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Concrete Dreamland: Coming of Age in Underground New York
by Patrick DougherFrom an award-winning artist who was featured in Humans of New York comes a bold personal narrative about overcoming family trauma, addiction, poverty—and forging a creative life in the greatest city in the world. Born in Brooklyn in 1963, Patrick Dougher grew up in some of the most turbulent and culturally impactful periods of NYC's history. Often neglected as a child by his parents—a father who struggled with alcohol addiction and an overworked mother who struggled to make ends meet—he learned to fend for himself. Now a renowned visual artist, musician, actor and writer, Dougher brings to the page his memories, struggles, personal revelations, and a life intimately tied to the realities of growing up Black and disenfranchised on the streets of one of the most remarkable cities in the world.Concrete Dreamland is tragic and triumphant, gritty and hard, poetic and outrageously funny. Told in Dougher's brutally raw and courageously honest voice, these stories act as snapshots of a life lived in extremes: from gangsters to God, street style to sexuality, to recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. He tells of his adventures as a pre-hip hop &“hard rock' and an original Black punk rocker surviving during the dangerous days of the crack and AIDS epidemic in NYC, while also sharing tales of racism, homelessness, and his many brushes with fame and death. Audacious, unique, and moving, Concrete Dreamland is an unforgettable story of addiction, redemption, and life on the streets of a vanishing New York.
Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany
by Rick Steves Gene OpenshawWalk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery How to connect with culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps throughout,plus a handy fold-out map and driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany. Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.
An Amish Widow's Promise (Sweetbrier Creek)
by Winnie GriggsOne Amish man helps to revive a young widow&’s struggling orchard—and heal her heart—in this light, warmhearted Amish romance perfect for fans of Jo Ann Brown and Jocelyn McClay. Widow Miriam Esh has to find a fiancé, or her overbearing bruder-in-law will sell her familye apple orchard. He&’s already taken it upon himself to hire someone—likely another man presuming he knows what&’s best for her land. But if she&’s going to save it, Miriam must focus on finding a suitable husband, not on the new orchardist or on how good he is with her son, and definitely not on how his smile scatters her thoughts . . . By the looks of things at the Esh estate, Daniel Beiler knows Miriam could use a hand. Only the stubborn widow doesn&’t want to take any of his advice. Yet as they spend their days working side-by-side and sharing warm meals, Daniel and Miriam can&’t deny the growing comfort in each other&’s company. So when Miriam begins receiving attention from eligible men seeking a wife, Daniel must admit his feelings for her before it&’s too late. With the promise that he&’ll be the partner she can trust, can Daniel convince Miriam that he should also be the mann in her life?
Hardly A Gentleman (Accidental Brides)
by Eloisa JamesNew York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Accidental Brides series with a romance about a forced marriage between a feisty heroine and a Scottish laird . . . neither of whom have plans to marry, let alone fall in love.Desperate after her Season comes to a spectacularly disastrous end, the Honourable Miss Clara Vetry jumps into a carriage hired to take a housekeeper to Scotland.The laird of Castle CaerLaven has no interest in a wife, especially a love match - but when Caelan sees his new housekeeper, he changes his mind. Marriage to a delectable bookworm strikes him as a perfect arrangement.To his surprise, Clara refuses his proposal once . . . and again . . . yet again.When her true identity is revealed, and they're forced to marry, Caelan realizes he has a far more crucial challenge.He finally has Clara's hand - but how will he ever win her heart? .......................Praise for Eloisa James:'Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love. Her style is exquisite, her prose pure magic' Julia Quinn'The romance galaxy is filled with luminous stars, but few twinkle as brightly as James, who . . . once again dazzles readers with superbly conceived characters, a sublimely sensual love story, and sparkling wit' Booklist (starred review)
SNAFU: the hilarious new book from The Office and Hangover comedian
by Ed HelmsFrom actor, comedian, writer, and host of the hit history podcast SNAFU, Ed Helms brings you an absurdly entertaining look at history's greatest screwups, complete with lively illustrations. History contains a plethora of insane screwups-otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, "things are pretty screwed up, but aren't they always?"Spanning from the 1950's to the 2000's, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher for a deep dive into each decade's craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America's biggest mishaps.Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that not only entertains but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.
