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Technologische Innovation und die Dynamik des strategischen Wettbewerbs: China und die USA im Spannungsfeld von KI, Quanteninformatik und Biotechnologie (Globale Gesellschaft und internationale Beziehungen)
by Patrick Benedict KesslerTechnologische Innovation ist ein fundamentaler Treiber gesellschaftlicher Entwicklung. Im strategischen Wettbewerb von Staaten ist technologische Innovation ebenfalls entscheidend, da der Staat, der sich einen Vorsprung bei neuen Schlüsseltechnologien sichern kann, die internationale Machtbalance zu seinen Gunsten verschieben und in der Zukunft prägen wird. Hier setzt die Analyse von Patrick Benedict Kessler an und fragt nach den Auswirkungen technologischer Innovation in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz, Quanteninformatik und Biotechnologie auf den strategischen Wettbewerb zwischen der Volksrepublik China (VRC) und den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika (USA). Im Rahmen eines X-zentriertes Forschungsdesigns werden die Nationalen Sicherheitsinnovationsbasen der beiden Staaten miteinander verglichen und im Anschluss wird eine theorietestende Prozessanalyse der Handlungen von VRC und USA in Verbindung mit KI, Quanteninformatik und Biotechnologie im Zeitraum von 2008 bis 2021 durchgeführt.
Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online: 6th International Conference, HELMeTO 2024, Rome, Italy, September 25–27, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2467)
by Riccardo Pecori Paolo Raviolo Pierpaolo Limone Davide Taibi Raffaele Di Fuccio Giovanni Fulantelli Pasquale Ardimento Marco Rondonotti Daniele Schicchi Gianluca ZazaThe two-volume set CCIS 2467 and 2468 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 25–27, 2024. The 46 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Education – Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation in Education.Part II: Inclusion, Well-being, and Student Support – Educational Policy, Ethics, and Teacher Professional Development.
Computing and Combinatorics: 30th International Conference, COCOON 2024, Shanghai, China, August 23–25, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15161)
by Yong Chen Xiaofeng Gao Xiaoming Sun An ZhangThis three-volume set LNCS 15161, 15162 and 15163 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th International Conference, COCOON 2024, held in Shanghai, China, during August 23–25, 2024. The 90 full papers and 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 277 submissions. COCOON 2024 provided an excellent venue for researchers working in the area of algorithms, theory of computation, computational complexity, and combinatorics related to computing.
Internal Environmental Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean: Legal and Policy Approaches (Environmental Politics and Theory)
by Andrea Pacheco Pacifico Patrícia Nabuco Martuscelli Thalita Franciely de Melo SilvaThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of the pressing issue of environmentally displaced persons (EDPs) in Latin America and the Caribbean, filling a gap in the existing literature. The concept of EDPs only gained prominence on the international stage in the late 20th century, but despite significant attention in recent years, there has been a conspicuous absence of a consolidated resource on the topic, particularly within this region. This book's editors, distinguished Brazilian scholars with extensive experience in academia and as consultants, have crafted a meticulously researched and thought-provoking volume. It addresses the historical evolution of EDP visibility among different stakeholders and delves into the legal and policy dimensions crucial for the protection of these vulnerable individuals. Drawing from an array of case studies, including Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, and Brazil, the book elucidates the multifaceted challenges faced by EDPs. It examines specific populations (women and girls, children, and indigenous communities) disproportionately affected by environmental displacement. This comprehensive work not only serves an academic purpose but also provides valuable insights and guidance to governments, NGOs, international agencies, and other actors grappling with the dilemma of protecting EDPs in the region. It stands as a unique and indispensable resource, offering a consolidated repository of information, data, and references that is unparalleled in the field. Readers will benefit from the wealth of knowledge and expertise encapsulated within this book, making it an essential addition to discuss the issue.
