Coming Soon: Four New Scholarly Books for Students, Researchers and Policymakers | SPIDER Publishing

2026-10-13
Forthcoming books

Knowledge for the Classroom. Evidence for Research. Ideas for Better Policy.

What should students read to develop practical skills? What resources can researchers use to strengthen their analytical capabilities? And how can policymakers turn research findings into better decisions?

SPIDER Publishing is preparing four scholarly books that address these important questions through research-oriented knowledge, practical learning, and contemporary policy perspectives.

The forthcoming collection brings together subjects that matter to universities, research institutions, government agencies, development organisations, and professionals working to address real-world challenges. Whether you are an undergraduate building your academic foundation, a postgraduate student advancing your specialisation, a university teacher seeking relevant learning resources, a researcher developing analytical skills, or a policymaker looking for evidence-informed insights, these books offer valuable opportunities to learn and explore.

Explore the Four Forthcoming Books

1. নীতি প্রণয়নে গবেষণা: ডেটা থেকে সিদ্ধান্ত

Research for Policymaking: From Data to Decisions

Author: Md Mominur Rahman

How can research and data help governments make better decisions? This book focuses on the connection between evidence, research, and policymaking. It is relevant to students of public administration, public policy, economics, governance, and development studies, as well as researchers, government officials, and policy professionals interested in evidence-informed decision-making.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.001.26

2. Applied Statistics and Machine Learning for Social Science Research: A Practical Guide to Statistical Modelling, Predictive Analytics, and Data-Driven Research Using R

Author: Shirin Sultana

Statistical analysis and machine learning are increasingly important for contemporary social science research. This practical guide addresses statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and data-driven research using R. It is particularly relevant to undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and academics seeking to strengthen their quantitative research and analytical skills.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.002.26

3. Coastal Climate Change and Sustainability: Risks, Resilience and Adaptation Strategies in South Asia

Author: Fatema Tuz Zuhra

Climate change poses significant challenges for coastal communities, livelihoods, ecosystems, and sustainable development. This book examines coastal climate risks, resilience, and adaptation strategies in the South Asian context. It will be of interest to students and researchers in environmental studies, climate science, geography, and development studies, as well as policymakers and development practitioners working on climate adaptation and coastal sustainability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.003.26

4. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Author: Afsana Akter

How can agricultural sustainability contribute to reliable food supplies and long-term development? This book addresses the important relationship between sustainable agriculture and food security. Its subject is relevant to students of agriculture, economics, development studies, and environmental sustainability, alongside researchers, agricultural professionals, development organisations, and policymakers concerned with food systems and sustainable development.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.004.26

Who Can Benefit from These Books?

The forthcoming collection is intended to serve a diverse academic and professional readership:

  • Undergraduate students: Build subject knowledge and develop a foundation for further study.

  • Postgraduate students: Explore specialised topics and strengthen research and analytical capabilities.

  • University teachers: Identify relevant scholarly resources for teaching, discussion, and curriculum development.

  • Researchers and research scholars: Explore methods, emerging issues, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

  • Policymakers and public officials: Engage with research relevant to governance, public policy, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

  • Development practitioners and professionals: Connect academic knowledge with practical challenges in their respective fields.

The suitability of each title will depend on the reader's subject, academic level, and learning objectives.

Advancing Accessible and Relevant Scholarship

At SPIDER Publishing, scholarly publishing is about more than producing books. It is about supporting learning, encouraging critical thinking, advancing research, and making knowledge relevant to academic and professional practice.

Our publishing programme encompasses scholarly monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, research handbooks, and other academic works across business and economics, governance and public policy, social sciences, development studies, sustainability, science and technology, and interdisciplinary research.

These four forthcoming titles reflect our commitment to developing a diverse scholarly collection that connects classroom learning, research practice, and contemporary policy challenges.

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Four DOI links:

  1. https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.001.26

  2. https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.002.26

  3. https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.003.26

  4. https://doi.org/10.66348/spider.books.v1.004.26

SPIDER Publishing — Advancing Knowledge, Supporting Research, and Connecting Scholarship with Practice.

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