Do Dogs Have Chins? And Other Questions Without Answers
by Sarah MangusoPondering the questions only kids would think to ask, this hilarious, poignant collection captures the wonder of a child's imagination, brought to life by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck.'A chance to leave all adult frippery behind and ponder what's really important - our children have known it all along. This book is cleansing, reassuring, funny, and frequently profound; I loved it'. Susie DentWhy does a ghost wander? Are bubbles in drinks their thoughts? Do dogs have chins? Where does the dark go when the light comes on? How will it feel on the last day I'm a child?What's the best question a kid ever asked you? When Sarah Manguso posted this question online, she immediately received hundreds of answers. Gathering more than one hundred of the best questions from this poll and bringing them brilliantly to life with illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, Do Dogs Have Chins? ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime - encompassing birth, death, love dinosaurs, and everything in between - to show us the wit and wisdom of children in all their wondrous glory.'This book is for anyone who has secret questions in their mind they are too embarrassed to ask out loud. In other words, this book is for everyone' Lemony Snicket, bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions
The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet
by Lindz McLeod'A triumph of a book, and an utter delight from start to finish' Thomas D. Lee, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Perilous TimesJane Austen meets Bridgerton in this slow-burn sapphic romance between Charlotte Lucas and Mary Bennet, taking place four years after the end of Pride and Prejudice.It is a truth universally acknowledged that love always blooms in the unlikeliest of places.When Mr. Collins dies after just four years of marriage, Charlotte is lost. While not exactly heartbroken, she will soon have to quit the parsonage that has become her home. In desperate need of support, she writes to her best friend, Lizzie. Unable to leave Pemberley, Lizzie sends her sister, Mary Bennet, to offer support in her stead.To Charlotte's surprise, Mary Bennet is nothing like she remembers. Mary's discovery of academia and her interest in botany (as well as getting out from under her mother's thumb) have caused her to flourish. Before long, Charlotte is enraptured - with Mary, and with the possibilities that lie beyond their societal confines. With each stolen glance and whispered secret, their friendship quickly blossoms into something achingly real.But when her time at the parsonage begins to dwindle and potential suitors appear, Charlotte must make a choice - the safety and security of another husband, or a passionate life with Mary outside the confines of the ton's expectations.Set in the beloved world of Jane Austen, The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet is the swoony sapphic regency romance that readers have been waiting for.
King of Envy (Kings of Sin)
by Ana HuangHe had everything he could've wanted . . . except her. Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive. Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle. His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession. He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she's engaged to his oldest friend-and the closer the wedding looms, the more he's torn between loyalty and desire. She should be his . . . and he might just risk it all to have her. *** Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous. To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she's engaged to one of New York's most eligible bachelors. What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency. Pretending to be in love should be easy-until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé's enigmatic best man. Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he's the only person who makes her feel safe... Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love.
