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The Legend of Freedom Hill
by Linda J. AltmanA fictional story set during the California Gold Rush, in which a girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother's freedom from a slave catcher.In the 1850s, during the time of the California Gold Rush, Rosabel and Sophie become best friends because they are both outsiders. Rosabel is African American and Sophie is Jewish. Rosabel has freedom papers, but her mother, Miz Violet, is a runaway slave. They have escaped to California, where slavery is against the law. But Miz Violet is not completely safe. The Fugitive Slave Act allows runaway slaves to be captured and returned to their owners. When a slave catcher shows up and takes Miz Violet away, it is up to Rosabel and Sophie to put their clever minds together and come up with a way to free Miz Violet once and for all. Using lively language that evokes the West of Gold Rush days, Linda Jacobs Altman has crafted a heartwarming story of love, bravery, and friendship.
Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-Emma! (Pencil & Eraser #1)
by Jenny AlvaradoFans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn&’t watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do? The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure, she'll need to bring her (reluctant) bestie Eraser along for the ride. Together they'll have to traverse the classroom, scale a mountain-sized desk, enter uncharted territory of the school hallway, and avoid being caught by the janitor. Can Pencil and Eraser manage all that before Stella and her classmates return from recess?
The Public Value Blueprint: Designing a New Public Service Media in the Digital Context (Springer Studies in Media and Political Communication)
by Martín Vaz Álvarez José Miguel Túñez López Ana Gabriela C. Frazão NogueiraIn today's rapidly changing media landscape, Public Service Media (PSM) stands as a beacon of trust, credibility, and quality. As technological advancements reshape communication, PSM must adapt to new formats while tackling the challenges and threats that arise. This edited volume explores the vital role of PSM in an evolving media ecosystem, focusing on reinforcing trust and highlighting its indispensable features. Divided into three distinct sections, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and discussions surrounding PSM. The first section delves into the corporate culture, governance systems, and public service values that define PSM as a trustworthy institution. The second section focuses on innovation, collaboration, and new approaches within the digital sphere. The final section sheds light on the impact of technology on PSM, including AI, algorithm-based technologies, and the game-changing potential of 5G. Drawing on the expertise of 40 academics from 20 universities across a dozen countries, this volume presents a proactive and confidence-driven perspective, reaffirming the purpose and legitimacy of PSM in a democratic, informed society. As such it will be of use to students and scholars interested in political science, communication, media, public administration, and policy studies.
A Carbon Footprint Calculation Tool for Urban Development (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Roberto Álvarez-Fernández Alexandra Delgado-Jiménez Fernando Beltrán-CillerueloThis book introduces an indispensable tool: the carbon footprint calculator for urban planning. In the face of the escalating climate crisis, urban planning finds itself at a critical juncture. By considering the evolution of urban planning and its connections to environmental issues, the book sheds light on the urgent need to reimagine city planning within a climate-conscious framework. This book presents a meticulous assessment of future uses and activities that generate greenhouse gas emissions, along with an examination of land use changes that impact the carbon-absorbing capacity of the soil. Mitigation strategies, such as leveraging renewable energy sources for self-generation, are explored and quantified whenever possible. Carbon Footprint Planning explains the essential activities that must be included in urban planning instrument applications for approval, emphasizing the significance of integrating ordinary or simplified strategic environmental assessment procedures. By doing so, potential environmental impacts, specifically in relation to climate change, are effectively evaluated and addressed. With the aid of the carbon footprint calculator, decision-makers will gain the ability to select the path of least carbon emissions from a range of alternatives, unveiling aspects that contribute to significant emissions during the early stages of urban development, such as master planning. In essence, this book equips urban planners and environmental enthusiasts alike with the tools and insights needed to navigate urban growth amidst the climate crisis, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for our cities.
