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Hybrid Happiness: Fun and Freedom in Flexible Work
Par Barbara Plester. 2025
This book offers a unique exploration of the social and emotional impacts of working in new, flexible ways such as…
the increasingly popular hybrid work modes. With a specific focus on fun and play, the book is based on recent ethnographic research exploring how hybrid work has changed workplace behaviours and interactions, and how these social aspects of work are increasingly important in hybrid work. Fun and play are still happening but are occurring in new ways and forms as workers navigate fast-changing workscapes while still seeking happiness, frivolity, and laughter in their work relationships. The book presents current debates on these topics along with rich organisational (observed) examples, online chat, and interview excerpts from a variety of workers and managers.
Frederick Sommer: A World of Bonds (Visual Modernities)
Par Ian Walker, Hazel Donkin. 2026
This pioneering book offers fresh insights into the photographic work of the American artist Frederick Sommer, whose long career spanned…
the 20th century. With detailed analyses of individual photographs, Frederick Sommer: A World of Bonds unpacks the ways in which the artist generates ‘other ways of seeing’ while simultaneously facilitating an examination of photography’s modernity and modernism.The authors show how Sommer’s work allows for a deeper exploration of the potential of photography as a medium and, at the same time, demonstrate that it cannot be understood solely in the photographic terms established by his contemporaries. The chapters explore a wide range of themes including violence and death, metamorphosis, landscape, the relationship between alchemy and the creative process, the materiality of photographs, and embodied vision. Though usually discussed in relation to surrealism, Sommer took inspiration from a multitude of sources in art history as well as philosophy, literature, and science among others. Thinking about Sommer’s photographs within a broader framework in this way therefore offers a new understanding of his work as a dialogue with aesthetic ideas that aim to make sense of the world.Engaging with themes of cosmopolitanism, assemblage and visuality, the book will be of interest to scholars of art history, photography, and visual studies with interests in post-war art and modernism.
Historical Materialism: Revisiting the Fundamental Concepts (Marx and Marxisms)
Par Tony Andréani. 2026
First published in French, this book by Tony Andréani, a prolific French Marxist scholar, summarises decades of research on Karl…
Marx’s theory of historical materialism. Written to further debate among scholars and beyond, Andréani develops the fundamental concepts of the Marxist theory of history as they apply to any society, particularly the so-called economic concepts, in their opposition to neo-classical theory and to reductive readings common among Marxist authors. He later discusses the theory of modes of production to then sketch an analysis of the course of history, which is the subject of much debate among Marxist historians. In the latter parts of this book, the reader will learn more about the origin of inequalities, historical dialectics, and the perspectives of socialism. The publication of Matérialisme Historique: Les concepts fondamentaux revisités (Paris: l’Harmattan, 2022) in an English translation with updates will be welcomed by scholars familiar with the French edition and eager to have Tony Andréani’s original vision on the basic concepts of historical materialism made available to Anglophone audiences.
Remembrances of Arnold Wm. Rachman: Sándor Ferenczi Scholar and Psychoanalyst (Evolutions in Psychoanalysis Book Series)
Par Harold Kooden, Michael Larivière. 2026
This book explores the implications of Arnold Rachman’s work in interpreting and applying Sándor Ferenczi’s approach to psychoanalysis to contemporary…
psychoanalytic theory and practice.Drawing on contributions from colleagues, analysands, and supervisees, this book allows us to see how, through Rachman’s work, the ideas that Ferenczi had have been amplified and used as a base for a clear approach to psychoanalytic work. In doing so, he has allowed Ferenczi’s work to go from being a forgotten part of psychoanalytic history to being an influential figure in psychoanalysis today, especially in the United States and in Europe.With fascinating insights on the place of Ferenczi and Rachman’s work in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice, this book is key reading for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and historians of thought.
Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning
Par Andy Pitchford, Pooja Thomas, Sonal Purohit. 2026
This accessible resource provides comparative insights on experiential and exploratory learning in community-based settings in Higher Education.Eight cutting-edge case studies…
of novel pedagogic approaches in India and the UK show how learners have stepped out of the shadows of the institution to engage with stakeholders beyond the campus as part of their formal studies. The case studies present approaches that emphasise situated experiential learning which enables undergraduate or postgraduate students to develop positive, mutually beneficial relationships with local communities and organisations as well as develop nuanced sensitivity to context. Issues including scale, assessment, partnership building, colonialism, sustainability, and social justice are discussed, alongside identifying the critical components of successful community engaged pedagogies.This text will be ideal reading for those in leadership positions; those with learning and teaching responsibilities for departments, schools, and colleges; and for individual academics seeking pedagogical approaches which reflect their own values and the institutions that they represent.
Forward Osmosis in Wastewater Treatment
Par S. K. Nataraj. 2026
This book discusses designing and implanting the forward osmosis (FO) process in various types of treatment and applications. It summarizes…
the start-up effort in installing new materials, methods, or technological efforts in improving the FO process in removing conventional and emerging pollutants from wastewater sources. It includes case studies submitted to policymakers in connection with remedies and solutions emerging as treatment or separation techniques involving the FO process. It reviews advances in the field of standalone and hybrid FO processes in wastewater treatment in varied industries.Features: Evaluates forward osmosis (FO)-based treatment techniques currently available for wastewater pollutant treatment. Gives an in-depth account and analysis of advanced materials and methods, particularly membrane and draw solutes and methods for FO process for the separation and treatment of wastewater. Covers advanced materials in the field of emerging pollutants and emerging materials and methods available to treat the same. Attempts to forecast the future of the FO process in large and industrial-scale wastewater treatment applications. Reviews advancements in desalination and associated wastewater treatment using standalone and hybrid FO processes. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in wastewater, environmental, and civil engineering.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: A Comprehensive Guide for MRCOG
Par Pierre Martin-Hirsch, Arri Coomarasamy, Ash Monga, James Owen Drife, James Castleman, Mark D Kilby, David M Luesley, Jessica Davison, Leo Gurney, Jason Yap. 2026
The new edition of this bestselling book provides all the information a specialist 'resident doctor' in obstetrics and gynaecology needs…
during training or when preparing for the MRCOG examination. It covers the latest professional guidelines and developments in obstetrics and gynaecology. This text will continue to be an invaluable companion to the higher training of obstetricians and gynaecologists as well as a useful ready reference for those in established practice.FROM REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS"an impressive general all round textbook … covers its topic in excellent detail" Glycosmedia
Take a practical journey through the core principles, concepts, and applications of asynchronous programming in Python across real-world environments and…
technologies.Key FeaturesUnderstand core principles and theory behind async programming in PythonMeasure the impact of async techniques in practical, real-world use casesApply async patterns in software design and data-oriented architecturesBook DescriptionAsynchronous programming is one of the most effective but often misunderstood techniques for building fast, scalable, and responsive systems in Python. While it can significantly improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability, using async without a clear understanding of its trade-offs can lead to fragile designs and hard-to-debug issues. This book offers a structured approach to applying asynchronous programming in Python. It begins with a conceptual framework to help you distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous execution models, and shows how async relates to other concurrency strategies such as multithreading and multiprocessing. From there, you will explore the core tools available for building async applications in Python. You will also learn how to measure the impact of async programming in practical scenarios, profile and debug asynchronous code, and evaluate performance improvements using real-world metrics. The final chapters focus on applying async techniques to common cloud-based systems, such as web frameworks, database interactions, and data-pipelines tools. Designed for developers looking to apply async programming with confidence, this book blends real-world examples with core concepts to help you write efficient, maintainable Python code.What you will learnUse generators, coroutines and async/await to build scalable Python functionsExplore event loops to manage concurrency and orchestrate async flowCompare concurrency models to choose the right async strategyOptimize I/O-intensive programs to improve system throughput and efficiencyBuild async services using real-world APIs and popular Python librariesApply structured concurrency and design patterns for cleaner async designTest and debug async Python code to ensure reliability and stabilityWho this book is forThis book will help Python developers who want to understand and apply the asynchronous programming model in application development, data analysis, and orchestration scenarios. Junior developers, data engineers,, and tech leads will also benefit from the application design examples.
