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Concerns about political polarization and threats to democratic ideals are on the rise in the US. The Authoritarian Divide takes on both of these issues by showing how authoritarian predispositions--desires for social conformity and in-group...

A practical, research-informed guide to mastering complexity in today's VUCA world Modern project management unfolds in environments defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Traditional linear approaches often fail to address...

This authoritative resource examines the significant influence parents have on children's developmental outcomes and the challenges of modern-day parenting. Highlighting the pivotal role parents play throughout their child's lifespan, this important book...

Coping with Huntington's is a compassionate guide providing practical yet therapeutically oriented mental health support and self-care strategies for people with Huntington's disease (often referred to as HD) and their families, to empower them in...

All About Adolescence provides a comprehensive and current introduction to all key aspects of adolescent development. Building on the success of The Nature of Adolescence, this book addresses the unprecedented changes affecting young people's lives,...

According to an old joke, everyone knows that men and women are different... except social scientists. In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams tackles some of science's most controversial questions: How do...

This book is a clearly and accessibly written short guide to the contemporary state of urban anthropology. It outlines what urban anthropologists study, how they do so, and what they have learned about urbanization and urbanism in the past and present in...

This timely volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the detrimental impact of restrictive policies and laws inhibiting discussions on race and identity, especially on marginalized communities, and proposes a transformative model for racial...

In this illuminating and informative book, Daniel Shaw provides a succinct and highly accessible introduction to his concept of Traumatic Narcissism, describing the psychology of the traumatizing narcissist and the impact of their behaviour on victims...

An undoubtable classic, this landmark book from 2009 remains a vital and comprehensive resource for helping couples explore their intimacy and embrace their true, satisfying sexual style. This classic edition includes a new foreword from renowned...

Key Topics in Memory explores the essential role of memory in human cognition, and how it connects us to the past, grounds us in the present, and guides our anticipation of the future. The book examines the dynamic and active nature of memory, exploring...

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book explores fundamental concepts like deterministic and...

Existential-Psychoanalytic Reflections on Belief offers an exploration of faith not as dogma but as a psychoanalytic and existential phenomenon.Drawing from existential phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and theology, Brent Potter examines how individuals...

Urban Governance and Contested Market Redevelopment in Ghana explores how urban governance, urban regeneration and urban politics intersect during market redevelopment in cities in Ghana, and Africa more broadly. Utilising market redevelopment case...

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In The Connector, Alexandra Middleton examines how the frontiers of experimental medical science are always the everyday lived experiences for patients and their families and communities. Drawing on fieldwork and interviews conducted in Swedish labs and...

* What are humans doing to our one and only planet? * In an age of scepticism, division and rancour, whose claims and counter-claims about human impacts should we believe?* What questions do we need to ask about global environmental change?* How do we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912250684Author Victorie KnoxFormat HardbackPage Count 228Imprint University of London PressPublisher University of London

This book teaches you everything you need to know to become a developer advocate, land yourself a job, do the job, and build a thriving career. Containing practical knowledge on how to do the developer advocacy job successfully to generate value for your...

Why past climate change tells us it's almost too late. A warning and a rallying-cry. 'Read it and weep, or read it and win' Chris Packham Why winding the...

Fossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root shows us that dinosaurs, sabre-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary efforts of their leafy...

The Freedom Manifesto by opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado expands upon her vision of a "new era" for a Venezuela without its dictator, Nicolas Maduro. This manifesto presents the basic values and principles on which...

Systems Engineering is gaining importance in the high-tech industry. The development of present-day systems like Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras, Medical Imaging scanners, Industrial Production systems, and Traffic guidance systems require new ways of...

Cliches We Live By shows how cliches - those everyday phrases we love to hate - shape our world. It traces their trajectory from modernity to the contemporary digital and artificial intelligence eras, revealing their pervasive presence and their...

Central to any interpretation of Wittgenstein's later philosophy is an understanding of his philosophical method and the nature of the turn which characterises the evolution from his early to his later work. In the essays in Wittgenstein, Scepticism and...

This concise, accessible guide bridges the gap between scientific research and practical application, offering parents and professionals in educational and psychological settings a clear understanding of reading comprehension difficulties in children and...

Stories shape not only how we understand the world-but also how we live in it. The way a narrative sketches the contours of a person's character or presents the unfolding of events can have monumental consequences for those it represents. Yet across...

Emigration of scale challenges states at the European periphery at their core. The book documents these struggles along their effects for politics and policy within their economic and welfare dimensions. The politics of emigration describe changing voter...

This book makes social science theories approachable, empowering graduate students to connect theory to specific research contexts through engaging content and practical activities. About the AuthorJeong-Hee Kim is a Fulbright Scholar and Professor of...

Speculative fiction imagines impossible futures and alternative pasts, alien species and angelic monsters, technological marvels and magical solutions. In recent years, however, many in its fandoms have protested the inclusion of nonwhite, nonmale, and...

Speculative fiction imagines impossible futures and alternative pasts, alien species and angelic monsters, technological marvels and magical solutions. In recent years, however, many in its fandoms have protested the inclusion of nonwhite, nonmale, and...

Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF...

Territorializing Democracy argues that the political control of space is key to understanding political participation in the city. Drawing on a decade of research in Buenos Aires, this book shows that participation is not simply a response to innovations...

Black communities in America have a long history of constructing sanctuaries amid oppression, from the secret hush harbors of slavery to the digital refuges created in response to the resurgence of white supremacist violence in the Trump era. These...

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This book explores how gender is a determining factor shaping mobilities in the global South. It examines why women and girls often face more barriers to safe, affordable, and accessible transport, and how these barriers limit their opportunities for...

In this introductory text on thanatology, Alan R. Kemp takes on the central question of mortality: the ubiquitous presence of death despite the very human propensity to deny its relevance to oneself, personally. Drawing on the work of pioneering...

Spellman's Standard Handbook for Wastewater Operators: Volume II, Intermediate Level, Third Edition, contains the necessary information to successfully prepare for the currently administered certification examinations. Primarily designed to provide a...

The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting is an indispensable source of guidance and wisdom on the most critical challenges facing contemporary parents and grandparents. Award-winning psychologist Kenneth Barish shows how we can protect our...

This book is a candid, practical, and inspiring look at building a sustainable, fulfilling career in game development. Drawing on over 20 years of experience - from some of the world's most renowned game studios to small indie teams - Harvey Newman...