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The Keloids We Heal: Trauma, Spirituality, and Black Modernity in Literature (Transformations: Womanist studies)
by Sarah Soanirina OhmerWomen of colors and a literature written in corporeal and spiritual scars The corporeal and spiritual healing in literature by women of colors can be seen to redefine modern thought and printed text. Sarah Soanirina Ohmer traces the impact of colonization and enslavement on Black women and Black women’s contributions to colonial, nineteenth, and twentieth century literature in the US, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Drawing on intersectional analysis, Ohmer focuses on portrayals of trauma and spirituality in works by Toni Morrison, Conceição Evaristo, Maryse Condé, Gloria Anzaldúa, the Quilombhoje poets, and María de los Reyes Castillo. Ohmer compares literature from different countries along four thematic pathways: ghosts, mirrors, naming, and motherhood. Her analysis unlocks the literature’s power to heal through gut-wrenching descriptions of wounds and thrilling passages of hope and liberation. Throughout, Ohmer weaves in her life story as a Black woman as she reflects on how colonialism, racism, sexism, and capitalism have impacted her work, traumas, and faith journey.
The Beach Hut: the gripping summer crime thriller - perfect for your holiday this year!
by Leah PittTHEY TOLD THE POLICE IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER. THEY WERE LYING.August, 1997. Matilda is killed in a tragic accident on the Dorset rocks, leaving her best friend Sophie alone, wracked with guilt.Decades later, Sophie is back for the first time since that terrible summer, to sell her family's old beach hut and bury the memories forever.But on clearing out the hut, she finds evidence that Matilda's death was no accident. What really happened the night she died?As Sophie edges closer to the truth, the past starts to close in on the present.Because the close-knit community is still home to a killer, and they want Sophie gone.Readers are loving THE BEACH HUT:'I raced through it in a day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heart racing twists and turns!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Leah Pitt is right up there with the best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully paced thriller with plenty of suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Secret Sharer and Other Stories: Selected and with an Introduction by Neil Rennie (riverrun editions)
by Joseph Conrad'Sailing away, he survived at sea, then on foreign land, and then by writing - re-living his life, many times, many ways, in English fiction' Neil Rennie, from his preface to The Secret Sharer and Other StoriesThe stories in this selection show the intense influence of Conrad's many voyages and his varied reading. He was able to dramatize his personal international experiences as he journeyed from Europe to Africa and the East, while absorbing the influence of Stevenson's adventure romances, and the realism of Flaubert and Maupassant.'An Outpost of Progress' is a response to what Conrad witnessed in the Congo; 'Youth' turns to his early days at sea; 'Amy Foster' explores the strangeness and hostility of England to foreigners; 'The Secret Sharer' charts his time as a ship's captain; 'A Smile of Fortune' returns to the island of Mauritius; and 'The Planter of Malata' opens in a great colonial city in Australia.Neil Rennie's preface examines the interweaving of Conrad's life and work, and the development of his art.
King's Enemy: The thrilling 13th Century adventure for fans of Matthew Harffy and Bernard Cornwell (de Norton trilogy)
by Ian RossThe Battle of Evesham has been fought and lost. The King is triumphant, Simon de Montfort is dead, and Adam de Norton is a prisoner, stripped of everything he once honoured and prized. Escaping from captivity in the grim castle of Beeston, Adam becomes a fugitive in a country in turmoil. Branded a king's enemy, he can be slain with impunity. Together with the widowed Joane de Bohun, Adam flees across a bleak winter landscape, evading both pursuing royal troops and a desperate band of outlaws to seek shelter with a surviving rebel force in the north. But when the rebels are beaten once again, only one place in the land still holds out defiantly against the king: Kenilworth Castle, the mightiest fortress in England. Joining the garrison of Kenilworth as it prepares for one of the most epic sieges in English history, Adam finds dangerous foes both inside and outside the walls. But as the siege grows ever more brutal, he must decide between a valiant defence and a still more perilous bid for freedom.