Build real-world iOS apps from scratch while learning the latest Swift 6, Xcode 26, and Apple Intelligence features in this…
fully updated 10th editionKey FeaturesHave fun building your first iOS app and start your iOS programming careerLearn to integrate Apple Intelligence and the sleek new Liquid Glass UI for modern app experiencesEstablish a solid foundation with UIKit, testing, and deployment best practicesBook DescriptioniOS 26 Programming for Beginners returns in its 10th edition, fully updated to reflect Apple’s latest innovations in app development. Perfect for complete newcomers as well as those transitioning from other platforms, this practical guide walks you through every step of building your first iOS app using Swift 6 and Xcode 26. Following a project-based approach, you’ll create a feature-rich journal app while mastering UIKit fundamentals, including storyboards, navigation, data persistence, media integration, and map-based features. Each chapter builds on the last with clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples that reinforce your learning. Along the way, you’ll enhance your app with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s on-device AI platform, to deliver smart, personalized user experiences. You’ll also leverage the elegant Liquid Glass UI design system introduced in iOS 26, to give your app a modern and immersive feel. By the end of this book, you’ll have built and deployed a complete iOS app and gained the essential skills to pursue a career in mobile development.What you will learnInstall and configure Xcode 26 for iOS developmentBuild intuitive user interfaces using UIKit and Auto LayoutHandle JSON data and persistent storageIntegrate Core Location and MapKit for GPS featuresEnhance app features with Apple IntelligenceApply the new Liquid Glass UI for visual polishSubmit and deploy your app to the App StoreWho this book is forThis iOS programming book is for beginners with minimal coding experience who want to enter the world of Swift programming and iOS app development. A basic understanding of programming concepts is all you need to get started.
Learn to break down and solve real-world problems with modern C++ using the proven power of computational thinking. Key FeaturesApply…
computational thinking to tackle complex C++ challenges Use abstraction, algorithms, and data structures the C++ wayBuild scalable, efficient, and reusable C++ code through real-world projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSolve complex problems in C++ by learning how to think like a computer scientist. This book introduces computational thinking—a framework for solving problems using decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition—and shows you how to apply it using modern C++ features. You'll learn how to break down challenges, choose the right abstractions, and build solutions that are both maintainable and efficient. Through small examples and a large case study, this book guides you from foundational concepts to high-performance applications. You’ll explore reusable templates, algorithms, modularity, and even parallel computing and GPU acceleration. With each chapter, you’ll not only expand your C++ skillset, but also refine the way you approach and solve real-world problems. Written by a seasoned research engineer and C++ developer, this book combines practical insight with academic rigor. Whether you're designing algorithms or profiling production code, this book helps you deliver elegant, effective solutions with confidence. What you will learnApply computational thinking to complex C++ problems Break problems into components using abstraction Use algorithms and data structures effectively in C++ Design modular and reusable C++ code Analyze and improve algorithmic performance Parse, transform, and interpret data in multiple formats Scale up with concurrency, GPUs, and profiling tools Who this book is forC++ developers, software engineers, and computer science students who want to enhance their problem-solving capabilities and build scalable, maintainable solutions. Basic familiarity with C++ syntax is assumed, making this ideal for intermediate programmers ready to master abstraction and algorithmic thinking.
Geo-Political Spaces: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Carl Schmitt (Ideas beyond Borders)
Par Patricia Chiantera-Stutte, Ulrike Jureit. 2025
This book focuses on the geographical and geopolitical sources for Carl Schmitt’s multilayered political thinking in order to uncover the…
relation between the political and the geographical aspects of his concept of space from 1939 to 1950. The aim is therefore to open up a field of enquiry, specifically to investigate Schmitt’s sources in the geographical and geopolitical literature inside and outside Germany in order to reconstruct the genealogy of his idea of space, territory and international order. In doing so, the contributors aim both to distinguish concepts that have generally been only vaguely defined in the literature on Schmitt, namely his idea of space, political territory and land, and to define more precisely the relationship between Schmitt's Großraum and the National Socialist Lebensraum.This book refers to, complements and goes beyond three different approaches – International Relations, geography and philology: First, in that it explores the genealogy of Schmitt’s concept of space by adopting a twofold methodology of intellectual history and philology; second, in that it considers the relevance of language in Schmitt’s discourse on power and space; third, in that it relates Schmitt’s thinking to the transnational literature on geopolitics and political geography.Geo - Political Spaces will appeal to academics and the well-informed public at large. It is also suitable for academic teaching, especially when it comes to historical theory, the concept of space or the history of political thought.
