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Contemporary environmental crises and general feelings of estrangement from the earth and its creatures can be traced, at least in part, to deficiencies in intimacy. This book begins from Merleau-Ponty's descriptions of the origins of animal desire, then...

Embed climate-focused energy awareness in every step of your educational program with this unique guide to specifying, designing, implementing and evaluating educational energy initiatives. Discover how to design programs for different learner groups,...

Apply anatomy and physiology concepts to improve your manual therapy practice.To maximize treatment outcomes from manual therapy, you must understand both anatomy and the physiological response of the body to various techniques. The Anatomy and...

Building an effective civil service is crucial for public service delivery and good governance, but reforming bureaucratic institutions is notoriously difficult. This book takes a fresh perspective on this challenge by documenting and analyzing the...

Given the importance of human centricity, resilience, and sustainability, the emerging concept of Industry 5.0 has pushed forward the research frontier of the technology-focused Industry 4.0 to a smart and harmonious socio-economic transition driven by...

Computational intelligence has emerged as a pivotal field at the intersection of computer science and artificial intelligence. This book explores the latest developments in computational systems and its diverse applications. The focuses on both...

25 years old and struggling to find his way in his journalism career, the young reporter who had been covering local political stories found himself smack in the middle of the world's biggest geopolitical crisis - fleeing air raids and being questioned...

Comprehensive guide to navigating the major issues that arise in international construction projects, featuring contributions from leading international practitioners Major Issues in International Construction Law is an edited volume devoted to the major...

This book lays a systematic foundation for professionals, researchers, and industry readers who are interested the applications and implications of generative AI for cybersecurity. It covers the latest advances in generative AI and its applications,...

In this groundbreaking volume, editor Wallace Swan and co-editors Chris R. Surfus and Dallas S. Drake assemble an impressive collection of scholarly perspectives examining the complex relationship between LGBTQIA+ communities and public health crises...

The immanent dialectic of the ancient Greek materialist philosopher, Epicurus (341-270 BCE), helped inspire Karl Marx, and formed the subject of his doctoral dissertation. Marx's detailed study of Epicurus led him to develop his own...

After more than two decades of research on collective memory across various disciplines, Breaking down the Silos in Collective Memory Research brings together psychological memory research with the field of memory studies in a systematic way. Astrid Erll...

The 2024 edition of Applied Research for Corn Production in Indiana offers accessible, research-based tips for farmers who want to improve corn production practices by using applied field-research trials. Daniel Quinn and the Purdue University Corn...

This brief discusses how to deal with data visualization and prediction in human society, a context in which big data analysis and artificial intelligence have the potential to transform the world. The debates presented in this brief combine different...

Since the woods, grassland and farmland of the 1000 hectare Wytham Estate in Oxfordshire, England, came to the University of Oxford in 1943, the Estate has been the subject of an immense amount of research. The pioneering studies of Charles Elton and...

Air Quality Monitoring and Management Using Sensors, Volume Nine offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in air pollution monitoring technologies. With contributions from leading experts, the book discusses sensor innovations, data...

This book examines the evolution of Turkish foreign policy under the Justice and Development Party (JDP). It traces the shift from the early liberal era (2002-16), which was characterised by EU integration efforts, economic globalisation and regional...

The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced,...

Unlocking the hidden patterns of knowledge - where science, art, and philosophy speak a common languageHermes III: Translation is the third volume in Michel Serres's renowned Hermes series, an ambitious exploration of the deep interconnections among...

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Youth workers are essential to the fabric of society. Schools, families, and many of our social institutions rely heavily on their work, yet their contributions often go unrecognized. Laboring in the Shadows explores the critical role of Black youth...

Bringing political criticism, a variety of theoretical approaches, and the author's concrete experiences together, this book offers a political definition of hope as a utopian signifier, rooted in concrete processes of historical differentiation. Oscar...

In recent decades, self-proclaimed "independent bookstores" have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned...

This book offers an investigation of emotional appeals (pathos) in natural language argumentation. Building on rhetorical theory, psychology, and computational linguistics, it introduces an interactional model of pathos to explain how emotions are...

Laozi's "Daodejing": A New Translation With Environmentalist Commentary offers a new translation and fresh interpretation of the eighty-one-verse Daodejing, one of the central texts of Eastern philosophy. Likely written during the late Zhou Dynasty...

This book is a groundbreaking theoretical work that redefines the epistemological foundations of the social sciences. From the perspective of a "paradigm revolution," the author systematically explicates how Francis L. K. Hsu constructed a holistic...

The definitive work on the mystical theology of Jules Monchanin, a luminary of early 20th century religious thought and an integral part of the dialogue between the Catholic Church and Hinduism. Before leaving for India in 1939, Jules Monchanin...

This book explores the role of public spaces in Chinese people-oriented eco-city development, focusing on its contribution to creating sustainable and liveable urban environment. As green urbanization gradually progresses in China, the public space has...

Relatable stories and psychological insights on how childhood experiences shape us, and how we can reclaim ownership over our lives in the wake of trauma Daughters who have experienced parental abuse, neglect, separation, and other traumas often find...

Building an effective civil service is crucial for public service delivery and good governance, but reforming bureaucratic institutions is notoriously difficult. This book takes a fresh perspective on this challenge by documenting and analyzing the...

In recent decades, self-proclaimed "independent bookstores" have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned...

With the majority of the global population still living under surprisingly stable autocratic regimes, we can assume that regime stability is the ultimate objective of autocratic leadership. However, this stability is continually challenged, so autocrats...

In Civilizing Contention, Rana B. Khoury asserts that to understand civilian and refugee activism in war, we must regard the international actors and organizations that enter the scene to help. When these organizations respond to crises, they work with...

Juvenile crime doesn't just happen-there is always a story behind it.Before Their Crimes: What We're Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing is a ground-breaking book that sheds new light on the relationship of...

Youth workers are essential to the fabric of society. Schools, families, and many of our social institutions rely heavily on their work, yet their contributions often go unrecognized. Laboring in the Shadows explores the critical role of Black youth...

Long-term health conditions (LTCs) affect one third of the global population and are associated with a heightened risk of depression, anxiety, medically related post-traumatic stress, diminished life satisfaction and self-esteem. Further, healthcare...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476698557Author Iver P CooperFormat PaperbackPage Count 177Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476694559Author Laura J GettyFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc

Evaluating Inquiry for Systemic Change is practical and theory-informed guide to evaluating and influencing complex systems, it equips changemakers to pursue meaningful, lasting social impact through systemic change.About the AuthorEmily F. Gates is an...

The Sage Handbook of China and the Environment offers a comprehensive exploration of China's environment through a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary lens. This volume presents China's environment as a series of interconnected temporal and spatial...