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Local Stories and National History of China II: Urban and Rural Development in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Hanjiang River (China Perspectives)
by Chen ChunshengThis book is the second in a two-volume set examining the social history of the Hanjiang River region in southern China from the Song Dynasty to the modern era. It explores how clan structures, temple networks, and overseas Chinese communities shaped the region’s development.The volume first analyzes the evolution of social power structures during the Qing Dynasty, showing how state systems influenced local development through clan organization and maritime trade networks. It then looks at how Shantou grew as an important city, and how Chinese charities, beliefs, and networks around the South China Sea grew too. The text documents the region’s transformation into a distinctive “hometown” society, defined by its overseas connections and evolving cultural identities.This volume is an essential resource for scholars and students of pre-modern and modern Chinese social history, historical anthropology, China’s modern trade networks, overseas communities, and diaspora studies.
Local and Regional Flaps in Oral Cavity Cancer Reconstruction: A case-based approach
by Abdul Ahmed Muhammad Faisal Raza Hussain Michael GilhoolyOral cavity cancer presents unique challenges due to the region’s complex anatomy and vital functions. While microvascular reconstruction is the gold standard, it may not always be feasible due to limited resources, accessibility, advanced disease, or high post-operative care demands.This practical color atlas draws on the authors’ extensive experience to highlight local and regional flaps as effective alternatives in suitable cases. Featuring case examples, step-by-step guides, clear photographs, and access to operative videos, it provides a comprehensive yet accessible approach to reconstruction.This color atlas serves as a valuable resource for both junior and senior colleagues in the field of oral cancer surgery. It offers a collection of cases to inspire alternative approaches when standard solutions may not suffice.Surgical excellence lies in simplicity. While all authors are fully trained and practicing microvascular surgeons, the ability to achieve effective reconstruction with the appropriate technique is an art in itself.
Locating the ‘Local’ in South Asia: Critical Themes in the History of Northern Bengal
by Dipsikha AcharyaThis book presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the history of northern Bengal. Northern Bengal, despite having a rich historical past and geo-cultural heritage, is yet to receive unbiased attention from serious academic scholarship. The chapters in the book examine hitherto unexplored or little-explored issues across time of northern Bengal's pluralistic society and culture while drawing on various approaches and methodologies to arrive at an alternative historical understanding. This volume examines themes such as the historical landscape and geo-political contours of the region, its society, and culture, as well as the religious ideas prevalent in this sub-region through the lens of sculptures and mosques.Rich in archaeological and literary sources, epigraphic evidence, and archival materials, the book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of Indian history, South Asian history, cultural studies, gender studies, history of the 'marginalized', environment studies, modern history, and colonial history. This volume represents a crucial history of the 'local' in the global context.
Loch Ness Monster (Unsolved)
by Dinah WilliamsIs there a monster living in Loch Ness? Discover the unsolved mystery in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!The Loch Ness Monster is supposedly a large, underwater creature that lives in a lake in Scotland. Some people say it has giant flippers and has even attacked humans. There is even a photograph that some believe is proof. But is the monster real or just a hoax?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think about the Loch Ness Monster!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery!
Locomotion in Literature: The Railway in Danish Literature
by Martin ZerlangThe invention of the locomotive changed landscapes, cityscapes, social relations, sensibilities prophesied by Hans Christian Andersen it also made huge impact on literature: on genres, themes, style. This book is about this commotion, this literary locomotion as it has been represented in Danish literature.The book explores the movements between text and context, and the interplay between literature and social history. Through the prism of the railway, the book provides an overview of Danish literary history, from writers such as Søren Kierkegaard, Georg Brandes, Henrik Pontoppidan, Johannes V. Jensen, Tove Ditlevsen, Peter Høeg. The locomotive of history is a well-known metaphor, but a historical reading of these writers also show the impact of history on this metaphor, from something extraordinary to something more ordinary. Hans Christian Andersen wrote about meeting God face-to-face on the railway. The experience of the modern commuter is closer to what Georges Perec calls the infraordinary. As reflected in the work of Peter Høeg, however, the railway also figures in the intense contemporary debates on decolonizing. The book draws on theoretical insights expressed in concepts such as chronotope, character and literary speed.This book will be of interest to students and scholars in literature studies, history, transport and mobility studies, human geography and urban studies.
