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Deuteronomy (The NIV Application Commentary)
by Daniel I. BlockThe NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Narain’s John Webster’s The Duchess Of Malfi
by Dr K. N. KhandelwalThe Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, as analyzed by K. N. Khandelwal, explores the tragic story of a noblewoman who defies societal norms by remarrying in secret. Set in a corrupt Italian court, the play portrays themes of power, betrayal, and revenge. Khandelwal emphasizes the psychological depth of characters, especially the Duchess's strength and dignity. Edited with: General Introduction to The Play, Text with Paraphrase, Scenewise Summary, Character Sketches, Notes ,Critical Appreciation, Important Explanations, Question and Answers etc. According to The UGC Syllabus as Prescribed.
Halloween Ball (Diary of an Accidental Witch)
by Honor Cargill Perdita CargillIt's time for the Halloween Ball, and Bea Black is on the planning committee. Will she be able to come up with ideas for the ball that impress--and continue to practice magic while keeping it all a secret from her dad and best friend?Bea Black is STILL at witch school, despite her best efforts to get her dad to move her to another school. And with the Halloween Ball on the horizon--only the biggest event of the school year--Bea is selected to be on the planning committee! Will she be able to come up with ideas for the ball that impress--and master her wand skills while still keeping her magic a secret from her dad? Features black-and-white illustrations throughout.Told through Bea's diary entries, the Diary of an Accidental Witch series invites readers to follow Bea on a humorous journey of self-discovery as she learns where she truly belongs.
Grave Words: A Deadly Deadlines Mystery (A Deadly Deadlines Mystery)
by Gerri LewisIn the second installment of the Deadly Deadlines mysteries, obituary writer Winter Snow faces her biggest challenge yet when the body of a homeless man is found in a burning building and her best friend is the main suspect, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Kate Carlisle.Winter Snow has had it! With her business in a death drought, her best friend Scoop implicated in a string of arsons, and an obituary listing Winter herself as deceased, her life is heating up. But just as she&’s trying to cool things down, she receives her newest assignment: an obituary for Chester, a homeless man found in a burning building. Promising the local funeral home manager that she will have the obituary by the deadline, Winter is stonewalled at every turn, failing to discover Chester&’s last name, or where he came from. When it is discovered that Chester was murdered and that the fire was set to cover it up, all fingers immediately point to Scoop. Not only is Scoop a person of interest in the arsons, he was also the last person to see Chester alive. As more nails are pounded into Scoop&’s coffin, Winter&’s uncle Richard hopes to help by inviting the notorious town gossips, The Nosy Parkers, to a neighborhood food fest. Unfortunately, the breadcrumbs they toss set murder in motion.More determined than ever, Winter must figure out the twists and turns of the case to clear Scoop&’s name, putting her on a deadly deadline to solve the murder and avoid meeting the same grave consequences.
Such Charming Liars
by Karen M. McManusNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist turns deadly—and dangerously personal—in this twisty thriller from the #1 bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying!For all of Kat&’s life, it&’s just been her and her mother, Jamie—except for the forty-eight hours when Jamie was married and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. That all ended in an epic divorce, and Kat and Liam haven&’t spoken since.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job—at billionaire Ross Sutherland&’s birthday party. And Kat has figured out a way to tag along. What Kat doesn&’t know, though, is that there are two surprise guests at the dazzling Sutherland compound that weekend. The last two people she wants to run into. Liam and his father—a serial scammer who has his sights set on Ross Sutherland&’s youngest daughter.Kat and Liam are on a collision course to disaster, and when a Sutherland dies, they realize they might actually be in the killer&’s crosshairs themselves. Somehow Kat and Liam are the new targets, and they can&’t trust anyone—except each other.Or can they? Because if there&’s one thing both Kat and Liam know, it&’s how to lie. They learned from the best.
