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Otimização multivariada da síntese one-pot de hidrochar ativado a partir de resíduo de bagaço de malte
Authors:   , Fontoura Camilla Rocha de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

A indústria cervejeira é um setor em crescimento no país, o qual desponta como o terceiro maior produtor da bebida no mercado internacional. Um dos principais resíduos do processo é o bagaço de malte, tendo como destino principal a alimentação animal. Entretanto, fazem-se necessários novos processos a fim de valorizar essa biomassa, gerando materiais de maior valor agregado. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo obter materiais a partir do bagaço de malte utilizando a carbonização hidrotérmica com ativação ácida one-pot. A Matriz de Doehlert foi implementada avaliando a influência dos parâmetros temperatura (100, 125, 150, 175 e 200 °C) e tempo de residência (4, 14 e 24 h) no rendimento mássico e na capacidade de remoção do corante azul de metileno em solução aquosa. Os materiais obtidos foram caracterizados, a fim de contribuir com a discussão de suas propriedades físico-químicas. O hidrochar otimizado (150 °C, 14 h) apresentou uma área superficial baixa (aproximadamente 9 m2 g -1 ), porém a presença de grupos funcionais oxigenados na superfície do material auxilia em sua capacidade adsortiva. O modelo cinético de pseudo-segunda ordem e o modelo de isoterma de Freundlich ajustaram-se melhor dados experimentais. O equilíbrio de adsorção ocorreu em 8 h e a capacidade máxima de adsorção atingiu 134,78 mg g -1 de azul de metileno a 30 °C. Posteriormente, ainda por via HTC, foi avaliada a produção de um compósito de ferro suportado em hidrochar para aplicação em reação de foto-Fenton para degradação do corante alaranjado de metila. Estudos iniciais demonstraram a viabilidade do material para fotodegradação de poluentes. Ensaios com inibidores verificaram que as principais espécies envolvidas no processo são os radicais ·OH e ·O 2- . O pH inicial e a dose de H 2 O 2 otimizados para a reação foram determinados (pH 3 e C H2O2 = 20 mmol L -1 ). A carbonização hidrotérmica com ativação e funcionalização em uma única etapa se mostrou uma forma adequada para o tratamento do bagaço de malte, com vistas à aplicação do material como adsorvente e suporte de catalisador para degradação de poluentes orgânicos em água. Palavras-chave: Carbonização hidrotérmica. Síntese verde. Adsorção. Foto-Fenton. Corantes.
Efeitos da coexposição subcrônica ao arsênio e níquel sobre parâmetros histológicos e oxidativos no intestino delgado de ratos Wistar adultos
Authors:   , Oliveira Mariana Souza
Published: October 2023

Nas últimas décadas, a exploração exponencial dos recursos hídricos e terrestres tem preocupado populações em todo o mundo devido a liberação de poluentes no ambiente. Seres humanos são expostos diariamente a misturas de metais tóxicos como arsênio e níquel, conhecidos pelos prejuízos à saúde humana e animal. Sendo que uma das vias no organismo é o intestino delgado no que diz respeito a contaminação de alimentos e água. Sabe-se que metais pesados podem causar danos ao intestino delgado e interferir na sua microbiota intestinal. Poucos estudos, porém, reportam danos ao intestino quando da exposição a mistura de metais. Portanto, o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da coexposição de níquel e arsênio no trato intestinal de ratos Wistar. Ratos adultos foram distribuídos em cinco grupos experimentais (n = 10/ grupo): controle (sem ingestão de metais), 1 mg L-1 arsênio (As), 7 mg L-1 níquel (Ni), coexposição com 1 mg L-1 As + 7 mg L-1 Ni (AsNi [+]) e coexposição com 0,01 mg L-1 As + 0,07 mg L-1 Ni (AsNi [-]). Os animais tiveram acesso às soluções (arsenito de sódio e cloreto de níquel) por meio da água de beber ad libitum por 70 dias, sendo eutanasiados 24 h após a último dia de exposição. O intestino foi dissecado e dividido em duodeno, jejuno e íleo para realização de análises histológicas e oxidativas. Os dados foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA e Tukey (p = 0,05). Os resultados mostraram que ratos dos grupos AsNi [-] e AsNi [+] apresentaram maior diâmetro de vilosidades e lâmina própria em todas as regiões intestinais. As alterações histológicas observadas incluíram infiltrado inflamatório, congestão, fusão de vilosidades e descamação celular. Ratos desses dois grupos apresentaram aumento na área das mucinas acidas em todas as regiões. A atividade de catalase foi maior em ratos que ingeriram a maior concentração de níquel e arsênio. Já a atividade de glutationa s transferase foi menor em todos os animais expostos aos dois metais, juntos ou isolados. Não foram observadas alterações na biometria corporal. Pode-se concluir que, a coexposição em um período subcrônico causou alterações histológicas e oxidativas nas regiões intestinais estudadas, mas sem aparente comprometimento na sua funcionalidade. Palavras-chave: Trato digestivo. Metais pesados. Toxicidade. Estresse oxidativo. Histopatologias.
Rethinking Psychomotor Assessment in Hospitality and Tourism: Miller's Pyramid Perspective
Authors: Zamri Mohd Taufik , Mohamad Syamsul Nor Azlan
Published: October 2023

