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The Silent Wastewater Problem in Sub-Saharan Africa (SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology)
by Joan Nyika Megersa Olumana DinkaThis book seeks to explore the critical but very influential challenge of wastewater management from a global perspective and to specifics in SSA region where the subject is under researched. The book will detail on the production trends, the treatment approaches used currently and those proposed in a circular economy among other management approaches that can enhance sustainable wastewater management while prioritizing reuse and recovery of the resource. The book is a need of the hour since only a few studies have addressed the production trends and management of wastewater in SSA region as Onu et al. (2023) noted. The aim is to close the research gap and infuse theory from successful case studies of other regions of the world into practice in SSA. Ultimately, with sustainable wastewater management, access to safe water and sanitation can be enhanced in line with realization of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6. The book will be useful to environmental pollution regulators, researchers, and practitioners among other stakeholders with a role in wastewater treatment and management.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops: Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15624)
by Tatiana Tommasi Alessio Del Bue Cristian Canton Jordi Pont-TusetThe multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in the LNCS volumes can be found in the preface that is freely accessible online.
Social Computing and Social Media: 17th International Conference, SCSM 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15786)
by Adela Coman Simona VasilacheThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. A total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The SCSM 2025 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections- Designing and Developing Social Interactions, Social Media in Learning and Education, Supporting Communication and Psychological Well-Being, User Behavior and Experience in Social Media, and, AI and Social Network Analysis.
Supersonic Separators for Sustainable Gas Purification (Green Energy and Technology)
by Yan Yang Chuang Wen Hongbing DingThis book thoroughly analyzes the crucial role of supersonic separator technology in addressing the challenges of environmental degradation and climate change, particularly highlighting its importance in the dehydration and decarbonization of natural gas. Employing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and experimental research, along with meticulous data processing and image presentation, the authors extensively investigate the complex phenomena of flow field characteristics and heat and mass transfer mechanisms within supersonic separators. This approach demonstrates the innovative potential of this technology in the field of gas purification. The book also introduces new strategies to enhance separation efficiency through heterogeneous condensation enhancement and multi-objective optimization techniques, providing readers with a deep understanding of the latest research in gas purification. Furthermore, it stimulates in-depth discussions about building efficient energy systems and addressing climate challenges. This book not only presents the latest advancements in supersonic separation technology but also guides readers to consider how to establish an efficient, environmentally friendly, and stable energy system to effectively tackle the challenges of global climate change.
HCI in Business, Government and Organizations: 12th International Conference, HCIBGO 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15805)
by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Keng Leng SiauThis two-volume set of HCIBGO 2025 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year&’s edition of the HCIBGO conference. The first volume covers topics related to User Experience, Design, and Digital Engagement; Artificial Intelligence in Digital Transformation and Business Processes; and Social Media and Market Insights. The second volume focuses on topics related to Roles, Skills, and Technology Adoption in Modern Workplaces; and Collaboration, Communication, and Work Dynamics.
HCI in Business, Government and Organizations: 12th International Conference, HCIBGO 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15804)
by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Keng Leng SiauThis two-volume set of HCIBGO 2025 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year&’s edition of the HCIBGO conference. The first volume covers topics related to User Experience, Design, and Digital Engagement; Artificial Intelligence in Digital Transformation and Business Processes; and Social Media and Market Insights. The second volume focuses on topics related to Roles, Skills, and Technology Adoption in Modern Workplaces; and Collaboration, Communication, and Work Dynamics.
Challenging Legal Core Values: Consent-Based Rape Legislation In Practice
by Åsa Wettergren Moa Bladini Sara UhnooAvailable open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book presents the first ethnographic study into a new consent-based rape law in Sweden and shows how the implementation of this legislation challenges outdated legal frameworks and requires a shift in legal practice. Focusing on the Swedish context, it provides insights that are globally applicable, offering lessons for other countries where consent-based rape laws are in place. By examining the limitations of the conventional legal enactment of autonomy, rationality and objectivity, the authors argue for an evolved approach to ensure fairness and effectiveness. Integrating feminist legal theory with the sociology of emotions, the book reveals how emotional and contextual factors shape legal reasoning. Aiming to make legal processes for sexual violence more transparent, predictable and democratic worldwide, this is an urgent call for enhanced professional training in emotional reflexivity and empathy.
