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Psychodynamic Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)
by Michael JacobsThis classic text demonstrates psychodynamic theory and practices across the counselling process beginning – middle - end. This revised sixth edition includes a new preface, updated further reading sections and a new chapter covering contemporary issues including online working, the application of a social justice and DEI agenda within the field of psychodynamic theory and practice. Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces one of the main theoretical approaches and provides a guide to the process of counselling from beginning to end. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.
Social Work: An Introduction
by Chris Yuill Joyce Lishman Gary Spolander Janine Bolger Neil GibsonNow in its third edition, Social Work: An Introduction will equip you, as a future social worker, with everything you need to know in your first year and beyond. Split into four parts, each chapter is packed with learning features to allow you to get the most out of your reading and studies. This book includes: - Case studies and exercises to illustrate and test your knowledge - Critical thinking boxes and reflective questions to help you carefully consider and review what you have learned - Recommended reading to further develop your understanding - A range of tools for practice with different service user groups - Guidance on relating your knowledge to different practice frameworks throughout the UK. Plus free online resources to support teaching: find themes for discussion, SAGE journal articles, case studies, activities, and more at https://study.sagepub.com/lishman-et-al3e.
Psychodynamic Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)
by Michael JacobsThis classic text demonstrates psychodynamic theory and practices across the counselling process beginning – middle - end. This revised sixth edition includes a new preface, updated further reading sections and a new chapter covering contemporary issues including online working, the application of a social justice and DEI agenda within the field of psychodynamic theory and practice. Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces one of the main theoretical approaches and provides a guide to the process of counselling from beginning to end. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.
Entrepreneurship: A Contemporary & Global Approach
by David Deakins Jonathan M. ScottThis popular and well received standard text on Entrepreneurship has been completely revised and updated for the second edition. The text retains the favourably reviewed features of the first edition which include the importance of context, diversity and differing international entrepreneurial practice, yet is underpinned by coverage and application of relevant theory. In particular, the text now contains important and entirely new sections on entrepreneurship in the face of multiple global crises, evidence on entrepreneurial resilience, new case study material on examples of international entrepreneurship from developing countries including a new section on Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa, new case material on ‘clean technology’ entrepreneurship and on green finance, and a new chapter on Indigenous Entrepreneurship. All chapters have been completely updated to reflect increased diversity and the place of Entrepreneurship in the context of multiple global crises. The text retains the pedagogic features of the first edition which are consistent throughout the text and include learning outcomes, boxed case studies with discussion questions, policy and practical issues, summaries of each chapter, recommended reading and suggested assignments. The text is complemented by online support material for tutors.
Entrepreneurship: A Contemporary & Global Approach
by David Deakins Jonathan M. ScottThis popular and well received standard text on Entrepreneurship has been completely revised and updated for the second edition. The text retains the favourably reviewed features of the first edition which include the importance of context, diversity and differing international entrepreneurial practice, yet is underpinned by coverage and application of relevant theory. In particular, the text now contains important and entirely new sections on entrepreneurship in the face of multiple global crises, evidence on entrepreneurial resilience, new case study material on examples of international entrepreneurship from developing countries including a new section on Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa, new case material on ‘clean technology’ entrepreneurship and on green finance, and a new chapter on Indigenous Entrepreneurship. All chapters have been completely updated to reflect increased diversity and the place of Entrepreneurship in the context of multiple global crises. The text retains the pedagogic features of the first edition which are consistent throughout the text and include learning outcomes, boxed case studies with discussion questions, policy and practical issues, summaries of each chapter, recommended reading and suggested assignments. The text is complemented by online support material for tutors.
