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In the complex tangle of past and present, the catalogue reflects on questions of temporality as well as the possibility of engaging with old and new liberation movements.The catalogue raises questions of the political circumstances that move contemporary artists to resort to those non-European avant-gardes that formed as a counterpart of the dominant Western modernism from the 1920s to the 1970s. What are the potentials artists see in the ties to decolonial avant-gardes in Africa, Asia, and the "Black Atlantic" region, to take a stand against current forms of racism, fundamentalism, or neocolonialism?Text: Nana Adusei-Poku, Zeigam Azizov Saloni Mathur, Matthias Michalka, Lina Ramadan. (lib)

The book covers all aspects of immune-mediated diseases of the muscle and nerve, which are a group of complex diseases, whose diagnosis needs a team of specialists in the field of neuropathology, immunopathology, neurology, and rheumatology. Nerve and muscle biopsy evaluation is invaluable in distinguishing immune-mediated from etiologies and therefore, despite being invasive, pathological evaluation of nerve and muscle has stood the test of time. Chapters cover all the essential aspects of each disease entity viz. the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic armamentarium, and guidelines for diagnosis and management. It is supplemented with full-colorful illustrations and photomicrographs for better comprehension. It includes a chapter highlighting the current progress in the field of immune-mediated myopathies and neuropathies as it is a rapidly evolving field with the addition of many new entities. This clinically oriented book serves as a primer for general histopathologists as well as a practice guide for neuropathologists. It is also relevant for neurologists and rheumatologists and encourages young medical students, residents, and research scholars in the field of neuropathology, neurology, and rheumatology to get involved in active research.

This book entitled ¿Cancer Stem Cell Markers and Related Network Path-ways¿ is about cancer stem cell (CSC) markers and the molecular network pathways. CSCs play an important role in the cancer drug resistance, metastasis and recurrence. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is closely related to CSC phenotype.This book covers various aspects of the molecular networks related to CSCs including the important phenotypic change such as EMT. Readers will discover the importance of the identification of CSC markers and EMT-related molecules in CSC network pathways.The CSC signaling pathways and EMT molecular network pathways attract researchers in the field to define the cancer therapeutic targets. Cancer environment is important in the acquisition of CSC phenotype in cells. The revealing of this CSC mystery is across 7 chapters. The topic of this book is particularly relevant to research in thefield of cancer and stem cells, as well as the network pathways. We hope that this book helps the readers to be interested in understanding why the CSC concept is important and attractive. (lib)

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland delivers a heartwarming story of second-chance at love for a single dad.Simon Fletcher is a busy single dad.Between bringing up his daughter and moving cross-country to start a new life, he's focused on making a fresh start for them.Amy McNeil isn't in his plans.But the pretty, wild, and free woman who has caught his eye is so different from his cold, removed ex-wife, he can't help himself. He's drawn to her. Her warmth. Her light.When he discovers she is everything he wants, everything he needs-and more-how will he handle this unexpected second chance at love?Is he ready to grab happiness and run with it?Or will he simply run away?What is Insta-Spark?Book #6 of the Insta-Spark collection. Complete standalone reads with one thing in common - lots of sweetness and a guaranteed HEA. Instant attraction, little angst - love and happiness abounds in this collection. (lib)

In this book, exercises are carried out regarding the following physics topics:electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetostatics, magnetodynamics, and electromagnetismgeometrical, matrix and diffractive opticswave phenomena (lib)

