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Medical Ethics and Moral Psychology: An Integrative Approach
by Gabriel AndradeMedical Ethics and Moral Psychology: An Integrative Approach is a pioneering book which provides a comprehensive exploration of the ethical challenges in contemporary healthcare. Seamlessly combining insights from medical ethics and moral psychology, this interdisciplinary work illuminates critical issues that have become particularly relevant in recent times, especially in the context of culture wars.This integrative approach enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of how moral decision-making is influenced by cognitive biases, societal attitudes, and philosophical frameworks. The book meticulously examines the complexities of vaccine mandates, addressing psychological resistance and conspiracy theories, while discussing self-defense arguments in abortion debates and the cognitive dissonance surrounding fetal personhood. It further provides a balanced analysis of euthanasia by navigating the nuanced distinctions between killing and letting die, and it interrogates the ethical implications of Assisted Reproductive Technologies amidst the clash of technological advancement and traditional values.By highlighting issues of justice in healthcare resource distribution, including systemic racism and equity, this work also equips readers with the tools necessary to engage thoughtfully with contemporary ethical dilemmas and the moral psychology aspects that contextualize them, fostering informed decision-making and the development of just healthcare policies with greater sensitivity and depth.Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology and history to offer a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics shaping medical ethical decision-making, this is ideal reading for students and researchers in moral psychology, medical ethics, philosophy and public health. It is also designed for healthcare professionals, ethicists and policymakers.
Electric Vehicles and Distributed Generation - Microgrid (River Publishers Series in Energy Management)
by M. Nandhini Gayathri Sanjeevikumar PadmanabanThis book reviews advanced innovations and future perspectives for electric vehicle (EV) charging and distributed generation via micro grids. It includes clear points, diagrams, and technical details to aid researchers, scholars, and students in optimizing EV-grid integration.In this book, the information, data, insights, facts, and knowledge provided will encourage and assist the scholars, researchers, authors, and students in learning the necessary technical specifications of electric vehicles integrated with the grid. This knowledge will also help readers understand the communication protocols used and analyze the optimization of vehicular power when the vehicle is integrated with the grid.It will also help new research scholars by providing them with a complete knowledge regarding power converter topology, and power quality assessment in EV clusters. This book provides an excellent approach for both wired and wireless charging of electric vehicles and grid integration. It includes the most advanced contents in wireless charging of electric vehicles, power converters using wide bandgap devices and the integration of electric vehicles with the grid.
Migration, Mobility and Education: Examining the Role of Family and Schooling (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Kate Hoskins Bernard BarkerThis book examines the role of family and schooling through an interpretive, qualitative, intergenerational case study. It examines the formation of academic and vocational aspirations by second generation (G2) migrant students from diverse international backgrounds. Looking at the influence of family background, the changes and impacts of the migrant experience, and the effectiveness of the Academy, Hoskins and Barker interpret the successes of a cohort of sixth form migrant students from diverse backgrounds. They ask key questions about how participants perceive their lived experiences and imagined futures; how their aspirations and identities relate to their background circumstances; and in what ways the school and teachers enable and facilitate their future progress and potential career pathways. The findings challenge prevailing pessimism about the role of families and schools in enabling social mobility; and suggests the possibility that there may be important messages here for social mobility more widely. How do G2 migrants buck the trend?A valuable resource for scholars of social mobility as well as for educators – especially those working with migrant learners. The use of theory, policy analysis and genealogy will provide students with accessible social mobility case studies.
Rivers, Cities and People: Social Challenges of Urban Waterfront Development in Asia
by Maartje Van Eerd Banashree BanerjeeThis book looks at recent initiatives for river restoration and riverfront development intended to contribute to making Asian cities resilient, inclusive and less polluted. It uses an interdisciplinary perspective to assert that insufficient consideration of social issues in the planning and management of urban riverscapes leads to social exclusion. Utilising diverse entry points and theoretical orientations, every chapter of the volume contributes to the exploration of the way urban river restoration is entwined with questions around urban citizenship, violation of international housing rights, poverty and vulnerability, livelihoods and the use of common property resources. It explores the social aspects of well-known cases and examples of river restoration projects from Asian megacities such as Lahore, Dhaka, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Manila and secondary cities in India. While touching on the technical, ecological and recreational aspects of urban river restoration and riverfront development, the book focuses on social issues related to displacement, contestations around land and water, the right to adequate housing and the interconnected rights to livelihoods, health and food security. Enriched with empirical evidence and theoretical underpinnings, this book will be useful for students, teachers and researchers of urban studies, urban geography, urban planning, urban ecology, sociology, community development and policy and governance. It will also provide valuable case material for practitioners in those disciplines.
