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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Environmental chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the science of ecology as well as chemistry. Environmental chemistry covers the basic chemistry and biochemistry that occur naturally in the world around us. It focuses on the air water and land. Environmental science normally begins by determining the chemical reactions that are occurring in the environment when all systems are in balance and then goes on the discover how chemistry has changed when there is an imbalance caused by stress or pollution. The field is constantly changing with new discoveries being made all the time. The availability of new and more sensitive instruments in analytical science is enabling the detection of smaller and smaller concentrations of pollutants in the environment. This new volume deals with a host of important topics in environmental chemistry such as pesticide-related illnesses in humans and plants the effects of litterfall in the soil of tropical forests toxicants in various bodies of water and much more. | Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

GBP 82.99
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E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

E-based systems and computer networks are becoming standard practice across all sectors including health engineering business education security and citizen interaction with local and national government. With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world this two-volume book discusses and reports on new and important developments in the field of e-systems covering a wide range of current issues in the design engineering and adoption of e-systems. | E-Systems for the 21st Century Concept Developments and Applications Volume 2: E-Learning E-Maintenance E-Portfolio E-System and E-Voting

GBP 82.99
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Reproductive Physiology in Plants

Reproductive Physiology in Plants

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. In horticulture agriculture and food science plants’ reproductive physiology is an important topic relating to fruits and vegetables the main consumable parts of plants. All aspects of plant physiology including plants’ reproductive systems are important to the production of food fibers medicine cosmetics and even fuels. This volume presents many new studies on plants’ reproductive systems including new research on sperm cells in plant reproduction; the effect of herbivory on plant reproduction; disturbances to functional diversity; plant genes hormones DNA; and much more. | Reproductive Physiology in Plants

GBP 82.99
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Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects

Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects

Precision farming involves soil fertility and crop growth monitoring electronic equipment remote sensing global information and positioning systems computer models decision support systems variable-rate technology and accurate recordkeeping. This book on precision techniques provides valuable information on instrumentation and methodology. It discusses the impact of precision techniques on soil fertility nutrient dynamics and crop productivity and highlights the application of GPS techniques to regulate fertilizer supply based on soil nutrient distribution and yield goals set by farmers. The book considers advances and examples from different agroecosystems from all continents. | Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects

GBP 82.99
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Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

This new volume provides up-to-date information that emphasizes the relationships and concepts by which cell and tissue structures of fish are inextricably linked with their function. The book also describes the most recent development in the sciences of fish histology. Covers the normal histology of six fish species the book provides detailed information on the histology of all organs of teleosts and includes 130 original photomicrographs tables updated terminology and expanded information with over 100 in color. This new volume Fish Histology: From Cells to Organs provides up-to-date information that emphasizes the relationships and concepts by which cell and tissue structures of fish are inextricably linked with their function. The book also describes the most recent development in the sciences of fish histology. Histology is the discipline of biology that involves the microscopic examination of tissue sections in order to study their structure and correlate it with function. Histology can detect signs of disease not easily recognized on gross examination and can therefore be of interest in fish health supervision. With fish constituting nearly 60% of all vertebrate species and of major worldwide economic importance as a food source the information presented here will be valuable. The volume begins with concise introduction into the histological techniques for fish sampling followed by an accurate up-to-date description of fish tissues. A chapter is devoted to each organ and organ systems in fish body as well. In addition the book includes particular diagrams to illustrate the structure of organs and to enhance the usefulness of the text. This volume is designed for use by veterinary medical scientists researchers biologists ichthyologists fish farmers veterinarians working in fisheries and of course by comparative histologists who want to learn more about the fish world. As a further aid to learning and identification numerous photomicrographs and electron micrographs accompany the text with particular emphasis on diagrams and tables to summarize morphologic and functional features of cells tissues and organs. | Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

GBP 135.00
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Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

This compendium volume is an indispensable source of information on the ways in which wastewater can impact public health. The editor a well-respected expert in his field has collected the most recent and pertinent investigations into this serious issue. Included are studies involving:• The presence of various human enteric viruses in wastewater which reach the public through drinking and daily use water agriculture and through fishing waters • Antibiotic resistance produced by genetic changes in wastewater bacterial communities affecting both human and animal health • The presence of antidepressants in water consumed by the public• Possible methods of treatment for removing bacteria and pharmaceuticals from wastewaterThis threat to public health calls urgently for the development of new treatment technologies. The research in this volume provides state-of-the-art information about recent advances in wastewater treatment and it points the way toward future productive research. Civil engineers graduate-level research students and scientific research labs will all find valuable information. | Wastewater and Public Health Bacterial and Pharmaceutical Exposures

