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Our Friendly Farmhouse
by Melissa FergusonBreathe in fresh, country air and dream of a slower, simpler, sweeter life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to the country? What if they built their very own farmhouse between sleeping strawberry fields and the misty Appalachian Mountains? Join a little boy and his adventurous parents and sisters as they chase a dream of open sky, nature to explore, a blooming garden, and lots of animal friends.This artful picture book for 4- to 8-year-olds …journeys alongside a family as they reach for the impossible and build their dream home in the country;follows the creation of a homestead, from digging the foundation and raising the walls to planting a garden, welcoming chicks and kittens, and snuggling a newborn baby on the porch;inspires families to dream together and set out on their own adventures; andfeatures a classic feel and a presentation page to make this book the perfect gift for anyone dreaming of country life, intentional living, and rewilding childhood.You&’re invited to Our Friendly Farmhouse, where children swing under the sunset after chasing a rainbow and snacking at a tea party, where ducklings and kittens keep you company, and where friends are always welcome. A place where there is time to wander, memories are made, and hearts are full.
Praying with Women of the Bible for 30 Days: A Bible Study Guide
by Sherry HarneyThe thirty lessons on prayer in this book are each as unique as the women whose stories they tell. This is neither an academic nor a traditional Bible study, but author and prayer leader Sherry Harney will help you learn from the biblical accounts of women who met God in real and personal ways with prayers of all forms.As you learn about each woman in Scripture, you will see how they brought their needs to God in prayer, how intimately you are connected to their stories, and how to bring your own needs to God alongside them. Be encouraged by the examples we are given in Scripture of women who went before us and share in our common needs for prayer and communion with a holy and gracious God.This Bible study includes:A woman's biblical story and related ScriptureReflections on connecting to each woman's circumstancesLearning to take your needs to God in prayerPrayer exercises and echoes
Star Wars A Vader Family Sithmas (Star Wars)
by Jeffrey BrownCelebrate Sithmas in style and good cheer with this sweetly funny holiday gift book from the New York Times bestselling author of Darth Vader and SonSithmas time is here, and the Vader family—little Luke, Leia, and the Dark Lord of the Sith—are busy trimming the tree, hanging their stockings, building stormtrooper snowmen, and listening for Santa's tauntons on the roof. This sweetly funny seasonal celebration sees Vader doing his best to raise his rebellious kids while running the galactic Empire and navigating holiday cheer (including the Imperial gift exchange). Featuring Force-wielding snowball fights, gingerbread Death Stars, sledding with Han Solo, and much more, this charming family album of festivity in Jeffrey Brown's now-classic New York Times bestselling Vader series is the stocking stuffer of the season for fans across the galaxy far, far away.CLASSIC HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A STAR WARS TWIST: Whether it's trimming the tree with Yoda or using the Force for a snowball fight, baking a gingerbread Death Star or sledding with Han Solo, this book is full of the spirit of the season.RETURN OF THE BELOVED SERIES: The next installment in Jeffrey Brown's bestselling series, Darth Vader and Son. Featuring the galaxy's first family and their friends in the delightful style you know and love.FESTIVE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Kids will love this sweet collection of holiday celebrations and adults will laugh along with the trials of running a galactic Empire AND making the season bright for the family.Perfect for:• Star Wars fans of all ages• Families• Anyone looking for a sweet and funny stocking stuffer
Star Wars Yoda One for Me: A Little Book of Love from a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Star Wars)
by Jon GlickA sweet and funny collection of Star Wars messages of love and friendship—a little hug in book form.Tell the person you love that Yoda One For Me with this sweet book featuring beloved Star Wars characters and heartfelt, funny sentiments and artwork on the theme of love and friendship. From BB-8 holding a rose ("I am the droid you are looking for") to an Obi-Wan For Me box of chocolates, a retro videogame style Vader surrounded by hearts, Boba Fett as Cupid, and Chewbacca holding the Woo Key to your Heart, this charming collection of art created by Lucasfilm staff and fan favorite artists Jeffrey Brown and Katie Cook is the perfect gift for a special someone in your own galaxy, not so far away.© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under AuthorizationI LOVE YOU. I KNOW. Let your special someone know how you feel through the words and pictures of your favorite Star Wars characters.A SWEET GIFT FOR YOUR VALENTINE: This cute little book will be the perfect fun, funny present.PERFECT FOR: Fans of Jeffrey Brown's Darth Vader and Son series and fans of all ages who love the sweet and funny side of Star Wars and are looking for a gift book for Valentine's Day or any day!FAN FAVORITE ARTISTS: Includes art by Jeffrey Brown and Katie Cook!
