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Plant Adaptation to Environmental Change: Significance of Amino Acids and their Derivatives
by Firdaus Bareen Masayuki Fujita A Aziz Antonio Márquez Antonio Tiburcio Oscar Ruiz Vera Alexieva Bhaskar Gupta B. Vidya Vardhini Renu Bhardwaj Penna Suprasanna Yoshikatsu Murooka Jose Luis MartinezPlants constantly cope with unfavourable ecosystem conditions, which often prevent them reaching their full genetic potential in terms of growth, development and productivity. This book covers plants' responses to these environmental changes, namely, the modulation of amino acids, peptides and amines to combat both biotic and abiotic stress factors. Bringing together the most recent developments, this book is an important resource for researchers and students of crop stress and plant physiology.
Smart Grids: Opportunities, Developments, and Trends
by A B AliA Smart Grid delivers renewable energy as a main source of electricity from producers to consumers using two-way monitoring through Smart Meter technology that can remotely control consumer electricity use. This can help to storage excess energy; reduce costs, increase reliability and transparency, and make processes more efficiently. Smart Grids: Opportunities, Developments, and Trends discusses advances in Smart Grid in today's dynamic and rapid growing global economical and technological environments. Current development in the field are systematically explored with an introduction, detailed discussion and an experimental demonstration. Each chapter also includes the future scope and ongoing research for each topic. Smart Grids: Opportunities, Developments, and Trends provides up to date knowledge, research results, and innovations in Smart Grids spanning design, implementation, analysis and evaluation of Smart Grid solutions to the challenging problems in all areas of power industry. Providing a solid foundation for graduate and postgraduate students, this thorough approach also makes Smart Grids: Opportunities, Developments, and Trends a useful resource and hand book for researchers and practitioners in Smart Grid research. It can also act as a guide to Smart Grids for industry professionals and engineers from different fields working with Smart Grids.
Social Science and Government: Policies and problems (International Behavioural And Social Sciences Ser. #Vol. 104)
by A B Cherns R Sinclair W I JenkinsTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1972 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Supercharge Your Applications with GraalVM: Hands-on examples to optimize and extend your code using GraalVM's high performance and polyglot capabilities
by A B KumarUnderstand the internals and architecture of GraalVM with the help of hands-on experiments and gain deep knowledge that you can apply to improve your application's performance, interoperability, and throughput.Key FeaturesGenerate faster and leaner code with minimum computing resources for high performanceCompile Java applications faster than ever to a standalone executable called native imagesCreate high-performance polyglot applications that are compatible across various JVM and non-JVM languagesBook DescriptionGraalVM is a universal virtual machine that allows programmers to compile and run applications written in both JVM and non-JVM languages. It improves the performance and efficiency of applications, making it an ideal companion for cloud-native or microservices-based applications. This book is a hands-on guide, with step-by-step instructions on how to work with GraalVM. Starting with a quick introduction to the GraalVM architecture and how things work under the hood, you'll discover the performance benefits of running your Java applications on GraalVM. You'll then learn how to create native images and understand how AOT (ahead-of-time) can improve application performance significantly. The book covers examples of building polyglot applications that will help you explore the interoperability between languages running on the same VM. You'll also see how you can use the Truffle framework to implement any language of your choice to run optimally on GraalVM. By the end of this book, you'll not only have learned how GraalVM is beneficial in cloud-native and microservices development but also how to leverage its capabilities to create high-performing polyglot applications.What you will learnGain a solid understanding of GraalVM and how it works under the hoodWork with GraalVM's high performance optimizing compiler and see how it can be used in both JIT (just-in-time) and AOT (ahead-of-time) modesGet to grips with the various optimizations that GraalVM performs at runtimeUse advanced tools to analyze and diagnose performance issues in the codeCompile, embed, run, and interoperate between languages using Truffle on GraalVMBuild optimum microservices using popular frameworks such as Micronaut and Quarkus to create cloud-native applicationsWho this book is forThis book is for JVM developers looking to optimize their application's performance. You'll also find this book useful if you're a JVM developer looking to explore options to develop polyglot applications using tools from the Python, R, Ruby, or Node.js ecosystem. A solid understanding of software development concepts and prior experience working with programming languages is necessary to get started.