Now Media: The Evolution of Electronic Communication
by Norman J. Medoff Barbara K. KayeNow in its fifth edition, this book is one of the leading texts on the evolution of electronic mass communication in the last century, giving students a clear understanding of how the media of yesterday shaped the media world of today.Now Media provides a comprehensive view of the development of media and the subsequent advancements into ‘now’ digital media. Each chapter is organized chronologically, starting with print, radio, and television, then moving to the ‘now media' of today, and finally exploring possibilities for the media of the future. Topics include the rise of social media, uses of personal communication devices, the film industry, virtual reality, digital advertising, and the innovations that laid the groundwork for ‘now media.' This fully updated fifth edition features new chapters on video games and the business of, and careers in, ‘now media.' Discussions on rapidly evolving ‘now media' stakeholders, such as influencers and YouTubers are included, and attention is paid to AI throughout the book.This book remains a key text and trusted resource for students and scholars of digital mass communication and communication history alike.
Competition Law, Regulation and Digital Platforms: Japan, China, UK, EU and USA (Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia)
by Ruth Taplin Kazuhiko FuchikawaThis book confronts and analyses how competition law in its present form is unable to deal with the new advances in digital technology that have made tech giants not subject to national jurisdictions as they straddle the world, with a particular focus on Japan, China, UK, EU and USA.Demonstrating how the gatekeeping role of digital platforms has broken through the boundaries of national regulation, this book highlights examples where companies have broken and infringed antitrust law with impunity, pursuing self-preferencing and unfair competition practices solely for their own profitability. It also identifies how tech giants can open their digital platforms for fair use by consumers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and creators ,while still allowing tech giants to maintain their important role as gatekeepers of digital security that protects users from cyberattacks. This is followed by an examination of the similarities between tech giants and big pharma within the competition law and intellectual property context, revealing how tech giants are beginning to target the healthcare sector.Exploring how intellectual property rights are interwoven through new modernising regulations to curtail the dominance of Big Tech on digital platforms, this book will appeal to students, scholars and practitioners of Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Law, and Regulation.
From Numbers to Narratives that Transform Businesses: Harnessing the Power of Data Visualization
by Joe PerezThis book shows the reader how to transform cold numbers into captivating narratives that drive business success. Master the art and science of data storytelling, blend logic with creativity, and turn insights into action. Learn to craft stunning visuals, navigate data-driven decisions, and infuse your data with key principles for maximum impact. This book is your roadmap to turning data from mere information into a powerful catalyst for transformation.
Fraternity as an Overlooked Element in Global Politics (Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought)
by Joanna Kulska Anna M. SolarzThis collection of chapters explores the often-overlooked concept of fraternity, positioning it alongside freedom and equality as a vital pillar of political discourse from its ancient origins to contemporary practice.In a comprehensive framework, the book delves into fraternity's evolving meanings, contexts and functions across Western and non-Western settings. It highlights fraternity's relational dimension, examining it as a term that overlaps with solidarity, community and civic friendship. The contributors investigate fraternity from three key perspectives: its ambivalence and complexity rooted in the tension between inward and outward orientations, and its dual presence in secular and religious discourse. By uncovering these layers, the chapters reveal how fraternity continues to shape and redefine our social and political landscapes.Targeted towards students, academics and general readers, this thought-provoking anthology invites readers to reconsider the importance of fraternity in modern society and its potential to foster connections in an increasingly fragmented world.
Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Living Beings
by Felix A. FarretThe objective of this book is to show in detail how electromagnetic waves existing in the environment can affect the electrochemical currents present in the brains and bodies of living beings that serve to communicate with their internal organs as well as with other living beings. These electromagnetic waves are distributed intensively by current means of communication (television, cell phones, radar, medical equipment, electrical machines, electrical networks, etc.) and by the stars in the Universe. Such waves can affect in one way or another the electrochemical currents of living beings, which seem to be currently interpreted as sensations, hypnosis, telepathy, intuition, spells, mediumship, visions and precognition, as well as other less widespread forms, such as telekinesis, radiesthesia, clairvoyance, precognition and teleportation. Several world-famous examples of these possibilities are illustrated in the final chapter of this book.Key Features: 14 examples of diverse international case studies included Challenges conventional ways of thinking by exploring the intersection of electromagnetic waves and extrasensory perception Equips readers with insights into the various effects of electromagnetic waves in daily life, which promotes awareness of their environment and its different influences and how they impact people Provides an engineering framework for understanding extrasensory beliefs and aims to explain the concept of historical brain believing in a better manner
Advances in Polymer Composite Research: Integrating Experimental and Computational Approaches
by Atul K. Maurya Gaurav Manik Sushanta K. SethiThis book emphasizes the importance of experimental characterization techniques and computational modeling tools in polymer composites. The topics covered include finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning, material informatics, multiscale modeling, advanced characterization techniques, and the emerging field of nanocomposites. Each chapter provides detailed discussions, case studies, and examples to illustrate the practical application of these techniques in polymer composite research.Features: Offers a comprehensive exploration of polymer composites encompassing both experimental and computational approaches. Showcases most recent findings, methodologies, technologies, and applications in the field. Explores real-world case studies, industrial applications, and potential commercialization opportunities. Discusses the understanding, analysis, and design of polymer composites. Includes LAMMPS-, Ansys-, ABAQUS-, and Materials Studio-based simulation examples. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in polymers, polymer composites, and materials science.
