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Complexity, Emergence and the Evolution of Scientific Theories: Towards a Predictive Epistemology (SpringerBriefs in Philosophy)
by Miguel FuentesThis book offers a unique perspective on the evolution of scientific theories through the lens of their changing complexity. To explore this non-trivial connection, the author draws on well-known historical cases from the philosophy of science tradition to test the central theses of the work. At the same time, the book develops a conceptual framework in which the debates on emergence and complexity play a central role. The opening chapter provides the historical background of emergence, examining both classical and contemporary perspectives, highlighting diverse viewpoints and their contributions to the current discussion. The second chapter turns to the foundations of complexity science, detailing its key methodologies and emphasizing the role of information in describing and modeling systems. Building on this foundation, the book introduces a novel quantitative definition of emergent properties, grounded in the concept of parametric model complexity. It discusses how slight variations in control parameters can generate universal features and explores the implications of these dynamics for our understanding of systemic behavior. Finally, the author shows how this framework illuminates critical aspects of scientific practice, ranging from the criteria guiding theory choice to the relationship between technological innovation and the risk of the appearance of anomalies. By combining historical analysis, conceptual innovation, and formal modeling, the book presents a compelling vision of how complexity and emergence can be predictive indicators of theoretical transformation, recognizing the moments when our current models have reached their limits.
Teachers Time Management for the Digital and Green Age: A Practical Guide to Transforming European Education
by Fabrice SerodesThis timely and essential study examines how the twin transitions of digitalisation and ecological responsibility are reshaping the foundations of contemporary education. The book explores the systemic shifts in school organisation, professional roles, and working conditions, positioning itself at the intersection of educational management, sustainability, and technological change. It identifies persistent structural barriers that have been a hindrance to the implementation in recent years, ranging from inadequate infrastructure to institutional resistance. It also highlights innovative practices that have emerged through cross-disciplinary collaboration and pedagogical experimentation. Furthermore, it offers solutions that will help overcome the obstacles. Drawing on extensive empirical research and actual case studies, it captures the pressures placed on educators, particularly during crises, and the potential for renewal. A central focus lies in rethinking time use, task coordination, and teacher well-being, advocating for adaptive strategies and institutional support. In alignment with the European Union's strategic agenda, the book calls for an education system that is not only future-ready but also equitable, humane, and resilient.
Decent Work-Life-Flow and Organizational Sustainability: Achieving Balance, Health, and Performance in Organizations (Diversity and Inclusion Research)
by Rita Berger C. Andreas DalluegeThis book helps organizations discover the essential insights from the concept of "Work-Life-Flow" – a vital resource for understanding occupational health in today's flexible work environments, including remote and hybrid setups. Sustainable occupational health is the cornerstone of organizational success, and this book focuses on the dynamic equilibrium between one's professional and personal life roles. As the European Union's work-life balance directive and the International Labour Organization's 'Decent Work' initiative underscore the relevance of work-life flow, the book explores the integration of work and life, offering readers a roadmap to master a healthier balance. Featuring in-depth knowledge from extensive academic and empirical research, innovative self-assessment tools, virtual training, and practical cases, this book empowers professionals and organizations to bridge the gap in work-life balance management, promoting positive well-being, health, and performance for all. This comprehensive guide shows a path toward a healthier, inclusive, and more productive future.
