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Sustainable Aging: Cases and Cooperation in China and Germany
by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHThis open access book discusses three areas in which Germany has long-standing experience and solutions that are valuable for other countries—care education, care insurance and standards for age-friendly city neighborhoods. It introduces the development background, application and shortcomings in the German and Chinese context, providing examples for from around the globe and showcasing the role of international cooperation projects in promoting knowledge exchange and advising on implementation in the country-specific context. Fast-paced demographic changes present a pressing challenge around the world. In Europe, the demographic problem, along with discussions on solutions, has been prevalent for many decades. And recently, it has also reached formerly developing countries in Asia, such as China. International cooperation, including international development cooperation, promotes the exchange of ways to tackle the social and economic challenges in order to find globally applicable solutions, thereby contributing to sustainable development. By presenting lessons learned in other countries, this book provides guidance for policy makers, city representatives and academicians seeking solutions for the challenges of an aging society in their own countries. Although the application of interventions is context-specific, the discussion and exchange on available solutions are essential to achieving socially sustainable and inclusive societies.
Current Trends in Civil Engineering and Engineering Sciences 2024, Vol 1: Proceedings of 4ICGE-Iraq 2024, Vol 1
by Mahdi Karkush Deepankar Choudhury Mohammed FattahThis book contains selected articles from the fourth International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering-Iraq 2024 (ICGE-2024) held on April 17–18, 2024, at at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, Karbala, Iraq. This proceeding discusses the latest research and studies in geotechnical engineering and all related topics in different fields such as civil engineering, environmental engineering, and architectural engineering. This book gives participants from both academics and industry a great chance to learn about recent developments in Geotechnical engineering fields
Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research: 10th International Conference, KEER 2024, Taichung, Taiwan, November 20–23, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2313)
by Tzu-Wei Tsai Kuohsiang Chen Toshimasa Yamanaka Shinichi Koyama Simon Schütte Anitawati Mohd LokmanThe two volume set, LNCS 2313 and LNCS 2314, constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024, held in Taichung, Taiwan during November 20–23, 2024. The 57 full papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 154 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections:- Part I: Emotion Research in Southeast Asia (SEA): Bridging Cultures, Advancing Design; Competencies Required by Different Positions for Innovation; Exploring the Intersection of Kansei Engineering and Affective Computing in Digital Media Design Research; Image and Media in Kansei Design; Innovative Design for Cultural Sustainability. Part II: Kansei Approach to Sustainability Society; Kansei in Senses and Interaction; Kansei Issues in Cross-Cultural Design; Wellbeing/ Experience Quality of Life/ Healthcare.
Angewandte Andragogik im Hochschulbereich: Die Gestaltung von Erwachsenenbildung in der Hochschullehre (FOM-Edition)
by Anga Engelke-Herrmannsfeldt Bernd AhrendtDieses Buch zeigt, auf welche Weise Erwachsenenbildung in der Hochschullehre kreativ, wertschätzend und partizipativ gestaltet werden kann. Denn die Frage nach gelungener Lehre und damit nach einem wertschätzenden Miteinander von Studierenden und Lehrenden wird zunehmend wichtiger. Zudem gewinnt die Frage nach dem Stellenwert digitaler Medien an Bedeutung. Dieser Sammelband enthält fachwissenschaftliche und fachdidaktische Beiträge aus der Hochschulpraxis sowie der empirischen und theoretischen Methodologie. Die Beiträge verdeutlichen, wie wichtig die Reflexion des eigenen Menschenbildes für die Lehre und damit für einen respektvollen und partizipativen Umgang mit Studierenden ist. Die Beitragsautorinnen und -autoren haben sich nicht nur explizit mit ihrem jeweiligen Menschenbild auseinandergesetzt, sondern auch die didaktischen Überlegungen und Strategien offengelegt, die sich daraus ableiten. Darüber hinaus reflektieren ehemalige Studierende ihre Erfahrungen und Erlebnisse mit eben diesen Lehrveranstaltungen.
