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Transforming Global Health Partnerships: Critical Reflections and Visions of Equity at the Research-Practice Interface (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Anna Stewart Ibarra A. Desiree LaBeaudThis is a book about the human experience of conducting global health research, linked to operational responses to the control and prevention of diseases worldwide. Rather than a manual or how-to guide, we propose a roadmap and vision of equitable, sustainable, and impactful partnerships shared through a rich interweaving of voices: North and South, academics and community practitioners, senior mentors and trainees, multiple generations, and multiple disciplines. We focus on the stories that need to be told, the successes and the failures, and visions for a healthier and more compassionate future for humanity.This book was written by more than 90 authors from 26 countries, bringing diverse perspectives on global health partnerships' past, present, and future. Although many of the chapters use examples related to infectious diseases, the ideas in this book are relevant to the broader field of global health research and practice.This book is organized into three sections, broadly related to foundational concepts, present experiences (case studies), and future visions. The first section focuses on the historical colonial legacy of global health and the foundations needed for equitable partnerships, introducing key themes explored throughout the book. These include concepts related to decolonization, ethics, gender, systems approaches and transdisciplinary science, Planetary Health, One Health, team science, and communication. The book's second section draws on case studies of global health partnerships to understand where we are today in global health. Authors share their experiences responding to global health threats, including disease outbreaks, refugee health, stigma, and sexually transmitted diseases, and post-disaster community recovery. The book's third section articulates a new vision for global health partnerships to co-create a more peaceful, equitable, and loving world. This vision is urgently needed to address the challenges emerging in the context of global climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other human threats. This is an open access book.
Health Issues in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
by Maria K. Houtchens A. Dessa SadovnickThis book addresses specific concerns of females affected by multiple sclerosis, where women are disproportionally impacted by the disease. MS is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults of reproductive age. This book presents the current understanding of genetic variables, hormonal influences, immunological milieu and neurological outcomes, discussing issues such as fertility, pregnancy management, and menopause, as well as end of life care and mortality in women with MS. With contributions by international experts, this interdisciplinary book will serve as a useful reference and guide for MS specialists, general neurologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, physicians in training, family practice doctors, clinical nurse specialists in multiple sclerosis, and all other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of women affected by MS.
Lessons in Love
by Catherine Hapka A. DestinyThere might not be an exact science to first kisses, but Bailey's about to experiment! This standalone addition to the Flirt series is sweet, fresh, and clean.For fifteen-year-old high school sophomore Bailey Myers, science comes easy. But her feelings about the new boy in town, super hot Logan Morse, are a bit more complicated. For whatever reason, the newcomer's smile makes butterflies flutter rapidly in Bailey's stomach and causes her knees to go weak. There's no scientific explanation for such a reaction, at least none that Bailey knows of, unless... No, it can't be. Bailey doesn't get crushes. Sure, she thinks Logan's good-looking in a jaw-dropping way, has eyes she could stare at forever, and speaks with a voice that sounds like cherubs blasting their cute little trumpets. But that's a normal reaction, right? And even if it wasn't, it's not like Bailey has a chance, not with all the other gorgeous, popular girls at their school who have Logan Morse on their radar. But when Logan needs a science tutor and Bailey gets the job, their growing friendship begins to turn into something more, as Bailey learns that chemistry is a powerful force...
Love Is in the Air
by A. Destiny Alex R. KahlerFirst crush, first love, first kiss--in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series, Jennifer's fear of falling isn't just about falling off the trapeze!Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Hayes has always wanted to perform on the flying trapeze. To soar above the audience, to sparkle under the spotlights...nothing could be better. And when the very performers she idolizes announce they are going to be holding a week-long camp near her home town, her dreams are finally in reach. When she arrives for her first day and gets a good look at the people attending, Jennifer realizes she is way out of her league. She's never done ballet, gymnastics, or any kind of high-balance performance art before. Just as she thinks things can't get any worse, Jennifer realizes she has a gigantic fear of heights. Not only is she scared of falling flat on her face, but after one glimpse of Branden--the best trapeze student at the camp--Jennifer's worried that she's falling for him...and she's falling hard! But she's not the only one crushing on beautiful Branden. Soon Jennifer understands that she's competing for both the trapeze and for Branden's attention. Now, if she could only get over her fear of heights--and her fear of a broken heart.
