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Fundamentals of Sedimentology
by Sreepat JainThis new textbook is a modern look at key concepts of sedimentology. With lavish, colorful, and abundant illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, the book focuses on the concepts required to understand physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of sedimentary rocks and the processes involved in their formation. This includes the transportation, deposition, and transformation of sediments. It also emphasizes how the understanding of sedimentary rocks can be used to interpret all continental, marginal marine, and deep-water oceanic environments. Written with undergraduate-level students in mind, it serves as a primary textbook for the new generation of students.Features Fully up-to-date coverage, using the latest studies in the field of sedimentology. Many colorful illustrations to facilitate the understanding of key concepts. Explanations that are jargon-free and easy to understand for the undergraduate-level reader. Examples to interpret ancient environmental conditions in sediment source areas and depositional sites Written by an experienced researcher and academic who has taught the course at different universities and countries for over 20 years, Fundamentals of Sedimentology is an excellent resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying Geology, Geomorphology, Physical Geology, and Geography, and it serves as a great reference for entry-level researchers who work in the same fields.
Dynamics of Psychoanalytic Institutions: Legacy, Transformation and Becoming
by Jasminka ŠuljagićDynamics of Psychoanalytic Institutions provides a thorough appraisal of the current state of psychoanalytic groups and how they might move forward under fraught conditions, representing the outcome of many years of work by the Institutional Matters Forum (IMF).This erudite book presents the thoughts, experiences, reflections, and outcomes of the IMF, a long-standing working group of the European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF). Organisational and group dynamic issues have a great influence on the life of psychoanalytic societies. However, they are often lived through as part of institutional and professional daily lives or retold as part of a history, marked with frequent conflicts, disruptions, splits, and impasses. This book recognises the need to explore the structure, culture, organisation, and unique characteristics of psychoanalytical organisations and to provide the space and tools for reflection. Consisting of seven psychoanalysts from seven different countries, the IMF group charts the origins of analytic societies, explores group mentality, and considers the impact on the global experience of war and the Covid pandemic on psychoanalytic institutions.
The Routledge International Handbook of Criminal Responsibility (Routledge International Handbooks)
by Thomas Crofts Arlie Loughnan Louise KennefickPresenting cutting-edge research and scholarship, this extensive volume covers everything from abstract theorising about the meanings of responsibility and how we blame, to analysing criminal law and justice responses, and factors that impact individual responsibility.Inviting exchanges across a burgeoning critical scholarship on criminal responsibility, this Handbook showcases the diverse range of methodologies applied to the field, including socio-political approaches, critical historical methods, criminological and sociological perspectives, and interdisciplinary studies bridging law and the mind sciences. Spanning global networks of established and emerging scholars of responsibility for crime, this book explores how we relate to one another as human beings under the spotlight of the criminal law. In doing so, it is hoped that the collection not only does justice to the vibrant landscape of criminal responsibility studies, but inspires new directions and future synergies in this compelling field.The Routledge International Handbook of Criminal Responsibility will appeal to scholars and students of criminal law, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and socio-legal studies, as well as practitioners and policymakers working in related fields.
How Economists Think: A Kantian Interpretation of Mainstream Economics (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy)
by Steven BuccolaMany philosophers today take the empiricist or rationalist stance that mainstream economics is self-centered and naïve. For their part too, most economists don’t know much formal philosophy.The purpose of the present book is to help bridge this great divide between philosopher and economist. Arguing for the person-centered mainstream economics over what would be an objects-centered scientific one, it makes a systematic case that the epistemology of the economics used in research and teaching today derives from the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. On these grounds it is shown that understanding modern economics is a matter of becoming familiar with Kant’s interpretative forms of perception, judgment, and reason.It will be vital reading for philosophers, economists, and others interested in these two critical professions.
The Art and Joy of Stuckness for Coaches and their Clients
by Julia KukardThis book offers an existential understanding of the process of stuckness, exploring how we can soften stuckness and become more fluid in our work and world.We can’t avoid getting stuck, it’s a vital part of learning and healing, but we can develop the skills to get stuck less painfully and recover quicker. When we do this, stuckness can enable us to process our pasts and incubate our futures. Illustrated by relatable, global case studies, this book will help readers and coaches understand and work with stuckness in their own and their clients’ lives.Based on the author's doctoral research and extensive experience as a coach and coach trainer globally, this book is valuable to coaches, therapists, and human development practitioners.
