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Amazing True Stories of Execution Blunders
by Geoffrey AbbottThe business of death can be seriously absurd, and nothing illustrates this better than these gruesome true tales. This gory compendium details the frankly ridiculous ways in which a number of ill-fated unfortunates met (or failed to meet) their maker at the hands of lamentably inept executioners. With black and white illustrations, this book brings together a mixture of bungled executions, strange last requests and classic one-liners from medieval times to the present day.
The Things We Do For Love: A joyous and hopeful story about friendship, secrets and love in all its forms
by Roisin MeaneyFor fans of Maeve Binchy and Sheila O'Flanagan, 'this is a feelgood book you won't be able to put down' (Irish Independent)One crisp September evening art teacher Audrey Matthews sits alone in room six at Carrickbawn Senior College, wondering if anyone is going to sign up for her Life Drawing for Beginners class.By eight o'clock six people have arrived. Six strangers who will spend two hours together every week until Halloween, learning the fine art of life drawing.Nobody could have predicted on that cold autumn day the profound effect the class would have on its students and their lives.Least of all Audrey, the biggest beginner of all, who is to discover that once you keep an open mind, life - and love - can throw up more than a few surprises ...
Without Him: Maybe She's Better Off?
by Fiona O'BrienThe dazzling new bestseller from Fiona O'Brien.One moment, Shelley has everything - three beautiful children, an adoring property magnate husband, and the life of her dreams. Then Charlie's business empire crashes and he vanishes. While their privileged beautiful daughters Olivia and Emma have to come to terms with being broke, eleven-year-old Mac refuses to talk about what happened. When Charlie's estranged mother, Vera opens her doors to the broken family, secrets emerge that reveal there was more to Charlie than meets the eye. But Charlie's shell shocked family aren't the only ones asking questions . . . The darkly enigmatic Russian billionaire Lukaz Mihailov arrives in Dublin with some unfinished business. What better way to track down Charlie than befriend his pretty and very vulnerable, abandoned wife Shelley . . . Is blood is always thicker than water? Maybe Charlie's family are simply better off without him ....
The Book Swap: The new romance novel about book lovers, for book lovers - uplifting, moving, and full of love
by Tessa BickersA story about love, loss, hope, second chances, and above all, the power of reading...A REASON TO LIVE.Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated and containing her friend's final words to her.A REASON TO LOVE.When James finds Erin's note-filled book in his local community library, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange, with no idea who the other person in the margins might be.A REASON TO FORGIVE?But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them realise. How will Erin react when she discovers the other writer isn't a stranger at all - but the person she once swore she'd never forgive?A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books - and a love letter to love.REAL READERS LOVE THE BOOK SWAP...'Plotted beautifully, the writing is emotive and authentic, and the characters are all perfectly drawn . . . a total triumph!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, definitely one of my absolute favourites! I loved everything about it - the characters, the issues it deals with, the books . . . everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A touching debut novel about love, loss, and healing through books . . . perfect for readers who love emotional stories with a mix of romance and personal growth' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I hadn't anticipated the depth of emotion, the range of themes and the fabulous awareness of who we are as humans . . . simply glorious to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Reminds me of one of my favourite films, You've Got Mail . . . [and] Erin and James are well-rounded characters with realistic issues that are holding them back' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE IT TOO...'Catnip for any book geek' CESCA MAJOR'It's You've Got Mail, but make it even more bookish' NIAMH HARGAN'A gorgeous debut from tremendous Tessa Bickers' SALLY PHILLIPS'What a gorgeous, life-affirming, bookishly beautiful novel this is!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'If you love books and you love love, you are going to adore The Book Swap' JULIE COHEN
The Summer Visitors: A heart-warming story about love, second chances and moving on
by Fiona O'Brien'Grown up, intelligent fiction - she just gets better and better' Cathy Kelly'One of the smartest writers of popular fiction around' Irish IndependentWhen handsome American Daniel O'Connell arrives in Ballyanna to research an old cable station for a documentary he is making, he's hoping that a stay in a sleepy Irish seaside town will help him and his traumatised son move on from a terrible accident. But Daniel soon finds that summer in Ballyanna is anything but quiet ...Meanwhile Annie Sullivan, daughter of the local hotel owner, has moved back home to mend her broken heart, telling everyone that she's there to figure out her next career move.But as a secret threatens Annie's dysfunctional family, Daniel's past is about to catch up with him. Will the two be able to grasp the new future that lies ahead before summer ends?
