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Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts
by John Henry Merryman Stephen K. Urice Simon J. FrankelSince its first publication in 1979, Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts has been the foundational text in the field of art law. This thoroughly reorganized and updated sixth edition takes a fresh look at primary materials and commentary from previous editions, extending the book's analysis with significant changes in format and content to reflect changes in the field. The book has multiple uses and audiences: a text for courses in law schools and graduate programs, a reference work for lawyers and museum professionals, and a lively read - filled with engaging legal stories and colorful anecdotes featuring the broad cast of characters in the art world. Complementing their own observations, the authors include excerpts from judicial opinions, scholarly and popular articles, international treaties, and statutory law. Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts offers a cornucopia of examples, questions, issues, and lessons for students, artists, dealers, collectors, attorneys, and any reader curious about today's complex world of the visual arts.
The Book Club: a heart-warming page-turner about the power of friendship
by Roisin Meaney'An emotional and heart-warming story about community spirit, grief, and hope, The Book Club by Roisin Meaney is everything you could wish for in a novel and then some' Books of All KindsIn the small seaside town of Fairweather, the local book club - a tight-knit group - is still reeling in the aftermath of a tragic accident.Lil Noonan hasn't spoken a word since, and her grandmother Beth is worried that she plans to spend the rest of her life hidden away with only books for company. Beth, meanwhile, is trying to keep busy with the running of the local library and decides to make a fresh start by renting out her daughter's now-empty house to a newcomer in town.Tom McLysaght tells the book club that he's eager to escape his high-flying life in London. Closer to the truth is that he's hiding a much bigger secret, one he can't escape from, no matter how hard he tries.As the months pass and the book club continues to meet, Beth starts to open up to the idea that the future might still have some happiness to offer to her grand-daughter - and to her as well. But will they have the courage to reach for it? And will Tom trust them enough to reveal his secret?
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 ...
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?
The Secrets of Spiritual Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Energy Therapies
by Elsie WildWould you like to learn how spiritual energies influence your life?Are you interested in natural healing methods to boost your emotional and physical well-being?Do you wish you could feel more in tune with the world around you?Discover how to embrace natural and vibrational energies with this beginner’s guide to spiritual healing. Exploring the fascinating history behind holistic healing techniques, and providing practical advice for trying them yourself, this book will teach you how to achieve true balance in your life. Develop an understanding of energies in the universeExplore natural healing methodsCultivate your own spiritual practice
The Anniversary: a page-turning summer read about family secrets and fresh starts
by Roisin MeaneyThree couples. One weekend. Everything is about to change...The Cunningham family are escaping to their holiday home by the sea for the long weekend, as they've done every summer for many years.Except that now, parents Lily and Charlie are waiting for their divorce papers to come through -- and have their new partners in tow.Their daughter Poll, there with her boyfriend, is determined to make known her feelings for Chloe, her father's new love. Poll's brother Thomas also has feelings for Chloe -- of a very different nature . . .And amid all the drama, everyone has forgotten that this weekend also happens to be Lily and Charlie's wedding anniversary.Will any of the couples survive the weekend intact?'Just about everything in this good-humoured book will keep you engrossed and in for a satisfying surprise at the end' Irish Independent
W. B. Yeats: An inspiring collection from one of Ireland’s greatest literary figures (The Great Poets)
by W.B. Yeats'Tread softly because you tread on my dreams' is one of the most well-known and repeated lines of poetry ever written. Less haunting, but still so relevant: 'Life is a long preparation for something that never happens.'W B Yeats was one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature. Winner of a Nobel prize, he was also a political figure, and, as is evident from his earlier work, fascinated by Irish folklore and the occult. He was also deeply affected by the First World War and the Anglo-Irish and Irish civil wars. It is a testament to the greatness of Yeats' poetry that he attempts to bear witness to these emotional and historical forces.This perfectly pitched collection includes some of the greatest poetry of the 20th century.