Never Too Late
by A. Destiny Rhonda HelmsCan acting in love lead to the real thing? This standalone addition to the Flirt series is sweet, fresh, and clean.Abbey couldn't be more excited. The end of the school year is coming, as is the annual sophomore class renaissance faire...and the headlining theatrical performance, where Abbey will be starring as a lead. There's only one problem: her costar, Jason Hardy. Everyone else might think Jason is perfect, but Abbey knows the truth. She remembers what he did at the school dance, and she knows he's a total jerk. But during the daily rehearsals, Abbey starts to see a side to Jason she hadn't noticed before...and he might not be as bad as she thought. Each day she's falling for him just a little bit more, and she thinks maybe Jason feels the same. Or maybe he's a better actor than Abbey could have guessed.
Our Song
by Elizabeth Lenhard A. DestinyFirst crush, first love, first kiss--Nell finds summer romance and rediscovers her passion for music in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series.Shipped off to camp for the summer, Nell isn't looking forward to campfires, (too many) sing-alongs, and a WiFi-free existence. And no matter how much she wants to keep a low profile, Nell knows it'll be impossible. Her family is folk music royalty, and she's the best fiddle player at the camp. With no other option, Nell jumps feet first into a world of music lessons, craft classes, and countless renditions of Kumbaya--exactly what she was hoping to escape.But Jacob--a fellow musician at the camp--decides to remind Nell of her folk music-loving roots. He sees her talent and can't understand why she's pushing music and her family away. Jacob convinces Nell to go with him on a series of cliché camp adventures, in the hopes that she'll begin to see herself through his eyes.As his plan starts to work, Nell slowly beings to fall back in love with music--and fall for Jacob--but is he falling for her, too?
Portrait of Us
by A. Destiny Rhonda HelmsFirst crush, first love, first kiss--in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series, art may be the common ground between opposites Corinne and Matthew in their summer class.Corinne is looking forward to a perfect summer taking classes at a local art studio, where a famous artist-in-residence will be teaching. She's always wanted to focus more on her art, and the related competition (and grand prize) would be a perfect way to end the summer. Her dreams become muddled when she finds out she has to work with Matthew--the arrogant, annoying jock whose postmodern style seriously clashes with her classic aesthetic. But what she expects to be a total nightmare turns out to be something different when she finds that maybe, just maybe, Matthew isn't as bad as she thought. Underneath that jock exterior, he might be someone Corinne could tolerate. Or possibly even like. The question is...does Matthew feel the same way? Or is this all just a summer fling?
Puppy Love (Flirt)
by Catherine Hapka A. DestinyFirst crush, first love, first kiss--in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series, Lauren gets a lesson in love when she takes her new puppy to training classes.Fifteen-year-old Lauren has always loved dogs, but could never have one of her own until her highly allergic older sister went to college. Now she has her very own puppy, and she's head over heels...until the cute little monster starts chewing everything in sight and barking loud enough to drive the whole family crazy! So it's off to puppy kindergarten they go. There, Lauren quickly falls for the dog trainer, a seventeen-year-old dog whisperer with a hot accent. But is he really the one for her...or would she be better matched with Jamal, a fellow fumbling owner her own age with an unruly mutt? Will Lauren graduate from puppy kindergarten with a just a well-trained pup? Or will she have a new boyfriend by her side?
Sparks in Scotland
by A. Destiny Rhonda HelmsFirst crush, first love, first kiss--Ava learns about more than her heritage while vacationing in Scotland in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series!Ava is going on vacation to Scotland, where she's supposed to learn more about her Scottish heritage. She's excited to see the castles, abbeys, and coastal hills--and maybe even catch a glimpse of Nessie herself--but Ava doesn't expect to meet Graham.He's cute, sweet, and has the perfect Scottish accent...but does he like her as much as she likes him?And if there is something of a mutual attraction there, Ava wonders, is it worth pursuing a crush when she'll be on the other side of the Atlantic in just two weeks?
