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Noise Pollution and Ergonomic Intervention by Acoustic Material (Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering)

This book is based on the understanding as well as the use of information technology extensively, to explore OHS related risk in major risky sectors due to noise and a framework is suggested through the systematic analysis of the barriers and its implementations. Ergonomic analysis is done to investigate problems associated with hearing. Acoustic materials are fabricated and tested. A case study is conducted to reduce noise by placing accoustic material.

The Palgrave Handbook of Caribbean Criminology

This handbook explores crime, deviance and punishment in the Caribbean with a focus on marginalized perspectives from scholars in the Caribbean. It explores the region’s unique cultural context and challenges, particularly the ongoing influence of colonialism. It also covers types of criminal activities and punishment, including contemporary and emerging areas such as cybercrime and white collar crime, as well as discussing victims and victimization, and crime and justice policies. This handbook builds on the growing field of interest in this region to establish a Caribbean Criminology. It speaks to both students and practitioners.

AI and Metaverse: Volume 2 (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1160)

The book reports the state-of-the-art results in Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse in both printed and electronic form. Studies in Computation Intelligence (SCI) has grown into the most comprehensive computational intelligence research forum available in the world. This book publishes original papers on both theory and practice that address foundations, state-of-the-art problems and solutions, and crucial challenges.

Triangulated Categories in Representation Theory and Beyond: The Abel Symposium 2022 (Abel Symposia #17)

In recent years, triangulated categories have proved very successful as a common mathematical framework for formulating important advances in various fields, and at the same time for the interaction between different subject areas. The purpose of the symposium was therefore not only the study of triangulated categories in itself, but rather fruitful exchanges between disciplines. The symposium brought together established researchers who have made important contributions involving triangulated categories. Many participants came from representation theory, but there were also participants with backgrounds in commutative algebra, geometry and algebraic topology.

Recent Developments in Geospatial Information Sciences: Selected Papers from iGISc 2023 (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography)

This book presents a selection of manuscripts submitted to the 3rd International Conference on Geospatial Information Sciences (iGISc) 2023, a hybrid conference held in November 2023. These papers were selected by the Scientific Program Committee of the Conference after a rigorous peer-reviewed process. They represent a sample of the wide range of applications that characterize the interdisciplinary research areas of the Geospatial Information Sciences. It especially represents a fabulous opportunity to exhibit research carried out by young researchers and showcase it to the rest of the world and enhance the growth of the sciences while, at the same time, enforces them to level up with other research at the international level.

Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Systems: Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Renewable and Clean Energy (ICRCE2024) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1238)

This proceedings contains peer-reviewed papers from International Conference on Renewable and Clean Energy 2024 which was held in Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24-26, 2024 (contributions from various authors from all sectors of academia and industries), exploring cutting-edge solutions and best practices for renewable and clean energy technologies for achieving the UN's SDG7 to "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all." This book presents innovative grid integration technologies for techno-economic operation of renewable and clean energy technologies (e.g., solar photovoltaic, wind energy, hydrogen technologies including electrolyzer and fuel cell, energy storage technologies, etc.). It covers key aspects on energy conversion systems related to renewable energy technologies and their grid integration, techno-economic power dispatching from the distributed environmental-friendly energy sources considering combined heat and power applications, electrical energy network operation with increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and demand side management, e-mobility, including machine learning applications for intelligent operation of energy systems, etc. The key objective of book is to educate the readers on how sustainable energy technologies can be integrated with energy conversion processes for achieving net zero targets in real-world applications. The book will serve as a useful reference for graduate students, academicians, industry professionals and policy makers interested in exploring the potential of energy technologies in development of sustainable energy system.

Make Xmas Easy!

