Open Book
This book of essays is a meeting of minds passionate about tempting language from imagination onto the page. For writers at all levels, it will inspire your imagination and tune your craft as you make that leap from “What if?” to the page.
Hyaenids
How do we differentiate between bone collections made by hyaenas and those of hominids? This study examines three hyaena species, finding that environmental conditions have a critical impact on the gnawing and fragmentation patterns left on bones.
Ngongkum’s innovative reading of Dennis Brutus’ poetry underlines its concern for suffering humanity in the apartheid context and beyond. She brings to the fore the different motifs, strategies and artistry with which Brutus succeeds in initiating revolt through art.
This text explores ways in which universities in East Africa can better serve the common good. Each essay presents insightful discussions of the role of quality assurance in creating educational systems that are relevant to the global knowledge economy.
The Legend, Lore and Spirit of the Water Horse
This book explores the legends of the water horse in mythology, folklore, and art. It delves into the romance and mystery of water as a sacred, cleansing element and also as an untamed, disruptive force. How are these manifestations linked to the human psyche?
The Impact of Gender Differences on the Conflict Management Styles of Managers in Bangladesh
This book examines why female managers in Bangladesh imitate male conflict styles to survive. While this results in no apparent gender differences, a global shift valuing “feminine” qualities is transforming the workplace and its patriarchal dynamics.
Leading scholars of practical rationality and human action—including Alfred Mele, Michael Bratman, and Joshua Knobe—discuss central questions on agency, deliberation, and akrasia. The outcome is of great interest to philosophers, economists, and psychologists.
This book provides theory on artificial intelligence techniques and insight on application development. It is for academicians, practitioners, and students seeking a deep understanding of the latest paradigms in AI to develop intelligent systems for the benefit of humanity.
The Aphorisms of Yi Deok-mu
This volume brings together excerpts from Seongyuldang nongso and Imokgusimseo by the 18th-century scholar Yi Deok-mu. The thoughtful discourse presented here offers considerable comfort and joy to contemporary readers, in an age sadly dominated by a dog-eat-dog mentality.
A comprehensive source for IMGs preparing for USMLE step 2 CS. This book addresses common IMG challenges with easy approaches to prepare efficiently, recall key points, and build confidence. Simple language with illustrations and mnemonics facilitates learning and recall.
Muge 150th
This first volume of Muge 150th focuses on the Mesolithic structures of the Muge and Sado Valleys. Contributions cover a wide range of archaeological and anthropological themes, including diet, migration, settlement, technology, and social complexity.
This work investigates the algebraic theory of corner subrings in Banach and C*-algebras. We propose a general approach to explore when topological properties are consequences of algebraic assumptions, with results for C*-algebras and ternary rings of operators.
The PDS, successor to East Germany’s Communist party, enjoyed unique success before fusing into Die Linke. This book asks why, exploring if this was eastern German sentiment or new Marxism, and concludes its success is nourished by eastern particularism.
Jamaican Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison’s poetry uses Sufism to heal the trauma of the Middle Passage. This book examines how she applies Sufi ideals to a Caribbean context, showing how its message resonates with Jamaican-based religions and creates a new literary canon.
Gender is everywhere, from the cradle to the grave. Like the air, it is all around us, seldom thought of, but always present. Spanning literature, politics, sex, and religion, we hope you enjoy this volume and take away something you did not anticipate.
Sustaining Excellence in ‘Communicating across the Curriculum’
This book presents cross-cultural best practices for using communication skills to enhance learning across disciplines. Featuring experiences from institutions worldwide, it highlights intriguing similarities and differences for scholars and teachers.
Medieval Skepticism, and the Claim to Metaphysical Knowledge (Volume 6
This collection of essays explores medieval skepticism and metaphysical knowledge. It features scholarly exchanges on Siger of Brabant’s strategy against the skeptic, Walter Chatton’s critique of Ockhamism, and key issues in the metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas.
Evolutionary Theist
The culmination of fifty years of research on American liberal religious thought, this study of Minot J. Savage completes the author’s work on the empirical tradition within the Free Religious Association.
Why do adults write about the child and why do they choose to depict children? Georgieva looks at various examples from literature, art and film to analyze aspects of adults’ outlook on the child, and what it tells us about the adult, paying special attention to the “eye” motif.
Freond ic gemete wið
This book offers a mosaic of perspectives on medieval Britain. Its chapters present focused analyses of language, literature, and society from the Anglo-Saxon period to the late Middle Ages, offering new readings of texts and exploring language change.