Social Work: An Introduction
by Chris Yuill Joyce Lishman Gary Spolander Janine Bolger Neil GibsonNow in its third edition, Social Work: An Introduction will equip you, as a future social worker, with everything you need to know in your first year and beyond. Split into four parts, each chapter is packed with learning features to allow you to get the most out of your reading and studies. This book includes: - Case studies and exercises to illustrate and test your knowledge - Critical thinking boxes and reflective questions to help you carefully consider and review what you have learned - Recommended reading to further develop your understanding - A range of tools for practice with different service user groups - Guidance on relating your knowledge to different practice frameworks throughout the UK. Plus free online resources to support teaching: find themes for discussion, SAGE journal articles, case studies, activities, and more at https://study.sagepub.com/lishman-et-al3e.
Home with the Cowboy
by Susan MalleryRevisit this heartfelt romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Rancher Jake Masters&’s adopted daughter is deeply troubled by his wife&’s death, so when she expresses her desire to meet her birth mother, Jake can&’t deny the young girl&’s plea. But accepting Anne Baker in their lives proves to be harder for Jake than he expected. Jake doesn&’t think he can trust Anne—or the attraction he feels towards her.Anne has come a long way from the time she had to make the toughest decision of her life, but she's never forgotten her child. Now she&’s willing to fight for her unexpected second chance at love and family.Originally published in 1994 as Cowboy Daddy.
Tales of the City: A Novel (Tales of the City #1)
by Armistead MaupinA PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickThe first novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin’s bestselling San Francisco saga, and inspiration for the Netflix original series, Tales of the City“A consummate entertainer who has made a generation laugh. . . . It is Maupin’s Dickensian gift to be able to render love convincingly.”— Edmund White, Times Literary SupplementFor almost four decades Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City has blazed its own trail through popular culture—from a groundbreaking newspaper serial to a classic novel, to a television event that entranced millions around the world. The first of ten novels about the denizens of the mythic apartment house at 28 Barbary Lane, Tales is both a sparkling comedy of manners and an indelible portrait of an era that changed forever the way we live.
Journal of Human Capital, volume 19 number 3 (Fall 2025)
by Journal of Human CapitalThis is volume 19 issue 3 of Journal of Human Capital. The Journal of Human Capital (JHC) is dedicated to human capital and its expanding economic and social roles in the contemporary knowledge economy. It explores the role human capital plays in the production, allocation, and distribution of economic resources and in supporting long-term economic growth and development. JHC is designed to bring together theoretical and empirical work on human capital—broadly defined to include education, skill, health, entrepreneurship, and intellectual and social capital—and related public policy issues.
The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide: Seventh Edition
by Dr Sofía BetancourtA powerful, engaging, and accessible introduction to Unitarian Universalism. Unitarian Universalists are people of all ages, of many backgrounds, and of many beliefs. They are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers who create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in a hurting world.The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide is the most complete introduction to Unitarian Universalism available, covering ministry, worship, religious education, social justice, community, and history. Edited by Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, this seventh edition prepares readers with resources and information for this crucial moment in Unitarian Universalism. Contributors include Rev. Cheryl M. Walker, Rev. Ashley Horan, Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme, Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, Rev. Katie Romano Griffin, Dr. Dan McKanan, and Rev. Victoria Safford, among others.
Commitment and Community: Communes and Utopias in Sociological Perspective
by Rosabeth Moss KanterWhat makes some communes work, while others fail? Why is it so difficult to put utopian ideals into practice? In this exciting study of the success or failure of nineteenth-century American Utopias and twentieth-century communes, Rosabeth Moss Kanter combines the results of her first-hand experiences in a variety of contemporary groups with her thorough research on earlier Utopian communities. Convinced that the Utopias of the past offer important models for social organization today, the author also stresses the need for a historical perspective in viewing contemporary movements. Kanter analyzes the ideas and values expressed and developed in communal living, she explores the methods of organization that led to commitment and success or failure in the nineteenth-century, and she deals with the dilemmas and problems that contemporary communities present. The final chapters of this brilliant study, a discussion of contemporary communes, allows the reader to see the similarities as well as the differences between nineteenth and twentieth-century communities.
