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Hizb ut-Tahrir in Britain: A Historical Account of the Rise and Fall of an Islamist Group (Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History)
by Farhaan WaliIn this book, Farhaan Wali offers an historical investigation of how the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir rose and fell in Britain. Although the book focuses on the UK, it is contextualized in the globalised nature of the group. In other words, Hizb ut-Tahrir was exported from the Muslim world to the UK, where it rapidly grew amongst disaffected young Muslims. The book draws on narratives from the founding figures of the UK branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir, generating insight into how Hizb ut-Tahrir emerged, developed, and declined in the UK.
Curcumin and Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Traditional to Translational Medicines
by Mahendra Rai Chistiane M. FeitosaThis book explores the potential benefits of turmeric, and specifically curcumin, in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. The book covers various aspects of turmeric, including its traditional use in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, secondary metabolites, curcuminoids, and sesquiterpenoids found in turmeric, as well as the use of nano curcumin in neurodegenerative diseases. It discusses the different ways in which turmeric can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including as a therapy for brain diseases, curcumin-induced neuroprotection in cerebral ischemia, and neural stem cell therapy in combination with curcumin. It also discusses the role of nano curcumin in neurodegenerative diseases, including its potential use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The book provides the scientific evidence behind the use of turmeric and its compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals interested in exploring the potential benefits of turmeric and curcumin in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
Public Net Worth: Accounting – Government - Democracy
by Ian Ball Willem Buiter John Crompton Dag Detter Jacob SollAs individuals, we depend on the services that governments provide. Collectively, we look to them to tackle the big problems - from long-term climate and demographic change to short-term crises like pandemics or war. Funding this activity, and managing the required finances sustainably, is difficult – and getting more so. But governments don't provide – or use – basic financial information that every business is required to maintain. They ignore the value of public assets and most liabilities. This leads to inefficiency and bad decision-making and piles up problems for the future. Governments need to create balance sheets that properly reflect assets and liabilities, and to understand their future obligations and revenue prospects. Net Worth – both today and for the future – should be the measure of financial strength and success.Only if this information is put at the centre of government financial decision-making can the present challenges to public finances around the world be addressed effectively, and in a way that is fair to future generations.The good news is that there are ways to deal with these problems and make government finances more resilient and fairer to future generations. The facts, and the solutions, are non-partisan, and so is this book. Responsible leaders of any political persuasion need to understand the issues and the tools that can enable them to deliver policy within these constraints.
Problem-solving and Learning for Public Services and Public Management: Theory and Practice (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)
by Tony Kinder Jari StenvallIn this textbook readers will acquire knowledge of problem-solving and learning to enhance both efficiency and the experience of service users in rapidly changing service environments, that can create new service models. Emphasizing that, above all else, individuals are at the centre of services, the book goes deeply into the nature of public services and their logic-of-practice. By applying learning and problem-solving approaches, the reader gains practical capabilities in addition to an appreciation of the latest research literature. Following a multidisciplinary, international approach, the book suggests a new typology of problem-framing and presents many examples of how new service solutions can be created in any public service context. The book offers a conceptual toolkit to understand and analyse dynamically changing services and the application of new technologies. Topics covered include pressing issues surrounding public services, such as e-technology, digitalisation, e-services, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurialism, sustainability, climate, inequality, developing economies, and smart cities. Chapters follow a similar structure: issue, problems, what we know, learning framework, worked example, theory and practice conclusions, as well as teacher and learner notes. Addressing advanced undergraduate and graduate students of public administration, public management, political science, sociology, computer science, and information systems, the book will also be a valuable resource for practitioners, i.e. experts and managers in public organizations, professionals in organizations working at the business and public sectors, consultants, and IT suppliers.