0 to 9 and the New York Avant-Garde: Publishing by Numbers (New Directions in Book History)
by Ross HairEdited and self-published by Bernadette Mayer and Vito Acconci from 1967 to 1969, 0 to 9 not only documented some of the most compelling examples of intermedia performance, contemporary poetry, and post-formalist art of the period, but also pioneered new ways of conceiving (and using) the magazine as medium and instrument. 0 to 9 and the New York Avant-Garde: Publishing by Numbers examines how the magazine both responded to and helped shape key developments in New York&’s often fractious avant-garde communities. The book pays particular attention to the ways in which Mayer and Acconci foregrounded the material and generic qualities of the magazine and conceived their periodical as a means of generating (as well as documenting) art and poetry. 0 to 9 and the New York Avant-Garde considers the ways in which 0 to 9 interacted with other artistic movements and theoretical concerns of the period—including cybernetics, Pop Art, structuralism, and information theory. Arguing for the enduring importance of the magazine, and its unique position in the history of New York&’s experimental art and literary scenes, this study contends that 0 to 9 was both a swan song of 1960s idealism and a precursor for the directions that avant-garde art would take in the decades that followed the magazine&’s demise.
Social Work in War-Torn Contexts: “From that Moment There Was No Peace”
by Shulamit Ramon Darja ZaviršekThis book provides a wide-ranging exposure of current developments related to war-torn contexts, post-war societies and social work approaches as well as analysis of the key issues facing social work in war contexts. The topic is timely due to the increased number of armed political conflicts; the number of internally displaced people, refugees and asylum seekers; increased length of wars; and, consequently, increased number of civil victims, which contribute to an exponential growth in the demand for social work. As there are few updated texts on this issue, this book meets the considerable gap existing in the social work literature and includes updates as well as continuing trends. Currently a huge number of countries are in a state of war in different continents, some of which have gone on for more than a decade. Inevitably this fact has considerable implications for their social workers as well as for the people they serve, with social workers in these countries sharing the reality of the war as citizens. The war experience is known to have long-lasting, intergenerational impacts. It also has a strong impact on the many other countries that receive refugees and asylum seekers and/or support militarily another country at war and/or refuse to support it. The book&’s country-focused chapters on Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Northern Ireland, Serbia, South Sudan, Syria, UK and Ukraine cover major topics including: · The contexts of armed political conflicts from a social work perspective; · The impact of war on disadvantaged individuals and groups; · Forced migration; · Post-war societies and post-war reconstructions from a social work perspective; · The ethical issues related to war and peace from a social work perspective; · The implication for social work education and research. Social Work in War-Torn Contexts is an important and timely resource for social work and social science researchers, lecturers in different areas of social sciences, social work practitioners, as well as students. Politicians, war correspondents, international humanitarian organizations and volunteers also will find the book of interest.
Transparency and Corporate Washing in the Age of Sustainability: An Operational Research Agenda to Evaluate Corporate Sustainability Disclosure (Management for Professionals)
by Constantin Zopounidis Emilios Galariotis Konstantina Ragazou Nikolaos Sariannidis Georgia ZournatzidouThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of the various frameworks associated with financial corporate washing. It examines the factors influencing these practices and explores their connection to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, through the use of operations research methods. ESG investors thoroughly evaluate a company's environmental, social, and governance factors before investing, reflecting the growing global emphasis on sustainability. As climate change risks rise and sustainability becomes more important, many organizations have begun to adapt, though some resort to greenwashing, misleadingly presenting their practices as eco-friendly despite ongoing harmful activities. This book offers a thorough examination of the strategies used by financial institutions, such as greenwashing, bluewashing, social washing, and pinkwashing. It aims to address corporate washing by highlighting its various forms within the financial sector, providing policymakers and stakeholders with insights to develop effective strategies and practices to counteract these deceptive practices.
The Time Travel Twins: The Pharaoh's Tomb (The Time Travel Twins #2)
by James Patterson Tad SafranTime-traveling twins chase time's greatest villain—and a shocking family mystery—to Ancient Egypt in this high stakes, hilarious, and action-packed thrill ride from #1 bestselling author James Patterson. Orphans Pew and Basket Church managed to escape (barely) the clutches of time&’s greatest villain and dash his hopes of world domination (he didn&’t take too kindly to that). Even more shocking than discovering they can travel through time (and have a mission to protect it)? It turns out the Church family treasure their enigmatic time-traveling parents left behind is actually a long-lost, much-wished for relative. The twins follow clues and riddles to Ancient Egypt—and land right in the middle of a deadly power struggle between Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy. To save their new friends and preserve history, the twins will need to solve riddles and thwart the dastardly Pirate Macaulay&’s evil plans. If they manage to survive, they just might find the one treasure more precious and elusive to them than anything: family. Adventure, mystery, history, and humor collide in this rollicking, rip-roaring caper from the world&’s favorite storyteller.
