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JFK Common Intent

Kennedy's Enemies

by Lee D. Shepherd

2026

John F. Kennedy's assassination is not a theoretical abstraction. To understand it, we must examine the broader patterns. As an historian, I have tried to look at the overall picture. Individuals stationed at the CIA Miami station possessed the training, capability, and motive to carry out the President's murder. It is a cartography of a life--where the intersecting lines of fate, through their connections and associations, reveal the inescapable workings of providence Thousands of books have been written about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, yet none have illuminated the one critical piece still missing from the puzzle: the CIA's covert Command and Control center in Miami JMWAVE. This book is the first to focus on the role this facility played in the months leading up to the assa...

Disputed Realities

Reframing the Real

by Margit Grieb, Will Lehman, and Yves-Antoine Clemmen

2026

The essays in this anthology participate in the Humanities' long-standing engagement with imaginary worlds and their relationship to lived experience. In a contemporary cultural climate increasingly marked by contested facts and competing narratives, the Humanities play a crucial role in interrogating how realities are constructed. Thus, the contributions in this volume explore how literary, linguistic, cinematic, and cultural practices help navigate, assess, and influence both political and personal understandings of the "real." The anthology is organized into four sections exploring how fictional worlds shape our conception of reality, fiction, truth, and visibility. The final section considers how language usage in the classroom and in media simulates and redefines linguistic "realities...

From Europe to America

A History of American Jews with Commentary

by Janet Kerekes, PhD

2026

From Europe to America is a sweeping reflection on the history and identity of American Jews. The book challenges most premises that American Jews have come to consider as cornerstones of being Jewish in America today. Written with a personal and impassioned voice, Janet Kerekes argues that the great exodus of Jews from Russia was less a flight from persecution than a realization that the prospect of emancipation was going to be indefinitely on hold. Russian Jews remained confined and excluded, leaving emigration as their only path to emancipation. Once in America, they turned their backs on two millennia of Jewish roots in Europe. This rupture produced a new Jewish identity, one built on myths, misinformation, and revisionism. The actual Jewish past in Russia, the full complement of re...

Unpacking the Quran's Peace and War Verses

Strategic and National Security Implications for the US

by Mustapha Kulungu, Ph.D.

2026

This book offers a clear and reliable guide to the Quranic verses that shape modern debates about Islam, peace, and conflict. Moving beyond common misunderstandings, it explains how these passages were originally revealed, why extremists misquote them, and how a correct contextual reading reveals a strong emphasis on justice, restraint, and ethical limits in warfare. For national security and counterterrorism practitioners, the book provides practical insight into how militant groups construct their ideological narratives. It also outlines a Three-Pronged Holistic Approach that combines accurate religious interpretation, strategic psychological operations, and community-based soft power strategies to counter extremist propaganda. Concise, balanced, and accessible to both specialists ...

Smart Farming and Ancient Wisdom

Agricultural Knowledge for Global Food Security

by Hari Om Srivastava & Aprajita Srivastava

2026

This book introduces Knowledge Agriculture, a groundbreaking framework that integrates ethical principles, ancient agricultural wisdom, and modern digital technologies to address the world's most urgent food security challenges. The book presents a holistic model that unites farm-to-fork technology, a global education ecosystem, fair and transparent data repositories, and collaborative networks to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems. By bridging tradition and innovation, it offers a new paradigm for agriculture that prioritizes integrity, equity, and long-term environmental stewardship. Designed for students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry professionals, the book supports graduate and postgraduate curricula in precision agriculture, agro-info...

The Masochistic Brain

Breaking Free from Self-Inflicted Pain and Unwanted Circumstances

by Javier Ariza

2026

The Masochistic Brain examines why people become trapped in patterns of self inflicted pain, emotional dysregulation, and unwanted circumstances. Through a blend of clinical insight and narrative reflection, psychologist Javier Ariza explains how automatic thoughts, attachment wounds, and learned survival strategies shape anxiety, anger, and self sabotage. Guided by the story of P, a fictional character whose journey reflects common psychological struggles, the book offers readers practical tools to interrupt harmful patterns, regulate emotions, and develop greater self awareness. It is a concise and compassionate guide for anyone seeking lasting emotional change.