Social Psychiatry: A study of therapeutic communities
by Thomas Freeman Joseph Sandler Maxwell Jones A Baker Julius Merry B A Pomryn Joy TuxfordTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1952 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Digital Image Processing
by Shriram K Vasudevan A Baskar Muthaiah Rajappa T S MurugeshThe book provides a mix of theoretical and practical perceptions of the related concepts pertaining to image processing. The primary objectives are to offer an overview to the elementary concepts and practices appropriate to digital image processing as well as to provide theoretical exposition. It starts with an expanded coverage of the fundamentals to provide a more comprehensive and cohesive coverage of the topics including but not limited to: Applications and tools for image processing, and fundamentals with several implementation examples Concepts of image formation OpenCV installation with step-by-step screen shots Concepts behind intensity, brightness and contrast, color models Ways by which noises are created in an image and the possible remedial measures Edge detection, image segmentation, classification, regression, classification algorithms Importance of frequency domain in image processing field Relevant code snippets and the MATLAB® codes, and several interesting sets of simple programs in OpenCV and Python to aid learning and for complete understanding The video lectures for specific topics through YouTube enable easy inference for the readers to apply the learnt theory into practice. The addition of contents at the end of each chapter such as quizzes and review questions fully prepare the readers for further study. Graduate students, post graduate students, researchers, and anyone in general interested in image processing, computer vision, machine learning domains etc. can find this book an excellent starting point for information and an able ally.
Camel Meat and Meat Products
by Bernard Faye Osman Mahgoub Mohammed Tageldin Msafiri Mbaga David Favis-Mortlock A Bekhit Mustafa Farouk Isam KadimCamel meat has many benefits as a meat product. It has low fat content and is highly nutritious, and has potential to be used to combat hyperacidity, hypertension, pneumonia and respiratory disease. This book reviews up-to-date literature on camel meat and meat products, carcass and meat quality characteristics, muscle structure, post-mortem analysis and the nutritive value to humans. A comparatively small component of global meat consumption, camel meat has the potential to undergo an explosion of production worldwide, and currently farming for camel meat in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Australia is undergoing significant expansion. The potential of camel meat in helping to meet projected world food shortages, and being sustainably farmed, is also explored by the editors.
Advanced Intelligent Predictive Models for Urban Transportation
by Balamurugan Balusamy A Bharathi R. SathiyarajThe book emphasizes the predictive models of Big Data, Genetic Algorithm, and IoT with a case study. The book illustrates the predictive models with integrated fuel consumption models for smart and safe traveling. The text is a coordinated amalgamation of research contributions and industrial applications in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. The advanced predictive models and research results were achieved with the case studies, deployed in real transportation environments. Features: Provides a smart traffic congestion avoidance system with an integrated fuel consumption model. Predicts traffic in short-term and regular. This is illustrated with a case study. Efficient Traffic light controller and deviation system in accordance with the traffic scenario. IoT based Intelligent Transport Systems in a Global perspective. Intelligent Traffic Light Control System and Ambulance Control System. Provides a predictive framework that can handle the traffic on abnormal days, such as weekends, festival holidays. Bunch of solutions and ideas for smart traffic development in smart cities. This book focuses on advanced predictive models along with offering an efficient solution for smart traffic management system. This book will give a brief idea of the available algorithms/techniques of big data, IoT, and genetic algorithm and guides in developing a solution for smart city applications. This book will be a complete framework for ITS domain with the advanced concepts of Big Data Analytics, Genetic Algorithm and IoT. This book is primarily aimed at IT professionals. Undergraduates, graduates and researchers in the area of computer science and information technology will also find this book useful.
