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Statistical Physics of Nanoparticles in the Gas Phase (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics #128)
by Klavs HansenThe book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and four appendices provide additional useful information.This revised and updated third edition provides the reader with new sections, a new chapter on kinetic energy distributions, a new appendix on probability distributions and a wealth of exercises.
Wirksamer Handeln: psychologische & ästhetische Aspekte zur Optimierung von Geschäftsräumen ohne Umbau
by Stefan SuchanekDie Digitalität, Krisen und ein neuer gesellschaftlicher Anspruch haben das Einkaufsverhalten von Konsument*innen stark verändert und den Einzelhandel sogar vor eine schmerzhafte Existenzfrage gestellt. Diese Unsicherheiten beeinflussen die Grundstimmung in der Gesellschaft und die daraus resultierende Investitionsfähigkeit des Handels.Auf der anderen Seite bestätigen aber aktuell viele Studien: Kunden und Mitarbeiter würden sich in Zukunft mehr Wohlgefühl und Aufenthaltsqualität in den Geschäftsräumen wünschen, um nicht an Mitbewerber abzuwandern. Und darin liegt das eigentliche Potential: Es geht um den Erlebnisprozess. Dieser wird mittlerweile als höchste Stufe der ökonomischen Leistung bezeichnet - mit einem erheblichen Mehrwert und noch viel ungenutztem Potential. Unser kleiner, aber feiner Ratgeber basiert auf einer über 20jährigen Erfahrung und neuesten Erkenntnissen aus Neurobiologie, Wissenschaft und Verkaufspsychologie. DerFokus liegt auf dem menschlichen Wohlbefinden, verknüpft mit pragmatischen Tipps und Tricks, wie Sie ihre Geschäftsräume – auch ohne großen finanziellen Aufwand – mit einfachen gestalterischen und überraschenden verkaufspsychologischen Hacks und Erlebnissen optimieren: Zur Steigerung von Aufenthaltsqualität, Wirksamkeit, Bindung, Attraktivität, Produktivität und Umsatz.
Generalized Homogeneity in Systems and Control Volume II: Infinite-Dimensional Systems (Communications and Control Engineering)
by Andrey PolyakovThe second edition of Generalized Homogeneity in Systems and Control is an introduction to the theory of homogeneous systems, useful for the simplification of many types of nonlinear control problem. It propounds methods that can be employed when linearization proves unsuitable and provides a unified approach to stability and robustness analysis, control and observer design, and system discretization. The second edition splits the coverage of homogeneity, allowing expanded coverage of finite-dimensional systems (in Volume I) and infinite-dimensional systems (in this book). The results are better systematized and easier for readers to study and assimilate. Generalized Homogeneity in Systems and Control Volume II (second edition) moves from stability analysis to the design of controllers for various systems. Key features of the book include: mathematical models of dynamical systems in infinite-dimensional spaces; the theory of linear dilations in Banach and Hilbert spaces (including Lebesgue and Sobolev spaces); abstract differential equations with homogeneous operators (including differential operators); rewritten, reorganized chapters with the addition of substantial new material; robustness analysis of infinite-dimensional homogeneous systems; homogeneous control in a Hilbert space; and consistent discretization of homogeneous systems. Illustrative examples – numerical results, computer simulations and real experiments – support all the theoretical material. The coverage of infinite-dimensional systems presented in this book will be of interest to graduate students of control theory and applied mathematics and academic researchers in control.
Rigid Structures with Point-Flexibility: Elasto-statics, Dynamics, Stability and Plastic Collapse
by Angelo Luongo Achille Paolone Simona Di NinoThis book deals with kinematics and statics of rigid-body systems, lumped elasticity, variational principles, dynamics, stability and bifurcation, piece-wise linear (rigid-plastic or elasto-plastic) constitutive behavior, and geometrically nonlinear behavior. The presentation of the matter is strongly innovative: all the fundamental principles and methods, which are usually discussed for continuous media (namely, the displacement and force methods, the virtual work principle, the stationarity theorems of the total potential and complementary energies), are here illustrated for naturally discrete structures. Consequently, the fundamental problem of mechanics, which, for centenary worldwide tradition, is discussed in the context of the mathematical analysis, is here brought back to the algebra environment. Due to the strong simplifications of the calculus, the learner can focus his attention on the (complex) logical architecture of the linear and nonlinear elasticity theory (and later, of limit analysis), not being distracted by the mathematical difficulties inherent partial differential equations and boundary conditions. Moreover, he easily gains insight into the mechanical behavior of structures, which clearly emerges from the numerous examples presented. The book is mainly devoted to undergraduate students. However, it is also meant as a reading successive to classic texts on continuous systems, useful to graduate and Ph.D. students to deepen their knowledge of general principles and methods of structural mechanics.
