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Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis
by Suzanne CopeThe gripping, true, and untold history of the Italian anti-fascist resistance during World War II, told through the stories of four spectacularly courageous women fighters From underground soldiers to intrepid spies, Women of War unearths the hidden history of the brave women who risked their lives to overthrow the Nazi occupation and liberate Italy. Using primary sources and brand new scholarship, historian Suzanne Cope illuminates the roles played by women while Italians struggled under dual foes: Nazi invaders and Italian fascist loyalists. Cope&’s research and storytelling introduces four brave and resourceful women who risked everything to overthrow the Nazi occupation and pry their future from the fascist grasp. We meet Carla Capponi in Rome, where she made bombs in an underground bunker then ferried them to their deadly destination wearing lipstick and a trenchcoat; and Bianca Guidetti Serra who rode her bicycle up switchbacks in the Alps, dodging bullets while delivering bags of clandestine newspapers and munitions to the anti-fascist armies hidden in the mountains. In Florence, the young future author of Italy&’s new constitution, Teresa Mattei, carried secret messages and hid bombs; while Anita Malavasi led troops across the Apennine Mountains. Women of War brings their experiences as underground resistance fighters, partisan combatants, spies, and saboteurs to life. Essential and original, Women of War offers not only a reexamination of the elision of women from vital WWII history but also a valuable perspective on the ongoing fight for gender equality and social justice. After all, these were the women who launched a feminist movement as they fought for the future of their country, and what that could mean for its women, all while under Nazi and fascist fire.
Father's Day, Here I Come! (Here I Come!)
by D.J. SteinbergCelebrate Father's Day with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!It's time to start prepping some pancakes in bed and calling up Grandpa, too, because Father's Day is here! From making Dad the perfect card to spending the day doing all his favorite things, these clever and heartwarming poems—plus a page of stickers!—cover all the best ways to celebrate Dad and embrace the fun of his special day.
The Ghost Woods
by C. J. CookeA young woman sent to stay in a crumbling gothic manor will find haunting secrets creeping out of the surrounding dark woods in this new, chilling novel from the acclaimed author of The Lighthouse Witches. In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall. This place is shrouded in folklore—old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child.Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed.Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something. Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live on the grounds—and together they begin to unpack the secrets of this place. As the truth comes to the surface and the darkness moves in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew—and risk what she holds most dear.
Inside the Radicalized Mind: The Neuropolitics of Terrorism and Violent Extremism (Elements in Experimental Political Science)
by Tiffiany HowardThis Element aims to better understand the role of the internet in the radicalization process, focusing on how online factors contribute to self-radicalization. Specifically, it examines the neurocognitive process of online radicalization by analyzing the impact of terrorist and extremist propaganda videos on individuals' cognitive empathy using electroencephalography (EEG). Ultimately, this research aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of online radicalization and the psychological effects of exposure to extremist content on the internet.
Generative AI in Computer Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities (Elements in Generative AI in Education)
by Diana Franklin Paul Denny David A. Gonzalez-Maldonado Minh TranGenerative AI is a disruptive technology that has the potential to transform many aspects of how computer science is taught. Like previous innovations such as high-level programming languages and block-based programming languages, generative AI lowers the technical expertise necessary to create working programs, bringing the power of computation to more people. The programming process is already changing as a result of its presence, even for expert programmers. It also poses significant challenges to educators around re-thinking assessment as some well-established approaches may no longer be viable. Many traditional programming assignments can be completed using generative AI tools with minimal effort, thus potentially undermining learning. In this Element, the authors explore both the opportunities and the challenges for computer science education resulting from the widespread availability of generative AI.
