Research, References and Encyclopedias Books

This book examines the role of NATO in the Middle East. It reviews the strategic importance of the region and why it has become a source of instability, looks at US and international initiatives to counteract this instability and charts the development...

The Sanskrit Mahabharata is one of the greatest works of world literature and pivotal for the understanding of both Hindu traditions and wider society in ancient, medieval and modern South Asia. This book presents a new synthesis of philological,...

China's economic success has been founded partly on relatively cheap labour, especially in export industries. In recent year, however, there has been growing concern about wages and labour standards in China. This book examines how wages are bargained,...

An empirical and theoretical study of the Koizumi administration. Uchiyama looks at the policy making process; institutional arenas such as the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy; Koizumi's populist strategy; foreign policy; and neoliberal convictions...

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a...

This path-breaking volume offers an accessible multi-disciplinary insight into the complex field of feminist thought.

First published in 2001. Part of the Routledge Who's Who series, this is an accessible, authorative and enlightening definitive biographical guides to a range of subjects. Focusing on mythology, this book provides a uniquely comprehensive guide to world...

How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring.

In over 2,500 entries, this Dictionary provides an exhaustive survey of the key terminology and languages of more than thirty sub-disciplines of linguistics.

Based on interviews with ex members and triad victims, police from Hong Kong, mainland China and Europe, and documentary evidence, The Triads as Business gives a compelling picture of the triads as part of a wider society.

First published in 1997. This is Volume I of selected works of Jean Piaget which looks at his thinking on children perceive the world around them, touching on his concepts of realism, animism and artificialism.

Bringing to light the enduring legacy of a great Japanese author who has contributed to an unmasking of the unsustainability of talk of an 'East-West' divide, this volume will be of interest to Japanese literature students.

Credits Japan's industrial success to innovation and training, looking at the pre-War period and in depth at the Mitsubishi Nagasaki shipyard. The book has implications for industrial development worldwide.

Topics covered include the theory of meaning and of truth, the theory of knowledge, the philosophies of mathematics, science and history, metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, aesthetics and religion.

An essential reference work for any student studying psychology for the first time, A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience, Seventh Edition provides over 2,500 definitions of complex concepts in clear and accessible language alongside...

This first volume of the handbook frame cutting-edge contemporary debates, and present studies of actual theories and projects that address spatial politics. This handbook provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary research focused on the complex nexus...

This concise text provides an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent User Interfaces (IUIs) and how they are at the heart of a communication revolution for strategic communications and public relations.

Water is essential for human life and at the centre of political, economic and socio-cultural development. This Routledge Handbook on Water and Development offers a systematic, wide-ranging and state-of-the-art guide to the diverse links between water...

In addressing humanitarian crises, the international community has struggled in making the transition from short-term relief to long-term rehabilitation and crisis prevention. This book aims to shed light on this continuum of humanitarian crisis...

Cybersecurity Fundamentals explains detailed concepts within computer networks and computer security in an easy-to-understand way, making it the perfect introduction to the topic. The book covers fundamental issues, using practical examples and...

Interpreting Heritage is a practical book about the planning and delivery of interpretation that will give anyone working in the heritage sector the confidence and tools they need to undertake interpretation.

Working with Conservation Data provides a practical, step-by-step guide that describes how to approach the issue of documentation in a professional conservation environment.

A comprehensive presentation of cross-cultural crisis negotiation principles and strategies, this book relates established communication models to the practical knowledge and experience of crisis negotiators across international organisations and...

This book discusses disaster risks and hazards as well as measures to increase people's resilience. The 21st Century has experienced a number of disasters that resulted in hampering socio-economic development, the loss of lives and property, hence they...

Our life settled with many desire that we want to achieve, until it gets dethroned by something from our past tragedies. You feel like you got stabbed and stunned, as if the time has just stopped for you. Even though it continues to move around the world...

