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Book SynopsisFor decades, Translation Studies has struggled to engage with Jacques Derrida, whose radical questioning of language seemed to undermine translation theory's foundations. This book reveals a hidden dimension: Derrida's obsessive engagement with translation throughout his career. The text uncovers his translation reflex of constant pausing to question how concepts might be translated, demonstrating how this overlooked practice shaped his philosophical thinking.Examining translation alongside key themes from Derrida's later work including inheritance, mourning, and the messianic, Kathryn Batchelor reconceptualizes translation as a philosophical tool, a response to intellectual heritage, and a means of confronting mortality. Through analysis of Derrida's translation of âœHusserl's The Origin of Geometryâ and readings of Plato's Pharmacy and âœSpectres of Marxâ, this text reveals his surprisingly conventional translation practices.As the first comprehensive study of Derrida as translator and the first book on Derrida and translation in two decades, this work challenges misconceptions about anything goes interpretations while offering insights into translation as a driving force in his development. Essential for scholars and advanced students in Translation Studies, Philosophy, Literary Theory, and Continental Philosophy.
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Book SynopsisRegal tells the story of the engagement of philosophers, naturalists and scientists in what we now call cryptozoology, a much longer history than most appreciate.Most believe cryptozoologyâthe study of mysterious, unrecognized creaturesâemerged in the twentieth century. But the fascination with monsters and the unknown stretches back to the ancient world. Long before the term was coined, philosophers and naturalists pondered the existence of cryptids, weaving them into the fabric of scientific curiosity. Challenging the notion that mainstream science has always dismissed cryptids, it reveals a rich history of inquiry and debate.Offering a groundbreaking examination of the long and complex history of cryptozoology, Regal situates it within broader debates about biology, evolution, and the limits of scientific knowledge. A fascinating read for students and scholars of cryptozoology, the history of biology and zoology, and science technology and society studies.
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Book SynopsisThis collection investigates how cities have become centres for media industries, examining how local operations are shaped by global flows of finance, technology, and creative labour, and how media industries contribute to urban identity and cultural life.Written by field experts and based on extensive primary research, this book provides readers with comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between media industries and cities across diverse global contexts. The twelve chapters examine examples from Asia, Europe, and North America, covering film, television, music, games, and journalism to demonstrate how media-city relationships take distinctive forms in specific locations. Readers will gain in-depth understanding of how global media flows interact with local urban contexts, and how these interactions produce cultural, economic, political, and social consequences. The collection combines broad theoretical analysis with detailed case studies, advancing debates in the field of Media Industry Studies through analysing the mediaâs multifaceted relationship to cities in a highly accessible way.This book is essential reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, and academic researchers in Communications, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, and Film and Television Studies, particularly those studying or researching media industries, global media flows, media economics, cultural production, and the intersection of media and place.
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Book SynopsisTheatrical Model Making: Creating Effective Models for Theatrical Designers and Miniaturists studies the processes of fabricating models by hand, digitally, and using Computer Aided Drafting software.This how-to guide explores the pros and cons of analog, computer fabricated, and 3D digital models. The book covers a variety of tools, ranging from craft knives to laser cutters, a wide range of materials, and detailed processes with step-by-step directions and images that can be adapted for any scale model. By looking at both traditional hand-built models and the use of 3D digital software and machines, this book provides miniaturists with the knowledge they need to produce the most accurate and detailed models. Readers will find valuable tricks, tips, and resources to create everything from custom furniture to architecture, including suggestions for plant-based materials.From novice to expert, scenic design and scenography students and professionals alike will find Theatrical Model Making an invaluable resource in their toolkit.
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Book SynopsisNot just your regular textbook, this unique book uses popular culture as a teaching tool by taking the work of Stephen King, Americaâs top horror writer, to illustrate concepts that are essential to health psychology. The book uses his story telling and character development to illustrate the science of how psychology âœgets under the skinâ to impact physical health. It examines the history of health psychology and the biopsychosocial perspective, the biology of stress and emotion, the science of behavior change, structural (social) influences on health, personality and sleep science, the role of psychology in disease, and the evidence of the mind-body connection.The book provides definitions of many health psychology concepts and uses the works of Stephen King to couch them in an easy-to-understand context. The intrinsic enjoyment of relating to a popular fiction writer is used to present the most recent research in the field, including work in the neuroscience of health psychology and the science of intervention. From explorations of the placebo and nocebo effects in Holly and Thinner, to the social ecological impacts on health in The Running Man and the power of adverse childhood experiences in The Body, this book provides a wide-reaching overview of health psychology that can provide context for psychology students, as well as student engagement opportunities.Accompanied by supplementary teaching materials, this is engaging reading designed to motivate undergraduate health psychology students and educators. It is also intended for Kingâs Constant Readers â those who canât get enough of the world of Stephen King.
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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the business mechanics of the cultural and creative industries, this textbook provides a management-oriented, practice-based teaching and learning resource. Aimed at students new to the study of the cultural industries and/or new to the study of business, the author introduces the reader to relevant academic insights and perspectives, without losing focus on the essentials of practical business and management. Designed for students who wish to develop a management and leadership career in the cultural and creative industries, the book incorporates coverage of key business ideas and disciplines, from strategy to accounting and finance, through management, human resources and innovation to marketing and consumer behaviour. Each chapter introduces a major new business topic. Key sectors covered included the music industry, television, video games, and the performing arts. Relevant management tools and techniques are described and used.Managing the Cultural Industries is a valuable resource for new students of the cultural industries, as well as providing insights for reflective practitioners in the industry.
