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Singen bei Demenz: Mehr Lebensqualität für Menschen mit Demenz und ihre Angehörigen
by Maartje de Lint Friederike PankSingen wirkt vitalisierend und unmittelbar. Es löst Spannungen im Körper, sodass Emotionen wieder frei fließen können und verringert Stress und Angst. Singen aktiviert auch Bereiche im Gehirn, die durch Demenz beeinträchtigt sind. Die von Opernsängerin Maartje de Lint im Austausch mit Wissenschaftlern aus Geriatrie und Psychologie entwickelte Brain Awakening Singing Education (BASE) Methode nutzt dieses Potential, um Menschen mit Demenz durch gemeinsames Singen zu mehr Lebensqualität zu verhelfen. Das Buch geht der BASE-Methode aus neurowissenschaftlicher und sozialpsychologischer Perspektive auf den Grund. Gleichzeitig lädt es dazu ein, anhand von Interviews und Erzählungen emotional in die Erfahrungswelt von Betroffenen und Angehörige einzutauchen. Abgerundet wird das Werk mit einfach zu adaptierenden methodischen Anleitungen, die das Singen auch für die Anwendung zuhause, im Verein oder in der Pflegeeinrichtung zugänglich machen. Es richtet sich an alle Personen, die mit Demenzpatienten als Ärzte, Betreuer, Pflegepersonen oder Angehörige zu tun haben, sowie an Theater, Konzerthäuser und Kultureinrichtungen, die Angebote für Menschen mit Demenz in ihren Spielplan aufnehmen möchten.
Warming Mountains: Implications for Livelihood and Sustainability
by Satish Chandra Garkoti Rahul Bhadouria Sachchidanand TripathiThis contributed volume focuses on the sustainability of mountain ecosystems in the face of a changing climate. Its chapters highlight climate change impacts on the livelihoods of the people and communities that live in mountains and ways that these effects can be mitigated through adaptive measures. The chapters herein address a gamut of topics from use of remote sensing tools to assess changing ecosystems, disaster management in mountains, policymaking between institutions, and more. This book is suitable for students (undergraduate and postgraduates) of ecology and environmental studies/sciences, mountainous agriculture, mountain forestry, teachers, researchers, climate change scientists in academic and research institutions. It will also be useful to environmental management agencies particularly working towards sustainable development in mountainous regions, disaster management authorities, government agencies and policy makers.
The Liar: It takes one to catch one. (Eddie Flynn Series)
by Steve Cavanagh***WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2018***A MISSING GIRL. A DESPERATE FATHER.A CASE WHICH WILL TEAR THEM APART.'Plotting that takes the breath away' Ian Rankin'A fantastic thriller writer' Mark Billingham* * * * *WHO IS DEADLIER ...Leonard Howell's worst nightmare has come true: his daughter Caroline has been kidnapped. He can't rely on the cops, so Howell calls the only man he trusts to get her back.THE MAN WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH Eddie Flynn knows what it's like to lose a daughter and vows to bring Caroline home safe. Once a con artist, now a hotshot criminal attorney, Flynn is no stranger to the shady New York underworld.... OR THE ONE WHO BELIEVES A LIE?However, as he steps back into his old life, Flynn realizes that the rules of the game have changed - and that he is being played. But who is pulling the strings? And is anyone in this twisted case telling the truth...?* * * * *An ingenious plot, gripping action and characters who leap off the page: discover why readers love Steve Cavanagh:'Cavanagh stands head and shoulders above the competition, with his skilfully plotted, action-packed and big-hearted Eddie Flynn novels . . . highly intelligent, twist-laden and absolutely unputdownable' Eva Dolan, author of the critically acclaimed Tell No Tales'What a thriller! Breathlessly brilliant and fiendishly clever' Miranda Dickinson'A cleverly constructed legal thriller combined with a classic locked-room mystery. Eddie Flynn is fast becoming one of my favourite fictional heroes and Cavanagh one of my favourite thriller writers.' S.J.I. Holliday, author of Black Wood'Raymond Chandler could have created Eddie Flynn. THE PLEA is Phillip Marlowe and Michael Connolly's Mickey Haller combined, with a bit of Jim Thompson's THE GRIFTERS thrown in. A superb read with a main character destined to be one of the most talked about in crime fiction.' Howard Linskey, author of The Search*If you like John Grisham, Lee Child and Michael Connelly, you will LOVE the gripping and twisty Eddie Flynn series:1. The Defence2. The Plea3. The Liar4. Thirteen* Each Eddie Flynn thriller can be read as a standalone or in series order *
