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Beautiful Things (Second Sons)
by Emily RathCrashing a country house party in Regency England, an intrepid young woman is drawn into the orbit of three delicious gentlemen in this slow burn, very sexy, definitely-not-your-mother&’s historical romance from internationally bestselling author Emily Rath. At twenty-two, Rosalie Harrow is unmarried and near destitute. She has two choices: snag a wealthy gentleman, or take work as a governess. Neither option appeals to headstrong Rosalie, who sees both futures as a kind of cage. When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she&’s there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland, the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke. Hilarity ensues as Rosalie dodges the attentions of the officious duke, and weathers the censure of the other guests, all while trying to unravel the mystery of her invitation. And then there&’s the gentlemen… The more Rosalie tries to avoid the high society husband hunt, the more she finds herself charmed by three very different men. There&’s Lord James, the duke&’s younger brother, who is the secret duke in all but name. Lieutenant Renley, recently returned from the West Indies, and begrudgingly looking for a wife of his own. And the tempestuous Mr. Burke, who irks Rosalie to no end. The clock ticks down the days to the Michaelmas ball, when the duke is set to announce his bride. Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared…but that doesn&’t mean she can&’t enjoy the chase while it lasts.
The Education of Dixie Dupree
by Donna EverhartA remarkable debut from the author of The Saints of Swallow Hill, composed in a voice as sure and resonant as that of The Secret Life of Bees. This story about mothers and daughters, the guilt and pain that pass between generations, and the truths that are impossible to hide, especially from ourselves, will take readers on a heartfelt and heartbreaking journey. "Young Dixie Dupree is an indomitable spirit in this coming-of-age novel that is a heartbreaking and honest witness to the resilience of human nature and the fighting spirit and courage residing in all of us." —The Huffington Post, Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek "An important novel, beautifully written, this is a story to cherish." —Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author IndieNext Pick In 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evie&’s sake—to explain away a bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie, who longs to leave her unhappy marriage in Perry County, Alabama, and return to her beloved New Hampshire. But for Dixie and her brother, Alabama is home, a place of pine-scented breezes and hot, languid afternoons. Though Dixie is learning that the family she once believed was happy has deep fractures, even her vivid imagination couldn&’t concoct the events about to unfold. Dixie records everything in her diary—her parents&’ fights, her father&’s drinking and his unexplained departure, and the arrival of Uncle Ray. Only when Dixie desperately needs help and is met with disbelief does she realize how much damage her past lies have done. But she has courage and a spirit that may yet prevail, forcing secrets into the open and allowing her to forgive and become whole again.
Tea & Treachery (Tea by the Sea Mysteries #1)
by Vicki DelanyIn this charming new cozy mystery series from national bestselling author Vicki Delany, a New York City expat-turned-Cape Cod tea shop owner must solve the murder of a local real estate developer to help her feisty grandmother out of a jam . . . As the proud proprietor and head pastry chef of Tea by the Sea, a traditional English tearoom on the picturesque bluffs of Cape Cod, Lily Roberts has her hands full, often literally. But nothing keeps her busier than steering her sassy grandmother, Rose, away from trouble. Rose operates the grand old Victorian B & B adjacent to Lily&’s tea shop. But an aggressive real estate developer, Jack Ford, is pushing hard to rezone nearby land, with an eye toward building a sprawling golf resort, which would drive Rose and Lily out of business. Tempers are already steaming, but things really get sticky when Ford is found dead at the foot of Rose&’s property and the police think she had something to do with his dramatic demise. So Lily starts her own investigation and discovers Ford&’s been brewing bad blood all over town. Now, it&’s down to Lily to stir up some clues, sift through the suspects, and uncover the real killer before Rose is left holding the tea bag. &“A satisfying cozy with a beautifully described setting and a cast of charming, small-town characters. Share this new series with fans of Laura Childs&’ Tea Shop mysteries.&” —Booklist
Taming the Heart (Crimson Ridge)
by Elliott RoseIn this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, and Elsie Silver, a free spirit finds herself working for a former pro bull rider... who has secrets behind those ocean-deep eyes. Being hired by a ranch for the summer sounds picture-perfect, right? Except your new boss looks a whole lot like every fantasy and daydream you&’ve ever had come to life—oh, and he&’s already accidentally seen your favorite &‘toy&’. I&’ve always been the hyper-independent free spirit. Sage Maloney, the wild child. The eldest daughter, with my heart locked away safely out of sight. I had a summer of fun ahead of me. Only, I didn&’t count on a former pro bull rider to stride into my life. Beau Heartford. The much older cowboy with a mustache to go weak at the knees for. He&’s a whole package of temptation. Someone who lures me in with glimpses of what it might be like to let my guard down… to be taken care of. My married boss. Summer days rapidly turn scorching in this sleepy little town among the mountains. As the temperature continues to climb, we&’re both stuck fighting a mutual attraction we can&’t ignore. Sparks fly, and we really should be putting more distance between the two of us. In this scenario, more is at stake than just crossing a line between boss and employee. There&’s a wedding band on this cowboy&’s finger.
