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One More Slip: 1960s, Sydney … All is fair in love and Dior
by Marion Von AdlersteinAll is fair in love and Dior in this swingingly stylish sequel to The Freudian Slip.It is the sixties and times are changing. Hemlines are getting shorter, stockings are being discarded and women are doing it for themselves.At the advertising agency of Bofinger, Adams, Rawson & Keane, three women - Desi, Bea and Isabel - are making their way in a man's world. For them jingles and catchphrases are easy - having a life outside the office is so much harder.Adulterous affairs, pining for an overseas love and being used to exact revenge on a former fiancée all take their toll on these three fashionable women. But the changing social landscape means there are surprises in store - and that love can be found in the most unexpected places.PRAISE for Marion Von Adlerstein's previous novel, The Freudian Slip:'A perfect gift for anyone who can remember the 60s or aches to live in a world of red lips and hourglass curves.' The Australian Women's Weekly'a truly terrific book...A fast-paced, funny, fabulous read' The Daily Telegraph'a great beach read' Marie Claire'an intoxicating portrait of the 1960s' Sydney Morning Herald'a rollicking and entertaining read' Good Reading
Natural Horse Care: A Practical Guide
by Pat ColebyThis practical and definitive guide explains how to keep horses in excellent health the natural way.The vital roles of correct feed rations, vitamins and minerals in the health of a horse are fully explained; and practical guidance is given on topics such as selecting the right food, treating ailments with natural remedies, dealing with recovery from injury, and combating equine flu.Trainers, breeders and horsekeepers of all kinds will benefit enormously from Pat Coleby's many years of experience working with horses in the UK and Australia. She is a qualified vet, and also the author NATURAL PET CARE.
The Mars House: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
by Natasha Pulley'Pure Pulley' STUART TURTON'Joyful and profound' CATRIONA WARD'Simply unputdownable' THOMAS D. LEE'A work of staggering genius' IMRAN MAHMOOD'Charming and funny and perfectly paced' TEMI OH'A spiritual heir to Terry Pratchett' ROBIN STEVENS 'Book of the year for me' LAUREN JAMESJanuary Stirling was one of the principal dancers of London's Royal Ballet. Now he's a climate refugee bound for Tharsis, the notorious terraformed colony on Mars. It's a utopia for the naturalised population. For January, as a dangerous Earthstronger whose body is unadjusted to the weaker Martian gravity, it's a life sentence to hard labour and ferocious discrimination. But he will live.Aubrey Gale, energy trillionaire and hereditary senator, is running for election on a hardline platform to protect the native population from dangerous immigrants. The path to equality is simple, requiring all Earthstrongers who choose to come to Mars to undergo the disabling and sometimes fatal process of surgical naturalisation.Which is no life at all.When a disastrous media encounter plunges Aubrey and January's lives into chaos, the solution is a five-year made-for-reality-TV marriage that could secure January's future and ensure Aubrey's political success . . . but it soon becomes clear that thousands of lives hang in the balance, and nothing is as it seems.Timely and utterly unputdownable, The Mars House is an exceptional genre-blending story about privilege, strength, life, and love across class divisions - perfect for fans of Babel by R.F. Kuang, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
My Mother's Shadow: The Gripping Novel About A Mother's Shocking Secret That Changed Everything
by Nikola ScottAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother. But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister, she realises that her life so far has been a lie. But why?'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies. 'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly. 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' FabulousA NO. 1 BESTSELLER IN NORWAYA BESTSELLER IN ISRAELPerfect for fans of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate. Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets...1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family. They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous...Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death. When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned. Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of...and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever.'A compelling family story... Beautifully written and evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s' Sheila O'Flanagan.'Trembles with family secrets' Victoria FoxWhat readers are saying about My Mother's Shadow: 'One of the most enthralling, heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The poignant storyline is deeply affecting. Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'So beautifully written. In places it made me laugh out loud and in other places it made me cry. Poignant' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'I was hooked from beginning to end! Vivid characters and evocative scenes make this an enchanting read' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Stunning and emotional' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'This novel absolutely blew me away! I was left emotional and teary. It had me gripped from the startand is loaded with scenes that pull at the heartstrings! I cannot recommend this novel enough' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
AQA A Level Physics Student Book 1
by Nick England Jeremy Pollard Nicky Thomas Carol DavenportExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016AQA ApprovedExpand and challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of Physics with textbooks that build mathematical skills and provide practical assessment guidance. - Offers support for the mathematical requirements of the course with worked examples of calculations and a dedicated 'Maths in Physics' chapter- Measures progress and assess learning throughout the course with Test Yourself and Stretch and Challenge Questions to extend the most able pupils beyond A-level- Supports all 12 required practicals with applications, worked examples and activities included in each chapter- Develops understanding and enable self- and peer-assessment with free online access to 'Test yourself' answers.AQA A-level Physics Year 1 Student Book includes AS-level.