Maritime Regelungs- und Sensorsysteme: Automatisierte Schiffsführung – mit MATLAB® und Simulink®
by Jürgen Majohr Martin KurowskiDas Buch beschreibt die erforderlichen Grundlagen für den Entwurf und die Anwendung maritimer Regelungssysteme. Unter Verwendung moderner Methoden der Modellbildung und der Regelungstheorie erfolgt die Behandlung von Navigationssystemen und Sensoren, Regelungsstrukturen und Assistenzsystemen bis hin zu einem neuentwickelten Manöverregelungssystem. Der methodisch dargestellte Stoff wird durch eine Vielzahl von mit MATLAB® und Simulink® erstellten Rechenbeispielen und Simulationen auf der Basis von Borddaten anschaulich interpretiert.
From the Past to the Future: Perceptions of the Sámi from 1725 by Knud Leem
by Anders Oskal Svein Disch Mathiesen Marina Tonkopeeva Inger Marie EiraThis open access book provides a unique way of documenting traditional Sámi knowledge that has survived almost 300 years followed by today&’s analysis of the modern state of Sámi reindeer husbandry. Reindeer herders&’ knowledge, their language and ways of managing the herds have hardly changed over the past centuries. It is the same ancient knowledge that now forms the basis for how reindeer herders think and carry out their operations. The book shows sustainable reindeer husbandry—with long continuity in knowledge and practices—which is still used today. It gives an overview of the knowledge systems and technical language of an ancient industry that has survived through millennia and is still crucial today. Our vision with this book is to highlight the long perspectives of Sámi reindeer herders&’ indigenous knowledge based on what Knud Leem did at the beginning of the eighteenth century. The content is based on Knud Leem's translated version of Description over Finmarkens Lapper, their language of language, lifestyle and past idolatry. There is a direct need for this unique material to be published in English to provide access to the knowledge of the time to a wider audience. In the rest of the world, the eighteenth century is getting more and more attention in both national and international research: it is in this period that modern ways of thinking about religion, politics, science, and society find their form. Movements and ideas from the eighteenth century are important as they structure our ideas and discussions to this day. Therefore, Knud Leem's descriptions of the Sámi in the eighteenth century will also be important today and in future. Leem was a unique researcher of his time as he collected all material in Sámi.
Der Begriff der Freiheit in der Kunst: Eine philosophische Analyse der abendländischen und der östlichen Tradition
by Jinze LiWas ist eigentlich Kunst? Es scheint heutzutage oft so, als ob Kunst wie Nicht-Kunst aussehe und Nicht-Kunst wie Kunst. Dabei geht es um vielfältige Interpretationen einschließlich der Bestimmten und der Unbestimmten. Das Kunstverstehen macht so auf den Rezipienten häufig einen ineffizienten Eindruck und man kann insofern auch das Gesamtbild von Kunst nicht erkennen. Dieses Buch zielt darauf ab, die Kunst mithilfe des Freiheitsbegriffs zu beschreiben und durch eine allgemeine Sicht zu erkennen. Um die Allgemeinheitsansprüche zu stellen, ist diese Freiheit ohne Vor- oder Rahmenbedingungen und hat insofern ihren Ursprung in und im Nichts, also die „Freiheit aus dem Nichts&“, die auch als absolute Freiheit gilt. Die Betrachtung der Kunst hängt damit nicht von irgendeinem Rahmen der Kunsterkenntnis ab und stellt einen allgemeinen Bereich der „Kunst&“ zu diskutieren dar, sodass das Kunstverstehen aus der Vielfalt von verschiedenen Interpretationen herausspringt und darüber hinausgeht. Diese Betrachtung bietet auch eine genaue Rekonstruktion der kunstgeschichtlichen Entwicklungen an, die auf die These des Autors der Kunst als Ausdruck der absoluten Freiheit durch Nichts hinweisen. So ist die Behauptung: Die Freiheit sei das Wesen der Kunst.
