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Battling the Brain (Teen Titans Go! Multiverse Adventures Ser.)
by Steve KortéWhen a bomb rips open a rift in the Multiverse, the Teen Titans come face to face with a duplicate set of heroes from another dimension. But wait! These new Teen Titans are more than 70 years old! Can the youthful youngsters work with the savvy seniors to battle the Super-Villain known as The Brain? Or will the generation gap doom all ten heroes to a defeat for the ages? Find out in this hilariously mixed-up Multiverse chapter book for fans of Teen Titans Go!
Blackfire’s Zombie Trouble (Teen Titans Go! Multiverse Adventures Ser.)
by Steve KortéWhen Beast Boy uses Raven’s spell book, he conjures a hole in the Multiverse that brings the Zombie Titans to town. If that wasn’t bad enough, a terrifying text from Tamaran alerts Starfire that her evil sister is up to no good. It’s a diabolical double whammy! Can the Teen Titans battle Blackfire and zombies at the same time? Or will they throw up their hands and become a brain buffet for their undead counterparts? Find out in this hilariously mixed-up Multiverse chapter book for fans of Teen Titans Go!
Catwoman’s Kitty Caper: Featuring Batgirl! (Bat-family Adventures Ser.)
by Steve Korté"The Dynamic Duo team up with Batgirl in this action-packed early chapter book. Someone has stolen a litter of rare cats from a Gotham City pet store! Batman and Robin team up with Batgirl to solve the case. But before the cat burglar is captured, another valuable item goes missing: a cat-themed painting from the Gotham Museum of Art. Can the Bat-Family put a stop to these kitty capers, or are the Caped Crusaders up against the purr-fect crimes? Find out in this must-read installment of Bat-Family Adventures. With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is perfect for young superhero fans—and their entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack Killer Croc’s Powerful Potion"
Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack: Featuring Nightwing! (Bat-family Adventures Ser.)
by Steve Korté"Nightwing joins Batman and Robin in a wild adventure against Gorilla Grodd in this exciting early chapter book. When the animals escape Gotham City Zoo, Batman calls on Robin and Nightwing for backup. Turns out, the runaway beasts are under the mind-control powers of the evil Gorilla Grodd! Can the Bat-Family quickly corral this animal attack, or are the Caped Crusaders in for a wild ride? With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is a must-read for young superhero fans and the entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Catwoman’s Kitty Caper Killer Croc's Powerful Potion"
Killer Croc's Powerful Potion: Featuring Batwoman! (Bat-family Adventures Ser.)
by Steve Korté"Four members of the Bat-Family—Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman—take on Killer Croc in this action-packed early chapter book. There’s a BIG problem in Gotham City. . . . Killer Croc has stolen a growth potion from a local laboratory, and now the giant-sized villain is on the loose! To stop the rampaging reptile, Batman teams up with members of the Bat-Family—Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman! Can this crew of crusaders stop Croc, or will the two-ton crook crush these crime fighters? Find out in this must-read installment of Bat-Family Adventures! With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is perfect for young superhero fans—and their entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Catwoman’s Kitty Caper Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack"
Black Rock Mining: Folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch
by George KorsonDiscover the rich cultural heritage and vibrant folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch miners with George Korson's Black Rock: Mining Folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This captivating book offers an in-depth look into the lives, traditions, and stories of the Pennsylvania Dutch communities that thrived in the coal mining regions of Pennsylvania.Korson, a renowned folklorist and historian, delves into the unique blend of cultural influences that shaped the folklore of these hardworking communities. Through a collection of tales, songs, and personal anecdotes, Black Rock paints a vivid picture of the miners' daily lives, their beliefs, and their enduring spirit in the face of danger and hardship.The book explores a variety of themes, from supernatural legends and ghost stories to humorous anecdotes and practical jokes. Korson's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring to life the rich oral traditions that were passed down through generations, offering readers a window into the communal values and resilience of the Pennsylvania Dutch miners.Black Rock is more than just a collection of folklore; it is a celebration of the human spirit and the cultural tapestry that defined the mining communities. Korson's work provides valuable insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, highlighting the role of folklore in providing solace, entertainment, and a sense of identity.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in folklore, cultural history, or the mining heritage of Pennsylvania. Whether you are a scholar, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch, Black Rock: Mining Folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch offers a fascinating and enriching experience.Join George Korson on a journey through the coal mines of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in the captivating folklore of a resilient and storied community.
