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The Bollingen Tower: Constructing a Jungian Sense of Place (Research in Analytical Psychology and Jungian Studies)
by Martin GledhillOffering a novel conceptual methodology where Jungian psychology is used to analyse Jung’s own architecture, this book offers an innovative reading of Jung’s Bollingen Tower in order to explore a Jungian sense of place, situating it within a wider examination of the psychic places that influenced his work. Representing the first comprehensive study of Jung’s building activities, the chapters illuminate the wider purpose of architecture as a reflection of self and a means to ‘belong’ in the world. Using , the author’s own fieldwork, interviews with descendants, and detailed analysis of Jung’s autobiography and copious writings drawn from his own imagination and psyche, chapters explore themes such as the relationship between psyche and geometry, the idea of psychic place, and ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ in analytical psychology. In discussing the legacy and the predominance of Bollingen Tower as the defining spatial motif of Jung’s psychological system, the chapters also cover comparisons with Marie-Louise von Franz’s Tower and Christiana Morgan’s Tower. The author’s own background as an award-winning architect, alongside a lifelong study of analytical psychology, makes him uniquely placed to shed light on this as-yet underexplored area of study. The book opens up interdisciplinary dialogues and provides a broader context for understanding the relationship between the environment and the psyche. It will therefore be of interest to scholars and postgraduate students in the fields of Jungian and analytical psychology and architecture.
Giving Voice to Exile in Literature: The Burdens and Privileges of Inheritance
by Edited by Asher Z. Milbauer and James M. SuttonGiving Voice to Exile in Literature: The Burdens and Privileges of Inheritance aims to provide undergraduate, graduate and professional readers with a nuanced understanding of how the unique status of exile, issues of displacement, complexities of cultural identity formation, the state of in-betweenness (liminality), and alienation shape fundamental human experiences. Its contributors, prominent artists, literary critics, social scientists, medical professionals, students of exile, and an acclaimed bookseller, explore the origins and causes of uprootedness and examine its historical, social, cultural, psychological, intercultural, political, and linguistic consequences. Their essays are informed by a constructive awareness of the tensions between a “purist” approach to exile as forceful/violent banishment from one’s native land as a result of intolerance and that of exile as a metaphor for all kinds of alienation, societal estrangements and psychic dislocations. Most of the essays in this volume bear the imprint of an experiential/scholarly/lyrical mode of composition and are further informed by the contributors’ acute awareness of the imbricated nature of their parents’ exilic experiences and their own creative and scholarly endeavors. By acknowledging the burdensome traumatic travails of their ancestors, the contributors find pleasure and privilege in their filial and professional responsibility to bear witness to the resiliency of the human spirit, transcending exile, which Joseph Conrad called an “unnatural state of existence.” In so doing, they testify to their efforts to metamorphose their inherited sense of exile into acts of commemoration, education and creativity.
Applications of AI in Smart Technologies and Manufacturing: Volume 1
by M. Adam Khan S. P. JaniApplications of AI in Smart Technologies and Manufacturing presents a rich repository of groundbreaking research in emerging engineering domains. With contributions from eminent educators, industrialists, scientists and researchers, this book highlights the transformative role of AI and smart technologies in enhancing community welfare and shaping the future of manufacturing and engineering practices.This title comprises a selection of papers that reflect a global exchange of ideas in digital manufacturing, advanced machining processes, bioengineering, tribology, smart materials, IoT applications, energy storage, smart cities, robotics, and AI applications in healthcare. With special emphasis on optimization algorithms, virtual and augmented reality in automation, and smart energy technologies, this volume delves into ways in which rapid technological advancements are breaking traditional barriers in education, research, and industrial applications.This is a resourceful guide for researchers, academicians, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate students in the domains of mechanical engineering, smart technologies, artificial intelligence, and automation. It is also highly relevant to decision-makers and R&D professionals focused on applying AI and smart solutions to achieve sustainable innovation in engineering and technology.
