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        Medicine
        October 2015

        Burnout and Chronic Occupational Stress

        A Guide for Those Affected and Their Relatives

        by Andreas Hillert/Stefan Koch/Dirk Lehr

        In today’s work environment, which is dominated by high pressure, many professionals are experiencing chronic stress, some even "burn out". This guide provides information about the connection between occupational stress and burnout. It presents scientifically sound and proven strategies for counteracting chronic stress.   The model of the “gratification crisis”, which states that an imbalance between professional engagement and the obtained gratifications, e.g. salary and appreciation, leads to persistent stress and an increased risk of physical and mental illness, is the focus of this guide. Based on case studies and concrete instructions, readers are supported in reviewing their own situation.   The guide goes on to present coping strategies, e.g. how important decisions can be made in high stress situations, how to avoid vague assessments, how to strengthen the ability to distance oneself after work, and how to improve quality of leisure time. This title can be used as a stand-alone guide as well as supplemental material to coaching or therapy.   Target Group: psychotherapists, specialists for psychiatry and psychotherapy, specialists for psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, clinical and health psychologists, occupational and organizational psychologist, rehabilitation psychologist, coaches, students and teachers of psychology, supervisors

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        November 2023

        Tourism, heritage and commodification of non-human animals

        a post-humanist reflection

        by Álvaro López-López, Gino Jafet Quintero Venegas, Carol Kline, Tomas Arias, Jean Azcatl Pineda, Alicia Mariana Penélope Castro Pérez, Bobbie Chew Bigby, Émilie Crossley, Johan Edelheim, Georgina Flores, Carolin Funck, Leonardo Garavito-González, Yulei Guo, Jes Hooper, Brenda Martínez Velasco, Alejandro Morales, Gustavo Ortiz-Millán, Mateo Nicolás Rico Medina, Jorge Iván Ruiz Barrera, Javed Salim, Estephania Sepúlveda Perdomo, Rie Usui, David A. Varela-Trejo, Nusrat Yasmeen

        Heritage is a social construction rooted in modern and contemporary societies. It is commonly a positive assessment of many elements of the physical and human environment (e.g. ecosystems and landscapes, monuments, customs, gender norms, religious practices, gastronomy, and livelihoods). Heritage and tourism are strongly related to each other in that heritage gives rise to tourist attractions and activities, and tourism enhances the designation of heritage sites. Non-human animals (hereafter 'animals') are present as implicit or explicit heritage elements through multiple tourist environments: animals may be themselves the heritage focus of tourist interest (visual arts, gastronomy, as charismatic and distinguished beings, as part of festivities or rituals), or it may be that animals are agents involved in heritage tourist environments such as working animals or in recreational activities. A post-humanist perspective the moral valuation of equality between humans and other animals demands that both are sentient beings and self-aware of their pain and pleasure. Thus, the involvement of animals as heritage elements by themselves or as an element of tourist consumption in heritage sites implies their commodification and lack of agency. As such, these practices are usually unethical, since they threaten the animals' primary interests: not to suffer, not to feel pain and to be able to live their freedom. This book contains chapters that reveal both the unethical interactions between humans and animals within heritage tourism, and those that show experiences in which efforts are made to minimize damage within the commercialization of animals involved as heritage themselves. It will be of interest to postgraduate students, academics, NGOs and tourism planners.

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        Business, Economics & Law
        November 2019

        Dark Tourism and Pilgrimage

        by Daniel H Olsen, Maximiliano E Korstanje

        In recent years there has been a growth in both the practice and research of dark tourism; the phenomenon of visiting sites of tragedy or disaster. Expanding on this trend, this book examines dark tourism through the new lens of pilgrimage. It focuses on dark tourism sites as pilgrimage destinations, dark tourists as pilgrims, and pilgrimage as a form of dark tourism. Taking a broad definition of pilgrimage so as to consider aspects of both religious and non-religious travel that might be considered pilgrimage-like, it covers theories and histories of dark tourism and pilgrimage, pilgrimage to dark tourism sites, and experience design. A key resource for researchers and students of heritage, tourism and pilgrimage, this book will also be of great interest to those studying anthropology, religious studies and related social science subjects.

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        January 2020

        Fusion, Revised Edition

        by James A. Mahaffey, Ph.D.

        Billions of dollars have been spent and hundreds of reactors have been built, but not a watt of usable power has been produced by a controlled fusion device. Unlike fission systems, precise prediction of fusion system behavior by mathematical means has proven difficult. Still, the advantages of this ultimate source of limitless power are too great to abandon. As energy problems of the world grow, work toward fusion power continues at a greater pace than ever before. The topic of fusion is one that is often met with the most recognition and interest in the nuclear power arena. Written in clear and jargon-free prose, Fusion, Revised Edition explores the big bang of creation to the blackout death of worn-out stars. A brief history of fusion research, beginning with the first tentative theories in the early 20th century, is also discussed, as well as the race for fusion power. This updated, full-color resource examines the various programs currently being funded or planned as well as the reality of fusion power and the magnitude of the challenge for future scientists and engineers.