The two books in this volume reveal what every human living today needs to know about life after death. Book One lays out indisputable evidence the brain does not create your consciousness, and that when your body dies, your consciousness will be released into a mental realm. It explains what you can expect to experience during the first minutes until you come to a border near death survivors agree is a point of no return. Book Two will lead you past that border to explore that Shakespeare called, "The undiscovered country," a mental realm each individual creates for him or herself. It also makes suggestions about actions to take now to insure the best possible outcome after death. Read what reviewers had to say about Book I:"Extraordinary findings in Stephen Martin's newest book, Life After Death, Powerful Evidence You Will Never Die, will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they burn through this well written book's pages. . . ."- Mark Davis, M.D."If you only read one book about the afterlife, I highly recommend this one. It's an extensive research project and is quite understandable for the average reader. . . ." - Alan Halverson"I couldn't put this book down. I'm 34 years old with no major health issues and have been recently dealing with a lot of anxiety over death. . . ."- Nicole Ryan"This is one of the most powerful books on this subject that I have ever read. Very inspiring."- C. Ann Clarkon"Very accessible and well-written overview of recent research supporting evidence of consciousness existing independent of the brain; as well as its implications for survival of awareness after physical death. . . ."- Keith Park, Ph.D. (lib)

The purpose of some books is to make you feel good; very few books are made for transformation. This book is for absolute self-transformation. This is not just a book; this is a practical workshop on self-motivation.I know that we get carried away by our negative emotions and feelings most of the time. I also understand that many of us learn, practice, and gain knowledge about self-motivation, but we forget to implement all that knowledge in the hour of need.So why does this happen?Why can't we remain self-motivated all the time when we want to achieve our goals?Are there any magical techniques that we can practice to remain motivated during the whole day, every day?In this book, "SELF-MOTIVATION like CRAZY," I have covered all these aspects of self-motivation in detail. The examples & exercises covered in this book are authentic and based on my personal experiences & extensive research over many years. You will learn:How you can celebrate "small wins" and stay motivatedHow you can apply my OBGACT formula when you feel like quitting upHow SMART goals help develop a sense of self-motivationTo find the purpose of your lifeMagical techniques to be practiced daily to eliminate negative thoughts & emotions & remain self-motivatedThe magical techniques I'm sharing in the book are not something I invented; instead, they are ancient and used by many successful people in the world. Since they have worked for them, it should work for you and me. (lib)

Celebrate Christmas in a fresh, new way with this Advent devotional. It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of Christmas and miss its true meaning. Why not make this holiday season a special time for preparation to reflect on the Messiah's birth? In The Advent of Jesus: A Devotional Celebrating the Coming Savior, Peter DeHaan leads readers through a forty-day devotional that prepares our hearts to celebrate the arrival of Jesus in an engaging way. In this Advent devotional, you will: draw closer to Jesuscelebrate the season with a deeper, more biblical outlookfocus on the meaning behind the holidaycelebrate Jesus's arrival throughout Advent and into Christmasmarvel over the birth of our Messiah If you've been longing to grow closer to Jesus this holiday season, pick up this illuminating devotional that will guide you through Advent. Each day's brief and impactful reading includes thought-provoking questions and a meaningful prayer. The Advent of Jesus will prepare your heart to worship and celebrate with a new passion. Begin your Advent journey now and gain a greater sense of amazement for the season. Get your copy today. (lib)

Are you overwhelmed on how to do nonprofit program evaluation? You're not alone. Chari's here to help! There are many ways to do program evaluation, making it difficult to know how to start. In this book, Chari outlines a clear approach, filled with real world stories as well as examples of evaluation plans, surveys, and reports. Key topics addressed:Understand how to build buy-in for evaluation and address staff resistance and make a realistic program evaluation plan Create measurable outcomes for both grant applications and to guide program improvement Develop an impact and/or logic model that visually communicates what your program does and the difference it makes Create useful surveys that measure what matters Understand the choices in how to manage your data - spreadsheets v. database solutions Basic data analysis and reporting to make meaning of your data Included with the book is a link to a companion website filled with downloadable real world examples and templates. About Chari Smith Chari Smith believes evaluation should be accessible, practical and usable. She founded Evaluation into Action to help nonprofit professionals create realistic and meaningful program evaluation processes. She has taught several workshops helping nonprofit professionals understand the value and use of program evaluation. She is also a wife, mother, jazz pianist, singer/songwriter, and devoted yogi. Here's What People Are Saying about Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple The ability to measure impact and share that success with the world is foundational to a thriving nonprofit and unlocks doors leading to visibility and funding. Leaders mistakenly believe that the process is too expensive, too timing consuming or that their kind of work can't be measured. Chari's approach to program evaluation will bust these myths and unlock these doors - offering a simple and accessible approach to your efforts to invite more people to know more and do more for your cause. Joan Garry, Author of Nonprofits are Messy, Principal at Joan Garry Consulting, and Founder of Nonprofit Leadership Lab Understanding your organization's impact requires using data to learn and improve on a regular basis and that can be a daunting task. In this book, Chari Smith has demystified the process of creating an effective evaluation process for nonprofits. The book offers many practical tips that will help your organization improve results. Beth Kanter, Virtual Facilitator, Trainer, and Author Making the complex simple, the complicated doable, the abstract concrete, and the frightening friendly takes a special combination of expertise, experience, and communications skill. Chari Smith brings all that and more to this accessible, important, and insightful book. Read, learn, and engage. Michael Quinn Patton, Founder and CEO, Utilization-Focused Evaluation This book provides an excellent blueprint for nonprofits to follow as Smith outlines all the necessary steps to get from the idea phase of evaluation to creating reports and communicating the data in a way that shows impact of your program(s) that stakeholders, community members and funders will all understand and appreciate. Jean Hansen, Vice President - School Partnerships and Youth Outreach, Special Olympics Oregon