Hell's Gate: A Thriller
by Bill Schutt J. FinchA zoologist must derail a catastrophic plot when an abandoned submarine is discovered deep in the Brazilian wilderness in this adventure series debut.“Two of the best adventure writers to hit the scene in a long time.” —Clive Cussler1944. As war rages in Europe and the Pacific, Army intel makes a shocking discovery: a three-hundred-foot Japanese submarine marooned and empty, deep in the Brazilian interior. A team of Army Rangers sent to investigate has already gone missing, and the military sends Captain R. J. MacCready, a quick-witted, brilliant scientific jack-of-all-trades to learn why the Japanese are there—and what they’re planning.Parachuting into a mist-shrouded valley beneath a two-thousand-foot plateau, Mac is unexpectedly reunited with fellow scientist and friend Bob Thorne, presumed dead for years. Thorne, a botanist, lives with Yanni, an indigenous woman who possesses a mysterious, invaluable knowledge of the rain forest. Their wisdom and expertise will prove lifesaving for Mac as he sets out into the unknown.Soon, Mac learns of a diabolical Axis plot to destroy the United States and its allies. But there’s an even darker force on the prowl, attacking at night and targeting both man and beast. Mac has to uncover the source of this emerging biological crisis and foil the enemy’s plans . . . but will he be in time to save humanity from itself?“Will haunt you long after you put the book down.” —James Cameron, director/writer/explorer“Michael Crichton fans will be pleased that the ending leaves room for a sequel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Fast-moving fun for thriller readers who enjoy a bit of horror and seeing bad guys get what’s coming to them.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Triumphant Warrior: The Legend of the Navy's Most Daring Helicopter Pilot
by Peter D. ShayThe true story of Bronze Star recipient Allen Weseleskey and his high-risk rescue mission, carried out under heavy fire in Vietnam. Includes photos. When the going is fast and rough, I will not falter. I will be uncompromising in every blow I strike. I will be humble in victory. I am a United States Navy Flyer. —from &“A Navy Flyer&’s Creed&” Barely a month after the start of the Tet Offensive in 1968, a Navy flyer applied this creed—and dared to risk not only his career but also his and his fellow aircrewmen&’s lives in rescuing a wounded US Army advisor only moments from certain battlefield death. The pilot, Lt. Cdr. Allen E. &“Wes&” Weseleskey, had been assigned to the Navy&’s Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, the &“Seawolves,&” at the Vinh Long Army Airfield. His controversial mission took place in March 1968 in the Mekong Delta region. Two ARVN companies were being overwhelmed and despite coming under heavy fire, Weseleskey decided to go in and rescue as many survivors as possible. The accompanying Seawolf was forced to turn back after taking hits, but Weseleskey, with the agreement of his crew, persisted—flying so low under the treeline that they were out of reach of the VC rocket launchers. Weseleskey was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Navy Cross during his service. This is his story, from early assignments, clashes with superior officers, missions and rescues during the Tet Offensive, to homecoming. It is the story of a quintessential flyer, an American hero who was prepared to speak his mind and take risks—and of the vital role of the Seawolves in the Vietnam War.
When I Was Five I Killed Myself: A Novel
by Howard Buten&“[A] graceful and brilliant novel . . . leads the reader on a journey through childhood autism that proves enlightening as well as fascinating.&” —ForeWord Magazine Burton Rembrandt has the sort of perspective on life that is almost impossible for adults to understand: the perspective of an eight-year-old. And to Burt, his parents and teachers seem to be speaking a language he cannot understand. This is Burt&’s story as written in pencil on the walls of the Quiet Room in the Children&’s Trust Residence Center, where he lands after expressing his ardent feelings for a classmate. It begins: When I was five I killed myself . . . In this rediscovered modern classic from &“one of France&’s best-loved contemporary writers,&” Howard Buten renders with astounding insight and wry language the tale of a troubled—or perhaps just perfectly normal—young boy testing the boundaries of love and life (Time). &“Buten uses his wit like a whip to get at the heart of this boy&’s own story . . . bringing some shock and some power to that delicate line between youth and the rest of the world.&” —The Austin Chronicle &“This psychologically intense tale moves quickly, and the difficult task of creating a child&’s voice with authenticity and depth proves Buten a gifted stylist and storyteller . . . [an] imaginative and provocative book.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review &“Certainly Buten offers some insight into a troubled child&’s mind.&” —The New York Times Book Review
A Book of Remarkable Criminals: Large Print (Law, Crime And Law Enforcement Ser.)
