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Space Fostering Latin American Societies: Developing the Latin American Continent Through Space, Part 5 (Southern Space Studies)
by Annette FroehlichThis peer-reviewed book presents a comprehensive overview of the role space is playing in enabling Latin America to fulfil its developmental aspirations. Following on from the highly acclaimed Parts 1 to 4, it explains how space and its applications can be used to support the development of the full range and diversity of Latin America societies, while being driven by Latin American goals. The Latin American space sector is currently undergoing a phase of rapid and dynamic expansion, with new actors entering the field and with space applications increasingly being used to support the continent’s social, economic, and political development. All across Latin America, attention is shifting to space as a fundamental part of the continental development agenda, and the creation of a Latin American space agency is evidence of this. Additionally, while in recent years, significant advances in economic and social development have lifted many of Latin America’s people out of poverty, there is still much that needs to be done to fulfil the basic needs of the population and to afford them the dignity they deserve. To this end, space is already being employed in diverse fields of human endeavour to serve Latin America’s goals for its future, but there is still a need for further incorporation of space systems and data. This book will appeal to researchers, professionals and students in fields such as space studies, international relations, governance, and social and rural development.
Origami Antennas for Wireless Communication Systems
by Syed Imran Shah Shahid Bashir Slawomir KozielThis book discusses the lightweight, reconfigurable, and deployable origami antennas for adaptive communication systems. Traditional antennas, with their fixed characteristics, struggle to meet the evolving needs of modern communication systems. Reconfigurable antennas, on the other hand, can dynamically adjust their operating parameters, offering significant advantages in terms of performance, size, and cost. Origami technology has emerged as a disruptive force in antenna design, enabling the development of lightweight, reconfigurable antennas with tailored radiation characteristics. Deployable origami antennas offer a transformative solution for applications demanding mobility and rapid deployment in challenging environments. These innovative antennas hold immense promise to revolutionize communication systems, paving the way for a future where adaptability and versatility are paramount. This book offers a comprehensive guide to origami antenna technology, encompassing both fundamentals and practical applications. It might be a valuable resource for researchers and engineers working in the field of antenna development, particularly those focused on wireless communication systems with reconfigurability and deployability are essential design prerequisites.
Brain-like Super Intelligence from Bio-electromagnetism (Studies in Rhythm Engineering)
by Anirban Bandyopadhyay Kanad RayThis book discusses various aspects of bioinspired technologies but with an additional emphasis on the medical science, starting from the popular article on neurobiology to pure biophysics that ends with the superintelligence of biological systems that could be reverse engineered. It covers eight different aspects of natural intelligence, starting from the fundamental electromagnetic properties of a protein to the vibrations and the resonance of the entire biomaterial system. It also covers a wide spectrum of hierarchical communication among different biological systems for intelligence and then medical science is applied.
Bioökonomie und regionaler Strukturwandel: Wertschöpfung, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit planen und umsetzen (SDG - Forschung, Konzepte, Lösungsansätze zur Nachhaltigkeit)
by Angela-Verena Hassel Daniel Schiller Stefan Seiberling Christian Theel Steffen FleßaBioökonomie ist eine neue branchenübergreifende Form des Wirtschaftens, die das Potenzial hat, die bisherige Ökonomie und einzelne Regionen grundlegend zu verändern. Dieser Überzeugung folgend stellen die Herausgeber und Autoren dieses Buches den aktuellen Wissenstand aus Theorie und Praxis der Bioökonomie zusammen, entwickeln neue Methoden für einen bioökonomischen Strukturwandel und reflektieren bestehende Bioökonomiekonzepte. Der komplexe und vielschichtige Prozess einer pflanzenbasierten Bioökonomie in ländlichen Räumen wird aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven betrachtet. Zunächst werden ökonomische Grundlagen sowohl aus gesamt- als auch aus einzelwirtschaftlicher Sicht diskutiert. Dem schließen sich Beispiele an, wie regionale Innovationsnetzwerke und Wertschöpfungsketten der Bioökonomie einen Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Regionalentwicklung und zum gesellschaftlichen Wandel leisten können. Die darauf aufbauende Analyse legt dar, wie verschiedene Akteure und Prozesse eine regionale Bioökonomie in der Praxis etablieren können. Ausgewählte Anwendungs- und Umsetzungsbeispiele für Innovationen pflanzenbasierter Bioökonomie im nordöstlichen Mecklenburg-Vorpommern runden das Buch ab und zeigen das Potenzial für eine Transformation der Wirtschaft in der Region und darüber hinaus.