London: A History in Verse
by Mark FordCalled “the flour of Cities all,” London has long been understood through the poetry it has inspired. Now poet Mark Ford has assembled the most capacious and wide-ranging anthology of poems about London to date, from Chaucer to Wordsworth to the present day, providing a chronological tour of urban life and of English literature.Nearly all of the major poets of British literature have left some poetic record of London: Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Pope, Johnson, Wordsworth, Keats, Byron, and T. S. Eliot. Ford goes well beyond these figures, however, to gather significant verse of all kinds, from Jacobean city comedies to nursery rhymes, from topical satire to anonymous ballads. The result is a cultural history of the city in verse, one that represents all classes of London’s population over some seven centuries, mingling the high and low, the elegant and the salacious, the courtly and the street smart. Many of the poems respond to large events in the city’s history—the beheading of Charles I, the Great Fire, the Blitz—but the majority reflect the quieter routines and anxieties of everyday life through the centuries.Ford’s selections are arranged chronologically, thus preserving a sense of the strata of the capital’s history. An introductory essay by the poet explores in detail the cultural, political, and aesthetic significance of the verse inspired by this great city. The result is a volume as rich and vibrant and diverse as London itself.
Mind the Inclusion Gap: How Allies Can Bridge the Divide Between Talking Diversity and Taking Action
by Suzy LevyFrom the US to Europe and beyond, diversity and inclusion efforts are increasingly being caught in the crossfire of a culture war. As the backlash against ‘DEI’ grows, fairness and dignity are being reframed as divisive – rather than just smart business. So how did we get here, and what can we do about it? Very few of us are skilled in inclusion, hoping it will be enough to be ‘nice’. However, this optimistic attitude can turn would-be allies into passive bystanders. This book is for anyone who wants to support equality: inside are tools and practical guidance to help navigate complexity, challenge complacency and take meaningful action.
Essentials of Comparative Politics with Cases
by Patrick H. O'Neil Suzanne Bailey Andrew Conneen James WehrliAP® Comparative Government’s most trusted teaching tool. Written by AP® summer institute leaders and content experts, Essentials of Comparative Politics with Cases gives students a seamless introduction to the concepts and case studies they need to know and gives instructors the tools to teach the way they want. The new Eighth AP® Edition is designed specifically for the AP® course, with built-in practice and resources crafted by leading AP® teachers. Valued for its consistent framework for making comparisons and its clear and contemporary coverage, Essentials of Comparative Politics with Cases is AP® Comparative Government’s most trusted teaching tool. New to the Eighth AP® Edition: NEW AP® Comparative Government Skills Handbook gives a foundation for self-guided study and introduces students to the AP® course’s big ideas and disciplinary practices NEW AP® Multiple-Choice questions in every concept chapter are assignable and auto graded in the Norton Illumine Ebook NEW Check Your Understanding questions connect to the book’s core objectives and motivate students to self-assess NEW Dynamic Data Figures are assignable and self-grading, challenging students to make sense of trends illustrated by data NEW coverage of the methods used by comparativists to answer contemporary questions in the discipline The updated AP® Test Bank features nearly 1,200 questions, including over 450 AP®-style questions The updated AP® Course-Planning and Pacing Guide includes lessons, activities, assessments, and suggestions for teaching by theme or by country
Blowin' the Blues Away: Performance and Meaning on the New York Jazz Scene (Music of the African Diaspora)
by Travis A. JacksonNew York City has always been a mecca in the history of jazz, and in many ways the city’s jazz scene is more important now than ever before. Blowin’ the Blues Away examines how jazz has thrived in New York following its popular resurgence in the 1980s. Using interviews, in-person observation, and analysis of live and recorded events, ethnomusicologist Travis A. Jackson explores both the ways in which various participants in the New York City jazz scene interpret and evaluate performance, and the criteria on which those interpretations and evaluations are based. Through the notes and words of its most accomplished performers and most ardent fans, jazz appears not simply as a musical style, but as a cultural form intimately influenced by and influential upon American concepts of race, place, and spirituality.
Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City
by Bench Ansfield"[R]evelatory…Deeply researched and masterfully told." —Brian Goldstone, New York Times Book Review The explosive account of the arson wave that hit the Bronx and other American cities in the 1970s—and its legacy today. "Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is burning!" That legendary and apocryphal phrase, allegedly uttered by announcers during the 1977 World Series as flames rose above Yankee Stadium, seemed to encapsulate an entire era in this nation’s urban history. Across that decade, a wave of arson coursed through American cities, destroying entire neighborhoods home to poor communities of color. Yet as historian Bench Ansfield demonstrates in Born in Flames, the most destructive of the fires were not set by residents, as is commonly assumed, but by landlords looking to collect insurance payouts. Driven by perverse incentives—new government-sponsored insurance combined with tanking property values—landlords hired "torches," mostly Black and Brown youth, to set fires in the buildings, sometimes with people still living in them. Tens of thousands of families lost their homes to these blazes, yet for much of the 1970s, tenant vandalism and welfare fraud stood as the prevailing explanations for the arson wave, effectively indemnifying landlords. Ansfield’s book, based on a decade of research, introduces the term "brownlining" for the destructive insurance practices imposed on poor communities of color under the guise of racial redress. Ansfield shows that as the FIRE industries—finance, insurance, and real estate— eclipsed manufacturing in the 1970s, they began profoundly reshaping Black and Brown neighborhoods, seeing them as easy sources of profit. At every step, Ansfield charts the tenant-led resistance movements that sprung up in the Bronx and elsewhere, as well as the explosion of popular culture around the fires, from iconic movies like The Towering Inferno to hit songs such as "Disco Inferno." Ultimately, they show how similarly pernicious dynamics around insurance and race are still at play in our own era, especially in regions most at risk of climate shocks.
The Jefferson Bible: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books #58)
by Peter ManseauThe life and times of a uniquely American testamentIn his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament with a penknife and glue, removing all mention of miracles and other supernatural events. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment, Jefferson hoped to reconcile Christian tradition with reason by presenting Jesus of Nazareth as a great moral teacher—not a divine one. Peter Manseau tells the story of the Jefferson Bible, exploring how each new generation has reimagined the book in its own image as readers grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life.Completed in 1820 and rediscovered by chance in the late nineteenth century after being lost for decades, Jefferson's cut-and-paste scripture has meant different things to different people. Some have held it up as evidence that America is a Christian nation founded on the lessons of the Gospels. Others see it as proof of the Founders' intent to root out the stubborn influence of faith. Manseau explains Jefferson's personal religion and philosophy, shedding light on the influences and ideas that inspired him to radically revise the Gospels. He situates the creation of the Jefferson Bible within the broader search for the historical Jesus, and examines the book's role in American religious disputes over the interpretation of scripture. Manseau describes the intrigue surrounding the loss and rediscovery of the Jefferson Bible, and traces its remarkable reception history from its first planned printing in 1904 for members of Congress to its persistent power to provoke and enlighten us today.
Notting Hill Carnival (Quick Reads): A West Side Story
by Candice Carty-WilliamsSapphire is the hot-headed leader of the Red Roses in an area where gang loyalty is all that matters. But after a tragic event, Sapphire vows to leave her old life, friends and her gang behind. Life without the Red Roses and the violence that always followed them is certainly quieter.When she meets a boy called Apollo on her way to Notting Hill Carnival, she forms an instant bond with him. She thinks he could be the one. Until she discovers he's a member of rival gang, the Gold Teeth. Will she ever escape her past with the Red Roses, and how many lives will be ruined until she does?Funny, emotional and raw, with the Notting Hill Carnival acting as the backdrop of this retelling of West Side Story, by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie.