Perspectives on Design IV: Research, Education and Practice (Springer Series in Design and Innovation #59)
Par Daniel Raposo, João Neves, Ricardo Silva. 2026
This book reports on interdisciplinary research and practices in communication, fashion, product, and interior design, highlighting strategies for systematizing the…
design approach in a global and digital world. It gathers a selection of chapters written by the authors of the best articles presented at the 9th EIMAD conference, on June 27–29, 2024, Portugal. Chapters were chosen considering their particular link to contemporary concerns and challenges, considering the design contribution to health and well-being, social inclusion, sustainable development, design education, and environment among others. They cover and bridges between important aspects of design education, research, and practice, as well as creativity and emerging technologies, offering a timely perspective and a source of inspiration to researchers, professionals and educators in design, product development and related fields. Chapter 'A Project to create value with local wool in fashion design products: a social, environment and economic sustainable model' of this book is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.
Money, Culture, Beauty. The Botti Family: Merchant-Bankers in Renaissance
Par Angela Orlandi. 2025
This book deals with the typical commonalities and stories of the Florentine and European Renaissance. It is a work of…
economic and social history, which reconstructs the history of the Botti family, Florentine merchants, bankers and patrons in the Renaissance period. The family was active in some of the most important European cities as a part of a mixture of economic, social and cultural stimuli that characterized the Renaissance, and were spread throughout Europe. The general focus is on two prominent historiographic themes: (i) The &‘commercial diaspora&’, networks of merchants who, maintaining connections to their home cities, operated in essence as cultural intermediaries. (ii) The intercultural exchange in Europe of the Sixteenth Century. The latter is discussed with an interdisciplinary approach focused on merchant&’s activity. This book is of great interest to historians and philosophers of the Renaissance.
Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis: 23rd International Symposium, ATVA 2025, Bengaluru, India, October 27–31, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16145)
Par Meenakshi D´Souza, Raghavan Komondoor, B. Srivathsan. 2026
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis, ATVA 2025,…
held in Bengaluru, India, from October 27–31, 2025. The 17 full papers and 4 short papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Automata and temporal logic; games and controller synthesis; monitoring and runtime verification; probabilistic verification and quantum computing; learning; hybrid and dynamical systems; and verification.
Betriebsratsarbeit ist mehr als ein juristisches Pflichtprogramm – sie ist gelebte Demokratie in der Arbeitswelt. Entscheidend ist nicht allein das…
Mandat, sondern die Haltung, mit der es ausgefüllt wird: Verantwortung übernehmen, Konflikte aushalten, Interessen abwägen und gemeinsam tragfähige Lösungen entwickeln. Ein Betriebsratsgremium ist keine gewachsene Einheit, sondern ein Spiegel der betrieblichen Vielfalt – geprägt von unterschiedlichen Biografien, Rollenbildern und Wertvorstellungen. Diese Unterschiedlichkeit birgt enormes Potenzial – vorausgesetzt, es gelingt, Vertrauen zu fördern, Rollen zu klären und gemeinsame Werte zu leben. Dieses Buch gibt Orientierung, wenn Gremien nicht nur funktionieren, sondern wirksam arbeiten wollen – mit Klarheit, Haltung und Teamgeist. Es richtet sich an Betriebsräte, Führungskräfte, Personalverantwortliche, Berater, Coaches, Gewerkschafter und Geschäftsleitungen, die Mitbestimmung nicht nur verwalten, sondern aktiv gestalten möchten.
HealthTech “Global Summit of Digital Health”: Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1587)
Par Mohamed Lazaar, Wajih Rhalem, Najib Al Idrissi. 2026
This book features an original selection of scientific chapters presented during &“HealthTech25—Global Summit of Digital Health&”, held in Marrakech from…
April 16 to 18, 2025. The first day took place as part of GITEX Africa, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, followed by two days of sessions hosted at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, affiliated with Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech, Morocco. The chapters in this book focus on ethical, regulatory, and organizational dimensions of digital health. Authors explore topics such as the governance of digital health systems, health data sovereignty, regulatory frameworks, equitable access to technology, and the resilience of health systems in the face of contemporary challenges. This book is intended for researchers, public health experts, policy makers, and stakeholders engaged in the critical analysis and structuring of digital health ecosystems.
