Quining and Unquining Qualia
This book challenges the claim that qualia—our subjective sensations—are illusions. It proposes that qualia are essential aspects of consciousness that lie beyond science’s reach, and are what distinguish human experience from artificial intelligence.
International scholars share diverse perspectives on discourse, translation studies, and education. This volume will enrich the reader’s worldview and provide a plethora of creative ideas for anyone interested in philology, literary translation, and university-level teaching.
Faith in Higher Education
This book examines the church-founded model of higher education as a promising solution to current challenges, especially in developing countries. Case studies reveal this model emphasises student wellbeing over profit and delivers relevant courses over easily marketed subjects.
The 1879 Theft of Royal Ms 16 E VIII from the British Museum
In 1879, a priceless manuscript containing the only copy of the oldest French poem vanished from the British Museum. This study explores the intense academic rivalries after the Franco-Prussian War that fueled the theft and provides a reconstruction of the lost text.
Anticipating Veil Ban Effects
How do veiling bans truly impact Muslim women? This vital research uses critical racial feminism to analyze the consequences for their quality of life and human rights, questioning the balance between state interest and individual freedom in the West.
This comprehensive book explores the evolving landscape of sustainable entrepreneurship. It delves into the intersection of business and sustainability, analyzing technology, investment, empowerment, and AI-driven commerce through diverse case studies and analyses.
The Minister and his Peace
The eighteenth-century press significantly influenced politics, making or breaking careers. This book examines Lord Shelburne, the enigmatic Prime Minister who recognized US independence, investigating why he was so distrusted and challenging the view of him as an idealist.
Next Generation Leadership and Management
In an era of remote work, traditional leadership is obsolete. This guide equips leaders with essential tools to manage diverse teams, navigate hybrid environments, and leverage technology. With actionable strategies for all leaders, don’t just adapt to change—lead it.
Supporting the Training of Aviation English Trainers and Assessors
This guide helps train Aviation English experts and assessors to meet ICAO language requirements. Its ready-to-apply guidelines enhance flight safety by minimizing communication misunderstandings. A compact text for trainers, aspiring experts, and self-study.
Embark on a journey into the future of nutrition. This book explores the remarkable potential of millets as the cornerstone of tomorrow’s diet. Discover their role as functional foods, ensuring nutritional security and shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for us all.
This collection of reflective biographical accounts follows diverse academics on their journeys to becoming educational researchers. Their personal stories highlight the challenges, resolutions, and ‘what I wish I knew’, revealing a path that is profoundly transformational.
This first overview of Romanian political discourse analyzes genres from parliamentary debates to protest memes. The analysis reveals the specifics of the lesser-known Romanian style of political communication, fostering cultural awareness for an international readership.
Was Whitby home to the earliest English woman writer? Was St Patrick born in Somerset? How did a saint rid Cornwall of a dragon? This book breaks spectacular new ground on Christianity in early Britain, revealing the hidden history of female writers in a world dominated by men.
Complexity and Uncertainty in Contemporary Cities
Contemporary cities face growing complexity and uncertainty. This book reviews the history of systems thinking and provides a conceptual model applying systemic principles and foresight techniques to urban planning, facilitating collaborative and integrated approaches to cities.
Bridging Worlds through Translatology
Explore the world of Translatology, where language transcends boundaries and cultures merge. Discover how translators bridge linguistic gaps, preserve cultural nuances, and shape our global discourse. An indispensable guide for anyone intrigued by the power of words.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
This book explores communicative competence in foreign language education through a qualitative study of 4th grade children in Slovakian primary schools. It investigates how this crucial skill is regarded, developed, and understood in the classroom.
Management Accounting in the Third Millennium
This book is an innovative review of monetary and non-monetary incentive schemes and their effects on employee motivation and performance. It provides a schematic approach to navigate reward systems, offering practical insights and best practices for practitioners and managers.
Expanding Frontiers of Neonatal Care
Explore the fragile world of premature babies, their families, and caregivers. Written by an international team of experts, this book blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies, offering an accessible resource for students, educators, and professionals.
Navigating the Nineteenth-Century Institution
At its core is the pauper voice. This volume explores the New Poor Law and asylums through themes of pauper agency, dissent, and defiance, revealing how the poor negotiated a system that was fluid rather than fixed.
This essential guide to the youth transgender crisis argues social contagion is a key factor in the upsurge. It exposes the perils of medicalization—from puberty blockers to hormones—and offers a vital psychotherapeutic path for families.
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