Struggling to navigate the "messy" world of business research? Stop drowning in dense textbooks and save hours of study time! This guide is a high-speed, simplified summary of the world-renowned Research Methods in Business Studies (5th Ed) by Ghauri, Gronhaug, and Strange.Written specifically for busy students, it distills complex theories into 14 clear, actionable chapters. From "The Five Whys" to "Multiple Regression," you'll get the "Big Picture" in record time. Perfec...

In this captivating and tender Lunar New Year picture book, a magical, midnight meeting with a mysterious troupe of lion dancers inspires one homesick little boy to celebrate beloved traditions and open his heart to creating new ones.In the cold, gray winter of a new country, Leo misses the familiar sights and sounds of Lunar New Year back in Taiwan. He wishes he was there instead, making dumplings with his amā or setting off firecrackers with his family. ...

Winner of the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize, a lyrical meditation on family, place, and inheritanceNames for Light traverses time and memory to weigh three generations of a family’s history against a painful inheritance of postcolonial violence and racism. In spare, lyric paragraphs framed by white space, Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint explores home, belonging, and identity by revisiting the cities in which her parents and grandparents lived. As she makes inquiri...

Three months ago, the island did not exist. Now it is breathing.When a 4.2-kilometer landmass suddenly appears in a remote stretch of the Pacific, marine biologist Dr. Maya Chen joins a classified expedition aboard the Odyssey.There is no volcanic activity.No tectonic explanation.No reason the island should exist.Then the evidence becomes impossible to ignore.The ground is warm.The rock bleeds.Ancient ruins lie buried beneath ...

In the rapidly evolving era of intelligent communication systems and digital transformation, Optimizing NextGen Communication Networks with Decision Analytics 1 explores the technologies reshaping enterprises, healthcare, finance, education and society. It brings together research and practical innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data analytics, machine learning, smart enterprise systems, immersive technologies and sustainable digital practices.

This book provides an in-depth examination of Operation 1027, in the dynamic landscape of Myanmar's protracted conflicts. This book examines the historical trajectory of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, shedding light on the interconnections and relationships that bind EAOs and other anti-junta forces to this operation. It also offers a timely exploration of the historical background and an intricate analysis of the events and factors surrounding Operation 1027.

This book follows Piper and her animal friends - Petey the Peacock, Rover the Raccoon, and Zozo the Zebra - as they navigate the challenges of Grandpa Beppe's diagnosis as he faces Alzheimer's Disease. Through fun, colorful illustrations, the characters learn about complex scientific concepts such as memory, neurons, Beta Amyloid plaques, and Tau proteins... all in a simplified, accessible way. Their trusted Dr. Wolfgang explains the nature of the disease and the treatmen...

This joint publication from the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank Institute features selected papers from the September 2009 conference on the social and environmental impact of the global economic crisis on Asia and the Pacific, especially on the poor and vulnerable. The publication is designed with the needs of policy makers in mind, utilizing field, country, and thematic background studies to cover a large number of countries and cases. This publication suggests that...

Optimizing NextGen Communication Networks with Decision Analytics 2 examines the convergence of advanced communication networks, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and human-centered design. It explores how intelligent decision-making can optimize network performance, strengthen cybersecurity, support sustainable digital infrastructures and enhance user experiences. Covering topics such as AI-driven communication systems, IoT, edge and cloud computing, smart cities, Indu...

The fifth generation (5G) of wireless communication technology is poised to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate with each other as well as with our devices and machines. This new book explores the intersection of 5G technology and environmentally sustainable communication networks in the context of smart cities. It delves into the technical, social, and environmental aspects of 5G networks, highlighting their potential to drive eco-friendly urban development.Starting w...

A galaxy of voices. A universe of belonging.The innovative fictions in Infinite Constellations showcase the voices and visions of 30 remarkable writers, both new and established, from the global majority: Native American/First Nation writers, South Asian writers, East Asian writers, Black American writers, Latinx writers, and Caribbean and Middle Eastern writers. These are visions both familiar and strange, but always rooted in the mystery of huma...

A lyrical read-aloud filled with vibrant illustrations that follows a group of children as they explore their relationship with the natural world—from insects to dandelions to playing in the mud. This picture book based on a popular poem is a joyful celebration of the ability children have to cherish all living things.Exuberant and imaginative, this picture book celebrates the mess makers, scavengers of the dirt, and kids who march to the beat of their own drum. Fo...