Words for My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur
by Dean Van NguyenFrom Pitchfork and Guardian contributor Dean Van Nguyen comes a revelatory history of Tupac beyond his musical legend, as a radical son of the Black Panther Party whose political legacy still resonates today.Before his murder at age twenty-five, Tupac Shakur rose to staggering artistic heights as the preeminent storyteller of the 1990s, building, in the process, one of the most iconic public personas of the last half century. He recorded no fewer than ten platinum albums, starred in major films, and became an activist and political hero known the world over. In this cultural history, journalist Van Nguyen reckons with Tupac&’s coming of age, fame, and cultural capital, and how the political machinations that shaped him as a boy have since buoyed his legacy as a revolutionary following the George Floyd uprisings. Words for My Comrades engages—crucially—with the influence of Tupac&’s mother, Afeni, whose role in the Black Panther Party and dedication to dismantling American imperialism and combating police brutality informed Tupac&’s art. Tupac&’s childhood as a son of the Panthers, coupled with the influence of his stepfather&’s Marxist beliefs, informed his own riveting code of ethics that helped audiences grapple with America&’s inherent injustices.Using oral histories from conversations with the people who directly witnessed Tupac&’s life and career, many of whom were interviewed for the first time here—from Panther elder Aaron Dixon, to music video director Stephen Ashley Blake, to friends and contemporaries of Tupac&’s mother—Van Nguyen demonstrates how Tupac became one of the most enduring musical legends in hip-hop history, and how intimately his name is threaded with the legacy of Black Panther politics.Van Nguyen reveals how Tupac and Afeni each championed the disenfranchised in distinct ways, and how their mother-son bond charts a narrative of the last fifty years of revolutionary Black American politics. Words for My Comrades is the story of how the energy of the Black political movement was subsumed by culture, and how America produced two of its most iconic, enduring revolutionaries.
The Future of Gardens (The FUTURES Series)
by Mark LaneA bold new look at the changes confronting gardening — including climate change and AI — by acclaimed horticulturalist, TV host, and disabilities activist Mark Lane . . . .Gardening is about choices. Which plants to choose for your soil type and conditions? Where to place them to maximise their growth? What to feed them, and when to water them? And how can all of this be done in a sustainable way? In The Future of Gardens, broadcaster and designer Mark Lane examines present-day considerations alongside those gardeners will need to make in the future.As Earth heats up and populations soar, water will become scarcer on many parts of the planet, and efficient management of it will be key: drought-tolerant planting and smart irrigation systems will likely become commonplace, as will vertical and otherwise space-restricted gardening. And as our world faces stressed or collapsing ecosystems, gardens will be crucial in improving wildlife populations – but only if we let them.Tech will play its part, too. AI-powered apps already provide tips to the green-fingered, but its dominance is a concern. How might we find a happy coexistence? Lane also imagines the potential for gardening in space: what challenges will interstellar travellers face as they cultivate plants on spacecrafts, or even on distant worlds?The Future of Gardens looks at this evergreen discipline with a bold, vibrant and inquisitive eye. Lane&’s own vision for inclusivity, sustainable practice and forward-looking design shines throughout this extraordinary addition to the FUTURES series.
Snowglobe 2 (The Snowglobe Duology)
by Soyoung ParkThe groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called "The Hunger Games meets Squid Game" continues with even more dark secrets and shocking surprises. The temperature is rising and the truth at the center of Chobahm&’s frozen world will be revealed in the final installment of this epic dystopian saga.Chobahm's perfect life in Snowglobe came crashing down when she discovered the truth about Haeri. The girl she watched faithfully on television was far from perfect. And the TV family revered by millions was nothing more than an illusion created by the sinister Director Cha. But revealing the lies was only the first crack in the domed utopia. Director Cha may be behind bars, but the Yibonn Media corporation, the corrupt entity that runs Snowglobe, is still in power. They&’ll do anything to hide their own secret—the dark truth behind the domed city&’s signature warmth—and when footage emerges of Chobahm committing a murder, she knows they&’re not finished with her yet.The only person who can help to clear her name is none other than the disgraced Yibonn heir, Bonwhe—who knows better than anyone that enemies exist everywhere. Sometimes you can&’t even trust yourself. The heat is rising—and with the soaring temperatures come new secrets. And new lies.
