Taking the phenomena of “workplace spirituality” as its case, Shape-Shifting Capital argues that “spirituality” is constitutive of contemporary capitalism and outlines a methodology for tracking broad
In the early 1970s, a number of West German left-wing activists took up arms, believing that revolution would lead to social change. In the years to come, the bombings, shootings, kidnappings and bank
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are an emerging class of smart polymers which give scientists the ability to process the material into a permanent state and predefine a second temporary state which can b
The Energy of Emotions explores the ten different emotional environments and how they shape our daily experiences. It also explores the energetic attraction of each environment and the different activ
Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys: Theory and Experimental Studies is devoted to the phenomenon of pseudoelasticity (superelasticity) exhibited by shape memory alloy materials. It provides exten
Teenage cliques, jihadist cells, army units, polar expeditions, and football hooligans - on the face of it, each of these groups might seem exceptional, but the forces that bind and drive them can aff
Heralded as opening a new chapter in international development, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have led to the use of global goals and quantitative targets as a central instrument for definin
Aid workers commonly bemoan that the experience of working in the field sits uneasily with the goals they’ve signed up to: visiting project sites in air-conditioned Land Cruisers while the intended be
Aid workers commonly bemoan that the experience of working in the field sits uneasily with the goals they’ve signed up to: visiting project sites in air-conditioned Land Cruisers while the intended be
The eXercise Factor challenges you to take a long hard look at your health and fitness and to make changes that will result in a longer and higher-quality life.
The eXercise Factor challenges you to take a long hard look at your health and fitness and to make changes that will result in a longer and higher-quality life.
The authors, who work in or are retired from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, bring together the stories of eight female scientists who have PhDs and careers in academia, indu
At a time when some EU member states are attracting attention for the rise to power of illiberal, anti-democratic political movements, this booka€?s analytical focus on ideas and identities helps expl
Conservative pundits allege that the pervasive liberalism of America's colleges and universities has detrimental effects on undergraduates, most particularly right-leaning ones. Yet not enough attenti
Diffusion wavelets are powerful tools for functional analysis and geometry processing, enabling researchers to determine the structure of data and analyze 3D shapes. This is the first book on diffusio
In The Shape of Herodotean Rhetoric, Vasiliki Zali offers a fresh assessment of Herodotus’ rhetorical awareness. Zali explores the ways in which the speeches in Herodotus’ final five books emphasize t
Presents a comprehensive exploration of the Proportioned Script, an Arabic writing system attributed to the Abbasid wazir (minister) Ibn Muqla and the master scribe Ibn al-Bawwab that has dominated th
Imagine a typical morning—munching on a bowl of cereal, sipping coffee, dressing for the day, riding to work. Every moment of this common routine draws on the power of plants, and the centuries of dev
An up-to-date reference on the multi-functional role of cell walls in plant cell patterning, shape, signalling and development. Highlights the multi-functional role of cell walls in plants Goes beyond
It is never too late to live as the courageous, free, confident, and unique daughter of God He designed you to be!Every day, from the instant you wake up to the moment you fall asleep, you’re bombarde
Fashion Pattern Cutting is a creative pattern cutting book that pushes the boundaries of 3D experimentation on the mannequin stand. In this book, experienced fashion designer Zarida Zaman provides a d
The analysis in this report confirms the findings of previous studies that trade liberalization improves aggregate welfare and is in the long run associated with higher employment and wages. The analy
Unlike books that focus solely on methods, The Craft of Collaborative Planningprovides a detailed guide to designing and managing all aspects of the collaborative process, advocating for making collab
The Secret Life of Babies reveals how humans are sentient before conception and throughout gestation and birth, and presents scientific evidence and case studies that show the effects that these prebi
This fascinating book shows how numbers and their various attributes and vibrational energies can be used for character analysis and prediction, and help shape our lives and destiny.
This book is a guide to the craft of script supervising. It will include both practical instruction and examples that explain the skills needed to work as a professional script supervisor. It will als
An award-winning cognitive scientist describes how the influence of experience and culture can override DNA in an attempt to shatter the myth that illness and addiction are unavoidable as dictated by
The German Picaro and Modernity reads the re-emergence of the picaresque narrative in twentieth-century German-language writing as an expression of modernity and its social imaginaries. Malkmus argues
This collection presents papers on the science, engineering, and technology of shape castings, with contributions from researchers worldwide. Among the topics that are addressed are structure-propert
The Arabic script in Africa is a collection of sixteen papers on the past and present use of Arabic script to write African languages other than Arabic, discussing the (ethno-)historical, (socio-)ling
In An Epidemic of Rumors, Jon D. Lee examines the human response to epidemics through the lens of the 2003 SARS epidemic. Societies usually respond to the eruption of disease by constructing stories,
The German philosopher and mathematician Gottlob Frege (1848-1925) was the father of analytic philosophy and to all intents and purposes the inventor of modern logic. Basic Laws of Arithmetic, origina
There have been major developments in sizing research and how it can be used in apparel design. New techniques mean there is a richer array of data and greater flexibility in the analysis, design, and
Through a detailed examination of the historical shaping and final canonical shape of seven oft-neglected New Testament letters, Reading the Epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude as Scripture intro
Drawing on multidisciplinary findings and ideas, this book discusses fair allocation of social resources, such as goods, services and information, in a novel and integrated way. The role of the essent
National bestselling author Sharon Shinn presents a passionate, heart-wrenching story of secrets and the lengths to which we’ll go to protect those we love... For her entire life, Melanie Landon has
