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Rogue Lawyer: The breakneck and gripping legal thriller from the international bestselling author of suspense
by John Grisham'The best thriller writer alive' - Ken FollettSometimes you have to fight dirty to get clean.Sebastian Rudd takes the cases no one else wants to take: the drug-addled punk accused of murdering two little girls; a crime lord on death row; a homeowner accused of shooting at a SWAT team. Rudd believes that every person accused of a crime is entitled to a fair trial - even if he has to cheat to get one. He antagonises people from both sides of the law: his last office was firebombed, either by drug dealers or cops. He doesn't know or care which.But things are about to get even more complicated for Sebastian. Arch Swanger is the prime suspect in the abduction and presumed murder of 21-year-old Jiliana Kemp, the daughter of the assistant chief of police. When Swanger asks Sebastian to represent him, he lets Sebastian in on a terrible secret . . . one that will threaten everything Sebastian holds dear. What readers are saying about ROGUE LAWYER'Brilliant and Blistering!' - 5 STARS'John Grisham at his very best' - 5 STARS'Best Grisham novel . . . so far!' - 5 STARS 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend
by Lili ChinDogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags. This small but mighty book is the perfect illustrated guide to noticing and understanding the subtle cues and behaviours that our beloved pets use to express how they’re feeling, so that we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy.
The Guardians: The Sunday Times Bestseller
by John GrishamThe Sunday Times bestseller from international bestseller John Grisham.'Grisham at his passionate best' - Daily MailHe was framed for murder.Now he needs a miracle. 22 years ago Quincy Miller was sentenced to life without parole. He was accused of killing Keith Russo, a lawyer in a small Florida town. But there were no reliable witnesses and little motive. Just the fact that Russo had botched Quincy's divorce case, that Quincy was black in a largely all-white town and that a blood-splattered torch was found in the boot of Quincy's car. A torch he swore was planted. A torch that was conveniently destroyed in a fire just before his trial.The lack of evidence made no difference to judge or jury. In the eyes of the law Quincy was guilty and, no matter how often he protested his innocence, his punishment was life in prison.Finally, after 22 years, comes Quincy's one and only chance of freedom. An innocence lawyer and minister, Cullen Post, takes on his case. Post has exonerated eight men in the last ten years. He intends to make Quincy the next.But there were powerful and ruthless people behind Russo's murder. They prefer that an innocent man dies in jail rather than one of them. There's one way to guarantee that. They killed one lawyer 22 years ago, and they'll kill another without a second thought.Praise for John Grisham's THE GUARDIANS:'A canny and engrossing blend of two types of Grisham novel: enough of the familiar formula of a single lawsuit in a single town, mixed with a more picaresque and multistranded approach that has the significant advantage of taking in a wider swathe of America' - The Sunday Times'Delivered with all his signature easy, flowing style. A past master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos, Grisham makes this a deceptively easy read' - Irish Independent'This is typical Grisham: speedy, gripping, very good at conveying the complexities of the law in a digestible way' - Sunday Express'Speedy and gripping' - Daily Mirror 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
The Frozen People: An Ali Dawson Mystery (Ali Dawson)
by Elly GriffithsThe instant Sunday Times bestsellerSOME MURDERS CAN'T BE SOLVED IN JUST ONE LIFETIME.'A five-star start to a dazzling new series . . . Smart, original and utterly masterful' Janice Hallett'A pleasure from finish to start' Anthony Horowitz'Fresh and exciting with both humour and thrills, Griffiths' first book in her new series knocks it out of the park' Shari LapenaAli Dawson and her cold case team investigate crimes so old, they're frozen - or so their inside joke goes. Most people don't know that they travel back in time to complete their research.The latest assignment sees Ali venture back farther than they have dared before: to 1850s London in order to clear the name of Cain Templeton, the eccentric great-grandfather of MP Isaac Templeton. Rumour has it that Cain was part of a sinister group called The Collectors; to become a member, you had to kill a woman...Fearing for her safety in the middle of a freezing Victorian winter, Ali finds herself stuck in time, unable to make her way back to her life, her beloved colleagues, and her son, Finn, who suddenly finds himself in legal trouble in the present day. Could the two cases be connected?Get ready for an original, transportive and characterful new crime novel from no. 1 bestselling author Elly Griffiths. Perfect for those missing the Dr Ruth Galloway series and for any crime and historical fiction fans.A Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17/02/2025
