This book focuses on the transformation of Turkish modernisation and democratisation. Contributors examine the dynamics behind the decline of democratic standards, the effects of the EU membership process, and the projection of domestic political struggles.
The Gladiators vs. Spartacus, Volume 1
Using unpublished sources, this book documents the intense rivalry between movie productions of The Gladiators and Spartacus. This little-known chapter of Hollywood’s blacklist history was key to Dalton Trumbo’s successful effort to win screen credit.
This volume offers diverse international perspectives on Medical English as a lingua franca—a growing phenomenon with impacts on quality healthcare and patient safety. This interdisciplinary book is vital for researchers, educators, practitioners, and healthcare institutions.
This book offers new approaches to Iberian and Ibero-American cultures, with emphasis on Portuguese-Galician, Basque, and Catalan identities after the Spanish Civil War. It discusses issues of memory, social dynamics, and transatlantic exchanges with South America and Africa.
This book chronicles the journey of the Epilepsy Society of Australia, from humble beginnings to a leading professional body. It details the society’s growth, its role in advancing knowledge and technology, and its contribution to training some of the world’s leading experts.
For new and seasoned investors, this book provides crucial knowledge of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Blockchain. It covers the most important elements investors need to know, including regulation risk and robust trading strategy.
This book examines the influence of solar activity on the light trapping of insects. Using data from a huge amount of moths from multiple continents, it demonstrates that the Sun has a multifaceted effect on their flight activity—an unprecedented finding.
Voices of the Chronically Ill
This book describes what it is like to embody the chaos of chronic illness and the related loss and remaking of one’s sense of self. Through first-person narratives, it reveals vulnerability, suffering, and brokenness, yet also endurance and fortitude.
This book studies contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian poets influenced by the Greco-Roman tradition. The comparison between poets from the two countries highlights the cultural community that unites them through the common theme of travels, routes, and symbolic adventures.
Post-Newtonian Hydrodynamics
This book develops post-Newtonian kinetic and phenomenological theories, deriving hydrodynamic equations and exploring astrophysical applications like stellar structure, Jeans instability, and galaxy rotation curves. For physicists, astrophysicists, and advanced students.
Reporting Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The use of Alternative Performance Measures (APMs), or “Non-GAAP” earnings, has triggered a strong debate. Are they useful information for predicting future cash-flows, or an opportunistic tool that reduces reliability? This book provides insights on the economics of APMs.
A fresh perspective on Gerard Manley Hopkins. This book argues that his artistic vision, not his faith, was the foremost concern in his poetry. It explores how themes of anxiety and transience shaped his voice, revealing his belief that they enhance rather than hinder creativity.
As one of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine, 3D printing has become an integral part of healthcare. This book explores its growth and how it is improving patient care with better quality, customized designs, and lower costs, providing insight for researchers and students.
Japanese Sensibility and Oriental Wisdom
Drawing on a 40-year career as a diplomat, this book demystifies Japanese culture. It is the first in English to examine the twin concepts of Japanese sensibility and Oriental wisdom, arguing for their vital role in fostering closer cooperation between East and West.
Hybrid Learning in English Language Teaching
This collection offers diverse perspectives on English Language Teaching, grounded in empirical studies. Exploring concepts from motivation to technology, it offers insights into the future of hybrid learning and is essential for all ELT professionals and teacher trainers.
This book investigates what songwriters read before they start singing. It explores the complex intertextual connections between popular songs and literary works, showing how lyrics adapt material from sources like poems, novels, plays, films, the Bible, and Shakespeare.
This book unmasks the legend of Leonardo da Vinci. Rediscovered documents show the artist was two different men: a Tuscan painter and an Ottoman agent. Crucially, a document proves the painter died in 1499, revealing the true artist of the Mona Lisa: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio.
Explore compound figures of speech like hyperbolic metaphor. This groundbreaking book reveals their complex, context-driven meanings. Drawing on experimental evidence, it reshapes our understanding of how we interpret figurative language and its impact on communication.
This book outlines the surgical and prosthetic stages of dental implantation. The reader is guided through using digital tools at every stage, from treatment planning and patient selection to surgical execution, restorative modalities, and postoperative care.
Richard Castle is one of Ireland’s most important 18th-century architects, yet this is the first book devoted to his life and career. Using extensive research, it uncovers his surprising personal history and refutes long-held misconceptions about his name, family, and religion.
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