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Information Technology and Systems: ICITS 2025, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1449)
by Hiram Calvo Alvaro Rocha Carlos FerrásThis book comprises papers written in English and accepted for presentation and discussion at the 2025 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS'25), held at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico City, Mexico, from January 22 to 24, 2025. ICITS'25 serves as a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent findings, innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and challenges in modern information technology and systems research, along with their technological developments and applications. The main topics covered include: Information and Knowledge Management; Organizational Models and Information Systems; Software and Systems Modeling; Software Systems, Architectures, Applications, and Tools; Multimedia Systems and Applications; Computer Networks, Mobility, and Pervasive Systems; Intelligent and Decision Support Systems; Big Data Analytics and Applications; Human-Computer Interaction; Ethics, Computers, and Security; Health Informatics; Information Technologies in Education; Media, Applied Technology, and Communication. The primary audience for this book includes postgraduate students and researchers in the field of Information Systems and Technologies. The secondary audience consists of undergraduate students and professionals working in related domains.
Advanced Smart Information and Communication Technology and Systems: Advanced Approaches to Intelligent Data Processing and Smart Networking (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1470)
by Mykhailo Ilchenko Leonid Uryvsky Larysa GlobaThis book highlights the most important research areas in Information and Communication Technologies and their impact on digital society and environment sustainable development namely the research in fields of Information and Communication Technologies, artificial intelligence in ICT, lunar missions maintenance, security of data and services, smart robotic systems implementation in the digital environment, and mathematical modeling for practical and research tasks in communication and data processing fields provided by various groups of researchers from Germany and Ukraine in cooperation with scientists from different countries. The presented studies contain a discussion on the use of multi-cloud integration approaches, in particular, based on methods of deep learning, practical implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT), the modern study of V2V Communication, and research in fields of mathematical modeling in applied problems. The book focuses on the basics of information and analytical activities in the digital global space, to providing broadband Internet access without decreasing the quality of experience (QoE) level, improving services provision, and system architecture with improving security. The study of modern communication and information technologies contains original works dealing with many aspects of their improvement and use for research that shows some effective technological solutions that can be used for the implementation of novel cloud infrastructure and radio electronics systems. These results can be used in the implementation of novel systems and to promote the exchange of information in e-societies. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists, lecturers, specialists working at enterprises, and graduate and undergraduate students who engage with problems in Information and Communication Technologies as well as aspects of society and environment sustainable development.
Verwaltung weiterdenken: Die menschenzentrierte Gestaltung von Verwaltungsorganisationen
by Falk Golinsky Kristina König-FreudenreichDieses Buch ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für die menschenzentrierte Gestaltung einer zukunftsfähigen, resilienten Verwaltung interessieren. Es zeigt auf, wie Führungskräfte oder Teammitglieder im Arbeitsalltag systemische und agile Methoden sowie Routinen einsetzen können, um das eigene Team oder die Organisation voranzubringen. Hierbei gibt es wirksame Impulse sowohl für die, die etwas Neues ausprobieren und beginnen wollen, als auch für die, die schon vorhandene Ansätze ausbauen wollen. Die Theorie wird leicht verständlich erklärt. Beispiele und fiktive Fallstudien aus dem Verwaltungsalltag sind der Schlüssel zum Transfer in die Praxis. Zahlreiche Reflexionsfragen und konkrete methodische Handlungsempfehlungen runden das Werk ab. Das Buch richtet sich an Mitarbeitende und Führungskräfte in der Verwaltung, mit Fokus auf die kommunale Ebene der Kreise und kreisfreien Städte sowie an alle interessierten Leser:innen, die in oder mit der öffentlichen Verwaltung arbeiten.