A Numerical Approach to the Simplified Laminate Theory of Composite Materials: The Composite Laminate Analysis Tool—CLAT 1D (Advanced Structured Materials #202)
by Andreas Öchsner Resam MakvandiA typical approach to treat composite materials, which are composed of layered unidirectional lamina, is the so-called classical laminate theory (CLT). This theory is based on the theory for plane elasticity elements and classical (shear-rigid) plate elements under the assumption of orthotropic constitutive equations. The solution of the fundamental equations of the classical laminate theory is connected with extensive matrix operations and many problems require in addition iteration loops.This two-dimensional approach and the underlying advanced continuum mechanical modeling might be very challenging for some students, particularly at universities of applied sciences. Thus, a reduced approach, the so-called simplified classical laminate theory (SCLT), has been recently proposed. The idea was to use solely isotropic one-dimensional elements, i.e., a superposition of bar and beam elements, to introduce the major calculation steps of the classical laminate theory. Understanding this simplified theory is much easier and the final step it to highlight the differences when moving to the general two-dimensional case.This monograph first provides a systematic and thorough introduction to the simplified laminate theory based on the theory for bars and classical beam plate elements. The focus is on stacking of isotropic layers to simplified laminates. In addition to the elastic behavior, failure is investigated based on the maximum stress, maximum strain, Tsai-Hill, and the Tsai-Wu criteria. We provide a Python-based computational tool, the so-called Composite Laminate Analysis Tool (CLAT 1D) to easily solve some standard questions from the context of fiber reinforced composites. The tool runs in any standard web browser and offers a user-friendly interface with many post-processing options. The functionality comprises stress and strain analysis of simplified lamina and laminates and the failure analysis based on different criteria.
Liberalism and Socialism since the Nineteenth Century: Tensions, Exchanges, and Convergences
by Stéphane Guy Ecem Okan Vanessa Boullet Jeremy TranmerThis book aims to re-evaluate the relations between two major ideologies that have been increasingly contested in recent years, yet continue to be invoked or rejected as foundational systems for political thought or action. With socialism conceiving of itself as an alternative to economic liberalism, the two systems of thought emerged partially in opposition to each other. However, this book seeks to redefine their specificities and the way in which they have not only opposed each other but drew on common notions or paradigms to become both competing and complementary systems of thought and practices. With contributions from eminent political scientists and historians of political and economic thought, the book examines how the polarisation of debates and politicisation of concepts such as property, freedom, the individual, or the State, serve to construct the adversary and form a basis for political commitment. Offering an interdisciplinary assessment of the relation between liberalism and socialism, the authors help to make sense of current debate on individual freedom, political obligation and the changing role of the State. Providing an innovative perspective, this edited collection will be of interest to scholars and students researching political and economic thought, history or science, as well as anyone seeking to understand current developments affecting Western societies, and their past, present, and future ideologies.
Women's Health in Britain and America: Texts and Contexts (Humanities and Healthcare: Practical and Pedagogical Guides)
by April PatrickWomen’s Health in Britain and America: Texts and Contexts offers an unparalleled record of women’s health in the United Kingdom and the United States since 1750. Through chapters on pregnancy and childbirth, contraception and abortion, and breast and gynecological cancers, today’s readers can better understand historical precedents for contemporary issues. Introductory overviews present context about the history of medical care for women, such as diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions, medical advances, social and political contexts, and the effects of these on their lived experiences. The book presents a collection of primary texts including archival memoirs, letters, and diaries as well as published fiction, poetry, and medical advice. Women’s Health in Britain and America provides the necessary background for those new to the subject while also offering unique texts that will engage those already immersed in the field. As the political and social discussions around women’s bodies become more contentious and consequential, the history and the multiplicity of voices presented on these pages are more important than ever.
Christmas Below Stairs
by Ellie ThomasAt the age of twenty-three, Joseph Paul has come a long way from an abandoned foundling to the dizzy heights of a position as a second footman in London’s Bedford Square. But Joseph doesn’t want to remain in service forever and harbours ambitions to be his own master.Eli Turner might have become a valet by his thirties, but he is weary of his profession and lacks direction. He can’t even summon the energy to seek out a new position in a more prestigious household.Under ordinary circumstances, working as servants for the same family, these two men might not have the chance to exchange more than a few words, let alone confide their feelings. But when they both remain in the virtually deserted townhouse over Christmas, they take the opportunity to talk as equals and explore their mutual attraction.Is this just a short-lived holiday fling? Or might it be the start of a long-standing romance?