HVACR Principles and Applications
by Nuggenhalli S. NandagopalThis book provides a clear and concise understanding of the principles and applications of HVACR using a rigorous, yet, easy to follow presentation. The coverage is broad, including relevant support areas such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, psychrometrics, with specific applications to HVACR design and calculations, and main topics such as air conditioning processes, cooling / heating load calculations, refrigeration cycles, and HVACR equipment and systems. The book integrates and illustrates the use of data and information from ASHRAE Handbooks and Standards in step-by-step calculations of cooling and heating loads and other aspects of HVACR. Elucidation of the principles is further reinforced by examples and practice problems with detailed solutions. Firmly grounded in the fundamentals, the book maximizes readers’ capacity to take on new problems and challenges in the field of HVACR with confidence and conviction. Providing a ready reference and review of essential principles and their applications in HVACR, the book is ideal for HVACR practitioners, undergraduate engineering students, and those specializing in HVACR, as well as for practicing engineers preparing for the engineering license exams (FE and PE) in USA and abroad. The book uses both Inch-Pound (I-P) and S I systems of units to facilitate global readership and use.
Wachstum durch den Einsatz von Generativer KI: Funktionsweise und Anwendungsgebiete im Marketing (essentials)
by Bernhard WeckeDieses Buch bietet einen fundierten Einblick in die Relevanz von Generativer Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Marketing. Neben einer kompakten Darstellung der Funktionsweise und Grenzen von Generativer KI wird ein umfassender Überblick über KI-basierte Medienformate gegeben.Anhand von Praxisbeispielen und konkreten Auswahlkriterien erfahren Sie, wie Sie geeignete Anwendungsfälle für Generative KI identifizieren und in Ihre Marketingstrategie integrieren können. .
Information Security and Cryptology – ICISC 2023: 26th International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology, ICISC 2023, Seoul, South Korea, November 29 – December 1, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14561)
by Hwajeong Seo Suhri KimThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology on Information Security and Cryptology – ICISC 2023, held in Seoul, South Korea, during November 29–December 1, 2023The 31 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: cryptanalysis and quantum cryptanalysis; side channel attack; signature schemes.Part II: cyber security; applied cryptography; and korean post quantum cryptography.
Inspire Responsibly: The Interplay between Aspirational Talk and Corporate Responsibility (Schriftenreihe der HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management)
by Marie SchwimmerAspirational talk has gained increasing research attention as a compelling concept theoretically explaining the potential of talk-action discrepancies in corporate responsibility communication to instigate organizational change. Under certain conditions, aspirational talk can facilitate discourse, agreement, reframing, and corporate reflexivity. However, perceived talk-action discrepancies can negatively affect organizational members, leading to disengagement, and demotivation, causing emotional exhaustion, exposing employees to vulnerabilities, and even catalyzing unethical or illicit behaviors. Thus, this book focuses on how aspirational talk becomes irresponsible in an organizational context, and how it can be avoided. The author proposes that aspirational talk becomes irresponsible if it creates expectations that lead to illegitimate harm to employees or involved stakeholders. A framework is derived, constituting the finding that it takes two types of investments into performativity and responsibility conditions, to avoid the irresponsible use of aspirational talk – and thus, to inspire responsibly.
Storytelling in Kabuki: An Exploration of Spatial Poetics of Comics (Encapsulations: Critical Comics Studies)
by Steen Ledet ChristiansenSteen Ledet Christiansen&’s Storytelling in &“Kabuki&” explores the series created by David Mack—a slow, recursive narrative that focuses on the death of Kabuki and her past. The series ran from 1994 to 2004 in a variety of miniseries, one-shots, and spin-offs, rather than following a conventional American monthly release schedule. Most of the series explores different perspectives on the same event and adds background to Kabuki&’s past, usually through surreal sequences, dreams, and near-death experiences. The flexibility of comics&’ approach to chronology, space, focalization, narrative, and fictionality enabled Mack to produce an unusual experience. Kabuki tells a story that can only exist via comics. Christiansen analyzes the visual design of the series, a heterogeneous collection of styles depending on the story. To understand Kabuki, it is crucial to explore the visual styles, as well as the use of visual and spatial rhymes and mixed media forms. Because Kabuki employs a complex layering of focalizations, diegetic levels, and metafictional self-reflectivity that is rare in mainstream American comics, it utilizes a narrative poetics that focuses on constant repeating, restating, and returning to the same events.Kabuki&’s unique compositional layering allows Christiansen to provide a clear example of how comics work while also expanding on critical vocabulary, especially in terms of spatial poetics. By exploring spatial form, Christiansen illuminates and gives a critical framework to a different and underexamined aspect of comics.
