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Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work: Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries (European Social Work Education and Practice)
By Stephan Bundschuh, Maria José Freitas, Càndid Palacín Bartrolí, Nino Žganec. 2021
This book represents the work of the European Research Network: Inclusive Society and the Role of Social Work, which comprises…
researchers from Barcelona, Spain; Koblenz, Germany; Maastricht, The Netherlands; and Zagreb, Croatia. The authors present research results and reflections from these four different European countries to provide a comprehensive introduction and discussion of the ambivalences of inclusive processes in society and social work. The development towards an inclusive society is a subject of ongoing discussion in Europe. How the subject is addressed, through an examination of political and social characteristics, differs significantly by country. Each country-specific chapter includes evidence-based reflections on inclusive society and the role of social work: In The Netherlands, there is evidence of a top-down process implementing inclusive social policy and social work principles through the self-proclaimed ‘participation society’. In Spain, the process to inclusion is accompanied by the third sector often replacing governmental responsibilities, namely through the bottom-up activities of non-governmental organizations in social work. In Croatia, inclusion is a state initiative in transitioning society and an academic approach to deinstitutionalising social work. In Germany, inclusion is discussed in social systems theory and the reform of school systems. In the migration discourse it was introduced as a less-loaded alternative to integration. Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work: Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries is a useful resource for learners, teachers, practitioners, and researchers in social work, as well as those who have an interest in social policy, social welfare, and sociology.A Texas Kind of Christmas: Three Connected Christmas Cowboy Romance Stories
By Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce, Rachael Miles. 2019
Take a trip to beautiful Texas and the fabled St. Nicholas Hotel on Christmas Eve, 1859 where anything can happen—even…
love—in the story collection fans of Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and Lori Wilde will fall in love with this holiday season! ONE NIGHT AT THE ST. NICHOLASNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi Thomas To escape her stepmother&’s plot to marry her off, Texas heiress Jacqueline Hartman spends Christmas Eve sharing a hideout with an accused bank robber. After a night in Nathanial Ward&’s arms, Jacqueline is certain she has met her match after all. But will his heartfelt promise of love lead to his demise at the hands of the law? BIRDIE&’S FLIGHT * Celia Bonaduce Seamstress Birdie Flanagan gets the surprise of her life when she receives a beautiful gown—and a sudden invitation—for the ball of the season! With her flaming red hair, Birdie creates a stir from the moment she arrives, capturing the eye of the dashing Captain Douglas Newcastle. But will a villainous suitor from her past keep her from her long awaited happily-ever-after? TEXAS SPIRIT * Rachael Miles When lovely spinster Eugenie Charpentier makes a trip across the Texas frontier with former Texas Ranger Asher Graham, she gets an unexpected lesson in the ways of rough-and-tumble men. But once Asher is escorting her across the dance floor at the Christmas ball, it&’s Jenny&’s turn to tutor the rugged lawman in the art of love. . . .This book is intended for researchers, graduate students and engineers in the fields of structure-borne sound, structural dynamics, and noise…
and vibration control.Based on vibration differential equations, it presents equations derived from the exponential function in the time domain, providing a unified framework for structural vibration analysis, which makes it more regular and normalized. This wave propagation approach (WPA) divides structures at “discontinuity points,” and the waves show characteristics of propagation, reflection, attenuation, and waveform conversion. In each segment of the system between two “discontinuity points,” the governing equation and constraint are expressed accurately, allowing the dynamic properties of complex systems to be precisely obtained.Starting with basic structures such as beams and plates, the book then discusses theoretical research on complicated and hybrid dynamical systems, and demonstrates that structural vibration can be analyzed from the perspective of elastic waves by applying WPA.Human Resource Development in South Korea: Theory and Cases
By Doo Hun Lim, Seung Won Yoon, Daeyeon Cho. 2020
This edited book covers major trends, notable distinctions, and the challenges and needs for preparing future HRD activities in South…
Korea. It consists of three major sections: national and social issues of HRD, sector perspectives on HRD, and contemporary issues and trends. To cover contemporary trends and future issues, authors examine topics in diverse areas, such as the application of data analytics for HRD, action learning trends, and psychological and work climate issues affecting performance. Through theory and cases, this book will show how HRD can be successful at the organizational, industrial, and societal levels as well as the future needs required to further advance HRD in the nation.Algebra 1, Third Edition
