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Magic’s Translations: Reality Politics in Colonial Indonesia
by Margaret J. Wiener“Do you believe in magic?” This familiar question suggests magic is easily recognized but unreal. In Magic’s Translations, Margaret J. Wiener argues that such views are shaped by historical power struggles, especially in Europe’s relations with the wider world. Focusing on nineteenth- and twentieth-century Dutch interactions with Indonesians, Wiener reveals how colonial agents framed unfamiliar practices, practitioners, and objects as “magic,” rendering distinct phenomena fundamentally alike and advancing colonizing projects that deemed magic antithetical to reason and reality. While colonial authorities, including ethnologists, mobilized the concept of magic to differentiate Europeans from Indonesians, nature from culture, reason from superstition, and fact from fetish, their efforts produced unexpected outcomes: Some Indonesian artifacts and acts not only retained their power but invaded European experiences. As anthropologists were among the key translators of magic throughout the world, Wiener intersperses accounts of magic’s translations in the Indies with reflections on anthropology’s ongoing engagement with the concept. She demonstrates that magic became an object of expert knowledge, political control, and popular fascination, rather than a self-evident category or relic of naïve belief.
Afterlives of Discovery: Speculative Geographies in the Settler Colonial Imaginary
by heidi andrea rhodesIn Afterlives of Discovery, heidi andrea restrepo rhodes traces global and national histories as they entangle through the concept and material life of Discovery across Colombia’s evolution into a liberal settler colonial state. Rather than seeing Discovery as a singular event or bygone era, rhodes theorizes Discovery as a globally encompassing, racialized formation of domination and geographic speculation that continues to structure settler colonialism. Discovery’s logics, they argue, are rooted in colonial and capitalist fantasies projected onto the racialized space and place of the colonized other. rhodes draws on critical theory, human rights research, and Colombian archives to challenge dominant narratives that maintain the Colombian armed conflict began as a Marxist insurgency in 1964. Instead, rhodes shows that the conflict is an extension of Discovery’s ongoingness via projects of dispossession, extraction, whitening, and epistemic and political hegemony. Given that Colombia’s national past, present, and future are grounded in Discovery, rhodes asks: How is it possible to build futures that escape Discovery’s grasp?
The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder
by Laura MunsonFor fans of Brené Brown&’s Daring Greatly, Glennon Doyle&’s Untamed, and Elizabeth Gilbert&’s Big Magic, this illuminating self-help tool is the perfect book for anyone who yearns to rekindle their own voice.What is wonder? Wonder is curiosity and awe put together. We are born with our wonder intact. Why? What? How? Wow! Look at that rainbow! What makes a rainbow? Wonder is what we need to survive and thrive, not just as individuals but also as a civilization. It&’s what&’s lauded and honored by our society in young children. Until it isn&’t. The Wild Why calls for an illuminating end to this endemic crisis of self, and a return to what we know at birth and need to reclaim. This is a book of teaching, and teaching-spirited stories, all centered on how to find our true self-expression and the wonder that spawns it.