Ways of Seeing International Organisations: New Perspectives for International Institutional Law (LSE International Studies)
by Negar Mansouri Quiroga-Villamarín, Daniel R.For decades, the field of scholarship that studies the law and practice of international organisations -also known as 'international institutional law'- has been marked by an intellectual quietism. Most of the scholarship tends to focus narrowly on providing 'legal' answers to 'legal' questions. For that reason, perspectives rarely engage with the insights of critical traditions of legal thought (for instance, feminist, postcolonial, or political economy-oriented perspectives) or with interdisciplinary contributions produced outside the field. Ways of Seeing International Organisations challenges the narrow gaze of the field by bringing together authors across multiple disciplines to reflect on the need for 'new' perspectives in international institutional law. Highlighting the limits of mainstream approaches, the authors instead interrogate international organisations as pivots in processes of world-making. To achieve this, the volume is organised around four fundamental themes: expertise; structure; performance; and capital. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Norms, Practices, and Social Change in Global Politics (Elements in International Relations)
by Steven Bernstein Aarie Glas Marion LaurenceDebate over how to recognize and understand change and continuity has long animated the field of International Relations. This Element brings norm-oriented and practice-oriented approaches into conversation to advance a wide-ranging account of change and continuity in global politics. It elaborates four scenarios in which norm and practice interactions produce change and continuity: relative continuity and a tight coupling of practices and norms; change through accidental incompetence; new competencies that create disjunctures; and change through deliberate contestation. It demonstrates the utility of the approach using empirical illustrations from the fields of global health and development The Element also shows the wider applicability of the scenarios for major contemporary debates about change in global governance and security. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Don't You Want Me
by Derlys Maria GutiérrezAfter discovering a magical ability to travel through time, Lisa Williams uses her newfound freedom to return to her youth and redo her past to meet her one true love with humorous, heart-warming, and sometimes disastrous results.It&’s 2008 and Lisa Williams is lonely and desperate for love as she grapples with a failing marriage. She is having an extramarital affair with a married man, Adam, who she believes is the true love of her life. Stuck waiting for him—as usual—at a train station one evening, she hears The Human League&’s song, Don&’t You Want Me, on the radio, and is suddenly transported to her alma mater, Columbia University, as a student in 1982 New York City. There, in her eighteen-year-old body with all her memories of middle age intact, she meets her lover, as if for the first time.Thus begins her wild journey traveling back and forth through time, unpredictably, to the colorful and musical 1980s. Lisa hopes that while in the past, she can prevent Adam from marrying the woman who becomes his wife in the present day. But each new moment in the past provides new insights into the present, and the twists and turns of time travel combine with fate and friendship to lead Lisa to a surprising new future.
Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation (Mindy Kim #12)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this twelfth and final novel, Mindy and her family vacation to South Korea.Mindy is so excited to go back to Korea—not only are she, Dad, and Julie going to the popular tourist spot, Jeju Island, it&’s baby Charlie&’s first big international trip! Mindy can&’t wait for some lazy days on the beach and to see the natural sites unique to the island. But the trip gets off to a rocky start, and Mindy finds herself hoping this first vacation together won&’t be memorable for all the wrong reasons!
Gigi Shin, Live from Manhattan (Gigi Shin #2)
by Lyla LeeThis second book in a sparkling middle grade series that gives a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club follows Gigi and her friends to New York City as they attend the art camp of their dreams.Gigi Shin is looking forward to her best summer ever: not only did she get accepted to the prestigious Starscape Art Academy in New York City, but so did all her friends and fellow Ace Squad members! Plus, Gigi&’s art idol, Christiana Moon, is going to be a guest lecturer and Gigi is determined to make a great impression. But as soon as they land in NYC, things don&’t exactly go to plan. Instead of being able to room with each other, the girls are all assigned to room with other attendees; Gigi is paired with Sohee, who doesn&’t seem too excited to have Gigi as a roommate. The workload is heavy, and while the teachers are all experts in their field, they aren&’t exactly the best instructors—including Gigi&’s idol, Christiana, who&’s dismissive when Gigi asks her for advice. When all the attendees are given a huge opportunity to showcase their work, Gigi and her friends are determined to turn things around and make the best of camp, using the city for inspiration. With the help of some unexpected allies, can Gigi prove to everyone—and herself—that she has what it takes?