By Mark Wetzel, Gene Bucholtz, Tamera Knisely, Larry Hall. 2012
Algebra 1, Third Edition focuses on the integration of algebraic concepts in technology and real-life applications, presenting topics in logical…
order with detailed examples that promote student comprehension and retention. Students explore the simplification, solving, graphing and interpretation of linear, exponential, radical, quadratic, and rational functions both manually and with technology.This book presents a comparative study of the history and development of indigenous and ethnic higher education in the US and…
China. The author focuses on institutions serving American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) and Chinese Ethnic Minorities (CEMs), such as Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in the US and Ethnic Minority Serving Institutions (EMSIs) in China. Chapters center voices within indigenous and ethnic education, including experts, senior administrators, and faculty members as well as AIAN tribal leaders and activists. These voices enrich the study and provide context to explore the issues and challenges surrounding ethnic and minority-serving higher education institutions today. Finally, the author addresses strategies and practices for the future which will better serve AIAN and CEM students and communities.Bioprocessing for Biofuel Production: Strategies to Improve Process Parameters (Clean Energy Production Technologies)
By P. K. Mishra, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Neha Srivastava, Manish Srivastava. 2021
Converting biomass to biofuels involves hydrolyzing cellulose to sugars using cost-intensive commercial enzymes – an expensive step that makes large-scale…
production economically non-viable. As such, there is a need for low-cost bioprocessing. This book critically evaluates the available bioprocessing technologies for various biofuels, and presents the latest research in the field. It also highlights the recent developments, current challenges and viable alternative approaches to reduce the overall cost of producing biofuels.Veränderungen im Schülerhabitus?: Die Schülerschaft exklusiver Gymnasien von der 8. Klasse bis zum Abitur (Studien zur Schul- und Bildungsforschung #82)
By Werner Helsper, Anja Gibson, Katrin Kotzyba, Mareke Niemann, Wanda Kilias. 2020
In dem Band stehen exklusive Gymnasien und deren Schülerschaft im Zentrum .Damit wird erstens ein Blick auf Bildungsungleichheit in privilegierten…
Bildungs- und Lebenslagen geworfen und danach gefragt, ob eine Privilegierung bereits Privilegierter vorliegt. Zweitens wird die Entwicklung der Schülerhabitus an exklusiven und an Kontrastgymnasien in einem qualitativen Längsschnitt von der 8. Klasse bis zum Abitur rekonstruiert. Welche Typen des Schülerhabitus finden sich in exklusiven Gymnasien und Kontrastgymnasien? Und zeigen sich im Verlauf der Schülerbiographie Veränderungen oder dominiert die Reproduktion von Orientierungen und Praxen des Schülerhabitus?Never Again, No More: Getting Back To Me
By Untamed. 2020
Follow four friends who learn that to win in life, sometimes you have to lose. Journey with these ladies as…
they try not to fall victim, Never Again, No More.Born and raised in Atlanta, Lucinda, LaMeka, Charice, and Trinity are best friends who all have suffered the perils of teen pregnancy. With their dreams and ambitions on hold, they struggle to find themselves and survive this game called life. Despite their efforts, the decisions they make create more trouble, and the consequences prove to be costlier than they ever could have imagined.Have Brides, Will Travel (Have Brides, Will Travel #1)
By William W. Johnstone, J. A. Johnstone. 2019
JOHNSTONE. WHERE IT’S NEVER QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT.In this rollicking new series, the Johnstones cordially invite you to the…
biggest, baddest event of the season—one that gives a whole new meaning to “shotgun wedding” . . . Here come the brides. And the bullets . . .Bo Creel and Scratch Morton are lifelong drifters who keep one eye on the horizon, one finger on the trigger, and one foot out the door. Roaming the West is what keeps them young, or so Scratch tells Bo. But when they save the life of Cyrus Keegan—the owner of a matrimonial agency—they receive an unexpected proposal that’s hard to resist. Keegan needs to deliver five mail order brides to a mining town in New Mexico Territory. All Scratch and Bo have to do is get these gals to the church on time—and alive, if possible . . .The job seems easy enough—and the brides-to-be are even easier on the eyes. Cecilia, Beth, Luella, Rose, and Jean all need good husbands. But their prospects look bad when the journey to the altar includes Mexican banditos, scheming silver robbers, and one overbearing rancher who won’t take no for an answer. Bo and Scratch promised to keep the ladies safe—and keep their hands to themselves—but it could be the last vow they’ll ever make . . .Live Free. Read Hard.To Coach a Killer (A Cat & Gilley Life Coach Mystery #2)