Clash of Legions: Empire XIV (Empire series #14)
by Anthony RichesMarcus Aquila and his patron Rutlius Scaurus are tasked with rooting out a spy ring operating in the lands into which their imperial master Severus's armies are advancing.The quest to find and subvert their foes' informers will place the two friends at great risk, with torture and death the price of any mistake. While success will put them in the front rank against battle-hardened legions, hungry for revenge, in a bloody struggle to determine the fate of Asia's loyalty.-----'This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden on Empire'A master of the genre' The Times
Seven Days: the instant Sunday Times bestseller: a gripping, high-octane crime thriller for 2024 - can Alice save her father from death row?
by Robert Rutherford'Wow! An absolutely fantastic edge of your seat thriller. I could not turn the pages fast enough... Would be an amazing film or tv series. The ending was perfect... Highly recommended' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your father is on death row. You have seven days to save him. But do you want to?Alice knows her father is guilty of many things. He's guilty of abandoning her.He's guilty of being unfaithful to her mother.But is he guilty of murder?Now on Death Row, he has seven days to live.Some people want him released.Others will kill to keep him just where he is.Alice has only one chance to save him. But should she?Readers are loving Seven Days:'This was wild! Really enjoyed this. Good characters, good story line and it kept me guessing' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Compulsive and page turning read... lots of surprises' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dark and atmospheric thriller that explores the complexities of family, trauma, and life, with a shocking ending, fantastic novel'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Twisty, tense and superbly characterised, this global race against time and across the world is a top read'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me hooked from start to finish!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A high-octane, high-stakes thriller about family dynamics, guilt and responsibility'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Trials of Marjorie Crowe: a Scottish-set gripping crime thriller about witchcraft, longlisted for the CWA Dagger 2025
by C.S. RobertsonHow do you solve a murder when everyone thinks you're guilty?Marjorie Crowe lives in Kilgoyne, Scotland. The locals put her age at somewhere between 55 and 70. They think she's divorced or a lifelong spinster; that she used to be a librarian, a pharmacist, or a witch. They think she's lonely, or ill, or maybe just plain rude. For the most part, they leave her be.But one day, everything changes.Local teenager Charlie McKee is found hanging in the woods, and Marjorie is the first one to see his body. When what she saw turns out to be impossible, the police have their doubts. And when another young person goes missing, the tide of suspicion turns on her.Is Marjorie the monster, or the victim? And how far will she go to fight for her name?PRAISE FOR C.S. ROBERTSON:'A truly startling novel' Sunday Times'A remarkable thriller' Sunday Express'Ingenious' Daily Mail'Enthralling' Liz Nugent'Gut-wrenching' The Times
Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A tender-hearted tale of forging fates, fantastic creatures, and found family
by Rose Black'An absolute bear-hug of a book!' SANGU MANDANNAWhen a promise is made, a fate is woven.Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is more comfortable with the four walls of his cell than the world outside. That is until he's ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by The Dreamer.But The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, with its crew of outcasts and heretics who possess the ability to manipulate water. Lucky is taken under the protective wing of a sailor named Gabriel, but when he recognises Gabriel from his past, Lucky suspects it may not be a simple accident that threw them together.To understand their connection and prove Lucky's innocence, they must navigate treacherous waters, avoid giant Leviathan, and outwit those seeking to arrest them. But some memories hide secrets that could destroy all that they love. And with the tides of fortune ever-changing, the quest for freedom is just the beginning. Fated Winds and Promising Seas is a queer fantasy, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Nettle and Bone.THEMES AND TROPES! Mental health rep, MM romance, found family, magical ships, safe and cared for, sharing the same room, gay romance novel, happily ever after!READER REVIEWS FOR TIL DEATH DO US BARD:'THIS IS EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Joyous, uplifting, heart warming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance, the adventure, the cast of characters. Every time I think about this book it puts a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book felt like a cozy game of D&D with a side of romance and I loved every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cozy fantasy, D&D and/or Our Flag Means Death!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just find a book where you see the cover, find it intriguing, read the synopsis, find that even more intriguing and then you read the book and it's everything you wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