The Big Scoop on Little Teeth

A Guide to Pediatric Dental Development and Care for Parents and Caregivers

by Jane A. Soxman, DDS

2026

A trusted guide to a child's dental development and care. From the very first tooth buds forming before birth to the moment a seven-year-old's new smile begins to take shape, The Big Scoop on Little Teeth gives parents and caregivers the clarity they've been searching for. Pediatric dentist Jane A. Soxman, gleans more than four decades of clinical experience into a warm, practical, and highly visual handbook that explains not just what happens in a child's mouth, but why it matters. Inside, readers will learn when primary teeth form and erupt, what to expect during teething, how to make early dental visits positive, and how prolonged pacifier use and thumb/finger sucking effect dental development. Dr. Soxman also demystifies common concerns--from tongue-tie and lip-tie to teeth grind...

Singing Britten for Tenors

A Practical Guide to Technique and Interpretation

by Ron Brendel

2026

For tenors, singing Britten's music needn't be a daunting task. This book offers helpful insights into singing this unique repertoire. Benjamin Britten's music for tenor is among the most expressive and challenging in the vocal repertoire. Written by a composer with deep knowledge of the human voice, it demands technical precision, stylistic awareness, and interpretive intelligence. This book offers the first comprehensive, singer-centered guide devoted exclusively to Britten's tenor repertoire. Designed for performers and teachers alike, the book examines arias from Britten's chamber and grand operas, art songs in four languages, canticles, and selections from oratorio. Author Ron Brendel addresses the specific technical issues that define Britten's vocal style, including passagg...

Entrepreneurs and Markets

Computational Insights

by Kehan Xu, Fei Du

2026

In intelligent markets, intuition is no longer enough. This book shows how successful entrepreneurship now depends on the integration of data analytics, strategic decision-making under uncertainty, and human resilience. Blending entrepreneurial practice with computational market analysis, this book offers a modern framework for understanding how product and capital markets behave in fast-moving, high-growth environments. Written for founders, executives, and innovation leaders, the book demonstrates how data-driven methods can be used to anticipate market shifts, evaluate opportunities, and manage risk. At the same time, it addresses the human side of entrepreneurship: enduring intense stress, navigating failure, and persisting through career setbacks. Bridging analytics, strategy...

In Pursuit of Truth in Art, Antiques and Antiquities

Exposing Deceit, Scandal and Integrity in the Global Art Market

by Anthony D Beadell

2026

Grounded in riveting real-life stories, In Pursuit of Truth pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of art, antiques and antiquities. With candor, wit and decades of first-hand experience, the author exposes the deceit, dishonesty and fabrications that have shaped the market for centuries. From Manhattan's glittering auction houses to the shadowy networks of looted antiquities, readers are taken inside the intrigues of collecting: why some works of conceptual art command obscene prices, how illicit money flows distort the market and why the museums and critics we trust are not always as reliable as they appear. Along the way you'll encounter sovereign wealth heists, grave-robbed treasures and the blind eyes of even the world's most prestigious institutions. Intended for collectors, ...

J. Edgar Hoover the Father of the Cold War

How His Obsession with Communism Led to the Warren Commission Coverup and Escalation of the Vietnam War (Updated Edition)

by R. Andrew Kiel

2026

This updated edition examines Hoover's career in detail, and looks at his role in the development of the Cold War against Communism. With considerable detail and an excellent selection of photographs, Kiel traces Hoover's anti-communism to his earliest experiences, during WW I. Well- documented and thought provoking, this study looks at the connections between Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, the assassination of President John Kennedy, and the escalation of the Vietnam War. In Kiel's updated New Conclusion (2025), the author adds new photographs of a number of witnesses to JFK's assassination that Kiel has interviewed, new information relating to the recent release of the JFK files as well as a number of other important topics. These topics include: New Research on Mr. Hoover, A Closer Look at Hoo...

Into the Labyrinth

In Search of Daidalos

by Michael Wilson, PhD

2026

Long before Leonardo da Vinci, there was Daidalos. He was one of the greatest minds of the ancient world: architect, inventor, sculptor, scientist, and engineer. His name survives in legend as the first human to fly and as the father of Ikaros, whose fatal fall became a timeless warning about ambition. But Daidalos was far more than a myth. This book uncovers the historical figure behind the legend and presents Daidalos as the earliest known polymath, anticipating Leonardo da Vinci by nearly 3,000 years. Drawing on archaeology, classical sources, and ancient texts, it situates Daidalos within the real political and technological world of Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece, and the wider Mediterranean of the second millennium BCE. Yet genius came at a cost. Daidalos was implicated in the ...