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Book SynopsisApparences takes an approach to teaching French that encourages discovery of grammatical structures and vocabulary through an engaging, modern narrative inspired by the classic French play, Cyrano de Bergerac. Through comprehensible language, each chapter tells the story of Max, a first-generation college student from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Roxane, an exchange student from Italy.Apparences provides multiple ways for students to listen, read, discuss, write, share, and create in French. The text encourages comprehension from the opening chapter and allows teachers to provide the kind of prompts that engage students and facilitate meaningful interaction. The text finds compelling ways to contextualize the traditional vocabulary and grammar presented in many first-year textbooks, while also providing a means for students to engage deeply with what they are reading. The author applies foreign and second language acquisition research (i.e. comprehensible input and output activities, joint production, and dialogic inquiry) to create relevant and engaging language learning activities. Students will want to speak French as they discuss the story and consider universal themes of love, belonging, insecurity, and identity.
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Book SynopsisThis book uncovers the latest techniques of information systems analysis, design and development used for managerial decision-making. It cogently deals with a variety of topics such as Decision Support systems, Executive Information systems, Artificial intelligence and Expert Systems, Data mining and warehousing.The book includes throws light on Bigdata analytics adopting Hadoop and its ecosystems with illustrative practical examples. NoSQL databases have been elaborately described with real life examples, as well Cloud computing and Internet of things, as well as Generative AI. The illustrative examples and case studies presented in the book will appeal to readers from different backgrounds.This book would be useful to the students, researchers, and teachers in disciplines of Management and Engineering. It would also serve as an invaluable resource for practicing business executives to enrich their knowledge and experience with the latest developments in the field of Management Information Systems, particularly in the e-Business areas helping them to implement MIS for effective decision making.
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Book SynopsisAI for MBAs: The Essential Guide for Leaders Building AI-Driven Enterprise serves as a foundational textbook for understanding how artificial intelligence can be successfully integrated within the realm of business.A tectonic shift has begun across the global economy. AI is restructuring how companies think, act and win, and the leaders who understand this shift today will dominate the markets of tomorrow. Building upon hundreds of interviews with CEOs and founders at the forefront of the AI economy, this textbook offers a practice-oriented roadmap for the next generation of business leaders. It shows how to move beyond legacy strategy tools into the world of intelligent systems, agentic workflows and AI-native business models. Across its twelve chapters, the book traces how AI is redefining operations, competition and organizational design. It explains the new mechanics of work, the rise of autonomous decision loops, and the emerging playbooks that modern leaders use to scale faster and act with greater clarity. Looking ahead to the MBA classroom of 2050, it introduces the archetypes of the AI-enabled professional, the Centaurs, Cyborgs and Artisans, and describes how human intelligence and machine intelligence will work together in the decades to come.This book is written for ambitious and forward-thinking MBAs, both students and those long since graduated who want more than theory. It is for readers who want to understand the tools, the models and the mindset that will define leadership in an AI-driven world, and who intend to shape that world rather than be shaped by it.
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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive new textbook bridges the gap between mathematical theory and practical engineering applications. Organized into eight chapters, it introduces programming skills in MATLAB and Python alongside essential mathematical concepts, progressing from basic computation and linear algebra to more advanced topics such as differential equations, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms. The book develops both mathematical reasoning and computational proficiency, equipping students with essential tools for modern engineering practice. It includes numerous MATLAB and Python scripts, presented within the text and available through a dedicated GitHub repository for hands-on learning and reproducibility. Each chapter concludes with problemsâmany with solutionsâthat reinforce understanding and encourage practical application. By integrating theory with coding exercises, the book ensures that students not only grasp key concepts but also gain the skills to apply them in real-world contexts. The book is intended for undergraduate engineering students in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering. It is particularly suited for modules in Engineering Mathematics, Programming, Computations, and Analytical Studies, and can also serve as a supplementary reference for postgraduate students seeking applied mathematical and computational skills. Instructors will find it a valuable teaching resource that integrates theory with practice, adaptable for both semester- and year-long courses.The GitHub repository can be accesses at https://github.com/prog871/CRC-book2025.
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Book SynopsisUpdated throughout for its second edition, this book explores collective security as practiced within the legal framework provided by the United Nations Charter, with a particular focus upon activity undertaken under the auspices of the UN Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security.This new edition follows a decade of new developments in the areas covered by the first edition, both in respect of the UNâs practices under its collective security system and the wider international context within which it operates. Taking account of the Russia and Ukraine conflict and Syrian civil war, the book additionally covers debates over UNSC reform and conceptualisations of the collective security concept. Offering a comprehensive analysis, it considers the full range of measures which can be utilised by the UN in the performance of its collective security remit including military enforcement action, peacekeeping, non-military sanctions and diplomacy. The book considers each of these measures in detail, assessing the legal framework applicable to the form of action, the main legal controversies which arise in respect of their appropriate utilisation, and the UNâs use of this collective security âtoolâ in practice. The book draws conclusions about the main strengths and shortcomings of the various means through which the UN can attempt to prevent, minimise or end conflict.The book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of international law, international relations, and modern international history.
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Book SynopsisUsing the mid-twentieth century microhistorical example of the so-called âMummy in the Cupboard Murderâ, Lizzie Seal examines the significance of the Gothic to understandings of crime.In a case that hinged on forensic evidence, Sarah Jane Harvey, the owner of a boarding house in Rhyl, North Wales, was tried for the murder of Frances Knight whose naturally mummified corpse was discovered in a locked cupboard of the house in 1960. The book applies Gothic criminology to an empirical historical example, considers the interchange between fact and fiction, traces developments in mid twentieth-century forensic pathology, and contributes to historical criminology by extending this approachâs conceptual base.The Mummy in the Cupboard Murder is ideal for students and scholars of cultural criminology, crime and media, twentieth-century British history, and crime history, as well as those with an interest in the Gothic.
