Service Alert
Delay in delivery of Direct to Player materials
You may experience a delay in the delivery of Direct to Player books and magazines. All requests for materials will be delivered as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Title search results
Showing 1497701 - 1497720 of 1498036 items
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Parenting, Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
What are the warning signs of depression in teens? When do social media and gaming habits cross the line into…
putting kids at risk? How can parents keep teens healthy and safe--without sledgehammering all their devices? This realistic, nonjudgmental guide from adolescent psychiatrist and parent Meredith E. Gansner provides the latest information about depression in teens, with a special focus on digital media use. Filled with vivid stories, the book helps you understand teen mental health problems and self-harm; find an accurate diagnosis; work with your child to develop healthier habits, aided by downloadable practical tools; and make informed treatment decisions. Dr. Gansner explores myths and facts about internet addiction, dangerous viral trends, and cyberbullying, and describes actionable steps for curbing them. Every chapter also identifies positive technology resources for both kids and parents, from supportive online communities to health-promoting sites and apps.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
General non-fiction, Medicine, Psychology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The first methods handbook devoted solely to arts-based research (ABR) is now in a thoroughly updated second edition, featuring a…
new section on global perspectives plus new chapters on critical approaches and documentary film. The volume explores the synergies between contemporary artistic and research practices and addresses issues in designing, implementing, evaluating, and publishing ABR studies. Chapters are written by leading practitioners of each ABR genre, including those based in literature (such as narrative inquiry, fiction, and poetry); performance (music, dance, ethnodrama); visual arts (drawing, painting, collage, installation art, comics); and audiovisual and multimethod approaches. Team approaches, ethics, social justice concerns, and public scholarship are discussed, as are innovative ways that ABR is used within creative arts therapies, psychology, education, sociology, health sciences, and other disciplines. The companion website includes selected figures from the book in full color, additional online-only figures, and links to online videos of performance pieces. New to This Edition Updated throughout with current research, theory, and ABR examples. Chapters on critical approaches to ABR and on documentary film. Chapters on ABR projects in Taiwan, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Lots of couples are comfortable, but are they close? How often do you or your partner binge-watch TV alone at…
night, instead of cuddling on the couch? And what happened to those meaningful conversations, sharing innermost thoughts? Psychologist James Cordova knows that in a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, many couples struggle to maintain genuine closeness and understanding. In this empathic guide, he reveals how the transformative power of mindfulness can support stronger, more vibrant intimate relationships. We all yearn to feel wholly known and accepted. Through guided exercises, journaling prompts, and heartfelt stories, learn how to be truly present with your partner, resolve conflicts, and connect on a deeper level--both physically and emotionally.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
General non-fiction, Psychology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This state-of-the-art resource offers school and clinical professionals a comprehensive approach to addressing test anxiety in students from sixth grade…
through college and beyond (ages 11 to adulthood). The book uniquely combines acceptance-based behavior therapy interventions with practical strategies for improving study skills and enhancing test performance. By learning to disengage from unhealthy worries, students can decrease avoidance and unlock their academic potential. In a convenient large-size format, the book features sample dialogues and scripts, concrete test-taking guidance, and 27 reproducible handouts that can be downloaded and printed. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Over 20 million copies sold! A perennial New York Times bestseller for over a decade!Falling in love is easy. Staying…
in love—that&’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages®, you&’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman&’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today.The 5 Love Languages® is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.Includes the Love Language assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This textbook provides a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to meta-analysis and how to conduct it, using open source software and based…