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book (Tiny T Rex)
by Jonathan StutzmanIt's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school—but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way!Tiny T. Rex is everyone's favorite pint-sized dinosaur! Despite being a little dino in a big world, Tiny doesn't mind taking on a new challenge, even when it's the first day of a brand-new school. From his giant backpack to his good-luck bowtie, Tiny is prepared for anything, and that means nothing can go wrong . . . right? With his best friend, Pointy, by his side, Tiny soon discovers that school isn't about being perfectly prepared after all—and that by trying new things and learning as he goes, he's more ready for school than even he knew.EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, was an immediate hit from the moment it was published, and all the books in the series have become beloved bestsellers! Readers love Tiny’s funny and heartwarming adventures, and dino-obsessed kids delight in hearing and laughing along with these tales again and again. BACK TO SCHOOL FAVORITE: This is a wonderful picture book for home and classroom, and perfect for preparing children for the first day of school. It shares a reassuring and relatable message about trying new things and learning that mistakes and mishaps are how we all grow. POSITIVE VALUES: Every Tiny T. Rex book features Tiny solving common childhood challenges with love, a positive attitude, and the power of friendship. ENGAGING READ-ALOUD: Funny, charming text and adorable, colorful art make this book a storytime favorite kids will want to read again and again.Perfect for: Dinosaur-loving kids from babies and toddlers through ages 4-6 Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking funny kids' books Go-to choice for reassuring back-to-school books Fans of sweet, warm-hearted family picture books Baby shower, children's birthday, teacher, or classroom gift Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, The Crayons Go Back to School, and The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Lockdown: An incredibly prescient crime thriller from the author of The Lewis Trilogy
by Peter MayTHE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.' Undiscovered Scotland'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of Books"They said that twenty-five percent of the population would catch the flu. Between seventy and eight percent of them would die. He had been directly exposed to it, and the odds weren't good."A CITY IN QUARANTINELondon, the epicenter of a global pandemic, is a city in lockdown. Violence and civil disorder simmer. Martial law has been imposed. No-one is safe from the deadly virus that has already claimed thousands of victims. Health and emergency services are overwhelmed.A MURDERED CHILDAt a building site for a temporary hospital, construction workers find a bag containing the rendered bones of a murdered child. A remorseless killer has been unleashed on the city; his mission is to take all measures necessary to prevent the bones from being identified.A POWERFUL CONSPIRACYD.I. Jack MacNeil, counting down the hours on his final day with the Met, is sent to investigate. His career is in ruins, his marriage over and his own family touched by the virus. Sinister forces are tracking his every move, prepared to kill again to conceal the truth. Which will stop him first - the virus or the killers?Written over fifteen years ago, this prescient, suspenseful thriller is set against a backdrop of a capital city in quarantine, and explores human experience in the grip of a killer virus.LOVED LOCKDOWN? Read the first book in the acclaimed Lewis trilogy, THE BLACKHOUSELOVE PETER MAY? Buy his new thriller, THE NIGHT GATE
An Independent Man: The Autobiography
by Eddie JordanThe hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sportHere's what readers say about AN INDEPENDENT MAN:'An entertaining read for any sports fan and a must read for all Formula 1 fans' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It is the mixture of honesty, passion and humility that makes this such a good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Eddie Jordan gave Michael Schumacher his first drive, and helped groom a whole series of drivers early in their careers, including Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert. But he funded his first move into motor sport by selling smoked salmon well past its sell-by date to rugby fans leaving Lansdowne Road; when stopped for speeding by a policeman, he ended up selling him his car. Jordan set up his own team, and moved into Formula One at the end of the 1980s. It wasn't long before the team began to pick up podium finishes, and in 1998 won its first race - a remarkable achievement on a comparatively small budget. The following year was even better, but sadly this was to be the peak, as the search for more finance and legal battles with sponsors hit hard. Eventually, in January 2005 he sold the team.AN INDEPENDENT MAN goes behind the scenes to reveal the true personalities of the drivers Jordan worked with, and his battles with Bernie Ecclestone. It shows how, when so much money is involved, nothing is ever simple. His has been a life lived to the full, and his account is packed full of superb stories, colourful adventures and revealing tales.