The Vagina Dialogues

What Every Woman (and Every Partner) Needs to Know about Vaginal Health, Pleasure, and Empowerment

by William B. Miller Jr. MD

2026

The Vagina Dialogues is a bold, science-based guide that empowers women to take charge of their health and well-being in the 21st century. Grounded in the latest medical research, it reveals the vital connection between vaginal health and overall wellness--dispelling myths, challenging taboos, and replacing folklore with facts. From menstruation to menopause, sexual practices to childbirth, infections to conception, no subject is off-limits. With clarity and compassion, the book explains the female anatomy, the essential role of the vaginal microbiome, and the wide range of physiological, emotional, and sexual experiences that shape women's lives. For centuries, women's health has been marginalized and misunderstood. The Vagina Dialogues confronts that legacy and offers a trusted, wo...

The Rebirth of Nuclear Energy

Navigating the Transition to a Sustainable Energy Future for Policy Makers, Utility Planners, Engineers, and Environmental Strategists (Volume 1)

by Edward T. Burns, PhD

2026

This volume is part of a comprehensive two-volume set presenting a multi-dimensional framework and roadmap for integrating advanced nuclear energy into the 21st-century global energy transition. Written for policy makers, utility decision makers, engineers, and environmental strategists, The Rebirth of Nuclear Energy offers both the scientific grounding and strategic insight necessary to evaluate nuclear power's role in meeting urgent demands for carbon-free energy. Volume 1 provides the essential context that nuclear energy plays in meeting electrical energy demands: from the origins of nuclear power and its use for electric power generation to the considerations of reactor safety, licensing, changes in the fuel cycle, and proliferation concerns--all framed within moral and pragmatic c...

The Rebirth of Nuclear Energy

Appendices to Navigating the Transition to a Sustainable Energy Future for Policy Makers, Utility Planners, Engineers, and Environmental Strategists (Volume 2)

by Edward T. Burns, PhD

2026

This is volume 2 of a comprehensive two-volume set (each sold separately) presenting a multi-dimensional framework and roadmap for integrating advanced nuclear energy into the 21st-century global energy transition. Written for policy makers, utility decision makers, engineers, and environmental strategists, The Rebirth of Nuclear Energy offers both the scientific grounding and strategic insight necessary to evaluate nuclear power's role in meeting urgent demands for carbon-free energy. Volume 2 expands the case for nuclear energy by situating it within the global response to climate change and the rising energy demands. This volume is essential reading for policy makers, regulators, and sustainability professionals seeking data-driven insight into the interconnected challenges of greenh...

Introductory Thermodynamics

With Applications To Chemical Systems (2nd Edition)

by Pierre P. Infelta, PhD

2025

This revised and updated edition provides clear basic knowledge of thermodynamics fundamentals as well as their use and applications to chemical systems. Included in the text are some 100 examples, combining theoretical and numerical applications to illustrate the way in which the formal results can be applied. Color figures and illustrations serve to ease comprehension of the systems investigated as well as the results obtained. In the text, some of the most important statements and equations are highlighted. Undergraduate students will find the content easily accessible, while the coverage is thorough. We investigate various systems, those containing only one chemical species (phase equilibria for example), systems containing mixtures of non-reacting species and systems where chemical re...

Our Ancient Youth

A Perspective on Evolutionary Phylogeny and Ontogeny

by Robert C. Vannucci, MD, MA and Susan J. Vannucci, PhD

2025

The major purpose of this monograph is to describe hominin fossils that are the juvenile representatives of the various species of our human ancestral past in the context of the disciplines of ontogeny and phylogeny. Ontogeny is the study of development through the lifespan, while phylogeny is the study of evolution. The book is appropriate largely for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in the fields of developmental biology, neuroscience, and anthropology. The treatise is also accessible to a non-anthropological reader, as it provides some background pertaining to evolutionary principles and chronology. There are two major sections in the book. The first section is related to those critical characteristics that define hominins and to general concepts of ontogeny, a...

Gapology

How Winning Leaders Close Performance Gaps, 15th Anniversary Edition (Updated & Expanded)

by Mark Thienes and Brian Brockhoff

2025

Gapology is the term we coined to describe what Winning Leaders do differently to identify and close Performance Gaps within their teams. It all started with a curiosity. Mark Thienes was curious about what makes Winning Leaders win, what was missing from those underperforming, and whether success was a formal process that could be taught, replicated, and scaled. * For over a decade, he studied the behaviors, habits, and strategies of leaders who consistently produced winning results, comparing them to those who struggled. The answers came through in clear patterns. As he documented interviews and observations, he discovered that all Performance Gaps fall into one of three core categories: Knowledge Gaps, Importance Gaps, or Action Gaps... or some combination of the three. That insight ...