on examples commonly found in the field of psychology. Meta-analysis is a key tool used in systematic literature reviews to synthesize research findings across studies, but despite being relatively straightforward to perform, it remains underused by psychologists. In the first section the reader is introduced to key ideas that underlie meta-analysis and how it might be best employed. Following this the reader is guided through how to run a meta-analysis of correlational studies and experimental studies using the free and open statistical software JAMOVI. In the concluding section Professor Cooke considers common issues, key debates and examines the relative merits of different analyses and different software packages.Covers theory, key issues and step-by-step demonstrationsIncludes examples worked examples familiar to psychologists and datasetsCompanion videos demonstrate the methods outlinedIt will provide a valuable new resource for postgraduate students and researchers in the behavioural and social sciences looking to enhance their methodological skills.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Business and economics, Laws and statutes
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Did you know that the mishandling of business secrets can cost companies millions, yet the right strategies can unlock untapped…
value? To navigate this critical aspect effectively, this book provides practical strategies for managing Business Secrets during product launches, finance raising, and M&A activities. It simplifies complex legal concepts into actionable insights, helping decision-makers in small to medium-sized companies, scale-ups, and academic institutions leverage these secrets for value creation. With minimal legal jargon, the book offers a clear, practical approach that enhances communication between business leaders and legal teams. It includes recent case studies across various industries, contributed by global experts, making it an essential resource for managers and legal experts seeking to bridge the gap between technical details and strategic business applications.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Business and economics
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
In today&’s knowledge-driven economy, patents are more than legal protections—they are strategic assets shaping innovation, investment, and competition. This book…
provides a comprehensive framework for patent valuation, integrating economic, financial, and market approaches with emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and tokenization. Patents play a central role in diverse industries, from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to high-tech and green innovation. However, valuing these assets requires navigating complex legal, economic, and strategic factors. This book explores the methodologies used to assess patent worth, including cost-based, market-based, and income-based approaches, while addressing critical challenges such as litigation risks, regulatory considerations, and monetization strategies. Featuring real-world cases and industry-specific insights, this book is an essential guide for investors, innovators, policymakers, and academics looking to unlock the economic potential of patents. Whether you're managing an IP portfolio, securing venture capital, or exploring the impact of ESG factors on patent valuation, this book provides the tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of intellectual property in the global economy.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This edited volume explores the world of clean energy, diving into technological innovations and advancements. This book discusses the complexities…
of our energy landscape, providing comprehensive insights into renewable technologies and their environmental impacts. The need for renewable energy stems from various environmental, economic, and social concerns. The renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power offer sustainable alternatives to finite fossil fuels. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change, enhance energy security by diversifying the energy mix, and diminish dependence on imported fuels, thus decreasing geopolitical risks. Transitioning to clean energy production technologies also reduces air and water pollution, which is crucial for a sustainable future, ensuring environmental protection, economic prosperity, and social equity for present and future generations. Some of the key topics covered are solar energy utilization; efficiency and life cycle analysis of solar panels; nature-based energy generation; sustainability through biomass and biogas; nuclear energy; geothermal energy, among others. This book is an engaging read for students, academics, researchers, policymakers, and climate enthusiasts, offering valuable information to assist us in making informed decisions for a cleaner, greener future.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Medicine, Politics and government, Psychology, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book makes a powerful case that neoliberalism, the dominant economic and social policy paradigm of the post-1980 world, is…
hazardous to our health. It describes the destructive effects on health and health inequalities of neoliberal policies including labour market deregulation, welfare state retrenchment, and austerity, drawing on cross-national examples particularly from the United States and the United Kingdom. The book argues that a variety of adverse health outcomes, and in particular health inequalities, must be seen as ‘neoliberal epidemics’: neoliberal because they are associated with the rise of neoliberal politics; epidemics because they have been rapidly transmitted across borders at a rate seen in epidemics of biological contagions. The health case against neoliberalism has strengthened dramatically in the decade since the first edition was published and this fully updated and expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues. Articulating alternatives that protect the health of people and planet is more urgent than ever. Crucially, the authors argue that neoliberal epidemics require a political cure in the form of a revitalised and equity-oriented social democracy.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Politics and government, Law and crime