This conceptual paper aims to explore the applicability of Miller's Pyramid as a framework for designing psychomotor assessments in the field of hospitality and tourism education. While Miller's Pyramid was originally developed for healthcare education, its structured approach to assessing psychomotor skills development has the potential to benefit other education fields, including hospitality and tourism. The paper begins by discussing the evolution and growth of hospitality and tourism programs, emphasizing the increasing demand for practical skills in these fields. It then delves into the psychomotor learning domain in hospitality and tourism education, drawing parallels to Simpson's Psychomotor Domain. The paper concludes by proposing how Miller's Pyramid can be adapted to design effective psychomotor assessments tailored to hospitality and tourism programs.
A Systematic Review of Chinese Students’ Academic Adaptation Overseas
Authors: Shanshan Bi , Ahmad Abdul Latiff , Aziz Jamaluddin
Published: October 2023

With the economic development and the progress of globalization and internationalization, some Chinese students start to seek overseas study opportunities and China has become the largest exporter of international students since the year 2009. Successfully accomplishing study overseas is a prior task for Chinese students. This review was designed to understand the situation of Chinese overseas students’ academic adaptation, including factors affecting their academic success and related strategies to facilitate their study. Twenty-one empirical studies were identified to meet the criteria and these studies show various factors such as language capacity, pedagogic differences, social support, etc. Related strategies adopted to cope with academic challenges were also revealed.
A Feasibility Study on Offering the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management at Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
Authors: Caliat Calvin J. , Castro Lorie Mae A. Aborque , Jr. Rosalio G. Artes
Published: October 2023

This study aims to gather and analyze data to prepare the viability of the Bachelor of Science of Business Administration (BSBA) major in Marketing Management and determine the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) to ensure the feasibility of the proposed program. This survey uses a descriptive method with a random sampling of 217 graduating students from seven senior high schools, one two-year course of MSU-Tawi-Tawi in Bongao, and 51 respondents from public offices and private establishments. It is carried out through a survey questionnaire and an informal interview using statistical tools such as frequency count and percentage methodology. The survey result shows that the respondents perceived that the course program was favorable to the province, would provide graduates with a greater chance at finding employment, and would enable them to compete with others at the national and international levels. It shows that most of the respondents who were students are willing to pursue, enroll in the proposed program, and attend college at MSU-TCTO. The employer respondents are mostly managed by corporation in the hospitality, tourism, and catering sectors. It demonstrates how valuable and advantageous the proposed program is to their commercial businesses. Employers are willing to hire new graduates as well as trainers. SWOT Analysis identifies the internal and external forces of the organization. Strategic strategies and options would be created through these forces to make a sound decision. In this study, the researchers identified several strengths of the organization, such as a strong partnership with other organizations, facilities, and university scholarships. Meanwhile, the weaknesses have few faculty members in the department and insufficient books and holdings. Opportunities include most-demand jobs in the country, international and local economic partnerships with the local government, and expansion of international flight in the locality. However, threats contain competitors. This study provides valuable information supporting papers for the proposal of the curricular offering to the MSU System Academic Council.
GESTÃO DO CUIDADO DE ENFERMAGEM OBSTÉTRICA E NEONATAL COM VISTAS À INTEGRALIDADE
Authors: Zagonel Fabiana Sanson , Tonin Luana , Barros Fabiane Frigotto de , Makuch Débora Maria Vargas
Published: October 2023

Apreender as percepções da equipe de enfermagem sobre a gestão do cuidado de Enfermagem Obstétrica e Neonatal no cotidiano das práticas profissionais e estabelecer estratégias de gestão do cuidado, com vistas à integralidade. Método: pesquisa exploratória-descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta das informações foi intencional, por meio de entrevistas com 15 profissionais da equipe de enfermagem de obstetrícia e neonatologia de hospital e maternidade público. A técnica de análise textual de Moraes foi utilizada. Resultados: as estratégias de gestão são aliadas ao trabalho organizado, humanizado e com qualidade da equipe, complementado pela liderança do enfermeiro. O significado de integralidade se dá no cuidar, que está consolidado em uma relação de sinceridade, responsabilidade e confiança.  Conclusão: a gestão do cuidado está interligada ao processo de cuidar, pois organiza os setores, cada profissional desempenha seu papel em codependência conformando o sistema de cuidado de qualidade e objetivando a integralidade do cuidado.
ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO NA EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE PELO PROGRAMA SAÚDE NA ESCOLA (PSE): REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Araújo da Silva Larissa , Genoveva Rosales Martins Ponce de Leon Casandra , Silva da Costa Magalhães Mariana , Lopes da Silva Lustosa Gabriela , Medeiros Ribeiro Laiane
Published: October 2023