The Devil Lives in Haiti

How the World's Richest Colony Became the Poorest Nation in the Americas

by Bennett Blunt

2025

This book explores the reversal of the French colony of Saint-Domingue, from the richest plantation colony in the world (roughly 1700-1791) to the poorest country in the Americas (modern-day). A profitable plantation economy based on coffee and sugar was disastrously abandoned by the new Republic of 1805 in favor of peasant agriculture. The resulting isolation from the world market squandered the rich resources that had made white (and non-white) planters the envy of the colonial world. Where the hand of academic specialists points insistently to Haitian victimhood and powerlessness, Bennett Blunt dares to indicate the roads untraveled, the misguided strategies, and the landscape of missed opportunities through which post-colonial Haiti has arrived at its present state. What academic an...

Recipe for a 21st-Century Children's Crusade

Essays on Culture, Science, and Psychology

by Tomasz Witkowski, Foreword by Roy F. Baumeister

2025

Guidance for the modern perplexed. In this selection of critical and provocative essays, the author examines many of our popular beliefs about culture, science, psychology and psychotherapy. It serves as an antidote to the mixture of misinformation, intellectual pabulum, and misguided "common sense" that so often masquerades for wisdom in these turbulent times. This highly accessible book is a compelling read for all who are fascinated by the intersection of culture. science, and rational thought--from laymen and students to scientists and intellectuals. In these essays, we learn about a plethora of topics. Is it really useful for children to be spending time in extracurricular activities? Are anxiety and depression on the rise? Why are suicide rates skyrocketing? What kind of support s...

Understanding Your Child's Behavior and Development

A Parent's Guide to Milestones, Challenges, and Complex Conditions

by Dr. Kennedy Sabharwal; Dr. Michael Simon

2025

This book is a comprehensive, parent-friendly guide to the milestones, challenges, and conditions that shape a child’s growth from infancy through adolescence. Blending medical expertise with compassionate parenting advice, the authors help readers understand what’s typical, what might be cause for concern, and what they can do to foster resilience and emotional well-being at home. Whether you’re facing speech delays, sleep disruptions, or more complex diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or genetic syndromes, this book gives you the confidence to act early and wisely. It covers how to track developmental milestones, navigate healthcare systems, access interventions, and practice self-care—offering insight not just into your child’s behavior, but also your own mental health as a parent. Unli...

Geometry of the Triangle

An Introduction for Students and Professionals

by Jens Carstensen

2025

Triangle geometry is a captivating yet often overlooked subject in high school and university curricula. This book offers a clear and engaging introduction, presenting the fundamental lines, points, and circles associated with the triangle in an accessible and visually compelling way. Theorems and proofs are carefully developed with no steps omitted, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding. A wealth of full-color illustrations enhances the mathematical reasoning, making even complex concepts intuitive. Requiring only basic knowledge of school geometry, this book unveils surprising and elegant connections within triangle geometry. Readers will explore key topics, including the Euler line, nine-point circle, symmedians, halfway points, and more, each presented in a structured and re...

The Most American King

Abdullah of Jordan

by Aaron Magid

2025

This book is the first comprehensive biography on Jordan's King Abdullah. Drawing on interviews with over 100 individuals, including Abdullah's classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and CIA directors, The Most American King offers a thorough account of this key Arab leader. Aaron Magid, a former Amman-based journalist, charts Abdullah's path to power from a Massachusetts prep school to a British military academy to the throne. This book examines how Abdullah has remained in power for over a quarter century, surrounded by wars and refugee crises. While leaders nearby were ousted during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, Abdullah survived the wave of discontent.. The Most American King details Abdullah's efforts to cement an alliance with Washington. Despite leading a small desert country, ...

Harvesting the Waves

How Blue Parks Shape Policy, Politics and Peacebuilding in the South China Sea

by James Borton

2025

Harvesting the Waves explores how ecological diplomacy can bridge between conflicting interests, transforming disputed waters into zones of cooperation. The establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the South China Sea offers a promising strategy for easing geopolitical tensions. By promoting shared conservation goals and sustainable resource management, these efforts foster peaceful collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Drawing on extensive research and real-world case studies, this book illuminates the intricate balance between environmental stewardship and international relations. It delves into the science behind MPAs, their proven effectiveness in preserving biodiversity, and the socio-economic benefits they offer coastal communities. Through engaging storyte...