Religious Diversity in Post-Secular Societies: Conceptual Foundations, Public Governance and Upcoming Prospects (Boundaries of Religious Freedom: Regulating Religion in Diverse Societies)
by Zakaria Sajir Rafael Ruiz AndrésThis book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of one of the defining characteristics of post-secular societies: religious diversity. Drawing from the sociology of religion, the sociology of migration, and related fields, it critically examines the interaction between religion, diversity, and secular governance, challenging conventional approaches to managing pluralism in contemporary contexts. Organized into three sections, the book explores: Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations: Establishing core frameworks for understanding post-secularization, pluralistic societies, and the intricate dynamics between religion and diversity. Regulating Religion in Postsecular and Diverse Societies: Analyzing policy innovation, comparative case studies, and practical challenges in managing religious diversity within secular governance structures. Navigating the Future: Prospects and Challenges of Diversity Governance in Post-Secular Contexts: Addressing emerging trends such as digital transformations, the politicization of religious identities, and the evolving role of religious traditions in fostering inclusivity and resilience. Featuring contributions from leading scholars and emerging researchers, this volume provides a multidimensional perspective on debates spanning sociology, anthropology, law, and public policy. Through socio-historical examples and case studies, it examines pressing topics such as religious pluralism in secular governance, diversity management strategies, and the transformative impact of digital technologies on religious expression. At its core, the book is framed by two key concepts: post-secularization and diversity. It reexamines religion&’s evolving role in secularized societies, taking religious plurality—not the disappearance of religion—as a starting point for exploring secularity. This work is an essential resource for students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals seeking actionable insights into critical debates on religion, migration, diversity, and secular governance in today&’s globalized and digitalized world.
Motivation in Physical Education
by Luis García-González Katrien De Cocker David González-CutreThis book addresses the latest developments in research on motivational processes in the context of physical education and proposes successful strategies that have been scientifically proven to be effective. The book focuses on the motivational process in physical education from the perspective of students and teachers and, subsequently, on the practical applications to develop student motivation. These strategies are based on various frameworks, including the circumplex model, motivational climates, motivational teaching behaviors adapted to physical education, web-based interventions, novelty-support strategies, the use of feedback and the application of model-based practice. This book is useful to researchers and postgraduate students in the field of motivation and physical education, and physical education teachers.
Optimization, Discrete Mathematics and Applications to Data Sciences (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #220)
by Panos M. Pardalos Michael Th. Rassias Ashkan NikeghbaliThis book delves into the dynamic intersection of optimization and discrete mathematics, offering a comprehensive exploration of their applications in data sciences. Through a collection of high-quality papers, readers will gain insights into cutting-edge research and methodologies that address complex problems across a wide array of topics. The chapters cover an impressive range of subjects, including advances in the study of polynomials, combinatorial identities, and global optimization algorithms. Readers will encounter innovative approaches to predictive models for non-performing loans, rainbow greedy matching algorithms, and the cost of detection in interaction testing. The book also examines critical issues such as demand aggregation, mid-term energy planning, and minimum-cost energy flow. Contributions from expert authors provide a deep dive into multilevel low-rank matrices, the protection of medical image authenticity, and the mathematical intricacies of the Braess paradox. This volume invites readers to explore diverse perspectives and theoretical insights that are both practical and forward-thinking. This publication is an invaluable resource for graduate students and advanced researchers in the fields of optimization and discrete mathematics. It is particularly beneficial for those interested in their applications within data sciences. Academics across these disciplines will find the book's content relevant to their work, while practitioners seeking to apply these concepts in industry will appreciate its practical case studies. Whether you are a scholar or a professional, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that bridges theory with real-world applications.
The Necro-President: Trump, MAGA, and the Decline of the American Republic (SpringerBriefs in Political Science)
by Dean CaivanoThis Brief develops the necro-president as a figure through which the collapse of American political life becomes visible. In our present moment of political upheaval, the necro-president reflects how death, not law or the people, has come to shape the meaning of the presidency. The office, once imagined as a source of vitality and democratic promise, now signals exhaustion, spectacle, and symbolic decay. Focusing on the 2024 election, The Necro-President shows how Joe Biden and Donald Trump came to represent two sides of a collapsing republic. Biden, cast as a spectral figure, became a symbol of entropy and decline. Trump, by contrast, positioned himself as a resurrectionist, a messianic leader who could overcome decay and save the republic. What followed was not the return of life to the presidency but the normalization of death as a mode of rule. This critical philosophical intervention moves beyond debates about democratic erosion and constitutional crisis. It asks what happens when political life continues even after the symbols that once gave it meaning have gone hollow. This book is open access.
Challenges in Solid Tumors and Other Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Interdisciplinary Cancer Research #21)
by Nima RezaeiThe “Challenges in Solid Tumors and Other Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach” is the twenty first volume of the “Interdisciplinary Cancer Research” series, publishes comprehensive volume on the challenges in cancer. The volume starts with a few chapters on solid tumors, including nano drug delivery for bone sarcomas, tumor-nerve interface, adoptive cell transfer, dendritic cell vaccines, CAR T cell Immunotherapy, immunogenic effect of modulated electro-hyperthermia, oncolytic viral therapies, apoptosis resistance, biopsy techniques, genetics, cytogenetics and liquid biopsy. The subsequent chapters explain different challenges on breast cancer, head and neck carcinomas, glioblastoma, hematologic cancers, lung cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancers. This is the main concept of Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), which is a part of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN). This interdisciplinary book will be of special value for those who wish to have an update on approach to challenges in cancer.