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        Agriculture & related industries
        June 2000

        Biology of Animal Stress

        Basic Principles and Implications for Animal Welfare

        by Edited by Gary Moberg

        The subjects of stress and animal welfare are currently attracting immense interest. This book brings together a range of perspectives from biomedical research (including human health and animal models of human stress) on stress and welfare, and assesses new approaches to conceptualising and alleviating stress.

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        January 2019

        Child Abuse and Stress Disorders, Second Edition

        by M. Foster Olive, Ph.D.; Foreword by Pat Levitt, Ph.D., Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Director, The Saban Research Institute; Director, USC Neuroscience Graduate Program

        Child Abuse and Stress Disorders, Second Edition examines the phenomenon of stress and how it affects people psychologically, emotionally, and physically with an in-depth look at the effects of child abuse and neglect. This eBook examines major types of stressful events and several stress disorders, including acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Several chapters discuss various types of child abuse and neglect and their long-term effects on mental and physical well-being in childhood and beyond. This volume sheds light on the devastating, chronic influence of traumatic experiences on both children and adults and methods for treating them.

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        Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
        March 2010

        Fish Diseases and Disorders, Volume 2: Non-infectious Disorders

        by Edited by John F Leatherland, Patrick T K Woo

        Written by leading authorities in the field, this new edition of Volume 2 in the successful Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy has been thoroughly updated with new research and contributions. Focusing largely on finfish, it covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, environmental factors and a new contribution on the relationship between welfare issues and disorders associated with intensive fish culture. The book is indispensable for zoologists, fish health specialists and veterinarians, researchers and students, and those involved with fisheries and aquaculture.

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        Science & Mathematics
        January 2017

        Plant Stress Physiology

        by Sergey Shabala

        Completely updated from the successful first edition, this book provides a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge of all aspects of plant perception, signalling and adaptation to a variety of environmental stresses. It covers in detail areas such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, oxidative stress, pathogens, and extremes of temperature and pH. This second edition: Presents detailed and up-to-date research on plant responses to a wide range of stresses Includes new full-colour figures to help illustrate the principles outlined in the text Is written in a clear and accessible format, with descriptive abstracts for each chapter Written by an international team of experts, this book provides researchers with a better understanding of the major physiological and molecular mechanisms facilitating plant tolerance to adverse environmental factors. This new edition of Plant Stress Physiology is an essential resource for researchers and students of ecology, plant biology, agriculture, agronomy and plant breeding. ; This book provides a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge of all aspects of plant perception, signalling and adaptation to variety of environmental stresses. It covers in detail areas such as drought, salinity, temperature and pH extremes, waterlogging, oxidative stress and pathogens. ; CHAPTER 1: Drought Tolerance in Crops: Physiology to Genomics CHAPTER 2: Salinity Stress: Physiological Constraints and Adaptive Mechanisms CHAPTER 3: Reactive Oxygen Species and Their Role in Plant Oxidative Stress CHAPTER 4: Plant Responses to Chilling Temperatures CHAPTER 5: High Temperature Stress in Plants: Consequences and Strategies for Protecting Photosynthetic Machinery CHAPTER 6: Flooding Tolerance in Plants CHAPTER 7: Adaptations to Aluminium Toxicity CHAPTER 8: Plant Stress under Non-optimal Soil pH CHAPTER 9: Desiccation Tolerance CHAPTER 10: UV-B Radiation: from Stressor to Regulatory Signal CHAPTER 11: Frost Tolerance and Avoidance in Plants CHAPTER 12: Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants CHAPTER 13: Biotic Stress Signalling: Calcium Mediated Pathogen Defence Programs

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        Humanities & Social Sciences

        Diagnosis of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

        by Jan Gysi

        People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder often find themselves in a pattern of loss of control, helplessness, and dependency. A therapy that focuses on individual symptoms such as depression or a “simple” post-traumatic stress disorder often does not do them justice. Even more so when the wrong diagnosis is made due to false assumptions or a lack of information. What all must be ensured for the diagnosis to be made: is there a threat of intrafamilial or external violence? Is existential stability guaranteed during therapy? Are there investigations of legal proceedings in the background? With brilliantly structured overviews, this book helps even experienced diagnosticians to keep track of the variety of diagnostic options to be considered or ruled out and not to overlook anything.Axis I: Personality disordersAxis II: Specific stress-related disordersAxis III: Structural dissociation of personality: dissociativeand partial dissociative identity disorderAxis IV: Dissociative symptomsAxis V: Comorbid disorders For:• psychiatrists• psychologists• psychotherapists specializing in PTSD