My Best Friend's Honeymoon: A friends-to-lovers romance with sweetness, spice, and a holiday too hot to waste
by Meryl Wilsner'Both undeniably sexy and incredibly sweet' OLIVIA DADE'Vibrant, intoxicating romance' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKESometimes to find a happily ever after, you just have to ask ❤️🔥Elsie Hoffman has been engaged to her college boyfriend for a year and a half. Ginny Holtz has been in love with Elsie for almost a decade and a half.When Elsie discovers her fiancé already planned their wedding and honeymoon as a surprise and she's expected to be in a white dress in seven days, she swiftly realizes she's let herself become too comfortable with a future she never wanted. She breaks things off, and a week later is on a plane to the Caribbean for her non-refundable honeymoon with her best friend Ginny instead.Ginny thinks it's high time Elise learned how to speak up for herself. So, they make a deal with her. For the next week, Elsie can have whatever she wants, wherever, however, and whenever she wants it, as long as she asks. They never expected Elsie to want them.What starts as choosing activities and taking selfies soon turns to toe-curling kisses and much, much more. But what happens when the honeymoon is over?Meryl Wilsner's My Best Friend's Honeymoon is about not only learning to ask for what you want, but for the happiness you deserve.💕Why readers LOVE Meryl Wilsner . . . 💕'Sexy and compelling, reading it is like being in on the most tantalizing secret' DAHLIA ADLER'[A] delightfully steamy sapphic romance . . . fun and entertaining' Kirkus Reviews'Wilsner is one of the hottest contemporary f/f romance writers right now' Electric Literature, 'The Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books for Fall 2023''Wilsner makes this sports romance a winner' Publishers Weekly
Whisper in the Wind: Book Four in the Fetch Phillips Archives: a fantasy set in a world where the magic has disappeared... (Fetch Phillips #4)
by Luke ArnoldThe world has lost its magic - literally - and Fetch is done being a hero.Once a detective, all he wants now is to run his café in peace. Sunder City is still recovering from the sudden and violent end of magic, and if one man can't solve all its problems, he can at least stop some people going hungry. But when a kid on the run shelters in Fetch's café, and a chain of gruesome murders begins among Sunder's high and mighty, trouble is brought to Fetch's door.There's a word whispered on the wind, and that word is revolution...A brand new fantasy adventure from Luke Arnold; a private detective solves cases in a fantasy world where magic has disappeared.Praise for this series:'An effortlessly readable series that could be the illegitimate love child of Terry Pratchett and Dashiell Hammett' Kirkus'Sure to have readers coming back for more' Publishers Weekly'A marvellous noir voice; Luke Arnold has captured the spirit of the genre perfectly' Peter McLean'Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its own' SFX
Person in Progress: A Roadmap to the Psychology of Your 20s
by Jemma SbegA roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you're not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s.Jemma Sbeghen created her podcast The Psychology of Your 20s in the back of her car, driven by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of her twenties through psychological research. Since then, the podcast's popularity has exploded, with millions of listeners eager for more of Jemma's advice, personal anecdotes from her early twenties, and research-based insights on popular topics like imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the anxious mind, and the stigma of being single.Person in Progress is an expansion of her podcast work and a powerful, deep psychological dive into the messy transitions, life experiences, and major events of your twenties. With research and science from Jemma's background in psychology and neuroscience intertwined with her real-life stories, Person in Progress is a roadmap to navigating this time of your life, with reassurance that you're not alone in this chaotic transition period.Jemma shares advice on important topics that impact many twenty-somethings, including- Overcoming the paradox of choice by reframing how you think about your future- Investing in your most authentic self through internal validation- Navigating situationships and learning what you're looking for in a relationship- Building an intentional life outside of work and careerTo enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it's okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.
Students to Soldiers: Secret Military Education at Elite Schools, 1815–1945
by John F. MorrisAn expansive study of the brutal rites of initiation at elite institutions that shaped young men into military leaders Informed by his own experience as a cadet at West Point, John Morris offers the first transnational history of student life at elite military preparatory institutions in Europe and America and the unofficial, underground rituals, practices, and codes that formed a crucial part of the education there. Comparing British public schools, the monarchical cadet schools in Imperial Germany, Austria, and Russia, and the US Military Academy over the course of the nineteenth and into the twentieth century and the world wars, Morris presents critical insights on the unsanctioned methods employed to transform young students into leaders of men. Extracurricular traditions—including but not limited to severe hazing—Morris argues, shaped the officers-in-training much more than their official courses of study. He also shows how romantic and sexual relations between boys facilitated the cultivation of hypermasculinity at these institutions. Students to Soldiers offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the budding military elites of Europe and America, both unpacking the arcane rituals that eventually became codified into honored traditions and analyzing their influence over the long term.