Found: the absolutely gripping and emotional bestselling thriller
by Erin KinsleyA MISSING CHILD RETURNS. BUT WHO TOOK HIM? * BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE* * SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK * 'Brilliant, utterly compelling, heart-wrenching...I was gripped and loved it.' PETER JAMES 'An unputdownable thriller.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Sensitive and moving...but with a core of pure tension' SUNDAY TIMES When 11 year old Evan vanishes without trace, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Especially as the police, under massive pressure, have no answers. But months later Evan is unexpectedly found, frightened and refusing to speak. His loving family realise life will never be the same again. DI Naylor knows that unless those who took Evan are caught, other children are in danger. And with Evan silent, she must race against time to find those responsible... A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller with the emotional power of series like BROADCHURCH and THE MISSING, this is the perfect read for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton, Susan Lewis and Nuala Ellwood. 'Critics have hailed FOUND the must read crime thriller' THE SUN 'One of those rare finds - a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey' JO SPAIN 'Gripping...once started, impossible to put down!' MINETTE WALTERS 'FOUND took me on the kind of twisting journey that kept me turning the pages until the early hours.' CHRIS WHITAKER *** Readers and book bloggers are completely gripped and moved by FOUND: 'If you read one book this year make sure it's Found!' ***** Goodreads Reviewer 'Not often I finish a book in one day but I couldn't put it down.' ***** Goodreads Reviewer 'Heartfelt, traumatic ,terrifying...just an amazing read. An easy five stars' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'An amazing read...every single parent's worse nightmare but written in a truly beautiful way' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'It's a perfect book in every way...highly recommended' Short Book & Scribes 'I don't think a thriller has ever brought me to tears like this has...a stunning, compelling read.' The Bookwormery
The A-Z of Special Educational Needs (John Catt A-Z series)
by Neil Maslen Lindsay Cooper-SmithThe A-Z of Special Educational Needs is a treasure trove of advice and guidance for SENCos, teachers, support staff and leaders, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet.'As teachers we all know pupils learn at different rates and require different levels and types of support at different points in their education in order to succeed. Skilful assessment allows teachers to ascertain what children know, what their barriers might be and what they need to learn next. Adapting teaching in a responsive way to this knowledge, by providing targeted support to pupils who are struggling, is likely to increase pupil success.' Neil Maslen & Lindsay Cooper-Smith
Feedback: Strategies to support teacher workload and improve pupil progress
by Kate JonesStrategies, techniques and ideas come and go in education, but feedback will always be an important aspect of effective teaching, learning and assessment. Feedback should be helpful and actionable, and pupils must embrace it, but the reality is that this doesn't always happen. Pupils receive feedback on a daily basis, from their teachers and peers, so how can we make sure it helps rather than hinders learning? This book aims to answer that key question and provide a wide range of practical examples for the classroom.Feedback: strategies to support teacher workload and improve pupil progress, the latest book by bestselling author Kate Jones, explores a variety of evidence-informed and workload-friendly feedback strategies. Jones examines the ingredients of effective feedback, shows what actionable feedback looks like in practice, explores verbal feedback approaches, advises on peer and self-assessment, and on harnessing technology to support teacher workload. Fascinating case studies reveal how classroom teachers and school leaders across primary and secondary are implementing feedback in their settings.