The Quarantine Atlas: Mapping Global Life Under COVID-19
by Laura Bliss A Bloomberg CityLab ProjectThe Quarantine Atlas is a poignant and deeply human collection of more than 65 homemade maps created by people around the globe that reveal how the coronavirus pandemic has transformed our physical and emotional worlds, in ways both universal and unique. Along with eight original essays, it is a vivid celebration of wayfinding through a crisis that irrevocably altered the way we experience our environment.In April 2020, Bloomberg CityLab journalists Laura Bliss and Jessica Lee Martin asked readers to submit homemade maps of their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. The response was illuminating and inspiring. The 400+ maps and accompanying stories received served as windows into what individuals around the world were experiencing during the crisis and its resonant social consequences. Collectively, these works showed how coronavirus has transformed the places we live, and our relationships to them.In The Quarantine Atlas, Bliss distills these stunning submissions and pairs them with essays by journalists and authors, as well as notes from the original mapmakers. The result is an enduring visual record of this unprecedented moment in human history. It is also a celebration of the act of mapping and the ways maps can help us connect and heal from our shared experience.
Giant Resonances
by P. F. Bortignon A Bracco R. A. BrogliaThis volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the study of nuclear structure at finite temperature. By measuring the frequencies of the high-energy photons emitted or absorbed by an atomic nucleus it is possible to visualize the structure of that nucleus. In such experiments it is observed that the atomic nucleus displays resonant behavior, absorbing or emitting photons within a relatively narrow range of frequencies. To study emission processes one measures the y-decay of compound nuclei, and by this means it is possible to probe the structure of the nucleus at finite temperature. This book is divided into two main parts: the study of giant resonances based on the atomic nucleus ground state (zero temperature), and the study of the y-decay of giant resonances from compound (finite temperature) nuclei. As this work is an outgrowth of their lectures to fourth-year students at the University of Milan, the authors have placed special emphasis on the general concepts that form the foundation of the phenomenon of giant resonances. This basic subject matter is supplemented with material taken from work going on at the forefront of research on the structure of hot nuclei. Thus, this volume will serve as an essential reference for both young researchers and experienced practitioners.
Green Jobs
by James P Hendrix A Bronwyn LlewellynYou're interested in going green and, lucky for you, the opportunities for environmentally skilled workers are skyrocketing. Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that'll make the world a better place. This one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to: Identify the greenest jobs in every industry; Break into the fastest growing eco-friendly fields; Go for extra training if needed; Start your own eco-friendly businesses. Going green just isn't for recycling any more. With this comprehensive guide, you can be sure to find the job of your dreams-and sleep better at night!
Potato: Botany Production And Uses
by Mark Taylor Roger Jones Howard Davies William Kirk Tim Waters Chuck Brown Wesley Everman Jennifer Bond Robert Robert Ian Burke Carrie Wohleb Albert Abbott Loretta Mikitzel Roy Navarre Kaiyun Xie Mark Stalham A Bussan Bjorn Kloosterman Paul Bethke David Wattie Richard Veilleux Rich Novy Roland van den Berg Mark Pavek Andy Jensen Vivian BlokPotatoes are a staple crop around the world. Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth such as tuber development, water use and seed production, covers all aspects of pest management and reviews postharvest issues such as storage, global markets, and of course, nutritional value and flavour.
Potato: Botany, Production and Uses (Botany, Production and Uses)
by Mark Taylor Roger Jones Howard Davies William Kirk Tim Waters Chuck Brown Wesley Everman Jennifer Bond Robert Robert Ian Burke Carrie Wohleb Albert Abbott Loretta Mikitzel Kaiyun Xie Mark Stalham A Bussan Bjorn Kloosterman Paul Bethke David Wattie Richard Veilleux Rich Novy Roland van den Berg Andy Jensen Vivian BlokPotatoes are a staple crop around the world. Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth such as tuber development, water use and seed production, covers all aspects of pest management and reviews postharvest issues such as storage, global markets, and of course, nutritional value and flavour.