Burying the Enemy: The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars
by Tim GradyA fascinating and moving history of the British and German war dead buried on enemy soil in the two world wars Why do societies only remember their own national war dead? Today, the enemy dead might be largely hidden from view, but this wasn&’t always the case. During both world wars, Germans and Britons died in their thousands in enemy territory. From Berlin to Bath, London to Leipzig, civilian communities buried the enemy in the closest parish churchyard. Perhaps surprisingly, local people embraced these graves, often caring for them with considerable tenderness. Tim Grady explores the history of this curious aspect of postwar community. He reveals how, as the two states moved bodies to new military cemeteries, local people protested at the disturbance of the dead, and ties between the bereaved families and those who cared for the graves were severed forever. With the enemy out of sight and mind, the British and Germans concentrated solely on commemorating their own war dead, and their own sacrifices. Today&’s insular public memory of the world wars was only made possible by clearing away signs of the enemy—allowing people to tell themselves much simpler narratives of the recent past as a result.
Ein Lied für dich
by Andrew GreyDillon Fitzgerald, weltberühmter Sänger, ist völlig ausgelaugt. Zu viele Shows und ein viel zu straffer Tourneeplan rauben ihm die Zeit, neue Lieder zu schreiben und auch mal zu entspannen. Was er braucht, ist eine Auszeit, und eine Woche Kreuzfahrt mit dem besten Freund kommt da gerade recht. Er lässt sich einen Bart wachsen und hofft, dass das ausreicht, um ihm eine unbeschwerte Zeit inkognito zu bescheren. Der Finanzberater Tio Smythe-Barrett ist schon ewig mit Dillon befreundet. Als er herausfindet, dass seine Freundin ihn betrogen hat, ist der mit ihr geplante romantische Urlaub für ihn erledigt und er fragt Dillon, ob er nicht mitkommen möchte. Was spricht dagegen, eine Woche mit dem besten Freund Urlaub zu machen? Gemeinsam in der engen Kabine kommen sich die beiden immer näher und die Grenzen ihrer Freundschaft verschwimmen mehr und mehr. Die Zeit mit Tio bringt Dillons Muse zurück und er kann nicht länger leugnen, dass seine Gefühle für Tio mehr als nur freundschaftlicher Natur sind. Er kann sein Glück kaum fassen, als Tio auf sein Flirten reagiert - aber ist er bereit, dafür ihre Freundschaft zu riskieren?
Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeves Theory
by Sezin Devi KoehlerThanks to his prolific movie career (seventy-eight movies and counting) and endearing real-life persona, Keanu Reeves has become the universal screen saver of pop culture—nobody can go a few days without some reference to Keanu or his movies popping up. But Reeves is much more than box office receipts and internet memes, and Much Ado About Keanu provides the in-depth look at his art, identity, and ethnicity that this oft-misunderstood cultural icon deserves. Despite the sometimes-mocking estimations of his acting skills—and his seven Razzie nominations—Keanu Reeves is one of the most thoughtful and talented performers of his generation, and during his forty-year career he has made huge strides for Asian and Indigenous representation in spite of his identity often being whitewashed. Pop culture sociologist and Reeves devotee Sezin Devi Koehler explores all of this, presenting insightful essays that critically examine Reeves's creative output from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective. Those who code Reeves as white miss how his multiracial identity informs so many of his mainstream films, often subverting their most straightforward themes. Criticisms of his acting overlook the popularity and the reach of his work. Koehler's essays challenge how audiences engage with Keanu's movies, highlighting the importance of Keanu as a multitalented artist and trailblazer, not only for racial representation but for intersectional, queer, and feminist readings of cinema as well.Much Ado About Keanu connects existing media studies around various themes in Reeves's films—particularly Asian and Indigenous representation, gender studies, philosophy, technology, and sexuality studies—in a "Critical Reeves Theory" sure to engage not just fans but all of us who live in Keanu's world.
Boom Town Snap
by Jay MartinWhen Georgie's boss-turned-lover, Nico, offers her a high-stakes job in Canada, she wants to say no. But burdened by debt and swayed by Nico's promises that the gig will be quick and lucrative, Georgie feels she has no choice – even though it means leaving behind the people she loves the most. Swapping an Australian mining town for the rugged Albertan oilfields, Georgie's finally getting her life back on track. But as the stakes rise at work and at home, Georgie discovers the real reason she got the job – and just what she stands to lose.
Tawny Trouble
by Deb FitzpatrickWhen Tessa's family accidentally hit a wild bird, the tawny frogmouth, while driving through the bush at night, they feel terrible. But the bird is alive and needs their help. What Tessa doesn't know is where that help will lead ...
