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This book is a comprehensive analysis of lithium-ion battery (LIB) technologies. LIBs are one of the most advanced rechargeable batteries…
available and have garnered significant interest while being the preferred mobile power source for portable electronics while also being widely used across various industries. Combining cutting-edge research with practical insights, it provides an analysis of LIB development, including cathode/anode materials, electrolytes, and separators. It covers Li-ion variants such as LCO, NMC, LFP, LMO, NCA and delves into energy density, cycle life, and safety mechanisms.By discussing topics such as solid-state batteries, silicon anodes, and advanced Li-S/Li-air systems as well as thermal management, degradation, and recycling challenges, this book is essential reading for researchers in electrochemistry, materials science, and energy storage engineering.This is a thorough overview of the development of lithium-ion technologies and the many kinds of LIBs. New advancements and technical issues about next-generation secondary battery systems are also discussed.
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General non-fiction, Philosophy
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This book is an accessible reference guide to the key concepts associated with argumentation theory, criticism, and pedagogy.Providing an encyclopedic‑style…
synthesis, the book defines and describes 175 essential concepts of argumentation, and provides discussion of the meaning, application, and impact, as well as offering suggestions for further reading. Readers are introduced to foundational reasoning methods—deductive, inductive, and abductive—as well as key argumentative models such as the Toulmin Model and Pragma‑Dialectics. The text delves into the identification and analysis of fallacies, the evaluation of evidence, and the crucial roles of context, audience adaptation, and argumentative style. It explores the ethical dimensions of argument, the impact of cognitive bias, and the influence of cultural and discourse communities.The first of its kind and a key entry point to understanding the fundamental principles of the field, this guidebook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in argumentation, debate, rhetoric, and communication studies as well as other related disciplines. It will also be of interest to the general reader looking to improve their analytical and decision‑making abilities.
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Psychology
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This English translation of the Spanish bestseller Apego y psicopatología is an interdisciplinary study on how the early years of…
our life can influence the way we view ourselves and others.The book is split into two parts, the first exploring the theoretical foundations of the PARCUVE model created by the author, which describes the importance of the early years of our lives in the origin of many psychological pathologies. The second addresses the treatment of emotions, feeling, and behaviors associated with psychological disorders from a body-mind-brain integrative approach, as well as through different therapeutic approaches that have proven their efficacy in the past. It provides readers with tools to intervene with patients from different angles, and thus attack psychological pathologies at the root, beyond the symptoms.Enriched with real life examples to assist in readers' understanding of the neurobiological and emotional processes, Attachment and Psychopathology is an ideal resource for psychologists and psychology students, psychiatrists and psychiatry students, and social workers.
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Politics and government, Reference
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The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Belarus presents a thorough introduction and overview of the country's history, politics, and international relations.…
Belarus is as a country that has attracted increased attention since the mass anti-authoritarian protests of 2020 and the ensuing dramatic changes, including the rise of a digital dictatorship and the use of Belarus’ territory for launching Russia’s attack against Ukraine in 2022.Interdisciplinary in focus, the chapters are written by experts in their field and offer a nuanced understanding of the country. The handbook is structured into four thematic clusters: International and regional relations; Political regime dynamics and the democratic protest; Governance, (absent) reform, and the state–society relations; and History, identity, and language A key comprehensive reference work on Belarus offering new and updated research on the country, this handbook will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience, including those studying Central and Eastern Europe, politics and international relations, comparative politics and authoritarianism, social movements and political protest and history and identity.
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Computers and internet, Science and technology
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As the world rapidly advances toward unparalleled connectivity and urbanization, the intersection of state-of-the-art telecommunications, smart city initiatives, and the…
Internet of Things (IoT) holds the potential for revolutionary changes in our daily lives. This book examines the complex interplay among these dynamic forces, analyzing the security challenges and opportunities that emerge as we venture into this technological frontier.Security Paradigms in 6G Smart Cities and IoT Ecosystems: Navigating the Future provides a comprehensive understanding of the security challenges and opportunities presented by integrating 6G networks, smart city initiatives, and IoT ecosystems. It equips readers with a look into emerging technological landscapes and offers practical insights, case studies, and best practices that can be directly applied to real-world scenarios, helping readers navigate challenges specific to their domains. The knowledge and strategies presented aim to implement robust security measures within 6G smart cities, IoT ecosystems, and advanced applications, safeguarding sensitive data and systems from potential threats. This book also explores the latest advancements in 6G networks, smart cities, and the Internet of Things (IoT), providing a deep understanding of how these technologies are shaping the future and it illustrates how to utilize emerging technologies such as blockchain, deep learning, and digital twin in a secure 6G-enabled smart city. By fostering collaboration and innovation, this book serves as a platform for a conversation among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals and aims to drive collective action in addressing security challenges and advancing the development of secure 6G smart cities and IoT ecosystems.By mastering the techniques outlined in this book, readers can gain a competitive edge in their respective fields, enabling them to develop innovative and secure solutions tailored to specific domains. Professionals in roles such as technical managers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and researchers can leverage the knowledge gained from this book to advance their careers and take on leadership roles in 6G smart cities and IoT projects within advanced contexts.