War and Preservation: Book 2 of The Texian Trilogy (The Texian Trilogy #2)
by Karen Lynne KlinkDon&’t miss this follow-up to Book 1 in The Texian Trilogy series that Texas Books In Review calls, &“A brilliant debut . . . by the conclusion of this wonderful novel, the reader will find themselves ready to dig into the continuation of this saga. A literary triumph from start to finish.&”A riveting journey through sacrifice, resilience, and love in the heart of the Civil War, readers follow Adrien Villere as he fights for love and honor with Terry&’s Texas Rangers, while his family copes with hardship and tragedy at home. An epic tale of forbidden love and courage that transcends societal boundaries. Book 2 in the series continues to hook fans of Southern literature or Civil War history—while also having, as the Historical Novel Society North America says, &“the potential to be an important part of the canon of LGBTQ+ literature.&”
Magda Revealed
by Ursula WernerWhat would Jesus do? This wry, irreverent, fictionalized account of his life and ministry—told from the perspective of disciple Mary Magdalene—will implode everything you thought you knew.Jesus Christ—Yeshua, to his friends—is not happy. Two thousand years after his death, he sees Earth heading toward oblivion. Ever eager to save humanity, he asks Mary Magdalene (Magda) for help. It&’s time to tell the real story of our time together, he says. Time to correct all the misinformation, misogyny, and lies spread by Peter, Paul, and the Roman Catholic Church. Still pissed that she&’s been called a whore for almost two millennia, Magda resists—but ultimately, out of love for Yeshua, reluctantly agrees. Through Magda&’s words, Yeshua—to most today a symbolic, practically mythological Biblical figure—comes back to life as a man of flesh and blood, one wholly devoted to spreading his message of radical equality. Magda tells of her travels with Yeshua and his followers around Galilee, where they are menaced at every turn by Roman rulers. She relates tales of miracles and murder, jealousy and acceptance, misogyny and female empowerment. She describes her relationship with Yeshua, clarifying centuries of speculation about whether or not they were in love. And, painfully, she reveals the truth about who orchestrated his death. But Magda&’s narrative does not end there. Her life with Yeshua has taught her that she has more strength than she ever imagined, and she begins to tap into a spiritual power that is uniquely her own—the power to connect people. Magda&’s true role in the history of humanity, it turns out, is just beginning to unfold.
The Ghost Warriors: Inside Israel's Undercover War Against Terrorism
by Katz M. SamuelThe untold story of the Ya&’mas, Israel's special forces undercover team that infiltrated Palestinian terrorist strongholds during the Second Intifada. This new edition includes an epilogue chapter reflecting on Israel-Palestine since 2008 and how the reignited conflict has developed.It was the deadliest terror campaign ever mounted against a nation in modern times: the Second Intifada. This is the untold story of how Israel fought back with an elite force of undercover operatives, drawn from the nation's diverse backgrounds and ethnicities—and united in their ability to walk among the enemy as no one else dared. Beginning in late 2000, as black smoke rose from burning tires and rioters threw rocks in the streets, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Arafat&’s Palestinian Authority embarked on a strategy of sending their terrorists to slip undetected into Israel&’s towns and cities to set the country ablaze, unleashing suicide attacks at bus stops, shopping malls, pizzerias—wherever people gathered. But Israel fielded some of the most capable and cunning special operations forces in the world. The Ya&’mas, Israel National Police Border Guard undercover counterterrorist units, became Israel&’s eyes-on-target response. Launched on intelligence provided by the Shin Bet, indigenous Arabic-speaking Dovrim, or &“Speakers,&” operating in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza infiltrated the treacherous confines where the terrorists lived hidden in plain sight, and set the stage for the intrepid tactical specialists who often found themselves under fire and outnumbered in their effort to apprehend those responsible for the carnage inside Israel. This is the compelling boots-on-the-ground true story: a tale of daring and deception that could happen only in the powder keg of the modern Middle East.
Moments of Knowing: A Memoir
by Mary Helen FeinA woman born into the baby boomer generation uses writing and creativity from the age of five to help her to survive a broken family and child-molesting stepfather, resulting in a spiritual journey to a successful, healed adulthood. Born into the baby boomer generation, Mary Helen Fein&’s values and choices often typified the time. At age five, she identified what she calls &“Moments of knowing&”: moments of knowing more about love and creativity. As a child, her father was a loving successful New Yorker who left her mother to remarry another woman. Fein&’s own mother was very beautiful, but desperately poor and an alcoholic, living in the projects on welfare. To get by, she remarried—but the man was evil, a child molester and a cruel stepfather. Fein traveled back and forth from coast to coast, spending school years with her mother and stepfather, and summers with her father, loving grandmother, and new stepmother. At age thirteen her mother dies, and Fein embarked on a new life in an upper-class New York suburb. Over the next thirty years she journeys through careers and healing, embracing the &“spark&” when it arrives over and over throughout her life, affecting her life choices and putting her on a spiritual path to Buddhism. With themes of spiritual practices, mental illness, poverty, and the power of psychotherapy, this book will appeal to self-help and memoir readers, showing how to find happiness, peace, and enduring love despite a traumatic childhood.