Sometimes Death is a Blessing
by Cj GrantRaine Thompson is a rookie agent of Domestic Security Services, a secret agency doing the dirty jobs that other government agencies pass on to them. Stationed in Washington D.C., Raine navigates the underworld of the Russian Mafia, motivated by vengeance. Her tenacity pays off when the chance to eliminate those responsible for her boyfriend' s death finally appears.Her mission takes on a greater scope when it is revealed that one of the Russian cartels has stolen a deadly virus and plans to auction it off to the highest bidder. Teamed with a veteran analyst who is battling a brain tumor, Raine is tasked with recovering the vials at any cost. Raine must battle not only the enemy, but also her own inner fears and desires for vengeance to succeed. Failure means the deaths of millions.
Running Wild Novella Anthology: Book II (Running Wild Novella Anthology #8)
by Stephen J. Kimber Andrew MacQuarrieThe Tragic Plight of E.G.: A Clinical Case Report "The Tragic Plight of E.G.: A Clinical Case Report" is a day-by-day account of an ill-fated patient who is hospitalized for a mysterious illness. He finds himself in the care of a team of top-notch doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists. Even so, the patient's condition continues to deteriorate, forcing this modern medical establishment to grapple with what it really means to "do no harm."Sgt Katrina Dunn, a.k.a. Angela Parker & the Games They Play Angela Parker, who isn't your average 17-year-old, but who is?, has her run of Alien Quest hijacked by a man who looks, curiously, like her Uncle Reggie. The Uncle Reggie clone invites Ange to play an innovative and sensorily immersive kind of game, one that involves adopting an avatar role where you become someone frighteningly like yourself in a world that rapidly goes crazy. As Ashlie Sweet, Angela Parker finds herself fighting villains that look uncommonly like today's politicians in a small U.S. town. Everything apparently normal in this small town rapidly goes belly up: there are race riots, detention-centers, murder, and that's just in the first week. What's more – with her game based boyfriend Norman MenÉ – she discovers they're in a game within a game and that they (their real theys back in Nottingham U.K. and Sydney, Australia and all the other places where the game players come from) are being data mined. The stakes aren't just in winning or losing a game. Maybe the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Talk about doing a girl's head in.
Information in a Physical World: How the Meaningless Becomes the Meaningful?
by Liqian ZhouTo construct a comprehensive theory of information, meaning and intentionality, the book develops a naturalistic perspective based on Peircean biosemiotics. It re-examines key issues such as referential information, the metaphysics of form, misrepresentation, reference and sense, offering new explanations and insights.It analyzes the notion of information conceptually, showing that it is not a simple concept, but rather comprises hierarchically nested aspects: Structural, referential and normative. By defining form negatively as a constraint, it offers a naturalistic account of structural information. It then addresses the normativity of referential relations through the concept of interpretation, introducing the notion of operational interpretation to explain the minimal normativity of reference. The book further argues that the three types of reference—symbolic, indexical and iconic—are asymmetrically interdependent: Symbolic reference depends on indexical reference, which in turn depends on iconic reference. This semiotic framework helps to resolve many long-standing problems in the philosophy of language. Finally, the book argues that convention is inherently a semiotic concept. As such, symbolic reference has two aspects of conventionality: The sign vehicle and the referential relation. This semiotic explanation offers a deeper understanding of real-world communication scenarios.The book will be of interest to researchers and advanced students in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of biology, philosophy of cognitive science, semiotics, biosemiotics and linguistics.