poyums
by Len PennieTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, SUNDAY POST AND iPAPER BESTSELLER And I have done more than just simply get by So much more than escape or survive Through the galvanisation of love, time and patience I’ll take hold of my story and thrive. After life that was seldom what life ought to be Through laughter and love I’ll be whole This story is mine from the cover to spine And the narrative I will control Whether she’s writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len’s voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers. The poems in this collection, both funny and fiercely feminist, announce a formidable new talent. Moving deftly between English and Scots, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.
The Modern Vulkan Cookbook: A practical guide to 3D graphics and advanced real-time rendering techniques in Vulkan
by Preetish Kakkar Mauricio MaurerDiscover essential real-time rendering techniques that can be extended or applied directly to existing or new rendering engines focusing only on VulkanKey FeaturesExplore a wide range of advanced 3D graphics programming techniques to leverage the full potential of Vulkan APILearn tips, tricks, and solutions to boost your 3D graphics for a wide range of cross-platform devicesImplement geometry projection, texturing, and lighting techniquesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionVulkan is a graphics API that gives the program total control of the GPU, allowing the GPU to be used to its full potential. This cookbook will uncover useful techniques for emerging new technologies, such as hybrid rendering, extended reality – mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) – and GPU-driven rendering, and even features a dedicated chapter to help you debug and profile your graphics applications with tips and tricks tested in real-world scenarios. The book starts by explaining basic Vulkan concepts while guiding you through the implementation of a basic graphics engine. The building blocks presented in the first few chapters will then help you implement more advanced techniques and algorithms, while getting you acquainted with the inner workings of Vulkan. Gradually, you’ll discover how Vulkan can be used to build hybrid renderers as well as leveraged for the future of graphics with AR/VR/MR. Moreover, you’ll gain an understanding of how it can be debugged or measured for performance. By the end of this book, you’ll be well versed in how to use Vulkan to write graphics applications and how graphics algorithms are implemented using Vulkan.What you will learnSet up your environment for Vulkan developmentUnderstand how to draw graphics primitives using VulkanUse state-of-the-art Vulkan to implement a wide variety of modern rendering techniques such as DLSS, TAA, OIT, and foveated renderingImplement hybrid techniques using rasterization and ray tracing to create photorealistic real-time enginesCreate extended reality (AR/VR/MR) applications using OpenXR and VulkanExplore debugging techniques for graphics applications that use VulkanWho this book is forThis book is for computer graphics engineers who have experience in at least one graphics API, such as OpenGL (any variations), DirectX, or Metal, and wish to delve into Vulkan using hands-on, practical examples. Graphics engineers looking to use Vulkan's capabilities to develop real-time hybrid renderers and create XR applications will also find this book helpful. Familiarity with graphics APIs (such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Metal, or DirectX), proficiency in C++ programming, and a basic understanding of computer graphics algorithms are assumed.