Soziodrama in der Organisationsentwicklung: Essentials für die Praxis
by Matthias Bongartz Uwe Reineck Christoph BuckelVeränderung zum Anfassen, Beteiligung zum Leben erwecken, Lösungen hautnah erlebenOrganisationsentwicklung bedeutet mehr als Strukturen zu verändern – sie ist Dialog, Reflexion und gemeinsames Lernen. Organisationen reflektieren, indem ihre Mitglieder miteinander kommunizieren. Soziodrama vertieft diese Gespräche, wenn Organisationen nachdenken, verstehen, Ideen sammeln oder Neues kreieren möchten. Dieser interaktive Ansatz macht Veränderungsprozesse anschaulich, fördert Perspektivwechsel, generiert kreative Lösungen und erzeugt durch unmittelbare Erfahrung neue Handlungsoptionen. Dieses Buch bietet einen klaren und praxisnahen Einstieg, um Soziodrama in der Organisationsentwicklung gezielt einzusetzen. Die Autoren teilen ihre umfangreichen Erfahrungen als Organisationsentwickler und präsentieren spannende Praxisbeispiele. Soziodramatische Methoden sind besonders wertvoll für systemische Beraterinnen und Berater, da sie neue Perspektiven und lebendige Ansätze für die systemische Beratung eröffnen. Ein kompakter Leitfaden für alle, die Veränderungsprozesse mit innovativen und effektiven Methoden professionell begleiten möchten.
Dynamics of Bacteria-Mucus Interactions (Methods in Molecular Biology #2942)
by Inka BrockhausenThis volume details the importance of bacteria in and around the human body, highlighting the bacteria that is harmless and pathogenic bacteria. Chapters guide readers through protocols on different bacteria&’s providing a better understand on they operate and how people can protect ourselves. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, the chapters include brief introductions to the material, lists of necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and a Notes section which highlights tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Dynamics of Bacteria-Mucus Interactions aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.
Information Processing and Network Provisioning: Third International Conference, ICIPNP 2024 Spring, Beijing, China, June 14–16, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2416)
by Xuesong Qiu Michel Kadoch Mohamed CherietThe four-volume set CCIS 2416, 2417, 2418 and 2419 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information Processing and Network Provisioning, ICIPNP 2024 Spring, held in Beijing, China, during June 14–16, 2024. The 152 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 347 submissions. They focus on topics ranging from 5G/6G evolution and AI in network optimization to quantum communication and green computing.
Methodological and Applied Statistics and Demography II: SIS 2024, Short Papers, Solicited Sessions (Italian Statistical Society Series on Advances in Statistics)
by Paolo Mariani Alessio PolliceThis book of peer-reviewed short papers on methodological and applied statistics and demography is the second of four volumes from the 52nd Scientific Meeting of the Italian Statistical Society (SIS 2024), held in Bari, Italy, on June 17-20, 2024. It features invited contributions presented in the Solicited Sessions. The volumes address a large number of topics and applications of current interest. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, statistical theory and methods, sampling theory, Bayesian statistics, statistical modeling, computational statistics, classification, data analysis, gender statistics and applied statistics. The applications reflect new analyses in a wide variety of fields, including demography, psychometrics, education, business, economics, finance, law, and other social sciences and humanities, epidemiology, the life and health sciences as well as the environmental and natural sciences and engineering. This variety also demonstrates the important role of statistical science in addressing the societal and environmental challenges of sustainable development. One of the aims of the Italian Statistical Society (SIS) is to promote scientific activities for the development of statistical sciences. Its biennial international Scientific Meeting represents the Society’s largest event which brings together national and international researchers and professionals to exchange ideas and discuss recent advances and developments in theoretical and applied statistics.
High Bleeding Risk Patients in Interventional Cardiology
by Bernardo Cortese Stefano RigattieriThis book will cover all areas concerning the high bleeding risk and fragile patients (including CHIP). This milieu is becoming more and more common and requires specific attention and investment from the healthcare systems to be managed properly. The book will be divided into 4 macro-areas (coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, high thrombotic risk patients), each of which include specific chapters on the latest technical advances, offering a thorough literature coverage as well. Additional sections are devoted to future diagnostic and therapeutic areas, depending on the disease and the patient's risk profile. Interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons dealing with PCI, coronary bypasses, left atrial appendage closure, aortic and mitral interventions in this patient subgroup will be provided with an overview of the latest techniques and innovative technologies in this area, that will help them improving the clinical outcome of their patients. The invited group of collaborators was selected from among the most experienced physicians in the world, from Asia, North and South America and Europe.
