Electrification Today Increases the CO2 Emissions

This book is about how to rationally reduce emissions of harmful gases, primarily CO₂, into the atmosphere. Today, this effort is dominated by wishful thinking, incompetence, and profiteering. Both authors were educated at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). One holds a doctorate in chemistry; the other is a physicist. They realized early on that electric cars do not necessarily reduce CO₂ emissions – on the contrary, in some cases, they can increase them. This was so easily demonstrable that they assumed the world would soon discover this on its own. But it did not happen. Disseminating this message proved extremely difficult. Clearly, neither the media nor politicians wanted this information. Therefore, this book had to be written.

How to Be the Grit in the Oyster

How to Be the Grit in the Oyster delivers a unique and successful model for leading business change in an increasing diverging environment. Change is no longer escapable, businesses are continuously changing yet most transformations fail, often quoted at 75%. This figure has not improved over time. There are articles and books purporting to address this issue and most of these focus on process and defining the change required. This book, based on the authors experience takes a different path. It asserts that at the core of this failure leaders take little account of the impact of the drive for diversity alongside societal diversification and they have failed to adjust their leadership style and delivery models accordingly.

Our workplace is more diverse than it has ever been. It appears that leaders have been blindsided by the intended consequence of this – that we all think and behave differently. Leadership models and delivery practices have continued to be implemented along historical lines built during the decades of compliant workforces. Younger generations have been freed to think and behave as they wish. A kind of emancipation of diverse thinking.

To lead in this new paradigm requires a different approach. The Grit in the Oyster achieves three outcomes for the reader. Firstly, to get them to the ‘aha moment’ that we are living in a different environment. Secondly, to get them to realise they need, as leaders, to behave in the right way to create the space for teams to blossom and then finally, a model to build and guide teams to successful outcomes.

Soil Mechanics for Engineering Geologists

Bridging the Gap Between Geology and Soil Mechanics

Soil mechanics focuses on the properties of soils, particularly clay. Geology, in contrast, deals mainly with rocks. This presents a challenge for engineering geologists, who often work on civil engineering projects where clay dominates. Their limited understanding of soil mechanics can hinder their effectiveness.

This book bridges the gap by providing a clear and accessible introduction to soil mechanics specifically designed for geologists. Using straightforward language and well-drawn diagrams, it demystifies complex concepts and equips geologists with the knowledge they need to excel in their field.

Public Participation Involvement and Engagement in Cancer Research

Patients and the public have a history of participation and advocacy in cancer research, generally for the benefit of future cancer patients rather than themselves. Participation is necessary if drugs and treatments are to be properly tested. Advocacy adds a unique perspective that enables the integration of two valuable and powerful viewpoints, the experiential disease and treatment knowledge, needs and priorities of the patient, and the professional disease and treatment knowledge and priorities of the researcher or clinician. This synergistic combination is a key enabler for focused and relevant diagnostic and treatment advances in cancer research. However, recruitment of the right numbers and profile of patients and the public into participation and advocacy remains a challenge. This book seeks to take the mystery out of participation and advocacy in cancer research trials by explaining the whole process, in lay terms, in the hope that more people will be encouraged to participate and become advocates.

BANI World

In today’s workplace, traditional leadership models offer little guidance. Rosarii explores what can lead us to excellence in a BANI world: Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible. This invaluable guide equips leaders, managers, and staff with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern work environment.

Compelling and practical, BANI World is a must-read for leaders navigating these challenging times. This book will be the foundation for your success and the success of your team.

Chinese Brocade Technology in Inheritance and Innovation

Delve into the intricate world of Chinese brocade, tracing its rich history and evolution through the ages. This book offers a comprehensive look at the birth and development of modern Chinese brocade techniques, setting it against the backdrop of the expansive Belt and Road Initiative. As we navigate the intertwining threads of Chinese silk culture, classic cases of contemporary brocade art are beautifully showcased, spanning four distinct sections: Chinese Rites, Buddhist Art, Cheongsam, and Boutiques. Concluding with a thoughtful recap, the book encapsulates two decades of modern Chinese brocade, chronicling its enduring legacy and the tapestry of stories it weaves.

Wigan Road

If you have been employed or are thinking of a life in property, then this book will give you an insight into how challenging and exciting a career could await you in so many different spheres: in public service with local authorities, the cooperative movement and the private sector. You will need to be ambitious, a good communicator and able to be adaptable. Fortune will then follow the brave!

SIPS

SIPS: The Molecular Connection Between Immunity & Learning

Have you ever wondered why anxiety has become so prevalent in modern society? Or why today’s children seem to be grappling more than ever with depression and other neurofunctional disorders? SIPS: The interaction of the Sympathetic nervous system (NS), Immunity, and Parasympathetic NS.