Flight Safety Management: Quantitative and AI Approaches (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #228)
by Chi-Bin Cheng Huan-Jyh ShyurThis book offers a comprehensive overview of using artificial intelligence and quantitative approaches in many phases of flight safety management, from proactive assessment of potential risks of flights before taking-off to automatic analysis of occurred flight events, for commercial airlines. Flight safety is commonly the core values of airlines. Serious flight disasters always bring tremendous impacts and losses to the industry and the society; thus, airlines and the authorities always treat the issues of flight safety management as the first priority. It presents the information systems that assist the safety staff and managers to adopt preventive operations or to analyze the critical factors or operations that cause a flight event. Such information systems were developed based on artificial intelligence and quantitative approaches, including fuzzy logic, expert systems, deep learning, decision-making methods, reliability theory, and data mining. After introducing the flight safety management practice and common programs, as well as basic artificial intelligence and quantitative approaches, the book describes in detail the information systems we have developed and provides instructions for flight safety practitioners to implement such information systems in their organizations. Case studies collected from the cooperated airline are also presented.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops: Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15637)
by Tatiana Tommasi Alessio Del Bue Cristian Canton Jordi Pont-TusetThe multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in the LNCS volumes can be found in the preface that is freely accessible online.
Global Corporate Governance: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics and Governance, Baton Rouge, USA, June 2022 (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)
by Samuel O. Idowu René Schmidpeter Nadia E. Nedzel Irene Guia Arraiano Belén Diaz DiazThis book gathers selected contributions from the 8th Annual Global Corporate Governance Institute, a hybrid conference held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on June 8–10, 2022. The chapters present the work of internationally respected scholars and experts, focusing on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, corporate governance, finance, and responsible investing. In this context, it highlights the latest research findings on responsible action and their practical implications for business, society, science, and politics. The results of the empirically and theoretically based contributions offer a unique and multi-faceted perspective on current global trends and expected developments in this area. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners who want to drive effective change to tap their organizations&’ full potential.
Statistics for Innovation I: SIS 2025, Short Papers, Plenary, Specialized, and Solicited Sessions (Italian Statistical Society Series on Advances in Statistics)
by Enrico Di Bella Vincenzo Gioia Corrado Lagazio Susanna ZaccarinThis book presents peer-reviewed short papers on methodological and applied statistical research presented at the Italian Statistical Society&’s international conference on &“Statistics for Innovation&”, SIS 2025, held in Genoa, Italy, June 16-18, 2025. It is the first of four volumes, featuring invited contributions presented in the Plenary, Specialized and Solicited Sessions. Providing a comprehensive overview of innovations in modern statistical methods and applications, the volumes address a large number of topics of current interest, contributing to a rapid dissemination of quantitative methods for data analysis across the various fields of scientific research and social life. The volumes underpin the role of statistics and data science in fostering innovation in numerous fields, including business, industry, finance, technology, environment, health and medicine, official statistics, public policy, welfare, social issues and sustainable development. One of the aims of the Italian Statistical Society (SIS) is to promote scientific activities for the development of statistical sciences. Together with the biennial international Scientific Meeting, the intermediate international statistical conferences on a particular topic of interest represent the Society&’s most important events which bring together national and international researchers and professionals to exchange ideas and discuss recent advances and developments in theoretical and applied statistics.
Investigating Reverse Migration during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from India
by Aditya Keshari MishraThis book investigates the critical phenomenon of reverse migration during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, revealing the lived experiences of reverse migrant workers amid unprecedented social and economic upheaval. Through a comprehensive study rooted in the context of India&’s nationwide lockdown, it traces the culture of reverse migration, explores crisis-induced vulnerabilities, and envisions inclusive, empathetic, and transformative policy pathways. Spanning through compelling and insightfully articulated chapters, the volume journeys from conceptual explorations of reverse migration to grounded fieldwork shaped by returnees&’ anguish, adaptation, and resilience. It uncovers the challenges faced by returning migrants—unemployment, food insecurity, and social marginalisation—and critically evaluates government responses and support systems. The final chapter presents a forward-looking policy framework for sustainable migrant reintegration and economic empowerment. Blending scholarly insight with poignant human narratives, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, and readers seeking to understand reverse migration, crisis resilience, and post-pandemic recovery in India.
