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Modern Carpentry
by Howard Bud Smith Willis H. Wagner Mark W. Huth R. Jack JonesModern Carpentry is a well-illustrated, easy-to-understand source of authoritative, up-to-date information on building materials, tools, and construction methods. This comprehensive, introductory text provides strong, detailed coverage of all aspects of residential and light commercial construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing. The text also features special topics, such as chimneys, fireplaces, and decks, and familiarizes students with other aspects of the building trades with chapters on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The textbook strongly focuses on safe work habits in handling tools, materials, and prefabricated components. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence similar to the order builders use to complete various phases of home construction. This edition includes increased coverage of safe work practices, building code requirements, and essential soft skills for carpenters.
Modern Land Law
by Martin DixonModern Land Law is one of the most current and reliable textbooks available on land law today, offering a lively and thought-provoking account of a subject that remains at the heart of our legal system. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, this compact textbook provides a clear and absorbing analysis of all the key legal principles relating to land.Written with students firmly in mind, a clear introduction to every chapter frames each topic in its wider context and corresponding chapter summaries help to consolidate learning and encourage reflection.The 14th edition has been revised and brought fully up to date to address all major developments in the law, including recent key cases.
Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, and Concrete
by Clois E. Kicklighter Timothy L. AnderaModern Masonry provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties. The textbook is organized into functional sections closely related to the needs of apprenticeship training programs, college programs, and other related instruction. Simply and clearly written, this text covers all the important aspects of the masonry trade. Over 75 step-by-step procedures for laying brick, block, stone, and concrete provide clear explanations of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs. This new edition includes the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, including insulated concrete wall forms, insulated blocks, brick veneer, and special masonry units. The text also encourages professionalism in the field, including work habits, safety habits, continuing education, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership, to prepare students for successful and rewarding masonry careers.
Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease
by Karen E. Peterson Katherine L. Tucker Christopher P. Duggan Gordon L. JensenIntroducing the twelfth edition of Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, a seminal text in the field of nutrition. Originally published in 1950, this revised print and digital edition—now in full-color—serves as both a comprehensive learning resource for undergraduate and graduate nutrition majors, and an authoritative reference for nutrition practitioners. Authored and edited by distinguished experts worldwide, this twelfth edition features new chapters on interprofessional practice, global food systems, precision nutrition, and more. With a focus on physiological nutrition principles and fully referenced with the latest scientific research, this edition showcases major advancements in understanding nutrition's role in disease prevention. It continues the tradition of providing in-depth information on various aspects of nutrition, making it an invaluable tool for undergraduates, graduate nutrition majors, and the medical community.
Modern Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications: Modeling, Analysis, Design, and Control
by Cheng Siong Chin Venkatraman Thiyagarajan Muthu Selvan, Natarajan BalasubramanianAs the world transitions toward sustainable energy solutions, power converters have become indispensable in enabling the efficient integration and operation of renewable energy systems. Modern Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications: Modeling, Analysis, Design, and Control offers a comprehensive guide to the modeling, analysis, design, and control of these critical technologies, tailored for solar photo voltaic, wind energy, and energy storage applications.This book delves into the unique challenges and requirements of power converters, with detailed coverage of DC–DC, DC–AC, and multilevel converter technologies. Readers will gain insights into advanced control strategies for ensuring system stability and reliability under varying conditions.Bridging theory and practice, this book is packed with case studies, simulation examples, and design methodologies to help readers transition from conceptual understanding to practical implementation. Using industry‑standard tools, readers can analyze converter performance, optimize designs, and address real‑world challenges in renewable energy systems.Key topics include grid synchronization, power quality improvement, and compliance with international standards, equipping readers to handle the complexities of modern power grids. This book also explores the integration of energy storage systems, emphasizing their role in stabilizing renewable outputs and enhancing system flexibility.Ideal for researchers, engineers, and students, this book provides the expertise needed to excel in power electronics for renewables. Whether advancing research, driving innovation, or solving practical challenges, Modern Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications: Modeling, Analysis, Design, and Control is the definitive resource for mastering the technologies shaping the future of sustainable energy.