What Happened That Night: A page-turning read by the No. 1 Bestselling author
by Sheila O'FlanaganTHE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLER'A fabulous tale with refreshingly inspiring heroines' ***** Heat WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT is an enchanting read by Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of THE HIDEAWAY, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Lisa Jewell. ThenWhen Lola Fitzpatrick catches the eye of Philip Warren, she's new to Dublin and loving it. He's used to getting what he wants...and she can't resist him. Until one night he forces her to make an impossible choice.If she'd known then what she knows now, everything might have been different.NowLola's daughter Bey has inherited her mother's impulsive streak and it takes her down dangerous paths.Then one night she too finds herself in front of a man she loves, with impossible choices of her own to make.For both women, what happened that night changes everything. For better. For worse. For ever.What readers are saying about What Happened That Night: 'Brilliant book from start to finish. Another smash from Sheila O'Flanagan' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'A great, warm, life-affirming read that is not your traditional 'romcom', but offers so much more' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'This is an exquisite book - everyone who loves a family story will love this book. Ready to change your life?' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent book. I looked forward to reading it every day on my commute... On one occasion I was so engrossed I missed my stop' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform: Unlocking the GenAI Revolution
by Nikhil Gupta Jason YipThis book is your comprehensive guide to building robust Generative AI solutions using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks is the fastest-growing data platform offering unified analytics and AI capabilities within a single governance framework, enabling organizations to streamline their data processing workflows, from ingestion to visualization. Additionally, Databricks provides features to train a high-quality large language model (LLM), whether you are looking for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or fine-tuning. Databricks offers a scalable and efficient solution for processing large volumes of both structured and unstructured data, facilitating advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time processing. In today's GenAI world, Databricks plays a crucial role in empowering organizations to extract value from their data effectively, driving innovation and gaining a competitive edge in the digital age. This book will not only help you master the Data Intelligence Platform but also help power your enterprise to the next level with a bespoke LLM unique to your organization. Beginning with foundational principles, the book starts with a platform overview and explores features and best practices for ingestion, transformation, and storage with Delta Lake. Advanced topics include leveraging Databricks SQL for querying and visualizing large datasets, ensuring data governance and security with Unity Catalog, and deploying machine learning and LLMs using Databricks MLflow for GenAI. Through practical examples, insights, and best practices, this book equips solution architects and data engineers with the knowledge to design and implement scalable data solutions, making it an indispensable resource for modern enterprises. Whether you are new to Databricks and trying to learn a new platform, a seasoned practitioner building data pipelines, data science models, or GenAI applications, or even an executive who wants to communicate the value of Databricks to customers, this book is for you. With its extensive feature and best practice deep dives, it also serves as an excellent reference guide if you are preparing for Databricks certification exams. What You Will Learn Foundational principles of Lakehouse architecture Key features including Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL (DBSQL), and Delta Live Tables Databricks Intelligence Platform and key functionalities Building and deploying GenAI Applications from data ingestion to model serving Databricks pricing, platform security, DBRX, and many more topics Who This Book Is For Solution architects, data engineers, data scientists, Databricks practitioners, and anyone who wants to deploy their Gen AI solutions with the Data Intelligence Platform. This is also a handbook for senior execs who need to communicate the value of Databricks to customers. People who are new to the Databricks Platform and want comprehensive insights will find the book accessible.
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk KiddThe No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A powerful and extraordinary novel about the unlikely friendship between two exceptional women during the last years of slavery in the US. From the celebrated author of the multi-million-copy-bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees.'Fascinating... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines' The Times'Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling' Daily Mail'A remarkable novel that heightened my sense of what it meant to be a woman - slave or free' Oprah Winfrey'A resonant, illuminating novel' Observer Sarah Grimké is the middle daughter. Her mother says she's difficult and her father says she's remarkable. On Sarah's eleventh birthday, Hetty 'Handful' Grimké is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows that what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept another person as a present. And so, indeed, the trouble begins ...A powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the nineteenth century, The Invention of Wings evokes a world of shocking contrasts, of beauty and ugliness, of otherwise respectable people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognise; and celebrates the power of friendship and sisterhood against all the odds.What readers say about The Invention of Wings:'You cannot fault Sue Monk Kidd's writing; she very adeptly speaks with both Sarah and Handful's voice. The pictures she paints are vivid, compelling and haunting; this is not a novel I will easily forget' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was not expecting this book to grab my heartstrings and pull the way that it did' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'The weaving of fact and fiction into a powerful novel covering abolition of slavery, women's ambitions in 19th century America, love, family, betrayal and hope for a better future make compelling reading' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Unforgettable. This book was completely and utterly dynamic. From the first word to the last I was enthralled with Sarah and Handful. So powerful' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Release Me: The first irresistibly sexy novel in the iconic Stark series (Stark Series #1)
by J. Kenner'In a class of its own . . . An outstanding book and a definite page turner for any Fifty Shades fan!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Irresistible. Erotic. Emotionally charged. The unforgettable multi-million copy selling series, which started with an unforgettable indecent proposal . . .'Damien Stark is definitely up there on my list of sex gods!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you are addicted to hot alpha males then this is a trilogy to add to your list' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Oh wow!! I think I've discovered another black knight in shining armour, Damien is awesome, loving and so so HOT' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Move over Christian Gray there is a new HOT HOT guy on the block' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is even better then FSOG' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I am a massive fan of Sylvia Day and E. L. James and didn't think that anything else could top those authors . . . I was definitely wrong!! . . . I couldn't put it down . . . BRILLIANT' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐..............................................He was the one man I couldn't avoid. And the one man I couldn't resist.Damien Stark could have his way with any woman. He was sexy, confident, and commanding: anything he wanted, he got. And what he wanted was me.Our attraction was unmistakable, almost beyond control, but as much as I ached to be his, I feared the pressures of his demands. Submitting to Damien meant I had to bare the darkest truth about my past - and risk breaking us apart.But Damien was haunted, too. And as our passion came to obsess us both, his secrets threatened to destroy him - and us - for ever...............................................Spellbinding romance. Electrifying passion. Why not indulge in J. Kenner . . . The Stark Saga (full-length novels)Release MeClaim MeComplete MeAnchor MeLost With MeDamienEnchant MeStark Ever After (novellas)Take MeHave MePlay My GameSeduce MeUnwrap MeDeepest KissEntice MeHold MePlease MeIndulge MeDelight MeCherish MeEmbrace MeVisit J. Kenner's website for full reading order with spin-off stories!