Bouquets and Buckles (Crimson Ridge)
by Elliott RoseFrom internationally bestselling author Elliott Rose My plan was to visit my boyfriend back home in Crimson Ridge for the holidays. Except, my surprise trip, after shutting up my florist shop for the festive season, only ended up revealing the worst kind of betrayal. Now, I&’m hiding from the guy I just caught cheating on me, while stranded with a flat tire and a snowstorm approaching. All it took was a slip of my thumb, a press of the wrong contact name in my phone. Instead of dialing my best friend for help, I accidentally called my life-long cowboy crush.My best friend&’s father. Lucas Rhodes is a man I haven&’t seen in twelve months. Not since last New Year&’s Eve when he drove me home… alone. If we get snowed in together on his ranch tonight, how am I supposed to resist my every teenage fantasy when he&’s looking at me like that? Bouquets & Buckles is an interconnected stand-alone, novella set in the same world as the Crimson Ridge series.
A Harvest of Hearts
by Andrea EamesIn the beloved tradition of Howl&’s Moving Castle and The House in the Cerulean Sea, a whimsical and unforgettable cozy fantasy about adventure, common sense, and the power of love, as a cheeky butcher's daughter, a befuddlingly handsome sorcerer, and his clever talking cat unlock magical secrets in the dark heart of their kingdom…&“Down-to-earth and completely irresistible, Foss is fantastic, as is her talking cat! A Harvest of Hearts is that rare story that feels both classic and unique at the same time. I loved it!&” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop Everyone in Foss Butcher&’s village knows what happens when the magic-workers come; they harvest human hearts to use in their spells. That&’s just how life in her kingdom works. But Foss, plain, clumsy, and practical as a boot, never expected anyone would want hers. When a sorcerer snags a piece of Foss&’s heart without meaning to, she is furious. For once a heart is snagged, the experience is . . . well, unpleasant. So, Foss finds herself stomping toward the grand City to keep his enchanted House and demands that he fixes her before she keels over and dies, or whatever happens when hearts are Snagged. But the sorcerer, Sylvester, is not what she expected. Petulant, idle, and new to his powers, Sylvester has no clue how to undo the heart-taking, or how to do much of anything really, apart from sulk. Foss&’s only friend is a talking cat and even the House&’s walls themselves have moods. As Foss searches for a cure, she accidentally uncovers that there is much more to the heart-taking—and to the magic-workers themselves—than she could have ever imagined . . .