Make Xmas Easy! consists of reviews and reading samples to help you choose high-quality books for these seasonal gifts: •Keep the kids occupied •For anyone interested in politics, finance or economics •For all adults who enjoy crime, mystery and thrillers •Women's fiction •Ages 16 to 21 •Unusual fiction •How do politicians manipulate us all? •A bumper gift for someone special •Books available only in e-book formats These titles are included: •Peregrine Harker and the Black Death - Adventure for boys and girls by Luke Hollands •Petronella and the Janjilons – Fantasy for girls and boys by Cheryl Bentley •Petronella & The Trogot – For ages 10+ by Cheryl Bentley •The Boy Who Made it Rain – Age 13+ by Brian Conaghan •The Financial System Limit by David Kauders •The Greatest Crash by David Kauders •Reinventing Democracy by David Kauders •Ellipsis – Noir/psychological thriller by Nikki Dudley •When Anthony Rathe Investigates – Four private detective mystery puzzles by Matthew Booth •The Sicilian Woman's Daughter – International crime with a twist by Linda Lo Scuro •A Taste for Blood – Private detective by David Stuart Davies •The Eloquence of Desire – Historical romance by Amanda Sington-Williams •Featherbones – Urban fiction and new adult by Thomas Brown •Lynnwood – Mild horror, mystery by Thomas Brown •The True Friend – Classic Italian drama, in English and Italian (Carlo Goldoni) •Psychology of Crowds – The text book for aspiring psychologists and politicians (Gustave le Bon) •Three British Mystery Novels (Omnibus edition of Lynnwood, A Taste for Blood and Ellipsis) •Further Exploits of Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart Davies and Matthew Booth

Time and Chronology in Creation Narratives (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies)

This book explores the ways in which the origins of time, of the gods, and processes associated with time were conceptualised in antiquity, examining a variety of ancient sources from across the ancient world and addressing issues surrounding the sources themselves.Time is a key framework through which we understand the world around us. Shared structures to measure the passage of time reveal certain cultural and societal values, while time’s less concrete forms are evident across art and literature. This volume examines how the tangible and intangible, direct and complex representations of time are used in ancient sources. The chapters in this book are written by scholars whose work focuses on India, Assyria, Greece, and Rome. Their analyses explore poetic and mythological narratives, philosophical discourse, and representations of the divine, allowing us to see how ideas about time and chronology reveal various cultural understandings of our world. Accessibly written, this volume enables scholars from a variety of disciplines to engage effectively with each chapter.Time and Chronology in Creation Narratives offers a fascinating interdisciplinary collection suitable for scholars working in ancient literature, philosophy, and religion across Classics, Ancient History, Indology, and Near Eastern Studies.

Varieties of Civil Society Across Asia (Routledge Contemporary Asia Series)

This book explores civil societies with distinct characteristics in Asian countries and regions to redefine the dynamic and interconnected formation that is Asia.This book documents how civil society organizations, such as charities and foundations, across Asia which have traditionally been observed to imitate or borrow the methods employed by Western nongovernmental organizations, have been developing distinctive relations with the state, inventing novel civic techniques. Furthermore, it highlights how such organizations have created a characteristic framework for governance and spaces for new social practices and reflections. Reflecting on the historical backgrounds, political systems, and cultural settings, each case study reveals the diverse and alternative approaches and solutions to various issues facing contemporary Asian society.Studying the dynamism of Asia to highlight the emergence of new civil society practices this book will be a great interest to scholars and students of Asian Studies, Anthropology, Sociology & Political Science.

The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice

The revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector. New to the book: · Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning. · New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters. · New and updated case studies throughout the book, including international cases. · Additions to chapters on children’s mental health, climate crisis and working with children post-pandemic. This market-leading textbook is an essential guide for students, helping them to develop an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and encouraging a critical view of the theory and policy behind it to strengthen their practice.

The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice

The revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector. New to the book: · Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning. · New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters. · New and updated case studies throughout the book, including international cases. · Additions to chapters on children’s mental health, climate crisis and working with children post-pandemic. This market-leading textbook is an essential guide for students, helping them to develop an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and encouraging a critical view of the theory and policy behind it to strengthen their practice.

Play All the Way: Simple and Effective Learning Ideas for 4 – 5 year olds

A book designed for play. Expertly curated by @allaboutearlyyears’ Hayley Winter, this full colour book is filled to the brim with creative ideas to ignite children’s curiosity and encourage them to explore and experiment. This book supports practitioners in designing opportunities for playful development for all children.

Play All the Way: Simple and Effective Learning Ideas for 4 – 5 year olds

A book designed for play. Expertly curated by @allaboutearlyyears’ Hayley Winter, this full colour book is filled to the brim with creative ideas to ignite children’s curiosity and encourage them to explore and experiment. This book supports practitioners in designing opportunities for playful development for all children.