Corporate Criminal Liability in Environmental Jurisprudence (Routledge Research in International Environmental Law)
by Mia Mahmudur Rahim Indrajit DubeEnvironmental jurisprudence is a dynamic field that integrates insights from various disciplines, including basic sciences, earth science, economics, and law. At its core, this discipline emphasizes the importance of enforcing rights, as environmental pollution poses significant threats to individuals and society as a whole. The repercussions of pollution are not confined to the immediate vicinity; they can reverberate across vast regions and impact countless future generations. Addressing pollution as a wrong or crime demands a nuanced understanding of the law, making the study of environmental jurisprudence essential.This book explores corporate polluter liability within the framework of environmental jurisprudence. While protective measures for the environment have been embedded in various statutes since the early 20th century, the notion of environmental jurisprudence has only recently come to the forefront of legal discourse. This field is crucial for safeguarding the natural and legal rights of individuals, communities, and the state. With a comprehensive approach that encompasses both national and international dimensions, this book critically engages with the foundational concepts of environmental jurisprudence, exposing the rampant environmental violations perpetrated by corporations and outlining how these entities can be held accountable within regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, it provides a thorough analysis of essential international instruments aimed at combatting corporate-induced environmental degradation, offering recommendations to elevate corporate criminal liability within the realm of environmental jurisprudence scholarship.Highlighting the urgent need for accountability but also inspiring action toward a sustainable future, this book will interest legal scholars researching on criminal liability and environmental law.
Zebrafish Models of Neurodegenerative Disorders (Neuroscience of Neurodegenerative Disease)
by Ebru Emekli-AlturfanAdvancing our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases demands innovative tools and approaches. Zebrafish Models in Neurodegenerative Disorders offers a comprehensive examination of zebrafish as a translational model for studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases. Beginning with the first section informing about the basic molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, biomarkers, and therapeutic approaches, the book continues with the detailed exploration of zebrafish physiology, genetics, and behavioural phenotypes as they pertain to neurodegenerative pathologies; insight into cutting-edge technologies, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing; and in-depth analysis of zebrafish models, highlighting their strengths in modelling disease progression and therapeutic testing.
Planning for Sustainability: In the Time of Populism, Inequality, and Climate Crisis
by Stephen WheelerHow can humanity sustain itself and thrive on a small planet? This challenge grows ever more urgent as the climate crisis deepens and as right-wing populism and high levels of inequality prevent action. Planning for Sustainability presents a wide-ranging, intellectually well-grounded, and accessible introduction to the concept of sustainability planning. The text explores topics such as how more livable cities and towns might be created, how greenhouse gas emissions might be curtailed, how social inequities might be reduced, how local ecosystems can be restored, and how more sustainable forms of economic development can be brought about.More than simply a third edition, this book has been extensively rewritten to provide a timely rethinking of the nature of sustainability planning, issues central to it, and scales of application. There is a new focus on system change in order for other forms of progress to come about. This edition also includes expanded material on climate action, housing, social equity, capitalism, democracy, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the developing world.This book considers in turn each scale of planning - international, national, regional, municipal, neighborhood, and site and building - and illustrates how sustainability action at different scales interrelates. This comprehensive volume lays out a hopeful and constructive view of the future in a time of growing challenge. It will be essential reading for students of urban planning, urban development, and similar fields and practitioners.