Cannabis y espiritualidad: Guía para el explorador de un aliado vegetal ancestral
by Stephen Gray• Incluye capítulos de 18 voces autorizadas e influyentes del movimiento cannábico moderno, incluidos Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff y Roger Christie• Explora el uso de la marihuana en una amplia gama de prácticas espirituales, incluida la meditación, yoga, canto, visualización, chamanismo, ceremonias grupales, trabajo con otros enteógenos y como ayuda creativaVerdaderamente, una medicina para el cuerpo y el alma, uno de los mayores dones del cannabis es su notable potencial para la sanación y el despertar espiritual. En esta guía autorizada, el editor Stephen Gray y otras 17 voces influyentes del movimiento cannábico moderno exploran los beneficios espirituales del cannabis y ofrecen orientación sobre cómo interactuar con la inteligencia de esta planta aliada, compañera y defensora de la humanidad durante milenios.Al explorar la espiritualidad del cannabis en la práctica, los capítulos de Gray examinan las dosis, cepas y métodos de ingesta; el uso del cannabis para abrir canales creativos; cómo realizar ceremonias grupales con cannabis, y las precauciones y contraindicaciones para su consumo. Chris Bennett habla sobre el uso religioso y ritual del cannabis desde los tiempos prebíblicos hasta el presente, Joan Bello sobre la marihuana y la conexión cuerpo-mente, Dee Dussault sobre el ganja yoga, Kathleen Harrison sobre la coevolución de la humanidad con el cannabis, y el chamán cannábico Hamilton Souther sobre cómo trabajar con el espíritu del cannabis. Los colaboradores exploran el futuro espiritual de esta planta aliada, así como el uso ritual del cannabis por parte de los rastafaris de Jamaica y los sadhus de la India. Los capítulos del chamán brasileño de ayahuasca Mariano da Silva y del aprendiz de ayahuasca Francisco presentan conocimientos sobre la combinación de las medicinas sacramentales del cannabis y la ayahuasca.Al revelar el potencial de "la planta del pueblo" para mejorar una amplia variedad de prácticas espirituales, como la meditación, el yoga, el canto, la visualización, el chamanismo, el trabajo espiritual y las exploraciones con otros enteógenos, esta guía muestra cómo el cannabis es un aliado eficaz en el viaje de despertar, probando que es capaz de desbloquear la energía receptiva en todos nosotros para ayudar a sentirnos conectados con la naturaleza, con los demás y con nosotros mismos.
20 Amici – 40 Ricette (20 Friends — 40 Recipes): Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti
by John BersaniTruly experience the Chianti region—with over 40 authentic Tuscan recipes & stories from locals who will feel like friends.&“Just when you think there can&’t possibly be anything left to discover about the food and culture of Tuscany . . . here comes John Bersani with an alluring personal tribute to the place, its cuisine, and most of all, its people."—Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Pasta of Italy and Preserving Italy "Seductive and illuminating, 20 Amici, 40 Ricette is a culinary introduction to the delicious life at the heart of the Chianti region."—Foreword Reviews "One of the most stunning cookbooks I've ever seen."—Meryl Feinstein, founder of Pasta Social Club and author of Pasta Every Day Experience what it&’s like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there. With traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories, and insider&’s tips from local chefs and family cooks in 20 Amici – 40 Ricette you&’ll learn—and taste—why that translates to 20 Friends, 40 Great Recipes. Feel like you&’re wandering the streets of Gaiole, a Tuscan village named &“One of Europe&’s Most Idyllic Places to Live&” by Forbes, as you meet local chefs who share their stories and recipes, from a creamy Risotto Semplice (basic risotto) to a tantalizing Branzino al Forno (whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass). Bring a taste of authentic Italian cooking to your kitchen and a touch of Tuscany to your home with the tales from locals who will feel like friends. 20 Amici – 40 Ricette is an Italian cookbook that offers the complete Italian experience: • Taste & See Chianti, Tuscany—More than 80 stunning photographs of street markets, homemade dishes, and more take you on a journey that looks as real as it tastes. • A Local Perspective—Written by a longtime resident of the charming village of Gaiole, this Italian cookbook includes tips and tricks that come from a lifetime of experience. • Beautiful Display—The eye-catching glossy hardcover looks great on any shelf, and is made to hold up after countless nights of amazing Italian cooking. Take your family and friends on a culinary journey to Tuscany with 20 Amici – 40 Ricette.
