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Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal (Matchmakers of Bath #2)
by Amanda McCabeA charming Christmas Regency romance A festive romance to fool society… But are they fooling themselves too? Mary St. Aubin is a stellar matchmaker, but society has decided that, as a spinster, Mary can no longer be trusted with their matches! After watching her parents&’ cold marriage, she refuses to wed for anything but love. Then at a Christmas house party she encounters dangerously attractive Scottish laird Charles. He needs Mary&’s help saving his ward from a reputation-ruining liaison with a rake. But when Charles&’s own rakish past starts to get in the way, is there another match that must happen first…between Mary and Charles?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmakers of BathBook 1: The Earl's Cinderella CountessBook 2: Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal
Experimental Design and Scientific Data Analysis (Science for Conservators)
by Lynda K. Skipper Philip J. SkipperExperimental Design and Scientific Data Analysis provides accessible information about the research process from start to finish as applied to conservation to enable readers to successfully plan and carry out research and share findings effectively with others.The book is divided into two parts, starting with experimental design in Part 1 and then considering data analysis in Part 2. Part 1 takes the reader through the process of designing and planning experiments, from the initial design of aims and objectives to ethical testing, and includes a range of examples to demonstrate how these ideas apply to a range of specialisms and materials. Part 2 focuses on what to do with data once it has been collected, including choosing the right statistical test, different methods of presenting information, and communicating your findings clearly to your chosen audience. Questions at the end of each chapter are designed to help readers check and consolidate their knowledge of the different topics.Experimental Design and Scientific Data Analysis is suitable for students, emerging professionals, and experienced conservators at different stages of their careers, and is particularly suitable for those without a scientific background.
Miracles in Said Nursi and Thomas Aquinas: Non-Noninterventionist Approaches to Divine Action and the Sciences (Routledge Science and Religion Series)
by Edmund Michael LazzariIn order to preserve contemporary understandings of the sciences, many figures of the Divine Action Project (DAP) held that God could never violate or suspend a law of nature, causing the marginalization of miracles from scholarly theology–science dialogue. In the first substantive entry of interreligious dialogue on the topic, this book provides fresh, contemporary accounts of Said Nursi and Thomas Aquinas on miracles and science, challenges contemporary noninterventionist presuppositions, and explores rich, untapped avenues in the theology, metaphysics, and epistemology of miracles and laws of science. Through an exploration of Nursi’s Ash’arite, Quranic interpretation of the sciences, and St. Thomas’s neglected doctrine of obediential potency, this volume marshals powerful tools from the world’s two largest religions to elucidate the foundations of God’s interaction with creatures.As well as contributing to the contemporary debate, this volume provides Muslim and Christian readers alike substantive intellectual frameworks in which to think about the sciences from the heart of their own intellectual traditions, while at the same time giving them as alternatives to mainstream contemporary approaches for scientists and other readers engaged in theology–science dialogue.
Revolutionizing Women’s Education at the University of Oxford: Single-Sex Colleges and Identity Theory, 1870-2022 (Routledge Research in Higher Education)
by Dennis A. AhlburgThis book delves into the impacts and consequences of the policy of co-residence at the University of Oxford, investigating why and how women were kept at the periphery of the university and how Oxford responded to the growing demand for women’s higher education.The book further examines how the admittance of women into men’s colleges and vice versa ultimately shaped the identities of both the University and the student population. The author draws upon identity theory to explain the existence and persistence of single-sex colleges at the University, and the theory of social epidemics or cascades is used to explain the rapid embrace of co-residence by the remaining men’s colleges after its adoption by the first five men’s colleges. In addition, the author uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate claims about the impact of co-residence on undergraduate women, women dons, and women’s colleges.Unearthing and providing a sustained and in-depth analysis of a quiet, yet revolutionary, undertaking at one of the world’s most renowned institutions, it will appeal to scholars, faculty, and upper-level students with interests in gender in education, educational inclusion and diversity, history of education, international education, as well as sociology of education and social theory.
Teaching Translation: Contexts, Modes and Technologies
by Martin Ward Carlo Eugeni Callum WalkerThe field of translation and interpreting (T&I) training has been undergoing rapid and far-reaching transformation in recent years, as a result of technological advances and sweeping shifts in the international environment within which T&I seeks to mediate.Teaching Translation: Contexts, Modes and Technologiesprovides across-section of multi-national perspectives on teaching various dimensions of translation both within dedicated programmes and as part of individual modules on translation- adjacent programmes. This volume offers essential up-to-date perspectives to ensure that T&I training remains robust and resilient far into the 21st century.Examining key topics of concern across academia, professional translation practice, and collaborative pedagogies, as well as offering crucial insights from the voices of the trainees themselves, this is an essential text for professionals, scholars, and teachers of translation studies and interpreting studies.