by H. B. IrvingThis classic study profiles serial killers, gentleman murderers, and every stripe of madman in between Benjamin Pitezel should never have trusted H. H. Holmes. In 1894, the two men conspired to fake Pitezel&’s death for the sake of a $10,000 insurance settlement. But Holmes decided murder would be simpler. He killed his partner, kidnapped three of his children, and tried to claim the insurance money as his own. The scheme unraveled and Holmes killed the children as well. When he was caught, the police had no idea they had captured one of the vilest murderers in American history. The Pitezel murders were only the tip of a very bloody iceberg. The chilling case of H. H. Holmes—famously recounted in Erik Larson&’s award-winning bestseller, The Devil in the White City—is but one of the true crime tales contained in this remarkable work. Author H. B. Irving understood the public&’s lurid fascination with murder, and in this seminal study he shows readers the many faces of evil.
Knitting: A Novel
by Anne Bartlett&“In the tradition of Anita Brookner and Barbara Pym, Anne Bartlett has written a sly, stirring look at women&’s lives&” (Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion). Sandra, a rigid academic, is struggling to navigate the world after losing her husband to cancer. Martha, a self-taught textile artist with her own secret store of grief, spends her days knitting elaborate projects charged with personal meaning. After a chance meeting sparks a friendship between these two very different women, they begin to collaborate—leading to surprising events that will help heal them both, in a novel of &“subtle beauty&” (The Washington Post). &“A moving story about true love and haunting grief.&” —Adriana Trigiani &“A wonderful tale . . . deeply satisfying.&” —Connie May Fowler &“An experience as sensual and mystical as plunging your hands into skeins of wool and color . . . A joyful narrative of creating and connecting.&” —Sena Jeter Naslund
The Perfect $20 Date: Dating Solutions Without Breaking the Bank
by Tomiya GainesCheap dates can be the best dates with classes, destinations, and events that bring fun and romance to dating on a budget.Time seems to stop when it is spent with someone you care about on a date. The value of the moment is in the individual who complements the other in such a way that the rest of world seems to disappear . . . and to think, we can create these moments with $20 or less!In challenging economic times, it is a must to remember to pause and live life in a beautiful moment. Many think the beauty of a moment increases with the dollars spent, but in these pages await the secrets to creating joyful memories for less.The Perfect $20 Date shows singles how a quality date without breaking the bank is possible, and provides other solid dating tips for single people and married couples. Open these pages and learn how it’s done!
Drowning in Gruel: Stories
by George SingletonTake a darkly hilarious trip through a South Carolina town with the &“unchallenged king of the comic Southern short story&” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). &“Usually stories about small, quirky, southern towns are full of adorable, quirky characters that share their unusual philosophies with us and teach us how to enjoy life (think Forrest Gump or even Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil). Gruel may be small, southern, and quirky, but it is also as miserable as its name sounds. The inhabitants are miserable. Even people from as far away as New York who happen to stop by Gruel are miserable . . . Fortunately, the writing is good enough that the misery becomes somehow enjoyable.&” —Booklist &“George Singleton is a madman. He&’s also one of the most talented American writers the South has turned out in decades.&” —The Post and Courier
Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
by Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George OtteA former chancellor and a lineup of stellar educators offer plans and ideas for making education work better for everyone. College is too expensive for too many. Politicians call for more financial support, but approve less. Underpaid, overworked adjuncts teach vastly more than the star faculty members who drew students to campus. Departments and administrations focus more on protecting their territories than on pedagogy or even management. Technology is extolled and resisted, hyped as the force that will utterly transform or deform education. It seems clear that the American system of higher education is broken. In a series of essays collected and edited by Matthew Goldstein, credited with reviving the vast City University of New York, and George Otte, Director of Academic Technology at CUNY, well-respected and innovative educators offer solutions to the fiscal, administrative, pedagogical, technical, and political problems. Among the solutions: * Break the centuries-old models of brick and mortar education and replace it with online, peer-led, and adaptive learning * Re-envision governance so even reluctant faculty and administrators can once again become invested in education rather than self-interest * Find innovative ways of promoting the changes American education so desperately needs, including figuring out when and where students are most likely to learn With essays from such thought leaders as Cathy N. Davidson, Candace Thille, Ray Schroeder, James Hilton, and Jonathan R. Cole, Change We Must is a must-read for anyone wanting American higher education to succeed and thrive in these challenging times.
