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Libros en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades

  • Insomnia Disorder

    The Treatment Program SLEEPexpert for Clinical Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Christoph Nissen + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Treating Insomnia: The Treatment Program SLEEPexpert for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide designed to transform insomnia treatment in clinical settings. Beginning with a review of the essential connection between sleep and health, the book presents the intricate regulation of sleep and the critical diagnostic criteria for insomnia. This book highlights the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as the frontline intervention while addressing the alarming trend of inadequate implementation and reliance on pharmacological treatments that often lead to unwanted side effects.The development of SLEEPexpert—a tailored adaptation of CBT-I—is introduced as a pivotal solution, offering a structured treatment manual that outlines its foundational principles and the three distinct phases of the program. With practical tips and specific goals for implementation, this book equips healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to effectively integrate SLEEPexpert into their practices.

  • From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy

    Concepts, Confluence, and Challenges
    • 1 Edición
    • Xiaoqian Sun + 2 más
    • Inglés
    From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy: Concepts, Confluence, and Challenges offers a rigorous overview of the emerging low-altitude economy, focusing on the scientific, technological, and regulatory aspects of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The book begins with foundational concepts of UAM and the low-altitude economy and then covers integration strategies, safety, and emerging technologies. It then presents industry experiences and case studies on cargo, passenger transport, emergency services, environmental surveillance, military operations, and more. The final section discusses challenges in transitioning to the low-altitude economy, including technological, regulatory, economic aspects, and more.This resource benefits aviation industry professionals, urban planners, and transportation engineers seeking to integrate eVTOL and UAM systems. Aerospace engineers and sustainability experts gain insights into technological innovations and environmental considerations. Academic researchers and graduate students in aerospace engineering, computer science, and data science will find comprehensive knowledge on the evolving urban air mobility landscape and its economic impacts.

  • The ISPCAN International Handbook of Child Abuse and Neglect

    • 1 Edición
    • Kevin Lalor + 3 más
    • Inglés
    The ISPCAN International Handbook of Child Abuse and Neglect offers a comprehensive examination of global knowledge on child maltreatment. In partnership with the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), this handbook is designed for a diverse audience, including academics, researchers, policymakers, and health and social care professionals. It aims to cultivate a shared language and enhance understanding of the complexities surrounding child abuse and neglect, beginning with a global overview that explores the contextual and environmental factors influencing child maltreatment that is followed by discussions on various forms of abuse and supported by global case studies.Latter sections focus on the latest intervention and prevention strategies, critically evaluating their effectiveness across different settings. Concluding with insights into future directions, the book emphasizes emerging trends, innovative approaches, and the continual need for comprehensive research and policy development in this crucial field.

  • International Review Research in Developmental Disabilities

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 70
    • Inglés
    International Review Research in Developmental Disabilities series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Psychology of Learning and Motivation

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 85
    • Inglés
    Psychology of Learning and Motivation series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Handbook of the Economics of Identity

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 1
    • Inglés
    Handbook of the Economics of Identity, Volume One, the latest release in this ongoing series, presents interesting chapters on timely topics, including Identity Economics, Making Meaning, Ethnic hostility and conflict, Identity as Self-Image, Gender Norms and Gender Inequalities, Economic Models of Cultural Evolution and Social Identity Dynamics, Religious Identity, Heterogeneity in Intergroup Preferences and Beliefs, Conflict and Political Identity: How WWI shaped political values and identities in France, Sticky Traditions: Origin, Persistence, and Evolution of Cultural Norms, Caste in Stone, Identity based social norms, Identity, Liberalism and Nation Building, Identity Evolution to Address Collective Challenges, and Nationalism and National Identity.

  • Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century

    Strategies for Engagement, Relevance and Sustainability
    • 1 Edición
    • Cordelia Anderson
    • Inglés
    Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability identifies and removes hidden barriers, equipping readers to enable libraries to uncover and eliminate operational and communication barriers that limit access, reduce engagement, or disproportionately impact underserved populations. The book provides readers with practical crisis response tools, delivering sample plans, templates, and checklists to help libraries prepare for immediate, emerging, and sustained crises, thus ensuring a confident, coordinated response when it matters most.Sections navigates advocacy and neutrality, enabling readers to support libraries in balancing commitments to equity and social justice with the responsibility to maintain broad public trust across diverse political and cultural perspectives, while also encouraging library leaders to examine the narrative they share with stakeholders and how that narrative supports or undermines long-term goals, relevance, and community support.

  • Handbook of the Psychology of Aging

    • 10 Edición
    • Denis Gerstorf + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Tenth Edition offers insights into emerging areas of research and practice in the field of aging. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of traditional topics such as cognitive aging and social dynamics, this edition highlights key contemporary issues. New to this edition are chapters dedicated to the understanding of emotion and stress regulation in older adults, the intricate relationship between technology and aging, the evolving landscape of work and retirement, and alternative age markers beyond chronological age. As with previous editions, this handbook remains committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice, offering evidence-based strategies.With its multidisciplinary perspective and practical insights, it continues to serve as an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students across various disciplines, from psychology and gerontology to public health and social work.

  • Advances in Child Development and Behavior

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 71
    • Inglés
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 71, continues the tradition of this longstanding resource as an essential reference for researchers, scholars, and students in developmental psychology and related disciplines. This new volume presents timely updates and fresh perspectives on key aspects of cognitive development, with particular emphasis on perceptual, memory, and reasoning processes across childhood. Chapters in this release examine topic such as From blinking responses to BabyBCI: The development of looming motion perception in infants, Strategic memory use in children and adults, and Children's understanding of event possibility.Contribu... from an international panel of authors ensure that this volume reflects the current state of knowledge and emerging directions in the field of child development and behavior.

  • Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

    • 1 Edición
    • Adnan Ahmed Sheikh + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

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