Soundscapes of Education: Nurturing Creativity through Music and the Arts
by Wai-Chung Ho Siu-Hang KongThis book focuses on nurturing students&’ creativity through the integration of music and other creative art forms. It presents the soundscape as an immersive auditory environment that surrounds us, capable of evoking emotions, stimulating imagination, and inspiring creative thought. By actively engaging with the soundscape while listening to music or the sound environment, individuals can enhance their creative experiences and discover new avenues for exploration and expression in teaching. Additionally, the book explores creativity within the soundscapes of diverse cultures, broadening students&’ perspectives, while promoting cultural awareness, empathy, and interconnectedness. The book pays particular attention to the Chinese community while considering its relevance in both Western and non-Western contexts. It emphasizes the influential role of teachers and the social environment in motivating creativity and creative behaviour, risk-taking, and innovative problem-solving skills. The book also showcases a comprehensive programme with resources for facilitating creative music-making, providing detailed insights into how creativity can be effectively sustained, stimulated, and promoted within the education system.
Lean Healthcare Management: L’esperienza e i progetti del Master LHCM dell’Università di Siena, 2014-2024 (SxI - Springer for Innovation / SxI - Springer per l'Innovazione #17)
by Alessandro Agnetis Ilaria Salvadori Matteo TheoduleQuesto libro offre un&’approfondita esplorazione del Lean Healthcare Management, presentando una testimonianza convincente di come le metodologie Lean possano trasformare le organizzazioni sanitarie migliorandone l&’efficienza, riducendo gli sprechi e promuovendo un miglioramento sostenibile. Basato sull&’esperienza decennale e sui progetti del Master di II livello in Lean Healthcare Management dell&’Università di Siena (2014–2024), il volume combina intuizioni pratiche e rigore accademico, colmando il divario tra i modelli teorici e le applicazioni reali. Il libro è strutturato per evidenziare il ruolo cruciale della formazione e dell&’apprendimento esperienziale nell&’implementazione dei principi Lean all&’interno del settore sanitario. La sezione introduttiva pone le basi attraverso testimonianze di professionisti di rilievo del sistema sanitario italiano e presenta una panoramica sulle aziende sanitarie che hanno scelto di integrare il Lean nella propria strategia. Il primo capitolo traccia il percorso dall&’aula alla pratica, mettendo in luce la metodologia interdisciplinare e applicativa del Master in Lean Healthcare Management. Questa metodologia integra competenze mediche, ingegneristiche e economico-organizzative, enfatizzando il lavoro progettuale collaborativo con le organizzazioni sanitarie e l&’interdisciplinarietà. Attraverso l&’analisi di dati quantitativi e qualitativi raccolti in dieci edizioni del percorso formativo, il libro dimostra l&’impatto trasformativo su competenze, avanzamento professionale e risultati organizzativi tangibili ottenuti in azienda. Il cuore del libro presenta una serie di casi di studio dettagliati che illustrano i benefici concreti dei progetti Lean avviati da allievi del master nel corso delle diverse edizioni. Questi esempi dimostrano la scalabilità e l&’adattabilità dei principi Lean e coprono diversi contesti sanitari: gestione dei flussi di pazienti, governo delle liste di attesa, logistica del farmaco, organizzazione dei trasporti, digitalizzazione dei processi amministrativi, ottimizzazione del percorso chirurgico. Ogni caso evidenzia come il lavoro progettuale possa favorire il coinvolgimento del personale, innescare cambiamenti organizzativi più ampi e apportare miglioramenti misurabili in vari ambiti operativi. Nel capitolo conclusivo, si sottolineano l&’evoluzione delle metodologie Lean applicate all&’interno della sanità italiana nel corso degli ultimi anni, offrendo prospettive sulle pratiche attuali e sulle direzioni future. Questo libro è una risorsa indispensabile per dirigenti sanitari, manager, decisori politici e accademici in cerca di strategie innovative per ottimizzare l&’erogazione dei servizi sanitari. Il volume si rivolge sia a professionisti esperti sia a coloro che si avvicinano per la prima volta al Lean Thinking in ambito sanitario, illustrando la forza dei concetti teorici che ne stanno alla base e il potenziale della loro concreta applicazione.
Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Trends in Computing: ICRTC 2024, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #886)
by Rajendra Prasad Mahapatra Sudip Roy Pritee ParwekarThis book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at International Conference on Recent Trends in Computing (ICRTC 2024) organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India, during July 5–6, 2024. The book is divided into two volumes and discusses a wide variety of industrial, engineering, and scientific applications of the emerging techniques. The book presents original works from researchers from academic and industry in the field of networking, security, big data, and the Internet of Things.
Marketing and Smart Technologies: Proceedings of ICMarkTech 2024, Volume 1 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #438)
by José Luís Reis Zorica Bogdanović José Paulo Marques dos Santos Luís Mendes GomesThis book includes selected papers presented at the International Conference on Marketing and Technologies (ICMarkTech 2024), held at University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, between December 5 and 7, 2024. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence applied in marketing, virtual and augmented reality in marketing, business intelligence databases and marketing, data mining and big data, marketing data science, web marketing, e-commerce and v-commerce, social media and networking, geomarketing and IoT, marketing automation and inbound marketing, machine learning applied to marketing, customer data management and CRM, and neuromarketing technologies.
Under Pressure?: Living with Climate Change and Environmental Hazards in the Past and Now (Human-Environment Interactions #10)
by Marcel Bradtmöller Sonja B. Grimm Astrid J. Nyland Noa LaviThis open access book gathers different case studies of resilience and coping strategies in hunter-gatherer societies who were confronted with natural hazards. Joined in this book, authors display a range of strategies how people could face natural hazards and climate change, how they manage stress at a group or personal level, and how they transmit their knowledge about dreadful events and successful responses to later generations. Consequently, this book is primarily for a scientific audience focused on hunter-gatherers but will also provide insights for those interested in human responses to crisis and change.
Handbook of Perioperative Analgesia
by Pallavi AhluwaliaThe book is a guide to perioperative analgesia, designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest strategies to manage perioperative pain effectively. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, making it an indispensable tool for practitioners aiming to enhance patient outcomes and recovery during the perioperative period. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including pain assessment, pain pathways, and preventive analgesia. It includes expert insights into advanced analgesic methods for various surgical procedures, as well as tailored pain management solutions for diverse patient populations. The book also addresses the challenges of managing opioid-dependent patients and provides evidence-based solutions for acute pain management services. The chapters highlight the genetic polymorphisms involved in pain mechanisms and the unique considerations required for pediatric patients. The book is targeted at anesthesiologists, surgeons, pain management specialists, and healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care. It bridges the gap between current practices and cutting-edge advancements. It is also suitable for postgraduate students and practicing pain physicians, meeting curriculum and examination requirements for courses in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Human Interface and the Management of Information: Thematic Area, HIMI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15774)
by Hirohiko Mori Yumi AsahiThe three-volume set LNCS 15773 - 15775 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the thematic area Human Interface and the Management of Information, HIMI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025 (HCII 2025), which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers in these proceedings have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Information design and visualization; human-human and human-AI collaboration; user experience design and evaluation; Part II: Information in eHealth; information, knowledge and learning; Part III: Multimodality and information; eCommerce and industrial applications.
Tourism Destinations and Policies in Europe During the 20th Century: Evolution, Strategies and Markets (Contributions to Economics)
by Donatella Strangio Carlos LarrinagaThis book analyzes key aspects of European tourism development in the 20th century, focusing on the development of tourist destinations, as well as tourism policies that were created to shape these destinations. The book also examines the private sector, which has traditionally played a determining role in European tourism development. While doing so, this volume presents case studies of Western European and Eastern European countries, such as Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and Yugoslavia. This book will appeal to students, researchers, and scholars of economics and business in general, and economic history and tourism studies in particular, interested in a better understanding of the development of tourism destinations and tourism policies in Europe during the 20th century.