White Silence: An edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller (Elizabeth Cage, Book 1) (Elizabeth Cage #1)
by Jodi TaylorThe first instalment in the gripping supernatural thriller series from international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor.'I don't know who I am. I don't know what I am.'Elizabeth Cage is a child when she discovers that there are things in this world that only she can see. But she doesn't want to see them and she definitely doesn't want them to see her. What is a curse to Elizabeth is a gift to others - a very valuable gift they want to control.When her husband dies, Elizabeth's world descends into a nightmare. But as she tries to piece her life back together, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. Alone in a strange and frightening world, she's a vulnerable target to forces beyond her control.And she knows that she can't trust anyone...White Silence is a twisty supernatural thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. 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'
Death on the Tiber (Flavia Albia)
by Lindsey DavisRome is in chaos. The empire of a mobster chief is falling apart following his death. Rivals, fearsome relatives and associates are taking up position to vie for the spoils. With hideous murders in the streets of Rome, a lone female traveller arrives with an agenda of her own. But when her corpse is dragged out of the river bearing signs of foul play, Flavia Alba is drawn in, concerned about her fellow Briton's fate. Alba's quest to find the killer becomes deeply personal when she discovers a man at the centre of the plot is an old adversary of hers. Will she be obsessed by revenge? Can she let the past go, or will it consume her?
Dead Heat: The criminally good gangland thriller and instant Sunday Times bestseller (Feb 2024)
by Jessie KeaneOnce, he loved her.Now he's going to put her away for murder.Christie Doyle is living the dream: she has a beautiful mansion on the South Downs with an infinity pool and stables, and her husband, Kenny, spoils her rotten. It's her birthday and she is the centre of the most amazing party.And then the bombshell drops. Kenny confesses to an affair and asks for a divorce. Worse is to come when the 'other woman'- Lara, nineteen years old and pregnant with Kenny's child - is found dead.Suspicion falls on Christie and the Doyles' life is ripped apart as the police hunt for evidence: lead investigator DCI Dexter Cooper is a face from Christie's own troubled past and he knows better than anyone what she is capable of.The race to unmask a killer is on...*** BUY THE BRILLIANT NEW JESSIE KEANE THRILLER - GANGLAND - NOW!***
When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors
by Paula Akpan'POETIC AND FIERCE' - Olivette Otele, author of AFRICAN EUROPEANS'A RICH, SUMPTUOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TAPESTRY' - Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE'A SEARING, NOURISHING JOURNEY THROUGH A HISTORY THE WORLD NEEDS' - Bettany Hughes, author of THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD'PLEASE READ IT!' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of NORMAL WOMENDiscover the reigns of twelve African queens and warriors from across the continent, from pioneering historian and writer, Paula Akpan.There are women who ruled vast swathes of the African continent. They led, loved and fought for their kingdoms and people and their impact can still be felt today. However, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have heard their names. From pre-colonial Nigeria to the rich plains of Rwanda, from the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa, historian Akpan writes the stories of these powerful queens and takes you on a spellbinding, enrapturing and immersive journey that is nothing short of revelatory.
The Weekend: An unforgettable story of female friendship by the bestselling author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Stone Yard Devotional
by Charlotte Wood'So great I am struggling to find the words to do it justice' Marian KeyesA Book of the Year for The Times, Observer, Independent and Good Housekeeping'A rare pleasure' Sunday Times'Riveting' Elizabeth Day'A perfect, funny, insightful, novel about women, friendship, and ageing' Nina Stibbe'A lovely, lively, intelligent, funny book' Tessa Hadley'Glorious . . . Charlotte Wood joins the ranks of writers such as Nora Ephron, Penelope Lively and Elizabeth Strout' GuardianSylvie, Jude, Wendy and Adele have been friends for decades, but when Sylvie dies, the ground shifts dangerously for the remaining three.These women couldn't be more different: Jude, a once-famous restaurateur with a long-standing affair with a married man; Wendy, an acclaimed feminist intellectual; Adele, a former star of the stage, now practically homeless. Struggling to recall exactly why they've remained close all these years, the grieving women gather for one last weekend at Sylvie's old beach house. But fraying tempers, an elderly dog, unwelcome guests and too much wine collide in a storm that threatens to sweep away their friendship for good.
