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The End of Driving

2nd Edition
September 29, 2025
Bern Grush + 2 more
English
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eBook
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Vehicle automation is on dual paths of entrenching private car ownership while simultaneously enhancing transportation services that would make driving unnecessary. Future impacts are uncertain.The End of Driving challenges the assumption that self-driving cars will by themselves reduce traffic congestion and crashes. Evolving vehicle automation will create safer, more convenient vehicles, yet continued reliance on private ownership will increase traffic volume. The authors explore psychological factors sustaining private vehicle use and the challenges of mixed-driver roads, examining why shared robotaxis face behavioral, political, and policy hurdles that will impede mass adoption, despite substantial public benefit.This updated edition examines real-world deployments through 2025 and introduces concepts such as zero car-ownership communities, robotaxi pickup and drop-off orchestration, and urban spaces redesigned around greater mode choices for physical access rather than parking. The book compares privately owned automated cars against shared, on-demand driverless vehicles, using new data to show which model best serves cities.Rather than predicting timelines, the authors use backcasting to map paths toward preferred mobility futures. They propose micro-subsidies, flexible transit integration, and regulatory frameworks to guide automation toward all three pillars of sustainability: ecology, economy, and equity. Shared, automated mobility is achievable and desirable but requires the deliberate actions described in this book.

Intermediate Financial Theory

4th Edition
September 29, 2025
Jean-Pierre Danthine + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Intermediate Financial Theory, Fourth Edition provides an updated and thorough explanation of basic financial concepts, in a manner accessible both to those new to the subject and to those without a deep background in advanced mathematics. It is ideal for students with a background in Economics who are looking for an accessible yet rigorous introduction to financial theory beyond basic MBA-level textbooks. While not as dense as highly technical Ph.D. presentations tend to be, this valuable text seeks rather to integrate academic expertise with real-world experience from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition has been fully updated and is supplemented by extensive online resources.

Social Anxiety

4th Edition
September 20, 2025
Patricia M. DiBartolo + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Social Anxiety: Clinical, Developmental, and Social Perspectives, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive psychosocial view of social anxiety: what it is; how it is related to shyness, perfectionism, and similar phenomenon; why it develops; and how best to assess and treat it in its clinical manifestation. All chapters are fully updated and each section includes new, timely topics shaped by developments in the field and society. This volume focuses on psychosocial perspectives, including those from social, clinical, and developmental psychology, with strong coverage of the complex ways in which development and social ecology necessarily interact and inform our understanding of social anxiety and social anxiety disorder.

The Times They are A-Changin´: On Cannabinoids and Psychedelics´ Therapeutic Potential and Social Impact

1st Edition
Volume 296
September 18, 2025
English

Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: A Therapeutic Revolution, Volume 296 offers original research, reviews, and essays, including basic science and clinical studies on cannabinoids and psychedelics. This includes basic works on the neurotransmitter systems, the effects of drugs on animal and human perception, and emotion and cognition. Chapters in this new release include Chemical diversity, receptor binding affinity and pharmacology of phytocannabinoids: insights into neuronal mechanisms, Does cannabis work for insomnia?, Testing NPSs as harm reduction strategies, Cannabis-based products in Brazil: regulation for quality improvement, Anti-prohibitionist social movement in Brazil and the strength of the Marijuana Marches, and much more.Other chapters include discussions on Philopsychedelia: The Reflorescence of Psychedelic Philosophy, Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Transcending Death and Alleviating Spiritual Suffering, High dreams: inhaled DMT increase lucid dreams and nightmares, Malaise in the psychedelic revolution: when and for whom this movement brings opportunities, and the Neurophenomenology of psychedelic-induced mystical experiences.