Emotionale Intelligenz von Führungskräften: Eine Mehrebenenanalyse zum Einfluss auf Arbeitszufriedenheit, Commitment und Engagement (BestMasters)
by Lea SiebertIn dem vorliegenden Buch wird untersucht, inwieweit das gesamte Mitarbeitererleben durch die Selbst- und Fremdwahrnehmung der emotionalen Intelligenz der direkten Führungskraft beeinflusst werden kann. Dabei setzt sich die Employee Experience als abhängige Variable aus den Konstrukten Arbeitszufriedenheit, Commtiment, individuellem und kollektiven Engagement zusammen. Die quantitativen Daten der abhängigen Stichprobe (N = 120) werden mittels einer Mehrebenenanalyse ausgewertet. Aufgrund von fehlender Berechenbarkeit besteht keine Cross-Level-Interaktion, während die Individual- und Kontexteffekte mit einem gesamten Modellfit von R2 = 0.07 signifikant sind. Die Fremdeinschätzung der emotionalen Intelligenz der Führungskraft hat einen signifikant positiven Effekt, R2Level1 = 0.12, während die Selbsteinschätzung einen negativen Effekt auf die Employee Experience der Mitarbeiter hat. Daraus lässt sich schließen, dass die Wahrnehmung der Führungskraft einen positiveren Einfluss auf die Employee Experience hat als die Selbsteinschätzung der Führungskraft.
The Psychosocial Impact of Rheumatic Conditions: Caring for the Whole Patient
by Melissa Flores Jillian Rose-Smith Priscilla CalvacheThis book focuses on a holistic approach to providing care to patients with rheumatic illnesses that goes beyond the biomedical approach to include the psycho-social and cultural needs of patients. A diagnosis of a chronic rheumatic illness can dramatically affect all aspects of a person&’s life. These life-altering conditions are characterized by physical pain and inflammation that may reduce or impair functioning of one or more parts of the musculoskeletal system and in some cases impact other organs throughout the body. Often accompanying these physical manifestations of the rheumatic illness are the psychological and social aspects that affect one&’s overall health and quality of life. Due to the chronicity of many rheumatic illnesses, managing and coping with the illness is often an ever-evolving process that can span throughout the developmental spectrum or lifespan of the patient experience. A strictly biomedical approach to the treatment of rheumatic illnesses often fails to address these key aspects of the patients' overall well-being. A more comprehensive approach, inclusive of the bio-psycho-social-cultural lens, with the patient&’s voice at its core, is needed to inform and ultimately deliver quality patient care and achieve optimal health outcomes. This book serves as s a tool for the entire interdisciplinary rheumatology health care team. This comprehensive approach is framed within the context of well-documented health disparities in rheumatology with a focus on psycho, social, emotional and environmental aspects of health that contribute to patient quality of life. It explores the needs of special populations and provide opportunities for clinicians to consider how to treat diverse populations in a more inclusive way. At the center of this book is the patient&’s voice utilizing patient stories to provide the reader with real life examples that reflect the life cycle of rheumatology patients and the impact of key interventions or lack thereof that can impact the patient experience. Lastly, offers practical, evidence-based strategies for members of the rheumatology health care team. These tools can be integrated in their assessment and treatment plans for patients and their loved ones. This holistic approach can help to foster effective communication, build trust, enhance partnerships and amplify the patient voice to optimize health outcomes and enhance overall well-being.
