytic theory, Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations provides a clear, concise introduction to the field of business ethics, while addressing contemporary issues and debates around the impacts of artificial intelligence, social media, the gig economy and populist politics on business and society. The book features mini-case studies from a variety of contexts and companies, including Gillette, Nike, Dove, British Airways and Microsoft, as well as thought-provoking questions throughout. Also included are: - Learning objectives - Chapter summaries - Recommended reading Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations serves as an ideal introductory text for students of undergraduate business ethics-related courses. Lecturers can access a range of online resources for use in their teaching, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides and SAGE Business Cases.
Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations
by John G. CullenWith an emphasis on psychoanalytic theory, Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations provides a clear, concise introduction to the field of business ethics, while addressing contemporary issues and debates around the impacts of artificial intelligence, social media, the gig economy and populist politics on business and society. The book features mini-case studies from a variety of contexts and companies, including Gillette, Nike, Dove, British Airways and Microsoft, as well as thought-provoking questions throughout. Also included are: - Learning objectives - Chapter summaries - Recommended reading Business, Ethics and Society: Key Concepts, Current Debates and Contemporary Innovations serves as an ideal introductory text for students of undergraduate business ethics-related courses. Lecturers can access a range of online resources for use in their teaching, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides and SAGE Business Cases.
CBT for Beginners
by Jane Simmons Rachel GriffithsThis book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently. Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a ′picture′ of each client, using their case history to inform interventions. Features such as exercises, case dialogues, summary boxes, and further reading lists help to enhance and cement learning. This third edition includes updated references, further reading and exercises, and new content on: · The difficulties and drawbacks of CBT · The differences between formal CBT and informal CBT · The therapeutic relationship · Further discussion of specific formulations · Compassionate interventions with negative thoughts.
Young People's Experiences with Online and Offline Crime: First Findings from the ISRD4 Study on Victimization and Offending Across the World (SpringerBriefs in Criminology)
by Ineke Haen Marshall Dirk Enzmann Neal Hazel Janne Kivivuori Christopher Birkbeck Karin Arbach Anna Markina Zuzana PodanáThis book presents the first major release of findings from the Fourth International Self-Report Delinquency Study (ISRD4), an ongoing, multi-national project examining young people's experiences with both victimization and offending. Covering 21 countries, this book reports responses from 58,000 young people aged 13 to 17, exploring their experiences with crime as victims, offenders, and offender-victims. The book provides in-depth analyses of cross-national crime patterns, the victim-offender overlap, the overlap in both online and offline domains, and the experiences of serious and repeat victims and offenders. It concludes with a thought-provoking discussion of the implications for theory as well as policy. Key takeaways from the study include: Cultural differences significantly impact the willingness to disclose offending behavior. Online victimization is an increasing concern, especially among girls and younger adolescents Overlap between online and offline forms of crime, and between victimization and offending is present in all countries Hate crimes and parental violence are more common than typically recognized. Authored by an international team, this book is essential for researchers in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, public policy, youth studies, and psychology.
Philosophical Methodology After Carnap (Synthese Library #524)
by Darren BradleyThis book offers an exploration of how Carnap&’s legacy informs and challenges current approaches to philosophical methodology. The volume gathers new essays centered on two themes. The first examines language pluralism and its implications for metaphysics: contributors explore whether and how the choice of linguistic framework shapes or constrains metaphysical disputes, and what becomes of metaphysical realism in a pluralist setting. The second theme concerns theoretical virtues such as simplicity, elegance, and explanatory power, and their role in the justification and evaluation of philosophical theories. Across both themes, the volume reflects on the continuing relevance of Carnapian ideas while also pressing beyond them, showing how methodological questions remain central to the practice of philosophy today.
