This book proves that when science and literature, especially poetry, interact, transdisciplinary fields are created. Merging diverse disciplines offers solutions to wicked problems by finding common ground, connecting the academy to society, and reshaping the world.
These papers challenge the rigid division of linguistics into sub-disciplines. They probe the frontiers between semantics, pragmatics, syntax, speech, and writing, producing an eclectic, thought-provoking collection of rare originality and quality.
My Life as A Forensic Sociologist
A forensic sociologist involved in criminal trials, Dr. Erickson acts as an expert witness for the defence or prosecution. This is the real-life story of her involvement with violent crime, visiting scenes in the dead of night to uncover discoveries for her testimony.
Proverbs are gems of folklore that offer insight into human behaviour and a culture’s philosophy. As Francis Bacon said, “The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its proverbs”. This collection contains over 1000 Greek and English proverbs with translations.
18 Stories of the Skin
When disease tears our skin apart, the trauma is both physical and emotional. This book gathers patient stories to find the fundamental humanity, compassion, and empathy for those who suffer, seeking to dignify each life in the face of an illness that is not their fault.
This book explores uncommon diseases, explaining their symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment. This volume represents important introductory material for medical, pharmacy, and all other health science students.
Communicating without Language and Grammar
This book introduces a new hard science, born from the effort to solve the problems of linguistics. This new approach provides a scientific theory that unifies the hard sciences, soft sciences, and the humanities, focusing on people, not abstract grammar or language.
Human Development II
This title offers an overview of a wide range of contemporary issues in education and society, including emotional intelligence, family, and personal development, and represents a useful manual for students and the general public interested in the social sciences.
From Truth and truth
Francis Etheredge investigates the interrelationship between reason and sense through a philosophical exploration of “being”, noting that “sense” is subtly sensitive through reason.
Pronunciation Instruction for Brazilians
This book helps Brazilian learners overcome English pronunciation difficulties. It connects theory and practice, using empirical data to inform communicative activities. Suitable for classroom or self-study, it includes an answer key and CD.
Ireland is changing so rapidly that many wonder where it is headed. This book probes the geographical, historical, social, and political currents at play, offering cogent insight into these changes and well-founded projections about the future.
The convergence of robotics, informatics, genetics, information technologies, and cognitive sciences will have a significant impact on society in the years to come. This volume provides some of the theoretical tools necessary to tackle the opportunities and risks of the future.
Agile Development in the Irish Software Industry
This book presents a change management framework for software companies transitioning to agile development. Utilising Kotter’s eight-step technique, it demonstrates how incorporating the Scrum process led to successful changes in a leading global company.
The Glynnese Glossary is a rare dictionary of the rich language developed by the families of Prime Minister William Gladstone and his wife, Catherine Glynne. Recorded by Lord Lyttelton, it’s a spoof dictionary parodying philology while recording Glynnese.
This study of teacher trainees in Luanda, Angola argues that current academic and research literacy practices are questionable and potentially harmful. It calls for a re-evaluation of assumptions about student capability and offers a powerful critique of traditional methods.
Few studies have analyzed anti-social behaviour in Northern Ireland. This book fills that gap, considering the Troubles, the role of paramilitary groups, and the impact of the political settlement to offer insight into how to respond to the problem.
The Aravalli Range’s Past, Present and Future Prospects
The Aravalli Mountains’ rich heritage is at a crossroads. Drawing on advanced geospatial technology and field research, this essential guide identifies critical threats and provides a powerful roadmap for sustainable, community-driven conservation.
Curious Collectors, Collected Curiosities
This interdisciplinary study investigates collecting from the sixteenth century to today. Using the cabinet of curiosity as a model, scholars expand our understanding of display, from art and film to everyday objects, showing its urgent relevance in our consumer age.
Online Pre-Evangelization
In an age of religious indifference, many efforts at evangelization fail without “pre-evangelization”—patiently tilling the soil to build the trust and openness for the Gospel to take root. This book takes a positive approach to leveraging new media for this essential work.
Human travel to other planets and launching satellites depend on rocket design. This book discusses the components of a rocket, their functionality, and their design in a straightforward way. For academics, students, and anyone intrigued by the inner workings of rocket science.