This book focuses on EU-MERCOSUR relations from a diplomatic and trade perspective against the background of the political agreement between the two in 2019. The authors take into consideration that EU-MERCOSUR cooperation developed during recent decades has tried, on the one hand, to build a strategic partnership to respond to the main challenges of international agendas and, on the other, to incorporate in Latin American countries the European new vision of transatlantic regionalism. Sta...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is radically reshaping educational spaces. Robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), Web3, blockchain, quantum computing, but specially artificial intelligence are transforming the way to teach and learn.This book aims to conduct an in-depth study of the impact of the digital age in the university. This is carried out from a broad perspective encompassing interdisciplinary viewpoints, a wide range of areas, sectors, regions and countriesand the ...

This book showcases cutting-edge research on a variety of themes related to sustainable and impact investments. It sheds light, theoretically and empirically, on three particular contemporary challenges for sustainable finance: shifts in banking towards prioritizing sustainable growth, the rapid evolution of sustainable bonds, and the growing role of women in sustainable finance.The first section of the book explores the benefits for banks and the financial industry from integratin...

This book sheds light on current issues in sustainable finance through an in-depth analysis and discussion of relevant sustainable products and sustainable initiatives of several financial institutions. This edited collection critically presents and discusses several relevant theoretical issues, case studies of innovative financial products and sustainable institutions, as well as empirically investigates issues related to both financial and social performance. The book focuses on several ...

In Race and Class in the Southwest and Other Essays, Mario Barrera puts forth his seminal theory of racial inequality based on a synthesis of class and colonial analysis, together with several essays and selections from Barrera’s memoir that show how his thinking developed throughout his work.Reprinted here for the first time after becoming a modern classic of Chicano studies, Race and Class in the Southwest focuses on the economic foundations of inequality as the...

Are you ready to take control of your career and turn your expertise into a profitable consulting business?Expert to Entrepreneur is a step-by-step guide designed to help professionals transition from employees to successful business owners. Whether you are leaving the corporate world, pivoting into self-employment, or looking to refine your consulting practice, this book provides the clarity, tools, and strategies you need to attract clients and grow a sustainable...

The "How to Play the Lottery" method is revolutionizing the lottery players wolrdwide with a set of techniques that reveals the general language in lottery systems, challenging luck and chance to bring you closer to the greater probability of winning. In a few pages you will learn to play intelligently, discarding bad practices and common mistakes about this sport, studying techniques to get closer to the jackpot and above all take care of your investment. "How to Play the Lottery" Practic...

In an era rife with uncertainties and escalating challenges, Don't Think...Just Thank emerges as a beacon of hope, grounded in faith and gratitude. This book delves into the complexities of our modern world, where fear of a world war is a reality, economic instability, and unending crises loom large. Amidst these tumultuous times, it's easy to lose sight of peace and tranquility. How does one navigate the intricate maze of social expectations, from pronoun usage to public-safety concerns? ...

This book examines the rapid shift from analog to digital life, accelerated by the pandemic, and its profound impact on diplomacy. As technology has advanced, new actors—especially Big Tech companies—now wield significant influence over international relations, global governance, and the world order, sometimes surpassing the power of governments.The book addresses the challenges of diplomacy in the digital age from various perspectives, incorporating insights from diverse actors an...

Six Steps to Preparing Exemplary Principals and Superintendents is the first book to inspire and guide professors and program administrator's proven ways to prepare exemplary principals and superintendents for schools. The authors review issues surrounding extreme criticism of leadership education and counter with positive new research and practices that clearly highlight successful programs that link preparation to on-the-job successes of graduates. The reader will find a step-by...

AI is one of the most disruptive technologies of our era, significantly transforming nearly every aspect of human life. This book examines the impact of AI on international affairs from interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and interregional perspectives, focusing on both the European Union and Latin America.It explores philosophical debates on concepts such as consciousness, ethics, and human uniqueness, offering a framework for assessing the risks and benefits of AI for humanity. Th...

Mario Torres Jarrín is the Director of the Institute of European Studies and Human Rights at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the Pontifical University of Salamanca in Spain. He has previously held positions as a Researcher and Associate Lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany and at the Faculty of Humanities at the Stockholm University. Additionally, he served as the Director of the European Inst...