The tranformation of an old virus is spreading at a high rate among people. This is the new monster virus, COVID-19, that is not yet completely discovered and understood. It is everywhere, in more than 140 countries and had infected over 150 000 children, adults and old ones. Where is it coming from? Am I and my family under risk to get infected? Since months we are facing with a lot of numbers, data, news, rules, advices, exceptional measures, but, in our minds is still the question "Am I safe?". This health guide gives you precise recommendations and instructions of how to stay away from the current world's disaster. The novel coronavirus pandemic evolved not only as a disease, but also as a phycological weakness. The new millenium comes with its modern war creating a world of despair, desolated streets and social distancing. Important among all these uncertainties is the human solidarity that can lead us to safe living conditions. (lib)

This book describes the latest modalities such as tau PET imaging for diagnosis of Alzheimer¿s disease and other dementias, and also provides information on handling and analyzing imaging data that is not found in other books. In addition, it introduces routine imaging studies in the management of dementia in Japan. The prevalence of dementia has increased over the past few decades, either because of greater awareness and more accurate diagnosis, or because increased longevity has created a larger population of the elderly, the age group most commonly affected. Although only clinical assessment can lead to a diagnosis of dementia, neuroimaging in dementia is recommended by most clinical guidelines, and its adjunct role has traditionally been to exclude a mass lesion rather than to support a specific diagnosis. Neuroimaging may be also helpful for developing new strategies to achieve diagnoses as early as possible for therapies aimed at slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases manifesting dementia. Under these conditions, all clinicians and researchers who are involved in neuroimaging for dementia should decide which patients to scan, when imaging patients is most useful, which modality to use, how to handle imaging data from many institutions, and which analytical tool to use. This edition comprises contributions from leading Japanese experts in their fields. (lib)

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This book offers a comprehensive study of the views of ancient philosophers on mental disorders. Relying on the original Greek and Latin textual sources, the author describes and analyses how the ancient philosophers explained mental illness and its symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, strange fears and inappropriate moods and how they accounted for the respective roles of body and mind in such disorders. Also considered are ethical questions relating to mental illness, approaches to treatment and the position of mentally ill people in societies of the times.The volume opens with a historical overview that examines ancient medical accounts of mental illness, from Hippocrates' famous Sacred Disease to late antiquity medical authors. Separate chapters interpret in detail the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Galen and the Stoics and a final chapter summarises the views of various strains of Scepticism, the Epicurean school and the Middle and Neo-Platonists.Offering an important and useful contribution to the study of ancient philosophy, psychology and medicine. This volume sheds new light on the history of mental illness and presents a new angle on ancient philosophical psychology. (lib)

¿¿¿¿This volume provides an interdisciplinary perspective of applying Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology to cancer research. It aims to systematically introduce the concept of NGS, a variety of NGS platforms and their practical implications in cancer biology.This unique and comprehensive text will integrate the unprecedented NGS technology into various cancer research projects as opposed to most books which offer a detailed description of the technology. This volume will present true experimental results with concrete data processing pipelines, discuss the bottleneck of each platform for real project in cancer research. In additional, single cancer cell sequencing as the proof of concept will be introduced in this book, along with cutting-edge information provided will help the intended audience to develop a comprehensive understanding of the NGS technology and practical whole genome sequencing data analysis and rapidly translate into their own research, specifically in the field of cancer biology. 