The Missing Wife: The uplifting and compelling smash-hit bestseller!
by Sheila O'FlanaganReaders of Marian Keyes, Lisa Jewell and Santa Montefiore will love Sunday Times bestselling author Sheila O'Flanagan's THE MISSING WIFE - the riveting story of a woman determined to escape, the man who wants to find her and the friends and family unaware of the dark truth. Set in the glorious, sunny south of France.Have you ever wanted to disappear? When Imogen Naughton vanishes, everyone who knows her is shocked. She has a perfect marriage. Her handsome husband treats her like a princess. She's always said how lucky she is. So why has she left? And how will she survive without Vince?What goes on behind closed doors is often a surprise, and Imogen surprises herself by taking the leap she knows she must. But as she begins her journey to find the woman she once was, Imogen's past is right behind her... Will it catch up with her? And will she be ready to face it if it does?What readers are saying about The Missing Wife: 'I could not put this down. I've read all of Sheila O'Flanagan's books and loved them all but this was my favourite by far. I was routing for Imogen so much I felt like I was there with her' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Love, love, LOVED IT. The ending was perfect in my opinion' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Imogen's escape is beautifully detailed and the descriptions of France made my mouth water. A really enjoyable book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Exploring Food and Nutrition for Key Stage 3
by Yvonne Mackey Bev SaunderCombine the essential ingredients that will develop knowledge, understanding and cooking skills through Key Stage 3, so students are ready for the new GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition. With topics linked directly to the new GCSE specifications, Exploring Food and Nutrition helps you to build knowledge and understanding of key concepts and introduce important terminology as your students progress through Key Stage 3, providing a solid foundation for the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE.- Develop topic understanding through Key Stage 3, drawing on subject content at GCSE, with engaging, carefully timed and level-appropriate lessons- Build food preparation and cooking skills required at GCSE with 'Skills focus': from basic skills at Year 7 through to more advanced techniques in Year 9- Encourage subject interest with suggested activities and 'Find out more' research features for each topic, that are appropriate for your students in years 7, 8 and 9- Ensure nutritional understanding with clear explanation of the up-to-date terminology, data and concepts that students will need to know in order to apply the principles of healthy eating - Monitor and measure student progress with knowledge check questions provided for every topic
Health Care Management: Principles and Practice
by Syed Amin TabishIn an era of rapid advancements, "Healthcare Management" explores the transformative journey of modern healthcare. This book covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the evolution of healthcare systems around the world and the epidemiological perspectives of healthcare management to the intricate aspects of health policy, planning, and economics. The book examines emerging trends in healthcare needs assessment, public-private partnerships, and evidence-based medicine, offering critical insights into modern management practices. Healthcare reforms are discussed with a focus on professional regulation, law and ethics. Gain insights into the latest scientific discoveries and research methodologies that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare. Learn about the collaborative efforts that are accelerating medical breakthroughs and translating research into practice. Anticipate the future of healthcare with expert analyses on the integration of artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, telehealth, medical ethics, health services accreditation, organ transplant and patient-centered care models. "Healthcare Management" is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, administrators, academic administrators, teachers and students who are keen to stay ahead in a rapidly changing field. It provides the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare and drive meaningful improvements in patient care and system management, ultimately guiding readers towards establishing world-class healthcare systems and universities.