The Swan Knight Texts of the Old French Crusade Cycle (Crusade Texts in Translation)
by Carol SweetenhamThe Swan Knight texts provide an imaginary tale of the ancestry of Godfrey of Bouillon, first ruler of Jerusalem in the kingdom of Outremer. They form the opening section of the Old French Crusade Cycle, leading up to the fictionalised account of the crusade in the Chanson d’Antioche, Chanson des Chétifs and Chanson de Jérusalem. They comprise six stories: two versions of the childhood of Godfrey’s fictional ancestor, the Swan Knight, in the Elioxe and the Béatrix; his battles with the Saxons and marriage to Béatris in the Chevalier au Cygne; his death in the Fin d’Elias; the childhood of Godfrey and introduction of his counterpart Cornumarant in the Enfances Godefroi; and the Retour de Cornumarant, linking the story of the Swan Knight to the central trilogy of the Cycle.This is the first translation of all six texts into English. The introduction covers the sources, manuscripts, context and later developments of the text culminating in Wagner’s Lohengrin. There is a full list of characters and places as well as brief notes on and summaries of the texts.The translations are designed to make the beginning of the Cycle accessible to modern readers with an interest in the history and literature of the crusades and/ or in folklore. They open up a vast medieval panorama populated by fairy brides and evil grandmothers, children turned into swans and back into humans, knights defending maidens and lecherous squires doing the opposite, scheming abbots and Saracen princes, taking place in an imaginary universe stretching from London to Mecca by way of Boulogne and Bouillon.
The Pedagogical Leadership in the Early Years (PLEY) Quality Rating Scale: Supporting Leadership for Learning in Centres and Classrooms
by Iram Siraj Denise KingstonWith an increasing spotlight on early childhood education and care (ECEC), it's crucial that leaders and teachers in ECEC can evidence their intentions and show how they support the learning of both children and staff, through the promotion of excellent practice, improved child learning and family support. The Pedagogical Leadership in the Early Years (PLEY) Quality Rating Scale will help leaders working in centres with children aged birth to six to achieve their full potential and enjoy the benefits and pleasure of delivering high-quality early education and care, as well as acting as a scaffold to improve their understanding of high-quality leadership for learning.The Quality Rating Scale (QRS) is a unique tool to uplift leadership quality in ECEC. It is designed to support systematic quality improvement processes in a centre or class and enhance children’s learning and development. It supports leaders to be self-reflective; lead and manage themselves; change process quality in their centres; promote intentional and relational learning, pedagogy and curriculum development with staff; and forge diverse partnerships. It democratises assessment, as educators use it for self-assessment, and will be an invaluable classroom tool for all early years leaders of classrooms and centre managers.
Global Business Transformation: Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability
by Grace McCarthy Richa Goel Chitra Krishnan Payyazhi Jayashree Kdv PrasadMany contemporary business models are now completely based on the idea of a circular economy or sustainability, where they extensively use technology to save resources, become more efficient, and leave a smaller carbon footprint on the planet. Thus, this book aims to bring the discussion of global business transformation, which is a need of the hour, to the forefront and highlight the use of modern technology in actively aiding businesses to become more sustainable.Global Business Transformation: Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability showcases the emerging economy context where innovation and technology are extensively used for business transformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It serves as a comprehensive resource to study the different dimensions of technology, such as AI, data mining, and machine learning from businesses that utilize disruptive technology to achieve sustainability. The book addresses a variety of challenges in the pursuit of global business transformation, which policymakers and experts at all levels of society need to understand well. It also provides an outline of the most pertinent issues and effects that Industry 4.0 is expected to bring to global organizations in the near future and highlights the role of government in streamlining the alignment between SDGs and technology during strategic business transformations globally. It further analyses the possible implications for international business practice and theory and examines the wider repercussions on employment, development, and ethics.Apart from being a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals involved in the corporate business, manufacturing, and industrial engineering sectors, this book will also be of interest to those in fields related to economics, psychology, management, strategy, political science, government bodies, sociology, NGOs, and other industrial organizations.
