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Bad Moon: A heart-stopping new supernatural thriller from the million-copy bestselling author of The Chronicles of St Marys (Elizabeth Cage #4)
by Jodi TaylorBOOK 4 IN THE GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL SERIES BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'SI will send the serpent. I always send the serpent. It's kind of my signature move. Things are not going well for Elizabeth Cage. It all started with the Christmas she can't quite remember. There's blood on her doorstep every morning. Something unpleasant is heading her way. And then there's the sinister note threatening her life. The one that seems to have been written by Elizabeth herself . . .Twisty, dark and incredibly gripping, the Elizabeth Cage novels are perfect for fans of Sarah Painter and Genevieve Cogman. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Jodi Taylor does brilliant, strong female heroes, and Elizabeth follows on from Max in the St Mary's series''I look forward to another adventure with this quirky and perfectly matched pair''Hold on to your seat and close your eyes if you dare!''Gripping and full of curious plot turns''An on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller where no assumptions can be made'
The Pilgrim's Revenge: A gripping new 2025 historical revenge adventure epic thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Ben Hope series (Will Bowman Series #1)
by Scott Mariani**Pre-order The Knight's Pledge, the second book in the Will Bowman series, now!**1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed. In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army.Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade?
Too Late: A dark and twisty thriller from the author of IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen HooverFrom the author of the heart-wrenching global phenomenon It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively - comes a breath-taking psychological suspense about obsession and dangerous love . . . Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so, every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it's meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother's care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he in turn developed a disturbing obsession with her - one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day. When undercover DEA agent Carter enters the picture, Sloan's surprised to feel an immediate attraction between them, despite knowing that if Asa finds out, he will kill him. And Asa has always been a step ahead of everyone in his life, including Sloan. No one has ever gotten in his way. No one except Carter. Together, Sloan and Carter must find a way out before it's too late . . .This is the new edition of Too Late from the TikTok phenomenon. If you love this, don't miss Colleen Hoover's word-of-mouth hit suspense Verity.SEE WHAT READERS ARE SAYING . . .'Had me absolutely hooked. I literally did not have a clue what would happen next!' ***** Reader Review'Colleen Hoover is my go-to author and she honestly never fails to deliver' ***** Reader Review'She doesn't sugarcoat the bad parts and glitter the good ones, the heroes are flawed and the villains are human' ***** Reader Review'There is seriously no other author who writes books that take you right to the brink and then bring you back' ***** Reader Review'A dark and twisty romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat' ***** Reader Review'Another incredible book by Colleen Hoover. Her writing gets to me every time. I was so invested in this' ***** Reader ReviewToo Late was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 26.08.23
Verity: The thriller that will capture your heart and blow your mind, from the author of IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen HooverColleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively. Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, with over a million five star reviews from readers.Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . .Before you start reading, ask yourself: are you ready to stay up all night? And if you love Verity, don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. 1 MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN VERITY FIVE STARS'One of the best thrillers I have ever read' *****'Powerful, mind-blowing and emotional' *****'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' *****'There are no words. Bravo' *****'Dark, creepy, and one hundred per cent original' *****'I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' *****'Left me completely speechless' *****VERITY was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 18.03.22Winner of The British Book Awards' Pageturner of the Year Award 15.05.23
This Is How It Always Is: ‘It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think' Liane Moriarty
by Laurie Frankel'Hilarious and heart-stoppingly emotional' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fabulous book. Topical, moving, full of magic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was captivated by the story of the love and acceptance this family shares for each other' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Amazing, detailed, honest and enlightening. 100% recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick'It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think' Liane Moriarty, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little LiesThis is how a family keeps a secret . . . and how that secret ends up keeping them.This is how a family lives happily ever after . . . until happily ever after becomes complicated.This is how children change . . . and then change the world.This is Claude. He's five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl.Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They're just not sure they're ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude's secret. Until one day it explodes.Laurie Frankel's This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it's about the ways this is how it always is: change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don't get to keep them forever. 'Thought-provoking and topical' Woman & Home'Touching' Good Housekeeping'An astonishing balance of humour, complexity, and above all, kindness' Ruth Ozeki'Wonderful, magical' Red
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1 (Toto #1)
by Dermot O’LearyFrom bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - a snake has escaped London Zoo and it's up to her to find it! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children's author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