Gray Mountain: A Bestselling Thrilling, Fast-Paced Suspense Story
by John Grisham'No one does it better than Grisham' - TelegraphDonovan Gray is ruthless and fearless. Just the kind of lawyer you need, deep in small-town Appalachia.Samantha Kofer is a world away from her former life at New York's biggest law firm. If she is going to survive in coal country, she needs to start learning fast.Because as Donovan knows only too well, the mountains have their own laws. And standing up for the truth means putting your life on the line . . .What readers are saying about GRAY MOUNTAIN'The worst kind of corporate exploitation of the poor in rural areas is exposed . . . Absolute suspense and drama filled the pages' - 5 STARS'Such a good read' - 5 STARS'Thoroughly enjoyed every word, sentence and page!' - 5 STARS 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Lady in Waiting: The charming, word-of-mouth bestseller, with over 500,000 copies sold
by Anne Glenconner**OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD****A TIMES MEMOIR OF THE YEAR **'The best royal book by miles . . . funny, gossipy and riveting'JANE RIDLEY, SPECTATOR'If your jaw doesn't drop at least three times every chapter, you've not been paying proper attention'SUNDAY TIMESA Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation and former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Anne Glenconner has spent her life as a friend of the royal family. In this bestselling memoir, she looks back on an extraordinary life full of glamour, drama and tragedy.The eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, Anne knew as a daughter she would not inherit the family fortune and was instead brought up to secure an eligible husband. Her marriage to the charismatic Colin Tennant - later Lord Glenconner - would prove a test of every strength she possessed, while her friendship with Princess Margaret, which began in childhood, grew ever closer.From the tragic loss of two of her grown-up sons to the cruel surprise of her late husband's final will, Lady in Waiting is Anne Glenconner's remarkable testament to the resilience and humour that define her as she emerges from the shadow of her husband and the crown, reminding us that all that glitters is not gold.'A captivating account of a life lived with resilience and grace'DAILY MAIL'The stoical Lady G writes with infectious joy and optimism'DAILY EXPRESS'The gossip is stupendous but it's also tremendously touching. It's one of those books that makes you long for bed so you can read more!'JILLY COOPER'I can't recommend it highly enough'LORRAINE KELLY'Gentle, wise, unpretentious, but above all inspiring'THE TIMES'A candid, witty and stylish memoir'MIRANDA SEYMOUR, FINANCIAL TIMES'Stalwart and disarmingly honest . . . emotion resonates through this delightful memoir'THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner's career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind'GUARDIAN'I couldn't put it down. Funny and touching - like looking through a keyhole at a lost world.'RUPERT EVERETT
The Racketeer: The edge of your seat thriller everyone needs to read
by John Grisham'No one does it better than Grisham' - TelegraphHe was betrayed by the FBI. Now he wants revenge . . .Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of the USA only four active federal judges have been murdered.Judge Raymond Fawcett just became number five.His body was found in the small basement of a lakeside cabin he had built himself and frequently used on weekends. When he did not show up for a trial on Monday morning, his law clerks panicked, called the FBI, and in due course the agents found the crime scene. There was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies - Judge Fawcett and his young secretary.I did not know Judge Fawcett, but I know who killed him, and why.I am a lawyer, and I am in prison.It's a long story.Praise for THE RACKETEER'Hooked from start to finish!' - 5-star Reader Review'Excellent read' - 5-star Reader Review'A super yarn' - 5-star Reader Review 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
An Almost Perfect Summer: The brand new feel-good romantic read from the beloved bestselling author
by Jill MansellThe heartwarming, brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell'Adorable characters, wonderful setting, fabulous plot lines . . . Loved every page' Milly Johnson'Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . . . Jill Mansell is the new Jilly Cooper' Katie Fforde'Full of friendship and love, and the most delicious happy ever after' Jo Thomas Nick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He's a 9 in the looks department (no one gets a 10), he makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. But they live hundreds of miles apart.Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. And that makes Nick the one man she can't risk falling in love with. While Nella struggles with her feelings, a Hollywood star has found a haven at the retreat. Lizzie's sworn off people - especially men - until her friendly new neighbours entice her out of her shell. Maybe she needs a flirtation - with gorgeous Nick, perhaps? Not with taciturn local Matthew, though, who definitely isn't a member of her fan club. Then an astonishing secret revealed changes everything . . .The scene is set for a fabulous new novel full of friendship, warmth and romance. Praise for Jill Mansell's bestselling novels:'Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch' Marian Keyes'A delicious treat . . . uplifting, joyous' My Weekly 'Fabulously satisfying' Jo Thomas 'Uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feel-good' Sophie Kinsella'The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness' Veronica Henry