On Qian Zhongshu’s Conceptualization of Translation: Bridging Worlds between the East and the West (Routledge Studies in Chinese Translation)
by Chang, Chung-AnThis book brings new perspectives and insights to the discipline of translation studies at a time when Western theories dominate its main discourse. By highlighting the significant contribution of Chinese scholar Qian Zhongshu, which encompasses a theoretical probing of the process and product of translation in both China and the West, the author demonstrates how Qian’s reconceptualization of the concept of translation expands the discourse to include and integrate concepts from the history of translation in China. The concept of “huajing,” which is one of these cultural perspectives developed by Qian, transcends the conventional view of translation as a linguistic transfer, envisioning it, instead, as a dynamic realm where encounters with meaning between the textual worlds of China and the West can take place.Through a meticulous analysis of Qian’s profound, though stylistically fragmentary, commentaries, the author reveals how his comparative vision creates connections by breaking down linguistic and cultural barriers, challenging notions of untranslatability that often hinder cross-cultural exchange, and anticipating an inclusive and globalized understanding of translation so urgently needed today.
Muslimness in Contemporary Literary Imaginations: Twenty-first Century Muslim Women’s Writing in the Diaspora (Routledge Research in Postcolonial Literatures)
by Neriman KuyucuFocusing on imagination and self-representation as a key sociocultural force, this book examines the diverse ways Muslim writers articulate complex and multifaceted conceptualizations of Muslimness at the critical conjuncture of culture, faith, gender, sexuality and diasporic experience. It highlights how contemporary fiction offers valuable insights into discussions on Muslims.This book situates Muslim writing in relation to “Muslimness” as an inherently contradictory field of meaning and the Muslim diaspora, which is re-conceptualized as “Muslim diaspora space.” Muslim diaspora space can be used as an analytical framework that can highlight an emerging literary site that Muslim writers create within the current politics of representation. The texts selected for close analysis in this book demonstrate that diasporic experience is not limited to displacement and its challenges; the process of diasporization also signifies the creative potential arising from navigating the tensions between mobility and rootedness, sameness and difference and loss and renewal.
Gas Infra-red, the Green Heat: History of IR heating and Infra-red Heating Design and Economic Analysis (River Publishers Series in Energy Management)
by George KritzlerThis book is a self-study guide for HVAC energy and non-HVAC energy engineers and plant managers who either lack formal training in the subjects of finance, accounting, and gas IR heating engineering economics, or simply need a means to refresh their knowledge in these subjects. Many energy and non-energy engineers and technical managers feel inadequately equipped to comprehend and apply certain important finance and accounting principles. Understanding of finance and accounting principles is important in interfacing and conducting business with accountants, financial analysts, and members of upper management. This book is designed to familiarize energy engineers and other engineering professionals – in a relatively simple and easy to understand fashion – with decision making skills founded on financial calculations and case study based quantitative analysis.
Corrosion, Environmental Degradation, and Surface Engineering: Understanding, Mitigation, and Prevention
by Harish HiraniCorrosion, Environmental Degradation, and Surface Engineering: Understanding, Mitigation, and Prevention offers an insightful exploration into the causes, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies of material degradation. This comprehensive work unravels the complexities of corrosion, wear, and fatigue, while showcasing cutting-edge techniques like surface engineering and predictive analytics. Packed with real-world case studies and innovative solutions, the book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications.This book: Explores surface degradation mechanisms and commercial perspectives on surface degradation. Discusses dimensionless parameters in wear phenomena, fracture surface degradation, and the influence of heat and radiation on surface degradation. Covers environmental assisted surface deterioration, and factors affecting the atmospheric corrosion. Highlights the importance of digitization and data-driven approaches in engineering. Assesses the economic losses caused by corrosion degradation, and quantifies economic losses attributed to corrosion degradation. Ideal for students, researchers, and industry professionals, the book provides the tools and knowledge necessary to combat surface degradation and promote sustainability across critical sectors.
