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1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era
by David KrellAmericans struggled to find their footing in the late 1970s. The Vietnam War ended with more than fifty-eight thousand American soldiers&’ deaths; the public&’s trust in politicians plummeted amid the Watergate scandal. As deadly blizzards ripped through the Midwest and Northeast in early 1978 and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, Americans turned to baseball for the welcome distraction and promise of a new season. From spring training to the World Series, 1978 gave baseball fans one of the sport&’s greatest seasons, full of legendary moments like the battle between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox for the American League East pennant, Gaylord Perry&’s three thousandth strikeout, Tom Seaver&’s only career no-hitter, Willie McCovey&’s five hundredth home run, and Pete Rose&’s marathon forty-four-game hitting streak. The 1978 season played out against a backdrop of disco music, bell-bottom pants, and gas-guzzling cars, while Hollywood answered a desperate longing for a simpler time with nostalgic offerings such as Grease, The Buddy Holly Story, American Hot Wax, Animal House, and Superman. Robin Williams became a household name with a guest appearance on the popular TV show Happy Days, Atlantic City debuted its first casino, and Jill Clayburgh symbolized the emerging independence of women in An Unmarried Woman. In a memorable end to the baseball season, Reggie Jackson and Bucky Dent led the Yankees to their second consecutive World Series over the Dodgers after losing the first two games, then winning four in a row. With a month-by-month approach, David Krell breaks down major events in both baseball and American culture at large in 1978, chronicling in novelistic detail the notable achievements of some of the greatest players of the era, along with some of the national pastime&’s quirkiest moments, to capture an extraordinary year in baseball.
1982, Lebanon and the Road to War: Decision-Making on the Road to War and During It (Routledge Studies in Modern History)
by Yigal KipnisOn June 6, 1982, the Israeli Defence Forces entered Lebanon for what was billed as a relatively limited operation. In reality, the Lebanon War claimed many lives and undermined public trust in decision-makers. Through newly published archival documents, this book explores the events that led to the war and the actions of the people involved.With the help of documents published in this book for the first time, historian Yigal Kipnis lays out the circumstances of the war, the preparations and discussions leading up to and during it, Israel's convoluted moves against the administration in Washington and against the Lebanese Christians, and above all – the consistent coordination between Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Minister of Defense Ariel Sharon. The goals of the war were derived from Begin's worldview. Sharon worked to achieve these goals in the military field while Begin operated in the Israeli political field and diplomatically with the United States. To this end, he skillfully, cleverly, and decisively maneuvered between his principles and his obligations as a leader guiding a nation to war and to the political struggle for its justice. However, he was also subject to extreme emotional changes, as revealed by the detailed reports of his behavioral transformations by representatives of the US State Department.This book will be of interest to researchers of Middle Eastern political history, US-Israeli relations, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as political science and political history.
1re année: Livre pour adolescent au sujet d'une académie surnaturelle (L'académie des Anges Gardiens #1)
by Tamara Hart HeinerLe mal existe. Je le sais, car j'en ai été créée. Les anges nous appelent les Renégats. Nous nous appelons les Délaissés. Parce qu'on a été abandonnés par le paradis et les êtres célestes, condamnés à vivre dans la misère en enfer. Mais j'ai réussi à me faire inviter à entrer à l'Académie des Anges Gardiens. Et l'heure de la revanche a sonné. Bienvenue à l'Académie des Anges Gardiens. 1re année : Renégat est le premier livre d'une série enlevante pour adolescents/ jeunes adultes au sujet d'une académie paranormale pour anges avec une histoire d'amour lente d'ennemis qui tomberont amoureux. Parfaite pour les fans de Supernatural Academy, Dark Angel Academy, Shadowspell Academy et Evermore Academy.
1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health: Proceedings of CLASD 2024, October 3-5, 2024, Panama City, Panama (IFMBE Proceedings #119)
by Virginia L. Ballarin Ernesto A. Ibarra-Ramírez Sandra M. Pérez-Buitrago Luis R. Berriere Fabiola Martinez-LiconaThis book reports on the latest research and developments in Biomedical Engineering, with a special emphasis on topics of interest and findings achieved in Latin America. It covers applications of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis, cutting-edge biosignal processing methods, machine learning models in healthcare, and new technologies for medical rehabilitation and diagnosis. Based on the 1st Latin American Conference on Digital Health (CLASD 2024), held on October 3-5, 2024, in Panama City, Panama, this book provides researchers and professionals with extensive information on new technologies for healthcare and current challenges for their clinical applications.