Horizontal Development: Shifting Power and Privilege in Aid
by Anne-Meike Fechter Thabani Mutambasere Shonali BanerjeeAccessible and comprehensive, this book puts forth an innovative perspective on international aid, going beyond top-down attempts to centre local voices and practices. By providing an overview of newer iterations and overlooked practices in development, including citizen aid, technologies for development, and faith-based humanitarianism, the book explores the extent to which they disrupt existing models and potentially lead to more equitable grassroots-led approaches. The authors develop the concept of 'horizontal development' to examine how power and privilege operate in international and local horizontal development spaces. Examining challenges, they also highlight opportunities for doing things differently in light of prominent calls for decolonising aid and development.
Discrimination, Equality and Health Care Rationing (Bristol Studies in Law and Social Justice)
by Rachel HortonAvailable open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. When deciding who to treat, those engaged in priority-setting and resource allocation in health care need to comply with their obligations under the Equality Act 2010. This book provides an in-depth examination of how anti-discrimination laws intersect with health care rationing in the UK. It critiques how existing legal frameworks apply to resource allocation, questioning whether and when utilitarian principles should be adjusted to incorporate anti-discrimination norms. The author offers detailed cases studies in the contexts of fertility treatment, public health and intensive care, highlighting practical implications and real-world challenges. This is a timely legal analysis, providing crucial policy insights in the wake of recent global health crises.
Transforming Protection: The Implications of Unarmed Civilian Protection
by Rachel JulianUnarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) is practised globally by civilians protecting fellow civilians without the use of weapons. This book argues that while UCP is useful and transformative in its own right, its principles and values mean it has the potential to transform our responses in a range of social contexts where there is violence. Chapters investigate the relationship between power, protection and peace; community-led aspects of protection; and successful behaviours and actions in protection. The book argues that when UCP is accepted as a viable form of protection from direct violence, there are wider implications for communities, security and violence. In turn, these insights can provide us with new models for ensuring people’s safety.
Love Yourself Sober: A Self Care Guide to Alcohol-Free Living for Busy Mothers
by Mandy MannersWith questions around the 'Mummy Wine O'clock' culture growing, Love Yourself Sober explores how a problematic relationship with alcohol can easily develop, particularly with time-poor mothers, how to recognise it, and what to do about it. Kate and Mandy provide a supportive 'sober curious' environment, encouraging active participation using positive psychology, coaching methods and workbook features to help women make changes for themselves. Love Yourself Sober is an empowering book for women and mothers to put their own self-care at the centre of a healthy and positive life-change.
I Burn For You: The Little Guide to Bridgerton
by OHPrepare to be thoroughly enchanted - and perhaps, ever so slightly scandalized - by this little book, crafted to indulge your every curiosity about the ton's most illustrious family. Step beyond the glittering chandeliers and velvet-clad ballrooms to uncover whispered secrets, unforgettable quotes, and fascinating truths that bring our beloved Bridgertons - and those who dare cross their path - to life.With over 82 million households captivated by its charms, Bridgerton is the most-watched series debut in Netflix history, sweeping audiences into a world of courtship, corsets and thrilling intrigue. This book peels back the layers of Bridgerton's meteoric success, offering insights into why viewers became ardent admirers of Regency-era romance and revealing what inspired Lady Whistledown's sharpest quips. From tales of true love to society's most delectable gossip, every page brings you closer to the very heart of this enchanting phenomenon.Whether you are a romantic at heart or a seeker of society's most salacious scandals, this little book is sure to gratify your every whim. So, dear reader, turn these pages with caution, for once ensnared by such delights, you may find it utterly impossible to look away.SAMPLE TEXT"You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires." Anthony Bridgerton"True love is something else entirely. It is when the rest of the world goes quiet.It is not eyes that meet, but souls that dance."Kate Sharma2.5 billion hoursThe total number of hours viewed of Bridgerton on Netflix making the show the overall fourth most popular on the streaming platform. All three seasons remain in Netflix's Top Ten most watched shows amassing more 312 million viewers.