Shattered Moonlight: The scorching romantasy sequel you were waiting for! (The Moonlight Series #2)
by K.C. HarperWelcome to the spicy sequel of Shadowed Moonlight, the urban romantasy series filled with witches and werewolves.Kane and Briar are back . . . but so is the danger.Briar and Kane have solved Cambria's murder, but the trouble keeps coming: Briar's stepfather was the one pulling their strings all along. Now he's compelling her to protect his secrets while he uses her as a pawn in his torturous game.Torn between her stepfather's commands and her own heart, Briar struggles with her new role as her coven's second. And with Kane as Alpha of the Northern Pack, duty threatens to rip them apart.Then Kane's old flame reappears, igniting Briar's jealousy and throwing another wrench into their suddenly complicated relationship.With secrets, suspicions, and powerful forces working to tear them apart, can Kane and Briar weather this storm?READERS LOVE IT'An unforgettable urban romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A compelling blend of mystery and romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had me on my KNEES' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance was incredible had me audibly squealing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gritty urban fantasy that will sink its claws into you from page one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology (Essentials)
by A. Victor HoffbrandHOFFBRAND’S ESSENTIAL HAEMATOLOGY The Essentials is an international, best-selling series of textbooks, all of which are designed to support lecture series or themes on core topics within the health sciences. See www.wiley.com for further details. The definitive introductory textbook on haematology, covering basic science, diagnostic testing, clinical features, and patient management Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology has helped medical students and trainee physicians understand the core principles of clinical and laboratory haematology for more than four decades. Original contributions by leading experts provide authoritative coverage of clinical and laboratory features and management within haematology, including the haematological aspects of systemic diseases, pregnancy, and the neonate. Hundreds of high-quality colour images illustrate various anaemias and white cell disorders, leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma, bleeding and thrombotic disorders, and other blood diseases. Now in its ninth edition, this classic textbook incorporates current knowledge of the pathogenesis of blood diseases, the 5th WHO (2022) classification of haematological neoplasms, the detection of minimal residual disease, advances in the treatment of benign and neoplastic blood diseases. New sections focus on the haematological consequences of COVID-19 infection and vaccine -induced immune thrombotic thrombocy-topenia (VITT). Additional and expanded chapters describe non-Hodgkin lymphomas, amyloid, and haemophilia. Supported by a companion website with hundreds of MCQs and PowerPoint slides, Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology, Ninth Edition, remains an indispensable resource for trainee haematologists and physicians.
Ethics, volume 135 number 4 (July 2025)
by EthicsThis is volume 135 issue 4 of Ethics. Ethics features scholarly work that covers a range of topics pertaining to moral, political, and legal philosophy from a variety of intellectual perspectives, including social and political theory, law, and economics. Articles in the journal present new theories, apply theory to contemporary moral issues, and focus on historical works that have significant implications for contemporary theory. In addition to major articles, Ethics publishes critical discussions, symposia, review essays, and book reviews.
The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, volume 76 number 2 (June 2025)
by The British Journal for the Philosophy of ScienceThis is volume 76 issue 2 of The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Since 1950, The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (BJPS) has presented the best new work in the discipline. An international leader in the philosophy of science, BJPS showcases outstanding research on a variety of topics, from the nature of models and simulations to mathematical explanation and foundational issues in the physical, life, and social sciences. Published on behalf of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science, the journal offers innovative and thought-provoking papers that open up new areas of inquiry or shed new light on well-known issues.
Mundania: How and Where Technologies Are Made Ordinary
by Robert WillimDigital services, platforms and arrangements are often promoted as smooth and convenient, smart or intelligent. When introduced, devices can appear utterly fascinating or awkward, even disquieting. Eventually, however, they soon disappear in the muddle of everyday life. This is how Mundania takes form. Based on original research, this book uses the concept of mundania to better understand technological change. Scholar-artist Robert Willim deftly unpacks the interplay between everyday life and the immense complexity of technological infrastructures. Offering imaginative new insights into our relationship with technology, this book will appeal to readers in a range of fields from science and technology studies and media studies to the arts.
Urban Rainfall Runoff Pollution Control Technology and Application
by Fei Qi Dezhi SunThis book comprehensively presents rapid progress and development in urban rainfall runoff pollution control technology in China since the 11th Five-Year Plan period. It covers many aspects of the research including background summary, assessment methods, control technology, and various case studies to the validation of the control theory and the development of sponge city construction. The book appeals to scholars and graduates majoring in environmental engineering and water supply engineering. It is also suitable for practitioners engaged in urban drainage system.
Modelling and Development of Intelligent Systems: 9th International Conference, MDIS 2024, Sibiu, Romania, October 17–19, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2486)
by Dana Simian Laura Florentina StoicaThis book CCIS 2486 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Modelling and Development of Intelligent Systems, MDIS 2024, held in Sibiu, Romania, during October 17–19, 2024. The 16 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. The MDIS 2024 focuses on Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems for Decision supports, Modelling and optimization of Dynamic Systems, Evolutionary Computing and Metaheuristics, Security and Cryptography in Dynamic Systems.