Becoming in Global Trans Studies: Critical Approaches to Educational Theory, Methodology, Ethics, and Politics (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)
by Shanshan Zhang Z Nicolazzo Pin-Ru Su Ting-Yen HoThis ground-breaking book explores the increased visibility of trans people in various academic fields of study including education. It asks who this visibility benefits, and how. With much of the Trans Studies literature in education yet to seriously consider trans as a global phenomenon, or anything beyond an embodied reality, the authors present new possibilities for trans as a global concept, interrogating the Western, trans-normative discourses in education scholarship. In doing so, they introduce a new, transnational lens for the discussion of trans and gender issues in higher education, explore the elucidation of a "new" Trans Studies in education from various perspectives, and demonstrate how trans extends beyond an embodied or material construct.A bold reconceptualization of trans in educational contexts, this book argues that the "new" trans studies can—and must—alter how we think, know, view, feel, and describe the phenomenon of gender. It will appeal to scholars, faculty, graduate students, early career scholars and critical educators with interests in gender and sexuality in education, gender-related scholarship, Trans Studies and international education.
Mapping Futures for Afghanistan (Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series)
by Farkhondeh Akbari Abbas Farasoo Arif SabaMapping Futures for Afghanistan offers a critical and forward-looking exploration of Afghanistan’s most pressing challenges and future possibilities. It examines the current crises posed by the Taliban’s return to power and the collapse of the Republic in August 2021 and maps a range of challenges and solutions that will shape the country’s long-term future.As the first volume of its kind to be entirely produced by scholars from Afghanistan, it critically engages with the dominant narratives and re-imagines the country’s path toward a just, pluralistic and democratic future. Featuring original contributions from leading experts, the volume critically examines Afghanistan’s political, economic, human rights, and geopolitical challenges - while exploring potential solutions. It foregrounds local knowledge and perspectives that are often excluded from mainstream policy and academic discourses. This timely collection will be of interest to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, scholars and students with an interest in Afghanistan and the broader processes and challenges of inclusive peacebuilding and conflict resolution in war-torn societies.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes, Controversies and Treatment (Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
by J. A. HowardThis edition, like the previous editions of this successful text, tries to summarize the controversies and discuss the scientific basis for various causes of recurrent pregnancy loss in depth and to clarify the various treatment modalities. Much of the controversy that previously seemed to have been settled in many areas of recurrent pregnancy loss has now returned again, particularly regarding the use of progestogens, PGT-A, F filgrastim, and anticoagulants, giving this new edition new relevance. Also included here are the continuing advances in genetics and immunomodulation; and the text includes discussion of the roles of evidence-based medicine and personalized medicine and the treatment of the resistant patient.Both general gynaecologists and specialists in recurrent pregnancy loss will find this a helpful reference for their approach to patients.FROM REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS"a leading team … successfully reviews the controversies surrounding each topic… Essential reading for any physician counseling or treating women with recurrent pregnancy loss" (European Gynecology & Obstetrics) “needed, logically organized, and balanced… a welcome reference” (Fertility & Sterility)
Dying Cry: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery (A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery)
by Margaret MizushimaA killer lurks in Colorado&’s snowy high country in Dying Cry, the tenth thrilling installment of award-winning author Margaret Mizushima&’s Timber Creek K-9 mystery series.Newlyweds Mattie and Cole Walker are teaching Cole&’s daughters how to snowshoe in a remote canyon when a shattering scream pierces the air. They know that somewhere ahead, someone has been injured or worse. Cole takes the girls while Mattie and Robo go deeper into the canyon to search for the source of the scream. From a distance, Mattie and Robo see a shadowy figure at the base of a cliff, but a rockslide buries the person under layers of stone and shale before they can provide help. Desperate to uncover the individual in case they&’re still alive under the rock, their efforts are in vain. The victim is already dead. When they investigate the canyon rim from which the person fell, they discover evidence that indicates the fall was no accident. To make matters worse, the victim was one of Cole&’s friends. The Timber Creek County investigative team springs into action, uncovering a trail of greed that leads to a killer who threatens Mattie&’s cherished new family and tests her with the most difficult task she&’s faced in her duty as a K-9 handler.