Holistic Leadership Resilience: Whole Life Lessons From The Third Sector
by Patricia ArmstrongDrawing on decades of experience in the charity sector and enriched by real‑life examples, this book helps readers to consider how to be a more resilient leader and explores why a whole‑life approach could be a gamechanger in today’s world.The world we live and work in has changed exponentially over the last few years, and all sectors share an increased emphasis on sustainability, self‑care, and resilience. But these last two concepts appear contradictory: how can we keep bouncing back from setbacks when we need a break? Based on her doctoral study carried out over three years – and almost 20 years heading up the Third‑Sector leadership body in Scotland – Patricia Armstrong shows that resilience is much more holistic than previously thought. It’s not just about what we do that keeps us resilient; it’s also how we think and how we take into account the environment around us. Readers will find new thinking, tools to help assess where focus is needed, and ways to consider proactive resilience through a new lens so that when the next setback hits, the drop is not so deep and recovery is not so steep. This book comes from the perspective of charity leadership and working in the small country of Scotland, but it offers big lessons which are relevant globally.Current and aspiring leaders working in all sectors will enjoy and appreciate this book’s focus on proactive resilience – putting us all in a better position to look after our well‑being and get through to fight another day (and maybe even enjoy the challenge)!
Psychoanalysis with Adolescents and Children: Learning to Surf (Routledge Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis)
by Mary T. BradyIn Psychoanalysis with Adolescents and Children: Learning to Surf, Mary T. Brady expertly guides the reader through the challenging and vital process of working with young analysands.Brady likens the experience to ‘learning to surf.’ While finding Bion’s metaphor that the analyst must be able to ‘think under fire’ useful, she suggests ‘learning to surf’ is more apt in psychoanalysis with adolescents and children. Drawing on this metaphor throughout the volume, she describes how the adolescent can be potentially upended, injured or even killed by emotional waves too tumultuous to manage. Surfing also evokes the often uneasy but sometimes thrilling balances of adolescence. Using clinical vignettes from her extensive experience in the field, Brady explores how to work with young people experiencing issues such as eating disorders, gender challenges, parental substance abuse and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on Bionian Field Theory, as well as the work of Donald Winnicott, she explores how analysts can surf with the adolescent or child in navigating the ebb and flow of psychic life and development.This book is essential reading for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and counselors, who treat children and adolescents.
Transforming Teaching Through Relationship-Building and Self-Reflection: Finding Our Way In
by Katherine M. Heavers Valerie KearnsCreating connections with and among students is at the heart of all good teaching. In order to do this, we must identify and address the obstacles, conscious and unconscious, getting in the way of this goal. Authors Katherine M. Heavers and Valerie Kearns show how to build authentic relationships that focus on trust and voice while honoring the differences in individuals’ experiences and learning styles.This book covers topics such as fostering trust, wielding language with intention, nurturing emotional safety, offering meaningful feedback, unearthing and confronting bias, and promoting student voice. The authors encourage educators to do their own inner work to embrace vulnerability, which can help them to grow personally and, as a result, better nurture student growth. As a byproduct of this deep reflection, the authors intend for you to enjoy heightened psychological flexibility and experience more joy, both of which will enable you to better serve your students. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions and activities to support, challenge, and extend thinking.Whether reading the book on your own or with colleagues, you will come away feeling supported on your journey as you strive to create meaningful connections that lead to lasting learning and empowered communities.