By Victoria Laurie. 2020
Soaking up a luxurious new chapter alongside her saucy bestie, Cat Cooper plans on emerging as the premier life coach…
in East Hampton by summertime. All she has to do is survive an offseason replete with desolate beaches, slow business, and murder . . . As the Hamptons drags through early spring, Cat&’s shot at becoming the toast of the town in time for Memorial Day is dwindling—and fast. The only client she can find has been housebound for decades and claims to be the victim of a devasting curse. Then there&’s the matter of Detective Shepherd&’s intense jealousy over Maks Grinkov, the handsome bad boy who approaches Cat with an unusual offer she can&’t stop thinking about. Havoc finally breaks loose when a string of murders rocks the coastal community, landing Maks on the hook as the culprit . . . While the body count rises, Cat goes from life coaching to sleuthing for the truth about Maks&’s less-than-wholesome background. But after digging deeper, she questions if Detective Shepherd had an unwitting hand in a related homicide case after tangling with the wrong people. With a storm approaching shore and no one to trust, Cat and her sharp-tongued best friend, Gilley, must solve a client&’s curse and a series of violent deaths before a killer sends them all sailing to their doom . . .Sociology
By Linda Lindsey, Stephen Beach. 2004
The text helps students understand sociological concepts and theory through clear examples of how sociology affects each of us in…
everyday life. Lindsey/Beach also presents comprehensive coverage of topics of high interest and relevance to today's student: race, class, gender, sexuality, crime and deviance.An Amish Cookie Club Christmas (The Amish Cookie Club #2)
By Sarah Price. 2019
Baking cookies every other Friday for their respective church districts gives Edna Esh and three of her closest friends a…
chance to give to the Plain community and strengthen their bond with each other. Now, with the blessings of Christmas in the air, they may even whip up a recipe for love . . . With the holidays around the corner, Edna is busier than ever juggling baking with her business serving meals to Englische tourists. Thank goodness for Mary Ropp’s help—until she breaks her leg. Mary’s daughter, Bethany, is available to fill in, but Edna isn’t so certain. She knows Bethany is so painfully shy that she’s never even courted, never mind interacting with Englische tourists! But the remedy may be closer than they think . . . When Bethany gets into a scrape with her bicycle, a personable, talkative young man comes to her rescue, and even accompanies her home. And he’s none other than John Esh—Edna’s oldest son. When he stops by again the next day, Mary gets an idea. Soon, with the encouragement of the Cookie Club, Bethany is indeed helping Edna, and spending more time around the Esh household—and John. As Bethany slowly comes out of her shell, it seems she and John have much in common—maybe enough to inspire a winter wedding—and the club’s sweetest creation yet . . . Includes Cookie Recipes!The Rebellious Rancher (The Millers of Morgan Valley #3)
By Kate Pearce. 2020
Attachment to the land, hard work, and community, sets the folks of Morgantown apart from the everyday, and always brings…
them back to the ranch—where they might even find love . . . After his father decides to leave the ranch to his older brother, usually calm, steadfast Ben Miller struggles to deal with his resentment. When he&’s invited to develop a trail riding experience on the Morgans&’ dude ranch, Ben jumps at the chance. Soon he&’s assigned a mysterious client, an actress whose family secretly wants her removed from influences in LA. Ben&’s determined to teach her to fend for herself. But he quickly discovers she&’s more than a pampered pretty face . . . Silver Meadow believes she&’s preparing for a serious dramatic role—one that will free her from her controlling parents. She&’s certainly not going to be controlled by Ben, especially when he takes her out in the middle of nowhere to learn how to survive. Yet gradually, far from her cell phone, Silver begins to open up to him about her life—and finds they have more in common than they thought. Soon a romance blossoms—but can a jet-setting movie star and a homebody cowboy find the best of both worlds? . . . Praise for The RancherImmobilization Strategies: Biomedical, Bioengineering and Environmental Applications (Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials)
By Anuj Tripathi, Jose Savio Melo. 2021
This book delves into the field of immobilizing biologically active and non-active molecules. It discusses the designing strategy of immobilization…
and the current state-of-the-art applications for advancing biomedical, agricultural, environmental and industrial practices. It focuses on aspects ranging from fundamental principles to current technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano) which are suitable for cell, enzyme, and nano-catalyst based applications. Written by experts from across the globe, the contents deal with illustrated examples of molecular and cellular interactions with materials/scaffolds and discussions on factors that can affect the functionality and yield of the process. With its discussions on material science, design of delivery vehicles, separation science, additive manufacturing, agriculture and environmental science, this book will be a useful reference for researchers across multiple disciplines.Interactive Process Mining in Healthcare (Health Informatics)