Alles steckt in Dir!: Erfolgreich verkaufen mit Herz und Haltung
Par Wiebke Steinbach. 2025
Erfolgreicher Vertrieb ist keine angeborene Gabe – sondern eine erlernbare Fähigkeit, die dein gesamtes Leben verändern kann. Ob im Beruf,…
in der Selbstständigkeit oder im Alltag: Wer es schafft, Menschen zu begeistern, wird mehr erreichen – beruflich wie persönlich. Doch viele scheitern nicht an ihrem Produkt, sondern an Unsicherheit, fehlender Strategie und unklarer Kommunikation. Dieses Buch zeigt dir, wie du dich und deine Ideen authentisch, überzeugend und mit Freude präsentierst – ohne Druck, sondern mit einem klaren Mindset und smarten Methoden. Was dieses Buch besonders macht: Es verbindet Vertrieb mit Persönlichkeitsentwicklung. Denn wahre Überzeugungskraft entsteht nicht durch Techniken allein, sondern durch innere Klarheit, emotionale Intelligenz und echte Verbindung zum Gegenüber. Mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, inspirierenden Praxisbeispielen und interaktiven Übungen lernst du wie du deine Wirkung gezielt steigerst, Kunden nachhaltig begeisterst, deine Umsätze erhöhst, und dabei ganz du selbst bleibst. Für alle, die spüren: Da steckt mehr in mir – und jetzt ist die Zeit, es zu zeigen.
Nuclear Technology and Safety (Nuclear Science and Technology)
Par Lei Yu, Jianli Hao, Wenzhen Chen. 2025
This book is a comprehensive overview, covering fundamentals, applications, and development of nuclear technology as well as the history, principles,…
policy, and practice of nuclear safety. It begins with the background and significance of the subject and conducts in-depth discussion into these sub-topics through ten chapters. The dissemination of nuclear knowledge and the assurance of nuclear safety rely on highly qualified personnel in nuclear facilities and well-designed education. This book is useful for a broad audience, including practitioners in nuclear-related industries such as nuclear construction, agriculture, and medicine, as well as researchers, engineers, and operators familiar with nuclear technology. Additionally, it can serve as a textbook for college students and professionals, a reference for operational and managerial staff at nuclear facilities, and a resource for engineers and technicians in other related fields.
Media Literacy for the Communication Ecosystem: A Theory of Change for A Healthier Future
Par Julian McDougall. 2025
This book shows how media literacy can improve the health of communication ecosystems amid information disorder. It makes the case…
for media literacy as a human right and a foundation for civic resilience and curates research and best practices to show how media literacy can counter misinformation, support public health, and prepare society for challenges like pandemics and AI. The book is structured around a theory of change with four interconnected media literacy domains: Access (how and where we engage with media), Awareness (critical understanding of media), Capability (life skills for education, employment, civic and digital participation), and Consequences (taking actions with media literacy that improve communication ecosystems for everybody). It includes six chapters and an introduction, presenting a comprehensive field review which maps 400 projects from all over the world to the theory of change, concluding with a forward-looking chapter on the possible healthier future. Ideal for educators, academics and researchers, librarians, activists, journalists, policymakers, and health professionals, this book offers a timely, actionable vision for strengthening media literacy and building more resilient, informed communities.
The Army-State and Spatial Politics in Burma: From Junta to Junta (Spaces of Peace, Security and Development)
Par Donald M. Seekins. 2025
This book paints a clear picture of Burmese political and social dynamics between 1948–2024 that is not distorted by seeing…
Burma as simply another case of western-inspired democratization or its failure. The book makes the argument that instead of focusing exclusively on the faults of Burma’s army-state and political leaders, the country’s spatial constitution is fundamental to understanding its post-1948 failure to achieve national unity. Throughout the analysis, Seekins reveals how the struggle to defend space from the homogenizing and coercive power of the state is essentially one of autonomy.