This interdisciplinary volume examines the evolution of English commercial, co-operative, and charity retailing from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first centuries, emphasizing how shopping spaces are deeply intertwined with their social and political environments. Through diverse contributions from historians and sociologists, the book explores critical shifts driven by class structur…
This book evaluates the transfer, implementation, and adaptation of community policing models as a core component of international police reform and security sector governance (SSG). By examining historical roots in Great Britain and analyzing comparative contemporary case studies across Asia—including Japan, Singapore, and Timor-Leste—the study identifies critical factors that support or h…
This volume compiles a selection of peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 14th Estuarine and Coastal Modeling Conference, focusing on advanced numerical models for simulating complex hydrodynamic and environmental processes in coastal and estuarine waters. The book covers contemporary topics such as ocean circulation, sediment transport, wave dynamics, and climate change impacts, servi…
The Merger Mystery: Why Spend Ever More on Mergers When So Many Fail? by Geoff Meeks and J. Gay Meeks examines the persistent growth of mergers and acquisitions despite extensive evidence that many transactions fail to generate the expected improvements in operating profits. Drawing on statistical research and case studies from numerous businesses, the book investigates the economic, financial,…
Routledge Handbook of Public Policy in Africa provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of public policy and policymaking processes in Africa. The book examines policy analysis, policymaking, implementation, and public administration within diverse African political and institutional contexts. It brings together multidisciplinary perspectives from scholars, practitioners, researchers…
Buku Cerdas Memilih Jodoh: Bimbingan Ta\\\'aruf, Menikah, Walimah, Malam Pertama dan Tuntutan Pasutri Membina Keluarga Samara karya Zainal Abidin bin Syamsuddin menyajikan panduan komprehensif mengenai tata cara membangun rumah tangga islami, mulai dari tahap pencarian pasangan hingga pembinaan keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah, wa rahmah (samara). Buku ini disusun berlandaskan prinsip-prinsip sy…
This book evaluates the transfer, implementation, and adaptation of community policing models as a core component of international police reform and security sector governance (SSG). By examining historical roots in Great Britain and analyzing comparative contemporary case studies across Asia—including Japan, Singapore, and Timor-Leste—the study identifies critical factors that support or h…
Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia: Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills by Gabriella C. Gonzalez, Sean Robson, Andrea Phillips, Gerald Paul Hunter, and David S. Ortiz examines the alignment between community college education and training programs and the workforce needs of West Virginia’s energy sector. The study investigates the skills and …
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Future of Working Spaces, edited by Ilaria Mariotti, Mina Di Marino, and Pavel Bedná?, examines how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed workplaces, working arrangements, and the organization of work. The book explores the rapid shift toward remote and hybrid working, the changing role of physical offices, and the implications of these transformations for employees, …
Sustainability, Digital Transformation and Fintech: The New Challenges of the Banking Industry by Andrea Pérez examines the transformation of the banking industry in response to technological innovation, sustainability requirements, and the rapid development of financial technology. The book explores how digital transformation and fintech are reshaping traditional banking models, financial ser…