Disability welfare policy in europe

Disability Welfare Policy in Europe:Cognitive Disability and the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic analyses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on persons with cognitive disabilities and their families, including its effects on education, employment, social and health care services.

Native american and indigenous peoples' world of work

This book contains an Open Access Chapter. Native American and Indigenous Peoples' World of Work aims to fill the gap in research into Native American and indigenous peoples' work issues in human resource management and related fields, highlighting benefits of including indigenous people in organ...

The allure of elsewhere

“A truly fascinating and heartwarming travelogue that beautifully points us in bold directions.”—Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of World of WondersOne woman’s cross-country journey to explore the hold family history has on our lives, and the power of new stories to shape what lies ahead.In her mid...

Joint ventures in construction

A collection of carefully selected papers from the International Conference on Multi-National Joint Ventures for Construction Works held in varying locations within the Asia Pacific region, this book endeavours to report the theory and practice of contract and contract formation, governance, perf...

Theory and practice of couples and family counseling

This introduction to couples and family counseling lays the foundation for student skill-building by encouraging the development of personal, professional, and ethical standards of practice. This third edition has been expanded to include couples counseling and updated to reflect recent research ...

The deorhord

An entertaining tour of Old English words for animals, from the author of The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old EnglishMany of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from pets and farm animals to the wild creatures of field and forest, have remained the same since medieval times. But the words used...

Worldviews and values in higher education

Organizations have the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, leadership, and capacity-building programs by examining how closely they adhere to the declared values and objectives. This includes the assessment of student achievement, research outcomes, community influence, and the i...

The impact of chatgpt on higher education

In an ever-evolving educational landscape, traditional methods face unprecedented challenges. The Impact of ChatGPT on Higher Education takes you on a trailblazing journey into ChatGPT's transformative potential and the ethical considerations in higher education.

Un-silencing youth trauma

This book addresses child trauma from urban violence, poverty, and racial injustice, focusing on trauma-sensitive practices in schools. It includes youth voices, research, culturally responsive practices, and next steps, aiming to inspire healing and empowerment in post-pandemic educational setti...

Designers' guide to eurocode: basis of structural design

Eurocode 0 is considered the primary document in the Eurocode suite and establishes for the structural Eurocodes the principles and requirements for safety and serviceability of structures. More importantly, EN 1990 must be applied whenever the Eurocodes 1 to 9 are used.

Kretek capitalism

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Indonesia is the world's second-largest cigarette market: two out of three men smoke, and clove-laced tobacco cigarettes called ...

Workaway

This agenda-setting book shows how freedom of movement has made the integration of Europe’s labour markets a contentious issue, for example in the aftermath of the eurocrisis, where workers had to make great sacrifices to enable the currency area to function. It argues that the process of market ...

Imperial crime and punishment

Seeking to redress the traditional focus of historical criminology on the West and Global North, Imperial Crime and Punishment brings a fresh perspective to this burgeoning field by drawing instead on imperial contexts.

Researcher

ResearcHER smashes stereotypes to show you that research is not just conducted by men and women in lab coats or stuck in stuffy offices; researchers are women from diverse geographies, are disabled and able-bodied, are transgender, nonbinary, queer. Researchers look just like you, and you could b...

Advances in hospitality and leisure

Advances in Hospitality and Leisure promotes seminal and innovative research outputs pertaining to hospitality, leisure, tourism, and lifestyle, encouraging researchers to investigate new research issues and problems that are critical but have been under-investigated previously.

Culture of terrorism

This scathing critique of US political culture is a brilliant analysis of the Iran-Contra scandal.

Navigating data science in the age of ai

Navigating Data Science in the Age of AI: Exploring Possibilities of Generative Intelligence can offer significant contributions in the field of generative intelligence in the context of data science and help stakeholders formulate strategies to tackle its adoption, implementation, and control ch...

A ministry of risk

Experience the powerful legacy of Philip Berrigan’s nonviolent resistance to war and empireFrom the battlefields of World War II to the front lines of peace activism, Philip Berrigan evolved from soldier to scholar, priest to political prisoner. Confronting the fundamental nature of America’s mil...

Geo spaces of communication research

The volume brings together scholars from across the Americas to address the complex evolution of political and policy media spaces as they are studied from a range of perspectives.

The teacher and the state

The Teacher and the State explores the dynamic relationship between the state and teachers using a theory of global cultural dynamic, featuring eight Nordic and East Asian regions.

Trauma in adult and higher education

This book explores trauma's impact on adult learners, disrupting identity, memory, relationships, and creativity. It highlights educators' struggles to integrate trauma-affected individuals and advocates for trauma-sensitive curricula. It discusses new approaches to teaching and learning that add...

Design of vertical gravity sea and quay walls

This essential book offers a comprehensive guide to the design of vertical gravity concrete sea and quay wall structures for practitioners in the field. Design of Vertical Gravity Sea and Quay Walls covers the complete process from structure type selection through to detail design.

The emerald handbook on international higher education

The Emerald Handbook on International Higher Education is a comprehensive and structured exploration of the challenges and opportunities arising from the digital age's impact on workforce and leadership in higher education institutions. 

The developer's playbook for large language model security

The popes on air

The story of the origin of Vatican Radio provides a unique look at the history of World War IIThe book offers the first wide-ranging study on the history of Vatican Radio from its origins (1931) to the end of Pius XII’s pontificate (1958) based on unpublished sources. The opening of the Secret Va...