By Carlos Fernandez-Llatas. 2021
This book provides a practically applicable guide to the methodologies and technologies for the application of interactive process mining paradigm. Case…
studies are presented where this paradigm has been successfully applied in emergency medicine, surgery processes, human behavior modelling, strokes and outpatients’ services, enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to apply process mining technologies in healthcare to support them in inferring new knowledge from past actions, and providing accurate and personalized knowledge to improve their future clinical decision-making. Interactive Process Mining in Healthcare comprehensively covers how machine learning algorithms can be utilized to create real scientific evidence to improve daily healthcare protocols, and is a valuable resource for a variety of health professionals seeking to develop new methods to improve their clinical decision-making.Der Leitfaden zum unternehmerischen Geschäftsverkehr richtet sich sowohl an juristisch als auch nicht-juristisch ausgebildete Mitarbeiter in Unternehmen und soll für…
die Phasen „im Leben“ eines Vertrages sensibilisieren, in denen sich Konfliktmomente ergeben können: das Verhalten vor, bei und nach Vertragsschluss und die bedeutsame Herausforderung der Vertragsverhandlung innerhalb der Vertragsgestaltung, die für Juristen wie Nichtjuristen von hoher Relevanz ist, schulen den sicheren Umgang mit Verträgen.Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, Volume 22 (Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law #22)
By Christophe Paulussen, Terry D. Gill, Robin Geiß, Heike Krieger. 2021
The main theme of this volume of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is the 70th anniversary of the Geneva…
Conventions. The evolution of these crucial treaties and international humanitarian law more generally comes back in six chapters addressing topics such as sieges, compliance, indiscriminate attacks and non-state armed groups.The second part of the book contains a chapter on the acquittal on appeal of Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo by the International Criminal Court on the basis of command responsibility for war crimes, as well as an extensive Year in Review describing the most important events and legal developments in the area of international humanitarian law that took place in 2019.The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is the world’s only annual publication devoted to the study of the laws governing armed conflict. It provides a truly international forum for high-quality, peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this crucial branch of international law. Distinguished by contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between theory and practice and serves as a useful reference tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel, civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers and students.Nanostructured Materials and their Applications (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)
By Bibhu Prasad Swain. 2021
The book provides an introduction to nanostructured materials and guides the reader through their different engineering applications. It gives an…
overview of nanostructured materials applied in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials science. Materials for different applications in engineering such as those used in opto-electronics, energy, tribology, bio-applications, catalysis, reinforcement and many more have been described in this book. The book will be of interest to researchers and students who want to learn about applications of nanostructured materials in engineering.Genetics and Biotechnology (The Mycota #2)
By J. Philipp Benz, Kerstin Schipper. 2020
This fully revised third edition includes up-to-date topics and developments in the field, which has made tremendous strides since the…
publication of the second edition in 2004. Many novel techniques based on Next Generation Sequencing have sped up the analysis of fungi and major advances have been made in genome editing, leading to a deeper understanding of the genetics underlying cellular processes as well as their applicability. At the same time, the relevance of fungi is unbroken, both due to the serious threats to human health and welfare posed by fungal pests and pathogens, and to the many benefits that fungal biotechnology can offer for diverse emerging markets and processes that form the basis of the modern bioeconomy. With regard to these advances, the first section of this volume, Genetics, illustrates the basic genetic processes underlying inheritance, cell biology, metabolism and “lifestyles” of fungi. The second section, Biotechnology, addresses the applied side of fungal genetics, ranging from new tools for synthetic biology to the biotechnological potential of fungi from diverse environments. Gathering chapters written by reputed scientists, the book represents an invaluable reference guide for fungal biologists, geneticists and biotechnologists alike.