The Jewish Mathematical Diaspora from Fascist Italy: Looking for a Space of Intellectual Survival (Science Networks. Historical Studies #64)
by Erika LucianoDelving into previously undisclosed archival sources, this monograph offers a meticulously researched portrayal of Italian Jewish mathematicians amidst the turmoil sparked by the 1938 Italian Racial Laws. Forced migration due to fascist anti-Semitism saw the exodus of numerous Jewish intellectuals. Highlighting the experiences of select academic mathematicians such as Guido Fubini, Gino Fano, Beniamino Segre, Alessandro Terracini, and others who fled Italy, this work casts a light on a diaspora that presents unique aspects thanks to pre-existing networks of international scientific solidarity. Despite challenges stemming from language, society, and institutions, their narratives reveal the profound human dimensions of adversity, choice, and camaraderie. Suitable for scholars and students of 20th-century history, as well as a wider audience intrigued by Italy's complex past, these pages offer invaluable insights into a dark chapter of the country's history.
AgeTech for Staying Connected (Synthesis Lectures on Technology and Health)
by David Clayton Arlene AstellThis book is a brief introductory guide to the role AgeTech plays in staying connected in later life. It offers insight into current AgeTech research on staying connected and illustrates entry points for deploying such technologies through a range of personas and scenarios capturing the common circumstances that lead older people to become disconnected, lonely, and isolated. The book provides readers with an accessible resource for understanding what sorts of AgeTech are available, what developments have been made and are currently underway, and what evidence exists for current technologies. The rapid pace of development in AgeTech, particularly in the commercial sphere, along with the competing claims being made for the benefits of many items, makes this practical guidebook essential for researchers and developers, policymakers, service providers and caregivers, and older adults themselves. While not intended to be exhaustive, this book covers basic information on common obstacles and barriers to technology development and adoption, things to keep in mind when using technology, and making the most of what is available to support older adults in staying connected.
Facing Images: Medieval Japanese Art and the Problem of Modernity (Refiguring Modernism)
by Kristopher W. KerseyIf we want to decolonize the history of art, argues Kristopher Kersey, we must rethink our approach to the historical record. This means dispensing with Eurocentric binaries—divisions between Western and non-Western, modern and premodern—and making a commitment to artworks that challenge the perspectives we build upon them. In Facing Images, the question takes elegant and intriguing form: If the aesthetic hallmarks of “modernity” can be found in twelfth-century art, what does it really mean to be “modern”?Kersey’s answer to this question models a new historiography. Facing Images begins by tracing the turbulent discourse surrounding the emergence of Japanese art history as a modern field. In lieu of examining canonical works from the twelfth century, Kersey foregrounds the elusive and the enigmatic in artworks little known and understudied outside Japan; the manuscripts he selects defy traditional art-historical narratives by exhibiting decidedly modern techniques, including montage, self-reference, reuse, noise, dissonance, and chronological disarray. Kersey weaves these medieval case studies together with insights from a wide range of interdisciplinary scholarship, using a methodology that will prove important for historians: Facing Images produces a history of non-Western art in which diverse and anachronic works are brought responsibly and equitably into dialogue with the present, without being subsumed under Eurocentric formalisms or false universals.A timely intervention in the history of medieval Japanese art, art historiography, and the history of global modernism, Facing Images redefines the relationship of the “premodern” non-West to “modern” art. It will be of particular interest to scholars of medieval Japanese art and of modernism.
Obesity in the Black Community: Weighing the Complexity above Statistics
by Kathi Earles Tiffani Bell-Washington Sylvia Gonsahn-BollieThis landmark textbook, written by three leading experts in obesity medicine, provides a comprehensive examination of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in addressing obesity within Black communities. By exploring the interplay of biopsychosocial factors and cultural dynamics, this authoritative resource presents a forward-thinking, evidence-led approach to one of the most critical public health issues of our time.Grounded in the latest research and enriched by clinical expertise, the book offers actionable strategies for healthcare professionals seeking to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care. With a focus on addressing health disparities and dismantling harmful stereotypes, this text sets a new benchmark for equitable and impactful obesity treatment.Key Features Challenges misconceptions and biases to offer practical, solutions-driven approaches to obesity care Combines clinical best practices with cultural competence to enhance patient engagement and outcomes Features contributions from Black physicians, providing valuable insights that blend lived experience with professional expertise Ideal for medical students, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, this essential guide is also a vital resource for researchers and public health advocates dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically underserved populations.