Analisar as evidências nacionais e internacionais sobre a atuação do enfermeiro na educação e promoção em saúde escolar. Método: Estudo descritivo do tipo Revisão Integrativa de Literatura (RIL). Os dados foram coletados nas bases de dados PubMed, BVS e CINAHL. Foram selecionados 22 artigos e os dados foram processados por meio do software IRaMuTeQ. Os resultados foram apresentados por três meios: Classificação Hierárquica Descendente (CHD), Análise de Similitude e Nuvem de Palavras. Resultados: Após o processamento obteve-se a formação de 3 classes, sendo: “O programa permite ao profissional liderar e desempenhar seu papel por meio da implementação da educação com as crianças”; “O problema do Bullying na vida do aluno está relacionado à sua saúde mental”; e “A escola é um recurso muito importante para integrar pai, profissionais e crianças em idade escolar”. O termo mais utilizado nos estudos foi “enfermeira escolar” sendo, ainda, a ponte com demais termos.  Conclusão: A atuação do enfermeiro é fundamental para a promoção e prevenção da saúde por meio de ações educativas, aumento do vínculo com a comunidade, fortalecimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) e da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF), facilitar o acesso aos serviços de saúde e estímulo da assistência multidisciplinar.
Product-Based Collaborative Filtering Recommendation System for E- Commerce
Authors: Manasi Vilas Takle  , Aarti Nandkumar Thorat  , Pranali Shridhar Naik
Published: October 2023

Recommendation System are an application of ML. RS in any E-commerce websites are an important aspect as they are needed to satisfy the customers and for a better user experience. They help to suggest the best possible products a user might want to buy. The Product- based Collaborative Filtering is used in RS to suggest the desired products in an efficient way. They will allow a customer using the website to buy a product of a particular brand or of a certain price limit. Further it will not need much struggle as it will use the previous history of the user to recommend the products. This method can further enhance the UI. Further RS also has its roots in DL where we can use Neural networks for the RS.
Automatic LPG Leakage Detector using Arduino (UNO)
Authors: Prof. S. A. Thakare  , Atharv H Bhaganagarkar  , Chetana A. Barai  , Adesh R. Misar  , Aishwarya S. Chaudhari
Published: October 2023

Gas leakage is a major problem in industries, residential premises and gas powered vehicles. The leakage if not detected may lead to explosion and cause severe damages to life and environment. The conventional leakage detection system uses on-site alarms for warning. The "LPG Gas Leakage Detector Using Arduino" is an innovative safety system designed to detect and respond to the presence of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) leaks in various environments, including homes, kitchens, and industrial settings. This device leverages Arduino microcontroller technology and gas sensors to provide real-time monitoring and alerts. The system offers an additional layer of protection against the potential hazards and dangers associated with gas leaks.
Direito à saúde e nocividade do tabaco: discrepâncias entre a jurisprudência do STF e do STJ
Authors: Pasqualotto Adalberto de Souza
Published: October 2023

O Superior Tribunal de Justiça – STJ - tem remansosa jurisprudência negando direito de indenização aos fumantes e às suas famílias quando buscam reparação dos danos à saúde causados pelos produtos derivados do tabaco. Para o STJ, prevalece o livre arbítrio do fumante ao decidir fumar, ainda que conhecendo os riscos à saúde inerentes ao consumo de tabaco. O tribunal também considera que, à luz do Código de Defesa do Consumidor, o cigarro não é um produto defeituoso, por não oferecer legítima expectativa de segurança ao consumidor. Aparentemente, a orientação do STJ contrasta com decisões do Supremo Tribunal Federal – STF - que dão primazia à proteção de bens como a saúde e o maio ambiente quando colocados em risco por interesses econômicos. O presente artigo procura enfatizar o contraste entre as duas orientações, especialmente após a decisão do STF que considerou constitucional a proibição da publicidade de tabaco
Home Screens
Authors: Palmer Lorrie
Published: October 2023

How do film and television makers around the world depict public housing? Why is it that public housing is so often chosen as the backdrop for drama, horror, social critique, rebellion, violence, artistic creativity, explorations of race relations and political intrigue?