The Great Hum: A Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
by Minyak Kunzang SönamDive into an ocean of Buddhist wisdom with this masterful immersion in Shantideva&’s well-known guide to the boundless spirit of the bodhisattva.Shantideva&’s Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicaryavatara) is without a doubt one of the greatest masterpieces of Indian Buddhism and the single most influential text on Mahayana ethical theory. Since it was composed in the eighth century, it has continuously animated the living tradition—especially in Tibet, but now in the West as well—as more translations have become available. Its poetic evocations of the spirit of awakening allow readers to enter the mind of the bodhisattva. Nineteenth-century master Minyak Kunzang Sonam composed what came to be the most extensive commentary in any language on Shantideva's masterpiece. This commentary came to be known as the Great Hum because it fills the entirety of the third or hum volume of the author&’s collected works. Citing hundreds of sutras, he shows how Shantideva&’s verses are beautifully integrated within, and express, the Buddhist textual universe. In particular he ties Shantideva&’s verses with the Anthology of Training, the thematic collection of scriptural citations also compiled by Shantideva, creating a detailed tapestry of Mahayana thought and practice. Kunzang Sonam&’s commentary on the philosophically rich ninth &“Wisdom&” chapter was published previously as The Profound Reality of Interdependence, and this volume presents his commentary on the first eight chapters, detailing the generation of the spirit of awakening, the cultivation of positive qualities, and the practice of meditation. Embedded in the commentary is a fresh translation of Shantideva&’s verses, making this an unparalleled guide to appreciating their layers of meaning and applying them in one&’s practice and life.
Julie Chan Is Dead: A Novel
by Liann ZhangIn this debut thriller perfect for fans of Bunny and Yellowface, a young woman steps into her deceased twin&’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse. Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe&’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she&’s always envied. Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe&’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe&’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but. Haunted by Chloe&’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe&’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister&’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.
Becoming Ghost: Poetry
by Cathy Linh CheThe long-awaited sophomore poetry collection by award-winning writer Cathy Linh Che, on familial estrangement, the Vietnam War, and Francis Ford Coppola&’s Apocalypse Now.The follow-up to her acclaimed poetry debut Split, Becoming Ghost documents Cathy Linh Che&’s parents&’ experiences as refugees who escaped the Vietnam War and then were cast as extras in Francis Ford Coppola&’s film Apocalypse Now, placing them at the margins of their own story. The poetry collection uses persona, speculation, and the golden shovel form as a means of moving Vietnamese voices from the periphery to the center. The speaker&’s disownment raises questions about the challenges of using parents as poetic subjects, telling familial stories to a broader public, and the meaning of forgiveness.
Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World
by Jaz BrisackFor fans of Fight Like Hell and A History of America in Ten Strikes, the leader of the Starbucks and Tesla union movements shares stories from the front lines to help us organize our own workplaces.Get on the Job and Organize is a compelling, inspirational narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz Brisack argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it&’s equally important to organize when you love your job. With an accessible voice and profound insight, Brisack puts everything into the context of America&’s long tradition of labor organizing and shows us how we too can organize our workplaces, from how to educate yourself and your colleagues, to what backlash can be expected and how to fight it, to what victory looks like even if the union doesn&’t necessarily &“win.&”
Experimentelle Pflanzenökologie: Grundlagen und Anwendungen (Springer Reference Naturwissenschaften)
by Rainer Matyssek Werner B. HerppichAllen, die mit Planung, Durchführung und Auswertung von pflanzenökologischen Experimenten zu tun haben, bietet dieses Handbuch eine zuverlässige Basis. Die Autoren beschreiben die biophysikalischen, physikalisch-chemischen und ökophysiologischen Grundlagen der experimentellen Pflanzenökologie sowie die Interaktionen zwischen Pflanzen und abiotischen Faktoren. Schwerpunktmäßig konzentrieren sie sich dabei auf Teilbereiche, die für den Freilandeinsatz von hoher Bedeutung sind. So behandeln sie insbesondere Fragen des Kohlenstoff- und des Wasserhaushaltes. Dabei werden einzelne Aspekte gezielt vertiefend behandelt, auf ein oberflächliches Ansprechen möglichst vieler Teilbereiche dagegen verzichtet. Mineralstoffhaushalt und Bodenökologie wurden als Themen bewusst ausgeklammert, da für diese zum Teil andere wissenschaftliche und methodische Anforderungen gelten. Die Darstellung und Erläuterung von Messtechniken und Arbeitsmethoden der modernen experimentellen Pflanzenökologie, ergänzt durch eine Vielzahl von Forschungsbeispielen, bilden den Schwerpunkt dieses Buches. Das Werk basiert auf zwei vorangegangenen Auflagen gleichen Titels „Experimentelle Pflanzenökologie, Grundlagen und Anwendungen“ von Dieter von Willert, Rainer Matyssek und Werner B. Herppich, Thieme 1995 (1. Auflage), sowie Rainer Matyssek und Werner B. Herppich, Springer Nature 2019 (2. Auflage). Diese vorliegende 3. Auflage wurde ein weiteres Mal stark überarbeitet und erweitert.