A Curriculum for Plastic Surgery: A Cognitive and Case-Based Approach
by Edward LuceThis book offers a comprehensive curriculum on plastic surgery, centered on adult learning principles. The pedagogical structure includes a base of cognitive knowledge that consists of the entire spectrum of plastic surgery; reconstructive and aesthetic; a guide for an interactive discussion of each component of the knowledge base; a set of multiple-choice questions with a syllabus of explanation of correct and incorrect responses; and clinical cases to illustrate each element. Over one hundred modules constitute the curriculum, all of which are grouped into thirteen general categories. Each module includes a selected bibliography of relevant and contemporary readings, a discussion guide of broad questions and answers for a faculty member to drive an interactive discussion of the module, a set of multiple-choice questions for each module to serve as a short written quiz, and 1-3 cases that are utilized in a case-base conference to discuss the practical application of cognitive knowledge to problem-solving of a clinical scenario. Finally, a several-page review of the particular case provides an optimal approach to diagnosis and treatment. A Curriculum for Plastic Surgery provides an encyclopedic yet facile vehicle to deliver a comprehensive, contemporary, and interactive curriculum. The curriculum reflects the author’s four decade long career in academic practice and teaching within this field.
Garden of Wisdom: Timeless Teachings in an AI Era (International Series on Computer, Entertainment and Media Technology)
by Sharon Gal-OrGarden of Wisdom: Timeless Teachings in an AI Era is a transformative exploration of the intersection between ancient wisdom and modern technology. This book offers a comprehensive framework for the ethical evolution of artificial intelligence, integrating timeless principles from biblical narratives, ecological systems, and quantum consciousness. The book introduces groundbreaking concepts like Angelic Intelligence (AI), Nature Intelligence (NI), and regenerative design, urging readers to harmonize technological advancements with sustainability and human dignity. It addresses the challenges of the AI era with actionable strategies such as the Kosmic Tree of Life and Circadian AI, fostering a vision of a future guided by ethics and interconnectedness. Garden of Wisdom is not just a guide for AI professionals but a call to humanity to co-create a flourishing, sustainable world.
Pre-Obstetric Emergency Training: A Practical Approach (Advanced Life Support Group)
by Advanced Life Support GroupPre-Obstetric Emergency Training: A Practical Approach, 2nd Edition Fully revised and now in full colour, the new edition of Pre-Obstetric Emergency Training (POET) will help practitioners identify and manage a range of time-critical obstetric emergencies, specifically in the pre-obstetric department setting. Providing structured examination and assessment techniques as an aid to determine what treatment should be provided before transport, this practical manual equips the practitioner with the knowledge necessary to save the mother and fetus in life-threatening circumstances before admission to the hospital. New to the second edition are chapters covering non-technical skills and communication, as well as complicated labour and delivery. Designed to accompany the associated Advanced Life Support Group training course, Pre-Obstetric Emergency Training serves as an authoritative guide for a range of pre-hospital practitioners dealing with specialist situations.