Snowstorm Confessions
by Nell IrisWhen Philippe breaks the number one rule of his and Jona’s friends-with-benefits relationship by falling in love, he considers if it’s time to pull away to protect his heart. Jona is honest from the start -- only physical, no romance -- even if the tender caresses when Jona thinks he’s asleep contradict his words.But when Jona shows up at Philippe’s cottage in the woods on the eve of both Christmas and a looming blizzard, seemingly intent on being snowed in together, Philippe can’t help but wonder. What lies behind Jona’s aversion to romantic relationships? Can honest confessions during a snowstorm reveal if there’s a chance for something deeper?
Wintertime Men Box Set
by R. W. ClingerThis wintertime season you might be in for the best blizzard of your life. This box set by R.W. Clinger heats up by the fire with a warm love spell, the return of a lost love, and the sexiest lumberjack at play. Contains the stories:Snowspell: Avery isn’t looking for love, so he’s surprised about his attraction to Judd, who is just as interested in him. The two men enjoy a string of sexy winter dates together. As their small town is taken over by a blizzard, Avery has never been happier in his life. Can the two men battle the cold and chilly storms of everyday life and end up together? Or will a snowspell keep them apart forever?The Fine Art of Reading Riley: While out shopping, Stone Daye bumps into Cameron Phillips, an old friend and former lover who now works as an administrator at a local college. The two have a heated and romantic history, and seeing Cameron again brings it all back for Stone. Old feelings are stirred up again, but are the fiery embers of their previous relationship strong enough to ignite a new romance together?Lumberjack: Kemp Trumble attempts to finish writing his next best-seller. But Jack, the lumberjack next door, is loud and annoying. He's also an alluring, sexy distraction. Unbelievably, the two find common ground. But are Kemp and Jack's similarities strong enough to escalate their friendly relationship into boyfriendhood? Or will they remain separated by miles of lumber and broken hearts?
A Flowering of Ink
by K. L. NooneOne misdirected card ... and a chance at love.Professor Burne Cameron loves his job and his environmental research. Unfortunately, three months of field work on a tiny island can get pretty lonely, especially when even his brother forgets his birthday. That is, until an unexpected letter arrives ... and Burne finds himself fascinated by the mysterious sender.Devon Lilian lives alone in a house he’s designed, full of roses and ocean views. His architectural designs are famous, but Devon has reasons for not going out in public. But when a misdirected birthday card for a Professor Cameron turns up at his house, Devon has to send it on ... and can’t resist adding a note of his own, a gift for a scientist who might be equally alone.As Burne and Devon trade letters across the sea, they fall for each other in ink and paper ... but now Burne’s research is nearly complete, so he’s coming home. And Burne and Devon will have to decide whether they can write the rest of their love story together ... once they finally meet.
Pantaloons and Petticoats
by Ellie ThomasSequel to Town BronzeBarney Marshall, the son of a wealthy manufacturer, is tolerated by London high society for his great wealth. In the autumn of 1812, Barney relishes all the high living and low indulgences of a young man about town in the fleshpots of Covent Garden.In one of the many surrounding taverns, he encounters Rose. They spend a memorable night together despite Barney’s initial surprise that Rose is not all she seems.Rose leads a double life as Ross, a respectable clerk at Coutts Bank. When Barney comes across Ross in his work setting and recognises him, complications abound.Can these two find their way through the twist and turns on the path to true love?
Town Bronze
by Ellie ThomasAt twenty-one, Jasper Goodhew is delighted to be freed from his parental constraints in rural Somerset and enjoy the delights of Regency London during the Season. As a follower in the fast set that runs around young buck Julian Buchanan, Jasper encounters many pleasures, from the elegance of Mayfair parties to the tawdry entertainments of Covent Garden’s taverns and brothels. However, when he meets silver fox Mortimer Cleverly, he discovers a hidden propensity for spanking.Sir Mortimer is a seasoned and experienced gentleman who can spot a confused innocent at a hundred paces. Yet he’s unable to resist Jasper’s clueless appeal at least once. He feels a lurking sense of responsibility when Jasper returns for more. Aware of the dangers of such a connection with a confused young man, Mortimer attempts to mentor Jasper, leading them onto the safer ground of friendship.But will the combination of his increasing attachment and Jasper's irresistible compulsion foil their best intentions?
