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Quantum Algorithms for Enhancing Cybersecurity in Computational Intelligence in Healthcare
by Pramod Kumar Mishra Singhal, Edited by Prateek Mokhtar Mohammed HasanThis book explores the exciting field of quantum computing, which is changing how we approach computation. It covers the basics, cybersecurity aspects, advanced machine learning techniques, and the many ways quantum computing can be used. Quantum computing is much more powerful than traditional computing. The book starts by explaining the core concepts like qubits, quantum gates, superposition, entanglement, quantum memory, and quantum parallelism. One important area is how quantum computing can improve machine learning for cybersecurity. It can handle huge amounts of data and find complex patterns faster than regular computers. This is especially useful for finding cyber threats in real time, such as spotting unusual activity in healthcare networks that might mean a security breach. Quantum machine learning can help healthcare organizations better defend against advanced cyberattacks that try to steal patient data. The book also looks at how quantum computing is changing cybersecurity itself.It discusses quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and secure communication, explaining how quantum computing is leading to new ways of encrypting data, detecting threats, and protecting information. Beyond cybersecurity, the book shows how quantum computing impacts many other fields, such as medicine, finance, materials science, and logistics. It is poised to revolutionize artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and many other sectors. Because quantum computing is constantly developing, with discoveries and new applications happening all the time, this book brings together researchers from universities and industries to share their latest findings. It aims to help shape the future of this technology. The book offers a solid foundation, detailed explanations of advanced techniques, and a fascinating look at how quantum computing is being used in the real world. As quantum computing becomes easier to access through new tools and cloud platforms, this book hopes to inspire new research in AI and spark innovative applications that were previously thought impossible.
Computer-Aided Structural Analysis: Integration Techniques and Case Studies
by Srinivasan ChandrasekaranComputer-Aided Structural Analysis offers a novel and comprehensive approach to teaching advanced structural analysis using computer programming, specifically through MATLAB®. By focusing on developing fundamental programming skills, this book encourages learners to move beyond the "black box" mentality of commercial software. The inclusion of real-world examples, clear explanations, and practical tutorials ensures students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also the confidence to design their own programs for specialized applications. Additionally, the book promotes enhanced accuracy, speed, and problem-solving ability, making it an invaluable resource for both students and practicing engineers. It equips readers with the critical skills needed to excel in the modern era of AI-driven infrastructure projects and complex engineering challenges. It serves as a textbook for courses in engineering disciplines such as Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Applied Mechanics, and Aerospace Engineering, and provides students with a deep understanding of the essential principles behind structural analysis and the application of computer-aided tools. Offers clear explanations, real-world examples, tutorials, and MATLAB® code in each chapter, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios. Includes an Instructors' Guide and customized MATLAB® files for adopting professors. Bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, helping students develop skills that are directly applicable to current industry demands and infrastructure projects.
Workers Without Companies: Towards a New Way of Working (Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Work, Professions and Organisations)
by Sylvie Célérier Alberto Riesco-SanzWorkers Without Companies contributes to the debate on the future of work in a productive landscape that is now global, while ways of working diversify at an unprecedented pace.Faced with several decades of mass unemployment in Europe and the activation of self-employment—especially through intermediary platforms—this book examines the transformation of the wage system not only in traditional salaried sectors but also in self-employment, agriculture, and the field of science and knowledge production. The authors identify a common movement: the growing detachment between companies and their employees. This deep-rooted and enduring trend is reshaping the wage relationship at the core of modern societies, continuously altering and destabilising workers’ lives. Recognising this shift is essential to interrogating what work—and our lives—will become in the years ahead. The book, therefore, concludes with a proposed research agenda structured around five key axes.As such, Workers Without Companies will appeal to sociologists with interests in work and industry, employment and unemployment, organisation studies and labour relations.