Treatment Options Before and After Edentulism: Implant Overdenture
by Yasemin Kulak ÖzkanThis richly illustrated book presents different implant supported overdenture application strategies to help clinicians face a widening range of possibilities in edentulous patients. Edentulism is generally correlated with a functional and esthetic challenge for the patient and brings psychological problems, possibly affecting routine activities. Throughout the book, much attention is devoted to preventive prosthodontics emphasizing the importance of any procedure that can delay or eliminate future prosthodontic problems. Overdenture is an important part of the preventive treatment modality. The introductory chapter of this book explains the theoretical and technical background as well as clinical considerations for overdenture. Different attachment systems for overdentures are then described in detail covering stud attachments, bar attachments, magnetic and telescopic attachments. The final part of the volume focuses on the clinical evaluation parameters of an overdenture treatment, supporting tooth preparation and post treatment protocol. This book is a must have for all clinicians who treat complete denture patients. Two companion volumes covering treatment options before and after edentulism, including tooth supported overdentures and implant supported fixed restorations, are available separately.
Knowledge Graph Reasoning: A Neuro-Symbolic Perspective (Synthesis Lectures on Data, Semantics, and Knowledge)
by Yizhou Sun Kewei ChengThis book provides a coherent and unifying view for logic and representation learning to contribute to knowledge graph (KG) reasoning and produce better computational tools for integrating both worlds. To this end, logic and deep neural network models are studied together as integrated models of computation. This book is written for readers who are interested in KG reasoning and the new perspective of neuro-symbolic integration and have prior knowledge to neural networks and deep learning. The authors first provide a preliminary introduction to logic and background knowledge closely related to the surveyed techniques such as the introduction of knowledge graph and ontological schema and the technical foundations of first-order logic learning. Reasoning techniques for knowledge graph completion are presented from three perspectives, including: representation learning-based, logical, and neuro-symbolic integration. The book then explores question answering on KGs with specific focus on multi-hop and complex-logic query answering before outlining work that addresses the rule learning problem. The final chapters highlight foundations on ontological schema and introduce its usage in KG before closing with open research questions and a discussion on the potential directions in the future of the field.
History, Practice and Pedagogy: Empathic Engagements in the Visual Arts
by Susan Barahal Elizabeth PuglianoThis edited volume explores the historical, practical and pedagogical possibilities for expressing and cultivating empathy through works of art. While aspects of what we today recognize as empathy has nestled in the artistic experiences and philosophies of all ages, the subjective and elusive nature of empathic responses has often resulted in the relegation of empathy to the margins of art historical inquiry. Moving into the second quarter of the twenty-first century, amidst global health crises, civic unrest, political turmoil, and persistent social inequities and injustices, this capacity to feel with and as someone or something outside of ourselves is more critical than ever. Probing the very notion of empathy, contributions address themes ranging from environmental and social justice to identity and inclusion to transdisciplinary pedagogies and practices, each with a critical eye to how works of art not only appeal to empathic sensibilities, but might play an active role in developing capacities for empathy in viewers.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024: 18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XVII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15075)
by Stefan Roth Aleš Leonardis Elisa Ricci Torsten Sattler Olga Russakovsky Gül VarolThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.
Essentials of Chinese Literature and Art Criticism Volume I
by Wang Ning Xu YuechunThis book offers a detailed analysis of China’s original view of literature and art theory and critical practice from the ancient to the modern period, providing views on dancing, image making, the circulation of artifacts, critical theory, creative writing, art design, aesthetic, cyber arts, photography, etc. This book makes visible the traditional Chinese ideas, philosophy and practices on literature and art in the world and contributes to the diversity of current international literary and art studies. All 15 chapters are translations of selected high-quality original theoretical contributions on Chinese literary and art theory published in prestigious peer-reviewed Chinese journals, whose authors are established scholars in Chinese academia.
Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 8: Results from the 11th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1132)
by Wei Chen Pengcheng Liu Xiaowei Huang Anh Nguyen Eng Hwa Yap Anwar P.P. Abdul Majeed Ue-Hwan KimThis book delves into the forefront of robotics and AI with this scholarly collection from the 11th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RiTA) Volume 1. This book consists of two Sections/Chapters, namely Sensors, Signals and Systems and Robotics, Automation and Control. The former elucidates the pivotal role of sensors, signals and systems in propelling advancements in robotics and AI, while the latter illuminates the transformative power of autonomous systems across various sectors, from intricate surgical procedures to complex manufacturing processes. This book is an indispensable resource for both researchers and practitioners, offering a comprehensive overview of the digital trajectory of robotics and AI.