Two: A Swords Tarot Towerfall novella (Swords Tarot Towerfall #2)
by Kristin Cast Gina L. MaxwellFrom New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Gina L Maxwell comes another gripping dark romance novella in the Towerfall universe, a scorching MMF romance brimming with courtly intrigue and forbidden passion.One woman. Two forbidden men. A kingdom that could tear them apart.After catching her fiancé in bed with someone else, Stella swore off love. But when her best friend vanishes, leaving behind only a cryptic tarot card, she's pulled through a portal into the ruthless realm of Towerfall—landing in the middle of a fight between two dangerously gorgeous warriors.Prince Valen Greymourn has two weeks to marry, or his parents will force him to take a bride. It's a problem, considering his heart already belongs to his best friend and captain of the guard, Marek Drayk. The arrival of Stella is an opportunity wrapped in temptation—if she agrees to a marriage of convenience, Valen will help her find her missing friend.But deception has a cost. To convince the court, Stella and Valen must play the part of passionate lovers. And Marek? He refuses to stand aside.Behind closed doors, tension turns to touch, rivalry into ruinous pleasure. Desire ignites. Lines blur. And when betrayal threatens their fragile bond, Stella faces an impossible choice—walk away from the two men who have claimed her heart, or defy an empire for a love that was never meant to exist.
Murder Runs in the Family
by Tamara Berry"Riotous romp of a mystery!" —New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier "A knockout series debut from a veteran author…a heartrending tale of how complicated families can be." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewAmber thought she had troubles before her grandma was arrested for murder…Former PI-in-training Amber Winslow has decided to flee her life in the dead of night, carrying nothing but the clothes on her back. Down on her luck and with no other choice, she heads to the sunny state of Arizona to the luxury accommodations of her grandmother's retirement community. Never mind that Amber's never actually met her estranged and eccentric Grandma Jade.As soon as she sneaks her things into Seven Ponds (a place she technically doesn't qualify for and definitely can't afford), she's shocked to learn that George Vincent, a.k.a. the Admiral, was found dead the very night of her arrival. What's even more shocking is that no one seems particularly distraught over the news of the Admiral's death or the disappearance of his prize pet tortoise. All anyone can talk about is a missing Vincent family heirloom, and they're quick to blame Jade for both the Admiral's murder and the theft of the priceless ring.Amber doesn't want to admit the woman she's just met—and who accepted her without question—could be behind the Admiral's death, and she's determined to clear her grandmother's name no matter the cost.
Advances in Sports Science and Technology
by D. Prasanna Balaji Pinar Dinç Kalayci Seshadri RamkumarIt focused on the strategies, challenges and choices in the renaissance of modern sports. It brought together scientists, sports persons, decision makers and executives from across the globe to share research approaches, methods and results. It analyzed ways for implementing adaptable and observable improvement which have direct impact on sports.