Who the F*ck is Michael?!: An Israeli Air Force Chief's Uncompromising Code for Achieving Greatness
by Elyezer ShkedyThis bestseller has sold over 30,000 copies in its Hebrew edition and was the most-read book by Israeli military personnel in 2022.General (Ret.) Elyezer Shkedy was the fifteenth commander of the Israeli Air Force. During his service, Shkedy commanded numerous strategic operations, including the now-famous Operation Orchard airstrike on the Syrian nuclear reactor. After retiring from active duty, Shkedy became the CEO of the Israeli flag carrier airline El Al—the largest airline in the country. Today, he volunteers as chairman and leader of over fifteen educational and social non-governmental organizations, and is the president of I Belong Israel, where he speaks about the importance of tolerance, leadership, and personal values.In his debut bestselling book, Who The F*ck is Michael?!, Shkedy distills over one hundred inspiring life stories and lessons on leadership, success, excellence, and the importance of hard work and personal responsibility, in what quickly became a staple reading material for companies, officers, and countless individuals nationwide. Since its original release in 2022, the book has been nominated for countless prizes and won a Golden Book Award in Israel.
A Companion to Apollonius of Rhodes
by Ruth ScodelThis volume presents a companion text to ancient Greek poet Apollonius of Rhodes, author of the epic poem Argonautica, which stands on a level of importance with other major ancient epics like the Aeneid or the Odyssey. Ruth Scodel and her contributors examine Apollonius’ work from three points of view—his literary influences and impact on contemporary writers, the actual work of Apollonius, and his later reception in Latin. This companion volume seeks to help readers with varied reasons to be interested in Apollonius—whether they are interested in Latin poets whom he influenced, or in patronage, or narrative method. A Companion to Apollonius of Rhodes aims to help contemporary readers appreciate what is most characteristic of Apollonius’ epic—its fascination with ritual and myth, gods who act without the direction of Zeus, frequent distanced narration, the portrayal of characters in situations where there are no good choices. It includes thorough analyses of the poem’s relationship to contemporary art with illustrations and treats familiar topics, such as Jason’s leadership, with nuance. Contributors include Benjamin Acosta-Hughes, Annemarie Ambühl, Anja Bettenworth, Keyne Cheshire, Christopher Chinn, James Clauss, Adele Teresa Cozzoli, Kristopher Fletcher, Alexander Hollmann, Regina Höschele, Niklas Holzberg, Alison Keith, Adolf Köhnken†, Anatole Mori, William H. Race, Norman Sandridge, Selina Stewart, Stefanie Stürner, and Graham Zanker.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Frontiers of Robotics and Software Engineering: Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1271)
by Jiangping Hu Jin ZhangThe proceeding of FRSE presents a collection of innovation research in the cutting edge fields of robotics and software engineering. It is highlighted within that there are novel methodologies, critical analyses, and breakthrough results which emphasize the enhanced or amplified results achieved when robotics technologies are integrated with advanced software. This book is outfitted with numerous diagrams, tables, and conceptual frameworks, structured to enhance comprehension and accessibility, that facilitate a deeper understanding of complex topics. The presentation is not just theoretical but includes case studies and real-world applications, offering a practical approach to complex problem-solving techniques across related industries. Readers will receive benefits from this comprehensive resource, gain a renew understanding of contemporary challenges and innovative solutions in robotics and software engineering. And this book will be a guide and asset for research scholars and professionals in robotics and software engineering looking to apply these these cutting-edge technologies in impactful ways.