Acceptance and Resistance of Innovative Technologies: Investigating the Acceptance and Resistance of Innovative Technologies with a Focus on Ethics and Sustainability (Handel und Internationales Marketing Retailing and International Marketing)
by Jan-Lukas SelterThe book examines the adoption of different innovative technologies and explores the behavioral intention of both consumers and companies of using these technologies. Both determinants of acceptance and resistance of technology are considered by referring to the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and the Innovation Resistance Theory. The six essays in this publication relate to six innovative technologies and approaches. This entails an examination of technologies that either involve ethical challenges or are designed with the objective of achieving (ecological) sustainability.
Recent Advances in Time-Series Classification—Methodology and Applications (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #264)
by Mirjana Ivanović Miloš Radovanović Zoltán Gellér Vladimir KurbalijaThis book examines the impact of such constraints on elastic time-series similarity measures and provides guidance on selecting suitable measures. Time-series classification frequently relies on selecting an appropriate similarity or distance measure to compare time series effectively, often using dynamic programming techniques for more robust results. However, these techniques can be computationally demanding, which results in the usage of global constraints to reduce the search area in the dynamic programming matrix. While these constraints cut computation time significantly (by up to three orders of magnitude), they may also affect classification accuracy. Additionally, the importance of the nearest neighbor classifier (1NN) is emphasized for its strong performance in time-series classification, alongside the kNN classifier which offers stable results. This book further explores the weighted kNN classifier, which gives closer neighbors more influence, showing how it merges accuracy and stability for improved classification outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence, Optimization, and Data Sciences in Sports (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #218)
by Panos M. Pardalos Iztok Fister Jr. Maude J. BlondinThis book delves into the dynamic intersection of data science, data mining, machine learning, and optimization within sports. It compiles and presents the latest achievements in this vibrant and emerging research area, offering a comprehensive overview of how these technologies revolutionize sports analytics and performance. Topical coverage includes artificial intelligence in sports, automated machine learning for training sessions, computational social science, and deep learning applications. Readers will also explore cutting-edge concepts such as digital twins in sports and sports prediction through data analysis. This volume highlights theoretical advancements and practical case studies that demonstrate real-world applications. Ideal for researchers, practitioners, and students in fields related to sports science, data analytics, and machine learning, this book serves as a crucial resource for anyone looking to understand the transformative impact of technology on sports. Whether you are an academic scholar or a professional working in the industry, this collection offers valuable insights that bridge the gap between research and practical solutions.
Twenty Years of China’s Ageing Society: Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects
by Peng Du Weilin LiuThis book is an in-depth study of the ageing problem in China from a multidisciplinary perspective. For the first time in Chinese history, it systematically summarizes the development process, achievements and challenges of China from the year 2000 to 2020, and illustrates the exploration process of the theory and practice to actively address population ageing with Chinese characteristics.
Natürliche Differenzierung im Geometrieunterricht der Grundschule: Epistemologische und partizipatorische Erforschung des gemeinsamen Lernens (Paderborner Beiträge zur Didaktik der Mathematik)
by Ninja Katherina Del PieroIn diesem Buch werden auf der Basis von theoretischen und fachdidaktischen Überlegungen zur natürlichen Differenzierung, Interaktion, geometrischen Begriffsbildung und räumlichen Vorstellung zwei geometrische Lernumgebungen vorgestellt, die sich für das gemeinsame Lernen von Schüler*innen mit unterschiedlichen Kompetenzen eignen: „Dreiecke auf dem Geobrett&“ und „Würfelgebäude entdecken&“. Im Rahmen der zehnjährigen Forschungsarbeit, auf der dieses Buch gründet, wurden diese Lernumgebungen konzipiert und in einem Lehr-Lern-Labor der Universität Paderborn mit zahlreichen Grundschulklassen durchgeführt und beforscht. Die Forschungsergebnisse zur epistemologischen sowie partizipatorischen Analyse der Lern- und Interaktionsprozesse zur Lernumgebung „Dreiecke auf dem Geobrett&“ werden in diesem Buch ausführlich präsentiert und hinsichtlich der Konzeption der Lernumgebung und des Gelingens der natürlichen Differenzierung diskutiert.