Migration Film Festivals: Social Functions, Expectations and Challenges (Framing Film Festivals)
by Lidia Peralta García Lhoussain SimourThis book explores the intersections of migration and film festivals, with particular attention to their social functions . Adopting an interdisciplinary and multi-bottom line perspective, the authors address the purposes and circumstances of migration film festivals; their delimitation as distinct from other genres of festivals; their cinematographic creation; and their approaches to the curation and programming of films. Numerous questions arise in the process: Is social function prone to homogenization among migration film festivals? What are these festivals’ main constraints in negotiating their social functions? What is their actual capacity to foster social transformation? How do we conceive of the fact that most migration festival goers are rarely the ones in need of changing their perceptions? How are migrants actually involved in these cultural events? What are the specific challenges that undermine migration film festivals in achieving a greater social impact, and in turning into true axes of critical reflection towards more empathetic, inclusive and respectful ways of life?
Intermediate Classical Mechanics
by Yih-Hsing Pao Li-Sheng WangThis book describes the basic concepts and principles of classical mechanics in the intermediate level. Given the perspective that different mechanical problems require an appropriate approach drawn from various methods or principles, a textbook discussing multiple methods or principles in mechanics is highly desirable. Additionally, a good textbook should include historical context on the motivation and the development of the methods or principles, allowing students to gain insights that may help them discover new theories. However, after many years of teaching Dynamics in the graduate school, the authors were unable to find a suitable intermediate-level textbook on classical mechanics, which motivated them to begin writing this book. For the aforementioned reasons, this book includes the descriptions of various methods or principles in mechanics, such as the Newton-Euler Principle, the d’Alembert Principle, Lagrangian methods, Gauss’s Principle of Least Constraint, the Gibbs-Appell equation, Jourdain’s equation, the Principle of Virtual Power, the Appell-Kane method, the Hamilton Principle, and the Hamiltonian mechanics, among others. Moreover, many historical remarks on the motivation and the development of the methods or principles are given in this book, as well as numerous applications. The authors also believe that in studying the motion of a material body, different models may be used depending on the application. If the position of the body is of interest, a particle model may be chosen. If the orientation or attitude of the body is under consideration, a rigid body model should be adopted. If deformation is a concern, a model of deformable body should be applied. Consequently, a book in mechanics for engineers should encompass a variety of models of the body, ranging from particles to continua such as solids or fluids. This book also meets that need.