Meaning in Life: A Subjectivist Account
by Michael HauskellerThis book develops and defends a subjectivist account of meaning in life, which holds that the only place that meaning can ever be found is in the way we experience the living of our lives. Many philosophers consider that a life can only be meaningful if it meets certain objective standards. For a life to be meaningful, they insist, it needs to make a difference and contribute something important, something that is of value, and not just for the person whose life it is. In contrast, this book contends that meaningfulness is not an objective quality of lives, nor is it in some way dependent on such a quality. Meaning is not like truth, which is commonly thought to be an objective quality of propositions. Statements or beliefs are not true simply because someone thinks or feels that they are true. Something can appear true that is in fact false. But a person cannot feel their life to be meaningful, while in fact it is not, because meaning does not depend on the presence of certain features without which no life can be rightly considered meaningful. The book therefore concludes that many people live a meaningful life. Meaning is not the prerogative of an elite minority. It is not a measure of human accomplishments. This book will be essential reading for philosophers and postgraduate students researching the meaning of life and is also suitable for use in teaching on philosophy courses at university level.
Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications: 8th International Conference, CHIRA 2024, Porto, Portugal, November 21–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2370)
by Hugo Plácido da Silva Pietro CipressoThis two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024. The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical applications within various areas in the field of Computer-Human Interaction, including Human Factors and Information Systems, Interactive Devices, Interaction Design and Adaptive and Intelligent Systems.
Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Growth: Insights from the Indian G20 Presidency
by Suman Bery Kapil Kapoor Jean-Louis ArcandThe open access volume stems from a conference held during the Indian G20 Presidency in New Delhi on 28-29 July 2023, featuring 40 leading experts from 14 countries across the world. It addresses issues, such as climate adaptation, global health, technology, and financial investments. It discusses India's transition to net-zero emissions, the dynamics of technological disruptions, the shift towards a unified digital economy, and the transformations in the global economy. It critically analyzes the global financial architecture, the evolving nature of capital and the job market, and the complex interplay between economics, politics, and global health. It also discusses the uneven progress in international development, focusing on Africa's unique challenges and potentials. With expert contributions across sectors, including policy, academia, and industry, the volume provides cross-cutting insights that resonate with multiple stakeholders and offer pragmatic agendas for a sustainable future. This book stands as a crucial resource for anyone keen on understanding or influencing sustainable growth on a global scale.
Otolaryngology Study Guide: A Case-Based Approach
by Nikolaos Tsetsos Marios Stavrakas Konstantinos GarefisThe book presents a case-based review of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, guiding readers step by step through the principles of safe care. Each chapter begins with an abstract, followed by a case presentation and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with brief answers on diagnosis, workup, differential diagnosis, treatment, surgical procedures, and follow-up. Accompanied by color figures, tables summarizing key technical steps, drawings, and algorithms, the volume presents information in a format that is easy to understand and remember. Given its features, the book is an ideal study guide for ENT trainees, senior ENT residents, and fellows preparing for board examinations, as well as a quick reference for all ENT surgeons who wish to test and improve their knowledge using the latest available evidence-based references and data.