Spellcaster (Weatherstone College)
by Jaymin EveAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER!From the bestselling author of the Shadow Beast Shifter series, Jaymin Eve, comes SPELLCASTER an all-new, intense enemies-to-lovers romantasy with steamy heat, magical creatures, fast pacing, and stakes that will keep you hooked. Dive into a world where love is as dangerous as power—and nothing is ever as it seems.Welcome to Weatherstone College…Don&’t walk the halls late at night.Don&’t disturb the ancient magic.And don&’t, under any circumstances, ever trust a spellcaster.When my magic bloomed at twenty-two, the last thing I expected was to receive an acceptance letter to the most prestigious witch college in the world. It&’s not that I don&’t have magic. It&’s just…unpredictable. But with Weatherstone a part of my family legacy, I&’m determined to live up to their expectations.A task that&’s almost derailed on my very first day when I come face-to-face with Logan Kingston, the son of my father&’s enemy. I&’m warned to avoid the powerful spellcaster at all costs, but apparently Logan did not receive the same memo. The more time I spend around him, the more I crave his unsettling attention, and as hate flirts with obsession, I&’m left wondering if there&’s another side to the decades-old feud between our fathers.On top of that, Weatherstone is not at all like I expected. Built on the ancient blood of necromancers and battle, the magic here is as unpredictable as mine, and I sense a dark energy stalking my footsteps. When a monster attacks me, I have no choice but to turn to the strongest warlock in our school: Logan.After all, to fight a monster, I&’ll need a monster.Perfect if you love: Who hurt you? Slowburn Enemies to Lovers Elemental Magic Dark Academia "F*ck it" Moments Consent is sexy&“A fun, magical enemies to lovers read that you don&’t want to miss out on!&”—JASMINE MAS, New York Times bestselling author of Blood of Hercules
Daughter of Chaos: A Dark Pantheon Novel (The Dark Pantheon Trilogy)
by A.S. WebbAN EPIC, SWEEPING AND JAW-DROPPING FANTASY NOVELGodkiller and The Priory of The Orange Tree meet Netflix's Kaos in this epic fantasy series set in ancient Greece"Epic, captivating and spellbinding . . . takes you on a quest like no other." —Saara El-Arifi number one bestselling author of Faebound_____________________________________FOR MORTALS TO RISE THE GODS MUST FALL.In Ancient Greece, the Twelve Gods demand the ultimate tribute—food, treasure, even human sacrifice.There are some mortals who cling to a desperate prophecy—telling of one to come who&’ll set them free. But few truly believe it.Until Danae, a fisherman's daughter, eats a mysterious golden apple. And suddenly, her life unravels and a strange and dangerous path unfolds before her.Chased from her home, she neither understands nor fully controls her future. One which will find Danae walking the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters and befriends the mighty demi-god, Heracles.Together, they will seek out monsters to battle.But Danae&’s destiny is not to fight beasts.She will hunt the Gods.She will drag them screaming from Olympus . . .The Dark Pantheon Trilogy Book 1: Daughter of Chaos Book 2: Daughter of Fate
Schools, volume 22 number 2 (Fall 2025)
by SchoolsThis is volume 22 issue 2 of Schools. Schools: Studies in Education provides a forum for classroom educators to describe and meditate on the complex experiences of school life. The journal publishes scholarly articles, reflective essays, and stories that convey how human relationships, thoughts, and emotions shape the meaning of what happens when learning actually occurs. Historical documents in “From the Archives” feature intriguing excerpts from works that provide insight into contemporary issues. Opinion pieces in “On the Horizon” feature arguments about the future of education planning and policy. Reviews critically evaluate books, films, art exhibitions, concerts, and other events that have some bearing on the meaning and value of education.