1st International Conference on Civil, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, and Technology (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by Mokhtar AwangThis book presents the best of the International Conference on Civil, Architecture, Environmental Engineering and Technology (ICCAEET), hold in September 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia. It offers advancements in these critical engineering disciplines of civil, architecture, and environmental engineering.
1x1 der chirurgischen Instrumente: Benennen - Erkennen - Instrumentieren
by Margret Liehn Sebastian GrieserDieses Buch bietet allen OP-Pflegefachkräften und OTA einen kompakten Überblick der wichtigsten chirurgischen Instrumente und deren Instrumentation. Sie lernen OP-Instrumente sicher zu erkennen und wissen, bei welchen Eingriffen sie eingesetzt werden. Neu in der komplett aktualisierten 5. Auflage mit neuen Abbildungen: Roboterchirurgie, HNO, MKG, Neurochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie, Augenchirurgie, Herzchirurgie, Sicherheit im Umgang mit chirurgischen Instrumenten. Ideal für die Ausbildung, Fachweiterbildung, Praxisanleitung und Einarbeitung sowie zum Nachschlagen in der Praxis.
2 Sisters Murder Investigations: A Thriller (A 2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery #2)
by James Patterson Candice FoxPatterson&’s greatest crime-solving team since the Women&’s Murder Club is the Bird Sisters. Rhonda and Barbara &“Baby&” Bird are half-sisters—and full partners in their Los Angeles detective agency. They agree on nothing. Rhonda, a former attorney, takes a by-the-book approach to solving crimes, while teenage Baby relies on her street smarts. But when they take a controversial case of a loner whose popular wife has gone missing, they&’re accused of being PIs who can&’t tell a client from a killer. The Bird sisters share a late father, but not much else…except their willingness to fight. Fight the system. Fight for the underdog. Fight for the truth. If they can stop fighting each other long enough to work together.
20 Amici – 40 Ricette (20 Friends — 40 Recipes): Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti
by John BersaniTruly experience the Chianti region—with over 40 authentic Tuscan recipes & stories from locals who will feel like friends.&“Just when you think there can&’t possibly be anything left to discover about the food and culture of Tuscany . . . here comes John Bersani with an alluring personal tribute to the place, its cuisine, and most of all, its people."—Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Pasta of Italy and Preserving Italy "Seductive and illuminating, 20 Amici, 40 Ricette is a culinary introduction to the delicious life at the heart of the Chianti region."—Foreword Reviews "One of the most stunning cookbooks I've ever seen."—Meryl Feinstein, founder of Pasta Social Club and author of Pasta Every Day Experience what it&’s like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there. With traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories, and insider&’s tips from local chefs and family cooks in 20 Amici – 40 Ricette you&’ll learn—and taste—why that translates to 20 Friends, 40 Great Recipes. Feel like you&’re wandering the streets of Gaiole, a Tuscan village named &“One of Europe&’s Most Idyllic Places to Live&” by Forbes, as you meet local chefs who share their stories and recipes, from a creamy Risotto Semplice (basic risotto) to a tantalizing Branzino al Forno (whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass). Bring a taste of authentic Italian cooking to your kitchen and a touch of Tuscany to your home with the tales from locals who will feel like friends. 20 Amici – 40 Ricette is an Italian cookbook that offers the complete Italian experience: • Taste & See Chianti, Tuscany—More than 80 stunning photographs of street markets, homemade dishes, and more take you on a journey that looks as real as it tastes. • A Local Perspective—Written by a longtime resident of the charming village of Gaiole, this Italian cookbook includes tips and tricks that come from a lifetime of experience. • Beautiful Display—The eye-catching glossy hardcover looks great on any shelf, and is made to hold up after countless nights of amazing Italian cooking. Take your family and friends on a culinary journey to Tuscany with 20 Amici – 40 Ricette.