Calder Country (The Calder Brand #4)
by Janet DaileyFor fans of Yellowstone, the Roaring 20s in America's Wild West come to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope and endurance.1920s, Blue Moon, Montana. The small cattle town is alight with the excitement of cars, telephones, and airplanes. But as new inventions and new roles for women collide with Prohibition and the rising battle between gangsters and the FBI, Blue Moon finds itself—and some of its most infamous residents and powerful families—in battles of their own, between hearts and minds . . . Heir to the Hollister Ranch on his mother&’s side, Mason Dollarhide is back home after a five-year prison sentence for smuggling bootleg liquor. Cynical and daring, he&’s already up to his old tricks, having his goods trafficked to him by plane. . . . Until the pilot is injured in a crash and captured by federal agents. Ruby Weaver learned to fly from her smuggler father. To keep him from a harsh prison sentence, she agrees to take over his route and go undercover to help the Feds break up a bootlegging ring. Mason is only one part of that operation, but he&’s part that makes an impression. Soon Ruby is fighting an attraction that could jeopardize them both, while harboring a secret that could destroy any hope of a future together . . . Mason has never met a woman like Ruby. Not only is she brave and beautiful, but she understands his ways—and may even inspire him to change them. The first step will be trusting her enough to open his heart. Meanwhile, other star-crossed romances blaze, as old family rivalries between the Dollarhides and the Calders continue. But when tables unexpectedly turn, some dreams may go up in smoke . . . The epic tale of the settling of the American West comes to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope, and endurance.
Lone Star Legacy: A New Historical Texas Western (A Forever Texas Novel #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. Johnstone"Superb from start to finish. An instant classic." —New York Times Bestselling Author Marc Cameron on Forever TexasExperience the gritty reality of life on the Texas frontier in this riveting historical adventure based on actual events and the true history of the legendary King Ranch, as one pioneering ranch family carves out their own piece of the American West… South Texas, 1854. Regis Royle is determined to turn eighteen-thousand acres of raw prairie into the greatest cattle ranch in the world. But he can&’t do it alone. The region is wilder than a herd of mustangs—and crawling with rustlers. Teaming up with the Cattlemen&’s Justice Consortium, Regis hopes to stop the rustling and start laying tracks for a new railway. Problem is, the cattlemen—including Jarvis &“Bone&” McGraw, Regis&’s own ranch manager—can&’t help but lock horns with the Texas Rangers. And it doesn&’t take long for this brewing pot of very bad blood to get a whole lot worse . . . First blood is spilled in Corpus Christie. Regis&’s reckless young brother Shep is wounded by the beautiful daughter of their fiercest enemies, the powerful Valdez family. The news of a possible rail line has divided the ranchers into warring factions. And Regis Royle has to keep the peace with McGraw, take a gamble with his business partner, and keep his wayward brother in one piece. But things really heat up when Regis learns that the Valdez family are claiming rights to the Royle Ranch&’s land. And they&’ll do anything to get it back. Even kill . . . The brothers Royle may be newcomers but they&’re no greenhorns. They&’ve got what it takes to be Texans. And that means never stop fighting for your dream.
Two Wicked Desserts (Kitchen Witch Mysteries #2)
by Lynn CahoonMia Malone conjures up delicacies while casting about for clues in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Two Wicked Desserts, continuing her Kitchen Witch Mystery series . . . Magic Springs, Idaho, may be a small town, but Mia Malone is living an enchanted life running her own catering business and cooking school. And while she&’s teaching the locals culinary craft, her grandmother is teaching her witchcraft for the day she inherits the family magical spells that have been passed down for generations. Unfortunately, all that knowledge is not helping Mia or her grandmother in removing the spirit of warlock Dorian Alexander from Mia&’s cat Mr. Darcy. But even though Dorian hasn&’t yet left this earthly plane, his spells have already been transferred to his daughter Cindy&’s grimoire. An actress looking for her big Hollywood break, Cindy is hoping there&’s something in her father&’s bag of tricks to make her a star. But playing with magic has only resulted in a trip to Idaho where Cindy finds herself the number one suspect in the murder of a hitman whose body was found in the garden of Mia&’s Morsels. Now it&’s up to Mia to conjure up a killer before everything she&’s worked so hard for vanishes with a poof! Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon &“A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&” —Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries on The Tourist Trap Mysteries
Sport Facility & Event Management