Refrigeration Equipment
by A C BryantRefrigeration Equipment is a clear, practical guide to the installation, testing and servicing of industrial and domestic refrigeration equipment. Refrigeration technicians, who are poorly provided with good reference material, will welcome the author's hands-on approach. Other readers will include trainees on in-plant industry courses, building service engineers and maintenance staff in the frozen food industry, supermarkets, hotels and hospitals. It also provides a text from NVQs (C&G 6007) and other vocational courses).This revised edition has been updated throughout, and includes a new section on the topical subject of alternative refrigerants and, for the first time, a chapter on the principles of air conditioning.
Extra-Solar Planets: The Detection, Formation, Evolution and Dynamics of Planetary Systems
by B A Steves M Hendry A C CameronSince the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a main sequence star in 1995, nearly 500 planets have been detected, with this number expected to increase dramatically as new ground-based planetary searches begin to report their results. Emerging techniques offer the tantalizing possibility of detecting an Earth-mass planet in the habitable zon
Cultural Olympians: Rugby School's Cultural Leaders
by John Clarke John Taylor Rowan Williams Jay Winter Anthony Kenny Ian Hesketh Andrew Vincent David Boucher John Witheridge David Urquhart Robin Poidevin A N Wilson A C Grayling Patrick DerhamThis book is designed to provide a rigorous yet practical engagement with key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of Rugbeian cultural leaders, social pioneers and educationalists, with an exploration of their continued relevance to contemporary discussions. Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers and social and religious commentators among them, including AN Wilson, John Clarke, AC Grayling, TH Green, Andrew Vincent and John Witheridge, here set out, argue and explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today.
A Man From Corpus Christi: Or The Adventures Of Two Bird Hunters And A Dog In Texan Bogs (classic Reprint)
by A C PeirceIn "A Man From Corpus Christi," A. C. Peirce presents a riveting account of life on the American frontier through the eyes of a rugged and resourceful protagonist. This captivating narrative immerses readers in the wild, untamed landscapes of Texas, capturing the essence of a bygone era marked by adventure, danger, and the relentless pursuit of justice.The story follows the journey of a man from Corpus Christi, whose indomitable spirit and unwavering determination set him apart in a land where only the strong survive. Peirce's protagonist embodies the quintessential frontiersman, navigating the challenges of frontier life with a blend of cunning, courage, and a deep sense of morality.Set against the backdrop of the expansive Texan frontier, "A Man From Corpus Christi" delves into the complexities of life in the 19th century American West. The book vividly portrays the harsh realities faced by settlers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, weaving a rich tapestry of conflict, camaraderie, and the constant struggle for survival. Peirce's detailed descriptions and evocative prose bring the frontier to life, allowing readers to experience the grit and grandeur of this iconic period in American history.As the protagonist grapples with personal demons and external threats, his journey becomes a powerful exploration of identity, redemption, and the unyielding human spirit. Peirce masterfully blends historical authenticity with compelling storytelling, creating a narrative that is both informative and deeply engaging."A Man From Corpus Christi" is more than just a tale of adventure; it is a tribute to the rugged individuals who shaped the American frontier. Peirce's keen insights and rich characterizations offer readers a profound understanding of the challenges and triumphs of frontier life. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, fans of Westerns, and anyone who appreciates a well-told story of resilience and heroism.Join A. C. Peirce on an unforgettable journey through the wilds of Texas, where every page brims with the spirit of adventure and the timeless quest for justice and freedom. "A Man From Corpus Christi" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers, celebrating the enduring legacy of the American frontier.