French Bakes Made Simple: From macaron to millefeuille and more
by Edd Kimber'Baking requires skill and perfection, and Edd's got it.' Mary Berry'Edd Kimber has made everyone's favourite French desserts and pastries accessible and easy to make. From buttery sable cookies to crusty canelés and flaky croissants, anyone can bake and enjoy the best French pastries, right in their own kitchen!' David Lebovitz'Edd's desserts taste as good as they look - these delicious recipes inspire the baker in all of us.' Philippe ConticiniThis is a new edition of Edd Kimber's ultimate baking cookbook that will help you recreate all the wonderful treats you'd find in a traditional French patisserie. With easy-to-follow step-by-step guides, Edd takes you through the techniques you'll need to make your own classic French bakes, from a moist and tasty genoise sponge to that quintessential icon of French pastry: the flaky, buttery croissant.Chapters include:- Sweet Treats: Classic Financiers, Canelés and Eclairs- Desserts & cakes: Cherry Clafoutis and Buche de Noel- Pastry: Easy guides to making Pâte Sablée and Pâte Sucrée, and recipes for delicious tarts to use them in- Basics: Essential icings and creams, such as Mousseline and Crème ChantillyEdd's mouthwatering recipes use bakeware found in most household kitchens, removing the need for expensive or complex equipment and allowing you to create the perfect patisserie in your own home.
MotoGP: The Illustrated History 2023
by Michael ScottThe daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in MotoGP: The Illustrated History.Updated and packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, this authoritative and long-overdue illustrated history celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names - including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez - provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 200mph. MotoGP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this stunning sport.
Muhammad Ali: The Story of a Boxing Legend
by Alan GoldsteinProclaimed the young fighter from Louisville. Most boxing fans criticised this upstart and few believed he had the skills to justify such a statement. He proved them so very wrong on so many levels. Muhammad Ali became the greatest heavyweight ever to step into the boxing ring and a compelling presence outside of it - the most recognised man on the planet. Muhammad Ali: The Story of a Boxing Legend charts the fascinating story of an extraordinary man through the words of not just Ali himself, but of those who were lucky enough to bear witness to the legend that was unfolding in front of them.
Chevalier & Gawayn
by Phillip MannThe earth has been ruined; plague is rife and people huddle behind city walls, underground or in remote villages. There are no animals, no birds - and no freedom. And the divide between rich and poor is growing ever greater. Into this world comes Chevalier, an unassuming tax inspector by day but a secret law-breaker and risk-taker by night who decides to experiment with a new virtual reality headset - CIRCE. Suddenly, Chevalier finds he can dip in and out of a world long ago and far away where his deepest hopes and fears are met, where there's magic in the air, and where his spirit and bravery can emerge.With a collection of gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines both ancient and modern, Chevalier takes on the spirit of the legendary Gawayn; only as Gawayn in the virtual world can he save the devastated real world.
We Don't Make Ourselves Smaller Here: The empowering new book from bestselling author of Body Positive Power
by Megan Jayne Crabbe'You deserve to exist as your biggest, unapologetic and most whole self. You always have done.'Bestselling author Megan Jayne Crabbe lays bare all the ways we shrink ourselves in today's world, and how to break free.From body ideals to bad break ups, sexual shame to toxic productivity, Megan interrogates how cultural and internal narratives diminish us and explores what we can do to ditch social pressures and live life as our fullest and boldest selves.Candid, empowering and insightful, We Don't Make Ourselves Smaller Here is a powerful rallying cry for embracing authenticity in all areas of our lives. It is an invitation to revisit the places where parts of us were lost, taken or given away, and to reclaim them.
