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Drought Dynamics: Modeling and Assessment to Confront a Changing Climate synthesizes the latest research findings and practical insights from leading experts in the field. The book provides the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the causes and...

Advanced methodologies in machine learning, optimal control, and agricultural water management to address irrigation scheduling in large-scale agriculture Through a multidisciplinary approach, Precision Irrigation for Agriculture presents rigorous and...

'Logic of the fantasy': the expression recurs throughout the Seminar as a leitmotif, yet not a single lesson is devoted to it; not even a briefly sustained development. Does this mean that the logic of the fantasy is here playing the role of some...

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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. While gender-based violence is not a novel phenomenon, it has only recently come to the centre of global policy efforts. This book examines three pervasive forms of harmful practices prevalent...

How might vulnerability be rethought beyond its traditional associations with weakness and reimagined as the basis for solidarity? Across the world, there are unprecedented numbers of dispossessed people; rights and resources are increasingly...

How can research be more ethical, inclusive, and community-driven? Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a powerful approach to community-led research, widely used in the UK for over 25 years. Rooted in action research, PAR empowers communities to take...

How can research be more ethical, inclusive, and community-driven? Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a powerful approach to community-led research, widely used in the UK for over 25 years. Rooted in action research, PAR empowers communities to take...

Why have so many radical thinkers advocated for the abolition of prisons and punishment? And why have their ideas been so difficult to popularize or garner the political will for change? This book outlines several different approaches to penal...

This powerful and reflective book explores the losses encountered during social research-of people, communities and environments-collectively referred to as The Lost. Drawing on the contributors' varied research experiences, it gives voice to lives...

Centred on creative writing workshops in UK women's prisons, this book explores what happens when imprisoned women begin to tell their own stories which are shaped by disempowerment and social exclusion. Blending creative practice with critical...

As social scientists increasingly turn to creative and participatory methods, this timely book explores their power to democratise research, amplify participant voices and drive meaningful impact. Bridging theory and practice, it offers a critical...

A new, introductory textbook on the media and mass communication industries that champions the pioneering examples and perspectives of managers and entrepreneurs from racial and ethnic groups whose contributions to media have been previously overlooked...

This concise, accessible textbook is the essential guide for students and practitioners seeking a comprehensive grounding in health and social care. Written by a leading academic in the field, it bridges policy, practice and research to provide a clear...

Developer relations (DevRel) go beyond just blog posts, conference talks, and clever tweets. It is a discipline grounded in intention, empathy, and consistent actions. This book outlines foundational strategies employed by successful DevRel teams in just...

The Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy contains unparalleled, world-renowned illustrations that emphasize anatomic relationships that are most important to the clinician in training and in practice. Unique among anatomy atlases, with illustrations created by...

The Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy contains unparalleled, world-renowned illustrations that emphasize anatomic relationships that are most important to the clinician in training and in practice. Unique among anatomy atlases, with illustrations created by...

Maintaining a balanced blend of theory and application, Supercapacitor: Fundamentals, Materials, and Devices offers a complete guide to next-generation energy storage technology. It introduces supercapacitors as a powerful alternative to conventional...

Embodying Irish Abortion Reform has been shortlisted for the 2025 BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize. Offering a unique perspective, this book explores the lived, embodied and affective experiences of reproductive rights activists living under, and...

Healthcare for transgender people is in crisis. Many of the problems stem from bureaucracies within the health system, limiting conceptualizations of sex and gender, and the requirement for a diagnosis of 'gender dysphoria'. This book presents a unique...

Geology of the Himalaya, Second Edition presents sophisticated, structural, metamorphic, and igneous rock data across various Himalayan geographic sectors, with a focus on Precambrian and Cenozoic tectonics and the tectonic evolution of the Himalayas...

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What if we reimagined ageing, illness and disability not as barriers to sexuality - but as starting points for new forms of desire, intimacy and pleasure? This groundbreaking book challenges the silence and stigma surrounding the sexuality of older, ill...

How can we help children make a difference, allowing them to shape their communities, locally and globally? Drawing on a rich blend of academic research and case studies, Alison Body critically examines societal structures, including education,...

Across the globe, patients are no longer passive recipients of care - they are active participants, decision-makers and collaborators. This timely volume explores the evolving landscape of patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare, focusing...

Populism has fundamentally altered many aspects of world politics. As President Donald J. Trump's recent threats to U.S. allies and his imposition of wide-ranging tariffs have made all too clear, "populist" leaders can have a major impact not just on...

Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies: Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches offers an important combination of Industry 5.0 innovations with net-zero approaches. The book illustrates how this synergy can drive sustainable growth and create a...

The definitive textbook on EU politics and governance, now in its 9th edition, has been thoroughly updated to take into account the ongoing developments and evolution of the EU. Major changes, recent developments, and the crises that have befallen the...

The present volume emerges from a practice-based research that focuses on experiences of migration and border crossing during what are perceived as existential 'turning points' by the protagonists themselves. It recognizes the fundamental role that...

This useful book brings together popular teaching activities from African-centered/Blackpsychology in a single volume, which instructors will return to again and again.Showcasing a wide variety of teaching techniques, each lesson plan encourages active...

Global health experts are optimistic that the end of AIDS is within reach. Yet while programs to combat HIV/AIDS have been essential, they exist alongside public healthcare systems that have struggled to gain donor attention and support. Unequal Worlds...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781662602924Author Jack Balderrama MorleyFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Astra HousePublisher Astra Publishing House

Global health experts are optimistic that the end of AIDS is within reach. Yet while programs to combat HIV/AIDS have been instrumental, they exist alongside public healthcare systems that struggle to gain attention and support. Unequal Worlds of Care...

Most data arrive with more than two numeric variables which means that plotting it on a computer screen or printed page presents a challenge: how do you visually explore for associations between more than two variables? Visualising data provides the...

Beetroot has been drawing increasing scientific and industrial interest due its high nutritional value and range of potential applications. Beetroot: Cultivation, Processing, and Food Applications presents a roadmap for the entire lifecycle of beetroot,...

This open access book introduces social aspects relevant to research and developments of explainable AI (XAI). The new surge of XAI responds to the societal challenge that many algorithmic approaches (such as machine learning or autonomous intelligent...

This book presents a unique account of the social and political impacts of the German Basic Law on the German Republic from 1949 to the present day.It considers the way in which the history of the Federal Republic of Germany has been decisively...

This book examines whether and how participatory institutions (PIs) serve as a tool for strengthening democracy in the face of democratic decline. It draws on the case of Peru, a country that simultaneously has one of the most successful participatory...

This edited volume provides a structured analysis of AI governance principles, challenges, and implementation strategies. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives and global case studies, the volume offers actionable insights for policymakers, industry...