New Horizons in Meiobenthos Research: Profiles, Patterns and Potentials
by Olav Giere Michaela SchratzbergerSince research on meiobenthos was last compiled in a textbook (2008/2009), the number of theoretical and applied studies has been growing rapidly. Supported by new methods and digital evaluation, meiobenthology has developed into a wide field, with more and more researchers studying cross-disciplinary aspects. New perspectives were summarized in a booklet (2019) to draw attention to promising research directions. The present book, written by leading experts, is a compilation of new thinking, data, methods and approaches in many relevant fields of recent meiobenthos research. The topics addressed range from bacteria and biofilms to globally changing processes, from polar regions to the deep-sea and from freshwater ecosystems to the ocean. So, this book is not simply another meiobenthos textbook - it is an attempt to identify new horizons in meiobenthos research, driven by the vision of advancing knowledge and understanding of benthic ecosystems.
Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology
by Edson Filho Marcelo BigliassiThis book addresses a critical gap in the literature, serving as a foundational resource for a rapidly evolving field that lacks a comprehensive reference point. It offers an in-depth exploration of research methods in exercise psychophysiology, beginning with a historical perspective before delving into key psychophysiological techniques and advanced methodologies for processing and interpreting biological data collected during exercise. Beyond methodology, the book examines core topics such as exercise tolerance, motivation, emotion regulation, attentional control, and cognition—unpacking the intricate psychophysiological mechanisms driving these phenomena. Designed to equip researchers and practitioners alike, it provides the necessary tools to design rigorous experiments and effectively apply complex psychophysiological methods in movement-related contexts. This resource is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how mind and body interact in the realm of exercise.
Embracing the Future, Powering Growth: An Energy System Renewed for China (Advances in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production)
by Shell International B.V. Development Research Centre of the State Council (DRC) of People’s Republic of ChinaTo build a new energy system is the key towards China's goal of carbon emissions peak and achieving carbon neutrality. The new energy system will reshape the conventional energy system in an integrated and revolutionary way. It will not only bring about major changes in energy production, utilization and consumption, as well as emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) and local pollutants, but also have profound implications on technological innovation and economic development. Based on quantitative and systematic analysis, this study depicts the energy system by 2030 and by 2060, analyzes the impacts of the energy system on economic and social development, studies and judges the key risk points, and proposes the path and policy system for building a new energy system.This is an open access book.
Psychosocial Approaches to Health and Wellbeing in Adulthood
by Jennifer M. Waite-Jones Alison M. RodriguezThis textbook provides an up-to-date guide to theories within psychology and sociology relevant to understanding the major life transitions within adulthood and older age and demonstrates how they can be applied in practice. In doing so, it offers a psychosocial approach that will equip readers to meet the combined physical, psychological and social needs of those in their care. In this book the impact of biological factors on adult experience is acknowledged alongside a careful exploration of the socially constructed nature of different stages of adulthood across the lifespan. In its analysis of developmental stages, the book covers key issues of current concern including emerging and early adulthood, &‘the sandwich generation&’ (those caring for both their children and their parents), later life, medicalisation, neurodiversity, long term and degenerative conditions, bereavement, and grief. Both vulnerabilities and ways to enhance resilience encouraging healthy ageing are examined. Utilising practice-oriented case studies and reflective questions it illustrates how psychosocial perspectives may be applied within family, workplace, health, and social care contexts. It offers under graduate and graduate students of social work, nursing, mental health, education, psychology, human development, gerontology and ageing, the tools needed to evaluate the interlocking psychosocial factors influencing the lives of adults at different stages of life.
Reshaping Rohingya Futures: Coping Strategies and Emerging Agencies
by Nasir UddinThis edited book presents many hitherto unaddressed aspects of post-genocide Rohingya lives in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Amid an everyday struggle for daily essentials, violent tensions within and outside the camps, growing anti-Rohingya sentiment in the host community as well as the decreasing international support during the repatriation process, Rohingya adolescents and youths show strategies of coping and agency to alter their present and reshape their future. An upsurge in digital literacy, mounting transnational connectivity, growing engagement with diaspora Rohingya activism and a cumulative presence in social media for sentiment mobilisation on a local and global scale has motivated them to bring about change for themselves and their community within the camps. This book accommodates such fresh and high-quality research on the Rohingya refugees living in the borderland of Bangladesh and Myanmar, conducted by acclaimed academics, professional researchers, and committed activists from across the world, for researchers and students of migration, sociology of race and ethnicity, anthropology, diaspora studies, peace and conflict studies and social work.