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Book SynopsisIf you are training as a technician, just starting a motorsport degree, or have finished reading Basic Motorsport Engineering, this is the book for you. It covers the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the Excellence, Achievement, and Learning (EAL) qualifications content at Level 3 so it will give you the knowledge needed to underpin your practical work. It is written by a practising lecturer and motorsport engineer who has trained race engineers who are working for the major motorsport teams, including McLaren and Ferrari, and their supply chains. There are hundreds of different types of jobs in motorsport, this book will help you understand both the technology and the terminology so that you can progress your career quickly, using IMI or EAL Level 3 qualifications. This book is a follow on to Basic Motorsport Engineering, also written by Andrew Livesey.
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Book SynopsisDrawing on over two decades of research in and on China and on extensive reviews of current scholarship, China: The Basics introduces readers to the key aspects of Chinese society, culture and politics.The book provides an empirically rich overview of Chinaâs global position and the challenges posed by urbanisation, uneven economic development and environmental governance. With detailed vignettes giving a flavour of everyday life experiences, China: the Basics challenges simplistic approaches to China as a monolithic political unit by illustrating the nuances of citizensâ agency in different realms, including work-based and gender-based inequality, social media activism, environmental protection, illness and healthcare. Cross-referencing between chapters enables readers to identify cross-cutting themes and to consult chapters in their preferred order. It also encourages readers to reflect on the importance of scale across the themes discussed.China: the Basics nurtures a critical and reflexive approach and provides readers with a conceptual toolkit for engaging with new developments constructively. It will be essential reading for students, lecturers, and anyone curious about contemporary China.
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Book SynopsisThis book shows the transformative power of genetic constructivism in mathematics education, exploring how research, practice, and policy converged to drive educational innovations in the Czech Republic can offer valuable insights into the evolution of mathematics teaching on an international scale.Drawing on a seventy-year legacy of advancements, the book highlights the pioneering ideas that emerged during the communist regime and were further developed after the Velvet Revolution, influenced by both East-European and global perspectives. Each chapter sees leading international experts reflect on the development and large-scale implementation of genetic constructivism, examining its impact on learners and providing forward-looking recommendations for the future of mathematics education. The book also delves into key themes, including the origins and defining characteristics of genetic constructivism, practical applications in schools, and an evaluation of its influence on student learning, all while maintaining a consistent focus on joyful, autonomous discovery supported by thoughtful teaching.Encouraging readers to critically assess their own teaching methods, this is the ideal resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers seeking innovative strategies to enhance mathematics education.
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Book SynopsisNow in its ninth edition, the industry-leading Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing provides an essential introduction to broadcast journalism in the modern newsroom.Across five parts, this book covers every aspect of the âœthree pillarsâ of broadcast news â writing, reporting, and producing â in addition to considering news acquisition and the realities of transitioning into professional newsrooms. Drawing on insider perspectives and best-practice examples, the authors meld real-world advice with essential theory, from ethical considerations to key terms and strategies. This ninth edition features expanded coverage of new and social media, Artificial Intelligence, mis- and disinformation, and issues around diversity and inclusion. New sections on social media apps and the software required for producing newscasts are also introduced.Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing is key reading for undergraduate students in journalism writing, producing, newsgathering, and multimedia courses.Accompanying e-resources for students and instructors feature updated video tutorials, PowerPoints, quizzes, and a sample syllabus.
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Book SynopsisOver the past thirty years, the number of architectural laboratories has surged from a handful to hundreds across the globe. Yet the term remains elusive: What defines an architectural lab? And why has it become so compelling to architects today?The Architectural Laboratory is the first volume to critically address these questions, assembling a series of essays that examine some of the most remarkable architectural labs of the twentieth century. While scientific laboratories have long been the subject of scholarly inquiry, architecture labs remain underexplored. This book situates them within their specific architectural-historical contexts, revealing how they have operated both metaphorically and materially.On the one hand, architectural laboratories have functioned as amuletsâprotective spaces that shield practitioners from conventional expectations while fostering creativity through their unique material environments. On the other, they served as shibbolethsâsymbolic alignments with scientific traditions that lend credibility and facilitate interdisciplinary exchange. Within this dual framework, the volume identifies three key modalities of laboratory performance: simulation, personification, and technological visualization.Essential reading for architectural historians, theorists, practitioners, educators, students, critics, and curators, The Architectural Laboratory offers a compelling lens through which to understand the evolving role of experimentation in architectural practice.