20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction: Using the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model
by Jan WinhallTrauma and addiction heal in tandem with this paradigm-shifting approach. What if addiction, dissociation, and other manifestations of trauma were not framed as diseases or disorders, but rather as adaptive methods of regulating the autonomic nervous system (ANS)? This book takes that approach, and guides readers through 20 embodied practices that promote the rewiring of the ANS. By integrating the latest neuroscience from Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory with Eugene Gendlin’s embodied felt sense, Jan Winhall’s Felt Sense Polyvagal Model is a paradigm-shifting, deeply somatic approach to healing trauma and addiction. Readers are presented with two vital tools for healing: learning how to recognize and rewire their autonomic state, and finding the felt sense of somatic wisdom. This compassionate and inviting model centers the intelligence of the body to allow for deep healing, and these 20 step-by step exercises present an accessible approach for clinicians, their clients, and anyone on the journey to healing from trauma and addiction. The book’s exercises are uniquely designed to be completed either with a mental health professional, another person engaged in this embodied process (a felt sense partner), or both.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield
by Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield is a delightful and whimsical collection of essays that showcases the humorist’s unparalleled wit and absurdist charm. A master of satire and wordplay, Benchley takes readers on a hilarious journey through a wide range of topics, blending the everyday with the bizarre in his inimitable style.From musings on modern inconveniences to absurd reinterpretations of literary classics, Benchley’s essays are a brilliant exploration of the human condition, laced with a sharp yet lighthearted critique of contemporary society. Whether he’s poking fun at the complexities of technology, lampooning societal norms, or crafting nonsensical literary mashups (as the title itself suggests), Benchley’s humor is as clever as it is timeless.This collection captures Benchley at his best, combining his keen observational skills with his penchant for the ridiculous. His ability to find humor in the mundane and elevate it to high comedy has cemented his place as one of America’s most beloved humorists.20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield is a must-read for fans of sharp, intelligent humor and anyone in need of a good laugh. Whether you’re familiar with Benchley’s work or discovering him for the first time, this collection promises to entertain, surprise, and delight.
2024 Real-Time Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Real Time Intelligent Systems RTIS 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1421)
by Pit Pichappan Martín López-Nores Duong Van HieuIn the rapidly advancing field of Intelligent Computing, tracking, monitoring, synthesizing, and inferencing real-time data is becoming a crucial field of interest. This will impact several research themes, including all sub-domains of AI. The significance of real-time data processing lies in their ability to produce remarkably realistic implications, thereby mitigating challenges associated with intelligence capturing. This compendium reflects the recent progress in real-time intelligence, sensing the innovative approaches and addressing the challenges. It includes both core research and various applications in various disciplines. This publication enables young researchers and master&’s students to understand the requirements for initiating research in real-time computing.
2024 Yearbook Emerging Technologies in Learning (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #44)
by Michael E. Auer Dominik MayThis book brings together global scholars to examine critical developments in education, from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various educational contexts to the evolving relationship between on-campus, remote, and hybrid learning and the rise of digitally native learners. As educational paradigms shift rapidly in response to globalization, digitization, and technological advances, this book provides a timely exploration of the future of higher education. Organized into three sections, the book delves into: Generative AI in Higher Education—Unpacking the transformative potential and challenges of AI tools in teaching and learning. Remote, Virtual, and Hybrid Teaching in Higher Education—Exploring innovative teaching modalities that redefine classroom boundaries. Educational Research and Emerging Pedagogical Trends in Higher Education—Highlighting cutting-edge research that addresses the evolving demands of modern learners. For educators, researchers, and EdTech professionals, this yearbook serves as an essential resource to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology-enhanced learning.