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        Health & Personal Development
        September 2023

        Clusterf#ck

        Decoding your adult ADHD journey with confidence

        by Rosie Gee

        In this groundbreaking book, you'll embark on a transformative journey that explores the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD in the later stages of life. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD and unlock your full potential. Uncover the secrets to identifying how ADHD can often be your superpower: Deep Dive into ADHD Symptoms: Gain a thorough understanding of how ADHD manifests in women over 40, including the often overlooked symptoms and their impact on daily life. Tailored Strategies for Success: From time management techniques to stress reduction strategies, this book provides you with a toolkit of practical solutions to enhance your productivity and overall well-being. Navigating Hormonal Changes: Understand the intricate relationship between hormonal fluctuations and ADHD symptoms. Clusterf#ck is your go-to resource for reclaiming control over your life and embracing your unique strengths. It's time to break free from the limitations of ADHD and unlock your true potential. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a life filled with purpose, joy, and success

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2021

        African peace

        by Kathryn Nash

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        Botany & plant sciences
        May 2012

        Plant Stress Physiology

        by Vadim Demidchik, Jill M Farrant, Hank Greenway, Anthony E Hall, Marcel A K Jansen, André Läuchli, Henry T Nguyen, Eric Ruelland, Peter Ryan, Lawrence V Gusta, Philip White, Gerald Berkowitz. Edited by Sergey Shabala.

        The fact that most of the suitable land has already been cultivated, meeting a projected target of a 50% increase in the global food production by 2050 to match the projected population growth becomes a challenging task. This book provides a timely update on the recent progress in our knowledge on all aspects of plant's perception, signalling and adaptation to a variety of environmental stresses such as drought, salinity, temperature and pH extremes, waterlogging, oxidative stress, and pathogens.

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        Psychology

        Understanding and Managing Stress Holistically

        by Ariane Orosz

        This manual was produced by the author (herself a neuroscientist) specifically for her coaching courses and is based on her own experiences. Psychotherapists and other professionals who want to address the emergence of stress and ways of coping with it will find all the help they need in this text. This program is particularly suitable for preventive sessions and outpatient groups. The book includes a clear account of the relevant neurobiological facts, which can be incorporated into the work with clients to deepen their understanding. Holistic therapies and their neurobiological effects in stress management are an important aspect of this approach.   For: psychotherapists and coaches who wish to include basic neurobiological facts as part of their group therapy for the prevention of stress or burnout

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        Till Stress Do Us Part

        Resilience in Relationships

        by Guy Bodenmann

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        Historical fiction
        2019

        Union

        by Volodymyr Yeshkilev

        The new power brewed and fermented like young wine, giving birth to hopes and dreams of prosperity. In the dark and secret places new and young power met with the old power - gray and wild, infused with aged honey and witches. The two united in a blend, full of energy, movement, joyful fury and enterprising madness ", - writes Vladimir Yeshkiliev about Ukraine in the middle of the XVII century in his historical novel "Union", the first from the trilogy "Cursed Hetmans ". The novel is about Ivan Vyhovsky and hopes of a hereditary Ukrainian aristocracy to occupy a worthy place of Ukraine-Rus in the most modern of the then states - the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, about the role of the Orthodox Church in those events, about the catastrophe that came after the victorious Konotop battle. As in previous novels of Yeshkiliev, the detailed reconstruction of historic events is complemented by a thoroughly verified privately researched information, that is not widely known or has been deliberately omitted by historians and that reveals new details about the epoch of Hetmans in Ukraine and its tangible events.

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        Idiomatic Paintings —the Idiom Story That Children Should Read·red

        by Wei Bin

        The idiom not only reflects the profundity of Chinese language and cultrue, but also contains every aspect of Chinese traditional culture. The idiom stories selected in this book are simple, easy and enlightening. This is the first volume.

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        Idiomatic Paintings —the Idiom Story That Children Should Read·Blue

        by Wei Bin

        The idiom not only reflects the profundity of Chinese language and cultrue, but also contains every aspect of Chinese traditional culture. The idiom stories selected in this book are simple, easy and enlightening. This is the second volume.

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        Idiomatic Paintings —the Idiom Story That Children Should Read·Green

        by Wei Bin

        The idiom not only reflects the profundity of Chinese language and cultrue, but also contains every aspect of Chinese traditional culture. The idiom stories selected in this book are simple, easy and enlightening. This is the third volume.

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