365 Days of Self-Care: Daily Guidance for Greater Well-Being
by Chris SpriggsPacked with simple ideas and inspiring quotes, this little book will help you practise self-care 365 days of the yearA simple act of self-care can do incredible things for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You might think of self-care as bubble baths or expensive spa treatments, but in reality, it can be as simple as going for a short walk, drinking plenty of water or ensuring you get enough sleep. In fact, finding just a small window of time for self-care each day can completely transform the relationship you have with yourself.Within these pages you will find:- Daily tips on the many ways you can practise self-care- Advice for fitting in "me time" each day - A raft of beautiful quotes to inspire you to take good care of yourselfAnd much more! So, make time for yourself with 365 Days of Self-Care. By prioritizing your own needs and taking the time to recharge, you'll be able to live as your happiest, healthiest self all year round.
Merrily Ever After: A Christmas Collection for Romance Readers (Catherine Walsh Christmas romcoms)
by Catherine WalshClose your eyes and make a Christmas wish . . .Oliver wants to give his best friend Lara the happy Christmas she deserves, and he hatches a plan - with disastrous consequences.Zoe just hopes the season will pass without a hitch for her and her almost four-year-old - but the universe seems to have other ideas.Hannah is determined to show her girlfriend just how much she loves her - if only she could think away from the chaos of the Fitzpatrick household.And Sean knows it will take something pretty spectacular to sweep Colleen off her feet...Four short stories. Four Christmas wishes. But will it all end merrily ever after for the Fitzpatrick gang this holiday season?From bestselling kindle sensation and the queen of Christmas love stories Catherine Walsh comes a brand-new short story collection for romance readers - featuring some of her best-loved characters from Snowed In and Holiday Romance. And if you can't get enough of Catherine Walsh, her next novel How to Write a Love Story is available for preorder now!
Practical PHP APIs with Symfony: A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Operation-Oriented APIs (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Nacho Colomina TorregrosaEver wanted to construct a robust and efficient API architecture that revolves around operations? This focused pocket guide takes you through that process step-by-step, providing you with the knowledge to build an operation-oriented API using the PHP programming with the Symfony framework. Practical PHP APIs with Symfony is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to create a single API endpoint that embraces the concept of operations. We will utilize the robust features of Symfony to build an environment where operations are the focal point of our API design. This focused guide assumes a certain understanding of the Symfony framework and is not intended as an introductory text to the topic. With this in mind, we will cover essential Symfony topics such as dependency injection features, security authentication and background operations with Symfony Messenger, all with the aim to get you up and running with operation-oriented APIs as quickly and easily as possible. You Will: Learn the principles of constructing an API architecture centered around operations Gain insights into the Symfony features that facilitate the development of operation-oriented APIs Learn how to create a single API endpoint that manages and executes various operations Explore essential Symfony topics, including dependency injection, security authentication, and the use of Symfony Messenger for background operations Develop skills to discover, manage, and execute operations within your APIs, using practical examples for better comprehension This Book is For: Developers and software engineers with prior knowledge andunderstanding of the Symfony framework who wish to deepen their knowledge in building operation-oriented APIs, as well as those who are looking to know more about API design.