Psychodynamic Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)

This classic text demonstrates psychodynamic theory and practices across the counselling process beginning – middle - end. This revised sixth edition includes a new preface, updated further reading sections and a new chapter covering contemporary issues including online working, the application of a social justice and DEI agenda within the field of psychodynamic theory and practice. Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces one of the main theoretical approaches and provides a guide to the process of counselling from beginning to end. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.

Psychodynamic Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)

This classic text demonstrates psychodynamic theory and practices across the counselling process beginning – middle - end. This revised sixth edition includes a new preface, updated further reading sections and a new chapter covering contemporary issues including online working, the application of a social justice and DEI agenda within the field of psychodynamic theory and practice. Counselling in Action is a bestselling series of practical introductions designed for trainees and practitioners. Each book introduces one of the main theoretical approaches and provides a guide to the process of counselling from beginning to end. Covering theory and practice, they are trusted companions for many courses in counselling and psychotherapy and other professions such as nursing, social work and teaching.

The Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook

Fostering Sustainable Development Goals: New Dimensions and Dynamics (Contributions to Environmental Sciences & Innovative Business Technology)

This proceedings is a compilation of results from the International Multi-disciplinary Conference on “Fostering Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – New Dimensions and Dynamics”, which took place on July 27th and 28th, 2023, in Bengaluru, India. The volume presents cutting-edge research, analysis, and innovative perspectives that shed light on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It guides policymakers, researchers, academics, and practitioners towards actionable solutions for a sustainable future.In the 21st century, sustainable development is crucial to address global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, technological advancements, and innovative business. The book offers fresh insights and strategies to overcome challenges and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The book also explores different dimensions of sustainable development, including innovative business models, technological advancements, economic growth, and environmental preservation, providing a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities. It analyzes the interconnectedness of the SDGs, guiding policymakers in effective policy design and implementation.Practical case studies and success stories from around the world demonstrate how innovative approaches have achieved tangible progress towards the SDGs. The book inspires readers and showcases the transformative power of sustainable development initiatives.The book emphasizes inclusivity and equity, recognizing the interlinkages between dimensions of sustainable development. The volume explores the challenges faced by marginalized communities, highlighting their empowerment as a catalyst for sustainable development.

Translational Neurorehabilitation: Brain, Behavior and Technology

This book focuses on rehabilitation demonstrating how translational research may help clinicians in boosting neural plasticity and functional recovery. Translational Neurorehabilitation is a new interesting field that seeks to produce more meaningful, applicable rehabilitation results that directly enhance human health, performance and quality of life. As neurological diseases increase with age and people who survive a brain injury are rising, thanks to the improvement of intensive acute care, the need to appeal to neurorehabilitation will double in the next few years. Motor, cognitive and behavior approaches have changed over the years and novel tools to treat brain and spinal cord injury should be validated before translating them into clinical practice. The book is aimed to expand the current understanding of brain function and disease by evaluating preclinical and clinical trials on neural plasticity and functional recovery after nervous system disorders. Also, it disseminates the knowledge coming from novel therapies, including advanced robotic and ICT-based applications. The book will be of interest to neuroscientists, physiatrists, neural engineers, and clinical neurologists.

Bhasha Manjari class 6 - JCERT: भाषा मंजरी ६वीं कक्षा - जेसीईआरटी

प्रस्तुत पुस्तक "भाषा मंजरी" कक्षा 6 के लिए झारखंड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान और प्रशिक्षण परिषद द्वारा प्रकाशित हिंदी भाषा की पाठ्यपुस्तक है। इस पुस्तक का उद्देश्य छात्रों की भाषाई क्षमता को गद्य और पद्य के माध्यम से विकसित करना है। इसमें विभिन्न साहित्यिक विधाओं जैसे निबंध, कहानी, कविता, और जीवनी शामिल हैं, जो छात्रों की कल्पनाशीलता, सृजनशीलता और संप्रेषण कौशल को निखारने में सहायक हैं। यह पुस्तक झारखंड की प्राकृतिक, सांस्कृतिक, और भाषाई विविधता को भी प्रदर्शित करती है, जिससे छात्रों में अपने परिवेश और संस्कृति के प्रति जुड़ाव बढ़ता है। पुस्तक में पारंपरिक और डिजिटल शिक्षण संसाधनों का समावेश किया गया है, जिससे छात्रों को सीखने का व्यापक और समृद्ध अनुभव प्राप्त हो सके। इसमें क्यु. आर. कोड के माध्यम से डिजिटल सामग्री तक पहुँच का भी प्रावधान है। कुल मिलाकर, यह पुस्तक विद्यार्थियों को भाषा के व्यावहारिक और सैद्धांतिक ज्ञान से सशक्त बनाने का प्रयास करती है।