Home Screens answers these questions by examining the ways in which socialized housing projects around the world are represented on screen. The volume brings together a diverse group of interdisciplinary scholars, who explore documentary and fictional portrayals of the architecture of public housing, and the communities that inhabit it, ranging from the 1950s to the present. Examining international film and media texts such as Die Architekten (1990), Swagger (2016), Cooley High (1975), Mee-Pok Man (1995), Treme (2010–2013), Mamma Roma (1962), The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011), and Below the Lion Rock (1972–1976), essays within this book consider public and private attitudes toward socialised housing, explaining how onscreen representations shape perceptions of these ubiquitous, often-stigmatized urban locations.
Robert E. Lee
Authors: Melton Brian C.
Published: October 2023

This biography provides a concise, accurate, and lively account of one of the best known yet least understood figures of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee, depicting him as a human being instead of a legend, making him accessible as a person.

Robert E. Lee: A Biography takes one of the best known and least understood figures of the American Civic War down from his pedestal as an iconic, legendary hero and transforms him into a human being that 21st-century readers can easily relate to. Author Brian Melton clearly separates fact from the idealized lore and fiction created after the Civil War by members of what has been termed “the Lee cult.” Through the book’s thorough, clear, and accessible presentation, and its inclusion of accurate historical details—for example, Lee’s status as an incurable flirt—General Lee becomes a fascinating and compelling mortal man.

Intended for both high school students and the general public, this biography will offer a thorough and unbiased examination of Lee’s life and military career. Readers will be able to clearly trace the steps that led Lee to prominence—both before and during the Civil War—and discover how his actions helped shape the American military.
Skinheads
Authors: Travis Tiffini , Hardy Perry
Published: October 2023

This book provides a fascinating examination of one of the most notorious countercultures in the United States.

Skinheads: A Guide to An American Subculture is an insider's look at the history of skinheads in the United States, from their emergence from the U.S. hardcore underground in the 1980s in New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, to the current scene that thrives in many major metropolitan areas today.

What makes this revelatory book so compelling is its one-of-a-kind view of skinhead culture from the inside out. Coauthor Perry Hardy is a skinhead, bass player for the band, The Templars, and veteran member of the American skinhead scene since the onset of the movement. Based on his experiences, plus interviews with dozens of skinheads of all kinds, Skinheads draws back the curtain to reveal a world that more often is simply a haven for those disaffected from society, rather than a subculture of hatred or violence.
Women’s Roles in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Falola Toyin , Amponsah Nana Akua
Published: October 2023

This exhaustive exploration of the sociocultural, political, and economic roles of African women through history demonstrates how African women have shaped—and continue to shape—their societies.

Women play essential, critical roles in every society; African women south of the Sahara are certainly no different. Women's Roles in Sub-Saharan Africa adds significantly to our understanding of the ways in which women contribute to the fabric of human civilization.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of African women's roles in society from precolonial periods to the contemporary era. Topical sections describe the roles that women play in family, courtship and marriage, religion, work, literature and arts, and government. Each of the six chapters has been structured to elucidate women's roles and functions in society as partners, as active participants, as defenders of their status and occupations, and as agents of change. Authors Nana Akua Amponsah and Toyin Falola present a thought-provoking work that looks at the complicated victimhood/powerful-female paradigm in women and gender studies in Africa, and challenge ideological interest in African historiography that privilege male representation.
Beastie Boys
Authors: Zwickel Jonathan A.
Published: October 2023

A concise musical biography traces the Beastie Boys' story from the New York punk scene through a blockbuster career that spans more than 20 years.

Ever since they hit the big time with their 1986 rock/rap debut Licensed to Ill, the first rap album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, the Beastie Boys have been a cultural bellwether, the likes of which was unseen before or since. Their association with MTV made the Beasties instant poster children for an unprecedented phase of integration, both musical and racial. Their music, a pastiche of sounds that spans decades and genres, influenced the course of popular music and continues to do so today.

Beastie Boys: A Musical Biography tells the story of the band, from its beginnings through its ongoing critical and commercial success. Fans can read about the group's origins, the training of its members, its awards and accomplishments, and its influence on pop culture. Authoritative yet concise, this lively overview covers everything from the band's unique sound to their collaborations with leading filmmakers on their award-winning videos.
Coretta Scott King
Authors: McCarty Laura T.
Published: October 2023

Coretta Scott was committed to social justice long before she met and married Martin Luther King, Jr. She shared in all the dangers that King's prominence in the civil rights movement brought, and she saw herself as full partner in the movement. Yet she generally remained in the background, supporting King's work and caring for their children, until his assassination transformed her into a movement leader in her own right: founder of the King Center, leader of a mass demonstration for a renewed national commitment to nonviolent social change, force behind the establishment of the national holiday bearing her husband's name. This book follows the trajectory of Coretta Scott King's tumultuous life at the heart of the most important American social movement of the 20th century.
Culture and Customs of Gambia
Authors: Saine Abdoulaye S.
Published: October 2023

Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this addition to the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the contemporary cultures and traditions of modern Gambia, from religious customs to literature to cuisine and much more.