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Ein Großteil der polizeilichen Praxis findet sichtbar im öffentlichen Raum statt und ist von unterschiedlichen, teilweise nur in Ansätzen beeinflussbaren…
Dynamiken betroffen. Daher sollte es nicht verwundern, dass dabei auch Fehler auftreten und bekannt werden. Der Umgang mit Fehlern, also die Art wie Fehler betrachtet und bearbeitet werden, kann allerdings sehr unterschiedlich ausgeprägt sein. Die Beiträge dieses Sammelbands untersuchen dieses Thema aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln systematisch.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book is a compilation of protocols for conducting experiments with a variety of yeasts, including S. cerevisiae, Candida albicans,…
non-albicans Candida sp., Cryptococcus sp.; and molds, including Aspergillus sp., Fusarium sp., Mucor, Rhizopus. The chapters not only discuss National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) accredited protocols but also emphasize the significance of Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) facilities. Subsequent chapters cover the essentials of handling, culturing, preserving, and reviving various fungal pathogens. Moreover, advanced techniques are explored, including counting colony-forming units (CFU), growth curve preparation, and microtiter plate assays. A separate chapter discusses the protocols for disc-diffusion, spot and kill-kinetics assays, addressing analyses like a checkerboard and Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (FIC) index assessments. Additionally, the book covers the formation of biofilm, capsule and melanin, fungal cell adhesion, and sterols extraction. Finally, it elaborates on the optimized impact achieved by assessing mitochondrial fitness through non-fermentable carbon.This book is relevant for mycologists and scientists working in the field, providing insights into fungal pathogens and protocols for handling different fungal species.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Computers and internet, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The sixteen-volume set, CCIS 2282-2297, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2024,…
held in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024. The 472 regular papers presented in this proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1301 submissions. These papers primarily focus on the following areas: Theory and algorithms; Cognitive neurosciences; Human-centered computing; and Applications.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Computers and internet, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The eleven-volume set LNCS 15286-15295 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2024,…
held in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024. The 318 regular papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1301 submissions. They focus on four main areas, namely: theory and algorithms; cognitive neurosciences; human-centered computing; and applications.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Computers and internet, General non-fiction, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book, a new and revised edition of “Mechatronic Futures”, sets out to identify and discuss the key issues likely…
to impact on the design and implementation of future mechatronic systems. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges, risks and options that define the future of mechatronics and provides insights into how these issues are currently being assessed and managed. The book aims to support mechatronics practitioners in identifying key areas in design, modelling and technology and to place these in the wider context of concepts such as cyber-physical systems, Digital Twins and the Internet of Things and alongside issues such as privacy, security and sustainability. For educators, it considers the potential effects of developments in these areas on mechatronic course design, and ways of integrating these. Written by experts in the field, it explores topics including systems integration, design, modelling, privacy, ethics, lifecycle monitoring, sustainability and other potential future application domains. This new edition contains many new chapters as well as updated and revised chapters from the previous edition, and takes into account how recent significant developments in artificial intelligence and cyber-security are changing how current mechatronic systems are designed, manufactured, operated, used and potentially recycled. Highlighting novel innovations and directions, the book is intended for academics, engineers, managers, researchers and students working in the field of mechatronics, particularly those developing new concepts, methods and ideas.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Arts and entertainment, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book summarizes the latest studies regarding innovation in urban design and planning. It shares many tips and insights about…