Freeze Frame: An engrossing instalment in the cold-case Enzo series (The Enzo Files Book 4) (The Enzo Files #4)
by Peter MayTHE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met.' BookBrowse'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of BooksIn the gripping fourth book in the Enzo files, a promise made to a dead man proves Enzo's toughest challenge yet...ILE DE GROIX, FRANCE.A Frozen Island. This tiny isle off the coast of Brittany is the scene of a murder left shrouded in mystery and grief. A Frozen Crime. Adam Killian's study has been left intact since his death - the perfect state for Enzo Macleod's forensic investigation. A Frozen Heart. Killian's daughter-in-law is still hoping; the first suspect is still hiding; and the treacherous island itself still has a revelation for Enzo.LOVED FREEZE FRAME? Read book 5 in the series, BLOWBACKLOVE PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE NIGHT GATE
The Blackhouse: The gripping start to the bestselling crime series (The Lewis Thrillers Book 1) (The Lewis Thrillers #1)
by Peter MayTHE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'One of the best regarded crime series of recent years.' Independent'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of BooksPETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDESA brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.LOVED THE BLACKHOUSE? Read book 2 in the Lewis trilogy, THE LEWIS MANLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, THE NIGHT GATE
Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 1 Fourth Edition: A complete health & family management course for the Caribbean
by Caribbean Association of Home EconomistsProvide a solid foundation for the study of Home Economics at CSEC® level and for CVQ certification using a project-based approach with the only resource written by the Caribbean Association of Home Economists. This resource enables students to master the design skills process in the Family and Consumer Management disciplines for both personal and professional aspirations. - Develop understanding with 'Consider this' and 'Did you know?' features which allow for reflection and stretches student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills.- Consolidate knowledge with discussion topics and short practice questions, which enables students' confidence in the subject matter to grow as they prepare for assessment. - Identify avenues for career development with realistic and practical connections to training opportunities clearly signposted throughout.
Black England: A Forgotten Georgian History
by Gretchen Gerzina'The classic book on Black people in Georgian London' DAVID OLUSOGA'Deeply researched, lucidly written and utterly fascinating . . . If you ever thought Black British history started with Windrush, read this book' GREG JENNERGeorgian England had a large and distinctive Black community. There were special churches, Black-only balls, many became famous and respected. But all, whether prosperous citizens or newly freed slaves, lived under the constant threat of kidnap and sale to plantations. Black England tells their stories, bringing their triumphs and tortures to vivid life, revealing a dramatic forgotten chapter of our shared past.'Black England taught me more history than I ever learned at school. Gretchen Gerzina tells it as it was, so we know how it is . . . a book that will be relevant for ever' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
The Tiger Man of Vietnam (Hachette Military Collection)
by Frank WalkerThe Vietnamese hilltribes made him a demi-god. The CIA wanted to kill him. This is the remarkable true story of Australian war hero Barry Petersen.As he flew over South East Asia towards Vietnam, Captain Barry Petersen struggled to keep an aura of calm. Inwardly he was incredibly excited. Aged 28, highly trained, with experience in anti-communist guerilla warfare, he was about to embark on the biggest and most important mission of his life.In 1963, Australian Army Captain Barry Petersen was sent to Vietnam. It was one of the most tightly held secrets of the Vietnam War: long before combat troops set foot there and under the command of the CIA, Petersen was ordered to train and lead guerilla squads of Montagnard tribesmen against the Viet Cong in the remote Central Highlands.Petersen successfully formed a fearsome militia, named 'Tiger Men'. A canny leader, he was courageous in battle, and his bravery saw him awarded the coveted Military Cross, and worshipped by the hill tribes.But his success created enemies, not just within the Viet Cong. Like Marlon Brando's character in 'Apocolyse Now', some in the CIA saw Petersen as having gone native. His refusal, when asked, to turn his Tiger Men into assassins as part of the notorious CIA Phoenix Program only strengthened that belief. The CIA strongly resented anyone who stood in their way. Some in the US intelligence were determined Petersen had to go and he was lucky to make it out of the mountains alive. The Tiger Man of Vietnam reveals the compelling true story of little-known Australian war hero Barry Petersen.'One of those great untold stories and Walker tells it with verve and excitement and, with meticulous attention to detail' - Sydney Morning Herald'Drips with adventure and intrigue and has at its centre a personality boys of all ages will identify with' - The Age'Walker's finely researched book goes beyond the biographical account of an Australian war hero' - Sun Herald'Walker's book about Petersen, The Tiger Man Of Vietnam, is well-crafted and racily written' - Weekend Australian