This title in the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the traditions and customs of contemporary Gambia, a geographically tiny nation in the vast landscape of Africa that is home to a large number of various ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive way of life. It is a country that has been largely unknown in Western culture, with the exception of Alex Haley's book Roots and subsequent TV series, which highlights Gambia's historic significance in the slave trade.

This book illuminates Gambian religion and worldview; literature and media; arts and architecture/housing; gender roles, marriage, and family; social customs, traditional dress, cuisine, and lifestyle; and music and dance. The author has successfully encapsulated both long-ago history and contemporary Gambia to provide students with a complete look at life in Gambia today. Information on past traditions and historic events is discussed in the context of how they pertain to life today and their influence on the constant evolution of Gambian life and culture.
Culture and Customs of Libya
Authors: Morgan Jason , Falola Toyin , Oyeniyi Bukola A.
Published: October 2023

Ideal for high school students and undergraduates, this volume explores contemporary life and culture in Libya.

Libya is one of Africa's largest nations, but its topography is dominated by a huge southern desert with some of the hottest temperatures recorded anywhere in the world. Culture and Customs of Libya explores the daily lives of the 90 million men, women, and children who struggle to get by in this authoritarian state, where only a fraction of the land is arable and 90 percent of the people live in less than 10 percent of the area, primarily along the Mediterranean coast.

In this comprehensive overview of modern Libyan life, readers can explore topics such as religion, contemporary literature, media, art, housing, music, and dance. They will learn about education and employment and will see how traditions and customs of the past–including those from Libya's long domination by the Ottoman Empire and 40 years as an Italian colony–are kept alive or have evolved to fit into today's modern age.
Culture and Customs of Namibia
Authors: Ejikeme Anene
Published: October 2023

This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of Namibia, a country on which little information in English exists.

Namibia is a sizeable and significant country in southern Africa that is little known to the outside world. A vast country of startling beauty with a storied history, including one of the world's worst genocides and a war of independence that lasted nearly a quarter century, this "land between two deserts" is a fascinating result of its African, German, and English influences.

Culture and Customs of Namibia is one of very few English language works written about Namibia's history, culture, and society. The book reveals details about Namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this country's unique character. A section on tourism explains how Namibia—an extremely arid country with an immense number and diversity of wildlife—is on the cutting edge of ecotourism.
Culture and Customs of Norway
Authors: O'Leary Margaret Hayford
Published: October 2023

This thorough introduction to modern-day Norway and Norwegian culture shows the impact a small country can have on the world in terms of peace building, environmental issues, technological innovation, and more.

Culture and Customs of Norway provides an up-to-date view of Norway, showcasing a nation that is part of modern Europe, yet zealously maintains its own culture and identity. Providing the most current information on a broad range of topics—including cinema, literature, food, art, performing arts, and architecture—the book also places modern-day Norway in a historical context that makes it possible to understand how Norwegian culture came to be as it is today.

Readers will discover a nation that is a fascinating juxtaposition of advanced technology, especially in such fields as oil production and climate, and some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world. They will read about such famous writers, artists, and composers as Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, and Edvard Grieg. And they will discover how Norway confronts the challenges of modern society without sacrificing its social-democratic philosophy of social justice and shared responsibility, both at home and globally.
Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians
Authors: Verlade Tiller Veronica E.
Published: October 2023

Written for high school students and general readers alike, this insightful treatment links the storied past of various Apache tribes with their life in contemporary times.

Written for high school students and general readers alike, Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians links the storied past of the Apaches with contemporary times. It covers modern-day Apache culture and customs for all eight tribes in Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma since the end of the Apache wars in the 1880s.

Highlighting tribal religion, government, social customs, lifestyle, and family structures, as well as arts, music, dance, and contemporary issues, the book helps readers understand Apaches today, countering stereotypes based on the 18th- and 19th-century views created by the popular media. It demonstrates that Apache communities are contributing members of society and that, while their culture and customs are based on traditional ways, they live and work in the modern world.
Daily Life in the Colonial City
Authors: Krawczynski Keith T.
Published: October 2023

“An exploration of day-to-day urban life in colonial America.

The American city was an integral part of the colonial experience. Although the five largest cities in colonial America--Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Charles Town, and Newport--held less than ten percent of the American popularion on the eve of the American Revolution, they were particularly significant for a people who resided mostly in rural areas, and wilderness. These cities and other urban hubs contained and preserved the European traditions, habits, customs, and institutions from which their residents had emerged. They were also centers of commerce, transportation, and communication; held seats of colonial government; and were conduits for the transfer of Old World cultures. With a focus on the five largest cities but also including life in smaller urban centers, Krawczynski's nuanced treatment will fill a significant gap on the reference shelves and serve as an essential source for students of American history, sociology, and culture.