Lady Oracle
by Margaret AtwoodBy the author of The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments and Alias GraceThe trick was to disappear without a trace, leaving behind me the shadow of a corpse, a shadow everyone would mistake for solid reality. At first I thought I'd managed it.Fat girl, thin girl. Red hair, brown hair. Polish aristocrat, radical husband. Joan Foster has dozens of different identities, and she's utterly confused by them all. After a life spent running away from difficult situations, she decides to escape to a hill town in Italy to take stock of her life.But first she must carefully arrange her own death.'A very funny novel, lightly told with wry detachment and considerable art' Washington Post 'A mistress of controlled hysteria' Time'If you feel safe only with "nine to five" reality, you'll probably not enjoy Atwood's books. But if you'd like to lift off, try her' Cosmopolitan
The Cactus: the New York bestselling debut soon to be a Netflix film starring Reese Witherspoon
by Sarah HaywoodSOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL STARRING REESE WITHERSPOONA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK'I found myself laughing out loud at Susan's prickly character' Reese WitherspoonTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | SHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD | A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKPeople aren't sure what to make of Susan Green. Family and colleagues find her prickly and hard to understand - but Susan makes perfect sense to herself. Age 45, she thinks her life is perfect. She has a London flat which is ideal for one; a steady job that suits her passion for logic; and a personal arrangement providing cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. Yet suddenly faced with the loss of her mother and, implausibly, with the possibility of becoming a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is being realised: she is losing control. And things can only get worse ... at least in Susan's eyes. This sparkling debut is a breath of fresh air with real heart and a powerful emotional punch. In Susan we find a character as exasperating and delightful as The Rosie Project's Don Tillman. An uncompromising feminist and a fierce fighter, it's a joy to watch her bloom.An ideal read for fans of Eleanor Oliphant, Bridget Jones and Maggie's Plan.'Quirky, poignant and extremely readable' Sunday Mirror'Brilliantly comic' The Lady'Wonderfully funny and astute' Red'Funny, compelling, well-written...for fans of Marian Keyes who demand a bit of grit in their comic writing' Emerald Street
The Natural Way of Things: From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional
by Charlotte WoodFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Stone Yard Devotional'Savage: think Atwood in the outback'PAULA HAWKINS'An unforgettable reading experience'LIANE MORIARTY'Ferocious . . . recalls the early Elena Ferrante'NPR'A masterpiece'GUARDIAN'Devastating' ECONOMISTShe hears her own thick voice deep inside her ears when she says, 'I need to know where I am.'The man stands there, tall and narrow, hand still on the doorknob, surprised.He says, almost in sympathy, 'Oh, sweetie. You need to know what you are.'"Two women awaken from a drugged sleep to find themselves imprisoned in a broken-down property in the middle of a desert.Strangers to each other, they have no idea where they are or how they came to be there with eight other girls, their heads shaved, guarded by two inept yet vicious jailers.Doing hard labour under a sweltering sun, the prisoners soon learn what links them: in each girl's past is a sexual scandal with a powerful man.They pray for rescue but as the hours turn into days and the days into weeks and months, it becomes clear only the girls can rescue themselves.Praise for Charlotte Wood's Stone Yard DevotionalShortlisted for the Booker Prize 2024 'A beautiful, mature work that does not flinch from life'SUNDAY TIMES'A transfixing novel'FINANCIAL TIMES'A book about what it means to be good: simply and with great humility, it asks the big questions, leaving the reader feeling kinder, more brave, enlarged'ANNE ENRIGHT'I have rarely been so absorbed by a novel . . . A powerful, generous book'GUARDIAN
Performing Grief in Pandemic Theatres (Elements in Contemporary Performance Texts)
by Fintan WalshThis Element explores how theatre responded to the death and loss produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, by innovating forms and spaces designed to support us in grief. It considers how theatre grieved for itself, for the dead, for lost ways of living, while also imagining and enacting new modes of being together. Even as it reckoned with its own demise, theatre endeavoured to collectivise grief by performing a range of functions more commonly associated with funerary, health and social care services, which buckled under restrictions and neglect. These pandemic theatres show how grief cannot only be let mourn over individual losses in private, but how it must also seep into the public sphere to fight to save critical services, institutions, communities and art forms, including theatre itself.