Logic, Language, Information, and Computation: 31st International Workshop, WoLLIC 2025, Porto, Portugal, July 14–17, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15942)
by Ruy De Queiroz Dexter KozenEdited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Association of Logic, Language and Information this book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Workshop on Logic, Language, Information, and Computation, WoLLIC 2025, in Porto, Portugal, during July 2025. The 21 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The WoLLIC conference aim of fostering interdisciplinary research in pure and applied logic.
Logics in Artificial Intelligence: 19th European Conference, JELIA 2025, Kutaisi, Georgia, September 1–4, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16093)
by Temur Kutsia Besik Dundua Giovanni CasiniThis two-volume set LNAI 16093-16094 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Logics in Artificial Intelligence, JELIA 2025, held in Kutaisi, Georgia, during September 1–4, 2025. The 39 full papers and 5 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. They were organized in the following topics: Part I: Special Track: Logics for Explainable and Trustworthy AI; Argumentation; Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization; Deontic Reasoning; Description Logics and Ontological Reasoning; Higher-order and Non-classical Logics; Logic Programming and Answer Set Programming. Part II: Non-monotonic Reasoning and Belief Change; Propositional Reasoning, QBF, and Satisfiability Problems; Temporal Reasoning; Theorem Proving.
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas
by Ken Collier Steven E. Galatas Julie D. Harrelson-Stephens Matthew NewtonIn Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics. Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states. The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas
by Ken Collier Steven E. Galatas Julie D. Harrelson-Stephens Matthew NewtonIn Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics. Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states. The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Long and Low: A Revolution in Modern Dressage
by Paul BelasikThis short book examines the history, origins, and unintended consequences of the commonly used and widely accepted practice of "long and low" riding and training in dressage. International rider, trainer, writer, and teacher Paul Belasik explains the little-known origins of the mysterious practice that has evolved into a major modern-day controversy.Long and low riding has negative effects on the quality of dressage at the highest levels of the sport and widespread confusion for riders of all levels. This important book seeks to educate riders on why it is taught, where it came from, and how the unintended consequences have played out for riders all over the world. It is essential reading for all dressage riders, and any event riders and jumpers wishing to better understand the origins of long and low.
Look at the Graph
by Laura StickneyGraphs are charts that show data. They can be helpful tools! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and more! As readers practice decoding words with the digraph ph, they gain math knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Loudest Animals (Wild World)
by Brenna MaloneyDiscover the top 10 loudest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many loud animals in the world! Some whistle. Some roar. And some howl or shriek! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the loudest animals in our wild world!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with the TOP 10 series! From the most poisonous animals to the furriest, most endangered and loudest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!
Love Letters to bell hooks: Narratives Celebrating the Influence of a Transgressive Educator
by Tricia M. Kress Robert Lake Nadia Khan-Roopnarinebell hooks was one of the most influential voices in critical and culturally-responsive education. In recognition of the magnificence of bell’s contributions to the field of education, this book is the first of its kind to bring together scholars, educators, and young people to honor her broad and deep legacy. Written in letter form, each chapter reflects how bell hooks’ many influential books have shaped the lives and livelihoods of the people who have read them. Narrative in style and accessible to a wide audience of readers, this collection serves as a bridge between the philosophical and the practical components of bell’s work, as authors demonstrate the direct influence and application of hooks’ legacy in their lives. Love Letters to bell hooks is a wonderful companion to any of bell’s other works and is especially relevant to undergraduate and graduate Education students, as well as in-service educators pursuing professional development.
