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Inspired by the career of Judie Newman, a genuinely ground-breaking scholar in the fields of U.S. and postcolonial literature, this book moves beyond strict national or genre boundaries in its approach to American literature and cultural production. Power Plays in Transnational American Fiction derives...

Anger is not simply an affect; it is a complicated and complex emotion that is culturally constructed and at the same time constructive of cultural, political, ecological and even psychological change and awareness. Complexities of Anger examines anger in 20th- and 21st-century Anglophone literature,...

An engaging biographical introduction to Sigmund Freud, contextualizing the evolution of his theories within the vibrant and tumultuous climate of early-20th-century Vienna. Freud Explained presents Freud's core ideas as they developed over the course of his life, in context with his historical moment. It...

Author: Tianguang Lu,Ming Yang,Yu GuoISBN-10: 981969941XISBN-13: 9789819699414Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 291Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Author: Hardikk ValeraISBN-10: 9819666236ISBN-13: 9789819666232Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2025Pages: 578Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.21lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d

Author: Michelle de SouzaISBN-10: 9819659019ISBN-13: 9789819659012Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2025Pages: 218Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

Author: Rekha SharmaISBN-10: 9819685850ISBN-13: 9789819685851Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 393Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.64lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

Author: Jingwei Shi,Li Zhou,Xiaobo ZhangISBN-10: 9819529387ISBN-13: 9789819529384Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/13/2026Pages: 421Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

Author: Wenwei WuISBN-10: 9819526671ISBN-13: 9789819526673Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2026Pages: 966Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.38lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 2.00d

Author: Jonathan Jaime G. GuerreroISBN-10: 9819526396ISBN-13: 9789819526390Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2025Pages: 565Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.17lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.25d

Author: Kiran BalaISBN-10: 9819502241ISBN-13: 9789819502240Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2025Pages: 356Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

The market for home textiles has weathered competition from lower cost countries. To appeal to the increasingly sophisticated consumers of the new millennium, manufacturers must be equipped to satisfy growing trends, such as the global demand for eco-friendly textiles, anti-bacterial fabrics and long-lasting textiles....

The reprint focuses on advanced PID controller-tuning algorithms in addition to conventional approaches based on mathematical controlled system analysis. Stavrov and al. proposed an improved version of a conventional PID controller based on a quadratic error model. De Moura Oliveira et al. proposed a...

This book offers a thorough exploration of the evolving concept of ecocide within the realm of international criminal law. Authored by Djalma Brochado, it addresses the urgent need to recognize and criminalize severe environmental destruction as an international crime. The book tackles critical issues...

This book is highly beneficial for a better understanding of the techniques involved in sewage treatment plants and the recovery of components from the contaminated matrix for valuable applications. The generation of a huge amount of sewage and sewage in cities and sub-cities is...

The authors explore various Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-assisted massive Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) relaying systems designed for 5G-and-Beyond wireless networks. This book also addresses scenarios where a direct connection between a base station and users is blocked, and a UAV acts as a relay...

Unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying ion channel structure and function requires a multifaceted approach. In this context, the synergistic integration of experimental and computational approaches is exceptionally powerful. However, it is only in the past decade that computational tools have garnered sufficient power to...

It's official... you have the best dad ever! This heart-warming collection of quotes and wisdom is in honor of your amazing dad Dads are pretty awesome - and it just so happens that yours is the best one! He deserves a little reminder of...

Calling all Carpenters! This pocket-sized companion is a tribute to the viral pop star Sabrina Carpenter. With her catchy tunes, bedazzled lingerie looks and iconic bouncy blowout, this busy woman has amassed millions of fans around the world. It's no coincidence that her relatable...

Britney Spears redefined what it was to be a pop star. What Britney Says is a celebratory and empowering collection of the icon's quotes. 'You have to speak the thing that you're feeling, even if it scares you. You have to tell your story....

This book offers a critical examination of the migration and settlement of Koreans in the former Soviet region, situating the Koryo Saram within the broader context of the Korean diaspora. Tracing their complex history from Imperial Russia through the Soviet era and into the...

Time on the Brink of Impasse explores a pivotal decade in French cultural history through the lenses of literature, film, and critical theory. The 1970s in France are often dismissed as a period of blocked historical imagination. This book argues that the period's literature...

Bridging the science of sport and performance psychology with the operational realities of modern policing, this book equips practitioners to assist law enforcement agencies in fostering resilience, effectiveness, and safety in the line of duty. Drawing on the expertise of an international group of...

"A wide-ranging, historically and comparatively very deep and comprehensive commentary." - International and Comparative Law Quarterly (review of the 1st edition) Volume 6 of this new edition deals with financial regulation of banks and banking activities and products. It critically reviews micro-prudential regulation, the...