2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America
by Isaac Arnsdorf Josh Dawsey Tyler PagerIn 2024, award-winning reporters Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf bring us the definitive, inside story of the most tumultuous and consequential presidential campaign in our history."An immersive and philosophical tour of an election whose outcome, [the authors] argue, was anything but inevitable.&” —The New York Times&“The whole world was against me, and I won,&” said Donald Trump in an exclusive interview, ten days before his second inauguration. Nearly four years after Trump&’s first turbulent presidency concluded in a violent attempt to overturn the election, he made a political comeback on a scale that stunned the nation. How did the first U.S. president to become a convicted felon regain control of the White House? And at what cost? 2024 is the explosive account of how Trump and his advisers overcame a dozen primary challengers, four indictments, two assassination attempts, and his own past mistakes to defeat the Democrats, and pave the way for a second term that would be far more aggressive and ruthless than the first.Drawing on extraordinary access to the Trump, Biden, and Harris teams, 2024 takes readers beyond the speeches, rallies, and debates to reveal the innermost workings of the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns. Beginning in August 2022 with the FBI&’s search of Mar-a-Lago for classified documents, and Trump&’s subsequent decision to run once again for president, Dawsey, Pager, and Arnsdorf chart how Trump stifled the rise of Republican opponents, including Ron DeSantis, and how his campaign, led by Susie Wiles, landed on a winning strategy. They reveal in unrivaled detail how Joe Biden and his team brushed off concerns about his age, ignored polling numbers, and held off the next generation of eager Democratic hopefuls—even as Biden was dealing with his own special counsel investigation and the trial of his son Hunter. After his disastrous debate performance forced him to withdraw, Biden anointed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate and tasked her with running the shortest presidential campaign in modern U.S. history. With only 107 days to distinguish herself from the past four years, Harris lacked the time or space to outrun Biden&’s shadow—a challenge in and of itself, but one which Biden would make even more difficult. On November 5th, 2024, Trump was elected the nation&’s forty-seventh president, and would return to power vindicated, emboldened, unrestrained, and burning for revenge.Gripping, revelatory, and deeply reported, 2024 is the shocking inside story of the election that tested American democracy and would go on to shape the future of the free world.
2025/2026 ASVAB For Dummies: Book + 7 Practice Tests, Flashcards, and Videos Online
by Angie Papple JohnstonScore high on the ASVAB and launch your military career! The latest edition of ASVAB For Dummies is here, packed with content to guide you through the military's aptitude test in 2025/2026. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier job or just need to secure that qualifying score, this book's got you covered. With expanded content on paragraph comprehension and more science practice questions than ever before, this test prep guide will help you do your best on test day. Plus, you'll get full access to online practice tests, digital flashcards, and videos to boost your confidence. Recommended by recruiters nationwide, ASVAB For Dummies shares insider strategies to help you excel when it counts. Clear, straightforward explanations of every ASVAB section, with plenty of tools to help you study smarter New information on Space Force career paths Full-length practice tests with detailed answers, so you can learn from your mistakes and raise your score Instructional videos, hundreds of practice questions, and digital flashcards online ASVAB For Dummies has been the go-to resource for military hopefuls for years—now it's your chance to get ahead!
2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2026 CFA Level I exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level I CFA exam in 2026. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level I and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Covering all ten core topics found on the Level I exam, the 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set helps you: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Volumes include: Volume 1: Quantitative Methods Volume 2: Economics Volume 3: Corporate Issuers Volume 4: Financial Statement Analysis Volume 5: Equity Investments Volume 6: Fixed Income Volume 7: Derivatives Volume 8: Alternative Investments Volume 9: Portfolio Management Volume 10: Ethical and Professional Standards Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2026 Level I CFA exam, the 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the foundational skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst.
2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Portfolio Management Pathway Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2026 CFA Level III exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Portfolio Management Pathway Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level III CFA exam in 2026. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Developed to prepare you for the Level III exam's heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application within the core curriculum as well as the portfolio management, private markets and private wealth pathways, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Portfolio Management Pathway Box Set allows you to: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. The volumes in the Level III box set are: Core Curriculum Volume 1: Asset Allocation Volume 2: Portfolio Construction Volume 3: Performance Measurement Volume 4: Derivatives And Risk Management Volume 5: Ethical and Professional Standards Portfolio Management Volume 1: Portfolio Management Pathway Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2026 Level III CFA exam, the 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst.
2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Markets Pathway Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2026 CFA Level III exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Markets Pathway Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level III CFA exam in 2026. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Developed to prepare you for the Level III exam's heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application within the core curriculum as well as the portfolio management, private markets and private wealth pathways, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Markets Pathway Box Set allows you to: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. The volumes in the Level III box set are: Core Curriculum Volume 1: Asset Allocation Volume 2: Portfolio Construction Volume 3: Performance Measurement Volume 4: Derivatives And Risk Management Volume 5: Ethical and Professional Standards Private Markets Volume 1: Private Markets Pathway Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2026 Level III CFA exam, the 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Markets Pathway Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst.