by Thomas J. Aicher Brianna L. Newland Amanda L. Paule-KobaSport Facility and Event Management, Second Edition provides readers with a working knowledge of how to manage sport facilities and how to plan, manage, implement, and evaluate sport events. The text integrates timely theoretical insights with real-world practicality and application, affording readers a strong foundation in facility and event management. The authors focus on a broad range of facilities and events, from community recreation facilities to large venues, reflecting the diversity of the industry. Chapter Objectives help readers focus their study. Industry Voice features provide insights from sport management professionals in the field; these professionals describe how each chapter topic impacts his or her daily routine. Vignettes relate historical anecdotes relevant to the chapter content. Tip boxes provide additional details. Discussion Questions provide a framework for conversing about the chapter content. The Case Study at the end of each chapter encourages readers to engage with a scenario highlighting concepts presented in the text. Ideal for courses within the area of Sport Management, Event Management, and Facility Management. © 2020 | 358 pages
Deadly Promises (A Romance Bestseller)
by Cindy Gerard Sherrilyn Kenyon Dianna Love Laura GriffinTHESE HEROES ARE 100 PERCENT RAW, DANGEROUS, AND . . . UNDENIABLY SEXY.New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love, and Cindy Gerard and rising romance star Laura Griffin mix seduction and suspense in three irresistible romantic adventures. From sultry international jungles to the rugged terrain of the American Southwest, join the larger-than-life, scorching-hot alpha heroes of the Bureau of American Defense, Black Ops, Inc., and the U.S. Navy SEALs for all the pulse-pounding, heart-racing, toe-curling excitement. They’re cool under pressure, steamy under the sheets, and when the enemy strikes, there’s not a lethal mission these gorgeous men can’t handle. . . . Just Bad EnoughSherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna LoveLeave No TraceCindy GerardUnstoppableLlaura Griffin
Maybe Someday: A Novella (Maybe Someday #1)
by Colleen HooverFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us comes a passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance.At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She&’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she&’s forced to decide what her next move should be. Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there&’s something about Sydney that Ridge can&’t ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.
Lu: Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu (Track #4)
by Jason Reynolds&“Pure gold.&” —School Library Journal (starred review) &“The perfect anchor leg for a well-run literary relay.&” —Kirkus Reviews Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds.Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that&’s got nothing to do with being a track star. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that—not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings—no one&’s gonna outshine him. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu&’s way—literally and not-so-literally—and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means. Expect the unexpected in this final event in Jason Reynold&’s award-winning and bestselling Track series.
Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts
by John Henry Merryman Stephen K. Urice Simon J. FrankelSince its first publication in 1979, Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts has been the foundational text in the field of art law. This thoroughly reorganized and updated sixth edition takes a fresh look at primary materials and commentary from previous editions, extending the book's analysis with significant changes in format and content to reflect changes in the field. The book has multiple uses and audiences: a text for courses in law schools and graduate programs, a reference work for lawyers and museum professionals, and a lively read - filled with engaging legal stories and colorful anecdotes featuring the broad cast of characters in the art world. Complementing their own observations, the authors include excerpts from judicial opinions, scholarly and popular articles, international treaties, and statutory law. Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts offers a cornucopia of examples, questions, issues, and lessons for students, artists, dealers, collectors, attorneys, and any reader curious about today's complex world of the visual arts.
Women in Populist Rhetoric
by Agnieszka Kasińska-Metryka and Karolina Pałka-SuchojadAt a time of increasing right-wing populism, Women in Populist Rhetoric examines the relationship between populist rhetoric and the real social changes that affect women and how populists gain prominence through the support they receive.Covering a broad spectrum of right-wing group activity in Western, Central and Eastern Europe - including Hungary, France, and Czechia - this volume takes an important look at the phenomena at the level of leadership and the practice of its operation. The book is divided into four parts: the first describes the phenomenon of right-wing populism, the second examines language as a tool of populist influence, and the third and fourth analyse the narratives of populist parties towards women across different European countries.An important text for the present moment, Women in Populist Rhetoric is an invaluable text for students of politics, sociology, and gender studies.