A ground-breaking idea has emerged in the ever-evolving field of immunology and neuroscience, connecting dots we never thought to join. Dive into the riveting exploration of how the very molecules responsible for warding off infections in our bodies play a pivotal role in how we learn and process the world around us.

More than just a revelation of interconnected systems, SIPS provides a comprehensive road map to ensure every child navigates the challenges of modern childhood and reaches their full potential. This book unfolds the symbiotic relationship between our body’s defence mechanisms and cognitive functions.

At its core, SIPS sheds light on the hidden crisis of childhood mental health and is a call to action to reinvent the nurturing environments that are vital for healthy development.

It highlights the urgent need to shift our understanding and approach to well-being. Discover why reviving the innocent smiles of our youth isn’t just a nostalgic endeavour but a societal necessity. Learn practical strategies to protect and nurture the mental health of our young ones, preventing the rising tide of childhood depression.

In SIPS, we’re invited to reimagine the future of learning and development and reinvent the essence of healthy childhood for generations to come. With this guide, we step closer to a world where every child’s potential is realised and nurtured.

Beyond the Chair

I have a very severe disability: I use a wheelchair full-time, have very limited use of my hands, and some people find it difficult to understand me when I speak.

This book is about how I achieved my PhD, the highest qualification a person can earn. My research took place at a special school, where I formed advocacy sessions with the young people there. In these sessions, we discussed their hopes and plans for life after school. I also shared my own experience transitioning from special education to mainstream schooling, as many of them had disabilities similar to mine.

One of the main challenges in my research was the way I gathered data. Traditional one-on-one interviews were impossible because I relied on my personal assistant to interpret my speech, while each young person often required their own interpreter. As a result, we had to explore alternative methods for collecting information.

Because I am unable to use pen and paper, observations were also challenging. My personal assistant took notes for me while we were at the school, and I would type them up on my computer when I got home.

Beyond the Chair

I have a very severe disability: I use a wheelchair full-time, have very limited use of my hands, and some people find it difficult to understand me when I speak.

This book is about how I achieved my PhD, the highest qualification a person can earn. My research took place at a special school, where I formed advocacy sessions with the young people there. In these sessions, we discussed their hopes and plans for life after school. I also shared my own experience transitioning from special education to mainstream schooling, as many of them had disabilities similar to mine.

One of the main challenges in my research was the way I gathered data. Traditional one-on-one interviews were impossible because I relied on my personal assistant to interpret my speech, while each young person often required their own interpreter. As a result, we had to explore alternative methods for collecting information.

Because I am unable to use pen and paper, observations were also challenging. My personal assistant took notes for me while we were at the school, and I would type them up on my computer when I got home.

The Two Layers of Physics

According to the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics, the wave function is a pure mathematical entity with no other reality, than that its size renders the probability of observing a particle at a given position in space. The author, on the other hand, believes, that the wave field is very real and that it directs the particles into the observed positions by exerting forces upon them. More importantly, he claims that he has found experimental proof of this. These experiments are described in detail in the book and may easily be repeated by anyone interested. Apart from proving the main point, the experiments yield some astounding results which, among other things, suggest that here are signals that move faster than light in contradiction with Einstein’s theory.

It is well-known that a similar situation arises in connection with the phenomenon of entanglement. This leads the author to a closer examination of the basics of the two theories of relativity. As he tries to make quantum mechanics more easily comprehensible, so with relativity. He reintroduces the concepts of absolute time and absolute mass, and on this basis makes surprising new derivations of Einstein’s famous energy equation, the dependence of mass with velocity and of the formula for the time dilation.

A final question. Can consciousness play any role in physical theory? The author answers affirmatively, and in fact he makes diligent use of the concept in his models. Hence the title of the book.

Banking Law and Financial Regulations

Evaluating the financial accounts of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Barclays, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank from 2004 – 2018 reveals a taste of the sweetness of success.  It also demonstrates what could go wrong in a mega bank, the crippling price of failure, and the long hard road to recovery.

This book is a historical account of the causes of instability in the banking sector in the past 40 years and an evaluation of the effectiveness or otherwise of a range of laws and regulatory measures adopted to remedy financial crises in the UK over the years.

In addition, the book provides a broad review of the evolutionary development of banking and financial laws starting with seminal case laws on the subject, the Banking Act 1979, the repealed Banking Act 1987, FSMA 2000, the Company Act 2006, the Banking Reform Act 2013, Basel Accords and sundry EU Directives.  

John, a Barrister at Law offered a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and twenty years of practical industry experience in a commercial bank to provide legal perspectives on supervisory models necessary for stability in the banking sector, while promoting justification for creating an enabling environment for wealth creation and economic growth.

The Methods and Methodology chapter would be an invaluable companion for postgraduate students and researchers.