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"John Strand had the whole government thrown against him."-Charlie KirkJanuary 6, 2021 remains a political battlefield-an event buried beneath weaponized propaganda and government cover-ups. Caught in the crossfire was John Strand, a Hollywood actor...

Alexander Bain (1818-1903) was once Britain's greatest philosopher of mind. Author of The Senses and the Intellect (1855) and The Emotions and the Will (1859), he articulated a comprehensive theory of the human mind, integrating cognitive, developmental,...

Exploratory Data Analysis Using R provides a classroom-tested introduction to exploratory data analysis (EDA), and this revised edition is accompanied by the R package ExploreTheData that implements many of the approaches described. As before, the...

Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) have revolutionized the way we learn representations from graph-structured data, becoming a cornerstone for applications in social networks, recommendation systems, biology, and beyond. However, mainstream GNNs rely heavily...

Textile based personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the fundamental needs for human beings, especially who are working in hazardous environment, namely firefighters, healthcare workers, and agricultural workers. PPE is also a second skin of human...

Connect theory to practice with a comprehensive pathophysiology textbook that brings clinical concepts to life for nursing and healthcare students Understanding how diseases disrupt normal body function is fundamental for nursing and healthcare students,...

The debt of Ancient Greece to our own society has long been recognised. However, there is another side to the culture that bequeathed us such gifts as democracy, medicine, art and sports, one that does not glitter so much. Sex and Sexuality in Ancient...

Highlights crime eyewitnesses who use digital technologies to record, share, and watch crime onlineIn the digital age, crime and efforts to control crime have been transformed by the ability of ordinary citizens to "witness" crime remotely and intervene...

The sixth edition of this leading textbook provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of key issues and debates in gender and women's studies. With fully revised chapters written by specialists across a range of core topics including sexuality,...

Everything we eat, drink and breathe comprises chemicals, both natural and synthetic. How do we navigate this? The first principle of toxicology is that every chemical is toxic if the dose and duration of exposure is high enough. This book sets out...

Planning effective research investigations requires sophisticated power analysis techniques. This book provides readers with clearly explained tools for using Monte Carlo simulations to estimate the needed sample sizes for adequate statistical power for...

This volume offers the first systematic account of Japanese international legal theory, tracing more than a century of scholarship across thirteen influential thinkers. Edited by leading Japanese scholars, it examines how theorists working outside...

The second edition of The Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide is a completely re-envisioned resource for today's prevention professional, reflecting the field's rapid evolution, the latest 2024 IC&RC Prevention Specialist Certification blueprint, and...

The Psychoanalytic Couch offers a comprehensive overview and a poetic rethinking of the psychoanalytic couch.Part I presents an extensive study of how the couch has been implicitly or explicitly theorised by major figures in the field, including Freud,...

"System Dynamics Modeling and Simulation with Excel is a practical guide to understanding and managing complex, dynamic systems using a tool most professionals already know: Microsoft Excel.The book shows how to build, test, and analyze System Dynamics...

The story of how Scott Presler seized the voter registration movement from the Democratic Party and helped to elect President Donald J. Trump. The night before the 2024 election, Donald Trump called Scott Presler. He didn't call Scott because he's a...

From Instagram and Uber to Alibaba and ChatGPT, platforms shape nearly every aspect of life. They influence the ways we communicate, work, study, shop, vote, and connect. But what exactly are platforms? How do they work and how did they become so...

Given an unpredictable criminal legal system and a fraying social safety net, sexual violence victims increasingly turn to civil lawsuits to find justice. They sue offenders and responsible organizations directly, seeking recognition, resources, and...

In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed - reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural...

Highlights crime eyewitnesses who use digital technologies to record, share, and watch crime onlineIn the digital age, crime and efforts to control crime have been transformed by the ability of ordinary citizens to "witness" crime remotely and intervene...

Modern taxonomic studies have created a revolution in the genetic sequencing of bird families and have resulted in confusing changes to the names of many species, particularly in the scientific nomenclature. This book presents all the birds of the...

Digital Equity Ecosystems introduces readers to the groundswell of community coalitions that work to alleviate technological inequity and social injustice. Through a comprehensive review of theories and concepts across the fields of information,...

Digital Equity Ecosystems introduces readers to the groundswell of community coalitions that work to alleviate technological inequity and social injustice. Through a comprehensive review of theories and concepts across the fields of information,...

Crossbills and Conifers explores an intimate natural historical connection, revealing why crossbills have become an exemplar of diversification and coevolution. Craig Benkman takes readers on his 40-year journey of research and discovery, exploring a...

Postcolonial Mozambique decriminalized homosexual acts in 2015. This legal reform was not a response to litigation or public pressure, but came from a parliamentary initiative and lobbying by a few organizations. Subsequent public opinion polls show that...

Psychology and Crime explores the role of psychological theories and methods in understanding and managing criminal behaviour. This essential text provides an in-depth analysis of how psychological findings apply to serious crimes including arson,...

AI for the Ordinary is a timely and accessible guide that demystifies artificial intelligence for everyday citizens and non-technical professionals. It makes a compelling case that AI is no longer the exclusive domain of coders and technologists-it is a...

Household archaeology and the unraveling of Classic Maya power The Classic Maya collapse (ca. CE 800) in Mesoamerica has been the focus of much scholarly debate over the last century. In Classic Maya Social Inequality, Networks, and Collapse at Dos...

In an era plagued by increasing inequality and intensifying climate change, residents of cities are facing crises on multiple fronts, including housing, transport, healthcare, policing, pollution, and dramatic population fluctuations. In response, people...

For students, practitioners, and researchers, a comprehensive guide to conservation biology's foundational literature. This book summarizes over a century of multidisciplinary scientific literature that contributed to the development of conservation...

During the second half of the nineteenth century, the rise of industrialization and a gendered division of labor set the stage for tastemakers, architects, and social reformers to elevate the home parlor as a as a space for leisure and family gathering...

Explores the history of Jews and arson in AmericaFollowing the Civil War, prominent fire insurance companies in the United States issued instructions to their agents to deny Jews fire insurance policies because of their alleged proclivity to arson. In...

Considering the failure of Western states, coalitions, and alliances to succeed in their post-9/11 wars, Maneuver is Dead goes beyond the accepted norms and practices of strategic and military thought to examine what warfare looks like today - with...

At the dawn of the Cold War, the U.S. Administration pushed reluctant Europeans to create a federation of democratic states. In doing so, they gave birth to an American Europe - a new political order protected by the U.S. military and buoyed by...

This book presents advancements of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies and digital omics, highlighting their applications in developing sustainable healthcare and precision medicine for managing diverse cancers. It presents cutting-edge AI...

Christopher Barney’s Pattern Language for Game Design builds on the revolutionary work of architect Christopher Alexander to show students, teachers, and game development professionals how to derive best practices in all aspects of game design. Using a...

The Business of Art Therapy provides art therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully establish and expand their career development. This guide covers a variety of topics, including the basics of starting an art...

Little Wars of Empire is a group biography of British veterans who experienced multiple wars across the British empire. Throughout the nineteenth century, Britain was constantly at war in its colonies, defending against anti-colonial resistance or trying...

If 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...

Trust in the media has hit a record low. Reasons offered for this breakdown are varied, and include the rise of social media, rhetorical attacks from hostile politicians, misinformation, and bad actors online. While these factors may indeed be...