Love as a Change Strategy
by Mohammad F. Anwar Frank E. Danna Jeffrey F. Ma Christopher J. PitreA Bold, Human-Centered Guide to Leading Change That Actually Works What if your biggest barrier to change isn't strategy, but humanity? In Love as a Change Strategy, the team behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller Love as a Business Strategy is back—with an urgent, deeply human follow-up. This isn't another dry playbook on change management. It's a wake-up call for leaders who are tired of fear-fueled cultures, toxic “transformation,” and surface-level solutions. The truth? Most change fails because people resist what they don't trust—and leaders aren't willing to change themselves first. That's where this book begins. Part memoir, part practical guide, and part leadership journey, Love as a Change Strategy takes readers inside one company's brutally honest transformation story. Through powerful storytelling, actionable tools, and sharp insights, the authors reveal what happens when you lead change from a place of love—not fear. Inside, you'll discover: Why most change efforts collapse—and how to fix them Real stories of failure, ego, and redemption from the authors' own leadership team A people-first framework to lead adaptive change in any organization The change principles that build trust, accountability, and forward momentum How to confront resistance, navigate chaos, and make love your change strategy If you're leading change (or trying to survive one), this book is your roadmap. Raw, honest, and transformational—Love as a Change Strategy is the leadership reset we all need.
Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications (Application Tribology: Materials, Design, Manufacturing and Testing)
by Upendra Maurya Gourav Khajuria Velagapudi VasuIn the rapidly evolving world of mechanical systems, lubricants play a critical role in minimizing friction, reducing wear, and improving energy efficiency. Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications delves into the multifaceted science of lubrication, bridging the gap between foundational principles and cutting-edge innovations.Written by leading experts, this comprehensive volume explores: The fundamentals of friction, wear, and lubrication. The chemistry and properties of base oils and advanced lubricants. Revolutionary bio-lubricants, nanolubricants, and ionic liquid additives. Emerging trends such as superlubricity and smart lubricants. Sustainable practices in used-oil disposal and future industry directions. With detailed studies, practical insights, and research-backed discussions, this book is an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including mechanical engineering, industrial and production engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials science.Whether you're exploring the basics of lubricant formulation or investigating advanced applications, Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications provides the knowledge you need to drive innovation and sustainability in lubrication science.
Lunar New Year with Yasmin
by Saadia FaruqiMr. Nguyen, Yasmin’s school principal, shares lanterns with the class to introduce the Lunar New Year holiday. Yasmin is mesmerized by the bright colors and festivities the holiday brings! But when she discovers that dragons are a part of the celebration, she’s not so sure. Will Yasmin overcome her fears to help ring in a lucky new year?
Luxury Marketing and Brand Strategy: Theory and Practice for a Changing World (Mastering Luxury Management)
by Květa Olšanová Gina Cook Marija ZlatićThis text provides a comprehensive and strategic overview of luxury marketing and brand management, guiding brands to balance tradition with innovation as they navigate modern challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving global market. The book explores the core aspects of luxury branding, including the defining traits of luxury brands, the dominance of major luxury groups and the resilience of independent brands with storied histories. It explores the delicate balance required to maintain a brand’s luxury status amidst evolving consumer expectations, technological advancements and sustainability concerns. Students will gain insight into innovative marketing strategies, from the use of NFTs and blockchain to the integration of AI and the metaverse in enhancing customer experiences. Offering a clear and engaging pathway through the complexities of luxury brand management, the authors draw on their extensive academic and professional experience, presenting a rich blend of theoretical insights and real-world global and cross-industry case studies from prestigious brands like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Ferrari, Orient-Express and many others. This textbook is designed to be the cornerstone for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in luxury marketing and luxury brand management. With a focus on the latest trends and future directions in luxury marketing, Luxury Marketing and Brand Strategy is not only an academic resource but also a practical guide for navigating and succeeding in the dynamic luxury market. Online resources include PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter, sample answers for discussion questions, and a test bank. Please visit www.routledge.com/9781032973951.