Their Supernatural Love Box Set
by Casper GrahamAll humans, whether they’re made up of ordinary mortals or supernatural beings, strive for the same things when they’ve found their potential life partners. They yearn for love, acceptance, and companionship. Follow the love journey of these three sets of throuples as they navigate their way through romantic and familial relationships, friendships, and everything else life throws their ways.Contains the stories:Getting a Mate in Four Easy Steps: Percy Watts, a successful omega, secures the services of alphas Rohan Adams and Diego Lawson from the alpha auction house. They slowly discover they’ve fallen in love with each other. Unfortunately, there’s a third alpha who’s obsessed with Percy, and that alpha is crazy enough to pull any stunts, including kidnapping the omega.A Chance Encounter: Dillon, Riordan, and Darby are members of the supernatural community who meet at the farmers market and recognize one another as soul mates. A relationship is stressful without the presence of a serial killer who seems to target members of the supernatural community. The situation worsens when an elderly gentleman, who carries the stench of something rotten in his blood, is fixated on Dillon.Forget Me Not: Jensen Morris is happy in his fifteen-year-long relationship with Milo Hawkins even though there are times when he feels like something is missing. Milo finally finds stability and happiness with Jensen. Then Kenta comes into their lives, and they obtain even more joy afterward. However, danger is lurking just around the corner.
Mortal Escape
by Amanda MurrLily is a conscientious college student with a gift for songwriting and a passion for music. Life on Ember Island is pretty conventional until the morning Lily wakes up to a transformed world. As she begins to discover her roommates and entire campus have been impacted by some sort of fiendish disease, Lily finds herself all alone and heads for the city in an attempt to understand what is going on. In the scramble for survival, Lily meets the charming yet unpredictable Halen, and comes to understand they are now living in a dystopian society.Although the quick-tempered Halen has a distrust for almost everyone she encounters, she seems to make an exception for Lily. They have an instant attraction to each other, which Halen is more forward about and finds enjoyment in making Lily nervous by this sudden attention.With only each other to depend on, they face dangerous obstacles to escape the island. As they fight for their lives, Lily finds herself fighting her feelings for Halen just as much while Halen develops a strong urge to protect Lily. Will the two be able to trust their connection and find refuge on the mainland and within each other?
Chocolate with a Bite
by Holly DaySequel to A Vampire Chew ToyDevin Jace lives in a huge mansion together with six other people, four of them turn furry, one needs to drink blood to survive, and one is a former blood slave, just like him. Most days he’s happy with his life with his vampire boyfriend, Mars O’Ceallaigh, but today he’s arranged a chocolate-tasting evening for everyone in the house, and Mars is nowhere to be found.Mars has a problem. The guy delivering his blood bags can’t get hold of any, and Mars is starving. He doesn’t dare go near Devin since he’s afraid his control will shatter, and he’ll eat him. In a bad way. Without informing anyone, he sneaks out of the house to try to figure out what’s gone wrong with the blood delivery.The night doesn’t turn out as Devin had expected, but he does his best to hide his disappointment. Mars never meant to hurt Devin’s feelings, but what is a hungry vampire to do? Eat his favorite person?
