Dan Winters, "Road to Seeing" English | 2014 | pages: 350 | ISBN: 0321886399 | PDF | 244,0 mb After beginning his career as a photojournalist for a daily newspaper in southern California, Dan Winters moved to New York to begin a celebrated career that has since led to more than one hundred awards, including the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Magazine Photography. An immensely respected portrait photographer, Dan is well known for an impeccable use of light, color, and depth in his evocative images. Ana Barjau Condomines, "Rigid Body Dynamics" English | ISBN: 1108842135 | 2022 | 596 pages | PDF | 32 MB Building up from first principles and simple scenarios, this comprehensive introduction to rigid body dynamics gradually introduces readers to tools to address involved real-world problems, and cutting-edge research topics. Using a unique blend of conceptual, theoretical and practical approaches, concepts are developed and rigorously applied to practical examples in a consistent and understandable way. It includes discussion of real-world applications including robotics and vehicle dynamics, and over 40 thought-provoking fully worked examples to cement readers' understanding. Providing a wealth of resources allowing readers to confidently self-assess - including over 100 problems with solutions, over 400 high quality multiple choice questions, and end-of-chapter puzzles dealing with everyday situations - this is an ideal companion for undergraduate students in aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering. Retrospective Poe: The Master, His Readership, His Legacy English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031099850 | 475 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 18 MB This book analyzes a range of Edgar Allan Poe's writing, focusing on new readings that engage with classical and (post)modern studies of his work and the troubling literary relationship that he had with T.S. Eliot. Whilst the book examines Poe's influence in Spain, and how his figure has been marketed to young and adult Spanish reading audiences, it also explores the profound impact that Poe had on other audiences, such as in America, Greece, and Japan, from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. The essays attest to Poe's well-deserved reputation, his worldwide legacy, and his continued presence in global literature. This book will appeal particularly to university teachers, Poe scholars, graduate students, and general readers interested in Poe's oeuvre. Responsible AI in Africa Challenges and Opportunities English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031082141 | 216 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 3 MB Laura Gamboa, "Resisting Backsliding: Opposition Strategies against the Erosion of Democracy" English | ISBN: 1009164066 | 2022 | 320 pages | PDF | 3 MB In the past two decades, democratically elected executives across the world have used their popularity to push for legislation that, over time, destroys systems of checks and balances, hinders free and fair elections, and undermines political rights and civil liberties. Using and abusing institutions and institutional reform, some executives have transformed their countries' democracies into competitive authoritarian regimes. Others, however, have failed to erode democracy. What explains these different outcomes? Resisting Backsliding answers this question. With a focus on the cases of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela and Alvaro Uribe in Colombia, the book shows that the strategies and goals of the opposition are key to understanding why some executives successfully erode democracy and others do not. By highlighting the role of the opposition, this book emphasizes the importance of agency for understanding democratic backsliding and shows that even weak oppositions can defeat strong potential autocrats. Manju Singh, "Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring" English | ISBN: 1871891590 | 2022 | 442 pages | PDF | 4 MB The themes covered in Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring will include Technology, Creativity and Innovation, Post COVID-19 opportunities and challenges, Development for a Sustainable World, Cross-Cultural Dimensions of well-being, Gender Inequality, and Intersectionality. This Edited Collection draws from selected papers from the 2022 International Conference on Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring, which addresses many of the challenges in a post-pandemic world.
Nishant Kumar, "Religious Offence and Censorship of Publications: An Enquiry through the Prism of Indian Laws and the Judiciary" English | ISBN: 1032384999 | 2023 | 184 pages | PDF | 2 MB This book analyzes the role of laws and the judiciary in the process of censorship in India. It examines the rationales and observations produced by the judiciary when demands for censorship are directed against publications that allegedly offend religious sentiments. Focusing on a micro-level analysis of censorship of publications, it presents a hard case to understand the limitations of freedom of expression and the role played by the judiciary in defining its boundaries. The volume traces the evolution of laws governing freedom of expression since the colonial period and the context in which these laws were amended after Independence. It also explicates how the legal process - the structural and functional aspects of working of judiciary - affects the fate of freedom of expression in India. Employing comparative legal analysis, it tries to understand and situate the Indian case within the larger discourse of censorship and freedom of expression around the world, thereby marking its similarities and differences. In unravelling the politics of censorship, the author also examines the interaction among different stakeholders like government, non-state actors and the judiciary. Reshmi Banerjee, "Reflections on Myanmar: Identity, Heritage, Aspirations" English | ISBN: 1032328878 | 2023 | 224 pages | PDF | 16 MB Myanmar is known for its engaging history, rich cultural heritage, and diverse ethnic communities. Its tumultuous political past has been discussed by academics and policy makers for decades; however, the land of the Shwedagon cannot only be defined by conflict and contestation. Myanmar is complex and multi-layered with innumerable issues shaping its identity and manifold interpretations creating its distinctiveness. A deeper comprehension of its past glory with thoughtful deliberation on its socio-economic challenges helps to understand the country better. This book fills this gap by focusing on four broad themes--reminiscence, restoration, re-evaluation, and resurrection. It studies interconnected issues ranging from nostalgia and belonging to Myanmar's contribution to art and heritage (through its museums, cinema, folk traditions); from the problems of landlessness, resource dispossession, and climate change to the experience of marginalized groups. The author weaves these themes into a common narrative of discovering Myanmar through a holistic lens. The book aims to explore the country through its history, culture, communities, and challenges.
Traci Morrow, "Real-life Marriage: Navigating Your Beautiful, Messy, One-of-a-kind Love Story" English | ISBN: 1612545491 | 2022 | 216 pages | EPUB | 5 MB In Real-Life Marriage: Navigating Your Beautiful, Messy, One-of-a-Kind Love Story, author, marriage mentor, and public speaker Traci Morrow debunks the happily-ever-after stereotype to offer a fresh perspective on what it takes to make a marriage great. Paul David Tripp, "Reactivity: How the Gospel Transforms Our Actions and Reactions" English | ISBN: 143358266X | 2022 | 176 pages | EPUB | 464 KB Bestselling Author Paul David Tripp Helps Christians Communicate Biblically in a Culture of Outrage |