Crushing Chaos: Calm Your Storms. Order Your Life. Find Your Peace.
by Manny ArangoRespected pastor and Bible nerd Manny Arango reveals how the gospel empowers us to establish peace in our disordered lives by embracing God&’s design for us to be agents of order in a chaotic world.&“Manny Arango doesn&’t pull punches in Crushing Chaos, and that&’s exactly why you need it. You&’ll laugh, you&’ll grow, and you&’ll be glad you picked this book up.&”—Travis and Jackie Greene, lead pastors of Forward City Church, South CarolinaThere is chaos in your life, probably more than you bargained for. But rest assured that the God of the Bible is neither intimidated nor stumped by your chaos. He knows exactly how to conquer it and create order in your life. The story of the Bible centers on God&’s work of bringing form and function to the messes we humans make. In fact, His solution for the Chaos found in Genesis wasn&’t to automatically provide peace—it was to establish order. And for good reason.In Crushing Chaos, pastor and self-proclaimed Bible nerd Manny Arango unfolds the ways that God faithfully, lovingly does just that, showing you how to conquer the chaos you&’ve carried with you for far too long and restoring passion and purpose to your life. You&’ll discover how a path of surrender and self-sacrifice can lead you from a place of turmoil and confusion to a place of hope and peace. The answer is in saying &“yes&” to a radically reordered life. Amid the life and ministry, suffering and death, and triumphant resurrection of Jesus, we encounter the methods behind his mission (hint: they took pretty much everyone by surprise) to bring His people back to life in the Garden of New Creation, which we were originally intended—and are still destined—to call home.The One who triumphed over chaos once and for all wants to bring you out of the confusion of this broken world and into a divinely ordered life. Embark on this journey you were always meant to take and have joy fill your heart and hope flourish in your soul.
Give Me a Shot: A Novel
by Gia De CadenetSparks fly between an amateur blacksmith and an outspoken professor with a passion for archery in this heartfelt contemporary romance from the author of Getting His Game Back and Not the Plan.Mo Sarda carefully guards his peaceful life from other people&’s messy feelings. He co-parents his daughter with no drama, sits quietly at family gatherings, tends to his beloved plants, and volunteers to teach blacksmith skills at the local Folk School. No one seems to get him, except for his family, and that&’s completely fine with Mo—there&’s no one else he needs. Then along comes Jessica Anderson and her damn crossbow.After the unexpected death of her sister, Jess has made new roots in Michigan to move forward with her life. Her grief still stings, but she&’s excited to start her professorship job and continue pursuing her passion for archery. Luckily, her new town has a Folk School with ample practice space. Then Jess has a combative run-in with Mo and all her plans to avoid complicated feelings start to crumble. No one should look that hot banging an anvil.Before long, the two are drawn to work together to save the beloved Folk School from closing its doors. The heat is on them to plan a Renaissance Faire to raise the much-needed funds, but the more worthy pursuit could be the fire growing between them—if only they would be willing to give each other a shot.
How Far I'll Go (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksSing along to the lyrics from &“How Far I&‘ll Go&” from Disney Moana in this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book!Set sail and join Disney Princess Moana as she dreams about the world beyond her island! This beautiful Little Golden Book features the lyrics to the beloved song &“How Far I&’ll Go&” from Disney Moana, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With illustrated scenes from the hit movie, this book is sure to be a favorite for children ages 2 to 5 as well as Disney fans and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.