Throne of Secrets: discover your new devilishly seductive romantasy obsession (A Prince of Sin)
by Kerri ManiscalcoTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERLOVE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF ALL . . . Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt - and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale - in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco.A SINFUL PRINCE.Prince Gluttony - self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when an adventure takes a deadly turn, he must turn to the one person he has spent a decade avoiding in order to save his court . . .A DETERMINED REPORTER.Adriana Saint Lucent knows Prince Gluttony is hiding something, but during her investigation, she never expected to turn up a rumour too terrifying to be believed: that ice dragons are launching attacks on the kingdom.A DANGEROUS RIVALRY.With the realm at stake, prince and reporter must forge an uneasy alliance. But as each cling to their own secrets, can they unravel the mystery before time runs out? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumour: that they might not hate one another, after all?TROPES TO DIE FOR:Enemies to lovers ⚔️💗 Forced Proximity🔒👫 Masked Lovers ₊.⋆🎭₊˚⁺Scandal 🫢💥READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH'The world-building is remarkable, intricately plotting the story from the very first chapter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The tension between them [Adriana and Prince Gluttony] builds beautifully as their story unravels, every interaction feels incredibly charged!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of Maas, I recommend this series to you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book has me laughing, swooning and cursing the damn demon!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kerri out did herself' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
El caso de la gracia: Un periodista explora las evidencias de unas vidas transformadas (Case for ... Series)
by Lee StrobelEl caso de la Gracia no es un libro de texto sobre la gracia, más bien es una colección de historias que ilustran el poder de Dios para revolucionar las vidas humanas. Con relatos reales de personas cuya transformación y renovación han sido obra de un Dios maravilloso. Cada historia aporta una pieza al rompecabezas de la gracia, mostrando cómo la gracia va más allá del perdón hasta la aceptación e incluso la adopción por parte de Dios. El caso de la Gracia del autor Lee Strobel, enfatiza la gracia como un regalo inmerecido e incondicional del amor de Dios. Incluye:Historias que ilustran la gracia de Dios.Breve estudio bíblico sobre la gracia.Preguntas para reflexionar.Lecturas recomendadas para profundizar en el temaCitas Bíblicas: la Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI), la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960). The Case for GraceThe Case for Grace is not a textbook on grace, rather it is a collection of stories that illustrate the power of God to revolutionize human lives. With real stories of people whose transformation and renewal have been the work of a wonderful God. Each story contributes a piece of the puzzle of grace, showing how grace goes beyond forgiveness to acceptance and even adoption by God. Author Lee Strobel's The Case for Grace emphasizes grace as an undeserved and unconditional gift of God's love. It includes:Stories that illustrate God's grace.Brief Bible study on grace.Questions to ponder on.Recommended readings to deepen the subject.Scripture quotations: New International Version (NIV).
El caso del creador: Un periodista investiga evidencias científicas que apuntan hacia Dios.
by Lee StrobelDurante su época académica, Lee Stobel quedo convencido de que Dios estaba fuera de moda, lo cual era una creencia que influyó su subsiguiente carrera como periodista galardonado en el diario Chicago Tribune. La ciencia había logrado que la idea de una Creador fuera irrelevante; o por lo menos eso creía Strobel.Sin embargo, hoy día la ciencia apunta hacia una dirección distinta. En años recientes, un conjunto de investigaciones diversas e impactantes apoyan de manera creciente la conclusión de que el universo fue diseñado de forma inteligente. Al mismo tiempo, los representantes del darwinismo han titubeado a la luz de los hechos concretos y del razonamiento sólido.¿La ciencia ha descubierto a Dios? La fe está recibiendo, al menos, un inmenso impulso al darse a conocer nuevos descubrimientos acerca de la increíble complejidad de nuestro universo. Únase a Strobel en un nuevo examen de las teorías que alguna vez le mantuvieron lejos de Dios. A través de este recuento atractivo y fácil de leer, se encontrará con los asombrosos descubrimientos en los campos de la cosmología, biología celular, investigación del ADN, astronomía, física y conciencia humana que nos presentan evidencias sorprendentes en El caso del Creador.
