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Going on Being in Challenging Times: Psychoanalytic Reflections
by Michelle Flax J. Gail WhiteIn this volume, we explore what it is to live through trauma while experiencing huge losses that threaten our well-being. The book demonstrates how clinicians can help patients regain meaning and purpose once again.The authors in these chapters sensitively annotate their therapeutic journeys with their patients, all of whom grapple with extremely difficult emotional conditions. There is much that can be learned about going-on-being from psychoanalysts, who have always worked in the depth of the unconscious psychic dimension. The authors focus on the psychic processes, the core experiences, and the qualities of selfhood that help to move the human soul through despair on to hope and new beginnings. Rich clinical vignettes illustrate these ideas in a way that is sure to help clinicians and other readers face and work with their own and others’ places of pain and challenge.We have all been shaken by the winds of unsettling social and political change over the past few years; hence this book will appeal to a wide audience. Psychoanalysts, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, counselors, students and others in the helping professions will find this book essential reading, as will members of the wider public who have experienced challenges in their own or their loved one’s “going-on-being”.
Golda and Ezra's Animal Rescue
by Hollie MichaelsGolda and Ezra are busy planning a party for their pets when the cats run outside. The stepsiblings get their pets back, but not before one of the cats catches a bunny. They take the bunny to the local animal shelter for care. Will the bunny recover? And how can Golda and Ezra keep other wild animals safe?
Golda and Ezra's Park Plan
by Hollie MichaelsGolda and Ezra’s charity Tzedakah box is filled, and they have the perfect idea for how to spend the money. They’d like to purchase a storage box for the park, so people can always have access to balls and other play equipment. The only problem? They have to get permission from Coach Martin, the super strict head of the parks department.
Golda the Brave
by Hollie MichaelsGolda is supposed to play Queen Esther at her family's Purim party, but she doesn't feel brave enough to play Esther. After all, Golda was too nervous to ask for a book about Purim at the library. But Ezra reminds Golda that Queen Esther wasn't brave at first either. Is Golda ready to step into her brave role?
Goldfish and Sharks
by Dionna L. MannSharks and goldfish can seem very different, from their habitats to their diets. Sharks are big and live in the salty ocean, while goldfish live in small freshwater ponds or bowls. Sharks eat fish, and goldfish eat plants and packaged fish food. But they both have physical traits such as gills, scales, and fins, that let them live underwater. Can they possibly be related? Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a comprehension quiz, readers will learn about the behaviors, senses and skills, and habitats of these fish relatives by exploring their similarities and differences.
Goulicious Halloween Treats
by Ruthie Van OosbreeDo you love all things spooky, scary, and eerie? Then it’s time to cook up some ghoulicious Halloween treats with this holiday cookbook! Mix up a batch of green mac ‘n’ cheese fit for a monster. Dip strawberries in white chocolate to create ghoulish ghosts. Make a bowl of gelatin worms to freak out your friends. These fun and spooky treats will be the hit of any Halloween party!
Governing China's Digital Transformation: Industrial Policy, Regulatory Governance, and Innovation (Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation)
by Jiwei QianThis book examines China’s digital transformation and its complex policy landscape, offering fresh insights into how the world’s second-largest economy navigates the challenges of governing its rapidly evolving digital sector. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the intricate relationship between technological innovation and policy implementation in contemporary China.The book explores critical themes including digital industrial policies, competition policy, data governance, and artificial intelligence development. It introduces two dynamics: the “digital amplification of fragmentation,” which explains how digital technologies intensify existing governance challenges, and the “technology-policy recursive loop,” which describes the interaction between technological advancement and regulatory responses. Using diverse data sources and covering developments such as China’s 2020–2021 regulatory crackdown of major technology firms like Alibaba and Tencent, the book provides a comprehensive examination of China’s unique approach to digital governance. Special attention is paid to pressing issues such as data security, cross-border data flows, and technological self-reliance.An essential read for policymakers, business leaders, and scholars seeking to understand China’s digital economy and its implications for global digital governance. Its accessible analysis offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, policy, and economic development in contemporary China.
