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Portable Prisons: Electronic Monitoring and the Creation of Carceral Territory
English | 2022 | ISBN: 022800828X | 123 Pages | EPUB (True) | 0.6 MB
Empirically and empathetically driven, Portable Prisons is a telling exploration of the electronic monitoring of offenders based on an ethnographic case study from Scotland. Electronic monitoring must be understood - in both intent and effect - as a carceral practice, an expression of the carceral state and its overreaching punitive capabilities. James Gacek demonstrates that various people experience punishment by means of restrictions around mobility, space, and time in ways that strongly overlap with the reported experiences of interviewed prisoners. Drawing attention to how the neoliberal state outsources the labour of punishment to private corporations and the punished themselves, he also rejects the idea that "soft" punishment is in any way related to the movement for decarceration.

Polysaccharide Biomaterials in Cancer Research and Therapy: From Lab to Life
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1394345445 | 457 Pages | EPUB (True) | 6 MB
Cancer continues to be a major global health issue, impacting millions of individuals annually. Although traditional cancer treatments have improved, there is a rising demand for alternative and complementary medicines that may provide advantages with fewer side effects. Polysaccharides, which are complex sugars found in plants, fungi, and microbes, are considered for cancer research and treatment because of their many biological effects, compatibility with living organisms, and low toxicity. In recent years, the area of polysaccharide-based cancer treatment has seen substantial expansion. This book provides a thorough summary of the present status of research and advancements in polysaccharide-based cancer treatment. It delves into the interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field of biomedical research that intersects with pharmaceutics, oncology, and materials science. There is a growing focus on treatment methods that are both more sustainable and safer, in line with the ideas of green chemistry and personalized medicine. This book documents a crucial stage in the advancement of various fields, including materials science, biotechnology, and clinical oncology, offering new therapies that are better aligned with the human body and the environment.

Polynomial Paradigms: Trends and applications in science and engineering
English | 2022 | ISBN: 0750350652 | 382 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 47 MB
Polynomials play an important role in developing numerical and analytical methods to solve various practical problems of physics, mathematics, engineering and industry. This research and reference text reports and reviews recent developments and applications of different polynomials in numerical and analytical/semi-analytical methods for solving a variety of science and engineering problems. It contains contributions from leading experts in areas such as basic theory and concepts of polynomials, mathematical modelling, mathematical physics, engineering, high-order numerical methods for differential, integral and integro-differential equations, artificial intelligence, fuzzy and interval based models and beyond. This book would be useful for graduates and researchers of various sciences and engineering fields.

Political Economy of Electricity Access in Africa: Promises, Pitfalls, and Pathways to Power
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3032208432 | 399 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 17 MB
This book offers a critical and comprehensive analysis of Africa's electrification journey. In 2024, the World Bank, African Development Bank, and their partners launched Mission 300, a bold initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Yet, this is not the continent's first electrification promise. From Lighting Africa to Power Africa, the past two decades have seen a proliferation of well-intentioned programs-yet the number of Africans without electricity has stubbornly remained around 600 million.

Policing, Violence, and Society: Psychological, Criminological and Global Perspectives
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3032180848 | 284 Pages | PDF (True) | 8 MB
This book critically examines violence and violent crime through sociological, psychological, and theoretical perspectives, analyzing the complex relationships between policing, community conflict, and crime control. Bringing together leading experts, it explores the underlying factors that contribute to violence, the impact of police practices, and the challenges of balancing law enforcement with public trust. The chapters are organized thematically to address key issues, including the psychology of violence, the role of communities in crime prevention, police brutality and accountability, and the increasing violence targeting law enforcement. Taking a global and comparative approach, the book investigates case studies from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific to assess how different societies respond to violent crime. It further considers policy implications, proposing evidence-based strategies to reduce violence, improve policing practices, and enhance institutional integrity in an evolving security landscape.

Pluriversal Applied Linguistics: Implications for Language Teaching and Research from the Global South
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3111242412 | 351 Pages | EPUB | 8 MB
Drawing on extensive research in a marginalized community in Bogotá, Colombia, and informed by engagements with diverse communities from diverse contexts, this book offers a groundbreaking perspective on pluriversal applied linguistics for language teaching and research. Through critical ethnography and decolonial praxis, it challenges binary views of language, advocating for a more inclusive and relational approach to linguistic education. By embracing epistemologies from the Global South, this book unlocks new possibilities for language learning, teaching, and research, fostering a more equitable and socially just future in education.

Plein Air Painting with Oils: A practical & inspirational guide to painting outdoors
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1782218769 | 265 Pages | EPUB (True) | 13 MB
With dozens of Haidee-Jo's artworks to provide inspiration to the reader, and clear, step-by-step demonstrations throughout, this book provides both an expert guide to the challenges, opportunities and fun of painting outdoors; and provides an insight into the working methods of this dynamic artist.

Platform Engineering at Google
English | 2026 | ISBN: 9781098169428 | 45 Pages | EPUB | 2 MB
What happens when DevOps principles start to bend under the weight of scale? At Google and many other large organizations, a new discipline emerged to answer that question: developer platform engineering. This book shares how Google built internal developer platforms that enable hundreds of teams to ship faster, operate more reliably, and maintain true service ownership-without placing the entire burden on each developer.

Plant Parasitic Nematodes: Diagnosis and Management
English | 2026 | ISBN: 9819593050 | 558 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 39 MB
This book presents a complete and structured resource on the diagnosis and management of plant parasitic nematodes. It brings together current technologies, practical approaches, and future‑oriented strategies used in nematode research and crop protection.

Pioneering Women of Solid-State Physics: Breaking Boundaries
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3032181127 | 264 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 18 MB
This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to achieving recognition for their groundbreaking contributions. Their stories illuminate the perseverance, resilience, and passion that propelled them to the forefront of their field. By sharing these narratives, this book aims to inspire future generations of scientists and promote a deeper understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious about the experiences of women in science, this book offers valuable insights and a celebration of extraordinary achievements.