Sunset Ranch
by Emma Carlson Berne A. DestinyFirst crush, first love, first kiss--in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series, Chloe finds that there's more than just horses waiting for her at the ranch this summer.Chloe can hardly believe it when she lands a summer job mucking stalls at one of the best dude ranches in Colorado. The summer only gets better when she meets Stephen. He's funny, friendly, and hardworking--a welcome antidote to Chloe's daily doses of Zach, the cocky, self-satisfied fellow ranch hand. When a trailer full of new colts arrives for training, Chloe is given the job of caring for them. She's looking forward to seeing Stephen all the time, but then Zach is assigned to help with the training and Chloe's plans for moonlight rides and watching sunsets are squashed. But as the summer continues and Chloe starts to see a different side of Zach as he works with the horses, she starts to wonder if maybe she judged him too harshly at first. Could there be something between them after all?
Virtually in Love
by Catherine Hapka A. DestinyFirst crush, first love, first kiss--Chloe must choose between her virtual almost-boyfriend and her best guy friend in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series.Chloe has the best almost-boyfriend ever. Trevor is smart, talented, witty, and good-looking. Basically, he's the perfect guy for her--except for one tiny detail. He lives hundreds of miles away. Chloe met Trevor at music camp when they were kids and was so excited when they reconnected in an online music forum a few months ago. And they've been flirting non-stop ever since. Chloe's boy-crazy best friend Vanessa thinks it's the most romantic thing she's ever heard, though her other best friend, Kazuo, isn't so sure. Turns out Kaz actually has a crush on her! Chloe can't imagine her life without him, but she's never thought of him that way. Still, Kaz talks Chloe into giving him a chance and going to the big school dance together. Chloe is almost ready to agree when she gets the most amazing news--Trevor is coming for a visit! But when Trevor shows up, things don't go quite as well as Chloe was expecting, and by the time she realizes her old camp buddy has changed--and that he might not be Mr. Perfect (for her) after all--Kaz has already asked Vanessa to the dance. Did Chloe just miss her chance at true love?
Stochastic Communities: A Mathematical Theory of Biodiversity
by A. DewdneyStochastic Communities presents a theory of biodiversity by analyzing the distribution of abundances among species in the context of a community. The basis of this theory is a distribution called the "J distribution." This distribution is a pure hyperbola and mathematically implied by the "stochastic species hypothesis" assigning equal probabilities of birth and death within the population of each species over varying periods of time. The J distribution in natural communities has strong empirical support resulting from a meta-study and strong theoretical support from a theorem that is mathematically implied by the stochastic species hypothesis.
Tamizhar Nagarigamum Panpadum
by A. DhatchinamoorthyThe book talks about ancient Tamil Nadu and its deeply enriched culture,customs,festivals,social set up,beliefs,art and architecture and forms a great reference text on this subject.
Politics of Migration: Indian Emigration in a Globalized World
by S. Irudaya Rajan A. Didar SinghThis book studies the politics surrounding Indian emigration from the 19th century to the present day. Bringing together data and case studies from across five continents, it moves beyond economic and social movers of migration, and explores the role of politics—both local and global—in shaping diaspora at a deeper level. The work will be invaluable to scholars and students of migration and diaspora studies, development studies, international politics, and sociology as well as policy-makers, and non-governmental organizations in the field.