Translation as a Cognitive Activity: Theories, Models and Methods for Empirical Research
by Fabio Alves Amparo Hurtado AlbirTranslation as a Cognitive Activity provides an overarching account of translation as a cognitive activity, from the pioneering use of think-aloud protocols as a sole technique used to investigate the translation process in the mid-1980s to the latest developments in the field. This book focuses on the main aspects of translation as a cognitive activity, including detailed descriptions of translation process research as well as research on translation competence and its acquisition. Providing thorough information into ways of studying translation as a cognitive activity by means of systematic references to empirical-experimental investigations, this innovative textbook promotes knowledge about the cognitive study of translation to related fields.With detailed explanations about models related to the functioning of the translation process and translation competence as well as an updated account of methods and instruments used in empirical-experimental research in translation, this is the ideal resource for students and translator trainers as well as novice and experienced translators.
Vegans Save the World: Plant-based Recipes and Inspired Ideas for Every Week of the Year
by Alicia AlvrezMake the transition to healthy, clean-eating, planet-friendly vegan with this unique cookbook and guide full of “tips for ditching animal-based products”(Billee Sharp, author of Lemons and Lavender).In this combination cookbook and lifestyle guide, Alice Mary Alvrez shares her journey from not-so-healthy carnivore to urban homesteader who turned her health around and contributes to a healthier planet as well. This utterly unique vegan cookbook offers over one hundred easy-to-make vegan recipes, and Alvrez also shares her green-living methods, cooking techniques, and sage advice about food and nutrition. (Eating your veggies is essential to good health, especially for families and children—and growing the organic veggies you eat is even better!)As instructive as it is inspiring, this book is brimming with excellent information about avoiding unhealthy food additives and the importance of eating clean and getting educated about your diet. It is also packed with tips and tricks for living vegan and making sure your home and clothing are cruelty-free. Going green and vegan is easier than you think—and this book offers a year’s worth of ideas, yummy recipes and ways you can create a sustainable life.
Handbook of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: Education, Practice, and Research Volume 1: Education, Training, Assessment, and Accreditation
by Yaser Mohammed Al-WorafiVolume 1 focuses on complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAM) education. Its 20 chapters cover CAM education history, needed competencies, and curriculum reform, among other topics. It is Volume 1 of 6 that describe the education, practice and research related issues and the efficacy and safety of CAM in treating various conditions. The purpose of these six volumes (sold individually or as a set) is to explain how complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine is practiced around the world; to share the best practice/experiences in terms of education, practice and research; and identify the challenges and suggest recommendations to overcome the identified challenges.Key Features: Addresses worldwide issues of education, training, assessment, and accreditation in complementary and alternative medicine Deals with such hot topics as access/equitable access, online education, and quality and accreditation Serves as part of a six-volume comprehensive treatment of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine as practiced around the world
Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You
by Teresa M. Amabile Lotte Bailyn Marcy Crary Douglas T. Hall Kathy E. KramRetirement, as a major life transition, can be both thrilling and challenging in unexpected ways. Written by acclaimed authors in the fields of business leadership, careers, and work, this book goes beyond the typical financial and health-related advice on retirement, providing insights to guide you in broader areas of your life – identity issues, relationship challenges, and questions about creating a new retirement life structure that works for you. With lively, engaging writing, the book tells the detailed retirement transition stories of 14 people – and draws on over 200 interviews with 120 people – to explore how retiring involves a reconstruction of both the person and their life structure. You’ll gain wisdom on the common themes and the wildly different approaches people take to the four big tasks of retiring: making the retirement decision, detaching from work both tangibly and psychologically, building a new life structure for retirement, and settling into a relatively stable retirement life – but prepared to restructure again as life unfolds into the future. Throughout each chapter, you’ll see how the dynamic interplay of self, life structure, and external context affect a retiring person’s day-to-day experience in the final months of their career, as well as their early years of retirement – and how life satisfaction depends largely on alignment among the three. At the same time, you’ll learn how family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the organization the person is retiring from, can play a crucial role.This book is for you if you are seeking deep, nuanced insight into – and practical advice on – the psychological, social, and life-restructuring aspects of retirement that can make all the difference for life satisfaction. It is also for you if you are a family member or friend of a retiring person, a helping professional, or an organizational leader who cares about your older workers and the value they bring to your organization even as they depart.