sustainable solutions for the issues facing transport systems, innovative digital technologies, and ICT trends. The book touches upon the need to integrate the three fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology that have become indispensable. This is intended to respond to the increasing human needs and population growth in cities on one hand and to develop a holistic approach that helps overcome challenges to sustainability and environment management on the other hand. With the power of engineering in practice, problems of design and development once considered too complex to be dealt with other than empirically, intuitively, or by trial and error, are now becoming more solvable and applicable. This book offers strategies and solutions that enable designers to bring together knowledge in the fields of architecture, engineering, and technology to overcome challenges facing in modern times.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Computers and internet, Nature, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book gathers the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Buildings Services (CIBv), held in Brașov,…
Romania, on November 7–8, 2024. It covers highly diverse topics such as structural analysis and optimization, concrete, steel and timber structures, computer aided design of structures, railways, roads and bridges, geotechnics and foundations, experimental methods in the investigation of structures, new and improved building materials, risk assessment of natural hazards, advanced energy design for HVAC installations, energy performance of buildings, and efficient buildings. Written by leading researchers and engineers, and selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, the contributions highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The establishment of fruit juice companies in the 20th century marked the beginning of the widespread use of citrus fruits.…
Around 18% of the total citrus fruit production in the world is used industrially, primarily for the manufacture of juice. Citrus fruit consumption and interest are growing, and trash generation is also increasing, adding to the environmental load. Because of their unwanted and unsanitary character, discarding fruit segments without due care is hazardous to the environment. Producing citrus juice results in the creation of waste, which accounts for over 50% of the mass of fresh fruit. Peels, seeds pomace, and wastewater are all included in this waste. Fruitpeels, seeds, and pulp from ruined fruit are covered with citrus wastewater. About 10 million MT of trash are produced annually by the processing of citrus fruit worldwide, which poses a severe ecological problem. Citrus by-products are troublesome wastes because of their abundance and perishablenature. Citrus peels that are around 80%water decay fast, attracting bugs, bacteria and mold. Citrus peel utilization is therefore essential for waste management and not only a means of boosting revenue. Citrus trash must be disposed of properly since improper disposal pollutes the land and water, further harming the aquatic habitat. An efficient strategy for sustainable waste management is to use citrus wastes to create useful bioproducts. Numerous methods have been developed to boost the pectin recovery from citrus trash due to the continuously growing demand. Valorization of Citrus Food Waste presents the high-value compound in the citrus wastes and their extraction methods for obtaining the value-added products as well as their corresponding applications and will be useful to food scientists and industry members exploring the use of valorization process for waste fruits as new components and sources in nutraceuticals. Thisbook is a full of source for the valorization of citrus waste, the use of bioactive components and waste management.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
General non-fiction, Medicine, Psychology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Dieses Buch behandelt wichtige Themen der beruflichen Entwicklung für junge Nachwuchs-ForscherInnen und beginnt mit Ratschlägen zur Auswahl von MentorInnen und…
zur Optimierung von Mentoring-Beziehungen. Auf dieser Grundlage beschreibt das Buch, wie man durch den Peer-Review-Prozess navigiert, insbesondere beim Veröffentlichen in akademischen Zeitschriften, und wie man Verbindungen zwischen den verschiedenen akademischen Arbeiten herstellt, die in den frühen Karrierejahren veröffentlicht werden. Es enthält Strategien zur Nutzung von Erzähltechniken, um ein Forschungsprogramm aufzubauen, sowie konkrete Anleitungen für akademische Vorstellungsgespräche. Darüber hinaus bietet das Buch einen Abschnitt namens „Anonyme Berichte“, der reale Beispiele dafür liefert, wie junge ForscherInnen viele Aspekte ihrer Ausbildung erlebt haben, und zeigt auf, wie man Hindernisse auf dem Weg zum Erfolg auf dem akademischen Arbeitsmarkt überwindet. Wichtige Themen sind: Auswahl und Zusammenarbeit mit MentorInnen. Umgang mit dem Peer-Review-Prozess beim Publizieren in akademischen Zeitschriften. Aufbau eines Forschungsprogramms. Durchführung akademischer Vorstellungsgespräche. Dieses Buch ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für Graduiertenstudierende, PostdoktorandInnen und angehende Studierende sowie für andere Fachleute, die eine Ressource suchen, die ihnen hilft, im akademischen Arbeitsmarkt erfolgreich zu sein.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Computers and internet
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 39th IFIP WG 11.3 Annual Conference on Data and Applications Security and…
Privacy XXXIX, DBSec 2025, held in Gjøvik, Norway, during June 23-24, 2025. The 19 full papers and 5 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI applications in security and privacy; User and data privacy; Database and storage security; Differential privacy; Attackers and attack detection; Access control & Internal Controls and Audit process; and Cryptography for security and privacy.