Home Literacy Environment and Literacy Acquisition: Evidence from Different Languages and Contexts (Literacy Studies #26)
by George Georgiou Tomohiro InoueThis book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the literature on home literacy environment and its association with literacy skills in different languages and contexts. Home literacy environment (HLE), an umbrella term that encompasses various activities parents engage in with their children, has been studied extensively by psychologists, linguists, behavioral geneticists, and educators. However, no systematic effort has been put into synthesizing this growing body of research in a coherent manner, making it difficult for researchers and various stakeholders to understand the key points of past research while keeping up with the latest research findings. To address this need, the first part of the book provides an overview of the current literature on conceptualizations of HLE, covering prominent theoretical models, the measurement of HLE, the potential extension and generalizability of models across contexts, the intersections between home learning environment in literacy, numeracy, and other domains, and the genetic and environmental etiology of literacy development The second section of the book hosts a wide variety of studies from all over the world, conducted in English-speaking countries (UK, U.S., Canada), Finland, Greece, Turkey, China, Japan, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, and Chile and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, while it includes chapters with both typically-developing children and children at familial risk of dyslexia. The third section of this book offers a comprehensive collection of chapters on intervention studies examining the role of family literacy programs, dialogic reading, and onscreen digital access. Together, the 22 chapters of this book elucidate the complex nature of HLE and provide future research directions and instructional recommendations on how parents and policymakers can improve home literacy practices around the world. As such, this book is valuable for researchers, educators, and other professionals, and the readership ranges from graduate students and scholars to parents and policymakers.
Soft Skills for the 21st Century: Defining a Framework for Navigating Human-Centered Development in an AI-Driven World (SpringerBriefs in Business)
by Pavla Slavíčková Jaroslava Kubátová Michal Müller David Kosina Ondřej KročilIn this open access book, the authors embark on a ground breaking exploration of the often-elusive realm of soft skills, addressing the challenges posed by technology and the evolving workplace. With well-founded research, the book navigates the complex landscape of academic and non-academic perceptions, offering a critical analysis of the evolving definitions and classifications of soft skills. The heart of the book lies in the Delphi research methodology that helps uncover 30 key soft skills for the 21st century. The subsequent chapters redefine, categorize, and model these skills, introducing rubrics and a tree model that showcases their interconnected nature. This structured approach provides educators, trainers, and professionals with a comprehensive framework for understanding and developing soft skills tailored to the demands of the modern world. As the book concludes, it emphasizes the enduring importance of soft skills in the face of technological advances, offering a vital resource for educators, trainers, professionals, and policymakers seeking to foster ethical decision-making and effective relationships in today's dynamic landscape.
Brazilian Environmental and Climate Change Law
by Rafael Martins Costa Moreira Gabriel WedyThe book covers a range of topics including the historical evolution and present landscape of Brazilian environmental law; fundamental principles of environmental law; environmental constitutionalism in Brazil; the legal framework governing environmental assets; animal protection and rights; environmental federalism; national environmental policy; administrative tools for environmental regulation; civil and criminal environmental liability; judicial interpretations of environmental law; specially protected areas; climate change legislation and litigation; and water resource management. This book is intended for those interested in Brazilian environmental and climate change law, specifically catering to students, lawyers, jurists, scholars, and anyone eager to grasp the key aspects and current status of this field. With the international focus on Brazil as a 'continental Country' and the limited availability of English literature on the subject, compounded by the challenges many non-Portuguese speaking academics encounter, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how Brazil's legal and justice systems address environmental issues.
Ideal Theory of Commutative Rings and Monoids (Lecture Notes in Mathematics #2368)
by Franz Halter-KochThis book offers a concise treatment of multiplicative ideal theory in the language of multiplicative monoids. It presents a systematic development of the theory of weak ideal systems and weak module systems on arbitrary commutative monoids. Examples of monoids that are investigated include, but are not limited to, Mori monoids, Laskerian monoids, Prüfer monoids and Krull monoids. An in-depth study of various constructions from ring theory is also provided, with an emphasis on polynomial rings, Kronecker function rings and Nagata rings. The target audience is graduate students and researchers in ring and semigroup theory.
Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1390)
by Phayung Meesad Sunantha Sodsee Watchareewan Jitsakul Sakchai TangwannawitThis book gathers the high-quality papers presented at the 21st International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (IC2IT2025), held on May 15–16, 2025, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. The book presents an original research work for both academic and industry domains, which is aiming to show valuable knowledge, skills and experiences in the field of computing and information technology. The topics covered in the book include natural language processing, image processing, image processing, intelligent systems and algorithms, as well as machine learning. These lead to the major research directions for innovating computational methods and applications of information technology
Exploring Power and Authority in Indian History Across the Ages
by Vijaya Ramadas MandalaThis book volume presents a nuanced perspective on comprehending power and authority in Indian history by offering a collection of case studies from different regions of India from different periods. The chapters in the book shed light on the sociological, cultural, economic, and historical dimensions of power and authority. The agency is also critiqued, offering fresh perspectives on the dominant ideologies of the ruling groups and the responses from the subjugated. By examining the intricacies of power within socio-political and cultural orders, this book provides valuable insights for readers interested in understanding the dynamics of power in Indian history. It also offers an academic exploration of Indian history, illuminating various aspects of diverse political structures from ancient to modern times from the historical framework of power, its dissenting voices, and complex histories. This volume is a valuable resource for historians, academics, and researchers interested in the field of Indian history or the history of South Asia.
Teaching Migration in Literature, Film, and Media (Options for Teaching)
by Yumna Siddiqi Masha SalazkinaPeople migrate to seek opportunities, to unite with family, and to escape war, persecution, poverty, and environmental disasters. A phenomenon that has real, lived effects on individuals and communities, migration also carries symbolic, ideological significance. Its depiction in literature, film, and other media powerfully shapes worldviews, identities, attitudes toward migrants, and a political landscape that is both local and global. It is imperative, then, to connect the disciplinary and theoretical tools we have for understanding migration and to put them in conversation with students' experiences.Featuring a wide range of classroom approaches, this volume brings together topics that are often taught separately, including tourism, slavery, drug cartels, race, whiteness, settler colonialism, the Arab Spring, assimilation, and disability. Readers are introduced to terminology and legal frameworks and to theories of migration in relation to Black studies, ethnic studies, Asian American studies, Latinx studies, border studies, postcolonial studies, and Indigenous studies.
Prostate Cancer from a Nuclear Oncology Perspective: A Personal Journey
by Kalevi KairemoProvisional text This book provides a comprehensive review of innovative diagnostic methods for prostate cancer, with a particular emphasis on the development of PET radiopharmaceuticals. The author has had the privilege to introduce several tracers into clinical routine practice, including Na18F, 18F-FCH, 18F-FACBC, 68Ga-PSMA11, 18F-PSMA-1007, and 18F-DCFPyL. Thus, indications in various prostate cancer subgroups are discussed in detail, weighing the pros and cons in clinical practice. In the authors´ practice radiation therapy has been more important and surgical applications; therefore, PET based dose planning is presented in detail. Furthermore, the author has closely followed the development of radiopharmaceutical treatments, particularly in the context of bone pain palliation using radiopharmaceuticals, such as 89SrCl2, 186ReHEDP, 153SmEDTMP, 117mSnDTPA, and 223RaCl2, and targeted treatments (177Lu-PSMSA-617, 177Lu-PSMA-I&T and 225Ac-PSMA). Thanks to his experience, the author facilitated the set-up of targeted treatments in various countries: Baltic and Nordic countries, elsewhere in Europe, North America (Canada), and Africa (e.g. Ghana). The author's involvement in promoting therapy tourism to Finland further highlights his breadth of knowledge and practical experience. This book offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of diagnostic methods and radiopharmaceutical treatments for prostate cancer. With the author's extensive experience and contributions to the field, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of these advancements and their implications in clinical practice.
Resignifying Migration and Minorities' Cultural Contact in Brazil: Experiences, Perspectives and Policy Making (Culture in Policy Making: The Symbolic Universes of Social Action)
by Sylvia Dantas Paulo Daniel FarahThis volume provides in-depth discussions on the challenges of intercultural encounters in Brazil. It analyzes existing policies related to migration and minorities and proposes innovative approaches to policy-making. It also highlights policies that have had a real social impact. The volume consolidates theoretical contributions from authors of different but convergent fields to indicate the role of culture and cultural processes in a wide range of phenomena such as psychosocial intervention with immigrants, emigrants, returnees and refugees, homelessness, mental health and interculturality, mobility in urban settings, monolingualism and monocultural curriculum at Brazilian schools and universities, besides narratives of new and older immigrants. Displacement is one of the 21st century's greatest challenges, and this volume provides interdisciplinary perspectives on mobility and people in cultural contact in Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth most populous in the world. Although seen from a Brazilian scenario, issues discussed here permeate all other countries that are diverse and receive immigrants, and shed light on the complex socio-cultural world in which we live.