Remembering Places: A Memoir
by Joseph RykwertBorn in Warsaw in 1926, Joseph Rykwert was one of the best-known critics and historians of architecture. One of very few writers to be awarded the RIBA’s highest honour, the Royal Gold Medal, in 2014, and author of countless books and essays, his influence over the past 60 years cannot be underestimated.In this new posthumous edition of his memoir, he expands upon the first edition by 20,000 words, delving deeper into how his life’s experiences shaped his working life. He addresses the dualities between which he had to navigate: Jewish/Polish, Polish/British and later Practice/Scholarship. He spent most of his working life between the US and UK, and worked as a designer, teacher and a writer; as such, his groundbreaking ideas and work have had a major impact on the thinking of architects and designers since the 1960s, and continue to do so to this day.
Oscar Bait: The Academy Awards & Cultural Prestige (Routledge Advances in Film Studies)
by Robert BoucautThe Academy Awards – or "the Oscars" – have held a unique position in defining and enacting "prestige" for film industries and their publics. In evaluating ‘the best’ of film, they wield cultural influence over such cinema practices as consumption and evaluation, filmmaking aesthetics and narratives, and the discursive activity of Hollywood’s industrial agents and audiences. Oscar Bait: The Academy Awards & Cultural Prestige offers a comprehensive insight into how a film or star positions one’s self as a viable competitor worthy of such consecration in new media contexts.Based over three years of ‘Oscars seasons’ (2019–2021), rigorous analysis of film texts, awards telecasts, and circulating discursive media is built through an original scholarly framework for understanding modern cultural awards. Oscar Bait recontextualises the Oscars’ complex legacy into a new media ecosystem, one in which their established value is undercut by declining broadcast viewership, the changing values and demands of global film publics, and influential discourses aiming to progress popular culture beyond its problematic histories. In this new paradigm of film production and consumption, Boucaut explores what the Oscars mean in a contemporary filmmaking landscape and what impacts established stereotypes of Oscar-worthiness – the colloquial ‘Oscar Bait’ – continue to hold over the awards.Oscar Bait captures a dynamic snapshot of the Oscars and Hollywood in a critical era. It advances popular culture scholarship by developing an analytical framework for understanding disparate media texts within an awards season – and it critically updates Oscars knowledges for modern contexts. Readers interested in media and cultural studies, celebrity studies, persona studies, popular culture, and film will enjoy this book.
Secure Detection and Control in Cyber-Physical Systems: Working in the Presence of Malicious Data
by Changyun Wen Jiaqi Yan Yilin MoIn this pioneering reference work, Drs. Yan, Mo, and Wen explain secure detection and control algorithms for cyber-physical systems; describe their history and development, recent advances, and future trends; and provide practical examples to illustrate the topic.Secure Detection and Control in Cyber-Physical Systems: Working in the Presence of Malicious Data presents readers with the basic concepts of cyber-physical systems, secure detection, and control theory, and explanations of new designs for secure detection and control algorithms that can provide acceptable system performance in the presence of attacks. The authors combine recent research results with a comprehensive comparison of such algorithms and provide ideas for future research. They also provide a concise overview of the state-of-the-art cyber-physical system security in a systems and control framework. Content is presented throughout in plain text with equations. Tables and charts are also included to complement the descriptions of the algorithms and aid reader's understanding. Throughout, the authors also present practical examples to illustrate the main ideas. Through this book, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the field, including its history, recent advances, and future trends. Readers will be able to apply the relevant algorithms to cyber-physical systems in various contexts – such as aerospace, transportation, power grids, and robotics – and enhance their resiliency to attacks.This book is vital for researchers and engineers who are researching and working in the fields of cyber-physical systems, secure detection, control theory, and related topics. It is also hugely beneficial for students in the fields of information technology, control systems, or power systems. Readers should have a basic understanding of linear algebra, convex optimization, and stochastic processes.