Algorithmic Foundations for Social Advancement: Recent Progress on Theory and Practice
by Shin-Ichi Minato Takeaki Uno Norihito Yasuda Takashi Horiyama Ken-Ichi Kawarabayashi Shigeru Yamashita Hirotaka OnoThis Open access book provides an overview of the cutting-edge research to systematize innovative foundations in algorithmic theories and techniques, and apply them to solve socially significant real-life problems, thereby driving social transformation and advancement. Formulating such social problems into well-defined mathematical or computational terms requires not only a solid theoretical foundation but also a deep understanding of the application domain itself. The content is divided into three parts. Following an introductory chapter in Part I, Part II discusses how to bridge the gap between algorithmic solutions and social advancement. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 present motivating problems that showcase the remarkable performance improvements driven by algorithmic technologies, followed by examples of how interfaces and tools were provided to apply these solutions to real-world challenges. The subsequent Chapters 5 through 12 then focus on interdisciplinary discussions regarding how to formulate real societal issues into a catalog of problems to be addressed. Finally, Part III, spanning Chapters 13 to 23, highlights selected topics on the innovative algorithmic foundations developed through the research project, focusing on intriguing subjects and the latest ongoing research. These include processing large-scale discrete structures, graph algorithms, discrete optimization, quantum algorithms, and various other topics related to algorithmic foundations. This book will serve as a valuable resource for readers interested in the use of algorithms in real-life problems. This book is based on the research project in Japan, Algorithmic Foundations for Social Advancement.
Exploring Apophasis Across Traditions: Upanishads and Medieval Christianity (Indian Philosophy: Past and Present)
by Sebastian VelasseryThis book delves into the ethics of apophasis across ancient Indian philosophy, pre-Socratic Greek thinkers, and early medieval Christianity. The chapters explore apophasis in the Upanishads, the Rig Veda, and Sankara’s Advaita Vedanta. The author also offers insights into the evolution of apophasis in the Western tradition, moving from Heraclitus and early Christianity to medieval Christianity. An insightful exploration provides a rich dialogue between traditions and makes it an interesting read for scholars and students worldwide in theology and philosophy.
Advanced Energy Materials for Flexible Batteries (Springer Series in Materials Science #349)
by Colin TongThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the cutting-edge science and engineering behind the development of flexible batteries. These innovative devices, capable of bending, twisting, and stretching, hold immense potential for applications ranging from wearable electronics to large-scale energy storage systems. The book presents a thorough overview of the essential materials and design principles that underpin flexible battery technology. It explores the latest advancements in electrode materials, electrolytes, and separators, focusing on materials that exhibit exceptional flexibility, high energy density, and excellent rate capability. In addition to materials selection, the book addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with designing and manufacturing flexible batteries. It discusses strategies for creating flexible battery cells that can withstand mechanical deformation, as well as efficient manufacturing processes and performance evaluation methods. By offering a deep understanding of the materials science and engineering principles governing flexible batteries, this book aims to inspire further research and development in this rapidly evolving field. This book is an essential resource for engineers and materials scientists involved in battery development.
Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (Volume 18) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1354)
by Liang Yan Haibin Duan Yimin DengThis book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control, etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
Advancements in Voltammetry for Biosensing Applications
by J. G. ManjunathaThis book presents a detailed description of the recent advancements in voltammetry for biosensing applications. This book discusses the emerging research trends in the preparation of voltammetry-based electrochemical sensors for their applications in the analysis of medicinal, industrial, environmental, agricultural and food-related biological compounds. Living life is fundamentally influenced by the products utilized in day-to-day life, such as air, soil, water, food, environment, agriculture, and so on. The concentrations of the organic and inorganic biomolecules in these products may cause various problems to living beings which makes it necessary to analyze the biomolecules. The compactness of electrochemical approaches makes them well suited for on-site analysis. Voltammetric techniques like linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), amperometry, and other methods give precise information about the analytes under study. Electrochemical approaches have several advantages in the investigation of significant organic and inorganic biomolecules because of their high sensitivity and selectivity, low detection limits, good adaptability, simplicity to use, and lower cost for instrumentations. Voltammetric methods lead to an in-depth understanding of the reaction kinetics and reaction mechanisms underlying the electrochemical reactions of the bioactive molecules, making them perfect tools for bio sensing applications. These features have resulted in the successful application of voltametric biosensing in the analysis of metal ions, hormones, vitamins, amino acids, agriculturally important and hazardous compounds, environmentally important and hazardous compounds, medicinal compounds, and so on. This book is targeted at scientific researchers in the field of electroanalytical chemistry and aims to inspire them to produce highly sensitive voltametric devices for biosensing applications. It also envisions to motivate researchers from other fields to carry out concurrent investigations in this newly emerging interdisciplinary research area i.e. voltammetric biosensing.