A Boy in the Fairy World (Oona Bramblegoop's Sideways Magic #2)
by Kate KorshIn the second book of this hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series, lovable Underwear Fairy Oona has to call on all of her sideways magic when she accidentally leads a human boy up to Blackberry Bog. Text and illustrations are printed in blue!Oona loves being the Underwear Fairy, which means she gets to deliver magical safety undies with wedgie power that keeps human children from falling down and hurting themselves. But when she gets trapped in the human world by Marco, a boy who wants to take a photo of her to prove fairies are real, she&’s horrified—don&’t let humans see you is one of fairydom&’s most important rules!Luckily, her cousin Horace and best friend Lucy (also known as the Tooth Fairy) help her get free. But then things get even more disastrous—Marco follows them back up to Blackberry Bog!Can Oona and her friends get Marco safely back to the human world before he does too much damage—and before the Fairy Council finds out?Packed with Fun Fairy Facts, humor, and lots of heart, this magical series celebrates finding friendship and your place in the world, even if you fit in a little sideways.
Newbie Fairy (Oona Bramblegoop's Sideways Magic #1)
by Kate KorshIn this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series - in pink! - lovable newbie fairy Oona has big ideas, only her magic always seems to go a little wonky. But she won&’t let that stop her!Oona Bramblegoop is a Newbie fairy, and she&’s determined to do big things, especially if they can impress her idol, the Tooth Fairy. There&’s just one problem: Oona&’s magic never goes quite how she planned.Oona&’s protection spells work great, but only if you don&’t mind getting a wedgie from a pair of magical underwear. And don&’t even mention the smell disaster that resulted from her first fire spell . . . yikes!Good thing Oona is creative, and she never gives up, no matter how surprising her magic gets.Packed with Fun Fairy Facts, humor, and lots of heart, this magical series celebrates finding friendship and your place in the world, even if you fit in a little sideways.
The Steady Navier-Stokes System: Basics of the Theory and the Leray Problem (Advances in Mathematical Fluid Mechanics)
by Mikhail Korobkov Konstantin Pileckas Remigio RussoThis book provides a successful solution to one of the central problems of mathematical fluid mechanics: the Leray’s problem on existence of a solution to the boundary value problem for the stationary Navier—Stokes system in bounded domains under sole condition of zero total flux. This marks the culmination of the authors' work over the past few years on this under-explored topic within the study of the Navier—Stokes equations. This book will be the first major work on the Navier—Stokes equations to explore Leray’s problem in detail. The results are presented with detailed proofs, as are the history of the problem and the previous approaches to finding a solution to it. In addition, for the reader’s convenience and for the self-sufficiency of the text, the foundations of the mathematical theory for incompressible fluid flows described by the steady state Stokes and Navier—Stokes systems are presented. For researchers in this active area, this book will be a valuable resource.
Reinvigorating the United Nations (Routledge New Diplomacy Studies)
by Markus Kornprobst Sławomir RedoThis book examines pathways for how to reinvigorate the United Nations, in light of recent crises.The United Nations requires reinvigoration. The organisation’s supply of global governance falls short of global demand in areas ranging from health to environment, while intra-state armed conflicts are on the rise again, and fullblown inter-state war has returned to the agenda. At the same time, decision-making mechanisms are deadlocked, and their legitimacy is increasingly questioned. But what pathways are there for reinvigorating the United Nations? This book argues for consolidating key principles pertaining to inter-state relations and human rights, for elaborating on the UN system in order to avoid fragmentation and make it possible for it to keep pace with a changing world, and for revisiting UN decision-making structures so that it can become more inclusive and rebuild trust among stakeholders. The volume embraces a comprehensive approach to studying the organisation, and the authors analyse the institutions comprising the UN system, as well as the social context within which actors put these institutions to use. The book contributes to scholarly debates about the United Nations and about how it is embedded in a broader international order currently beset by crises and, ultimately, aims to show what concrete steps for strengthening the organisation might look like.This book will be of much interest to students of international organisations, diplomacy studies, global governance, and International Relations in general.The Introduction, Chapter 5, Chapter 10 and the Conclusion of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License. Chapter 7 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.