Our Gifted Hearts
by Jennifer KennedyWhen she&’s accused of witchcraft, Fortune must flee her village to spare her neck, marrying a man she barely knows. But is the man who promises to be her saviour all he seems? Fortune Blyth suffered the loss of a secret child when she was sixteen and vowed never to let another man touch her. Ten years later she is content with her beloved birds. But when witch hunters come to town it isn&’t long before fingers are pointed at the spinster and she is forced to choose; stay and hang, or marry a man who can offer her safety far from home.She chooses marriage.Her husband&’s island home is not the safe haven she expected, with a surly housekeeper and an eccentric mother-in-law to contend with. And there is something else; secrets hiding in the walls, demons creeping in her nightmares. Something sinister in the concealed tunnels below the house. It turns out she is not his first bride... Perhaps she would have been better off hanging after all.
Bloodtide (EX ROMANA)
by Sophie BurnhamThe fate of the empire hangs in the balance in the second installment of the genre-bending Ex Romana trilogy Perfect for readers of Saara El-Arifi and C. L. Clark and stories with strong, queer voices, this is a speculative imagining of a world on the brink of revolution. Here, Rome never fell, but the apocalypse is coming—if it hasn't arrived alreadyCracks are forming in the empire&’s facade.In the wake of startling revelations and personal betrayals, Tair finds herself the Iveroa Stone's new custodian as she embarks on a battle for Luxana's streets. As the fallout of the fighting pit massacre leads to a rise in legionary crackdowns and vigilante justice, Tair is determined to find a better path forward for Sargassa&’s future. Up in the Imperial Archives, meanwhile, Selah tries to make sense of her family&’s tangled history within the Imperium's shadowed beginnings.Elsewhere, in the far-flung reaches of Roma Sargassa's badlands, Arran and Theo undertake a covert mission for the Revenants, one that could tip the scales between victory and defeat in Griff's upcoming war. But long-laid plans and careful maneuvering are nothing compared to the forces of nature, and Sargassa's future might just be determined by the coming storm.
Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In (Updated Edition)
by Joe Bob BriggsThis brand-new, updated art book-sized hardcover edition of the long out-of-print collection by cult film host Joe Bob Briggs features new writing, movie reviews, and fan letters not seen in over 40 years, plus new artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton and an introduction by Stephen King.Cult genre film host Joe Bob Briggs' collection of wisecracking takes on drive-in movies and redneck life is finally back in print!This art book-sized hardcover edition features Briggs&’ first columns for The Dallas Times Herald and contains his famous B-movie reviews, fan letters and his replies, plus Briggs&’ adventures as the world&’s foremost expert on drive-ins—some of which hasn&’t been in print for more than forty years.This expanded, newly-designed edition includes a cover by Wallace McBride, interior artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton, and an introduction by Stephen King. Featuring Joe Bob Briggs&’ writing on beloved horror classics ranging from Basket Case to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Evil Dead, this book is essential reading for all drive-in cinema and Joe Bob Briggs fans.
Murder Two Doors Down: An HOA Homicide Mystery (An Hoa Homicide Mystery)
by Chuck StorlaWelcome to the Estates at Chestnut Lake, home of perfect lawns, matching houses, and an inconvenient murder or two. This hilarious and compelling whodunit mystery has the &“crime close to home&” feel of Only Murders in the Building and is perfect for readers who loved Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect and Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.Brad Hanson&’s life in his suburban Atlanta subdivision is unremarkable. He investigates insurance fraud, which is as dull as it sounds, though if he&’s able to get a good bonus this year, his wife, Rhonda, will finally get to have her new kitchen. His highest achievement in life is being secretary and de facto parliamentarian on the homeowners association board, which is the center of all the neighborhood drama. As frustrating—and heated—as the arguments over tennis court resurfacing and dog droppings may be, much like his subdivision compatriots, Brad would never kill a neighbor, but… he might enjoy thinking about it from time to time. (Who hasn&’t?)When someone murders cranky old Inga Oskarsdotter—a frequent source of complaints to the HOA board—a literal smoking gun turns Brad into the chief suspect. But Brad is not waiting around to be arrested—after all, he is an investigator by trade—and he takes it upon himself to find the real killer. Then the body count starts to rise.One thing is sure: A murderer on the block is not good for property values.