Multimodality across Epistemologies in Second Language Research (Routledge Studies in Applied Linguistics)
by Amanda Brown and Søren W. EskildsenThis collection highlights diverse epistemological perspectives in original research on the important role of multimodality in second language contexts. The volume explores a wide range of theoretical and methodological traditions toward foregrounding the notion that bodily action is not merely an add-on to the modality of talk but an integral part of second language teaching, learning, and interaction. Following an introductory chapter, 18 empirical chapters feature either classroom or non-classroom research, which shed light on different dimensions of multimodality in second language contexts, including learning reflected in gesture, learning gesture across languages, the role of bodily action in language teaching, and the role of movement in configuring space for effective communication. Each empirical chapter follows a consistent structure detailing the research focus, the background to each study, methodology, and findings. A concluding synthesis chapter braids the insights of these chapters, drawing parallels across different methods, and pointing toward crosscutting areas for future research. This book will be of interest to students and scholars in applied linguistics, multilingualism, bilingualism, gesture studies, cognitive science, and psychology.Chapters 10 and 11 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access at www.taylorfrancis.com. They has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC-BY-NC-SA) 4.0 International license.
Abstraction in Science and Art: Philosophical Perspectives (Routledge Research in Aesthetics)
by Chiara Ambrosio Julia Sánchez-DoradoThis volume explores the roles and uses of abstraction in scientific and artistic practice. Conceived as an interdisciplinary dialogue between experts across histories and philosophies of art and science, this collection of essays draws on the shared premise that abstraction is a rich and generative process, not reducible to the mere omission of details in a representation.When scientists attempt to make sense of complex natural phenomena, they often produce highly abstract models of them. In the history and philosophy of art, there is a long tradition of debate on the function of abstraction, and – more recently – its relation with theories of depiction. Adopting a process-oriented perspective, the chapters in this volume explore the epistemic potential of a diversity of practices of abstracting. The systematic analysis of a wide range of historical cases, from early twentieth-century abstractionist painting to contemporary abstract photography, and from nineteenth-century physics to recent research in biology and neurosciences, invites the reader to reflect on the material lives of abstraction through concrete artefacts, experimental practices, and theoretical and aesthetic achievements.Abstraction in Science and Art: Philosophical Perspectives will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in aesthetics, philosophy of science, and epistemology, as well as to historians of science and art, and to practicing artists and scientists interested in exploring foundational questions at the heart of the creative practice of abstracting.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.Open access for this book was funded by University College London.
Parcours jeunes et FLS: Activités pédagogiques en français langue seconde, niveau B2 – C1 du CECR
by Laura Ambrosio Miriam HatabiConçu pour de jeunes adultes de niveau universitaire, Parcours jeunes et FLS est le fruit d’un regard jeune au service de l’enseignement et de l’apprentissage du français langue seconde de niveau intermédiaire et avancé (B2-C1). Ce manuel de format 8,5 x 11, à reliure boudinée et avec une mise en page aérée et colorée, propose une série de documents audio et vidéo structurés en neuf unités aux thématiques actuelles et est conçu pour optimiser l’expérience en salle de classe. Il appuie la conceptualisation et la réalisation d’activités pédagogiques qui reflètent les approches actuelles en enseignement des langues, tout en proposant des pistes d’apprentissage fidèles aux orientations du Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL). Il appuie aussi des compétences spécifiques et des approches plurielles favorables à l’épanouissement des apprenants, grâce au développement du savoir, du savoir-être et du savoir-faire du CARAP. Comme l’apprentissage des habiletés réceptives d’une langue seconde est influencé par l’authenticité, l’intérêt, la pertinence, et l’adaptabilité de documents choisis, Parcours jeunes et FLS propose un portrait actuel des mondes culturel, social, intellectuel, économique et professionnel des jeunes d’aujourd’hui. Les apprenants du FLS pourront se voir, se reconnaître et se représenter dans l’espace public extérieur à la salle de classe, renforçant ainsi leurs compétences métalinguistiques. Cet ouvrage est un exemple de la vitalité, de la vigueur et de la richesse des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire. Comprend un CD d’accompagnement de vidéos réalisées par des étudiants en journalisme de La Cité collégiale.