Korean Economic Growth, 1876 - 2022: Openness, Institutional Change, and Learning (Studies in Economic History)
by Nak Nyeon KimThis book provides the first comprehensive explanation of Korea’s 150 years of economic growth, from the opening of the ports to the present, based on consistently organized long-term statistics. The book also compares Korea’s experience with that of other countries. During this period, Korea experienced major systemic transitions, from a traditional society to colonial rule, and after liberation, the division between North and South Korea. East Asian latecomer nations, including Korea, rapidly closed the gap with advanced countries through learning and adaptation following their opening to the world. The book uses Korea’s case to demonstrate how institutional changes influence economic performance and explain the conditions under which rapid catch-up growth can occur or fail to occur. Korea’s high growth was achieved under an authoritarian regime with state-led industrial policies. As the limitations of this model became evident, Korea transitioned to a private-sector-led approach, facing economic crises in the process. Economic growth led to the rise of a highly educated middle class. This, in turn, surfaced demands that had been suppressed under the authoritarian regime, paving the way for democratization. Social development and fairness, long overshadowed by economic growth, became key policy agendas. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Korea has faced the dual challenges of slow growth and rising inequality, driving increased calls for income redistribution and the establishment of a Korean-style welfare state. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 explores long-term trends in Korea’s economic growth, comparing them with other countries. Part 2 provides a detailed, stage-by-stage analysis, highlighting the specific institutional and policy changes that shaped Korea’s development.
Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Embryology for Medical Students: The Ultimate Survival Guide
by Jonathan LeoThis work is an essential resource for medical students seeking a deep, long-term understanding of anatomy. Combining and updating two of the author&’s previous Springer titles—one on gross anatomy and another on medical neuroanatomy—this book also includes a wealth of new material designed to support comprehensive learning. Rather than emphasizing rote memorization, this guide helps students grasp the most complex anatomical concepts they will encounter in their first year of medical school, with a focus on clinical application. Each topic is presented with real-world scenarios in mind, making it a valuable reference not only for preclinical students but also for third- and fourth-year trainees looking for a refresher during clinical rotations. The book is organized into three sections: Section One covers the gross anatomy of the head and neck, abdomen, thorax, pelvis and perineum, lower limb, upper limb, and back. Section Two presents clinical neuroanatomy in a lesion-based format, emphasizing diagnosis through signs and symptoms. Section Three explores embryology and organ system development, also with a clinical focus. Comprehensive, accessible, and richly illustrated, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Embryology for Medical Students: The Ultimate Survival Guide is a must-have companion for medical students navigating the challenging world of anatomy.
Geology, Geochemistry and Formation of Supergene Mineral Deposits in Deeply Weathered Terrain (Mineral Resource Reviews)
by Rob J. Bowell Charles R. M. ButtThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the major supergene mineral deposits formed in intensely weathered lateritic terrains. It discusses both contemporary and pre-existing supergene deposits, describing their geological, mineralogical and geochemical characteristics. Supergene processes of enrichment are those that occur under ambient near-surface conditions, compared to hypogene processes mostly at depth under higher temperatures and pressures. Supergene processes include the predominance of meteoric water circulation with concomitant oxidation and chemical weathering. Descending meteoric waters oxidize the primary (hypogene) minerals and redistribute the chemical elements. Residual supergene enrichment occurs as a physical process when the predominant rock-forming minerals oxidize and dissolve, concentrating ore elements hosted in resistant stable minerals; absolute chemical enrichment occurs when the ore elements themselves are leached and migrate in groundwater and precipitate due changes in the pH, oxidation potential and chemical composition of water. These processes can enrich commercially important elements to produce orebodies formed entirely by supergene processes. These include Al (bauxite), Fe ore, Ni-Co laterites, kaolinite, REE (clay deposits), Nb and REE (on carbonatites), base metals (secondary <span class="
China's Path to Global Status: Governance, Sovereignty, and Development in the 21st Century
by Lisheng DongThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of China&’s governance evolution, focusing on its domestic transformation and the global political impact. The book charts China's trajectory from the reform and opening-up under Deng Xiaoping to the strategies employed by Xi Jinping, emphasizing the shifts in ideology, centralized governance, economic models, and international ambitions. It combines historical context, theoretical insights, and a nuanced comparison of key Chinese leaders, presenting a rich narrative that ties domestic policy to global aspirations.