2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Wealth Pathway Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2026 CFA Level III exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Wealth Pathway Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level III CFA exam in 2026. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Developed to prepare you for the Level III exam's heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application within the core curriculum as well as the portfolio management, private markets and private wealth pathways, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. The 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Wealth Pathway Box Set allows you to: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. The volumes in the Level III box set are: Core Curriculum Volume 1: Asset Allocation Volume 2: Portfolio Construction Volume 3: Performance Measurement Volume 4: Derivatives And Risk Management Volume 5: Ethical and Professional Standards Private Wealth Volume 1: Private Wealth Pathway Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2026 Level III CFA exam, the 2026 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Wealth Pathway Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
21 Visual Thinking Tools for the Classroom: Developing Real-World Problem Solvers in Grades 5-10
by Meredith J. Harbord Sara Riaz KhanThis resource is for any busy teacher looking to enrich their lesson planning and support the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and metacognition skills. Designed for use in Grades 5–10, each of these 21 tools is paired with a real-world issue or ethical dilemma to guide students through complex social, emotional, and intellectual topics and can even be used within your existing lessons.Every chapter introduces a different visual thinking tool and a step-by-step approach for a range of topics from challenging bias and promoting self-awareness to reflecting on social interactions. Stories from the classroom and world, a range of ethical issues, and student and educator examples illustrate how the tools can be used.Ideal for in-service teachers in Grades 5–10 across content areas regardless of curriculums, these tools will inspire your students to be open-minded and actively engage in classroom discussions while developing new and different perspectives about themselves, your lessons and the world around them.The 21 Harbord & Khan Thinking Tools © featured in the book are available to download for classroom use at www.routledge.com/9781032662923.
21st Century Theories of Religion
by Michael StausbergWhat is religion and how does it originate? What are its functions and how does it work? These are some of the key questions addressed by theories of religion. Far from being a past concern, a series of new answers have been proposed since the beginning of our present millennium by evolutionary biologists and psychologists, philosophers, sociologists, and scholars of religion.In 21st Century Theories of Religion, Michael Stausberg is joined by leading scholars from Europe and North America to present and critically discuss fifteen contemporary theories. Contributions introduce the theoreticians, unpack their arguments, review their reception, and engage in critical debates. The volume provides a cutting-edge point of entry into a key conversation that no student and scholar of religion/s can afford to ignore.Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) 4.0 license.
25 Alive: A Women's Murder Club Thriller (A Women's Murder Club Thriller)
by James Patterson Maxine Paetro“Those who haven’t read any of the novels in the Women’s Murder Club series are cheating themselves.” (BookReporter) <p> Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, medical examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime reporter Cindy Thomas investigate the shocking murder of a former SFPD chief in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. <p> SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay’s onetime partner who rose to chief of police. A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge Jacobi’s death before the killer can take another one of their own. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
26 Seconds: Grief and Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash
by Rossana D'AntonioMuch as Eric Schollsberg&’s Fast Food Nation made people think about the way we eat, this provocative memoir and exposé challenges readers to question why, given its long history of cover-ups and systemic safety gaps, we continue to trust the aviation industry. On a stormy late May morning in 2008, TACA Airlines Flight 390 crashes at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Honduras&’s Toncontin International Airport. Five people die in the crash—among them Rossana D&’Antonio&’s brother, pilot Cesare D&’Antonio. Suspecting Cesare will be made a scapegoat for the accident, as so often happens to pilots, Rossana decides to leverage her decades of experience as an engineer and set out in search of the truth. Part memoir, part exposé, 26 Seconds interweaves Rossana&’s research regarding other parallel accidents with her own story. Six months after the TACA crash, Captain Sully Sullenberger lands his plane on the Hudson River. Although authorities call his landing a miracle, they also blame him for its necessity. One year after the TACA 390 tragedy, Air France 447 falls from the sky. Again, pilot error. As Rossana digs deeper, she exposes a culture that is too quick to conclude pilot error and an industry that experiences systemic weaknesses, chooses profits over safety, lies to its customers, and is willing to risk lives to get its planes back up in the sky. Ultimately, she uncovers the smoking gun she&’s been looking for—revealing the truth about TACA 390, exposing aviation cover-ups, and challenging us all to question the very systems we&’ve been told we can trust with our lives.