It's That Time of Year: A heartwarming festive read from the bestselling author of Life Before Us
by Roisin Meaney'Warm ... uplifting -- Roisin Meaney is a gifted storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author It's the day before the wedding ... Three strangers arrive home to Ireland to the house that gave each of them refuge when they needed it most. They are there to celebrate the winter wedding of their beloved Annie, the woman who fostered them in their childhoods. Now Julia is a world-famous singer living in luxury in Paris and Eddie is a chef in London, while Steph spends her days on a remote Greek island, running a writers' retreat with her older lover. All three have moved on from the past, but as the wedding celebrations get underway, certain truths come to light. It turns out that some hurts last longer than others ... As Annie says 'I do', with an unexpected twist for her wedding party, will Julia, Eddie and Steph discover their own happy-ever-afters in time for the big day? A spellbinding, warm-hearted novel from one of Ireland's best-loved writers.
Critical Thinking About Research: Psychology and Related Fields
by Dr. Harris Cooper Julian Meltzoff PhDTo become informed consumers of research, students need to thoughtfully evaluate the research they read rather than accept it without question. This second edition of a classic text gives students what they need to apply critical reasoning when reading behavioral science research. This second edition updates the original text with recent developments in research methods, including a new chapter on meta-analyses. Part I gives a thorough overview of the steps in a research project. It focuses on how to assess whether the conclusions drawn in a behavioral science report are warranted by the methods used in the research. Topics include research hypotheses, sampling, experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and ethics. Part II allows readers to practice critical thinking with a series of fictitious journal articles containing built-in flaws in method and interpretation. Clever and engaging, each article is accompanied by a commentary that points out the errors of procedure and logic that have been deliberately embedded in the article. This combination of instruction and practical application will promote active learning and critical thinking in students studying the behavioral sciences.
Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development
by Ann S. MastenFully updated with key advances in theory, methods, and research, the second edition of this landmark work features an expanded conceptual framework and a more global perspective on threats to human development, including climate change, war, poverty, racial injustice, and pandemics. Pioneering resilience expert Ann S. Masten illuminates the ordinary but powerful processes that allow many children exposed to trauma and adversity to survive, adapt, and even thrive. The book traces fundamental adaptive systems that have evolved and function synergistically at the neurobiological, psychological, social, community, and cultural levels. Using a range of case examples to illustrate complex concepts, Masten provides a cogent resilience framework for promoting positive development in children at risk. New to This Edition Advances in neurobiology, more international (including non-Western) findings and examples, new discussions of cultural identity development, up-to-date intervention research, and more. Heightened focus on the interactions of multiple systems--including families, schools, culture, and communities--in supporting children's resilience. Increased attention to the impact of structural inequality, poverty, and intergenerational trauma. Coverage of rapidly emerging threats--the risks posed to children by multisystem, cascading disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Handbook of Writing Research
by Steve Graham Jill Fitzgerald Charles A. MacArthurSynthesizing the breadth of current research on the teaching and learning of writing, the third edition of this definitive handbook has more than 90% new content, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the field. Leading scholars--including many international voices--review major theories, developmental issues, and instructional approaches for students at all grade levels. Cognitive and sociocultural aspects of writing are explored in depth, as are assessment principles and methods. Issues in teaching students with disabilities, multilingual students, and culturally diverse students are addressed. The volume discusses innovative research methods and educational technologies and identifies key directions for future investigation. New to This Edition Chapters on executive functions in writing; disciplinary writing in math, science, and social studies; the role of vocabulary in writing; and formative assessment. Chapters on source-based writing, source evaluation, and writing development and instruction for African American students. Chapters on sociocultural aspects of writing--from critical literacies to agency and identity, social justice issues, and more--plus an emphasis on integrating cognitive and sociocultural perspectives throughout.
Our Wondrous World - The World Around Us class 3 - NCERT-25
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingOur Wondrous World is an integrated, interdisciplinary textbook developed by NCERT for Class 3 students, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Designed for the subject "The World Around Us," the book fosters experiential, inquiry-based learning by connecting students' daily experiences with foundational concepts from science, social science, and environmental education. Divided into four thematic units—families and communities, life around us, gifts of nature, and our environment—the book encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and active engagement through storytelling, activities, illustrations, and open-ended questions. It also promotes values like empathy, inclusion, environmental sensitivity, and cultural awareness, nurturing holistic development and preparing children for the Middle Stage of schooling.
