Based on workshops co-organized by Japan's St. Andrew University and Taiwan's National Chengchi University, this book provides readers with the toolbox for navigating the regional dynamics of political economy in Southeast Asia, with special focus on exploring the key factors determining the shifting dynamics. Organized in three parts, namely, geopolitical and security factors, alternative fields for regional cooperation, and the regional considerations of Southeast Asia, the chapters in t...

This book addresses the up-to-date development and changing features of Economic Security. It corroborates with the concepts, policies and dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. This book argues that economic security is an important component of national security, albeit it shall go beyond the narrowly defined national security which mainly focuses on military security and national defense. The central argument of this book identifies at least two forms of transcendence of contemporary econ...

Upbringing and parenting runs through the child's growth process. This chapter starts with the analysis of the characteristics of parenting, and establishes a hierarchical relationship model of parenting. At the same time, it analyses the definition and connotation of each level of the model, instructing parents to recognize what resources they have in the process of upbringing and parenting, what resources can be used, and how to achieve the ideal goal of parenting and raising children. A...

This book provides its reader with a good understanding of the stabilization of switched nonlinear systems (SNS), systems that are of practical use in diverse situations: design of fault-tolerant systems in space- and aircraft; traffic control; and heat propagation control of semiconductor power chips. The practical background is emphasized throughout the book; interesting practical examples frequently illustrate the theoretical results with aircraft and spacecraft given particular promine...

Welcome to Beijing.Beijing is one of the oldest and most interesting capitals in the world. A trip to Beijing is a trip to the ancient past but it is also a trWelcome to Beijing.Beijing is oneWelcome to Beijing.Beijing is one of the oldest and most interesting capitals in the world. A trip to Beijing is a trip to the ancient past but it is also a trip into the future. In Beijing the ancient and the modern live side-by-side with the traditional Chinese culture blendi...

Framework for scanning modal parameters of bridges from vehicle responses utilizing the Vehicle Scanning Method (VSM)Advanced Vehicle Scanning Method: Bridge Modal Parameter Identification delivers a complete theoretical framework for scanning of the modal parameters (frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes) of bridges from vehicle responses. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the application of the Vehicle Scanning Method (VSM) for differen...

An introduction to how life has colonized and shaped the Earth, turning it into the habitable planet of todayExploring the geological basis for life on Earth, Introduction to Geobiology systematically examines the interaction between the geosphere and the biosphere, including its evolutionary history.In this didactically written text, readers will learn about the various modes of interaction between living and inorganic environments, emphasizing th...

Welcome to Beijing. Beijing is one of the oldest and most interesting capitals in the world. A trip to Beijing is a trip to the ancient past but it is also a trip into the future. In Beijing the ancient and the modern live side-by-side with the traditional Chinese culture blending with the new global Chinese outlook. There is much to see in Beijing but also much that can be missed. The Top Ten Guide to Beijing makes sure you see and experience the very best of the city. ...

Becoming a leader enables you to inspire, galvanize, and achieve your dreams as an aspiring healthcare provider. Strong leadership skills are needed in modern clinical settings to enhance teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Don't wait until you have completed training or are given a title to start on your leadership journey—start today. Unlocking the Leader Within: A Medical Student's Guide to Practical Leadership is a unique and practical resource that equips you with real-world s...

One night in New York, William Peterson had a peculiar dream that initiated a quest rife with intrigue and peril. In their pursuits in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, he and Ava Thompson relentlessly sought to unravel the mysteries of the wooden box. The wooden box appeared to harbor ancient legends and formidable power, and they became the focal point of competition among various entities.

Wearable Solar CellsUnderstand a groundbreaking new energy technologySolar energy is one of the most important paths to a sustainable future. In recent years, extensive research and development has begun to produce wearable solar cells, whose novel planar and fiber format gives them enormous flexibility and a wide range of potential uses. The possibility of a solar energy source that can be fitted to the human body promises to become an ext...

This unique compendium introduces in detail the basic theory, process methods, property evaluation, research progress, development trend, and basic scientific issues in the combination of graphene and its composite materials in recent years.The useful reference text focuses on four categories of graphene composite materials based on the matrix materials, metal, resin, rubber composites, and composite coatings. The research background, research achievements, and possible application...