There's Something I've Been Dying to Tell You: The uplifting bestseller
by Lynda BellinghamBy turns, it is riotous, deeply serious, practical and sad. Reading it is like being at her kitchen table with a glass of wine to hand. (Daily Telegraph)Lynda Bellingham was a tremendously gifted storyteller with a rich collection of tales of love, loss and laughter and this memoir brings her kind heart, courage and emotion to the page in vivid detail. There's Something I've Been Dying To Tell You is a brave memoir about Lynda's battle with cancer, facing death she found joy and shared it with millions. Her story is an affecting and at times heart-breaking one but it is so often laugh-out-loud too and ultimately the way Lynda told her life story serves as a great inspiration to us all. Woven into this very moving and brave story are extraordinary, colourful tales of her acting and family life that will enlighten and entertain as well as the journey that Lynda has taken to find the family of her birth father having already suffered heartache in her search for her birth mother. In the search for her father's family, Lynda finds a family with a history in entertainment showing that acting was always in the blood.This book was written in Lynda's final months and revealed for the first time, and in great detail, her fight with cancer and how her life was transformed since her diagnosis. This edition includes a brand new chapter written by Lynda's husband Michael about his love for her, her love of life and her glorious final send-off.
The Stolen Heart: The Kyiv Mysteries (The Kyiv Mysteries #2)
by Andrey KurkovSamson Kolechko has been assigned a most perplexing case - though it is mostly perplexing because it's hard to understand why selling the meat of one's own pig constitutes a crime. But apparently it does, and at the insistence of the Chekist secret police officer assigned to "reinforce" the Lybid police station, Samson does his diligent - if diffident - best.Yet no sooner has he got started than his live-in fiancée Nadezhda is abducted by striking railway workers who object to the census she's carrying out. And when you factor in a mysterious thief in the police station itself, a deadly tram accident that may have been pre-meditated, and the potential reappearance of the culprit in the case of the silver bone, it's no wonder the "meat case" takes a back seat.But it is in the pursuit of that petty-fogging, seemingly mundane matter that Samson's fate lies - and Nadezhda's too, for the two are inextricably entwined.Translated from the Russian by Boris DralyukReviews for The Silver Bone - Longlisted for the International Booker Prize"Andrey Kurkov is often called Ukraine's greatest living writer, and it is a gift for crime fiction fans that he writes in this genre" New York Times"Wildly enjoyable . . . A glorious aural portrait of a city in dangerous flux . . . I finished The Silver Bone wishing to read more" Guardian
The Litigators: The blockbuster bestselling legal thriller from John Grisham
by John Grisham'No one does it better than Grisham' TelegraphStreet lawyer. Street rules.David Zinc has it all: Big firm, big salary, life in the lawyer's fast lane.Until the day he snaps and throws it all away.Leaving the world of corporate law far behind, he talks himself into a new job with Finley & Figg. A self-styled 'boutique' firm with only two partners, Oscar Finley and Wally Figg are ambulance-chasing street lawyers who hustle nickel-and-dime cases, dreaming of landing the big win.For all his Harvard Law Degree and five years with Chicago's top firm, Zinc has never entered a courtroom, never helped a client who really needed a lawyer, never handled a gun.All that is about to change.What readers are saying about THE LITIGATORS'Unputdownable!' - 5 STARS'Vintage Grisham' - 5 STARS'Grisham at his best' - 5 STARS 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Sycamore Row: Jake Brigance, hero of A TIME TO KILL, is back
by John GrishamA sequel to A TIME TO KILLHe will make them pay . . .Jake Brigance has never met Seth Hubbard, or even heard of him, until the old man's suicide note names him attorney for his estate. The will is dynamite. Seth has left ninety per cent of his vast, secret fortune to his housemaid.The vultures are circling even before the body is cold: the only subject more incendiary than money in Ford County is race, and this case has both.AS the relatives contest the will, and unscrupulous lawyers hasten to benefit, Jake searches for answers to the many questions left by Seth Hubbard's death:What made him write that last-minute will leaving everything to a poor black woman named Lettie Lang?Why did he choose to kill himself on the desolate piece of land known as Sycamore Row?And what was it that Seth and his brother witnessed as children that, in his words, 'no human should ever see'?Praise for SYCAMORE ROW'A gripping read' - Literary Review'A fantastic book' - 5 STAR reader review'Just as good [as A Time To Kill] . . . an excellent climax' - 5 STAR reader review'Grisham at his best'- 5 STAR reader review 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Processing: Volume 1 (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #268)