Becoming a YouTube Musician: How People Learn, Create, and Connect Online (Routledge New Directions in Music Education Series)
by Christopher CayariAs the most-visited social media site on the internet, the video-sharing platform YouTube has become a highly influential space for musicmaking and learning. Becoming a YouTube Musician: How People Learn, Create, and Connect Online explores how YouTube creators and viewers are using digital video to create and consume music, develop online communities, and engage in formal, informal, and experimental music learning.Drawing on 26 case studies, the author challenges music educators to incorporate the learning, creative, and social practices of online musicians into their classrooms by helping students learn to participate in an online music system like YouTube. While this book serves as an in-depth analysis of a specific platform, the concepts within are more universal. Becoming a YouTube Musician encourages readers to consider how technology, media, and the internet can be used to innovate teaching by incorporating popular practices that exist on social media. The author shows educators how to apply lessons from the practices of YouTube musicians in their classrooms, facilitating student creativity and engagement in new ways.
Ecological Natives and Indigenous Class Warriors: The Indigenous Movement in Ecuador and the Uprisings of 2019 and 2022 (Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics)
by Philipp AltmannThe Indigenous movement in Ecuador was one of the most influential social movements in Latin America during the 1990s. It had a high mobilization capability, formed broad alliances, and had a clear discourse. However, since the early 2000s, it has been in crisis due to problems with national leadership. This only changed in October 2019 when a national uprising led to the movement’s reappearance in political attention, the reconstruction of alliances, and a renovation of its discourse. A national uprising in June 2022 further strengthened this development, producing a struggle around neoliberalism.With this book, Philipp Altmann helps readers understand the evolution of the Indigenous movement in Ecuador. In his chronological presentation, he emphasizes the position and perspectives of the activists and organizations of the Indigenous movement and delves into the movement’s history and the exploration of its crises and its uprisings.
Critical Internationalization of Higher Education: From Internationalization Drift to Ethical Global Engagement
by Jos Beelen Melanie AgnewThis edited collection explores ethical global engagement in higher education internationalization. Framed by organizational change theory and critical internationalization approaches, chapter authors discuss the systemic inequities in who is served and for what purposes, while also providing new insights on what drives the why, what, and how of internationalization. This volume features contributions from scholars across disciplines, presenting original research and theoretical insights on topics within higher education internationalization, including teaching and learning, mobility, university service, collaborative partnership, student recruitment, evaluation, and leadership. Ultimately, this volume provides higher education leaders, professionals, and graduate students with ethical policies and practices that champion internationalization of higher education for its capacity to meet contemporary global challenges while also maintaining its foundational educational mission.
Enhancing Interoperability and Automation of Construction Waste Quantification: Integration of Building Information Modelling and Semantic Web Technology (Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure)
by Farzad Pour Rahimian Subarna Sivashanmugam Sergio Rodriguez TrejoEnhancing Interoperability and Automation of Construction Waste Quantification outlines the construction waste quantification (CWQ) modelling that supports data-driven decision-making in the built environment. It presents how the functionalities of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Semantic Web Technology are integrated to enhance the interoperability and automation of the CWQ process.The research in this book shapes the development of a semantic framework that supports the built environment in quantifying construction waste (CW) and informing optimal material choices from early design stages to minimise the quantity and diversity of waste generation. The book also demonstrates the application of the proposed framework using an ontology (PROduct CIRcularity Ontology) and a BIM-integrated digital tool (Building Waste Tool [BWT]). The PRODCIRO and BWT inform how data, standardisation, consistency, and granularity could streamline and automate the CWQ process. The book also presents the outputs of a test-case building used to validate the adaptability and accuracy of the framework.This book is a valuable resource for BIM and sustainability practitioners. It provides a comprehensive discussion on the significance of CW, its impacts on sustainability, advancements in CWQ, and data and information gaps within the existing CWQ practices. The solution proposed in the book will help the built environment to shift from reactive to proactive and preventive waste management.
