What Is Life and What Is Consciousness
What is life? What is consciousness? This book tackles these age-old questions with a new concept: matter-related information. It demonstrates that information is an indispensable contributor to the organization and functionality of all living systems.
The British Sovereign Base Areas in the Island of Cyprus
Due to its strategic position, Cyprus has always been a prize for great powers. This book examines Britain’s long historical link to the island, focusing on the unique sovereign military bases retained after independence. How were they established and how do they function?
This book covers core estimation methods, intelligent condition assessment, and management for energy storage systems. It provides a theoretical foundation and practical guide with rich examples for researchers and practitioners seeking to innovate in the field.
Western Azerbaijan and the Zangezur Corridor
This book explores the Zangezur Corridor, a geopolitically critical region connecting Turkey and Azerbaijan. Expert scholars reveal how this is more than a transit route—it is a potential turning point capable of reshaping regional geopolitics and fostering peace and cooperation.
This book discusses insulin’s role in health and the link between insulin resistance and diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. It provides an up-to-date review of the types, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies for managing this critical health issue.
A Treatise on the Capitalist Society, Second Edition
Language is the foundation of capitalism. This book uses this unique lens to redefine private property, challenge Marx’s theory of surplus value, and reveal the wage labor system as a cooperative one, deepening your understanding of our economic reality.
This collection of solved problems in Organic Chemistry offers exemplary solutions with commentary. It is a useful tool for training for competitions, Chemistry Olympiads, and for gaining the in-depth knowledge necessary for university studies in Organic Chemistry and medicine.
An Introduction to Roundworms
Discover roundworms: the Earth’s most pervasive yet little-known animals. This book reveals their impact on our health, agriculture, and ecosystems, and their vital role in space research, environmental monitoring, and pest control. Features interviews with renowned scientists.
Atticism and Koine in Greek Prose Texts by Jewish Authors
This book evaluates the Bible’s linguistic and literary background, revealing its Hebrew and Greek traditions. It offers valuable information for scholars of religion and language, and a wider audience interested in the controversial language of Jesus and the first Christians.
Our Human Quest for Unity and Freedom
In the face of planetary crises and possible self-extinction, these essays envision a way toward a viable human future. Drawing on philosophical literature from West and East, they focus on the urgent need to unite humanity under the principle of unity in diversity.
This book offers an interfaith model for religious education to combat intolerance. Through structured dialogue, it shows how to increase understanding, reduce prejudice, and create tolerant, inclusive societies. A practical guide for educators, institutions, and governments.
Mangroves are extremely important coastal ecosystems, but many species are endangered. This book provides a collection of comprehensive information on the status of mangrove forests worldwide to help evolve common strategic plans for their global conservation and restoration.
A practical guide to numerical methods in structural engineering for students and professionals. Drawing on 30+ years of experience, this book bridges theory and practice, showing how to design safe, economical structures with worked examples in both SI and US customary units.
This book challenges assumptions about cultural differences between China and the West, questioning ideas like China being collectivist and the West individualist. It explores how technology and culture intersect to shape how consumers think, choose, and behave online.
The Application of Hudud in Indonesia
Focusing on Aceh, Indonesia, this book examines how Islamic hudud punishments are put into practice. It delves into the complex tensions between national laws, local religious goals, and human rights, exploring how Sharia is adapted within a modern democratic context.
Neuroscience in Criminal Law
This work assesses how neuroscience informs the protection of fundamental rights in Canada. We analyze the application of ‘neurolaw’ in cases involving cruel punishment for adolescents, the capacity to consent, and the decriminalization of certain psychoactive substances.
Best Practices in a Child-Friendly Justice System and Child Rights
This multidisciplinary book is dedicated to child rights protection across criminal, civil, and administrative law. It addresses key issues like juvenile justice, the rights of child victims, and restorative justice. Intended for lawyers, social workers, and psychologists.
A practical guide to Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, & Julius Caesar, designed for English language learners. It simplifies Shakespeare’s complex language with act-wise summaries, character analysis, & key themes to help you explore his dramatic genius with confidence.
Integrated Gas Sensing and Biomarker Detection
At the forefront of innovation, this book offers a deep dive into gas sensing technology, with a unique emphasis on integrating machine learning to enhance sensor performance. A multidisciplinary guide bridging chemistry, electronics, and AI for researchers and engineers.
Collections reflect the passions of their owners, but how did people get to see them? This book investigates an understudied field: “access” to collections before public museums. The essays show there were diverse types of access that served a range of purposes.