El caso de Cristo: Una investigación personal de un periodista de la evidencia de Jesús (Case for ... Series)
by Lee StrobelESTE IMPACTANTE EBOOK NO ES UNA NOVELA. ES UNA BÚSQUEDA SIN RESERVAS DE LA VERDAD ACERCA DE UNA DE LAS FIGURAS MÁS APASIONANTES DE LA HISTORIA AL FINAL. EL LECTOR DETERMINARÁ EL VEREDICTO EN EL CASO DE CRISTO.Si usted fuera periodista, ¿cómo enfuertaría las noticias de una historia tan grande que podría eclipsar por completo a todos los demás hechos del mundo? ¿Cómo llevaría a cabo su investigación? ¿Cuántas preguntas capciosas haría? ¿Con cuánta cautela consultaría a los grandes expertos para obtener detalladas y veraces respuestas? Un experimentado periodista va en busca del gran suceso de la historiaEl PROYECTO: Determinar si hay evidencia creíble de que Jesús de Nazaret es en verdad el Hijo de Dios.EL REPORTERO: Lee Strobel, educado en la facultad de Leyes de la Universidad Yale, antiguo editor legal de periódico Chicago Tribune y ganador de varios reconocimientos, con antecedentes de ateísmo.LOS EXPERTOS: Doce eruditos, con doctorados de la universidades de Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis y otras prominentes instituciones, a quienes se les reconoce como autoridades sobre la vida de Jesús.LA HISTORIA: Al volver sobre su trayectoria espiritual, Strobel interroga a los expertos con preguntas difíciles y bien directas: ¿Qué tan confiable es el Nuevo Testamento? ¿Existe evidencia extra bíblica acerca de Jesús? ¿Hay alguna razón para creer que la resurrección fue en verdad un hecho histórico?...
El caso de la fe: Un periodista investiga las objeciones más difíciles contra el cristianismo
by Lee StrobelAlgunas personas sienten hambre espiritual; sin embargo, algo les impide satisfacerla. Las objeciones las atormentan. Las dudas se burlan de ellas. Sus corazones quieren volar hacia Dios, pero su inteligencia las mantiene en tierra firme.Lee Strobel empezó como un ateo, completamente convencido de que Dios no creó a las personas, sino que estas lo crearon a él en un esfuerzo por explicar lo desconocido y atenuar su temor a la muerte. En El caso de Cristo, Strobel describió su estudio de casi dos años de evidencia histórica que lo condujo al veredicto de que Dios en verdad existe y que Jesús es su único Hijo. No obstante, todavía luchaba con objeciones agobiantes, preocupaciones por asuntos llenos de emoción que dañaban a muchos que de otra manera abrazarían la fe. No se trataba de simples problemas teóricos, históricos o intelectuales. Las cuestiones que molestaban a Strobel estaban llenas de impacto emocional. Existen los tipos de enigmas que pueden detener, y lo hacen, a las personas en su camino cuando consideran convertirse en cristianos.En El caso de la fe, Lee Strobel sondea las preguntas más espinosas, a las que llama Las ocho grandes, que incluyen:Si hay un Dios amoroso, ¿por qué gime este mundo bajo tanto sufrimiento y maldad?Si en verdad Dios creó el universo, ¿por qué la ciencia obliga a tantos a concluir que la evolución responde por la vida?Si Dios es el supremo supervisor de la iglesia, ¿por qué esta ha tenido tanta hipocresía y brutalidad a través de las diferentes edades?Si en verdad a Dios le importan las personas que creó, ¿cómo envía a tantas de ellas a una eternidad de tortura en el infierno solo porque no creyeron en las debidas cosas acerca de él?Como experimentado periodista educado en la Facultad de Leyes de Yale, Strobel busca metódicamente los puntos a favor y hace preguntas audaces que cualquiera quisiera hacer y que le carcomen por dentro. Preguntas que construyen o destruyen la fe cristiana. Se niega a contemporizar o a dar clichés con elocuentes respuestas. Por el contrario, junta los hechos difíciles a través de entrevistas con nueve de los más prestigiosos eruditos y expertos. ¿El resultado? Respuestas sólidas, convincentes, fascinantes y sabias a sus preguntas más profundas. El caso de la fe le encaminará hacia una fe renovada y restaurada… o hacia su descubrimiento.