Talking Equity in Polarized Times: Stories and Strategies from Teachers and Students
by Meagan Call-Cummings Kristien Zenkov Jeff KellerHow can teachers help students navigate tough topics in an increasingly politicized world? Featuring perspectives from teachers and students across the country, this unique book provides hope, applicable knowledge, and practical skills for teachers to address a range of current issues—including race, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, diversity and equity, civic engagement, ability and disability, school safety, social-emotional learning, immigration, and environmental justice.Each chapter addresses one of those controversial issues and examines how teachers are grappling with it in their own classrooms. Each chapter is also informed by youths’ insights, drawn from the authors’ work with the Youth Research Council and the Through Students’ Eyes project. Features include suggested resources, reflection questions, and talking points to support teachers in framing discussions of the topic positively and accurately.With the voices and skills in this book, you’ll be able to work with these issues no matter your own teaching contexts.
Embryology Explained: A Comprehensive Textbook for Medical Students & Residents
by Fawz Kazzazi Diana Kazzazi Danny KazzaziEmbryology Explained is an essential guide for medical students and residents, enriched with original illustrations by Dr Thomas Newman that navigate the complexities of embryonic development. Structured methodically, the textbook breaks down embryogenesis with clarity and precision. Each chapter is organised into four main sections – embryology, clinical relevance, molecular details, and key points – allowing learners to efficiently review and connect the material with their specific academic and exam requirements. Tailored specifically to address the components of embryology emphasised in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations, this book serves as an invaluable tool for exam preparation. It distinguishes itself from existing texts by shedding the common overly detailed approach and instead highlights the practical clinical applications of embryology, making it more pertinent and accessible for medical students and residents. It is an easy-to-read and comprehensive textbook that will explain embryology for you!
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Distinctive Features (CBT Distinctive Features)
by Amanda Muñoz-Martínez Matthew D. Skinta Sarah Sullivan-Singh Barbara Kohlenberg Mavis TsaiFollowing in the steps of the first edition, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Distinctive Features, 2nd Edition, provides a history, context, and building blocks for a behavior therapist to incorporate Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) into their work.This new volume updates material based upon research that has occurred since the first edition, as well as philosophical and theoretical shifts in behavior therapy, such as an emphasis on FAP as a process-based therapy. Each FAP principle is presented in terms of its intended purpose and is clearly linked to the underlying theory, providing clinicians with a straightforward guide for when and how to apply each technique. Practical tips have been added to aid in case conceptualization and the integration of a FAP framework into other process-based, behavioral conceptualizations. The added breadth and depth also emphasize FAP’s unique role in meeting the needs of diverse and marginalized people and applying FAP across diverse settings.This book will be an important read for any student, trainee, or CBT practitioner.
The Routledge Anthology of Climate Fiction: Volume One (Routledge Literature Anthologies)
by Bill GillardThe Routledge Anthology of Climate Fiction brings together key works from the Bible to the twentieth century, in an accessible resource for students and teachers alike. With a robust variety of works, including H. G. Wells, Clare Winger Harris, H. P. Lovecraft, Leslie F. Stone, and Arthur Conan Doyle, The Routledge Anthology of Climate Fiction offers vital new perspectives and critical introductions all the way back to humanity’s earliest surviving literary texts.
Eating, Building, Dwelling: About Food, Architecture and Cities (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by David Arredondo Garrido Juan Calatrava Marta SequeiraThe intricate relationship between food, city and architecture, spanning from ancient civilizations to the present, serves as a focal point for interdisciplinary discourse. This book delves into a diverse set of cases throughout history in which processes related to food significantly influenced architectural or urban designs.This book delineates three spatial levels — city, home and intermediate spaces — illuminating their dynamic interplay within the construct of a continually evolving “food space." Featuring 12 contributions from Mediterranean Europe, this publication explores historical legacies and contemporary challenges. Divided into urban-territorial and architectural scales, it offers nuanced insights into urban dynamics, domestic life and gastronomic tourism. Supported by a prestigious introductory study, this research advances a comprehensive understanding of food's role in shaping urban environments.Through the chapters of this book, those interested in cultural studies of food, urban history and architecture will be able to reflect on our relationship with food and its processes, and how it affects the way we live and design our cities and their architectures.