Legacy and Innovation: Integrating Cultural Heritage Conservation with Contemporary Tourism Management (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Rui Alexandre Castanho Tatjana Pivac Ante MandićThis book explores the intersection of culture, sustainability, and tourism. Also, it explores the importance of integrating cultural heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, and economic considerations in the development of tourism destinations. It provides a deep understanding of how cultural tourism can be harnessed to create positive and responsible tourism experiences that benefit local communities, protect natural resources, and promote cultural diversity. Drawing upon real-world examples and case studies, this book offers practical strategies and approaches for fostering sustainable tourism practices. It examines the role of technology in enhancing cultural tourism experiences, the impact of tourism on local economies, and the preservation of cultural vitality in peripheral areas. The book also analyzes the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism industry and explores sustainable development models for the post-pandemic era. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book is a valuable resource for tourism professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in the field of sustainable tourism. It emphasizes the need for a balanced and holistic approach that considers the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of cultural tourism. By promoting cultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community engagement, "Cultural Sustainable Tourism" paves the way for a more sustainable and responsible future in the tourism industry. This book provides a diverse range of case studies and research insights into various aspects of sustainable tourism. It offers valuable perspectives on community-based approaches, cultural preservation, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, destination modeling, heritage restoration, and the interconnections between tourism, media, and culture. Throughout the book, readers will find a wealth of case studies, research insights, and practical examples from around the world. These real-world examples offer valuable lessons and best practices for implementing sustainable cultural tourism initiatives. The book also encourages critical thinking and reflection, inviting readers to consider the ethical dimensions of cultural tourism, the importance of local empowerment, and the long-term sustainability of tourism practices.
The Unfinished History of the Indebted Nation-State
by Jonathan HallThis book traces the genesis of the indebtedness of the nation-state in the West, arguing that it is a phenomenon which preceded the emergence of capitalism. Even prior to the emergence of the capitalist mode of production, the ruling class of feudal landowners in the West were dependent on credit, and had to repay the loans provided by their international creditors. Those monetary loans were unavoidable, both for the defence of the emergent territorial state against its rivals and for its expansion in the struggle against them. However autonomous the early Western nation-states may appear to have been, in reality they were all dependent on the transnational creditors of the time, while the latter in their turn depended on them for the extraction of surplus value from the geographically widening circle of their subject populations. In the modern world of international capitalism, the various nationalisms are still inseparable from the international framework of financial institutions which struggle to sustain the global regime for the perpetual extraction of surplus value.
Software, System, and Service Engineering: S3E 2024 Topical Area, Held as Part of FedCSIS 2024, Belgrade, Serbia, 8–11 September, 2024 and KKIO 2024, Held as Part of SEAA 2024, Paris, France, August 28-30, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #542)
by Geylani Kardas Ivan Luković Boris Milašinović Aleksandar Popović Łukasz Radliński Mirosław Staroń Jakub Swacha Adam PrzybyłekThis book constitutes selected and enlarged versions of papers presented at S3E 2024 Topical Area, held as part of FedCSIS 2024, in Belgrade, Serbia, 8–11 September, 2024 and the 25th Conference on Practical Aspects of and Solutions for Software Engineering, KKIO 2024, held as part of SEAA 2024, Paris, France, during August 28-30, 2024. The 3 papers included from KKIO 2024 were selected from 18 submissions (and 10 presentations), and the 5 papers from S3E were selected from 25 submissions (and 12 presentations). The contributions deal with academic research and real-world applications in the field of software engineering.
Nonprofit Operations and Supply Chain Management: Theory and Practice (Springer Series in Supply Chain Management #25)
by Gemma Berenguer Milind G. SohoniThis book explores nonprofit organizations (NPOs) from an operations and supply chain management (OM/SCM) perspective. Traditionally, OM/SCM research has concentrated on for-profit businesses in sectors like retail and manufacturing. In contrast, nonprofit sectors such as food banks, nursing homes, educational institutions, social services, and humanitarian relief have been less studied but are the focus of this book. The study of NPO activities forms the nascent and novel field of Nonprofit Operations and Supply Chain Management. This distinctive book compiles research on the emerging field of NPO operations and supply chain management. From an operational perspective, it analyses how NPOs operate based on not-for-profit incentives, where some specific operational decisions such as fundraising, resource allocation, workforce scheduling, or transportation are studied in detail. From a supply chain perspective, the book highlights the diverse actors involved, including suppliers, donors, NPOs, and beneficiaries. It emphasizes the complexity of the donation channel in nonprofit supply chains, detailing various participants who either facilitate donation flow or ensure aid reaches beneficiaries. The book covers a range of topics from theoretical frameworks to practical applications, such as not-for-profit goals, ownership transitions, cash and in-kind donation management, and volunteer coordination in both offline and online environments. This co-edited volume presents a collection of recent innovative research on nonprofit OM/SCM from top global scholars and practitioners. It is mainly aimed at graduate students and researchers in supply chain management, operations management, and operations research. Additionally, academics from other fields studying nonprofit organizations and professionals in the nonprofit sector will find it valuable.