Player Haters (A Man's World Series #4)
by Carl Weber"A fast-paced mix of scandal, jealousy, and wickedness." --Publishers WeeklyCarl Weber delivers the drama as only he can in this page-turning tale of the ties that bind family together--and tear them apart. . .Trent Duncan did a good job holding his family together after his dad died. Too bad the smooth talking charmer can't do the same for himself. Trent's the ultimate player--but he's about to play himself right outta the game. And he's not the only Duncan with problems. Trent's brother, Wil, thought he was happily married, until his wife stopped being intimate with him. Meanwhile, his new secretary has made it very clear that she's interested. . .And little sister Melanie is sure she's met her prince--literally. Prince may be a friend of Trent's, but the two men are like night and day. Prince is the kind of man Melanie would like to have kids with--and she's not the only one. Now, these three very different siblings have something in common--they're all in hot water. And they need to find a way to help themselves, and each other, before they get burned. . ."Full of flavor, wit, and drama." --QBR on Married Men"Filled with entertainment. . .will have you laughing from the very beginning." --Kimberla Lawson Roby on Lookin' for Luv
Electric Blue: A Jane Kelly Mystery (Jane Kelly Mystery #2)
by Nancy BushNew York Times-Bestselling Author: A PI-in-training gets drawn into a dysfunctional family fighting over money and murder… Some days are just weird city. Take today. Jane Kelly, thirtysomething ex-bartender, current process server, and owner of The Binkster, a pug, is dutifully putting in slave-labor hours working for Dwayne Durbin, local &“information specialist&” (i.e., private investigator), and on the road to becoming a P.I. herself. Next thing she knows she&’s socializing with the Purcells, a rich, eccentric family with a penchant for going crazy and/or dying in spectacularly mysterious ways. From what Jane can tell, the Purcells all want Orchid Purcell&’s money. And when Orchid turns up in a pool of blood, the free-for-all has just begun. Then when Jane finds a second body, it seems weird city is about to get even weirder—and a lot more deadly… In her second smash outing, Nancy Bush's wickedly funny heroine, Jane Kelly, proves herself a worthy successor to Stephanie Plum, but with a wit, style, and dog that are definitely all her own. &“With her clever ability to handle the zaniest of life&’s circumstances, Jane won&’t disappoint readers.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Move over Stephanie Plum, Jane Kelly has arrived!&”—Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of You Betrayed Me &“[A] funny, feisty, immensely likable new heroine.&”—Laura Levine, author of Death of a Gigolo
To Tempt A Scotsman (Zebra Debut Ser.)
by Victoria DahlShe Has Nothing Left To Lose--After finding herself at the center of a very public scandal that left one man dead and another on the run, Lady Alexandra Huntington has exiled herself to her brother's estate and is content to manage his affairs. But the arrival of darkly handsome Collin Blackburn awakens her curiosity and her desire--and the advantage of being a fallen woman is that she can be ruined only once. . . Except Her Heart. . .After a promise sworn to his father, Collin Blackburn is compelled to seek the aid of the woman who brought about his brother's death in a senseless duel. Yet Lady Alexandra is not the shameless femme fatale he expected. In fact, Collin suspects she is guilty of nothing more than a hunger to experience passion, and the brawny Scot is certainly equipped to oblige. But the quick-witted, keenly sensual Alexandra has a few lessons of her own to impart--on life, love, and the delicious joys of succumbing to temptation. . .
Tortures of the Damned
by Hunter SheaSHOCK…First, the electricity goes—plunging the east coast in darkness after a devastating nuclear attack. Millions panic. Millions die. They are the lucky ones. AFTER SHOCK…Next, the chemical weapons take effect—killing or contaminating everything alive. Except a handful of survivors in a bomb shelter. They are the damned. HELL IS FOR HUMANSThen, the real nightmare begins. Hordes of rats force two terrified families out of their shelter—and into the savage streets of an apocalytic wasteland. They are not alone. Vicious, chemical-crazed animals hunt in packs. Dogs tear flesh, cats draw blood, horses crush bone. Roaming gangs of the sick and dying are barely recognizable as human. These are the times that try men’s souls. These are the tortures that tear families apart. This is hell on earth. The rules are simple: Kill or die.