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Nutrition, Politics and government, General non-fiction
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This book engages with the critical issue of nutrition and its relationship with the full spectrum of human development challenges…
in India. It examines concerns around both undernutrition and overnutrition through a range of case studies, documenting key interventions and strategies implemented by governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders.The book broadly discusses macroeconomic and social issues affecting India’s progress in addressing nutrition challenges, linking them to mesoand micro-level factors—from food and health systems to grassroots realities. It explores not only policy imperatives but, more importantly, the processes and mechanisms necessary to achieve them. Special attention is given to the role of women and women’s collectives, the importance of comprehensive, decentralized, and community-based approaches to improving nutrition among the most vulnerable, and the critical life phases that require targeted interventions. The volume also presents large-scale, state-led, and statewide models and strategies, offering valuable insights for policymakers, governments, and institutions grappling with similar issues.Part of the Innovations, Practice and the Future of Public Policy in India series, this open access volume will interest policy professionals, administrators, academics, and researchers working in public health, nutrition and dietetics, allied health, health and social care, health and development, public policy, social policy, and South Asian studies.
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Business and economics
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By examining several key variables concerning corporate governance, Miyajima and Arikawa examine the evolutionary process of corporate governance arrangements in…
Japan from the 2000s to the early 2020s.Japanese corporate governance has become more market-oriented and this book illustrates the impact of the change on corporate behavior including business diversification, restructuring, and corporate misconduct. This volume looks at how Japanese firms have evolved from cross-shareholding between firms and banks to a more shareholder-oriented system, with an expanding role for outside directors and, more importantly, large holdings by institutional shareholders (including activist and buyout funds). The notion of hybridization, which is one of the key concepts of this book, enhances the understanding of the evolution of corporate governance in Japan. As financial markets continue to globalize and institutional shareholders gain influence, firms in in civil law jurisdictions or coordinated market economies may find the book’s discussion of hybridization of interest.An essential read for scholars in finance, management and organization as well as market participants and lawyers who wish to understand the current Japanese economy from a practical perspective.
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Medicine, Science and technology
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This book provides a concise introduction to the medicinal chemistry of therapeutically active compounds. Written in an accessible style, it…
offers a brief overview of the drug development process, from discovery to approved drug. Emphasizing medicinal chemistry strategies, the content is organized by target as well as therapeutic area drug classes. It covers existing drugs and the discovery process that led to their development. Aimed at students and professionals interested in drug discovery, Medicinal Chemistry requires little prior knowledge, making it ideal for classroom and training seminar use. Written by experts in the field, this outstanding new edition explains medicinal chemistry on chemical mechanism terms, allowing for a more interesting and user-friendly text. Includes valuable insights toward the various pathways taken by the pharmaceutical industry in drug discoveries. Enhanced text includes questions raised and suggestions made from students in the authors’ medicinal chemistry class. Content provided to enhance the text includes a solutions manual, PowerPoint slides for lecture outlines, and especially for the earlier chapters, a selection of videos. An accompanying website will be updated to include additional material: (1) Journal Club exercises—current journal articles with guiding questions for student analysis (two per chapter); (2) additional case studies; (3) organic synthesis analysis—selected syntheses, both discovery and process, will be discussed; and (4) updates on current advances in the field of medicinal chemistry. The book benefits a diverse audience, including upper-level undergraduates and graduates who are studying in the fields of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, as well as scientists working in the pharmaceutical industry.
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General non-fiction, Politics and government
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This book analyses the internalization of conflict in the minds of children living and growing up in the Kashmir valley,…
and its effect on their identity formation and Schooling. It integrates the socio-cultural, socio-political, geo-political, and psycho-social contexts to understand the unfolding of childhood amidst conflicts.This volume highlights the socio-cultural context, amidst which children live in Kashmir, which influences the way they look at, interpret, and give meaning to their everyday environment—be it rural, urban, peaceful, violent, or within or away from family. This forms a significant part of how children’s lives are negotiated in Kashmir. It deliberates upon the interplay between conflict, education, and identity during the childhood years, especially since the traditional education systems tend to neglect the experiences of children amidst conflict. It also explores how children imitate, observe, and reflect on the conflicts in their surroundings.The book will interest scholars and researchers from the departments of education, sociology, social work, political science, peace and conflict studies, and South Asian studies.
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Arts and entertainment, Business and economics, Computers and internet, Home and garden, Science and technology
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Digital Technologies for Engineering Construction Information Productivity goes beyond other digital construction books by examining how emerging digital construction technologies…
and other popular technologies developed by, for example, Microsoft can be used in improving the productivity of construction information.The book discusses both the theory and practice through use-case illustrations in integrated software environments and successfully blends applications and workflows of construction technologies with more common and non-industry-specific software systems. It seeks to unleash the power of readily available digital technologies in optimizing the productivity of construction project information management.This book is essential for students, academics, educators, construction professionals, and construction software developers. For students, the book provides a solid foundation in understanding digital construction technologies including building information modelling (BIM) and some selected Microsoft Products and their applications in managing construction project information. For academics and educators, it will provide insights into research niches around integration of the different digital technologies and serve as a useful text for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) subjects. Professionals will find this useful for the adoption of digital technologies in their own practice while software developers will find this beneficial in the development of interoperability software for efficient information exchange between the various software systems.
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Science and technology
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This book discusses concepts such as sustainable and smart ecosystems, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and recycling and waste reduction…
involving collection, treatment, and recycling of wastewater. It further presents the case studies and applications of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.Key Features: Discusses zero carbon structures and communities, climate change mitigation, intelligent infrastructure, and smart grids Highlights the importance of urban planning and design, rules, laws, accreditation, economics, and policy Covers critical infrastructure protection, encompassing difficulties with cyber-physical system stability, security, privacy, and forensics Showcases behaviour analysis, change, observation in urban communities, resilience, and social effects of cities Presents case studies on deploying big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in different sectors of smart cities This book is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, environmental engineering, and computer engineering.
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Arts and entertainment, Business and economics
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Careers, Community, and Leadership in the Arts is a comprehensive guide that unites three essential cultural career development pillars. It…
examines how arts workers navigate complex and precarious career pathways, highlighting the role of community in shaping sustainable creative work.Grounded in over a decade of research across Australia, England and Asia, this book critically examines issues of employability, career development and leadership within the arts. It explores how effective leadership not only underpins individual career progression, but is also fundamental to the sustainability of arts organisations. Positioning arts leadership within the broader ecology of networks and relationships that characterise the sector, the book considers how individuals build leadership capabilities within their professional and disciplinary contexts. It further highlights the essential role of community in shaping leadership identities, fostering career resilience and offering vital peer support. Adopting an integrated approach, this book provides critical insights and real-world strategies to support researchers, students and practitioners in building creative careers and developmental communities while also focusing on constructing sustainable organisations. Careers, Community, and Leadership in the Arts offers a timely contribution to advancing professional practice and scholarship within the cultural industries.
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Physics, Science and technology
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Understanding the nature of light is a fundamental question that has troubled mankind since antiquity. It took a great deal…
of speculation and study concerning the formation of the rainbow to formulate the right hypotheses to explain the iridescence observed when white light passes through raindrops or pieces of glass. For a long time, ancient philosophers were far more interested in the propagation of the light than in its nature. A History of Spectroscopy retraces the major stages in the growth of the various spectroscopic methods from their origins, as well as the most recent advances and the hopes they raise for future technological progress. With its multidisciplinary aspects, it embodies a masterly and unique effort which has no equivalent in the published literature. The present contribution will be read with profit not only by students embarking on a career in physics in general and in spectroscopy or astrophysics more specifically, but also by students in many other related fields like chemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacy and engineering.Key Features: The most extensive and detailed book on the history of spectroscopy. Covers a period of several centuries extending from Newton up to the present day. Discusses recent progress in different fields and subfields of physics and more specifically in the domain of the analysis of the light.
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Business and economics
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Drawing together research from across Central and Eastern Europe, this volume examines how organisations navigate the complex intersection of strategic…
innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability in emerging economies.Through 14 empirically-grounded chapters, the book reveals how companies across finance, healthcare, tourism, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors respond to uncertainty while pursuing responsible business practices. The book offers unique value through its dual focus on academic rigour and practical application. Each chapter provides methodologically diverse insights - including case studies, surveys, and mixed-methods research - alongside concrete managerial recommendations. The three-part structure explores strategic paradoxes, digital technology implementation, and ESG integration, presenting a comprehensive framework for building resilient organisations in transitional economies.This edited volume serves multiple audiences: Researchers, academics, and PhD students will find current research directions and methodological approaches; business leaders and policymakers will gain frameworks for implementing effective innovation strategies; and advanced students across business, sustainability, and regional studies programmes will benefit from its balanced theoretical and practical perspectives.
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Psychology, Sports and games
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Bringing together the most prestigious writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity from the International Society of…
Sport Psychology’s flagship journal, the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, this volume provides an essential reference for the field.Beginning with a global position stand from the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) that provides a background on the impact and relevance of the subject area, this book includes both conceptual and empirical contributions. Carefully selected for their popularity and influence on the field, the chapters in this volume are international in coverage and authorship. Each chapter has been closely updated to ensure its relevance to current research and maintain its position as a piece of the state‑of‑the‑art scholarship, and it includes material on practical utility to appeal to both scholars and practitioners. This book concludes with a discussion of key takeaways from the preceding chapters and suggestions for future opportunities.Endorsed by the Society’s Academy of Science, this volume is an authoritative series of writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity. This book is a key resource for graduate students, scholars, and professionals in sport and exercise psychology.
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Science and technology
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This book presents the use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence in advanced and new manufacturing processes, including core…
concepts and techniques of machine learning. It covers recent developments and research breakthroughs of tribological properties of polymer-, metal-, and ceramic-based additive manufactured components. It details the various technologies available to fortify the machine learning aspects in the advanced manufacturing processes, focusing on multidisciplinary domains of science and technology.Features: Establishes a relationship between ML and advanced manufacturing (AM) technology. Helps understand the challenges and opportunities of using ML in materials processing, selection, and manufacturing for different areas. Reviews the hybridization of techniques under ML for prediction and optimization for quality, productivity, and sustainability in manufacturing. Provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art, future directions, latest developments, and recent developments in ML for AM. Covers the basics of ML with implementation procedure and effectivenessdetails to provide a roadmap. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineering.
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Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
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This text informs human services students and practitioners on complex contemporary issues in the human services, public health, and clinical…
social work fields, allowing them to be more agile and better‑prepared agents and leaders of change.Dr. James C. Wadley brings together a collection of critical perspectives from the top human service practitioners, administrators, advocates, and leaders in the field. Chapters consider contemporary issues such as social justice, sexuality, ability and disability, policy formation, pedagogy, mental health, sociopolitical perspectives, constructions of race and gender, and social positioning and identities. This text helps readers in human services, public health, and social work fields expand their understanding about service access and coordination, resource delivery, and the potential implications for a variety of populations and settings. Each chapter offers an opportunity to engage professionals, students, clients, and constituents in meaningful dialogue about sensitive issues that impact a range of communities and individuals. This book also offers a wealth of strategies, insights, interventions, and suggestions for students and practitioners to consider while working with a myriad of populations.This book is an invaluable resource for human service professionals, social workers, policymakers, mental health practitioners, and community behavioral health professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
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Science and technology
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This is an overview of the principles and practical applications of small-scale hydropower and energy recovery using water hammer effects.…
It offers new insights for engineers, technicians, and students alike, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The book shows that the excessive working pressure of water transmission lines has led to an increase in water accidents and water loss and how this excessive pressure of water can be converted to electrical power.Inside this book, you will also find: In-depth explanations and visual aids along with numerous explanatory figures. Detailed discussions on key concepts, making complex ideas accessible and understandable. The standard and advanced protective measures, and thorough risk assessment methodologies to ensure the safety and reliability of hydropower systems. The hydraulic analysis, based on the simulation of Hammer, Fluent, Gambit, and ANSYS Meshing software by selecting the most suitable location for installing the hydro generator for dumping the excessive working pressure. Practical advice through networked sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT) on effectively controlling water excessive working pressure and how to convert this pressure to electricity power in a district metering area (DMA).
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European history, Christianity
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Addressing fundamental questions of the conversion of the West to Christianity between the 4th and 8th centuries, this book explores…
how and why new religions spread in societies that were previously foreign to them, and examines what happens to the old gods and traditional beliefs in this process. The slow penetration and spread of Christianity in the rural areas of the post-Roman West, with the contradictions that characterized it, can only be fully understood through its integration into the more global process that was underway at this time, namely the development of new relations of power and domination. The book takes a theoretical approach to the transition from Antiquity to the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula and investigates the themes of the process of the dissemination of Christianity and ‘pagan’ resilience, and the relationship of the establishment of the Church with the development of new power relations and the domination of the aristocracy over the peasantry.
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General non-fiction
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The use of technology in higher education has grown significantly in India since the Covid-19 pandemic. This volume examines the…
intersection of technology and higher education, tracing the evolving landscape of technology adoption in higher education in India.Moving beyond theoretical discussions, the book examines how various technologies are actively reshaping educational opportunities. The volume presents a comprehensive analysis of policies, practices, and achievements while also engaging with ongoing concerns about technology-driven innovation and its use. Key themes include state and market-led technology initiatives, policy frameworks, integration of digital tools in teaching and learning, and the role of technology in promoting access, equity, and inclusion. It also covers disruptive innovations, best practices, and success stories that reflect the promise and challenges of sustainable digital transformation in Indian higher education.This book, a contemporary critique of the policies and practices surrounding technology and higher education, will be of interest to teachers, students, and researchers in education, public policy, technology studies, economics, law, sociology, and development studies. It will also be helpful for academicians, policymakers, and anyone interested in Indian higher education.