A Textbook on Modern Quantum Mechanics
by A C SharmaOver the course of the past two to three decades, new tools of presentation and mathematical treatment have emerged and the subject matter of quantum mechanics has gone through significant changes. A Textbook on Modern Quantum Mechanics presents the selected elementary, intermediate, and advance topics with rejuvenated approach to the subject matter. Newly merged topics from contemporary physics and chemistry are included in the text as well as solved examples. The book covers: (i) fundamental discoveries that are the foundation of modern quantum mechanics; (ii) solution of Schrödinger’s wave equation for 1D problems and their importance; (iii) matrix and vector formulation of quantum mechanics; (iv) transformations, symmetries, and conservation laws; (v) angular and spin momenta; (vi) solution of Schrödinger equation for central potentials; (vii) time-independent perturbation theory, variational method and WKB approximation; (viii) quantum theory of scattering; (xi) many-particle systems and their quantum mechanical treatments; (x) time-dependent perturbations and the interaction of fields with matter; (xi) relativistic quantum mechanics; and (xii) quantization of fields and the second quantization. Key Features: It provides everything a student needs to know for succeeding at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate studies. It covers most of the topics that are taught under (a) elementary, (b) intermediate, and (c) advance courses of quantum mechanics at universities and colleges. It has detailed and elegant mathematical treatment with contemporary style of interpretation and presentation in simple English. Solved examples and unsolved exercises that are part of each chapter to consolidate the readers' understanding of fundamental concepts. The subject matter of the book is well tested on the students taught by the author over a period of 30 years. This is a valuable textbook for students pursuing Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and materials science in India, South Asian countries, the United States, and Europe.
The Whispering Gallery of Europe
by A C TemperleyThe Whispering Gallery of Europe, which was first published in 1938, comprised the personal records and opinions of a man who had been close to matters of international moment. Politics were an absorbing interest to the author and he has made this book a very vital record.General A. C. Temperley was one of the chief British representatives at Geneva during the ten years of discussions on disarmament and during this period he was military adviser to four Foreign Secretaries. In a foreword, The Right Honourable Anthony Eden says, “The position you held as chief military adviser gave you exceptional opportunities for contacts with other delegates and you made splendid use of them. Your patience, experience and impartiality were everywhere recognised until you became something in the nature of an arbiter at Geneva.”The failure of the League of Nations to fulfil the expectations so hopefully awaited can be readily understood after reading The Whispering Gallery of Europe. A. C. Temperley tells of lack of leadership and academic discussion which could not look beyond the immediate problem to take a long view.
Catfulness: A Cat's Guide to Achieving Mindfulness
by A CatHuman beings love to create problems for themselves. I observe this on a daily basis, as do all my feline friends. They never stop, and one of their favorite tasks is to find more tasks to do. They are always looking for something, as if the life they have isn't enough. They say they are looking for happiness--but do they know what happiness is?We cats know the art of living. We eat when we're hungry, sleep when we're tired. Sitting for hours outside a mouse hole has taught us patience. Staring at an aquarium has brought us meditation. And we know how to please ourselves.Catfulness is a seven-week mindfulness program for human beings. If they can live their lives more like us, the world will be more serene. As Sigmund Freud said, "time spent with cats is never wasted".
Catfulness: A cat's guide to achieving mindfulness
by A CatHuman beings love to create problems for themselves. I observe this on a daily basis, as do all my feline friends. They never stop, and one of their favourite tasks is to find more tasks to do. They are always looking for something, as if the life they have isn't enough. They say they're looking for happiness - but do they know what happiness is?We cats know the art of living. We eat when we're hungry, sleep when we're tired. Sitting for hours outside a mouse hole has taught us patience. Staring at an aquarium has brought us meditation. And we know how to please ourselves.Catfulness is a seven-week mindfulness programme for human beings. If they can live their lives more like us, the world will be more serene. As Sigmund Freud said, 'time spent with cats is never wasted.'