With the increasing reliance on telemedicine, ensuring the secure transmission of medical images is crucial for protecting patient privacy and maintaining the integrity of healthcare data. Unauthorized access, data tampering, or loss can compromise...

In today s digital era, communication is no longer bound by geographical or cultural borders, as sociocultural meanings are constantly reshaped and shared across global networks. The rise of digital media has introduced new modes of expression that...

Embark on an exploration of the challenges posed by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and multimedia data processing. In the landscape of technology, the relationship between AI and multimedia unfolds with unprecedented innovation,...

During early 1969 throughout Britain's inner cities and following the passing of the mod scene a new subculture was developing across the country among the working-class youth - the subculture became known as SKINHEAD. The new wave of youth took on a...

There are 195 Sorties described in these pages - all of them memorable occasions in the author's fifty year career in IT. They are presented in date order, and each consists of roughly one page of text and one or more accompanying images; so the book can...

Mother Goose Lee lived in NYC for ten years, working, studying, going to concerts and museums, ice skating at night, and writing on the side. She finally met Papa Goose Lee, who worked most of the time. They married in 1967 and went up and down the East...

Das rote Sofa ist eine Projektarbeit vom Fotografen Marcus Schmidt aus Leer Ostfriesland. Wo Bilder von einem im freien stehenden roten Sofa aus von einzelnen Menschen gemacht wurde, Jeder Mensch erhält ein kleines Taschenbuch mit Sprüchen was hier auch...

Qualitative Langzeitforschung ist in Zeiten tiefgreifender gesellschaftlicher und medialer Wandlungsprozesse von essenzieller Bedeutung  Der Sammelband adressieret zentrale methodologische und methodische Fragestellungen und zeigt auf, wie den...

This monograph addresses the role of criminal non-state actors in South America. In a departure from traditional analysis, the author notes that non-state actors that affect political and social life in the Global South are not always terrorist actors or...

This book aims to capture the interest of researchers and professionals in information technology, computer science, and mathematics. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts related to intelligent computing paradigms, data sciences, graph theory, and...

This volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP), a critical approach to peacebuilding, economic development, and social transformation gaining increasing stature during the last...

This book addresses key challenges facing global political communication at a time in which transformations in political practice, media ecology and cultural expectations both threaten traditional democratic norms and point to potential new ways of...

This book comprehensively explores the foundations of quasiconformal mappings in the complex plane, especially in view of applications to complex dynamics. Besides playing a crucial role in dynamical systems these mappings have important applications in...

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the early history of Palestine, providing a rigorous analysis of pivotal events and underlying dynamics. The study begins with examining the emergence of Zionist movements and their proposals, the period of...

President Trump and My Neighbor is a heartfelt, sharp-witted memoir that chronicles one person's relentless search for peace, belonging, and home in a world where the neighbors next door can be just as challenging as the political climate of the nation...

Papá, Cuéntame Tu Historia es un hermoso diario con preguntas diseñadas para invitar a los padres a compartir los recuerdos, momentos y etapas que han marcado sus vidas. Con preguntas reflexivas y atractivas que abarcan desde las aventuras de la infancia...

Get onboard the tour bus and travel down memory lane to the formative years of the music business on a journey with amazed audiences, destroyed hotel rooms, lovestruck groupies and scandalised towns. And getting stuck in a lift with Steve McQueen. Get...

AI-Enabled Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Assessment delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive exploration of current trends, challenges, and future...

This book provides an introduction to mathematics and programming that is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the humanities. Linking mathematical concepts and computational skills, the chapters in this book explore humanistic questions...

"A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a...

This collection, the thinkings found amongst these pages, are the ointment to heal; the writings to restore and the words to protect. This mind's rawness - raw pain, confusion, and beauty, soothed with craft. Christina L. Halstead is a medical student at...

This special Winter 2025 edition of Disruptive Fine Art celebrates the fusion of bold creativity and practical design, showcasing a curated collection of artistic innovations for the modern world. From cell phone cases and laptop cases to mouse pads, we...