Give Me A Texas Outlaw Bundle with Give Me A Cowboy
by Jodi Thomas Dewanna Pace Linda Broday Phyliss MirandaFearless and irresistible, outlaws are the original bad boys. Now New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas and Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace offer up four sexy and romantic stories for women who love men who know how to pack heat. . . If Cozette Camanez's groom doesn't show up for their wedding by dawn, she'll lose her family ranch. Trouble is, the groom doesn't exist-until unsuspecting thief Michael Hughes comes along. Never was an outlaw faced with such a lovely-and willing-target. . . Larissa Patrick, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy rancher, has been kidnapped. Only one man can save her: gunfighter Johnny Bravo. Rescuing Larissa is the easy part-but getting her home without losing his heart will take the discipline of a saint. And Johnny's no saint. . . Lawman Ethan Kimble is finally face to face with his quarry: socialite and bank robber Savannah Parker. The only thing between them is a Winchester pointed at his heart-and some undeniable sparks. If Kimble can tame the Texas Flame, they may ignite a passion that breaks every rule. . . When outlaw Shadow Rivers and desperado Odessa Kilmore escape a hail of bullets and team up on a long journey, both are determined to hide their secrets-and their attraction. No easy task as they discover a love more powerful than their enemies combined. . . "Readers couldn't ask for a finer quartet of heroes." –Romantic Times on Give Me a Texas Ranger In the rough-and-ready Texas Panhandle, the rodeo is where to find a real man. New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas teams up with DeWanna Pace, Linda Broday, and Phyliss Miranda to prove that the right kind of love can tame the wildest heart. . . Give Me A Cowboy Rowdy Darnell was born to be wild and Laurel Hayes knows she shouldn't get involved with him--but oh, how he can kiss. . .When Augusta Garrison finds out Dally Angelo is hell-bent on riding the bull that killed his father, she's ready to break their engagement--until pure passion takes over. . .Tempest LeDoux doesn't play by anyone's rules. When a tall gunslinger named McKenna Smith rides into town, Tempest knows he's the one for her--if she can catch him. . .Alaine LeDoux is pure tomboy--and she likes shooting and riding more than dresses and tea. Good thing Mr. Morgan Payne turns out to be one hell of a cowboy under his citified suit. . . "The genuine characters, realistic emotions, and true aura of the West propel Jodi Thomas's books out of the ordinary and straight into readers' hearts."--Romantic Times "Memorable novellas and unforgettable heroes. . .unmatched for fans of the Old West."-- Romantic Rimes on Give Me A Texan
Trail of the Mountain Man/revenge of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man)
by William W. JohnstoneThe Mountain Man defends his home against lawless killers in these two Western adventures by the New York Times–bestselling author. Trail of the Mountain Man When gold is discovered near the little town of No-Name, Colorado, the citizens are overjoyed. But soon, every gunslick from the Atlantic to the Rockies is beating a path to the gold strike—which happens to be right on Smoke Jensen&’s doorstep. Outnumbered a hundred to one, Jensen recruits a small army of the frontier&’s ageing but still lethal legends. As these men ride into the violent sunset of their grizzled lives, one thing is certain: There's going to be a lot of blood spilled before anyone walks away with the gold. Revenge of the Mountain Man Smoke Jensen is buying cattle a hundred miles away from his Colorado ranch when he gets devastating news. Drawing two horses from the remuda, he rides off and doesn&’t stop until he reaches his wife&’s side. She&’d been shot three times and lay close to death. Smoke Jensen knows the outlaws who committed this cowardly crime had come for him. And now he&’s coming for them . . .
Trail of the Mountain Man: Smoke Jensen 47 (Mountain Man #3)
by William W. JohnstoneIn this western by the bestselling author of Return of the Mountain Man, legendary gunslingers unite to save a beleaguered mining town. When gold is discovered near the little town of No-Name, Colorado, the citizens are overjoyed at their good fortune . . . until trouble gallops down Maine Street on a horse straight out of Hell. For gold&’s closest companions are greed and murder, and every two-bit gunslick from the Atlantic to the Rockies is beating a path to the gold strike—which is practically on the doorstep of Smoke Jensen. They&’re looking to get rich quick . . . and never mind how it's done. But this legendary mountain man never learned how to back away from a good fight—and this one promises to be a whopper. Outnumbered a hundred to one, he recruits an army of his own: twenty aging but still lethal legends of the frontier of the frontier in the violent sunset of their grizzled lives. One thing you can count on: There&’s going to be a lot of blood spilled before anyone walks away with the gold.