This book explores the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) when defining and protecting pension entitlements as property rights. The sustainability of pension systems in Europe is threatened by mounting public debt and demographic shifts. In recent decades, governments have addressed...

"While providing a wealth of intensely practical information, its heart is highly conceptual and very ambitious... likely to become a classic text in its field." - American Journal of Comparative Law (review of the 1st edition) Volume 5 of this new edition uses the...

"It adopts a useful, modern approach to teaching the young generation of lawyers how to deal with the increasing internationalisation of law." - Uniform Law Review/Revue de Droit Uniforme (review of the 1st edition) Volume 4 of this new edition deals with movable and...

Bede was the first historian to speak of the 'English' and to see their conversion as within the providence of God. English language, English culture, values and institutions have all been shaped by Christianity. And Christianity is not only about our past but our...

A comprehensive and practical collection of tools and frameworks for risk governance at banks, insurance firms, asset managers, and other financial organizations In Risk Framework Design in Practice: Getting Risk Governance and Limits Right for Financial Institutions, veteran portfolio and risk manager, Michelle Beck,...

This volume examines the pioneering work of Phyllida Lloyd, whose all-female productions have revolutionised how Shakespeare's plays are performed in 21st-century Britain. Following Lloyd from her first Shakespeare in Cheltenham in 1986, this book explores her radical casting practices and the importance of her...

Therapist-endorsed, this is the first book in the On the Planet series, where each story offers gentle wisdom through colorful characters and meaningful adventures.Rooted in Dr. Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis theory (Parent-Adult-Child), the story explores how we think, feel, and act in different ways.Written...

Explores biocomposite materials for sustainable wastewater treatment and advanced environmental applications The growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions underscores the importance of biocomposite materials as a next-generation technology. Derived from renewable resources and enhanced with nanomaterials or functional additives, biocomposites...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

Title: History of Norwich, Connecticut: from its possession by the Indians, to the year 1866. (Entirely re-written.) [With portraits.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding...

Title: A History of Colonization on the Western Coast of Africa.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages...

"Warp and Woof; the Story of the Textile Arts" offers a comprehensive exploration into the rich history and intricate techniques of textile production. Edith Very meticulously details the evolution of weaving, spinning, and dyeing across various cultures and eras. From ancient looms to the...

Many lawsuits arise over disagreements about language and about the meanings of everyday words, phrases, and sentences. This book draws on over fifty cases involving disputed meanings in the American legal system where the author served as an expert witness or consultant, to explore...

The Alchemy Crown(TM): A Guide to Confidence, Clarity & Self-Discovery - Teen Edition supports young readers with relevant, encouraging, and confidence-building guidance. Organized into themes such as friendships, social media, self-worth, and motivation, this edition speaks directly to the teen experience. It functions as...

Sister Carrie (1900) by Theodore Dreiser follows the life of Carrie Meeber, a young woman who moves from a small Wisconsin town to Chicago in search of a better life. Struggling at first, she is drawn into relationships with men who offer her material...

Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun is a Norwegian novel that follows Isak, a simple, hardworking man who settles in an isolated, untamed area to build a farm from scratch. Through years of persistence, he transforms the wilderness into fertile land, marrying Inger...

The objectives in this book are meant to Glorify God and increase our one-on-one connection with Him and each other. The Lord desires Salvation and Restoration for All! We must hope for it as well. We must desire it!Our minds keep us from considering...

The life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the masses Creed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time-and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with...

This book explores how the escalating environmental crises of our time - climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising ocean temperatures - are rooted in human behaviour and how they can be addressed through a unique convergence of science, technology, and global cooperation. The book...

A practical toolkit that provides librarians with the resources they need to establish, evaluate, or revise policies and strategies to protect children's intellectual freedom rights. This essential resource for school and public youth services librarians (practicing or in preparation), is in a workbook-style format...

Author: Shalini TiwariISBN-10: 9819698588ISBN-13: 9789819698585Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/24/2025Pages: 301Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Author: Weizhong Chen,Hongdan Yu,Xiangling LiISBN-10: 9819525616ISBN-13: 9789819525614Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2026Pages: 211Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

Author: Riyaz SayyedISBN-10: 9819524768ISBN-13: 9789819524761Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2025Pages: 379Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.63lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

Author: Tao Jiang,Zhi Zheng,Lan YaoISBN-10: 9819503043ISBN-13: 9789819503049Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2025Pages: 184Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Author: Hammad Majeed,Tehreema IftikharISBN-10: 3032072778ISBN-13: 9783032072771Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 666Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.90lbsSize: 9.57h x 6.22w x 1.41d

Author: Nuzha Allassad AlhuzailISBN-10: 303207181XISBN-13: 9783032071811Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2026Pages: 351Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d