The further rise of electronic publishing has come to change the scale and diversity of grey literature facing librarians and other information practitioners. This compiled work…
This volume comprises papers prepared for the 8th World Conference on Continuing Professional Development (Bologna, Italy, 18-20 August 2009). Within the broad theme of creating a…
This book provides critical perspectives on contemporary collaborative consumption, a recent societal phenomenon shaking up previously fixed socio-economic categories such as the…
  Will we really soon no longer be sitting behind the wheel of our own car, but will only be taken to our destination by driverless electric taxis? Should cities introduce car…
The topic of spiraling conflict and what happens to us when we are in conflict fascinates everyone equally. The reaction is then thoughtfulness and self-reflection. Everyone has…
To date, there has been no comprehensive and coherent approach to determining the communicative and precommunicative processes involved in the construction of group identities.…
How does chance enter our world? And why is so much not predictable?In an understandable, exciting and amusing narrative, the author takes us into the world of chemistry, quantum…
"Can science be funny?" takes a close look at an element of modern science communication that is as innovative as it is promising for the future: comedy!Readers are guided through…
When having coffee with your family, you are offered energized water. On Twitter you discuss with vaccination opponents. The WhatsApp kitagroup discusses zodiac signs, the…
How does the most important technology of our time - the Internet and WWW – work? The authors explain in simple language and in short the individual technical building blocks and…
In this guide, you will receive comprehensive insights into dealing with scars related to complaints after abdominal surgery and their effects on the rest of the body.
Have you ever experienced the calming effect of a deep breath? With this guide, you will learn how intuitive breathing can improve your quality of life. Targeted breathing…