Synthetic Polymeric Materials-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Inflammatory Diseases
by Vandana B. Patravale Kamal Dua Harish Dureja Vimal Arora Paul A. McCarronThis book provides a comprehensive overview of synthetic polymers and their applications in designing delivery systems for the management of inflammatory diseases. It presents introductory insights into inflammatory conditions, delves into the role of synthetic polymers, and examines diverse delivery approaches. Synthetic Polymeric Materials-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Inflammatory Diseases explores the potential of synthetic polymers in designing drug delivery systems for managing inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory lung diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, and inflammatory skin diseases, as well as other conditions like cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and eye-related inflammatory conditions. It also discusses the role of synthetic polymers in modulating immune system responses in different disease conditions. Furthermore, it analyzes the 3D printing technologies employed for the preparation of drug delivery systems based on synthetic polymers. Toward the end, the book highlights the challenges and prospects of synthetic polymers in designing delivery systems for the effective management of inflammatory diseases and their clinical usage. This book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, nanotechnology, and drug delivery systems.Key Features Highlights the role of a synthetic polymer-based drug delivery system against inflammatory responses Explores the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing and its application in preparing drug delivery systems based on synthetic polymers Provides valuable insights into how synthetic polymers can be used to modulate immune system responses Presents regulatory compliance using synthetic polymers in drug delivery systems for inflammatory diseases Examines challenges associated with synthetic polymers in drug delivery systems for inflammatory diseases
Religion and Politics in Europe and Latin America: Taming Fear and Insecurity
by Andrés Pérez-BaltodanoThis book presents a comparative interpretation of the socio-emotional histories of Europe and Latin America, offering a novel perspective on the roles of religion and politics in managing collective fear and insecurity in these two regions. Emphasizing the historical fears and insecurities faced by underprivileged sectors of Latin American society, the book draws on cognitive and social sciences to compile political, socioeconomic, and cultural landmarks, identifying continuities and ruptures in European and Latin American histories. The volume highlights Europe’s success and Latin America’s relative failure in crafting political visions capable of taming fear and insecurity. It shows how this largely correlates with how meticulous providentialism (the belief that God governs history) has been supplanted by general providentialism (the belief that God does not intervene in history) in the religious cultures of the two regions. This shift corresponds to the degree of control individuals feel they have over their history and destiny, which typically aligns with their actual social affordances. At the heart of these discussions is the notion that the authenticity of the theoretical foundations of political visions is conditioned by society's view of the divine, which ultimately determines the capacity of these visions’ potential to impact history.Religion and Politics in Europe and Latin America is a useful resource for students and academics interested in Latin American and European history, politics, and culture.
Values in Action: A Compass for School Leaders
by Mike IonValues in Action is a transformative guide for middle and senior school leaders, exploring ethical leadership, positive school culture, and effective communication. It offers a compelling roadmap for leaders to navigate challenges with integrity and compassion, build high-performing teams, and promote continuous improvement and innovation.Through real-world examples, actionable tips, and reflective exercises, this book equips new school leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the complexities of their roles. Chapters cover: The principles of ethical leadership and their application Fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and inclusivity Promoting staff wellbeing Building positive relationships with parents and caregivers Managing performance Recruiting and retaining staff Leading in the community Ensuring a sustainable foundation for long-term success, this guide is essential reading for all new and aspiring senior and middle school leaders, as well as experienced leaders who want to refine their approach and mentor the next generation of school leaders.
The Power of Consumer Creativity: Transforming Consumption and Markets (The Seven C’s of Creativity)
by Marie Taillard Chloe PreeceThis edited book explores the many dimensions of consumption as a creative act using the seven C's of creativity framework. Leading scholars from marketing and consumer research illustrate how acts of consumption are infused with novel thinking, cultural expression, and personal meaning across cutting-edge topics including vintage retail, gaming, biohacking, parenting and degrowth. By highlighting the generative potential of consumer creativity, this collection offers a compelling argument for recognising creativity as a fundamental and pervasive human capability rather than a rare talent. It is essential reading for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to understand the evolving intersections of creativity, consumption, and market transformation.
Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Value Chain (Green Energy and Technology #Green Energy and Technology)
by Chaouki GhenaiThis book covers the significance of hydrogen in relation to energy transition, climate action, and sustainable development. And the unique aspect of this book is its comprehensive examination of the entire value chain of environmentally friendly hydrogen energy. It covers topics such as the following: the role of hydrogen in the energy transition and the goal of net zero emissions by 2050; the infrastructures involved in producing, storing, distributing, and using hydrogen; the process of converting hydrogen into chemicals and fuels; hydrogen safety, certification, and standards; and policies and strategies with regard to capacity building, energy security, and energy connectivity. Because hydrogen can address both energy and environmental issues, this value chain has recently come under scrutiny. Additionally, the book covers the significance of hydrogen in relation to energy transition, climate action, and sustainable development. As the world's economy moves away from carbon pollution, hydrogen will play a crucial role. Integrating hydrogen into several industrial sectors, including power, transportation, industry, and residential and commercial buildings, requires enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at every stage of the value chain.
Thomas Kuhn: From Physics to Philosophy of Science (Springer Biographies)
by Juan V. MayoralThis new biography of Thomas S. Kuhn pays attention to the continuous development of his ideas. Mayoral provides a comprehensive overview of Kuhn's life and work. The book explores how Kuhn&’s theory develops from its beginnings at Harvard University in the early 1950s through the early 1990s at the MIT and also describes Kuhn's parallel lifetime. Between those decades (1950s and 1990s), Kuhn went through different academic institutions, obtained a high status as a public intellectual, and shifted from the history of science to the philosophy of science (and back) as his main research target. All of this left a trace in his philosophical view of science, enriching and changing it since his early training as a theoretical physicist. In this book, Kuhn is considered as an intellectual in evolution, and his contributions are assessed against the backdrop of the different contexts that he traversed. Therefore, there shall not be a static figure of this intellectual, as there shall not be a static figure of the surrounding intellectual contexts, either. At the same time, however, this book is planned so that each chapter provides the reader with a picture of a significant period in Kuhn&’s development and the main ideas that can be observed in it. The book is useful for upper undergraduates in philosophy, especially in philosophy of science, in general history and history of science, in the social sciences and other fields of humanities, and for scientifically trained individuals interested in this author. Kuhn scholars shall find this book useful for their studies on Kuhn insofar as new unpublished documents are employed, new facts about Kuhn&’s life are provided, and a full interpretation of Kuhn&’s evolving system of philosophy of science is built and discussed.
Euro-Par 2025: 31st European Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing, Dresden, Germany, August 25–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15902)
by Pedro C. Diniz Wolfgang E. Nagel Diana GoehringerThe three-volume set LNCS 15900-15902 constitutes the proceedings of the 31st European Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing, Euro-Par 2025, which took place in Dresden, Germany, during August 25–29, 2025. The 78 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 264 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Programming, compilers and performance; scheduling, resource management, cloud, edge computing, and workflows; Part II: Architectures and accelerators; data analytics, AI, and computational science; Part III: Theory and algorithms; multidisciplinary, domain-specific and applied parallel and distributed computing.
Machine Vision in Plant Leaf Disease Detection for Sustainable Agriculture (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1202)
by Nilanjan Dey M. F. MridhaThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between advanced technology and agricultural sustainability. With a focus on leveraging machine vision techniques for the early detection and management of plant diseases, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The book begins by providing an overview of the challenges posed by plant diseases to global food security and agricultural sustainability. It highlights the limitations of traditional disease detection methods and underscores the need for innovative approaches that can offer timely and accurate diagnosis. Through a systematic examination of machine vision principles and methodologies, the book delves into the various stages of disease detection, from image acquisition to feature extraction and classification. Key concepts such as image preprocessing, feature selection, and machine learning algorithms are discussed in detail, with emphasis on their practical implementation in real-world scenarios. Moreover, the book explores the potential of machine vision to contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.
Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
by Biswajit MukherjeeThis book provides a comprehensive overview of functional foods, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals, focusing on their role in maintaining health and preventing a range of diseases. It discusses the latest scientific findings on their efficacy, mechanisms of action, and potential benefits in various aspects of public health, including maternal and child nutrition, aging, and community-level nutrition education. The chapters offer insights into the bioactive components of these substances, their therapeutic effects, and how processing, storage, and environmental factors can influence their potency. Special attention is given to topics such as food adulteration, regulatory frameworks, good manufacturing practices (GMP), and pharmacopoeial standards for supplements and nutraceuticals. In addition, the book highlights emerging research areas, such as the benefits of isothiocyanates from plants, the role of vitamin B complex in supporting healthy pregnancy, and the use of functional foods in managing liver disorders and chronic diseases. Each chapter is supported by current data and provides an in-depth look at the molecular and clinical implications of these nutritional interventions. Further, pictorial descriptions in the form of tables, figures, flowcharts, etc. provide a vivid clarification of the concerned areas. Intended for students, academics, researchers, dietitians, and health professionals, this volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolving landscape of functional nutrition and its applications in modern healthcare.
Counteracting the Neoliberal City: Towards the Integral and Recognitive Regeneration of Public Spaces (The Urban Book Series)
by Michaela De MarcoThis book presents a groundbreaking theoretical and methodological framework for analyzing urban phenomena and urban policies and a pioneering approach to urban regeneration projects. The text advocates for an &“Integral and Recognitive Urban Regeneration&” of public spaces in cities to confront current neoliberal urban policies, which have been ineffective in achieving genuine overall &“wellbeing&” in contemporary urban environments. &“Integral and Recognitive Urban Regeneration&” is a macro-process composed of several micro-contextualized urban projects that account for the complexity of urban spaces. This process goes beyond merely enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of architectural spaces, rather presenting itself as an educational, community-oriented, cooperative, creative, socializing, eco-friendly, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary process that serves as a platform for regenerating compromised ecosystems; promoting the cognitive, psychological, emotional, social, and political empowerment of resident communities; and addressing local and global forms of social and ecological injustice. As such, this book is an essential resource for students, researchers, academics, and experienced planners alike.
Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
by John Simpson Vita Zidere Owen I. Miller Trisha VigneswaranThis thoroughly updated practical book describes a systematic approach to ultrasound examination of the fetal heart based on accepted screening recommendations. The content is enhanced by images and videos of both normal and abnormal sonographic findings that brings the topic to life and provides the reader with critical clinical information on best practice. Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management goes further than simply describing core screening views. It includes extended views of the fetal heart, the use of Doppler techniques and assessment of fetal cardiac function. “Variants” that can be encountered in practice are described as well as the features of the major groups of cardiac abnormalities and fetal arrhythmias. Because the authors include experienced fetal and paediatric cardiologists, the focus is not only on diagnostic features but also the approach to postnatal care and prognosis. This content is enhanced by inclusion of chapters relating to associated fetal abnormalities, the genetics of congenital heart disease and new imaging modalities such as MRI of the fetal heart. This book equips those using ultrasound to image the fetus with a clear concise reference to meet the challenge of new guidelines and to expand their knowledge of complementary echocardiographic techniques and management. It details why prenatal recognition of congenital heart disease is being prioritised to allow for parental choice, recognition of associated abnormalities and improvement of postnatal outcome. As such, this book is a vital resource for all professionals, whether they be a cardiologist, fetal medicine specialist, sonographer or midwife.