Birds of the california delta

A richly illustrated birding guide to the wetlands and developed areas of the California Delta.From Sacramento to Stockton, the Delta gathers the waters of inner California to create a lush estuary and a haven for birds. In Birds of the California Delta, lifelong birder and Delta local Aaron N. K...

Willingness to communicate, multilingualism and interactions in community contexts

This book examines the communication behaviours of individuals in multilingual community contexts. Using a complexity lens and the presentation of a revised 3D pyramid model, the authors demonstrate the dynamic nature of willingness to communicate over time and shed new light on processes that af...

Missionaries, anthropologists, and music in the indonesian archipelago

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Although the history of Indonesian music has received much attention from ethnomusicologists and Western composers alike, almost...

Sailing without ahab

Journey through uncharted literary waters and explore Melville’s epic in bold new lightCome sail with I.We’re not taking the same trip, though you might recognize the familiar course. This time, the Pequod’s American voyage steers its course across the curvature of the Word Ocean without anyone a...

Rethinking school-university partnerships

This book offers insights for creating partnerships between K-12 schools and colleges of education. It addresses challenges like recruitment and retention, emphasizing the need for stronger, more collaborative relationships beyond traditional student teaching placements. It features contributions...

Advances in pacific basin business, economics and finance

Advances in Pacific Basin Business, Economics and Finance (APBBEF) is a peer-reviewed series designed to focus on interdisciplinary research in finance, economics, and management among Pacific Rim countries.

Security intelligence in the age of ai

Chapters address how existing legal frameworks adapt to the intricacies of AI in security intelligence, advocating for the development of adaptive and forward-looking legal structures with recommendations for policymakers to craft legislation that keeps pace with the evolving landscape of AI in t...

Aeffect

The first book to seriously identify how artistic activism works and how to make it work betterThe past decade has seen an explosion in the hybrid practice of “artistic activism,” as artists have turned toward activism to make their work more socially impactful and activists have adopted techniqu...

Design of fire-resistant concrete structures

Written by an author with over 40 years’ experience in research and practice, this book contains essential knowledge required by consulting engineers, municipal authorities, producers of concrete elements and details, contractors and students tasked with designing and understanding concrete struc...

Text messages to my sons (new edition)

2025 North American Book Award Gold Medal Winner in Parenting/FamilyReader Views 5 Star Review Recipient2025 Independent Author Network Book Award FinalistText Messages to My Sons offers a simple, heartfelt way for parents to foster deeper connections with their children through daily messages of...

Elegant legal writing

Elegant Legal Writing helps attorneys elevate their writing from passable to polished. Drawing on ideas from cognitive science, stylistics, and litigation strategy, the book teaches practical techniques by example using fast-paced chapters. Readers will learn the essentials of effective legal com...

Microsoft certified azure developer associate (az-204) study guide

The russian pendulum

Arthur Bullard’s The Russian Pendulum (1919) is a personal and political analysis of the Russian Revolution, from the Revolution of 1905 through the beginning of the Civil War in 1918. It reflects Bullard’s own perspective, as an advocate for change in Russia with American help. 

Climate capitalism

“An important read for anyone in need of optimism about our ability to build a clean energy future.”—BILL GATES“Illuminating, incisive, and deeply reported.”—DAVID WALLACE-WELLS, New York Times-bestselling author of The Uninhabitable EarthOur age will be defined by the climate emergency. Contrary...

Marketing for the health and fitness industry

Marketing for the Health and Fitness Industry: Technology, Strategy and Value provides an encompassing exploration of the current landscape in health and fitness marketing, expertly navigating the evolving challenges and transformations shaping the industry.

Imagining the future

This book highlights the importance of visionary leadership for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to thrive. It offers ideas and advice from HBCU alumni, faculty, and researchers to ensure success for future generations. The book provides timely scholarship and perspectives for...

Advances in accounting education

This 26th volume of Advances in Accounting Education features 14 peer-reviewed papers surrounding four themes: capacity building and governance; curriculum and pedagogical innovations; educational tax cases and tax literacy; information technology and the curriculum.

Bridge failures and lessons learnt

Bridge Failures and Lessons Learnt uses case studies from history, as well as more recent events, to analyse in detail the causes and consequences of these failures, shedding light on technological advancements and actionable steps to prevent such disasters in the future.

Best literary translations 2024

Best Literary Translations is a new, annual anthology that celebrates world literatures in English translation and honors the translators who create and literary journals that publish this work. Best Literary Translations 2024 features both contemporary and historical poetry and prose originally ...

The actor's life planner

A 12-Week Undated Planner Designed for Actors Who Want to Take Control of Their CareersThe Actor’s Life Planner is the perfect companion for multi-passionate actors who juggle auditions, rehearsals, day jobs, and personal projects along with their personal lives. Designed by actor and coach Corri...

The identity of education professionals

This book addresses the need for new educational responses to 21st-century challenges. It explores identity change in education professionals using the theory of the dialogical self, detailing changes for eleven key profiles, including teachers, mentors, principals, and researchers.

Car park designers' handbook

The unique book shows practising car park engineers and architects how to design parking buildings that are efficient and user friendly, both above and below ground level.

Hope for the embattled language classroom

This book explores the impact of trauma on immigrant and refugee students' learning, emphasizing the importance of well-being. It offers interdisciplinary insights from critical language theories, neuroscience, psychotherapy, and Buddhist psychology.