Summer Treats: Refreshing Recipes for Cupcakes, Cookies, Ice Pops & More (American Girl)
by American GirlOver fifty kid-friendly recipes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts, and icy treats for enjoying during the summer months.From Mermaid Ice Cream Pops and Frozen Lemonade to Watermelon Cake and Day-at-the-Beach Cupcakes, American Girl Summer Treats offers an enticing collection of delicious baked goods and cool sweets that take full advantage of all the seasonal fruits and dessert trends of the summer months. The more than fifty inspiring recipes appeal to young chefs of all experience levels with easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, gorgeous full-color photography, helpful cooking tips, and ideas for serving and preparation. Included are no-fail instructions for mixing the perfect pie pastry, helpful cooking decorating techniques for a summer cookie plate, and how to make ice cream from scratch. Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July, cool off with a poolside Piña Colada, or throw an ice cream party, this book will inspire you to make the most of any summer’s day.Praise for American Girl Summer Treats“Summer looks a lot sweeter.” —Red Tricycle“This book will definitely become a favorite.” —Babies to Bookworms
American Journal of Archaeology, volume 128 number 4 (October 2024)
by American Journal of ArchaeologyThis is volume 128 issue 4 of American Journal of Archaeology. The American Journal of Archaeology, the journal of the Archaeological Institute of America, was founded in 1885 and is one of the world's most distinguished and widely distributed peer-reviewed archaeological journals. The AJA reaches more than 40 countries and approximately 700 universities, learned societies, departments of antiquities, and museums. The AJA publishes original research on the diverse peoples and material cultures of the Mediterranean and related areas, including North Africa (with Egypt and Sudan), Western Asia (with the Caucasus), and Europe, from prehistory through late antiquity.
America's Test Kitchen 25th Anniversary Cookbook: 500 Recipes That Changed the Way America Cooks
by America's Test KitchenA landmark collection of the 500 best-of-the-best recipes from the past 25 years of the hit TV show.Join America's Test Kitchen chefs as they share the milestone recipes they turn to again and again.The perfect gift for both new and longtime fans, this beautifully packaged, fully photographed hardcover (complete with a linen-style case and placeholder ribbon) captures the revolutionary discoveries, transformative techniques, practical food science, and failproof routes to success in 500 iconic recipes from the show that has taught millions how to be better cooks.From enduring classics like Perfect Pecan Pie (season 1) that Bridget makes every year to season 25 all-star dishes like Japchae, Make-Ahead Cheese Soufflés, and Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes, the book is packed with game-changing recipes destined to become your new trademark dish—whether for a weeknight dinner, a company-worthy meal, or a holiday occasion.Get the ultimate insider info:• Cast commentaries: In 100 sidebars, cast members dish on the personal game-changers that evolved their cooking for the better• Invaluable kitchen discoveries: Read why Julia always brines salmon, Jack underbakes cookies, Dan roasts oysters, and Lisa grills her Thanksgiving turkey• Behind-the-scenes introduction: Keith shines the spotlight on the recipe testing process, Dan recalls memorable scientific demonstrations, and Lisa offers a peek into the Reviews lab—from brewing 5,000 ounces of coffee to sawing coolers in half—all in the name of empowering home cooks • Meet all 16 cast members: From the OGs like Jack, Julia, and Bridget who have been on the show since Day 1 to the newest members, people share their proudest moments, funniest memories, and top tips in a Cast Q&A
The Skillet: 200+ Simpler Ways to Make Just About Anything, From Perfect Meals to Breads, Desserts, and More
by America's Test KitchenThe hardest-working pan in the kitchen gets its moment to shine. ATK pushes the limit what you can make in a skillet with 200+ recipes and inventive techniques that will forever change how you sear steak, roast chicken, simmer pasta, even scramble eggs.Once you start cooking from this book you will look at your skillets with fresh eyes. A skillet can be a baking dish, a roasting pan, a saucepan, a pasta pot, a griddle, and more. With this collection of one-pan dishes you have a roadmap for cooking perfect meals, breads, even dessert.Up Your Skillet IQ: Whether you&’re a nonstick superfan, a cast iron devotee, or exploring carbon steel, you&’ll learn the science behind each type so you can choose the best skillets (and sizes) for your cooking style and learn how to swap one for another.Streamlined Recipes Meet Superior Results: In just one pan, make Cheesy Stuffed Shells, Spanakopita, Tomato Cobbler, Herbed Roast Pork Loin with Asparagus, Chicken Under a Brick with Herb-Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Casserole, Sticky Buns, and Brownies. Beautiful Technique Spreads Hammer Home Key Strategies: These visual spreads bring to life core techniques like why you should start food in a cold pan with no oil when searing (sometimes), how to poach fish perfectly in a skillet, the keys to successful pan-roasting, and more.For-Two Variations Throughout: Cooking for a smaller household? Dozens of variations help you scale down recipes one you&’ve mastered the technique.With recipes using just one pan, this is the book to reach for on nights when less cleanup is a plus and fast recipes are ideal.