Grab a Snack
by Marley RichmondSnacks can be yummy, and they help kids grow! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about different types of snacks, from sweet treats to nuts and milk that help kids stay strong. As readers practice decoding words with consonant blends, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Graph Mining: Practical Uses and Instruments for Exploring Complex Networks (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Science)
by Tien Anh Tran Suman Kumar Swarnkar Yogesh Kumar Rathore Riju BhattacharyaThis book provides a thorough introduction to graph mining and addresses foundational concepts and advanced techniques along with practical applications across various fields. As graphs have become increasingly vital for data representation in domains such as social network analysis, bioinformatics, and transportation, there is a growing demand for a comprehensive source that covers both theory and practical insights. This book seeks to fill that gap by offering clear explanations, practical examples, and actionable insights, making complex graph mining techniques accessible to students, postgraduate readers, and researchers. The authors also provide an extensive investigation into the process of gaining insightful knowledge from graph representations, ranging from interpreting intricate relationships to decoding complex data structures. Readers will learn to identify anomalous patterns, locate communities, arrange nodes, predict connections, and evaluate graphs effectively.
Grassroots Development Initiatives in India: Rights Based Approach to Development and Advocacy
by Sampat KaleThis book examines how the voluntary organisations engaged with development programmes work with the approach of conscientisation to empower Adivasis. Their work has been instrumental in making government machinery pro-poor by implementing development programmes with greater transparency and accountability. Conscientisation of Adivasis by voluntary organisations through their educative role has resulted in the advancement of their lives and the emergence of autonomous leadership. The study concludes that the ideological base of the founders of the organisations made the Adivasis independent and self-supportive for their development from their earlier status of servitude through initiating and accomplishing the task of conscientisation. This title is co-published with Aakar Books. Print editions not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Green
by April R. HughA bowl of green beans. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. Soft grass under our feet. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things green, young readers explore the many familiar ways this soothing, earthy color shows up in their world.
Green Biotechnology for Herbal and Medicinal Plant Metabolites (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Sachidanand Singh, Parul Johri, Mala Trivedi, and Pedro López-SánchezGreen Biotechnology for Herbal and Medicinal Plant Metabolites presents an innovative approach that leverages plant-derived molecules for agriculture, medicine, and wellness in pursuit of sustainable health solutions. This comprehensive guide delves into the latest advancements in green biotechnology, showcasing in vitro, genetic, and biochemical strategies for enhancing the yield and potency of essential metabolites in medicinal plants. Designed to appeal to researchers, practitioners, and students alike, the book provides a balanced view of bioengineering plant metabolites’ medicinal, economic, and environmental benefits. It illustrates how the potential of green biotechnology can unlock new frontiers in natural products, paving the way for innovative treatments and sustainable healthcare solutions.The book explains how green biotechnology facilitates the sustainable extraction of plant secondary metabolites. Each chapter emphasizes the need to leverage eco-friendly technologies in metabolite extraction to maximize the benefits and opportunities provided by an integrative, risk-based approach to innovation, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the book underscores the role of bioinformatics tools in streamlining real-world solutions, helping to navigate the complexities of wet-lab experimentation with more uncertainties, interdependencies, and unforeseen risks.Salient Features:• Thoroughly explores the potential benefits of green biotechnology.• Gives deep insight into the extraction strategies of plant metabolites.• Chapters are designed in a way that provides comprehensive details on the industrial application of bio-compounds.• Provides a comprehensive summary of the most recent findings in plant metabolite and green biotechnology.Researchers working on green biotechnology for medicinal and herbal plants will undoubtedly find this book useful for developing a thorough understanding of the most recent developments and instruments in this field. The book can also be used as a thorough textbook for graduate-level classes in biomedical, health, and food and nutrition sciences. The book is a collection of chapters contributed by experts in medicinal plants.