Handbook of Labor Economics

1st Edition
Volume 6
September 17, 2025
English
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Handbook of Labor Economics, Volume Six reviews the latest research topics, empirical findings, and methods that constitute frontier research in the field. The focus lies in the most important research advances that have taken place since the publication of the previous work. Chapters in this new release include Instrumental Variables with Unobserved Heterogeneity in Treatment Effects, Firm Wage Effects, Empirical Bayes Methods in Labor Economics, Minimum Wages in the 21st Century, The Micro and Macro Economics of Short-Time Work, Job Search, Unemployment Insurance, and Active Labor Market Policies, Families, Public Policies, and the Labor Market, and much more.Other chapters cover The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market, Crime and the Labor Market, and Monopsony Power in the Labor Market.

International Encyclopedia of Business Management

1st Edition
September 15, 2025
Vanessa Ratten
English
Hardback
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The Encyclopedia of Business Management, Four Volume Set is a comprehensive resource that covers over 200 topics across various areas of business management. Each entry is written in an accessible manner, making complex concepts easy to understand. The encyclopedia addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as cultural entrepreneurship, tourism innovation, and marketing promotions. By emphasizing definitions and practical applications, the entries help readers grasp the relevance of each topic. Expert editors lead each section, ensuring that the contributions are authoritative and well-rounded.The encyclopedia is divided into seven broad themes, including business entrepreneurship, human resource management, innovation management, international business, organizational behavior, project management, supply chain management, and sport and tourism management. Each section's articles begin with a technical analysis of key definitional issues, followed by an exploration of the topic's broader context. This structured approach provides a holistic examination of the subjects, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of vital business management concepts.

Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims

1st Edition
September 10, 2025
Amy Weisman de Mamani + 3 more
English
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Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims: A Group Based Intervention offers a comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners working with Muslim patients. The book emphasizes evidence-based interventions to address a variety of mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. By integrating cultural sensitivity with cognitive behavioral techniques, this resource aims to meet the unique needs of Muslim clients, taking into account their cultural and religious contexts. In addition to its cognitive behavioral approach, the book introduces five key modules: Psychoeducation, Spirituality, Communication Training, and Problem-Solving.It also includes detailed case examples to illustrate each module effectively. This publication is essential for practitioners seeking to provide culturally competent care to their Muslim clients.

Advances in Child Development and Behavior

1st Edition
Volume 69
September 8, 2025
English
Hardback
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Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 69, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Autonomic and Attentional Pathways in the Emergence of Autism: Bridging Mechanisms and Real-World Contexts in Infancy, The Sound-of-Words model: a developmental perspective of phonolexical acquisition, The Development of Children's Beliefs about Ability, and Assessing Children’s Spatial Thinking: Insights, Challenges, and Implications,

Practical Stress Management

9th Edition
September 6, 2025
John A. Romas + 1 more
English
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Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook, Ninth Edition provides an accessible and actionable guide for individuals seeking to improve their ability to cope with stress effectively. Featuring engaging activities, insightful explanations, and evidence-based strategies, this workbook equips readers with the tools to identify stressors, understand their impact, and implement techniques to maintain mental and physical well-being. Its practical orientation ensures that users not only learn about stress management but also apply these principles directly to their lives, fostering resilience and balance.Packed with user-friendly exercises, case studies, and new features tailored for contemporary needs, the book supports both personal growth and professional development. Whether for individuals navigating daily pressures or professionals assisting others in stress management, this comprehensive workbook provides a valuable resource for building healthier habits and improving overall quality of life.

Meeting SDGs in Smart City Infrastructures

1st Edition
September 3, 2025
Manas Pradhan
English
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Meeting SDGs in Smart City Infrastructures: Federation, Interoperability, and Discoverability explores the current state-of-the-art practices in smart city digitization and governance processes, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discusses the pros and cons of various methods, standards, and initiatives involved in the digital transformation of cities from policy-maker, implementer, and end-user perspectives. Utilizing real-world use cases from cities worldwide, the book highlights their goals, adopted measures, and their outcomes. It provides guidelines for achieving long-term service federation, interoperability, and discoverability while keeping the UN SDGs in perspective.This resource is invaluable for practitioners and researchers in the smart city domain and will help them better understand existing and evolving technologies and formulate their processes to provide sustainable models for urban development.

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