Renting Silence: A Roaring Twenties Mystery (The Roaring Twenties Mysteries #3)
by Mary MileyIn 1920s Hollywood, Mary Pickford&’s script girl is out to solve a murder with &“a little sparkle [and] some wily Prohibition-era shenanigans . . . a great read&” (Booklist). Former vaudevillian Jessie Beckett has found work as a script girl—with a sideline in sleuthing—at Pickford-Fairbanks Studios, run by the silent film stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. When actress Ruby Glynn is wrongly convicted of murder, Pickford asks Jessie to help clear her friend&’s name. But it won&’t be easy. The victim was found stabbed in her bedroom with Ruby lying unconscious on the floor, holding a bloody knife. Jessie&’s investigation sends her back through the Midwest vaudeville circuit, where she encounters old friends, new dangers, and her sometime-beau David seemingly involved in some shady dealings. Now it&’ll take all her wits and ingenuity to find the killer without accidentally playing her own death scene. &“With a well-developed and surprising plot twist, an appealing, resourceful amateur detective, and fascinating period details, this entertaining historical will delight fans of Old Hollywood.&” —Library Journal
The Seducer: A Novel
by Jan KjaerstadIn this &“enormously accomplished and compelling novel,&” a man crisscrosses Scandinavia to solve the mystery of his wife&’s death—and of his own life (Paul Auster, bestselling author of 4 3 2 1). Jonas Wergeland, a famous TV documentary producer with an almost magical knack for infidelity, returns one evening from the World&’s Fair in Seville to find his wife dead on the living room floor. What follows is a quest to find the killer, and an endlessly inventive look at the conditions that have brought Wergeland to this critical juncture in life. From his hairsbreadth escape from a ravenous polar bear while filming in Greenland to a near-death experience aboard a passenger ferry in the icy Baltic, the experiences that comprise the narrative of Wergeland&’s life provide a fascinating portrait of a media icon at the crux of his journey as an artist.
Knowledge Management and Acquisition for Intelligent Systems: 20th Principle and Practice of Data and Knowledge Acquisition Workshop, PKAW 2024, Kyoto, Japan, November 18–19, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15372)
by Shiqing Wu Xing Su Xiaolong Xu Byeong Ho KangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Acquisition for Intelligent Systems, PKAW 2024, held in Kyoto, Japan, during November 18–19, 2024. The 15 full papers and 9 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. These papers demonstrate advanced research on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent systems.
Hydrogen Production from Seawater Electrolysis (SpringerBriefs in Energy)
by Zafar Khan Ghouri Dilshad Hussain David James HughesThis brief provides an in-depth exploration of seawater splitting electrocatalysts, emphasizing critical challenges such as sustaining high current density, achieving oxygen evolution reaction (OER) selectivity, and utilizing earth-abundant materials. It offers insights into the current landscape of seawater electrolyzer technologies and emerging alternatives. The book also discusses rational design approaches aimed at developing highly active and stable electrocatalysts capable of industrial-scale current densities without degradation, with a focus on achieving selective oxygen evolution over chlorine evolution. Recent advancements in seawater electrocatalysts, including transition metal oxides, nitrides, sulfides, phosphides, and carbides, are examined. Additionally, it highlights promising strategies for electrocatalyst and electrolyzer design, as well as unconventional operating parameters. making it a valuable resource for graduates and researchers active in the fields of electrocatalysis and green technologies.