Costume Capers
by Alex WintersBoone Parker has just gotten a special delivery. The only problem is, it was sent to the wrong address. Lucky for him, the right address is next door, where a sexy nerd named Dayton Fairchild -- that’s what it says on the address label -- has just moved in. Seizing his opportunity, Boone shows up on Dayton’s doorstep to return the package.Dayton Fairchild has a secret: he’s been crushing on the sexy jock next door and, when his Gamma Man costume shows up just in time for Halloween, he slips it on his neighbor’s doorstep before ringing the bell and scampering away. The ruse works, but his shy neighbor isn’t picking up on any of Dayton’s sexy hints when he returns the package. Or is he?When Dayton steps out on Halloween in his new costume, he’s thrilled to see his neighbor dressed as Radon Ralph, Gamma Man’s trusty sidekick. When the costumes come off and the lovers indulge in their wildest fantasies, their frisky “meet cute” turns into a night of steamy confessions and daring discoveries. What will the morning bring?
Winter Wonderland Box Set
by Ofelia GrändWinter Wonderland is a set of four contemporary small-town romances taking place during the most magical time of the year. Some of our characters do their best to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas, others long for someone to share it with. Guaranteed is that things don’t go as planned. They never do when the snow is coming down hard and the presents are piling up under the tree.Contains the stories:Turning Wood: Otho Newcomer moved to the small village of Snowmelt to mend his broken heart in solitude. Mason Dager’s ex cleared out his bank account, sold his car and got him thrown out of his apartment. And he has no one to blame but himself. When Mason makes yet another stupid decision, Otho comes to the rescue, throwing the two men together during the most magical time of the year.24 Dates: When Victor Hill bought a house with his boyfriend, Jian Kouri it was a dream come true. Now, two years later, instead of living their happily ever after, they hardly see the other awake, and Victor fears he and Jian have already drifted too far apart. The holiday season is a time for hope, but when Victor comes home to find Jian with a plan to woo him for Christmas, is it too little, too late?The Setup: Dax doesn’t want to see anyone and isn’t pleased when a stranger turns in on his driveway, claiming he's there for a date. Ellis risked his neck driving in the snow to meet his friend for a double date, but when Dax says he's never agreed to a date, they realize they’ve been played. Since there’s a snowstorm, Dax invites Ellis to stay the night, but how to get their revenge for the setup?Once in a Snowstorm: Daring a snowstorm might not be the smartest thing Aiden Evans has done, but with only a few days to Christmas, he doesn’t want to be alone. Tristan Gardner is looking forward to a quiet night, but instead, he has to save an idiot from freezing to death in his forest. Aiden is going crazy from Tristan’s attitude, but will a steamy night with the surly lumberjack change his mind about leaving?
Going Home Box Set
by TinneanThis two-book box set from best-selling M/M author Tinnean contains two historical western novels. Contains the stories:Home Before Sundown: It’s a few years after the Civil War, and George Pettigrew has learned his family is in danger. He’ll do anything to protect them, including wearing a dress. It’s already duped the bad guys, but how will the man he loves react to seeing him in skirts?Two for Home: Zachary “Sharps” Browne and Lieutenant Steve Marriott meet during the Civil War and become friends in spite of battles, troublemakers, and their age difference. After the war, Steve becomes a wagon master, while Sharps works to help heal the recovering nation. When they reunite, will their friendship survive to become more, or will the dangers of the time cause them to be parted forever?
Shooting Stars
by Claire RosalindSequel to Rising StarsThe Obsolete returns to the music scene as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with as they shoot to the top of the charts. New music, old music, the same chaos fans of the band have come to love, and drama the band have come to despise. With Ryan back, Jasper’s determined to cement their status as a power couple in the entertainment industry, among their friends, and against anyone who can’t seem to just stay in the past.But things have changed. Ryan’s career is at a crossroads. Caught between a dream that separates him from Jasper and the band he feels he owes everything to, until one invasive media debacle sends him reeling and sends the band into a fight for their personal privacy once more.Jasper puts on the performance of a lifetime to convince everyone he’s fine after his parents try to break him, but a petty podcast, a world tour, and a flirty PA prove to be the perfect distractions from the future Jasper’s starting to question.When Ryan takes the stage with the bravest solo of his life, will it be enough to reassure Jasper he can really have it all?
