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This timely book examines how screen industry development has emerged as a vital strategy for economic and cultural regeneration in England's post-industrial regions.While Bristol, Manchester, and Liverpool have become established creative hubs, this...

The Craft of the Psychodynamic Case Study: A Practical Guide is the first comprehensive guide to help clinicians transform their therapeutic experiences into compelling, meaningful case narratives that honor both clinical truth and literary craft.Every...

This book examines how historical injustices, especially enslavement, colonialism, and systemic racism, continue to impact societies today. Drawing on global case studies, from the legacies of transatlantic slavery and colonialism in the Americas, to...

Domestic abuse is complex, far-reaching, and often hidden in plain sight. Hidden Harm is a powerful, practical, and compassionate guide for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing abuse.Book InformationISBN...

Originally published in 1986, Slow Grows the Child came out of a symposium held in Washington D.C. in 1984 which brought together researchers and practitioners in the field producing recommendations for future research. It was the beginning of an...

Breeding for improved results is not a new phenomenon, but with current issues such as climate change, food insecurity and the need for greater sustainability within the agriculture industry, breeding and genetic improvement is a fundamental aspect of...

Are the effects of hypnosis real or imagined?Is intelligence determined by nature or nurture?Will ordinary people perform acts of cruelty if ordered to do so by authority figures?Are anorexia and bulimia nervosa forms of depression?Why do some groups...

Decision theory is a uniquely interdisciplinary field of study with contributions from economics, statistics, mathematics, philosophy, operations research, and psychology. The 1970s had seen important changes in research on behavioral decision theory in...

During the early twentieth century maternal and child welfare became a national issue for the first time. The child and maternal welfare movement had a significant material and ideological effect on women and it is therefore important to understand the...

He didn't just chase cybercriminals-he became one of them.In this electrifying blend of true crime, cyber espionage, and undercover spycraft, former U.S. Secret Service agent Richard LaTulip recounts his covert mission to infiltrate one of the world's...

Comparative in approach and organised around key themes, such as the media, political participation and elections, European Politics guides you through the political institutions, processes and issues that matter in Europe today. In this fifth edition,...

This concise volume examines how environmental conditions, specifically lighting, noise, and vibration, affect human performance, health, and comfort. As workplace demands evolve, so must our approach to design. This book covers the importance of...

The book Anatomy of IoT Botnets and Detection Methods delves into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), specifically focusing on the anatomy, behavior, and detection of IoT-based botnets. As IoT...

SPSS Basics, seventh edition, is the ideal introduction to the SPSS software for students undertaking their first statistics or quantitative research project. Each chapter presents different analyses and/or graph techniques step by step with figures to...

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. As an outcome of the European Green Deal, European Climate Pact Ambassadors (ECPAs) were established to promote climate action within their networks at both a local and an EU level. This book...

This book demystifies the concept of AI-driven creativity with an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles, algorithms, and applications of generative AI. It begins with a coverage of AI fundamentals, followed by a technical discussion...

Decades of research reveal that human error is a significant contributor to vehicle crashes, accounting for over 90 % of incidents. Humans possess inherent physical, visual, and cognitive limitations that can lead to accidents on the road. This book...

While the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) continue to redefine industrial infrastructure, the need for proactive, intelligent, and scalable cybersecurity solutions has never been more pressing. This book provides a...

Heart failure is an important and ever-expanding sub-speciality of cardiology. Many professional bodies working in healthcare are now developing specialist expertise in heart failure. With advances in medical therapy, the prognosis of the condition has...

Science dominates modern intellectual life, yet few fully appreciate the path by which science evolved into such a driving cultural force. The Frontiers of Science traces the centuries-long development of science from an endeavour intertwined with other...

There are a number of ways of approaching the study of social policy, the most common is perhaps the division by 'service'. A different approach is by 'group'. Another is first to isolate a concept - for example, social justice or equality - and then to...

Google is typically thought of as a tech giant and the world's largest search engine, but it was also among the first tech companies to invest in news. After 9/11, the company recognized the economic and social value of up-to-the-minute information and...

Written by Jose Dimas Lujan Castillo and Ron Veen - seasoned developers with deep expertise in Java and Kotlin - this practical guide teaches Kotlin through side-by-side Java comparisons, real-world examples, and clear explanations of modern language...

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editors Sarah Delgado and Kathryn Ann Connell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Creating Healthy Work Environments in Critical Care Nursing. Top experts discuss how implementing and...

Originally published in 1978, Subjective Meaning and Culture presents a framework and a method for the comparative study of the perceptions, attitudes, and cultural frames of reference shared by groups of people. The framework is the notion of subjective...

Assessment of abilities, opinions, and overall feelings of self-worth, are commonly acknowledged to be influenced by how ones' attributes compare with those of other people. In contemporary social psychology, this process is known as social comparison or...

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Lois K. Lee and Flaura K. Winston bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Preventing Unintentional Injuries among Children and Youth. Unintentional injuries continue to be...

Understanding and Designing Structures without a Computer: Plane Structural Systems explains fundamental concepts of structural analysis and design, providing readers with a clear understanding of the behaviour of a wide range of structural systems based...

Technology has advanced significantly over the past 200 years, but have ideas about gender and technology also changed over time? Are modern technologies gendered?In this comprehensive text, Holly Kruse explores how notions of gender and technology have...

Technology has advanced significantly over the past 200 years, but have ideas about gender and technology also changed over time? Are modern technologies gendered?In this comprehensive text, Holly Kruse explores how notions of gender and technology have...

In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Vincent B. Young brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Clostridioides difficile Infection. In the last decade there have been major changes in the diagnosis,...

Originally published in 1998, The Phenomenology of Modern Legal Discourse recovers the suffering which is concealed as lawyers, judges and other legal officials resignify a harm through the special vocabulary and grammar which constitutes legal language...

In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Maully J. Shah and Raina Bianca Tan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Complex Arrhythmias in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease. Top experts discuss key topics...

The most current, accessible, and engaging introduction to auditory perception, including embedded audio clips and audiovisual interactive activities. How We Hear: An Introduction to Auditory Perception introduces readers to the basic components of...

A nuanced reassessment of US democratic responsiveness and public opinion on economic policy that explores the real reasons government does not do more to mitigate inequality. Many believe that the United States' growing economic inequality is the result...

This book delves into the testimonies of 22 pivotal individuals intricately connected to the Petrobras Operation Car Wash scandal, a significant event that exposed the involvement of influential government and business leaders in a complicated web of...

In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hannah Yong Wen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Breast Pathology. Top experts help readers enhance their knowledge of breast tumors with the latest information on molecular...

A comprehensive and authoritative reference on the principles and processes for regulating healthcare professionals In Operations of Regulators of Healthcare Professionals, renowned international regulator Marc Seale delivers an authoritative exploration...

This book provides clinicians with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-informed curriculum specifically designed for neurodiverse children and teens with co-occurring anxiety disorders.Research has shown that neurodivergent individuals respond better to...

As the textile industry seeks innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer demands and environmental challenges, biotechnology emerges as a pivotal player in driving transformative change. With its ability to create novel materials, enhance textile...