Wizard of the Crow
by Ngugi wa Thiong'oA landmark of postcolonial African literature, Wizard of the Crow is an ambitious, magisterial, comic novel from the acclaimed Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and critic.&“Wizard of the Crow is first and foremost a great, spellbinding tale, probably the crowning glory of Ngugi&’s life&’s work. . . . He has turned the power of storytelling into a weapon against totalitarianism.&” —The Washington Post Book WorldSet in the fictional Free Republic of Aburiria, Wizard of the Crow dramatizes with corrosive humor and keenness of observation a battle for the souls of the Aburirian people, between a megalomaniac dictator and an unemployed young man who embraces the mantle of a magician. Fashioning the stories of the powerful and the ordinary into a dazzling mosaic, in this magnificent work of magical realism, Ngugi wa'Thiong'o—one of the most widely read African writers—reveals humanity in all its endlessly surprising complexity.
The Silver Rose (Charm Bracelet)
by Jane FeatherDear Reader,Like the rose in the haunting tale of "Beauty and the Beast," a silver rose on a charm bracelet brings together a beautiful young woman and a battle-scarred lord....In my story, Ariel Ravenspeare has been taught to loathe the earl of Hawkesmoor and everything he represents. Their two families have been sworn enemies for generations. But it's one thing to hate him, and another to play the part her vicious brothers have written for her--trapping Hawkesmoor into a marriage that will destroy him, using herself as bait. Forced into the marriage, Ariel will find her new husband unexpectedly difficult to manipulate, as well as surprisingly--and powerfully--attractive.But beneath the passion lurk the strands of a long-hidden secret...a secret embodied in a sparkling silver rose.I hope you will be as caught up in Ariel and Hawkesmoor's love story as I was.Warmest wishes,Jane Feather
In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir
by Ngugi wa Thiong'oNational Book Critics Circle Award Finalist • In the House of the Interpreter hauntingly describes the formative experiences of a young man who would become a world-class writer and, as a political dissident, a moral compass to us all&“Brilliant and essential. . . . A work of understated and heartfelt prose that relates one man&’s intimate view of the epic cultural and political shifts that created modern Africa.&” —Los Angeles TimesRenowned novelist, poet, playwright, and literary critic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong&’o was a student at a prestigious, British-run boarding school near Nairobi when the tumultuous Mau Mau Uprising for independence and Kenyan sovereignty gripped his country. While he enjoyed scouting trips and chess tournaments, his family home was razed to the ground and his brother, a member of the insurgency, was captured by the British and taken to a concentration camp. But Ngũgĩ could not escape history, and eventually found himself jailed after a run in with the forces of colonialism.A winning celebration of the implacable determination of youth and the power of hope, here is a searing account of the history of a man—and the story of a nation.
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
by Mark WolynnA groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains—but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited—that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. It Didn&’t Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in post-traumatic stress, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood. As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years. It Didn&’t Start with You offers a pragmatic and prescriptive guide to his method, the Core Language Approach. Diagnostic self-inventories provide a way to uncover the fears and anxieties conveyed through everyday words, behaviors, and physical symptoms. Techniques for developing a genogram or extended family tree create a map of experiences going back through the generations. And visualization, active imagination, and direct dialogue create pathways to reconnection, integration, and reclaiming life and health. It Didn&’t Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases, traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch.
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
by Steve SilbermanThis New York Times–bestselling book upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.&“Beautifully told, humanizing, important.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“Breathtaking.&”—The Boston Globe &“Epic and often shocking.&”—Chicago Tribune WINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NONFICTION AND THE CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARD What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more—and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research, Silberman offers a gripping narrative of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, the research pioneers who defined the scope of autism in profoundly different ways; he then goes on to explore the game-changing concept of neurodiversity. NeuroTribes considers the idea that neurological differences such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD are not errors of nature or products of the toxic modern world, but the result of natural variations in the human genome. This groundbreaking book will reshape our understanding of the history, meaning, function, and implications of neurodiversity in our world.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops: Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15629)
by Tatiana Tommasi Alessio Del Bue Cristian Canton Jordi Pont-TusetThe multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in the LNCS volumes can be found in the preface that is freely accessible online.