GBP 82.99
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Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

This book offers a modern view of process control in the context of today’s technology. It provides innovative chapters on the growth of educational scientific and industrial research among chemical engineers. It presents experimental data on thermodynamics and provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for chemical processing. Readers will gain an understanding of the areas of process control that all chemical engineers need to know. The information is presented in a concise and readable format. The information covers the basics and also provides unique topics such as using a unified approach to model representations statistical quality control and model-based control. The methods presented have been successfully applied in industry to solve real problems. Designed as an advanced research guide in process dynamics and control the book will be useful in chemical engineering courses as well as for the teaching of mechanical nuclear industrial and metallurgical engineering. | Advanced Process Control and Simulation for Chemical Engineers

GBP 82.99
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Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

Sensors are effective tools used to carry out cost-effective fast and reliable sensing for a wide range of applications. This volume presents a brief history behind sensing technology and highlights a broad range of biosensing techniques based on optical and electrochemical response methods. Starting from the traditional enzyme-based biosensing method to functionalized nanostructure-based sensors this book also provides a detailed overview of some of the advanced sensing methodologies based on photonic crystal cavity-based sensing devices. The authors showcase the extraordinary success of nanomaterials their current strategical exploitation and an unprecedented pool of possibilities they hold for the future. Many of the technologies have been developed recently for the sensing of various bioanalytes and molecules some of which have been included in this book through dedicated chapters. The book looks at various sensors such as for biosensing electrochemical sensing gas sensing photoelectrochemical sensing and colorimetric sensing all of which have shown vast potential. | Nanomaterials-Based Sensing Platforms Towards the Efficient Detection of Biomolecules and Gases

GBP 124.00
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Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food security and child malnutrition are at the forefront of our attention both nationally and internationally. The chapters contained in this compendium include a range of methodologies—literature review cross-sectional study longitudinal study case-control and even a focus group!—all of which examine this urgent issue revealing new perspectives and facets of information. The international roster of contributors present a nuanced look at food security and child malnutrition with research into food security measures in many nations around the world. The book is broken into several parts coveringdefining food securityfood security nutrition and growth and developmentfood security and mental and physical healthfood security and child obesityconclusion with an information study from The Children's Healthwatch on household hardships public programs and their associations with the health and development of very young childrenThe range of topics and information presented here will be valuable for those involved with food security advocacy policymakers researchers social service professionals working children and families and others. | Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

GBP 82.99
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Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

This third volume of the 4-volume set focuses on the diseases prevalent in ornamental plants and spice crops. The management of any disease successfully involves its detailed study regarding symptoms causal agent disease cycle and epidemiology. To address this the authors in this volume all nationally known scientists in their respective fields who are engaged in teaching research and extension services have contributed their experience and knowledge on recent developments in the field of plant diseases. Focusing on ornamental plants (such as carnations chrysanthemums [or crown daisies] dahlias gladioli marigolds roses zinnias) and spice crops (such as black pepper coriander ginger turmeric and others) the authors offer detailed accounts of the main diseases affecting these plants. Included are introductions to the plants disease symptoms causal organisms disease cycles epidemiology and management of the diseases of these economically important crops. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes:Volume 1: Fruit CropsVolume 2: Vegetable CropsVolume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice CropsVolume 4: Important Plantation Crops Medicinal Crops and Mushrooms | Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

GBP 139.00
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Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

This book highlights many of the latest developments and trends in engineering chemistry research and describes the respective tools to characterize and predict properties and behavior of materials. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results which use non-routine methodologies and presents chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems which indicate the need for new experimental approaches presented. Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable i. e. materials with new properties. This volume presents new research that will help lead to new and better materials. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications presented. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic industry and research institutions. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. | Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

GBP 82.99
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Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Effectiveness Management Opportunities and Challenges during Times of Crisis

Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Effectiveness Management Opportunities and Challenges during Times of Crisis