Sentencing Serious Sex Offenders: How Judges Decide when Discretion Is Wide
by Diarmuid GriffinAddressing a lack of high-quality sentencing information in Ireland, this important book explores the factors that influence judges to impose a sentence of long-term imprisonment in sexual offence cases. Judges have made it clear that sentences of 15 years to life imprisonment are to be reserved for offending that is ‘truly egregious’. Griffin, using over 100 serious sexual offence cases, examines what this means in practice. The book is designed to be used in the classroom and the court, as well as providing a solid evidence base to inform the public and policy discourse on sentencing.
Research Justice: Methodologies for Social Change
by Andrew J. JolivétteBuilding on the pioneering radical approach of Research Justice: Methodologies for Social Change—a seminal text born out of the innovative work of the DataCenter: Research for Justice—this updated edition explores the nexus of research, power, and legitimacy, advocating for equitable knowledge construction. Challenging traditional models, internationally recognized author Andrew J. Jolivétte offers a much-needed analysis of the intersections between Research Methods, Public Policy, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, and Sociology. Complete with a new introductory chapter, the book champions diverse forms of knowledge, envisioning a future where cultural, spiritual, and experiential insights have equal impact on policy making. Interdisciplinary and thought-provoking, this is a vital resource for scholars and students alike.
What Is Journalism For? (What Is It For?)
by Jon AllsopWhat is at stake when journalism is threatened? Does society still need journalists? Journalism faces multiple threats today all over the world: economic decline, online disinformation, the rise of AI, authoritarian curbs on freedom of the press, and violence against journalists. In such a climate, it’s more urgent than ever to ask what journalism is for. Drawing on his experience as a journalist and media commentator, and on interviews with journalists from the US to Myanmar, Jon Allsop examines key concepts that constitute journalism’s role: good judgement, concern for truth and critical scrutiny of one or more communities. Along the way, he also considers the relationship between journalism and activism; whether journalists should aspire to change the world and whether they can be seen as champions of democracy.
Save the Date: A Novel
by Allison RaskinFrom Just Between Us podcast host, mental health advocate, and trusted relationship expert Allison Raskin comes a charming new rom com—loosely based on her own life experience!"Whip-smart, subversive, and infinitely charming. An ode to the beautifully messy work of falling in love on purpose." —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaYou are cordially invited to the wedding of Emma Moskowitz and…someone… When couples therapist Emma Moskowitz is unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé six months before their wedding, her world comes crashing down: her thriving private practice, her status as a popular online creator, even her book deal all hinge on the fact that Emma is an expert when it comes to romantic relationships. Not to mention her heart is ripped in half. It isn't fair. She worked so hard to be ready for marriage. If only Emma could find a different groom by her planned wedding day, nothing would have to change.... So commences Operation: Save My Date. As Emma publicly shares her untraditional journey to the altar online, things get complicated quickly. She finds herself caught between Will, a charismatic podcast producer who is not interested in being a replacement groom; and Matt, a sweet, recent divorcee eagerly looking to settle down. As the wedding day approaches, Emma must decide what future she truly wants for herself. After all, her family, her book editor, and a large portion of the internet are watching...FOR FANS OF: Marriage of convenience Slow burn Laugh out loud comedy Second chances Anxiety and mental health rep Friends to lovers Closed-door romance Katherine Center and Rachel Lynn Solomon