Green Engineering for Optimizing Firm Performance: AI and Automation for Sustainable Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Automation for Business Management)
by Sonal Trivedi, Balamurugan Balusamy, Liza Macasukit Gernal and Mahmoud Ahmad Al-KhasawnehThis book offers a detailed examination of how sustainable technologies are reshaping firm performance. Through an integration of empirical research, expert opinions, and case studies, it explores how green management practices are enhancing business outcomes and contributing to sustainable development. It offers an in-depth understanding of how green technologies and practices, such as green engineering, AI/ML applications, green HRM, and green innovation, impact firm performance. Explores topics such as green engineering, AI/ML applications, green finance, green HRM, and green innovation, showing their collective impact on business performance Presents real-world case studies and empirical findings to demonstrate how organizations across different industries have successfully implemented sustainable technologies Examines regional variations in green management practices, offering insights into the impact of economic, regulatory, and cultural contexts on sustainability initiatives Critically analyzes contemporary challenges with practical strategies for addressing issues effectively Recommends actionable policy and future research directions for sustainable business practices, providing a roadmap for advancing green management This reference book is for academicians, scholars, and practitioners who are interested in emerging technologies that are reshaping firm performance and impacting sustainability.
Green Finance and Decarbonization: Advancing Low-Carbon Technologies in East and Southeast Asia (Routledge-ERIA Studies in Development Economics)
by Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary Fukunari Kimura Han Phoumin Rabindra NepalThis book explores empirical studies and policies related to green finance and low-carbon technology development through country-level case studies and regional analyses across East and Southeast Asia.Contributors explore how countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are leveraging green finance to advance their energy transitions and pursue carbon neutrality. The chapters examine regional efforts across East and Southeast Asia, with a focus on green technology innovation, green bond ecosystems, and renewable energy investments. By highlighting the role of green finance—including financial instruments, mechanisms, and policy frameworks—the book emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts in promoting sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions.With valuable insights into effective practices for achieving global sustainability goals, this book will interest researchers of finance, energy economics, environmental economics, and policy.
Green IoT and AI for Sustainable Development of Smart Cities (Synthesis Lectures on Sustainable Development)
by A. K. Haghi Vijay Prakash Gupta Anuradha YadavA Smart City is an urban area in which digital technology is used to connect the infrastructure and services to improve the efficiency of the city&’s operations and the quality of life of its population in terms of mobility, energy, security, housing, and more. This book describes the systems and the infrastructure requirements of smart cities and explores how the integration of the Green Internet of Things (G-IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) help improve the efficiency and safety of cities&’ systems, as well as reduce costs. The book provides useful information for researchers, policymakers, urban planners, and technology leaders.
Green Manufacturing: Challenges and Applications
by Shanmugam Suresh Kumar Sundaresan Thirumalai KumaranPresenting the concept of green manufacturing in a comprehensive manner, Green Manufacturing covers green technologies for advanced manufacturing systems, and discusses circular economy, and waste management.This book: Presents a transition from conventional manufacturing to green manufacturing and discusses innovative technical ideas for production. Discusses concepts, methods, and strategies for zero waste in manufacturing, implementation, and analysis of clean energy. Includes cutting-edge case studies adopted in the industrial sectors, quoting the need for and importance of supply chain management. Covers additive manufacturing for sustainable design and production, and lean manufacturing. Explains nature-inspired biomaterials, renewable biocomposites, circular economy, and waste management. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering.