Quiet Classrooms, Educational Soundscapes, and the Power of Silence: Towards an Acoustic History of Education (Routledge Research in Education)
by Pieter VerstraeteThis highly novel book provides an exploration of the role of silence in the school setting and interrogates the value of silence and quiet in contemporary educational practices, looking at pedagogies and classroom practice to guide this increasingly popular subdiscipline of the history of education.Arguably the first contribution written in English on the educational value of silence within the history of education more broadly, this book interrogates the way in which we encounter and label sounds and noises within the classroom, and the ways in which these have come to dictate relationships between teachers and pupils in our contemporary society. The chapters investigate sociocultural reasons for a Western problematization of silence and shyness of children, and the wider impact on class participation and treatment. The issues around children’s sense of identity and teachers’ authority are explored in relation to silence as a powerful tool for a progressive understanding of learning. Ultimately, the book will guide thinking around educational, acoustic surroundings and provide alternative vocabulary to talk about educational soundscapes and the real-term impact on our learning environments.Providing a novel and nuanced framework for studying schools as acoustic or sound spaces, the book will be of interest to researchers, scholars, and academics in the fields of history of education, curriculum studies, and the theories of learning more broadly.Translated by Emmeline Burdett on the basis of the original Dutch edition, Leuven University Press, 2022
Cultural Studies: Theory and Methodology
by K Sripad BhatCultural Studies, which has emerged as one of the most seminal and intellectual discourses of our times, occupies a strategic location intersecting humanities and social sciences. This book covers the various models of cultural studies prevalent across the globe today and serves as a guide for its theory and practice. It discusses its trajectory and growth as a discipline since the 1960s and analyses various core concepts like popular culture, multiculturalism, identity politics, race, gender, ideology, and hegemony. The subject matter of this book also includes: Roland Barthes: Myth as Culture Blue cultural studies Agency and structure The Reality behind ‘Reality’ TV Shows James Bond: The Popular Hero Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Artificial Insect-Inspired Vision for Autonomous Systems (River Publishers Series in Communications and Networking)
by Pavlo A. MolchanovThis book offers a straightforward explanation of groundbreaking artificial vision technology, which can provide limitless scalable resolution and lens-less, human-like vision with electronic control over focus, field of view, and direction. This advanced technology addresses the challenge of rapidly transferring large volumes of visual data for remote imaging systems.It also presents the novel artificial eye concept, the foundation of this vision technology. This eye can serve as a wearable device for visually impaired individuals, eliminating the need for surgery or implants. It offers significant advancements in long-distance vision with high resolution and automatic recognition of surrounding objects.The book also provides a concise overview of the architecture and benefits of nature-inspired antenna arrays and their potential applications, enhancing the reader’s understanding and the importance of the presented vision technology.Richly illustrated with colorful diagrams and straightforward explanations, this book is designed to facilitate understanding for readers with engineering backgrounds, customers, and students.
Intelligent Cybersecurity and Resilience for Critical Industries: Challenges and Applications (River Publishers Series in Digital Security and Forensics)
by Zaydi Mounia Maleh Yassine Gabriel Chênevert Hayat Zaydi Amina El YaagoubiIntelligent Cybersecurity and Resilience for Critical Industries: Challenges and Applications thoroughly explores cybersecurity principles, strategies, and technologies crucial for protecting digital assets and combating evolving cyber threats in critical industries. This book provides indispensable guidance in fortifying cyber defenses for critical infrastructures. Each chapter offers invaluable insights into proactive defense measures, from AI-driven threat management in healthcare systems to practical applications of AI for cyber risk management in critical infrastructures. Unraveling the complexities of contemporary cyber threats, this book empowers readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the intricate landscape of cybersecurity effectively. Through a multidisciplinary approach spanning AI, machine learning, and advanced technologies, it addresses the urgent challenges organizations encounter in securing their digital infrastructure and safeguarding sensitive data from malicious cyber-attacks.Technical topics discussed in the book include: AI-driven strategies for advanced malware detection and prevention Hybrid deep learning techniques for precise malware classification Machine learning applications tailored to IoT security challenges Comprehensive exploration of blockchain techniques enhancing IoT security and privacy Practical integration of security analysis modules for proactive threat intelligence. Designed as an essential reference, this book caters to students, researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and individuals keen on comprehending and tackling contemporary cyber defense and risk assessment challenges. It serves as a valuable resource for enhancing cybersecurity awareness, knowledge, and practical skills in critical industries.
Transformative Applied Research in Computing, Engineering, Science and Technology
by Damayanthi Dahanayake Miruna RabindrakumarThis was the first international conference conducted by NSBM Green University in Sri Lanka under the theme, “Breaking boundaries: pioneering solutions for global challenges”. It focused on a diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the globe to explore innovative approaches and breakthroughs in applied research across various disciplines, i.e., computing, engineering, science and technology. It dived into engaging discussions, presentations, and workshops covering a wide array of transformative topics, spanning from cutting-edge advancements in technology and science to impactful solutions addressing pressing societal challenges. It provided a pivotal opportunity for both seasoned experts and budding researchers to convene, fostering the exchange of vital information, cutting-edge research ideas or technology and innovative ideas, forge collaborations and shape the future of applied research.