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Book SynopsisThis book examines the critical role of Human Resources (HR) in advancing sustainability within organisations. It articulates a compelling business case for integrating sustainability into HR practices and explores foundational theories and concepts at the intersection of HR and sustainability. Readers will acquire a deeper understanding of people management strategies designed to attract and retain talent committed to sustainability. The book addresses methods for acknowledging and rewarding employee contributions to sustainability, developing effective training programs, and fostering employee engagement in sustainability initiatives. It also underscores the significance of an inclusive workplace culture and the role of technology in advancing sustainable HR practices. Furthermore, the book assesses the influence of cultural norms in shaping workplace sustainability efforts, demonstrating how sustainable HR practices contribute to broader organisational, societal, and environmental objectives. It therefore serves as an essential resource for researchers, academics, HR professionals, and students dedicated to promoting socially responsible workplace practices. It holds significant value for those aiming to integrate sustainability into HR strategies to enhance organizational performance and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Book SynopsisBecoming an architect is a daunting task. Beyond the acquisition of new skills and procedures, beginning designers face an entirely unfamiliar mode of knowledge: design thinking. In Diagramming the Big Idea, Jeffrey Balmer and Michael T. Swisher introduce the fundamentals of design thinking by illustrating how architects make and use diagrams to clarify their understanding of both specific architectural projects and universal principles of form and order. With accessible, step-by-step procedures that interweave diagrams, drawings and models, the authors demonstrate how to compose clear and revealing diagrams.This newly revised edition features:An expanded array of global and contemporary works of architecture as precedents that demonstrate fundamental aspects of architectural composition.Significantly enhanced coloration throughout, including 1400+ revised and new illustrations across 330 pages.Three new illustrated essays adding depth to additional components of design thinking.
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Book SynopsisAnalysing the mechanisms that lead to the formation of early state forms, this book defines the role of gifts, religious belief systems, prestige, and reciprocity within segmentary and chiefdom societies in eastern Europe.Volume I explores the functioning of early medieval cultural phenomena, memory and power. The development in East Central and Northern Europe has long fascinated scholars interested in the cultural implications of the renewed Empireâs influence on these regions. The text provides various scholarly perspectives, with each contribution reflecting a distinct methodological approach, contributing to a multifaceted discourse on how these cultural phenomena were shaped, contested, and remembered in the medieval context.This book provides an interdisciplinary study of medieval material culture and memory across medieval Poland, Hungary, Scandinavia, Bohemia and Rus and is an ideal resource for students.
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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1921, The Psychology of Everyday Life covers the major portion of the field known as modern psychology. In this work the author has attempted to give such knowledge of modern psychology to enable the person in the street to take an intelligent interest in the psychological problems and discussions of the day. Today it can be read in its historical context.This book is a re-issue originally published in 1921. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.
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Book SynopsisThis captivating visual book provides an accessible introduction to how laughter affects the holistic development and wellbeing of children from birth to five years. Written by a leading expert, it explores how the developing brain responds to laughter and love arguing for an approach to early years education and care that is based on the best scientific evidence and celebrates curiosity, laughter and self-chosen learning pathways.Snapshots of real scenarios with babies and young children laughing and learning in real homes and settings is the starting point for this unique book. Supported by images and links to film clips on the accompanying website, these cameos drive the narrative and enable readers to link theory to practice with ease. Chapters focus on different ages and stages of development and include clear explanations of what is happening in the body and brain at each stage, revealing the richness of the opportunities on offer and the adultâs role in facilitating it.With opportunities to dig deeper, full-colour photographs, and a fully integrated companion website, The Brain that Loves to Laugh is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners and all those with an interest in neuroscience and child development.
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Book SynopsisDrawing on international research and practice, this fully updated new edition of Domestic and Family Violence: A Critical Introduction to Knowledge and Practice examines current debates and research evidence around domestic and family violence, including sexual violence, non-fatal strangulation, and coercive control and explores current legislative reforms.Taking an intersectional perspective, it addresses the deepening gender debate surrounding Domestic and Family Violence and evolving construct of masculinity, new LGBTIQA+ research, and adolescent violence. It also examines victim challenges â including new research on male victimisation - support requirements, and implications for holistic service responses.Domestic and Family Violence provides a necessary update and will be an important resource to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, and social work engaged in studies of domestic and family violence.
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Book SynopsisAn undoubtable classic, this landmark book from 2009 remains a vital and comprehensive resource for helping couples explore their intimacy and embrace their true, satisfying sexual style. This classic edition includes a new foreword from renowned sexologist and clinical psychologist Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz.Celebrating 15 years of publication and decades of Dr. Barry McCarthyâs leadership in the field of sexuality, this book provides readers with the tools to understand and energize the bond between sexual partners. The book offers readers three guidelines for sexual satisfaction: develop positive, realistic sexual expectations; explore sensual and sexual options; and communicate sexual desires. Based on several years of research and treating more than 4,000 individuals and couples, Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style contains a wealth of information, guidelines, exercises, and case studies to promote sexual growth and provide support to couples who experience inhibited desire or other sexual problems. The book also includes a straightforward survey to help couples determine which of four couple sexual styles best fits their relationship.This book remains essential reading for individuals and couples, as well as marriage and family therapists, sex therapists, counselors, and those hoping to strengthen their relationship with their sexuality.
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Book SynopsisFeared and admired in equal measure, Mary Midgley has carefully yet profoundly challenged many of the scientific and moral orthodoxies of the twentieth century.The Essential Mary Midgley is a must-have anthology of the very best of Midgley's philosophy, whose work is described by the Financial Times as âœcommon sense philosophy of the highest orderâ. Incorporating carefully selected excerpts from Mary Midgley's bestselling books, including Wickedness, Beast and Man, Science and Poetry, and The Myths We Live By, this second edition includes some of her best work from the last twenty or so years, including The Solitary Self, Are you an Illusion?, and What Is Philosophy For?The Essential Mary Midgley presents a superb introduction to her work, covering the topics that she returned to frequently, such as the roots of human nature, reason and imagination, the myths of science, the importance of holism in thinking about science and the environment and the nature of the self.Expertly edited and introduced by David Midgley, this second edition includes a new Foreword by Rachael Wiseman.