Lyricism as Educational Transformation: The Writing Identity of a Hip Hop Lyricist and Educator (Routledge Research in Literacy Education)
by Lamont Pretrell MuhammadThis volume explores the pedagogical and transformative potential of writing lyrics. Based on an autoethnographic study and inspired by Ivanič’s notion of writer identity, it explores how writing can nurture different aspects of students’ identity, allowing them to connect with and engage in their social and community background. Through an analysis of the author’s lived experiences as a Black male educator and author, Hip Hop lyricist, and curriculum writer, it details how the lyrics of Hip Hop artists served as educational experiences in his journey toward becoming a Hip Hop artist and educator, as well as how he developed his experiences into a template for his students to follow through programs such as Hip Hop Literacy.A unique and engaging exploration of lyricism, this book examines themes such as building positive classroom relationships, self-actualization, self-expression, skill acquisition, and culturally responsible pedagogy. It will be of interest to researchers and educators involved in alternative literacy practices, Hip Hop education, autoethnography, and curriculum studies.
M.M. Thomas’s Secular Commentaries on Scripture: Exegeting the World (Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Religious Studies See Series ID 2069)
by Thomas PhilipThis book investigates M.M. Thomas’s biblical commentaries and their unique position at the intersection of religion and society. It explores how Thomas, inspired in part by Bonhoeffer’s “religionless Christianity,” adapted Western theological ideas and transformed them to reflect the social, political, and religious complexities of his own pluralistic context.By examining these commentaries, the book offers a fresh perspective on how Thomas engaged with the dynamic relationship between faith and society. It also contributes a new dimension to the study of Indian Christianity, marking the first in-depth study of Thomas’s secular biblical commentaries. This book provides a pioneering contribution to the field of the study of Indian Christianity and the study of non-Western contextual theologies. It enriches the growing literature on biblical hermeneutics by offering new insights into how scripture can be interpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts. By focusing on Thomas’s unique theological approach, this work not only enhances our understanding of Indian Christian thought but also broadens the scope of contemporary theological studies, particularly within the global South. It invites readers to consider how the intersection of theology and society shapes religious thought in pluralistic settings.This book is intended for scholars, graduate students, and those involved in church studies, as well as anyone interested in contextual theology and hermeneutics. It is especially relevant for readers keen on understanding Indian Christianity and exploring how theology interacts with the social and political issues present in non-Western contexts. The book will appeal to those looking to deepen their understanding of how faith adapts to and engages with the complexities of modern society.
Macaws at Risk
by Kathryn ClayMacaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colorful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will explore the dangers putting macaws at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Machina Sapiens: How Intelligent Machines Passed the Turing Test
by Nello CristianiniCan machines think? This troubling question, posed by Alan Turing in 1950, has perhaps been answered: today we can converse with a computer without being able to distinguish it from a person.Machines can pass university exams and program other computers. ChatGPT, Bard, and other 'language models' have proved proficient at performing tasks far beyond their creators’ initial expectations, and we still do not know why. Trained simply to predict missing words in a text, such models have gained an understanding of the world and language that makes them capable of reasoning, planning, solving problems, as well as conversing almost flawlessly. Is this the secret of knowledge, and is it now in the hands of our creations? Perhaps we are no longer alone. And as we try to figure out how to share these powers with the 'aliens' who now work at our side, we can wonder what else they may learn tomorrow. Are we approaching a critical threshold beyond which machines will attain superhuman performance?Following on from The Shortcut, Nello Cristianini has authored another brilliant book – written like a gripping thriller – explaining the ideas behind a technology destined to change the world. If our worst terror has always stemmed from fear of the unknown, the cure, since time immemorial, is knowledge.