Recent Trends and Advances in Artificial Intelligence: Selected Papers from ICAETA-2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1138)
by Akhtar Jamil Alaa Ali Hameed Alessandro Ortis Isaac Segovia Ramirez Fausto P. GarciaThis book presents a curated selection of papers from the International Conference on Advanced Engineering, Technology, and Applications (ICAETA24), hosted by the University of Catania, Italy, in March 2024. The conference is co-organized by Istinye University, Turkey. The book delves into the forefront of technological advancements, spotlighting the latest trends and applications of artificial intelligence across diverse domains and addressing real-world challenges with transformative solutions. Readers will gain insights into state-of-the-art models and methodologies, particularly focusing on their applications on benchmark datasets. The discussions and presentations within this volume are organized around four pivotal tracks: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Sensor Technology, and Applications of Artificial Intelligence. Each track offers a deep dive into its respective domain, exploring the profound impact of technological innovations on various industries and sectors.
Management of Hydropower Enterprises: Intelligent Operation, Exploration and Practice in China’s Dadu River Watershed (Water Resources Development and Management)
by Yangju TuThis open access book highlights the hydropower potential of the Dadu River watershed in Sichuan province, Southwest China, and an important part of the flood control system for the Changjiang (Yangtze) River. Ensuring the safe, scientific, and economical operation of hydropower stations is the basis for sustainable development for hydropower enterprises and is the foremost task during the process of running and managing hydropower enterprises. Because of the special natural, geographical, and cultural environment in the Dadu River watershed, the operation and management of hydropower enterprises face numerous challenges due to complex hydrometeorology, frequent earthquakes and geological hazards, fragile ecological environment, and difficult conditions for production. In order to effectively resolve the many challenges on the Dadu River in terms of reservoir group operational control, power station group power dispatch, operation and inspection of equipment for the whole watershed, operation of multiple power station hydraulic structures, and watershed enterprise management, the multiple power stations in the Dadu River watershed adhere to the concept of innovative development and actively embrace advanced technologies such as cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence. In 2014, the Dadu River Company was the first in the corporate world to put forward the dream and approach for the construction of the intelligent enterprise, while boldly carrying out exploration and practice in intelligent operations and management in the Dadu River watershed.
Rethinking the Asian Language Learning Paradigm in Australia
by Kayoko HashimotoThis edited book calls for a rethink of the current Asian language learning paradigm that frames Asian languages as strategic and economic tools, rather than an inherent part of Australian society. As an increasing number of Australians have Asian ancestry and speak languages other than English at home, it argues that we must reset the paradigm and understand Asian languages as intrinsically Australian to maximise existing linguistic and cultural assets. The interdisciplinary chapters, focusing on Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, report on the state of Asian language learning and teaching in mainstream educational settings as well as heritage language education in informal contexts in Australia. With an additional chapter on implications for other Anglophone countries, this volume urges a transformative approach to Asian language education in the context of current global migration and multilingual demographics in order to nurture global citizenship and honour linguistic diversity. The book will be suitable for academics, policy makers, practitioners and teachers.