Class and Time-Based Subjective Inequality: Wealth Forecast (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Nicolas DuvouxChallenging the inference in social science that taking subjectivity into account somehow conflicts with approaches that emphasize the reality of the material conditions of existence, this book shows how subjective perceptions of one’s future can help to capture class and inequality, considering the extent to which material conditions (such as wealth, income, and power) are revealed by subjective indicators. That is to say, to take the full measure of social inequality, “feels like” economic opportunities matter: subjectivity, when considered as temporal and closely linked with material conditions of existence, helps us apprehend social constraints.By presenting three empirical case studies that encompass both qualitative and quantitative methods, the author not only elaborates on arguments in Bourdieu’s early and relatively unknown works but also demonstrates the importance of sense of security and insecurity as markers of class inequality.An original analysis of wealth that deepens and enriches the study of class inequality, Class and Time-Based Subjective Inequality highlights the relevance of a dynamic and absolute definition of subjective inequality for capturing marginalized positions. It will, therefore, appeal to scholars of sociology, economics, and politics with interests in social theory, contemporary inequalities, and social class.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Perturbed Functional Iterations: A Matrix Free Large-Scale Nonlinear System Solver in Applied Science with an Introduction to D-Mapping (Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics)
by Suhrit DeyPerturbed functional iterations (PFI) is a large‑scale nonlinear system solver. Nature is abundant with events simulated mathematically by nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities. These we call nonlinear models. Often, they are ill‑conditioned, meaning small changes in data causing huge changes in the output. PFI, previously called the perturbed iterative scheme (PIS), is a numerical method to solve nonlinear systems of equations in multidimensional space. Computational results demonstrate that this numerical method has some unique features, which have made it more practical for applications in engineering and applied mathematics. This book will guide readers in the proper use of PFI, both in theoretical and practical settings. Features: Ideal resource for postgraduates and professional researchers in science and engineering working in nonlinear systems Algorithmically simple enough for engineers and applied scientists to write their own software based on the contents
Optoelectronic Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Heterojunctions
by Ye ZhouOptoelectronic Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Heterojunctions summarizes advances in the development of organic-inorganic semiconductor heterojunctions, points out challenges and possible solutions for material/device design, and evaluates prospects for commercial applications. Introduces the concept and basic mechanism of semiconductor heterojunctions Describes a series of organic-inorganic semiconductor heterojunctions with desirable electrical and optical properties for optoelectronic devices Discusses typical devices such as solar cells, photo-detectors, and optoelectronic memories Outlines the materials and device challenges as well as possible strategies to promote the commercial translation of semiconductor heterojunctions-based optoelectronic devices Aimed at graduate students and researchers working in solid-state materials and electronics, this book offers a comprehensive yet accessible view of the state of the art and future directions.
Symmetric Multivariate and Related Distributions (Chapman And Hall/crc Monographs On Statistics And Applied Probability Ser. #Vol. 36)
by Kai-Tai Fang Samuel Kotz Kai W. NgSince the publication of the by now classical Johnson and Kotz Continuous Multivariate Distributions (Wiley, 1972) there have been substantial developments in multivariate distribution theory especially in the area of non-normal symmetric multivariate distributions. The book by Fang, Kotz and Ng summarizes these developments in a manner which is accessible to a reader with only limited background (advanced real-analysis calculus, linear algebra and elementary matrix calculus). Many of the results in this field are due to Kai-Tai Fang and his associates and appeared in Chinese publications only. A thorough literature search was conducted and the book represents the latest work - as of 1988 - in this rapidly developing field of multivariate distributions. The authors are experts in statistical distribution theory.
Innovations in Agricultural Water Management: Risks and Solutions
by Mushtaq Ahmad Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi Wajid Nasim Jatoi Muhammad MubeenDue to climate change, population growth and urbanization, competition for water resources is expected to increase, with a particular impact on agriculture. Sustainable water management in agriculture is essential for ensuring food security and environmental protection. Sustainable agricultural water management includes integrated water resources management, the use of water-efficient technologies, and the adoption of water conservation practices. This contributed volume offers background and cases dealing with a variety of ways to sustainably manage water for agriculture in the context of climate change. It investigates the positives and downsides of a variety of approaches, including but not limited to precision agriculture, water harvesting, and wastewater for agricultural purposes. A number of biological and physical sciences (e.g. biotechnology, remote sensing, GIS and ecohydrology) can be involved for better adoption of innovations in agricultural water management. The book also describes possibilities of cultivars that use less water and detailed techniques for measuring and assessing water quality and quantity.
The Ethiopian Labour Movement: Trade Unions, Collective Action, and Contestation, 1960–2020 (Labour in History and Society)
by Samuel Andreas AdmasieThis book offers a comprehensive history of the Ethiopian labour movement, exploring the impact of trade unions and workers&’ militancy from the 1960s onwards. The author analyses the sharp variation in the orientation and vicissitudes of the labour movement over time, and how these have affected labour conditions and wages. Drawing from new data gathered through extensive archival research in Ethiopia and abroad, this book is the first of its kind. It presents new datasets on strikes, unrest and wage levels, shedding light on how capitalist labour and industrial relations have developed in Ethiopia. Addressing a huge gap in the literature on African labour movements, this book makes a significant contribution to debates on trade unionism, workers&’ agency and wage determination in peripheral capitalist settings, and challenges existing assumptions through detailed investigation.
C Programming and Numerical Analysis: An Introduction (Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering)
by Seiichi NomuraThis book is aimed at those in engineering/scientific fields who have never learned programming before but are eager to master the C language quickly so as to immediately apply it to problem solving in numerical analysis. The book skips unnecessary formality but explains all the important aspects of C essential for numerical analysis. Topics covered in numerical analysis include single and simultaneous equations, differential equations, numerical integration, and simulations by random numbers. In the Appendices, quick tutorials for gnuplot, Octave/MATLAB, and FORTRAN for C users are provided. For the second edition, a section on memory management was added. Exercise problems were updated and the numerical analysis part refined.
Introduction to Semiconductors: From Materials to Devices
by Peter SutterThis textbook provides a new perspective on the classic topic of Semiconductor Materials and Devices. It aims at undergraduate and beginning graduate students in the physical sciences and in engineering. This book combines two unique aspects: (i) Making quantum mechanical concepts broadly accessible: Rather than avoiding fundamental concepts such as electronic band structure and phonons, as is the case in the established texts on semiconductors, the book embraces and incorporates them as key building blocks. While conceptually sound and rigorous, this textbook avoids unnecessary detail to provide students with a solid understanding of key concepts while enabling rapid progress toward the learning goals. (ii) Extensive examples sourced from contemporary research: Advanced topics from the current literature (past 10 years) are included as natural extensions to each chapter of the book. These contemporary examples broaden the students&’ knowledge beyond the typical content of an introductory textbook, provide relevant literature references, and encourage further reading and self-study. In this way, the extensions help educate the students for careers in the &“post-silicon era&”. Provides a concise introduction to semiconductor materials and devices, accessible to students of varying backgrounds Makes extensive use of current, real examples to facilitate understanding and motivate further reading Prepares students for careers in semiconductor research and development, device design, and manufacturing
Business Groups and the Thailand Economy: Escaping the Middle-Income Trap (Routledge Focus on Business and Management)
by Natenapha WailerdsakBusiness Groups and the Thailand Economy examines the role of business groups, specifically state, local, and foreign capitals in the economic development of emerging economies and highlights why business groups are essential in helping a country break out of the middle-income trap.Wailerdsak reviews Thailand’s industrial and economic growth strategies through the local and international investors and explains why business groups are one of the key drivers of economic advancement and why they help to avoid the middle-income trap. The author also examines their business power expansion methods, including selection and specialization, political influence, mergers and acquisitions, outward FDI and business alliances. The book concludes with policy recommendations of how the government can engage business groups to accelerate high-tech industrialization and create jobs.The middle-income trap issue faced by Thailand would be of interest to many emerging economies, especially scholars and policymakers researching on Asian business and management, Asian economies, developmental economics, political economy, policy studies, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and private company strategic management in emerging countries.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
The Routledge International Handbook of Deindustrialization Studies (Routledge International Handbooks)
by Stefan Berger Steven High Tim Strangleman Jackie Clarke Sherry Lee LinkonThe Routledge International Handbook of Deindustrialization Studies is a timely volume that provides an overview of this interdisciplinary field that emerged in response to the widespread decline of manufacturing and heavy industry from the 1980s onward. Edited by prominent figures in the field, the volume brings together many of the leading scholars from a range of countries across the globe to offer a multifaceted overview of deindustrialization and its impact. Deindustrialization has been cited as one of the factors behind the rise of the far right, and to a lesser extent the far left, across Europe, the rise and success of Trumpism in the US, and the Brexit vote as well as the more recent and sudden erosion of UK Labour’s ‘Red Wall’ of the North of England. This collection brings together scholars of deindustrialization around the globe and from a wide variety of academic disciplines including history, sociology, politics, geography, economics, anthropology, literature, arts practice, photography, heritage, and cultural studies. In doing so, the volume explores the roots of deindustrialization across the world, highlights the key themes and issues in the field, illustrates the intersectional and interdisciplinary character of the field, and shows how deindustrialization lies at the heart of many of the key political, cultural, social, and economic issues of our time.Written in a clear and accessible style, the Handbook is a comprehensive interdisciplinary volume for this young but maturing field. The volume is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and researchers interested in industrial decline, closure, and the multifaceted impacts they cause. It speaks to readers across the arts, humanities, and social and political sciences concerned with deindustrialization broadly defined.Chapter 27 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 International license.