Super Stimulated: How Our Biology Is Being Manipulated to Create Bad Habits – and What We Can Do About It
by Nicklas BrendborgA fresh look at health, habits and longevity from internationally-bestselling author, Nicklas Brendborg - perfect for fans of Ultra-Processed People Sobering and empowering. This book is a call to awareness - and a toolkit for reclaiming our agency in a world that profits from our overstimulation. - DR JENNA MACCIOCHI ------IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S YOUR BIOLOGY.Modern society is plagued by health epidemics: obesity, record levels of loneliness, increasing mental health problems and various forms of addiction. From the outside, all these issues might seem unrelated. But a single phenomenon actually ties them all together: superstimuli.Superstimuli are exaggerated, unnatural versions of things we have evolved to want and need such as food, sex and social recognition. This hard wired evolutionary response is why we binge on fake ultra-processed food, lust after airbrushed people online, and struggle to stop scrolling on social media, even when it makes us feel bad. Our lack of control isn't because we are weak. It's because powerful companies spend billions creating superstimuli that manipulate our biology for profit, leaving us unhealthy and unhappy as a consequence.Super Stimulated shows how we can resist this hijacking of our natural instincts, recognise superstimulus traps, and take control of our bad habits to live longer, healthier lives.
How the Female Body Works: (In all its wild, miraculous glory)
by Polly Vernon"Witty and wise - How the Female Body Works is a wonderful blend of science and humour. I laughed, I learned, and I felt seen. A must-read for anyone in a female body - and anyone who knows one." - Dr Charlotte Gribbin, Consultant Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine Physician'Technically, we're close, my body and I. We go everywhere together. And yet, I know little about how it actually works...'How much do any of us really know about our bodies? We know, for example, that women live longer than men, but why? We are told our brains are better at multi-tasking, but is that true? What exactly are hormones? Like: what do they look like? What's the point of PMS? Why are women twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's? And what's the deal with things like osteoporosis - why are our bones so damn fragile?For years, award-winning journalist Polly Vernon drove her body around like it was a car - and she had zero interest in the manual. This book charts her mission to lift the bonnet, have a good old rummage and find out what's really going on. She talks to neuroscientists, academics, medics, midwives, gynaes, psychologists and physios. People who really know their stuff.And so here it is, THE complete guide to the female body - head to toe, inside and out, physical and emotional - with reassuring advice on how to mitigate the ways it makes life trickier, along with notes of celebration for the ways it helps us out.Full of facts and stories that will blow your mind, this is a book you'll want to pass on to every woman (and man) you know.
A Darker Side of Paradise
by R.J. ElloryA brand new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS****Rookie police officer Rachel Hoffman has never seen a dead body before.It will not be her last.Her first murder case is a young woman - sent off to sleep with a mysterious note that quotes from an eight-hundred year old book: Dante's Divine Comedy.So begins an investigation that will haunt her for the rest of her life, and lead Rachel on a descent into obsession that upends everything she thought she knew about justice.As the killings unfold over the decades, Rachel's obsession will drive her from small-town America through the streets of NYC, to a revelation that will cost her everything.Because every case she thought she solved was a lie.And the truth is more dangerous than she could have imagined.**** PRAISE FOR R.J. ELLORY 'Beautiful and haunting... A tour de force' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'Beautifully written novels that are also great mysteries' JAMES PATTERSON 'A uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful writer' ALAN FURST 'In the top flight of crime writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'The master of the genre' CLIVE CUSSLER
A Darker Side of Paradise
by R.J. ElloryA brand new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS****Rookie police officer Rachel Hoffman has never seen a dead body before.It will not be her last.Her first murder case is a young woman - sent off to sleep with a mysterious note that quotes from an eight-hundred year old book: Dante's Divine Comedy.So begins an investigation that will haunt her for the rest of her life, and lead Rachel on a descent into obsession that upends everything she thought she knew about justice.As the killings unfold over the decades, Rachel's obsession will drive her from small-town America through the streets of NYC, to a revelation that will cost her everything.Because every case she thought she solved was a lie.And the truth is more dangerous than she could have imagined.**** PRAISE FOR R.J. ELLORY 'Beautiful and haunting... A tour de force' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'Beautifully written novels that are also great mysteries' JAMES PATTERSON 'A uniquely gifted, passionate, and powerful writer' ALAN FURST 'In the top flight of crime writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'The master of the genre' CLIVE CUSSLER
Embrace the Serpent
by Sunya MaraIn this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweller's apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride - but also a life forever trapped in the games of court.That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira's worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she's found freedom in being invisible. So, despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire's grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter - even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman...