Generative Artificial Intelligence: Concepts and Applications (Industry 5.0 Transformation Applications)
by Manish Kumar S. Balamurugan R. Nidhya D. Pavithra A. Dinesh KumarThis book is a comprehensive overview of AI fundamentals and applications to drive creativity, innovation, and industry transformation. Generative AI stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, redefining the capabilities of machines to create, imagine, and innovate. GAI explores the domain of creative production with new and original content across various forms, including images, text, music, and more. In essence, generative AI stands as evidence of the boundless potential of artificial intelligence, transforming industries, sparking creativity, and challenging conventional paradigms. It represents not just a technological advancement but a catalyst for reimagining how machines and humans collaborate, innovate, and shape the future. The book examines real-world examples of how generative AI is being used in a variety of industries. The first section explores the fundamental concepts and ethical considerations of generative AI. In addition, the section also introduces machine learning algorithms and natural language processing. The second section introduces novel neural network designs and convolutional neural networks, providing dependable and precise methods. The third section explores the latest learning-based methodologies to help researchers and farmers choose optimal algorithms for specific crop and hardware needs. Furthermore, this section evaluates significant advancements in revolutionizing online content analysis, offering real-time insights into content creation for more interactive processes. Audience The book will be read by researchers, engineers, and students working in artificial intelligence, computer science, and electronics and communication engineering as well as industry application areas.
Empire, Colony, Genocide: Conquest, Occupation, and Subaltern Resistance in World History (War and Genocide #12)
by A. Dirk MosesIn 1944, Raphael Lemkin coined the term "genocide" to describe a foreign occupation that destroyed or permanently crippled a subject population. In this tradition, Empire, Colony, Genocide embeds genocide in the epochal geopolitical transformations of the past 500 years: the European colonization of the globe, the rise and fall of the continental land empires, violent decolonization, and the formation of nation states. It thereby challenges the customary focus on twentieth-century mass crimes and shows that genocide and "ethnic cleansing" have been intrinsic to imperial expansion. The complexity of the colonial encounter is reflected in the contrast between the insurgent identities and genocidal strategies that subaltern peoples sometimes developed to expel the occupiers, and those local elites and creole groups that the occupiers sought to co-opt. Presenting case studies on the Americas, Australia, Africa, Asia, the Ottoman Empire, Imperial Russia, and the Nazi "Third Reich," leading authorities examine the colonial dimension of the genocide concept as well as the imperial systems and discourses that enabled conquest. Empire, Colony, Genocide is a world history of genocide that highlights what Lemkin called "the role of the human group and its tribulations."
Genocide And Settler Society
by A. Dirk MosesColonial Genocide has been seen increasingly as a stepping-stone to the European genocides of the twentieth century, yet it remains an under-researched phenomenon. This volume reconstructs instances of Australian genocide and for the first time places them in a global context. Beginning with the arrival of the British in 1788 and extending to the 1960s, the authors identify the moments of radicalization and the escalation of British violence and ethnic engineering aimed at the Indigenous populations, while carefully distinguishing between local massacres, cultural genocide, and genocide itself. These essays reflect a growing concern with the nature of settler society in Australia and in particular with the fate of the tens of thousands of children who were forcibly taken away from their Aboriginal families by state agencies. Long considered a relatively peaceful settlement, Australian society contained many of the pathologies that led to the exterminatory and eugenic policies of twentieth century Europe.
Postcolonial Conflict and the Question of Genocide: The Nigeria-Biafra War, 1967–1970 (The Routledge Global 1960s and 1970s Series)
by A. Dirk Moses Lasse HeertenThis volume is the first, comprehensive and balanced historical account of the momentous Nigeria-Biafra war. It offers a multi-perspectival treatment of the conflict that explores issues such as local experiences of victims, the massive relief campaigns by humanitarian NGOs and international organizations like the Red Cross, the actions of foreign powers with interests in the conflict, and the significance of the international public sphere, in which the propaganda and public relations war about the question of genocide was waged.
The Holocaust in Greece
by A. Dirk Moses Giorgos AntoniouFor the sizeable Jewish community living in Greece during the 1940s, German occupation of Greece posed a distinct threat. The Nazis and their collaborators murdered around ninety percent of the Jewish population through the course of the war. This new account presents cutting edge research on four elements of the Holocaust in Greece: the level of antisemitism and question of collaboration; the fate of Jewish property before, during, and after their deportation; how the few surviving Jews were treated following their return to Greece, especially in terms of justice and restitution; and the ways in which Jewish communities rebuilt themselves both in Greece and abroad. Taken together, these elements point to who was to blame for the disaster that befell Jewish communities in Greece, and show that the occupation authorities alone could not have carried out these actions to such magnitude without the active participation of Greek Christians.