Proceedings of 2024 Chinese Intelligent Systems Conference: Volume III (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1285)
by Yingmin Jia Weicun Zhang Yongling Fu Huihua YangThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 20th Chinese Intelligent Systems Conference, CISC 2024, which was held on October 26–27, 2024, in Guilin, Guangxi, China. The book focuses on new theoretical results and techniques in the field of intelligent systems and control. This is achieved by providing in-depth studies of a number of important topics such as multi-agent systems, complex networks, intelligent robots, complex systems theory and swarm behaviour, event-driven and data-driven control, robust and adaptive control, big data and brain science, process control, intelligent sensors and detection technology, deep learning and learning control, navigation and control of flying vehicles, and so on. The book is particularly suitable for readers interested in learning intelligent systems and control and artificial intelligence. The book can benefit researchers, engineers and graduate students.
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting: ICCRRR 2024 (RILEM Bookseries #59)
by Hans Beushausen Joanitta Ndawula Mark Alexander Frank Dehn Pilate MoyoThis book gathers contributions presented at the 7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR), held in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 4–6, 2024. The conference aims at sharing knowledge and experience on current developments in concrete technology, durability design and service life management, condition assessment of concrete structures, and concrete repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting. The contributions, which were selected through a rigorous international peer-review process, share exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster new multidisciplinary collaborations.
Education for Citizenship in Times of Global Challenge: IEA International Civic and Citizenship Education Study 2022 International Report
by Wolfram Schulz John Ainley Julian Fraillon Bruno Losito Gabriella Agrusti Valeria Damiani Tim FriedmanThis open access book investigates the ways in which young people around the world are prepared to undertake their roles as citizens. It presents the international results from the third cycle of the study IEA’s International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS 2022). Based on data from 24 countries or benchmarking participants from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, ICCS 2022 studies contexts for and learning outcomes of civic and citizenship education in a wide range of national contexts at the beginning of the third decade of the 21st Century. It responds to both enduring and emerging challenges of educating young people in a world where contexts of democracy and civic participation continue to change. The study addresses issues related to young people’s engagement through digital technologies, migration and diversity, perceptions of the political system, global citizenship, and education for sustainable development. Further, it contains data that reflects civic-related aspects of recent developments such as students’ perceptions of restrictions in response to national emergencies and their trust in scientists. Over the past 50 years, the IEA has conducted comparative research studies in a range of domains focusing on educational policies, practices, and outcomes in many countries around the world. Prior to ICCS 2022, the IEA had conducted four international comparative studies of civic and citizenship education, with a first survey implemented in 1971, a second in 1999, a third in 2009 and a fourth in 2016. ICCS 2022 data allows education systems to evaluate the strengths of educational policies, from a comparative perspective, and to measure progress in achieving critical social objectives of their educational policy agendas.
Shape in Medical Imaging: International Workshop, ShapeMI 2024, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15275)
by Christian Wachinger Beatriz Paniagua Shireen Elhabian Gijs Luijten Jan EggerThis book constitutes the proceedings of the International Workshop on Shape in Medical Imaging, ShapeMI 2024, which took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, on October 6, 2024, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2024. The 16 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. They focus on shape and spectral analysis, geometric learning and modeling algorithms, and application-driven research.
Proceedings of the ICSDI 2024 Volume 3: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #558)
by Yasser Mansour Umashankar Subramaniam Zahiraniza Mustaffa Abdelhakim Abdelhadi Mohamed Al-Atroush Eman AbowardahThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research, innovations, and practical applications in the field of sustainability, with a focus on construction materials and their use in building and civil engineering structures. As an outcome of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations (ICSDI 2024), the book presents a selection of peer-reviewed papers from prominent researchers and engineers around the world. The book covers a broad range of topics, including construction and resilient infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, industrial ecology, renewable energy, future cities, sustainable built environment design, and policies, regulations, and economics for achieving sustainable development goals. This book will serve as an essential reference for graduate students, engineers, and scientists, as well as industry professionals working in the field of sustainability. The book aligns with the scope of book series scope which aims tocontribute to progress in the construction sciences, techniques, and industries through communication between research and practice. It is also a valuable resource for practitioners and policymakers who are interested in understanding the latest technological advancements and innovations in sustainability to solve real-world problems.