Modernidades ibéricas / The Routledge Companion to Iberian Modernities (Routledge Companions to Hispanic and Latin American Studies)
by Martín-Estudillo Luis Antonio Sáez DelgadoModernidades ibéricas / The Routledge Companion to Iberian Modernities (1870-1930) presenta una visión abarcadora y dinámica de las relaciones establecidas en el contexto cultural ibérico en torno al problema de la modernidad a finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX. Los ensayos de este volumen destacan las conexiones entre distintas propuestas ibéricas de modernidad; cada capítulo considera al menos dos esferas nacionales o lingüísticas diferentes.Esta colección examina manifestaciones culturales entrelazadas entre España y Portugal mediante trabajos de expertos en disciplinas que van desde los estudios literarios y la musicología hasta la geografía, la historia del arte y la arquitectura, y que nos ofrecen nuevas perspectivas sobre las modernidades ibéricas. Dividido en tres partes, cada una estructurada en torno a un tema unificador (historia, espacios e intercambios), se exploran diferentes áreas clave de la modernidad en un solo volumen.Los veintiún capítulos serán una lectura de referencia para estudiantes e investigadores interesados en los estudios culturales hispánicos e ibéricos._______________________________________________________________________________________________Modernidades ibéricas / The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Iberian Modernities (1870-1930) presents a comprehensive and dynamic vision of the relationships established in the Iberian cultural context around the problem of modernity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.The essays in this volume highlight connections between Iberian proposals of modernity with each chapter considering at least two different national or linguistic spheres. This collection examines interconnected cultural manifestations of Spain and Portugal, with experts from disciplines such as literary studies, musicology, geography, art history and architecture presenting diverse perspectives on Iberian modernities. Divided into three parts, each structured around a unifying theme (history, spaces, and exchanges), different key areas of modernity are explored in one comprehensive volume.The twenty-one original and authoritative chapters will be key reading for students and scholars interested in Hispanic and Iberian cultural studies.
Modernization, Democracy and Social Classes: Gino Germani and Latin American Sociology (Classic and Contemporary Latin American Social Theory)
by Martín Unzué Diego Ezequiel PereyraGino Germani’s intellectual itinerary is a key step in the understanding of sociology in Latin America. Offering a fresh perspective, this book seeks to strengthen a better reflection on the history of sociology and social sciences in the region, through a reconstruction of the content and context of his enormous production and its legacies and legitimacies.The volume argues that Germani made a huge contribution to the development of sociology and social thought not only in Argentina and South America but also throughout Latin America, United States and Italy, with an enriching and original interdisciplinary perspective. It identifies his theoretical and conceptual proposals and empirical approach and discusses the implications of his ideas in different regional, national and local experiences and contexts. In particular, they promote the prospect of comparative studies focused on different areas of the Global South.A vital collection of work on a key thinker in Latin American Sociology for scholars and students of Sociology in the Americas and the Global South.
Molecular Simulations and Multiphysics Nanoscale Coupling
by James D. Lee Jiaoyan LiMolecular Simulations and Multiphysics Nanoscale Coupling focuses on the theoretical foundations and numerical methods for studying the behavior of materials and the coupling of mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic fields at the nanoscale. It provides a deeper understanding of the theoretical development of governing equations based on the Principle of Objectivity, which stipulates that all the variables appearing in the constitutive equations and balance laws must be objective. It presents the coupling of mechanics, thermal science, and electromagnetics rigorously through Nosé-Hoover thermostat and Maxwell’s equations.In addition, this book presents Sequential and Concurrent Multiscale Modeling and a newly developed CGMD to apply multiscale modeling to the behaviors of materials at nanoscale. It shows molecular dynamics simulation for studying fracture mechanics at the microscopic level, and analytically and numerically, not merely empirically.This book is essential for undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering. It also serves as a reference book for researchers in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and chemical engineering.
Money and Interculturality: A Theory (New Perspectives on Teaching Interculturality)
by Fred DervinThis book challenges the silence surrounding money, revealing its profound influences on personal and social identities and power dynamics in intercultural contexts.In this inimitable book, Fred Dervin continues to explore the notion of interculturality by offering a novel and critical exploration of the often-overlooked role of money, especially within the broad field of Intercultural Communication Education and Research (ICER). Adopting a robust interdisciplinary lens and drawing on concrete examples, the author combines, for example, financial education, literature, philosophy and sociology to critique the economic and moral dimensions of global interactions in today's confused and confusing world. From examining the commodification of intercultural relations to proposing shared responsibility and ethical reasoning, Money and Interculturality: A Theory provides a fresh perspective on how money shapes and often distorts interculturality. Based on a unique integration of contemporary, historical and literary insights, Dervin questions and deepens our understanding of interculturality while equipping readers with new vocabulary and frameworks to address the harsh realities of global, unpredictable and power-laden communication.This somewhat provocative book represents an essential reference for educators, practitioners, researchers and students seeking to investigate the connections between money and interculturality.