This new volume provides a broad yet in-depth examination of the workplace challenges faced due to COVID-19 through the lens of emotional intelligence and the roles of leadership. Offering multiple perspectives—theoretical philosophical qualitative and quantitative this volume brings together many voices from leadership experts on how to effectively apply emotional intelligence principles and strategies to navigate the mental and psychological challenges facing the workforce as well as those in management roles. The book covers: How to use emotional intelligence as a tool to manage conflict emotions and behavior during crisis How to adapt—and even thrive—in the new normal How to gauge and enhance emotional resilience of leadership and the workforce How to practice ethical leadership in crisis management How to use mediative fuzzy logic to deal with inconsistent information providing a solution when contradiction exists How to encourage self-care approaches during the pandemic COVID-19 How to build a supportive organizational culture that helps to promote encouragement strong team connections continuous education and investments in staff development The thoughtful and creative studies and solutions presented here will be of immense value to those in leadership roles in all kinds of workplaces. It will be valuable for human resource and organizational behavior management professionals government policymakers educators and many others. | Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Effectiveness Management Opportunities and Challenges during Times of Crisis

GBP 116.00
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Plant Physiology

Plant Physiology

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The field of plant physiology includes the study of all chemical and physical processes of plants from the molecular-level interactions of photosynthesis and the diffusion of water minerals and nutrients within the plant to the larger-scale processes of plant growth dormancy and reproduction. This new book covers a broad array of topics within the field. Plant Physiology focuses on the study of the internal activities of plants including research into the molecular interactions of photosynthesis and the internal diffusion of water minerals and nutrients. Also included are investigations into the processes of plant development seasonality dormancy and reproductive control. The chapters focus on various aspects of plant physiology including phytochemistry; interactions within a plant between cells issues and organs; ways in which plants regulate their internal functions; and how plants respond to conditions and variations within the environment. Given the environmental crises brought about by pollution and climate change this is a particularly vital area of study since stress from water loss changes in air chemistry or crowding by other plants can lead to changes in the way a plant function. Readers of this book will gain the information they need to stay current with the latest research being done in this essential field of study.

GBP 82.99
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Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

This book covers a broad range of polymeric materials and provides industry professionals and researchers in polymer science and technology with a single comprehensive book summarizing all aspects involved in the functional materials production chain. This volume presents the latest developments and trends in advanced polymer materials and structures. It discusses the developments of advanced polymers and respective tools to characterize and predict the material properties and behavior. This book has an important role in advancing polymer materials in macro and nanoscale. Its aim is to provide original theoretical and important experimental results that use non-routine methodologies. It also includes chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems that indicate the need for new experimental approaches. This new book:• Provides a collection of articles that highlight some important areas of current interest in key polymeric materials and technology• Gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of key polymeric materials and technology• Describes the types of techniques now available to the engineers and technicians and discusses their capabilities limitations and applications• Provides a balance between materials science and chemical aspects basic and applied research• Focuses on topics with more advanced methods• Emphasizes precise mathematical development and actual experimental details• Explains modification methods for changing of different materials properties | Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

GBP 82.99
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Omics Analysis of Plants under Abiotic Stress

Omics Analysis of Plants under Abiotic Stress

This new volume highlights the various emerging techniques and molecular applications that are currently being used in plant abiotic stress physiology. It provides a thorough overview of omics approaches in response to stressors such as low water accessibility (drought) excess water (flooding/waterlogging) extremes of temperatures (cold chill frost and heat) salinity mineral deficiency and heavy metal toxicity-many of which are the result of climate change. The book with chapters contributed by specialists in the field emphasizes the broad variety of themes using an omics analysis of plants under abiotic stress factors at the cellular and molecular levels. The chapter authors explore a variety of approaches to address plant abiotic stress including proteomic approaches genome editing applications and system biology approaches. The volume takes into consideration from omics perspective how to use the plant-microbe interaction to make plants more resilient to changing climates. It also looks at the role of ionomics (the study of complete mineral nutrient and trace elemental composition of a plant species) and osmoprotectants to address multiple abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Omics Analysis of Plants under Abiotic Stress provides the fundamental information for all who are working in or have interest in this specific field. Unquestionably this volume will be beneficial for common use of research students teachers and persons who have interest in plant abiotic stress physiology.