Coming Home for Christmas
by Fern MichaelsThe #1 New York Times-bestselling author captures the delights of the holiday season in this collection of three heartwarming stories. &’Tis the season for tales of good cheer and cozy winter nights . . . &“Silver Bells&” For years, movie star Amy Lee wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go back home to Apple Valley, Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out. And Hank Anders, her high school boyfriend, is now ready to give her a welcome she&’ll never forget . . . &“Snow Angels&” The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is . . . alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams . . . &“Holiday Magic&” Ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall is counting on a holiday bonus so she can put a down payment on a home for herself and her daughters. But her handsome boss, Eddie O&’Brien, has his own Christmas wish—one that could lead to a lifetime of loving . . . Praise for Fern Michaels &“Prose so natural that it seems you are witnessing a story rather than reading about it.&”—Los Angeles Sunday Times &“Michaels&’ Danielle Steel-like fun read has more plot twists than a soap opera, and will keep readers on tenterhooks for the next in the series.&”—Booklist &“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.&”—RT Book Reviews
In Too Deep (A Swift River Romance #2)
by Kristina MathewsOh, baby! For the first time in her life, adventure reporter Miranda Wilde has a plan that doesn’t involve scaling mountains or swimming with sharks. Miranda is about to do something scarier—she’s about to become a mother. Determined to deliver the news to her unborn baby’s father, Miranda arrives in Swift River to find the rugged resort owner with whom she shared an unexpectedly sexy weekend. Except Carson Swift is out of town—on his honeymoon—leaving his twin brother in charge. It’s all Miranda can do not to fall apart in Cody Swift’s strong arms…. Miranda is the only woman who ever tempted Cody to settle down, which is exactly why he doesn’t reveal that he’s the twin who shared those soul-searing nights with her. Cody knows Miranda needs more than a rough-edged river guide to give her the life she deserves. Then he learns Miranda is carrying a baby—his baby—and he’s ready to stake his claim. But can he prove his heart is in the right place—and that this is one adventure they’re meant to have together, for a lifetime?
The Signals Are Talking: Why Today's Fringe Is Tomorrow's Mainstream
by Amy WebbAmy Webb is a noted futurist who combines curiosity, skepticism, colorful storytelling, and deeply reported, real-world analysis in this essential book for understanding the future. The Signals Are Talking reveals a systemic way of evaluating new ideas bubbling up on the horizon-distinguishing what is a real trend from the merely trendy. This book helps us hear which signals are talking sense, and which are simply nonsense, so that we might know today what developments-especially those seemingly random ideas at the fringe as they converge and begin to move toward the mainstream-that have long-term consequence for tomorrow. With the methodology developed in The Signals Are Talking, we learn how to think like a futurist and answer vitally important questions: How will a technology-like artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things-affect us personally? How will it impact our businesses and workplaces? How will it eventually change the way we live, work, play, and think-and how should we prepare for it now? Most importantly, Webb persuasively shows that the future isn't something that happens to us passively. Instead, she allows us to see ahead so that we may forecast what's to come-challenging us to create our own preferred futures.
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition
by Shmuel Gerber Daniel E. Seabold Henry M. Robert III Daniel H Honemann Thomas J BalchThe only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Sample rules for electronic meetings Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.
The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy
by James Patterson Vicky WardInstant #1 New York Times bestseller! &“A vivid portrait...a sensitive tribute…a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement.&” —New York Times &“A mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true…With their book The Idaho Four, James Patterson and Vicky Ward have written perhaps the definitive account of the murders—a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.&” —Guardian&“New revelations…James Patterson and Vicky Ward reveal new details and attempt to lift the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the Idaho college murders case for more than two years.&” —Good Morning America&“This is much more than a true crime book. It&’s a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes. It&’s a portrait of America in this polarized moment.&” —Town & Country&“A lot of brand-new reporting. Clears up a number of mysteries.&” —Morning Joe The murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho left us all with so many questions. Now, after more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have the answers. We know what it was like to live in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022, the day of the cold-blooded killings. We know what the local police and FBI did right. And what they did wrong. We&’ve learned so much about the four heartbroken families—the Mogens, Goncalveses, Kernodles, and Chapins. And we have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant grad student, loner, apparent incel. Now you are the jury. The evidence is in.You&’ve watched the Prime documentary, One Night in Idaho, now read the &“clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives&” (New York Post).
The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune
by Conor O'CleryThe astonishing life of the modest New Jersey businessman who anonymously gave away 10 billion dollars and inspired the "giving while living" movement In this bestselling book, Conor O'Clery reveals the inspiring life story of Chuck Feeney, known as the "James Bond of philanthropy." Feeney was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to a blue-collar Irish-American family during the Depression. After service in the Korean War, he made a fortune as founder of Duty Free Shoppers, the world's largest duty-free retail chain. By 1988, he was hailed by Forbes Magazine as the twenty-fourth richest American alive. But secretly Feeney had already transferred all his wealth to his foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies. Only in 1997 when he sold his duty free interests, was he "outed" as one of the greatest and most mysterious American philanthropists in modern times, who had anonymously funded hospitals and universities from San Francisco to Limerick to New York to Brisbane. His example convinced Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to give away their fortunes during their lifetime, known as the giving pledge.