Background for Love (Pushkin Press Classics)
by Helen Wolff Marion DetjenA lush autobiographical story of young love, 1930s Côte d&’Azur, and rising fascism in Nazi Germany — by the famed publisher of Calvino, Pasternak, and Gunter GrassIn a giddy rush, a young woman and her older lover leave 1930s Berlin for a summer vacation on the Côte d'Azur. As they drive along stunning bays, linger over sumptuous meals and steal kisses on the street, they seem marvelously in sync, each enchanted by the other. But as she observes her lover's wandering eye and rigid world-view, the woman decides to leave in search of a cottage of her own near Saint-Tropez. There, amid the vineyards and lemon trees, she will forge startling new connections and pass an unforgettable summer of independence and freedom.Background for Love is an irresistible autobiographical novel by the great publisher Helen Wolff, who together with her husband, Kurt Wolff, Kafka&’s first publisher, set up Pantheon Books in America after fleeing Nazi Germany. In the fascinating companion essay, historian Marion Detjen, the author's great-niece, delves into Helen's path to writing and the autobiographical context of the novel in her early life with Kurt. Helen is remembered as a great publisher, a multilingual reader who brought authors such as Italo Calvino and Georges Simenon to English-speaking readers – only now is her own reputation as a writer coming to the fore.Recently recovered from the archive and translated for the 1st time by Tristram Wolff, the author's grandson, this is a a fast-paced, highly intense, and emotionally gripping novel of passion and self-discovery.
The Gathering Table
by Antwan EadyThe author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together.In my family, there are traditions.And my favorite—happen around this table.No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other.Heartfelt illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals how Gullah Geechee culture contributes to a family's love, and reminds us the importance of building community one gathering at a time.
The Words of Dr. L: & Other Stories
by Karen E. BenderNational Book Award finalist Karen E. Bender returns with stunning speculative stories of parents and children, together and apart, surviving near-future dystopias that feel all-too-possible—and realities that can be even strangerGrounded in both the contemporary United States and a variety of dystopias, celebrated author Karen E. Bender&’s otherworldly collection examines the evolving dynamics of the nuclear family during adolescence, motherhood, the empty nest, and caring for an aging parent.A young woman seeks to learn the magical words that can terminate her unwanted pregnancy. A mother discovers an extra child in her home she had forgotten about. A couple is separated from their son and encased in globes orbiting the Earth. Society develops a terrible plan to leave the burning planet for a life on Mars. Each story honors the emotional force of its situation by grappling with themes of freedom, self-definition, youth, aging, control, and power. Using settings both familiar and fantastic, Bender&’s work explores the ordinary in the extraordinary to discover secret, hidden truths in the lifelong connection between parents and their children.
Kids Book About School, A (A Kids Book)
by Rachel BurgerLearn more about what school is, why we go, and why it's so important!What does going to school mean for you? A lot of people will think of history, science, or PE class. But did you know school can teach you so much more? Like how to connect with other people, communicate well, problem-solve, and discover the things you love the most. School is a journey, and this author (and teacher) is here to encourage you along the way!
Drawing Is ...: Your Guide to Scribbled Adventures
by Elizabeth HaidleAn inspiring and affirming book on drawing and how to think about drawing, for kids and all curious humans ages 8 and up. For fans of Wreck This Journal, Wreck This Picture Book and Making Comics.What happens when you pick up a pencil? How do you talk to yourself about drawing while you're drawing? Where do your scribbles start and where do they lead? Are you ready to find out?With acclaimed art and editorial director of Illustoria and author-illustrator Elizabeth Haidle as your guide through the world of art, Drawing Is . . . is an essential and captivating guide to drawing, brimming with artful exercises and perfect for anyone seeking a creative adventure.If you've ever picked up a pencil, drawn, stopped drawing, started again, doodle without purpose, sketched with intention, been disappointed with your art and thrown it out, yet turned the page to try a new experiment . . . this book is for you.All you need is a drawing surface. A drawing tool. A dot. And a line. Whatever your skill level, you're invited to draw along.
Kids Book About Executive Functioning, A (A Kids Book)
by Iris WongLearn how to help your brain and body thrive in their relationship with one another—otherwise known as executive functioning!What are 2 things every person has? A brain and a body! This book is all about how they communicate and play together—aka, executive functioning! Learn executive functioning skills and start practicing them today. Because when our brains and bodies work well together, we can truly thrive!
Kids Book About Strength, A (A Kids Book)
by Sam JohnsonLearn how to grow the special strength within you!Did you know every person has a special strength within them? Read this book and begin finding your strength and helping it grow! Learn more about strength training, the benefits of moving and resting, and how to work your body, mind, and heart. Strength training is possible for anyone, and before you know it you'll be achieving things you maybe didn't know were possible!
Kids Book About Anti-Asian Hate, A (A Kids Book)
by Kim PhamSpeak up and stand against anti-Asian hate.We all know that hate and racism are bad, what does it look like when an Asian person experiences racism? This book is here to start that conversation. To help explain the hate that Asian Americans experience in their lives, empower kids not to be afraid to talk about racism, and help them find their voice to speak up against anti-Asian hate.
Harry Gets Ready for School (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Harriet ZiefertEverybody has a lot to do before school starts, and so does Harry. He has to go for a checkup, visit the dentist, get a haircut--and that's only the beginning!