Qualitative Methods for Digital Social Research: Studies from the Global South
by Nimmi Rangaswamy Shriram VenkatramanThis volume offers a series of practical methods to study digital behaviours considering the socio-cultural realities of the global south. It includes methodologically rigorous applied research chapters from leading international researchers offering information on gold mines and blind spots in researching the digital in the global south. It develops a tri-sectional format based on distinct areas of research, geographical variability and diversity of methods and approaches. The first section focuses on Dissecting Research Fractures – which disrupts the established research ideologies and practices, user behaviors, theoretical perspectives, and field methods in the study of digital social research . The second section on Innovating Methods proposes and extends mixed methodologies that go beyond research boundaries to produce novel possibilities for study. The final section on Re-Imagining the Field breaks new ground in exploring the social-digital where a transient research field is contextualized and stabilized through the social, infrastructural, and digital interweaving. The book offers the reader an inside view of studying marginal yet emerging users and consumers of digital technologies. The three sections together purport to draw textual, graphical, temporal, and ethnographic insights via innovative and hybrid observational tools to record, annotate and formulate everyday experiences of digital life. The volume addresses scholars interested in hybridizing methods, early career researchers, and graduates working on connecting humans and digital technologies. It also holds considerable appeal for digital marketers and strategists, offering practically applicable methods to study digital life.
Soziale Inklusion an Schulen in Nordrhein-Westfalen: Eine netzwerkanalytische Untersuchung sozialer Beziehungen in Schulklassen
by Marcel DickMit der Ratifizierung des Übereinkommens über die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen im Jahr 2009 verpflichtete sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu einem inklusiven Bildungssystem. Schüler*innen mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf (SFB) wurde dadurch das Recht auf den Zugang zu einer Regelschule zugesprochen. Trotz Bemühungen, Maßnahmen und Beschlüssen zeigen sich fortwährend starke Beharrungskräfte in Politik und Gesellschaft, welche sich letztlich auch auf das Bildungssystem auswirken. Ausgehend von einem Forschungsinteresse, welches die soziale Inklusion von Schüler*innen mit SFB adressiert, untersucht der Band die sozialen Beziehungsnetzwerke – positiv wie negativ – von Schüler*innen in inklusiven Schulklassen. Hierbei kommen explizit netzwerkanalytische Verfahren und Modelle zum Einsatz, was in der Forschungslandschaft zur sozialen Inklusion von Schüler*innen mit SFB bisher eine methodische Leerstelle und ein Desiderat darstellt.
Von Müll und Menschen: Ökologische Imaginationen in deutschsprachiger Erzählprosa der Gegenwart (Ecocriticism. Literatur-, kultur- und medienwissenschaftliche Perspektiven #3)
by Hanne JanssensIn einer Zeit, in der Ökokritik, Nature Writing und Klimawandelliteratur auch im deutschsprachigen Raum an Bedeutung gewinnen, ist der Begriff des Mülls in der literaturwissenschaftlichen Analyse bislang weitgehend unberücksichtigt geblieben. Die vorliegende Studie schließt diese Lücke und eröffnet neue Perspektiven auf das Potenzial von Müll und Überresten in der deutschsprachigen Erzählprosa der Gegenwart. Aus einer ökopoetischen Perspektive werden die vielfältigen Wechselbeziehungen zwischen Literatur, Natur und Abfall untersucht. Anhand einer detaillierten Analyse von Werken von Karen Duve, Christoph Ransmayr, W.G. Sebald, Marion Poschmann, Esther Kinsky und Judith Schalansky wird gezeigt, wie die Darstellung ökologisch gestörter Landschaften und ihrer Abfälle das Verhältnis des Menschen zu seiner Mitwelt und zu dem, was wir ‚Natur‘ nennen, grundlegend herausfordert und neu definiert.