Machine Learning for Semiconductor Materials (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Neeraj Gupta Rashmi Gupta Rekha Yadav Sandeep Dhariwal Rajkumar SarmaMachine Learning for Semiconductor Materials studies recent techniques and methods of machine learning to mitigate the use of technology computer-aided design (TCAD). It provides various algorithms of machine learning, such as regression, decision tree, support vector machine, K-means clustering and so forth. This book also highlights semiconductor materials and their uses in multi-gate devices and the analog and radio-frequency (RF) behaviours of semiconductor devices with different materials.Features: Focuses on semiconductor materials and the use of machine learning to facilitate understanding and decision-making. Covers RF and noise analysis to formulate the frequency behaviour of semiconductor devices at high frequency. Explores pertinent biomolecule detection methods. Reviews recent methods in the field of machine learning for semiconductor materials with real-life applications. Examines the limitations of existing semiconductor materials and steps to overcome the limitations of existing TCAD software. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in semiconductor materials, machine learning and electrical engineering.
Machine Learning for Wireless Communication (Synthesis Lectures on Communications)
by Rohit M. Thanki Komal R. Borisagar Anjali DiwanThis book covers the basic principles of wireless communication while delving into the fundamentals of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. The authors provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the use of machine learning in wireless communication applications such as channel estimation, mobility prediction, resource allocation, and beamforming. This book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in understanding and applying machine learning techniques in the context of wireless communication systems.
Machine Learning in Forensic Evidence Examination: A New Era
by Niha AnsariThe availability of machine-learning algorithms, and the immense computational power required to develop robust models with high accuracy, has driven researchers to conduct extensive studies in forensic science, particularly in the identification and examination of evidence found at crime scenes. Machine Learning in Forensic Evidence Examination discusses methodologies for the application of machine learning to the field of forensic science.Evidence analysis is the cornerstone of forensic investigations, examined for either classification or individualization based on distinct characteristics. Artificial intelligence offers a powerful advantage by efficiently processing large datasets with multiple features, enhancing accuracy and speed in forensic analysis to potentially mitigate human errors. Algorithms have the potential to identify patterns and features in evidence such as firearms, explosives, trace evidence, narcotics, body fluids, etc. and catalogue them in various databases. Additionally, they can be useful in the reconstruction and detection of complex events, such as accidents and crimes, both during and after the event. This book provides readers with consolidated research data on the potential applications and use of machine learning for analyzing various types of evidence. Chapters focus on different methodologies of machine learning applied in different domains of forensic sciences such as biology, serology, physical sciences, fingerprints, trace evidence, ballistics, anthropology, odontology, digital forensics, chemistry and toxicology, as well as the potential use of big data analytics in forensics. Exploring recent advancements in machine learning, coverage also addresses the challenges faced by experts during routine examinations and how machine learning can help overcome these challenges.Machine Learning in Forensic Evidence Examination is a valuable resource for academics, forensic scientists, legal professionals and those working on investigations and analysis within law enforcement agencies.
Machine Learning in Water Treatment
by Rakesh Namdeti Arlene Abuda JoaquinMachine Learning in Water Treatment is a must-have for anyone interested in how artificial intelligence is transforming water treatment, offering practical insights, case studies, and a deep dive into cutting-edge machine learning techniques that can improve water quality management. Machine Learning in Water Treatment explores the complex fields of wastewater treatment and water purification, offering a thorough analysis of the cutting-edge machine learning methods used to solve problems with water quality control. It provides insights into how artificial intelligence can be incorporated with conventional procedures, bridging the gap between conventional water treatment techniques and state-of-the-art data-driven solutions. The book will cover the foundations of water treatment procedures, providing insights into the ideas behind physical, chemical, and biological treatment modalities. Difficulties in managing water and wastewater quality are paving the way for the use of machine learning as an effective tool for control and optimization. Fundamentally, the book explains how machine learning models are used in water treatment system control, optimization, and predictive modeling. Readers will learn how to take advantage of machine learning algorithms’ potential for real-time treatment process optimization, quality issue identification, and water pollutant level prediction through a thorough investigation of data collection, preprocessing, and model creation. Case studies and real-world applications provide insightful information about the application of machine learning technologies in a variety of scenarios. With its unique combination of theoretical understanding and real-world applications, this book is an invaluable tool for understanding how water quality management is changing in the age of data-driven decision-making.