George Santayana's and William James's Conflicting Views on Transcendence
by Antonio RiondaThis book studies the philosophical work of George Santayana and the nature of his work's relationship with that of American philosopher William James. James is consistently dismissive of “the ‘all is vanity’ state of mind,” which arguably represents the opposite of America’s activist, progressive ideals. The Spanish Santayana made the overcoming of vanity, or detachment central to his “vital philosophy,” which he had to gradually “disentangle” from the forces he found at work in America. This book, then, traces Santayana’s intricate response to James, from its earliest expression in Interpretations, to his later Realms. Rather than attempt to arrive at a final interpretation of either one’s philosophy, Antonio Rionda emphasizes what James refers to as the hotspot of each one’s thinking: James’s is best described as positivistic Existentialism, and Santayana’s as phenomenological intuitionism. Santayana’s post-Hegelian approach to doing philosophy allows for him to incorporate James’s major insights into his own thinking. The problem of how psychology relates to philosophy led Santayana to posit literary psychology as an alternative to its scientific variety, which once disentangled from James’s psychologism, represents the greatest virtue of James’s thinking.
The Just Transition: A Systems-Thinking Approach To Managing Climate Action
by John MorrisonManaging the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government. While the technical and financial elements of climate transition are vast, the social challenges are even greater. If local populations and workers feel the transitions are not “just” they will resist, and that social opposition now represents one of the greatest barriers to reaching Net Zero by 2050. While the phrase ‘Just Transition’ was in the preamble to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, it is only now that business, finance and governments are starting to discuss what this might mean in practice. Thousands of companies are now starting to develop transition plans alongside those of governments. This book shows how all managers can best integrate social elements into these plans, consult with the people most affected by the transition out of the high carbon economy, and ensure that what looks good on paper works in practice. It takes a systems-thinking approach, focusing on the interconnections and interdependence of environmental, social and governance issues. The challenge is immense, and the changes will need to be profound. Each chapter in the book will look at the main domains in which management and policy challenges will be faced. From massively increasing the extraction of rare earth metals, most of which sit below, or adjacent to, indigenous land, to building the infrastructure needed to generate and distribute green energy, possibly over “Not in My Back Yard’ objections, the task of business and government in ensuring that these changes are fair, and perceived as fair, is immense. This book provides the roadmap for how to get there. Managing the social impacts of the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government.
Translation and Neoliberalism (New Frontiers in Translation Studies)
by Ali Jalalian Daghigh Mark ShuttleworthThis book explores the intersections of neoliberalism, translation, and interpreting, a scarcely explored topic in the field of translation studies across diverse regions, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, covering four primary themes that offer unique perspectives on how neoliberal ideologies influence translation and interpreting. The first theme uses data triangulation to delve into the influence of market-driven ideologies on translation and interpreting curriculum globally as well as the neoliberal tendencies of the trainees in China and Korea. The second theme investigates the effects of top-down neoliberal policies on translation services and practices in Australia, Canada, and the UAE, examining how these policies influence service quality, working conditions, and the balance between market demands and academic requirements. The third theme assesses the influence of technology and neoliberalism on the translation and interpreting labor market, providing a critical analysis of the automation of translation workflows, the rise of non-standard employment arrangements, and the socio-economic challenges faced by translation professionals. The final theme analyzes the intersection of neoliberalism and translation at the discourse level, employing various approaches including critical discourse analysis and content analysis to explore how neoliberal values manifest in translated texts and practices in China, Iran, and USA. This book is an essential resource for academics, postgraduate students, researchers, policymakers, educators, and practitioners interested in the dynamic interplay between neoliberalism and translation, offering new insights and critical perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of the socio-economic forces shaping the field of translation and interpreting.
The Knight's Bride Prize (The Knights' Missions #2)
by Ella MatthewsA dramatic medieval convenient-marriage story Will he risk his mission… For her hand in marriage? On a secret quest to expose a traitor, Sir Hugh enlists in a tournament to win the hand of his target&’s daughter, Lady Bronwen. But the clever, driven maiden jeopardizes his plans when their unexpected attraction threatens to distract him from his duty! She&’s desperate to escape her father, and Hugh can protect her by claiming his prize and marrying her. Yet honor demands the noble knight keep their desire at bay, for completing his mission means betraying his new bride&’s trust… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Knights' MissionsBook 1: The Knight's Rebellious MaidenBook 2: The Knight's Bride Prize