Aristotle's Chemistry: On Coming to Be and Passing Away Meteorology 1.1–3, 4.1–12 (The New Hackett Aristotle)
by Aristotle C. D. ReeveThis new translation of On Coming to Be and Passing Away and Meteorology 1 and 4 fits seamlessly with the other volumes in the New Hackett Aristotle Series, enabling Anglophone readers to study these works in a way previously not possible. The Introduction describes the book that lies ahead, explaining what it is about, what it is trying to do, how it goes about doing it, and what sort of audience it presupposes. Sequentially numbered, cross-referenced endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed Index indicates the places where focused discussion of key notions occurs.
Digital Systems and Information Technologies in the Energy Sector (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1244)
by Igor Ilin Ma YouzhongDigital transformation and energy transition are undoubtedly the key trends of the last decade that are fundamentally changing the way countries, regions and the global community conduct their economic activities. At first glance, these are phenomena of completely different nature. The editors and authors of the book offer a closer look at the specifics of the development of each trend, the nature of their interdependence, analyze the possibilities of coexistence, and determine the potential effects of such technological symbiosis. The book is characterized by an original, interdisciplinary statement of the problem: description of various aspects of effective interaction between elements of energy and information-technology/digital infrastructures that jointly ensure information needs and compliance with energy efficiency requirements of the modern economy. At the same time, attention is paid to each technological trend separately, as well as to the possibilities of interaction between technological capabilities of energy and digital. International author teams of professionals in different fields offer an interesting perspective on certain aspects of modern technological development of various industries. The book will be of interest to both experienced researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and practitioners, both energy and IT specialists and even mathematicians.
Business and Management in Asia: Finance and Investments in the Digital Age
by Tobias Endress Yuosre F. BadirThis book presents an examination of the relationship between finance, investment, and digital transformation in the context of Asian business environment. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of these critical themes, providing a foundation for a profound understanding of the evolving digital business ecosystem. Grounded in research, this work offers a wealth of practical insights and draws on empirical evidence from real-world case studies involving Asian startups. It equips readers with actionable knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to navigate the complex landscape of digital finance. The book delves into topics such as application of AI in investment, finance, and its trustworthiness, the impact of digital cashless payments , and the role of academics in building the future of finance. Additionally, it explores the cooperative approach to fintech development, the future structure of banking in the digital age, and navigating the digital frontier: Central Bank Digital Currencies . With a forward-looking perspective, the book examines emerging trends and technological advancements that will reshape the financial services industry. It scrutinizes the impact of AI and deep learning-based business models, the empowerment potential of digital microfinance, and regulation and taxation of crypto income within Asian markets. It offers a solid foundation for those seeking to make informed decisions and conduct rigorous research in this rapidly evolving field.
Der Europäische Emissionshandel: Ein Klimainstrument schreibt Industriegeschichte – Überblick, Zusammenhänge & Ausblick
by Marcel Linnemann Constanze AdolfDas Buch richtet sich an ein breites Publikum, darunter Politiker, Entscheidungsträger, Wissenschaftler und Interessierte, die ein Verständnis für die Funktionsweise des Emissionshandelssystems sowie seine Auswirkungen auf die Energiewende und die Industrie in Europa erlangen möchten. Es bietet eine sachliche Analyse und einen schnellen aber fundierten Einblick in die komplexe Thematik, um einen fundierten Diskurs über die Effektivität und die Herausforderungen des Emissionshandels zu ermöglichen.
Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurial Change Agents: A Design Science Approach to Transforming Entrepreneurial Education (Contributions to Management Science)
by Bart Derre Yvette BaggenIn an era defined by volatility, complexity, and uncertainty, educating future-oriented change agents is essential to address pressing societal challenges such as climate change and the transition to a circular economy. These change agents play a pivotal role in driving societal transformation, requiring a mindset and skills suited to navigating complex problems and adapting to environments full of uncertainty. Entrepreneurial education emerges as a critical lever in fostering such capabilities, integrating seamlessly into higher education and lifelong learning contexts to prepare change agents for active, constructive participation in societal transitions. This book introduces a design-science research approach to entrepreneurial education, emphasizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational practices tailored to diverse contexts. Real-life case studies illustrate how the design-science approach has been successfully applied, offering practical insights for educators and researchers aiming to enhance their own research and teaching practices. By connecting theory to practice, the design-science approach offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurial education. It not only unpacks the mechanisms behind effective program design but also fosters innovation through continuous, data-driven cycles of collecting and processing feedback. This approach ultimately enables the development of evidence-based entrepreneurial education that prepares change agents capable of driving the necessary societal transformation across contexts.