Decisions on the Rules of Golf
by R A Championships LimitedWhilst many claim to know the Rules of Golf, the fact is that every year golf's governing bodies receive thousands of inquiries about how to apply these Rules to the actual game. Decisions on the Rules of Golf 2016 clarifies any ambiguity that might arise from the Rules and allows you to correctly interpret the complete Rules of Golf, including all new and revised decisions made by the R&A's Rules Committee and the USGA that come into effect in 2016. The level of detail is staggering, covering everything from using bottled water to gauge a slope to what to do when your ball lands on a crawfish mound, and the new ruling on Anchored Putting, which has been so controversial. Whether in competition or everyday play, this book provides you with the necessary guidance to impartially apply the Rules in any situation encountered on the golf course.
The Papaya: Botany, Production and Uses (Botany, Production and Uses)
by Amalendu Ghosh Robert E Paull Víctor Galán Saúco Edward Evans Rebecca Ford S H Ahmad Christian Alcocer Fredy H Ballen Luis Barboza-Barquero Paul R Campbell A Chan Fure-Chyi Chen Nancy Jung Chen Ting-Chi Cheng Shih Wen Chin Rod Drew Franscisco Espadas Humberto Estrella João Paulo Fabi Gabriela Fuentes Amaranta Giron Julián Cuevas González Eric Guevara Marco V Gutiérrez-Soto Eudaldo Pérez Hernández Jian-Zhi Huang Víctor M Jiménez Chutchamas Kanchana-Udomkan Matiyar Rahaman Khan Chen-Yu Lee Wen-Li Lee Pauziah Muda M Munirah Usana Nantawan Eder Dutra Resende Jorge Manuel Santamaria-Fernandez S K Sharma N I Shukor N E Tajidin Carlos Talavera Lynton L Vawdrey Ziwei ZhouPapaya (Carica papaya) is an important and widely-cultivated tropical fruit, grown in more than 60 countries of the world. Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. Papaya has become an important agricultural export for developing countries where export revenues of the fruit provide a livelihood for thousands of people, especially in Asia and Latin America. This book includes coverage of recent research developments with the potential to improve crop yields and quality. New research has contributed to our understanding of the crop environment, plant growth and physiology of tree and fruit development with implications for both breeding and cultivation. It looks at how analysis of the papaya genome promises new, faster breeding techniques to improved cultivars and how these and other advances are helping to tackle disease like papaya ring spot viruses and major pests which cause significant losses. Key features include: updated information for sustainable papaya cultivation research developments in tackling the major production and post-harvest problems interdisciplinary and collaborative research With contributions from international experts, the book presents the current state of knowledge concerning the history, physiology, culture and marketing of papaya throughout the world. It is an essential resource for researchers, growers and all those involved in the papaya industry.
I Love You Deeper Than Time: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by A CiWhen Su Ran loved Li Jingnian, Li Jingnian would throw her away like trash. When Su Ran didn't love Li Jingjing, Li Jingnian would treat her like a treasure. However, there were some injuries that could be done, wanting to forgive them was easier said than done … "What makes you think I'll ever forgive you for hurting me like that? Li Jingjing, you owe me three lives, my father, my child, and me! " Three years later, Su Ran was counting on her fingers. She was counting on how much he owed her, how much he owed her, how many times he had fled … However, all the injuries that he had suffered were still unable to defeat the heart that loved him. The so-called time was not as deep as the heart you loved, it was only this much.
I Love You Deeper Than Time: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by A CiWhen Su Ran loved Li Jingnian, Li Jingnian would throw her away like trash. When Su Ran didn't love Li Jingjing, Li Jingnian would treat her like a treasure. However, there were some injuries that could be done, wanting to forgive them was easier said than done … "What makes you think I'll ever forgive you for hurting me like that? Li Jingjing, you owe me three lives, my father, my child, and me! " Three years later, Su Ran was counting on her fingers. She was counting on how much he owed her, how much he owed her, how many times he had fled … However, all the injuries that he had suffered were still unable to defeat the heart that loved him. The so-called time was not as deep as the heart you loved, it was only this much.