Dead Wrong: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanCan she stay one step ahead of a killer determined to silence her? Read this second-chance romance, murder mystery to find out!After her client and old friend is murdered, private investigator Kat Justice narrowly escapes her own death when the killer turns on her. Determined to find justice for her friend, she partners up with homicide detective Mitch Elliot. Now they must work together to hunt down leads as they evade a criminal on their heels. But the clock is ticking in their race to uncover the truth…and it&’s only a matter of time before Kat becomes the next victim.Previously publishedFamily and law enforcement go hand in hand in The Justice Agency. Don&’t miss the rest of the series: Double Exposure No Way Out Thread of Suspicion Dark Tide
Double Exposure: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanOutrunning danger could be the last thing they do in this organized crime suspense!When photographer Jennie Buchanan unknowingly captures a drug cartel meeting on film, she becomes a killer&’s next target. And as threats on her life escalate, she has no choice but to accept protection from the last person she expects—her former boyfriend, ex-FBI agent Ethan Justice. With deadly men tracking her every move, it&’s clear that the cartel will stop at nothing to make Jennie—and her evidence—disappear for good. But can Ethan keep her safe long enough to bring a drug lord to justice?Previously publishedFamily and law enforcement go hand in hand in The Justice Agency. Don&’t miss the rest of the series: Dead Wrong No Way Out Thread of Suspicion Dark Tide
No Way Out: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanA killer on the loose and a target on her back in this thrilling suspense about a single mother... and the former US Marshal who swears to protect her...Overhearing that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner—who&’s involved in drug smuggling—propels Alyssa Wells into a world of danger. Not believing anyone will trust her word against a respected officer, Alyssa and her twins go on the run…only to find former US Marshal Cole Justice. She has no choice but to trust the broody private investigator to keep her and her children safe. But when danger tracks them to a deserted beach hideout, could survival be beyond their reach?Previously publishedFamily and law enforcement go hand in hand in The Justice Agency. Don&’t miss the rest of the series: Double Exposure Dead Wrong Thread of Suspicion Dark Tide
His Hidden Son: A Spicy Reunion Romance (Ghana's Most Eligible Billionaires)
by Maya BlakeIndulge in this spicy surprise pregnancy marriage of convenience billionaire romance from Maya Blake, part of the Ghana&’s Most Eligible Billionaires miniseries! Previously published as A Vow to Claim His Hidden Son&“He&’ll take his place as my heir... And you&’ll live as my wife.&”Eighteen months after one incredible night, tycoon Ekow Quayson can&’t get Evangeline Annan off his mind. But after a shock reunion puts them face-to-face, they&’re united by more than their burning desire… Eva's had his baby! She was forced to hide her pregnancy, but now Eva will wear Ekow&’s ring for the sake of their son. For the sake of her heart, she demands a marriage in name only. Yet, when they&’re alone, her husband&’s touch might prove too irresistible to refuse a place in their marital bed…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Ghana's Most Eligible Billionaires books: Bound by Her Rival's Baby His Hidden Son
Marriage of Convenience Collection: Three Passionate Marriage of Convenience Novels
by Maisey YatesThree billionaires, three convenient marriages! Harlequin Presents brings you three full-length billionaire romances from USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates.The Argentine&’s PriceHer billion-dollar &“I do&” deal…with the devil!After climbing his way out of poverty, Lazaro Marino will stop at nothing to reach the top. But there&’s one thing still denied to him: entry to the highest echelons of society. Blue-blooded heiress Vanessa Pickett, the woman who chose her family over him, is the key to unlocking the door to everything he desires…With her business in crisis, CEO Vanessa is desperate. So, when Lazaro offers her the funds she needs, she&’ll do whatever it takes. But her deal with the devil will cost her. His price? Her as his on-paper bride! Yet, there&’s nothing convenient about the heat still burning between them. And, having once been forced to give Lazaro up, they&’ve never had the chance to satisfy it – until now…A Game of VowsThe Spaniard must speak now - or forever hold his peace…Hannah Weston knows all too well that playing with desire gets you burned. Now she&’s patched us the wounds of her first marriage, she&’s about to wed a kinder, safer option. She&’s mere moments away from &“I do&” when Spanish tycoon Eduardo Vega returns and announces they are still husband and wife!After a devastating accident, Eduardo needs Hannah&’s to help pull his business empire back from the brink of ruin. He plans to use the fact that he never signed their divorce papers to his advantage… Only Hannah isn&’t the mild, malleable woman Eduardo once knew. And in the game of vows between them, there can only be one winner: pure, unadulterated passion! Girl on a Diamond PedestalHis diamond on her finger… and dangerous desire in her heart!Noelle Birch was once the girl who had everything, until she fell from grace in spectacular fashion. Destitute and desperate to, she&’s forced to say &“yes&” to billionaire Ethan Grey's convenient proposal. Even knowing that, for him, her becoming his bride is all about revenge…To take control of the family empire from his despicable father, Ethan needs a wife. Who better than the daughter of the woman who ruined his parents&’ marriage. Only Noelle&’s innocent touch elicits a response so fierce, it shatters Ethan&’s iron-clad control. Their union is a means to an end… Unless the wildfire between them makes it so much more!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Love on the Battlefield: Rebellious Brides for Regency Soldiers (Brides of Waterloo)