International Handbook of the Demography of Poverty and Inequality (International Handbooks of Population #13)
by Dudley L. Poston Jr. Joachim SingelmannThis handbook provides a comprehensive and comparative review of poverty and inequality in developing and developed countries from demographic, sociological, and political perspectives. It discusses, among others, the basics of poverty and inequality, issues of poverty and inequality among race/ethnic and sexual minority subpopulations, social processes, country and comparative perspectives, child poverty, and anti-poverty policies. It also touches on regional disparities. There has been rapid decline in poverty and inequality in China, East Asian and Pacific countries. Declines have also occurred in South Asia. But in Sub-Saharan Africa, poverty and inequality have risen in some countries, while in other regions, such as transition economies in Europe and Central Asia, only modest changes have occurred. This handbook provides a great reference for demographers, social scientists, policy makers and NGOs.
Redrawing Humanity’s Map: How Climate Change Is Shaping Migration
by Kira Virginia VinkeClimate shocks are shaping human geographies, threatening coastlines, flooding settlements and heating up cities. Therefore, climate impacts and the associated environmental changes are increasingly reflected in social systems. Based on eight years of research, this book sheds light on the impact of climate extremes on migration and displacement. It provides insights into the different contexts in which people experience the effects of climate change and how they shape migration decisions. In the absence of a supranational governance framework, individuals and institutions are already searching for sustainable solutions across the migration cycle to uplift communities. This book builds on qualitative interviews and focus group discussions in numerous countries with people who had to leave their ancestral homelands due to climate impacts, with groups trying to support them, and also with those who want to prevent migration. These exchanges produced not only a body of scientific work, but also a complex overall picture and personal impressions of the state of our planet and the people who live on it. &“Kira Vinke's pioneering work on climate migration sheds light on the darkness in which millions of people are fighting for their own survival.&” Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Director General, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis &“Kira Vinke&’s work is an eye-opening testimony to the impacts of the climate crisis on migration and displacement. Her rigorously researched book combines narrations of displacement experiences around the world with hard facts. Despite all the challenges, it offers hope and highlights the urgency to act now.&” Andrew Harper, Special Advisor on Climate Action to the High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR
Global Perspectives on Job Insecurity in Higher Education: Precarity in the Ivory Tower (Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being)
by Sebastiaan Rothmann Hans De Witte Lara Christina RollThis compelling book delves into the damaging effects of job insecurity in higher education across ten countries, shedding light on its profound implications for individuals and institutions. By exploring the associations between job insecurity and critical factors such as health, well-being, and performance, it underscores the urgent need for effective intervention measures. The book also highlights the ripple effects of job insecurity on academic staff, researchers, PhD and postdoctoral students as well as administrative and support staff, ultimately impacting the quality of education. Featuring the largest cross-country data collection on this topic to date, this collaborative effort brings together leading international researchers to provide novel insights. Each chapter offers unique comparative analyses, making the book a vital resource for academics, policymakers, students, and readers worldwide who are invested in the future of higher education. It is both a call to action and a foundation for further research in this critical area.
Law and Literature in Europe and Beyond (Literatur und Recht #15)
by Klaus StierstorferThis book aims to contribute to an understanding of the processes in which law and literature combine in conceptualizing Europe. This can take place with regard to important national and local issues of wider significance, or in the establishment of connections between European nations, but also far beyond the confines of Europe, where European concepts of law and literature have had cultural effects.
Pioneering New Avenues in Quantum Technology (Studies in Smart Technologies)
by Pravir MalikIn this book, the author challenges conventional probabilistic interpretations of quantum mechanics by introducing a framework of &“qualified determinism&” that reexamines the underlying principles of quantum theory. Central to this vision is the Quaternary Interpretation of Quantum Dynamics (QIQD), which employs a quaternary fractal pattern to offer a fresh perspective on the quantum realm and its role in advanced computational processes. Spanning 24 chapters across six parts, the text bridges foundational theory with forward-looking applications, envisioning transformative breakthroughs in quantum-based energy detection systems, room-temperature superconductors, QIQD-inspired nano-devices, and beyond. By uniting rigorous conceptual exploration with a bold technological outlook, this book significantly broadens the horizons of quantum science and paves the way for a new era of quantum innovation.