Serpents in the Classroom: The Poisoning of Modern Education and How the Church Can Cure It
by Thomas KorcokSerpents in the Classroom answers questions that teachers, pastors, and parents often ask themselves. Despite their best efforts, why do children so often reject the Christian faith? The answer is found in the theological presuppositions that undergird much of contemporary education. Though the educational establishment often presents its models as products drawn from evidence-based research that is theologically neutral, they are anything but. Rather, they are founded on theologies that are diametrically opposed to orthodox Christian teaching. Drawing on his experience as an educator, pastor, and professor, Dr. Korcok uncovers the theological tenets of some of the pedagogues who have been influential in shaping contemporary educational thought and discovers how they have intentionally designed education to turn children away from the Christian faith.For the Christian teacher and parent, there is an alternative. Dr. Korcok presents the classical liberal arts education model that has served the church well for almost 2,000 years as a practical and theologically sound model of education for training a child for a life of faith.
The Handbook of Berber Linguistics (Springer Handbooks in Languages and Linguistics)
by Alireza Korangy Karim BensoukasThis handbook is the largest and most comprehensive publication on Berber linguistics to date, covering the variety of Berber dialects and related linguistics trends. Extensive and diverse at thematic and theoretical levels, with the aim of deepening students and scholars' understanding of the workings of Berber as a linguistic phenomenon, it explores a multitude of angles through which the diachronic and synchronic intricacies of Berber varieties can be examined. It enables a better understanding of the issues in the various components of North African languages, as well as their theoretical and typological significance and implications. The work covers phonology and phonetics, morphology and syntax, semantics and pragmatics, socio-linguistics and dialectology, language teaching and psycholinguistics, lexicology, language contact and comparative linguistics, historical linguistics and etymology. Sub-themes explored include prosody, ideophones (and expressive language in general), morpho-syntactic categories, sociolinguistic variation and several other seminal interdisciplinary explorations. The chapters reflect the diversity of Berber varieties and include up-to-date scholarship by leading Berberists, with varieties including Figuig, Kabyle, Senhaja, Siwa, Standard Moroccan Amazigh, Tamazight, Tarifit, Tashlhit, Touareg, Tunisian Berber, Znaga, as well as Proto-Berber. A large geographical territory is covered, including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. With contributions from these Berber-speaking countries and their diaspora, there are also chapters from prominent Berber scholars from America, Australia and Europe. To this end, the volume includes perspectives and theories from different schools of linguistics. In including original French contributions and English translations of research from top scholars in the field, the book includes another vital dimension in terms ofthe resources, and sources. As a comprehensive reference, this work is of interest to North Africanists from various disciplines, including anthropologists, linguists, and sociologists, but particularly linguists interested in endangered languages, and those working on the historical and comparative study of the Afroasiatic language phylum.
The Twins of Auschwitz: The inspiring true story of a young girl surviving Mengele's hell
by Eva Mozes Kor Lisa Rojany BuccieriTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The Nazis spared their lives because they were twins.In the summer of 1944, Eva Mozes Kor and her family arrived at Auschwitz.Within thirty minutes, they were separated. Her parents and two older sisters were taken to the gas chambers, while Eva and her twin, Miriam, were herded into the care of the man who became known as the Angel of Death: Dr. Josef Mengele. They were 10 years old.While twins at Auschwitz were granted the 'privileges' of keeping their own clothes and hair, they were also subjected to Mengele's sadistic medical experiments. They were forced to fight daily for their own survival and many died as a result of the experiments, or from the disease and hunger rife in the concentration camp.In a narrative told simply, with emotion and astonishing restraint, The Twins of Auschwitz shares the inspirational story of a child's endurance and survival in the face of truly extraordinary evil.Also included is an epilogue on Eva's incredible recovery and her remarkable decision to publicly forgive the Nazis. Through her museum and her lectures, she dedicated her life to giving testimony on the Holocaust, providing a message of hope for people who have suffered, and worked toward goals of forgiveness, peace, and the elimination of hatred and prejudice in the world.