Exile and the Jews: Literature, History, and Identity (JPS Anthologies of Jewish Thought)
by Nancy E. Berg Marc SapersteinThis first comprehensive anthology examining Jewish responses to exile from the biblical period to our modern day gathers texts from all genres of Jewish literary creativity to explore how the realities and interpretations of exile have shaped Judaism, Jewish politics, and individual Jewish identity for millennia. Ordered along multiple arcs—from universal to particular, collective to individual, and mythic-symbolic to prosaic everyday living—the chapters present different facets of exile: as human condition, in history and life, in holiday rituals, in language, as penance and atonement, as internalized experience, in relation to the Divine Presence, and more. By illuminating the multidimensional nature of &“exile&”—political, philosophical, religious, psychological, and mythological—widely divergent evaluations of Jewish life in the Diaspora emerge. The word &“exile&” and its Hebrew equivalent, galut, evoke darkness, bleakness—and yet the condition offers spiritual renewal and engenders great expressions of Jewish cultural creativity: the Babylonian Talmud, medieval Jewish philosophy, golden age poetry, and modern Jewish literature.Exile and the Jews will engage students, academics, and general readers in contemplating immigration, displacement, evolving identity, and more.
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their stories are better than the bestsellers
by James Patterson Matt EversmannTo be a bookseller or librarian… <P> You have to play detective. <P> Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. <P> A person who creates “book joy” by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.” <P><P> Step inside The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business. <P><P> Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages—and who can’t wait to help you find your next favorite book. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Scotland of Queen Mary and the Religious Wars 1513-1638
by Agnes Mure MacKenzieHistory of the Anglo-Scottish Wars of the 16th-17th century.“BY the end of the Dark Ages, Scotland, or most of our Scotland, was a kingdom. By the High Middle Ages, she had become a nation, and towards the end of the thirteenth century she was on the verge of a willing and friendly union with her neighbour nation, that for a hundred years had been at peace with her, an apparent friend. Then a child queen died: and Scotland, for the next three hundred years, had to fight a war for mere national existence, and that against enormously heavy odds. Nevertheless, by the end of the Middle Ages, by the years between the fall of the Eastern Empire and the discovery of the New World, she was, miraculously, still a nation, with her native culture vigorous and vital, and a status in the general affairs of Europe out of proportion to her little size.I have elsewhere attempted to give some account of two hundred and seventeen years of that long war. This book takes up the story at a point where it still had eighty-three years of its course to run, or ninety if one counts to its full close, the crowning of James King of Scots as King of England. But the end of it was not the end of war, for fifteen years after Flodden begins another, that for two centuries and a third thereafter made ‘blood and fire and pillars of smoke’ in Scotland, ‘the horsemen mounting, the flashing sword, and the spear’ for the star called Wormwood had fallen into her waters, and the strife of men in arms within their own country, that bursts out at least once in a lifetime through those years, is only the surface of a deeper conflict, that did not end when the clans went down at Drummossie.”
How to Prolong Life: An Inquiry Into The Cause Of Old Age And Natural Death Showing The Diet And Agents Best Adapted For A Lengthened Prolongation Of
by C. de Lacy EvansSubtitled - An Inquiry Into the Cause of old age and Natural Death, Showing the Diet and Agents Best Adapted for a Lengthened Prolongation of Human Life on Earth: Rejuvenescence by Means of Phosphorus & Distilled Water“IN every being throughout animated Nature, from the most insignificant insect to the most enlightened, ennobled, and highly developed human being, we notice a deeply rooted love for one possession before all others, and that is the possession of Life. What will not a man give to preserve his life? What would he not give to prolong it? The value of riches, titles, honour, power, and worldly prospects are as nought compared with the value which every sane man, however humble, and even miserable, places on the preservation of his life.Human life, physically considered, is a chemical animal operation; and, whatever it may be as an abstract principle, the manifestations and phenomena of life are dependent upon matter in a state of change by the united powers of Nature, and are embodied in a few elementary and grand physical and chemical processes.”-Preface
The Little Wooden Doll
by Margery Williams BiancoEnter the enchanting world of "The Little Wooden Doll," a timeless tale written by Margery Bianco. Follow the journey of a tiny wooden doll as she embarks on a quest to discover her purpose and find her place in the world.In this charming story, readers will be captivated by the doll's adventures as she encounters various characters and experiences moments of joy, sadness, and ultimately, self-discovery. Through her encounters, the little wooden doll learns valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the importance of being true to oneself.With its beautifully crafted prose and delightful illustrations, "The Little Wooden Doll" is a heartwarming tale that will resonate with readers of all ages. Whether you're a child discovering the magic of storytelling for the first time or an adult seeking a nostalgic journey back to childhood, this timeless classic is sure to capture your imagination and touch your heart.Join the little wooden doll on her extraordinary journey and let her story inspire you to embrace the wonder and beauty of life's adventures.