The Ethics of Participation in Environmental Field Research: Inclusion, Collaboration, and Transformation (Research and Teaching in Environmental Studies)
by Lydia GibsonLocal participation is increasingly seen as a central and ethical part of environmental research. As such, many environmental efforts are becoming increasingly participatory. Participation, as a string of literature has shown, has many political, economic, social, and epistemic consequences, and ethics is fluid, polyvalent, and contextual. 'Right is right, wrong is wrong' is dangerous rhetoric that centres western experiences and forecloses the myriad realities and relations bundled within and forced upon marginalised experiences. Both participation and ethics – as concepts and praxis – cast decades-long shadows over field research (particularly in anthropology), yet much of these discussions are left at the threshold of interdisciplinary spaces, where participation, traditional and Indigenous knowledge, and co-production are brought in to sanitise and legitimise environmental actions. Where are our lessons learned and what ought we to make of their absence? The first half of this volume offers ethnographic examples that allow us to begin to ask whether participation (in the capitalist machinery and colonial legacies of academic knowledge) is ever even ethical. The second half of the book is dedicated to anti-solutions: refusals to define problems and approaches in fixed, closed terms from which equations, calculations, and solutions can be derived.This book provokes important new discussions about ethical participation in environmental field research by bringing to the fore the fluid nature of both ethics and participation. The volume aims to provide critical intervention for students and researchers across natural and social sciences whose fieldwork includes engagement with local communities and stakeholders, as well as conservation policymakers and practitioners who consult and work with local communities.
Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis: Advancements and Applications
by Surajit Pathak Antara BanerjeeThis book highlights the potential applications of microbots for minimally invasive diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), enhancing the accuracy of colonoscopy and improving drug delivery for more precise and effective treatments. The introductory chapter explores advanced CRC diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, from understanding the disease’s prevalence to assessing the limitations of invasive techniques. It further discusses non-invasive screening methods and state-of-the-art imaging technologies, paving the way for less intrusive and more accessible diagnostics. The book, in turn, reviews techniques to tailor microbots for specifically targeting cancer cells effectively and provides a comparative analysis with nanobots for their potential in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. It explores the intersection of photodynamic therapy and microrobotic technology, shedding light on the future of cancer therapy. With a focus on clinical translation, this book provides insight into the future application of mobile microrobots in medical imaging and in vivo perspectives of colorectal cancer, ultimately addressing the broader applications of bio-nanotechnology and microrobots in the realm of gastrointestinal diseases and cancer. This book is intended for researchers, students, and academicians in the fields of oncology, nanotechnology, and medical sciences.Key Features Explores the latest advancements in microbot applications in diagnosis and drug delivery in colorectal cancer Offers a comprehensive examination of colorectal cancer diagnostics, ranging from traditional colonoscopies to advanced imaging technologies Presents practical applications and the potential for clinical translation of microbots in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer Examines the potential use of mobile microrobots in medical imaging and offers in vivo perspectives on colorectal cancer Discusses techniques for customizing microbots to effectively target cancer cells and provides a comparative analysis with nanobots
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.
Transforming Healthcare: Mode, Technologies, and Implementation (Computational Methods for Industrial Applications)
by Ankush Jain, Vishal Srivastava, Gaurav Singal, and Mohamed MosbahThis comprehensive volume explores cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking methodologies, and insightful ethical considerations. It brings together leading minds and research across diverse domains, offering readers a glimpse into the future of healthcare. From leveraging AI in diagnostics and personalized treatments to advancing telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, the text addresses real-world challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.Key features: Innovative approaches to early disease detection, including Alzheimer’s and cancer, using machine learning and deep learning techniques. State-of-the-art applications of design thinking, meta-heuristics, and federated learning in healthcare. Ethical perspectives on the use of AI technologies and their impact on businesses and patient care. A deep dive into the role of IoT, NLP, and AI-driven image processing in revolutionizing healthcare delivery. Generalized models analyzing trade credits and their implications for healthcare supply chains. Whether you're a researcher, healthcare professional, or technology enthusiast, this book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding and shaping the future of health technologies. Packed with diverse perspectives and actionable insights, it’s a must-read for anyone passionate about making a difference in healthcare.