Monotheism in the New Religious Movements of Japan: Historical and Taxonomical Challenges in Western Studies (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Kegan A. ChandlerThis book calls for a reformation of the image of monotheism in studies of Japanese religions and in the study of religions in general. According to most scholars, “Japan” and “monotheism” mix like oil and water. Whatever Japanese religion is, we are told, the “Western” category of monotheism cannot not be imposed. The predominance of this standard ruling makes critical the study of Japan’s new religious movements (NRMs)—exemplified in this volume by Kurozumikyō, Tenrikyō, and Konkōkyō, which have occasionally and controversially been pinned with the monotheism label. However, significant disagreement and confusion have persisted for nearly a century in Western scholarship over precisely how to classify these religions and furthermore over where their monotheism, if it exists, might have come from. Chandler argues that this long history of dissonance in the West is the result of a complex layering of taxonomical, sociocultural, and scholarly issues. Furthermore, he suggests this impasse can be addressed via an updated definition of monotheism that takes into account its nuances and includes new monotheistic subcategories. The book reveals the monotheism of Japan’s NRMs in light of this new framework and through a new historical investigation into Japanese sources of monotheism. It is especially relevant to scholars with an interest in Japanese religions and new religious movements as well as the comparative study of religion and philosophy of religion.
Monstrosity and the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of the Uncanny (Philosophy and Psychoanalysis)
by Rodrigo GonsalvesThis accessible and meticulously researched book is a philosophical study dedicated to the psychoanalytic dimension of the uncanny and the discussions on monstrosity as fundamental concepts to address contemporary experiences of anguish, desire, suffering and alienation.Examining the uncanny in Freud and Lacan, the book explores its emergence through psychoanalysis and aesthetics, as well as its meta-psychological implications. Chapters explore the history and connection between the uncanny and monstrosity in both philosophy and psychoanalysis, following on from the construction of Freud's 'The Uncanny' in 1919, and focusing on these concepts through different perspectives, such as Marxism. Finally, the book argues towards the importance of a monstrous grammar (re)introduced to psychoanalysis, in order to sustain a specific clinical listening of our times.Offering new insights and arguments on these fascinating concepts, this book will be of interest to philosophers, psychoanalysts and psychologists, as well as also appealing to professionals and students in the worlds of arts, film and history.
Moral Debt: Defending a New Account of Reparative Justice
by Brian Yue Shun WongIn face of historical injustices such as war, colonialism, slavery, and genocides, what responsibilities, if any, do the present generations owe – and to whom are such responsibilities owed? Drawing upon methods of political theory, empirical politics, legal philosophy, and applied ethics, this book advances the novel account of Collective Moral Debt Reparative Justice (CMDRJ).It aims to establish that descendants of victims inherit claims to reparation by which they can hold inheritors of perpetrators responsible for discharging. This argument applies particularly well to collectives meeting the threshold for group agency and complicit agents. Not only does the concept of “moral debt” serve as an emphatic metaphor for the distinctive ways by which perpetrators and victims, descendants and inheritors are connected – it also provides the compelling explanation hitherto missing as for why claims of reparative justice do not go away merely in virtue of the passage of time.The book should interest scholars and practitioners alike and has been written for those who are interested in what we owe others in relation to our past.
Moral Panics and Social Control in the COVID-19 Pandemic (The COVID-19 Pandemic Series)
by Morena Tartari Cirus Rinaldi Riccardo CaldareraMoral Panics and Social Control in the COVID-19 Pandemic presents a series of case studies which focus on particular social processes and interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, applying the tools offered by classical studies on moral panic and moral panic theory to illuminate both political and popular responses.Each case study explores the emergence, development, and impact of forms of moral panic in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In doing so, each chapter addresses the intersectional impact of moral panics upon vulnerable and/or stigmatized groups and outlines how moral panics have informed policies, interventions, and social mechanisms introduced by governments. Incorporating case studies from across the globe and drawing upon approaches from different disciplines, the chapters in this volume offer a wide-ranging and multi-faceted analysis of the varying responses to the coronavirus outbreak.The book highlights aspects of interest for students and scholars in the social sciences, educators, policymakers, and practitioners with an interest in moral panics, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mechanisms of social control.