Attachment Centred Therapy: Therapeutic Practice With Attachment Issues (Palgrave Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy)
by Charley ShultsThis textbook provides a detail guide to the use of Attachment Centred-Therapy (ACT), a model designed over the course of three decades which enables future and present therapists to co-construct a more coherent narrative of a person’s life, an essential indicator of one’s emotional and mental health. This book provides students and practitioners undergoing professional development with a detailed and applicable guide to using the model, written by the man who designed and developed the therapy. As such, this book is based on real world experience of the implementation of therapy, considering theory and research, and demonstrates how ACT can be used in applications across a wide range of clinical contexts. The purpose of ACT is to help those undergoing therapy equip themselves with new resources which can assist in dealing with their predominate issues by changing how they process information about the past in the present, to achieve a better outcome in the future. ACT is a growth-oriented psychotherapy, designed using Maslow’s Modified Hierarchy of Needs as a guide, and is distinctive because it utilizes the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) as both an assessment instrument and as a vehicle for therapeutic intervention. Another of its benefits is that it’s a collaborative treatment, with the therapist forming a team with the therapy’s recipient, and then engaging together in a joint effort to create a more coherent narrative of the past, and to correct errors in information processing. This textbook is made up of practical guidance on the application of ACT, with each concept brought to life with case-study examples, complete with sections of dialogue from sessions annotated to illustrate the methods. It will provide a valuable new teaching tool for teachers and students of systemic practice, family therapy, clinical psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy, alongside qualified practitioners, and practitioners in training.
Don't Want To Miss A Thing: A warm and witty romance with many twists along the way
by Jill MansellJill Mansell's bestseller DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING is 'bursting with humour, brimming with intrigue and full of characters you'll adore' Heat. Not to be missed by readers of Jojo Moyes and Veronica Henry. 'Written with heart and humour, this is chick lit at it's best' Sunday MirrorDexter Yates loves his fun, care-free London life; he has money, looks and girlfriends galore. But everything changes overnight when his sister dies, leaving him in charge of her eight-month-old daughter Delphi. How is he ever going to cope? Comic-strip artist Molly Hayes lives in the beautiful Cotswold village of Briarwood. When it comes to relationships, she has a history of choosing all the wrong men. Leaving the city behind, Dex moves to Briarwood - a much better place to work on his parenting skills - and he and Molly become neighbours. There's an undeniable connection between them. But if Dexter's going to adapt, he first has a lot to learn about Molly, about other people's secrets...and about himself.What readers are saying about Don't Want To Miss A Thing: 'A really perfect read with plot twists and turns, misunderstandings, humour and sadness, with the most delectable baby at its centre and punctuating every scene' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'An engrossing and entertaining book full of romance, laughter, and moving moments too. Jill Mansell has again written a beautiful novel that loyal fans will love and new readers will delight in discovering!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Mansell is a master at hitting all the right notes that hook a reader and tug at the heartstrings' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Ultimate LEGO Worldbuilding and Architecture: How to Create Anything with Speedy Techniques at a Low Price (Maker Innovations Series)
by Mark RollinsWhile most see LEGO as a toy, in reality it is much more than just that; it is a way to build a world from the brick up. Although LEGO might have playsets, it is the LEGO enthusiasts that can really make miniature worlds of wonder. This book is for those that want to create something massive and learn how to replicate the real (or imagined) world in LEGO. You’ll start with an introductory view of LEGO and review a collection of projects that can be built with a small budget. You’ll then decide what to build so the dream can be given form and apply the techniques used to create something that can stand strong. Once the basic model is built, instructions are given on how to bring it to life with details. Ultimate LEGO Worldbuilding and Architecture will allow Lego enthusiasts and amateurs to take their dreams, whatever they may be, and bring them to life in the easiest and most cost-effective way. What You'll Learn Grasp LEGO basics Create your instructions for big builds Construct a solid architectural foundation Build expediently on a budget Who This Book Is For Beginner Lego enthusiasts.