In-depth, thematic chapters explore many aspects of urban life in colonial America, including working conditions for men, women, children, free blacks, and slaves as well as strikes and labor issues; the class hierarchy and its purpose in urban society; childbirth, courtship, family, and death; housing styles and urban diet; and the threat of disease and the growth of poverty.”
Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire
Authors: Kia Mehrdad
Published: October 2023

This book provides a general overview of the daily life in a vast empire which contained numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious communities.

The Ottoman Empire was an Islamic imperial monarchy that existed for over 600 years. At the height of its power in the 16th and 17th centuries, it encompassed three continents and served as the core of global interactions between the east and the west. And while the Empire was defeated after World War I and dissolved in 1920, the far-reaching effects and influences of the Ottoman Empire are still clearly visible in today's world cultures.

Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire allows readers to gain critical insight into the pluralistic social and cultural history of an empire that ruled a vast region extending from Budapest in Hungary to Mecca in Arabia. Each chapter presents an in-depth analysis of a particular aspect of daily life in the Ottoman Empire.
Daily Life in the Progressive Era
Authors: Piott Steven L.
Published: October 2023

This book provides a historical examination of everyday life to reveal how and why Americans during the Progressive Era structured their world and made their lives meaningful.

The Progressive Era represented a tumultuous time for Americans as they attempted to come to terms with a rapidly emerging modern, urban, and industrial society, and ultimately the dislocations caused by World War I. Steven L. Piott’s Daily Life in the Progressive Era tells the story of how all Americans—black and white, women and men, rural inhabitants and urban residents, workers and employers, consumers and producers—contended with new cultural attitudes, persistent racial and class tensions, and the power struggles of evolving classes.

This book provides a broad examination of American society between 1900 and 1920. Organized thematically, it covers rural and urban America, the changing nature of work, race relations, popular culture, citizen activism, and society during wartime. Appropriate for general readers as well as students of history, Daily Life in the Progressive Era provides an informed and compelling narrative history and analysis of daily life within the context of broad historical patterns.
Daily Life of the Inuit
Authors: Stern Pamela R.
Published: October 2023

This wide-ranging treatment of daily life in the contemporary Inuit communities of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland reveals the very modern ways of being Inuit.

Daily Life of the Inuit is the first serious study of contemporary Inuit culture and communities from the post-World War II period to the present. Beginning with an introductory essay surveying Inuit prehistory, geography, and contemporary regional diversity, this exhaustive treatment explores the daily life of the Inuit throughout the North American Arctic—in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.

Twelve thematic chapters acquaint the reader with the daily life of the contemporary Inuit, examining family, intellectual culture, economy, community, politics, technology, religion, popular culture, art, sports and recreation, health, and international engagement. Each chapter begins with a discussion of the historical and cultural underpinnings of Inuit life in the North American Arctic and describes the issues and events relevant to the contemporary Inuit experience. Leading sources are quoted to provide analysis and perspective on the facts presented.
Daily Life through Trade
Authors: Anderson James M.
Published: October 2023

Trade has long been—and will continue to be—a driving force that shapes our world. This book documents the tremendous importance of trade throughout history and its influence toward peaceful coexistence among nations.

From ancient to modern times, trade has played an integral role in connecting disparate cultures and places on the earth—indeed, the existence of commercial trade across human civilization means that “globalization” is hardly a recent phenomenon or trend. Daily Life through Trade: Buying and Selling in World History documents how the importance of trade has made it the catalyst for migration, exploration, cultural interchange, and unfortunately, conflict and war throughout history.

Author James M. Anderson describes the history of trade and traders’ lives, examining how commerce had important consequences in various regions of the world and addressing a wide range of topics, such as fair trade, the World Trade Organization, and the role of trade in sparking world wars. The book’s coverage ranges from the earliest times to the present day, and serves not only as an excellent general reference for history students and general readers, but also as valuable supplementary reading for those enrolled in courses in economics and business.
George W. Bush
Authors: Rountree Clarke
Published: October 2023

This biography examines the life of George W. Bush—one of the most controversial U.S. presidents in recent history—before, during, and after his two terms in the White House.

George W. Bush served as president of the United States through some of the most pivotal and memorable events in our nation's history, including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Hurricane Katrina; and the devastating economic downturn at the end of his second term. It is still too soon to decide how history will judge his administration. Despite suffering much ridicule and scorn for his linguistic gaffes, which became known as "Bushisms," the fact remains that this Yale graduate eventually rose to become a two-term Texas governor and a two-term U.S. president.

George W. Bush: A Biography provides a comprehensive view of Bush's life, beginning with his childhood and education, then examining his life as a businessman; his governorships of Texas; his tumultuous, two-term presidency of the United States; and his life after leaving the White House.
George Washington Carver
Authors: Kremer Gary R.
Published: October 2023

This book strips away the myths surrounding the famed scientist George Washington Carver and portrays him as a brilliant, creative man who nonetheless possessed very human peculiarities and frailties.