Web API Development with ASP.NET Core 8: Learn techniques, patterns, and tools for building high-performance, robust, and scalable web APIs
by Xiaodi YanDevelop web API applications using design patterns, advanced customization, and cutting-edge technologies, such as SignalR, gRPC, and GraphQL, while leveraging powerful cloud platforms and tools to accelerate developmentKey FeaturesGain proficiency in building modern ASP.NET Core web API applicationsDevelop the skills to effectively test, debug, and secure your web API applicationsStreamline development workflows and boost productivity with cloud computing platforms and industry-standard CI/CD toolsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWeb API applications have become increasingly significant in recent years, fueled by the ever-accelerating pace of technological advancements. However, with this rapid evolution comes a pressing challenge: the need to create web API applications that are not only functional but also adaptable, maintainable, and scalable to meet the demands of users and businesses alike. This book will help you address this challenge head-on, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to develop web API applications from scratch. By providing a deeper understanding of the various protocols implemented by ASP.NET Core, including RESTful, SignalR (WebSocket), gRPC, and GraphQL, supplemented by practical examples and optimization techniques, such as using middleware, testing, caching, and logging, this book offers invaluable insights for both newcomers as well as seasoned developers to meet modern web development requirements. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use cloud platforms such as Azure and Azure DevOps to enhance the development and operational aspects of your application. By the end of the book, you’ll be fully prepared to undertake enterprise-grade web API projects with confidence, harnessing the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core 8 to drive innovation.What you will learnBuild a strong foundation in web API fundamentalsExplore the ASP.NET Core 8 framework and other industry-standard libraries and tools for high-performance, scalable web APIsApply essential software design patterns such as MVC, dependency injection, and the repository patternUse Entity Framework Core for database operations and complex query creationImplement robust security measures to protect against malicious attacks and data breachesDeploy your application to the cloud using Azure and leverage Azure DevOps to implement CI/CDWho this book is forThis book is for developers who want to learn how to build web APIs with ASP.NET Core and create flexible, maintainable, scalable applications with .NET platform. Basic knowledge of C#, .NET, and Git will assist with understanding the concepts more easily.
Mastering AWS Security: Strengthen your cloud environment using AWS security features coupled with proven strategies
by Laurent MathieuExplore the depths of AWS security and learn how to design, implement, and maintain a secure cloud environment using state-of-the-art AWS technology Key FeaturesDive into AWS security concepts and technologies that can be applied for diverse use casesDesign and deploy secure AWS environments based on modern architectural principlesElevate your AWS security expertise with advanced techniques for automation and continuous improvementPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIf you’re trying to navigate the complex world of AWS security and fortify your organizational cloud environment, then this book is for you. Written by an accomplished cybersecurity and AWS cloud consultant, Mastering AWS Security will help you understand and master the complexities of AWS security. This book offers an in-depth and practical exploration of AWS security concepts, features, and services, focusing on how they apply to modern cloud-based application environments. As you progress, you’ll gain a thorough introduction to the art of security automation and DevSecOps. You’ll learn how to automate security tasks, integrate security into your development process, and maintain a high level of security as your applications evolve and scale. Emphasizing continuous monitoring and improvement, this book will teach you how to set up monitoring systems, interpret security data, and make informed decisions to enhance your security over time. Through real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to tackle the challenges and find solutions for securing AWS environments. By the end of this book, you’ll confidently secure your AWS environments, and stay up to date with the latest security trends and updates in the AWS ecosystem.What you will learnDiscover AWS IAM, access control models, and the principle of least privilegeGet to grips with VPC network security strategies and tools to protect and isolate your critical assetsLeverage and orchestrate AWS security services tailored to your environmentImplement encryption and data protection best practices in key AWS servicesExplore best practices to secure microservices and serverless architectures on AWSImplement security strategies for multi-tenant architecturesMaster the art of security automation and DevSecOps toolingWho this book is forThis comprehensive guide is for cloud architects, engineers, DevOps professionals, and AWS enthusiasts. Cybersecurity professionals who want to learn AWS security to protect their applications, data, and infrastructure from threats, ensure compliance with regulations, and build trust with customers, will also find this book useful.