The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
by Rosalind Chow&“Chow revolutionizes our understanding of how careers advance&” (Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Drive), taking readers on a transformative journey beyond the standard model of mentorship to embracing sponsorship. The way we currently network and engage in mentorship isn&’t working. Given the ever-evolving nature of the workplace, transactional networking and company-enforced mentorship programs simply don&’t help make our professional relationships more authentic or our workplaces more equitable. What we need instead is sponsorship. What&’s the difference between mentorship and sponsorship? Mentorship involves helping a mentee change their behavior, while sponsorship involves changing how other people see a protégé. Sponsorship is as important, if not more so, than mentorship in determining who gets ahead, making it a more effective way to promote social equality and inclusion in the workplace. In The Doors You Can Open, organizational expert Rosalind Chow shows readers that they likely already engage in sponsorship in their personal and professional networks—and how they can channel those skills to build more authentic professional relationships. We all have more agency and deeper networks to act as sponsors than we might think, and sponsoring others can lead to mutually beneficial lifelong connections rather than merely transactional interactions. Given the ever-evolving nature of the workplace, intentional and equitable sponsorship is more important now than ever for overturning traditional social hierarchies. Based on decades of original research, The Doors You Can Open makes a bold case for completely changing the way we network. Reading it will change how we see and use our relationships in the service of creating stronger workplaces for all.
Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa
by Jason K. StearnsA "meticulously researched and comprehensive" (Financial Times) history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa's Congo, with first-hand accounts of the continent's worst conflict in modern times. At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of Western Europe, bordering nine other nations, that since 1996 has been wracked by a brutal war in which millions have died. In Dancing in the Glory of Monsters, renowned political activist and researcher Jason K. Stearns has written a compelling and deeply-reported narrative of how Congo became a failed state that collapsed into a war of retaliatory massacres. Stearns brilliantly describes the key perpetrators, many of whom he met personally, and highlights the nature of the political system that brought these people to power, as well as the moral decisions with which the war confronted them. Now updated with a new introduction, Dancing in the Glory of Monsters tells the full story of Africa's Great War.
Design and Construction of Steel Structures
by Mohamed A. El-ReedyThis book presents the design of steel structures and defines the approaches for various design codes, including AISC, BS, and EC3. It also discusses the theoretical background for the design of different structural members and provides illustrative examples of each, as well as structural connections, base plates with anchor bolt designs, and more. In addition, best practices for on-site construction methods, including receipt of materials, quality control and assurance, and inspection, are also presented. Non-destructive testing methods are discussed.Features: Provides coverage of American (AISC) and European (EC3) structural codes Examines various types of structural loading, including dead loads, live loads, wind, seismic loads/earthquakes, snow, and more Includes numerous practical examples as well as ancillary Excel worksheets to aid in design calculations Welding process, quality control and construction method statement by a case study.
Nepal’s Federalism and the Pursuit of Deliberative Democracy (Routledge Studies in South Asian Politics)
by Vishnu Kumari TandonThis book identifies the factors that either encourage or discourage participation and deliberation, thereby demonstrating the potential and reality of deliberative democracy in Nepal at the local level.Focusing on the local level planning process in two municipalities, Buddhabhumi and Dhanushadham, the book examines whether decentralized elements introduced by federalism encourage participation and deliberation or whether they continue to remain a challenge. Throughout this exploration, the author explores how the debate between “common good” and “self-interest” unfolds within the context of deliberative democracy in Nepal. A blend of empirical and theoretical investigation, this book addresses the concept of common good and self-interest in deliberative democracy in the context of unequal societies in South Asia.A pioneering contribution on Nepal, this book will be of interest to researchers studying political science, federalism, participatory democracy, deliberative democracy, and local governance in Nepal and South Asia.
Digital Transformation in Aviation Industry Operations: Innovations and Sustainable Solutions
by Pushan Kumar Dutta Ismail Bogrekci Martin Ricciuti Sumeet SuseelanDigital Transformation in Aviation Industry Operations explores the transformative technologies driving a new era in aviation, focusing on solutions that streamline operations, enhance passenger experience, promote safety, and support sustainable practices. This book provides a comprehensive look at how digital tools are reshaping the airline industry. Focusing on emerging technologies, this textbook offers the most up-to-date treatment of the ways digital innovations are transforming the aviation industry. Covering aspects from communications and weather forecasting to fuel and energy considerations, the book gives readers invaluable insights into how aviation continues to evolve as new technologies are applied. Aimed at postgraduate students and researchers in aviation and operations management, Digital Transformation in Aviation Industry Operations showcases how digital technology can leverage better profitability, sustainability, and improved efficiencies in the aviation industry. It is an essential guide for anyone looking to harness the power of digital transformation in an aviation context.
A Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction (Multiliteracies and Second Language Education)
by Heather Willis AllenA Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction presents the principles of a Design orientation to second language writing and argues for new directions in second language writing instruction.This book elaborates an approach to L2 writing instruction relevant for the diverse multilingual educational contexts and ever-changing literacies of the 21st century. A comprehensive introductory chapter which synthesizes recent history and current challenges in writing instruction for languages other than English is followed by chapters that link theory and practice, articulate principles of Design writing, and provide practical guidance for how instructors can implement Design writing instruction in ways that increase the relevance and value of writing for today's diverse learners.As well as being a valuable resource for researchers of second language acquisition and second language instructors at all levels of instruction, A Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction will also appeal to teacher educators and graduate students.
Multimodal Affordances in Diplomatic Interpreting: An SF-MDA Approach (Routledge Studies in Multimodality)
by Derek Irwin Xinqiao CenThis book offers an in-depth exploration of diplomatic interpreting as a complex form of multimodal interaction, drawing on examples from China–U.S. diplomatic interpreting activities to demonstrate the nuances of meaning transfer across modes and contexts.The volume introduces the notion of interpreting being inherently multimodal through its employment of a range of semiotic repertoires, including linguistic modes, gesture, audial information, spatial arrangement, and visual imagery. Featuring case studies from China–U.S. diplomatic interpreting scenarios, Cen and Irwin examine the means and reasons by which interpreters mediate the range of multimodal semiotic resources in such situations in order to accommodate different meanings across varied contexts and their strategies for contextualizing and recontextualizing meaning while navigating different diplomatic interests and interpersonal relationships. Taken together, the book outlines a new framework for understanding and analyzing bilateral interpreting through a multimodal lens, with implications for interpreting in international studies on a wider scale.This volume will be valuable reading for students and scholars in interpreting studies, applied linguistics, intercultural communication, and international relations.
Structures for Architects: Planning, Analysis and Design
by Srinivasan Chandrasekaran Sanjeev Singh Jayashree Aniruddha MadavStructures for Architects: Planning, Analysis and Design explains the basics of structural systems to help architects conceive the structural form and analyze and design in a comprehensive manner. The objective is not to explain the structural analysis and design of complex systems in detail but to explain the analysis and design of structural members in a simple and elementary approach. Presenting basic concepts in a simple manner, the book deals with the presentation of structural systems used in the construction of public buildings. Architectural design, urban planning guidelines, basic rules of fire safety, and earthquake-resistant design are discussed in a conceptual manner. Examples included throughout the book shall help students, faculty, and practicing architects understand structural analysis and design in a straightforward manner, and exercise problems are presented to aid in the understanding of the contents presented. This book serves as a useful reference material for both academicians and practicing professionals. Strengthens the capacity of architects in fundamental structural analysis and design. Presents numerical examples and exercises for self-study in each chapter, including MATLAB® examples. Includes the basics for understanding architectural design, urban planning, fire safety, and earthquake-resistant design. Examines construction planning and management through CPM and PERT methods to aid in understanding the fundamentals of project management.
Social Media Law and Ethics
by Jeremy Harris LipschultzIn this textbook, social media professor Jeremy Harris Lipschultz introduces students to the study of social media law and ethics, integrating legal concepts and ethical theories.This second edition explores freedom of expression, as it applies to students, media industry professionals, content creators and audience members. Key issues and practices covered include copyright law, data privacy, defamation, global law and ethics, generative AI, government censorship, social media platform rules and employer policies. The book also addresses the U.S. government's TikTok law and other recent regulations. Research techniques are also used to suggest future trends in social media law and ethics. Touching on themes and topics of significant contemporary relevance, this accessible textbook can be used in standalone law and ethics courses, as well as emerging social media courses that are disrupting traditional public relations, advertising, marketing and journalism curricula.Case studies, discussion questions, and online resources help students engage with the practicalities, complexities and ambiguities of this future-oriented area of media law, making this an ideal textbook for students of media law, policy and ethics, mass media, and communication studies.