Living Chinese Philosophy: Zoetology as First Philosophy (SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)
by Roger T. AmesIn Living Chinese Philosophy, Roger T. Ames uses comparative cultural hermeneutics as a method for contrasting classical Greek ontology ("the science of being in itself") with classical Chinese "zoetology" ("the art of living"), which is made explicit in the Yijing 易經 or Book of Changes. Parmenides, Plato, and Aristotle give us a substance ontology grounded in "being qua being" or "being per se" (to on he on) that guarantees a permanent and unchanging subject as the substratum for the human experience. This substratum or essence includes its purpose for being (telos) and defines the "what-it-means-to-be-a-thing-of-this-kind" (eidos) of any particular thing, thus setting a closed, exclusive boundary and the strict identity necessary for a particular thing to be "this" and not "that." In the Book of Changes, we find a vocabulary that makes explicit cosmological assumptions that are a stark alternative to this substance ontology. It also provides the interpretive context for the canonical texts by locating them within a holistic, organic, and ecological worldview. To provide a meaningful contrast with this fundamental assumption of on or "being," we might borrow the Greek notion of zoe or "life" and create the neologism "zoe-tology" as "the art of living" (shengshenglun 生生論). This cosmology begins from "living" (sheng 生) itself as the motive force behind change and gives us a world of boundless "becomings": not "things" that are but "events" that are happening, a contrast between an ontological conception of human "beings" and a process conception of what the author calls human "becomings."
The Making of Council Democracy: State Transformation and Radical Possibilities (Critiques and Alternatives to Capitalism)
by Babak Amini“Council democracy” is a particular form of democratic socialism that strives towards democratic self-governance on the basis of active, free, and associated individuals working cooperatively within a federated council system. Both in political practice and in social theory, “council democracy” has resurfaced periodically in the past, most notably in the interwar period, in the “long 1960s,” and since the turn of the 21st century. This book offers a novel theoretical and methodological approach to the study of “council democracy.” It focuses on the processes that led to the emergence of two of the foundational and most radical instances of “council democratic” movements in Germany during the German Revolution (1918-1919) and in Italy during the biennio rosso (1919-1920). With all their diversities, ambiguities, and shortcomings, these movements, in varying degrees, sought democratic alternatives to autocratic relations, from local to state levels, and to economic relations, from workplace to national levels. The book shows how the processes through which state-led war mobilization transformed the contours of class struggle laid the ground for the emergence of “council democratic” movements with specific characteristics in Germany and Italy and not in the United Kingdom and France.