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Book SynopsisLatino Families in Later Life is a comprehensive look at the issues, dilemmas, and conditions faced by older Latinos and their caregivers, with salient consideration given to key changes shaping the need for assistance and the availability of support.Jacqueline L. Angel and Sunshine Rote address a nascent caregiving crisis at a time when an aging population is set to outnumber younger adults in the United States. Though many older adults in need of care currently receive support from family members, friends, and neighbors, demographic trends portend such kin-based forms of care may not be as readily available in the future. Against this backdrop, the authors examine the caregiving experience broadly, as one shaped by cultural values, economic conditions, and structural inequities. Focusing on Latinos and Latino families in particular, the book attends to key transitions such as migration, the onset of health conditions, and changes in living arrangements, revealing culturally specific forms of resilience and engagement among caregivers and care recipientsâand also significant challenges. As demographic, social, and financial circumstances change and pressures mount, the authors advocate for a âœnew caregiver paradigmâ reflecting a supportive and sustainable ecology that is culturally responsive and essential for long-term care routes in the United States.With important revelations about the dual experiences of older adults and those who care for them, Latino Families in Later Life is insightful reading for students, scholars, and advocates interested in aging, health, family support, and care work.
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Book SynopsisIn a time of rapid educational change, Innovative Teacher Training delivers a bold and accessible roadmap for reimagining teacher education. From pre-service and in-service training to vocational education, it blends global perspectives with actionable strategies to tackle societal, technological, and pedagogical challenges.Spanning international contexts, the book showcases fresh and meaningful ways to improve teacher education while prioritising socio-emotional wellbeing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and reflective practice. It provides grounded examples of co-teaching models, trauma-informed care, blended learning, participatory pedagogies, and research-based supervision, alongside solutions to systemic issues like teacher shortages, curriculum reforms, and digital integration. Organised into four thematic sections, it explores the current landscape of teacher training, advancements in vocational and primary education, insights from early childhood education, and lessons from student perspectives.Essential for teachers, educators, researchers, policymakers, and institutional leaders, this book offers a rich blend of case studies, theoretical insights, and practical models. It empowers readers to rethink teacher education as a dynamic, collaborative process and provides the tools to build inclusive, future-ready systems in a rapidly evolving world.
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Book SynopsisCurriculum Theory, History, and Applications for Education serves as a comprehensive guide to curriculum history, theory, and contemporary curriculum applications, offering essential context for modern curriculum theories and courses. This textbook begins with a concise history of 20th-century curriculum ideology and development, offering essential context for modern curriculum theories and schooling. It then explores 15 curriculum ideologies, over 10 chapters, and examines their goals, intended outcomes, limitations, and consequences in educational contexts. In the final âœApplicationsâ section, readers will engage with interpretive curriculum frameworks â influenced by theorists such as Doll, Huebner, Cherryholmes, and Kincheloe â and learn how to apply and implement the ideologies, epistemologies, and theories in the classroom. This valuable resource helps readers understand curriculum ideological inheritances, the ways in which curriculum shapes schooling, and offers modern alternative ideologies and theories to transform school or district curricula from deficit-based to asset-based or student-centered approaches. Combining theory with practice, this textbook will be essential reading for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in Curriculum Studies, Curriculum Theory, Foundations of Education, Education Policy, History of Education, and Philosophy of Education courses.
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Book SynopsisIn todayâs rapidly changing legal landscape, becoming a digital lawyer is vital to success within the legal profession. Technology and Legal Practice: Becoming a Digital Lawyer is a toolkit for gaining the key attributes and skills required to utilise technology within legal practice effectively. Digital technologies have already begun a radical transformation of the legal profession and the justice system. The textbook introduces students to all key topics, from the role of blockchain to the use of digital evidence in courtrooms, supported by contemporary case studies and integrated, interactive activities.The second edition updates reflect the changes that have been brought about by developments in generative AI since the textbook was first published, along with general updates throughout the book. Using this textbook will allow students to identify, discuss and reflect on emerging issues and trends within digital lawyering in a critical and informed manner, drawing on both its theoretical basis and accounts of its use in legal practice.Technology and Legal Practice is ideal for use as a main textbook on modules focused on technology and law, and as a supplementary textbook on modules covering lawyering and legal skills more generally.
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Book SynopsisZemiology Beyond the Critique of Capitalism: Harm, Colonialism and Decolonization promotes the transformation of zemiology by calling on scholars to address how colonialism and its aftermath are central to understanding and explaining social harm. The volume also discusses ways in which colonial logics are produced and reproduced in the twenty-first century. Using varied methodological approaches such as ethnography, content analysis, archival data analysis, and theoretical interventions, this volume explores epistemological and material issues such as how indigenous communities understand harm as well as which specific state actions are underpinned by colonial rationales and motivations from different perspectives. Zemiology Beyond the Critique of Capitalism will be useful to scholars and students of zemiology, critical criminology and associated social sciences.
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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive textbook proposes a transformative vision for 21st-century physical education, emphasizing the creation of inclusive, engaging, and socially just programs. Recognizing the evolving landscape of student demographics and societal expectations, and introducing key concepts and best practice, the book addresses the need for PE curricula that are responsive to issues of race, gender, ability, and social equity. With every chapter including useful features such as learning objectives, summaries, discussion questions and case studies, the book considers the historical foundations of inequities and social justice in PE, surveys the contemporary landscape in schools and in after-school settings, and outlines methods for structuring dynamic PE programs that advocate for diversity, inclusivity and the well-being of all students. Showcasing the work of leading teacher educators and educational researchers, the book introduces critical pedagogical approaches that will help extend and develop the readerâs professional knowledge and skills, building a foundation for inclusive practice throughout their career. Covering a wider range of topics, protected characteristics and social issues than comparable textbooks, this is essential reading for any course on physical education, inclusive education, or social issues in youth sport.