Jascha Heifetz: Early Years in Russia (Russian Music Studies)
by Galina KopytovaNotoriously reticent about his early years, violinist Jascha Heifetz famously reduced the story of his childhood to "Born in Russia. First lessons at 3. Debut in Russia at 7. Debut in Carnegie Hall at 17. That's all there is to say." Tracing his little-known upbringing, Jascha Heifetz: Early Years in Russia uncovers the events and experiences that shaped one of the modern era's most unique talents and enigmatic personalities. Using previously unstudied archival materials and interviews with family and friends, this biography explores Heifetz's meteoric rise in the Russian music world—from his first violin lessons with his father, to his studies at the St. Petersburg Conservatory with the well-known pedagogue Leopold Auer, to his tours throughout Russia and Europe. Spotlighting Auer's close-knit circle of musicians, Galina Kopytova underscores the lives of artists in Russia's "Silver Age"—an explosion of artistic activity amid the rapid social and political changes of the early 20th century.
Übersetzungspolitiken in der Frühen Neuzeit / Translation Policy and the Politics of Translation in the Early Modern Period (Übersetzungskulturen der Frühen Neuzeit #3)
by Annkathrin Koppers Felix HerberthAusgangspunkt dieses Konferenzbands im Open Access ist die Frage nach den Bedingungen, die dafür verantwortlich zeichnen, dass überhaupt und in welcher Form in der Frühen Neuzeit übersetzt wird. Anders formuliert geht es um die grundsätzliche Frage danach, warum bestimmte Texte, Bilder, Zeichenkomplexe etc. eine Übersetzung erfahren, während andere unübersetzt bleiben (müssen). Welche Faktoren nehmen schließlich – im positiven Fall – Einfluss auf die konkrete Ausgestaltung von Übersetzung im Sinne des Übertragungsprozesses von einem semiotischen und kulturellen System in ein anderes? In diesem Zusammenhang kommt ein doppeltes Politikverständnis zum Tragen: einerseits geraten Übersetzungspolitik(en) im Sinne des Konzepts der Translation Policy in den Fokus und mit ihnen soziokulturelle, ökonomische und interkulturelle Einflussfaktoren. Andererseits geht es – spezifischer – um Übersetzungen im Kontext politischer Verhandlungs- und Aushandlungsprozesse und somit um den Zusammenhang zwischen Politics und Translation. The point of departure for this conference volume is the question of what conditions are responsible for whether a translation happens at all. Why are certain texts, images, and sign systems translated while others (must) remain untranslated? And what factors influence the form a translation takes in the process of conveying words, images, or signs from one semiotic, cultural system to another? These questions concern both translation policy – that is, the socio-cultural, economic, and intercultural factors that influence translation processes – and the politics of translation in the specific context of political negotiation processes
Grundbegriffe der Soziologie
by Johannes Kopp Anja SteinbachIn dem Band wird das Feld der Soziologie anhand von über 100 Grundbegriffen beleuchtet. Neben der begrifflichen Klärung wird dabei auch ein Überblick über die theoretischen Grundlagen der Soziologie und eine verlässliche Orientierung und Einführung geboten. Es wird ein grundlegendes und breites Verständnis der Soziologie und ihrer Anwendungsfelder vermittelt.
Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Core Texts for PTA Education)
by Jacqueline Kopack Karen CascardiPrinciples of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care.Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research.Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are:• Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions• Documentation tips• Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation• Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practicesAlso included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes).Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.