Delegates, Events, and Lambda Expressions in C#: A Hands-On Guide with Examples, Q&A, and Exercises (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Vaskaran SarcarAmong the many features that make C# a powerful and versatile language, delegates, events, and lambda expressions stand out for their innovation and practical impact. This pocketbook will guide you to learn these core elements, offering a beginner-friendly yet thorough exploration through clear explanations, real-world code examples, Q&A sessions, and hands-on exercises. Diving into functional programming using delegates, implementing the observer design pattern with events, or streamlining your code with lambda expressions, this book helps you understand not just how these features work, but why they matter. You&’ll learn how they interrelate and how they're used in modern C# development, including their role in LINQ and event-driven programming. Ideal for developers looking to sharpen their skills and gain confidence, this book ensures you walk away with the knowledge to write cleaner, more expressive, and maintainable C# code. What You Will Learn: Gain insights into advanced C# concepts with hands-on examples Work with .NET 10, which supports C# 14, using Visual Studio Community Edition Master delegates, events, and lambda expressions in real-world scenarios Build confidence to tackle technical interviews in C# Who This Book is For: Developers and programmers in C# and .NET
Practical Angular Signals: Levelling Up Your Web Development Skills with Signals, Patterns and Architectures (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Sonu KapoorThis succinct, advanced-level guide to Angular Signals is built around a real-life shopping cart application designed for experienced Angular developers who want to level up their skills and see how to implement Signals in complex, production-grade applications. Through the creation of a shopping cart app, you will explore how to model application state with Signals, manage side effects, and integrate Signals into key Angular features such as HTTP APIs, routing, guards, directives, and more. The book begins with establishing the application structure for scalability and then moves on to modelling product and cart state with Signals. This is followed by a chapter on Effects, APIs, and Async Data with Signals. The book then moves on to discussing component communication and Routing, Guards and Auth. The penultimate chapter deals with performance, testing and debugging of the shopping cart application that you will have learnt how to create. The final chapter involves patterns for migrating from RxJS or NGRX to Signals. The book is a must-have if you are seeking to move beyond tutorials and into real-life implementation of Signals in scalable commercial applications. What You Will Learn Architect a Signals-first Angular application Apply Signals in routing, guards, directives, and UI communication patterns Migrate existing services or RxJS patterns to Signals Test and debug Signals-heavy applications confidently Who This Book Is For Experienced Angular developers, tech leads, and architects who want to learn how to integrate Signals into their applications for both new and existing projects.
Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems: 20th International Conference, HAIS 2025, Salamanca, Spain, October 16–17, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16202)
by Álvaro Herrero Héctor Quintián Emilio Corchado Francisco Javier Martínez de Pisón Hilde Pérez García Francisco Martínez Álvarez Alicia Troncoso Lora Pablo García Bringas José Luis Calvo Rolle Esteban Jove Pérez Paolo Fosci Ramos Sérgio FilipeThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Systems, HAIS 2025, held in Salamanca, Spain, during October 16–17, 2025. The 53 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Agricultural and Environmental Monitoring; Biomedical Applications; Cybersecurity and Network Protection; Data Mining and Decision Support Systems. Part II: Deep Learning and Representation Learning; HAIS Energy Applications; Evolutionary Computation and Optimization; Reinforcement Learning and AI Planning; Smart Mobility and Transportation Optimization; Time Series and Forecasting Methods.
Intelligent Systems and Data Science: Third International Conference, ISDS 2025, Can Tho City, Vietnam, October 18–19, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2714)
by Salem Benferhat Nguyen Thai-Nghe Thanh-Nghi DoThis two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference, ISDS 2025, held in Can Tho City, Vietnam, during October 18–19, 2025. The 67 full papers and 2 Short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 181 submissions. They focus on the development of innovative, interpretable, and explainable data science and artificial intelligence technologies. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Intelligent Systems and Data Science (CCIS 2714).Part II: Intelligent Systems and Data Science (CCIS 2716).
Universal Threats in Expert Applications and Solutions: Proceedings of 4th UNI-TEAS 2025, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1452)
by Vincenzo Piuri Rosalina Babo Vijay Singh Rathore S. KarthikThis book presents high-quality, peer-reviewed papers from 4th International Conference on &“Universal Threats in Expert Applications and Solutions" (UNI-TEAS 2025), jointly being organized by IES University, Bhopal, and Shree KKarni Universe College, Jaipur, in association with CSI Jaipur Chapter and Jaipur ACM Professional Chapter during February 1–4, 2025. The book is a collection of innovative ideas from researchers, scientists, academicians, industry professionals, and students. The book covers a variety of topics, such as expert applications and artificial intelligence/machine learning; advance web technologies such as IoT, big data, cloud computing in expert applications; information and cyber security threats and solutions, multimedia applications in forensics, security and intelligence; advancements in app development; management practices for expert applications; and social and ethical aspects in expert applications through applied sciences.