Systemische Supervision in der Pflege: Methoden, Instrumente und Fallbeispiele für die Umsetzung
by Gordon Heringshausen Natalie-Reyes Castellanos-Herr Ivo WintersteinSystemische Supervision in der Pflege – Unterstützung, Reflexion, Entlastung Pflegekräfte meistern täglich herausfordernde und emotional belastende Situationen. Systemische Supervision bietet wertvolle Hilfe: Sie stärkt die Selbstreflexion, verbessert die Teamkommunikation und hilft, Konflikte konstruktiv zu bewältigen. Dieses Buch zeigt praxisnah, wie Supervision gezielt eingesetzt werden kann, um Pflegekräfte zu entlasten und die Qualität der Pflege nachhaltig zu steigern. Mit konkreten Beispielen und erprobten Methoden wird deutlich, wie Einzelne und Teams gleichermaßen profitieren können. Ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter für alle, die ihre professionelle Pflegearbeit mit mehr Klarheit und Unterstützung gestalten möchten.
Social Attitudes in the Early 21st Century
by Chau-kiu CheungThis book is to present a review and new research findings to upgrade the understanding of social attitudes. Social attitudes in the contemporary era are valuable and necessary for a better understanding using the analytical-functionalist framework. The attitudes are a person&’s association of oneself with social objects. The association can be the maintenance of acceptance, confidence, favor, justification, or trust. These objects are socially relevant or visible, that is, among people or society. This understanding means explaining, predicting, and evaluating social attitudes in a general person in the current world concerning their causes or predictors. The concern is to clarify what influence and predict social attitudes and why the influences and predictions occur and as such evaluate the goodness of social attitudes, notably their promotion or early intervention. Differentiating the influences and predictions for China and the United States is crucial for the current bipolar world.
Below the Waist: Pads, Hoops, Crinolines and Bustles
by Mandy BarringtonBelow the Waist: Pads, Hoops, Crinolines and Bustles provides a wide range of historical patterns and instructions to construct a range of underpinnings, simple pads, a farthingale, 18th century hoops, 19th century crinolines and bustles.The silhouette that enables us to recognize and date historical female garments owes a great deal to the underpinnings that support the costume. Historical underpinnings were constructed to hold and shape the outer garment, creating a silhouette unique to a particular period. The examination of a wide range of original garments forms the basis for each pattern in this book and includes historical information to support each pattern, providing a unique shape that gives a wider choice for the costumer to create an accurate period silhouette. Many of the garments are from unseen collections and present new patterns for the reader. Clear step by step instructions, with supporting diagrams, will enable the reader to produce an accurate period undergarment.Mandy Barrington‘s method of pattern drafting allows anyone, from students on costume construction courses to professionals working in the costuming industry, to draft and make an authentic historical underpinning.
(Un)Gendered Experiences in the Virtual Space: Continuities between the Physical and Digital
by Subhadra Mitra Channa Indrani MukherjeeThis book critically examines the ever-evolving relationship between gender, identity and technology, investigating how identity is shaped, expressed, and contested within virtual environments.It brings together empirical essays from various geographies including Israel, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Brazil, and India, to explore how gender constructs, religiosity, social support structures, ethical discourses, biases and toxicity weave into the digital fabric. While the digital space can build community and open up liberating possibilities, it also retains echoes of real-world social and gender dynamics. The absence of the physical body does not shield virtual spaces from deeply entrenched socio-cultural and political contexts. Through an exploration of different virtual platforms and digital apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Tinder among others, the book invites readers to contemplate the boundless possibilities and pressing challenges that arise when gendered experiences converge with the infinite expanse of the virtual space(s). The chapters in this volume offer great analytical insights into these dynamics supported by well-surmised theoretical and methodological backdrops.The book will be of interest to practitioners of social sciences, especially those interested in issues of gender and identity politics as well as research in the digital or virtual space. It will also be a valuable resource for students and researchers of anthropology and sociology.