by Anu Bajaj Ajith AbrahamHyperspectral imaging has revolutionized fields ranging from environmental monitoring to medical diagnostics by providing detailed spectral information across vast datasets. However, the complexity and high dimensionality of hyperspectral data pose significant challenges in analysis and interpretation. “Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Processing" is a comprehensive guide to overcoming these challenges by leveraging the latest computational intelligence techniques. This Volume comprises of 9 chapters that illustrate how computational intelligence-based solutions has been successful to improve efficiency and productivity, quality control, and in enhancing innovation and competitiveness with cost reduction. This book is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students working in remote sensing, image processing, and computational intelligence. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the fast-evolving world of hyperspectral imaging.
Progress in Artificial Intelligence: 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14968)
by Manuel Filipe Santos José Machado Paulo Novais Paulo Cortez Pedro Miguel MoreiraThe 3-volume set LNAI 14967, 14968, and 14969 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, during September 3–6, 2024. The 94 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 187 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: AI and Creativity (AIC); Ambient Intelligence and Affective Environments (AmIA); Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Agriculture (AIoTA); Artificial Intelligence and Law (AIL); and Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Societies (AI4IS). Volume II: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM); Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems (AIPES); Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Systems (AITS); Ethics and Responsibility in AI (ERAI); and General AI (GAI). Volume III: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications (GenAI); Intelligent Robotics (IROBOT); Knowledge Discovery and Business Intelligence (KDBI); Natural Language Processing, Text Mining and Applications (TeMA); and Data-Centric AI – Solutions and Emerging Technologies (DCenAI).
Über-Setzen: Mediendiskurse zwischen Transfer und Transformation (Medien – Aufklärung – Kritik. Schriftenreihe der Initiative Nachrichtenaufklärung (INA) e.V.)
by Hektor Haarkötter Filiz KalmukDie Beiträge in diesem Band wollen einerseits die kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Übersetzungsbegriff (und verwandten Konzepten) anregen, andererseits sollen Untersuchungen in den Mittelpunkt gestellt werden, die sich vertiefend mit einzelnen Aspekten von Transfer und Transformation in (digitalen) Mediendiskursen befassen.
Living on the Edge: Climate Change and Human-Wildlife Interactions in the Buxa Tiger Reserve of India
by Pritha Datta Bhagirath Behera Dil Bahadur Rahut Tetsushi SonobeIn a rapidly changing climate, understanding the complex interactions between humans and wildlife is crucial for fostering coexistence. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how climate change exacerbates conflicts between local communities and wildlife in the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Through historical insights, current challenges, and community narratives, it reveals the adaptive strategies employed by villagers and their unintended consequences on wildlife. Readers will gain valuable insights into the cascading effects of these conflicts and find evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable and harmonious coexistence. Essential for conservationists, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable development, this book provides practical solutions for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in the face of climate change.
Human and Artificial Rationalities. Advances in Cognition, Computation, and Consciousness: Third International Conference, HAR 2024, Paris, France, September 17–20, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15504)
by Jean Baratgin Baptiste Jacquet Emmanuel Brochier Hiroshi YamaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human and Artificial Rationalities, HAR 2024, which took place in Paris, France, in September 2024. The 19 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. They are organized under the following topical sections: Artificial reasoning and models; Moral reasoning; Artificial intelligence and cognition; Rationality and Dual Process; Reasoning and special needs; Education; Experimental procedures in cognition. * This book also contains one additional paper from the HAR 2023 conference.