Hamari Prithvi class 6 - JCERT: हमारी पृथ्वी ६वीं कक्षा - जेसीईआरटी

कक्षा 6 के लिए "सामाजिक विज्ञान: हमारी पृथ्वी" एक भूगोल पर आधारित पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जिसे झारखंड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद् द्वारा प्रकाशित किया गया है। यह पुस्तक छात्रों को पृथ्वी और उसके विभिन्न पहलुओं के बारे में व्यापक जानकारी प्रदान करती है। इसमें सौरमंडल, ग्रह, उपग्रह, ग्लोब, अक्षांश-देशांतर, पृथ्वी की गतियाँ, मानचित्र, और पृथ्वी के प्रमुख स्थल रूप जैसे विषयों को विस्तार से समझाया गया है। पुस्तक का उद्देश्य छात्रों को भूगोल के मूलभूत सिद्धांतों से परिचित कराना और उनकी समझ को विकसित करना है। इसमें पृथ्वी के विभिन्न भौतिक और जैविक परिमंडलों के बारे में भी जानकारी दी गई है, जिससे बच्चे हमारी पृथ्वी को एक जटिल और परस्पर जुड़ी हुई प्रणाली के रूप में समझ सकें। पुस्तक में मानचित्र और रेखाचित्रों का समावेश किया गया है, जिससे छात्रों को विभिन्न स्थल रूपों और मानचित्रों की बेहतर समझ हो सके। इसके अलावा, हर अध्याय के अंत में दिए गए अभ्यास प्रश्नों और परियोजनाओं के माध्यम से छात्रों की सीखने की प्रक्रिया को और भी प्रभावी बनाने का प्रयास किया गया है। यह पुस्तक न केवल छात्रों के भूगोल ज्ञान को मजबूत करती है, बल्कि उन्हें हमारे ग्रह के प्रति जागरूक और संवेदनशील नागरिक बनने के लिए भी प्रेरित करती है।

Daisy class 6 - JCERT

The textbook "Daisy" is designed for Class VI students and aims to enhance their English language skills. It follows a learner-centered approach that integrates the students' school activities with their outside experiences. The book includes various age-appropriate texts, both prose and poetry, on themes such as nature, family, national heritage, and imagination, among others. The goal is to promote effective communication, discourage rote learning, and encourage active participation. The book also incorporates activities, exercises, and projects to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, with a focus on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. Additionally, the book encourages critical thinking and creativity through discussions, role plays, and hands-on projects. The text is structured to provide a joyful learning experience, reduce curricular burden, and cater to the psychological needs of children.

Joyful Mathematics class 1 - NCERT - 23

The book "Joyful Mathematics" for Class 1 is designed as an engaging and interactive introduction to foundational mathematical concepts for young learners, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The textbook emphasizes a play-based approach, integrating activities, games, and real-life contexts to make learning mathematics enjoyable and relevant. Each chapter focuses on building fundamental skills such as number recognition, counting, basic operations, and spatial understanding through hands-on activities and interactive discussions. The book also encourages the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmental awareness, while promoting inclusivity and cultural rootedness. With a variety of illustrations, stories, and puzzles, the textbook aims to make mathematics a joyful and meaningful experience for children in their early years.