Genealogy as Critique: Foucault and the Problems of Modernity (American Philosophy)
by Colin KoopmanViewing Foucault in the light of work by Continental and American philosophers, most notably Nietzsche, Habermas, Deleuze, Richard Rorty, Bernard Williams, and Ian Hacking, Genealogy as Critique shows that philosophical genealogy involves not only the critique of modernity but also its transformation. Colin Koopman engages genealogy as a philosophical tradition and a method for understanding the complex histories of our present social and cultural conditions. He explains how our understanding of Foucault can benefit from productive dialogue with philosophical allies to push Foucaultian genealogy a step further and elaborate a means of addressing our most intractable contemporary problems.
Unsettled (Updated and Expanded Edition): What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters
by Steven E. KooninIn this updated and expanded edition of climate scientist Steven Koonin&’s groundbreaking book, go behind the headlines to discover the latest eye-opening data about climate change—with unbiased facts and realistic steps for the future."Greenland&’s ice loss is accelerating.""Extreme temperatures are causing more fatalities.""Rapid 'climate action' is essential to avoid a future climate disaster."You've heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading.With the new edition of Unsettled, Steven Koonin draws on decades of experience—including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration—to clear away the fog and explain what science really says (and doesn't say). With a new introduction, this edition now features reflections on an additional three years of eye-opening data, alternatives to unrealistic &“net zero&” solutions, global energy inequalities, and the energy crisis arising from the war in Ukraine. When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that &“the science is settled.&” In reality, the climate is changing, but the why and how aren&’t as clear as you&’ve probably been led to believe. Koonin takes readers behind the headlines, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths: Despite rising greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures decreased from 1940 to 1970Models currently used to predict the future do not accurately describe the climate of the past, and modelers themselves strongly doubt their regional predictionsThere is no compelling evidence that hurricanes are becoming more frequent—or that predictions of rapid sea level rise have any validity Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science—what we know, what we don&’t, and what it all means for our future.
Cities, Citizenship and Jews in France and the United States, 1905–2022 (Routledge Studies in Modern History)
by Josef W. KonvitzThis comparative, transatlantic two-volume work covers nearly 120 years of the history of the rights, integration, and security of the Jewish people in both the United States and France, the countries with the largest and third-largest Jewish populations.Religious freedom and secularism have evolved differently in France and the United States, reinforcing their separate national identities. Yet there are parallels to their Jewish history, and in how the security of Jews has repeatedly defined and tested the national interests of France and the United States in world affairs. Drawing on the author’s personal experience as an international civil servant, these volumes explore topics such as tensions and common interests between France and the United States, the memory of the Shoah, social mobility, the tepid commitment of the United States to the rights of French Jews during World War II, trends in antisemitism and tolerance, and global climate change as a threat to largely coastal Jewish communities. They highlight what makes insecurity different in the 21st century and why a paradigm shift in policy is needed.This title is intended both for a general audience and advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in Jewish history, urban history and international relations.
Introduction to Food Chemistry
by Vassilis KontogiorgosThe complexity of food chemistry makes it a challenging subject for students studying in a food science course. Although there are excellent food chemistry books available in the market they have two major flaws: they are either encyclopedic or they are not pitched correctly to undergraduate food science students. The first problem creates difficulties for students to identify what is important and how much they need to know. The second problem arises when the book is written by authors that are not food scientists (e.g., chemists), they are not academics that are engaged with teaching or they are not sufficiently qualified to teach. In this case, it is difficult to find links between the chemistry of foods and its relevance to applications or, quite frequently, future employment prospects of the student. Introduction to Food Chemistry, 2nd Edition bridges this gap in the relevant literature, as it employs the latest pedagogical theories in textbook writing to present the subject to students with broad range of cognitive skills. This book presents specific learning objectives for each chapter and is self-contained so students will not need to search for essential information outside the textbook. This new edition has been expanded to include chapters on sweeteners, glass transition, amino acids, proteins for major food commodities and food additives. All of the original chapters have been updated and expanded to include new research and technologies. To support learning, the book has:Didactic elements with information being conveyed with 3D-figures, color-coded schemes and graphs, annotations on figures that link it to the text descriptionsBuilt-in pedagogy and learning activities at the end of each chapter that are linked to the learning objectives.Keywords and concepts for online search to instigate curiosity for further studies.Conversational writing style without losing academic rigorTo support lecturers, the book has:Helps focus teaching preparation on key aspects of food chemistry relevant to both industry and modern research.Aids the preparation of exams, assignments and other types of assessment or learning activities.For lecturers in search of a singular source to aid in their introductory food chemistry courses, look no further than this expanded new edition of Introduction to Food Chemistry.
Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions: 12th International Conference, DAPI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14719)
by Shin’ichi Konomi Norbert A. StreitzThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024 (HCII 2024), was held as a hybrid event in Washington DC, USA, during June/July 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The DAPI conference addressed approaches and objectives of information, interaction, and user experience design for DAPI Environments as well as their enabling technologies, methods, and platforms, and relevant application areas. The DAPI 2024 conference covered topics addressing basic research questions and technology issues in the areas of new modalities, immersive environments, smart devices, and much more.
Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions: 12th International Conference, DAPI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14718)
by Shin’ichi Konomi Norbert A. StreitzThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024 (HCII 2024), was held as a hybrid event in Washington DC, USA, during June/July 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The DAPI conference addressed approaches and objectives of information, interaction, and user experience design for DAPI Environments as well as their enabling technologies, methods, and platforms, and relevant application areas. The DAPI 2024 conference covered topics addressing basic research questions and technology issues in the areas of new modalities, immersive environments, smart devices, and much more.
Kōsō-ryoku: For Innovation and Management in the Age of Para-existence
by Noboru KonnoThis book examines conceptualizing capability (kōsō-ryoku), the most important ability for thriving in the era of innovation. A new approach, "formative conceptualizing capability," is proposed as the core knowledge methodology for innovation and management, which is is a fundamental human ability that goes beyond the boundaries between cognitive and tangible realities to shape concepts and drive innovation. Traditional studies on imagination in Western philosophy are combined with knowledge creation theory based on Eastern way of thinking. The book argues the capability should be at the core of innovation management, offering insights and principles for navigating the challenges of the present age. Japan has experienced the world's earliest capitalist setback and is stuck in a prolonged stagnation. The author maintains, however, that what is needed in this coming chaotic era is not only “imagination”, as it would be called in English, but also the power of creating kōsō, the Japanese term for “formative concept”. The author has a proven track record in research and practice on knowledge creation theory, innovation management, design thinking, and scenario planning. He has reorganized and set forth in this book the perspectives he has proposed under the theme of kōsō-ryoku to present a new methodology of knowledge for living in the twenty-first century.
Wading Right In: Discovering the Nature of Wetlands
by Catherine Owen Koning Sharon M. AshworthWhere can you find mosses that change landscapes, salamanders with algae in their skin, and carnivorous plants containing whole ecosystems in their furled leaves? Where can you find swamp-trompers, wildlife watchers, marsh managers, and mud-mad scientists? In wetlands, those complex habitats that play such vital ecological roles. In Wading Right In, Catherine Owen Koning and Sharon M. Ashworth take us on a journey into wetlands through stories from the people who wade in the muck. Traveling alongside scientists, explorers, and kids with waders and nets, the authors uncover the inextricably entwined relationships between the water flows, natural chemistry, soils, flora, and fauna of our floodplain forests, fens, bogs, marshes, and mires. Tales of mighty efforts to protect rare orchids, restore salt marshes, and preserve sedge meadows become portals through which we visit major wetland types and discover their secrets, while also learning critical ecological lessons. The United States still loses wetlands at a rate of 13,800 acres per year. Such loss diminishes the water quality of our rivers and lakes, depletes our capacity for flood control, reduces our ability to mitigate climate change, and further impoverishes our biodiversity. Koning and Ashworth’s stories captivate the imagination and inspire the emotional and intellectual connections we need to commit to protecting these magical and mysterious places.