The Sex Pistols on Screen: The Films and the Fury
by null Stephen GlynnThis unique book demonstrates the central importance of visual media to the significance of British Punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols, beginning with their nation-shocking television interview with Bill Grundy in December 1976.Supported by an examination of surrounding documentary and fictional texts, The Sex Pistols on Screen centres on four key film and television/streaming depictions with and about the four-man group across four decades, namely The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle (Temple, 1980), Sid and Nancy (Cox, 1986), The Filth and the Fury (Temple, 2000), and Pistol (Boyle, 2022). Though promising an oppositional stance, these works consistently demonstrate how the mainstream media disarm and commodify any genuine sense of mid-1970s anarchy. In addition, their differing personal perspectives exemplify the subjectivity and self-interested advocacy of all historical interpretation. Nonetheless, they still provide a sense of the empowering hit delivered by the Sex Pistols’ pugnacious music and galvanic live performances.Accessible yet academically rigorous, The Sex Pistols on Screen is a significant study of the visual media’s importance in forging, reworking and reviving both the history and reputation of this seminal band. It will appeal both to the general reader and students of film, television, media and cultural and popular music studies.
Linear Models with R (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
by null Julian J. FarawayA Hands-On Way to Learning Data AnalysisPart of the core of statistics, linear models are used to make predictions and explain the relationship between the response and the predictors. Understanding linear models is crucial to a broader competence in the practice of statistics. Linear Models with R, Third Edition explains how to use linear models in physical science, engineering, social science, and business applications. The book incorporates several improvements that reflect how the world of R has greatly expanded since the publication of the second edition.New to the Third Edition 40% more content with more explanation and examples throughout New chapter on sampling featuring simulation-based methods Model assessment methods discussed Explanation chapter expanded to include introductory ideas about causation Model interpretation in the presence of transformation Crossvalidation for model selection Chapter on regularization now includes the elastic net More on multiple comparisons and the use of marginal means Discussion of design and power Like its widely praised, best-selling predecessor, this edition combines statistics and R to seamlessly give a coherent exposition of the practice of linear modeling. The text offers up-to-date insight on essential data analysis topics, from estimation, inference, and prediction to missing data, factorial models, and block designs. Numerous examples illustrate how to apply the different methods using R.
Cloud Computing for Smart Education and Collaborative Learning
by Urmila Shrawankar Prerna MishraThe book presents next-generation education technology and the pedagogy of the Education Cloud. It covers technological developments, case studies, innovative research approaches, and solutions for advanced learning paradigms using Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and machine learning to handle various challenges of the smart education system. It discusses cloud architecture, management, and frame- work for education from virtual classrooms and labs. It shows how cloud computing framework can be integrated with fog computing, edge computing, deep learning, and IoT. Illustrates from fundamental theories to practical and sophisticated applications of cloud technology for the education domain Explores e-learning applications through location-independent cloud services to reduce cost Covers result-oriented, real-time solutions for smart, accessible education and its real-time application support Discusses accessible cloud services for people with special needs Presents flexible and scalable cost-effective e-learning architecture and scenario for education technology It serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, and professionals interested in smart education and cloud technology.
Learning from Near Misses: Cross-Sector Reflections to Support Safety Management (Workplace Safety, Risk Management, and Industrial Hygiene)
by Nick WoodierLearning from Near Misses can provide opportunities to improve safety without the need for harm to have first occurred. Near misses are ‘free lessons’ which are high volume and rich in value. However, some sectors are yet to embrace learning from near misses to improve the effectiveness and safety of their operations. This book explores how near misses contribute to safety management across a range of high-risk sectors and shares lessons to help organisations, industries and sectors utilise learning from near misses in line with contemporary safety theory.This title discusses how the management of near misses has developed in the past 30 years since early clarification of the concept. It defines the ‘near miss’ and describes its unique features in relation to controls while debating relevant safety science and how different perspectives (e.g., Safety I and Safety II) can help extract valuable learning from near misses to improve safety. Case studies reveal how near misses are managed and learnt from across a range of sectors. The reader will learn to acknowledge and appreciate the complexities of near misses in modern systems and recognise the considerations that are required to extract learning from them.An ideal and essential read for safety practitioners, consultants and academics, this book is also suitable for those working in safety management in high-risk and highly regulated sectors.