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Book SynopsisSustainability and Luxury Management: Strategy, Measurement and Value offers a clear exploration of how sustainability can be embedded within the luxury industry. The book examines how luxury companies can design and implement sustainability strategies, measure their impact, and create value for stakeholders while maintaining the unique identity of luxury brands. It addresses ESG metrics, supply chain management, regulatory frameworks, and consumer expectations, providing a structured approach for aligning sustainability goals with luxury business practices. By combining theoretical perspectives with practical insights and case discussions, Sustainability and Luxury Management equips readers with the tools needed to translate sustainability into measurable actions that support decision-making and value creation in the luxury industry. It encourages readers to move beyond sustainability as an aspiration and towards its integration as a strategic priority within the luxury sector. This edited book offers a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand and lead the transition towards a more sustainable luxury industry within a global context.Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in sustainability, luxury management, and business strategy, it will also benefit practitioners and policymakers working within or alongside the luxury sector.
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Book SynopsisThis book analyses transparency as a primary requirement for successful corporate governance and emphasizes its importance in all activities. It also examines how transparency finds expression in communication processes in external relationships.The volume demonstrates how external communication can be executed in a transparent and reliable way: for instance, a disclosure should enhance the stakeholdersâ trust in the firmâs ability to satisfy their needs and improve their assent to the firmâs mission. The book discusses the aims of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) towards contributing to a sustainable global economy through âœintegrating thinkingâ, thereby acquainting resource providers with the connections among the most significant components of the firm and external stakeholders. It showcases the value of integrated reporting in the relationships between financial and non-financial performance, which are sometimes underestimated by directors and managers. It also provides guidelines on carrying out an integrated reporting process which breaks down long-term value creation strategies to day-to-day operational activities, with potential impactsâpositive or negativeâon stakeholders.The book will be an important resource for academics and practitioners interested in the contents, modification, and dissemination of corporate communication. It will also be useful to students, researchers and teachers in the fields of Business Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Administration and Governance, Digital and Online Media and Communication Technology. Additionally, the volume will appeal to professionals in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communication, Media and Public Relations Agencies, Event Management and Promotion.
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Book SynopsisThe conceptual basis to summarize and predict the in vivo behavior and the related mathematical descriptions and models of creatine and creatinine are currently based on the principles and the methodologies of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Most in vivo kinetic analyses and models of creatine and creatinine are assumed linear. The presence of nonlinear in vivo kinetics for creatine are assessed by the author due to the affinity and preferential uptake of the molecule in the muscle. This book is an inquiry into the application of these principles and methodologies for the endogenous compounds creatine and creatinine, and provides new pathways for studies and bench research.
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Book SynopsisImplementing Design-Based Research in Education is a vital guide for researchers and educators seeking to transform educational theory into impactful practice. Grounded in the principles of creativity, empathy, and collaboration, this book examines how Design-Based Research (DBR) can tackle real-world educational challenges while generating rigorous and usable theory.This comprehensive resource delves into the phases of DBR, offering step-by-step guidance catering to both novice and experienced researchers. It covers key topics such as building sustainable partnerships, understanding the lived experiences of learners and others in the research environment, facilitating creative design workshops, and grounding research in robust theoretical frameworks. Through case studies, practical examples, and detailed discussions, the book highlights the potential of DBR to inform policy and practice. Readers will also gain valuable insights into strategies for fostering empathy, designing interventions, evaluating outcomes, promoting innovation, and scaling projects in educational research.Ideal for both novice and seasoned DBR practitioners, this book provides the tools and inspiration needed to navigate the complexities of educational research with confidence.
£29.99
Book SynopsisBridging the gap between self-help and therapy, A Holding Space While You Wait for Therapy provides insight, support, compassion and hope to clients who are waiting to begin counselling and psychotherapy. Readers will benefit from building their knowledge through accessible psychoeducation, learning practical tools, and reading case vignettes which demonstrate these ideas in practice. Mirroring the way in which a therapist âholds spaceâ for a client, this book provides non-judgemental support to those experiencing challenging moments within their lives.Written in a relational style and backed by academic research, this book provides an accessible yet rigorous guide to self-help while waiting for therapy. Each chapter is devoted to exploring a different part of the âselfâ, drawing from Daniel Sternâs âself-psychologyâ and the authorâs humanistic and integrative perspective. There is guidance on: dealing with feelings and emotions, supporting psychological well-being, tuning into the bodyâs wisdom, developing a positive self-relationship, understanding and improving relationships, connecting with soul and spirituality, and harnessing creativity and the imagination â all with the common purpose of helping and healing.The open-letter, easy-to-read style makes the content accessible and acts as a companion tool for the reader as they journey through the challenges of life. This is an essential read for clients waiting for therapy, mental health practitioners looking to provide support to waitlisted clients, and trainees or students wanting to better understand the therapeutic journey in full.