Morisot’s Modernism and Impressionist Art: Interiors, Relationships and Aesthetics (Routledge Research in Gender and Art)
by Claire MoranThis volume seeks to reframe French Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot (1841-95) in the history of art via a focus on the spaces and people that informed her work and thereby offers a new interpretation of Impressionism and of modernist aesthetics. Claire Moran utilizes close visual analyses of artworks, in particular those of family, friends, domestic servants and acquaintances; textual analysis of Morisot’s journals and letters; investigation of late nineteenth-century advice manuals, magazines and advertisements in relation to Morisot’s life and work; examination of housing floor plans and gardens; and the study of specific household objects that recur in her work and their history. This multi-pronged method of analysis, grounded in Morisot’s lived experience, will allow a new understanding of Morisot’s art to emerge, one with the potential to not only highlight the modernity of her aesthetics, but also question both public and critical assumptions about Impressionism. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, gender studies, French studies, and history of design.
Motocross
by Lisa AmstutzMotocross riders roar over whoops, sail over jumps, and speed up and down hills. They have one goal—to claim victory when the checkered flag waves. Freestyle motocross riders perform daring, high-flying tricks to earn the top prize. Put readers in the center of the heart-pumping motocross action as they learn about everything from rules to equipment and track features. Carefully leveled, high-energy text helps ensure accessibility for even the most reluctant readers.
Movie Meetup
by Shawn PryorNoah can't believe his luck. He has won a trip to a movie premier where he will get to meet the actor who inspired his interest in taekwondo. But when Noah and his friends attend the party, his hero is rude to them. Now Noah isn't sure how to feel about taekwondo. Will Noah walk away from the martial art for good?
Moving Your University Course Online: Case Studies on Design, Development and Delivery
by Clare Lloyd Annika Herb Michael KilmisterThis book equips higher education professionals with a roadmap for the design, development and delivery of a successful online degree.Responding to the evolving landscape of higher education, the text offers reflections and practical insights from staff who transformed a campus-based Humanities and Social Sciences degree into a ground-breaking online learning experience at an Australian university, contributing to a dynamic culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuing professional development. The chapters follow the development process of an online degree from inception to delivery. Taking an applied focus, they guide readers to anticipate and navigate challenges encountered in implementing curriculum change. The authors explore how to embed student-centred digital pedagogies, approaches taken to develop skills for staff and students and thoughtful ways to integrate technology into learning and teaching whilst preserving the spirit and integrity of multiple academic disciplines. Alongside relational and strategic aspects of curriculum enhancement, the book offers practical case studies on implementing dynamic online learning to enhance the student experience.This is an indispensable guide for educators, learning designers, higher education leaders and higher education professionals who support and enhance online higher education programs.
Muffled Voices in the Zenana and Beyond: The Fiction and Life Writings of Selected South Asian Muslim Women Writers (Peripheral Lives in Asia)
by Sabreen AhmedThis book explores subaltern subjecthood, resistance and sexual agency in the works of Muslim women writers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh since the early 20th century. Locating the Muslim woman in the fiction of these countries from a sub-continental locus, it incorporates concepts of race, diaspora and postcolonial feminism in its reading of selected texts along with precepts of Islamic feminist hermeneutics in the South Asian context. It rejects the homogenization of sub-continental Muslim women as a monolithic victim subject and focuses on the multiplicity of voices that emerge from their writing both in the colonial and the postcolonial contexts. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of literature, gender studies, cultural studies and South Asian studies.
Multi-Cultural Artisanal Entrepreneurship: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Trends (Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies)
by Pawan Kumar Kulvinder Kaur Rajesh VermaIn recent years, the realm of entrepreneurship has witnessed the emergence of a distinctive domain: multi-cultural artisanal entrepreneurship. This research book dives into this novel area, unravelling the challenges, exploring the opportunities, and identifying future trends within this dynamic field. The main themes include cultural diversity, language barriers, global resource accessibility, market expansion, leveraging cultural differences, sustainability, technological impact, and cross-cultural collaboration. With an emphasis on the challenges faced by multi-cultural artisanal entrepreneurs, including issues related to cultural dynamics, language barriers, and access to resources across the globe, this research volume investigates the opportunities available to artisanal entrepreneurs. These include access to new markets, increased demand for unique products, as well as the ability to leverage cultural dynamics for competitive advantage. Finally, the book examines future trends in multi-cultural artisanal entrepreneurship, including the impact of emerging technologies and leveraging the potential of cross-cultural collaboration.Readers, particularly researchers, academics, and students in the field of entrepreneurship, will gain a nuanced understanding of multi-cultural artisanal entrepreneurship, positioning them to navigate the complexities of this field and contribute to its sustainable growth. The findings of this research will also be beneficial for academicians, small business owners, policy makers and organisations at large.