This insightful work chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, the renowned African American scientist and teacher. George Washington Carver: A Biography begins with a discussion of the political and social circumstances in Missouri where Carver was born into slavery, circa 1864. Readers will follow Carver through his formal education to his decision to accept Booker T. Washington's offer to teach and do research at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

The bulk of the volume focuses on Carver's career at Tuskegee, a career that spanned nearly five decades, from 1896 until Carver's death in January 1943.The book highlights Carver's major achievements, including his championing of crop rotation and the hundreds of products he created from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other plants native to the South. In addition to Carver the scientist, students will meet Carver the man, who, for example, loved art and painted throughout his life.
Global Warming
Authors: Black Brian C. , Weisel Gary J.
Published: October 2023

Tracing scientific ideas about the structure of Earth, Global Warming creates an intellectual portrait of the shifts in thinking that have led to the current controversy, enabling readers to make up their own minds on this important issue.

Global Warming takes one of the hot-button issues of our time and surveys it in historical context, creating an intellectual portrait of the multi-century shifts in thinking that have led to gradual acceptance of the concept. The book summarizes pertinent aspects of geology, earth science, and climate science in easy-to-read terms. It then frames this background in terms of cultural and social shifts, including the Industrial Revolution, conspicuous consumption, and modern environmentalism. In addition, a study of the ebb and flow of cultural and political reception relates the issue to religious and social ideas.

The information presented here will enable the reader to understand the scientific case stating that human activity has caused an unprecedented warming in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Technical and political objections to this thesis are also covered, so that readers may form their own opinions on this critical subject.
Green Day
Authors: Egerdahl Kjersti
Published: October 2023

Here is an up-to-date, thoroughly researched biography of the world's most popular pop-punk band.

Green Day is almost certainly the world's most popular pop-punk band. How they got there is the subject of Green Day: A Musical Biography, the first book to follow the band from their beginnings through the spring 2009 release of 21st Century Breakdown.

Tracing the band's evolution from fiercely independent punks to a global powerhouse, Green Day starts with the members' earliest musical influences and upbringing and the founding of the punk club 924 Gilman Street that shaped their sense of community. Discussion of their conflicted feelings about signing to a major label explores the classic rock 'n' roll conundrum of "selling out," while details of their decline and 2004 rebirth offer an inspirational story of artistic rejuvenation. Interviews with the band members and key figures in their lives, excerpted from punk 'zines and other publications, offer a perspective on their methods of self-promotion and the image they have chosen to project over time.
Health and Wellness in 19th-Century America
Authors: Waller John C.
Published: October 2023

This book provides a comprehensive description of what being sick and receiving “medical care” was like in 19th-century America, allowing modern readers to truly appreciate the scale of the improvements in healthcare theory and practice.

Health and Wellness in 19th-Century America covers a period of dramatic change in the United States by examining our changing understanding of the nature of the disease burden, the increasing size of the nation, and our conceptions of sickness and health. With topics ranging from the unsanitary tenements of New York’s Five Points, the field hospitals of the Civil War, and to the laboratories of Johns Hopkins Medical School, author John C. Waller reveals a complex picture of tradition, discovery, innovation, and occasional spectacular success.

This book draws upon an extensive literature to document sickness and wellness in environments like rural homesteads, urban East-coast slums, and the hastily built cities of the West. It provides a fascinating historical examination of a century in which Americans made giant strides in understanding disease yet also clung to traditional methods and ideas, charting how U.S. medical science gradually transformed from being a backwater to a world leader in the field.
Health and Wellness in Colonial America
Authors: Tannenbaum Rebecca
Published: October 2023

This book provides a broad introduction to medical practices among Anglo-Americans, Native Americans, and African Americans during the colonial period, covering everything from dentistry to childcare practices to witchcraft. It is ideal for college or advanced high school courses in early American history, the history of medicine, or general social history.

Health and Wellness in Colonial America covers all aspects of medicine from surgery to the role of religion in healing, giving readers a comprehensive overall picture of medical practices from 1600 to 1800—a topic that speaks volumes about the living conditions during that period. In this book, an introductory chapter describes the ways in which all three cultures in colonial America—European, African, and Native American—thought about medicine. The work covers academic and scientific medicine as well as folk practices, women's role in healing, and the traditions of Native Americans and African Americans.

Because of its broad scope, the book will be highly useful to advanced high school students; undergraduate students in various areas of studies, such as early American history, women's history, and history of medicine; and general readers interested in the history of medicine.
History of African Americans
Authors: Davis Thomas J.
Published: October 2023

This rich cultural history of African Americans outlines their travails, triumphs, and achievements in negotiating individual and collective identities to overcome racism, slavery, and the legacies of these injustices from colonial times to the present.

