Society and Social Sciences

Python for Islamic Astronomy: Modern Computational Approaches to Hijri Calendar, Qibla, and Prayer Times responds to the urgent need to improve calculation accuracy and data visualizations in the field of Islamic Astronomy.

This important volume represents one of the first book-length publications to explore the styles and strategies that can be used by deaf and hard of hearing learners when learning English as a foreign language, highlighting unique pedagogical approaches, learning styles, and strategic interventions.

Over the last thirty-five years, Reginald Powell has been working with the youth of America.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to understand how horses think?

In "e;The Mass Killer,"e; psychoanalyst Dr.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the architecture and design disciplines, transforming how we design, think, and teach.

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONSThis book is the perfect Christmas gift for coffee lovers.

This volume addresses issues related to inclusive education and gamification and offers practical ideas for using games and gamified learning as effective methodological tools in inclusive education and in promoting inclusion in education.

This textbook, which is aimed at students, academics and interested individuals (journalists, representatives of state or civil society institutions, NGOs), deals with institutionalized cooperation based on international organizations and addresses the law and the role of these organizations in international law and politics.

This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 11th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2025, held in Chicago, IL, USA, during June 15–19, 2025.

This book focuses on urban water supply and governance in the Global South using urban Zimbabwe as a case study to provide insights and perspectives into the realities of the water governance.

When Leadership Falls Silent, Communities Demand to Be HeardIn the heart of one of Englands most historic cities, a profound disconnect simmers beneath the surface.

A "e;clever and highly entertaining"e; look at books through history that were stolen, went missing, or just never got written (The New York Times).

Das Fachbuch vermittelt Führungskräften und HR-Verantwortlichen einen praxisnahen Leitfaden, wie durch die Gestaltung einer Ownership-Kultur mehr Engagement gefördert und Mitarbeitende befähigt werden, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und sich mit ihrem Arbeitsplatz verbunden zu fühlen.

Existing paradigms such as “decoloniality” simplify the complex dynamics between former colonies and colonial powers.

The 16-volume set LNCS 15960 - 15975 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2025, which took place in Daejeon, South Korea, during September 23–27, 2025.

This book explores the remarkable agency and resilience of live-in women Migrant Domestic Workers MDWs.

This collection explores relevant pedagogical and sociolinguistic topics in the teaching and learning of Persian as a foreign and second language.

This book explores how tourism can drive positive change in our world.

This book examines India's geopolitical gravity, and argues that the country is well positioned to play a game-changing role in the evolving world order.

Explores the forces that have shaped global population growth over millennia Understanding the mechanisms that govern the size and trajectory of the human population is essential to navigating today's most pressing global challenges.

Discover the Missing Piece in the Puzzle of Rational ThoughtLogic has long been celebrated as the cornerstone of critical thinking, but what if it isnt the whole story?

The Watson and Hill dictionary in its 8th edition presents a fresh and comprehensive overview serving all aspect of the study of media and communication.

A political betrayal.

This book explains that the essence of music lies in intangible mental realms.

'Too frequently, we leave it too late to start to think - but a crisis is never the best time for careful thought.

The bestselling guide to finding career success and satisfaction through Personality Type is now thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated.

The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions.

This book provides theoretical and practical information on biogas production and upgradation (CBG) in a lucid manner and real-life scenarios.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AS SEEN IN NETFLIX'S SEX EDUCATIONAn essential exploration of women s sexuality that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr David Schnarch, one of the foremost experts on sexuality and relationships, explains why normal healthy couples in long-term relationships have sexual-desire problems, regardless of how much they love each other or how well they communicate.

WINNER OF THE 2012 LA TIMES BOOK PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2012 US NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2013 PULITZER PRIZEFrom Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo comes a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the world s most lively but treacherous cities.

Out of nowhere in 2004, an obscure religious sect burst onto the political stage in Australia.

When Joe Bageant returned to his hometown of Winchester, Virginia, he rediscovered his redneck roots: 'the great beery, NASCAR-loving, church-going, gun-owning America that has never set foot in a Starbucks'.

An updated and expanded edition of this groundbreaking book from the bestselling author of Brain RulesWhat s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy?

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the pressing issue of environmentally displaced persons (EDPs) in Latin America and the Caribbean, filling a gap in the existing literature.

"e;At a time when critics are expected to be publicists, and anything famous is 'classic' or 'iconic,' Carlos Acevedo has managed to hold the line.

This volume takes as its point of departure that those who work in the area of law and psychology currently possess a great deal of knowledge about the psychology of the legal system, including the way in which the behavior of legislators, judges, jurors, attorneys, litigants, and defendants shapes the outcome of justice.

As the demand for electricity grows, the need for efficient and cleaner energy sources becomes increasingly critical.

This book presents an innovative and thought-provoking argument regarding the foundations of politics and its ethical implications, exploring the difference between what politics is (and/or can be) and what it is not (and/or cannot be).

This volume addresses issues related to inclusive education and gamification and offers practical ideas for using games and gamified learning as effective methodological tools in inclusive education and in promoting inclusion in education.

Winner of the 2020 Australian National Biography Award and the 2020 NSW Premier's Non-Fiction Award.

A research-based guide to helping children do what comes naturally - sleep through the night.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes a dark but ultimately uplifting tale of a woman whose incredible journey still resonates today.

This volume examines environmental disasters worldwide, often stemming from extractive industries like fossil fuels.

Ispirato alle principali astronome menzionate nella poesia di Siv Cedering "e;Letter from Caroline Herschel"e; alle sue "e;sorelle perdute da tempo, dimenticate nei libri che registrano la nostra scienza"e;, questo libro racconta la vita di venticinque scienziate, con un focus particolare su astronome e matematiche.