Alcohol Fuels in Advanced Combustion Strategy Mode Diesel Engines
by Prem Kumar Mandeep Singh Sarbjot Singh SandhuAlcohol Fuels in Advanced Combustion Strategy Mode Diesel Engines investigates the utilization of alcohol-based fuels in diesel engines with specific emphasis on advanced combustion modes, including homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI), premixed charge compression ignition (PCCI), partially premixed compression ignition (PPCI), and dual fuel reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI).Exploring the application of wavelet power spectrum analysis, the book demonstrates its use as a technique for evaluating the stability of combustion in a diesel engine operating in low-temperature combustion (LTC) mode. It identifies the most effective injection timing when using alcohol-diesel blended fuels across different engine loads to achieve the low-temperature PPC strategy.The book will interest industry professionals in automotive and fuels engineering working with alcohol fuels, advanced combustion mode diesel engines, engine instrumentation, and environmental challenges.
We Are All Ambiverts Now: Introverts, Ambiverts, and Extroverts in the C-Suite
by Karl Moore Gabriele Hartshorne-MehlBased on real-world evidence from senior executives and successful entrepreneurs, this book argues that an effective leader must act like an ambivert: an introvert at times and an extrovert at others.Thanks to landmark books such as How to Win Friends and Influence People, many professionals think that only extroverts can be standout leaders, but Karl Moore’s interviews with over 750 CEOs from around the world prove that introverts make excellent leaders too. These insights make clear that the optimal leadership style is ambivert, with senior leaders combining introversion—being excellent listeners and thinking before they speak—and extroversion—inspiring and connecting with their teams. This book teaches how introverts and extroverts work, manage, and lead effectively and how readers can be better leaders regardless of their natural communication style. It empowers leaders to celebrate the strengths of their personality type while being flexible and to understand when to incorporate the strengths of other types into their leadership approach to be more effective. While showing how to identify and utilize the approach that is best for a given situation, it also highlights the potential weaknesses of the ambivert’s chameleon nature and emphasizes the importance of leaders staying true to themselves in any situation.Current and aspiring leaders, as well as entrepreneurs and MBA and executive education students, will understand how to develop and maximize the perfect blend of introversion and extroversion as this book guides them through a range of potential situations encountered in the workplace.
Meditative Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: Pathways to Healing and Transformation
by Jeffrey B. RubinDr. Jeffrey Rubin's work—the culmination of four decades immersed in psychoanalysis and Eastern mind-body disciplines—introduces a unique method uniting these wisdom traditions. While both aim to alleviate suffering, their attempts at integration often remain superficial. Rubin demonstrates how therapy and meditation compensate for each other's blind spots, providing richer understanding and opening unexpected pathways to healing and transformation.There's growing interest in blending Eastern meditative and Western psychotherapeutic traditions among practitioners and those seeking deeper self-understanding. In response, Rubin illuminates how these practices, when pursued together, create synergies and offer profound depths of insight impossible to achieve through either discipline alone.Meditative Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis provides the conceptual framework underlying the author's Psychotherapy Case Studies, offering a comprehensive theoretical foundation that enriches its practical companion volume. Together, these works create a powerful resource for therapists, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in personal growth, offering a natural path to psychological healing and a more meaningful life.