Die Ärztliche Begutachtung: Diagnostik, Beurteilung, Entschädigung, Rechtsfragen (Springer Reference Medizin)
by Jürgen Fritze Julia Seifert Joachim Breuer Andrea Popa Dirk Scholtysik Michael WichEin Standardwerk der medizinischen Begutachtung nun in der 9. Auflage und drei verschiedenen Ausgaben: Print, ebook und LifeReference. Komplett aktualisiert und konzeptionell an die Herausforderungen der modernen Begutachtung angepasst gilt es mehr denn je als ein wertvolles Nachschlagwerk. Dargestellt werden die Grundlagen aller wichtigen Rechtsgebiete. Medizinische Themen sind nach Organsystemen geordnet, die Struktur konsequent nach Epidemiologie, Kernsymptomen Ätiopathogenese, Therapieoptionen und Prognose aufgebaut, mit Schwerpunkt auf den gutachtlichen Aspekten. Zudem finden sich Angaben zur Evidenz und Leistungsfähigkeit von Menschen. Das Buch vermittelt Ärztinnen und Ärzten als Sachverständige, allen Tätigen von Sozialversicherungsträgern, Gerichten, staatlichen Institutionen und Behörden sowie privaten Versicherungen gutachterliches Wissen, erläutert rechtliche Voraussetzungen und das medizinische Fachwissen: Von der Frage der Entschädigung und Berentung über die Berufskrankheiten, das Versorgungsrecht, die Beurteilung psychischer Störungen und Krankheiten im Hinblick auf strafrechtliche Schuldfähigkeit und Notwendigkeit einer Betreuung bis hin zu Problemen der Arzthaftung.
Moderne Landwirtschaft und ihre Stellung in der Sozialen Marktwirtschaft: Strategien zur Sicherung von Ernährung, regionaler Wertschöpfung und Ressourcenschutz (essentials)
by Martin Pätzold Elisabeth ZinkeDie Landwirtschaft ist mehr als ein Wirtschaftszweig – sie bildet das Rückgrat der sozialen Marktwirtschaft, sichert Ernährung, stärkt regionale Wertschöpfung und ermöglicht nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung. Gleichzeitig steht der Agrarsektor vor großen Herausforderungen: globale Krisen, volatile Märkte, klimabedingte Ernteausfälle und strengere Umweltauflagen belasten die Betriebe. Flächenverlust und wachsendes Investoreninteresse verschärfen den Druck zusätzlich. Die Landwirtschaft braucht innovative Strategien, um Wirtschaftlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz zu vereinen. Dieses Buch bietet zentrale Perspektiven für eine zukunftsfähige Landwirtschaft im Spannungsfeld von Ökonomie, Ökologie und Sozialpolitik.
Public Opinion and Turmoil In Latin American Democracies (Latin American Societies)
by Helcimara Telles Joscimar SilvaThis book analyzes the impacts of growing political turmoil and distrust in democracy on public opinion, political communication and electoral behavior of Latin American citizens over the first two decades of the 21st century. During this period, Latin American’s young democracies, which were in the process of consolidation, have faced a number of unresolved challenges, such as growing distrust in representative institutions and the judiciary, anti-system protests, the emergence of radical right groups and the election of outsiders and populist leaders. At the same time, Latin American citizens became more suspicious of corporate communication channels and started to trust more in information from social media, while scientific denialism and support to the Armed Forces and to religious groups have also grown. The rise of new right-wing and left-wing forces in Latin America, along with the proliferation of populist leaders from various ideological camps, have produced informational reconfigurations, with the strengthening of digital social media as an important source of political information and disinformation. All these processes have deeply affected public opinion and political behavior in the region, making election campaigns more polarized, radicalized and based on false messages, while the electorate also has gone through major changes, becoming more independent of parties, less young, more religious and with a greater presence of women. Public Opinion and Turmoil in Latin American Democracies analyzes how political turbulence, sociodemographic changes and frustration with the unfulfilled promises of the democratic regimes inaugurated in the last decades of the 20th century have produced important transformations on public opinion that deeply reshaped political behavior leading to an unprecedented crisis of democracy across the region.
