Navigating the Nineteenth-Century Institution
At its core is the pauper voice. This volume explores the New Poor Law and asylums through themes of pauper agency, dissent, and defiance, revealing how the poor negotiated a system that was fluid rather than fixed.
Management Accounting in the Third Millennium
This book is an innovative review of monetary and non-monetary incentive schemes and their effects on employee motivation and performance. It provides a schematic approach to navigate reward systems, offering practical insights and best practices for practitioners and managers.
A groundbreaking exploration of N-heterocycles, from their historical significance to diverse biological applications. This crucial reference connects the past, present, and future of these remarkable compounds, inspiring innovation and serving as a vital educational resource.
Butterfly Wings
Butterfly wing patterns evolved to protect against predators. But predators see a different world, reacting to colours and cues invisible to us. Their wings mimic dangerous animals—snakes, spiders, hawk eyes—to trigger alarm. Updated with new evidence and examples of mimicry.
Expanding Frontiers of Neonatal Care
Explore the fragile world of premature babies, their families, and caregivers. Written by an international team of experts, this book blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies, offering an accessible resource for students, educators, and professionals.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
This book explores communicative competence in foreign language education through a qualitative study of 4th grade children in Slovakian primary schools. It investigates how this crucial skill is regarded, developed, and understood in the classroom.
Was Whitby home to the earliest English woman writer? Was St Patrick born in Somerset? How did a saint rid Cornwall of a dragon? This book breaks spectacular new ground on Christianity in early Britain, revealing the hidden history of female writers in a world dominated by men.
Bridging Worlds through Translatology
Explore the world of Translatology, where language transcends boundaries and cultures merge. Discover how translators bridge linguistic gaps, preserve cultural nuances, and shape our global discourse. An indispensable guide for anyone intrigued by the power of words.
Complexity and Uncertainty in Contemporary Cities
Contemporary cities face growing complexity and uncertainty. This book reviews the history of systems thinking and provides a conceptual model applying systemic principles and foresight techniques to urban planning, facilitating collaborative and integrated approaches to cities.
Embark on a journey into the future of nutrition. This book explores the remarkable potential of millets as the cornerstone of tomorrow’s diet. Discover their role as functional foods, ensuring nutritional security and shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for us all.
This collection of reflective biographical accounts follows diverse academics on their journeys to becoming educational researchers. Their personal stories highlight the challenges, resolutions, and ‘what I wish I knew’, revealing a path that is profoundly transformational.
This first overview of Romanian political discourse analyzes genres from parliamentary debates to protest memes. The analysis reveals the specifics of the lesser-known Romanian style of political communication, fostering cultural awareness for an international readership.
Supporting the Training of Aviation English Trainers and Assessors
This guide helps train Aviation English experts and assessors to meet ICAO language requirements. Its ready-to-apply guidelines enhance flight safety by minimizing communication misunderstandings. A compact text for trainers, aspiring experts, and self-study.
With the Bees
Dissatisfied with commercial beekeeping? This guide offers a fresh, science-based method for the backyard beekeeper. It simplifies hive systems and minimizes interventions, making your hobby less labor-intensive, more affordable, and truly aligned with bees’ natural behavior.
Soil degradation and water stress threaten global agriculture. This book presents a comprehensive collection of research on harnessing plant–microbe interactions and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to mitigate abiotic stress and enhance crop performance.
Psychiatry has reduced the living person to mere brain chemistry, eliminating “Bios” from its practice. As its theoretical foundation crumbles and calls grow to abolish the discipline, this book counteracts such ambitions, arguing for a badly needed theoretical consciousness.
Explore the captivating world of alkaloids from plants, animals, and marine life. Crafted with clarity, this guide is an indispensable reference for students and researchers, providing deep insights into the chemistry and diverse applications of these natural compounds.
Next Generation Leadership and Management
In an era of remote work, traditional leadership is obsolete. This guide equips leaders with essential tools to manage diverse teams, navigate hybrid environments, and leverage technology. With actionable strategies for all leaders, don’t just adapt to change—lead it.
The Minister and his Peace
The eighteenth-century press significantly influenced politics, making or breaking careers. This book examines Lord Shelburne, the enigmatic Prime Minister who recognized US independence, investigating why he was so distrusted and challenging the view of him as an idealist.
Journey into the fascinating world of nanoparticles, microscopic wonders making giant strides in medicine, electronics, and environmental science. This book delves into how these tiny yet powerful particles behave differently, unlocking a future of endless possibilities.
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