£26.08
Book SynopsisThis book presents an overview of present-day psychoanalytic thinking about the perverse spectrum: perverse thinking (disavowing reality), perverse modes of relating (manipulating others for oneâs own gain at the otherâs expense), and perverse character structure (toying with anotherâs sense of reality), culminating in a clinical exploration of the challenges associated with treating patients who manifest perverse transference reactions. Stollerâs contested theories about gender identity, sexual fantasy, and perversity constitute a model of male psychological development that contradicts Freudâs belief about the advantages of being born male. When a boy realizes his body differs from that of his mother, noted Stoller, the boy ceases to feel as close to her as he once felt, which is a calamity the boy must bear and mourn. The boyâs burgeoning sense of superiority, associated with the phallic narcissistic stage of development, helps counter the loss. Fixation at this stage is not the norm as Stoller had imagined, rather it helps account for what is colloquially referred to as âœtoxic masculinity.â The task of individuating from mother colors a manâs subsequent relationships with women, beginning with the boyâs efforts to break free of mother followed by a subsequent struggle against the urge to be reunited with the primal mother, which contributes to menâs dread of women. Rereading Stoller challenges present-day thinking about gender and gender identity, and it clarifies the role objectification/fetishization, sexualization, and perversity play in the lives of menâthe extent male fantasy is tinged with hostility.With fascinating clinical vignettes and a deep understanding of the source material, this is key reading for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists working with men.
£22.99
Book SynopsisInjecting Substance Use, Recovery and Critical Harms: Understanding the Complexities of the Drug Problem provides an important overview into the history, drivers, and consequences of drug injecting, what sustains it and why problems continue to surprise clinicians, policy makers and politicians. It explores the gritty reality of the harms caused by injecting drugs, and puts the medical, psychiatric, and social damage in a contemporary context. Harms resulting from substance use include viral and bacterial epidemics and devastating loss of life. Although no simple solutions are possible, by engaging with the consequences of drug use, the book aims to understand the causes, to prevent worse outcomes.Drawing on the authorâs in-depth experiences at the forefront of practice, policy and research in this field, the book provides an extended case study examining drug injecting and the HIV crisis in the Scottish health system. The book shows how trying to get to grips with the âœdrug problemâ is complicated by confusing definitions of what is a drug and where the separation lies between the benefits and harms, since culture and politics determine legal status, and consequently penalties and acceptability, which varies across nations. In grappling with these complexities, the book aims to develop a strong theoretical framework which examines how the drug use is socially constructed.It is essential reading for health, medicine and social care students and those with an interest in the consequences of illicit substance use including law, humanities, business and politics. It will also be informative for professionals and policy makers in the criminal justice, health and education sectors and those responsible for political influence and planning in the public realm. Anyone who thinks that substance use will not throw up new problems and challenges for the health and politics affecting us all in the future just has to consider the roller coaster of the last six decades.
£33.24
Book SynopsisThe Mud Cakes invites children to go on an adventure with mini-bugs Dot and Dizzy to find their friends and look for a box of exciting playthings. Using the tins in the playbox, the four friends make mud cakes and have a surprise party, celebrating by singing a song together.This beautifully illustrated storybook is designed to engage young children through a rich cast of characters and a playful narrative, while sharing essential positional words, including âbehindâ and âbelowâ. The book employs a rotation scheme and repeatable actions, which are innately attractive to young children; and the concluding song is accompanied by professional music, available on the companion website. On each page, a tiny hidden fantasy mini-bug can also be found, which practitioners can encourage children to identify and describe.This storybook can be used effectively alongside companion storybook The Treasure Hunt and the accompanying guide, Little Brains Love to Talk. It is an ideal resource for educators and speech and language practitioners working with young children, as well as for parents looking to support their childâs language skills.
£16.40
Book SynopsisThe Treasure Hunt invites children to go on an adventure with a group of mini-bugs to find a box of exciting playthings and hunt for a bug hotel. Using pinecones and leaves that they find on the way, they make the bug hotel into a home before celebrating with a song.This beautifully illustrated storybook is designed to engage young children through a rich cast of characters and a playful narrative, while sharing essential positional words, including âinsideâ and âunderâ. The book employs a rotation scheme and repeatable actions, which are innately attractive to young children; and the concluding song is accompanied by professional music, available on the companion website. On each page, a tiny hidden fantasy mini-bug can also be found, which practitioners can encourage children to identify and describe.This storybook can be used effectively alongside companion storybook The Mud Cakes and the accompanying guide, Little Brains Love to Talk. It is an ideal resource for educators, speech and language therapists and other practitioners working with young children, as well as for parents looking to support their childâs language skills.
£16.40
Book SynopsisThis tried and tested book provides practical guidance with specific writing samples and guidelines for producing strong reports in criminal justiceârelated professions. It addresses many facets of written communication in criminal justice, from police and security officer reports, to investigative findings, probation or parole reports, and other corrections forms, and forensic or scientific documentation. Criminal justice professionals often spend a large portion of their worktime writing reports. The information provided in these reports is crucial to the functioning of the justice system. Many law enforcement, security, corrections, and probation and parole officers have not had adequate training in how to provide well-written, accurate, brief, and complete reports. This book covers everything officers need to learn from basic English grammar to the difficult but often-ignored problem of creating documentation that will hold up in court. This new edition includes coverage of technological advances and potential uses of artificial intelligence in digital and electronic report writing.This book is suitable for undergraduates across the Criminal Justice curriculum as well as for police academies and other criminal justice training venues.
£52.24
Book SynopsisThe AI Precipice fills a significant gap by providing an executive leadership guide to balancing innovation and safety. With the rapid business transformation underway to leverage AI, executives must allocate substantial investments in governance, corporate purpose, and risk management tailored to their organizationâs strategic goals. The stakes are high, and very few organizations are generating positive returns on their investments.As a result, leaders must reevaluate their strategies, focusing on maximizing benefits while curtailing unnecessary costs. This book emphasizes the importance of carefully integrating humans into AI processes and introduces a robust leadership framework that prioritizes innovation without compromising safety. Diverse industry examples offer rich insights into pathways for striking a balance between advancing AI capabilities and mitigating potential risks.This book equips leaders with the tools to navigate the complexities of AI responsibly. It sheds light on often-overlooked topics in major AI literature, including in-depth discussions on strategic scenarios, risks and controls, legal frameworks, and effective measurement systems.Offering a wealth of strategic and operational insights from credible sources, this authoritative resource is indispensable for senior executives aiming to design, develop, and implement successful AI initiatives within their organizations.