Greenhouse Engineering: Software-driven Design and Modelling for Optimal Microclimate Control
by V.P. SethiThe comprehensive software-based approach in this book provides an in-depth exploration of the latest innovations in greenhouse engineering, thus transforming the existing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to a futuristic Greenhouse Smart Agriculture (GSA), aiding the reader to optimize crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and enhance farm profitability through software decision support systems. From renewable energy solutions and software-driven sustainable practices to AI-powered optimization and integrated smart greenhouse design, it covers the entire spectrum of GSA, including practical knowledge, global case studies, and real-world examples.Key features: Explores innovative renewable energy solutions for Greenhouse Smart Agriculture Implements software-driven sustainable solutions for optimized crop yields and reduced environmental impact Develops innovative control strategies for Greenhouse Smart Agriculture using artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and advanced techniques Optimizes greenhouse production through modelling and simulation techniques for enhanced sustainability Designs and implements sustainable greenhouse climate control systems for heating, cooling, and energy efficiency Creates integrated smart greenhouse systems that combine automation, renewable energy, and sustainable design Harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data-driven approaches to enhance greenhouse optimization and sustainable agriculture Integrates smart soilless greenhouse agriculture and aquaponics using a design-to-software approach This book is aimed at university and greenhouse industry researchers, agricultural engineers, and graduate students in fields such as agriculture, agricultural and biosystems engineering, horticulture, environmental science, and renewable energy, as well as professional agricultural policymakers.
Greta and the Night Fire
by Julie GilbertThe year is 1945 and Dresden, Germany, is being firebombed during World War II! Twelve-year-old Greta is worried that her cousin, Hannah, will soon be deported. Hannah is Jewish, and the only thing that has helped her family remain in Dresden during the war is her Christian father. But when Allied bombers suddenly descend on the city, Greta realizes that she, her mother, and her cousin’s family are all in grave danger. Will Greta find a way to help everyone escape before the firebombing completely destroys Dresden?
Grey Area: Dark Web Data Collection and the Future of OSINT
by Vinny TroiaA compelling, first-hand account of the dark web, from its underground ecosystem, to the people responsible for committing data breaches and leaking data, 21st century's most consequential data breaches, the responses to those attacks, and the impact of dark web data and intelligence gathering and can have in the defense and security of our nation. In Grey Area, veteran hacker and cybersecurity investigations expert Vinny Troia offers an unfiltered, first-person look into the evolving relationship between open-source intelligence (OSINT) and the dark web data ecosystem. Drawing from years of hands-on experience in digital forensics, dark web investigations, and adversarial engagement, Troia explores how publicly available and commercially available information—PAI and CAI—are rapidly becoming the backbone of modern intelligence operations, and how a human intelligence network of known cyber criminals helped identify and stop one of the largest data breaches in known history. This book examines the legal, operational, and ethical dimensions of collecting and exploiting data from the darkest corners of the internet, including leaked databases, breached credentials, and hidden criminal networks. It breaks down how to discover, process, validate, and operationalize this data in real-world contexts—from attribution and threat actor profiling to national security use cases. You'll explore the evolution of OSINT within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community through exclusive, first-hand accounts from senior officials who helped define its path. You'll also learn how AI and automation tools are being used to validate data at scale, detect disinformation, and supercharge open-source investigations. The book also covers how data is stolen and what happens to it after the theft. Through his direct account as Reddington, Troia provides actual unedited conversations with the cyber criminals responsible for a hack targeting more than 160 companies, including his own interactions leading to the hack, the extortion negotiation and responses with each of the effected organizations, and how the hackers were ultimately brought to justice. From discussions of the legal grey areas of data collection, ransom negotiations, and a first-hand perspectives of his interaction with well-known hackers, Grey Area is a compelling and honest account of the realities of the dark web, data theft, and ways in which the intelligence community should be leveraging these methods to help strengthen our national security. Inside the book: Blow-by-blow accounts of one of the largest data breaches in recorded history Interviews and commentary from high level officials at the CIA, ODNI, DIA, and DOD. Informed, insightful commentary on how cybersecurity professionals are using dark web open-source intelligence to strengthen national security, and our country's defenses against hackers and foreign adversaries. Revealing interviews with experienced hackers who explain a variety of approaches, philosophies, and strategies for combatting and recovering from data breaches Grey Area is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, investigators, and policy leaders navigating the complex intersection of dark web data, national security, and open-source intelligence. Through real-world case studies and insider accounts, it delivers actionable insight into the future of data-driven investigations, threat attribution, and the expanding role of OSINT in modern intelligence operations.
