Non-Territorial Autonomy

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Materialising the Future A Learning Path to Understand, Develop and Apply Em…

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Publishing Sacrobosco’s De sphaera in Early Modern Europe

his open access volume focuses on the cultural background of the pivotal transformations of scientific knowledge in the early modern period. It investigates the rich edition history of Johannes de Sacrobosco’s Tractatus de sphaera, by far the most widely disseminated textbook on geocentric cosmology, from the unique standpoint of the many printers, publishers, and booksellers who …

Data Assimilation Fundamentals

This open-access textbook's significant contribution is the unified derivation of data-assimilation techniques from a common fundamental and optimal starting point, namely Bayes' theorem. Unique for this book is the "top-down" derivation of the assimilation methods. It starts from Bayes theorem and gradually introduces the assumptions and approximations needed to arrive at today's popular data-…

Covid-19 and Capitalism

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Contemporary Housing Struggles

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Hizmet in Transitions

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Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles for Agri-Food Systems Transformation

This open access book is the result of an expert panel convened by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Nature Sustainability. The panel tackled the seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 head-on, with respect to the global systems that produce and distribute food. The panel’s rigorous synthesis and analysis of existing research leads compellingly to multiple…

The Dramatic Works of Moliere : rendered into English by Henri Van Laun ; ill…

The Dramatic Works of Molière presents a comprehensive collection of the celebrated plays of the French playwright Molière, renowned for his keen social commentary and masterful use of comedy. Rendered into English by Henri Van Laun, this six-volume set captures the essence of Molière's theatrical genius, showcasing his ability to blend humor with profound insights into human nature and soci…

The Sweet Songsters of Great Britain. With useful Hints for The Rearing and M…

The Sweet Songsters of Great Britain explores the enchanting world of songbirds native to Britain, celebrating their melodious calls and diverse species. This comprehensive guide provides detailed descriptions of various songbirds, highlighting their unique vocal characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. Additionally, the book offers practical advice for bird enthusiasts on the rearing and mana…