This book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics.

Provides an authoritative resource on paper-based functional materials for advanced research, engineering innovation, and industrial application The rapid advancement of paper-based functional materials marks a transformative moment in modern materials science. Once primarily associated with writing, printing, and packaging, paper has evolved into a versatile, multifunctional platform that integrates advances from chemistry, biology, engineering, and nanotechnology. With properties such as high mechanical strength, superior conductivity, flame resistance, and biocompatibility, paper-based functional materials are gaining recognition for their applications in flexible electronics, food preservation, biomedical devices, sensors, and energy storage systems. Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications provides an in-depth and systematic examination of the foundations, preparation methods, and application prospects of this emerging class of materials. Designed to progress from basic principles to applied technologies, the book covers high-performance starch-based papers, nanocellulose composites, hydrophobic and oleophobic papers, thermal insulating and flame-retardant structures, as well as advanced functional papers for detection and separation. Combining traditional papermaking expertise with cutting-edge functionalization strategies, contributors with direct experience in applied papermaking research and technology highlight the role of cellulose-based materials in meeting global sustainability goals and in substituting petroleum-based plastics. Uniting theory, methodology, and practice in a single, comprehensive volume, Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications: - Explores cross-disciplinary advances integrating chemistry, biology, and engineering in paper-based functional materials- Details synthesis and characterization methods for high-performance starch, nanocellulose, and fiber-based papers- Highlights applications in flexible electronics, energy storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering- Examines specialized functions such as hydrophilicity, oleophobicity, conductivity, flame retardancy, and filtration- Outlines prospects for replacing plastics with cellulose-based solutions aligned with sustainability initiatives- Features extensive case studies from commercial engineering and industrial practice Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications is an essential reference for graduate-level courses in materials science, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, and sustainable design, and can be adopted as a recommended text in advanced engineering curricula. It is equally valuable for researchers, R&D engineers, and industry professionals working in papermaking, biobased materials, and functional product development.

Explores sustainable innovations with hydrogels and aerogels for high-performance, eco-friendly textile applications The increasing global demand for sustainable, multifunctional, and high-performance materials has positioned hydrogels and aerogels as transformative resources within textile engineering. Hydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: From Sustainable Syntheses to Applications provides an in-depth treatment of the science, synthesis, and practical use of these advanced materials. Covering both fundamental research and applied technologies, this comprehensive volume highlights the growing importance of renewable and biodegradable systems, offering readers a robust understanding of how cellulose-based hydrogels and aerogels are driving innovation in eco-fashion, biomedical textiles, protective clothing, and smart wearable systems. Organized into thematic sections, the book begins with an introduction to the chemistry, synthesis methods, and structural properties of hydrogels and aerogels, detailing their functional advantages in moisture management, thermal insulation, flame resistance, antimicrobial activity, and biodegradability. It then examines cutting-edge applications ranging from sustainable fashion solutions to advanced biomedical systems such as wound dressings, drug delivery platforms, and biosensors. Later chapters explore their roles in adaptive wearables, protective clothing, and extreme-environment gear, underscoring their transformative impact on multiple industries. The concluding sections address critical barriers to commercialization, including cost efficiency, recycling, and biocompatibility, while proposing innovative strategies rooted in green chemistry and circular economy models. The first comprehensive resource of its kind to link hydrogel and aerogel fundamentals to textile applications, Hydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: - Features contributions from leading international experts in textile engineering, materials science, and biomedical research - Covers natural, synthetic, hybrid, and responsive material systems - Applies practical focus on recyclability, durability, and economic feasibility of advanced textile systems - Integrates sustainability principles with circular economy and green chemistry approaches - Includes case studies illustrating innovations in areas such as eco-fashion and wearable technologies - Offers forward-looking discussions of market trends, regulation, and commercialization challenges Hydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: From Sustainable Syntheses to Applications is an essential reference for graduate and postgraduate students in textile engineering, materials science, and polymer chemistry, as well as researchers in environmental science and biomedical engineering. It is equally valuable for courses in sustainable textiles, functional materials, and advanced polymer engineering.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility is defined as the absence of conception after at least 12 months of normal, regular, complete and unprotected sexual intercourse.It affects around 180 million people worldwide, and approximately one couple in six is faced with primary or secondary infertility. According to the WHO, 1/3 of cases of infertility in couples are attributable to the man, 1/3 to the woman and 1/3 are mixed.Infertility remains a major socio-cultural problem in Africa in general, and particularly in Mali, where the main purpose of marriage is procreation.For a long time, women were considered to be primarily responsible for marital infertility. This confusion, linked to ignorance of the etio-pathogenic data on marital infertility, has left many women marginalized or even repudiated, and many men, especially if their sexual behaviour is satisfactory, find it hard to admit that they may be the cause of the couple's infertility.Since the 1970s, there has been a qualitative and quantitative decline in sperm parameters.