2D Materials-Based Sensors: Technology and Applications (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Vinod Kumar Khanna2D Materials-Based Sensors: Technology and Applications is a comprehensive book covering the latest innovations on sensors using the unique properties of 2D materials. This specialized text: Key Features Describes 2D materials process technology and integration of these materials into sensor fabrication. Provides an in-depth coverage of the underlying physics, operation, and performance metrics of 2D materials-based sensors. Highlights state-of-the-art developments in 2D material sensors vis-à-vis challenges faced in their fabrication. Presents glimpses of emerging 2D materials-based sensor technologies that will shape the future. Expedites understanding and learning through plain, lucid explanations, and clear, insightful diagrams. Commencing from an introductory survey of the 2D materials family, the book describes their impressive properties and their top-down and bottom-up synthesis techniques. The succeeding chapters present detailed descriptions of 2D materials-based mechanical sensors, photodetectors, magnetic sensors together with quantum sensors, heavy-metal ion sensors, gas sensors, and biological sensors. The book concludes with the research challenges, emerging trends, and limitations providing a balanced perspective of this fast-progressing field. This book is a concise guide for students, scientists, and technologists engaged in sensor research and development.
2D Metals: Fundamentals, Emerging Applications, and Challenges
by Ram K. Gupta2D Metals: Fundamentals, Emerging Applications, and Challenges delves into the state-of- the-art advancements in utilizing 2D metals for emerging applications, encompassing a comprehensive overview of synthetic methodologies and characterization techniques provided by leading experts in the field.2D nanomaterials have emerged as highly promising candidates for a diverse array of cutting-edge applications, spanning energy and biomedicine, owing to their adjustable electrochemical properties, versatility, and exceptional mechanical resilience. Notably, carbon-based 2D materials have already demonstrated extensive utility across various domains. Meanwhile, 2D metals, often referred to as Metallenes, represent a burgeoning class of materials with broad reaching potential. In contrast to alternative 2D materials like graphene and transition metal chalcogenides, as well as bulk metals, 2D metals exhibit remarkable conductivity, expansive surface area, and customizable electronic and optoelectronic characteristics.This book explores the influence of structural modifications on the properties of 2D metals and addresses the myriad challenges associated with their burgeoning applications. Each chapter, authored by esteemed specialists from across the globe, offers invaluable insights, rendering this book an indispensable resource for students while furnishing researchers and industry professionals with novel guidance and perspectives.
2D Semiconducting Materials for Electronic, Photonic, and Optoelectronic Devices
by Anuj Kumar Ram K. GuptaTwo-dimensional semiconducting materials (2D-SCMs) are the subject of intensive study in the fields of photonics and optoelectronics because of their unusual optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The main objective of 2D Semiconducting Materials for Electronic, Photonic, and Optoelectronic Devices is to provide current, state-of-the-art knowledge of two-dimensional semiconducting materials for various applications. Two-dimensional semiconducting materials are the basic building blocks for making photodiodes, light-emitting diodes, light-detecting devices, data storage, telecommunications, and energy-storage devices. When it comes to two-dimensional semiconducting materials, electronic, photonic, and optoelectronic applications, as well as future plans for improving performance, no modern book covers as much ground. The planned book will fill such gaps by offering a comprehensive analysis of two-dimensional semiconducting materials. This book covers a range of advanced 2D materials, their fundamentals, and the chemistry for many emerging applications. All the chapters are covered by experts in these areas around the world, making this a suitable textbook for students and providing new guidelines to researchers and industries. • Covers topics such as fundamentals and advanced knowledge of two-dimensional semiconducting materials • Provides details about the recent methods used for the synthesis, characterization, and applications of two-dimensional semiconducting materials • Covers the state-of-the-art development in two-dimensional semiconducting materials and their emerging applications This book provides directions to students, scientists, and researchers in semiconductors and related disciplines to help them better understand the physics, characteristics, and applications of 2D semiconductors.