Tali and the Toucan (Tali’s Tales)
by Mira Z. AmirasFollow Tali in this heartening tale where children are encouraged to face their fears and embrace bravery with wide-spread wings."Validates children&’s fears before gently encouraging them to face them." —Foreword Reviews "This book is a reminder that if we pay attention, we can find something or someone to teach us how we can step out of the fear and into power." —Dr. Rayna Savrosa, L.Ac, DACM Moonshadow Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, San Francisco, CA Tali longs to play like the other kids as they tumble and swing at the park, the gymnastics studio, and the aikido dojo, but her fears hold her back. In her dreams, she can soar, but when she wakes up in the morning, she&’s still scared. Until one night, a surprise guest flies into her dreams and teaches her how to make them a reality. Filled with beautiful, evocative illustrations and honest prose, Tali and the Toucan is for any child (or parent) whose worries keep them from living their dreams—whether that&’s trying a new sport, making a new friend, or climbing to the top of the jungle gym.
Software Architecture. ECSA 2024 Tracks and Workshops: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14937)
by Apostolos Ampatzoglou Jennifer Pérez Barbora Buhnova Valentina Lenarduzzi Colin C. Venters Uwe Zdun Khalil Drira Luciana Rebelo Daniele Di Pompeo Michele Tucci Elisa Yumi Nakagawa Elena NavarroThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the tracks and workshops which complemented the 18th European Conference on Software Architecture. ECSA 2024 Tracks and Workshops, ECSA 2024, held in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, during September 3–6, 2024. The 6 full papers and 9 short papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. They were organized in topical sections such as Tools & Demos and Doctoral Symposium tracks of the main conference. In addition, it contains the proceedings of the two workshops: 7th Context-Aware, Autonomous and Smart Architectures International Workshop (CASA7th Context-Aware, Autonomous and Smart Architectures International Workshop (CASA) The 3rd International Workshop on Quality in Software Architecture (QUALIFIER).
Pharmacoproteomics: Recent Trends and Applications
by Seth K. Amponsah Kwabena F. M. Opuni Yashwant V. PathakThis book gives an overview of pharmacoproteomics and its clinical applications, as well as the latest information on drug mechanisms at the proteome level, the relationship between proteomics and toxicity or resistance, and how proteomics aid in discovery of new drug targets. The book also highlights recent advances in analytical methods, analysis, and interpretation of pharmacoproteomic data.Pharmacoproteomics: Recent Trends and Applications is an ideal book for those working in pharmaceutical industries, as well as scientists, health care professionals, and researchers who work in the field of genomics, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and pharmaceutical chemistry.
The Burning Earth: A History
by Sunil AmrithOne of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024 A brilliant, paradigm-shifting global history of how humanity has reshaped the planet, and the planet has shaped human history, over the last 500 years. In this magisterial book, historian Sunil Amrith twins the stories of environment and Empire, of genocide and eco-cide, of an extraordinary expansion of human freedom and its planetary costs. Drawing on an extraordinarily rich diversity of primary sources, he reckons with the ruins of Portuguese silver mining in Peru, British gold mining in South Africa, and oil extraction in Central Asia. He explores the railroads and highways that brought humans to new terrains of battle against each other and against stubborn nature. Amrith’s account of the ways in which the First and Second World Wars involved the massive mobilization not only of men, but of other natural resources from around the globe, provides an essential new way of understanding war as an irreversible reshaping of the planet. So too does this book reveal the reality of migration as consequence of environmental harm. The imperial, globe-spanning pursuit of profit, joined with new forms of energy and new possibilities of freedom from hunger and discomfort, freedom to move and explore, has brought change to every inch of the Earth. Amrith relates in gorgeous prose, and on the largest canvas, a mind-altering epic—vibrant with stories, characters, and vivid images—in which humanity might find the collective wisdom to save itself.