Nationalism and Internationalism Intertwined: A European History of Concepts Beyond the Nation State (European Conceptual History)
by Pasi Ihalainen Antero HolmilaIt is commonplace that the modern world is more international than at any point in human history. Yet the sheer profusion of terms for describing politics beyond the nation state—including “international,” “European,” “global,” “transnational” and “cosmopolitan,” among others – is but one indication of how conceptually complex this field actually is. Taking a wide view of internationalism(s) in Europe since the eighteenth century, Nationalism and Internationalism Intertwined explores discourses and practices to challenge nation-centered histories and trace the entanglements that arise from international cooperation. A multidisciplinary group of scholars in history, discourse studies and digital humanities asks how internationalism has been experienced, understood, constructed, debated and redefined across different European political cultures as well as related to the wider world.
Pentecostal Public Theology: Engaged Christianity and Transformed Society in Europe (Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies)
by Mark J. Cartledge Simo FrestadiusThis is the first academic work to focus explicitly on Pentecostal public theology in Europe. Following a growing interest in understanding Pentecostal beliefs and practices with respect to the public sphere, this book shifts the focus of Pentecostal engagement with politics, society, and culture from the Global South and North America to Europe. This work also discusses themes such as Pentecostal public values, identity, nationalism, poverty, democracy, education, race, and political engagement in the context of European Pentecostalism. The book provides an historical overview by bringing together various European voices to discuss the current challenges and possible trajectories for Pentecostal public theology in a constructive fashion. With contributions from leading and emerging European Pentecostal and Charismatic scholars, this book is a must for scholars interested in understanding Pentecostal beliefs and practices in the public sphere in a European context.
Ethical and Legal Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America
by David Ramírez Plascencia Rosa María Alonzo GonzálezThis book analyzes the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence to surpass traditional social and economic problems in Latin America, but it also looks to understand the perils and barriers derived from the adoption of this technology. This volume is divided in Section 1. &“Considering AI in the private sphere&” that debates about the employment of artificial intelligence from the citizen&’s perspective. It embraces topics related with the introduction of AI in the media and the labor market, and how Latin Americans perceive, engage and mobilize before the rising presence of AI in their daily lives. Section 2. Challenges and promises of AI in the public sector centers on the ethical and legal controversies triggered by the incorporation of artificial intelligence in the public sphere. It focuses on the promising benefits of introducing AI in the public administration, education and public security, but also the latent impacts on human rights.
TRIZ-Anwendertag 2024
by Oliver MayerTRIZ is a valuable tool for inventive problem solving. Based on patent analysis TRIZ enables the faster solution-oriented generation of ideas in fields of technology, organizations, and software. TRIZ originated from mainly mechanical problems. But it can be applied very successfully as well for other branches like business, sustainability, with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This enlarged application range offers supplementary value of the toolbox TRIZ. The 3rd TRIZ online conference by Bayern Innovativ was born from the TRIZ-Anwendertage. The idea behind is providing a platform that allows to discuss and display TRIZ development in the context of innovation methodology. This book presents papers in English and German language according to the motto “TRIZ beyond tomorrow: actual trends and visions for the future“. At the TRIZ Conference online, the focus is on new applications, research and extensions of the TRIZ methodology. It is mainly attended by companies, research institutions, colleges, universities and aspirants for TRIZ L4 and L5 who are further developing TRIZ or combining it with other methods and in other areas such as quality assurance, business models, sustainability issues, etc.
Negotiating the Secular and the Religious in the German Empire: Transnational Approaches (New German Historical Perspectives)
by Rebekka HabermasWith its rapid industrialization, modernization, and gradual democratization, Imperial Germany has typically been understood in secular terms. However, religion and religious actors actually played crucial roles in the history of the Kaiserreich, a fact that becomes particularly evident when viewed through a transnational lens. In this volume, leading scholars of sociology, religious studies, and history study the interplay of secular and religious worldviews beyond the simple interrelation of practices and ideas. By exploring secular perspectives, belief systems, and rituals in a transnational context, they provide new ways of understanding how the borders between Imperial Germany’s secular and religious spheres were continually made and remade.