GBP 124.00
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Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

The book provides scope and knowledge on advanced techniques and its applications into the modern fields of biotechnology—genomics and proteomics. In this book different genomics and proteomics technologies and principles are examined. The fundamental knowledge presented in this book opens up an entirely new way of approaching DNA chip technology DNA array assembly gene expression analysis assessing changes in genomic DNA structure-based functional genomics protein networks and so on. Topics in the book include:• Different gene products with a similar role in neuronal defense against oxidative • Gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in genetic epidemiology• Elucidation of proto-oncogene c-abl function with the use of mouse models and the disease model of chronic myeloid leukemia • Next-generation sequencing microbiome evaluation molecular microbiology and their impact on human health • Proteomics and prostate cancer • RNA interference therapeutics • Molecular mechanisms of hepatitis C virus entry • Molecular phylogenetics for elucidation of evolutionary processes from biological data • The impact of transgenic crops on soil quality microbial diversity and plant-associated communities. • Biotechnological and genomic approaches for abiotic stress tolerance in crop plantsThe book will be valuable for biotechnology researchers and bioinformatics professionals and students in all fields of biotechnology and will serve to broaden their knowledge about these newer tools techniques innovations and applications. | Genomics and Proteomics Principles Technologies and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

The functional foods market represents one of the fastest growing and most fascinating areas of investigation and innovation in the food sector. This new volume focuses on recent findings new research trends and emerging technologies in bioprocessing: making use of microorganisms in the production of food with health and nutritional benefits. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I discusses functional food production and human health looking at some newly emerged bioprocessing technological advances in the functional foods (chocolates whey beverages) in conjunction their prospective health benefits. Part II on emerging applications of microorganism in safe food production covers recent breakthroughs in food safety in microbial bioprocessing. Chapters discuss spoilage issues harmful/pathogenic microorganisms genetically modified microorganisms stability and functionality and potential of food-grade microbes for biodegradation of toxic compounds such as mycotoxins pesticides and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Chapters in Part III on emerging scope and potential application in the dairy and food industry explore and investigate the current shortcomings and challenges of the microbially mediated processes at the industrial level. The editors have brought together a group of outstanding international contributors at the forefront of bioprocessing technology to produce a valuable resource for researchers faculty students food nutrition and health practitioners and all those working in the dairy food and nutraceutical industries especially in the development of functional foods. | Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

GBP 82.99
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Mechanics of Finite Deformation and Fracture

Mechanics of Finite Deformation and Fracture

This important work covers the fundamentals of finite deformation in solids and constitutive relations for different types of stresses in large deformation of solids. In addition the book covers the fracture phenomena in brittle or quasi-brittle materials in which large deformation does not occur. The book provides a thorough understanding of fracture mechanics as well. Since mathematical proof with full derivation is demonstrated throughout the book readers will gain the skills to understand and drive the basic concepts on their own enabling them to put forward new ideas and solutions. Finite deformations in material can occur with change of geometry such that the deformed shape may not resemble the initial shape. Analyzing these types of deformations needs a particular mathematical tool that is always associated with tensor notations. In general the geometry may be non-orthogonal and the use of covariant and contra-variant tensor concepts to express the finite deformations and the associated mechanical strains are needed. In addition it is obvious that in large deformations there are several definitions for stress each depending on the frame of the stress definitions. The constitutive equations in material also depends on the type of stress that is introduced. In simulation of the material deformation components of the deformation tensor will be transformed from one frame to another either in orthogonal or in non-orthogonal coordinate of geometry. This informative book covers all this in detail. | Mechanics of Finite Deformation and Fracture

GBP 82.99
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Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our normal—both in life and in business. The timely volume provides a map of how the world has been significantly changed post-COVID-19 pandemic not only in terms of work and business life but also linking other areas of personal life as well. It explores the diverse impacts of the pandemic on businesses and workplaces addressing topics such as changes in organizational structures operations and marketing and consumer behavior. Sharing their rich insights and perspectives on today’s business world the authors also look at how personal psychological well-being the role of spirituality employee satisfaction an organization’s future competitiveness and quality of life have been affected and changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapters discuss the challenges and complications of flexible and hybrid working styles and digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft teams. Other topics include changed consumer choices and shopping psychology internet addiction mental health challenges new psychological aspects of the art and culture industry and more. The authors also share effective strategies for creating work-life balance and improving psychological well-being and for navigating the new normal. Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19: Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change will be valuable for both industry and academia as it covers concepts of business from various perspectives. The book is sure to help managers of all types navigate the new normal. | Reshaping the Business World Post-COVID-19 Management Strategies for Sustainable Behavior Change

GBP 124.00
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Medical Tourism and Wellness Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)

Medical Tourism and Wellness Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)