Artificial Intelligence-Based System Models in Healthcare
by A. Jose Anand K. Kalaiselvi Jyotir Moy ChatterjeArtificial Intelligence-Based System Models in Healthcare provides a comprehensive and insightful guide to the transformative applications of AI in the healthcare system. This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the synergies between artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation. In an era where technological advancements are reshaping the landscape of medical practices, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful guide to the transformative applications of AI in healthcare systems. From conceptual foundations to practical implementations, the book serves as a roadmap for understanding the intricate relationships between AI-based system models and the evolution of healthcare delivery. The first section delves into the fundamental role of technology in reshaping the healthcare landscape. With a focus on daily life activities, decision support systems, vision-based management, and semantic frameworks, this section lays the groundwork for understanding the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing traditional healthcare approaches. Each chapter offers a unique perspective, emphasizing the intricate integration of technology into healthcare ecosystems. The second section takes a deep dive into specific applications of AI, ranging from predictive analysis and machine learning to deep learning, image analysis, and biomedical text processing. With a focus on decision-making support systems, this section aims to demystify the complex world of AI algorithms in healthcare, offering valuable insights into their practical implications and potential impact on patient outcomes. The final section addresses the modernization of healthcare practices and envisions the future landscape of AI applications. From medical imaging and diagnostics to predicting ventilation needs in intensive care units, modernizing health record maintenance, natural language processing, chatbots for medical inquiries, secured health insurance management, and glimpses into the future, the book concludes by exploring the frontiers of AI-driven healthcare innovations. Audience This book is intended for researchers and postgraduate students in artificial intelligence and the biomedical and healthcare sectors. Medical administrators, policymakers and regulatory specialists will also have an interest.
Bendíceme, Ultima
by Rudolfo AnayaFull of &“sensual dreams [and] unexplained phenomena,&” this "best-known and most-respected" coming-of-age classic from the godfather of Chicano literature follows a young boy growing up in the llano, or plains, of post-World War II New Mexico, and the generous curandera who introduces him to the sacred side of life (New York Times).A PBS Great American Read · Winner of the Premio Quinto Sol Award · Recipient of the National Humanities Medal · With a new Foreword by author, playwright, and stage director Denise Chavez; a new Afterword by award-winning journalist and author Carmela Padilla; and a new essay by Manuel Muñoz, a Macarthur Fellow and winner of the Joyce Carol Oates Prize. &“I pulled this baby into the light of life . . . Only I will know his destiny.&” Antonio Marez is six years old when the woman who helped usher him into the world comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. Venerated by some as a miracle-worker—and disparaged by others as a bruja—Ultima, a curandera, or healer, opens Tony&’s eyes to the spiritual roots of his culture, and introduces him to a magical, if sometimes frightening, new world: a realm in which she operates as a shaman. Suddenly, the ordinary challenges and triumphs of childhood become extraordinary. As Ultima shows Tony how to cure ailments, reverse curses, and restore peace to those who have lost it, he embarks on a singular quest, one in which he probes the family ties that bind and rend him, questions the Catholicism that shaped him, and explores the Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences that informed not only his heritage, but his very sense of self. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who was there the day he was born . . . and will nurture the birth of his soul. A rich and wondrous story that reveals universal truths about the human condition and celebrates the beauty of Chicano culture.Includes a Reading Group Guide.
Jacob Isaac Segal: A Montreal Yiddish Poet and His Milieu (Canadian Studies)
by Pierre AnctilTranslated by Vivian Felsen Finalist, 2018 Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks), Translation category Born in the Ukraine in 1896, and settling in Montreal in 1910, Segal became one of the first Yiddish writers in Canada. His poetry, infused with lyricism and mysticism, along with the numerous essays and articles he penned, embodied both a rich literary tradition and the modernism of his day. Pierre Anctil has written so much more than a biography. For the first time, Segal’s poetic production is referenced, translated and rigorously analyzed, and includes over 100 pages of appendices, shedding light on the artistic, spiritual, cultural and historical importance of his oeuvre. By introducing the reader to the poet’s work through previously unpublished translations, Anctil demonstrates that in many respects it reflects the history of the Jewish immigrants who arrived in North America from Russia, the Ukraine and Poland at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as the tragic experiences of Jewish intellectual refugees of the interwar period. This admirably written, sweeping yet subtle, work will appeal both to scholars and to a broader audience. The original French version was awarded the prestigious 2014 Canada Prize in the Humanities by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dreamer's Nightmare (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel)
by Nicole AndelfingerDon't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf - but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of things. Can Callum and Ezran uncover the source of the chaos before all of Noct is lost to a nightmare?