Hamara Gaurav class 6 - JCERT: हमारा गौरव ६वीं कक्षा - जेसीईआरटी

"हमारा गौरव" पुस्तक का उद्देश्य कक्षा 6 के छात्रों के लिए इतिहास की जानकारी प्रदान करना है। इसमें झारखंड राज्य के क्षेत्रीय परिप्रेक्ष्य को ध्यान में रखते हुए राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या की रूपरेखा 2005 (NCF-2005) के अनुरूप बाल केंद्रित गुणात्मक शिक्षा पर जोर दिया गया है। पुस्तक में विद्यार्थियों की प्रतिभा निखारने और उन्हें प्रतियोगिताओं में सफल होने के लिए आवश्यक शिक्षण सामग्री दी गई है। इसमें ऐतिहासिक घटनाओं, व्यक्तित्वों, और सांस्कृतिक विरासत का विस्तृत विवरण है, जो बच्चों को झारखंड और भारत के इतिहास से अवगत कराता है। इसके साथ ही, पुस्तक में शिक्षकों को सुझाव दिए गए हैं कि वे बच्चों की कल्पनाशक्ति को कैसे उभार सकते हैं और उनके विचारों को सही दिशा में ले जा सकते हैं। पुस्तक के माध्यम से बच्चों को स्व-अधिगम और स्वाध्याय के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया गया है और डिजिटल संसाधनों तक पहुँच के लिए QR कोड का उपयोग भी किया गया है। कुल मिलाकर, "हमारा गौरव" पुस्तक छात्रों में इतिहास के प्रति रुचि और जिज्ञासा उत्पन्न करने के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण स्रोत है।

Subhashika Prathamo Bhag class 6 class - JCERT: सुभाषिका प्रथमो भागः ६वीं कक्षा - जेसीईआरटी

"सुभाषीका" एक संस्कृत पाठ्यपुस्तक है जो झारखंड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद द्वारा प्रकाशित की गई है। यह पुस्तक झारखंड के विद्यार्थियों के लिए नि:शुल्क वितरित की जाती है और इसमें संस्कृत भाषा के प्राचीन साहित्य, व्याकरण, तथा शब्दावली का अध्ययन किया गया है। पुस्तक का मुख्य उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों को संस्कृत भाषा की बुनियादी जानकारी देना और उन्हें भाषा की संरचना तथा साहित्य से परिचित कराना है। इसमें विभिन्न प्रकार के अभ्यास, कहानियाँ, श्लोक और शिक्षाप्रद कथाएँ शामिल हैं जो बच्चों में नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास करने के साथ-साथ उनकी भाषा कौशल को भी सुदृढ़ करते हैं। पुस्तक में संस्कृत वर्णमाला, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप और वाक्य रचना पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है, ताकि छात्रों को संस्कृत पढ़ने और समझने में आसानी हो। विभिन्न पाठ्यक्रम और शिक्षण विधियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए, इस पुस्तक में डिजिटल संसाधनों का भी समावेश किया गया है, जिससे शिक्षकों और छात्रों को अतिरिक्त शैक्षिक सामग्री तक पहुंचने में सुविधा होती है। कुल मिलाकर, यह पुस्तक विद्यार्थियों को संस्कृत भाषा की महत्ता और उसकी उपयोगिता से अवगत कराती है।

Samajik Evam Rajnitik Vyavstha Bhag-1 class 6 - JCERT: सामाजिक एवं राजनीतिक व्यवस्था भाग-१ ६वीं कक्षा - जेसीईआरटी

"सामाजिक एवं राजनीतिक व्यवस्था" कक्षा 6 की पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जो झारखंड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद द्वारा प्रकाशित की गई है। इस पुस्तक का उद्देश्य छात्रों को सामाजिक और राजनीतिक ढांचे की समझ प्रदान करना है। यह विविधता, सामाजिक भेदभाव, डायन प्रथा, संविधान, सरकार, स्थानीय स्वशासन और आजीविका जैसे विषयों पर आधारित है। पुस्तक में बच्चों को सामाजिक मुद्दों के प्रति जागरूक करने, संवैधानिक मूल्यों की समझ विकसित करने और तर्कशील नागरिक बनने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया है। इसमें सामाजिक भेदभाव, रूढ़िवादिता, और समानता के लिए संघर्ष जैसे विषयों पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है। डायन प्रथा जैसी सामाजिक कुरीतियों पर भी चर्चा की गई है, जिसे खत्म करने के लिए सरकारी प्रयासों का उल्लेख किया गया है। पुस्तक में स्थानीय स्वशासन और सरकार की भूमिका को भी विस्तार से समझाया गया है। यह पाठ्यपुस्तक बच्चों में तर्कशीलता, सामाजिक जिम्मेदारी और संवैधानिक मूल्यों की नींव रखने का प्रयास करती है, जिससे वे समाज के जिम्मेदार नागरिक बन सकें। पुस्तक में QR कोड द्वारा डिजिटल सामग्री तक पहुँच का प्रावधान भी है, जो छात्रों की सीखने की प्रक्रिया को और अधिक प्रभावी और रोचक बनाता है।