£34.19
Book SynopsisThis book is a candid, practical, and inspiring look at building a sustainable, fulfilling career in game development. Drawing on over 20 years of experience â from some of the world's most renowned game studios to small indie teams â Harvey Newman shares the real lessons learned from inside the trenchesâcovering everything from breaking into the industry to navigating layoffs, leadership challenges, studio politics, and burnout.Blending personal stories with industry insights, the book gives readers a roadmap for long-term success, helping them understand not just how to get into games, but how to thrive once theyâre in. Each chapter includes actionable advice, reality checks, and reflective prompts to build both resilience and perspective. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of how the industry really works, how to future-proof their careers, and how to stay creatively fulfilled in one of the most competitive and rewarding creative fields in the world.The book is written for game developers of all levels: students, juniors seeking their first role, mid-level professionals trying to grow, and veterans aiming to stay motivated and adaptable in a fast-changing field.
£47.49
Book SynopsisThis book, featuring a cast of leading coaching practitioners, presents a guide for supporting the development of coaches and coaching psychologists. Exploring the theory and application of both educational and psychological approaches, this book highlights the developmental needs of coaching practitioners from an interdisciplinary lens. Topics such as dialectics, the Effective Reflective Practice model, cultivating a professional identity, and coach well-being are covered so that readers can respond to complex coaching needs and foster the growth of an effective, ethical coaching psychology practice. This book will be of value to coaching practitioners interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of the field, as well as both academic and continuing professional development units within education, business development, HR, and private coaching practice sectors.
£26.99
Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, Teaching and Researching Writing offers a practical and accessible guide to understanding, researching, and teaching writing in todayâs world. It explores what writing is, why it matters, and how it is shaped by context, culture, and technologyâincluding the fast-changing role of artificial intelligence.Drawing on real research cases and classroom practices, the book demonstrates how writing can be studied and taught across different settings. Readers will find practical tools such as blogs, wikis, and e-portfolios, alongside discussions of key issues like feedback, plagiarism, identity, and multimodal communication. Hyland also presents practical insights into researching writing, illustrating methods from questionnaires and interviews to corpus and ethnographic studies. By exploring the ethical dimensions of the interplay between technology and writing improvement, this book equips readers with both a reliable overview and innovative ideas they can apply critically in their own work.Bridging theory and practice, this comprehensive book is an ideal resource for educators, researchers, and students in applied linguistics, language teaching and TESOL interested in multiple frameworks for writing instruction. It is also a valuable companion for teacher training courses.
£39.99
Book SynopsisTrust, Safety, and the Internet We Share: Multistakeholder Insights is both an informative and provocative overview of online trust and safety that will influence how the trust and safety space evolves and how trust and safety decisions are made. The book covers key aspects of the field, focuses on underrepresented voices, and explains how organizations in the field came together and what lessons they can offer. Examining the state of trust and safety as a fieldâas well as its history, current dynamics, and futureââthe book benefits: Prospective and current trust and safety professionals who want to learn more about the practice or learn from different perspectives. Regulators and nonprofits whose work impacts and intersects with trust and safety in complex and material ways. Academic, industry, and civil society researchers undertaking related work or seeking to identify experts in the field. The book also explores such specific subjects and geographies as gender-based violence, misinformation in Nepal, and the dilemmas posed by dangerous speech for trust and safety practitioners. It highlights the roles of such key actors as content moderators, different approaches on the tools used for trust and safety work, and actors that have shaped the field in different ways, including the media and Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs).The future of the internet needs meaningful conversations among stakeholders. The book brings together the voices of these stakeholders so they can begin working together and learning from each other to create safer, more inclusive online spaces.
£48.99
Book SynopsisMentalizing and Group Analysis presents a synthesis of group analysis and Mentalization-Based Group Therapy (MBT-G).Sigmund Karterud brings together writing from the course of a career in group analysis and mentalization, beginning with a new introduction outlining the compelling theoretical case for hybrid versions of group analysis and MBT-G. The book covers key themes and ideas, including the group self, authority and leadership and personality, and presents an example of a high-quality mentalization-based group therapy session. Karterudâs work provides a route forward for the evolution of theory and practice of group analysis.Mentalizing and Group Analysis will be of great interest to group psychotherapists and group analysts in practice and in training.
£33.24
Book SynopsisThis book offers new perspectives from Indigenous leaders in academic affairs, student affairs, and central administration to improve colleges and universities in service to Indigenous students and professionals. Providing rich context on the realities of Indigenous leadership in todayâs higher education landscape, and highlighting organizations that center Indigenous knowledges and approaches, the volume brings together prominent voices of Indigenous Peoples on administration and governance, Indigenous leadership academic programs, and Indigenous student leadership and activism. The book discusses and illustrates ways that leadership norms, values, assumptions, and behaviors can often originate from cultural identities, and how these assumptions can affect how colleges and universities evolve to serve Indigenous Peoples. The perspectives in this book contribute valuable insights for leadership development and reflection among novice, experienced, and emerging leaders in higher education, and offers key recommendations for transforming higher education. This volume will be important reading for those studying or researching Education Leadership, Indigenous Studies, Higher Education, Foundations of Education, and Multicultural Education, and will serve as a beneficial resource to Indigenous leaders and educational leaders.
£42.99