Multi-Disciplinary Research and Sustainable Development
by Asma Perveen Rohit Kandakatla Tanya Buddi Rameshrao Nitin Kotkunde Upadrasta RamamurtyThe Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Research and Sustainable Devel□opment – 2025 encapsulate the collective efforts of researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers in addressing the critical challenges of sustainability through a multi-disciplinary approach. In a world where rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and technological advancements continuously reshape our environment, the need for innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions has never been greater.
Multicultural and Religious Perspectives on Protecting the Environment, the Biosphere, and Biodiversity (Routledge Studies in Religion and Environment)
by Joseph Tham John Lunstroth Sameer AdvaniThis thought-provoking volume unites bioethics experts from seven major world religions—Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism—alongside secular thinkers to explore environmental protection through the lens of the UNESCO Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights. It foregrounds the power of diverse perspectives in addressing one of humanity's most pressing challenges—the ecological crisis. The contributions provide rich and distinct religious and cultural viewpoints as they confront the anthropological, ethical and social dimensions of this crisis. Showcasing dialogue where traditions and philosophies collide, they offer unique insights into global bioethics and human rights that should inspire new ways of thinking and foster meaningful collaboration in the fight for our planet's future. The book is valuable reading for researchers, scholars and students in bioethics, environmental ethics, religious studies and beyond.
Multilayer Nanostructured Wear-Resistant Coatings for Metal-Cutting Tools (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by A.A. Vereschaka S.N. Grigoriev V.P. TabakovThis work focuses on the properties of multilayer nanostructured wear-resistant coatings for cutting tools. It provides an extensive overview of modern methods and approaches to creating wear-resistant coatings for cutting tools. The authors present a wealth of experimental data and offer generalized theories, useful not only in the development of metal-cutting tools with coatings, but also in the creation of nanostructured materials for various applications. Discusses the development and operation of nanostructured coatings operating under conditions of high temperatures, pressures and chemical effects Includes studies of coating properties during cutting using modern methods (transmission and scanning electron microscopy) Presents mathematical models that describe the process of coating deposition and the cutting process as stochastic processes, for the modeling of which it is necessary to use methods of probability theory This book is intended for engineering and technical workers, as well as graduate students involved in the development of, research on and practical application of methods for applying wear-resistant coatings.
Multilingualism as Opportunity: An Integrated Perspective on English and Languages Education in Australia
by Bill Green Marianne TurnerThis book addresses how language is conceptualised in Australian schooling to deliver a better understanding of how multilingualism can be incorporated into everyday teaching and learning, practice and policy. By integrating different educational domains – namely, subject English, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), Languages as a subject area, and the learning of languages across the curriculum – the text (re-)frames language(s) learning for all students, including first-generation immigrants, international students, students born in Australia to immigrant parents, and students with no exposure to other languages at home. It is distinctive in that it brings together scholars from across the L1 and L2 fields. Presenting a novel framework that addresses the positioning of both language and opportunity across different domains at school, this book offers a multilingual vision for all teachers. The Australian setting depicted serves as a rich and distinctive example for similar contexts worldwide.This is an invaluable resource for students and academics in disciplines related to language(s) and education, as well as teacher educators, school leaders, and practitioners.
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.
Multimodality and Time: A Social Semiotic Approach
by Theo van LeeuwenThis ground-breaking book brings together the work of leading theorist, Theo van Leeuwen, on time-based multimodal forms of communication including speech, music, and film.With chapters on the fundamental meaning-making role of rhythm, time in music, time in film, the representation of time and timing in language, and the visualization of time, this book offers a comprehensive approach to the subject that supplements the author’s earlier work on visual communication. This book is richly illustrated with examples, including analyses of time management texts, everyday interactions such as waitressing in a restaurant, classic and contemporary films, television crime series and documentaries, a wide variety of kinds of music, online educational software, and SmartArt templates for the diagrammatic representation of time-based practices. Every chapter also includes questions and exercises to reinforce and extend learning. Written in an accessible style, it will be essential reading for students, teachers, and researchers in the field of multimodal communication, whether in communication studies, media studies, or linguistics.