One of every five Americans at the nation's beginning was an African American–a fact that underscores their importance in U.S. growth and development. This fascinating study moves from Africans' early contacts with the Americas to African Americans' 21st-century presence, exploring their role in building the American nation and in constructing their own identities, communities, and cultures.

Historian and lawyer Thomas J. Davis's multi-themed narrative of compelling content provides a historical overview of the rise of African Americans from slavery and segregation in their anti-racist quest to enjoy equal rights and opportunities to reach the American Dream of pursuing happiness. The work features portraits of individuals and treats images of African Americans in their roles as performers, producers, consumers, and creators, and as the face of social problems such as crime, education, and poverty.
The History of Ecuador
Authors: Lauderbaugh George M.
Published: October 2023

This handbook provides an unmatched, comprehensive political history of Ecuador written in English.

Ecuador is a nation of over 13 million people, its area between that of the states of Wyoming and Colorado. Like the United States, Ecuador’s government features a democratically elected President serving for a four-year term. The GalÃ¡pagos Islands, well known as the birthplace of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, are part of a province of Ecuador.

The History of Ecuador focuses primarily on the political history of Ecuador and how these past events impact the nation today. This text examines the traditions established by Ecuador’s great caudillos (strong men) such as Juan JosÃ© Flores, Gabriel GarcÃ­a Moreno, and Eloy Alfaro, and documents the attempts of liberal leaders to modernize Ecuador by following the example of the United States. This book also discusses three economic booms in Ecuador’s history: the Cacao Boom 1890â1914; the Banana Boom 1948â1960; and the Oil Boom 1972â1992.
The History of Greece
Authors: Thomopoulos Elaine
Published: October 2023

This complete history of Greece documents ancient times to the present, giving specific attention to its emergence as a modern European nation after the destruction, disease, and death Greece suffered during World War II and the subsequent civil war.

Modern Greece started as a monarchy in 1832, with just a fraction of the land it now encompasses. The nation of Greece finally forged its identity in the 19th and 20th centuries after emerging from 400 years of Ottoman domination. This book traces the development of Greece from the Minoan civilization of Crete to modern times, telling the story of how Greece added territory and experienced fierce growing pains—including coups, dictatorships, depressions, enormous influxes of immigrants, and wars—before evolving into today's modern democratic state.

The History of Greece provides both an overview of Greece's early history as well as an examination of the difficulties that emerged in 2009 and 2010, such as its recent financial problems and social unrest. Quotes from Greek politicians, scholars, poets, and ordinary citizens are included to communicate Greece's national character.
How to Write about the Media Today
Authors: Tovares Raúl Damacio , Tovares Alla V.
Published: October 2023

A comprehensive and practical guide to writing a successful media paper or report, from selecting a topic to submitting the final draft.

How to Write about the Media Today is the first book to offer students and media practitioners a comprehensive approach for researching and preparing a report, paper, or presentation on some aspect of today's mass communication.

How to Write about the Media Today begins with a discussion of different types of media outlets—from traditional newspapers and television to the Internet—as well as an overview of contemporary directions in media studies. This is followed by a series of step-by-step strategies for selecting topics, conducting research, and writing cogently and engagingly about media-related events and issues. Because each chapter stands on its own, this resource can be read sequentially or consulted topic-by-topic as needed.
Howard Stern
Authors: Mintzer Rich
Published: October 2023

This revealing look at the life and career of Howard Stern examines his role as a champion of free speech and his amazing success at bringing his own unique brand of "reality" radio to the airwaves.

First Amendment rights, particularly freedom of speech, play an integral part in all modern means of communication. Howard Stern has tested the limits and pushed the boundaries of freedom of speech to the delight of some and the disgust of others. Howard Stern: A Biography explores this long-debated topic and sheds light on how one media star has made a significant difference.

Offering an engaging and insightful look at the life and career of radio's leading Shock Jock, the book explores Stern's youth, his first forays into radio, and his desire to move up in a competitive medium. Of course, it also covers his battles with the Federal Communications Commission, how he was finally able to sidestep the censors, and the significant changes the battle brought about in what is deemed acceptable on radio.
Icons of African American Comedy
Authors: Tafoya Eddie M.
Published: October 2023

This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race.

Despite the popularity of comedic superstars like Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg, few books have looked at the work of African-American comedians, especially those who, like Godfrey Cambridge and Moms Mabley, dramatically impacted American humor. Icons of African American Comedy remedies that oversight.

Beginning with an introduction that explores the history and impact of black comedians, the book offers in-depth discussions of 12 of the most important African-American comedians of the past 100-plus years: Bert Williams, Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Godfrey Cambridge, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Damon Wayans, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. Each essay discusses the comedian's early life and offers an analysis of his or her contributions to American entertainment. Providing a variety of viewpoints on African-American comedy, the book shows how these comedians changed American comedy and American society.