Computing and Emerging Technologies: First International Conference, ICCET 2023, Lahore, Pakistan, May 26-27, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2056)
by Muhammad Arif Arfan Jaffar Oana GemanThe two-volume set CCIS 2055-2056 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Computing and Emerging Technologies, ICCET 2023, held in Lahore, Pakistan, during May 26-27, 2023. The 50 full papers and 15 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 250 submissions. The papers focused on topics such as blockchain, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and and offered in-depth analyses and practical implementations.
Rekonstruktive Forschung im und zum Lehramtsstudium (Rekonstruktive Bildungsforschung #47)
by Julia Labede Bettina Lindmeier Andreas WernetFallrekonstruktives Arbeiten ist aus der Lehrer:innenbildung kaum mehr wegzudenken. Einerseits werden kasuistisch ausgerichtete Seminare angeboten, die Studierenden die Chance geben sollen, schulische und gesellschaftliche ‚Selbstverständlichkeiten‘ zu hinterfragen und wissenschaftlich zu reflektieren. Andererseits ist das Lehramtsstudium selbst zum Gegenstand qualitativ-rekonstruktiver Forschung geworden. In dem interdisziplinär angelegten Sammelband wird nach den Besonderheiten des Lehramtsstudiums sowie dem Beitrag qualitativ rekonstruktiver Forschung zur Lehrer:innenbildung gefragt.
War and the World Economy: Trade, Tech and Military Conflicts in a De-globalising World (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics)
by William JefferiesThis book offers a deep-dive analysis of the period of globalization from the late 1980s to the present through the lens of long wave theory. It traces how the end of the Cold War transformed the base of the global economy, doubling the working-class producing profits, and its superstructure, reestablishing US monopolar dominance. It explores how the &‘hyper-globalization&’ of the period up to 2008 has transitioned into a new long wave of de-globalization, stagnation and multi-polar conflict. The book focuses particularly on the looming and actual wars – in trade, tech, and military terms –intertwined with world economics as the twenty-first century progresses. The book addresses three overarching themes: globalization versus de-globalization, great power conflict versus cooperation, and trade/tech integration versus competition. It examines the shift from stagnating conditions in the late 1970s to the resurgent hyper-global capitalism of the 2000s after the integration of the former Centrally Planned Economies (CPEs) into the world market, leading to, but not ending with, the 2008 Great Financial Recession. Globalization is analysed in depth at both a national and global level, with insights on the diverging paths of US and China forming a central focus of the chapters. The book provides a comparative analysis of US and Chinese economic development and discusses how globalization inevitably produced de-globalization: reversing trends towards the integration of production, trade and finance that have defined the world economy over the last three decades. This book will be of interest to scholars and students in areas including political economy, macroeconomics, war studies, international relations and more.
Nurse's Dubai Temptation
by Scarlet WilsonCould a nurse&’s arrival in Dubai provide the missing piece in one doctor&’s family? Find out in Scarlet Wilson&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance!She wants what she shouldn&’t have! Nurse Addy wants to forget all about her ex-fiancé. And the opportunity to relocate to Dubai for a new job provides her with just the space she needs. Until Dr. Theo complicates Addy&’s fresh start… Because her plan did not include catching—inconvenient!—feelings for her handsome colleague. Especially when single dad Theo comes as a package deal with his adorable adopted son. But when Addy learns that Theo&’s her neighbor, pretending that sparks aren&’t flying between them becomes even harder. Still, is she ready to risk her heart on this family?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.