Absolutely: The bestselling memoir from the iconic national treasure
by Joanna Lumley'Mischievous and measured, Joanna Lumley gives us a remarkable portrait of a groovy life' The Times'Captures perfectly the mixture of poshness and larkiness that has captivated Joanna Lumley's audiences... thoughtful and amusing' Daily Mail'An actress with an extraordinarily varied life... [a] gloriously illustrated, entertaining memoir' Woman & Home'Immensely fun'Evening StandardJoanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures, who has lived many lives: a single mum; a voiceover artist; a TV presenter; an author; a former model and Bond girl; a human rights activist for Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign; and as an iconic, award-winning actor, best known for her roles in timeless shows like Absolutely Fabulous and The New Avengers.In Absolutely, Joanna tells her story, from the very beginning up until the present day, in her own glamorous, wickedly funny style.'Lumley has done it all, from sex kitten and TV star to activist for the Gurkhas. Read about it here.' Independent'Joanna Lumley is, for many, something of a national treasure'Daily Express'She writes beautifully' Daily Telegraph'She's the glamorous age-defying star of stage and screen, who is famous as Patsy from Ab Fab yet a passionate human rights campaigner. But as her autobiography reveals, Joana's life has seen her fight through poverty and being a single mum' Best
Advances in Social Networks Analysis and Mining: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Advances in Social Networks Analysis and Mining - ASONAM 2024 Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Social Networks)
by I-Hsien Ting Panagiotis Karampelas Reda Alhajj Min-Yuh DayThis book explores the evolution of social network analysis and mining (SNAM), a field that originated in social and business communities but has expanded significantly in recent years. The rise of online social platforms, email logs, phone records, and instant messaging systems has driven the development of advanced techniques for analyzing social networks, drawing heavily on graph theory and machine learning. As the Web increasingly becomes a social medium, it fosters human interaction, the sharing of experiences and knowledge, and the formation and evolution of communities. This transformation has amplified the importance of SNAM in fields such as academia, politics, homeland security, and business, where understanding the complex relationships between networked actors is crucial. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research and developments in SNAM, offering a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of social networks and their applications.
Liquid Radioactive Waste Treatment: LWRT 2023 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #712)
by Yuriy Zabulonov Igor Peer Mark ZheleznyakThis book presents the latest scientific advancements and innovative R&D solutions for the treatment of liquid radioactive waste in the context of practical threats in Ukraine. It includes research and engineering insights from the International Conference &“Liquid Radioactive Waste Treatment: Ukrainian Context&” (LWRT), which was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 29, 2023. This publication covers a wide range of topics related to the treatment and management of radioactive waste, with a particular emphasis on safety considerations. The included articles also explore various aspects of environmental engineering and innovative R&D solutions, as well as the sustainability challenges associated with radioactive waste in the context of postwar reconstruction efforts. The contributions featured in this publication were selected through a rigorous international peer-review process. The carefully curated collection of articles showcases a diverse range of exciting ideas, poised to inspire novel research directions and stimulate interdisciplinary collaborations.
The SHINE Framework: Fostering Resilience and Growth in the Face of Adversity
by Samuel M. HoThis book aims to present a new evidence-based approach to the development of resilience: the SHINE framework. Created by the author himself, the SHINE framework is based on five factors: Strength-based habit-building, Hopeful thinking, Interpersonal relationships, Noticing both positives and negatives, and Embracing changes. It combines elements of cognitive psychology and positive psychology to promote long-term habit-building to increase resistance during adversities, post-adversity resilience, and constructive positive changes. Bringing together theory and practice, this timely book features assessment tools and practical strategies to foster psychological resilience in individuals and successfully show how to overcome the challenges of today&’s world. It is also an ideal reading for academics at any level, psychologists, clinicians, social workers, and social sciences students. Readers will find the information and practical exercises useful for self-care and enhancement.