Cause and Effect Business Analytics and Data Science (Chapman and Hall/CRC Series on Statistics in Business and Economics)
by Jonathan Haughton Dominique Haughton Victor S. LoAmong the most important questions that businesses ask are some very simple ones: If I decide to do something, will it work? And if so, how large are the effects? To answer these predictive questions, and later base decisions on them, we need to establish causal relationships.Establishing and measuring causality can be difficult. This book explains the most useful techniques for discerning causality and illustrates the principles with numerous examples from business. It discusses randomized experiments (aka A/B testing) and techniques such as propensity score matching, synthetic controls, double differences, and instrumental variables. There is a chapter on the powerful AI approach of Directed Acyclic Graphs (aka Bayesian Networks), another on structural equation models, and one on time-series techniques, including Granger causality.At the heart of the book are four chapters on uplift modeling, where the goal is to help firms determine how best to deploy their resources for marketing or other interventions. We start by modeling uplift, discuss the test-and-learn process, and provide an overview of the prescriptive analytics of uplift.The book is written in an accessible style and will be of interest to data analysts and strategists in business, to students and instructors of business and analytics who have a solid foundation in statistics, and to data scientists who recognize the need to take seriously the need for causality as an essential input into effective decision-making.
Popcorn Bob Can't Stop Popping
by Maranke RinckEverybody gets angry sometimes. Everybody gets annoyed. Everybody pops off now and then. And when you're a popcorn kernel like Bob… maybe it happens more often than you'd like. From beloved duo Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden comes Popcorn Bob Can't Stop Popping, a laugh-out-loud exploration of emotional regulation.
Educational Leadership Preparation and Development: An international and future focused perspective (Studies in Educational Leadership #27)
by Peng Liu David GurrThis collection addresses key issues in the preparation and development of school leaders across eight countries and four world areas (North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Australasia). The work offers evidence-based insights into the current and future leadership preparation and development needed for school success. The future focus extends across the coming two or more decades and challenges the reader to consider how schools will likely develop and the leadership we will need in these schools. The book comes at a time when many schools are faced with significant challenges, including enduring impacts from the pandemic, teacher shortages and the incorporation of new technologies such as generative AI. Leadership in schools has never been more important and it is timely to consider the leadership preparation and development we need now and into the future. There are chapters that address leadership from pre-service and early career teachers through to principals, providing a whole of career focus. The authors are part of the International Leadership Development Network, and use their extensive research to consider the important areas of teacher and middle leaders; leadership for equity, inclusion, and social justice; and school, community and university partnerships. It is a book that will prove useful to teachers and school leaders, system leaders, university faculty and graduate researchers.
Organisational Identity: A Critical Reflection on the Theory (Contributions to Management Science)
by Dieter Veldsman Theo H VeldsmanThis book addresses the pressing need for a comprehensive understanding of Organisational Identity (OI) as essential to building effective, viable, and credible organisations. Its purpose is to provide the reader with insight into OI from a theoretical and practical vantage point, using leading OI practices to assist organisations to become identity-directed and -guided. The five primary contributions of the book are: an enriched conceptualization of OI grounded in a firm moral base; an OI framework that integrates systemic meta-theoretical thinking and practice; an analysis of OI from the vantage point of the New World of Work; a discussion of VICCAS World-related OI themes; and a perspective of OI that critically reflects from practice on OI theory.