Care Less, Cowgirl
by D. J. Fronimos Elke LakeySteph Haas cares. For the patients in the nursing home she runs, for her family, but most of all, for her partner Lilou, whom she adores. Life is good when she’s pleasing her woman even if it has Steph playing über butch to Lilou’s demanding femme. For them it works ... until suddenly it doesn’t.Annika mistrusts all women, yet longs for a steady relationship. After unsuccessfully throwing herself at yet another prospect, almost ruining her career in the process, Annika’s boss forces her to take a vacation. Having nowhere to go and no one to go with, Annika is grateful when her gay friend Leo suggests she join him and his partner on the very trip to the US Steph was supposed to take with Lilou.Knowing Annika and she will be the only non-couple on the Gittie-Up Ranch, Steph is determined to make the best of an altogether bad situation. But traveling with Annika isn’t easy, especially when the maddening woman rebuffs Steph’s attempts at being nice. Instead, Annika drools incessantly over the resident lesbian, a butch cowgirl named Jesse.Somehow they still become friends, with Steph valiantly fighting her physical attraction to the gorgeous femme, only to give in when Annika suddenly shifts gears and they land in bed together. So what? It’s just a vacation fling. Nobody cares, right?
Red: A Once Upon A Future Story
by PelaamCeron, known as Red, comes from the village neighbouring a Wolven pack. Storm, son of the Wolven Alpha, befriends Ceron, who finds that friendship soon becomes something much deeper.For generations, Ceron’s people and the Wolven have lived in peace, but now, the Wolven are accused of attacking villagers.Ceron and Storm know they’ll face prejudice as their relationship deepens. But more dangerous and deadly is an unknown enemy.
The Do Over
by Alex WintersJude Danvers is no virgin, but after a two-year dry spell, he might as well be. No wonder he can’t stop peeping on his sexy new neighbor, whose dining room window just happens to face his own. When the poor guy has a table set for two and a date who doesn’t show, Jude puts a covert plan into action to invite himself over and try to see if he can’t find romance a little closer to home for a change.Evan Peters is a virgin who, after coming out to his long-time roommate, moved out to start a life on his own and wants to lose his virginity as fast as he can. Namely, by inviting random strangers over to dinner, none of whom have taken him up on his offer yet. When his new neighbor Jude comes to the rescue after one such disastrous non-date, the two strike a sexy deal: Jude will finally punch Evan’s V-card and, since Jude’s first time with some musclebound hunk on the down low was so disastrous, Evan will be his “do over.”Will the one-night stand be a match made in heaven? Or will the two screw it all up by catching feelings and making it a one-life stand instead?
There Was a Crooked Man
by PelaamBlue Beep has loved Tom Piper for what feels like forever, but marriage must wait until they have money saved for a home of their own. Blue and his mother, like most in the village of Rhyme, live in a house owned by Grundy a man who is as crooked in body as he is. Long blond hair by nature.When Tom is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s sent from the village to a nearby island. If he survives and returns, he will be deemed innocent.When Blue and his friends go to rescue Tom, they find more than expected uncovering a plot to take over the kingdom of Rhyme.Blue and Tom must survive more than one battle to have the happy ever after they both desire.
Piña Coladas
by Kara RobinsonProfessor Samuel Rodgers and grad student Alessandro “Alec” Carbone are as opposite as can be. Samuel is steady and quiet, Alec's flighty and loud. Samuel has wine occasionally, Alec can outdrink a frat house. Samuel struggles with public speaking, Alec considers the world his stage. Samuel wears tweed, and it’s a good day if Alec wears pants.When Alec's visa expires before a job opens at the university, the least likely person in the world suddenly holds the solution to his problem. What’s a green card marriage between coworkers, right?Sam and Alec mix like oil and water, like encyclopedias and nudie mags, like tweed jackets and neon pants. Therapy doesn’t help, living together through arguments suck, and faking it long enough for a green card to come seems impossible.All Samuel has ever wanted is a husband and partner to spend forever with, but wild child Alec seems determined to keep barriers up between them, even as the deadline for the green card draws near. Is a shared love of piña coladas and unexpectedly intimate moments caught in the rain enough to keep the odd couple together when their differences seem too much to overcome and outside forces are working to tear them apart?