by Louise Allen Sarah Mallory Annie BurrowsHarlequin Historical brings you three Regency romances in one collection. Love is forged on the battlefield, as three Waterloo soldiers find three brides!A Lady for Lord Randall by Sarah MalloryIndependent schoolmistress Mary Endacott has no intention of ever surrendering to a man – especially when she meets stubborn yet infuriatingly handsome Lord Randall! But with a major battle fast approaching normal rules dissolve, and Mary gives into desire.Justin is renowned for his authority on the battlefield, but Mary is a challenge of a whole new kind! He&’s determined to seize every moment of happiness while he can, but when the fighting commences will the promise of Mary&’s kiss be enough to keep him safe?A Mistress for Major Bartlett by Annie BurrowsMajor Tom Bartlett is shocked to discover that the angel who nursed his battle wounds is darling of the ton Lady Sarah Latymor. One taste of her threatens both her impeccable reputation and his career!An honourable man would ask for her hand, but Bartlett is considered an unrepentant rake by polite society – sweet Sarah would be spurned as his mistress and even as his wife. He demands she leave, but Sarah is just as determined to stay…by his side and in his bed!A Rose for Major Flint by Louise AllenMajor Adam Flint&’s is illegitimate, a roughened soldier, and an incorrigible rake – but Rose has never met a man so defined by honour.Who else, when faced with a lady rendered memory-less by the traumas of war, would resist the intense attraction that burns between them? Rose might not know her own name, but she knows her heart – and her heart wants Flint!Previously published as:Brides of Waterloo Miniseries miniseriesLove forged on the battlefield… A Lady for Lord Randall by Sarah Mallory A Mistress for Major Bartlett by Annie Burrows A Rose for Major Flint by Louise Allen
Colton's Dangerous Reunion: A Romantic Suspense Novel (The Coltons of Colorado)
by Justine DavisProtecting children is his calling… Now he must guard the woman who broke his heartSocial worker Gideon Colton has devoted his life to helping kids. His commitment to his work has eased some of the heartache from his breakup with Dr. Sophia Gray-Jones. Then a battered child brings the pediatrician back into his life. And as a vengeful father threatens Sophia, Gideon is determined to protect her. But hiding out together might just create tremendous danger to their hearts… and their lives!Colton&’s of Colorado Series: Colton's Pursuit of Justice by Marie Ferrarella Snowed In With a Colton by Lisa Childs Colton's Dangerous Reunion by Justine Davis Stalking Colton's Family by Geri Krotow Undercover Colton by Addison Fox Colton Countdown by Tara Taylor Quinn Colton's Secret Sabotage by Deborah Fletcher MelloPreviously published
Variational-Hemivariational Inequalities with Applications (Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics)
by Mircea Sofonea Stanislaw MigorskiVariational-Hemivariational Inequalities with Applications, Second Edition represents the outcome of the cross-fertilization of nonlinear functional analysis and mathematical modelling, demonstrating its application to solid and contact mechanics. Based on authors’ original results, the book illustrates the use of various functional methods (including monotonicity, pseudomonotonicity, compactness, penalty and fixed-point methods) in the study of various nonlinear problems in analysis and mechanics. The classes of history-dependent operators and almost history-dependent operators are exposed in a large generality. A systematic and unified presentation contains a carefully selected collection of new results on variational-hemivariational inequalities with or without unilateral constraints. A wide spectrum of static, quasistatic, dynamic contact problems for elastic, viscoelastic and viscoplastic materials illustrates the applicability of these theoretical results.Written for mathematicians, applied mathematicians, engineers and scientists, this book is also a valuable tool for graduate students and researchers in nonlinear analysis, mathematical modelling, mechanics of solids, and contact mechanics.New to the second edition Convergence and well-posedness results for elliptic and history-dependent variational-hemivariational inequalities Existence results on various optimal control problems with applications in solid and contact mechanics Existence, uniqueness and stability results for evolutionary and differential variational-hemivariational inequalities with unilateral constraints Modelling and analysis of static and quasistatic contact problems for elastic and viscoelastic materials with looking effect Modelling and analysis of viscoelastic and viscoplastic dynamic contact problems with unilateral constraints.