Bioactive Compounds in Edible Mushrooms: Sustainability and Health Applications (Reference Series in Phytochemistry)
by Muhammad Akram Sylvester Chibueze Izah Matthew Chidozie OgwuThis handbook offers a comprehensive perspective of edible mushrooms' phytochemistry and explores the application of bioactive compounds from fungi in nutrition, medicine, and environmental sustainability. The book starts with an overview of edible mushrooms' bioactive compounds, followed by 5 parts covering the diversity, classification and taxonomy of common edible mushrooms, their environmental roles, sustainable harvesting practices, nutritional value and health benefits, and characterization and quality control of bioactive compounds. The book concludes with a perspective on emerging uses and trends in mushroom consumption utilization. In this book, readers will find valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field, including how diverse edible mushroom species are used in culinary, medicinal, and ecological contexts. Particular attention is given to functional foods and the chemical composition of an extensive range of bioactive compounds in edible mushrooms, such as beta-glucans, polysaccharides, ergosterol, phenolic compounds, and triterpenoids. The book also explores the environmental impact of mushroom cultivation and the economic opportunities arising from the increasing demand for edible mushrooms and their bioactive compounds. Techniques and strategies for preserving mushrooms, detecting adulteration in the mushroom market, characterizing bioactive compounds, and ensuring quality control in production and distribution are thoroughly discussed. This comprehensive overview serves as an invaluable resource for a wide range of professionals, including researchers, healthcare practitioners, nutritionists, food technologists, and anyone interested in tapping into the potential of edible mushroom bioactive compounds for the improvement of health, nutrition, and sustainability.
Through Optimization of Aerospace Vehicle Trajectories by the Pontryagin Maximum Principle (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #579)
by Alexander S. Filatyev Vyacheslav G. PetukhovThis monograph investigates the trajectory optimization problems of low- and finite-thrust aerospace vehicles and spacecraft using an indirect method based on the Pontryagin maximum principle, providing a methodological basis for the construction of numerical techniques that are superior in versatility and accuracy to direct methods. This book provides a theoretical explanation of the approaches used and also an extensive gallery of the results of practical numerical studies. The problem of boundary value problem convergence has been largely overcome, which has made it possible to practically automate the optimization of trajectories and to achieve a qualitative generalization with a number of fundamentally new results. Examples of practical optimization of branching trajectories of complex dynamics systems with finite and continual sets of branches, in deterministic and stochastic statements, with control constraints and phase constraints of various orders are demonstrated. An emphasis is placed on the consistent application of methods of numerical continuation with respect to a parameter to solve various problems in the flight mechanics of spacecraft with an electric propulsion system (EPS). The problems considered include the optimization of direct interplanetary flights of spacecraft with thrusters having limited power or limited thrust, of interplanetary flights of such spacecraft using gravity assisted maneuvers, of multi-orbit interorbital transfers of spacecraft with limited-thrust EPS. As a result, it was possible to develop a set of numerical continuation methods for solving a wide range of optimization problems for spacecraft trajectories with EPS with improved characteristics in terms of convergence and performance. This monograph also contains a description of many pitfalls in solving a wide range of problems of optimizing the trajectories of aerospace vehicles and recipes for effectively overcoming them.
Realities in Pedagogical and Phenomenological Contexts: Experience, Mediality, and Optimisation in Education (Phänomenologische Erziehungswissenschaft #13)
by Malte Brinkmann Johannes Türstig Martin Weber-SpanknebelWhat is real? What is evident? What is true? These questions of the constitution of reality in our experiences are among the key questions of phenomenology since its beginning. Lately, they become especially relevant under conditions of digitalisation, acceleration, optimisation, crises, and pandemics. In this volume, these questions are taken up in different interdisciplinary and intercultural, phenomenological perspectives from a pedagogical point of view. Starting from a critique of instrumental scientism and optimisation, the contributions in this book ask about the theoretical, empirical, methodological, and practical constitution of reality within experiences of learning, Bildung, and education, as well as the subjects, materialities, and mediality of such experiences in different pedagogical fields and institutions. The contributions show how Phenomenological Pedagogy is fruitful to explore the realities of pedagogical practices, by grasping lifeworldy, lived-bodily, and social experiences in a qualitatively meaningful, empirical and experience-oriented way. It can thus serve as an alternative to positivistic, scientistic, idealistic, or psychologistic approaches.