In 1945, W. Averell Harriman, US Ambassador to the Soviet Union, was presented with a carved wooden plaque of the Great Seal of the United States as a 'gesture of friendship' by a delegation from the Soviet's Young Pioneer Organization.Unbeknownst to him, one of the first covert listening devices, invented by Leon Theremin was hidden within it and was subsequently used to listen in on the ambassador's conversations for six years before being discovered. This book uses remarkable tales like this to tell the story of how modern audio surveillance developed and its important role in the evolution of today's artificial intelligence. Beginning with post-WW2 monitoring devices, Listening In traces an arc through the Cold War era into the present day in which state and commercial spyware can record our calls, copy messages and secretly film us. It subsequently moves into the near future where AI-assisted technologies can listen to things we have not yet said as well as digitally simulate and record our voices after we have died. Exploring how mass audio surveillance is carried out through devices such as smart phones, speakers and baby monitors and used to inform and train AI algorithms, the book provides fresh insights into how we are allowing our personal privacies to be traded for enhanced social connectivity and technological convenience. Ultimately Listening In reveals how the urge to listen and record everything that has ever been uttered is scored deeply into the technological operating systems of cultures from around the world.Listening In is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.

Immer mehr Künstler·innen aus der Mehrheitswelt jenseits des klassischen "Westens" verhandelnFragen nach der eigenen Geschichte und Herkunft anhand von Fotografien aus der Kolonialzeit.In ihren Werken verbinden sie persönliche Erlebnisse mit kollektiven Erfahrungen, verknüpfenGedächtnisspuren mit künstlerischer Imagination. Durch textile, fotografische, filmische undskulpturale Collagen entstehen neue Erinnerungen, die nicht bei einer historischen Reflexionkolonialistischer Unterdrückung haltmachen, sondern in Bewegung bleiben, sich widersetzenund als lebendiges Fundament für die Zukunft dienen. Der Band Fast ein Paradies, der anlässlichder gleichnamigen Ausstellung im Museum Rietberg erscheint, ist die erste Gesamtschau diesesinternationalen Phänomens. Texte zu den beteiligten Künstler·innen werden ergänzt durch kritischeBeiträge zur Geschichte der kolonialzeitlichen ­ Fotografie.Kimberly Juanita Brown ist Direktorin des Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life amDartmouth College. Nanina Guyer ist Kuratorin für Fotografie am Museum Rietberg. Patricia Hayes ist Inhaberin des Lehrstuhls für Visual History & Theory an der University of the Western Cape.Deborah Willis leitet den Fachbereich Photography & Imaging an der New York University. Bindi Vora ist interdisziplinäre Künstlerin und leitende Kuratorin der Galerie Autograph, London.