The A-Z of Special Educational Needs (John Catt A-Z series)
by Neil Maslen Lindsay Cooper-SmithThe A-Z of Special Educational Needs is a treasure trove of advice and guidance for SENCos, teachers, support staff and leaders, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet.'As teachers we all know pupils learn at different rates and require different levels and types of support at different points in their education in order to succeed. Skilful assessment allows teachers to ascertain what children know, what their barriers might be and what they need to learn next. Adapting teaching in a responsive way to this knowledge, by providing targeted support to pupils who are struggling, is likely to increase pupil success.' Neil Maslen & Lindsay Cooper-Smith
Feedback: Strategies to support teacher workload and improve pupil progress
by Kate JonesStrategies, techniques and ideas come and go in education, but feedback will always be an important aspect of effective teaching, learning and assessment. Feedback should be helpful and actionable, and pupils must embrace it, but the reality is that this doesn't always happen. Pupils receive feedback on a daily basis, from their teachers and peers, so how can we make sure it helps rather than hinders learning? This book aims to answer that key question and provide a wide range of practical examples for the classroom.Feedback: strategies to support teacher workload and improve pupil progress, the latest book by bestselling author Kate Jones, explores a variety of evidence-informed and workload-friendly feedback strategies. Jones examines the ingredients of effective feedback, shows what actionable feedback looks like in practice, explores verbal feedback approaches, advises on peer and self-assessment, and on harnessing technology to support teacher workload. Fascinating case studies reveal how classroom teachers and school leaders across primary and secondary are implementing feedback in their settings.
Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure in Developing and Emerging Economies: Institutional, Governance and Regulatory Issues (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)
by Samuel O. Idowu Uzoechi Nwagbara Yahaya AlhassanThis book offers a new, nuanced, and comprehensive look at how CSR is practiced and disclosed in terms of corporate transparency, sustainability, and accountability, from the perspective of developing and emerging economies. Given the importance and power of emerging economies in shaping global gross domestic product (GDP), entrepreneurship, and corporate investment, it is crucial to examine this phenomenon in terms of corporate sustainability and achieving the ideals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a more sustainable future. The book therefore addresses contextual institutional, regulatory, and governance issues in these regions to contribute to the debate as well as a rethinking of the motivation for CSR practice and reporting. The book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, and students.
Metal–Organic Framework Derived Materials: Design Strategies and Applications (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Gomathi Nageswaran Varsha M V Arun Kumar Rajasekaran M Shashank RaoMetal-organic frameworks (MOF)-based materials are used for functional applications due to their large surface area, high porosity, tunable structure, controllable morphology, and surface functionality. This book explores MOF-derived materials focusing on their structural features, synthesis methods, unique properties, and versatile applications including underlying chemistry. It covers research developments in the field for design of novel carbon materials and metal-based materials from MOF and their composites, including specific applications.Features: Provides a comprehensive idea regarding the fundamental chemistry of MOF-derived materials. Covers all the aspects of MOF-derived materials with focus on derived carbon/metal species and composite materials. Includes application of MOF-derived materials specifically for environmental and energy. Conveys a sense of relation between structure, property, and application of MOF-derived materials. Explores developments in the different types of MOF-derived materials. This book is aimed at senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in materials science, chemical engineering, and chemistry.
Thinking with Words: A Literary Groundwork (Literary Groundworks)
by Miguel Tamen Brett BourbonThinking with Words: A Literary Groundwork provides a unique foundational introduction to the depths and glories of literature and its study. It is a book about why literature matters, and why it always will. Readers will explore the roots of literature and art in the interplay between life and language, actions and events, and culture and texts. This is not a book about theories; it is a book about our complex engagement with language and literature, from which theories, interpretations, and insight arise. As this is a groundwork, confusions are dissolved and analytical tools for thinking are developed and honed. Readers will discover that their ways of talking about literature can powerfully contribute to their ways of talking about life. The book resituates literary studies within fundamental arguments about language, knowledge, and ethics.Thinking with Words is essential reading for anyone interested not just in literature, but in art, culture, and language.