Groundwater in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas: Monitoring, Assessment, Modelling, and Management (Earth and Environmental Sciences Library)
by Shakir Ali Asaad Mater ArmanuosThis book provides comprehensive studies from Middle East, African countries and Asia including Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, India, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia and Turkey on groundwater management, modelling and monitoring. A broad approach such as modelling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical models was applied in arid and semi-arid areas for management of the groundwater. These new approaches are currently in high demand. The book delves into the applications of these methods and will be a potential asset to the researchers worldwide. The book is a timely publication containing chapters based on primary data or/and extensive review chapters comprising new emerging techniques. Current high-demand research on management through the application of modelling, artificial intelligence and machine learning is the main selling point of this book.
2025 Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Engine Technology (Proceedings)
by Franziska LiedeckeIn einer sich rasant verändernden Welt sieht sich die Automobilindustrie fast täglich mit neuen Herausforderungen konfrontiert: Der problematischer werdende Ruf des Dieselmotors, verunsicherte Verbraucher durch die in der Berichterstattung vermischte Thematik der Stickoxid- und Feinstaubemissionen, zunehmende Konkurrenz bei Elektroantrieben durch neue Wettbewerber, die immer schwieriger werdende öffentlichkeitswirksame Darstellung, dass ein großer Unterschied zwischen Prototypen, Kleinserien und einer wirklichen Großserienproduktion besteht. Dazu kommen noch die Fragen, wann die mit viel finanziellem Einsatz entwickelten alternativen Antriebsformen tatsächlich einen Return of Invest erbringen, wer die notwendige Ladeinfrastruktur für eine Massenmarkttauglichkeit der Elektromobilität bauen und finanzieren wird und wie sich das alles auf die Arbeitsplätze auswirken wird. Für die Automobilindustrie ist es jetzt wichtiger denn je, sich den Herausforderungen aktiv zu stellen und innovative Lösungen unter Beibehaltung des hohen Qualitätsanspruchs der OEMs in Serie zu bringen. Die Hauptthemen sind hierbei, die Elektromobilität mit höheren Energiedichten und niedrigeren Kosten der Batterien voranzutreiben und eine wirklich ausreichende standardisierte und zukunftssichere Ladeinfrastruktur darzustellen, aber auch den Entwicklungspfad zum schadstofffreien und CO2-neutralen Verbrennungsmotor konsequent weiter zu gehen. Auch das automatisierte Fahren kann hier hilfreich sein, weil das Fahrzeugverhalten dann – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes - kalkulierbarer wird. Dabei ist es für die etablierten Automobilhersteller strukturell nicht immer einfach, mit der rasanten Veränderungsgeschwindigkeit mitzuhalten. Hier haben Start-ups einen großen Vorteil: Ihre Organisationsstruktur erlaubt es, frische, unkonventionelle Ideen zügig umzusetzen und sehr flexibel zu reagieren. Schon heute werden Start-ups gezielt gefördert, um neue Lösungen im Bereich von Komfort, Sicherheit, Effizienz undneuen Kundenschnittstellen zu finden. Neue Lösungsansätze, gepaart mit Investitionskraft und Erfahrungen, bieten neue Chancen auf dem Weg der Elektromobilität, der Zukunft des Verbrennungsmotors und ganz allgemein für das Auto der Zukunft.