Evangelising the Nation: Religion and the Formation of Naga Political Identity (Transition in Northeastern India)
by John ThomasEvangelising the Nation examines the extent to which a particular articulation of Christianity mediated the formation of national identity among the Nagas who inhabit the hill tracts between the Brahmaputra River in India and the Chindwin River in Burma (now Myanmar). This revised second edition revisits the defining attributes of this process and brings to forefront the agential role of religion in shaping modern political identities.This book, based on meticulous archival research, tracks the transmutations of Protestantism from the United States to the hill tracts of Northeast India, and its impact on the form and content of the nation that was imagined and longed for by the Nagas. It also examines how missionaries, local church leaders, and the colonial and post-colonial state mediated nationalist aspirations among the Nagas during the twentieth century.Part of Transitions in Northeastern India series, this lucidly written book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of South Asian history, religion, political science, sociology and social anthropology, and particularly those concerned with Northeast India.
Principles of Behavior
by Richard W. MalottKnown for both its narrative style and scientific rigor, Principles of Behavior is the premier introduction to behavior analysis. Through an exploration of experimental, applied, and theoretical concepts, the author summarizes the key conversations in the field, bringing the content to life using humorous and engaging language. The text’s tried-and-true pedagogy makes the content as clear as possible without oversimplifying the concepts.Key features of this book include: Study objectives, key terms, and review questions that encourage students to check their understanding before moving on. Real-world examples and case studies illustrating key concepts and principles. New enrichment sections, demonstrating the way in which the principles of behavior can help us make sense of our everyday lives. This is an essential resource for both introductory and intermediate courses in behavior analysis. It is carefully tailored to the length of a standard academic semester and how behavior analysis courses are taught, with each section corresponding to a week’s worth of coursework. The text can also function as the first step in a student’s journey into becoming a professional behavior analyst at the BA, MA, or PhD/EdD level. Each chapter of the text is integrated with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) task list, serving as an excellent primer to many of the BACB tasks.
Teaching Elementary Grammar with Mentor Texts: Ready to Use Lesson Plans for Grades 3–5
by Sean RudayTeaching Elementary Grammar with Mentor Texts: Ready to Use Lesson Plans for Grades 3–5 contains detailed grammar lesson plans for teachers in grades three, four, and five. The lesson plans in this book incorporate the research-based best practices of grammar instruction and apply those practices to the teaching and learning of grammar instruction. They present grammatical concepts in the context of effective writing by using mentor texts. These mentor text examples, which students read from a writer’s perspective, deepen students’ metacognition of the importance of grammatical concepts and help them see the elements of grammar as tools for strong writing that authors use strategically to make their work as strong as possible. The book provides elementary school teachers with user-friendly lesson plans that they can easily use to put mentor text-based grammar instruction into action in their classrooms. These lesson plans feature published examples of grammatical concepts from contemporary children’s and middle-grade books, activities that help students connect their reading and writing experiences, and reflective activities that facilitate students’ metacognition of the importance of grammatical concepts. The thorough plans in this book will help teachers put the best practices of grammar instruction into action in concrete, practitioner-oriented ways.
Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2026 (Spon's Price Books)
Compiled by AECOM, the 2026 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of inflationary pressure, global uncertainty and skills shortages.It includes 20,000 prices for the most frequently specified construction items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups. All prices have been updated via comprehensive supplier engagement combined with AECOM’s market intelligence and a short-term inflationary forecast to ensure you have the most accurate cost data available. Activity descriptions and build ups have been updated to reflect changes to standard specifications, Building Regulation changes, emerging practices, and changing outputs. Although it suits a wide range of project sizes, this is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for contracts exceeding £4,000,000 in value.All the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S ARCHITECTS' AND BUILDERS' PRICE BOOK are also included: Hundreds of alternative materials prices for the more unusual items Detailed guidance on wage rates, daywork, cost limits and allowances, property insurance and professional fees, plus useful formulae, design criteria and trade association addresses Included within the inside front cover of every book is a VitalSource® eBook redemption code giving one user access to the content digitally until the end of December 2026.