Cooking as Therapy: How to Improve Mental Health Through Cooking
by Debra BordenFollow twenty recipes to find calm, improve self-esteem, and form daily habits—in your very own kitchen!—through mindfulness-based cooking therapy.In Cooking as Therapy, licensed clinical social worker and sous therapist Debra Borden provides you with all the tools and techniques to have therapy sessions in the comfort of your own kitchen. Cooking therapy is an experiential therapy that allows you to conduct a therapy session while you cook a meal. Using cooking processes like chopping, kneading, stirring, and more, you&’ll develop the skills to recognize limiting patterns and behaviors, improve self-esteem, and form healthy daily habits, and you might even have fun incorporating techniques centered aroundmindfulness—which develops calm,metaphor—which creates clarity, and mastery—which sparks self-esteem. Luckily, you don&’t have to be a great cook to try cooking therapy—or even like cooking. You only need an interest in self-exploration. Borden will teach you the processes involved in preparing a recipe or meal that trigger awareness and even &“aha&” moments. Unlike talk therapy, cooking therapy sessions incorporate tangible acts. It is less about what you prepare and more of a guided journey to self-reflection through how you prepare a dish.
Say Fire
by Selma AsoticBosnian poet Selma Asotić&’s fearless debut on memory and resistanceIn a pocket, Asotić finds a brood of planets. In the wind, a cathedral of voice. And in the throat, a thorn bush hums. She slakes her thirst with briny water, and later, tucks a thorn under the tongue. Ready to speak. The poet&’s voice is warm with questions, recursions, and doubts. &“Do you remember nothing from your life?&” she asks, observing the challenge of memory and family history in the wake of the Bosnian War. The poet recalls men returning from war, with bodies no bigger than marbles in a palm. A bullet may pierce through a door and become a peephole. Through it, Asotić can see the myths of war – that shrapnel makes men celestial – or fragments of her own mayhemmed matrilineage. Her lines, blossoming and chimeric, search for a home, and a mother, in peacetime. Her language is alchemized into the corporeal, illumining the bodies that touch and leave us, like waves washing away their gestures.
The Othello Club
by J.D. PenningtonSix divorcees seek revenge on their deceitful spouses, but someone starts taking it much too far…Emily had the perfect life – the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect husband – before she was blindsided and betrayed and lost it all. Now she's sitting in a divorce counselling group wondering how she&’ll ever feel okay again. What she wants is her old life back, and these group sessions seem to be the only way she'll be able to move on – past the jealousy, the hurt, and the daydreams of getting revenge.And it seems everyone in the group is in the same boat: jilted by an ex-partner and struggling to cope. So over post-therapy drinks, the six divorcées come up with the brilliant idea to get a little payback of their own – Strangers-on-a-Train style, with each getting even on another's behalf. Nothing serious – just enough to disrupt their former partner's picture-perfect lives.Emily is hesitant at first, but the more her old life spins away from her, the less she worries about her morals – plus, they agreed no one would get hurt.But just when the group think they've pulled off the perfect petty crimes, one of the exes is found dead… and then another… and another…With DI Rosa Hawkes on their case and the plan spiralling out of control, Emily doesn't know who she can trust, and if divorce taught her anything, it&’s that you can&’t trust anyone, even the people you love. Especially the people you love. Let alone perfect strangers like these.