Attention Seeker: The Truth about ADHD
by Amber MedlandWhat does it mean to live in a world that punishes distraction, but profits from our attention?Why do so many ADHD individuals not feel at home at school or in the workplace? What does it really feel like to grow up, learn, work and exist in a world that wasn't built for your brain?Why are so many of us struggling with shame, burnout and - statistically speaking - a suspicious number of parking tickets?Attention Seeker is a groundbreaking, unfiltered exploration of ADHD - how it shapes lives across race, gender, and class, and why so many people are left undiagnosed and misunderstood.Drawing on research, lived experience and the realities of navigating ADHD in the UK today, Medland cuts through the myths and misinformation to uncover the truth. From education to employment, addiction to the criminal justice system, Attention Seeker reveals how ADHD intersects with power, privilege and oppression - and what needs to change.Ending with a bold anti-capitalist manifesto, Medland challenges everything we think we know about ADHD. The book asks: in a society obsessed with productivity and perfection, what can everyone learn from those who think differently?Attention Seeker is the first book of its kind. Equal parts eye-opening, urgent and authoritative, this is a call to rethink ADHD, not just as an individual diagnosis, but as a political issue.
Zofia Nowak’s Book of Superior Detecting
by Piotr Cieplak'We have a case to solve, remember, Mr. Writer?'Zofia's son, Janek, has vanished without a trace. Leaving behind her native Warsaw, she arrives in London, determined to uncover the truth - and she's certain that a celebrated writer called Steve holds the key to Janek's disappearance.To fund her DIY investigation, Zofia takes on a string of cleaning jobs - a professional trajectory she finds very much beneath her. Armed with little more than her stubborn resolve and a second-hand detective manual, Zofia gathers evidence. After all, mother knows best - something she proves when she makes a shocking discovery: Steve's now dating Janek's ex-boyfriend. After some further digging it transpires that a former lover is not the only thing Steve has stolen from Janek...Despite their mutual animosity, Zofia and Steve team up to get to the bottom of this tangled web of lies. Facing an unsolved murder, a stolen manuscript and a missing son, this unlikely duo must confront the secrets they've been hiding - not just from each other but from themselves.With biting humour and a detective you've definitely never met before who breaks *every* rule in the book, Zofia Nowak's Book of Superior Detecting will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson, Elizabeth is Missing and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.'If you're looking for irresistible prose, it's here in this book. The protagonists' voices criss-cross in a near impossible harmony of heart, guts, shrewdness and nerve... I'm in awe' Helen Oyeyemi
Rocks and Minerals (A Whole World of... #6)
by Anna ClaybourneGet lost in the varied and shimmering world of rocks and minerals - with more to explore than you ever imagined!A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals presents the stunning breadth of rock and mineral varieties that make up our Earth. How do crystals form? What make some stones precious? Why is carbon so multi-talented, and which type of rock contain most of the fossils we find? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain this diversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.Books in the series:A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi