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Kalidasa is the major poet and dramatist of classical Sanskrit literature - a many-sided talent of extraordinary scope and exquisite…
language. His great poem, Meghadutam (The Cloud Messenger), tells of a divine being, punished for failing in his sacred duties with a years' separation from his beloved. A work of subtle emotional nuances, it is a haunting depiction of longing and separation. The play Sakuntala describes the troubled love between a Lady of Nature and King Duhsanta. This beautiful blend of romance and comedy, transports its audience into an enchanted world in which mortals mingle with gods. And Kalidasa's poem Rtusamharam (The Gathering of the Seasons) is an exuberant observation of the sheer variety of the natural world, as it teems with the energies of the great god Siva.
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Computers and internet, Science and technology
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An authoritative and accessible one-stop resource, the first edition of An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence presented one of the first…
comprehensive examinations of AI. Designed to provide an understanding of the foundations of artificial intelligence, it examined the central computational techniques employed by AI, including knowledge representation, search, reasoning and learning, as well as the principal application domains of expert systems, natural language, vision, robotics, software agents and cognitive modelling. Many of the major philosophical and ethical issues of AI were also introduced. This new edition expands and revises the book throughout, with new material to augment existing chapters, including short case studies, as well as adding new chapters on explainable AI, big data and deep learning, temporal and web-scale data, statistical methods and data wrangling. It expands the book’s focus on human-centred AI, covering gender, ethnic and social bias, the need for transparency, intelligent user interfaces, and designing interactions to aid machine learning. With detailed, well-illustrated examples and exercises throughout, this book provides a substantial and robust introduction to artificial intelligence in a clear and concise coursebook form. It stands as a core text for all students and computer scientists approaching AI.You can also visit the author website for further resources: https://alandix.com/aibook/.
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Politics and government
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Inequality is everywhere, while at the same time, “representative democracy” is under attack. This book considers what we are doing…
wrong and how we can put it right. The author argues that our inability to create and entrench social rights, which would help make societies more equal, is rooted in the structures of our political institutions and concludes that our politics, regardless of the presence of elections, cannot carry the mantle democratic. This is why substantial social rights are almost nowhere to be seen, especially in “liberal” welfare regimes like the United States and the United Kingdom. The main lesson is that all social-change activists must make the creation of democracy a priority, because without new institutions most of their activism will prove futile. If there are no meaningful changes to our political systems, then decades from now, despite our brilliant blueprints for reform and our frequent marches in the streets, people will find themselves in familiar surroundings, in the same places we are today.
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Medicine
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De neurologie wordt vaak als een complex vakgebied gezien. Dit boek maakt neurologie overzichtelijk en helpt op basis van de…
anamnese en het lichamelijk onderzoek de diagnose te stellen. In het boek is de klinische presentatie van patiënten het uitgangspunt en ligt de nadruk op patroonherkenning als startpunt voor de differentiële diagnose. Functionele neuroanatomie wordt besproken in samenhang met het neurologisch onderzoek. Het boek is bestemd voor studenten geneeskunde, maar is ook geschikt voor bijvoorbeeld fysiotherapeuten, ergotherapeuten en logopedisten. Deze negende, herziene druk van Leerboek neurologie is geactualiseerd met nieuwe inzichten en behandelingen. Naast de nadruk op probleemgeoriënteerd onderwijs en interactief werken, is er ook meer online materiaal. E-learnings, toetsvragen, vernieuwde illustraties, online verdiepingsparagrafen en videomateriaal over het neurologisch onderzoek maken het studeren aantrekkelijker en makkelijker. Elk hoofdstuk wordt in kernpunten samengevat.
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This book brings together the insights of some of Australia&’s most respected healthcare professionals and provides a resource for readers…
new to the concept of leadership and those currently in leadership or managerial positions. Administrative (as opposed to clinical) leadership and the skills required to be good at it, are not well covered in the medical, nursing or allied health curricula. Despite this, healthcare workers are often required to take up leadership/managerial roles, often with little notice and minimal training. In contrast to the scientific nature of clinical medicine, leadership is a management concept and open to different interpretations. Clinicians who have the potential to be great leaders may shy away from administrative leadership positions because of limited understanding and training in what leadership entails. Unfortunately, not all great clinicians turn out to be great leaders/managers. Leadership Pearls in Healthcare delves deep into the minds of eminent leaders across all disciplines within the Australian healthcare system and discover the most valuable lessons they have learnt during their leadership journey. To demonstrate how they can be applied in practice, each leadership pearl will be presented in a scenario/situation-based format, followed by a discussion with relevant references. Following this, authors will include closely related practical tips as &‘Other Gems&’. Designed in an engaging and user-friendly format, this book is accessible to a wide audience, including current and emerging leaders in healthcare, students in medical, nursing, allied health, recently graduated doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, as well as current and emerging leaders outside of healthcare.
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Economics, Business and economics
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The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work is an anthology that…
offers a forward-looking exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and technological transformation are reshaping the future of work. Through a series of studies conducted by scientists and industry professionals, this volume takes a deep dive into many of the issues related to new policies, AI and the digital transformation’s anticipated impact on the labour market. Balancing speculative foresight with scientific rigor, the authors ground their discussions in empirical data, theoretical frameworks, and comprehensive literature studies.The book delves into the evolving labour landscape through three key themes: The Future of Society and Economy – Examining the socio-economic implications of emerging technologies and their transformative impact on work. The Future Way of Working – Investigating how AI and digital tools are redefining the nature of work and workplace conditions. New Uses of AI and Technology in Labour – Highlighting innovative applications of AI and technology that are reshaping job roles and industries. Each chapter provides unique insights, blending rigorous analysis with predictive insights, to illuminate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly technologically advancing labour landscape.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license.
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Business and economics, General non-fiction, Writing
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Taking a critical historical approach, this book examines the convergence of journalism and advertising industries that has led to the…
blurring of commercial and editorial functions within news organizations.This book considers the rise of brand journalism as it is broadly conceived across multiple genres and media forms, from brand-produced interactive documentaries such as Google’s “Beyond the Map” to sponsored multimedia features, videos, and podcasts made by news- and non-governmental organizations. Focusing on cases in North America and Europe, Dowling traces the origins of brand journalism and addresses key debates and disruptions brought about by the widespread adoption of the reportorial role by non-profits and corporations. These include journalistic concerns around threats to independence and impartiality and the commodification of reportorial integrity, as well as the reverse perspective in terms of the advertising industry’s adjustment to consumer ad avoidance. This project aims to situate these media products, industrially and culturally, in the context of competition for market share in the digital publishing industry. Ultimately, the study determines how the popularity of branded news content depends on the adaptability of corporate brands in spaces not typically associated with advertising and, in some cases, not yet discovered by competitors.News, Inc. is recommended reading for advanced students and researchers in fields including Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Marketing Communications.
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Business and economics, Laws and statutes
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Digital Internationalisation of Firms offers a comprehensive examination of the digital outward internationalisation of firms, focusing on both Internet-based and…
Internet-enabled businesses, including SMEs and large enterprises. This monograph provides in-depth analysis of the processes, modes, and strategies firms employ to expand internationally in the digital age. It also addresses key challenges, including legal aspects of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC), making it a vital resource for those navigating the complexities of global digital markets. This book offers a multifaceted approach to digital internationalisation, covering theoretical perspectives, practical strategies, and empirical evidence. It provides valuable insights into e-consumer behavior, big data, and sustainability challenges. The inclusion of legal considerations, such as consumer rights, tax regulations, and intellectual property protection, distinguishes this work from other publications in the field.Readers will gain a holistic understanding of the digital internationalisation process, from strategy formulation to navigating legal hurdles, and the book is ideal for academics, researchers, and advanced students in international business, marketing, and law. It also serves as a valuable resource for business managers, advisors, and policymakers seeking to understand the intricacies of digital internationalisation and the legal frameworks that influence cross-border e-commerce.
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Ancient history, European history
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This volume examines the dynamism and complexity of religious expressions in rural settings across Late Antique Iberia.Chapters demonstrate that the…
rural world was a dynamic space which formed an integral part of the multi-directional process of religious exchange on the Iberian Peninsula in Late Antiquity, thus refuting the idea that rural spaces, and in turn rural religious practices, were static and unchanging, anchored in tradition and resistant to any process of religious change. The chapters present a series of case studies that examine phenomena such as the multi-locality of certain religious groups that moved periodically between the city and the countryside, the strategies that local agents used to shape religious expressions in rural areas (significantly marked by the permeability between the urban and rural worlds), the creation of religious landscapes as spaces imbued with cultural meanings by religious authorities that conceive the rural world as a place of refuge and spiritual experience, or the analysis of trans-local religious networks that connected rural and urban settings, facilitating the transmission of rituals and practices between these two spheres. Finally, both the introduction and the final chapter discuss the concept of “rural religion” and its applicability to the sphere of Late Antiquity.This volume provides a much-needed resource for students and scholars of religion in Late Antique Iberia, and in the post-Roman world more broadly, as well as anyone working on rural religion in the ancient, Late Antique and Medieval worlds.
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European history, World War II, History
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This volume presents the way the discourse of memory and identity in the post-Soviet territory of Kaliningrad Oblast has altered…
over time, examining the ways in which politically motivated German myths about East Prussia, which emerged after the unification of Germany in 1871, were reused and adapted after 1991 and the role the region has played in wider memory policies of the Russian Federation, particularly since Vladimir Putin’s third presidential term began in 2012.Kaliningrad Oblast is Russia’s westernmost region, maintaining a direct maritime but no land connection with the rest of the country. The region was part of East Prussia, which became a crucial element of the German national mythology after 1871. In 1945, East Prussia became one of the Soviet Union’s most important war trophies. Ever since, its complex political, cultural, ethnic, and religious history has presented a challenge to the central Soviet and Russian authorities. Ever since the emergence of a deep internal crisis in the Soviet system in the 1980s, the role of the Oblast’s past has been subject to intense public debate, reflecting the intricacies of post-Soviet Russian memory politics.Collective Memory in Post-Soviet Kaliningrad Oblast is intended for scholars interested in collective memory in the post-Soviet space, as well as the role that the history Kaliningrad Oblast has played in establishing the so-called neoconservative narrative in today’s Russia.
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European history, History
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This volume explores how Martin Luther’s life and teachings reshaped and redefined masculinity during the Reformation, offering a more nuanced…
portrayal of him as a man grappling with the complexities of fatherhood, marriage, and the battlegrounds of religious controversy.This book demonstrates how Luther forged a new ideal of Christian manhood by examining his struggles with monastic vows, his transformation of the household as a spiritual center, and his reshaping of male authority. Integrating insights from cultural historians, gender studies, and feminist scholarship, Whitford analyzes the intersections of gender, power, and religion during a time of profound social upheaval and change. Through Luther’s personal transformation, this book reveals how early Protestant ideals of masculinity were intricately tied to broader religious, political, and cultural changes that reshaped Europe. By placing Luther within the wider context of religious and social transformation, this work offers a fresh perspective on his impact and the changing notions of masculinity in the early modern period.The Making of a Reformation Man is a valuable resource for scholars and students of the Reformations and gender theory, as well as readers interested in the broader implications of religious thought on societal roles and identity.
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Arts and entertainment, Computers and internet, Laws and statutes
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This book is aimed at a diverse audience including students, researchers, academicians, cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, Metaverse developers, business leaders,…
policymakers, and tech enthusiasts. This book is for everyone—from beginners to experts, researchers, and students. It offers insights and tools suitable for people with different levels of knowledge, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The book fits alongside other published books by addressing the rapidly evolving intersection of cybersecurity and the Metaverse, a niche yet increasingly critical area.Unlike traditional cybersecurity books that focus on current internet and IT infrastructures, this book uniquely targets the virtual environments of the Metaverse. It combines advanced technological insights with practical strategies, providing a specialized resource that bridges the gap between conventional cybersecurity literature and the futuristic needs of Metaverse security. This positions it as an essential read for those looking to stay ahead in the field of cybersecurity within the context of next-generation internet platforms.
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Arts and entertainment, Psychology
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The Handbook of Gestalt-Theoretic Psychology of Art synthesizes contemporary research in the psychology of perception, cognition, language and hearing to…
reassess the Gestalt approach to studying the arts.Since Rudolf Arnheim’s death in 2007, the field has seen a resurgence, with scientists revisiting and reinventing previously articulated points of view. For the first time, this new work is gathered in a single comprehensive resource. Beginning with a history of the field, the book considers meta-theoretic issues before discussing the various senses. It explores topics including aesthetics, space, poetry, literature, music, and film, bringing together leading researchers from across the discipline.It will be an essential read for all students and researchers of the psychology of art, the psychology of perception, or Gestalt Theory.
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Computers and internet, General non-fiction, Physics, Science and technology
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Navigating the realm where physics intersects with programming, this book serves as an indispensable guide for students embarking on their…
journey with Julia. Whether it is plotting equations or analyzing experimental data, mastering computational tools is essential for unraveling the complexities of physical phenomena. Julia, an open-source programming language, emerges as the bridge between simplicity and efficiency. While Python, another open-source language, offers user-friendly syntax, its line-by-line execution often leads to sluggish performance. Julia, however, embodies the ethos of being "as easy as Python but as fast as C/C++," tailored specifically for scientific computing with ongoing developmental enhancements. Notably, Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot is crafted in Julia, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. Within these pages, readers encounter cutting-edge research illustrating Julia's prowess across diverse domains. From streamlined code composition facilitated by modular architecture to the integration of artificial intelligence and graphical visualization, this book illuminates Julia's multifaceted applications. It notably avoids delving into AI algorithms, instead focusing on equipping readers with foundational Julia skills applicable to physics problem-solving. Julia boasts an extensive library ecosystem tailored for scientific computing, empowering users with tools for tasks ranging from differential equation solving to statistical analysis. Its robust support for parallel processing enables swift computations on multi-core systems, a crucial asset for handling voluminous datasets with finesse. Starting with a primer on Julia fundamentals, the book gradually transitions to practical applications across various physics subdomains. From nuclear physics to high-energy phenomena, each chapter offers hands-on exercises that cement comprehension and foster proficiency in employing computational methods to unravel complex physical phenomena. Designed as a precursor to deeper explorations into AI applications within scientific realms, this book lays the groundwork for harnessing Julia's capabilities in physics-centric contexts.
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Psychology
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Dieses Buch vereint die arbeits- und organisationspsychologische Forschung zu ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit mit praxisnahen Lösungen. Es beleuchtet individuelle Einflussfaktoren auf umweltfreundliches…
Verhalten, sowie die Rolle von Führung („Green Leadership&“), Personalpraktiken („Green HRM&“), Teamarbeit und Organisationskultur. Es gibt konkrete Werkzeuge an die Hand und beschreibt evidenzbasierte Interventionsansätze für die ökologische Transformation. Fallbeispiele und Interviews machen deutlich, wie Organisationen ihre Prozesse und Kulturen gestalten können, um umweltfreundliches Verhalten zu fördern.
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General non-fiction
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This volume presents Critical Race Structuralism as a framework for analyzing, explaining, and mitigating social and educational inequities. The book explores…
structural and systemic issues in schools with the aim of promoting greater DEI in education and beyond. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, it also addresses issues such as school policy, teacher pedagogy, curriculum design, and school leadership. The volume provides in-depth analyses of educational challenges to offer deeper conceptual understandings regarding how education can be used to heal and transcend inequities in schools, society, and beyond.
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Science and technology
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This book provides comprehensive recommendations and insights into the fundamentals, innovations, and industrial applications of microalgae-based processes. Covering both upstream…
and downstream processes, it addresses challenges and solutions in scaling up microalgae technologies from laboratory to industrial uses. Key topics include cultivation techniques, bioreactor designs, harvesting and drying methods, and applications in food, biofuels, and environmental management. Special emphasis is placed on market trends, socio-political factors, regulatory frameworks, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring a holistic understanding of this rapidly evolving field. In addition, the final chapters are dedicated to real-world cases, highlighting pilot projects and large-scale installations that tackle practical challenges in engineering and commercialization. As an interdisciplinary science, microalgae technology has significant relevance in academia, industry, and government, driving innovation and contributing to a growing billion-dollar global market for high-value products. This book serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the latest developments in microalgae research and applications.
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Business and economics
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In einer Welt, die durch die Digitalisierung rasant und tiefgreifend verändert wird, stehen Führungskräfte vor der gewaltigen Aufgabe, Unternehmen und…
Arbeitsweisen neu zu gestalten. Das Buch bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in die Prinzipien des Digitalen Humanismus als Leitfaden, um Technologie mit menschlichen Werten zu verknüpfen. Der erste Teil des Buches beleuchtet, wie die Digitalisierung die Grundstrukturen unserer Arbeitswelt umformt und warum ein humanzentrierter Ansatz entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche digitale Transformation ist. Im zweiten Teil geht es um Schlüsselkompetenzen, die in der digitalen Ära sowohl für Führungskräfte als auch für Mitarbeitende unerlässlich sind. Es werden Kompetenzmodelle vorgestellt, die dazu beitragen, die persönliche sowie berufliche Entwicklung zu fördern. Dieses Fachbuch ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für alle, die in der digitalen Wirtschaft führen und arbeiten. Es bietet praxisnahe Handlungsempfehlungen und strategische Leitlinien, die es Unternehmen und ihren Führungskräften ermöglichen, die Potenziale der Digitalisierung optimal zu nutzen und die digitale Transformation nachhaltig erfolgreich zu gestalten.
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Business and economics
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Dieses Praxisbuch bietet eine verständliche Anleitung zur Durchführung einer Verkehrssicherheitsprüfung v0on Wohngebäuden und dazugehöriger Peripherie. Die relevanten Bezüge zu Normen und Richtlinien sowie Rechtsgrundlagen werden berücksichtigt und runden das Werk ab.
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Laws and statutes
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This book covers China&’s practice in the past 20 years in four areas: China&’s practice in investment treaty conclusion, China&’s…
practice in the development of investment treaty, China&’s practice in the investment dispute settlement, and China&’s Belt and Road Initiative and international investment law. Being a major capital-import and export country, China has rich experience in international investment law including treaty conclusion and ISDS practice. China is also active in participating the currently undergoing ISDS reform. China&’s Belt and Road Initiative has implications for the development of international investment law. This book is good for graduates, researchers, governmental officials, and practitioners in investment law area.