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This textbook bridges classical marketing theory with the dynamic, fast-evolving realities of emerging economies - from West Africa, South Asia to Latin America.Marketing as a discipline has long been shaped by frameworks developed in North American and Western European contexts. While these frameworks provide essential foundations, applying them uncritically to emerging economies often leads to strategic failures. This book is designed to equip university students with bo...

Globally, entrepreneurship development has begun to move from more top-down, institution-centric models to the more bottom-up, connector-centric entrepreneurial ecosystems model. However, there are significant differences between the entrepreneurial ecosystems in highly developed economies compared to the ecosystems in lesser-developed economies, and the literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems is concentrated mainly on studies investigating more developed ecosystems with top-down models w...

This work offers a selection of passages from Catherine of Siena as a basis for a path of spiritual growth with the theme of growth in capacity to love. There is an introduction and fifteen chapters, no additional front or back matter. Each chapter will include a couple of very short passages from Catherine; a couple of scripture readings about the theme of Catherine’s passages; a meditation and guide to Catherine’s wisdom; and exercises based on Catherine’s wisdom.The book invites engagem...

Because Minecraft is an open world sandbox, each player essentially doesn’t have a specific mission except to prosper in the new world. Unlike its PC brethren, Pocket Edition doesn’t have the glorious goal of slaying a dragon; hence players can do whatever they want, wherever they want.Inside this guide you will learn all about minecraft pocket edition.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide unravels the mysteries of home distilling, transforming you from a curious novice into a confident distiller. Discover the science behind the process, from selecting the right ingredients to understanding the intricate chemistry that gives spirits their unique character. The book delves into the art of crafting spirits, guiding you through the nuances of selecting and using different grains, fruits, and botanica...

Migrant God takes readers to the front lines of immigrant justice activism where Christians are putting hope into action.From Tijuana, Mexico, to Douglas, Arizona, across North Carolina and beyond, Isaac Villegas cuts a new path through worn-out talking points and bears witness to loving solidarity among Christians—both with and without US citizenship. Along the way, he offers a theologically astute and politically rich vision of beloved ...

This book gathers the proceedings of the 2nd IFToMM International Symposium on Emerging Fields in Mechanism and Machine Science (EFIMMS), which was held in Monastir, Tunisia, on April 15–17, 2026, under the patronage of the IFToMM and jointly supported by the Cross Disciplinary Groups “IFToMM Faculty Group” (YFG) “IFToMM Women’s Group” (WG) and “IFToMM Graduate Student Group” (GGG). It presents the latest research and industrial applications in the areas of mechanism science, robotics, and...

Advancement of plant tissue culture, or micropropagation, breeding, genetics and genomics have contributed to mass production of propagules, creating novel hybrids or cultivars, as well as modern tools for improving the molecular breeding efficiency of important crop plants, including ornamentals. This book covers these areas in relation to ornamental plants to fulfil the needs of students and researchers, in addition to commercial vendors. Ornamental biotechnology enables the mass product...

This book highlights educational innovations from Latin American researchers, offering culturally relevant practices and perspectives. This approach provides valuable and underrepresented viewpoints for a global audience interested in diverse approaches to education. It integrates theory and practice by seamlessly combining theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, making it academically rigorous and practically applicable. This balance ensures its appeal to educators, researche...

AI in federal healthcare must work within strict procurement rules, privacy laws, and mission priorities. This manual shows managers how to plan and deliver successful AI deployments in the complex world of government health.The U.S. federal healthcare system serves hundreds of millions of Americans through agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Defense Health Agency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Indian Health Service. Artificial intelligen...

The book provides information on the sources of arsenic contamination of groundwater and their impacts in the first part of the book consisting of 8 chapters. Process developments such as nano-adsorbents for removal of arsenic and other heavy metals are discussed in the second part of the book that comprises of 4 chapters. The third part of the book includes 4 chapters on technological interventions for the removal of arsenic such as indigenous ceramic membranes and Subterranean Arsenic Re...

In Discipline Through Development, retired military service member and leadership mentor Adam Villegas takes readers inside the internal architecture of leadership: identity, emotional regulation, presence, purpose, influence, resilience, trust, mentorship, and legacy. Drawing from years of guiding students through high-pressure academic and military-style environments, Villegas reveals what traditional leadership books overlook—that leadership begins with understanding yourself before you...