Natur – eine Norm der Praxis?: Zur Normativität des Natürlichen: Gibt es ein Sollen im Sein? (Colloquium Metaphysicum)
by Christoph BöhrIst Natur eine Norm der Praxis? Mit anderen Worten gefragt: Weist seine Natur dem Menschen einen Weg zum rechten – gar zu einem gebotenen – Handeln? Seit Aristoteles wurde diese für die menschliche Lebensform gewichtige Frage mit einem unmissverständlichen ‚Ja‘ beantwortet. Die Neuzeit neigt überwiegend zu einer gegenteiligen Antwort. Denn, so wird jetzt gefragt: Was ist eigentlich Natur? Ist sie dem Menschen gleichsam als Mitgift in die Wiege gelegt, also seinem Lebensvollzug und seinen Handlungsentscheidungen mit verbindlichem Anspruch vorgegeben? Oder ist Natur – das Sein des Menschen – allein das, was der Mensch zwischen Geburt und Tod aus sich selbst macht, also bloß ein So-und-Jetzt-Sein? Ist der Mensch im Sinne normativer Natürlichkeit möglicherweise ganz und gar unbestimmt? Kurzum: Wie steht es um die Natur des Menschen und deren Anspruch auf Normativität? Dieser Streitfrage, die heute im Für und Wider – nicht zuletzt im Blick auf die sich zunehmend verschärfende Herausforderung einer Selbstbehauptung des Humanen angesichts einer immer mächtiger werdenden Bevormundung unserer Lebensvollzüge durch Algorithmen – auf das Heftigste in Philosophie wie in Politik verhandelt wird, gehen die Beiträge dieses Buches, das viele inzwischen maßgeblich gewordene Wortmeldungen zur Sache versammelt, nach.
Precision Medicine in Interstitial Lung Disease (Respiratory Medicine)
by Bridget F. Collins Sydney B. MontesiThis book provides a state-of-the-art update on precision medicine in Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD). This is a rapidly evolving and growing field. There have been multiple recent manuscripts and reviews on this topic although each of these only includes certain aspects of precision medicine in ILD, broken down in different ways. It is thus the aim of this book to aggregate this information into a single volume. The first chapter broadly defines precision medicine. This introduces and defines various areas of precision medicine to set the reader up for understanding what is discussed at a higher level for the remainder of the book. The chapter ends with a glossary of relevant terms for quick reference while readers work through the remainder of the book. The second chapter highlights successes and obstacles in using and implementing precision medicine in other lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis and lung cancer. The next section focuses on how information that is currently available can be thought of as contributing to precision medicine. For instance, how a provider might think of and weigh peripheral monocytosis on a CBC, how race and ethnicity might influence diagnosis and prognosis, and how environmental influences such as air pollution or occupational exposures may interact with genetics leading to increased risk for disease and/or poor outcomes in ILD. One chapter in this section discusses using precision medicine for screening family members for ILD and how knowing results of a patient&’s family member&’s testing or their clinical course may or may not be useful. Additionally, authors explore how technology is contributing to and influencing ILD diagnosis and treatment. This includes machine learning and AI, particularly in radiology, big data, and more specific patient reported outcomes gathered via apps and devices. Finally, expert authors highlight the importance of considering economics and equity in precision medicine as some of the above approaches are at this point quite costly to develop and employ and look to what future developments and research are on the horizon. This is an ideal guide for practicing pulmonary and critical care physicians, those with expertise in interstitial lung diseases as well as general pulmonologists.