The Terrible Siren: Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927)
by Emanie SachsAs Publishers Weekly noted, “No heroine of any romance ever had a more adventurous career than this unvictorian Victoria.”In Victoria Woodhull’s prime during the mid to late 1800s, women were not allowed to vote, were not encouraged to run a business, and certainly did not speak of free love, much less get divorced. Women endured other ridiculous conventions, like not being seen outside a home after dark without an escort. Restaurants refused to serve single women after 6pm.Victoria Woodhull smashed all these conventions and many more. She married for the first time while only 15 years old. She was married at least 3 times, with 2 divorces.Victoria held seances for Cornelius Vanderbilt to give him tips. With his mentorship, she, along with Tennessee, her equally beautiful sister, opened their own stock brokerage firm and were the first female brokers on Wall Street. One reviewer said it was a time “when a woman in business was as great a novelty as an elephant in a balloon.”The sisters ran a weekly newspaper in New York that ardently advocated for free love. Anthony Comstock sent them to jail for the contents of that paper.Victoria was a skillful orator who pushed for women’s equality, especially suffrage. One reviewer stated, “Audiences came to denounce her and stayed to acclaim her.”She was the first woman to be nominated for President of the United States by a political party. She ran in 3 different elections.She was the first woman to receive an official hearing before a congressional committee, when she presented a memorial about woman suffrage.Victoria unapologetically sought the spotlight and practiced what she preached despite notoriety and persecution.
The Astors
by Harvey O'ConnorThe Astors is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent and influential families in American history. The Astors were a wealthy and powerful family who made their fortune in the fur trade and real estate, and went on to become one of the most influential families in New York City and beyond. This book traces the history of the Astor family from its humble beginnings in Germany to its rise to prominence in America and explores the lives of some of its most famous members, including John Jacob Astor, William Waldorf Astor, and Brooke Astor. It delves into their personal lives, business ventures, and philanthropic endeavors, and sheds light on the family's role in shaping the cultural and economic landscape of America. Harvey O’Connor’s meticulously researched and engagingly written book, which includes numerous family photos and a thorough genealogy, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of one of America's most iconic families. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, business, and culture.Also available in audiobook format.
A History of Theosophy
by W. J. ColvilleA History of Theosophy by W. J. Colville is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of theosophical thought and practice. Theosophy is a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in the late 19th century, drawing on a range of religious and philosophical traditions from around the world. Colville traces the origins of theosophy back to ancient wisdom traditions, and explores its key figures and ideas, including Helena Blavatsky, Annie Besant, and Krishnamurti. He also examines the impact of theosophy on literature, art, and culture, and its role in shaping modern spirituality. This book provides a detailed and engaging overview of one of the most influential spiritual movements of the modern era.-Print ed.
Moulin Rouge
by Pierre La MureHenri de Toulouse-Latrec experienced a life of deformity and disappointment. He left an artistic legacy beyond praise or price. Though his friends were the great personages of his time, he was perpetually lonely. Though educated and witty his life was a continual and desperate search for romantic love and happiness.Basis for the 1952 film starring Jose Ferrer and Zsa Zsa Gabor, Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, and winner of two, for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.
Adventures with a Hand Lens [Illustrated Edition]
by Richard HeadstromIncludes over 200 illustrations by the author.Here are fifty adventures that any of us could have. The only equipment needed is a hand lens and an inquiring mind. At home, in the woods, fields, ponds and along the roadside are familiar things that under the glass show us exciting and sometimes beautiful details that we could not see without this help.Have you ever looked at the antennae of an ant under a lens, or seen the bristles on an earthworm? Did you know that a certain moss has a capsule that looks like a pepper box? A piece of granite seen through a glass shows us that it is made up of various crystals. These are the kinds of things that an adventurer with a hand lens can discover. Not only has the author described these experiments in lively and clear text but he has illustrated them with over two hundred line drawings.
The Grief Hole
by Kaaron WarrenWinner, Best Horror Novel, 2016 Aurealis AwardsWinner, Best Novel, 2016 Shadow AwardsWinner, Best Novel, 2016 Ditmar Awards There are many grief holes. There's the grief hole you fall into when a loved one dies. There's another grief hole in all of us; small or large, it determines how much we want to live. And there are the geographical grief holes, the buildings that attract sorrow and loss and are filled with ghosts. Theresa sees these ghosts better than most, but can she figure out how to close the holes?
