Advances in Applied Mechanics [PDF ebook] 

In this new book on native butterflies we look at the lifecycle of the butterfly alongside many other fascinating facts, all brought to life by the brilliant photography of Andrew Fusek Peters.With c …

Amidst rising global inequality, migration, climate change, health pandemics, and deepening poverty, it is time to redirect our economy towards more sustainable and socially just processes and outcom …

This fourth edition of the bestselling textbook, now available in print, e Book, and audiobook, has been fully updated, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics i …

Includes a comprehensive analysis of different countries in the region Contributors include experts from the region and Europe The Asian economic crisis and its aftermath is a huge area of study, so …

This book is the result of a pioneering conference held in Ulaan Baatar in September 1994. The first Conference on the Sustainable Development of Central Asia brought together government officials, d …

The tribal areas of central and eastern India have been under the intractable shadow of left-wing extremism in recent years, fuelling a serious internal crisis in the country. While the clashes betwe …

This book delves into this almost unchartered territory, documenting the lived experiences of sex workers in Bangladesh, considering the complex realities of their day-to-day lives and the ways they …

This book offers a diverse set of perspectives on the current state of Taiwan’s economy and international relations, equally considering the challenges and opportunities that could forge Taiwan’s fut …

This book assesses the forces that led to the election of Tsai Ing-wen and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in 2016 and re-election in 2020, and provides the first comprehensive treatment of th …

Arguing that the translation of scientific and technical learning materials, and the publication of these translations in a timely and affordable manner, is crucially important in promoting access to …