Group Dynamics for Teams
by Daniel J. Levi David A. AskayGrounded in psychology research but with a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, Group Dynamics for Teams, Seventh Edition helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. Best-selling authors Daniel Levi and David A. Askay thoroughly examine basic group dynamics concepts, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication, as well as review the main challenges that teams face, such as conflict, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity.
Group Dynamics for Teams
by Daniel J. Levi David A. AskayGrounded in psychology research but with a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, Group Dynamics for Teams, Seventh Edition helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. Best-selling authors Daniel Levi and David A. Askay thoroughly examine basic group dynamics concepts, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication, as well as review the main challenges that teams face, such as conflict, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity.
Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology: New Perspectives
by Mark R. Beauchamp Mark EysThe third edition of Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology: New Perspectives explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research.Much human behavior in sport and exercise settings is embedded within groups, where individuals’ cognitions, emotions, and behaviors influence and are influenced by other group members. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology: New Perspectives sheds new light on the psychology of groups in exercise and sport settings, providing an entirely new set of perspectives on the theory and research applied to groups in exercise and sport settings. No other book on group dynamics in sport or exercise offers such a close examination of the evidence base, and therefore Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology: New Perspectives is important reading for all students, researchers, or practitioners working in sport or exercise psychology, kinesiology, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, or physical education.
Guardians of the Digital Age: Securing the Future (Security, Audit and Leadership Series)
by Elçin BirenThe internet wasn’t built for time travelers. But when ethical hacker and mother Elsa and her 14-year-old son, Aiden, uncover a hidden code buried deep within cyberspace, they are pulled into a high-stakes journey through cybersecurity history—from the birth of ARPANET in 1969 to the AI-driven cyberwars of 2040. Their mission? Trace the origins of digital security before an unknown force alters history and reshapes the future of technology forever. As they jump across decades, they encounter internet pioneers, legendary hackers, and cyber-rebels who changed the digital world. But not everything in the past wants to stay in the past. Real dangers lurk in the timeline. Elsa and Aiden must navigate malware, mass surveillance, cyberwarfare, and a growing mystery that threatens the foundation of the internet itself. As they race against time, they also face their own fears and shifting trust in each other. A thrilling bridge between past and future, this book introduces parents and teens to the evolution of the internet and the most essential skill of our time—digital security. "The future is written in code—but cybersecurity is about trust and humanity. Will they protect it, or rewrite it?"
Guide to Reporting Verbs: Citing Sources in Academic Writing
by Jacob D. Rawlins Grant Eckstein Elizabeth HanksGuide to Reporting Verbs is an accessible guide to citing sources in academic writing across the disciplines. The way writers introduce previous literature is essential to authorial voice. Specifically, the effective use of reporting verbs can highlight important details about the cited work while allowing writers to present themselves as experts in their field. This reference guide lists the most common reporting verbs across various disciplines in the hard and soft sciences and provides important information about how they can be used in academic writing.The book: lists prevalent reporting verbs across six disciplines: applied linguistics, biology, history, philosophy, political science, and physics provides information on authorial voice for each reporting verb highlights effective use of each reporting verb through inclusion of a definition, the lemma along with a few members of the word family, stance act(s), common contextual environments, example sentences from academic sources, the verb’s frequency in academic writing (based on two corpora, or databases), and the verb’s relative frequencies across disciplines offers practical tasks and exercises for students as online support material Organized so that readers can use the guide as either a quick reference or a study aide, this resource will empower students to use appropriate, discipline-specific reporting verbs in their academic writing.
Guinea Pig's Hero Quest
by John SazaklisClass pet Peanut Buttercup is thrilled to learn that Ms. Markela's class is going to the zoo. The little guinea pig wants to meet her hero: Athena, the zoo's capybara! Sneaking a ride to the field trip, Peanut Buttercup finds herself closer to her hero than she ever could have imagined. Is the zoo ready for the class and its sneaky class pet?