Introduction to Graph Convexity: An Algorithmic Approach (Latin American Mathematics Series)
by Júlio Araújo Mitre C. Dourado Fábio Protti Rudini M. SampaioThis book focuses on the computational aspects of graph convexity, with a particular emphasis on path convexity within graphs. It provides a thoughtful introduction to this emerging research field, which originated by adapting concepts from convex geometry to combinatorics and has experienced substantial growth. The book starts with an introduction of fundamental convexity concepts and then proceeds to discuss convexity parameters. These parameters fall into two categories: one derived from abstract convexity studies and another motivated by computational complexity. Subsequent chapters explore geometric convexity within graphs, examining various graph classes such as interval graphs, proper interval graphs, cographs, chordal graphs, and strongly chordal graphs. The text concludes with a study of the computation of convexity parameters across different convexity types, including practical applications in areas like game theory. Compact and straightforward, this work serves as an ideal entry point for students and researchers interested in pursuing further research in the field of convexity. The English translation of this book, originally in Portuguese, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the authors for accuracy.
Hybrid Intelligent Systems: 23rd International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS 2023), December 11-13, 2023, Volume 3: Information Assurance and Security (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1225)
by Ajith Abraham Pooja Manghirmalani Mishra Anu BajajThis book presents 48 selected papers focused on Information and Network Security from the 23rd International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems and 19th International Conference on Information Assurance and Security (IAS 2023), which was held in five different cities namely Olten, Switzerland; Porto, Portugal; Kaunas, Lithuania; Greater Noida, India; Kochi, India and in online mode. The 23rd International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS 2023) was focusing on synergistic combinations of multiple approaches to develop the next generation of intelligent systems. HIS-IAS 2023 had contributions by authors from 44 countries. This book offers a valuable reference guide for all network and security specialists, scientists, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of artificial intelligence and information/network security.
Bridging the Gap Between the Higher Education and Labor Markets: Relevance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects #73)
by Elena G. PopkovaThis book studies and resolves the challenge of bridging the gap between higher education and the labor market arising from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It unfolds and elucidates the understudied and previously unknown social nature of Industry 4.0, characterized by workers’ dashed expectations regarding automation. Consequently, the book proposes a scientific-practical approach to social adaptation to Industry 4.0 through higher education. The novelty of this approach lies in the fact that, instead of passively waiting, workers engage in flexible adaptation to evolving labor market conditions, while universities demonstrate increased flexibility in managing and modernizing educational programs. The book presents a comprehensive set of prospective solutions to bridge the gap between higher education and the labor market, leveraging the unique technological possibilities of Industry 4.0. This book explains the essence and technological opportunities for overcoming the gap between higher education and the labor market in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It also delves into and extensively discusses international experiences (including the Kyrgyz Republic, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Peru, the Republic of South Africa, Arabian Peninsula Countries, and Russia) and prospects for overcoming the gap between higher education and labor market in the conditions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with particular attention to Central Asian countries.
Inclusion and Political Representation in Peacemaking: The Role of Colombian Women in the Havana Dialogues with the FARC-EP (Critical Security Studies in the Global South)
by Isa Lima MendesThis book addresses the issue of societal inclusion in peacemaking from a conceptual viewpoint seldom mobilized by Conflict Resolution literature: the one of political representation. It reviews how the inclusion debate enters and is developed within the peace and conflict field, proposing, instead, to analyze it through the theoretical lens of political representation. Claiming that it provides better tools to understand the social articulations, oppressions and tensions behind political dynamics inherent to the limited space of the negotiation table, the book discusses the role played by Colombian women in the Havana Dialogues with the former FARC-EP. Whereas articulated women&’s movements were able to overcome initial hesitation concerning their inclusion and had real impact in the final agreement, ultimately both inclusions and exclusions are involved in (and stem from) such representation.
Gender-Transformative Approaches for Climate Change Adaptation: Policies and Practices from the Global South (Springer Climate)
by Anindita Sarkar Nairwita BandyopadhyayThis book offers an array of narratives and recommendations for gender-transformative climate change adaptation strategies based on research and evidence from the Global South. We look at gender-transformative adaptation (GTA) as a process that aims to address gender and power imbalance and strive for a change at the institutional level to enable empowering consequences through the meaningful and equal participation of women and men in leadership, policy, and decision-making processes. It makes four main contributions. First, it collates scholarship on the politics of adaptation and how policies affect men and women differently in communities and different geographical locations. Second, it captures pathways for parallel goals of `climate action' (SDG 13) and `achieving gender equality and empowerment' (SDG 5) through transformative ideas. Third, it curates new methodologies and adds knowledge to the gender transformative research (GTR) and assesses its potential for challenging and addressing gender power equations. Fourth, it voices the parallel ideas and evidence, placing women as both &“victims of climate change&” and as the &“new change makers&” in the path of climate adaptation.