Mental Health Minutes

200 Topics Designed to Promote Psychological and Cognitive Wellness

by Nate Shanok, PhD

2025

This book offers a comprehensive look at 200 mental health topics designed to promote peak psychological and cognitive wellness in students, professionals, and mental health enthusiasts. Each topic, presented in one page or less, includes clinical and historical examples, research studies, and personal anecdotes from the author. Key themes include the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, strategies for optimizing mental and neurological well-being, personality traits and interpersonal skills, common human emotions and how to recognize them, as well as introductory concepts in neuroscience and the remarkable capabilities of the human brain. The book is ideal for those seeking a broad overview of psychological and neuroscience topics, along with evidence-based strategies...

Medal Count--the Fate of Nations at the Olympics

How National Wealth, Democratic Government, Genetics, Immigration and Sports Accessibility Enable Athletic Empowerment That Explains Olympic Success

by Charles P. Theuer, MD, PhD

2025

This book explores complex factors that determine Olympic success, exploring why certain nations consistently dominate the medal tables while others struggle to secure even a single medal. Dr. Theuer, a physician and epidemiologist, applies statistical analyses to uncover the national characteristics that drive Olympic achievement, focusing on measurable factors such as national wealth and democratic governance. But the book also examines less quantifiable influences—genetics, the impact of immigration, and sports accessibility—providing a multifaceted view of athletic empowerment. In a sense, the book explores human empowerment viewed through the lens of Olympic success. Drawing inspiration from works like Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, ...

Descriptive Analysis of Sound and Silence in the Audiovisual Translations of American and Japanese Movies

How Silence and Sound Shape Cultural Perception in Film Translation

by Reito Adachi, Ph.D.

2025

This book delves into the powerful role of sound and silence in film translation, revealing how acoustic choices shape cultural perception and audience experience. Through in-depth analyses of acclaimed films like Spirited Away and The Lego Movie, it shows how subtle shifts in silence, sound effects, and music can bridge or widen the cultural divide. Perfect for translators, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the hidden layers of cross-cultural storytelling.

Water Resources Management

Practical Technologies for Solving Water Scarcity Across the Globe

by Barry Safa, PE

2025

Water scarcity is a pressing global issue that demands both immediate and long-term solutions. This book explores real-world strategies to address water shortages, offering practical approaches for both emergency situations and sustainable water management. In times of natural disasters, unexpected population migration, or infrastructure failures, quick action is crucial. The book reviews effective short-term solutions such as water and sanitation kits, temporary package treatment systems, and transporting water via bottles or tankers. These immediate responses can help mitigate the effects of sudden water shortages and provide relief to affected communities. For long-term water management, the book examines both demand reduction and increased water production. It highlights conserva...

Torah for Mental Health

Jewish Wisdom for Psychological Growth

by Tal Sessler, Ph.D.

2025

The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places, observed Ernest Hemingway in his youth. By fixing and integrating ourselves, taught Rabbi Isaac Luria in the 16th century, we also contribute to the grand cosmic endeavor of universal healing and repair. This book offers sustained reflections about what the Torah has to say about seminal emotive states such as anxiety, fear, depression, empathy, resilience, post traumatic growth, anger and self-compassion, to name but a few. The book also explores how to attain spiritual and psychological virtues such as forgiveness, letting go of resentments, as well as the cultivation of humility, integrity, emotional intelligence and active listening. If you are interested in dialogues between Torah wisdom and var...

Freedom

Clear Thinking and Inspiration from 5,000 Years of Greek History

by Evaggelos Vallianatos, Ph.D.

2025

In this book, Vallianatos paints a picture of freedom in Greek history and civilization. Freedom for the Greeks, he says, has been like breathing air. He documents how freedom gave birth to the great achievements of Greek civilization. The Greeks repeatedly defeated large invading Persian armies in early fifth century BCE. Those heroic victories secured Greek and Western civilization. Modern Greeks also won over large Turkish forces in the 1820s, thus establishing the independence of Greece. In 1940, the Greeks defeated a large Italian army, winning the first victory of WWII. The result of the triumph of freedom, especially in ancient Greece, Vallianatos says, was an explosion of light. Civilization bloomed with the craftsmanship of the Bronze Age, 3,100 BCE, the poetry of Homer, the Ol...

Surviving Violence

How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats

by Nikki J. Burgett

2025

Violence can strike without warning--will you be ready? This guide empowers you to stay prepared, proactive, and in control. Combining expert insights with real-world examples, it goes beyond survival tactics to help you master your instincts, sharpen your responses, and build resilience. You’ll learn to: • Recognize early warning signs and assess risks • Develop a proactive mindset and response plan • Stay focused and resilient under stress • Protect yourself and others in any situation Whether at home, in public, or on the move, this book equips you to prepare for, prevent, and respond effectively. Take control before threats begin and own your safety with confidence. This book is a powerful guide for those who refuse to be victims in an increasingly unpredictable world. ...