Creative Advertising Concept and Copy: A Practical, Multidisciplinary Approach
by Georgia-Zozeta MiliopoulouConsidering perspectives on creative advertising through a unique media and communications lens, this book encompasses both the theory and practical tools needed to approach and understand creativity in advertising with an original eye.Drawing from diverse subject areas including Social Anthropology, Narrative Theory, Consumer Psychology, Semiotics and Cultural Studies, Creative Advertising Concept and Copy provides a solid grounding in advertising education away from the traditional business and marketing literature. Notwithstanding the need for independent inspiration and originality, the author guides readers through the entire process of campaign planning, moving from strategy to creative idea to finished piece whilst employing concepts and principles relevant to ‘design thinking’. Taking into account ethics and regulations, the use of text and images, and storytelling across radio, TV and video platforms, readers will come to a holistic understanding of what advertising can (and cannot) do, and how to achieve the best results.Written for students involved in creative advertising as an area of academic research and professional practice, this book will also be of interest to early-career advertising professionals seeking a fresh perspective on their work.
Social Work and Common Sense: A Critical Examination
by Paul Michael GarrettRooted in a lively, critical approach to social work education and practice, Social Work and Common Sense challenges readers to think critically and more deeply about core facets of social work knowledge and ‘received ideas’. Garrett draws on the work of Antonio Gramsci to develop new, and often provocative, insights on attachment theory, creativity, anger, human rights, the ‘unmarried mother’ in Ireland’s past, and contemporary approaches to ‘decolonising’ social work education. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which includes a series of reflection and talk boxes to assist students to critically reflect (individually and in class/seminar and fieldwork/workplace discussions) on key facets of the preceding chapter.Addressing often complex ideas in a freshly accessible way, Social Work and Common Sense will be required reading in all postgraduate and advanced undergraduate classes in theory and social work.
ADR and Post-Sync Dialogue: What It Is and How It's Done
by R.J. KizerWritten by industry expert, R.J. Kizer, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of post-sync dialogue replacement, popularly known as ADR. It explores how this seldom recognised, but essential, technology is used in motion pictures and in fictional narrative television programs, with many examples from past and recent movies to explain approaches and techniques. It is intended primarily as an intuitive book, allowing readers to develop their own interpretation of ADR application, with both historical and procedural background provided throughout. It identifies the many different procedures and mechanical systems invented and used to accomplish the task of ADR, some from as long ago as the early 1920s. The text also details the many different steps, tasks, and routines that must be followed to identify (spot), program, record, edit, and mix the ADR lines into the final sound track of a show. Intended for the sound professional, it is also suitable for students and entry-level editors wishing to master audio dialogue replacement. Film historians and theorists will also find it both informative and enlightening by illustrating the many avenues used to affect and manipulate the recorded spoken word in motion pictures.
Becoming an Effective Family Therapist: Research, Practice, and Case Stories
by Peter RoberThis book explores the link between the effectiveness of the family therapist and the complexity of the therapeutic relationship.For family therapists the therapeutic alliance is complex because there are different family members and the therapist must have an empathic relationship with each of them. Furthermore, the therapist is focused on facilitating the development of trust between the family members. The book highlights the family therapist, not as an interventionist, but as someone who is focused on establishing a good relationship with different family members. Centering the person of the therapist, this book includes research, theory, as well as case studies exploring topics such as the therapist’s emotion regulation, the therapist’s inner dialogue, and dealing with client feedback. Rober offers an empathetic perspective and accessible framework for family therapists, encouraging readers to use their intuition and self-supervision to build better awareness and stronger connections in the session.This book is essential for beginning and seasoned family therapists, systemic therapists, and graduate students.
Pseudocereals: Production, Processing, and Nutrition
by Sanju Bala Dhull, Aarti Bains, Prince Chawla, and Sawinder KaurPseudocereals: Production, Processing, and Nutrition provides an overview of the chemistry, processing, and technology of pseudocereals which have become super grains. The cultivation of pseudocereals has spread to over 70 different countries due to their attractive nutritional properties and for food security. This book discusses necessary information on different pseudocereals as well as practical information on cultivation procedures, equipment, food processing using pseudocereals and the use of by-products for bioactive compound extraction. It addresses concerns regarding globalization, food security, climate change and the needs of underdeveloped or developing countries.Key Features: Covers both common as well as less exploited pseudocereals Explains the grain structure and engineering properties of different pseudocereals Studies the effect of food processing on the bioactivity and nutritional value of pseudocereals and their products