Enterprise-Grade Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies: Proven strategies to digitally transform your business with hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
by Sathya AGLeverage cloud technologies, proven strategies, and effective frameworks to drive seamless digital transformation. Key FeaturesUnderstand the challenges enterprises face with cloud adoption and the importance of leadership visionLearn how to build the foundation for a vendor agnostic cloud-ready enterpriseDiscover best practices to architect an enterprise cloud strategy and responsibly innovate with emerging technologiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIn the past decade, cloud technology has evolved from a mere deployment platform into a driving force of innovation. However, navigating the complexities of cloud adoption, especially with a hybrid approach, presents significant challenges. Solving Hybrid Cloud Challenges for Enterprises is your trusted guide to overcome the problems encountered in this process. Written by a principal architect at Google with 15+ years of experience, this vendor agnostic book begins by exploring the case studies of enterprises stepping into the world of the cloud, highlighting the pivotal role of leadership vision and mindset in driving digital transformation. You’ll explore the basics of cloud technology, its impact on various industries, and the challenges of cloud adoption. As you dive deeper, you’ll find real-world use cases of enterprises that have digitally disrupted their respective industries by innovating in the cloud. From assessing the cloud maturity of an organization and designing a cloud strategy to exploring the various facets of cloud transformation, this book will guide you at every step of the way. Finally, you’ll learn how to lead your organization’s cloud transformation journey with emerging technologies. By the end, you'll be well-equipped to design and architect a scalable, cloud-first IT organization. What you will learnUnderstand the hybrid cloud and multi-cloud paradigmsCultivate leadership will and mindset for crafting successful cloud transformationDesign and architect a scalable and open foundation for a cloud-first IT organizationApply open standards and frameworks to design a vendor-neutral cloud foundationUnderstand the cloud adoption frameworks and conduct maturity assessmentsRealize tangible business value through cloud adoption initiativesWho this book is forThis book is for cloud architects and engineers responsible for and seeking to digitally transform their business through cloud. Enterprise IT leaders will be able to successfully navigate the enterprise cloud transformation complexities with cloud migration strategies, prescriptive frameworks, and practical real-world examples. A basic understanding of enterprise IT functions and operations is assumed.
The Complete Power BI Interview Guide: A modern approach to acing the data analyst interview and landing your dream job
by Sandielly Ortega Polanco Gogula Aryalingam Abu Bakar AlviBuild your career in data analytics with this ultimate guide to excelling as a Power BI professionalKey FeaturesSeize your dream job with expert guidance for interview preparation and valuable tipsNavigate the hiring process confidently with a proven step-by-step approachStand out from the competition by honing your technical skills and interview strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIn our increasingly data-driven world, the demand for skilled data analysts and Power BI developers has surged, driven by the growing reliance on data-driven decision-making across industries. The Complete Power BI Interview Guide adopts an all-encompassing approach to empowering job seekers to excel in Power BI interviews and secure their desired roles. Whether you're just starting your career journey or transitioning into a data analytics role, this guide is an indispensable resource. This book equips you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively navigate the competitive job market. From creating an outstanding online professional profile to optimizing your resume and building a compelling work portfolio, you'll learn how to establish a strong personal brand. The essentials of Power BI, including data preparation, data modeling, DAX programming, expert report development, and impactful storytelling, are covered in-depth through real-world examples and valuable tips. By the end of this book, you'll have the confidence to interview for Power BI roles, navigate technical assessments, answer behavioral questions, and tackle case studies. You’ll have gained the competitive edge needed to succeed in the data analytics job market and stay ahead of industry trends for career advancement.What you will learnElevate your profile presentation with standout techniquesNavigate the Power BI job market strategically for job hunting successCultivate essential soft skills for career growthExplore the complete analytics development cycle in Power BIMaster key Power BI development concepts in core areasGain insights into HR interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding proceduresWho this book is forThis book is for data enthusiasts and professionals aspiring to secure interviews for roles such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst or developer, and Power BI-related positions. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this book provides valuable insights and strategies to enhance your Power BI skills and succeed in the hiring process. Basic knowledge of Power BI and data analytics, coupled with a drive to create impactful Power BI solutions with precise data insights, will help you make the most of this book.