Como funciona la economia (DK How Stuff Works)
by DKDescubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre economía.¿Qué es la economía? ¿Por qué los consumidores ahorramos dinero o lo pedimos prestado? ¿Qué tipos de sistemas económicos existen? Entender todo lo relativo al dinero y a las inversiones puede resultar abrumador. Para hacértelo más fácil, este libro te explica los aspectos clave de la historia y la teoría económica.Adéntrate en este libro de economía y encuentra: Texto simple y gráficos paso a paso con los que entenderás más fácilmente el mundo de la economía.Capítulos que abordan temas como los fundamentos de la economía, la microeconomía, la macroeconomía, el comercio y las finanzas.Diagramas, imágenes e infografías que te ayudarán a entender las explicaciones de manera visual y más rápidamente. Datos fascinantes y respuestas a las preguntas de economía más importantes. Si tienes curiosidad y quieres aprender más sobre el funcionamiento de otras cosas…¡no te detengas aquí y sigue leyendo!Cómo funciona la economía pertenece a la colección de DK How it Works, Cómo funciona en español, que te explica temas complejos de forma clara y visual a través de infografías, textos sencillos e información fácil de entender tanto para estudiantes como para lectores generales que quieren ampliar sus conocimientos. Descubra el funcionamiento de la mente con Cómo funciona el cerebro, descubre cualquier rama de la ciencia con Cómo funciona la ciencia y explora el cosmos como nunca antes lo habías hecho con Cómo funciona el espacio. ¡Hay mucho por aprender!------------------------------------------Discover everything you need to know about Economics. What is Economics? Why do consumers borrow and save? How do economic systems work? Money and investing can be daunting. This book covers all of the key aspects of economic theory and history. How Economics Works brings you the facts visually explained.With this simple Economics book, you can find: An introduction to complex concepts and new ideas for beginners A systematic layout of text and graphics to make the topic of Economics more approachable Different materials, diagrams, and theories to supplement studies A practical, no-nonsense approach assisting you with understanding the fundamentals of EconomicsFind chapters that outline fundamentals, microeconomics, macroeconomics, trade, and finance. At DK, we are fascinated by How Stuff Works. So why stop here?How Economics Works is part of DK's widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the mind's inner workings with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things Science with How Science Works, and discover the cosmos like you've never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interest, there's so much more to unpack!
Beka's Misfortunes and Other Stories
by Chrispin Ogolla Kekelwa Nyaywa Joe Kiarie Kabaru NdegwaBeka’s Misfortunes and Other Stories is a collection of six interesting and creatively written short stories. The stories highlight important themes such as family relationships, climate change, HIV and AIDS and domestic tourism. Readers will find these stories enlightening and entertaining and will pick valuable lessons from them.
The Hideaway
by Elizabeth KabuiThe Hideaway is a thrilling story about tourism and conservation. Starlit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Toby's Diary
by Ebenezer Tabot-TabotThis class reader is designed to enhance the study of English in junior school and to introduce the learner to simple and well written literature. The class reader will encourage reading for pleasure and comprehension. Repeated reading of the book will enable the learner to improve their written as well as spoken English. The school holiday is here and Toby cannot hide his excitement. For the first time ever, he will be leaving the village to visit his uncle in Victoria. Like his journey, his stay in Victoria is so adventurous that he decides to keep a diary and record every day's events as they occur. As you read this diary and share in Toby's fun, you will be left laughing at some of the things that fascinate him.
Sonko
by Gathoni Ndung'USonko, a scared little rescue kitten, bonds exceptionally well with its human family and other pets. Sonko turns into an adventurer getting into mischief with his siblings, and his often dramatic human family. Mukami and Sonko demonstrate the strong bonds that exist between friends, even when one of them is a furry one. The book, based on true life events, uses suspense and humour to delve into the serious elements of trauma, loss, recovery, and healing. The author brings out the distinct personalities of pets, almost like their human friends. Through the story, the author, a counselling psychologist manages to psycho-educate the readers on the importance of seeking professional mental-health services when in distress. Sonko is an artfully written book and a pleasurable read for children. It is also a resource for families, students, and mental health specialists supporting children going through the trauma of loss.
Nimma Suptaprajnaa Manassina Shakti: ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸುಪ್ತಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾ ಮನಸ್ಸಿನ ಶಕ್ತಿ
by Dr Shivananda Bekalಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕವು ಸುಪ್ತಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾ ಮನಸ್ಸು ನಮ್ಮ ಚಿಂತನೆ, ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಕಾರಾತ್ಮಕ ಚಿಂತನೆ, ದೃಢನಿಶ್ಚಯ (affirmations) ಮತ್ತು ದೃಶ್ಯೀಕರಣದ ಮೂಲಕ, ಇದು ಓದುಗರಿಗೆ ಭಯವನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಲು, ಯಶಸ್ಸು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ, ಸಂತೋಷಕರ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲು ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.