Immunoproteomics: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2980)
by Kelly M. Fulton Susan M. TwineThis third edition volume expands on the previous editions with new chapters discussing advancements in mass spectrometry resolution, sensitivity, and speed, including the refinement of the identification of peptides presented on the surface of major histocompatibility proteins. These technologies continue to advance vaccine development, as well as cancer immunotherapy and precision medicine. Furthermore, this new edition introduces new approaches for quantifying immune-active proteins and peptides and explores the increasing role of multi-omics strategies to help researchers further understand immune function. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Immunoproteomics: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition will help advance immune system research and support the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
The Palgrave Handbook of Decolonising Entrepreneurship
by Bridget Irene Joan Lockyer James OkrahThis handbook explores the concept referred to as the &“coloniality of power&”, and the circumstances in which entrepreneurs find themselves, whilst also acknowledging the persistence of power relations in the entrepreneurial arena. The aim is to challenge entrepreneurial practices and discourses and theories on these practices. The handbook addresses two main areas: 1. entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial situations that involve forms of coloniality of power; and 2. the conceptualisation and categorisations used in entrepreneurship, with knowledge that would benefit from being decolonised. Drawing on the expertise of leading scholars, this handbook provides up-to-date coverage of issues confronting minoritised entrepreneurs, providing a potential way forward to making invisible under-represented entrepreneurs visible.
Mobile Internet Security: The 8th International Conference, MobiSec 2024, Sapporo, Japan, December 17–19, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2597)
by Ilsun You Alessio Merlo Seonghan Shin Hyungrok JoThis book constitutes revised selected papers of the 8th International Conference on Mobile Internet Security, MobiSec 2024, held in Sapporo, Japan, during December 17–19, 2024. The 28 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 93 submissions. They were grouped into the following topics: Cryptography; Cyber-Physical Systems / IoT Applications in Smart Environments; Identification and Authentication; Machine Learning-Based Security; Network Design and Security.
Proceedings of the 5th International Seminar on Non-Ideal Compressible Fluid Dynamics for Propulsion and Power (ERCOFTAC Series #32)
by Martin White Alberto Guardone Alexis Giauque Christophe CorreThis book presents a collection of key contributions from the fifth edition of the NICFD conference, organized by the ERCOFTAC Special Interest Group on Non-Ideal Compressible Fluid Dynamics (SIG-49). The book is intended to provide insight on the latest research findings in the field of NICFD that are relevant to a number of engineering applications related to the conversion of renewable and waste energy sources, like, e.g., organic Rankine cycles, super-critical CO2 cycle power plants, combustors operating with supercritical fluids, and heat-pumps. The various chapters of the book document research encompassing theoretical, computational, and experimental aspects of the gas-dynamics of non-ideal reactive and non-reactive flows and their impact for the design of internal-flow components (turbomachinery, heat exchangers, combustors). Since the accurate calculation of fluid thermo- physical properties is of great concern in NICFD, all the chapters address this problem by describing state-of-the-art models for the characterization of the properties of pure fluids and mixtures.
Food Chemistry: Basic Protocols (Methods and Protocols in Food Science)
by Lilian Mariutti Frank VriesekoopThis volume details practical protocols and theoretical foundations for analyzing major and minor food components. Chapters guide readers on diverse range of food constituents, including macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, pigments, and volatile compounds. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, chapters list necessary materials and methods for readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Food Chemistry: Basic Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.
Platelets in Disease: Volume 3 (Platelets in Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Disorders)
by Clive P. Page Paolo Gresele José A. López Dominick J. AngiolilloThis five-volume series provides clinicians with a detailed, up-to-date, well-referenced overview of the latest developments in this rapidly expanding feld. It serves as anauthoritative guide to the diagnosis and treatment of platelet disorders.The primary audience for the series is clinicians, residents and fellows in internal medicine,cardiology and haematology, as well as clinicians (e.g. neurologists, nephrologists, rheumatologists) and basic scientists who may be concerned with disorders andcellular mechanisms involving platelets.