Cybersecurity and Human Capabilities Through Symbiotic Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability, London, November 2024 (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
by Hamid Jahankhani Biju IssacThis book presents the 16th ICGS3-24 conference which aims to understand the full impact of cyber-security, AI, deepfake, and quantum computing on humanity. Over the last two decades, technology relating to cyber-space (satellites, drones, UAVs), cyber-security, artificial intelligence, and generative AI has evolved rapidly. Today, criminals have identified rewards from online frauds; therefore, the risks and threats of cyber-attacks have increased too. Detection of the threat is another strand to the strategy and will require dynamic risk management techniques, strong and up-to-date information governance standards, and frameworks with AI responsive approaches in order to successfully monitor and coordinate efforts between the parties. Thus, the ability to minimize the threats from cyber is an important requirement. This will be a mission-critical aspect of the strategy with development of the right cyber-security skills, knowledge, and culture that are imperative for the implementation of the cyber-strategies. As a result, the requirement for how AI Demand will influence business change and thus influence organizations and governments is becoming important. In an era of unprecedented volatile, political, and economic environment across the world, computer-based systems face ever more increasing challenges, disputes, and responsibilities while the Internet has created a global platform for the exchange of ideas, goods, and services; however, it has also created boundless opportunities for cyber-crime. The ethical and legal implications of connecting the physical and digital worlds and presenting the reality of a truly interconnected society present the realization of the concept of smart societies. Drawing on 15 years of successful events, the 16th ICGS3-24 conference aims to provide attendees with an information-packed agenda with representatives from across the industry and the globe. This Annual International Conference is an established platform in which security, safety, and sustainability issues can be examined from several global perspectives through dialogue between academics, students, government representatives, chief executives, security professionals, and research scientists from the UK and from around the globe.
A University-Wide Approach to Changing Campus Cultures of Mental Illness Stigma (Knowledge Studies in Higher Education #18)
by Kathleen M. Brennan Kimberly S. GormanThis interdisciplinary volume addresses the progress made regarding mental illness stigma in the realm of higher education while acknowledging how stigma has transformed to present more subtle challenges in this context and how it may be addressed to promote positive campus outcomes. Written by researchers and practitioners who representdifferent fields within higher education, it highlights the existence of stigma by focusing on its presence in the curriculum, in policies, and in processes within the university. It discusses both the presence and impact of stigma in undergraduate and graduate studies, athletics, and faculty and staff. The book emphasizes a collaborative approach to involve stakeholder groups across campus by providing practical, preemptive solutions to reduce stigma. This volume can be used as a practical guide for any institution of higher educationwishing to address mental illness stigma on their campus in a strategic, systemic manner. Additionally,it will be helpful for individuals working in higher education as a guide for reflecting on and changing their individual practice.This book greatly appeals to those who are interested in addressing mental illness stigma systemically.
Martian Aeolian Geomorphology: An Introduction
by Chao Li Zhibao Dong Ping LüThis book covers Martian Aeolian Geomorphology and is organized around three main foci. The first focus is about advancing our understanding of aeolian geomorphology through research on Martian aeolian landforms. Chapters 1 through 4 provide essential knowledge for understanding the aeolian geomorphology of Mars. Among them, Chapters 1 and 2 provide readers with a clear understanding of the significance, scientific status and methodology of the study of aeolian geomorphology on Mars. Chapters 3 introduces the physics of aeolian geomorphology and Chapter 4 presents an overview of Mars. Chapters 5 and 6 are devoted to the Martian atmosphere, and Martian sediments respectively, constituting the dynamic conditions and the material basis for the formation of aeolian landforms, their basic characteristics, the processes that control their formation and evolution, and comparisons with Earth. Chapters 7 and 8 discuss the geomorphological types, morphology and distribution of dunes on Mars, and extract information on the developmental environment and processes that control dune landforms. The second focus of this book concerns the unique characteristics of Martian aeolian landforms. Chapters 9 and 10 provide thorough introductions to several unique Martian aeolian landforms. The third focus is to provide a textbook for graduate students. To facilitate understanding of Martian aeolian landforms and deepen the reader’s comprehension of current aeolian geomorphological theories, we connect the characteristics of various aspects of Martian aeolian landforms with the relevant theories, and especially the classical theories that have stood the test of time. At the same time, we try to present different viewpoints and hypotheses on relevant scientific issues, leaving readers with wide room for innovative thinking. The book’s 12 chapters are ordered to start with an overview of fundamental knowledge (Chapters 1to 4), continue (Chapters 5 to 11) by describing the book’s core content, and conclude (Chapters 12 ) by relating what we believe about Mars to what we know about Earth.