California Guide to Criminal Evidence 2024-25 (8th edition)

Text, Cases, and Commentary on the Law of Evidence in California and Federal Courts for Attorneys and Judges

by Judge Elia V. Pirozzi (Ret.)

2025

This treatise is used by attorneys and judges throughout California as a comprehensive resource on evidentiary and constitutional issues. It is unique in its approach with numerous checklists, courtroom scripts and easy-reference charts. eBook edition (no subscription required) on Google Books for promotional price of $99. ( The California Guide to Criminal Evidence, currently in its 8th edition, is the one publication in California that provides a systematic approach for practitioners and judicial officers to efficiently address evidentiary and constitutional issues during a trial or motion hearing. Complete with federal and state case and statutory law, legal commentary, and comprehensive easy-to-access flowcharts and tables, the California Guide to Criminal Evidence is the prima...

The Unwritten Chronicles of Western Civilizations' Greatest Confrontations

An Imaginary Walk through an Alternate History

by Markus J. Michael

2025

The Persians triumph at Marathon and proceed to conquer Greece. Hannibal annihilates the Roman army at Zama, paving the way for a magnificent Carthaginian empire that dominates the Western Mediterranean for centuries. The Spanish Armada obliterates the forces of Queen Elizabeth I, who is taken captive and sent to Spain, while a Spanish-occupied England endures a brutal second Counter-Reformation. This book delves into the alternative outcomes of a dozen of the most pivotal battles in Western history, examining the cultural and political forces that shaped their aftermath—often more decisive in the course of history than the battles themselves. Alongside meticulously researched accounts, the author presents contemporary texts that illuminate these historical episodes from unexpected and ...

The Trouble with Medicine

Bad Behavior and Who Gets the Money

by Sheryl Walker, MD

2025

This is the autobiographical journey of a female anesthesiologist in the American healthcare system where greed and lust for more is controlling everything we do. Are you tired, frustrated, and angry with the healthcare industry? Do you feel like you aren't getting the care you need even though you have health insurance? You are not alone. The Trouble with Medicine takes you on the journey of one female physician from growing up in Appalachia to becoming a medical doctor. Dr. Sheryl Walker courageously speaks up for those who feel like they can't or fear retribution if they do, as she shares her journey from medical education and residency training to working life thereafter. She describes gender discrimination, socioeconomic discrimination, specialty discrimination, and sexual harassme...

Document Image Analysis

Table Detection, Analysis and Format Preservation

by Akmal Jahan MAC, PhD and Roshan G. Ragel, PhD

2024

While Optical Character Recognition (OCR) techniques have made significant strides, they often fall short when dealing with non-text elements in documents. This gap highlighted the need for comprehensive solutions that recognize text and accurately detect and reconstruct tables and other graphical components. Our collaborative research efforts, extensive experiments, and continuous learning have culminated in developing the algorithms presented in this book, a testament to the power of teamwork in overcoming challenges. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the problem domain, existing techniques, and our proposed solutions. We begin with an introduction to the challenges of digitizing printed documents, highlighting the limitations of current OCR methods and the...

Parasitology for Parents

A Guide for Domestic and Travel Acquired Parasitic Diseases for Children

by Michael W. Simon, MD, PhD

2024

This book is a handy and necessary resource that reviews the risks of exposure to parasitic illnesses from domestic and international travel with specific relevant information about their transmission, symptoms and treatment. This is Dr. Simon's third "Owners Manual" for parents, grandparents, family members and anyone participating in child care. The series provides information across the spectrum of wellness and health issues for children of all ages, infants to young adults. He has observed that those traveling both domestic and international for school, service or life experience frequently return home ill. They were uninformed about the risks of exposure and illness from parasites acquired by specific travel exposures. This has been an overlooked and neglected area of medicine. On ...

Tales of Minoa and Apocalypse

From Athens to Ancient Japan

by Toru Nakamura

2024

This book presents the following: the facts and myths concerning Minoa; the catastrophic earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic eruption in the Aegean Sea; Greece before and after its Dark Ages; and their historical connection with Japan’s ancient society. Some historical developments of civilization are deeply rooted in the awful apocalyptic events of nature which were metamorphosed or personified later by mythologies. That being the case, there is an undeniable mythological similarity between Greece and Japan. WORDS OF PRAISE Nakamura's scholarly, magnificent sweep of the cultural and socioeconomic advances by Minoan society [on Crete] in ancient times opened my eyes to a historic period with lessons for today’s world. A must-read book that deepens our understanding of how extreme weather...

