Released Last 90 Days

Bayesian Statistics: The Basics provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Bayesian statistics, specifically tailored for any researcher with an interest in statistical methods. It covers the theoretical foundations of Bayesian inference,...

Why and how menstrual pain needs to be incorporated into discussions of gender, embodiment, and disability Honing a "cranky" approach to being a menstruating body expected to accept and embrace trauma, Ungendering Menstruation examines menstrual...

A new addition to the University of Pittsburgh Press Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century seriesBook InformationISBN 9780822948513Author Edwin David RoseFormat HardbackPage Count 408Imprint University of Pittsburgh PressPublisher University of...

Uncovering the spirit of freedom and self-determination in New Orleans In Under a Black Star, Amari Johnson explores what he defines as the "maroon impulse" among the BlackStar Community in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans. This community sought...

How generative AI systems capture a core function of language Looking at the emergence of generative AI, Language Machines presents a new theory of meaning in language and computation, arguing that humanistic scholarship misconstrues how large language...

The first critical edition of the writings of the prolific radical workers' newspaper columnist and musician who rode the rails during the Great DepressionThe Popular Wobbly brings together a wide selection of writings by T-Bone Slim, the most popular...

A beautiful and healing synthesis of memoir and practical herbal knowledge Starting with inspiring stories of her life in herbalism and healing, Linda Bates outlines some of the almost miraculous cures she had achieved with plant medicine ranging...

The latest and most up-to-date edition of the best hands-on guide to construction claims and claims response preparation In the newly revised third edition of Construction Claims and Responses: Effective Writing and Presentation, renowned construction...

This book provides a broad introduction to the optimization techniques used in the design and manufacturing of epicyclic gearing.A wide variety of optimization techniques are covered, with a strong focus on practical application. The formulation of the...

This new second edition of Geographical Thought remains a clear and accessible introduction to the key ideas and figures in human geography. A renewed focus on climate justice is layered throughout the book segueing into a new chapter on decolonizing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorEmily L. Hue is assistant professor of ethnic studies at University of California Riverside.Book InformationISBN 9780295753607Author Emily L. HueFormat...

Shari`a, Citizenship and identity in Aceh presents both an ethnographic and a sociohistorical account of identity making among both the Muslim majority population and different minority groups in Aceh, Indonesia. Diverging from previous studies on...

The idea of progress, one of the animating ideas of Western civilization, has now gone global. From Marxism and neoliberalism to today's mutant identity politics, it offers a framework of knowledge and confidence: an assurance that things will get better...

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The realities of autonomous weapons are a complex blend of both existing military technologies and visions of their future capabilities. The expected ramifications are profound and always point...

Exploring why, when and under which circumstances individuals decide to take up arms mobilizing for pro-government militias, Huseyn Aliyev draws on insights from long-standing ethnographic fieldwork among former and active members of Ukraine's...

This pragmatic evaluator's companion from leaders in the field provides essential guidance for designing, implementing, and managing exemplary evaluations using established and emerging methods, designs, and analyses. With contributions from skilled...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorEmily L. Hue is assistant professor of ethnic studies at University of California Riverside.Book InformationISBN 9780295753614Author Emily L. HueFormat...

Fundamentals of Building Performance Simulation, 2nd Edition compares the theory and practice of a multi-disciplinary field to the essentials for classroom learning and real-world applications. Authored by a veteran educator and researcher, this textbook...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781529238457Author Rosie WaltersFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Bristol University PressPublisher Bristol University Press

A broad and deep survey of American intelligence from before the Revolution to the present Every nation has some sort of intelligence apparatus-a means by which its top officials get needed information on sensitive issues. But each nation does it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781529246926Author Eva SeiwertFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Bristol University PressPublisher Bristol University Press

This book is for those who want to learn the craft or mechanics of animation, how to actually animate a scene from start to finish, or take their animation to the next level. Using over 600 examples, this book answers the questions about the craft of...

This open access book presents the main theme which advances the significance of cultural dialogue between China and Europe. The essence of the historical ties between China and Europe has resurfaced, much because of the Belt and Road Initiative launched...

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of anomalous stochastic processes and extreme events, commonly referred to as "black swans," with a particular focus on (multi-)fractal approaches and continuous-time random walks. The authors present a...

In the past four or so decades, a significant amount of research efforts has been made to examine the rapid and constant social changes in China. However, most of the literature has focused on either macro- or micro-level issues, and what has not been...

Experiencing Childhood in Ancient Athens uses literary sources and archaeological and iconographic evidence to investigate children's identities throughout the ninth to fourth centuries BCE in Athens and Attica, the city's surrounding hinterland. The...

Every year a huge amount of organic solid waste is generated globally. This quantity is expected to keep increasing, making sustainable, safe and environmentally responsible management of solid waste vitally important. Composting offers a circular and...

Shari`a, Citizenship and identity in Aceh presents both an ethnographic and a sociohistorical account of identity making among both the Muslim majority population and different minority groups in Aceh, Indonesia. Diverging from previous studies on...

Engineers of all disciplines can benefit from knowledge of Python. This powerful programming language can help engineers better leverage their skill set and do more sophisticated work in a shorter time, including engineering analysis, machine learning,...

This valuable and insightful study into chronic pain and its treatment advances a striking analysis of the complex phenomenon of chronic pain, also attesting to the importance of the medical humanities in addressing urgent questions that medical science...

This is a start-to-finish guide on how to build high-quality vegetation for video games. The book gives readers the fundamentals of the craft and the skills needed to confidently create natural environments.Chapters cover everything from planning and...

Wittgenstein's May-June 1913 critique of Russell's multiple-relation theory of judgement (or MRTJ) marked a crucial turning point in the lives of two great twentieth-century thinkers. It was also a watershed moment within the history of analytic...

Fully updated reference to clinical knowledge and strategies for effective oral healthcare in frail older adults Taking an evidence-based approach, with theoretical and clinical knowledge underpinned by the literature, Oral Healthcare and the Frail...

Coinciding with a wave of drug policy liberalization around the world, this book analyzes the experiences of Argentina, Portugal and Uruguay in their efforts at depenalization, decriminalization and legalization/regulation of recreational drugs. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorYu Luo is Suzanne Wilson Barnett Chair in Contemporary China Studies and associate professor of anthropology at the University of Puget Sound. She received her...

The ultimate, comprehensive guide to official country data and statistics, from the world's most sophisticated intelligence-gathering organization. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2025-2026 offers complete and up-to-date information...

Future Human is a visionary exploration of the intersection between humanity and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Authored by Tony Tan, a distinguished figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) and technology industry, the book...

Future Human is a visionary exploration of the intersection between humanity and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Authored by Tony Tan, a distinguished figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) and technology industry, the book...

Fat Studies: The Basics introduces the reading of fat bodies and the ways that Fat Studies, as a field, has responded to waves of ideas about fat people, their lives, and choices.Part civil rights discourse and part academic discipline, Fat Studies is a...

Available for the first time in English: the complete and annotated transcripts of Deleuze's 1981 seminars on painting From 1970 until 1987, Gilles Deleuze held a weekly seminar at the Experimental University of Vincennes and, starting in 1980, at...