Modernizing Europe’s Imperial Monarchies: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia in the Nineteenth Century (Palgrave Studies in Modern Monarchy)
by Heidi Hein-Kircher Frederik Frank SterkenburghUp until recently, Europe’s three imperial monarchies – the German, Austrian, and Russian Empires – were seen as moribund political entities, unable to accommodate the forces of political, social, economic, and cultural modernization, and as a result collapsed collectively during or shortly after the First World War. More recently, scholars have underlined the viability of these polities, including as frameworks for democratic experiments and fixed points for (supra)national identification, notwithstanding the suppression of minorities and colonial undertakings of these empires. This book takes a different approach: it demonstrates that these three imperial monarchies were capable of and willing to initiate and steer the modernization of their institutions and polities. Rather than understanding modernization as a linear and teleological process, this contributed volume draws instead on Samuel Eisenstadt’s notion of ‘multiple modernities’ to demonstrate how these empires sought to modernize on their own terms. By drawing on this concept, it becomes possible to challenge notions of inevitable decline and instead demonstrate how these imperial monarchies sought to forge modernization on their own terms in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Textbook of Rapid Response Systems: Concept and Implementation
by Michael A. DeVitaThe latest edition of this text is the go-to book and most authoritative source on Rapid Response Systems (RRS). Now in its fully revised and expanded third edition, Textbook of Rapid Response Systems remains the best-selling and most comprehensive book on the topic. The new edition contains over fifty chapters written by world-renowned experts in the field and over fifty percent new material. An entire new section of ten chapters was added on pediatric Rapid Response Systems, which includes important “how to” chapters on managing critical situations during pediatric rapid response calls. The previous edition had increased attention paid to patient safety and this edition expands that work. The utility of Rapid Response Systems for the management of dying patients has been questioned while at the same time there has been an increased knowledge base in the field. As a result, this edition contains two chapters on management for dying patients, for those patients with and those without “not for resuscitation” orders. This helps guide clinicians who are often ill-prepared medically and emotionally as they care for this important population of hospitalized patients. Written by experts in the field, this new edition is a valuable resource for medical practitioners, nurses, respiratory caregivers, safety experts, and hospital administrators who want to implement and improve a rapid response system.
The German Energy Transition: Economics of Sustainable Electricity Supply
by Andreas CoesterThe industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon have increased CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions significantly. There is considerable consensus that this increase in emissions has been contributing to climate change. In order to limit global warming, a comprehensive and fast transition to lower emissions in all industrial sectors is crucial. Despite the strong increase in renewable energies capacity over the past years, there are various challenges associated with the further transition to a 100% renewable energies supply. One of the challenges is the fluctuating supply of renewable energies due to the intermitted nature of wind and sunshine. Another challenge arises from the low marginal costs of renewable energies that lead to a reduction of the electricity price, which impairs a profitable operation of both conventional and renewable energies power plants. Against this backdrop, the main question of this research is which policy scenario can ensure an economic efficient and ongoing expansion of renewable energies together with a secure level of electricity supply? The research focusses on Germany, as Germany has to find sustainable and economically feasible policy scenarios in the short-term due to its strong expansion of renewable energies and its decision to phase-out both nuclear and coal power plants.
A Political Economy of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Middle East and Asia (International Political Economy Series)
by Robert MogielnickiThis book on sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in the Middle East and Asia brings together leading scholars and practitioners focusing on investment trends in two prominent and influential regions of the globe. The resulting political economy mapping of these investment vehicles breaks new ground in elucidating prominent geographic contours of the global SWF sector. The interregional framing likewise reveals the strategic economic significance of SWF-facilitated linkages between the Middle East and Asia. The work probes three cross-cutting themes. The initial chapters explore the dynamics of competition and collaboration amongst Middle Eastern and Asian SWFs. This book then turns to the energy, environmental, and sustainability issues shaping SWF investment behavior. Finally, country-specific chapters examine how and why SWF investments materialize within key markets. These interregional connections enabled by sovereign wealth represent an expanding economic frontier with long-term implications for the Middle East, Asia, and the global economy.