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Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems (2018)
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Hairstans, R. (2018). Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems. Arcamedia Ltd

The past two decades have witnessed an extraordinary upsurge in the use of mass timber products and systems in construction - a global phenomenon driven by greater emphasis on the sustainable use of renewable resources and by significant technologica... Read More about Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems.

The European Union and Central and Eastern Europe: Assessing Performance (2018)
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Papadimitriou, D., Baltag, D., & Surubaru, N.-C. (Eds.). (2018). The European Union and Central and Eastern Europe: Assessing Performance. Routledge

The role of the European Union (EU) in Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) and its ‘near abroad’ has attracted much scholarly attention over the past few years. Notwithstanding the successes of the EU’s eastwards enlargement, the ‘transfor... Read More about The European Union and Central and Eastern Europe: Assessing Performance.

Shared Value in SMEs: Evidence from Europe (2017)
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Berberich, R. (2017). Shared Value in SMEs: Evidence from Europe. Independently published

Master Thesis in Strategic Project Management concerning 'Shared Value in SMEs'. Shared Value, as a new concept in CSR aims to offer a route to social responsibility that not only 'does good' but is also financially beneficial for the originator.

Beyond Logarithms & Bones: A short history of John Napier and his legacy (2017)
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Seath, G. (2017). Beyond Logarithms & Bones: A short history of John Napier and his legacy. Edinburgh Napier University

The purpose of this book is to provide a very short, historical account of the life and legacy of John Napier (1550-1617) and has been produced in support of a wider programme of activities to commemorate 400 years since his death.

Empowering Young People in Disempowering Times. Fighting Inequality Through Capability Oriented Policy (2017)
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Otto, H.-U., Egdell, V., Bonvin, J.-M., & Atzmüller, R. (Eds.). (2017). Empowering Young People in Disempowering Times. Fighting Inequality Through Capability Oriented Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing

Following the 2008 economic crisis, the situation for young people deteriorated dramatically in many European countries. Employment and training opportunities have reduced, and levels of poverty and social exclusion have increased. This book evaluate... Read More about Empowering Young People in Disempowering Times. Fighting Inequality Through Capability Oriented Policy.

Shadowplay (2017)
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Lam, L. (2017). Shadowplay. (1). Pan MacMillan

Micah Grey almost died when he fled the circus with Drystan - now he and the ex-clown seek to outrun disaster. Drystan persuades his old friend Jasper Maske, a once-renowned magician, to take them in. But when he agrees to teach them his trade, Maske... Read More about Shadowplay.

The Beauty and the Abuse: A handbook on relationships and emotions in Academia (2017)
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Munar, A., Caton, K., Eger, C., Jeffrey, H., Khoo-Lattimore, C., Lynch, P., Morgan, N., & Young, E. (2017). The Beauty and the Abuse: A handbook on relationships and emotions in Academia. Copenhagen Business School

This handbook encourages dialogue and reflexivity on human relationships and emotions in academic environments. Fifteen vignettes inspired by real stories are presented. These narratives explore the light and shade of how love, friendship, eroticism,... Read More about The Beauty and the Abuse: A handbook on relationships and emotions in Academia.

A psychology of User Experience: Involvement, affect and aesthetics (2017)
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Turner, P. (2017). A psychology of User Experience: Involvement, affect and aesthetics. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70653-5

It is well-established that while cognitive psychology provides a sound foundation for an understanding of our interactions with digital technology, this is no longer sufficient to make sense of how we use and experience the personal, relational and... Read More about A psychology of User Experience: Involvement, affect and aesthetics.

Thaali Katori: An Anthology of Scottish South Asian Poetry (2017)
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Fraser, B. (2017). B. Fraser, & A. Riach (Eds.). Thaali Katori: An Anthology of Scottish South Asian Poetry. Luath Press

Thali Katori brings together two words that celebrate difference, acknowledge the need for the sensitive appreciation of difference, the virtues of complementarity and the nourishment that poetry and the arts, as vitally as savoury and sweet dishes,... Read More about Thaali Katori: An Anthology of Scottish South Asian Poetry.

Faster, Fitter, Happier: 75 questions with a Sport Psychologist (2017)
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Westbury, T. (2017). Faster, Fitter, Happier: 75 questions with a Sport Psychologist. Routledge

Faster, Fitter, Happier is the first book to bridge the gap between the practice of psychology across both professional and amateur sport, and the theoretical foundations on which the science is based. Author Tony Westbury has been working alongside... Read More about Faster, Fitter, Happier: 75 questions with a Sport Psychologist.

Cryptography (2017)
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Buchanan, B. (2017). Cryptography. River Publishers

Cryptography has proven to be one of the most contentious areas in modern society. For some it protects the rights of individuals to privacy and security, while for others it puts up barriers against the protection of our society. This book aims to d... Read More about Cryptography.

The Deindustrialized World: Confronting Ruination in the Postindustrial World (2017)
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High, S., MacKinnon, L., & Perchard, A. (Eds.). (2017). The Deindustrialized World: Confronting Ruination in the Postindustrial World. University of British Columbia Press

Since the 1970s, the closure of mines, mills, and factories has marked a rupture in working-class lives. The Deindustrialized World interrogates the process of industrial ruination, from the first impact of layoffs in metropolitan cities, suburban ar... Read More about The Deindustrialized World: Confronting Ruination in the Postindustrial World.

Professionalism in practice: new directions in learning, teaching and assessment in higher education (2017)
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Sambell, K., Brown, S., & Graham, L. (2017). Professionalism in practice: new directions in learning, teaching and assessment in higher education. Palgrave Macmillan

This book acts as a highly practical guide for new and experienced lecturers, learning supporters and leaders in Higher Education; and offers plentiful examples and vignettes showing how learning can be brought to life through activity and engagement... Read More about Professionalism in practice: new directions in learning, teaching and assessment in higher education.

The Legal Challenges of Social Media (2017)
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Mangan, D., & Gillies, L. E. (Eds.). (2017). The Legal Challenges of Social Media. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781785364518.00027

Social media enables instant access to individual self-expression and the sharing of information. Social media issues are boundless, permeating distinct legal disciplines. The law has struggled to adapt and for good reason: how does the law regulate... Read More about The Legal Challenges of Social Media.

False Hearts (2017)
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Lam, L. (2017). False Hearts. Pan MacMillan

One night Tila stumbles home, terrified and covered in blood. She's then arrested for murder, the first by a civilian in decades. The San Francisco police suspect involvement with Verve, a powerful drug, and offer her twin sister Taema a chilling dea... Read More about False Hearts.

Shattered Minds (2017)
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Lam, L. (2017). Shattered Minds. (1). Pan MacMillan

Ex-neuroscientist Carina struggles with a drug problem, her conscience, and urges to kill. She satisfies her cravings in dreams, fuelled by the addictive drug ‘Zeal’. Now she’s heading for self-destruction – until she has a vision of a dead girl.... Read More about Shattered Minds.

Confluence of Minds: The Rabindranath Tagore and Patrick Geddes Reader on Education and Environment (2017)
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Fraser, B., Mukherjee, T., & Sen, A. (Eds.). (2017). Confluence of Minds: The Rabindranath Tagore and Patrick Geddes Reader on Education and Environment. Luath Press

This collection of seminal correspondences between Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and Scottish polymath Robert Geddes are testimony to a great friendship and an even greater marriage between Eastern and Western schools of thought. This com... Read More about Confluence of Minds: The Rabindranath Tagore and Patrick Geddes Reader on Education and Environment.