Information and Communication Technology: 13th International Symposium, SOICT 2024, Danang, Vietnam, December 13–15, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2350)
by Minh-Triet Tran Binh Huynh Thi Thanh Wray Buntine Morten Fjeld Truyen Tran Takumi MiyoshiThis four-volume set, CCIS 2350-2353, constitutes the referred proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Information and Communication Technology, SOICT 2024, held in Danang, Vietnam in December 2024. The 88 full papers and 68 poster papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 229 submissions. The papers presented in these volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Multimedia Processing; Operations Research. Part II: AI Applications; Cyber Security. Part III: AI Foundations and Big Data; Human-Computer Interaction. Part IV: Lifelog and Multimedia Retrieval; Generative AI; Software Engineering.
Make, Fail, Repeat: Creative Labor in the Start-Up Age (Creative Working Lives)
by Alberto LusoliThis book examines how the concept of 'Start-up' has transcended its original acceptation as a synonym for an early-stage, hi-tech company, to become a historically specific way of knowing and acting in the world. 'Start-up' is everywhere. The term has been employed since the 1970s to indicate any company with a limited operating history and in a phase of market discovery. In the 1990s, the term gained a more preciseconnotation, one connected to the kind of experimental, technology-based, and venture-backed businessesthat became the most visible embodiment of the New Economy techno-utopianism. Today, the term is widely known and used beyond managerial circles, so much so that it has become a subject of TV showssuch as Shark Tank, MTV&’s Dropout, and HBO&’s irreverent series Silicon Valley. 'Start-up' is no longer just an economic and managerial concept but, the book argues, also a cultural phenomenon that is reshaping the way we conceive work in the 21st century. It does this by furthering the idea that withdrawal from traditional disciplinary regimes such as formal education and wage labor is a necessary step on the pathtoward professional realization and personal freedom. But what happens when one decides to leave the safe harbor of regular employment and set sail on the tumultuous waters of independent work? The book addresses this question through a 22-month ethnographic investigation of the Vancouver new media and digital industries. Through interviews with creative practitioners and participation in informal gatheringsfor tech workers, the book provides a compelling perspective on creative work in the start-up age.
Climate Macroeconomics: Foundations, Methods, and Computational Analysis (Climate Change and Energy Transition)
by Dayong Zhang Ying Tung ChanThis book provides a unique bridge between theoretical foundations and practical implementation of environmental economics modeling. Through a progressive approach, it guides readers from basic analytical frameworks to advanced computational techniques for analyzing climate change policies. Starting with intuitive partial equilibrium models, the book systematically builds understanding of three major modeling frameworks: Environmental Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (E-DSGE), Dynamic Integrated Climate-Economy (DICE), and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models. Each framework is thoroughly explained with detailed MATLAB implementations, making complex concepts accessible and practical. The book's distinctive two-part structure serves multiple audiences: Part I develops fundamental concepts through analytically solvable models ideal for advanced undergraduates, while Part II explores sophisticated modeling approaches suitable for graduate students and researchers. Throughout, readers benefit from: Comprehensive coverage of carbon taxation, cap-and-trade systems, and other environmental policy instruments Detailed MATLAB code for implementing theoretical concepts Clear connections between different modeling approaches for policy analysis Whether you're an economics student learning environmental modeling, a policy analyst working on climate regulations, or a researcher comparing modeling frameworks, this book provides the tools to engage with modern environmental economic analysis.
Building Resilience: Climate Change and Livelihoods in the Global South (Palgrave Studies in Climate Resilient Societies)
by Nyong Princely AwaziThis book explores the intersection of climate resilience, livelihoods, and sustainability in various sectors – from forestry to fisheries and agriculture – within the global South. The author provides a comprehensive examination of how climate change impacts these communities, the adaptive strategies they employ, and the policy frameworks necessary for promoting resilience. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates ecological, economic, and social dimensions, this book is an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in fields relating to fishery, forestry and agriculture in the global South.