Embracing DevOps Release Management: Strategies and tools to accelerate continuous delivery and ensure quality software deployment
by Joel KrugerUnlock the power of DevOps release management to elevate your software development with early quality checks, testing, automation, and QA integration, reshaping your software delivery life cycle for excellenceKey FeaturesUnderstand the SDLC and the most popular release management modelsLearn what makes DevOps unique and how CI/CD pipelines enforce good DevOps release managementDrive a culture-driven release management initiative in your organization that breaks down silosPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAt the core of software development lies the imperative of swiftly and reliably releasing new features and updates, emphasizing the vital role of release management in the DevOps methodology. Discover how software development teams can elevate their processes by incorporating quality checks and shifting left, moving testing, automation, and QA procedures much earlier into the SDLC. However, release management is still tasked with application monitoring, overseeing infrastructure components, and managing change orders and schedules. This book offers insights into the essence of DevOps Release Management, illuminating its nuances and providing basic strategies for its implementation. You’ll explore how CI/CD pipelines enforce good DevOps release management and master techniques to optimize them. You’ll also learn how to foster a culture of cross-functional product development that minimizes waste and maximizes value to the customer. By the end of the book, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of DevOps release management, its benefits, and practical implementation strategies. Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to assess your own development processes and identify areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased efficiency, collaboration, and value creation.What you will learnDiscover the significance and anatomy of the SDLCUnderstand the history of release management and how various models workGrasp DevOps release management and basic strategies to implement itConstruct optimized CI/CD pipelines capable of early issue detectionImplement the shift-left approach to enhance value delivery to customers at record speedFoster a culture of cross-functional collaboration in your teamMake DevOps release management pragmatic and accessibleOvercome common pitfalls in DevOps release managementWho this book is forThis book is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to DevOps release management, but it's also valuable for DevOps engineers and release managers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. If you’re looking to adopt key practices to shift left, this book will enable you to build high-quality products in record time.
Enterprise GENERATIVE AI Well-Architected Framework & Patterns: An Architect's Real-life Guide to Adopting Generative AI in Enterprises at Scale
by Suvoraj BiswasElevate your AI projects with our course on Enterprise Generative AI using AWS's Well-Architected Framework, paving the way for innovation and efficiencyKey FeaturesLearn to secure AI environmentsAchieve excellence in AI architectureImplement AI with AWS solutionsBook DescriptionThe course begins with an insightful introduction to the burgeoning field of Generative AI, laying down a robust framework for understanding its applications within the AWS ecosystem. The course focuses on meticulously detailing the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework—Operational Excellence, Security, Compliance, Reliability, and Cost Optimization. Each module is crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these essential areas, integrating Generative AI technologies. You'll learn how to navigate the complexities of securing AI systems, ensuring they comply with legal and regulatory standards, and designing them for unparalleled reliability. Practical sessions on cost optimization strategies for AI projects will empower you to deliver value without compromising on performance or scalability. Furthermore, the course delves into System Architecture Excellence, emphasizing the importance of robust design principles in creating effective Generative AI solutions. The course wraps up by offering a forward-looking perspective on the Common Architectural Pattern for FM/LLM Integration & Adoption within the AWS framework. You'll gain hands-on experience with AWS solutions specifically tailored for Generative AI applications, including Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, among others.What you will learnApply Operational Excellence in AISecure Generative AI implementationsNavigate compliance in AI solutionsEnsure reliability in AI systemsOptimize costs for AI projectsIntegrate FM/LLM with AWS solutionsWho this book is forThis course is designed for IT professionals, solutions architects, and DevOps engineers looking to specialize in Generative AI. A foundational understanding of AWS and cloud computing is beneficial.
Mastering Kotlin for Android 14: Build powerful Android apps from scratch using Jetpack libraries and Jetpack Compose
by Harun WangerekaAccelerate your Android development journey by mastering the latest Kotlin techniques and libraries to build robust appsKey FeaturesApply best practices and industry-essential skills used by Google Developer ExpertsFind out how to publish, monitor, and improve your app metrics on the Google Play StoreLearn how to debug issues, detect leaks, inspect network calls, and inspect your app’s local databasePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWritten with the best practices, this book will help you master Kotlin and use its powerful language features, libraries, tools, and APIs to elevate your Android apps. As you progress, you'll use Jetpack Compose and Material Design 3 to build UIs for your app, explore how to architect and improve your app architecture, and use Jetpack Libraries like Room and DataStore to persist your data locally. Using a step-by-step approach, this book will teach you how to debug issues in your app, detect leaks, inspect network calls fired by your app, and inspect your Room database. You'll also add tests to your apps to detect and address code smells. Toward the end, you’ll learn how to publish apps to the Google Play Store and see how to automate the process of deploying consecutive releases using GitHub actions, as well as learn how to distribute test builds to Firebase App Distribution. Additionally, the book covers tips on how to increase user engagement. By the end of this Kotlin book, you’ll be able to develop market-ready apps, add tests to their codebase, address issues, and get them in front of the right audience.What you will learnBuild beautiful, responsive, and accessible UIs with Jetpack ComposeExplore various app architectures and find out how you can improve themPerform code analysis and add unit and instrumentation tests to your appsPublish, monitor, and improve your apps in the Google Play StorePerform long-running operations with WorkManager and persist data in your appUse CI/CD with GitHub Actions and distribute test builds with Firebase App DistributionFind out how to add linting and static checks on CI/CD pipelinesWho this book is forIf you’re an aspiring Android developer or an Android developer working with Java, then this book is for you. Basic Java programming skills are a must if you want to fully utilize the techniques and best practices showcased in this book.