Beyoncé: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography (Who HQ Illustrated Biographies)
by Who HQ Tyiana CombsThis ain&’t Texas, it&’s an illustrated biography!This illustrated nonfiction book showcases Queen Bey from her time in Destiny's Child to her evolution into the performing artist dubbed by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Dude. Be Nice
by Sarah ScheergerMeet Dude, the nicest Dude in town! Or so he thinks . . .Created in part by the organization dude. be nice, whose mission is to &“inspire people to treat themselves and others better" comes a book about a bear named Dude. He decides that he wants to do nice things for his friends and neighbors. All day long. But Dude doesn't exactly know how to read the room and tends to forget the most crucial part of helping people: asking first. So when Dude unravels a sweater, frees some dogs, and ruins an ice cream social, he needs to reckon with his own niceness: is it really nice if he wasn't that helpful? Can Dude and his best friend Fizz save the day before Dude makes too big of a mess?With a bouncy text from Sarah Scheerger and gorgeous illustrations by debut children's book artist Alex MacNaughton, Dude. Be Nice is a tale of good intentions and not-so-good outcomes, sure to make readers giggle along the way.
Invisible: The (Sort of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease
by David SorenFrom the director of the Captain Underpants movie and Turbo comes a heavily illustrated middle grade novel full of humor and heart that captures the rollercoaster ride of growing up with an invisible disability. For fans of Wink and Wonder!"A hilarious and unforgettable tale of triumph over trauma that nobody can see."—Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of Dog ManJ.J. Sugar was only eight years old when he discovered that he could really draw. Like…better than anyone else in class (no offense to the other kids!). After winning a citywide poster design contest, his dream of becoming an animator was born.Unfortunately for J.J., that same year, he also discovered his curse. After not feeling well for several weeks, he went to the doctor for some tests. (Actually, lots and lots and lots of tests.) And when his doctor dropped the diagnosis—Crohn&’s disease—J.J. was suddenly no longer alone on the exam table. Sitting next to him was a giant, sarcastic, leather-wearing CREATURE: Norm, the not-so-invisible embodiment of J.J.'s chronic disease. And Norm seems bent on ruining his life.Now, J.J. must navigate the twists and turns of middle school and his bowels. But maybe he won&’t have to do it alone…
Michael Jordan: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography (Who HQ Illustrated Biographies)
by Ellen Labrecque Who HQFollow the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time!Learn all about Michael Jordan&’s life and career in this illustrated book! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ title, sports fans will have a chance to learn new things about their favorite player or discover him for the first time!
Fortress of Ambrose (House of Marionne)
by J. ElleSeductive magic. Deadly betrayal. Don&’t miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the New York Times-bestselling House of Marionne series, which #1 bestselling author Alex Aster praises as "a sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance."With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn. Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can&’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself. In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?
Moby Duck
by Peter RaymundoA humorous and kid-friendly tale about a little boy's imagined adventures with his rubber ducky at bathtime.Moby Duck is lost at sea! His friend Captain Herman is off, facing wild weather and the wilder ocean to find his yellow rubber duck. From the author/illustrator of The Mysterious Sea Bunny comes this delightful tale full of adventure and imagination during bath time.
Dragonborn
by Struan MurrayAn astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you! There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us. These Slumberers have been human for so long they have forgotten their true selves—until something awakens the dragon within.Twelve-year-old Alex Evans is about to wake up.Ever since her father&’s death, Alex&’s overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. Feeling trapped, Alex&’s frustration has become too big to hide away. Burning inside, she erupts into a fierce, fiery roar.A new school and a new life await Alex on the legendary island of Skralla, one of the last surviving dragon havens. There, she will train alongside other young dragons who are wild, untamed, and—unlike Alex—skilled at transforming and embracing their dragons within.As dark factions begin to rise, Alex finds herself in a race to unlock her long-dormant power before Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, rises again to wage war against the human world.