Operating Manual for Enlightenment

Recreating Your Mind (Revised Edition)

by Lincoln Stoller

2024

This book is not offering enlightenment, it's describing it. The enlightened mind unites intellect and emotion despite their separation being built into the structure of our brains. This split appears in the mythic division between our lower and higher natures, and the separation of mind and body. Intellect and emotion function in concert. As color and shape are to vision, one complements the other. When fully integrated, they cannot be taken apart. The topics in the book's first half lean toward the intellectual. The second half looks at the division from the emotional side. What we are separating with one hand, we are putting together with the other. Struggle: We naturally consider our problems as different from ourselves. We see them in our environment, and rely on our skills and ins...

Understanding Machine Understanding

Does AI Really Know What It Is Talking About?

by Ken Clements

2024

This is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of machine understanding, its evaluation, and its implications. The book proposes a new framework, the Multifaceted Understanding Test Tool (MUTT), for assessing machine understanding across multiple dimensions, from language comprehension and logical reasoning to social intelligence and metacognition. Through a combination of philosophical analysis, technical exposition, and narrative thought experiments, the book delves into the frontiers of machine understanding, raising fundamental questions about the cognitive mechanisms and representations that enable genuine understanding in both human and machine minds. By probing the boundaries of artificial comprehension, the book aims to advance our theoretical grasp on the ...

Israeli Society

From Social Unrest to War in Gaza

by Eyal Lewin, PhD

2024

This work constitutes a groundbreaking contribution to the literature of Israel studies. It examines Israeli society's journey through 2023, highlighting its swift transformation from political fragmentation, turmoil, and civil unrest to national unity and complete mobilization. This sudden change that occurred on October 7, 2023, is described in a broader historical and cultural context. Readers of this groundbreaking work are treated to an in-depth analysis of the significant events of 2023, ranging from the legal and political implications of the announcement of judicial reform plans to the political disruptions that followed. Drawing on Jonathan Sacks's notion of a national covenant, David Ben-Gurion's concept of Halutzim, and Henri de Saint-Simon's ideas on avant-garde groups, this...

My Lifelong Journey from Livestock Caretaker to a Climate Change Advocate

From Ethiopia to Sweden

by Mengistu Woube

2024

The main purpose of writing this book is to share my lifelong experiences gained throughout the years covering major topics including the environment and climate change that I felt are important to share with my readers. The topics depict my accumulated knowledge and skills and the challenges I faced indicating how each of us go through ups and downs in life. Much of the discussion focuses on my exposure to tough and successful times in Ethiopia, Sweden and in 30 other countries around the globe. The second purpose of preparing this book is to inform my readers about the Ethio-Swedish historical links and current relationships and to answer a primary question that comes to mind, and that is: 'what can we learn from Sweden' (how Sweden handle environment and adopt climate change) as well as...

Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe

by Douglas Long, RN, MBA, PhD

2024

Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe is every nurse’s guidebook to understanding this subject. Nurses will learn what they need to do to keep their patients safe and stay within the legal limits of a nursing license as well as their employer’s policies. Just as important, nurses will learn how to take on new roles and expand their scope of practice safely and responsibly. Europe is a vast region with a diversity of laws, economies, healthcare practices, and languages. Nurses need to understand what is consistent across the region, and what is different in their country. In any European country, nursing leaders, government regulators, and scholars will better understand how the nursing scope of practice defines the profession and how it can be used to promote nursing professionalism. T...

Femininity

The Enigma of Gender Identity

by Riccardo Dri

2024

In this thought-provoking book, the author explores the intricate dynamics of gender identity, challenging conventional ideas about what defines being a man or a woman. The narrative underscores the critical distinction between sex—biological differences—and gender—socially constructed roles. It argues that understanding identity requires recognizing the influence of both biological and cultural factors. The book begins by questioning the validity of traditional gender definitions, proposing that identity is shaped by a complex interplay between nature and culture. It delves into the philosophical aspects of life and death, suggesting that gender identity is not merely a conscious choice but a result of both biological and societal forces. Further, it scrutinizes gender theory, criti...

The Mumbo Jumbo Fix

A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication (UPDATED EDITION)

by Michael J. Grace, JD, CPHRM

2024

The Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication tackles the vital subject of healthcare miscommunication which is a leading cause of patient harm. It is the first book of its kind geared to all three essential participants--doctors, nurses, AND patients. Written by a medical malpractice trial attorney, hospital risk manager, and healthcare educator, its unique holistic approach provides real-world practical solutions in a concise, easy-to-read, and entertaining format. No other book in the field has been written by someone with equivalent “boots on the ground” experience. And the author’s original cartoons are sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face. The Mumbo Jumbo Fix contains up-to-date content including communication strategies in the post-C...