The Idea of a Human Rights Museum
by Ruth B. Phillips Mary Reid A. Dirk Moses Adam Muller Andrew Woolford Angela Failler Christopher Powell Karen Busby Jennifer Carter Clint Curle Helen Fallding Jodi Giesbrecht Amanda Grzyb George Jacob Stephen Jaeger Jorge A. Nállim Ken Norman Armando Perla David Petrasek Roger I. Simon Struan Sinclair"The Idea of a Human Rights Museum" is the first book to examine the formation of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and to situate the museum within the context of the international proliferation of such institutions. Sixteen essays consider the wider political, cultural and architectural contexts within which the museum physically and conceptually evolved drawing comparisons between the CMHR and institutions elsewhere in the world that emphasize human rights and social justice. This collection brings together authors from diverse fields—law, cultural studies, museum studies, sociology, history, political science, and literature—to critically assess the potentials and pitfalls of human rights education through “ideas” museums. Accessible, engaging, and informative, the collection’s essays will encourage museum-goers to think more deeply about the content of human rights exhibits. The Idea of a Human Rights Museum is the first title in the University of Manitoba Press’s Human Rights and Social Justice Series. This series publishes work that explores the quest for social justice and the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled, including civil, political, economic, social, collective, and cultural rights.
The Modernist Imagination
by Peter E. Gordon Samuel Moyn A. Dirk Moses Warren BreckmanSome of the most exciting and innovative work in the humanities currently takes place at the intersection of intellectual history and critical theory. Just as critical theorists are becoming more aware of the historicity of theory, contemporary practitioners of modern intellectual history are recognizing their potential contributions to theoretical discourse. No one has done more than Martin Jay to realize the possibilities for mutual enrichment between intellectual history and critical theory. This carefully selected collection of essays addresses central questions and current practices of intellectual history and asks how the legacy of critical theory has influenced scholarship across a wide range of scholarly disciplines. In honor of Martin Jay's unparalleled achievements, this volume includes work from some of the most prominent contemporary scholars in the humanities and social sciences.
The Problems of Genocide: Permanent Security and the Language of Transgression (Human Rights in History)
by A. Dirk MosesGenocide is not only a problem of mass death, but also of how, as a relatively new idea and law, it organizes and distorts thinking about civilian destruction. Taking the normative perspective of civilian immunity from military attack, A. Dirk Moses argues that the implicit hierarchy of international criminal law, atop which sits genocide as the 'crime of crimes', blinds us to other types of humanly caused civilian death, like bombing cities, and the 'collateral damage' of missile and drone strikes. Talk of genocide, then, can function ideologically to detract from systematic violence against civilians perpetrated by governments of all types. The Problems of Genocide contends that this violence is the consequence of 'permanent security' imperatives: the striving of states, and armed groups seeking to found states, to make themselves invulnerable to threats.
Basiszorg 1: Basiswerk V&V, niveau 3 (Basiswerken Verpleging en Verzorging)
by T. Stavast D. E. Zwart A. DitoBasiszorg 1: Basiswerk V&V, niveau 3 (Basiswerken Verpleging en Verzorging)
The Art of Smooth Pasting
by A. DixitThis book aims to widen the understanding of stochastic dynamic choice and equilibrium models. It offers a simplified and heuristic exposition of the theory of Brownian motion and its control or regulation, rendering such methods more accessible to economists who do not require a detailed, mathematical treatment of the subject. The main mathematical ideas are presented in a context which with which economists will be familiar. Using a binomial approach to Brownian motion, the mathematics is reduced to simple algebra, progressing to some equally simple limits. The starting point of the calculus of Brownian motion - 'Ito's Lemma' - emerges by analogy with the economics of risk-aversion. Conditions for the optimal regulation of Brownian motion, including the important, but often mysterious, 'smooth pasting' condition, are derived in a similar way. Each theoretical derivation is illustrated by developing a significant economic application, drawn mainly from recent research in macroeconomics and international economics.
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by A. Dnya. PuranikIn this story Tejal playing with computer gathering lot information..in marathi