The Cowboy's Christmas Redemption (Dawson Family Ranch #15)
by Melissa SenateA Christmas gift he&’d never expected—His son! Just as he&’s headed to the ranch job of his dreams, Jesse Dawson has the shock of his carefree life: he&’s the father of a three-month-old baby! The cowboy immediately wants to do right by his son, Wyatt…but first, he&’s got to prove himself to Wyatt&’s aunt, who&’s raising the baby as her own. Stunning Lila Mack&’s thrilled to discover her twin sister&’s one-night paramour wants to be part of her precious nephew&’s life. At least, that&’s what Jesse says. But she&’s suspicious that the swaggering cowboy hasn&’t left his old ways behind. Can Jesse transform Lila&’s life this magical Christmas—in more ways than one?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Dawson Family RanchBook 1: For the Twins' SakeBook 2: Wyoming Special DeliveryBook 3: A Family for a WeekBook 4: The Long-Awaited Christmas WishBook 5: Wyoming CinderellaBook 6: Wyoming MatchmakerBook 7: His Baby No Matter WhatBook 8: Heir to the RanchBook 9: Santa's Twin SurpriseBook 10: The Cowboy's Mistaken IdentityBook 11: Seven Birthday WishesBook 12: Snowbound with a BabyBook 13: Triplets Under the TreeBook 14: The Rancher Hits the RoadBook 15: The Cowboy's Christmas RedemptionBook 16: The Rancher's Surprise Deal
Compromised with Her Forbidden Viscount
by Diane GastonA spicy Regency Romeo and Juliet–inspired story with a twist! To escape scandal… She must elope with the enemy! Anna Edgerton and Viscount Willburgh were raised as sworn enemies. But when they&’re caught in a seemingly compromising position at a Vauxhall masquerade, she has no choice but to accept his dutiful offer of marriage to save herself from ruin! When they're in the close confines of the coach to Gretna Green, their hostility gives way to a forbidden passion Will never imagined. But their newlywed bliss is short-lived once they return to society… Confronted by their feuding families, can they forge a love strong enough to heal the rifts threatening to tear them apart?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Regency Christmas Weddings
by Christine Merrill Liz Tyner Elizabeth BeaconThree Regency Christmas short stories in one volume Winter wedding bells are ringing… For three Regency couples! In A Mistletoe Kiss for the Governess by Christine Merrill, Major Frederick is stunned when his daughters&’ governess is not the stern matron he expects, but a beguiling miss who challenges and tempts him! In The Earl's Yuletide Proposal by Liz Tyner, delivering the news that her cousin is calling off her engagement should be simple for Adriana. Until the earl proposes to her instead! In Lord Grange's Snowy Reunion by Elizabeth Beacon, years ago Juno fell in love with Lord Nathaniel Grange, then war tore them apart. Will a snowbound night lead to a second chance? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Her Christmas Wish (The Cottages on Ocean Breeze #1)
by Tara Taylor QuinnAll she wants for Christmas…is a family Attorney and single mom Sage Martin has the family she always wanted—no thanks to Gray Bartholomew, her ex-fiancé. Her adopted young daughter, Leigh, almost makes her forget their scandalous broken engagement. But now the handsome veterinarian is back in Ocean Breeze and hiding out from a scandal of his own. Ten years hasn&’t dimmed their sizzling attraction. Nor has it transformed child-shy Gray into father material. But when Sage is in his strong arms, watching him interact with her toddler, she yearns for a second act. Maybe a little Christmas magic—and a lot of love—will warm Gray&’s reluctant heart! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Cottages on Ocean Breeze Book 1: Her Christmas WishBook 2: Beach Cottage Kisses
Escape to the Bayou (Southern Justice #1)
by Amber Leigh WilliamsCan she outrun the threat from her past…to stay alive and save her friends? Ten years ago, informant Javier Rivera helped free Dr. Grace LaCroix and her friends from human traffickers. When the leader of the cartel escapes and comes looking for vengeance, the traumatized surgeon must go on the run, again aided by Javier. Can she trust this man from her past? From the raucous streets of New Orleans&’s Mardi Gras to a ghostly plantation house deep in the bayou, Grace and Javier dodge the ruthless leader&’s attacks…until Grace&’s complicated feelings for her hero are threatened by the bombshell secret he keeps.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Southern Justice series:Book 1: Escape to the BayouBook 2: Crossing Deadly Tides
Church Girl
by Naima SimoneShe&’s a preacher&’s daughter, a runaway bride and now the (not quite) qualified nanny for a sexy tattoo artist with a beautiful daughter—and a dirty mouth.What&’s a bad boy to do with a woman like her?Everything… Aaliyah Montgomery isn&’t just ditching her wedding. She&’s also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family&’s expectations. She&’s got plans—for college, for finding herself. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn&’t easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he&’s a gritty, grumpy, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink. Von&’s new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She&’s also all thick curls, thicker curves, and a distracting mix of innocence and sensuality. After the upheaval of a divorce, he just needs a nanny, not a sneaky link. Meanwhile, Aaliyah is bonding with his seven-year-old and showing an unexpected flair for tattoo art. Who could resist? Yet deep down, Aaliyah&’s still running—from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else&’s expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, their undeniable heat says maybe it&’s time to stand and fight for a love they didn&’t see coming. From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnOut of Office by A.H. CunninghamManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele Buck