Tiergestützte Therapie mit Hunden: Grundlagen, Tierethik und Praxis der therapeutischen Arbeit
by Katharina BleschDie tiergestützte Therapie ist seit einigen Jahren in aller Munde und wird immer häufiger auch in die psychotherapeutische Behandlung von Menschen integriert. Doch wie genau können Therapiebegleithunde die psychotherapeutische Arbeit erweitern und unterstützen? Wie lassen sich dabei Tierschutz und Menschenwohl vereinen? Welche Hunde eignen sich für den Einsatz als Therapiebegleithund und wie werden sie auf ihren Einsatz vorbereitet? Mit diesem Fachbuch erhalten Sie einen praxisnahen und lebendigen Einblick in die therapeutische Arbeit mit Hunden. Neben einem Überblick über die Grundlagen sowie tierschutzrechtliche und ethische Aspekte der hundegestützten Therapie von Menschen werden konkrete Übungen im Rahmen eines hundegestützten Selbstsicherheitstrainings bildhaft und per Video beschrieben und geben so Inspiration für die therapeutische Arbeit mit Mensch und Tier in verschiedenen Institutionen und Situationen.
Cybersecurity for Everyone: A Human-Centered Approach to Protecting Yourself and Your Community (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Cathy OlieslaegerIn a world where cyber threats are growing exponentially in number and complexity, it&’s time to ask the tough question: What are we doing wrong? We&’ve been tackling cybersecurity the same way for years, yet the bad actors continue to stay ahead. Financial losses mount, and the talent gap in the cybersecurity industry remains a persistent challenge. It&’s time to break the cycle. This book takes a bold, fresh look at cybersecurity by shifting the focus away from the technical jargon and putting the spotlight on the people who matter most—you. Whether you&’re a student, a professional, a parent, or a business leader, this book is designed to help you understand cybersecurity&’s role in everyday life and how you can make a difference. From the classroom to the boardroom, there&’s a shared responsibility in keeping our digital world safe. Unlike traditional cybersecurity books filled with complex terminology and tech-heavy concepts, this book humanizes the topic. It provides practical, real-world solutions for protecting yourself, your family, your workplace, and your community. You&’ll learn not just the how but also the why—why cybersecurity matters and why it's a people-first issue that concerns all of us, regardless of our background or profession. Whether you&’re just starting your cybersecurity journey or you're looking to build a security-first culture within your organization, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make an impact. With a focus on democratizing cybersecurity knowledge, this guide is your call to action, offering accessible insights to foster a more secure digital future for everyone. What You Will Learn Protect yourself and the people you care about Journey into cybersecurity without having to break anything Educate students about keeping safe in the digital world Build bridges between the educational and professional worlds Establish a cybersecurity cultrure as a bsiness leader Who This Book Is For Whether you&’re a student, professional, parent, or business leader, this book is designed to help you understand cybersecurity&’s role in everyday life and how you can make a difference. From the classroom to the boardroom, there&’s a shared responsibility in keeping our digital world safe.
Data Usability in the Enterprise: How Usability Leads to Optimal Digital Experiences
by Praveen GujarEnsuring data usability is paramount to unlocking a company’s full potential and driving informed decision-making. Part of author Saurav Bhattacharya’s trilogy that covers the essential pillars of digital ecosystems—security, reliability, and usability—this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices essential for enhancing data accessibility and effectiveness. You’ll study the core aspects of data design, standardization, and interoperability, gaining the knowledge needed to create and maintain high-quality data environments. By examining the tools and technologies that improve data usability, along with best practices for data visualization and user-centric strategies, this book serves as an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to leverage data more effectively. The book also addresses crucial governance issues, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security are maintained. Through a detailed analysis of data governance frameworks and privacy concerns, you’ll see how to manage data responsibly. Additionally, the book includes compelling case studies that highlight successful data usability implementations, future trends, and the challenges faced in achieving optimal data usability. By fostering a culture of data literacy and usability, this book will help you and your organization navigate the evolving data landscape and harness the power of data for innovation and growth. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of data usability, including effective data design, enhancing data accessibility, and ensuring data standardization and interoperability. Review the latest tools and technologies that enhance data usability, best practices for data visualization, and strategies for implementing user-centric data approaches. Ensure data quality and integrity, while navigating data privacy and security concerns. Implement robust data governance frameworks to manage data responsibly and effectively. Who This Book Is For Cybersecurity and IT professionals