V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context
by null Anna Kudyma null Olga Kagan null Frank Miller null Michael LaveryV Puti: Russian Grammar in Context is a multi-level textbook program for learners of Russian that develops proficiency across the four language skills while building intercultural knowledge and competence.The third edition of this highly successful program presents grammar, vocabulary, culture, music, film, and literature within the context of diverse Russian-speaking communities around the world. All of these components reinforce Russian culture and history, enabling students to understand the Russian language in context. V Puti now includes projects and other activities in each chapter that offer many more opportunities to practice and demonstrate communicative competence. The V Puti course also includes V Puti: Student Activities Manual and a companion website containing a wealth of resources and activities for both instructors and learners.The flexible, modular structure of V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context and the accompanying Student Activities Manual is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of Russian programs and learners at intermediate or advanced level.
A New Approach to Synchronicity: A Re-Appraisal of Jung’s Acausal Connecting Principle with a Focus on Psi
by null Lance StormThis book offers an up-to-date handling of C. G. Jung’s Theory of Synchronicity and the more mainstream paranormal phenomena known as extra-sensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK), collectively referred to as ‘psi’.Author Lance Storm re-works various aspects of synchronicity, traditionally marginalized by parapsychologists, to bring about a paradigm shift in the field. Most often seen as fundamentally different, the book draws parallels between psi and synchronicity and equates the two, arguing that psi was all along a form of synchronicity – just as Jung had anticipated. To achieve this, Storm necessarily modifies both the parapsychologist’s view about psi, and Jung’s views about synchronicity, enabling a satisfactory merger of the two paranormal phenomena.Based on rigorous scientific research and written in an easy-to-understand style, this book is an important resource for specialists such as anomalistic psychologists, parapsychologists, philosophers, paranormalists and theologians.
Formative Assessment and Feedback in Post-Digital Learning Environments: Disciplinary Case Studies in Higher Education
by Sam Elkington Alastair IronsThis fundamental text provides cutting-edge theory and practical insights into how formative assessment and feedback can be used enhance student learning development through exploring an exciting range of case studies from experts in the field.Underpinned by relevant theory and real-world advice spanning the global higher education sector, this book examines the importance of technology and digital education in shaping the use of assessment and feedback in higher education. Presented through international perspectives in assessment research and practice across a broad array of subject disciplines, the book focuses on the inclusion of empirical evidence, as well as the contemporary issues and challenges currently facing formative assessment. The case studies bring to life strategies and approaches that utilise a combination of digital and material tools to promote a range of innovative formative assessment practices, including facilitating dialogic formative assessment and supporting peer review and co-production of feedback artefacts. Each case study is divided into the context behind it, the strategy, practice, impact, and key learning outcomes, presenting a series of opportunities for practitioners to consider and embed in their practice.Aimed at experienced and early career practitioners in higher education, as well as third space practitioners such as learning and educational developers and designer, this text is ideal reading for educators who wish to see evolution in higher education, using the lessons learned from utilising educational technology to focus on student learning in increasingly digital environments.
Emergency Management for Healthcare Leaders: Navigating Crisis from Chaos to Control
by null Kimberly Bailey null Thomas CrawfordThe modern healthcare landscape is rife with an array of potential emergencies, from natural disasters to public health crises, cybersecurity threats to mass casualty incidents. This book provides healthcare leaders with a multifaceted approach to emergency management that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The book is designed to empower healthcare executives, administrators, and upcoming healthcare leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the complex challenges of emergency management within the healthcare environment. As healthcare leaders grapple with the unprecedented challenges of our times, this book provides a roadmap for their journey. It is a roadmap rooted in the belief that healthcare leaders hold the key to resilience and hope in moments of adversity. With limited resources in the current market on the topic of emergency management for healthcare leaders, this book delves into the principles of disaster preparedness, risk assessment, crisis communication, resource allocation, and recovery planning. Moreover, the authors explore case studies and real-world examples to illustrate successful strategies and lessons learned from past emergencies impacting hospital operations. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rising star in healthcare leadership, this guide is tailored to help build and strengthen the capacity to lead during times of crisis for any healthcare leader. The hope is that this book will serve as a beacon of knowledge and guidance, helping all healthcare leaders and the emergency managers who work alongside them to become more effective and resilient, capable of steering an organization through challenging times with grace, precision, and compassion, thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the patients, staff, and the communities they serve.