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This work provides a comprehensive review of research on the cold-bonding pelletization process used to produce lightweight aggregates (LWAs) using waste materials, to valorize the waste and, at the same time, minimize risks related to disposal. Research investigating various aspects of the cold-bonding process highlight: i) feasible mix-designs for pellet production; ii) the most relevant operating parameters affecting the process; and iii) the potential applications of the LWAs produced. The analysis gives a wide overview of the fundamental key-points that control the cold-bonding process. Data comparison provides a useful way to identify the optimal process conditions to allow development of optimum products. This involves the selection of the correct mix-design, including suitable binders and potential additives, and the selection of appropriate operating conditions, which are a function of the waste investigated, and/or waste mix characteristics. The review proposes an optimized approach to experimental studies on cold-bonding processes that has potential to enhance future process performance. Moreover, the present work provides a complete framework useful for decision-making for both manufacturers and researchers working to use this promising technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews several books including "Using Secondary Data in Educational and Social Research," by Emma Smith, "Safeguarding Children and Schools," edited by Mary Baginsky, and "Learners, Learning and Educational Activity," by Judith Ireson.

This article presents reviews of several books including "El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballer," by Diego Armando Maradona with Daniel Arcucii and Ernesto Cherquis Bialo, "Football Goes East: Business, Culture and the People's Game in China, Japan, and South Korea," by Wolfram Manzenreiter and John Horne, "White Angels: Beckham, Real Madrid and the New Football -- The Inside Story," by John Carlin, "The Fashion of Football: From Best to Beckham, from Mod to Label Slave," by Paolo Hewitt and Mark Baxter, and "My Father and Other Working Class Football Heroes," by Gary Imlach.

Consuming Cities, Malcolm Miles and Steven Miles, (2004) London: Palgrave, 209 pp., ISBN 0-333-97710-6 (pbk), £18.99; 0333977092 (hbk), £52.50 Retention and Student Success in Higher Education, Mantz Yorke and Bernard Longden, (2004) Berkshire: Society for Research into Higher Education and Open University Press, 180 pp., ISBN 0335 21274 3 (pbk), £23.99; 0335 21275 1 (hbk), £65 Effective Learning and Teaching in Social Policy and Social Work, Hilary Burgess and Imogen Taylor (eds.), (2005) London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer, xx + 229 pp., ISBN 0-415-33496-9 (pbk), £24.99; 0-415-33495-0 (hbk), £80 Good Grammar for Students, Howard Jackson, (2005) London: Thousand Oaks; New Delhi: Sage Publications, 168 pp., ISBN 0-4129-0203-7 (pbk), £10.99; 1-4129-0202-9 (hbk),£45 The Good Supervisor, Gina Wisker, (2005) London: Palgrave, 388 pp., ISBN 1-4039-0395-6 (pbk), £19.99 Towards Strategic Staff Development in Higher Education, Richard Blackwell and Paul Blackmore (eds.), (2003) Maidenhead: Open University Press and The Society for Research into Higher Education, xv + 232 pp., ISBN 0-335- 21210-7 (hbk), £65.00; 0-335-21209-3 (pbk), £24.99 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews several books about football and society, including "Youth Soccer: From Science to Performance," 1st ed., by Gareth Stratton, Thomas Reilly, A. Mark Williams and Dave Richardson, "Football: The First Hundred Years. The Untold Story," by Adrian Harvey and "Sport and National Identity in the Post-War World," edited by Adrian Smith and Dilwyn Porter.

Reviews the book "The Struggle for the General Teaching Council," by Richard Willis.

Reviews the book "Historical Atlas of the Islamic World," by Malise Ruthven and Azim Nanji.

Reviews the book "The People's Game: Football, Finance and Society," by S. H. Morrow.

Books reviewed: Harold Coward, Sin and Salvation in the World Religions: A Short Introduction Alan Race and Ingrid Shafer (eds), Religions in Dialogue: From Theocracy to Democracy Melanie J. Wright, Understanding Judaism Ellen F. Davis and Richard B. Hays (eds), The Art of Reading Scripture K.A. Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Old Testament Judith Kovacs and Christopher Rowland, Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ John Holdsworth, Dwelling in a Strange Land: Exile in the Bible and in the Church David L. Balch and Carolyn Osiek (eds), Early Christian Families in Context: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue Peter L. Berger, Questions of Faith: A Skeptical Affirmation of Christianity Andrew Pierce and Geraldine Smyth OP (eds), The Critical Spirit: Theology at the Crossroads of Faith and Culture Craig Detweiler and Barry Taylor, A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Popular Culture Robert W. Jenson, On Thinking the Human: Resolutions of Difficult Notions David Knight, Science and Spirituality: The Volatile Connection Natalie K. Watson, Feminist Theology Tina Beattie, Woman Burton Z. Cooper and John S. McClure, Claiming Theology in the Pulpit [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]