Medical Tourism and Wellness: Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H) takes a systems approach to examining the growing field of medical tourism one of the field’s hottest niches with billions of dollars spent each year. This important book fills the need for a modern management book that looks at medical tourism in depth from a medical and hospitality operational management perspective. Growing numbers of people are going abroad to find affordable quality medical care for both necessary and cosmetic medical services. When they require surgery or dental work they combine it with a trip to the Taj Mahal a photo safari on the African veldt or a stay at a luxury hotel—or at a hospital that feels like one—all at bargain-basement prices. The book takes a comprehensive look at medical tourism covering such topics as:The history of medical tourismWhy patients/tourists decide to travel for medical careThe role of professional facilitators of medical tourismKey countries and medical disciplines in medical tourismTransportation food entertainment and hotel/hospitality servicesHotel and spa designs for medical tourismBest practices in medical tourismPatient follow-up after medical dischargeFuture trends in medical tourismCareers in medical tourismWith the inclusion of case studies the book provides a comprehensive look into this growing trend and will be valuable to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in health care administration and those pursing MBAs in healthcare medical students pursuing a management focus and students in hospitality management. It will also be a must-have resource for professionals working in hotels and in health care. | Medical Tourism and Wellness Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)

GBP 82.99
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Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

These volumes provide a series of informative interviews with school/teacher librarians practicing in different parts of the world. The 2-volume set showcases the resilience creativity and best practices from successful school librarians from Europe Asia Africa Australia and North and South America. The librarians interviewed come from all different schools and schools systems from a tiny recently built school library in a rural village in Africa to an ultra-modern library in Sweden. Featuring 37 interviews with successful school librarians from across the globe the volumes let us hear the stories from countries around the world. They tell about their creative and innovative school library projects their unconventional reading programs and their best practices and experiences in addressing the challenges of supporting basic literacy. A wide selection of methodologies and approaches are discussed offering a global “voyage” through topics important in school librarianship. The 2-volume set also addresses recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the shift toward inquiry-based learning that impacts school libraries worldwide. The books are packed with information that can be used by school librarians teachers school administrators and others in a variety of ways. Readers can borrow best practices from the experiences presented in the book and the volumes can also serve as a strong voice for practicing school librarians and the profession through expanding the opportunities for professional sharing in the international school library community. | Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

GBP 139.00
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The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

This new book presents both research (qualitative quantitative and mixed-design) and conceptual chapters about the ethical factors to be considered in teaching administration and professional practice in higher education settings. The book includes recent research-based ideas in the field of higher education. Topics include cultural competencies for higher education faculty professionals and administrators such as use of language in communicating concepts to students for whom English is not a first language avoiding imposition of bias encouraging exposition of perspective and ethical practices for professionals working with the diverse environments and populations in higher education settings. This work is particularly important since becoming informed on the latest approaches and ideologies is an essential component of both professional preparation and continuing professional development of faculty professionals and administrators in higher education. Currently education practitioners struggle with finding time for professional development and ways to inform themselves of the latest research. This volume will help education practitioners keep abreast of the most important recent research. As college student populations and environments continually change so must the practices of the professionals who work with them. This volume highlights some of the most recent practices and perspectives in ethics and cultural competence for all college and university personnel. This volume is unique and valuable because other books have addressed culturally competent ethical practices for discrete professions within higher education no single work has a collection of writings about ethical and culturally competent practices for a variety of the professions in higher education. | The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

GBP 82.99
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Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

This new volume Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding: Meeting the Challenge of Food Security aims to provide a better understanding of molecular plant breeding in order to boost the quality of agriculture produce to increase crop yields and to provide nutritious food for everyone by 2050 when the global population is expected to reach a new height of about 10 billion. The challenge to provide quality food for such an increased population will be exacerbated by the depletion of natural resources and by shrinking arable land areas. However scientists believe the challenge can be met by implementing new and improved techniques of quantitative trait inheritance in plant breeding. Integrating genomics and molecular biology into appropriate tools and methodologies can help to create genetically engineered plants such as by using biotic and abiotic stress tolerance molecular markers ‘-omics’ technology and genome editing. The milestone of whole genome sequencing from Arabidopsis to rice has opened the door to a new era of functional genomics which aims to determine the functions of all the genes identified in their genomes which will help in the improvement of crop species qualitatively and quantitatively in order to meet the ongoing challenges of doubling world food production by 2050. This important volume provides recent knowledge of advanced plant breeding tools researchers teachers graduate and post-graduate students in plant sciences and those in plant biotechnology applied botany agricultural sciences plant genetics and molecular biology. The contributors to this book were selected from a wide and diverse range of institutions. They provide an abundance of new research and knowledge on advanced plant breeding tools and techniques. | Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

GBP 82.99
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