AQA A Level Sociology Book Two
by Rob Webb Hal Westergaard Keith Trobe Annie TownendThis latest edition of the UK's number one best-selling introduction to sociology for 2nd year A level students is fully revised and updated to fit the AQA A level specification perfectly. Written by an outstanding author team, it provides everything students need for success in the second year of the course and in the A level exams.
The Borders of the European Union in a Conflictual World: Interdisciplinary European Studies
by Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt Per Ekman Anna Michalski Lars OxelheimThis open access book examines the implications for the EU of a radically changed international context characterized by systemic rivalry, competition over norms and regulations, and growing strategic tension. Globalization that once tied national economies together and internationalized social phenomena, such as education, research and innovation, and tourism, has gone in reverse. An opposite trend is driving the world into distinct spheres of competing models of governance, regulation, technological development, and communication. Facing the most extensive rupture of economic and inter-state relations since the onset of the Cold War, the management of the EU’s internal and external borders is taking on a completely new meaning. The open access book brings together scholars from economics, law, and political science to provide up dated assessments and policy advice on the insecurity in the neighborhood and war in Ukraine, the EU’s role in the future European security architecture,weaponized energy dependence, and the global competition on norms.
Coloniality of Power and Progressive Politics in Latin America: Development, Indigenous Politics and Buen Vivir (Emerging Globalities and Civilizational Perspectives)
by Ronaldo MunckThis book makes the powerful argument that Latin America needs to be a more central part of the discourse on emerging globalities and in the pursuit of an inter-civilizational focus to avoid West-centric perspectives. It deploys a cultural political economy approach that sees the global political economy as inescapably cultural and allows us to avoid the hyper-rational analysis of economics. It explores various aspects of contemporary Latin America from the revival of dependency theory, the ‘pink tide’ governments since 2000 and, in particular, the potential of the Andean Buen Vivir political philosophy, to offer a distinctive paradigm for sustainable global development.The book provides a de-colonial frame and shows how many recent and new social science perspectives emerging globally are connected with Latin American scholars and Latin American social experiments: namely, dependency, decolonial and post-colonial epistemologies, post-neoliberalism, and the notion ofPluriverse. The book focuses on the cultural, the ethical, the economic and the political, and environmental dimensions of this transformation, which represents a reaction and alternative to the Western cultural, including ethical, economic, political, environmental crises.The readership for this book includes all who are fascinated by the globalization lens on the one hand, and the experience and lessons of Latin America on the other hand.
Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security: Second International Conference, ASCIS 2023, Rajkot, India, December 7–9, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2038)
by Sridaran Rajagopal Kalpesh Popat Divyakant Meva Sunil BajejaThis 4-volume CCIS post-conference set represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Smart Computing and Information Security, ASCIS 2023, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, December 2023. The 91 full papers and 36 short papers in the volume were carefully checked and selected from 432 submissions. Various application areas were presented at the conference, including healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction and engineering, pharmaceuticals, cybercrime and sports.
Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security: Second International Conference, ASCIS 2023, Rajkot, India, December 7–9, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part III (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2039)
by Sridaran Rajagopal Kalpesh Popat Divyakant Meva Sunil BajejaThis 4-volume CCIS post-conference set represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Smart Computing and Information Security, ASCIS 2023, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, December 2023. The 91 full papers and 36 short papers in the volume were carefully checked and selected from 432 submissions. Various application areas were presented at the conference, including healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction and engineering, pharmaceuticals, cybercrime and sports.
Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security: Second International Conference, ASCIS 2023, Rajkot, India, December 7–9, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part IV (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2040)
by Sridaran Rajagopal Kalpesh Popat Divyakant Meva Sunil BajejaThis 4-volume CCIS post-conference set represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Smart Computing and Information Security, ASCIS 2023, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, December 2023. The 91 full papers and 36 short papers in the volume were carefully checked and selected from 432 submissions. Various application areas were presented at the conference, including healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction and engineering, pharmaceuticals, cybercrime and sports.
Sexual Crime: Victims and Survivors (Sexual Crime)
by Belinda Winder Kerensa Hocken Rebecca Lievesley Craig Harper Nicholas Blagden Helen Swaby Phil BanyardThis book offers an original contribution drawing together literature, research, practitioner and service user perspectives around the victimology of sexual crime and offending. Texts about sexual crime focus on the perpetration of sexual crime. This is important as, if we know how, why and in what situations people commit abuse, it will help us prevent further suffering. However, it is important that the voices of people who have experienced sexual abuse are heard and understood, as there is much we can learn from them - not simply about their experiences but improving our knowledge of victimisation also informs how we prevent sexual crime.
Diffusive Spreading in Nature, Technology and Society
by Armin Bunde Jürgen Caro Christian Chmelik Jörg Kärger Gero VoglWhat do the movements of molecules and the migration of humans have in common? How does the functionality of our brain tissue resemble the flow of traffic in New York City? How can understanding the spread of ideas, rumors, and languages help us tackle the spread a pandemic? This book provides an illuminating look into these seemingly disparate topics by exploring and expertly communicating the fundamental laws that govern the spreading and diffusion of objects. A collection of leading scientists in disciplines as diverse as epidemiology, linguistics, mathematics, and physics discuss various spreading phenomena relevant to their own fields, revealing astonishing similarities and correlations between the objects of study—be they people, particles, or pandemics. This updated and expanded second edition of an award-winning book introduces timely coverage of a subject with the greatest societal impact in recent memory—the global fight against COVID-19. Winner of the 2019Literature Prize of the German Chemical Industry Fund and brainchild of the international and long-running Diffusion Fundamentals conference series, this book targets an interdisciplinary readership, featuring an introductory chapter that sets the stage for the topics discussed throughout. Each chapter provides ample opportunity to whet the appetite of those readers seeking a more in-depth treatment, making the book also useful as supplementary reading in appropriate courses dealing with complex systems, mass transfer, and network theory. Chapter “Neolithic Transitions: Diffusion of People or Diffusion of Culture?” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security: Second International Conference, ASCIS 2023, Rajkot, India, December 7–9, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2037)
by Sridaran Rajagopal Kalpesh Popat Divyakant Meva Sunil BajejaThis 4-volume CCIS post-conference set represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Smart Computing and Information Security, ASCIS 2023, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, December 2023. The 91 full papers and 36 short papers in the volume were carefully checked and selected from 432 submissions. Various application areas were presented at the conference, including healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction and engineering, pharmaceuticals, cybercrime and sports.
Public-Key Cryptography – PKC 2024: 27th IACR International Conference on Practice and Theory of Public-Key Cryptography, Sydney, NSW, Australia, April 15–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14603)
by Qiang Tang Vanessa TeagueThe four-volume proceedings set LNCS 14601-14604 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th IACR International Conference on Practice and Theory of Public Key Cryptography, PKC 2024, held in Sydney, NSW, Australia, April 15–17, 2024. The 54 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. They focus on all aspects of signatures; attacks; commitments; multiparty computation; zero knowledge proofs; theoretical foundations; isogenies and applications; lattices and applications; Diffie Hellman and applications; encryption; homomorphic encryption; and implementation.
Public-Key Cryptography – PKC 2024: 27th IACR International Conference on Practice and Theory of Public-Key Cryptography, Sydney, NSW, Australia, April 15–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14601)
by Qiang Tang Vanessa TeagueThe four-volume proceedings set LNCS 14601-14604 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th IACR International Conference on Practice and Theory of Public Key Cryptography, PKC 2024, held in Sydney, NSW, Australia, April 15–17, 2024. The 54 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. They focus on all aspects of signatures; attacks; commitments; multiparty computation; zero knowledge proofs; theoretical foundations; isogenies and applications; lattices and applications; Diffie Hellman and applications; encryption; homomorphic encryption; and implementation.