Routledge Handbook of Medieval Military Strategy
by Daniel P. FrankeThis Handbook provides the first comprehensive and global analysis of medieval military strategy, covering the period from the sixth to the seventeenth century.Challenging the widely held notion in modern strategic studies that medieval strategy was non-existent, the Handbook brings together leading scholars to explore a range of literatures, campaigns, laws, and contexts that highlight medieval warfare’s multifaceted contours. The scope of the work is ambitious, with over 30 chapters dedicated to analyzing strategy across six continents. From Charlemagne to Henry V and Scandinavia to Florence; southbound to Morocco then across the Sahara to Kongo; past the Adriatic to Byzantium and Georgia and the Crusades and Egypt; further still into Indian and Chinese dynasties and Japan; and finally, to Central and South America—this Handbook provides ready access to military strategy across the medieval world stage. In the process, it fills a significant gap in the history of strategy and serves to connect the ancient world with the modern, demonstrating that—whatever the period—military leaders have consistently plied warfare in the pursuit of greater ends.This Handbook will be of much interest to researchers and students of military strategy, medieval military history, and strategic studies in general.
Heterotopia, Radical Imagination, and Shattering Orders: Manifesting a Future of Liberated Animals (Routledge Human-Animal Studies Series)
by Paula ArcariThis volume takes ending the oppression of other animals seriously and confronts the question ‘What would happen to all the animals?’ by showcasing real, promissory, and imagined counter-sites or heterotopia, where animals ‘happen’ in different ways, free of anthropocentric orders of value and purpose.Rejecting persistent understandings of the oppression of nonhuman animals, across the entire breadth of the Animal-Industrial Complex (A-IC), as either non-existent, unproblematic, and/or fundamentally unalterable – open to merely being reduced in scale or made less harmful – the collection offers readers a variety of pathways towards radically ‘disordered’ ways of thinking about and relating to other animals. Over 14 chapters, authors describe more liberatory relational reconfigurations playing out in the present and undertake conceptual, imaginative, and embodied explorations of liberatory futures. The chapters are united by a common commitment to heterotopic disturbance – to contesting and subverting the anthropo-capitalo-centric space in which we live. Each chapter approaches this subversion in its own way, using prefiguration, restorying, speculation, radical imagination, and combinations thereof, to disturb or shatter orders, explore the kinds of liberation and resistance their disturbance demonstrates, demands, or embodies, and ultimately illustrate exactly what would or could happen to all the animals.Heterotopia, Radical Imagination, and Shattering Orders will appeal to scholars, students, and individuals interested not only in challenging normalised binaries, hierarchies, and orders of value, both human and nonhuman, but in creating and realising liberatory alternatives. Scholar-activists, activists, professionals working in animal advocacy, and anyone undertaking activities aimed at radically changing how other animals are understood and used will also find inspiration, new insights, and information that enhance their current methods and approaches. Some readers may also find simply confirmation and comfort in the knowledge that so many others are working in solidarity with the ‘disordered’ belief that shattering the A-IC is possible.
Urban Water Ecosystems in Africa and Asia: Challenges and Opportunities for Conservation and Restoration (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)
by Amit Chatterjee Shamik Chakraborty Pankaj KumarThis book examines urban water ecosystem management and restoration through selected case studies in Asia and Africa. Employing a socioecological approach, this volume presents insights on the interlinkages between water, humans, and environmental conservation in an urban context.Topics include human health risks, population displacement and migration, water pollution, water scarcity, flood management, water infrastructure, afforestation, and the effects of climate change. Case studies are drawn from a variety of countries in Africa and Asia, including China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, and Tunisia, which demonstrate a wide range of different challenges, and opportunities. Overall, this book argues that to better manage urban water resources, there needs to be a shift from urban water management to urban water ecosystem management. This shift needs to acknowledge the complex biophysical and socio-political dimensions of water ecosystems.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of water resource management, ecosystem services, urban studies, environmental conservation and sustainable development.
Fictional Representations of: Burnt-Out Reporters (21st Century Perspectives on British Literature and Society)
by Beatriz ValverdeBritish author Graham Greene pursued a professional career as a journalist before becoming a full-time writer. After that, he continued taking on reporting assignments as a correspondent for a variety of publications. Greene knew the profession inside out, and the role of the media in shaping the public’s views through information gathering and dissemination—a topic insufficiently researched by criticism—was among his main concerns. Greene’s fictional work features an array of journalists, and the representation of (un)ethical practices of the profession is a constant reference in his narrative. In this book, I intend to fill this research gap in Greenean studies, focusing on three main topics: the author’s reflection on the journalistic practice in connection with the classic paradigm of objectivity versus empathy; his questioning of the misuse of power when gathering and disseminating information by journalists, editors and news corporation owners; and finally, the relationship between journalists and their readership’s expectations, as well as the importance of fostering critical readers that make informed trustworthy decisions regarding journalism performance.