Philosophische Präkonzepte verstehen: Eine Untersuchung der begrifflichen und methodischen Grundlagen (Ethik und Bildung)
by Nils HöppnerPhilosophische Präkonzepte sind Vorannahmen, die Lernende zu einem philosophischen Problem haben, bevor sie sich tiefergehend mit den etablierten philosophischen Positionen zu diesem Problem im Philosophie-Unterricht auseinandersetzen. In der philosophiedidaktischen Forschungsdiskussion werden Präkonzepte als Ausgangspunkt der philosophischen Urteilsbildung der Lernenden betrachtet. Die vorliegende Untersuchung zielt darauf ab, das Verstehen philosophischer Präkonzepte theoretisch zu beschreiben und zu erklären. Unter Bezug auf philosophische und didaktische Theoreme werden die begrifflichen und methodischen Grundlagen dieses Verstehens untersucht. Es wird herausgearbeitet, welche Fähigkeiten und Praktiken seitens des Lehrenden erforderlich sind, um die Präkonzepte der Lernenden gleichsam umfassend sowie differenziert zu verstehen. In diesem Zusammenhang wird gezeigt, dass es sich beim Verstehen philosophischer Präkonzepte um eine spezifische Form des Lehrens der Philosophie handelt. Dieses Lehren gilt dem Anspruch, die Lernenden in einen rationalen, philosophischen Dialog zu involvieren und zur eigenständigen Urteilsbildung zu befähigen.
Disclosing Sexual Violence in a Digital Society: Storytelling, Activism, and Justice (Crime and Justice in Digital Society #3)
by Tully O’NeillThis book examines the various ways that victim-survivors disclose sexual violence in digital settings and theorizes the extent to which these practices constitute a new and informal 'justice' occurring in digital space. It features qualitative research interviews conducted with victim-survivors who disclosed sexual violence online and analyzes digital spaces utilized by survivors for the purposes of support, healing, and connection. The volume provides insight into how and why victim-survivors use digital technologies to pursue ‘justice’ and the decision-making processes they undertake in order to navigate digital space after sexual violence. It expands on the theorization of informal justice in digital society and its potential implications. It focuses particularly on the experiences of justice for victim-survivors in the aftermath of sexual violence, highlighting the complexities of disclosing rape, sexual assault, and abuse in digital space.
The Crossroads of Competition Law and Energy Regulation
by Laura RimšaitėThis book explores the delicate balance between fostering competitive energy markets and ensuring effective regulation. It addresses the difficulty of reconciling competitive market dynamics with regulatory objectives such as ensuring reliability, fairness, and sustainability. In the highly dynamic energy sector, the convergence of competition law and energy regulation is a critical factor that greatly influences the trajectory of energy markets. The intersection of these significant domains can be complex and transformative when the goals of fostering fair competition and guaranteeing dependable and eco-friendly energy provision coincide. Market power in the energy sector can lead to a concentration of power among a handful of firms, which can hinder competition and limit consumer options. The dual objective of tackling market dominance and promoting energy security constitutes a significant challenge. In turn, the book discusses the challenges posed by natural monopolies in energy networks, the need for regulatory frameworks to support investment in infrastructure and renewable energy, and the complexities of price fluctuations. The topic of market dominance is also considered, as dominant corporations are capable of controlling prices and suppressing competition, resulting in higher prices for consumers and stifling innovation. The book offers valuable perspectives on creating a regulatory framework that promotes fair competition and achieves long-term policy goals in the energy sector. To do so, it draws on case studies and analyses from various countries.
Distributed Impulsive Coordination of Multi-Agent Systems (Intelligent Control and Learning Systems #15)
by Zhengle Zhang Tiedong Ma Bing CuiThis book investigates the distributed impulsive coordination control of multi-agent systems (MASs), including consensus problem and formation problem. Compared with continuous control, impulsive control as a discontinuous control method only needs information interaction at impulsive instants, which can greatly reduce the transmission cost in the communication process. In practice, MASs are often affected by environmental and hardware conditions, resulting in the application of impulsive control is limited. For example, it is difficult to exert the impulsive control signal accurately at a fixed instant, and it is difficult to control all agents at the same impulsive instant. Moreover, the actual models of MASs often contain some constraints such as unknown parameters, stochastic perturbation, and time delays. In addition, stochastic switching topologies and cyberattacks will limit the communication between agents in MASs, which will greatly affect the coordination control performance. Based on the existing research results, this book considers the above constraints of MASs in practice and studies the key problems of distributed impulsive coordination control for MASs. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in control system theory, as well as engineers studying MASs.
Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research: 10th International Conference, KEER 2024, Taichung, Taiwan, November 20–23, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2314)
by Tzu-Wei Tsai Kuohsiang Chen Toshimasa Yamanaka Shinichi Koyama Simon Schütte Anitawati Mohd LokmanThe two volume set, LNCS 2313 and LNCS 2314, constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024, held in Taichung, Taiwan during November 20–23, 2024. The 57 full papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 154 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections:- Part I: Emotion Research in Southeast Asia (SEA): Bridging Cultures, Advancing Design; Competencies Required by Different Positions for Innovation; Exploring the Intersection of Kansei Engineering and Affective Computing in Digital Media Design Research; Image and Media in Kansei Design; Innovative Design for Cultural Sustainability. Part II: Kansei Approach to Sustainability Society; Kansei in Senses and Interaction; Kansei Issues in Cross-Cultural Design; Wellbeing/ Experience Quality of Life/ Healthcare.
The State We're In: A unforgettable, heart-stopping love story from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller
by Adele Parks'Spellbinding'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Made me laugh and cry'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG - what an ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Opposites attract in this epic love story about a chance encounter from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both of You. And once you know it ends, don't forget to #KeepTheSecret. What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life?Jo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding.Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past.In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...And don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Just Between Us, out now! Readers love Adele Parks 'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins
Byzantine Dress: A Guide
by Jennifer BallThis book offers approaches to the study of Byzantine dress of elites and non-elites, in sacred and secular modes, from the beginning of the Empire in the fourth century until the fifteenth century. Byzantine dress is considered from within and outside of the Empire and examines both artifactual remains as well as emphasizing studies that elucidate Byzantine dress when few or no artifacts exist.Byzantine Dress: A Guide tackles current conceptual frameworks in the first three chapters and considers identity and sartorial signaling among Byzantines as well as foreigners in images as well as actual items of dress. A second section addresses material considerations, reflecting on construction and its effect on value. The interpretation of archaeological material is analyzed, along with reconstruction and context. Dress as part of rituals—at court, church, and in various ceremonies—is the focus of the third section. The final two chapters bring Byzantine dress into conversation with dress studies more broadly. A discursive chapter argues for a fashion system within the Byzantine Empire, which has been largely seen as pre-dating the notion of fashion. The final chapter concerns the display, interpretation, and conservation of fragmentary material in a museum context.This book aims toward a general audience new to the subject of Byzantine dress. Specialists in Byzantine studies and dress studies more generally will find the attention to current scholarship and archaeological interpretation invaluable for research, and the book will also appeal to an audience new to the subject of Byzantine dress.
Reimagining the Silk Roads: Interactions and Perceptions Across Eurasia
by Julian Henderson Stephen L. Morgan Matteo SaloniaThis book brings together scholars from many disciplines to shed light on the long history of the silk roads, to redefine it, and to demonstrate its vitality and importance.Reimagining the Silk Roads illuminates economic, spiritual, and political networks, bridging different chronologies and geographies. Richly illustrated, it explores fascinating topics, including archaeological discoveries, oceanic explorations, the movement, and impact of ideas, and the ways in which the silk roads, broadly defined, contributed to processes of globalization. Reconciling the study of land and sea routes, and paying attention to themes such as material culture, environment, trade, and the role of religious faiths, the authors offer complex yet accessible studies of the history of interactions and perceptions across Eurasia over the last 3,000 years. The editors critically respond to the recent politicisation of the silk roads and reflect on their polycentric character.The book challenges and revives silk roads studies, and it will be relevant not only to researchers in archaeology, history, heritage and related fields, but also to the general reader.
Bionanomaterials for Industrial Applications
by Shakeel AhmedBionanomaterials for Industrial Applications is a comprehensive guide to the current state of bionanomaterials research and their prospective applications in a variety of industrial sectors. The book discusses the properties of bionanomaterials, types and their potential applications in various disciplines, such as biomedicine, food industry, environment, etc. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of bionanomaterials research and their potential applications, making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this dynamic and rapidly developing field.Features: Discusses properties, classifications, and synthesis of bionanomaterials in addition to industrial applications Covers circular economy and life cycle assessment of bionanomaterials Explores impact of bionanomaterials on environment and human health Includes individual chapters specifically focusing on a particular application of bionanomaterials Reviews detailed industrial applications in particular field viz. environmental, food sciences, biomedical, and so forth This book is designed for researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students working in the field of bionanomaterials, as well as industrial professionals who could benefit from the use of bionanomaterials.