Topographic Mapping

Covering the Wider Field of Geospatial Information Science & Technology (GIS&T) SECOND EDITION

by John N. Hatzopoulos, Despina J. Hatzopoulos

2024

This book is addressed to students and professionals, and it is aimed to cover as much as possible the broader region of topographic mapping as it has evolved into a modern field called geospatial information science and technology. More emphasis is placed on using scientific methods and tools materialized in algorithms and software to produce practical results. For this reason, beyond the written material, there are also many educational and professional software programs written by the first author to help comprehend the individual methodologies developed. The Target of this book is to provide the people who work in fields of applications of topographic mapping (environment, geology, geography, cartography, engineering, geotechnical, agriculture, forestry, geointelligence, etc.) a source...

Libations of the Eighteenth Century

A Concise Manual for the Brewing of Authentic Beverages from the Colonial Era of America and Other Places (2nd Edition)

by David A. Woolsey

2024

This manual works equally well for the novice brewer, the advanced brewer, and food historians or Living History enthusiasts. Having an emphasis on Colonial America, within may be found more than fifty recipes for beer and ale as well as mead and hard cider, extracted from historic recipes two or more centuries old. In addition, coffee and tea recipes have a place within, plus recipes for Christmas wines, egg nogg, bounce, several versions of punch, and more than a dozen other mixed drinks. Fear not, for all of the recipes are converted over to modern measurements, taste tested, and are in easily handled amounts. No historic food library is complete without this work. REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISE As a professional chef I found this book informative as well as easy to apply, for brewing...

Crash Baby Crash

Living Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration

by Chris Van Camp

2024

Do you know deep emotional darkness as well as peak experiences? Do you often feel like an outcast?Then this book is the gamechanger you need. Crash Baby Crash is a courageous book about autonomy and nonconformism, about personal development and deep-seated empathy, as well as about the driving force of emotions and the importance of the search itself. It is a positive story that can reveal, for many, that the intense life they have lived was nothing but a process of becoming who they can truly be. This book offers you the ultimate tools to begin your long journey of self-examination. Crash Baby Crash is an eye opener, the ideal introduction to the ideas of Dabrowski. REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISE "This is the first book about Dabrowski's work that I have seen that captures the e...

Stress Management for First Responders

Proven Tools to Manage Your Day-to-Day Stress

by Richard E. Farmer

2024

This book is about the effects of stress on our nation’s people who are involved in police work, corrections, firefighters and related fire service employees, rescue and ambulance staff, emergency medical personnel including doctors and nurses, and members of the armed forces. It is dedicated to the effects of these various roles on the people who engage in the work. People who are engaged in one or more of these roles should read it and have the opportunity to better understand their own reactions to work-related stress. It clearly focuses on creating an understanding of the sources of stress that are common to these roles, how that affects us as individuals, and provides an understanding of how to healthfully cope with the stress in all of our lives. Readers will have the opportunity ...

Addicted to Grief

Life After Alexus Died

by Amelia Ochoa

2024

In writing about grief, I hope my story can help parents and loved ones who are struggling with the death of a child. No matter the age, the death of a child seems unnatural. Untimely. It hurts, but you are not alone; the world is full of us. I am here to share my story with you and explain why I had to break my addiction to grief for my child, Alexus. After going through the whole ordeal, I told myself that I needed to finalize this process we all call grief. I had to be the mother that my kids needed. I needed to be the strong and courageous woman that God put me on this earth to be--the woman I was before Alexus died. I wrote this book with the hopes of helping others understand their own grief and, hopefully, find their way through the concepts that grief has imposed upon us all....

World Languages and Cultures in the Public Sphere

Selected Proceedings of the 25th Southeast Conference on Languages, Literatures, and Film

by Margit Grieb, Will Lehman, Yves-Antoine Clemmen, eds.

2024

The essays in this volume represent a cross-section of current scholarship examining the implications of the concept of Offentlichkeit (the public sphere), originally conceived by the German philosopher Jurgen Habermas in the early 1960s, in his socio-historical study Strukturwandel der Offentlichkeit (The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere). The contributions herein add to the discourse surrounding an evolving public sphere using diverse perspectives to explore a variety of contexts in which this concept appears and reappears. For almost forty years, the Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures and Film (SCFLLF) has been a premier platform for the discussion and dissemination of the latest scholarship in the Humanities, with emphasis on non-English area studies. The cur...